May 31, 2009 Announcements
Parish Events
All men are welcome to get together after the service today to continue discussions regarding the possible formation of a men club at St. Mary Magdalene.
Parish Picnic: Plans are underway to hold our annual parish picnic after the worship service on Sunday, June 7. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for food, fun, and fellowship.
St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry’s May Wish List - See blue bin by coffee area. For information contact Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.
Urban Retreats Garden Tour – Visit gardens in Armstrong Point and support St. Matthew’s – Maryland Community Ministry, Community Gardens program Saturday, June 13 from 10 am – 4 pm. Tickets $15, ($12 for seniors). See Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.
Community Events
Medical Assistance for Jamaica Announces…. On Sunday, June 7 at 3:30 PM at Bethel Community Church, 430 Lakewood Blvd., Southdale, we will launch a fundraiser presentation in partnership with International HOPE Canada Inc. to send another 40 foot container of medical supplies and equipment to several hospitals in Jamaica. MAJ contact 256-9137.

May 24, 2009 Announcements

Parish Events

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

Urban Retreats Garden Tour – Visit gardens in Armstrong Point and support St. Matthew’s – Maryland Community Ministry, Community Gardens program Saturday, June 13 from 10 am – 4 pm. Tickets $15, ($12 for seniors). See Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.

Parish Picnic: Plans are underway to hold our annual parish picnic after the worship service on Sunday, June 7. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for food, fun, and fellowship.

Ed Benjamin and Bill Regehr would like to meet with the men of the parish to consider forming a “men’s club”. Please bring your ideas and plan to attend after the service on Sunday for a few minutes.

Community Events

National Day of Healing & Reconciliation: Sunday, May 24 at the Oodena Circle at the Forks. Sunrise Pipe Ceremony 5:30 am, NDHR Opening Ceremonies 10:30 – 12:00 noon, Community Feast 12:00 noon – 1pm, Under a Listening Tent 1-5pm, Closing Ceremony 5pm. For more information call 783-6424 or 582-1822, email healingmb@hotmail.com

Medical Assistance for Jamaica Announces…. On Sunday, June 7 at 3:30 PM at Bethel Community Church, 430 Lakewood Blvd., Southdale, we will launch a fundraiser presentation in partnership with International HOPE Canada Inc. to send another 40 foot container of medical supplies and equipment to several hospitals in Jamaica. MAJ contact 256-9137.

May 17, 2009 Announcements

Parish Events

Altar Guild Luncheon Thursday May 21 at 12:30 pm at Maxime’s.

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

Ash Wednesday: An impromptu call for donations to Zimbabweans through the PWRDF raised $400 from the worshippers who were present.

Urban Retreats Garden Tour – Visit gardens in Armstrong Point and support St. Matthew’s – Maryland Community Ministry, Community Gardens program Saturday, June 13 from 10 am – 4 pm. Tickets $15, ($12 for seniors). See Barbara Bater or Margaret Jones.

Parish Picnic: Plans are underway to hold our annual parish picnic after the worship service on Sunday, June 7. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for food, fun, and fellowship.

Community Events

National Day of Healing & Reconciliation: Sunday, May 24 at the Oodena Circle at the Forks. Sunrise Pipe Ceremony 5:30 am, NDHR Opening Ceremonies 10:30 – 12:00 noon, Community Feast 12:00 noon – 1pm, Under a Listening Tent 1-5pm, Closing Ceremony 5pm. For more information call 783-6424 or 582-1822, email healingmb@hotmail.com

May 10, 2009 Announcements

Parish Events

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

Vestry passed a motion March 24 that Easter offering be distributed as follows: That $200 be donated to the Boys and Girls (Victor Mager) Club; That $100 be made available to purchase 99 bibles (offered through the Canadian Bible Society); That $200 be donated to the Thelma Wynne Project; and That the remaining monies go to the lane Improvements.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE OF ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SPRING GARAGE SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!! For more news from the sale check the up coming edition of the Mag News. See you at the Fall Garage Sale Oct 2nd & 3rd. John and Nancy Chan

Community Events

Sisters in Spirit 5th Annual Mother’s Day March – Honouring Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Sisters, Sunday May 10 at 1 pm. We will meet at the St. Regis Hotel (285 Smith St.) and together we will march to the Oodena Circle at the Forks. Everyone welcome!

National Day of Healing & Reconciliation: Sunday, May 24 at the Oodena Circle at the Forks. Sunrise Pipe Ceremony 5:30 am, NDHR Opening Ceremonies 10:30 – 12:00 noon, Community Feast 12:00 noon – 1pm, Under a Listening Tent 1-5pm, Closing Ceremony 5pm. For more information call 783-6424 or 582-1822, email healingmb@hotmail.com

May 3, 2009 Announcements

Parish Events

Magdala News deadline: Today is the day to get your new items, reports, articles--whatever!--to the editors. Talk to Jody or Heather after the service if you wish to submit something but it isn't quite ready to go. Electronic format preferred--e-mail your items to jody13e@gmail.com or abirtles.mts.net. Thanks!

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

Vestry passed a motion March 24 that Easter offering be distributed as follows: That $200 be donated to the Boys and Girls (Victor Mager) Club; That $100 be made available to purchase 99 bibles (offered through the Canadian Bible Society); That $200 be donated to the Thelma Wynne Project; and That the remaining monies go to the lane Improvements.

Community Events

You are invited to the Lake Winnipeg Foundation Members' Meeting Thursday, April 30th, Khartum Shriners 1155 Wilkes Ave. to hear Dr. Gordon Goldsborough, a water quality specialist, discuss the Libau and Netley marshes at the south end of Lake Winnipeg. Speak to Brian Crow if interested.

Sisters in Spirit 5th Annual Mother’s Day March – Honouring Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Sisters, Sunday May 10 at 1 pm. We will meet at the St. Regis Hotel (285 Smith St.) and together we will march to the Oodena Circle at the Forks. Everyone welcome!

National Day of Healing & Reconciliation: Sunday, May 24 at the Oodena Circle at the Forks. Sunrise Pipe Ceremony 5:30 am, NDHR Opening Ceremonies 10:30 – 12:00 noon, Community Feast 12:00 noon – 1pm, Under a Listening Tent 1-5pm, Closing Ceremony 5pm. For more information call 783-6424 or 582-1822, email healingmb@hotmail.com.