Events: October 2007

October 28, 2007 Announcements:

You are invited to sign a petition to the Provincial Gov't, requesting changes to Manitoba's Employment and Income Assistance Program. The form is on the table in the hall.

At the Vestry meeting September 25, a motion was passed that ½ of the Thanksgiving offering go to The Boys & Girls Club of Winnipeg (operating out of Victor Mager School) and ½ go to Winnipeg Harvest.

At the meeting of September 25, Vestry passed a resolution regarding:

Posting of Notices: Please forward all requests for posting of notices to Tannis Webster (Communications) for approval and posting. Please place such notices in the mailbox marked “Bulletins”.
Decorations: The mounting and placing of any kind will be the responsibility of a designate of Vestry. Any requests may be forwarded to our secretary (Lesley).

The October Wish List from St. Matthew’s Maryland Committee Ministry is attached to the blue basket in the coffee area. Highlighted this month are non-perishable food items.

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.

Possible Sage Creek Mission - Representatives from St. Bartholomew Anglican, St Mary Magdalene Anglican, Faith Lutheran and Prince of Peace Lutheran met on September 27 for a pot-luck supper, bible study, and a discussion time around the mission possibilities in Sage Creek. It was decided that each congregation will designate three people to be part of a Mission Discernment Team that will meet on a regular basis to pray, study scripture, and discern what God is calling us to do next. Please keep this mission initiative and the Discernment Team in your prayers.

New Anglican Hymnals – There are still several hymnbooks available for those who may wish to offer thanksgiving or dedicate a book in memory of a loved one. $25 (text only) to $30 (with music) will help to offset the costs. A label will be placed inside the hymnal reflecting your intention. Please contact Tannis Webster.

Upcoming Events:

October 30 Vital Senior’s luncheon noon – 1 PM

October 31 Foundation Seniors 1:30 – 3:30 Speaker: Bruce Dawson

November 4 Magdala News deadline for submissions for the Christmas issue.

November 7 Foundation Seniors 1:30 – 3:30 Speaker: Don Eppler

November 8 Service of Ordination for Dayle Michaud.

Canadian Bible Society in conjunction with Candlewick Players and Steinbach Bible College present: John: His story, A dynamic play based on the seven miracles performed by Jesus in the Gospel of John, Bethel Community Church, 430 Lakewood Boulevard, Sunday, October 28 at 6 PM. No tickets. Free-will offering.

Foundation Seniors, October 31 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 1:30 – 3:30 Bruce Dawson will speak on volunteer opportunities for seniors.

Manitoba Faith Leaders to Lead March of Solidarity with The Monks of Burma – In solidarity with the people of Burma and the Buddhist monks who took the lead in the recent mass demonstrations, we are organizing a solidarity march on Tuesday, Oct. 30, beginning at 1 PM. Gathering at Augustine United Church, on River Avenue, just east of Osborne.

Global Justice Film Festival Fri., Nov. 2 & Sat., Nov. 3, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave. See http://www.globaljusticefilmfestival.ca

Prayers for Peace & Justice: Every Thurs. morning, an ecumenical group meet at 9 AM (note change of time) in St. Matthew/Maryland Community Ministry to give prayer support to Peace & Justice ministries, modeled on Iona prayer.

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church 690 Munroe Avenue @ Grey St. is holding their annual Turkey Dinner and Craft Sale, Sat., Nov. 3 from 4 – 7 PM. For more info call 667-0336. See Poster.

Westminster Concert Organ Series, Westminster at Maryland presents Christopher Herrick, Concert Organist and former Organist of Westminster Abbey London on Sun. Nov. 4 at 8 PM. The delightful program will include organ works by Bach, Brahms, Buxtehude, Handel, Dupre and Vierne. Tickets $20 are available at McNally Robinson or at the door.

Good Music for a Good Cause! Sunday Nov. 11 at 2 PM. Please join Project Peacemakers at our Annual Sing for Peace Benefit Concert at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church (on the corner of Wardlaw Ave. and Nassau St. in Osborne Village). Tickets are $10 (children 12 and under free) and can be purchased at the door, or by contacting Project Peacemakers (775-8178 or info@projectpeacemakers.org).

Peaceful Play for our Children – Are you concerned with the level of violence in children’s toys? Do you believe it is important to work towards a more peaceful world in a practical hands-on way? Can you donate one Saturday of your time? On Nov. 17 we need volunteers (working in teams) to visit designated toy stores and rate them based on criteria that will be provided to you. There are no age restrictions – invite your grandson/grandmother along. If you are interested in more information please contact Project Peacemakers (775-8178 or info@projectpeacemakers.org.).

