PARISH NEWS - 19 November 2025
- stjamesdundas
- 1 day ago
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SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, Nov 23rd – 10:00am – The Reign of Christ
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.
The church office is open
Tuesday through Thursday 10am – 2pm
Friday November 21: 10am – 1pm
St. James New Mission Statement
“To know Jesus and share Love through prayer, story, and service”
Holiday Hope
Lots of beautiful cloth bags were made and are ready for filling with the gifts requested by kids in our city through the Holiday Hope program. Thank you to all who donated material and our seamstresses who got the sewing done! Now it’s time to take a card with a child’s request of a toy or clothing item and then bring it unwrapped back to the church by Dec. 7th at the latest. There will be envelopes to take for cash donations to help give the families a holiday meal and some stocking stuffer suggestions. They will all be on display in the Sanctuary. Dec. 7th will be our annual sorting day to turn the parlour into Santa’s Workshop and fill those lovely bags. Thank you to all who can help brighten a family’s holiday!
St James' 49th Holiday House Tour December 6, 2025
Tickets are selling fast for the St. James' 49th Holiday House Tour! Please remind your friends and family to get their tickets early to tour five beautifully decorated Dundas homes. A sixth bonus location on the tour has been added for Star Trek and Star Wars fans. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help out! Do you know your way around the St. James' kitchen or would like to? We are still in need of kitchen helpers for the kitchen and tearoom on the day of the House Tour. Kitchen is where the heart is and we are looking for some big-hearted people to help! Speak with Carleon and find a spot in the kitchen or tearoom that works for you. Thank you for your support in making the 49th St. James' Holiday House Tour a big success.
House Tour Cookie Baking
It’s that time of year again when an ambitious group of women get together to bake cookies to be sold at the St James House Tour! We meet on 2 Wednesday mornings in November in the church kitchen to create most of the delicious Christmas cookies that for many years our people have come to expect and enjoy!If you like to bake, we would love to have you join us! Alternatively, if you prefer to bake at home and would like to donate some special Christmas Cookies, they would be very much appreciated! Either way, I look forward to hearing from you! Norma
Canadian Packaged Bread Class Action Settlement
Did you know that if you bought bread in Canada between the years 2001 through 2021 from grocery stores associated with Loblaws/Weston (including Fortinos, No Frills) you could be eligible for a claim of up to $25.00?! Imagine the impact if all eligible parishioners made a successful claim and then donated it to the church.
The link for the Canadian Packaged Bread Class Action settlement for claims is www.canadianbreadsettlement.ca/
Claim applications must be submitted by December 12, 2025.
50 Years Celebration St Matt’s
From bell bottoms to broadband to a name change, we’ve seen it all — and now it’s time to celebrate St. Matt’s and its 18,250 days of community building. On Thursday, November 27, 2025 we’re gathering with our donors, volunteers, neighbours, and the wider community to celebrate 50 years of community impact at St. Matt’s. Co-hosted by community leader, entrepreneur and board member of Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Lohifa Pogoson Acker and legendary local musician, author, playwright and activist Tom Wilson, this is sure to be a night to remember with food stations inspired by the decades, spectacular visual and spoken-word storytelling, great music from throughout the years, and good vibes all around. BUY TICKETS HERE!
Afterthoughts
A reminder that the "Afterthoughts" gathering will be held after church this Sunday Nov 23. If you are interested and able to attend, please feel free to join in. We will take a break at Christmas and plan to meet again the Sunday January 25, 2026.
Rotary Socks and Skivvies Drive
For the past five years, the Dundas Sunrise Rotary Club has worked with local business, your own neighbourhood, places of worship et al to collect new t-shirts, socks, undergarments, winter hats, gloves & mitts for re-distribution to community support groups who will ensure that these items get to those in need...last year, we collected more than $7,000 worth of items that found their way to 11 organizations for distribution. One donation (several large bags full) was to Seafarers on behalf of St. James Church. A blue bin will be placed in the church Narthex for Sunday November 16th and 23rd to collect donations. Regards, Dave.
RCCO Hamilton Centre presents:
Organ Recital with Ian Sadler
“A variety of composers including The Baroque Suite”Sunday, November 23, 2025 3:00 PM St. James Anglican Church. Free will donations at the door.
Dave Archbell’s 2026 Calendars
Dave Archbell’s amazing bird calendars for 2026 are available at church. Cost $25. The proceeds for these beautiful works of art go towards the Jean Archbell Memorial Fund – which helps us help newcomers. Think about them making perfect Christmas gifts for friends and family.
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.
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 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.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Nov 23 Afterthoughts – 11:15am
Nov 23 Order of Niagara @ Christ Church Cathedral – 4pm
Nov 26 Parish Council – 6:30
Nov 30 ADC Advent Walk @ Dundas Driving Park – 6pm
Dec 6 House Tour 2025
Dec 13 Saturday Service 7pm-ish, Supper 5:30pm-ish.
Dec 14 Messy Church 4-6pm
Dec 21 Contemporary Lessons & Carols at 10am
Dec 24 4pm and 9pm Christmas Eve Services
Dec 25 Christmas Day 10am
Dec 28 First Sunday after Christmas, 10am
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