Please join us on Sunday, January 8, at 10:30 am for a sermon entitled Coming Full Circle, delivered by our sabbatical minister, Rev. Carole Matignacco (Rev. Diane Rollert is in the Philippines until April). Music by pianist Sandra Hunt. After the time for all ages, all the children will meet in the Children's Chapel to walk the small labyrinth together.
Please bring non-perishable food items to share with the NDG Food Depot.
During the month of January, all unidentified cash in the collection baskets will be donated to Head and Hands, an organization that works with youth to promote their physical and mental well-being.
Read on for more activities happening this week.
Sunday, January 8, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Palliative Care Discussion Group
Sign up for five sessions (January 8 and 22; March 4 and 18; April 1) following from the Palliative Care workshops presented in October and November by The Council on Palliative Care and sponsored by the Caring Network. These discussions are limited to a maximum of twelve persons, with priority given to those who signed up at the workshops. If you are interested in joining this discussion group, please contact Prue Rains (514-481-5683) or Nancy Hovey (514-694-2302) before the first session.
Tuesday, January 10, 10 am to noon in the Nursery
Play Group
We welcome children under five on a drop-in basis accompanied by a (grand)parent or caregiver. Pack a snack for your child(ren). Coffee is provided. Open to all, whether church members or not. No charge but a donation of $3/session per family is suggested.
Tuesday, January 10
Religious Education: Normal office hours resume: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1 to 7 pm, and Sundays until 3 pm.
Tuesday, January 10, noon - 1:15 pm in the Thomas Room
Seeking the Sacred in Stories
Facilitated by Rev. Carole Martignacco
Bring your own brown bag lunch and join this ongoing group, as we deepen in community and search for meaning in the stories we read. This month's story will be a surprise.
Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm
Council Meeting: Representatives from all committees and groups in the church are warmly invited to attend. Council meetings provide an opportunity to communicate news, to share ideas, to support the work that our groups and committees do, and to work together to live out our mission as a congregation.
Council Moderator: Margot Hovey
Tuesday, January 10, 7:30 to 9 pm, Phoenix Hall
Carmina Choir
New members in all voices are always welcome. The ability to read music is not necessary and there is no audition. Bring a sense of humour and good will, and a black binder if possible.
Contacts: Keith Robinson (514-931-9028) or Brian Brice (514-843-6497)
Wednesday, January 11, 7:30 pm
R.E.: Parents' Group meets to discuss The Gift of Faith. Copies are available for $10.
Thursday, January 12, 10 am to noon in the Nursery
Play Group
Saturday, January 14, 10 am to 4 pm in the Garden Room
Soul Collage
Caroline Balderston Parry anchors this open collage workshop, held almost monthly. Drop in any time! The room (on the nursery level) will be set up with supplies and quiet music for the duration, but plan to give it at least two precious, soul-restoring hours. Bring a bag lunch if you want and any photos or other images you especially like. All are welcome!
Contact: Caroline at 514-622-2173 (cell) or 514-481-8462.
Sunday, January 15, 10:30 am
Finding Time for the Holy
Rev. Carole Martignacco, Sabbatical Minister
Music: Sandra Hunt, piano
Sunday, January 15
R.E.: Spirit Play and Mulanos resume separate classes followed by a community lunch for all, and another Spirit Play workshop for those interested. French R.E. will be on Sunday, the 22nd.
Sunday, January 15, 12:15 pm, Thomas Room
Social and Environmental Concerns Committee (SECC)
Help us plan a fundraising supper for "Appetite for Learning," a school lunch project in the Leogane area of Haïti. Parents are more likely to send their children to school if they know a good meal will be served. Education and nutrition go hand in hand to give the children as good a start as possible. We would love lots of ideas and your participation.
Longtime and new members welcome.
Information: Christina Duvander at 514-630-7523
Help Wanted
Greeters required!
Guidelines are available if you are not sure what your function will be. To be a greeter, contact Petrina Lee Poy at 514-485-5555. Or sign up on the sheet in Phoenix Hall near the back door.
Join the Java Jivers!
One of the best things about Sunday morning is the social time in Phoenix Hall ... and the availability of coffee and tea. However, refreshments do not happen by themselves - which is good. If they did, we would be deprived of the opportunity for a good time as we make and serve refreshments. A team shares the work so that we can have fun together and provide comfort to members and friends.
We need six people each Sunday. Would you like to be one of the gang? Contact Paco (aka Frank Greene) to join in. Email him here, call him at 514-933-4532, or sign up on the sheet posted in Phoenix Hall.
The Caring Network
We are always seeking new volunteers. If you are willing to make a reassuring call, drive someone to an appointment, cook a meal, deliver a meal or write a friendly note, we would like to hear from you. If you know of someone who would appreciate our help, please contact this month's coordinator, listed in the monthly newsletter. If you're interested in being a volunteer or coordinator, please contact Janine Cobb at 514-938-9617.
St. Michael's Mission is in need of supplies for the coming winter. St Michael's is a day shelter open weekdays from 8 am to 12:30 pm, serving breakfast and lunch for almost 200 men and women daily, as well as providing showers and, twice weekly, handing out clean clothing and food bags. Needed is warm winter clothing (coats, jackets, long underwear, mittens, hats, socks, shoes and boots) as well as non-perishable food, toiletry items, cards and other games. Please put your donations on the big table in Phoenix Hall and we will deliver them for you. St Michael's Mission is a registered charity and will provide tax receipts for financial contributions. For more information please contact Christina or call 514-630-7523.
