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Services this week10 November, Remembrance Sunday - Pentecost 25 8am Service of the Word Mark Laidlaw will officiate at both services this Sunday, and we welcome Brendon Neilson to St Philip as our guest preacher at both services. 9am Community prayers downstairs in the youth room 9.30am Service of the Word, in-person and live streamed via Facebook Live [LINK]
Please join us downstairs in the hall for coffee and fellowship after the 9.30 service. 12 November Tuesday 10.30am Contemplative Prayer 14 November Thursday 10am Morning Prayer led by Dorothy Dahli, followed by book study discussion. |
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November calendar4-17 Nov Fr. Allen away 10 Nov Sun 8 & 9.30 am Remembrance Sunday. Service of the Word. Officiant: Mark Laidlaw. Preacher: Brendon Neilson, Diocesan Executive Director. 12 Nov Tues 10.30am Contemplative Prayer 14 Nov Thurs 10am Morning Prayer led by Dorothy Dahli, followed by book study discussion. 17 Nov Sun 8 & 9.30 am Service of the Word. Officiant: Mark Laidlaw. Preacher: John Prociuk 18 Nov Mon Fr. Allen back 19 Nov Tues 10.30am Contemplative Prayer 21 Nov Thurs 10am Holy Communion 24 Nov Sun 8 & 9.30am Eucharist. Celebrant & preacher: Fr. Allen Doerksen. 26 Nov Tues 10.30am Contemplative Prayer ________ 7pm Parish Council 28 Nov Thurs 10am Holy Communion 29 Nov Fri 6pm Teens & Twenties Board Games Night in the Hall 30 Nov Sat 10-11.30am Neighbourhood leafletting for Advent & Christmas, tea & coffee provided |
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Important: Safe Church trainingSafe Church Training Video this Sunday, Nov 10 after coffee time Anyone who is volunteering at St Philip, or will be in the near future, who has not yet completed Safe Church training, and works with children, money or vulnerable adults, please mark the date and plan on attending the 30 min video presentation. - Shannon Carmichael, parish Safe Church liaison |
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October financial updateSt. Philip’s Finances – October 2024 Income: $23,900, of which
Expenses: $23,200, of which
Balance: $700 Note that this accounting reflects the date of bank deposits or cheques cashing, rather than when the expenses occurred or donation was made. Salary expenditures were lower than normal. The ‘Other’ item comprises maintenance expenses (including the last bills for the Narthex refresh) and purchasing a set of books for Taize-style services. |
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Feedback on Flexible Space NeededOur experiment creating a flexible space at the back of the church by removing pews has been going for more than 2 months. We are considering whether to keep the flexible space as it is or put the pews back — so your feedback would be helpful. Please let us know your views by contacting any member of parish council or the wardens lanthony@stphilipvictoria.ca or cmclean@stphilipvictoria.ca. - Larry and Ceal |
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Remembrance Day - municipal ceremonyMonday, November 11, 2024 - 10:55am Oak Bay Cenotaph (2900 block of Beach Drive) - Uplands Park, opposite the entrance to Cattle Point The ceremony is open to the public and begins at 10:55 a.m. A livestream of the ceremony will also be available. |
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Book Study: Jesus and the PowersThe fall is speeding by and discussion is rich! Sessions will continue while Fr. Allen is away. |
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Pioneer Pacific - Momentum invitationHello friends. We hope this finds you well. Brenda, Caleb, and I would like to invite you to the upcoming Victoria Momentum 2024, a fundraiser for Intervarsity's campus ministry and Pioneer Pacific Camp, scheduled for Saturday November 16th from 7:00-9:00 PM at Victoria Alliance Church (1792 Townley St). Come hear stories of the impact God has had this past year on the lives of individuals at camp and on campus. We will also hear about exciting plans moving forward into 2025 with an invitation to join in the support of God's work. We hope you can join us for an evening of connecting with old and new friends while enjoying a buffet of delicious desserts and refreshments. We are excited to support the work of Intervarsity on Victoria campuses and at Pioneer Pacific Camp and invite you to join us for this fun evening to help set Intervarsity up well for 2025. Please let us know if you are able to attend. Best regards, - Rob, Brenda, and Caleb Hosie |
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Neighbourhood leaflettingFriends, as the beauty of the fall unfolds around us, we're reminded that Advent approaches. That's a pun on what the word means (the Coming) , which I hope you'll forgive! Advent and the season of Christmas is a time of anticipation and celebration. This year we'd like to invite our neighbours to participate in the events we've planned for our parish. The act of invitation is itself a joyful anticipation of God's presence with us! I look forward to participating with you on Nov 30th at 10 am -- 11:30 as we socialize, enjoy a coffee and stuff a few mailboxes. -Fr. Allen+ |
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Board games nightTeens & Twenties Board Games Night Hi everyone! I'm organizing another board-game night! We'll have snacks and board games for you, all you have to bring is yourselves; but also feel free to invite your friends and bring your own snacks and games if you want to! This evening is intended for *everyone* (yes, including you), ages 16 to 29 (age limit flexible). Date: Friday, November 29 Time: 6pm till 9pm Where: St. Philip Anglican Church - entrance to the lower level through the pathway by the garden at the side of the building - follow the signage down the ramp! Feel free to drop in or leave at any time. There are bus stops for buses 4, 9, 7, and 15 within walking distance from the church. Questions?: Contact Karishma at ms.shrutikarishma@gmail.com - Karishma Iyer |
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Christmas Volunteering at the Mustard SeedSAVE THE DATE: Thursday December 19 12pm – 4:30 pm Join other St. Philip Parishioners for an afternoon volunteering at the Mustard Seed St. Philip is organizing a group to volunteer at the Mustard Seed to help hand out Christmas hampers. Several of us volunteered last year. It’s a lot of fun and very nice to help people especially at Christmas time. You must be at least 16 years old to join. Please invite your family and friends even if they don’t attend church! We need at least 12 people so please come!!! If we have more than 12 people sign up we can do split shifts so even if you are only able to help for part of the time – no problem! If you’re able to join, please email Jackie: jkprowse1450@gmail.com Description: Love spreading holiday joy and making an impact in your community? Join us for our Christmas Hamper distribution event! You'll help distribute hampers filled with food, and holiday treats to individuals in need. It’s a rewarding way to share the season's spirit, connect with others, and make a difference for those facing tough times. This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals aged 16 and older, whether accompanied by a parent or not. Location : The Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank If you aren’t available Dec 19, the Mustard Seed has other volunteer times available. Please see https://mustardseed.ca/volunteer/ to sign up. - Jackie Prowse
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Anglican Journal: November 2024The Anglican Journal for November 2024 is now available to read online; print copies can be obtained on request from the parish office. Highlights:
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This week in prayerPrayers and readings for Sunday 10 November and the following week: click here |
Useful links
The Welcome pew leaflet, weekly parish news, current Anglican Journal, & Faith Tides, recent Parish Council minutes and more are all available in print in the narthex. Please let Anna know if more print copies are needed, on Sundays or for sharing with those who don't use email. News items for the bulletin are always welcome - deadline Thursday noon. More parish, diocesan and community notices on the News and Events sections of the parish website.
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Rector: Rev. Allen Doerksen
email incumbent@stphilipvictoria.ca, cell 236-508-2928 Rector's day off: Friday
Wardens: Larry Anthony lanthony@stphilipvictoria.ca and Ceal McLean cmclean@stphilipvictoria.ca
Office Hours: Mon 1-4.30, Wed & Thurs 9-4.30
250-592-6823
admin@stphilipvictoria.ca Subscribe to St. Philip emails Parish website Live stream link Facebook page |
