Events: March 2008

March 30, 2008 Announcements

Parish Events

The Vestry passed a motion to dedicate the Easter offering to the Buganda Project (a garden plot). For information about this project contact Carey Isaac or Debra Arsenault

There are still CDs available of “Sentimental Journey” by the Khartum Temple Orchestra. Any one interested can obtain a copy from the office with a contribution to the Building Fund.

St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry’s March Wish List - See blue bin by coffee area. For information contact Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.

Habitat for Humanity Spring has arrived, & with it comes plans for 11 more Habitat homes for low income working families in need. This year we will be supplying morning coffee break for 100 volunteers on Saturday, May 31^st. I have posted a sign-up sheet in the hall for anyone who would like to help out with baking, preparing fruit trays (we will be starting quite early as we need to be at the site – close to Jefferson & Adsum- by 9:30 a.m.) & serving at the site. If you can not help out on that day, a small donation towards our costs would be appreciated – just put it in an envelope marked Habitat & put it in the offering. Feel free to call me at (204) 422-8430 if you have any questions. Thank you! Estelle Haines

Parish and Community Upcoming Events:

March 30 Youth Group 4-6:30 pm

April 5 Treasurer’s Workshop

April 7 Parish Secretary Workshop – Office Closed

April 9 Office Closed

April 22 Earth Day

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

Diocesan and other Events

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.

PWRDF: The diocesan PWRDF Committee has planned a workshop for April 5 from 10 am – noon at St. Luke’s, 35 Nassau. The topic will be ‘Making your Carbon footprint smaller’. Come and hear Jennifer Vigano (Programs Coordinator, Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment 360-123 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB. R3C 1A3) who is an environmental specialist. www.offsetters.ca/

Westminster Concert Organ Series presents ‘’Duo Majoya’’ (Joachim Segger & Marnie Giesbrecht) at Westminster United Church, Westminster at Maryland, 8 pm, Sun., April 6, ‘’Eclectic & innovative, spanning original & commissioned works to transcriptions & jazz’’. Tickets: $20 at McNally Robinson or the door.

All Saints & Young United Church Choirs present a Festival of the Resurrection – Easter Readings & Carols on Sun., April 6 at 4:30 pm at All Saints Anglican Church (corner of Broadway & Osbourne.

Wednesday, April 9 – 11 from 7 – 9:45 pm. The Grace Of Giving - A Hands On Course For Leaders Nurturing Congregational Commitment, Care And Stewardship. $170 for one or the first participant from a congregation, $145 for additional participants from a congregation. Registration deadline – March 12. Course limit - 25. Centre for Christian Studies, Woodsworth House, 60 Maryland Street, 783-4490. website: www.ccsonline.ca.

St. Boniface Diocesan High School is pleased to present ‘’EASTAER re-mixed’’, a musical production based on the life and ministry of Jesus, April 10 – 12, 7:30 pm at St. Boniface College. For ticket information, phone 987-1571 or visit www.sbhs.net/eastar.html

Prayer in Action Conference co-sponsored in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land by St. Stephen’s Anglican Church & the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer. Fri., April 11, 6:15 – 10 pm & Sat. April 12, 8:30 am – 8:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 220 Helmsdale Ave. For more information, please contact Margaret Jones at 256-3832.

West Broadway Community Ministry is seeking an individual to join its team of staff & volunteers in its ministry with & to area seniors. The ‘Seniors’ Program Coordinator’ position is a part time (15-20) hours per week) term position (to April 30, 2009). Applications with resumes may be sent to c/o Bob Gilbert at West Broadway Community Ministry preferably by email at wbcm@mts.net or by fax at 783-9908.

Human Sexuality and the Nuptial Mystery: Speakers: Prof. Oliver O’Donovan & Prof Ephraim Radner. April 20 – 22, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 160 Ethelbert Street, 774-9533, See poster or visit website at: SaintMargarets.ca/Consultation.

Parish Reporters Workshop Sat, April 26, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, St. Chad’s Church 3390 Portage Ave., registration fee $25 at the door.

