September 16 Announcements:

Today: Join us for a Thanksgiving Harvest Potluck lunch (downstairs) after the service.

For information on Youth School, for children age 10 – 14, during service time, contact Nancy Chan 254-2574.

Dayle Michaud is being ordained a Deacon on November 8 at 7:30 pm at St. John's Cathedral. All are welcome to come out and support Dayle.

Fall Garage Sale September 28th & 29th

Volunteer’s Needed- come dressed to work. Next Sunday (September 23th) Help is needed after service in setting up Sherstone Hall for our Garage Sale. Also help is needed to unpack and display items for the sale. Volunteers will be here from 9am – 3pm from Monday – Thursday and also Monday evening from 6-9pm. Come and join us.

Servers Needed. If you are interested in becoming a server, please talk to Karen Parsons Sunabacka - ksunabacka@hotmail.com, (204)489-2574.

There will be a youth group meeting on Sunday Sept. 23 from 4pm-6pm. All youth in grades 7-12 are welcome. Please talk to Karen Parsons Sunabacka for more information - ksunabacka@hotmail.com, (204)489-2574.

Volunteer Opportunity at Centre for Christian Studies: The Centre for Christian Studies, (ccsonline.ca) a social justice oriented, ecumenical theological school is seeking a committed development volunteer. The position requires 4-6 hours per week; organizational tasks include donor management, computerized data entry, and document processing. Contact Caryn Douglas at 783-4490

Faith Horizons 2007 - Building Vital Churches Together - October 19 & 20, 2007. Keynote speaker: The Most Reverend Douglas Hambidge, retired Archbishop of BC and the Yukon. Location: St. Mary’s Academy – 550 Wellington Crescent. Cost - $38 per person. Mark your calendars now. Plan to attend. See poster…Application forms available. For more information, contact the Diocesan office at (204) 992-4200, toll free at 1-866-693-4418, or general@rupertsland.ca

2007/2008 Services:

Vista Park Lodge – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2 pm

Meadowood Manor - 3rd Thursday of every month at 2 pm

Catherine Place - 4th Friday of every month at 2 pm.

Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Lyndon Hutchison-Hounsell, Incumbent, at St. George, Crescentwood, 168 Wilton Street, Tuesday, September 18 at 7:30 pm.

Six Weeks to Wholeness, a multi-denominational speaker series examining Christian issues at Holy Trinity Anglican Church located at the corner of Donald & Graham, Tuesday lunch hours, 12:15 – 12:40 PM, Sept 25 “Adversity” Speaker: Reverend Robin Mather, from West Beaches Anglican Church. Oct. 2, 2007 “Weakness” Speaker: Pastor Fred Stoesz from Christian Family Centre. Future topics: “Despair”, “Worry”, “Need of Comfort”, and “Difficult Choices”. See poster for information.

The church’s website is up and running. The address is http://stmarymagdalenechurch.ca

Upcoming Events:

September 18 Vital Senior’s luncheon noon to 1 PM

September 18 Corporation Meeting 6:30 PM

September 19 Seniors Golden Oldies 1:30 – 3:30 PM

September 23 Youth Group 4-6 PM

September 25 Vestry Meeting 7:30 PM

September 28/29 Garage Sale (Friday 9 AM -8 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM – 12 noon)

Healing Conference Oct. 26-27 Fri. 7-9 PM, Sat. 9-3 PM Theme Forgiveness, Speakers: The Venerable Larry Mitchell of Saskatoon and the Chairperson of OSL Region 10 (MB.) The Reverend Clare Edwards of Flin Flon, MB. Assiniboia Christian Centre, 3390 Portage Ave., Wpg., Cost $35, Register by Oct. 10 to: Order of St. Luke C/O Jessie Kehler 440 Best Street, Wpg., R3K 1P3 or (204) 888-8192.All are welcome! See posting.

Church Office - 253-0555. You can leave messages for the office, or press 1 to leave messages for The Reverend Preston Parsons.

Parish Garage Sale –September 28th-29th 2007

THE LOWER HALL IS NOW READY FOR YOUR DONATIONS .

PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AT BACK OF HALL.

All hands are needed to work for this parish fundraiser. In addition to all donations- your help is needed on

SEPTEMBER 23RD after service for setting up

September 24th –27th from 9am – 3pm for sorting and pricing

September 24th from 6-9pm for evening sorting

September 28th & 29th for the actual sale.September 29th for cleanup after the sale.

PLEASE CONTACT NANCY OR JOHN AT 254-2574. Come and share in the fellowship of St. Mary Magdalene. We’re all in this together.

Seniors, plan for these free great events. (Coffee, tea, and sweets at all events). Wednesday September 19, 1:30 – 3:30 PM The popular SouthGlen Fiddlers. A meet and greet occasion.

Please call Bruce Dawson at 489-0023 to register, or eMail registration to: dawsonbn@mts.net

Location for all events: St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road, 253-0555.

Vital Seniors – Tuesday, September 18 – Falls’ First Luncheon from noon to 1 PM. To register, call Ray Hersley by 5 PM, Sunday, September 16 at 256-8660.


