PARISH NEWS - 14 May 2025

SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK

SUNDAY, May 18th – 10:00am – 5th Sunday of Easter.

If you are unable to attend worship in person, 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.

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 the office on Tuesdays by 4:00pm at stjamesdundas@outlook.ca

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.

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MONDAY AFTERNOON GAMES – First and third Monday of the month from 1.30-4pm, in the Parlour.  Everyone is invited to participate.

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Next order date: Sunday June 8th!

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Open Homes Challenge 

Open Homes Hamilton is a network of churches in Hamilton that welcomes newly arrived refugee claimants into host homes and helps them find their feet in their early days in Canada. On the morning of Saturday June 7, Open Homes is holding the Open Homes Challenge, a run/walk/ride fundraiser and community event to support refugee welcome in Hamilton. Learn more, sign up as a team, or donate at bit.ly/openhomeschallenge. Together, let's say YES to refugee claimants! 

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Take me for a ride…

Remember that old ditty – “take me for a ride in your car, car”?  Well, we are looking for more than a ride.  One of the newcomers has been saving diligently and has $5 - $7000 saved for his first Canadian vehicle.  How can you help? Well, if you hear of anyone who is planning to release a reasonably priced vehicle, we may have a buyer for you.  Please spread the word among your friends and relatives … and keep us posted if you see or hear of a vehicle that is available.  Interestingly, the buyer would be thrilled if it had manual transmission (definitely an oddity these days, but he has experience driving a manual transmission.  This is NOT a limiting factor, however.  Please contact Bob via the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com with any possibilities.

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150th Anniversary Diocesan-Wide Picnic

The Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Network invites you and your families to Canterbury Hills Camp (509 Lions Club Rd, Dundas) for a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the diocese! 

On June 14, bring your picnic blankets, favourite snacks, sides, sunscreen, hats, and smiles for a diocesan-wide family picnic. Barbecued hot dogs, with vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives*, will be served. The day will be filled with fun activities, games, and fellowship as we celebrate 150 years of our rich diocesan history! 

Don't miss this wonderful event; let us know you are coming by registering now!*Please note all hotdogs served will be gluten-free, and gluten-free buns will be available, however, we cannot guarantee 100% protection from cross-contamination, as we are borrowing a BBQ. 

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

May       17               Flower Order Pick Up 10am-noon

May       31               Tea & Treasures

June        8                Pentecost!  Wear red or bright colours