THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
APRIL 25, 2021

ALLELUIA. CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED. ALLEUIA!

TODAY AT ST. MARY’S

10.30 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION. Claude Schroeder preaching.

GODLY PLAY for children 3-6 years via zoom at 1:30 pm. Today’s story is ‘ The Good Shepherd and the Wolf’ ( John 10.11-16); Psalm 23. 1-4.

FAITHQUEST (for children 7-13 via zoom) THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON rotation: Story- Telling. Leader: Kate. Memory Verse: “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.” Ps. 95:6, 7.

PARISH LIFE NOTES

“IN PERSON” SUNDAY WORSHIP continues today with a maximum attendance of 30. If you desire to attend the Sunday service at St. Mary’s, please observe public health protocols. There is no need to register in advance.

LIVE AUDIO broadcast of today’s service is available on our website. Service and sermon audio recording will be posted on the same page following worship today.

VESTRY MEETING will take place this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. via “zoom”

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

8.30 A.M. MORNING PRAYER
5.30 P.M. EVENING PRAYER

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER

APRIL 18, 2021

ALLELUIA. CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED. ALLEUIA!

TODAY AT ST. MARY’S

10.30 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION. Claude Schroeder preaching.

GODLY PLAY for children 3-6 years via zoom at 1:30 pm. Today’s story is ‘Easter – The Appearance at the Sea of Galilee’ John 21:1-15.

FAITHQUEST (for children 7-13 via zoom) THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON rotation with Let there be Art (making temples) Leader: Clara. Memory Verse: “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.” Ps. 95:6, 7

PARISH LIFE NOTES

 “IN PERSON” SUNDAY WORSHIP continues today with a maximum attendance of 30. If you desire to attend the Sunday service at St. Mary’s, please observe public health protocols. There is no need to register in advance.

LIVE AUDIO STREAM of today’s service  will be available on the service post page during the service. Service audio and sermon recording will be posted following worship.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION DURING CORONA-VIRUS. The term ‘Spiritual Communion’ has been used historically to describe the means of grace by which a person, prevented for some serious reason from sharing in a celebration of the Eucharist, nonetheless shares in the communion of Jesus Christ. The Book of Common Prayer instructs us that if we offer ourselves in penitence and faith, giving thanks for the redemption won by Christ crucified, we may truly ‘eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ’, although we cannot receive the sacrament physically in ourselves.  (BCP p. 584) Making a Spiritual Communion is particularly fitting for those who cannot receive the sacrament at the great feasts of the Church, and it fulfils the duty of  every conformed person to receiving Holy Communion ‘regularly, and especially at the festivals of Christmas, Easter and Pentecost.’ (BCP p. 66)

The Church of which we are members is not defined by the walls of a building but by the Body of Christ of which we are members. In making our communion spiritually, we are joining with Christians everywhere to be nourished by the one who tells us, ‘I am the Bread of Life’. (Adapted from the Church of England document, Guidance on Spiritual Communion and Coronavirus.)

Special prayers for the making of spiritual communion have been included in today’s  order of service for those who are worshipping with us either at St. Mary’s or at home.

QU’APPELLE HOUSE CRAFT SALE. Qu’Appelle House Auxiliary and staff are putting on a craft sale for the residents and we are looking for donations. Please contact Judy, Brenda, or Lynda for more information and to have your items picked up. (We are trying to arrange a single drop-off at Qu’Appelle House to minimize contact.) Deadline is April 28.  Thank you in advance. All proceeds go to Qu’Appelle House Auxiliary to help fund special events for residents, like birthday parties, a picnic, Christmas stockings, etc.

All crafts welcome, but if you’re stumped, things that go over really well are jewelry (best seller), walker bags, any sort of decor for the residents rooms, notepads, cards, bookmarks, artwork, summer hats, etc.. If anyone isn’t particularly crafty but wants to purchase word find books, they go over really well too. We aren’t accepting homemade food right now due to the covid 19 pandemic.

