PARISH NEWS - 13 August 2025

stjamesdundas
Aug 13
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SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK

Sunday Aug 17 ADC Ecumenical Service at 10AM at Highland Hills Faith Community

Tuesday Evening Prayer

The Tuesday evening prayer group has evolved. We are now meeting in a hybrid format. You are welcome to join on Tuesday evening at 6:15 in the parlour at St. James, or through Zoom at the same time. If you would like to join via Zoom, please email

Dana Murray on Tuesdays by 4:00pm to receive the Zoom meeting link. The meeting is a combination of prayer and discussion of either a devotional or a passage from scripture. We look forward to welcoming you.

WEDNESDAY – COMPLINE – 9:15 p.m.

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.

Leslie is on vacation until August 14^th. Please contact the church office, or one of the wardens for any pressing pastoral care needs. Canon Peter Davison will cover emergency pastoral care while Leslie is away.

49th HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR

It is time to find this year’s houses for the Holiday House Tour. We need your help! Please speak with your friends and neighbours. If they are interested, please let me know ASAP! I will call them and set up an appointment to meet with them to answer any questions. Thanks for your help in making this year our most successful! Janet.

MONDAY AFTERNOON GAMES

First and third Monday of the month from 1.30-4pm, in the Parlour. Everyone is invited to participate, ladies or gentlemen. Any questions, please speak with Jill.

The church office is now open

Tuesday through Thursday 10am – 2pm.

Car Boot/Trunk Sale

St. John’s Anglican Church in Ancaster is holding a Car Boot/Trunk Sale on Saturday, September 20, 8-2pm. Set up is at 7 am on St. John’s Green.Bring your goods and sell them out of your car trunk. Designated spot for $25, 20 foot space. You may bring your own table/awning to display your items. Please take away all you bring. For more information and to book your spot, contact Virginia.

"Lions Club Outdoor Pool Ancaster"

263 Jerseyville Road

Summer Sundays 1pm - 4pm free entry + parking.

Transport: find Tony or Lynn after church

Any parishioners able to help with transportation of newcomers to or

from the pool please be in touch with Tony or Lynn

Calling all Gardeners:

It is finally great gardening weather. Do you have a passion for gardening, have a connection with Mother Earth, are a casual gardener or just like to get your hands dirty?

The gardens at St. James could use some tending. At times just weeding, watering, and deadheading are needed. At other times transplanting. If you could spare half an hour or more please consider helping with the gardens. About 25 sunflowers that were grown from seed were donated and planted in a small garden by the front (orange) steps surrounded by a very badly constructed chicken wire fence (by Barry) to keep the squirrels from eating them. They will need watering until they get used to their new home. Any help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested, please contact Barry.

Saturday Service & Supper

Saturday September 13^th!

Supper at 5:30 / Service at 7:00(ish)