What's Happening?

 
We try to keep information current - if the information seems to be out of date, try refreshing your page. If you have information you'd like added, please e-mail bhgs [at] shaw [dot] ca (Barb Hicks). 
 
CONGREGATION
 
REGULAR SERVICES
Wednesdays 12:10 (Said Eucharist); Sundays 9:00 am (Said Eucharist) and 11:00 am (Sung Eucharist). 
 
VESTRY/COMMITTEE MEETING
May will be the month that all the various committee meet to discuss their long range plans. Our next vestry meeting will be Thursday, June 21st with potluck dinner at 5:30 and the meeting starting at 6:30. 
 
CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY IN ALL SAINTS 
What a wonderful gathering of the partners of All Saints at Edmund's Celebration to New Ministry. Thursday, March 8th at 7:00 was a celebration of all those who make up our parish and community. Urdu  and Punjabi (two of Edmund’s languages) Arabic, and Cree was spoken. Liturgical music included All Saints’ Choir performing Avro Pärt’s “Beatitudes” as the anthem, and using the steel drum setting for the Eucharist; Psalm 24 in Punjabi; St. Andrew's Youth Choir singing “Song of Peace” during the passing of the peace, and Communion music performed by st. benedict’s table. Clergy were invited to robe and walk in the procession. There was a Wine and Cheese Reception following the service in Askey Hall. It was a wonderful evening - a true tribute to Edmund and what he brings to this parish. We are feeling very blessed. Pictures coming!!!
 
ADULT EDUCATION - THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT GOD
Many thanks to Professor Anthony Waterman for presenting this adult education class in the club room ththe past five Saturdays. “Thinking Critically About God” was offered at St. John’s College on three occasions in the early 2000s as part of the Faculty of Theology’s diploma program. The course consisted entirely of questions: with Anthony trying to say as little as possible, only moderating the discussion, in which all were expected to join. There was a small fee to cover required reading material. Other reading matter was distributed from time to time. The course was a tremendous succes, and we look forward to continuing adult education in the fall. Thanks to all who attended and joined in on the discussion. 
 
PARISH DIRECTORY 
The parish directory is now available. If you had marked the box saying you'd like a copy, ask Gela or Barb for your copy. If you somehow missed the sign-up sheets for getting your info into the church office, please see fill out this pdf and hand in or mail to the office. Thanks for all of you for getting us your information. This will be a great help to committee members as we move forward in our various ministries.  
 
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
The communication committee is establishing some guidelines for Facebook, the website and Saints Alive. Watch here for updates. Another Saints' Alive will be coming out shortly once we decide who's doing it and the direction it's going to take. In the meantime, our December edition pdf is ready with all kinds of interesting info, including letters from Paul, Edmund and our treasurer. Also, please find the attached October Saints Alive pdf.  with a separate pdf with an article on giving by Jocelyn Bartel (member of Finance Committee). 
 
FILM DISCUSSION GROUP
There will not be any more film discussion group at the church now until the fall. For more information about this group, please contact gelagaia [at] hotmail [dot] com (Gela). 
 
FREE PRESS ARTICLE
In Saturday, December 3, 2011 edition of the Free Press, Cheryl Girard wrote a wonderful article about the stained glass window of All Saints. Check out this link. 
 
CHRISTMAS AT ALL SAINTS' 
Has it been a year already? Check out this link to Melissa Martin's Free Press article about last year's Christmas Eve At All Saints'. Make sure and put our Advent Carol Service (November 27th at 4:30), and check out this year's Christmas service schedule.