MEND WITH CARE. Any clothing in need of repair? We are a small group of menders offering to do some basic or creative mending for all your worn wear! All proceeds will go directly to the Refugee Fund. We welcome ripped seams, unraveled knitwear, holes to patch, wool to darn, loose or missing buttons. Please contact Clara at mendwithcare@gmail.com

HAND-DIPPED BEESWAX CANDLES from St. Mary’s may be purchased for $5.00 a pair by contacting Yvonne in the parish office. Phone: 306 522-6052, email: stmarysanglican@sasktel.net Parishioners can pick up their candles from the newly installed mailbox at the Montague St. entrance, and leave a cheque in the proper amount. Proceeds to Refugee Fund. 

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

8.30 A.M. MORNING PRAYER
5.30 P.M. EVENING PRAYER

THE OCTAVE DAY OF EASTER
APRIL 11, 2021

ALLELUIA. CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED. ALLEUIA!

TODAY AT ST. MARY’S

10.30 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION. Henry preaching. 

Godly Play  for children 3-6 years via zoom at 1:30 pm. Today’s story is ‘Jesus is Risen: The Road to Emmaus’ Luke 24:28-35.

FAITHQUEST (for children 7-13 via zoom). Start the THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON rotation with Pray Per View (movie and discussion) Leader: Len.  Memory Verse: “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.” Ps. 95:6, 7

PARISH LIFE NOTES

 “IN PERSON” SUNDAY WORSHIP. Please register below ahead of time if you desire to attend the Sunday service at St. Mary’s, and observe public health protocols. Today’s service and sermon will be live-streamed (audio) during the service. Recorded audio will be posted to the same page on the parish website following worship today.

MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN from Archbishop Linda Nicholls may be read here:  https://www.anglican.ca/news/a-message-of-condolence-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-on-the-death-of-hrh-the-prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh/30033501/

LET US WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED! In a service of Holy Baptism and Laying on of Hands with Prayer on Holy Saturday we celebrated the Baptism of Derek, where he was born a-new by water and the Spirit, made a child of God by adoption, a member of Christ’s Church, and an heir of His everlasting  kingdom.We give glory and thanks to God for this His gracious work in our midst! 

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QU’APPELLE HOUSE CRAFT SALE. Qu’Appelle House Auxiliary and staff are collecting items for a craft sale for the residents and we are looking for donations. Please contact Judy, Brenda or Lynda for more information and to have your items picked up. (We will arrange a single drop-off at Qu’Appelle House to minimize contact.) Deadline is April 28.  Thank you in advance. All proceeds go to Qu’Appelle House Auxiliary to help fund special events for residents, like bi monthly birthday parties, a summer picnic, a tart tea, a strawberry social, Christmas stockings, etc.

All crafts welcome, but if you’re stumped, things that go over really well are jewelry (best seller), walker bags, any sort of decor for the residents’ rooms, notepads, cards, bookmarks, artwork, summer hats, etc. If anyone isn’t particularly crafty but wants to purchase word find books, they go over really well too. We aren’t accepting homemade food right now due to the covid 19 pandemic.

MEND WITH CARE. Any clothing in need of repair? We are a small group of menders offering to do some basic or creative mending for all your worn wear! All proceeds will go directly to the Refugee Fund. We welcome ripped seams, unraveled knitwear, holes to patch, wool to darn, loose or missing buttons. Please contact Clara at mendwithcare@gmail.com

HAND-DIPPED BEESWAX CANDLES from St. Mary’s may be purchased for $5.00 a pair by contacting Yvonne in the parish office. Phone: 306 522-6052, email: stmarysanglican@sasktel.net Parishioners can pick up their candles from the newly installed mailbox at the Montague St. entrance, and leave a cheque in the proper amount. Proceeds to Refugee Fund. 

THIS BLESSED EASTERTIDE! The season of Easter which began last Sunday continues for 50 days until the Feast of Pentecost. Join us week days at 8.30 a.m. for Morning Prayer and 5.30 p.m. for  Evening Prayer.