You are invited to join in Celebrating the 40^th Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate of Archbishop Fletcher Stewart on Sun. afternoon May 25, 4 pm Holy Eucharist with Bannock & Soup at 6 pm. Income tax receipts for all identifiable donations (make payable to “St. James Church‘’ with memo ‘Wechetowin’.

Care givers Training Series, Weds. Apr. 16 - May 14, 7-9 pm, contact Dave at revsaude@mts.net

Parish Garage Sale –May 2^nd and 3^rd 2008

*******ACCEPTING DONATIONS APRIL 7^TH*****

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

April 27th after service for setting up

April 28^th –May 1^st from 9am – 3pm for sorting and pricing

April 28^th from 6-9pm for evening sorting

May 2^nd and 3^rd for the actual sale May 3^rd 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. Please check the latest issue of the Mag News to see the list of items we don’t accept at the garage sale.

March 23, 2008 Announcements:

Parish Events

Please note there is a third communion station by the back doors.

There are still CDs available of “Sentimental Journey” by the Khartum Temple Orchestra. Any one interested can obtain a copy from the office with a contribution to the Building Fund.

St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry’s February Wish List - See blue bin by coffee area. For information contact Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.

Community Events in the Parish

March 25 The Vital Senior’s luncheon starts at noon in Sherstone Hall, St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road. This month features the music & songs of the “Senior Melody Group”. Plan on an hour of Fun & Great Entertainment after lunch. For information contact Ray Hersley at 256-8660.

Parish and Community Upcoming Events

March 23 Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am, No Sunday or Youth School - children in church

March 24 Office closed.

March 25 Vital Seniors luncheon noon features The Seniors Melody Group

March 25 Vestry Meeting 7:30 pm

March 28 Catherine Place 2 pm

Parish Garage Sale –May 2^nd and 3^rd 2008

*******ACCEPTING DONATIONS APRIL 7^TH*****

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

April 27th after service for setting up

April 28^th –May 1^st from 9am – 3pm for sorting and pricing

April 28^th from 6-9pm for evening sorting

May 2^nd and 3^rd for the actual sale May 3^rd for cleanup after the sale.

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

Diocesan and other Events

The Jubilee Fund 9^th Annual Meeting is Wed., March 26 at 6:30 pm at the Mennonite Central Committee meeting room, 134 Plaza Drive, Fort Garry. Speaker: Eugene Ellmen of the Social Investment Organization. (Light lunch prior to meeting at 6 pm). Everyone is welcome to attend; but you must preregister 589-5001.

Prayer in Action Conference co-sponsored in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land by St. Stephen’s Anglican Church & the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer. Fri., April 11, 6:15 – 10 pm & Sat. April 12, 8:30 am – 8:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 220 Helmsdale Ave. For more information, please contact Margaret Jones at 256-3832.

Parish Reporters Workshop Sat, April 26, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, St. Chad’s Church 3390 Portage Ave., registration fee $25 at the door.

We are planning a five week series for training care givers, Wednesday evenings, April 16-23-30-May 7- May 14, 7-9 p.m. This is very basic orientation stuff for people who are already caregivers or are in caring relationships or might be in caring relationships – and who isn’t? Topics cover the person of the caregiver and care receiver; listening and caring skills; spiritual care; and self-care. There is no cost. And there is no expectation that participants must sign up for anything. It’s merely to be a bit more effective and bring a Christian dimension to what we do as people called to “love one another.” Sessions will be taught by Pastor Dave Saude, Diaconal Intern Kris Taylor and Parish Nurse, Brenda Gervais. We would enjoy having your members share in this growth experience. Please invite them and let us know how many we could expect.

Dave

March 16, 2008 Announcements

Parish Events

Today is your last chance to order Easter Lilies. There is a signup sheet in the coffee area. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Parisian.

The Family of Betty Buck invites you to a ‘Come & Go’ Tea in honour of her 90^th birthday on Saturday, March 22 from 2-4 pm. It will be held in the activity room of Catherine Place, 190 Raymond Place, Winnipeg ( behind the Precious Blood Church, St. Boniface).

