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Greetings on this All Saint's Day / Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost.

  • 8:30 am – Holy Communion-BCP
  • 10:00 am – Holy Eucharist-BAS

Greetings and blessings sisters and brothers in Christ.  Rev. John would like you to turn to the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 6; Verses 20 - 31.  In this passage Jesus turns the ancient world upside down.  In what ways does this passage do the same for us today in 2025?

To view readings for this week and the entire year, please use this link to the common lectionary.  https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/

The Hymns for this Sunday are as follows:  If possible look them up on Google or Youtube and listen to them.

  1. Processional Hymn:             For All The Saints
  2. Gradual Hymn:                     Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
  3. Offertory Hymn:                    Give Me the Wings of Faith
  4. Recessional Hymn:              For All The Saints

If you would like to donate an anthem in loving memory of someone or just to contribute to the music ministry here at Christ Church, please consider it.  Thank you for your consideration.

Coffee Hour Hosts

Our hosts for coffee and fellowship this Sunday will be Rob & Pauline Ralston.

Coffee/Fellowship Hour is in the Library following the 10:00 am Service.  We need coffee hosts for November 23 and a few dates in December being Dec. 7 and 28.  Please consider to sign up.  We need more help to keep this ministry and fellowship going.  Thank you to all who host the coffee and fellowship hours throughout the year.  It is appreciated.

 Wednesday Services –  November 5th at 10:00 am. “Let’s Talk About Grief” at 10:45 am.   

Sunday School – The Teachers are looking for extra helpers to be there for an extra person.  Please call Joy Kemble, Rev. MJ Meinzinger or the office. Thank you for your consideration.

Sunday School starts back up on November 2nd.  Please invite the Children!

Office Hours:  The Office is open Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am.

Financial Givings to the Church

The following are ways of giving financially to the Church:

 The Giving Tree

For the month of November, the Giving Tree will help support people in our community with concerns regarding food insecurity through our local food bank.  All non-perishable donations will be gratefully accepted to help those in need.  The following list can be used as a guide:

  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned Soup
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Stew
  • Canned Fish

 
  • Canned Beans
  • Pasta (most prefer whole grain)
  • Rice (most prefer brown rice)
  • Children’s lunch items
  • Hygiene products

Please be advised that portions of the Worship services are sometimes taped or photographed and placed on our Facebook or Website.  If you do not wish to be recorded or photographed, please advise a Warden, Rev. John or the Church office.

Please take note of the 2 posts in the News Section for your reference and consideration, concerning the Christmas Assistance Registration as well as the Christmas Toy Drive from the Salvation Army .

Also check out the Fundscript post in the News Section for a downloadable file for your Fundscrip Order Form for your convenience.

 Cash/Gift Cards (Orders due First Friday of the Month) - Friday, November 7th.

Please submit your orders to Vicki V. or to the Church Office Mail Box by 11:30 am on the scheduled Friday.  You receive full value of the card and the Church receives a percentage from the value of cards purchase towards our operating fund.

Please note: Loblaws cards (used at the Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills) is appreciated towards the Little Food Pantry and/or Monday Bag Lunch Program.  You purchase the card(s), donate to the church, and the value is added to your yearly contribution on your tax slip.  We thank you for your ongoing support.

 Pop Can Sundays – (first Sunday of each month) - Sunday, November 2nd.  Bring your empty aluminum cans in a tied bag (beer cans to be separate)  and place them by the McKeough Memorial Fountain before coming into the Sanctuary.  Thank you with this project.

 Evening Compline Suspended until further Notice.   

 Free Spanish Lessons – Every Thursday at 5:00 pm except Thursday, November 27th. 

 First Communion Classes for Children Ages 6 to 10 - Tuesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25th, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Please contact Rev. John or a Warden if you know of someone who might be interested.

 Remembrance Day Vigil – Nov. 10th, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

                                                  Nov. 11th, 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Christ Church will again be a warming centre, providing food and beverages.  Please contact the office if you can provide muffins or cookies or if you are able to help in the kitchen during the above times.  If you with to stand vigil, please contact the office.

 Men’s Breakfast (3rd Friday of the month).  8:00 am -  Friday, November 21st at Hungry Man’s Restaurant, Keil Drive.

 Jingle Bells Christmas Bazaar will be Saturday, November 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.   We are looking for donations of items for our Bazaar.  You could assist by donating items for our White Elephant table, providing some of your great baked goods, canning/preserves/jellies or jams.  Books are another item which can be donated.  Show us your homemade Christmas items (knitting, crocheting etc.).  We are also accepting slightly used Christmas decorations.  Lunch will be available for purchase.  Items can be brought into the office for the White Elephant table and we will store them until the date of the Bazaar.  

 Advent Bible Study – Sundays after Church.  November 30, December 7, 14, 21.  See you there!

Lessons and Carols Service will be held during the Sunday, December 7th 10:00 am Service.

 We are hosting the Annual Mexican Posada on Friday, December 12th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm (Note new time).  This tradition commemorates the Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem.  Come join us for this Mexican tradition!  Starting with prayers and music in the sanctuary, a candlelit walk with candles/flashlights.  Bring your favourite Mexican inspired dish to share. Culinary talents of Padre Juan. There will be the traditional breaking of a pinata.  Fun will be had by all!  Join us!  All are welcome to attend.

 Empty Paper Towel Rolls, Egg Cartons only please being accepted.  We are no longer collecting margarine and cool whip containers.  Please no toilet paper holders.  Thank you for your generosity.  Place at the back of the Church. 

The Clocks fall back Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 am with the time being 1:00 am.