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Setting SailWeek of 12 May 2024 -- INSIDE THIS ISSUE -- Helen Crisp Memorial service Hanging Flower Baskets Reflections with Tapestry, a Taize Ensemble "From Truth to Reconciliation" with Ry Moran Holden Prayer Men's Breakfast Altar Flowers Annual May Fair May Outreach: VICTORIA NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE More Blessed Than We Know - Reception DEVELOPMENTS FOLLOWING THE WORK OF THE ARC (ASSET REVIEW COMMITTEE) Life Review Group St George's Housing Society AGM "Five Weeks of Summer" PWRDF Gaza Hospital Emergency Appeal
Image: 'Madonna' by Elizabeth Catlett, 1915-2012 |
Territorial Acknowledgment
St George’s Cadboro Bay respectfully acknowledges the land we stand and pray on. The soil here holds the history and footsteps of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. On the traditional territory of the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, we uphold the hopeful and healing spirit of reconciliation. We promise to walk with truth and love in those footprints that connect and ground us. |
Sunday Worship
8am and 10am services are in person. Click here to view this week's bulletin Meeting ID 10am - 939 7445 8594 --- Connecting by phone to Zoom worship: 1. Call 1 (778) 907-2071 2. It will ask for the Meeting ID 3. If it asks for your participant ID: enter # 4. You will be connected to the worship service via your phone! 5. To mute and unmute yourself, hit *6. |
This Week at Saint George's
Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM Arts Calibre Academy
Sunday 12 May 8:00AM - Holy Eucharist (BCP)
Monday 13 May 10AM-2PM - Quilting Group - Narthex 4:30-8PM - Irish Dancing - Hall 5:15-7:15PM - Victoria Children's Choir Spring Auditions - Lower Hall
Tuesday 14 May 4:00-6:15PM - Victoria Children's Choir - Church 4-5PM - Centering Prayer - Orchard Dining Room
Wednesday 15 May 5-6PM - Holden Prayer - Church 6:30-8PM - Girl Guides - Lower Hall
Thursday 16 May 10-11AM - Prayer Shawl - Narthex 5:30-7:30PM - Irish Dance - Hall 7-9PM - Choir Practice - Church
Friday 17 May 3:45-7:45PM - Victoria Children's Choir - Church |
Helen Crisp Memorial serviceSaturday, May 18, 2pm Our friend and parishioner, Helen Crisp, died last month, on April 17. We will remember, honour and celebrate her with her family here at St. George's on Saturday, May 18 at 2pm. If you are able to help with a simple reception following the service, please contact Joan Collis at ejcollis@telus.net or 250-595-3985. Rest eternal grant unto Helen, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Read more about Helen HERE.
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Hanging Flower BasketsA Fundraising Success! We sold over 100 hanging flower baskets and they have all been picked up. Thank you so much to everyone for your generous contributions. The money we raised will go towards sponsoring the Community Church Dinners. We hope everyone enjoys their flowers! Image: Geraldine Dukes |
Reflections with Tapestry, a Taize EnsembleMusic, poems, and readings to calm your spirit and soothe your soul - Sunday, May 12, 2024 The month's Reflections will feature Tapestry, St. Luke's Taizé Ensemble, along with music and prayers in the style of Taizé. Please join us for a unique and uplifting service of beautiful music and inspirational words, conducive to meditative reflection and spirituality. The readings, prayers, and music of this special Reflection Time will calm your spirit and soothe your soul. About This Service Referencing the seasons, the service acknowledges the liturgical calendar through both the words and the music. The theme, introduced through the words, is given added depth through the music. The gorgeous ambience of the softly lit church adds to contemplative atmosphere that places us in a state of prayer. Reflections provides another way to encounter the Divine. Please come and be a part of this unique experience. Donations to support this innovative venture and its continuance will be gratefully received at the door. For more infomation visit: http://stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/reflections-with-tapestry-a-taize-ensemble/2024-05-12
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"From Truth to Reconciliation" with Ry MoranWednesday May 15, 7:00pm As a Diocese we understand ourselves to be at the beginning of the long road to Truth and Reconciliation. This 90-minute presentation of spoken word, video footage, music and song, speaks to the ongoing work of truth telling, reconciliation, healing and peace making that we have committed to undertake. Currently UVIC's Associate University Librarian - Reconciliation, Ry Moran served as the Director of Statement Gathering for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2010-2015) and then as founding Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR). His work of service to truth and reconciliation and human rights has brought him national and international recognition, including most recently, the announcement from UBC that he is this year's recipient of an honorary Doctorate of Law degree from that institution. Please plan to attend what will be a remarkable and possibly life-changing event. To join the event via Zoom, CLICK HERE. For more infomation visit: http://stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/from-truth-to-reconciliation-with-ry-moran/2024-05-15
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Holden PrayerWednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5PM Holden Prayer continues through spring and summer. Join us for a sung service followed by a community meal. All are welcome to the service, meal, or both. Next date: May 15 - Dinner will be served. June 19, July 17, August 21 - BBQ following service. For more infomation visit: http://stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/holden-prayer--719/2024-04-17
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Men's BreakfastSaturday, May 18, 2024 - 8:30am Please come out and join us for the next Men's Breakfast on Saturday 18 May at 8:30 am. There will be a light breakfast, coffee and tea provided. Our speaker this month will be Andrew Armitage. The topic will be "Always Some Sort of a Christian". Andrew will provide an account of how his faith has changed from 15 to 85. Please RSVP Bruce Winter at labs4ever@gmail.com if you plan to attend. For more infomation visit: http://stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/mens-breakfast--705/2024-05-18
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Altar Flowers
I hope everyone is enjoying spring and all the lovely blooming things! It is so nice to have flowers on our Altar again after the Lenten season. Just a reminder that we would love to have donations for our flower fund so we can keep providing flowers, both for the Altar and so we can share them with parishioners after services. Please contact Sandra Moore 250-721-1920 if you wish to have a dedication in the bulletin. Donations to our general flower fund can be dropped in the collection plate at any time. Image: Jan van der Wolf |
Annual May FairSaturday May 25, 2024 from 1-4PM Join us under the tree at St. George's Church for art vendors and musical presentations. Please bring cash for your purchases. Hope to see you there! |
May Outreach: VICTORIA NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
…. Your Social Justice and Outreach Team [SJOT] are highlighting this worthy agency during the month of May, and request your prayers and support. For more infomation visit: http://stgeorgecadborobay.ca/news/social-justice-outreach-for-july-threshold-housing
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More Blessed Than We Know - ReceptionRoberta Pyx Sutherland - Friday, May 24, 2024 St. Matthias is delighted to welcome Roberta Pyx Sutherland to The Chapel Gallery, with her exhibit More Blessed Than We Know. Please enjoy Roberta Pyx Sutherland's comment about this exhibit: The Cup, the Bowl, the chalice, the font….a final urn.