Just a reminder - Bring flowers for the Flowering of the Cross for the Easter Sunday service March 23, 10:30 am service.

There are still CDs available of “Sentimental Journey” by the Khartum Temple Orchestra. Any one interested can obtain a copy from the office with a contribution to the Building Fund.

St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry’s February Wish List - See blue bin by coffee area. For information contact Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.

The Psalms Lenten Series Finishes – The last session is this Wednesday, March 19 in the Upper Hall from 7:30 -9:30 pm. The series is led by Tony Harwood Jones.

Community Events in the Parish

Parish and Community Upcoming Events:

March 16 Youth Group 4-6:30 pm Lower Hall

March 19 The Psalms Lenten Series 7:30 pm

March 20 Meadowood Manor 2 pm

March 20 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 pm

March 20 12^thAnnual Multicultural Festival, Victor Mager Club, 81 Beliveau Road 6-8 pm

March 21 Good Friday Service 10:30 am

March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racism

March 22 Easter Vigil 9 pm

March 23 Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am, No Sunday or Youth School - children in church

March 25 Vital Seniors luncheon noon features The Seniors Melody Group

March 25 Vestry Meeting 7:30 pm

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

Diocesan and other Events

Wednesday, April 9 – 11 from 7 – 9:45 pm. The Grace Of Giving - A Hands On Course For Leaders Nurturing Congregational Commitment, Care And Stewardship. $170 for one or the first participant from a congregation, $145 for additional participants from a congregation. Registration deadline – March 12. Course limit - 25. Centre for Christian Studies, Woodsworth House, 60 Maryland Street, 783-4490. website: www.ccsonline.ca.

Parish Reporters Workshop Sat, April 26, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, St. Chad’s Church 3390 Portage Ave., registration fee $25 at the door.

March 9, 2008 Announcements: Parish Events

There are still CDs available of “Sentimental Journey” by the Khartum Temple Orchestra. Any one interested can obtain a copy from the office with a contribution to the Building Fund.

St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry’s February Wish List - See blue bin by coffee area. For information contact Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.

The Psalms Lenten Series continues Wednesdays to March 19 in the Upper Hall from 7:30 -9:30 pm. The series is led by Tony Harwood Jones.

Community Events in the Parish

IOF’s (Independent Order of Foresters) Spring ‘Old Time Social’ is being held March 15 from 8 pm – 12:30 am. Everyone is welcome. Featuring canned music & snacks. Tickets $5. Contact Doreen Giesbrecht at 256-1668. Wear green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Parish and Community Upcoming Events:

March 11 Vista Park 2 pm

March 12 The Psalms Lenten Series 7:30 pm

March 15 IOF’s Spring Old Time Social 8 pm – 12:30 am

March 16 Palm Sunday Service 10:30 am

March 16 Youth Group 4-6:30 pm Lower Hall

March 19 The Psalms Lenten Series 7:30 pm

March 20 Meadowood Manor 2 pm

March 20 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 pm

March 21 Good Friday Service 10:30 am

March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racism

March 22 Easter Vigil 9 pm

March 23 Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am, No Sunday or Youth School - children in church

March 25 Vital Seniors luncheon noon features The Seniors Melody Group

March 25 Vestry Meeting 7:30 pm

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

Diocesan and other Events

Monday, March 10 Remembering the Children - An Aboriginal and Church Leaders Tour (to Four Canadian Cities) to prepare for Truth And Reconciliation. Join us at 7 PM at the Forks in the (Food) Market Court. Doors open at 6:30 pm. www.rememberingthechildren.ca

Parish Reporters Workshop Sat., April 26, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, St. Chad’s Church 3390 Portage Ave., registration fee $25 at the door.

Schedule Co-ordinators:

Communicants/Prayers of the People - Ray Nembhard

Greeters - Geri Cassels

Altar Guild - Hope Bettess

Servers - Karen Sunabacka

Readers - Glenn Moulaison

Sidepersons - Eleanor Henderson

Lay Readers - Dayle Michaud

Preaching Schedule - Rev. Preston Parsons

Counters - Doreen Giesbrecht

March 2, 2008 Announcements: Parish Events

Our special guest speaker today is Billie Schibler, Manitoba's Children's Advocate, and also an associate member of our parish.