Palliative Care Discussion Group
Sign up for five sessions (January 8 and 22; March 4 and 18; April 1) following from the Palliative Care workshops presented in October and November by The Council on Palliative Care and sponsored by the Caring Network. These discussions are limited to a maximum of twelve persons, with priority given to those who signed up at the workshops. If you are interested in joining this discussion group, please contact Prue Rains (514-481-5683) or Nancy Hovey (514-694-2302) before the first session.
Tuesday, January 10, 10 am to noon in the Nursery
Play Group
We welcome children under five on a drop-in basis accompanied by a (grand)parent or caregiver. Pack a snack for your child(ren). Coffee is provided. Open to all, whether church members or not. No charge but a donation of $3/session per family is suggested.
Tuesday, January 10
Religious Education: Normal office hours resume: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1 to 7 pm, and Sundays until 3 pm.
Tuesday, January 10, noon - 1:15 pm in the Thomas Room
Seeking the Sacred in Stories
Facilitated by Rev. Carole Martignacco
Bring your own brown bag lunch and join this ongoing group, as we deepen in community and search for meaning in the stories we read. This month's story will be a surprise.
Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm
Council Meeting: Representatives from all committees and groups in the church are warmly invited to attend. Council meetings provide an opportunity to communicate news, to share ideas, to support the work that our groups and committees do, and to work together to live out our mission as a congregation.
Council Moderator: Margot Hovey
Tuesday, January 10, 7:30 to 9 pm, Phoenix Hall
Carmina Choir
New members in all voices are always welcome. The ability to read music is not necessary and there is no audition. Bring a sense of humour and good will, and a black binder if possible.
Contacts: Keith Robinson (514-931-9028) or Brian Brice (514-843-6497)
Wednesday, January 11, 7:30 pm
R.E.: Parents' Group meets to discuss The Gift of Faith. Copies are available for $10.
Thursday, January 12, 10 am to noon in the Nursery
Play Group
Saturday, January 14, 10 am to 4 pm in the Garden Room
Soul Collage
Caroline Balderston Parry anchors this open collage workshop, held almost monthly. Drop in any time! The room (on the nursery level) will be set up with supplies and quiet music for the duration, but plan to give it at least two precious, soul-restoring hours. Bring a bag lunch if you want and any photos or other images you especially like. All are welcome!
Contact: Caroline at 514-622-2173 (cell) or 514-481-8462.
Sunday, January 15, 10:30 am
Finding Time for the Holy
Rev. Carole Martignacco, Sabbatical Minister
Music: Sandra Hunt, piano
Sunday, January 15
R.E.: Spirit Play and Mulanos resume separate classes followed by a community lunch for all, and another Spirit Play workshop for those interested. French R.E. will be on Sunday, the 22nd.
Sunday, January 15, 12:15 pm, Thomas Room
Social and Environmental Concerns Committee (SECC)
Help us plan a fundraising supper for "Appetite for Learning," a school lunch project in the Leogane area of Haïti. Parents are more likely to send their children to school if they know a good meal will be served. Education and nutrition go hand in hand to give the children as good a start as possible. We would love lots of ideas and your participation.
Longtime and new members welcome.
Information: Christina Duvander at 514-630-7523
Help Wanted
Greeters required!
Guidelines are available if you are not sure what your function will be. To be a greeter, contact Petrina Lee Poy at 514-485-5555. Or sign up on the sheet in Phoenix Hall near the back door.
Join the Java Jivers!
One of the best things about Sunday morning is the social time in Phoenix Hall ... and the availability of coffee and tea. However, refreshments do not happen by themselves - which is good. If they did, we would be deprived of the opportunity for a good time as we make and serve refreshments. A team shares the work so that we can have fun together and provide comfort to members and friends.
We need six people each Sunday. Would you like to be one of the gang? Contact Paco (aka Frank Greene) to join in. Email him here, call him at 514-933-4532, or sign up on the sheet posted in Phoenix Hall.
The Caring Network
We are always seeking new volunteers. If you are willing to make a reassuring call, drive someone to an appointment, cook a meal, deliver a meal or write a friendly note, we would like to hear from you. If you know of someone who would appreciate our help, please contact this month's coordinator, listed in the monthly newsletter. If you're interested in being a volunteer or coordinator, please contact Janine Cobb at 514-938-9617.
St. Michael's Mission is in need of supplies for the coming winter. St Michael's is a day shelter open weekdays from 8 am to 12:30 pm, serving breakfast and lunch for almost 200 men and women daily, as well as providing showers and, twice weekly, handing out clean clothing and food bags. Needed is warm winter clothing (coats, jackets, long underwear, mittens, hats, socks, shoes and boots) as well as non-perishable food, toiletry items, cards and other games. Please put your donations on the big table in Phoenix Hall and we will deliver them for you. St Michael's Mission is a registered charity and will provide tax receipts for financial contributions. For more information please contact Christina or call 514-630-7523.