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Registration for for in-person worship

THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD: EASTER SUNDAY

“Now the green blade rises from the buried grain,
Wheat that in the dark earth many days has lain.
Love lives again, that with the dead has been
Love is come again like wheat arising green.”

TODAY AT ST. MARY’S

10.30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION with Hymns and Sermon.  Claude Schroeder preaching.

PARISH LIFE NOTES

WELCOMING OF THE NEWLY BAPTIZED. Today we welcome into  the fellowship and Communion of Christ’s Holy Catholic Church, Derek, who was baptized last night and received the laying on of hands with prayer from Bishop Rob.

LIVE AUDIO BROADCAST of today’s service is available on the service page.

TODAY’S ORDER OF SERVICE AND SERMON LINKS:

• Today’s Order of Service
• Today’s Sermon

(Modified 2021-04-02: Added recordings of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday service.)

“Spy Wednesday” is one of the traditional titles given to this day at the centre of Holy Week. This was the day Judas met with members of the Sanhedrin in order to betray Jesus to them in exchange for 30 pieces of silver. As the Gospel tells us, “From then on he began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus.” (Matthew 24.16)

For a second year in a row, circumstances have conspired to prevent and constrict us from gathering together as a parish family to celebrate the mystery of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday are properly understood as one church service that stretches over three days, and stands at the heart of our Christian faith and life as a parish community. In an effort to connect us, we will be broadcasting live audio of the upcoming services from St. Mary’s:

Maundy Thursday 5.30 p.m.
Holy Communion with Hymns and Sermon
(Sorry the live stream didn’t work, but here’s the recording, and the text of Beth’s sermon.)

Good Friday 12.00 p.m.
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion  with Hymns and Sermon

Easter Sunday 10.30 a.m.
Holy Communion with Hymns and Sermon

For those staying at home, please tune in live at these times to join us in prayer and worship, using this player during each of these services:

Those who desiring and able to attend  “in-person” please  register at this link:

With every prayer and blessing,

Claude +

Here are the registration links for in-person services in Holy Week

The Sunday Next Before Easter
commonly called
Palm Sunday

March 28, 2021

TODAY AT ST. MARY’S

10.30 A.M. Morning Prayer with Hymns and Sermon.
Claude Schroeder preaching.

GODLY PLAY for children 3-6 years via Zoom. Today’s story is ‘Lent-The Upper Room / Jesus the King’ Matthew 26:26-28; John 12:12-13.

FAITHQUEST (for children 7-13 via zoom).

PARISH LIFE NOTES

GLORY TO GOD, and CONGRATULATIONS AND BLESSINGS to Andrew and Starr on the birth of their daughter, Astrid Joy, on Thursday, March 18th. May God grant her many years!

BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION SERVICE with Bishop Rob will take place on Holy Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Please remember Derek in your prayers this week, as he unites Himself to Jesus, and is received into the Communion of the Church.  If you wish to attend this service, please speak to the Rector.  

*LIVE* AUDIO STREAMING of today’s service will attempted today!  To access the live audio, use the special player on the Morning Prayer service page during the service.

 *IN PERSON* SUNDAY WORSHIP . Please register ahead of time if you desire to attend the Sunday service at St. Mary’s, and observe public health protocols. AUDIO RECORDING of the service, and sermon will also be posted on the parish web-site following today’s service.

PALM CROSSES for all parishioners and their families will be available for pick up at the 15th Avenue entrance following the service today!

GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF THE CROSS FOR FAMILIES. Upon arriving at St. Mary’s families will be given materials for the prayer walk and a map at the Lych Gate, and will receive a blessing upon their return!  

SCHEDULE OF READINGS AND PSALMS FOR HOLY WEEK.

