THE VAUDREUIL PARISH PULSE
NOVEMBER 2008
PARISH
SUPPER:
A huge ‘Thank
You’ to all who helped with the parish supper held last Saturday
evening. For those who attended it was a
wonderful time of fellowship and the dinner was, as usual, delicious. Hats off to everyone!!!!!!
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
UPDATE OCTOBER 2008 - Alan MacLeod
Ongoing projects have been 98 % completed with the
painting of the top of the steeple over Thanksgiving weekend. Two small items
in the Rectory garage (doors’ maintenance and downspout extension) when
completed will see the end of eight, rather large projects started earlier this
year. These projects were: Two fire
compliant doors installed; a security system with motion detectors; upgrade of
the fire detection and warning system in church and both halls; a fire escape
plan with associated diagrams and procedures promulgated and posted (many
thanks to Alison Bentley, her children and hubby in this project); Rectory
repairs and painting; dead tree limbs removed from the grounds and an oak tree
cabled; replacement of a chimney cap and unplanned roof shingling over the
chancel area which was necessitated by leaks in the area). The above work does
not include the priority and most major work which has been completed, i.e.
the refurbishing of the stonework on the tower and facade.
With the exception of one project all work was
completed as budgeted and, as a matter of fact, by using local contractors and
equipment we were able to save a substantial sum on the tower window, louver
overhaul and painting. Extra work around the garage and Rectory veranda
foundation was carried out after discovering it would be prudent to do so. St.
Mary’s Corp. was consulted on this unplanned expenditure and they were in
agreement to do the work at this time.
There are
other projects planned for next year.. Priority will be given to initiating
phase two of the stone and stained glass window repairs and upgrade. This will
depend on grant availability; as yet, we have not been advised if we shall
receive any. Hopefully we will have positive news early in 2009.
One item still planned for November, providing
weather cooperates and a couple of volunteers come forward, is the removal of
the four, large, ugly stumps on the lawn along the drive into the parking lot.
As soon as Roger, our man of many skills, has completed the gigantic job of
getting the leaves up he will guide us in the grinding and removal of said
stumps. Stay tuned.
ST. MARY’S SEWING CIRCLE 100TH
ANNIVERSARY GALA: Saturday 8 November
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - St. Mary’s Hall
St. Mary’s Church Sewing Circle ladies invite all
members of Vaudreuil Parish and friends to come and celebrate with them their
100th anniversary.
The first meeting of this group took place on
November 8th, 1908 and our gala party is to be held exactly 100
years later, albeit not as an afternoon tea, but as an evening event – a
birthday party featuring copious, delicious hors d’oeuvres, wine, music,
memories and merriment. Tickets $20
available from: Elizabeth Dempsey
458-4380;
ST.
MARY’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Saturday 15
November -10am -Noon
The Ladies of St. Mary’s Sewing Circle will hold
their annual Christmas Bazaar at the Parish Hall,
CHOIR
NEWS:
The choir has been busy preparing for the Christmas
season, including our Nine-Lessons and Carols Candle Light Service. James has picked out a beautiful, challenging
repertoire. Anyone wishing to
participate is welcome to contact James Armstrong or Graham Campbell. The choir rehearses for Christmas and regular
services Thursday nights at the church.
The choir also benefited from an all day workshop
also arranged by James. There was a
morning session with vocal coach, Joan Fernley where the choir was taught basic
fundamentals of singing. Including the
importance proper breathing, posture and diction. The afternoon consisted of a lesson in proper
Anglican chant phrasing by Patrick Wedd.
The day was well appreciated by all who attended.
ON THE
BIBLE GROUP: Elisa Proctor
I purchased my bible about 8 or 9 years ago and have
tried to "get into it" several times but sadly to no avail. It has since sat on my bookshelf.
This year with more time available to me I attended
the Prayer and Study group on a Wednesday morning. I have to admit that I was nervous that first
morning, of course there was nothing to be nervous about. What a great group of people and an abundance of coffee
and goodies to boot!
For the first time I could actually understand and
enjoy what I was reading. You know when
you have read a great book and it's just like you watched a great movie? This is what Bible study is like, when I
drive home I replay the "visualised" chapter we have just read.
For me the Prayer and Study Group brings the Bible to
life!! If you have the time come drop by
and join us, Wednesday mornings at 9.30am at the rectory.
DROP-IN
CENTRE REMINDER: Georgia
Jarad
A reminder that the "Drop-In" Centre for Moms & Tots ( 0-5yrs) at St.