The Da Vinci Project, Musical Masterpieces of Mystery: Sun., Nov. 18 at 7:30 PM at Crescent Fort Rouge United. Call 256-3718. Advance tickets (Ticketmaster or through choir members) $12 adults, $10 seniors/students, or $15 at the door.

Mennonite Central Committee Canada is hosting a one-day conference for congregations, agencies, and individuals that have a specific interest in mental health and disability issues. It will be held in Winnipeg, November 27 – 28. For more information check www.mcc.org/canada/health/conferences/ or call Irma at 204-275-0394.

St. Luke’s Winnipeg annual HIV/AIDS service Nov. 24 at 10:30 AM. 130 Nassau St. N.

St. James’ the Assiniboine Anglican Church Annual Accessibility Dinner “The Lighter Side of Conflict in the Church” with Canon Tony Harwood-Jones. A traditional beef dinner with all the trimmings at the Assiniboine Gordon Inn, 1975 Portage Ave., Sat. evening Nov 3. (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) fund raising for our Accessibility Project $50 per person - $30 tax receipt. Call 888-3489.

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

October 21, 2007 Announcements:

Presentation to Cancer Care RE: Pink Stick Thomas Stuart-Dant will be making his presentation to Cancer Care during a hockey game October 26 at 3:40 PM at Allard Arena in Westwood.

At the meeting of September 25, Vestry passed a resolution regarding:

Posting of Notices: Please forward all requests for posting of notices to Tannis Webster (Communications) for approval and posting. Please place such notices in the mailbox marked “Bulletins”.
Decorations: The mounting and placing of any kind will be the responsibility of a designate of Vestry. Any requests may be forwarded to our secretary (Lesley).

The October Wish List from St. Matthew’s Maryland Committee Ministry is attached to the blue basket in the coffee area. Highlighted this month are non-perishable food items.

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

Counters needed for Oct. 28 and November 4, 11, & 25.

Plastic Bags are no longer needed (the bimonthly Winnipeg Harvest is no longer running out of the church).

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.

Upcoming Events:

October 21 Foundation Group cancelled

October 23 Vestry Meeting 7:30 PM

October 26 Catherine Place 2 PM

October 30 Vital Senior’s luncheon noon – 1 PM

Many thanks to all those that organized and attended Faith Horizons! It is truly a great accomplishment to come together to celebrate, educate and grow.

This evening, October 21 at 7 PM join us for the Service of Ordination of Helen Manfield at saint benedict’s table 175 Colony Street (All Saints Anglican Church).

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 Oct.23 “Need of Comfort” Speaker: Pastor Scott Gillingham from Charleswood Gospel Temple, Oct. 30 “Difficult Choices” Speaker: Rev. Merv. Lanctot from Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

Comedy Night with Big Daddy Tazz at St. Stephen's Church, Friday, October 26, with focus on mental health issues. Tickets are $10. How about joining me at a table of St. Mary Mag folk? Margaret Jones 256-3832.

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.

St. Philip’s Anglican Church Fall Luncheon & Bazaar, corner of Tache & Eugenie Streets, Sat., Oct. 27 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Global Justice Film Festival Fri., Nov. 2 & Sat., Nov. 3, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave. See http://www.globaljusticefilmfestival.ca

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church 690 Munroe Avenue @ Grey St. is holding their annual Turkey Dinner and Craft Sale, Sat., Nov. 3 from 4 – 7 PM. For more info call 667-0336. See Poster.

St. Luke’s Winnipeg annual HIV/AIDS service Nov. 24 at 10:30 AM. 130 Nassau St. N.

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

CANADA - Fifth Continental Meeting of Indigenous Women of the Americas

Indigenous women from 17 countries across North, Central and South America gathered in Kahnawake, Quebec July 9-11, for their Fifth Continental meeting under the theme Restoring our Balance. PWRDF Indigenous partners also attended the meeting which brought together participants from Chile, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Nicaragua, Venezuela, the United States and Canada.

The women discussed among other things, human rights challenges faced by Indigenous women and legal as well as traditional and holistic approaches to remedying their causes and effects, with a special emphasis on physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing. The goal of the conference was to empower Indigenous women and celebrate their identities and providing long-lasting solutions to the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the Americas.

Please PRAY for the Indigenous Women as they continue to seek sustainable solutions to

their daily challenges.

MEXICO - Sustainable Community Gardens

In Benito Juarez, Chiapas, in Mexico, villagers are still benefiting from a post-Hurricane Stan project that saw them starting community gardens. PWRDF partner, K’inal Antzetik, introduced the project. The beneficiaries, who are mainly women, emphasized that the project was not about providing seeds and other inputs, but about acquiring knowledge and learning through various workshops on family nutrition, food preparation and gardening, as well as women’s health and human rights.

