VAUDREUIL PARISH PULSE – JULY 2009

 

With our love...

 

It's very different.  Sundays are a special challenge. After more than 40 years of theology and ministry, what does one do?  But the heart of it is missing our parish family.  We wrote letters to both local papers, thanking everyone in the parish and community for our party.  Once again, in Pulse, thank you for a terrific party.  To quote from a letter, thank you to all the organizers; "Gay Elliott and Marcus Owen, and David Cobbett, Bernice and Wilf Hall, Glenna Vipond, Don Maguire, Frank Royle, Brian Jarvis, Terry LeBlanc, Alex Eastwood, Ingrid Edmison, Jack Sinclair, Murray and Becky Elliott, Alan Macleod and Larry Gray. Thank you Turtle Pond Gang, to Elsie Chapman taking tickets sitting in your wheelchair,  and everyone who scurried around making us wonder if we should be getting the sausages ready or something.

 

We were touched by the many messages, tributes and thoughtful gifts.  The splendid carving of the "flock" will have a special place in our collection near the front entrance.  The magnificent table will be part of our dining room.  The "purse" enabled our stay at a Hacienda in Mexico.  We soaked in the sun, swam in the interconnected pools, ate quite different food, and reconnected with family from all over the world at a wonderful wedding.

 

A big thank-you to everyone at St Mary's and St James' for seven years of wonderful community, friendships and depth that are unique.  Karen and I have fallen in love with this engaging, resourceful, talented, caring community of Hudson and beyond.  We changed all our former plans, and bought a house here.  After you've lived here, where else are you going to go?

 

Thank-you,  everyone.    Love, Karen and John

 

PARISH SEARCH COMMITTEE NEWS:

 

Our work continues with a major milestone achieved after which our focus has changed to applicant review and interview preparation.

 

On the 9th June we were privileged to have the presence of Bishop Barry Clarke and Executive Archdeacon Janet Griffith at our meeting. The Bishop informed us that he had approved the Parish Profile and the advertisement. A closing date of 31st July for the advertisement was agreed. The meeting continued with the Bishop providing counsel and advice on the next steps, in particular candidate application and interview protocol. We also discussed possible candidates within the diocese.

 

The Parish Profile and the advertisement were posted on two websites on June 11th ; http://www.montreal.anglican.org/index-01.shtml  and www.anglican.ca. They will also be posted on Anglicans-on-line. A hard copy of the Parish Profile can be obtained on a loan basis from the Parish office. The advert is included below after this article.

 

In preparation for the candidate interviews we have developed our questions to ensure the wishes of the Parish are discussed. We will conduct an interview rehearsal with a volunteer non committee parishioner playing the role of candidate. This will happen in early July.

When we are comfortable with our interview procedures we will then wait for the candidate applications to be sent to us from the Bishop’s office. All applications must go through the Bishop’s office even though we can approach likely candidates who will then have to apply to the former. 

 

Our meetings continue, now, every two weeks and we look forward to sharing more news with you next month when we expect to commence the interview stage of our search.

 

 

 

FAMILY BBQ AND STRAWBERRY SOCIAL                           Sunday July 5th – 5:00 pm

 

The annual Family BBQ and Strawberry Social will be held on Sunday, July 5th at 5:00 PM on the grounds of St. James' Church.   Hamburgers and hot-dogs will be served along with potluck salads prepared by our guests. And then you will be treated to luscious strawberries with toppings of your choice from ice cream, cream, sugar and chocolate. And all this will be accompanied by huge bowls of the now-famous strawberry punches concocted for guests of all ages.

The entrance fee is a free will offering and a bowl of salad sufficient to feed the number of folks in your own group. So bring your family and friends. See you on the grounds of St. James' Church, 642 Main Road, Hudson, or indoors if rain prevails.

