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Dear friends of the Parish,  

Red letters have often meant ‘the words of Jesus’ in the Bible, however, today they simply mean please note below: some important news is being shared (sort of the same, but not really :)

  • I wonder what words of Jesus you may really need to hear today?  Pause to listen

  • And I wonder why you may have needed to hear these words of life?  Pause to reflect

  • May you open your heart to receive the gifts & blessings God offers today. Breathe in

  • Jesus went around doing amazing things and saying amazing things, like The Sermon on the Mount, Matt 5,6,7 and “YOU are the salt of the earth and YOU are the light of the world.”

May we continue to take time to listen, learn, and receive the amazing words and blessings of the Spirit, and BE them in our world.

  • James Finley, a spiritual leader, says it this way, “Have a daily rendezvous with God.” *Sufi poet, Rumi, says it like this: “What you seek is seeking you.”

  • Anthony de Mello invites us to “Behold the Beholder, beholding you… and smiling.”

In all the ‘news’ that comes flying in our homes and heads, please remember to soak in the really ‘good news’ of God-with-us.

 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27)

With love always,

Lorie

Notes: 

  • PALM CROSSES are returned THIS SUNDAY. The palm crosses that were made and/or received last Palm Sunday, will now be returned to make ashes for Ash Wednesday (or bring them to Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner – 5:30) – as we will have a fire afterwards - so fun!

 

  • Thank you to EVERYONE who contributed to making the Memorial Service for Jim Watson so beautiful and meaningful. Please continue to pray and support Norma.

 

  • Vestry (AGM) – Sunday, Feb 22. Sharing the past year and looking ahead TOGETHER!

We are having a new format this year. At 10:00 am we will gather for prayer and open Vestry by singing together, then go right into the Vestry Meeting and end with receiving the Eucharist and singing together. This way we will be done close to the same time as a regular church morning rather than 2 meetings that take us later into the afternoon. BRING a coffee/tea mug (with a lid!) if you want to sip during the meeting.  

 

  • UPDATED: 2 Baptismal Services are coming up and Confirmations and *Baptisms will happen when Archbishop John is at St. Thomas April 12. St. Matthew’s, Abbotsford are joining the confirmation/baptism with their candidates as the Bishop is nearby.

Dates and details:

Sunday, March 15 - Baptismal Service

Easter Sunday, April 5  - Baptismal Service

Sunday April 12 - Confirmations and *Baptisms with our bishop.

Note:               
Confirmation of Faith (after Baptism),

Reaffirmation of Faith (after Confirmation to renew faith) and Reception (Shifting from Catholic to Anglican)

                        Baptismal Classes for Double Digits (Youth) Feb 19 & Mar 5 at 3:30 pm.

                        Baptismal Class for Adults – One-on-one with Rev. Lorie.

                        Baptismal Class for Children – Rev. Lorie meets with family for a special time.

                        Confirmation Classes: Saturdays Feb 21 & Mar 21,  1 – 3 pm.

*An Additional Note:  Confirmations will also happen at the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver with the other churches in our diocese on May 9 with a Confirmation Prep Day (optional) on Sat. April 18. Please see Rev. Lorie if you are interested.    

UPCOMING GATHERINGS:

  • Double Digits Youth gatherings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the Month 4:30 – 6:30 with Supper!
  • Bible Book Club: 2nd Wed of each month at 6:30 – 8 pm. Meet in the Couch Rm in Hall.
  • Ruth & Naomi Mission – monthly serving dinner – first Sunday of each month.
  • Centering Prayer – meditation circle 9:30 – 10:00 am Fridays when Circle of Grace is on.
  • Circle of Grace – Friday’s 10 am spiritual practice group – New series Feb 13 – Mar 27
  • Dwelling in the Castle with Gillian Drader. (Mar 6 class will be with Janis Hindman)
  • Healing Eucharist – in the Sanctuary on most Fridays –  Check website for dates.
  • Shrove Tuesday – Pancake dinner at the Hall – Feb 17th at 5:30 pm followed with burning the palm crosses to make ashes for Ash Wednesday – don’t miss this!
  • Ash Wednesday Service – Imposition of Ashes – February 18th at 7:00 pm.
  • Men’s Breakfast – Next one Feb 21! 8:00 am.
  • Confirmation & Baptismal Classes – See info in above Notes. 
  • Vestry (AGM) – Sunday, Feb 22. Sharing the past year and looking ahead TOGETHER!
  • Live Online Seminar with Cynthia Bourgeault – Feb 28 10:00 am. – 12:00 pm. Details
  • Entering the Lenten Labyrinth – Fri Mar 6 @ 10am - a one-time class: with Janis Hindman.
  • Men’s Gathering in Lent – March 7 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Save the Date!
  • LGBTQ+ Coffee & Conversation Evening – March 18 with Rev. Lauren Kirkley – Invite others!
  • Music Team Morning Retreat – coming soon.
  • HOLY WEEK with special guest speakers – info coming soon!
  • St. Thomas WEBSITE Here.
  • The Centre for Spiritual Renewal @ St. Thomas & beyond WINTER 2026 PROGRAM GUIDE
  • YouTube This is the home address for our YouTube page for services and recordings.
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