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At the crossroads of Pentecost...
we celebrate the communion of God in a Holy Trinity. More than a doctrine or idea to grasp something of God, it is a communion out of which all creation including humanity comes into being, and into which we and all creation are drawn into relationship with the God of life and love and hope. Welcome communion in God Holy Trinity. Welcome all!
We gather on Sunday for Worship with Holy Communion at 10 AM.
Welcome All.
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Please know that
the Church Office
will be closed on
Monday, May 23rd
for
Victoria Day.
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Much Thanks
I wish to express my appreciation to all of you who were part of the celebration my family held at the church on May 17th for my 90th birthday. Thank you for your cards, greetings and expressions of your friendship and love. It was one of the great days of my life. You are a wonderful church family. God bless you all.
With love,
Alfred Johnson
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 Chocolate Extravaganza Variety Night!
Save the date! The youth group will be on June 11th at 7:00 pm at the church. This will be one of the last fundraisers we do before we send our youth off to CLAY in PEI so make sure you mark it on your calendars! Entry will be by donation at the door and it will be a night filled with entertainment, music, and chocolate!
There will also be a silent auction and we are accepting donations of items.
Please speak to Tarynn McKenzie or Jackie Buston if you have items you would like to donate. Thank you!!
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ELW Garden Walk and Lunch for women of the community
You are invited to a Garden Walk and lunch on Monday, June 6th. The plan is to have a guided garden tour in the morning followed by lunch. If you are interested in attending please contact Janice Nelson or the Church office.
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Refreshment Hosts Needed during the Summer
Hosts are needed, for after Sunday Worship, during June, July and August - to make up the lemonade and ice tea and serve in the entry or outside
(weather depending).
Please sign up on the bulletin board.
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In search of a reliable car…
Some of you may have met me before, my name is Lois Karwandy and I live in Luther House. Currently I am looking for a reliable vehicle to drive around
Victoria. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in selling or helping me find an inexpensive used car (I am on a student budget) please contact me either by phone: (403) 580-7135 or email: lois.karwandy@gmail.com
Many thanks,
Lois Karwandy
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 Shelbourne Community Kitchen
A recent meeting with Sara Neely, Director of Philanthropic Services for the Victoria Foundation (VF), brought to light an opportunity for the Shelbourne (the Kitchen). As a registered charity, we are eligible to create a hosted endowment with the VF. On their website, the Victoria Foundation refers the endowments they establish with organizations as “hosted funds.”
An endowment fund is a fund set up to receive donations that will be held in permanence. The minimum amount required to establish an endowment with VF is $10,000. VF has offered the Kitchen a funding match of $7,500. We would need to contribute our $7,500 by early September 2016. Once we have raised the funds, VF will match them. All donations to the fund would be held in the fund permanently, and interest will be paid out to us each year. As the fund grows, it will be a source of predictable income which will help to fund our programs.
The Kitchen has passed a motion to establish an endowment fund with the Victoria Foundation, and we are now embarking on a campaign to raise $7,500 by September 9, 2016, in order to receive the matching funds.
Benefits to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen with the establishment of an endowment with Victoria Foundation include:
· $7,500 matching opportunity
· Exposure to donors who don’t know about us, but want to support food security. Through the VF’s website they can learn about who we are.
· Provides another way for donors to contribute. Some donors may prefer to give a gift that is held in permanence and pays interest to us on an ongoing basis.
· VF will accept in-kind gifts of publicly traded securities (not to be added to the fund) as a flow through to us at no-charge (we currently have no mechanism for this and it would be impractical for us to create one).
· VF will accept, issue receipts and flow through to us at no-charge, monetary gifts that donors request be sent to us (not to be added to the fund). We would be building a relationship with the VF, which will improve our chances at receiving their grant funding.
· We would have an opportunity to be included in their Vital Signs publication, by way of providing a measurement or indicator derived from our activities. This will help to raise our profile in Greater Victoria.
St. Aidan’s United Church, through their Social Action Team, has pledged $2,000 to the fund, so we now have a further $5,500 to raise to meet our goal by September.
Donations should be designated for the “Kitchen Endowment” and can be made through the church, or directly to the Kitchen. Donations made directly to the Kitchen can be mailed to 3541 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, V8P 4G6, or dropped off during business hours Tues – Fri 10:00am – 2:00pm. A tax receipt will be issued for donations of $20 and over.
I will be available directly after the worship service on May 22, to answer any questions you may have. If you prefer, you can contact me by phone or email at 250-658-1496 or lacoch@telus.net Information about the Victoria Foundation can be found online at http://www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca/
Thank you for considering this fundraising request.
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Church of the Cross participates in the Thrifty Foods Smile program on an annual basis. If you would like a Smile Card please speak with Deb in the office. Take the card to any Thrifty cashier and “load the card” with any amount of money, either by cash, cheque or from another credit card. When you pay for your groceries, just give the Smile card to the cashier and the amount of your order will be deducted from the amount you placed on the card. The church receives 5% of the amount you spend at Thrifty Foods. We are collecting funds for the upgrading and renovating of the downstairs bathroom in Luther House. This is an easy way to assist the congregation in receiving up to $3000 per year.
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Save the Date - June 11th
Fun Golf Day
Cordova Bay Ridge Golf Course (par 3) at 11:30 am
And/or Cedar Hill Golf Course (9 or 18) at 3:00 pm
Lunch at Cedar Hill Golf Course.
All Welcome! Bring Friends! No experience necessary.
Please see the sign up sheet in the Hall.
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There will be NO Bible this Week because of
Victoria Day, May 23rd.
Please join us Monday, May 30th.
Readings will be: 1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 146,
Galatians 1:11-24, Luke 7:11-17.
All are welcome. For more information speak to Pastor Lyle, Intern Pastor Aneeta or contact the Church office.
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Flower Chart for 2016
If you would like to bring flowers for worship for a special occasion or remembrance, please sign up on the Flower Chart, posted on the bulletin board.
A reminder will be emailed to you as your date approaches.
If you have any questions, please ask Deb in the office.
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Ushers are needed!!
Please consider helping out on a Sunday.
Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board.
Thank-you!
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Hosts are needed throughout the year to serve refreshments in the Upper Hall, after Sunday Worship. Please see the Hospitality Sign-Up Sheet on the bulletin board.
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The Shelbourne Community Kitchen
As we go about our weekly shopping, let us consider our blessings, add an extra item or two to our shopping carts, and donate them to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen.
Thank you for your generousity but please know that we cannot accept items passed the date of expiration.
Items will be picked up from Church of the Cross regularly.
Thank you for helping our neighbours as you are able.
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