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At the crossroads...
Jesus heals blindness for one man, and confronts it in many others, including us. What is it we fail to see of God’s dominion before our eyes? Is it possible for Jesus to heal us so we see as God sees, and live as children of light? Welcome new sight and light in Jesus. Welcome all!
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Mid-week Lenten Worship, Thursday at 7:00 pm
Welcome All.
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Check out the article in
Canada Lutheran on Prison Ministry, featuring
the Rev. Ed Chell and Debra Dunsby.
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Midweek Lenten Worship – Thursdays 7 -7:30 PM at Church of the Cross
A quiet and reflective time of worship and music with prayers and candlelight around the cross. There is no soup supper prior to worship this year because of the “Together in Christ” Lenten study with other congregations. All are invited and welcome to make this part of our Lenten practise together. All are welcome.
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GLUTEN FREE COMMUNION BREAD:
This Sunday, the communion bread is gluten free and diary free, made in a gluten free kitchen. That means that everyone can receive bread from the same loaf. Thank you to Char for the bread.
The Board of Worship
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The five week Lenten series, “Together in Christ: An Ecumenical Study”
Wednesday, March 29, 6 – 8:30 PM,
at St. Luke Anglican Church, 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd.
The fourth of five studies that will take place at St. Luke Anglican Church. If you haven’t already signed-up, you may do so on the Bulletin Board or contact the church office. Rides are available if needed. The evening begins at 6 PM with a simple soup and bread meal, followed by the study at 6:45 PM that includes a short video presentation, brief worship, and discussion together, concluding by 8:30 PM. A link to the study can be found at: http://elcic.ca/ecumenical/TogetherInChrist.cfm.
All are welcome and encouraged to join in this unique opportunity together with our neighbours.
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Our turn to host, Soup, and Study evening, Wednesday 5 April 6 pm.
Each week in Lent, one of the participating congregations, Grace Lutheran, Knox
Presbyterian, Holy Cross Catholic, and St Luke’s Anglican has other congregations to a 6 pm soup and bread supper, followed at 6:45 by a 10 minute video and then small group discussions.
It’s our turn to host on Wednesday 5 April, so we need help in setting up, providing soup and bread for about 80 + folks, and then cleaning up. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Can you help out for this special event? If you have questions talk to Pastor Lyle or Don Storch. Thanks everyone.
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Reforming for Mission Guiding Team asks:
“'Together in Christ' is the theme for Lent.
How are you expressing our being together in Christ?”
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Sunday of the Passion – Palm Sunday, April 9 – 10 AM
Church of the Cross and St. Luke Anglican
Worship begins at Church of the Cross with the gathering of coats and blankets for Our Place followed by the Gospel and procession with palm branches across the street to St. Luke’s for the dramatic reading of Jesus’ passion story and Holy
Communion. For those with mobility concerns you may gather at St. Luke’s or a ride will be available. All are welcome and encouraged to join in this beginning of Holy Week together.
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 Coats & Blankets for Our Place
Once again, we will be laying down coats and blankets on Passion/Palm Sunday. These warm donations will be taken to Our Place and distributed to their community. We ask that blankets, coats and sweaters be new, gently used and clean. Water proof sleeping bags are also greatly appreciated. Please bring your items to Lutheran Church of the Cross on Palm Sunday (April 9) and lay them at the foot of our communion table. Assistants from the Social Justice committee will be standing by to assist. On behalf of Our Place, thank you!
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Earth Hour Vigil - Saturday, March 25th 2017 at 8:30 pm at
Holy Cross Parish - 4049 Gordon Head Road
The purpose of Earth Hour is to call attention to the beauty and fragility of our living planet. This vigil calls people together in thanksgiving and prayer to God, united in a living faith. |
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Char’s Homemade Gluten free Baking
Hot Cross Buns for Easter - 6 for $6.00 or 12 for $9.00
Pumpkin Pie Special for Easter $9.00
char.holcroft@hotmail.com or call 250-389-2984
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 Don’t forget the Birds and the Bees!
Beginning Sunday, March 26, we will be collecting any garden items that you wish to donate to the St. Aidan’s Garden Sale happening on May 6. Besides seedlings and plants, we are asking for donations of pots, planters, garden tools and garden decorations that you are no longer using.
And we aren’t forgetting our flying garden friends – bee or bird houses and feeders are also wanted. Bring your items to church, or contact Sherry Coughlin (sherry_coughlin@yahoo.ca – 250-655-4749) to arrange for a pick up. All proceeds from the sale will go to the continued support of Shelbourne Community Kitchen. Please contact Sherry or the church office for more information. Thank you!
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Champagne Community Breakfast Fundraiser for
Down Syndrome Society, Victoria
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and all those who attended the Champagne Community Breakfast, Saturday, March 18th. Through your generosity, $435.00 will be donated to the Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society.
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Lost Wedding Present
Please check your plates that were picked up from the Annual General Meeting. Marie Green has lost a cherished wedding present plate. Please speak to her or Janice Nelson or the church office if you have any information. Thank you so much!
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Emily Carr String Quartet
playing
“The Seven Last Words of Christ”
by Franz Joseph Haydn.
St. Andrew’s Cathedral is celebrating its 125th anniversary through a series of concerts during 2017. The third concert features the Emily Carr String Quartet playing “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Franz Joseph Haydn.
The concert is Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View Street (View at Blanshard).
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 All My Relations:
Learning Together on the Road to Reconciliation
Feasting Day: Saturday, April 8 beginning at 3:30 pm
A time to share food, conversation and learnings around tables in circles. $25/person (banquet included), $15/students or low income.
New Blood Theatre and Dance Show: Saturday, May 20 & 21 at 7:00 pm
A blend of Blackfoot music and Peter Gabriel’s music to create an amazing piece of theatre celebrating Aboriginal history and the experience of residential schools.
Tickets #10 each. Register online: cadbayuc.org or call 250-477-2716
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 The ELW Book Group
will meet on Wednesday, April 26th at 1:00 pm
in the Rotunda.
The book this month is The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
The Goldfinch has 31 holds on 5 copies so you should put your name on the list or find somewhere to buy it.
For more info, please contact Janice Nelson (250-478-3692 or jbnel13@gmail.com) |
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An Important Reminder
As you are leaving the church building, please be sure to check that all doors are locked and secure from the outside.
Thank-you.
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Flower Chart for 2017
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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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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