Morning Prayer

Monday	Hosea 13: 1-14	John 14: 1-14	Psalm 94
Tuesday	Isaiah 42: 1-9	John 15: 1-16	Psalm 71
Wednesday	Numbers 21: 4-9	John 16: 1-15	Psalm 109
Thursday	Lamentations 1:1-14	John 17	Psalms 40, 41
Friday	Genesis 22: 1-18	John 18: 1-32	Psalm 22
Saturday	Zechariah 9: 9-12	1 Peter 2: 11-end	Psalms 16, 30

Evening Prayer

Monday	Hosea 14	John 14:15-end	Psalm 69
Tuesday	Wisdom 2.1, 12-end	John 15: 17-end	Psalm 79
Wednesday	Leviticus 16: 2-24	John 16: 16-end	Psalms 120,140
Thursday	Lamentations 3: 1-33	John 13: 1-35	Psalms 116, 117
Friday	Isaiah 50: 4-10	John 19: 38-end	Psalm 88
Saturday	Job 19: 21-27	John 2: 13-22	Psalm 27

WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK

Monday	8:30 AM Morning Prayer 5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Tuesday	8:30 AM Morning Prayer 5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Wednesday	8:30 AM Morning Prayer 5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Maundy Thursday	8:30 AM Morning Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Communion
Good Friday	10:00 AM Way of the Cross for Children and Families 12:00 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday	7:00 PM Evening Prayer with Holy Baptism and Confirmation
Easter Sunday	10:30 AM Holy Communion 3:00 PM Light and Peace Easter Service for Families

The Fifth Sunday in Lent – March 21, 2021

Today at St. Mary’s

10.30 A.M. Morning Prayer With Hymns And Sermon. Beth preaching.

GODLY PLAY for children 3-6 years via zoom. Today’s story is ‘Lent-The Torn Curtain’ Matthew 27:50-51. 

FAITHQUEST (for children 7-13 via zoom). Finish the Road to Emmaus rotation with King’s Theatre/Pray per View. Memory Verse/Key Verse: “Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’” (Luke 24: 31-32 NRSV) Leader: Heidi/Anya

1.00 P.M. “BENEDICITE” PRAYER WALK begins at the Lych Gate at St. Mary’s. All are welcome! “All ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord. Praise Him and magnify Him for ever!”

Parish Life Notes

“IN PERSON” SUNDAY WORSHIP . Please register ahead of time if you desire to attend the Sunday service at St. Mary’s, and observe public health protocols. AUDIO RECORDING of today’s service and sermon will be posted to the parish website following worship today.

MID WEEK SERVICES. You are warmly invited to join in the daily services of Morning Prayer at 8.30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5.30 p.m. starting Monday, March 15. There will also be services of Holy Communion on Tuesday, following a shortened Morning Prayer at 8.30 a.m., Wednesday at 12.15 p.m., and Thursday, following shortened Evening Prayer at 5.30 p.m. In the wake of the isolation and upheaval of these past months, these quiet, meditative services offer us the opportunity to gather with small group of fellow parishioners to refocus our attention in anticipation of Easter, be refreshed, and find healing for bruised and battered hearts. Pre-registration will not be required.

‘RISEN WITH CHRIST’ A PALM SATURDAY VIRTUAL CELEBRATION on Saturday, March 27 at 12:45 PM. To join in, here is the Zoom link.

MEND WITH CARE. Any clothing in need of repair? We are a small group of menders offering to do some basic or creative mending for all your worn wear! All proceeds will go directly to the Refugee Fund. We welcome ripped seams, unraveled knitwear, holes to patch, wool to darn, loose or missing buttons. Please contact Clara at mendwithcare@gmail.com

HAND-DIPPED BEESWAX CANDLES from St. Mary’s may be purchased for $5.00 a pair by contacting Yvonne in the parish office. Phone: 306 522-6052, email: stmarysanglican@sasktel.net Parishioners can pick up their candles from the newly installed mailbox at the Montague St. entrance, and leave a cheque in the proper amount. Proceeds to Refugee Fund. 

FASTING FOR FEEDING. Join us today (Sunday) at 4.30 p.m. for our third and final  zoom meeting from the kitchen of Nat and Mary as we cook Vegetable Biryani. See attached recipe. To join in, here is the Zoom link.

