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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to everyone who helped make Holy Week and Easter such a rich and beautiful journey this year. From Maundy Thursday setup to Saturday late-night candlelight, from music and flowers to quiet acts of care and coordination, so many hands and hearts made it possible. These liturgies do not simply happen; they are carried by a community, and your generosity and faithfulness were visible at every step.

The Sunday after Easter is also known as Bright Sunday (also New Sunday or Low Sunday). Early church theologians like Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, and John of Chrysostom reflected on the idea that through the resurrection, God played the ultimate joke on the devil. Bright Sunday serves as a day of joy and laughter, with parties to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. 

We are delighted to welcome Ian Van Haren, a board member of Alongside Hope, to our service this Sunday. During the service, he will share reflections from his recent visit to Kenya and speak about several projects supported by the organization.

Please join us at coffee hour following the service for an opportunity to meet him and continue the conversation. All are encouraged to stay and learn more about this meaningful ministry.

FOOD CUPBOARD

Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors in both practical and compassionate ways.

A list of our most-needed items follows, with shelf-stable milk being an ongoing and particular need:  Oil, juice, canned fruit, cookies, crackers, tea, cofee, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper.

There is a basket at the back of the church.

EVENSONG

Evensong will return on Wednesday April 22 at 7:30 pm.

BIBLE STUDY – ON ZOOM OR IN-PERSON

Bible Study will return at the usual times on Tuesday April 14 at 7:00 pm on Zoom and on Wednesday April 15 at 1:30 pm in the chapel.

PARISH MEETING – APRIL 15 7:00 PM

Mark your calendars. Our next parish meeting is on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. All are welcome.

COMMUNITY MEAL – APRIL 17 5:30 PM

Our next community meal will take place on Friday April 17 at 5:30 pm, and all are welcome. This meal is a time to gather, share good food, and enjoy companionship in a spirit of hospitality and care. Whether you come regularly or are joining us for the first time, you are warmly invited.

If you are able, help with set-up and clean-up are always appreciated. Most of all, we are grateful for the time, generosity, and goodwill that make these gatherings possible.

COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER - SUPPORTING FOOD INSECURITY IN OUR COMMUNITY

Get ready for an evening of laughter for a great cause! Espace Bellevue, our new garden coordinators, will be hosting a Comedy Night in our church hall, with all proceeds supporting three organizations working to address food insecurity in the West Island.

Funds raised will go to:

  • St. George's Church – our food cupboard and community suppers are more than well known to you

  • Corbeille de Pain – Their Solidarity Markets improve access to nutritious food for people in vulnerable situations while supporting the local economy by sourcing from farmers at fair prices. Their “pay-what-you-can” model lets participants contribute based on their financial reality.

  • Espace Bellevue – an organization that will offers a “pay-what-you-can” hot meal program at the Solidarity Markets. This program transforms unsold market produce into nutritious meals in the commercial kitchen at St. George’s Church, while providing training and employment opportunities for refugee women.

    Our approach is unique in that it not only offers relevant work experience, but also addresses the specific challenges these women face, such as language barriers and a lack of local work experience. Our culturally sensitive and inclusive environment ensures that every trainee feels valued and supported.

📅 Date: Saturday May 2 

🕖 Time: 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm

📍 Location: Our lower hall

🎟 Tickets: $25.00, Eventbrite Ticket Sales

All are welcome—bring a friend and enjoy a fun night out while supporting vital work in our community.

VOLUNTEER JOB BOARD

Camera Deacon – Help our Zoom attendees worship with us by managing Zoom during services.  Speak with Richard or Valerie.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Each month we refresh the prayer requests.

Please email the office should you wish to add or renew someone on the prayer list. We bring our prayers to God, whether for ourselves or for others, knowing that God responds to our request.

We ask that you seek permission from the person you wish us to pray for before submitting the name. Only first names will be read out during the service to help preserve privacy.

FUNDSCRIP

It costs you nothing extra: you receive the full value of the card, and the church receives a small rebate from the retailer.

If you’d like to support this easy ongoing fundraiser, visit www.fundscrip.com and use our invitation code J6HC44 to get started.

They make great gifts all year long and they’re also perfect for everyday groceries and gas.

 
 

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