WHAT'S HAPPENING as of November 27

PRAYER HOT SPOT: Please pray for the Finance Committee as they deliberate over the 2009 Budget.

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to Rita Holmes for organizing the Advent Wreath making!

THE JESSE TREE: We will be collecting unwrapped gifts for the TGIF people. Some examples of gifts would be hats, gloves, scarves, socks, toiletries, special coffees, tea, candy, writing paper, pens etc. Please place the gifts in the box provided under the tree. They will be picked up the week of Dec 22nd.

ADVENT STUDY SESSIONS CONTINUE: “Spirituality Today” 3 more Thursdays—Dec.4th, 11th, 18th. Your Choice: 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in Lower Hall. Please sign up in the Narthex.

ALTAR GUILD REQUESTS DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: The Altar Guild is requesting donations for Christmas flowers. Please see Nancy L., Jean Y. or Christina G. and write the information in the Flower Book in the Narthex, thanks!

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS: Copies of the draft budget are available in the Narthex. You are welcome to take a copy home with you.

2009 BUDGET NOTES: Your Comments and Suggestions are Welcomed by Church Committee. The Budget is not final until approved at the Feb 22/09 AGM. See bulletin for notes.

CANON NEIL always welcomes opportunities to connect with members of our community. If you would like a phone call or visit, please speak to him or contact his cell #231-0124.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BANK—TUES. DEC. 9TH. We would like to offer a ‘taste’ of Christmas to the Food Bank recipients again this year and ask if the congregation would be able to do some baking for the occasion—so our ministry team can prepare small trays of treats. Please bring the Christmas baking to the kitchen on Sunday, Dec. 7th.

TURKEY DOLLARS AT CHRISTMAS: Ferraro’s will credit our Food Bank with the total amount of Turkey dollars we submit at Christmas. If you collect Turkey dollars and don’t plan to use them, please put them in the green Ferraro Food slips bag in the Narthex!

FOOD BANK: Our coffers are very low. Your financial contributions are much appreciated! Donations of canned meat are also needed.

DATES

Tue Dec 2.........2:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting
...........................1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study—Rita H.
Wed Dec 3........7:00 pm Bible Study @ Nancy L’s
Tue Dec 9.........10:45 am Christmas Food Bank
Wed Dec 10......7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Wed Dec 17......11:15 am Columbia View Service
Thur Dec 18.....10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Dec 21.......10:00 am One Service Only—Pageant
Wed Dec 24......7:00 pm Christmas Eucharist
...........................11:00 pm Christmas Eucharist
Thur Dec 25.....9:00 am Informal Christmas Eucharist
Sun Dec 28.......8:00 am Eucharist
...........................10:00 am Carols & Lessons

Office Hours: Tue-Thur. 9:00 am - noon.

Readings For Advent 2: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; II Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8. Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

WHAT'S HAPPENING as of Nov. 23

CHRISTMAS FOOD BANK: Tuesday Dec. 9th. We would like to offer a "taste of Christmas" to the Food Bank recipients again this year and ask if the congregation would be able to do some baking for the occasion - so our ministry team can prepare small trays of treats. Please bring the Christmas baking to the kitchen on Sunday, December 7th.

2009 CHURCH ENVELOPES IN NARTHEX: The 2009 envelopes are available in the narthex for those who use this method of giving. If anyone else would like one for tax receipts please talk to Christina G.

ADVENT STUDY SESSIONS: "SPIRITUALITY TODAY". 4 Thursdays - Nov. 27th, Dec. 4th, 11th, 18th. Your choice of 2:30 pm or 7 pm in Lower Hall. Please sign up in the Narthex.

ST ANDREWS DAY EVENSONG AND POTLUCK: Sunday November 30th, 5:30 pm. Assistance needed - see Narthex bulletin.

DATES
Tues Nov 25.....10:30 am Pastoral Visitors Meeting
...........................1:00 pm Rossland Bible study at Carol M's.
Sun Nov 30.......8:00 am Traditional Eucharist
...........................No 10 am service
...........................3:15 pm Poplar Ridge Service
...........................5:30 pm St. Andrew's Day Evensong Service and Potluck
Wed Dec 17.... 11:15 am Columbia View Service
Thur Dec 18 .....10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Dec 21...... 10:00 am One Service Only - Pageant
Wed Dec 24......7:00 pm Christmas Eucharist
............................11:00 pm Christmas Eucharist
Thur Dec 25 ..... 9:00 am Informal Christmas Eucharist
Sun Dec 28....... 8:00 Eucharist
............................10:00 am Carols & Lessons

Office Hours Tue-Thur 9:00 am - noon.

READING FOR ADVENT 1: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; I Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37. Musician Dr. Paul Crawford

WHAT'S HAPPENING as of Nov. 13:

PRAYER HOT SPOT - Please pray for our Altar Guild.

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST LISTS/SCHEDULES: Patty will soon be preparing the new list/schedule for a five month period—Dec through to Easter. Please email or leave a note in the office if there will be Sundays you are planning to be away.

ST. ANDREW/ST. GEORGE FOOD BANK: our coffers are very low. Your financial contributions are much appreciated!

CHRISTMAS FOOD BANK: Tues. Dec. 9th. We would like to offer a ‘taste’ of Christmas to the Food Bank recipients again this year and ask if the congregation would be able to do some baking for the occasion—so our ministry team can prepare small trays of treats. Please bring the Christmas baking to the kitchen on Sunday, Dec. 7th.

ALTAR GUILD AGM Nov. 16 after the 10 am service. Our Altar Guild is looking for new members. A re-organization of duties will prove less onerous for members. Please speak to Nancy L. or Joyce H. for more information.

