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Services this week22 June 2025 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost 8am Holy Communion 9am Community prayers downstairs in the youth room 9.30am Eucharist in-person and live streamed via Facebook Live [LINK]
24 June, Tuesday 10.30am Contemplative Prayer 26 June, Thursday 10am Eucharist followed by discussion |
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A message for the National Indigenous Day of Prayer, June 21Prayer transcends time, language and tradition. In a video greeting for June 21, the National Indigenous Day of Prayer, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper reflects on this sacred truth, showing how the ancient words of the Sarum Primer continue to live today in the Smudging Ceremony practised in many Indigenous communities across this land. His message invites all to reflect on the deep spiritual threads that connect us—to one another, to creation and to the Creator. |
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This Sunday - Parish Picnic!We have scheduled our annual parish picnic for June 22nd after our 9:30 AM worship service. This is a relaxed and fun opportunity to bring family, friends and neighbours to celebrate the wonderful community we share at St. Philip. We look forward to giving a warm St Philip welcome to some of the community from St Matthias Fairfield at our service and picnic as well. GAMES: If you would like to organize activities and games, please contact Allen (incumbent@stphilipvictoria.ca), Larry (lanthony@stphilipvictoria.ca) or Judith (jarmstrong@stphilipvictoria.ca). BLESSING: please send Fr. Allen any names for the list of graduands and educators (any program or level) for a special blessing during the service on the 22nd: incumbent@stphilipvictoria.ca PHOTOS: we will be taking photographs throughout the picnic time that may be posted on our church website or social media. PARKING: there will be fewer available spaces in the parking lot than usual; if you can, please park on the street and leave the remaining spaces for those who really need them. |
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This Sunday - Name badgesAs we welcome friends and neighbours to our parish picnic, including visitors from St Matthias, a reminder to please wear name badges this Sunday. They are in an alphabetized box in the narthex. If you don't have one yet, there are lots of blank badges and holders for you to write one. If you would like yours printed for future use, please leave it on the desk in the office and a printed one will appear in the box for next Sunday. |
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Waxing hall floorsThe floors downstairs will be waxed Tuesday-Thursday 24-26 June, and will not be ready to be walked on until Friday. This includes the washrooms and kitchen. An access path from the main stairs to the washrooms will be maintained during the day throughout, and from the back stairs to the kitchen on Thursday. Image: Praveen Thirumurugan on Unsplash |
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Mustard Seed clothing donation requestFrom the Mustard Seed: Our stock of adult clothing is extremely low, and the greatest need right now is for men’s clothing—specifically pants, shirts, and shoes. While donations of women’s clothing are always appreciated, we are especially in need of gently used and freshly laundered men’s items to support the growing number of requests we’re receiving. If you have any men’s clothing you’re able to donate, or know someone who might, we’d be so grateful. Donations can be dropped off at 625 Queens Ave or brought to St Philip.