Announcements: September 23, 2007

Fall Garage Sale September 28th & 29th

Help is needed today after service. All able-bodied persons - any age - are encouraged to help set up garage sale items in the lower hall. “Many hands make light work”. Help is needed all week to set up table displays. If you still have items for sale, please bring them as early in the week as possible. Workers are here from 9 AM to 3:30 PM daily.

There will be a youth group meeting later this afternoon from 4pm-6pm. All youth in grades 7-12 are welcome. Please talk to Karen Parsons Sunabacka for more information - ksunabacka@hotmail.com, (204) 489-2574.

Servers Needed. If you are interested in becoming a server, please talk to Karen Parsons Sunabacka - ksunabacka@hotmail.com, (204) 489-2574.

Dayle Michaud is being ordained a Deacon on November 8 at 7:30 pm at St. John's Cathedral. All are welcome to come out and support Dayle.

Sunday, Sept. 23 - saint benedict’s table is honoured to have Dr. Calvin Seerveld as the guest preacher at the Eucharistic liturgy at 7 PM at All Saints’ Church (Broadway & Osborne). Dr. Seerveld seeks to call us to stand ever more deeply under the challenging authority of the Word.

Join Faith Horizons 2007 where members of our diocese, striving to rejuvenate the Anglican Church, will share achievements, strengths, and knowledge to inspire us in our ministry. This year’s keynote speaker will be The Most Reverend Douglas Hambidge, retired Archbishop of BC and the Yukon. For more information, contact the Diocesan office at (204) 992-4200; toll free at 1-866-693-4418, or general@rupertsland.ca

An Evening with David Pankratz – Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 PM Hosted by Project peacemakers at Knox United Church 400 Edmonton Street. David Pankratz will be speaking on his recent trip to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Six Weeks to Wholeness, a multi-denominational speaker series examining Christian issues; at Holy Trinity Anglican Church located at the corner of Donald & Graham, Tuesday lunch hours, 12:15 – 12:40 PM, Sept 25 “Adversity” Speaker: Reverend Robin Mather, from West Beaches Anglican Church. Oct. 2, 2007 “Weakness” Speaker: Pastor Fred Stoesz from Christian Family Centre. Future topics: “Despair”, “Worry”, “Need of Comfort”, and “Difficult Choices”. See poster for information.

Upcoming Events:

September 23 Youth Group 4-6 PM

September 25 Vestry Meeting 7:30 PM

September 28/29 Garage Sale (Friday 9 AM -8 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM – 12 noon)

September 28 Catherine Place 2 PM

October 9 Vista Park Lodge 2 PM

October 18 Meadowood Manor 2 PM

October 30 Vital Senior’s luncheon noon – 1 PM

Healing Conference Oct. 26-27 Fri. 7-9 PM, Sat. 9-3 PM; Theme Forgiveness, Speakers: The Venerable Larry Mitchell of Saskatoon and the Chairperson of OSL Region 10 (MB.) The Reverend Clare Edwards of Flin Flon, MB. Assiniboia Christian Centre, 3390 Portage Ave., Wpg., Cost $35, Register by Oct. 10 to: Order of St. Luke C/O Jessie Kehler 440 Best Street, Wpg., R3K 1P3 or (204) 888-8192.All are welcome! See posting.

Church Office - 253-0555. You can leave messages for the office, or press 1 to leave messages for The Reverend Preston Parsons.

Parish Garage Sale –September 28th-29th 2007

THE LOWER HALL IS NOW READY FOR YOUR DONATIONS .

PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AT BACK OF HALL.

All hands are needed to work for this parish fundraiser. In addition to all donations- your help is needed on

Today after service for setting up

September 24th –27th from 9am – 3pm for sorting and pricing

September 24th from 6-9pm for evening sorting

September 28th & 29th for the actual sale. September 29th for cleanup after the sale.

PLEASE CONTACT NANCY OR JOHN AT 254-2574. Come and share in the fellowship of St. Mary Magdalene. We’re all in this together.

Foundation Seniors Group - We will be featuring Toastmaster speakers on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, 10th, and 24th from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Games and cards will also be utilized Please call Bruce Dawson at 489-0023 to register, or e-mail registration to: dawsonbn@mts.net. The location for all events is St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road, 253-0555.

Vital Seniors – Good turnout, 45 out for our inaugural luncheon for the new season. I wish to report that we so far have sold 148 membership renewals and we’ve barely got the season rolling. The club and church are grateful for the faithful attendance. The renovations to Sherstone Hall have exceeded everyone’s expectations. Our hats off to Bill Regehr and his complement of volunteers. What more can I say? Respectfully yours,

Your President, Ray Hersley

September 9, 2007 Announcements

September 9, 2007 Announcements:

Youth School will be starting September 9th for children age 10-14 years during service time. For more info contact Nancy Chan 254-2574.

Helpers needed! Please consider the Coffee Ministry.

Choir Practice – Thursday September 13 at 7:30 PM to practice music for the Harvest Thanksgiving. All welcome.

Next Sunday, September 16, is our Thanksgiving Harvest Festival. Lunch following service. All welcome!