ADVENT STUDY SESSIONS: “Spirituality Today”. 4 Thursdays—Nov. 27th, Dec.4th, 11th, 18th. Your Choice: 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in Lower Hall. Please sign up in the Narthex.

ST. ANDREW'S DAY EVENSONG & POT LUCK: Sunday—November 30th—5:30 p.m. Assistance Needed—See Narthex Bulletin.

Readings for Pentecost 28—Reign of Christ: Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1: 15-23; Matthew 25: 31-46.
Musicians: Canon Neil, Ellen & Fletsch F., Jenni S.

DATES
Sun Nov 16..........after 10am Altar Guild AGM
Tue Nov 18.........10:30 am Poplar Ridge Service
..............................1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Laura Hargreave’s
..............................3:15 pm Worship Committee Meeting
Wed Nov 19........2:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting
..............................7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Thur Nov 20.......10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Nov 30..........8:00 am Traditional Eucharist
..............................No 10 am service
..............................3:15 pm Poplar Ridge Service
..............................5:30 pm St. Andrew’s Day Evensong Service & Potluck

Office Hours: Tue-Thur. 9:00 am - noon

WHAT'S HAPPENING As of Nov. 7

PRAYER HOT SPOT: Please pray for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and for the violence to cease.

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST LISTS/SCHEDULES: Patty will soon be preparing the new list/schedule for a five month period—Dec through to Easter. Please email or leave a note in the office if there will be Sundays you are planning to be away.

ALTAR GUILD AGM: Sunday, Nov. 16th after the 10 am service. Our Altar Guild is looking for new members. A re-organization of duties will prove less onerous for members. Please speak to Nancy LeMoine or Joyce Howieson for more information.

ADVENT STUDY SESSIONS: “Spirituality Today”. 4 Thursdays—Nov. 27th, Dec.4th, 11th, 18th. Your Choice: 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in Lower Hall. Please sign up in the Narthex.

ST. ANDREW’S DAY—EVENSONG & POT LUCK: Sunday—November 30th—5:30 p.m. Assistance Needed—See Narthex Bulletin.

ST. ANDREW/ST. GEORGE FOOD BANK— Our coffers are very low. Your financial contributions are much appreciated!

READINGS FOR PENTECOST 27: Judges 4: 1-7; Psalm 123; 1Thessalonians 5: 1-11; Matthew 25: 14-30. Musician: Dr. Paul Crawford

DATES
Tue Nov 11......... Rossland Bible Study cancelled
Sun Nov 16......... after 10am Altar Guild AGM
Tue Nov 18........ 10:30 am Poplar Ridge Service
............................. 1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Laura Hargreave’s
Wed Nov 19........ 2:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting
............................. 7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Thur Nov 20...... 10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Nov 30........ 8:00 am Traditional Eucharist
............................ No 10 am service
............................ 3:15 pm Poplar Ridge Service
............................ 5:30 pm St. Andrew’s Day Evensong Service & Potluck

OFFICE HOURS: Coming Week—Wed. & Thur. 9:00 am - noon. Canon Neil will be away until November 16th. In Case of Pastoral Emergency please contact Ellen F. or the office.

WHAT'S HAPPENING As Of November 1 2008

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to our Outreach Team and all who contributed to the Thanksgiving Outreach luncheon. 53 people attended.

PRAYER HOT SPOT: Please pray for Vassell—as she begins her mission to Mexico.

CHURCH CALENDARS FOR SALE in the narthex or from the office. $6.50 each—Only 6 left.

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST LISTS/SCHEDULES: Patty will soon be preparing the new list/schedule for a five month period—Dec through to Easter. Please email or leave a note in the office if there will be Sundays you are planning to be away.

ST. ANDREW/ST. GEORGE FOOD BANK—Tue, Nov 4, 10:45—11:45 am. Your food items and financial contributions are much appreciated!

SORRENTO CENTRE FALL SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT November 14-17 with Christopher and Heather Page. This will be a silent retreat with an address each morning, group meditation, corporate worship and evening dialogue-teaching. All meals will be taken in silence. Christopher Page is the rector of St. Philip’s Anglican Church in Victoria, B.C. He is the author of four books, most recently Spirit Life: Living the Fruit of God’s Spirit. Heather Page is the past administrator of the Contemplative Society, a certified presenter of Centering Prayer for Contemplative Outreach International and assists regularly in the leadership of silent retreats. Course Fee: $335.00 (includes meals and accommodation

TIME TO "FALL BACK"! Remember to set your clocks back an hour this Saturday night (officially, 2 a.m. Sunday morning)!

ADVENT STUDY SESSIONS: “Spirituality Today”. 4 Thursdays—Nov. 27th, Dec.4th, 11th, 18th. Your Choice: 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in Lower Hall. Please sign up in the Narthex.

DATES

Sun Nov 2....... 3:15 pm Columbia View Service
Tue Nov 4....... 9:30 am Food Bank
..........................1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Martha Fish’s
Tue Nov 18 ....10:30 am Poplar Ridge Service
Wed Nov 19 ...2:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting
..........................7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Thur Nov 20 ..10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Nov 30..... 8:00 am Traditional Eucharist
..........................No 10 am service
..........................3:15 pm Poplar Ridge Service
..........................5:30 pm St. Andrew’s Day Evensong Service & Potluck

Office Hours: Tue to Thur 9:00 am – noon

Canon Neil will be away until November 16th. In case of pastoral emergency, please contact Ellen F. or the office (Tues-Thur).

READINGS FOR PENTECOST 26: Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78: 1-7; 1Thessalonians 4: 13-18; Matthew 25: 1-13. Musician: Dr. Paul Crawford