Events: November 2008

November 30, 2008 Announcements

Parish Events

Reminder - if you have changed your pledge for the coming year, and use direct deposit,
please see Doreen about making the necessary adjustments.

Church calendars available $8. See Mary Valentine and Hilda Rudnicki.

PWRDF Christmas cards - $15 for 12 cards. See poster.

New Toys are needed for the Christmas Hampers and St. Matthew’s-Maryland Community Ministry Toy Store. Toys/gifts for newborns to teenagers are welcomed (toys without batteries are preferable). Also needed are items suitable for a silent auction for the Community Ministry. Please place items in the box marked New Toys by coffee area by Sunday December 14, 2008.

White Gifts: Please take a tag from the table in the upper hall and buy the item written on the tag. Wrap it in white paper attaching the tag to the gift. Put the gifts in the box marked White Gifts by the coffee area by December 14^th as they will be blessed that morning.

Christmas Food Hampers: Once again our parish will be making up hampers to help the Christmas Cheer Board. Please sign up to bring food items to help those less fortunate. Monetary gifts should be place in an envelope marked as “Christmas Hampers” and included in the offertory. "If you or someone you know would like to receive a Christmas Hamper please contact the Christmas Cheer Board and or Alan Livingstone in order to register to receive a hamper this year.” Please put the food items in the box labelled Christmas Hampers by Sunday December 14^th. For more information contact Alan Livingstone, Margaret Jones or Barbara Bater.

Family Days Dec 14^th from 12 – 3 pm downstairs Cookie Baking and Decorating. Children are encouraged to bring a friend. For more information, contact Marla Benjamin.

ALL IS CALM: A Christmas Interlude: We invite you for a "time out" while in the midst of the Christmas rush. If Christmas is a difficult time for you, or if you feel the need for a quiet break, join us for a time of reflection, peace and healing on Thursday evening, Dec. 18th at 7:30 pm. Refreshments to follow.

Lessons and Carols Service, Dec. 21, 4 pm, Hosted and led by the children and families of St. Mary Magdalene Parish. Refreshments to follow.

Church Office - 253-0555. You can leave messages for the office, or press 1 to leave messages for The Reverend Preston Parsons. Preston’s office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 – noon. Preston checks his office voicemail regularly each day,

except for Mondays. If the matter is urgent, or in the case of an emergency, you may reach Preston at home at 489-2574. Secretary’s hours are 9 am – noon, Mon. to Fri. (break time 10:30 – 10:45 am).

Poinsettia Sale: A sign up sheet is posted in the outer hall for poinsettias. Please sign your name, address, telephone number, number of plants, colour and memorial.

Penny Jar: For many years there has been a Penny Jar at St. Mary Magdalene on Sundays and funds raised have gone to various causes. At the last Vestry meeting, it was agreed to begin to raise funds for an outdoor bench to be placed in the Sage Creek area suitably labelled so as to indicate presence and an invitation to join us for worship. Please contribute your spare change to the jar for this great cause.

Community Events

The 31st Pathfinders and 350th Rangers are having their Annual Christmas Bake Sale Sun. Dec. 7.

Diocesan and other Events

The Preserving Group at St. Matthew’s-Maryland Community Ministry has run out of jars for making jams, salsas, etc. They need 250 ml and 500 ml sizes only, as soon as possible. Talk to Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.

Sunday, November 30th at 4:30 pm, All Saints' will present their 56th Advent Procession with Carols. A tradition in the parish which has become a "must see and hear" for many. Throughout this service the choir moves from west to east, from "darkness" to "light." You will experience a vivid presentation in word and song of the Coming of our Lord. Come and help us celebrate 125 years of Ministry and Music.

HIV/AIDS Service Dec 2, 7:30, St. Luke's, commemorating World AIDS Day.

PWRDF 50th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for December 7 at St. Luke's has been postponed until the New Year, date will be announced later.

Candlelight Carol Service, St. Peter’s Dynevor (Old Stone Church) Dec.5, 6, 7 See poster.

A Red River Celebration, Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols set in Red River Settlement, Dec. 7, 7:30 at Cathedral. See poster.

Christmas Open House, Wed. Dec. 17, from 1-4 p.m. at Anglican Centre, 935 Nesbitt Bay.

Food, Faith, & Rural Community: The Saskatoon Theological Union is offering this course in distance education format: 3 Fri-Sat periods (Feb 6-7; Mar 13-14; Apr 10-11, 2009). The course looks at the social, spiritual, biblical & economic implications of producing & eating food. Contact Colleen.

Gospel Jamboree – Open to the Public. Fri. Dec. 12 & Sat. Dec. 13 from 7 pm to midnight. A healing service will take place around 11 pm each night. The gospel jamboree is at the Cathedral. You are also invited to a Christmas Feast, including moose meat, bannock, tea, coffee, juices, on Sat. Dec. 13 at 5 pm. There will be tickets for the supper, so folks can call Wechetowin office for details at 582-0130. It would be helpful to know how many can attend so we can plan.

