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Good Shepherd SundayOur Feast of Title Service The 4th Sunday of Easter is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Join us in worship as we remember the history of our beloved church. We will unveil and bless our beautifully painted Legacy Tree during the service, we look forward to seeing you here. Pentecost Readers sign up is open! Anyone interested in joining our multi-language reading is invited to email Rev. Jordan at rector@goodshepanglican.org. Let her know what language you will recite the bible verse in and if you need assistance finding an accurate translation. Slides this week feature 'The Good Shepherd' by Julien Dupre. |
Weekly Worship TimesHoly Eucharist Services Sundays at 10:30 AM For more infomation visit:
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Night Prayer Live StreamWatch Compline on YouTube Fridays at 9:00 PM For more infomation visit: https://www.youtube.com/@theven.jordanhaynieware9851/streams
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Temporary Admin Change
Michelle will be out of office April 27 - May 5 to recover from carpal tunnel release surgery. We thank you in advance for your understanding and patience as Rev. Jordan and Natalie work together to cover admin needs while she is off work. |
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Songcraft Singers ConcertPresented by the Anglican Church Women - Saturday, April 25, 2026 ACW is hosting the Songcraft Singers. They have been preforming at the Muttart Conservatory for over 4 years! Come and enjoy the wonderful music from the 60s and more. Coffee and treats to follow. Donations help support the 2026 ACW outreach programs. For more infomation visit: http://goodshepanglican.org/events/songcraft-singers-concert/2026-04-25
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Spring Vendor & Bake SaleHosted by the ACW - Saturday, May 9, 2026 Our Anglican Church Women are kicking off spring with their annual Spring Bake Sale. This year vendors include: Fifth Ave Jewelry, Popcorn Sweet Treats, Sunset Gourmet, Strings & Things Cross Stitch, Adisyn's Crochet and more. Light lunch will be available for purchase. For more infomation visit: http://goodshepanglican.org/events/spring-vendor-bake-sale/2026-05-09
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Planting PartyDig Into Spring with Natalie - Saturday, May 9, 2026 Get your green thumbs ready to plant! Natalie will have a variety of flowers and seeds for you to plant and take home. All the materials will be ready for you when you arrive. After everything is planted join Natalie for lunch & dessert. Parents are welcome to plant with their children, but if you'd prefer to keep your fingers free from dirt, check out the ACW Spring Sale in the Nave while the kids plant upstairs. The event and lunch are free, please register by emailing Natalie at family@goodshepanglican.org. We want our events to welcome and include everyone, please let Natalie know about any dietary restrictions! For more infomation visit: http://goodshepanglican.org/events/planting-party/2026-05-09
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Say Yes! to Kids2026 Fundraising Campaign We’re saying yes to kids, again! Our 2025 campaign to start a Youth and Family Library was fantastic and we can't wait to build on that success with you. Together, we can invest in the next generation and help every child and family feel welcomed, supported, and inspired.
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Save the Date for 2026 Vacation Bible SchoolRegistration Opening Soon Come join us in the garden! We’re celebrating who we are, learning how to use our voice, and sharing our gifts with our community. Visiting gardeners will explore a series of Old and New Testament stories and learn that people in the Bible are just like us! Join us as we wonder, shout, share, build community, and help others. Early bird discounts and scholarships will be available. Check our webpage for updates. For more infomation visit: http://goodshepanglican.org/blog/save-the-date-for-2026-vacation-bible-school
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Jerusalem SundayMay 17 Service at 10:30 AM May the Lord bring peace to our Holy Land and grant that all Christians, especially our Palestinian siblings in Christ, may worship safely in Jerusalem. Join us in worship on May 17th as we remember Jerusalem & the Holy Land. |
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Exciting NewsTaco Cart Coming Soon We are excited to announce that we have leased outdoor space to Taqueria Rivera Food Cart for the spring and summer season. Taqueria Rivera started selling delicious Mexican food at farmer's markets on weekends and are excited for the opportunity to expand to weekdays as well. They will start up as soon as the weather allows safe sidewalks to bring the cart over from their home. Join us in welcoming Humberto and his family to our community! |
