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In Person Sunday Service
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The Season of the Anglican Church.
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What is Lent?
Beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting for 40 days, Lent is a season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter. The Church year revolves around two “cycles,” one for Christmas and one for Easter. The Christmas cycle begins with a season of preparation: Advent. The Easter cycle begins with a season of preparation: Lent.
Because Lent lasts for forty days it recalls Christ’s fasting during his temptation/testing in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11).
According to the ODCC, the current format for Lent, where it starts on Ash Wednesday and goes until Easter Sunday, for a total of 40 days (not counting Sundays) began in Rome in the 7th century.
Why not count Sundays toward the 40 days?
Some people do count the Sundays in Lent toward the 40 days.
However, those that do not argue that, although Lent is a season of fasting, every Sunday in the Christian year is a feast day. Every Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. So, they don’t fast on Sundays.
Lent Collects and Collect Reflections
The Lent collects tell a story of human sinfulness and our need for God. Below we include the text of the Lent collects; we also have an article on their history, which you can read by clicking here.
Ash Wednesday
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Second Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Third Sunday in Lent
Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Fifth Sunday in Lent; Passion Sunday
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is held in the parish hall at 11:15 a.m. The hall is located at 5 St Clements Drive, right beside the church. Please have your children and their friends join us this Sunday.
PLAESE CONTACT THE OFFICE 204-482-9486
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
IF YOU ARE SEEKING CONFIRMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE 204-482-9486.
CANDIDATES MUST BE 12 YEARS BY TIME OF CONFIRMATION.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, AND TO REGISTER
Communion
in Both Kinds
We are using individual communion cups. Please take one, drink the wine, and dispose the cup as provided. This will enable worshipers to have bread and wine for communion.
Weekly Bible Study
Please join the weekly bible study on Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Additional participants are most welcome.
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The service is also currently available via ZOOM. Please Email us to request that the ZOOM link be sent to your email address, and you will be welcome to join in. Instructions will be sent in the email.
stclementsanglicanchurch@gmail.com
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We hope that you enjoy this video that was previously filmed live at St Clements Church
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164 Years of Service to the Community
1861 – 2025
1178 River Road, St Andrews, Mb
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Our Outreach Projects
The needs of the community have not gone away and we are asking for your faithfulness and love in action. If you have the means and are willing to continue supporting our food bank please add a little to your offertory and either mail it in or E transfer it to the parish. Your past support enabled us to send the food bank and the soup kitchen a financial donation in December. Please go to the DONATE page on this website to see how you can send your donation.
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Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect the. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen
If you have a particular need for prayer please email the clergy at. stclementsanglicanchurch@gmail.com We will be honored to include you in our ongoing prayer
St Clements Anglican Church
1178 River Road
St. Andrews, Manitoba R1A 4A1
Office 204-482-9486
mailto:stclementsanglicanchurch@gmail.com
Our Service
Early Service 7:30 a.m.
Later Service 11:15 a.m.
IN PERSON SERVICES EVERY SUNDAY
The service is available through a Zoom Link or on the St Clements Facebook page
Welcome to St. Clements Anglican Church! We are a warm and welcoming Parish that has served the Mapleton, St. Andrews, and Selkirk area since 1861. The Church abounds with history, and many stories and archives are available. Please take a moment to explore our website, and read about some of the events that are going on, all in the love of God. You would be most welcome to join us for our Sunday morning Service! Enjoy, and God Bless.
In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that St Clements Anglican Church is located on Treaty One Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree and Dakota People and the homeland of the Metis Nation.
We stand committed to building positive relationships rooted in a spirit of reconciliation as we move forward.
Where we are located:
You will find our beautiful stone church at 1178 River Road, St Andrews, Manitoba; we are located minutes south of the City of Selkirk. Our church borders the Red River, and our Church Park is located on the flats of the River, a beautiful serene location.