 

Please advise your intent to attend to Barbara Dodds in the Parish Office at 450-458-5897 or e-mail at parishvaudreuil@ca.inter.net

 

DROP-IN PLAY CENTRE:                                                    Starts  up again September  8th

 

Come and meet new friends while your children play.  Caregivers and babies and tots 0 -5 years are welcome.  No registration and no fees.  Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 am at

St. Mary s Parish Hall, 273 Main Road, Hudson.  For more information please call

Georgia Jared at 450-458-5471.

 

PARISH FAMILY (milestones of the last weeks)

 

WEDDING: 

Megan Fitz-James and Matthew Wilson were married at St. James on June 20th, 2009.

 

The Drake family much appreciated the great contribution made by the choir to Elizabeth's wedding on 23rd May, which all the guests (even the highly secular ones!) found to be a very wonderful service.

 

DEATHS: 

Alice Stuart Robertson Woods’ internment took place at St. Mary’ s Cemetery on 20 June.

Yvon Trottier’s Memorial Service was held at St. James on 20 June.

Isabel Gales’ internment took place at St. Mary’s Cemetery on 25 June.

 

ST. MARY’S SUNDAY SCHOOL:

 

At the last Family Service on June 21st the Sunday School presented the congregation with a new banner “Jonah and the Whale”.  Have a great summer and look forward to seeing you again on September 20th at the Family Service.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

 

St. Mary’s Corporation                                                          Tuesday July 7th             -   7:30 pm

Parish Pastoral Committee (at St. James Church)            Sunday July 10th             - 10:45 am

St. Mary’s Advisory Board                                                     Tuesday July 14th            -   7:30 pm

Joint Corporation                                                                    Tuesday July 21st            -   7:30 pm

St. James Corporation                                                          Tuesday August 11th        -  9:30 am

St. James Advisory Board                                                    Thursday Sept. 24th         -  7:30 pm

Parish Search Committee meets at the call of Chair

 

 

 

ST. JAMES BUILDING & GROUNDS UPDATE:            Alan MacLeod

 

The stonework restoration is totally complete as of 19th June.   The stained glass windows were repaired and re-installed on the 21st of June.  Ongoing work on the exterior window frames will continue for another two weeks at which time we should be ready to install the new exterior protective windows.

 

The final interior electrical work will start soon.

 

Work on the kitchen ceiling and insulation is planned for the week of Aug 10th. So, look for a notice soon saying "KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED FROM AUGUST 10TH THROUGH 15TH.” Alternative coffee arrangements for the exercise group will be arranged.

 

Some smaller jobs on the grounds will commence about the middle of July.

 

 

SUMMER DAY CAMP:              Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st        

Summer Day Camp ‘09 will be from July 27 to July 31.  Please mark it on your calendar.  We will need volunteers to help with snacks and lunch break supervision.  We also welcome adults and teens to join our group as leaders and assistants. 

 

The camp is open to all children in the area, and it is an ecumenical program.  Please pass the word on to families and friends.  A wish list for supplies follows.  Thank you in advance for making this week a special and valuable experience for many children.

 

To all supporters of our Summer Day Camp:  Every year a great number of parishioners come forward to help fill the supply needs for our day Camp.  You can't imagine how wonderful it is for us, team members, to find so many donations and contributions towards the success of this camp. Thank you  in advance for your continued support.  Please have a look at the list.  Every little bit helps.
 
Shoe boxes with lids
Large buttons, any buttons
Markers
Scraps of yarn, ribbon, and cord
Cotton type fabrics
Children’s books and games
Wrapping paper
Wading pool  ( loan )
Sprinkler  ( loan )
Beads ( could be old costume jewelry, etc. )
Drawing paper
Pencils, crayons, road chalk
 
You may drop off the items at St James’ basement hall next to the Parish office.

For information contact Wanda Smith 450-458-0481 (wandabray@hotmail.com) or Barbara Dodds at the parish office 450-458-5897 (parishvaudreuil@ca.inter.net)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE INVITATION:   

Sunday 12 July after 9:30 am service at St. James

 

Right now, at this moment in our community, we could probably count up all the sorrows and trials of life that everyone feels at some time or another. We’ve all had something to bear, after all. From great disappointments to dire health news; broken marriages; family members who are in harm’s way—the death of loved ones and irretrievable losses. Losses of all kinds. Not to mention the increasing loneliness of aging as our family and friends become fewer and fewer—this, we know, is a growing issue facing many in our community.