Mary's Parish Hall is every Tuesday from 9:30-11:00am...free admission, no
registration required!
CELEBRATING
10 YEARS SINCE I CAME TO CHURCH! Elisa
Proctor
If I have my dates correct it was Nov 1998 when I
first walked into St Bernards, in
When I entered St B’s 10 years ago I was surrounded by
love and friendship…I was finally able to do what I should have done a while
ago and that was to give my life to God though Jesus Christ his Son.
Who knew what he had planned, he has put me on my
path and what an amazing time these last few years have been.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: deadline Sunday November 16th
Once again the St. James Church Women are sponsoring
this worthwhile project. Official Shoe
Boxes have all been taken but you may use your own, or pack goodies in a
back-pack, large Tupperware container or small tool box.
Shoe boxes should be filled with simple, inexpensive
gifts that will be useful and fun for children. …. Ideas:
NO toothpaste, toothbrush,
soap, washcloth, small towel, comb, brush, pencils, sharpener, erasers, small
stuffed toys, balls, puzzles, toy jewellery, hairclips, stickers, hard candy,
note pads, baseball caps, t-shirts, socks.
Please nothing breakable or used and no gum or chocolate type candy that
will melt.
Once filled they can be wrapped in Christmas paper (wrap
lid separately so that contents can be checked) with appropriate label on top
for “boy” or “girl” and marked for age group 2-4; 5-9;
or 10-14. Please drop them off in the small hall at
St. James by Sunday November 16th.
Also enclose a cheque for $7 payable to Samaritan’s
Purse; place it in an envelope on top of the gifts inside the shoe box then
place a rubber band around the box and lid.
For more
information contact Linda Cobbett 458-5100.
ST.
JAMES CORPORATION MEETING: Thursday November 13th – 9 am
MANOIR
CAVAGNAL COMMUNION: Friday November 28th – 10 am
ST.
JAMES CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Saturday November 29th – 10am to
1 pm
St. James will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on
Saturday November 29th. Come and
see all the items that will be for sale, such as the always popular (and sold
out quickly) fresh evergreen wreaths, home baking, Christmas decorations, attic
treasures and knitting. Coffee, tea and
muffins and a delicious lunch will be served.
WREATH
MAKING FOR BAZAAR:
Once again your help is needed to prepare the popular
fresh evergreen wreaths for the
forthcoming St. James’ Christmas Bazaar.
We will start on Nov. 18th at 9:30 am and continuing on Wed.
& Thurs. Everyone is welcome to led
a hand and be part of this time of fun and fellowship. If you do not know how
they are made the ladies will be happy to show you.
If anyone is having a hedge trimmed or trees cut
down, (spruce, juniper, cedar, pine etc.) please leave branches in a bag under
the big tree. It will be greatly
appreciated. If you need to have them
picked up please call Joy at 458-2873.
2009
CHURCH CALENDARS: ($5.00)
St. Mary’s Elizabeth Dempsey - 458-4380
St. James’
Margaret Neal - 458-7909
PARISH FAMILY (milestones of recent weeks)
WEDDING:
Kimberley Badicel
and Philippe Courtois were married at St. James on October 5th.
BAPTISM:
Abbygail Colette
Courtois was baptized at St. James on October
5th.
DEATHS:
Grace Edith
(Peggy)
Nancy Flynn died
on June 24th and her ashes were buried at St. James on October 6th.
Gordon Luther died
on August 12th and his graveside service was held at St. James on
October 18th.
Nicholas Morgan
died on May 15th and his ashes were buried at St. James on October
18th.
Marydel
(Robertson) Bronson died on September 25th and her husband, Gordon
Bronson died on 15th July. A
Memorial Service for them was held at St. Mary’s on October 26th and
their ashes were buried at St. Mary’s following the service.
The Parish Pulse Editorial Team is
actively looking for your articles.
Please feel free to contact any of them with your ideas or suggestions
for an article. (Mary Vipond, 514-488-3485, maryvipond@gmail.com; Wilf Hall,
450-458-7913, wghall@sympatico.ca).
Deadline
for the next issue is November 19tht, 2008. The
publication will be at the end of the month.
Submissions should be directed to
Mary Vipond through: maryvipond@gmail.com or
parishvaudreuil@ca.inter.net,
drop off at the Parish Office, FAX to the Parish Office at 450-458-8802, or
mail to The Parish of Vaudreuil,
WEB LINKS RECOMMENDED BY THE EDITORS:
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