uphold you with strength and whisper in your ear that you are not alone. [If you, or someone you know, is in hospital, ill, or desires a pastoral visit, please contact the church office, 514-634-2651. Our Sympathy Our Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Helen Smeed, a long- time adherent of Summerlea, who passed away peacefully last Saturday, January 28th at the Sunrise of Beaconsfield retirement home where she had resided with her sister, Mary Massie, for the last three years. Lectionary readings for February 12, 2012 II Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30 (#757 VU); I Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45. Thanks to Michèle Bitauld who will be the lay reader next Sunday. Clean up After Coffee Thanks to the Youth Group who are on duty after coffee hour this morning. Next week, Danielle and Shawn will clean up. Pastoral visit from the Minister Would you welcome a friendly morning or afternoon visit from our minister, Rev. Scott? Scott would love to hear from you. If you, or someone you know is in hospital, or ill, and would appreciate a phone call or a visit, please don't hesitate to contact Rev. Scott through the church office, 634- 2651. 2011 Income tax receipts are now available, and can be found at the back of the church. Please pick yours up this morning. To save on postage, if you can pick up a friend's or a neighbor's, it would be appreciated. Donation Envelopes If any individual does not have donation envelopes for Sunday givings, and would like a box of envelopes, please talk to John Coffin (634-1116) and he can certainly provide you with a box. An official receipt for income tax purposes will also be issued to you at the end of the year for all givings. Flower Calendar The Flower calendar is now in place for the year for anyone to sign up for the placement of flowers in memory of a loved one, or in celebration of a loved one. Healing Pathway Treatments Healing is a process guided by God to restore balance and wholeness of mind, body and spirit. Healing Pathway is healing through prayer, meditation and the laying on of hands, to reclaim the healing ministry that Jesus taught to the disciples. Techniques are similar to those used in Therapeutic Touch and adapted for this United Church program. Treatments will begin again at Summerlea United on Tuesday mornings with Irene Turner. Call Irene Mackie Turner at 514-626-9152 and reserve your time. Presbytery Haiti Relief Group / Dominique Literacy Centre Please continue to drop small change into the jar at the back of the church as you enter on Sunday mornings. St. Columba House Seeks Director Position Available – Saint Columba House is looking for a Director. The director is responsible for oversight of the operation of Saint Columba House and its ministries. Please see bulletin board for more information re. necessary skills and qualities, etc. |
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A workshop series entitled Retirement: The Second Journey for men and women on the non-financial aspects of retirement. Explore and discuss this important step in your life. 6 Thursdays, starting Feb 2 from 1-3pm at Cedar Park United, 204 Lakeview. $5 per session. Registration: 514-630-7794 or familylifecentre@gmail.com. Anniversary Supper & Variety Show – Feb. 4, 6pm Summerlea is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. To celebrate this event, a Supper and Variety Show is being planned on February 4th at 6pm. Tickets for the Anniversary Supper and Variety Show are available this morning for $12 from Richard Legault or from Susan during office hours. Annual General Meeting After Church Feb 5 The 2011 Annual Report is available at the back of the church this morning. Please help yourself to a copy. The AGM is next Sunday after service. Please bring your lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided. Love Throughout the Ages Feb 10 Songs of love from days gone by to today. Concert at Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Road. on February 10 at 7pm. Tickets are $20.00 and include a wine & cheese intermission. Call 514-695-0600 or bu1@bellnet.ca for tickets. Book and Browse Used Book sale Sat. Feb 11, 9 - 12 Church of the Resurrection, 99 Mount Pleasant corner Queen's Pointe Claire. Coffee and Tea Room. |
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Another edition of 'Spirited Summerlea' Newsletter is coming up. If you have anything to submit to the next Newsletter, please send in your information to Jane Cowell Poitras at jane.cowell.poitras@sympatico.ca before or by Wednesday, February 15th. Newsletters will be available to Elders on Sunday, Feb. 26. Guffman 5 In Concert 7:30 PM 18 Feb Guffman 5 In Concert – Paroisse St. Luc, 106A Anseime-Lavigne, Dollard des Ormeaux. Tickets $20. For information: 514-683-4941 or 684-6488. Food Sunday Feb 19 Food Sunday is February 19. If you can, please bring along a non-perishable item for the local food bank. Thank you. Annual Pancake Lunch Feb 26 After a short break from the frantic time around Christmas and New Years we at Summerlea are quickly back into the swing of things. Following our anniversary dinner and talent show (Next Week!!) our thoughts start to turn to the next big event in the liturgical calendar, the celebration of Easter and all its related activities. To prepare ourselves for the lean days of Lent it is customary to indulge in a lunch of rich and delicious pancakes (Milk, butter, maple syrup and ham) and our own lunch this year will take place Sunday February 26 immediately after the regular Sunday service. Please make a note and add this to your schedule of "must attend" events. Watch this space for complete details (ticket availability, etc) in next week's bulletin. World Day of Prayer Mar 2 St. Paul's Anglican Church, 377 - 44th Avenue, Lachine, is hosting this year's World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 2nd. Anyone interested in participating in the service is invited to a meeting taking place at St. Paul's on Monday, January 30th at 10:30 am. For more information, please call 514 634-1965. Healing Pathway phase 2 Mar 9-11 at Cedar Park "Healing from the Heart" training workshop March 9-11, 2012, at Cedar Park United,Pointe Claire. Note: repeating is always a great idea: new teachers, updated content, new learning perspective. Registration forms on Summerlea's bulletin boards. Mystery Dinner at Roxboro United 24 Mar The United Church Women of Roxboro United Church cordially invite everyone to an evening of mystery and fine dining at Roxboro United Church, 116 Cartier St., Roxboro Saturday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m. Please call 514-685-4956. Tickets are $25.00 each. Welcome punch at 6:00 p.m. Bring your own wine. |