Winnipeg South Seniors Village (WSSV) needs your help! WSSV has been working for over four years to build senior housing in St. Vital. Our objective is to combine affordable senior rental housing with a life lease arrangement in a senior village concept where you can Age in Place. Due to the sudden , unexpected death of our chairperson, Dave Young, and resignations of several members of our steering committee, we are actively searching for new, committed people to join is as members or directors. If you are interested, you are invited to attend an information / renewal meeting where you will learn of our vision, history, and progress to date as well as recent developments that give us hope for the future. For more information, call Mike @ 255-2201 or Ann @ 878-3075.

November 23, 2008 Announcements

Amazing Grace Project

On November 23, Anglican parishes across the country will be singing Amazing Grace, and sending a video of it to the national office. We need a volunteer with suitable equipment to record this. Also, participants are asked to consider donating a “toonie” to support the Anglican Church in the North. For information, contact Nancy Aaslund.

Parish Events

Family Days: Join us downstairs after the service today for “Drama Dazes”.

Vestry meets Nov. 25 at 7 pm. in the upstairs conference room.

Church calendars available $8. See Mary Valentine and Hilda Rudnicki.

PWRDF Christmas cards - $15 for 12 cards. See poster.

New Toys are needed for the Christmas Hampers and St. Matthew’s-Maryland Community Ministry Toy Store. Toys for newborns to teenagers are welcomed. Also needed are items suitable for a silent auction for the Community Ministry. Please place items in the box marked New Toys by coffee area by December 14, 2008. Watch for the list of food needed for the Christmas Hampers. For information see Barbara Bater 257-4319 and Alan Livingstone 269-7913.

Family Days Dec 14^th from 12 – 3 pm downstairs Cookie Baking and Decorating. Children are encouraged to bring a friend. For more information, contact Marla Benjamin.

Lessons and Carols Service, Dec. 21, 4 pm, Hosted and led by the children and families of St. Mary Magdalene Parish. Refreshments to follow.

Church Office - 253-0555. You can leave messages for the office, or press 1 to leave messages for The Reverend Preston Parsons. Preston’s office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 – noon. Preston checks his office voicemail regularly each day, except for Mondays. If the matter is urgent, or in the case of an emergency, you may reach Preston at home at 489-2574. Secretary’s hours are 9 am – noon, Mon. to Fri. (break time 10:30 – 10:45 am).

Community Events

Nov. 25 Vital Seniors Lunch starts at noon. This month features a WII demonstration. To book your spot, please call Ray Hersley at 256-8660.

Nov. 29 from 2- 5 pm., Sherstone Hall, South Glen Fiddlers welcome ALL fiddlers to an Open House.

The 31st Pathfinders and 350th Rangers are having their Annual Christmas Bake Sale Sun. Dec. 7.

Diocesan and other Events

Advent Quiet Day, Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 am - 4 p.m., at Cathedral. See poster.

Community Economic Development (CED) Gathering & Pancake Breakfast This year you have the incredible opportunity to attend two of Canada's biggest CED events right here in Winnipeg! On Nov. 28^th, start with a pancake breakfast to celebrate Winnipeg’s inner-city and then head over to the 2008 CD/CED Gathering for a full day of learning, networking and inspiration!

7 – 10 am LITE's 12th Annual Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre (45 Robinson, at Dufferin). This community-partner catered breakfast is a celebration of CED in Winnipeg’s inner city and is a highlight of the LITE campaign.

9:30 – 4 pm The 2008 CD/CED Gathering! Join others engaged in all aspects of community economic development for a full day of networking, learning, sharing, and inspiration. With over 30 workshops, this free, all-day event takes place at St. John’s High School in Winnipeg's North End (401 Church Avenue). Online registration for the Gathering will be available soon. Visit our website for more information and updates >>

HIV/AIDS Service Dec 2, 7:30, St. Luke's, commemorating World AIDS Day

PWRDF 50th Anniversary Celebration Dec. 7, 3:00 pm, St. Luke's

Candlelight Carol Service, St. Peter’s Dynevor (Old Stone Church) Dec.5, 6, 7 See poster.

A Red River Celebration, Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols set in Red River Settlement, Dec. 7, 7:30 at Cathedral. See poster.

November 16, 2008 Announcements

Parish Events

Church calendars available $8. See Mary Valentine and Hilda Rudnicki.

PWRDF Christmas cards - $15 for 12 cards. See poster.

DATE CHANGE: Vista Park Lodge: November Services will be on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Please join us for an evening presentation and roundtable discussion on "The Work and Witness of L'Arche Winnipeg" to be held in the Upper Hall of Saint Mary Magdalene Church on Thursday, November 20 from 7 – 9 p.m..  Members of the Winnipeg L’Arche community will facilitate a conversation on L’Arche’s work and witness. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Please see posters displayed on bulletin boards or speak to Jane after the service, or by calling 235-1545.