ST. MARY’S VESTRY meets  this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S LENTEN ALMS. For our Children’s Lenten Alms Family Ministries has chosen City Kidz. We will be collecting alms for City Kidz, an organization that exists to help children living in low-income communities by providing inspirational experiences and personal relationships.

Worship This Week

Monday to Friday

• 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer
• 5.30 p.m. Evening Prayer

Tuesday

• 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (following shortened Morning Prayer)

Wednesday

• 12.15 p.m. Holy Communion

Thursday

• 5.30 p.m. Holy Communion (following shortened Evening Prayer)

(Modified 2021-03-16: Modified registration form for new dates.)

Bishop Rob has granted permission to churches in the Diocese to open their doors once again, and resume worship services in the church building. If you would like to join us Sundays for Morning Prayer with hymns and sermon, please register on line using the form below. Alternatively, you may call the church office and leave a message.  Attendance will be limited to 30 people, following the accustomed public health orders.  

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The Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 14, 2021

Today At St. Mary’s

10.30 A.M. Morning Prayer With Hymns And Sermon Claude Schroeder preaching.

GODLY PLAY for children 3-6 years via zoom. Today’s story is ‘Lent-Crown of Thorns’ Matthew 27:27-31.

CHILDREN’S LENTEN ALMS. For our Children’s Lenten Alms Family Ministries has chosen City Kidz. We will be collecting alms for City Kidz, an organization that exists to help children living in low-income communities by providing inspirational experiences and personal relationships.

FAITHQUEST (for children 7-13 via zoom). Continue the Road to Emmaus rotation with Divine Diversions. Memory Verse/Key Verse: Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” (Luke 24: 31-32 NRSV) Leader: Len, Anya

1.00 P.M. “BENEDICITE” PRAYER WALK begins at the Lych Gate at St. Mary’s. All are welcome! “All ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord. Praise Him and magnify Him for ever!”

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Monday to Friday

• 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer
• 5.30 p.m. Evening Prayer

Tuesday

• 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (following shortened Morning Prayer)

Wednesday

• 12.15 p.m. Holy Communion

Thursday

• 5.30 p.m. Holy Communion (following shortened Evening Prayer)

Parish Life Notes

“IN PERSON” SUNDAY WORSHIP resumes today. You are asked to please register ahead of time, and observe public health protocols. AUDIO RECORDING of today’s service and sermon will be posted to the parish website following worship today.

MID WEEK SERVICES. You are warmly invited to join in the daily services of Morning Prayer at 8.30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5.30 p.m. starting Monday, March 15. There will also be services of Holy Communion on Tuesday, following a shortened Morning Prayer at 8.30 a.m., Wednesday at 12.15 p.m., and Thursday, following shortened Evening Prayer at 5.30 p.m. In the wake of the isolation and upheaval of these past months, these quiet, meditative services offer us the opportunity to gather with small group of fellow parishioners to refocus our attention in anticipation of Easter, be refreshed, and find healing for bruised and battered hearts. Pre-registration will not be required.

‘RISEN WITH CHRIST’ A PALM SATURDAY VIRTUAL CELEBRATION on Saturday, March 27. Watch St. Mary’s Facebook page for details. 

MEND WITH CARE. Any clothing in need of repair? We are a small group of menders offering to do some basic or creative mending for all your worn wear! All proceeds will go directly to the Refugee Fund. We welcome ripped seams, unraveled knitwear, holes to patch, wool to darn, loose or missing buttons. Please contact Clara at mendwithcare@gmail.com

HAND-DIPPED BEESWAX CANDLES from St. Mary’s may be purchased for $5.00 a pair by contacting Yvonne in the parish office. Phone: 306 522-6052, email: stmarysanglican@sasktel.net Parishioners can pick up their candles from the newly installed mailbox at the Montague St. entrance, and leave a cheque in the proper amount. Proceeds to Refugee Fund. 

FASTING FOR FEEDING. Join us next Sunday at 4.30 on zoom from the kitchen of Nat and Mary as we cook a Vegetable Biryani. See attached recipe for ingredients. Zoom link will be made available next week.