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This Week at Saint George's |
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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. Maundy Thursday (April 17) - TONIGHT - 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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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 will purchase some flowers, but would love some from your gardens to create an abundance of flowers as we celebrate our Risen Lord together. You are welcome to take flowers home with you after the 10am service on Easter. 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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GratitudeThanks to our Verger, Gary Fisher, and a team of parishioners for their recent hard work to clean up our church: windows, ceiling, floor and chairs have all been renewed, just in time for Holy Week and Easter. All your efforts are much appreciated! Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash |
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An Easter MessageBishop Anna shares a message as we walk together through these holy days. Blessings to you as you move through Holy Week to celebrate the risen Christ. |
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Letter from Bishop AnnaBishop Anna has written a pastoral letter about property development in the diocese. The letter covers the affordable housing developments at St John's, Duncan and Dawson Heights in Saanich, and the sale of the St Dunstan's property. It acknowleges some of the sacrificial acts of faith in love in our Diocese. Read it HERE. |
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Sage Yoga Spring!Join Sage for 3 more classes this spring season! Tuesday April 22 from 9-10am & Saturdays April 19 and 26 from 1-2pm. 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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Men's BreakfastAt the next Men's Breakfast, our speaker will be the Executive Director, Colin Tessie, from Threshold Housing. Colin was scheduled to be with us earlier in the year, but was unable to join us. Please RSVP Bruce Winter @ labs4ever@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. Image: Zen Chung |
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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! Let us know if you can donate any of the following necessary items: • 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 (admin@stgeorgecadborobay.ca) and write BABY in the subject title. 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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Shelbourne Community Kitchen Spring Into Action Food DriveThe Shelbourne Community Kitchen is doing their annual spring food drive until April 20th. The most needed items are, pasta/tomato sauce, baked beans, canned proteins, and ramen noodles. As always, the Outreach Team will continue to collect your non-perishable donations after the weekly Sunday Service and deliver them to the Shelbourne Kitchen. Thank you for your generous and ongoing support. |
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Alongside Hope Resilience FundAlongside Hope has launched a Resilience Fund in response to the devastating cuts to international aid by the U.S. and other governments. The Fund will support many of our partners whose programs are now in jeopardy. Touched by the terrible human impact of these funding cuts, a generous donor has offered to match all donations made to the Resilience Fund by June 30, 2025, up to $250,000. Click HERE to read more about it and click HERE to donate. “If we all give what we can, Jesus multiples it like the loaves and fishes.” |
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Palm Sunday attack on Al-Ahli Arab HospitalFollowing an air strike on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza on Palm Sunday, leaders across the Anglican Church of Canada have spoken out condeming the attack. The hospital is operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Archbishop Linda Nicholls has written a letter to the leaders of all political parties in Canada. To read Archbishop Linda's letter, CLICK HERE. Acting Primate Anne Germond and National Bishop Susan Johnson have released a joint statement. To read the statement, CLICK HERE. To read an article in the Anglican Journal about the attack and the effect on the hospital's operations, CLICK HERE. |
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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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Prayer in the style of Taizé @ Broadview UnitedCome and discover a way of searching for God in silence and prayer in the midst of daily life. This month's Taizé is at Broad View United Church (3703 St. Aidans St, Victoria). Planning for extra time to manage nearby road construction could be helpful. Please come. ‘Prayer brings joy, peace, and the promise of a love that is stronger than any pain.’ Click below for more info and future dates. |
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St. Luke's Spring FairThis year’s Spring Fair will feature plants and garden art, jewellery, antiques and collectibles, crafts and creations, books, toys, home baking, jams and jellies, silent auction, vintage clothing and accessories, white elephant, Mother's Day gifts, and more! 9 am to 10 am will be for Early Bird shoppers, with an entry fee of $10. There will be no charge from 10 am – 2 pm. Ample parking. Wheelchair accessible. |
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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! |
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International Pipe Organ Day in VictoriaApril 26th is International Pipe Organ Day! Drop by various churches to hear a demonstration and try out (yes, that means you get to play) the pipe organ to help Victoria become the Pipe Organ Capital of Canada by setting a record for the most people playing a pipe organ that day! A friendly organist will share their knowledge and raise awareness of the pipe organ, its music and the Royal Canadian College of Organists training programs and scholarships. This is a FREE event, so bring your kids or grandkids to create some awesome sounds! For more information, please visit www.rcco-victoria.org to see what pipe organs in town are available for you to explore. |
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Yom HaShoah Commemoration (Holocaust Remembrance)The Victoria Shoah Project invites everyone to attend the annual remembrance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), at the Victoria Jewish Cemetery on Cedar Hill Road. This year’s theme is “Survivor Stories from Victoria’s Jewish Cemetery.” We will tell the story of several survivors who came to Victoria and are buried in our historic cemetery. Memorial prayers and reflections can help us to reflect on this tragic chapter of history and also help us think about how we can and should act today. |
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Guitar Choir Concert with Special Guests!Join us for a great afternoon of music at 2625 Arbutus Rd. This talented guitar choir, along with some special guests, will be performing a variety of songs that will surely captivate your ears and uplift your spirits. There will also be a fabulous selection of silent auction items, bake sale and a bouncy castle - fun for all ages! Come early at 1:30pm to experience the bouncey-castle obstacle course! Grab your friends and family, and come be a part of this community event to raise funds for the unique programming, facilities and tuition at ArtsCalibre Academy - a K-9 school in Cadboro Bay that provides arts-enriched education along with the BC curriculum. Check us out online at our website here: www.artscalibre.ca, on our Facebook page here, or on Instagram here. |