Remember to move your clocks forward next Sunday for Daylight Savings Time.

There are still CDs available of “Sentimental Journey” by the Khartum Temple Orchestra. Any one interested can obtain a copy from the office with a contribution to the Building Fund.

St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry’s February Wish List - See blue bin by coffee area. For information contact Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.

The Psalms Lenten Series continues Wednesdays to March 19 in the Upper Hall from 7:30 -9:30 pm. The series is led by Tony Harwood Jones.

Community Events in the Parish

South Glen Fiddlers welcome ALL fiddlers young and old to a ‘’Fiddlers Open House’’, March 8 from 2 – 5 pm. in Sherstone Hall.

IOF’s (Independent Order of Foresters) Spring Old Time Social is being held March 15 from 8 pm – 12:30 am. Everyone is welcome. Featuring canned music & snacks. Tickets $5. Contact Doreen Giesbrecht at 256-1668. Wear green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Parish and Community Upcoming Events:

March 5 The Psalms Lenten Series 7:30 pm

March 8 South Glen Fiddlers – ‘Fiddlers Open House’ 2-5 pm

March 9 Daylight Saving Time (clocks move forward)

March 11 Vista Park 2 pm

March 12 The Psalms Lenten Series 7:30 pm

March 15 IOF’s Spring Old Time Social 8 pm – 12:30 am

March 16 Youth Group 4-6:30 pm Lower Hall

March 25 Vital Seniors lunch noon – 1 pm features The Seniors Melody Group

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

Diocesan and other Events

Mothering Sunday Service this evening at 7:30 pm at St. George’s, Crescentwood, 168 Wilton Street. An opportunity to renew baptismal and ordination vows, participate in the blessing of holy oils and celebrate who we are as a family in Christ.

World Day of Prayer Service: Friday Mar. 7, 2008. World Day of Prayer was begun by women in Canada & the United States in 1922, & it is observed by more than 170 countries. By participating in this service you are joining in worship with Christians around the world to support issues of ecumenism, women's spiritual growth, justice, poverty & violence against women, to name a few. Choices of services & hosting parishes may be found in The Winnipeg Free Press. Two options close to our area are: Ft. Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church, 602 Pasadena @ 7:30 pm. OR St. Bartholomew Anglican Church, 881 Autumnwood Dr. @ 7:30 pm.

Growing Local Getting Vocal! March 7 & 8, 2008, University of Winnipeg, Workshops, discussions and displays offer a chance to acquire new skills, showcase existing food security projects and build partnerships. Sponsored by the University of Winnipeg in partnership with the Manitoba Food Charter and planning partners. For more information call 942-0823, or 1-800-731-2638 or email growinglocal@mbfoodcharter.ca

Fundraising Dinner for a Health Clinic in Uganda Sat. March 8, St. James Civic Centre, 2055 Ness Ave., Tickets: $40 (Tax receipt available) Call 888-3489. Doors open 5:45 pm, Welcome 6 pm, Maghrib prayers 6:30 pm, Dinner 6:45 pm, Entertainment, Crafts, Silent Auction. Presented by St. James Anglican Church & the Islamic Social Services Association.

The Jubilee Fund Annual Meeting is March 26 at 6:30 pm at the Mennonite Central Committee meeting room, 134 Plaza Drive, Fort Garry. Speaker: Eugene Ellmen of the Social Investment Organization. (Light lunch prior to meeting at 6 pm).

Parish Garage Sale –May 2^nd and 3^rd 2008

*******ACCEPTING DONATIONS APRIL 7^TH*****

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

April 27th after service for setting up

April 28^th –May 1^st from 9am – 3pm for sorting and pricing

April 28^th from 6-9pm for evening sorting

May 2^nd and 3^rd for the actual sale May 3^rd for cleanup after the sale.

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