February 25, 2011

Announcements
We will burn our palm crosses, and impose ashes, as part of our Ash Wednesday service on the evening of Wednesday, March 9th, at 7:30pm.

Mark Your Calendars! Our Consecration Sunday service will take place March 6th, 10:30 a.m., followed by a Celebration Luncheon immediately after the service. Plan now to attend this important service!

Nutrition Bingo: Thank you to everyone who contributed to purchasing the ingredients for the "Stir Fry with Rice" recipe. Because of your generosity our parish able to give a cash donation as well to this outreach program. Margaret Jones and Barbara Bater

Youville Centre “Hunger Busters” pilot project: Tuesday March 1, 8, and 22, 8:00 am thru lunchtime. Prepare, serve and clean-up lunch in three local elementary schools. Your help is requested for all or a portion of this time. Call Heather Birtles 255-8128 or Gerry Brown 257-5027 for more information.

Our Lenten Adult Education series begins on Sunday, March 13th, after worship. The series will continue each Sunday until April 10th. Preston will be leading us through the letter to the Colossians. Come for one, some, or all the sessions, as you are able. Light refreshments will be served.

St John’s College invites you to the Public Presentations by the Candidates for Warden/Vice-Chancellor of St John’s College. Please pass on this information to students and colleagues an all who may be interested in attending. The presentations will be given as follows:
February 28, 2011, 9:30 am, St John’s College Chapel Dr. Chris Trott-“Iniit to Aqqutiit: Trails and Routes into the Future of St John's College”
March 1, 2011, 9:300 am, St John’s College Chapel, Rev’d Dr. Jane Barter Moulaison-"A Vision for St. John's College: Seeing Double"
March 8, 2011, 9:30 am, St John’s College Chapel, Rev’d Dr. Tim Perry-"On Two Wings: Leadership Challenges and Opportunities in the Bi-vocational College."
All presentations will be followed by a time for questions

Here in This Place, juried exhibition opening at the MHC Gallery, 600 Shaftsbury Blvd. Exhibit runs to March 5. This exhibit includes vestments made for Preston by our own Gail Forrest.

a little bit of Bible and a little bit of Breakfast “Journey With Jonah or, Awkward Moments Below Deck”. Might the Bible be more than a book about history, promise, and morality?
John Stafford, Dean of Theology at St John’s College thinks so. Come join us for some prayers, some food, some good conversation, as we explore together.
where: when: bring:
St John’s College Saturday, March 5, 2011 $10 for breakfast
92 Dysart Rd. 9.00 – 11:30 am a Bible (we have extra)
(Cross Common Room)
Ample parking in ‘Q’ Lot

February 18, 2011

Announcements

Mark Your Calendars! Our Consecration Sunday service will take place March 6th, 10:30 a.m., followed by a Celebration Luncheon immediately after the service. Plan now to attend this important service!

Dinner and Dance: The Confirmation class of St Mary Magdalene is hosting a spaghetti dinner and all-request dance party on Friday, February 25 starting at 6 p.m. Request your favourite songs during dinner and then show us how to dance to them. For those who don't like dancing, just come for the dinner! All proceeds will be going to the Confirmation Class for its pre-confirmation retreat at St. Benedict's Retreat Centre.
Tickets are $10 per adult; $ 5.00 for children ages 6 - 14. Children under 6 eat free!

Please bring in your palm crosses, in preparation for Ash Wednesday, and put them in the basket on the back table.

St John’s College invites you to the Public Presentations by the Candidates for Warden/Vice-Chancellor of St John’s College. Please pass on this information to students and colleagues an all who may be interested in attending. The presentations will be given as follows:
February 28, 2011, 9:30 am, St John’s College Chapel Dr. Chris Trott-“Iniit to Aqqutiit: Trails and Routes into the Future of St John's College”
March 1, 2011, 9:300 am, St John’s College Chapel, Rev’d Dr. Jane Barter Moulaison-"A Vision for St. John's College: Seeing Double"
March 8, 2011, 9:30 am, St John’s College Chapel, Rev’d Dr. Tim Perry-"On Two Wings: Leadership Challenges and Opportunities in the Bi-vocational College."
All presentations will be followed by a time for questions

