If you were unable to join us last year, here is another opportunity!

A group from St. Mary’s will depart on Friday, February 19th and return on Monday, March 1st, 2010.

We will be participating in the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Cristosal Foundation in addition to exploring some of the economic, historical and environmental aspects of El Salvador.

Interested?

Plan to attend an information session at the church on Sunday, November 15th after the 9:15 service.

The deadline for registrations is November 30th.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Kelly by phone at 604-261-4228 (xt. 223) or by email at kduncan@stmaryskerrisdale.ca.

Please join us!

“What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty”

Led by the clergy of St. Mary’s Kerrisdale and using well-researched resources developed by Dr. Ruby Payne and Bill Ehlig, this series aims to provide insights to support Christians in the effort to live out the gospel call. Workbooks will be available to borrow or purchase ($20 each).

To register please contact the church office, 604-261-4228 or secretary@stmaryskerrisdale.ca

“The Still, Small Voice: Meditating Through Lent”: Not Offered this Year

Lent is the time of year when we pause and reflect. The contemplative nature of a Taize-style form of worship is the perfect way to take some time for meditation. The music is repetitive, the candles and icons give focus, and to top it off there are two periods of silence. Our Lenten service features Christina Zaenker on cello, Neil Burnett on celtic harp and flute (as well as recorder and penny whistle), Rudi Krause on violin and Glen Mitchell on piano. Come and join us for an hour Sunday March 7 at 7:30 pm.

Held in the Parish Hall on Monday, March 8 at 7:30pm with guest speaker retired Archbishop Douglas Hambidge. Refreshments at 7:00 p.m. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.

Kevin Dixon will be offering a series of four classes on Tuesday evenings in March for any adults who would like to receive the sacrament of baptism or confirmation. These classes will also be a good refresher for anyone who feels they need a spiritual-pick-me-up! Participants will be encouraged to participate in stimulating discussion enhanced by some excellent video and other visual resources. By the end of the series, participants may also feel a deeper sense of belonging and purpose in their spiritual lives. If you’d like to enroll, please contact Sheila in the parish office at secretary@stmaryskerrisdale.ca by March 5. Classes will be held at the church on March 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

After the 9:15 service. Join your parish family in the gymnasium after the 9:15 service for coffee, fellowship and palm cross-making. This is a perfect activity for the whole family. Once you get the hang of it, it’s great fun! Come and make the crosses that will be blessed and then distributed to St. Mary’s parishioners on Palm Sunday. For more information, please speak to Jane Taylor or Erin Davis.

Services at 8am, 9:15am and 11:15am with a procession of palms at the 9:15am service.

The service hour follows the events of Holy Week beginning with the exuberant Hosanna of Palm Sunday, through Maundy Thursday-the Last Supper, footwashing, the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion all through the meditative music from Taize, France. This is a very powerful service and lasts one hour. There will three readings and three periods of silence. Our musicians will be Glen Mitchell on piano, Rudi Krause on violin, Christina Zaenker on cello and Neil Burnett on flute (and whatever else he decides to bring-celtic harp, recorder and penny whistle). We hope you can join us. Check out www.taize.fr to find out more about Taize. There is even samples of music.

8:30am – Morning Prayer
11:30am – Holy Eucharist
6:00pm – Simple Supper (Lounge)
7:00pm – Compline

Come to one or more of the above services to remember particularly the last days of Christ’s life. Children are invited to come and participate in a creative arts project during Holy Week evenings and childcare for the little ones is provided.

7:00am – Holy Eucharist
8:30am – Morning Prayer
6:00pm – Simple Supper (Lounge)
7:00pm – Compline

Come to one or more of the above services to remember particularly the last days of Christ’s life. Children are invited to come and participate in a creative arts project during Holy Week evenings and childcare for the little ones is provided.