Events: October 2008

October 26, 2008

Announcements: Parish Events

Oct. 26 After today’s service join us for Family Day. An afternoon of Scrapbooking, making cards or small LV Memory albums.

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

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

NEW: Move It (Dance Classes for Children) – Saturdays; 5-7 yrs 9:45 – 10:45 am; 8yrs+ over 10:45 – 11:45 am. Classes are lots of fun & good exercise. Call Janice 254-5909.

Parish and Community Upcoming Events

      Oct 28 Vital Seniors luncheon noon

                   Vestry Meeting 7 pm

      Nov. 6 Diocesan Synod Opening service at St. John’s Cathedral

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.

This evening at 7:30 p.m. the Westminster Concert Organ Series, 745 Westminster presents William Whitehead (from London England) in a program titled "From BACH to BEASTS". Tickets $25 at McNally or at the door. Seniors $20.

All Saints' Anglican Church and saint benedicts' table invite you to come and howl at the All Hallow's Eve Celebration Wednesday, October 29th, 7:00 pm. All Saints Anglican Church, Broadway and Osborne. No charge – donations accepted. Special guest magician - Brian Glow. For more information please call 781-8450 or 256-3718.

St. Saviour's Church, 690 Munroe Avenue @ Grey Street is holding their annual Turkey Dinner on Saturday, November 1st from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Pick-up your tickets today. For more information call 667-0336.

On Saturday, Nov. 1st at 7:30 pm, All Saints’ Anglican Church choir will present Haydn's Nelson Mass (Missa in Angustiis) as a tribute to the choral tradition of the parish. In a celebration of the parish's 125 years, this amazing piece will be performed with soloists and orchestra.

The Ecumenical "Abundant Living" Stewardship Conference on November 14 and 15 at Canadian Mennonite University will be an excellent starting point for any Anglican parish wishing to embrace stewardship thinking and 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 and for you.

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

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

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 >>

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.

Order of St. Luke is sponsoring the course Going Deeper which is a learning resource for Nurturing Your Christian Healing Ministry. It is an exciting program that will be offered if there are enough interested people in the Diocese. You do not need to be a member of the Order of St. Luke, just have an interest in the healing ministries. Please contact Audrey Kelly at kellys130@shaw.ca for more information or to express your interest. Dates and Times will be set at a later date.

October 19, 2008 Announcements

Parish Events

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

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

NEW: Move It (Dance Classes for Children) – Saturdays; 5-7 yrs 9:45 – 10:45 am; 8yrs+ over 10:45 – 11:45 am. Classes are lots of fun & good exercise. Call Janice 254-5909.
Parish and Community Upcoming Events
Oct. 26 Family Days: Scrapbooking, making cards or small LV Memory albums
Oct 28 Vital Seniors luncheon noon
Vestry Meeting 7 pm
Nov. 6 Diocesan Synod Opening service at St. John’s Cathedral

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.

There is an online course starting up on October 20 called Baptism, Ministry and the Gospel: Including Everyone in Ministry and Mission , running October 20 – December 14, 2008. Throughout the Anglican Church, from New Zealand to North Dakota, congregations are transforming themselves into communities of mission and ministry without full-time ordained leadership. This course will introduce participants to new thoughts and actions based on the principles of the Baptismal Covenant, and to ways in which a congregation can take full responsibility for its own mission and ministry, including the gifts of all baptized persons, not just the ordained. http://www.cdsp.edu/center_online.php#103 (from Laurie Isenberg, Director of Online and Distance Learning, Centre for Anglican Learning and Leadership, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, 2451 Ridge Road, Berkeley, CA 94709, 510-204-0703 phone and 510-644-0712 fax.

Westminster Concert Organ Series- 745 Westminster presents William Whitehead - London England on Sunday October 26 at 7:30 pm. in a program titled "From BACH to BEASTS". Tickets $25 at McNally or at the door. Seniors $20.

St. Saviour's Church, 690 Munroe Avenue @ Grey Street is holding their annual Turkey Dinner on Saturday, November 1st from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Pick-up your tickets today. For more information call 667-0336.

The Ecumenical "Abundant Living" Stewardship Conference on November 14 and 15 at Canadian Mennonite University will be an excellent starting point for any Anglican parish wishing to embrace stewardship thinking and 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 and for you.

