THE VAUDREUIL PARISH PULSE
April 2007
From the Rector
Holy Week is the time we walk with Jesus in the last week of his ministry – his suffering and death. Holy Week, with Easter, is the highlight of the Christian church year.
Palm Sunday is April 1st. First, we celebrate the triumphant arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem, and later we hear the story of his suffering.
Maundy Thursday is April 5th. In the evening, we gather (in St James’ Hall) for a Communion Supper (pot luck). We will remember the Passover gathering of Jesus and his disciples. Children will have a scavenger hunt. The evening will be prayerful and social.
Good Friday will be at St. Mary's this year. We gather at the Cross.
Easter morning there will be a sunrise service in St James large hall. The ancient tradition of blessing the Paschal Candle, and welcoming the new Light of Christ is followed by the first Eucharist of Easter. Our later Easter Sunday services are at the usual times (no 7:45 am service).
Confirmation! On April 15th, at 11 am at St James’. Bishop Barry Clarke will be with us. We are planning a Baptism, as well as the Confirmation of five of us. It should be a wonderful service.
As always, I am at 450-458-5372. I will visit, or bring Communion or a prayer to the shut-in, or the sick; or bless your home; or prepare you for Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, a memorial, or simply chat! Please do call.
God bless you.
Fr John
PARISH VISIONING DAY:
Saturday, April 28th, 8:00 a.m.
To be a community living in the risen Christ;
to offer God our worship;
to grow in God's strength and grace;
and to be a channel of God's love for others
So says our Mission Statement. Is this still an accurate portrayal of our Anglican Parish of Vaudreuil? Will it serve as a basis for our decisions regarding ministries we may be called into? What are the major ministries we can identify as being carried out by our parish? What are we being asked to consider as new ministries or new directions within existing ministries? These are just some of the important questions we will be addressing at the Parish Visioning Day on Saturday, April 28th. Please prayerfully consider joining us.
Shortly everyone in the parish will be receiving a letter inviting them to be part of this important process. We start the day with breakfast served between 8 and 8:30 after which the main plenary sessions will begin. After lunch (please bring your own bagged lunch) we will split into “ministry” small groups to discuss future directions we are being called to embrace, then meet back to summarize our findings.
Please join us! We are looking for people to help with all parts of the day so please let us know if you are able to commit to be a part of this process. Just call 450-458-5897 or email us at parishvaudreuil@ca.inter.net or replyatpov@yahoo.ca. If, however, you are unable to attend, please fill out the feedback section of the above mentioned letter and make sure that you return it before the 28th. Looking forward to seeing you all there! The Parish Visioning Day Committee
PARISH FAMILY: Milestones of recent weeks
DEATHS:
Nora Karen Williamson, wife of Peter, died on February 25th and her Memorial Service was held at St. James on March 6th.
John Taylor, husband of Shirley, died on March 9th and his memorial service was held on March 17th in Ottawa.
Wendy Fox, wife of Bill, died recently and her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 5th at 2:00 pm at St. James Church.
COMMUNION AT MANOIR CAVAGNAL:
Friday, March 30th, 10:00 a.m.
PASTORAL SUPPER:
“Chicken and Chips!” Sunday, April 22nd, 5:00 p.m.
We are on track with our monthly meetings with Laverne John as new Chairman. The first informal service followed by supper, for this year, will be held on April 22nd at St. James at 5 pm. The menu features “Chicken & Chips”. Please mark the date; we hope you can come. For more information please call: Laverne at 458-2361 or Isobel at 458-7355.
ST. MARY’S SPRING SALE: Saturday, May 5th, 10:00 a.m.
Come to St. Mary's Spring Sale on May 5th at the Parish Hall, 261 Main Road, between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon, and enjoy the coffee and delicious sweet breads. Browse the bake table with the famous chicken pot pies, plant table and sewing table as well as the arts and crafts table. Everyone welcome!! A Spring Event not to be missed!!
COUNTRY HOMES TOUR: Thursday, June 7th, 10:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Tickets on sale May 1st in Hudson at Emporium and Aliments Santé.
SUMMER DAY CAMP: Monday, July 30th to Friday, August 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
All children aged 4 to 12 welcome. Prayers, songs, crafts, games and stories. Please register at Parish Office Tues. to Fri. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or by calling the Parish Office at 450-458-5897.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Monday April 2nd 9:30 am St. James Church Women Executive
Wednesday April 4th 2:30 pm St. Mary’s Sewing Circle
Thursday April 19th 7:30 pm St. James Advisory Board
Wednesday May 9th 7:30 pm Spring General Meeting St. James Church Women
UPCOMING SERVICES:
PALM SUNDAY: April 1st, Festival of the Palms & Communion
St. Mary’s 9:00 am & St. James 11:00 am
MAUNDY THURSDAY: April 5th at 6:30 pm – Communion Supper
at St. James
Everyone is welcome. It is pot-luck and you are asked to bring one of the following:
juice, soup, salad, casserole, dessert. The meal will be followed by a Eucharist.
RSVP: the Parish Office 450-458-5897.
GOOD FRIDAY: April 6th,
Good Friday Liturgy - St. Mary’s Church, 1:00 pm.
Stations of the Cross at Evergreen, 4:00 pm
EASTER COMMUNION SERVICES:
Sunrise Service 6:00 am at St. James
St. Mary’s 9:00 am
Evergreen 10:00 am (followed by brunch)
St. James 11:00 am
FRONTIER LODGE: Christian Youth Camp
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