Women grow their native plants in some of the community gardens and are familiar with the nutritional properties of the plants, their use and conservation. The women also organize community breakfasts were they come together to discuss issues that are of concern to them.

Please PRAY for K’inal Antzetik as they continue to accompany the women of Benito Juarez.

October 14, 2007 Announcements:

YOUTH GROUP Movie Night Tonight! Sunday Oct. 14th from 4-7 at the church. Supper & movie snacks will be provided. All youth in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend. Please speak to Karen Parsons Sunabacka for more information. ksunabacka@hotmail.com, 489-2574.

Winnipeg Harvest needs you to break the world record! Winnipeg Harvest is looking to collect more than 100 tons of non-perishable food at their upcoming 24-Hour Food Drive. Please bring food items to Canada Safeway or here to St. Mary Magdalene, next Sunday (Oct. 21st). We'll make sure it gets to the right place.

At the meeting of September 25, Vestry passed a resolution regarding:

Posting of Notices: Please forward all requests for posting of notices to Tannis Webster (Communications) for approval and posting. Please place such notices in the mailbox marked “Bulletins”.
Decorations: The mounting and placing of any kind will be the responsibility of a designate of Vestry. Any requests may be forwarded to our secretary (Lesley).

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

Counters needed for Oct. 28 and November 4, 11, & 25.

The October Wish List from St. Matthew’s Maryland Committee Ministry is attached to the blue basket in the coffee area. Highlighted this month are non-perishable food items.

Plastic Bags are no longer needed (the bimonthly Winnipeg Harvest is no longer running out of the church).

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.

Don’t miss out - less than one week until Faith Horizons: Building Vital Churches Together! 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. See you at Faith Horizons!

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 Oct. 16 “Worry” Speaker: Pastor Mary Reimer from FaithWorks. Oct.23 “Need of Comfort” Speaker: Pastor Scott Gillingham from Charleswood Gospel Temple.

Upcoming Events:

October 17 & 24 Foundation Group cancelled

October 18 Meadowood Manor 2 PM

October 23 Vestry Meeting 7:30 PM

October 26 Catherine Place 2 PM

October 30 Vital Senior’s luncheon noon – 1 PM

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

October 7, 2007 Announcements:

At the Vestry meeting September 25, a motion was passed that ½ of the Thanksgiving offering go to The Boys & Girls Club of Winnipeg (operating out of Victor Mager school)l and ½ go to Winnipeg Harvest.

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

Counters needed for today & Oct. 28 and November 4, 11, & 25.

YOUTH GROUP Movie Night! Sunday October 14th from 4-7 at the church. Supper and movie snacks will be provided. All youth in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend. Please speak to Karen Parsons Sunabacka for more information. ksunabacka@hotmail.com, 489-2574.

At the meeting of September 25, Vestry passed a resolution regarding:

Posting of Notices: Please forward all requests for posting of notices to Tannis Webster (Communications) for approval and posting. Please place such notices in the mailbox marked “Bulletins”.
Decorations: The mounting and placing of any kind will be the responsibility of a designate of Vestry. Any requests may be forwarded to our secretary (Lesley).

The October Wish List from St. Matthew’s Maryland Committee Ministry is attached to the blue basket in the coffee area. Highlighted this month are non perishable food items.

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.

KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives invites you to RE-ENERGIZE yourself, your church, your community, and our world! Our thirst for oil is killing people, and the planet – and it doesn’t have to be this way! Are you worried about reckless over-consumption? Join us at an intergenerational event at Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton Street, Wpg. at 7:30 PM Saturday, October 13.

Faith Horizons: Building Vital Churches Together. With God’s help, we can reawaken the Anglican Church by uniting our diverse parishes under the banner of God’s love and forward to proclaim the Good News! This year’s keynote speaker will be The Most Reverend Douglas Hambidge, retired Archbishop of BC and the Yukon. Participant cost $38 (including catered lunch), no cost to those 17 years of age and under. For more information, contact the Diocesan office at (204) 992-4200, toll free at 1-866-693-4418, or general@rupertsland.ca

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 Oct. 9 “Despair” Speaker: Rev. Henry Falconer from Holy Trinity Anglican Church; Oct. 16 “Worry” Speaker: Pastor Mary Reimer from FaithWorks.

Fall Archdeaconry Meetings: All Welcome! (See September issue of News for the Pews)

Wed. October 10 Winnipeg – St. John at 7 PM at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 641 St. Matthew’s Avenue, Wpg.

Sat. October 13 Portage – St. James at 9 AM at Grace-St. John, Carman, Manitoba,

80 – 2^nd Street S.W.

