SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, April 14, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – 3rd Sunday of Easter
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 – 9:15 p.m. Note the time change until the end of May!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.
Parish Retreat - THIS SATURDAY!
9am - 2pm
Coffee and tea at 9:00
Retreat begins at 9:30
Lunch provided - please call or email the office to register
stjamesdundas@outlook.com or 905-627-1424
Facilitated by Christyn Perkons
(Former Congregational Development Coordinator)
Tuesday Evening Prayer
The Tuesday evening prayer group continues to meet online via Zoom. If you would like to join, please For more information contact the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
to receive the Zoom meeting link. The meeting is a combination of prayer and discussion of a passage from scripture.
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. Next meeting is April 17th.
For more information contact the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
The Chosen – Season 2 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. For more information contact the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
MONDAY AFTERNOON GAMES – First and third Monday of the month from 1.30-4pm, in the Parlour. The next game day is April 15th. Everyone is invited to participate, ladies or gentlemen. For more information contact the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
A desire to become a member of a Book Club, which meets one day a month on a weekday - except for the summer months, has been expressed by some members of St. James. You would meet in each others' homes once a month; taking turns hosting and presenting a book everyone has read. The presenter is the person who recommended the book. If you would like to become a member of this group, please contact the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
Newcomer Update!
St. James is delighted to report that may of our newer congregation members have found housing and jobs. Some continue to look for jobs. If you, or anyone you know has a half day doing yard work or spring cleaning there are many folks ready to assist you as they await permanent jobs. For a labour position $20-25 an hour is the current norm. The newcomer folks are enthusiastic hard workers. Contact For more information contact the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
We continue to be asked what items the newcomers might benefit from.
As summer proceeds a bicycle is a wonderful means of exploring Hamilton and a means to get to work. Laptops/computers are critically important for people looking for work or taking courses. If you have one not being used there is a home for it. Other items that are always needed are pots and pans, ovenware, cutlery, microwaves, electrical appliances, flat screen TV's double and queen sheets and bedding. If you have any of these items contact the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
The newcomers are overwhelmed by your generosity. Many thanks for all of your support.
St. Matthew's House Seniors Support program
Donate non-perishable food items and personal care items. These items can be placed in the white tower in the narthex.
St. Matthew’s House supports seniors by assisting them to remain independent in their own homes.
If you have any questions please contact the office.
COMING EVENTS
April 13 Parish Retreat (9:00-2:00)
April 14 Newcomer Orientation & Parish Bake Sale
April 20 Gordon Collier Celebration of Life @ 1pm