PARISH NEWS - NOVEMBER 12
E-blast for November 12th, 2026
SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, November 15th – 10:00am – 25th Sunday After Pentecost
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.
Church Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-2pm.
St. James Mission Statement
“To know Jesus and share Love through prayer, story, and service”
Tickets for the Holiday House Tour are now on sale and may be purchased on the St. James' website, at the church office, and at The Keeping Room in town.
With less than a month to go until Saturday, December 5, you can help make this a sell-out event in many ways.
Buy tickets for yourselves, family, and friends
Tell your friends about the House Tour. Most people learn about the House Tour from someone else.
Musicians are still needed to perform at the house on the tour
Please bring in your extra preserves, jams, and jellies to sell
Let us know if you want a printed poster for your building, workplace, or favourite hangout
Add your name to the volunteer sign-up sheets in the narthex
Prepare apple pies on November 18th and bake Christmas cookies on November 12th and 25th.
Questions? Speak with the House Tour Co-Chairs, Frank Rinaldo and Lynne Morrow, or any member of the House Tour Committee.
WEDNESDAY
COMPLINE – 9:15p.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.
Jeannie Mather - Celebration of Life
Jeannie’s celebration of life will take place on Friday November 13th at 1pm with a reception to follow in the Dundas Room.
Celebrating 100 Years on Melville Street
Do you have your ticket to the anniversary dinner celebrating 100 years of St. James on Melville Street? The deadline is this Friday, October 13th. Tickets are available on-line or at the Church office. The evening includes a pre-dinner reception with time to reminisce with old and new friends and enjoy the display of memorabilia. A catered, three-course plated dinner will be served in the Dundas Room with your choice of roast beef, breaded chicken breasts or vegetarian stir-fry with tofu. The evening will conclude with a talk, given by Stan Nowak, on Dundas in the 1920’s followed by the premiere of the video highlighting 100 years of St. James on Melville Street.
Do you have any memorabilia that you can loan for the weekend? Perhaps an old confirmation certificate, baptismal certificate, Sunday School award? Please speak to either Janet or Isabella.
This anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate our past, present and future and we hope that as many as possible can help celebrate this significant milestone.
Join the Christmas Choir at St. James!
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to share in the joy of making music this Christmas? Please join the St. James Christmas Choir!
We welcome singers of all ages and musical abilities. Whether you are an experienced singer or simply love to sing, we would be delighted to have you join us!
There will be just two rehearsals:
Tuesday, December 15, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Together, we will prepare music for the Christmas Eve service, with the opportunity to continue singing into January if you wish.
It's a wonderful way to celebrate the season, meet fellow members of the community, and share the joy of music — with just a short commitment of two rehearsals and the Christmas Eve service!
Interested? Please speak with Lina after Sunday service or email her at lina.pianist@gmail.com.
Come and make a joyful noise with us this Christmas!
A Note from our Music Director
Choir rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening from 7:30–9:00 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. Let’s work together to grow the music ministry at St. James and lift our voices to the Lord!
Please email Lina at lina.pianist@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the choir or have any questions.
Coat and Boot Drive Notice
The coat and boot drive ended on November 1st.
A list of agencies will be made available in the very near future for anyone interested in donating items.
NOVEMBER’S TRAIL & TABLE!
BRING A FRIEND, BRING YOUR GRANDCHILDREN
THIS SUNDAY!
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.
50th Anniversary of Ordination of Women to the Priesthood
November 29th @ 4pm - The 50th Anniversary Service at Christ's Church Cathedral.
Upcoming Dates and Events
November
14 - Saturday Service & Supper, 5:30 supper, 7pm service
15 – Parish Council - following Worship, in the Parlour
15 – Trail & Table – St. Nicholas Escape Room 4-6pm
20 – Anniversary Dinner
22 – Steve Bell Concert – tickets available now!
22 – Afterthoughts in Parlour 11:15 – 12:30pm
28 – Parish/Family Advent Activity in the Dundas Room 11am-1pm
29 – 50th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women Service @ Cathedral 4pm
December
5 – House Tour
6 – Trail & Table - Board Game Night & Chess Club
11 – Christmas Concert – Infinitely More
12 – Saturday Service with Infinitely More
13 – Trail & Table – Jesus’s Birthday Party!
20 – Advent 4: Lessons & Carols with St. James Children & Youth
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