last updated February 20, 2009
Sundays: Holy Eucharist
and Children's Program am
BAS Service will be held each Sunday except the first Sunday
of each month, which will be a BCP service.
But I am not an Anglican
This is not a problem!
We would love to have you visit and share prayers with us. There is no pressure
for you to become anything. We offer a chance to pray, sing and celebrate
the birth of Jesus in a friendly community.
May I Receive the Eucharist?
Any baptised Christian may receive the Eucharist. You do not have to be
an Anglican. Even if you are not baptised, you are welcomed to receive a
blessing during the Eucharist. Simply approach the altar rail with everybody
else and cross your arms against your chest to receive your blessing.
Advent
2008 Pastoral Letter from Rev. Margo Whittaker
PDF File 
Regular Events
1st Sunday each Month - White
Gifts Sunday.
Donations of non-perishable food will be blessed after which they will be
delivered to the local food bank.
1st Sunday each Month - Coffee
Hour.
A social hour will be held after the service in the church basement. Parishioners
are requested to bring light luncheon food (sandwiches, etc.) and refreshments
for all to share understanding that not everybody is able to do so. All
are welcomed.
Monthly Bridlewood Chapel Service
- 4th Wednesday each month at 11:00 am
Volunteers from St. James put on a Chapel Service at Bridlewood Retirement
Home for residents. St. James' parishioners are welcomed to attend this
service.
2nd Sunday each Month - World
Vision Sunday.
The Youth Group at St. James, with the support of the parish, has decided
to sponsor a 8 to 10 year old girl from Haiti through World Vision Canada.
Donations may be made anytime but will be blessed on the second Sunday of
every month. A box has been placed at the back of the church for this purpose.
For more information, please check World Vision's Website.
3rd Sunday each Month - Lunch Club.
Members of the parish travel to a selected local restaurant for lunch.
Watch here for upcoming events and special services.
The winter session of the Children's Program has begun! 10:30 am each SundaySunday, February
8, 2009 10:30 am (Postponed until March 8th due to illness)
- Bishop's Visit
Bishop John Chapman will be making
his first visit to St. James and leading us in worship. A reception will follow
the service.
Friday, February 20,
2009 7:00PM - Movie Night
Dr. Glenn Lockwood, Diocesan Archivist, will present a showing of the film
'Misfiled', a murder mystery filmed in the Diocesan archives at Christ Church Cathedral.
Sunday,
February 22, 2009 12:30PM - Annual Vestry Meeting
All parishioners are requested to attend to review the 2008
Annual Report, the 2009 budget, nominate church officers and discuss any business
of concern. This is your opportunity to express your opinion on a variety
of subjects. Please bring your own lunch. The 2008 Vestry Report can be viewed
here (PDF File)
Tuesday, February
24, 2009 6:00PM - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner & Mini Auction
Our Annual Pancake Dinner with dinner served approximately
6:30PM. Volunteers are needed to assist in the food preparation. Each family
is requested to bring one item to be put up for auction, or simply come and
bid. Small items for the children to bid on are welcome. This is always a
fun event.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 7:30PM - Ash Wednesday Service
Sunday, March 1,
2009 - 10:30AM - White Gifts Sunday + Coffee Hour
Please bring non-perishable food gifts in white plastic bags
for the Food Bank. In addition, a social hour will follow the service in the
church basement. For those who can do so, please bring some light luncheon
food or refreshments for all to share.
Sunday, March 15,
2009 - Lunch Club
Monthly, members of the parish meet
following the service at an area restaurant. The location is announced at
the end of the service.
Monday, March 16, 2009 7:30PM - Parish Council Meeting
Sunday, June 14,
2009 3:00PM - Wood's Cemetery Service
A special cemetery memorial service will be held at Wood's
Cemetery, rain or shine. In the event of rain,
the memorial service will take place at the church.
Saturday, November
7, 2009 4:30PM, and 6PM - Annual Turkey Supper
The 40th Annual Turkey Supper will be held
at the Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely, Ontario.
Travel
south on Bank Street to Greely and turn right at Meadow Drive then keep to
the left at the fork in the road.
Other Events: (Watch
For Details on this site)
Ladies Guild Meetings held periodically (open to all ladies in the parish).
Next meeting TBA
Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner, Shrove Tuesday
Annual Church Vestry Meeting (Late February)
Spring Breakfast hosted by the Sunday School (Early May)
Spring Planting of the Frank & Elizabeth Lawler Garden (Late May)
Church Picnic (June)
Annual Yard Sale, Strawberry Social and Barbeque (Late June)
Harvest Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner and Singsong (Early October - November
in 2006)
Annual Turkey Supper at the Greely Community Centre. (Early November - October
in 2006)
Christmas Caroling in the Community (mid December)
Movie Nights held at the church periodically