Fall Garage Sale September 28th & 29th

Bring those treasures to the church storage area from 9 am to noon Mon. to Fri. in the far east corner of Sherstone Hall. Do to Fire Regulations Please do not place items in the west side entrance or by the elevator. We will be accepting donations for the garage sale until Thursday September 27th.

The International Order of St. Luke The Physician – Join us for an ecumenical service of Prayer and Healing, Sunday, September 9, 2007 7 PM, 3390 Portage Avenue – in the Assiniboia Christian Centre. All Welcome! Refreshments will be served. For further information contact The Reverend W. Gordon Shields at 832-7195.

Celebrate Your Story - North End Sacred Circle– September 14 – 16, 2007 at St. John’s Park (by St. John’s Cathedral), Main Street, Winnipeg. Opening Ceremony Friday September 14 at 5:30 PM. Gospel Jamboree at 7 PM Friday & Saturday night. (Also Sacred Fire, Feast, Children’s & Nursery programs). Come join us as we celebrate the stories of the Winnipeg’s North End and explore ways to continue our journey of healing, reconciliation and hope for the future. Guests: Bishop Mark MacDonald and Rev. Dr. Martin Brokenleg; Community Leaders and Elders. Everyone welcome! See posters on wall for events and times.

Faith Horizons: Building Vital Churches Together, geared to help support and challenge people in ministry. This year’s keynote speaker will be The Most Reverend Douglas Hambidge, retired Archbishop of BC and the Yukon. For more information, contact the Diocesan at (204) 992-4200, toll free at 1-866-693-4418, or general@rupertsland.ca

Faith Horizons 2007 - Building Vital Churches Together - October 19 & 20, 2007. Keynote speaker: The Most Reverend Douglas Hambidge. Location: St. Mary’s Academy – 550 Wellington Crescent. Cost - $38 per person. Mark your calendars now. Plan to attend. See poster…Application forms available.

2007/2008 Services:

Vista Park Lodge – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2 pm

Meadowood Manor - 3rd Thursday of every month at 2 pm

Catherine Place - 4th Friday of every month at 2 pm.


Fall Supper – Roast Beef Dinner, Anne’s Anglican Church 253 Burrin Avenue at Aikins, Sunday, September 30. Two sittings 5 & 6:15 PM. Cost: $12 adults, $5 children 6-9, under 6 free. For tickets please call 668-3413 or 334-2924. Take out meals available.

Comedy Night with renowned comedian Big Daddy Tazz. Friday, October 26 at 8 PM. Tickets $10. St. Stephen’s Church 220 Helmsdale Avenue 661-2432 or eMail ststephens@mts.net

Six Weeks to Wholeness, a multi-denominational speaker series examining Christian issues at Holy Trinity Anglican Church located at the corner of Donald & Graham, Tuesday lunch hours, 12:15 – 12:40 PM, Sept 25 “Adversity” Speaker: Reverend Robin Mather, from West Beaches Anglican Church. See poster for information.

The church’s website is up and running. The address is http://stmarymagdalenechurch.ca

Upcoming Events:

September 12 Seniors Golden Oldies 1:30 – 3:30 PM

September 16 Harvest Thanksgiving and potluck lunch (after service)

September 18 Vital Senior’s luncheon noon to 1 PM

September 28/29 Garage Sale (Friday 9 AM -8 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM – 12 noon)

Church Office - 253-0555. You can leave messages for the office, or press 1 to leave messages for The Reverend Preston Parsons.

Parish Garage Sale –September 28th-29th 2007

THE LOWER HALL IS NOW READY FOR YOUR DONATIONS .

PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AT BACK OF HALL.

All hands are needed to work for this parish fundraiser. In addition to all donations- your help is needed on

SEPTEMBER 23RD after service for setting up

September 24th –27th from 9am – 3pm for sorting and pricing

September 24th from 6-9pm for evening sorting

September 28th & 29th for the actual sale.September 29th for cleanup after the sale.

PLEASE CONTACT NANCY OR JOHN AT 254-2574. Come and share in the fellowship of St. Mary Magdalene. We’re all in this together.

Scouts Canada Registration: Monday September 10 from 6:30 –8:30 PM at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road. See poster for regular scheduled meetings. For further information call Craig Mensforth – Commissioner at 256-3099.

Seniors, plan for these free great events. (Coffee, tea, and sweets at all events). Wednesday, September 12, 1:30 – 3:30 PM ‘Golden Oldies’ Music and Discussion about these memorable melodies.

Wednesday September 19, 1:30 – 3:30 PM The popular SouthGlen Fiddlers. A meet and greet occasion.

Please call Bruce Dawson at 489-0023 to register, or eMail registration to: dawsonbn@mts.net

Location for all events: St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road, 253-0555.

Girl Guides – Registration for all levels Thursday, September 13 from 6:30 – 8 PM at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road. For further information call Dawn Mulgrew at 231-3601.

Vital Seniors – Tuesday, September 18 – Falls’ First Luncheon from noon to 1 PM. To register call Ray Hersley at 256-8660.