The Second Sunday after the Octave of Epiphany (and Conversion of St Paul).

• Readings Isaiah 61:10–62:4 Romans 12:6–16 John 2:1–11

  • Psalm 66:1-3 & 107:8–9
    1 O be joyful in God, all ye lands; * sing praises unto the honour of his Name; make his praise to be glorious.
    2 Say unto God, O how wonderful art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies bow down unto thee.
    3 For all the world shall worship thee, sing of thee, and praise thy Name.
    8 O that men would therefore praise the LORD  for his goodness; and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men!
    9 For he satisfieth the empty soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

• Lectionary Chart (for our readings) can be found here: trinity.anglican.center/lectionary

Pastoral Letter

• Yesterday our bishop, The Rt Rev. Dr Eric Menees, SSC, issued a Pastoral Letter on Refugees and Immigration, which I commend for your reading. It is also posted on the diocesan website.

Epiphany Reading:

• What are you doing here? by Bishop Win Mott

  • A helpful meditation on the Christian vocation during the season of Epiphany (the season ending Ash Wednesday, Feb 18th).

• Miserable Offenders, by C.S. Lewis

  • On the language of the traditional liturgy we are presently using.

Other Announcements:

• Annual Meeting is after service on January 25th. As discussed last Sunday, this Holy Eucharist service will not have hymns, but the shortening of the service will fit well the extra time needed for the Annual Meeting. After the Annual Meeting there will be a vestry meeting with the newly-elected members.

• Note that during these early weeks of paternity I can be reached for emergencies or urgent matters on my cell or over email, but with the arrival of our newborn, I am not presently scheduling regular meetings. If you have need for visitation, including reserve sacrament, or have prayer needs, please reach out to Deacon Nancy.

• Events as they are added will be at https://trinityanglican.net/#calendar

Blessings,
Fr Jonah +