PARISH OF VAUDREUIL
PARISH PULSE – MARCH 2009
ANNOUNCING
A SPECIAL VESTRY for the
PARISHIONERS OF
St. JAMES AND St. MARY'S CHURCHES
Sunday, March 8, 2009
1:00 pm
At St. James Church, following the regular service at St. James
Dear Friends,
As you all know Father John Bradley has,
reluctantly, decided it is time for retirement, which will begin officially
after May 31 this year. He will have a month’s holiday in May, which means that
his last services will actually be on April 26. We shall, of course, be
planning a wonderful farewell for both him and Karen, but that is for another
letter!
At this time we are beginning the process of finding someone to lead us over the coming years, a task that is extremely important requiring dedicated volunteers whose love for the church is a priority in their lives. This is a process that is conducted cooperatively and jointly by both churches. As the Joint Corporation, we have met with the Archdeacon and determined that the first step in this process, the establishment of a Selection (Search) Committee, shall occur on March 8 at St. James. Archdeacon Lorne Tardy will chair this Special Vestry meeting, the sole purpose of which is to elect members to the Selection Committee.
We have decided that the committee will
include: two wardens from each of the two churches (Marcus Owen, Sue Campbell,
Alan Constable, and Joan Marshall), an ex officio youth representative, and
four elected members being two from each church. It is important that everyone
consider whether they would be willing to serve on the committee, and who they
might like to see on the committee. The nominations are open, from the floor,
and elections will be by secret ballot, separately for each church.
Consideration should be given to the commitment to be available for almost
weekly meetings throughout the period of the search, which can take from three
to eight months. More information will be provided by the Archdeacon at the
meeting.
We hope as many people as possible will
participate in this important process by attending the Special Vestry meeting
on March 8. We are asking that you bring sandwiches or light cakes or cookies
as a contribution to an informal pot luck luncheon that will begin at 12:30 pm.
In prayer and with our love,
The Wardens,
Joan Marshall,
Rector’s Warden
(St. Mary’s)
Marcus Owen,
Rector’s Warden
(St. James)
Alan Constable, People’s Warden (St. Mary’s)
Sue Campbell,
People’s Warden
(St. James)
WORLD
DAY OF PRAYER: Friday 6 March at
World Day of Prayer is a worldwide
movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a
common day of prayer each year. It is a
movement initiated and carried out by women in more than 170 countries and
regions. It is symbolized by an annual
day of celebration, the first Friday in March, to which all people are
welcome. It is a movement which brings
together women of various races, cultures and traditions in closer fellowship,
understanding and action throughout the year.
It is a time for women to affirm their faith in Jesus Christ and share
their hopes and fear, their joys and sorrows, their opportunities and needs.
This year the program was written by women of
WEDNESDAYS in LENT 2009: 7:30 pm St. Mary’s Hall (
Missions of our Churches by the
Prayer, presentation, discussion, coffee.
4 March
Isaac Mundy – The United Church of Canada reminds us to “live with respect in
Creation,” – we are searching for new and more just ways of being the church in
light of the ecological crisis.
11 March
Social-Pastoral Outreach -
M. Emile Duhamel, Roman Catholic social-pastoral animator for the
diocese will speak.
18 March
On Rock
Ministry –
Peter Wasyliew –
25 March
The
Alison Bentley – of the Anglican Church shares this project and the
work of our local Cavagnal Scouts in
1 April
For The Children By The Children –
VESTRY MINUTES:
The minutes from the vestry
meetings of both churches are available from the parish office or from the
parish website. Parishofvaudreuil.com
YOUTH FORUM
Unfortunately it was
not possible to organize the forum during the month of February due to the lack
of a volunteer to organize and steer the process. It is very much hoped that we will be able to
hold the meeting in the coming months since it is felt critical that we get the
parents of young people involved in the youth programs.
If you or someone
you know has the time and interest to facilitate the forum and the follow –
up process please contact one of the wardens, Fr. John, Kelly (514-445-6386) or
the office.
YOUTH WINTER RETREAT! Weekend of March 20th
The Retreat is for
ages 11+, and will consist of a three day, two night excursion to Tamaracouta. Youth of
the Parish are encouraged to attend, and also may bring as many
friends as they would like!
Plans for this
retreat are still in the works and at this point I am looking for volunteers
who might be interested in leading various workshops on Saturday the 21st of
March in the afternoon. If you are interested in helping or know of someone who
would be, please contact Kelly at 514-445-6386.
PARISH FAMILY (milestones of recent weeks)
BAPTISMS:
Ava Renée Graf-Rouleau, daughter of Kayla Graf
and Claude Rouleau was baptized at St. James on
February 15th.
Jackson Hugh Pearce, son of Kimberly Lawrence and Craig Pearce, grandson
of Pam & Don Maguire and great grandson of Elsie Chapman was baptized at
St. Mary’s on February 22nd.
MEMORIALS DURING LENT:
During Lent there are no flowers placed on the altar but if you would
like to remember a loved one during this time, a candle will be lit in their
memory. Please contact Sherrill Gordon
at St. James 450-458-5010 or Elizabeth Dempsey at St. Mary’s 450-458-4380 to
make arrangements.
ST.
MARY’S ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS: 7 April, 14 July, 13 Oct and 19 Jan 2010
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articles. Please feel free to contact
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maryvipond@gmail.com; Wilf Hall,
450-458-7913, wghall@sympatico.ca).
Deadline
for the next issue is March 20th, 2009.
The publication will be at the end of the month.
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