All vessels that sustain and nurture us be it precious water, mindful zen tea, sacred wine, or a coffee that comes with friendship. With awareness we receive these offerings finding the generous blessings they embody. Slowing down we receive and open to gratitude. These moments are countless ... cross culturally, globally we continually partake. Historically we find the cup part of mystical language, an ancient and timeless symbol. There are numerous references to the cup in the Torah and the Bible. Perhaps the most familiar would be the 23rd Psalm, in the King James Version, ‘My cup runneth over, surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever’. Could blessings be spoken more completely or more eloquently?
Artist's talk at 7pm on May 24.
The exhibit will run from May 24-June 8, 2024, with Gallery Hours on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm. The Chapel Gallery is located at 600 Richmond Avenue, Victoria.
For more infomation visit: http://stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/more-blessed-than-we-know-reception--732/2024-05-24
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DEVELOPMENTS FOLLOWING THE WORK OF THE ARC (ASSET REVIEW COMMITTEE)
Since the Annual Vestry Meeting on February 25th, at which the motion by the ARC to pursue "Option 3" was approved, "next steps" work has been ongoing. To read about the latest developments, please click here.
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Life Review GroupEmbrace Your Story and Ignite Your Purpose - Friday, June 7, 2024 from 9am-4pm Why join our Life Review group? As an older adult, you might be facing a host of unique challenges. You may be craving connection and wondering how to build relationships with others in your community. Planning for the future might be difficult while unfinished business from the past may be weighing more heavily than in other chapters of your life. Retirement may be presenting you with a blank canvas, which could be both exciting and overwhelming. You don’t have to take on these challenges alone. In our Life Review group, members will foster supportive relationships with other members, creating a safe space to discuss life’s branching points. Participants will imagine their life as a book, sharing moments in the circle of joy and past hardships, misgivings, and regrets. Each week there will be a writing topic and ensuing discussion. Group members will identify what is most meaningful in their lives and use these insights to form plans and aspirations for the future. For further information and to enter our group selection process contact: Email: blair@intertidalwellness.ca Phone: (506) 308-4163 Registration closes May 23, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/life-review-group-therapy/2024-06-07
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St George's Housing Society AGM
St George's Housing Society 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held in the church at 3:30 PM Wednesday 26 June 2024. If you or anyone you know has served on the board of SGHS please contact the office at admin@stgeorgecadborobay.ca with your name and phone number. |
"Five Weeks of Summer"July 7 - August 10 Come to the Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre and be nourished! Nourishing mind, body, and soul is vitally important to the health and balance of our lives. Join us for a morning program during our Five Weeks of Summer with diverse opportunities to connect with your heart, your mind, and other participants. Afternoons offer free time on the land. Enjoy the beautiful lake front beach, take a walk, or simply rest. Evenings are filled with heart-warming and stimulating activities. |
PWRDF Gaza Hospital Emergency Appeal
PWRDF is a long-time partner of the al-Ahli Arab Hospital. On Tuesday, October 10, PWRDF announced an allocation of $30,000 to support additional staff needs during the war. Then on Sunday, a bomb strike seriously damaged the Ultrasound and Mammography wards on the upper floors. The funds were being transferred yesterday as news of the most recent attack was unfolding. To support the work PWRDF is doing in Gaza, click the link below. For more infomation visit: https://pwrdf.org/needs-mount-at-gaza-hospital-as-conflict-continues/
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Office Information
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am-3 pm. Incumbent: Rev. Christine Conkin (she/her) Parish Administrator: Amanda Unrau (she/her) Wardens: Jennifer Handley, John Oldale & Sheila Hofmeyr |
Looking for the daily/weekly lectionary?
Click this link to access the Anglican lectionary. It will default to the current day. If you want to look for future readings, select a new date by clicking where it will say the current date i.e. "2021-08-20" and it will pop up with a calendar to click on a new date! |
More Events and News on Our Website!
There are more events and news than we could include in this newsletter. Please check out our events and news page on our website that lists everything going on in our community and beyond! |