Upcoming Events:

October 8 Thanksgiving Monday (office closed)

October 9 Vista Park Lodge 2 PM

October 10 & 24 Foundation Group 1:30 – 3:30 PM Toastmasters

October 18 Meadowood Manor 2 PM

October 23 Vestry Meeting 7:30 PM

October 26 Catherine Place 2 PM

October 30 Vital Senior’s luncheon noon – 1 PM

Office Supplies (Staples order) - If you require any office supplies that can be purchased from Staples online, please let the secretary, Lesley, know by Tuesday October 9, 2007.

The office will be closed Thanksgiving Monday, October 8, 2007.

Reminder: The deadline for the Christmas issue of the Magdala News is November 4, 2007. Please follow the Corporation’s guidelines of two weeks notice for the Christmas Sunday bulletins and have the information available December 7.

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

Spring Parish Garage Sale – May 2 & 3, 2008

Bring in your donations starting April 7, 2008

Foundation Seniors Group - We will be featuring Toastmaster speakers on Wednesday, Oct. 10th, and 24^th from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

      Oct. 10 Sue MacKenzie from Alcoa group, at the Wellness Centre, speaking on the benefits of active living, for seniors.

      Oct 24 Diane Guerard from Toastmasters, untitled speech.

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.

September 30, 2007 Announcements:

At the Vestry meeting September 25, a motion was passed that ½ of the Thanksgiving offering go to The Boys & Girls Club of Winnipeg operating out of Victor Mager school and ½ go to The Winnipeg Harvest.

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.

At the meeting of September 25, Vestry passed a resolution regarding:

Posting of Notices: Please forward all requests for posting of notices to Tannis Webster (Communications) for approval and posting. Please place such notices in the mailbox marked “Bulletins”.
Decorations: The mounting and placing of any kind will be the responsibility of a designate of Vestry. Any requests may be forwarded to our secretary (Lesley).

KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice initiatives invites you to RE-ENERGIZE yourself, your church, your community, and our world! Our thirst for oil is killing people, and the planet – and it doesn’t have to be this way! Are you worried about reckless over-consumption? Join us at an intergenerational event at Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton Street, Wpg. at 7:30 PM Saturday, October 13.

Faith Horizons: Building Vital Churches Together, it’s not just for Synod Delegates! This year’s keynote speaker will be The Most Reverend Douglas Hambidge, retired Archbishop of BC and the Yukon. Participant cost $38 (including catered lunch), no cost to those 17 years of age and under. For more information, contact the Diocesan office at (204) 992-4200, toll free at 1-866-693-4418, or general@rupertsland.ca

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, Oct. 2, 2007 “Weakness” Speaker: Pastor Fred Stoesz from Christian Family Centre; Oct. 9 “Despair” Speaker: Rev. Henry Falconer from Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Future topics: “Worry”, “Need of Comfort”, and “Difficult Choices”. See poster for information.

Fall Archdeaconry Meetings: All Welcome!

Wed. October 10 Winnipeg – St. John at 7 PM at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 641 St. Matthew’s Avenue, Wpg.

Sat. October 13 Portage – St. James at 9 AM at Grace-St.John, Carman, Manitoba, 80 – 2^nd Street S.W.

See News for the Pews September 2007 issue.

Upcoming Events:

October 3 Foundations Group 1:30 – 3:30 PM

October 9 Vista Park Lodge 2 PM

October 10 Foundation Group 1:30 – 3:30 PM

October 18 Meadowood Manor 2 PM

October 24 Foundation Group 1:30 – 3:30 PM

October 30 Vital Senior’s luncheon noon – 1 PM

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

Spring Parish Garage Sale – May 2 & 3, 2008

Bring in your donations starting April 7, 2008

Foundation Seniors Group - We will be featuring Toastmaster speakers on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, 10th, and 24^th from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

      Oct. 3 Roger Woloshyn , from Toastmasters, speaking on the beginning, a humorous speech.

      Oct. 10 Sue MacKenzie from Alcoa group, at the Wellness Centre, speaking on the benefits of active living, for seniors.

      Oct 24 Diane Guerard from Toastmasters, untitles speech.

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.

KENYA - Providing food security for drought affected communities.

Villagers in the Tigithi Rift Valley in Mount Kenya still remember the “early years”, when there were fewer droughts and more forests, but today with increased deforestation and less rain, the villagers have been facing severe droughts. PWRDF partner Christian Community Services (CCS) in Mount Kenya has been working with the local villagers on famine mitigation projects. The projects are aimed at rehabilitating irrigation schemes, providing training in dry land farming and promoting reforestation.

Because of the improved techniques in home fertilizer production, one villager said that, he had saved 1,500 Kenyan Shillings, about CAD $25, by not buying fertilizer. The CCC trainers also teach the villagers how to cook and dry vegetables for storage. Please PRAY for Christian Community Services as they work with the communities to mitigate drought.

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