WHAT'S HAPPENING as of September 11:

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to all those who assisted at Summer Services!

A BIG THANK YOU FROM EDITH PITMAN: to all those who donated things to restock the kitchen…...Thank you, it was greatly appreciated and will make hosting lunches, dinners, etc. much easier!

PLEASE NOTE: Sunday school begins on the 13th!

PASTORAL VISITING WORKSHOP: Saturday Sept. 26, 2009 at St Andrew's from 10:00 to 12:00 am. Presented by Martha Fish. No Charge—Please Pre-Register @ 368-5581 or 362-9022. To develop comfort in visiting fellow parishioners in a variety of circumstances, with a focus on the elderly. We will learn and practice effective communication styles, learn to recognize and respond appropriately to situations where communication is difficult and develop/strengthen an ongoing network of supportive visitors.

AT HOME WITH GOD: Friends of Taize Guided Weekend Retreat, October 16-18 @ Marywood Retreat Centre—Cranbrook. The weekend will include: Input, Taize changes, Quiet Prayer & Group Sharing. For further information, please call Marywood at 250-426-8117 or email marywoodretreats@shaw.ca

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST SCHEDULE: The list and schedule are ready for pick-up in the Narthex. If you are unable to attend when scheduled, please arrange for a replacement and let Patty know prior to the service. If you are interested in assisting in services, please speak to Canon Neil.

FOOD BANK NOTICE: There were over 60 families at the Food Bank this past week. And so, the cupboards are very bare again! The next Food Bank will be held Tuesday, October 13th. The team would appreciate donations of fruit, vegetables and proteins. A special request has been extended for treats for the children: cookies, chocolate bars, juices, etc. Thanks to the Parish for Ongoing Support!!


DATES
Tue Sept 15.....10:30am Poplar Ridge Service
................1:15 pm Finance Committee Meeting
................3:15 pm Worship Committee Meeting
Wed Sept 16.....10:00am Wednesday Morning Eucharist begins
................2:00 pm Chateau Manor Service
................7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Thur Sept 17....10:30am Rosewood Service
Fri Sept 18.....9:00 am Contemporary Choir practice
Sun Sept 20.....3:30 pm Columbia View Service
Tue Sept 22.....7:00 pm Kootenay Regional Meeting
Fri Sept 25.....9:00 am Contemporary Choir practice
Sat Sept 26.....10:00am Pastoral Visiting Workshop

Readings for Pentecost 16: Proverbs 31: 10-31; Psalm 1; James 3: 13-4:3, 7-8; Mark 9: 30-37.
Musician: Dr. Paul Crawford

Office Hours: Tues—Thurs, 9:00—noon