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A Christmas Letter from Jesus |
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Offerings
Remember that God’s church still needs your monetary support in this time of isolation. Anyone wishing to drop off their Sunday offerings can do so at the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 to noon. Just ring the doorbell and someone will receive your offering while maintaining social distancing. Mailed offerings are also gratefully accepted - 9691 Fourth Street, Sidney, BC V8L 2Y8 PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING - We would like to encourage parishioners to consider the PAR method of giving as it is easier to process and the steady flow helps the parish budget. If you would like to register for PAR please send an email to admin@standrewssidney.ca or call the office (250-656-5322).
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Advent Traditions and Memories
John Moran and Janice Varga have worked tirelessly to bring us Daily Advent Calendar Memories. https://www.standrewssidney.ca/pages/advent-calendar-memories-and-traditions Check in each day! |
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NO In Person Church Services until further notice
In compliance with Dr. Bonnie Henry's recent health order there will be NO In-person services until further notice
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ON-LINE Recorded Sunday service
On-line recorded service https://www.standrewssidney.ca/blog Sunday service Sunday service bulletins |
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Sunday Coffee Hour
CLICKING ON THE COFFEE CUP PICTURE WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO THE ZOOM COFFEE HOUR
COFFEE HOUR ON-LINE - This time of gathering and conversation is scheduled for Sundays at 11:00 a.m. following the Sunday worship. This is a way for us to see each other and chat as we do on a Sunday morning following services while you sip the beverage of your choice. https://zoom.us/j/96420293891?pwd=cHU4UTdoUStQT3BQcTdLLzlqalhNUT09
Do you need help?? Please give one of our volunteer tech buddies a call.
Janet Danielson 250-655-7155 OR cell 250-886-4534 Wayne Hatt 250-880-4568 Kathleen Dow 250-896-1792 (weekends only) Janice Varga 250-656-4532
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Weekly Wednesday Zoom Prayer Gathering
Please join us on December 9th at 2:00 p.m. The Prayer Gathering is 35 minutes long - 10 minutes to gather and have an opening prayer and 25 minutes for open, informal or silent prayer, closing with the Lord's Prayer. (You won't be asked to pray, it is entirely up to each person to decide). We are comfortable with silences. We hope that you are able to be with us.
Meeting ID: 786 3500 6826
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Shoebox Hampers Delivered25 Shoebox Hampers, loaded with good things to eat, hygiene items, socks, notes of encouragement, etc. were delivered today to the Street Hope volunteers. Their Christmas card to you reads, "Merry Christmas and Blessings from Street Hope. Thanks for the shoe boxes you have donated for those in need. The pandemic has only made their plight more noticeable and the volunteers are limited in what they can do so what you have given will help a lot. Again, Blessings, to all." The team of Street Hope volunteers plan to journey throughout the inner Victoria streets with a wagon containing the shoebox hampers and deliver them one by one to those living in Victoria's streets. Thank you for the amazing job that you did in pulling together and helping Street Hope in their volunteer work. Please remember to pray for those who are homeless. |
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Saanich Peninsula Food Bank
The Saanich Peninsula Food Bank picked up your white gifts and food donations today, to fill Christmas hampers for community families needing help this Christmas. Thanks to your outpouring of love and generosity. Along with the food and gifts we gave them a cheque for $2,000 which you contributed throughout the year, through your envelopes or by pre-authorized offerings. Thank you for sharing your abundance. Saanich Peninsula Food bank "helps those in need through those who care." |
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Thank You!
Thank you for your quick response to the need for Christmas Angel gifts (chocolate bars, etc.) and the warm clothing you dropped off at the office. Annabel Gale will be taking your kind donations to Our Place on Monday morning. The folks who are clients (family) of Our Place will be much warmer and they will be delighted with the chocolate bars come Christmas morning. Well done St. Andrew's! |
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Origami Doily Dove kits
Betty-Rose Harrington has kindly put together some zip-lock baggie kits for making Origami doves, at home, out of white paper doilies. The kits are available in the office, with step by step instructions about how to make the doves, for those who would like to give it a try. |
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Abbeyfield Housing
The St. Andrew's Abbeyfield Housing Society is again taking names for their resident wait list. Please call Ruth Howland at 250-656-6555 to submit your name. For more information about the St. Andrew's Housing in Sidney, please check their webpage - https://abbeyfield.ca/houses/st-andrews-abbeyfield-house/ |
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2021 Flower CalendarThe flower calendar for 2021 is now ready for parishioners to sign up to donate Altar flowers, for particular date(s). Please call the office (250-656-5322) or email admin@standrewssidney.ca to request a particular date(s).
Flowers are not being donated at the moment while In-person services are suspended. |
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2021 Church Calendars2021 Church calendars are on sale and available on Sundays, or in the office (Mon-Thurs, 9 am - 12 noon). $5.00 each |
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Consecration & installation of 14th BishopPlease save the date and plan to join us, via livestream right here on the diocesan website, for the consecration and installation of our 14th bishop, the Rev'd Anna Greenwood-Lee. More information to follow! |
