The Vaudreuil Parish Pulse
August 2007
FAMILY BBQ AND STRAWBERRY SOCIAL:
The annual Family BBQ and Strawberry Social was a resounding success. More than 130 adults and many children of all ages enjoyed a pleasant summer evening on the beautiful grounds at the Rectory.
All were willing to help eat countless hamburgers and hot-dogs served along with (their own) potluck salads, followed up by strawberries with toppings of ice cream, cream, brown sugar and chocolate. And to everyone's delight, huge bowls of the now-famous Strawberry punches concocted for all guests and red and white wine were also on tap.
Our votes of thanks go to Fr. John and Karen Bradley who graciously greeted the crowds on their lawn and to the many volunteers help organize this memorable event.
YOUTH NEWS
Hi Everyone! Fantastic plans are underway for the launch of the Youth Group this fall. To kick things off there will be a Christian Concert, September 22 nd, 7pm on the grounds of St. James. I'd like you all to mark your calendars! Tickets will go on sale at the end of August.
In addition, I am looking for volunteers to assist with the stage/ sound and the canteen. Please email: kellybabbagemorin@gmail.com or call 613-674-1403 if you'd like to help out. It would be most appreciated!
Many Blessings, Kelly.
RECTOR'S BBQ
Sunday, August 5th starting at 12:30 pm
John and Karen Bradley once again invite you to celebrate the summer by joining them for a BBQ on their lawn. Rain or shine.
Please RSVP at jbradley@parishofvaudreuil.com or by calling 450-458-5372.
New Organist & Choir Director:
The Search Committee (Glenna Vipond, Gwen Heinrich, Margaret Neal, Ruth Lewis and Graham Campbell) is very pleased to confirm that James Armstrong has been selected for the position of Organist / Choir Director for St. James' and St Mary's, and will be starting on the Sunday after Labour Day – 9 th September.
James is currently Music Director/Organist at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Pierrefonds, where he has been for the past few years, and he comes highly recommended.
He was educated at Huron College (UWO) where he specialized in English Language and Literature, and honed his organ-playing skills while he was there. (He has previously played at St. Mary's as a replacement in the days of Shirley Taylor). At his audition at St. James' , his performance and personality impressed the Search Committee and the Choir alike, and we all look forward to welcoming James on Sunday 9 th September.
PARISH FAMILY NEWS
Marriages at St. James:
Marie Berube and Roland Levac were married on June 30th.
Chantale Tremblay and Christian Cote were married on July 14th
Baptism:
Ethan Tate Kislingbury, son of Erin Morehouse and Mark Kislingbury was baptized at St. James on July 22nd.
Deaths:
David Bicknell, husband of Joanna, died on July 15th and his Memorial Service was held at St. James on July 20th.
Thomas Sayer, husband of Shirley, died on July 25th and his Memorial Eucharist was held at St. James on July 28th.
Marian Frohloff, wife of Ernie, died on July 29th and her Memorial Service will be held at St. James on August 2nd at 4:00 pm, with a reception in the church hall following the service.
New Grandparents: Marilyn & Tom Pound are thrilled to announce the arrival of their new granddaughter born on July 3rd in Boston, Mass. Amelia Catharine, daughter of Peter and Kerry and sister for Charlie.
PARISH CONSIGNMENT SALE: Saturday, Sept. 15th, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Articles for sale can be brought to St. James on Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Friday, 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Time to start looking around your house to see if you have anything to sell, donate or maybe something you would like to buy. Volunteers are welcome.
Please call Linda Cobbett at 458-5100 or Brenda Cowell at 458-4051 if you can help.