Volunteer and Outreach UpdatesGet Involved at Good Shepherd August Vacation Bible School & Toddler Time Vacation Bible School (VBS) planning for this August continues. Join us to host dinner and the "Just Like Me" program. VBS dates are July 31, Aug, 6, 13, 20, and 27, times will be confirmed soon. If you would like to participate as a dinner host, station leader, set up team, clean up team, or support our August VBS plans in any other way please let Natalie or Michelle know. April & May Roster The May roster will be complete by Friday April 24, please let Rev. Jordan know if you are unable to serve on May 3, as Michelle will not be checking her email next week. Safe Church Updates & Training Can you believe it's already been 3 years since the Diocese launched the Safe Church Policy? Over those 3 years at least 36 of our parish members have given their time and expertise to youth programs and outreach ministry for vulnerable people of all ages. A whopping 23 volunteers, including Michelle and Natalie are due for Safe Church Training, new police checks, or both. Please keep an eye on your emails as we work to contact folks and get everyone up to date again. We are truly grateful to those able to give their time and energy to ensure Good Shepherd is a place safe for every person who walks through its doors. Volunteer Opportunities We are looking for a small group of volunteers to help sort & organize our music library. It’s important to honour the investment folks have made over the years to grow our music library, we have a lot of music books, choral song books, loose sheet music and more. If you have a passion for music and an interest in organizing, we would greatly appreciate your help! Reach out to Michelle at parishadmin@goodshepanglican.org for more information. |
Reminders
Prayer List - If you know someone who should be prayed for publicly, please send their name to us at parishadmin@goodshepanglican.org. The list will be refreshed on a regular basis. If you know someone whose prayer request is more private, or who is unknown to the congregation, please ask the Prayer Chain to pray for them by contacting Kathy Lake at kalake@telus.net. Forward Day by Day - Most of you may know already that our books arrived! Pick up a copy at the back of the Nave for a $2 donation that supports our ability to continue ordering printed copies. You may view the daily devotion online for free here: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/fdd Parking Reminder - As our Sunday attendance grows, our parking lot is filling up! While this is good news, it comes with some challenges. Can you please ensure that you are parked inside the lines so that we maximize our space? If you can walk a bit further, can you park at the Sobey's lot to leave space for those who need a shorter journey? Can you leave the visitor parking at the front for visitors who are new to the church? If the parking lot is full, can you be mindful of your driving and not try to force your way into a space too small for you? Think of how you would feel, your first Sunday trying a new church, and someone crashes into your car because they were trying to squeeze into a space too small for them. As we welcome new members, let's make sure our welcome includes making space for parking. Thank you so much for supporting our welcoming culture. Memorial Bricks - Anyone wishing to purchase a Memorial Brick in the Chapel at Good Shepherd, please speak to Harold or Kathy Lake. A Memorial Brick costs $75.00, and is a lovely and lasting way to honour the memory of your loved ones. Little Free Pantry - Any donations you bring for the pantry can be placed directly into the pantry, if it is full we have a box in the narthex that items can be placed for restocking. As a reminder, please keep donations to shelf stable pantry items, and keep in mind how packaging or food might be impacted by hot or cold weather. We are in particular need of water and to-go or single serving foods and snacks that can be enjoyed without any cooking needed.
If these are supports that you find helpful, thank you for doing what you need to take care of yourself.
Curious about other news in the diocese? Second, you can EMT (email money transfer) to treasurer@goodshepanglican.org. Please include your full name and address with the transfer so we can make sure that tax receipts are sent out properly. |
Thanks & Prayers
This week we particularly thank Anthony, Clarence, Troy, Chris, Ken, Georgiana and Joan for organizing our sound system. I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you. Phil 1:3-4 Today and during the week we pray for:
We thank you Lord for all the blessings of this life, for listening to our prayers and petitions, and for always doing what is right for us in your eyes. We thank you for Your blessing on our needs and all whose lives are closely linked with ours: we ask that our Heavenly Father grant that we may bring others to know Jesus, our Lord and Christ, and love one another as He loves us, through the power of the Holy Spirit. AMEN |
Bible Readings & Appointed Music
April 26, 2026 - Fouth Sunday of Easter & Feast of Title Bible Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Appointed Music: |
Contact Us
Rector - Archdeacon Jordan Ware: rector@goodshepanglican.org Rector's Warden - Jordan Majeau: rwarden@goodshepanglican.org People's Warden - Anthony Sterr: pwarden@goodshepanglican.org Parish Administrator - Michelle Yee: parishadmin@goodshepanglican.org Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator - Natalie Cloutier: family@goodshepanglican.org Music Director - Talesa Mandin: music@goodshepanglican.org / talesapiano@gmail.com Treasurer - Renita Olson: treasurer@goodshepanglican.org Envelope Secretary - Marguerite Lefeuvre: envelopesecretary@goodshepanglican.org 15495 Castle Downs Road NW |