 

But by reaching out a gentle hand to someone in distress and need, to offer our compassion and experience, if it’s wanted, is something we can do. At the very least, we can bring the simple reassurance that they are not alone. We can let them know that someone in their community is watching out for them, and cares about what happens to them.

 

We are currently putting together a new Pastoral Committee and will be having a meeting on Sunday, July 12th. Everyone is invited. What we hope very much is that you will consider joining our pastoral team.

 

We hope that you will consider bringing your compassion, your abilities, and the wealth of your life experience to those who may be in need of it. To consider offering someone the comfort of your presence. And most of all, to consider letting them know that they are important and that their well-being matters.

 

See you at our meeting on the 12th, we hope! We will be getting together after the 9.30 a.m. service at St. James’; Sunday, July 12th.

 

Thank-you! 

 

 Terry O’Shaughnessy

 Pastoral Committee

 

 

HIRE A YOUTH TODAY:

 

The Vaudreuil-Dorion Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) opened its doors for another season of summer employment connections!   SCCY’s link youth and employers.  The Centres provide young people with job postings, interview advice, résumé building and job search strategies and employers with a location to post job openings.  SCCY’s also provide valuable information on health and safety in the workplace.  Visit us at 2555 Dutrisac Ave. between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Call 450-424-5717 ext. 550 or FAX 450-424-0506.

 

 

PARISH CONSIGNMENT SALE:                            Saturday September 12th 10 am to 2 pm

 

Take some time to look around your home this summer and see what things you would like to get rid of and something that you would like to have.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Tour of Churches …

 

 

is part of the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the First Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal.

 

Join others from around the Diocese on Saturday, September 26th for a Pilgrimage to Richelieu Valley Churches: St. Thomas, Noyan, St. George’s, Clarenceville, St. Stephen’s, Chambly,

St. Jean-sur-Richelieu Church and Christ Church, Sorel.

 

The day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.  Buses are provided and leave from the Angrignon Metro station and St. Joseph’s, Brossard at 9:00 a.m.  Bus travel costs $10.00 per person, pre-registration required.  Those who wish to use their own cars may do so, maps are available.

 

  9:00 a.m.                 Buses leave Angrignon Metro and St. Joseph’s, Brossard

10:00 a.m. – 12:00    St. Thomas, Noyan and St. George’s, Clarenceville

12:00 p.m. –  1:00     Lunch at Chambly (bring a bag lunch)

 1:00 p.m.  –  3:00     St. Stephen’s, Chambly & St. Jean-sur-Richelieu Church

 4:30 p.m.  –  5:30     Christ Church, Sorel

 5:00 p.m.                  Evening prayer at Christ Church, Sorel

 5:30 p.m.                  Light supper in Sorel ($10.00 per person, pre-registration required)

 6:30 p.m.                  Buses leave to return to Angrignon Metro and St. Joseph’s        

 

These are the five founding parishes of the Diocese.  More information can be found in the Diocesan Exchange newsletter for April 2009 (link below), by clicking on Exchange – 2009-04.

http://www.montreal.anglican.ca/z7nec/pr_exchange.htm

There are a few members of the parish planning to go.  If you would like more information, please speak to Meg or Ian Sinclair, 450-451-0352; sinclair702@sympatico.ca; or,

Jill or Michael Legg, 450-458-7219. 

Car pools could be arranged.  Pre-registration is necessary.

 

Copies of the registration form can be found on Sunday mornings at the back of the church, or by contacting the organizer, Mark Rogers at 514-843-6577 or by email: mrogers@montreal.anglican.ca  

 

 

 

 

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 July 22nd, 2009.

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 http://www.alphacanada.org/http://www.podm.net/po_how.htmwww.parishofvaudreuil.com