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Sunday Morning "Living Word" Bible StudySunday Morning Text Study RESUMES! - Join Pastor Aneeta and a faithful group of spirited conversationalists as we informally gather over a cup of coffee or tea and the texts for the morning. Over the past year, it has been a wonderful and spiritually grounding way to enter into the gospel and discover how God lives and breathes in our world right now. We'll discuss the texts and spend some time in Lectio Divina together. 9:15 am to 9:45 am ALL ARE WELCOME |
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Blackberry Festival Set-UpHi Everyone, Here it is Wednesday evening and we have a week and a half to go until St. Mary’s Blackberry Festival or “ BFG" (Big Friendly Gathering!). Thank you to everyone who has offered to help in the various areas on Saturday, September 28th. We are still in need of volunteers in the kitchen, selling jams/jellies, selling baking, welcoming our guests, selling tickets for pies or the Tea and scones. If you are able to help in any way please let me or Willi know. If you have any questions or concerns we will try to answer them.
just a few notes, reminders and dates:
• Newspaper and Used Plastic Bags
Helen McArthur is in need of newspaper for wrapping the frozen pies in and also used plastic bags for people who have not brought their own bags for carrying their purchased pies home . If you have any of these items, please bring them into the church during the week or on Sunday.
• Set Up
We will be setting up the church for the festival on Friday, September 27 at 4:00 p.m. . We will be setting chairs and tables for tea, tables for baking, jams and jellies,putting up signs etc.. Hope to see you there.
• Baking
There are still some berries available if you need any for baking.
Baking for the sale should dropped off at church on Friday , September 27 at 4:00 p.m. or on Saturday, September 28th at 9:00 a.m. at the latest. so they can be priced and set out on the Baking tables.
• Jams and Jellies
Please bring your jars into the Altar Guild room in the church.The tables will be set out after church this Sunday. Elinor and Linda will be labelling and placing items on the tables on Friday. Thank you
•Take Down
We will be taking down tables and chairs and returning the church to its usual configuration after closing the Festival around 2:00 p.m. If you are able to help at that time it would be very much appreciated. Many hands make it happen more quickly.
Thanks again. See you on Sunday.
Ruth and Willi
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Orange Shirt DayJoin us in our diocesan-wide support of the 7th annual Orange Shirt Day and help raise awareness of the need for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope. On Saturday September 28th, wear your Orange Shirt to the Blackberry Festival and on Sunday, September 29th wear an orange shirt to church to honour residential school survivors and the children who did not survive Canada’s painful residential school system. |
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The Blessing of the AnimalsSt. Francis loved all God’s creatures and followed God’s example of kindness and mercy, compassion and love for all creatures. Please RSVP to the church office admin@stmarysmetchosin.ca if your pet will be joining us. Please keep in mind the comfort of your pet with its ability to be around other furry friends and children. |
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The 4 W’s of Matthew, Mark, Luke and JohnThe 4Ws of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John All who read the gospels are faced with the following questions will be offered by five presenters, a different presenter each week, all of whom have a sound knowledge of the gospels Where: St. Mary’s Church, Metchosin When: October 2, 9, 16. 23, 30 Time: 6.00pm – 6.30pm a light supper 6.30pm - 8.00pm presentation and discussion
Cost: A freewill offering to cover supper and handouts Presenters : John Gram, Kem Luther, Alastair McCollum, Aneeta Saroop, Philip Wadham, Please see Philip or pastor Aneeta to sign up.
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CHURCH BELLS are RINGING for Climate JusticeWe join churches, students and organizations around the world as we stand up for climate justice by ringing our church bells for 11 minutes at exactly noon on September 27th. All are welcome to join us. |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL at ST. MARYS’Sunday School at St. Marys’ is a thriving community! The children gather around a gospel lesson with either Pastor Aneeta or with Jenny who strive to connect the message of Jesus to the world of our children. |
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Newsworthy and NoteworthyPlease note that the September and October church calendars have been posted on the bulletin board downstairs. If you require the calendar to be emailed to you, please just send Andrea a message in the office during office hours and she’ll be happy to send it to you.
We are still in search of a volunteer with the skills and calling to serve as our parish treasurer. If you would like to find out more about what is required, please speak to Ed Bennington, Kathy Cue, Scott Dolff or pastor Aneeta.
Items for the Vintage Plus sale at our Blackberry Festival are still being accepted. If you have a nice item that you feel could fetch us a pretty penny (hopefully more!) please contact Ina who is organizing this grand event and she’ll advise and gratefully accept your treasures!
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