Coffee Hour:
Please
join our hosts, Barb and John Bottriell, after the service in the
Church Hall for some yummy treats and a cup of hot coffee or tea.
Coffee Hour Ministry:
We are now looking for volunteers for the months of
April, May and June - then it's our summer break. You can help by signing up
on the list in the lower hall or by email:
scdow61@gmail.com
or telephoning (613) 292-3187. Thank you very much for your
continued support.
Morning Prayer Services:
Our mid-week
service continues Wednesday, March 20th, at 10:00 am.
Pastoral Care:
Our next team meeting will be on Thursday, March
21, 2024, at 7 pm in the Council room.
Open
Table:
Please join us this Saturday, March 16rd, 2024, for our
monthly Open Table dinner. The doors will open at 4:30 pmand
dinner will begin at 5:00 pm. Please enjoy a meal with your friends,
family, and neighbours.
Loonies for Lent:
Our Lenten Loonies collection continues All proceeds will go to St. Thomas'
outreach initiatives.
Clothing Drive:
The ACW's Next to New Clothing Shopopened on March 12th
and was received with warm smiles and thankful hearts. Over 500 articles of
clothing were picked up yesterday (not to mention many free items that went
out the door). There is a definite need in this community, and it is with
grateful hearts that our ACW team thank all who have donated clothing and
contributed their time. Thank you for partnering with us to show the love of
God and to help us fulfill His promise to provide for His children.
Donations continue to be accepted between now and June. There is a NEED
for children's size 4-10 (especially boys) clothes and shoes. All items
accepted during office hours (Tues - Thurs, 9am until 1pm). Please ensure
clothes are clean, without holes, rips, or pet hair. If you would like to
help, please email Diane Clement
bill.di@sympatico.ca
or Pam Hazen
pam.hazen@me.com.
Easter Flower Donations:
If you would like to donate to our Easter flowers, please fill in the
information on the white envelopes found in the Narthex, and return to
Arlene, the office, or place on the collection plate no later
Tuesday, March 26th.
Palm
Crosses:
Everyone is welcome to join Friday, March 22nd at 1:00 pm in
the Council Room to make our palm crosses. No experience is
necessary. If possible, please bring your own scissors.
ACW
Annual Easter Bake Sale:
These delicious treats will be available for you to buy on Palm Sunday,
cash only, March 24th, following the service. Be sure
you don't miss out!
Office News:
Carolyn is away until Tuesday, March 19th. The office
remains open during regular hours.
Prayer Ministry:
For anyone needing special prayer, please join our prayer team members in
the little alcove on the right-hand side of the church after you have
received the Eucharist. The curtains will be closed for privacy. Anything
discussed will be kept confidential.
Prayers for the
neighbourhood
O Lord our
creator, by your holy prophet you taught your ancient people to seek the
welfare of the cities in which they lived. We commend our neighbourhood to
your care, that it might be kept free from social strife and decay. Give us
strength of purpose and concern for others, that we may create here a
community of justice and peace where your will may be done; through your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayers for the
Parish:
This week we pray
for members of our Parish Family: Linda Cathcart;
Ana Challenger; Calvin & Susan Chapman.
For those
needing healing:Audrey,
Dennis, Diana, Doreen, Judy, Lorna, and Sarah.