Here in This Place, juried exhibition opening at the MHC Gallery, 600 Shaftsbury Blvd. Exhibit runs to March 5. This exhibit includes vestments made for Preston by our own Gail Forrest.

a little bit of Bible and a little bit of Breakfast “Journey With Jonah or, Awkward Moments Below Deck”. Might the Bible be more than a book about history, promise, and morality?
John Stafford, Dean of Theology at St John’s College thinks so. Come join us for some prayers, some food, some good conversation, as we explore together.
where: when: bring:
St John’s College Saturday, March 5, 2011 $10 for breakfast
92 Dysart Rd. 9.00 – 11:30 am a Bible (we have extra)
(Cross Common Room)
Ample parking in ‘Q’ Lot

February 9, 2011

Announcements

Mark Your Calendars! Our Consecration Sunday service will take place March 6th, 10:30 a.m., followed by a Celebration Luncheon immediately after the service. Plan now to attend this important service!


Dinner and Dance: The Confirmation class of St Mary Magdalene is hosting a spaghetti dinner and all-request dance party on Friday, February 25 starting at 6 p.m. Request your favourite songs during dinner and then show us how to dance to them. For those who don't like dancing, just come for the dinner! All proceeds will be going to the Confirmation Class for its pre-confirmation retreat at St. Benedict's Retreat Centre.
Tickets are $10 per adult; $ 5.00 for children ages 6 - 14. Children under 6 eat free!

Please bring in your palm crosses, in preparation for Ash Wednesday, and put them in the basket on the back table.

Nutrition Bingo: Twenty people are needed to donate $10.00 each to buy supplies for the St. Matthew's Maryland Community Ministry Nutrition Bingo being held in March. Please see Margaret Jones or Barbara Bater if you can help with this Outreach Ministry.


Join us at Book Study – Wednesday’s, at 7 pm., in the conference room at St. MM. The book we are reading is - The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering The Woman at the Heart of Christianity, by Cynthia Bourgeault. Everyone is welcome. For more information, speak to Dayle Michaud.


Confirmation classes weekly until April 18. To register, please speak with Jane Barter Moulaison or email j.barter@mts.net


PACE Exercise Group meets weekly each Wednesday from 11:00-12:00 at St. Mary Magdalene. For more information please contact Bernice Taylor 253-9244 or Gerry Brown 257-5027.

Here in This Place, juried exhibition opening at the MHC Gallery, 600 Shaftsbury Blvd. Exhibit runs to March 5. This exhibit includes vestments made for Preston by our own Gail Forrest.

February 4, 2011

Announcements

Please pick-up you 2010 Income Tax Receipts from your mailbox!


Dinner and Dance: The Confirmation class of St Mary Magdalene is hosting a spaghetti dinner and all-request dance party on Friday, February 25 starting at 6 p.m. Request your favourite songs during dinner and then show us how to dance to them. For those who don't like dancing, just come for the dinner! All proceeds will be going to the Confirmation Class for its pre-confirmation retreat at St. Benedict's Retreat Centre.
Tickets are $10 per adult; $ 5.00 for children ages 6 - 14. Children under 6 eat free!


Nutrition Bingo: Twenty people are needed to donate $10.00 each to buy supplies for the St. Matthew's Maryland Community Ministry Nutrition Bingo being held in March. Please see Margaret Jones or Barbara Bater if you can help with this Outreach Ministry.


Join us at Book Study – Wednesday’s, at 7 pm., in the conference room at St. MM. The book we are reading is - The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering The Woman at the Heart of Christianity, by Cynthia Bourgeault. Everyone is welcome. For more information, speak to Dayle Michaud.



Confirmation classes weekly until April 18. To register, please speak with Jane Barter Moulaison or email j.barter@mts.net



PACE Exercise Group meets weekly each Wednesday from 11:00-12:00 at St. Mary Magdalene. For more information please contact Bernice Taylor 253-9244 or Gerry Brown 257-5027.


Here in This Place, juried exhibition opening at the MHC Gallery, 600 Shaftsbury Blvd. Exhibit runs to March 5. This exhibit includes vestments made for Preston by our own Gail Forrest.