THE VAUDREUIL PARISH PULSE JUNE 2008

UPDATE ON RESTORATION WORK AND OTHER PROJECTS AT ST. JAMES:

It is now three weeks into the project. Excellent progress is being made with the blessing of beautiful weather conditions so far. Completion date target of July 6^th should be met providing nothing unexpected is encountered.

Initial application of some of the new mortar has begun on those areas of the steeple and front area that have been worked on. In the next two weeks it should become very obvious to the eye just how much work will have been completed.

Following the completion of the stonework, we will then commence the repair and painting of the tower window and four louvered openings. Inclusive in this work will also be the wood structure on the top of the tower along with the four metal pinnacles.

The new security system has been installed and is now active 24 hours a day. Rewiring of the fire alarm system is also underway.

A new copper cap on the chimney behind the small hall has been installed. The chimney itself will be re-pointed soon.

Work is also being performed on the rectory veranda, garage and garage doors.

SHOUT TO THE LORD!

We are so happy to have had such a great reaction to the new 4th Sunday communion service.

There is a committee which meets once a month to go over the content of future services and also a worship team which meets once a week to practice the music.

All of us love taking part and this service is something we have longed for and dreamt about doing for quite a while now.

Our aim is to provide an upbeat and uplifting service that is family friendly&.anyone from 9 months to 109 years old can enjoy this!

Keep an eye out for what we have planned in the next few months and to keep things from going stale we will be changing the name, logo's and some of the content. For instance, next month Jasmine is returning with her team/band. The last time she came the church was packed to the rafters; you will not want to miss out on being there!

If anyone has any ideas, feedback or would like to join the worship team, please do not hesitate to talk to James, Kelly or myself.

Peace, Elisa.

SOS FLOWERS NEEDED:

Once again the Floral Committee for the Homes Tour would appreciate any donations of flowers from your garden and/or lilacs. Buckets of water will be available in the church basement to put them in on Tuesday June 3^rd. It would be a great help if you could remove the leaves from the lilacs before bringing them in.

NIMBLE NEEDLES:

Do you knit, crochet or sew? I would love to hear from you so that we could start projects to be ready for our Bazaar in November. I have wool and some fabric, please contact me, Isobel Wright at 450-458-7355,

DEATHS:
We give thanks for the life of A. Keith Parker whose memorial service was held at St. James Church on May 11^th.

GREENWOOD SINGERS: Friday 6 June 7:30 pm

Will be in concert at St. Mary's Church at 7:30 pm, Friday, 6 June with Songs for a Midsummer Night, presenting a mix of folk songs, spirituals, sacred pieces, hits from the 50's and madrigals.

The Greenwood Singers have been singing together for seven years and are a special collection of local choristers who continue to make extraordinary music. Members include Sopranos: Phyllis Matte, Dolores Meade, June Parry, Terry O'Shaughnessy and Lynn Poirier; Altos: Rosemary Angier, Marguerite King, Chris Merulla & Glenna Vipond; Tenors: Graham Campbell and Dan Gallant and Basses: John de Sevigne & Frank Royle. Their sound and style are delightfully unique and, especially in the setting of St. Mary's Church, they are just the ticket to bring joy to a midsummer night. Following the concert there will be a wine-and-cheese reception at St. Mary's Parish Hall.

Tickets for the Concert and the Wine-and-Cheese are $20 and may be purchased from Frank Royle (450-458-7316 or froyle@frank-royle.com) May's Studio, 459 Main Road, in Hudson, or by calling Greenwood at 450-458-5396. Proceeds will be split between Greenwood's capital campaign and St. Mary's Church.

WYMAN CHURCH  SPRING FLING (513 Main Road) Saturday   7 June  10am to 1pm  Come and buy some beautiful plants, pick up something at the rummage tables, take home some home baking, have a delicious hamburger or hot dog at the B-B-Q and buy a novel for summer reading.

THE ST. LAWRENCE CHOIR IS COMING TO HUDSON!  Sunday, June 8 - 5 p.m
This spring, the Choir will present "Slavic Sounds", a beautiful concert featuring Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil (Vespers).  CONCERT TIME: Sunday, June 8 - 5 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Main Rd. Tickets are available at May's Studio or by calling Sarah Kemerer at 450-458-4399.  Tickets can also be bought at the door.

SUMMER SERVICES:

JULY: 7:45 am service at St. Mary's
AUGUST: 7:45 am service at St. James
9:30 am service at St. James
9:30 am service at St. Mary's

YOUTH NEWS: Friday June 20^th 2008 - 6:00 pm St. James Church Grounds

On June 20th come be a part of the Christian Hip Hop extravaganza!

One of the performers from the fall concert, Manafest, returns to headline an evening full of everything hip hop. The doors open at 6pm. Events over the course of the evening are as follows:

- Breakdancing lessons with Dyzee from The Street Dance Academy in Toronto

- A chance to spray paint on our Graffitti Prayer Wall

- An inspirational spiritual talk with Manafest and his wife Melanie

- A Skateboarding session with Manafest

- Hip Hop Artist MANAFEST performing !!!!!!!!

Everyone is encouraged to come be a part of this very unique evening! For those that skateboard, please bring your board, as the skateboarding session is open to everyone.

Tickets are $10, Sold at the door only. For more information please contact Kelly at 514-445-6386.

SUMMER DAY CAMP: Monday July 28^th to Friday August 1^st

A fun-filled week of prayers, games, songs, crafts and stories for children aged 4 to 12. $25 per child - $45 maximum per family of 3 or more. Register at the Parish Office Monday to Fridays 9:00am to noon. 450-458-5897.

The children's day camp will run from July 27 to August 3rd. We will need your help to make this years camp a success. Last year many of our parishioners stepped up to the plate and volunteered their time and services. The children and I hope we can count on you again. It can be as easy as one lunch time during the week to come and monitor the students while they eat, or by helping with the snacks, or by being there for the first day registration. We would love to have older teens come and work as part of our team. We have a supply list to obtain. If you have any of these items we would be very grateful for your donations.

Parish Camp Supply List: Clean Styrofoam trays, SHOEBOXES with lids, Large buttons, Yarn or ribbon, pieces of gift wrap, tissue paper, crayons, large brown paper bags, A large net ( fishing or volleyball), Brown wrapping paper, Latex House paint of various colors (not oil), Pieces of cardboard, Small 1/2 logs of wood, coloured felt, and sponges.

These items can be left at St. James with a "Day Camp" note. Please contact me at 458-0481 or the Parish office 458-5897 if you have any time or items to donate to our day camp this year. We are grateful for all and any help.

Thank you, Wanda Smith - Day camp co-ordinator

BARBECUE AT THE RECTORY: Sunday, 10 August, beginning at 12:30 pm.

Karen and John look forward to seeing you at their annual Barbecue. A great time for fellowship while enjoying the beautiful grounds overlooking the Lake.

RSVP: 640 Main Road, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0; or e-mail jbradley@parishofvaudreuil.com.

ANNUAL PARISH CONSIGNMENT SALE: Saturday 20 September, 10 am to 2 pm

Time to look around your home to find items that you would like to sell or perhaps something that you need.