Dear Friends in Christ,
The most profound week of the
Christian year is Holy Week. We begin on Palm Sunday with our Lord's
triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Maundy Thursday recalls the last
meal our Lord had with his disciples & foot-washing. On Good Friday
we remember our Lord's death on the cross. The fire is kindled in
the darkness of the church at the Great Vigil. That night & Easter
morning we proclaim that God triumphs over death itself in the
joyous message, “He is risen! Alleluia!
HOLY WEEK:
March 28: Palm Sunday
10:30 a.m.
The Passion of our Lord according to Matthew. A
dramatic reading of the gospel by the congregation.
April 1: Maundy Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Ceremony of Washing of Feet & Stripping of Altar (this is a joint
parish service to be held at St. John’s, Kars)
April 2: Good Friday 10
a.m.
Ecumenical Service with the Procession of the Cross
(beginning at St. James United Church, Main Street Osgoode.)
April 3: The Great Vigil
of Easter 7:30 p.m.
The Service of Light (this
is a joint parish service to be held at St. Paul’s, Osgoode)
EASTER
DAY:
April 4: The Resurrection
of Our Lord 10:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist (there
will be no Sunday School Easter Day)
May God bless you & your
family richly at this most holy and joyous season.
The Reverend Carolyn Pollock
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY SCHOOL LUNCHEON –
MARCH 28
The Sunday School will be hosting
coffee hour on Sunday, March 28. Please come and enjoy a pancake
lunch. A freewill offering will go toward the Sunday School picnic
BBQ.
MEN’S DINNER – APRIL 24
By popular demand. the men of the congregation will be
hosting a dinner at the Osgoode Legion, Saturday, April 24 at
6:00 p.m. This event will consist of a three-course, served meal.
Following dinner, we will be treated to a performance. Tickets $25:
Barbara Welch 489-2881 or Don Camsell 613-824-7736.
PLANT & BAKE SALE – MAY
22
Saturday 8am – 11 am over 200 plants from local gardeners:
perennials, herbs, vegetables, trees. Delicious homebaking as well
as coffee & muffins. If you can help with the plants contact Barbara
Welch 613-489-2881
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC –
JUNE 13
Joint Parish worship at 10:30 am & Sunday School picnic will be held
at Barbara & Dave Welch's farm, 7066 3rd Line Rd., Kars.
Bring a lawnchair, a salad or dessert. Hotdogs, hamburgers & drinks
provided.
Family Night:
Family Night is held once a month from September to April, usually on the
last Friday of the month (except December) in the church hall, 5 - 7
pm. It includes an activity focused on a Biblical theme, informal
worship & a pot-luck meal together. Young families whose attendance
at church drops during the hockey season are encouraged to attend.
This is an intergenerational event - grandparents bring
grandchildren. Everyone is welcome! These events strengthen the love & fellowship in our
church family. If you are planning to attend please let Rev. Carolyn
know a week before 613-489-2658 or email
cdpollock@xplornet.com.
(Some events may take place off site, so please call Rev.
Carolyn for more details.)
In the new year we
plan to have an outdoor skating party in January (weather
permitting), a Valentine's Party at the church in February, a visit
to a sugar bush perhaps on a Saturday in March & a trip to a farm in
April to see the baby chicks.
Please stay tuned for updates.
This group
of 22 members meets the second Tuesday of the month in the church
hall at 10:00 am, except in December when it is at a member's home. No
meetings are held in July and August. The ACW supports the work, mission & ministry of St.
Paul's through bake sales, catering & bazaars. The hard work,
generosity & faithfulness of this group contributes to church
expenses, church improvements & has a strong outreach to those in
need. Come & join this wonderful fellowship of St. Paul's women.
New members are
welcome.
Please stay tuned for updates.