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

The American Guild of Organists, sister guild of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, has declared June 2008 – June 2009 to be the International Year of the Organ. To celebrate, Organ Spectacular Concerts are being held today at hundreds of venues all over the world. Winnipeg's Organ Spectacular is being presented at St. Andrew's Anglican Church (Woodhaven) 2700 Portage Avenue this afternoon at 3 pm featuring Russell Greene on organ and The Rev. Tony Harwood-Jones on clarinet.

Tickets are available for the Annual Bishop’s Dinner, Oct. 21, 2008, with quest speaker Dr. Eleanor Johnson, Former Director of Partnerships. Contact Anglican Centre for tickets or more information.

Jubilee Fund Art & Antique Auction Oct. 21 starts at 5:30 pm., 3390 Portage Ave. Live bidding starts at 7 pm. Call 589-5001 for tickets. www.jubileefund.ca

CMU’s (Canadian Mennonite University) Annual Fall Dessert Fundraising Evening Oct. 25, 7 PM. For tickets & information, call 487-3300 ext. 604 or email jfriesen@cmu.ca

‘Face the Faces’ Dinner with Stephen Lewis Oct. 25, 6 pm Tickets are $100 per person for this gala evening at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Tickets available at all Assiniboine Credit Union branches.

St. James, Winnipeg is hosting a "Haunted School" on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 - 9 pm. All ages of youth are welcome!
Order of St. Luke is sponsoring the course Going Deeper which is a learning resource for Nurturing Your Christian Healing Ministry. It is an exciting program that will be offered if there are enough interested people in the Diocese. You do not need to be a member of the Order of St. Luke, just have an interest in the healing ministries. Please contact Audrey Kelly at kellys130@shaw.ca for more information or to express your interest. Dates and Times will be set at a later date.

October 12, 2008 Announcements

PWRDF is 50 years old !

October 18th, 2008 12 noon lunch – 5pm

Workshop at St John’s Cathedral with Cheryl Curtis, Executive Director of PWRDF

Hear about 50 years of work.

What is happening now.

Burning Questions for Cheryl

Review the teaching, consciousness-raising materials for the coming year

Plan what your Parish/Deanery will do to help PWRDF be better known in the coming year

Celebrate Eucharist with Cheryl Curtis and Commit yourself for the coming year.

Parish Events
World Food Day – October 16. Join thousands of Christians across Canada in a day of fasting and reflecting on how we are all connected to the 850 million people who will go to bed hungry tonight.

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

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
NEW: Move It (Dance Classes for Children) – Saturdays; 5-7 yrs 9:45 – 10:45 am; 8yrs+ over 10:45 – 11:45 am.
Classes are lots of fun & good exercise. Call Janice 254-5909.

Parish and Community Upcoming Events
Oct. 26 Family Days: Scrapbooking, making cards or small LV Memory albums
Nov. 6 Diocesan Synod Opening service at St. John’s Cathedral

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.

St. Bartholomew, Winnipeg, 881 Autumnwood Dr,: Rummage Sale, Oct. 17 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm & Sat. Oct. 18 from 9:00 - noon. Call 257-8594 if you have donations to the sale. Craft Sale, Nov. 22 from 9:00 am – 3 pm. Table rentals $30. Call 257-8594 to book a table.

St. George, Crescentwood is hosting an anniversary fall tea Oct. 18 in the parish hall from 1 – 3 pm.

Fowl Supper Sat., Oct. 18, 5:30 PM at St. Mark’s Church, 19 St. Mark’s Place. For tickets call Sharon Webster at 233-4338; Adults $12; Children (6-12) $5; Children 5 & under free.

The American Guild of Organists, sister guild of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, has declared June 2008 – June 2009 to be the International Year of the Organ. To celebrate, Organ Spectacular Concerts are being held on Oct. 19 at hundreds of venues all over the world. Winnipeg's Organ Spectacular is being presents at St. Andrew's Anglican Church (Woodhaven) 2700 Portage Avenue on Oct. 19 at 3 pm featuring Russell Greene on organ and The Rev. Tony Harwood-Jones on clarinet.

Tickets are available for the Annual Bishop’s Dinner, Oct. 21, 2008, with quest speaker Dr. Eleanor Johnson, Former Director of Partnerships. Contact Anglican Centre for tickets or more information.

Jubilee Fund Art & Antique Auction Oct. 21 starts at 5:30 pm., 3390 Portage Ave. Live bidding starts at 7 pm. Call 589-5001 for tickets. www.jubileefund.ca

CMU’s (Canadian Mennonite University) Annual Fall Dessert Fundraising Evening Oct. 25, 7 PM. For tickets & information, call 487-3300 ext. 604 or email jfriesen@cmu.ca

‘Face the Faces’ Dinner with Stephen Lewis Oct. 25, 6 pm Tickets are $100 per person for this gala evening at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Tickets available at all Assiniboine Credit Union branches.