Amazing Grace Project: On November 23, Anglican parishes across the country will be singing Amazing Grace, and sending a video of it to the national office. We need a volunteer with suitable equipment to record this. Also, participants are asked to consider donating a “toonie” to support the Anglican Church in the North. For information, contact Nancy Aaslund.

Church Office - 253-0555. You can leave messages for the office, or press 1 to leave messages for The Reverend Preston Parsons. Preston’s office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 – noon. Preston checks his office voicemail regularly each day, except for Mondays. If the matter is urgent, or in the case of an emergency, you may reach Preston at home at 489-2574. Secretary’s hours are 9 am – noon, Mon. to Fri. (break time 10:30 – 10:45 am).

Community Events

Nov. 18 Boni-Vital Council for Seniors: ‘Lunch & Learn’ 11:30 – 1 pm, presentation The Rumbling Tales of the Gastro Intestinal System. Cost $3. For location & registration call Karen at 255-2061.

The 31st Pathfinders and 350th Rangers are having their Annual Christmas Bake Sale Sun. Dec. 7.

Diocesan and other Events

Art from the Heart 9th Annual Art Sale, Nov. 21 & 22 featuring work from over 100 inner-city and low-income artists. See poster.

Mindful Munchin': Friday, Nov. 21, noon - 1:15 p.m., the Centre for Christian Studies will host the Rev. Canon Bob Webster as he shares his experiences of the Inclusive Church Group at the Lambeth Conference. See poster.

St. Bartholomew, Winnipeg, Craft Sale, Nov. 22 from 9:00 am – 3 pm. Table rentals $30. Call 257-8594 to book a table.

Advent Quiet Day, Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 am - 4 p.m., at Cathedral. See poster.

HIV/AIDS Service Dec 2, 7:30, St. Luke's, commemorating World AIDS Day

PWRDF 50th Anniversary Celebration Dec. 7, 3:00 pm, St. Luke's

Candlelight Carol Service, St. Peter’s Dynevor (Old Stone Church) Dec.5, 6, 7 See poster.

A Red River Celebration, Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols set in Red River Settlement, Dec. 7, 7:30 at Cathedral. See poster.

Announcements: Parish Events

CANCELLATION: The Worship Committee meeting scheduled after the service today has been cancelled. A worship committee
meeting will be rescheduled for sometime in the near future.

PWRDF Christmas cards - $15 for 12 cards. See poster.

DATE CHANGE: Vista Park Lodge: November Services will be on Tuesday, Nov. 18 due to Remembrance Day being November 11.

Please join us for an evening presentation and roundtable discussion on "The Work and Witness of L'Arche Winnipeg" to be held in the
Upper Hall of Saint Mary Magdalene Church on Thursday, November 20 from 7 – 9 p.m..  Members of the Winnipeg L’Arche
community will facilitate a conversation on L’Arche’s work and witness. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Please
see posters displayed on bulletin boards or speak to Jane after the service, or by calling 235-1545.

Church Office - 253-0555. You can leave messages for the office, or press 1 to leave messages for The Reverend Preston Parsons. Preston’s office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 – noon. Preston checks his office voicemail regularly each day, except for Mondays. If the matter is urgent, or in the case of an emergency, you may reach Preston at home at 489-2574. Secretary’s hours are 9 am – noon, Mon. to Fri. (break time 10:30 – 10:45 am).

Parish and Community Upcoming Events

      Nov. 9 Magdala News Deadline

      Nov. 11 Office Closed - Remembrance Day

Diocesan and other Events

St. Philip's Roast Beef Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5 p.m. $15

The Ecumenical "Abundant Living" Stewardship Conference on November 14 & 15 at Canadian Mennonite University will be an excellent starting point for any Anglican parish wishing to embrace stewardship thinking& practice. Your Diocese of Rupert's Land Stewardship Council is committed to being there. It is the council's hope that at least one member of each parish join the conference - the council will be there with you & for you.

St. Mark’s November 15 Craft Sale. Call Flo at 255-2643 for information.

Art from the Heart 9th Annual Art Sale, Nov. 21 & 22 featuring work from over 100 inner-city and low-income artists. See poster.

Mindful Munchin': Friday, Nov. 21, noon - 1:15 p.m., the Centre for Christian Studies will host the Rev. Canon Bob Webster as he shares his experiences.

St. Bartholomew, Winnipeg, Craft Sale, Nov. 22 from 9:00 am – 3 pm. Table rentals $30. Call 257-8594 to book a table.

Advent Quiet Day, Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 am - 4 p.m., at Cathedral. See poster.

HIV/AIDS Service Dec 2, 7:30, St. Luke's, commemorating World AIDS Day

PWRDF 50th Anniversary Celebration Dec. 7, 3:00 pm, St. Luke's

Candlelight Carol Service, St. Peter’s Dynevor (Old Stone Church) Dec.5, 6, 7 See poster.

A Red River Celebration, Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols set in Red River Settlement, Dec. 7, 7:30 at Cathedral. See poster.

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