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This Week at Saint George's |
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Letter from Bishop AnnaBishop Anna has written a letter to acknowlege some of the sacrificial acts of faith in love in our Diocese. Read it HERE. |
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Holy Week servicesThe holiest week in the Christian year takes us from the excitement and joy of Jesus’ glorious entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (April 13), through the story of Jesus’ passion, culminating with Easter on Sunday, April 20. We walk with Jesus in the Way of God through it all, step by step. Palm Sunday (April 13) at 8:00am & 10:00am - Our worship includes a palm procession and anointing for healing and strength, in preparation for the difficult journey ahead. Wednesday in Holy Week (April 16) at 5:00pm - We gather "in the garden" to reflect and pray with Jesus and one another, through a sung service of evening prayer (Holden). Please note there is no dinner provided tonight. Maundy Thursday (April 17) at 6:00pm - We remember Jesus' commandment to love one another with story, foot-washing and a simple, shared dinner. Good Friday (April 18) at 11:00am - We meditate on the cross of Christ, reflecting on the injustice of the world and the grief we share. Easter Sunday (April 20) at 8:00am & 10:00am - We celebrate the surprising new life that comes with resurrection. |
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Sage Yoga Spring!Join Sage for 4 more classes this spring season! These classes will be from 9-10am on Tuesday April 15 and 22 As always, classes are held at St George’s Anglican Church in Cadboro Bay. Price is sliding scale - pay according to your means ($10, $15 or $20 for 1 hour class). Cash or etransfer. Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes. Hope to see you there! Photo by Carl Newton on Unsplash |
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Holden Evening PrayerHolden Prayer continues at 5pm. Join us for the contemporary sung service of evening prayer as a moment of beauty and contemplation in the midst of Lent. Please note, there is no dinner being served this week. |
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Help decorate the Church for Easter!We would greatly appreciate help from the congregation to decorate the church for Easter Sunday. Decorating will be on Saturday, April 19th from 10 am to 12 pm. We would love to have an abundance of beautiful flowers as we celebrate our Risen Lord together. We will purchase some, but flowers from your own gardens make it even better. You are welcome to take flowers home with you after the 10am service on Easter to enjoy yourself or to give to those that may not be able to come to Church in person! There are envelopes available in the Narthex for donations for Easter flowers. Please include the name/names of those you are honoring or memorializing if you would like their name included in the bulletin. You can donate cash or by cheque made out to St George's Chuch. |
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Hanging flower baskets 2025Thank you everyone for your support with ordering hanging flower baskets this year! Payment would be appreciated as soon as possible, and no later than April 20th. Please make cheques payable to St. George's Church, and either bring them to the office, to Susan after church, or leave them in the secure mailbox out front of the church. You can also pay via E-transfer to admin@stgeorgecadborobay.ca, just make sure to indicate in the memo portion that the money is for hanging baskets. Please contact Susan Grant at 250-477-7035 or email isrebelx@hotmail.com with any questions. Photo by Sophi Raju on Unsplash |
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Community Events CampaignFrom Shrove Tuesday pancakes and regular Wednesday night community dinners, and on to Maundy Thursday (April 17) when we commemorate the Last Supper, and beyond - we have many opportunities to eat together... this season and throughout the year. "How do we pay for all that?!?" You wonder? Our funding model for our social and community events within and beyond the parish is quite simply that we ask you to contribute to our "Community Events Fund" with a tax-receiptable gift. You may do so once per year, or on an on-going basis. Now is a great time! This can be done by indicating so on your regular envelope or cheque, by using the "Community Events" envelopes (please include your regular envelope number) or online through the "donate" button on the website (please choose "Community Events" tab). This approach allows us to offer generous hospitality to all who come through the doors and frees us from focusing our events on fundraising. Please invite your friends and neighbours to join us anytime, without asking for a little cash out of their pockets. We are grateful for your presence and participation at St. George's, and we look forward to sharing a meal together. |
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Request from the Refugee TeamAs you may know by now, our young couple Ruth and Tesfalem are expecting their first child in June! Some of the Refugee Team recently had a chat with Ruth about her immediate needs for her baby…… So, we thought we would send a list out into the ether to see if anyone has the ability to donate any of the following necessary items. That being said, all current safety features for equipment will be followed, and although we would be grateful, we will decline items if we don’t think they fit the current Canadian regulations. Ruth & Tesfalem request: • Crib frame [we have a mattress measuring 70cm x 135cm] If you have any of the above items to donate, please contacting Ros via the Office email, and write BABY in the Subject title: admin@stgeorgecadborobay.ca If you are unable to assist with these named items, we would also be very grateful for any financial donations sent through the usual channels and labelled “Refugee Fund.” We anticipate holding a Baby Shower sometime after the baby is born. We can then all participate with wishing this new family well, and add in smaller gift items, such as baby clothing and more, if you so wish. In grateful thanks for the St George’s community, from your Refugee Team. Photo by NEERAJ CHATURVEDI on Unsplash |
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Monthly OutreachThe Mission and Vision Statement is as follows: To bring together diverse community organisations, unions, religious organisations, student groups, and more to advance the common good and achieve a fair, just and sustainable Capital Region. The Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets is a Member Organisation with GVAT, working along side various groups to build a fairer Greater Victoria. This includes current campaigns addressing Housing, and Climate Justice. More details and information can be found on the GVAT website. St George’s Social Justice and Outreach Team asks for your support and prayers for this local agency that represents diverse voices and strives to be a changemaker for all.
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A Lenten SeriesLent is the season of 40 days leading up to Easter. This season is a time of intentional reflection when we make space in our lives for God to change our hearts in preparation for the new life that awaits us in the resurrection. In this year's video series, Staying Grounded in Times of Chaos, voices across our diocese will share practices from our tradition that help us live out our faith when the world feels crazy. To begin watching the series, please click on the links below. A new video will be released every Wednesday between now and Holy Week. Part One: Think Small About the Possibilities of How We Gather |
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St. Mary's Metchosin Challenge 2025Join us on Tuesday April 15th at 7pm at St Mary’s Metchosin Church (4125 Metchosin Rd) or on zoom, for our FINAL SESSION in this Lenten Challenge! "The Metchosin Challenge" from St Mary’s church is an invitation to all the community to live better by being more aware of the issues facing our world. This Lenten Challenge is in the form of a speaker series designed for a general audience on a wide range of topics. Click below for more info and the zoom link. |
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John Albert Hall @ Christ Church CathedralThe John Albert Lecture Series presents "Where We Live: Critical Perspective on Our Built and Natural Environments." Session I: 9:30am-12:00pm: The Natural Environment Session II: 1:00pm-3:00pm: Moderator: Gregor Craigie Lunch is provided. Click below to register! |