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Prayer Shawls MinistryWhat's a prayer shawl? Modern Prayer Shawls can be knit, crocheted, or quilted. When knit, a pattern of knit 3, purl 3 is used, which becomes the prayer of "Father, Son and Holy Spirit". They are made to support people through illness, loss, trauma, and life transitions, or can be given at times of celebration. Prayer Shawls are a gift, representing our love of God through The Christ. Recipients comment that they feel wrapped in love, they can feel Christ holding them, or they can feel the compassion knit into the shawls. People work on prayer shawls for many reasons. I started knitting to honour my sister after she died. Janet was an artist using many different media, including working with fabrics. She would design and make vests representing the breastplate of the armour of God (Ephesians 6:14). A prayer would be written for the recipient and stitched into the lining of the vest. The last one she made was for a mother who sat in court listening to the testimony about the murder of her son. For Janet herself, there was no one to make a vest. If you know of someone who would benefit from one of these shawls, or if you like would like to join in, either by knitting or helping to cover the cost of a shawl, please speak to me. I knit with the Prayer Shawl group at St. George’s, Cadboro Bay. - Merle Campbell Image: St George's Cadboro Bay |
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Thursday discussion groupSummer is a great time to explore! In that spirit here's a Thursday Eucharist/study schedule that opens up opportunities for theological, biblical, and spiritual exploration:
This discussion group meets in the church, sometimes outside in the summer, usually over coffee, immediately following the 10am service. All are welcome! |
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St Philip Oak Bay - Teens & Twenties Games NightLast Fridays of the month: BOARD GAME NIGHT! We have snacks and board games, and all we need is you! Feel free to invite your friends and bring your own snacks and games if you want to - this evening is for *everyone* between the ages of 16 and 29. We won't nitpick about the age limits :) Date: Fridays 6-9pm, June 27, July 25, August 29 Where: St. Philip Anglican Church, 2928 Eastdowne - entrance to the lower level through the pathway by the garden at the side of the building - follow the signage! Feel free to drop in or leave at any time. There are bus stops for buses 4, 9, 7, 11, and 15 within walking distance from the church. Questions?: Contact Karishma at ms.shrutikarishma[at] gmail.com
Header photo by Dave Photoz on Unsplash |
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Examen Prayer check-in & discussionStarting in July, and continuing in tandem with future book study/discussion series, on the first Thursdays of the month at 10.30, following the morning service, there will be a regular Examen check-in and discussion (3 July, 4 Aug, 7 Sept etc). This will provide support and continuity for those who have already started with Examen prayer, and anyone is welcome to drop in/begin at any point as well, no prior experience needed. Curious about Examen Prayer? Start here Fr. Allen has put together a short introductory booklet, 'Beginning to Pray the Examen', print copies available in the narthex. Item photo by Ben White on Unsplash, header photo by Sylvain Brison on Unsplash |
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Contemplative PrayerPlease join us on Tuesday mornings, 10:30 - 11:30, meeting in the choir area of the nave (at the front of the church), for a 20 minute contemplative sit with a time of prayer following.
Photo by Dawid Zawiła on Unsplash |
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Hearing Loop SystemThe Church has a loop system that may assist people with hearing loss by diminishing background noise. This system has been disconnected for an extended period of time. For people wearing older hearing aids, they would have to turn on the T function. For people with newer hearing aids, they should discuss with an audiologist if their hearing aid can be adjusted internally to benefit from a loop system. If people learn that could in fact benefit, please let me know and arrangements will be made to get the system operational. Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a non-profit society, employs two audiologists. For people in financial need, donated hearing aids can be made functional for their hearing needs at no cost. For people that purchase hearing aids through IDHH for the same price as commercial retailers, all funds are used to support the numerous programs offered by the Society. - Karen Van Rheenen |
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Alongside Hope: Resilience Fund UpdateLess Than Two Weeks Left to Double Your Impact with Support Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF) Alongside Hope is over 80% of the way to unlocking a $250,000 matching gift for the Resilience Fund, with another $42,000 needed by June 30 to meet the goal. Your support will be doubled to help refugees in Tanzania, malnourished children in Burundi, and survivors of gender-based violence in Uganda. Help Alongside Hope reach the finish line—click below to donate. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our neighbours around the world. |
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Emmanuel Baptist: summer day campsEmmanuel Baptist offers SUMMER DAY CAMPS - 5 weeks of Day Camp for Grades 1-5 (in Sept 2025). Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Maximum 20 children per camp. Spaces available. 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd (x Henderson), Victoria, BC V8P 2R6 General Camp Information
Day Camp Leaders: Emmanuel After School Staff, Rae & Maine CLICK HERE for more information and registration forms |
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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 Judith Armstrong jarmstrong@stphilipvictoria.ca
Office Hours: Mon 1-4.30, Wed & Thurs 9-4.30
250-592-6823
admin@stphilipvictoria.ca Thank you for avoiding scented products at church.
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