SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, January 14, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – Baptism of the Lord
If you are unable to attend, the service is live streamed. For links to the service and
the order of service please visit St. James at: stjamesdundas.ca or the St. James
Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY – COMPLINE – 9:30 p.m. Note the time change for the next 7 weeks!Compline is a short service of night prayer. The heart of Compline is the recitation of several psalms. There is a short reading from scripture, intercession, and time for reflection. It is a beautiful way to close out an active day. Compline is offered by St. James’ through Facebook to bring the community together. If you cannot join live, the service is available afterwards on St. James’ Facebook channel.
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OFFICE HOURS
The office is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am – 2pm
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Tuesday Evening Prayer 6:15 p.m.
All are welcome to pray in the sanctuary on Tuesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:00 pm. The gathering is informal, starting with a short scripture reading then silent or spoken prayers by all. Bring what's on your heart that needs prayer.
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KNITTING GROUP – Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks and love of creating in wool to the Parlour every second Wednesday from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. starting January 10th. For more information contact Pam via the church office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
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Special art sale, featuring pieces by Wayne Allan! Wayne‘s art collages can be viewed in the office during office hours: Tues – Fri 10am - 2pm.
All pieces are $100.00, mounted, and ready for framing.
All sales support the accessible door project.
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Module 2 of Revive begins Wed. Jan 10th via Zoom 7-9pm.Coordinates will be emailed to participants prior to the meeting date.
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VESTRY REPORTS
Now overdue!!
For those who have not yet submitted a report,
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The Chosen – Season 2 (a dramatic series) on break until February
Wednesdays at 10am. There will be weekly viewings of this Series. We will watch an episode, (each is approx. one hour) and discuss our thoughts and feelings for about 1/2 an hour after each episode. This story is based on the life and times of Jesus through words from the gospels and through the eyes and lives of the disciples and those who were close to Jesus.
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MONDAY AFTERNOON GAMES – First and third Monday of the month from 1.30-4pm, in the Parlour. Next game day January 15th. Everyone is invited to participate, ladies or gentlemen.
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Holiday Hope 2024! Planning Ahead
Please bring in used Christmas cards for the next Holiday Hope in December 2024. There will be a marked shoe box by the name tags in the Narthex.
Fabric, sewers and ribbon/rope are also needed at this time.
With gratitude from the Holiday Hope Team
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Thank you to everyone who supported St. James through the Fundscrip gift card program.
The next order date is February 4th.
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Association of Dundas Churches (ADC)
The ADC has been in existence for over 50 years providing spiritual care and support for the needs of the community. They collaborate with various community groups to bring many needed programmes into Dundas (such as Meals on Wheels, Dundas Food Bank, Ellen Osler Home, Dundas Community Services, EcoWHam and others). Each church provides 2 representatives. If you are interested in being an ADC representative, please speak to Leslie.
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13th Annual Community Winter Coat and Boot Drive
Expanded to include blankets and sleeping bags until MARCH 2024.
Please place clothing in the containers by the parking lot door of the church.
Items go to churches and agencies in Hamilton where they can be easily accessed by people who need them.
Please keep those winter coats, boots, blankets and sleeping bags coming in!
Since late October, approximately 150 coats and lots of the other items and more, have been delivered to social service agencies in Hamilton. Thank you.
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COMING EVENTS
January 14 Judy Overing Celebration of Life (12pm)
January 21 Arabic Bake Sale
January 28 Birthday Cake Sunday
February 11 Church Bake Sale
February 13 Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Supper
February 14 Ash Wednesday
February 18 Arabic Bake Sale
February 20 Pre-Vestry - 7:30pm
February 25 Vestry – immediately following the service
Birthday Cake Sunday
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