THE VAUDREUIL PARISH PULSE

OCTOBER 2008

THE CONSIGNMENT SALE:

The 31st Annual Consignment Sale was a resounding success with sales just short of $20,000. The net result for the Parish will be in the vicinity of $4,000. Sincere thanks, as has been so often the case, to Linda Cobbett and Brenda Cowell and to the army of volunteers who made the event the success it was.

ST. MARY’S ANNUAL PASTA DINNER:

Friday, October 3rd

Once again everyone is invited to a delicious pasta supper and fellowship at St. Mary’s Hall. Please join us on Friday October 3rd at 5:30 pm.

RSVP: Elsie 450-458-5226 or Elizabeth 450-458-4380

ST. JAMES SPECIAL VESTRY MEETING:

Sunday October 12^th after the service

A Special Vestry meeting will be held after the 11:00 am service at St. James on Sunday October 12^th to elect an alternate Delegate to Synod.

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE:

During Harvest Season in October, when there is plentiful produce available from your gardens, please bring goods to share with Le Pont Bridging and leave in the basket in the church at St. James. St. James Harvest Thanksgiving service will be held at 11:00 am Sunday October 12^th.

ST. MARY`S ADVISORY BOARD:

Tuesday, October 14^th – 7:30pm

ST. JAMES CHURCH WOMEN FALL GENERAL MEETING:

Thursday, October 16^th 7:30 pm

The evening will start at 7:30 pm with a short meeting followed at 8 pm with a guest speaker. Darlene Anderson from “Suitcases for Africa” will tell us about their support in Africa for an orphanage as well as an orphanage for deaf children. It started a few years ago by a West Island Doctor who wanted to help her home village. Unfortunately she has since died from Malaria contracted during one of her trips and Darlene has taken over. Everyone is invited to hear about this group’s worthwhile work. Refreshments will be served.

MANOIR CAVAGNAL COMMUNION:

Friday October 31st – 10:00 am

PRAYER & STUDY:

Wednesdays 9:30 am at the rectory

All welcome, coffee will be on!!

ST. JAMES CHANCEL GUILD:

Tuesday, October 21^st – 11:00 am

The St. James Chancel Guild will be holding a special church service at 11:00 am on Tuesday Oct. 21^st. This service is to dedicate newly acquired altar vessels donated by Rev. Roslyn MacGregor of St. Cuthbert’s, St. Hilda’s & St. Luke’s. A short communion service will be performed by Fr. John followed by a luncheon prepared by the St. James Ladies Executive. All Chancel Guild members are invited to attend along with the executive and any interested parishioners.

Please RSVP Carol Goodger at 450-458-7142 or the Parish office at 450-458-5897 if you plan to attend so that sufficient food can be prepared.

ORGANIZER NEEDED FOR MANOIR LUNCHES:

Once a month during Fall and Winter a group from St. James has cooked and served lunches to about 30 residents of Manoir Cavagnal. We plan the menu, shop, cook the day before in the kitchen at St. James, then reheat and serve at the Manoir. (Our food expenses are covered by the Manoir).

It is a fun and rewarding activity, but after a number of years as organizer I am ready to pass on the job to someone new. My wonderful team, which includes two men who are expert cooks, is willing to continue to assist. If you feel you would like to consider doing this, and would like more information, please contact me, Margaret Clayton, at 450-458-4932, or e-mail claytondm@aol.com.

PARISH FAMILY (milestones of recent weeks)

WEDDINGS:

Jenny-Margaret MacKay and Eric Larocque were married at St. James on Sept. 6^th.

Gail Descoeurs and Richard Lavigueur were married at St. Mary’s on September 26^th.

BAPTISMS AT ST. JAMES:

Kyra Madeleine Warner, daughter of Linda Fisher and Stephen Warner was baptized on September 7^th.

James Michael Knott, son of Linda Champoux and Michael Knott, was also baptized on September 7^th.

