TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
November 9, 2025
THE FATHER IS MY HOPE; THE SON IS MY REFUGE;
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS MY PROTECTION.
ALL HOLY TRINITY, GLORY TO THEE!
LIVE AUDIO STREAMING during today’s service is available on the Order of Service page. Recorded audio will be added following worship.
GETTING READY FOR SUNDAY: PREVIEW OF THE READINGS.
The focus of the season of Trinity in our church calendar is our on spiritual growth and maturing as Christians. In today’s Epistle lesson St. Paul reminds us that the Christian life is one of conflict. This is a timely message for the fragmented, divided, conflicted times in which we live where we imagine the problem is other people, whom we must defeat by whatever political, economic, and military means available. But this is to misdiagnose the problem. St. Paul reminds us that our conflict is spiritual in nature, and needs to be addressed spiritually. Our Gospel lesson today tells story of the royal official of the city of Capernaum, interceded with Christ to heal his son, and who believed the word which Jesus spoke. Such is the power of Christ to protect us from all the temptations of our ages which seek to distort the Christian faith , and heal the spiritual afflictions of our times.
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Haggai 1:15b-2:9
In the second year of King Darius, in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying: “Speak now to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people, and say: “Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Is it not in your sight as nothing? Yet now take courage, O Zerubbabel, says the LORD; take courage, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; take courage, all you people of the land, says the LORD; work, for I am with you, says the LORD of hosts. According to the promise that I made you when you came out of Egypt. My spirit abides among you; do not fear.
For thus says the LORD of hosts: Once again, in a little while I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land; and I will shake all the nations, so that the treasure of all nations shall come, and I will fill this house with splendour, says the LORD of hosts. The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the LORD of hosts.
The latter splendour of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts; and in this place I will give prosperity, says the LORD of hosts.”
THE LESSON: Ephesians 6:10-20
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
THE GOSPEL: John 4:46-54
Then he came again to Cana in Galilee where he had changed the water into wine. Now there was a royal official whose son lay ill in Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. Then Jesus said to him, ‘Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.’ The official said to him, ‘Sir, come down before my little boy dies.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your son will live.’ The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started on his way. As he was going down, his slaves met him and told him that his child was alive. So he asked them the hour when he began to recover, and they said to him, ‘Yesterday at one in the afternoon the fever left him.’ The father realized that this was the hour when Jesus had said to him, ‘Your son will live.’ So he himself believed, along with his whole household. Now this was the second sign that Jesus did after coming from Judea to Galilee.
ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
Let us remember before God, and commend to his sure keeping: those whose lives in world wars and conflicts past and present, have been given and taken away.
Reading of St. Mary’s Roll of Honour
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
We will remember them.
(The Silence)
The PRAYERS
FOR THE DEPARTED.
Almighty and eternal God, from whose love in Christ we cannot be parted, either by death or life: Hear our prayers and thanksgivings for all whom we remember this day; fulfil in them the purpose of your love; and bring us all, with them, to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
FOR THE PEACE OF THE WORLD
Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all, the true love of peace and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth that in tranquillity your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen
FOR THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE KING’S FORCES
O LORD of hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm to strengthen and protect theKing’s forces in every peril of sea, and land, and air; shelter them in the day of battle, and ever keep them safe from all evil; endue them with loyalty and courage; and grant that in all things they may serve as seeing thee who art invisible; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
PARISH LIFE NOTES
CONFIRMATION CLASS DATES Confirmation classes will begin on November 15. The following sessions will take place on December 13, January 10, and January 17, in preparation for the Confirmation Service on January 25.
Time & Place: 3:00–4:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, upstairs lounge.
ST. NICHOLAS FESTIVAL 2025 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
St. Mary’s fourth annual St. Nicholas Festival will take place on Saturday, December 6th, from 11am to 3:30pm. We need volunteers from the parish to make this event run smoothly. It is a big fundraiser for us.
The day will include a barbecue/bonfire, bake sale, market (including used books this year), children’s activities, a café with music, and church tours, culminating in a short Lessons & Carols service with a visit from St. Nicholas!
If you are interested in volunteering or need general information about the event, please contact Katherine and she will direct you to the relevant team leader. You can also talk to the relevant team leader directly:
- Children’s Activities – Shelley
- Market – Clara
- Bake Sale – Amy & Sharon
- Café – Chelsey
- Barbecue – Lyndon
Please let your friends and family know about the event!
Also, we encourage everyone to contribute what you can for our bake sale (other food items, such as jams, also accepted) and market. As well as a used book sale, we also have a table for selling gently-used toys, children’s items, and Christmas decorations. Please bring items to the church on Friday, December 5th, unless otherwise arranged. Thank you all for your support and prayers!”
HERE ARE THE GENERAL TIMES: “St. Nicholas Festival – Saturday, December 6th, at St. Mary’s Anglican Church
- 11-3pm – Café & Entertainment, Children’s Activities, Bake Sale, Used Book Sale, and Christmas Market
- 11-2pm – Bonfire Barbecue
- 3-3:30pm – Lessons & Carols Children’s Service with a Visit from St. Nicholas
FREE ADVENT RETREAT
Join the last day of the church year for a short, fun, and meaningful session to ready yourself for the Advent season.
When: Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
Where: All Saints Anglican, Weyburn
Led by Rev. Christine Burton, we will have videos, readings, discussion, and contemplation, as well as LUNCH! (Soup and a few other bits; you’re welcome to contribute, but nothing required). Please register in advance with Rev. Christine so she can make enough food!
Nothing required except your heart, mind, and spirit!
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Morning Prayer: Tuesday at 8:30a.m.
Evening Prayer: Wednesday at 5.30 p.m.
Sunday night prayer: Sunday 7:00 p.m.