St. James, Winnipeg is hosting a "Haunted School" on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 - 9 pm. All ages of youth are welcome!

Order of St. Luke is sponsoring the course Going Deeper which is a learning resource for Nurturing Your Christian Healing Ministry. It is an exciting program that will be offered if there are enough interested people in the Diocese. You do not need to be a member of the Order of St. Luke, just have an interest in the healing ministries. Please contact Audrey Kelly at kellys130@shaw.ca for more information or to express your interest. Dates and Times will be set at a later date.

October 5, 2008 Announcements:
Parish Events

Once again we had another successful Fall Garage Sale thanks to the many workers who make this project happen twice a year. A special thank you to the many who help with the clean up. Also the truck and van drivers who deliver the leftovers to Value Village. Hope to see you all for the Spring Sale May 1st and 2nd.,  Nancy and John Chan

COFFEE SCHEDULE: The coffee schedule has been posted on the refrigerator in the kitchen area in the Upper Hall.

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

"Food, Thanksgiving, and Stewardship of the Earth" by The Rev. Dr. Cathy Campbell - an evening of learning and sharing, 7—9 p.m. Thursday, October 9 in our Upper Hall. All are welcome!

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. Office hours are 9 am – noon, Monday to Friday (break time 10:30 – 10:45 am).

Community Events

Friends Together, a parent co-op pre-school located at 830 North Drive, (St. Paul's Fort Garry) still have openings for this school year. For more information please call Tanya at 452-8619.

Parish and Community Upcoming Events

      Oct. 7 Carpet Bowling starts

      Oct. 9 Food, Thanksgiving, and Stewardship of the Earth 7-9 pm Upper Hall

      Oct. 26 Family Days: Scrapbooking, making cards or small LV Memory albums

      Nov. 6 Diocesan Synod Opening service at St. John’s Cathedral

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.

Today: Fall Supper St. Anne’s Anglican Church 253 Burrin Ave. at Aikins on Sun., Oct. 5. Two sittings: 5 & 6:15 pm.: $12 for Adults; $5 for children 6-9; under 6 free. Please call 668-3413 or 334-5435.

St. George, Crescentwood is hosting an anniversary fall tea Oct. 18 in the parish hall from 1 – 3 pm.

St. Bartholomew, Winnipeg, 881 Autumnwood Dr,: Rummage Sale, Oct. 17 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm & Sat. Oct. 18 from 9:00 - noon. Call 257-8594 if you have donations to the sale. Craft Sale, Nov. 22 from 9:00 am – 3 pm. Table rentals $30. Call 257-8594 to book a table.

Fowl Supper Sat., Oct. 18, 5:30 PM at St. Mark’s Church, 19 St. Mark’s Place. For tickets call Sharon Webster at 233-4338; Adults $12; Children (6-12) $5; Children 5 & under free.

The American Guild of Organists, sister guild of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, has declared June 2008 – June 2009 to be the International Year of the Organ. To celebrate, Organ Spectacular Concerts are being held on Oct. 19 at hundreds of venues all over the world. Winnipeg's Organ Spectacular is being presents at St. Andrew's Anglican Church (Woodhaven) 2700 Portage Avenue on Oct. 19 at 3 pm featuring Russell Greene on organ and The Rev. Tony Harwood-Jones on clarinet.

Tickets are available for the Annual Bishop’s Dinner, Oct. 21, 2008, with quest speaker Dr. Eleanor Johnson, Former Director of Partnerships. Contact Anglican Centre for tickets or more information.

Jubilee Fund Art & Antique Auction Oct. 21 starts at 5:30 pm., 3390 Portage Ave. Live bidding starts at 7 pm. Call 589-5001 for tickets. www.jubileefund.ca

CMU’s (Canadian Mennonite University) Annual Fall Dessert Fundraising Evening Oct. 25, 7 PM. For tickets & information, call 487-3300 ext. 604 or email jfriesen@cmu.ca

‘Face the Faces’ Dinner with Stephen Lewis Oct. 25, 6 pm Tickets are $100 per person for this gala evening at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Tickets available at all Assiniboine Credit Union branches.

St. James, Winnipeg is hosting a "Haunted School" on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 - 9 pm. All ages of youth are welcome!

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