Kathryne Elisabeth Seguin-Goulet, daughter of Elisabeth Seguin and Rod Goulet was baptized on September 21^st.

Rhiannon Seren Blake Palmer daughter of Caitlin Palmer and Blake Nepinak and granddaughter of Olive Palmer, was also baptized on September 21^st.

DEATHS:

A service was held at St. James for Maya Jennifer Wollstencroft on October 10^th.

Meghan Stocker’s grandmother Judith Anne McClean died recently.

Peter Desmond Walsh’s ashes were buried at St. James Cemetery on September 7^th.

Robert Murray Walsh’s ashes were buried at St. James Cemetery on September 27^th.

Doreen Savignac’s ashes were buried at St. James Cemetery also on September 27^th.

PARISH SUPPER:

Saturday November 1^st

The annual Parish Supper will be held in the Large Hall at St. James on Saturday November 1^st. Beginning with Sherry at 6:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. A wonderful evening of fellowship and good food. Mark it on your calendar!!!! Tickets will be available at the office soon.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:

deadline November 16th

Once again the St. James Church Women are sponsoring this worthwhile project. Shoe boxes will be available in the small hall at St. James and at St. Mary’s Church soon or you may use your own. (other suggestions are 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, sun glasses. 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 the lid separately so that the contents can be checked) attach a label on top for “boy” or “girl” marked with age group

2-4, 5-9 or 10-14 and drop off in the small hall at St. James by Sunday November 16^nd.

A cheque for $7, payable to Samaritan’s Purse should be put in an envelope and placed on top of the gifts inside the shoe box. Finally, place a rubber band around the box and lid. For more information contact Linda Cobbett 458-5100.

ST. MARY’S SEWING CIRCLE 100^TH ANNIVERSARY:

Saturday November 8^th

On Saturday November 8^th the St. Mary’s Sewing Circle will be celebrating their 100^th anniversary with a Gala Evening. A cocktail party will be held at St. Mary’s Hall from 6pm - 9 pm. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration.

Tickets $20 and available by calling Georgia Jared 458-5471; Bernice Hall 458-7913 or Elizabeth Dempsey 458-4380.

ST. MARY’S CHRISTMAS SALE:

Saturday November 15^th

The Ladies of St. Mary’s Sewing Circle will hold their annual Christmas Sale at the Parish Hall, 273 Main Road from 10 to noon. Browse the tables for baking, beautiful plants, sewing, arts and crafts.

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 October 21^st, 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, 642 Main Road, Hudson, Quebec, J0P 1H0. WEB LINKS RECOMMENDED BY THE EDITORS:

http://www.montreal.anglican.org/index-01.shtml

SERVICES FOR OCTOBER
Sunday, October 5^th	21^st after Pentecost
7:45 am	Holy Communion	St. Mary’s
9:00 am	Morning Prayer	St. Mary’s
11:00 am	Holy Communion & Baptism	St. James
Readings: Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3: 4b-14; Matthew 21: 33-46
Sunday, October 12^th	Thanksgiving
7:45 am	Holy Communion	St. James
9:00 am	Holy Communion	St. Mary’s
11:00 am	Morning Prayer	St. James
Readings: Deuteronomy 8: 7-18; Psalm 65;2 Corinthians 9: 6-15; Luke 17: 11-19
Sunday, October 19^th	23^rd after Pentecost
7:45 am	Holy Communion	St. James
9:00 am	Family Service	St. Mary’s
11:00 am	Holy Communion	St. James
Readings: Exodus 33: 12-23; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10; Matthew 22: 15-22
Sunday, October 26^th	24^th after Pentecost
7:45 am	Holy Communion	St. James
9:00 am	Holy Communion	St. Mary’s
11:00 am	4^th Sunday Communion	St. James
Readings: Deuteronomy 34: 1-12; Psalm 90: 1-6, 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8; Matthew 22: 34-46