Church & General ANNOUNCEMENTS
    UPDATED MARCH 14, 2010

    Parish of St. Chad
    3390 Portage Ave. (at Rouge Rd.), Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3K 0Z3

    Diocese of Rupert's Land

    Phone 832-7175, FAX 885-2447

    Bishop: Rt. Rev. Donald Phillips
    Parish Priest - The Rev. Gordon Shields - 832-7195   E-mail - shields-gordon@hotmail.com
    Church office e-mail:  stchads@johnxxiii.ca
    Church Wardens:
    Brent Jackson - Rector's Warden   832-2223
    James Golas - Assistant Rector's Warden   797-7940
    Jodie Kelly - People's Warden  888-7863
    Cristi Danielson - Assistant People's Warden  832-5457
    Diocesan Council Member:
    Roselyn Fortier - 895-8776
    Synod Delegates:
    Roselyn Fortier - 895-8776 (Chairperson)
    Sheila Welbergen - 837-6343
    Church website - www.mts.net/~gilfred/stchad.html    (Gil Frederick - 888-2473)
    Parish office e-mail: stchads@johnxxiii.ca

    A.C.C. Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    A.C.C. Office Administrator:  Indira Rampersad
    A.C.C. webpage (a section of Blessed John XXIII's website) http://www.johnxxiii.ca/ACC.html
    A.C.C. Board Members (St. Chad's):  Jim Huggard - 885-5022, Bruce McMillan - 831-5155, Sheila Welbergen - 837-6343, Brent Jackson - 832-2223.

    OUR MISSION STATEMENT:       St. Chad's is a Christ-centered parish (led by God the Father and Holy Spirit)
    that worships in the spirit of unity, caring for one another and the needs of the community,
    and seeking to be faithful to the Great Comnmission.

    Rector Gordon Shields, 
   Bishop Donald Phillips
                    The Rev. Gordon Shields, Rector of St. Chad's, with Bishop Donald Phillips                (Photo by Frank Bann)


    SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES:
    8:15 a.m. - Said Service and Eucharist (Chapel)
    11:00 a.m. - Sung Service and Eucharist - coffee fellowship following

    CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Thanksgiving/Remembrance Leaves:  Denise Fortier has displayed all the leaves in Shadow Boxes hanging in our Chapel. They are very beautiful. Please take the time to go and have a look.
    If you would like to purchase a leaf (or leaves) to be displayed in the Chapel or to be given as a gift, in acknowledgement of a special occasion, please see Val Shields or Elva Vanderspek.



    THE WEEK'S BIBLE READINGS


    ST. CHAD'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2008/2009   (click to access)


    ORDER OF ST. LUKE the Physician - WESTWOOD CHAPTER (Winnipeg Area)

    News of HEALING SERVICES

    May 2nd, 2010: at St. Chad's. beginning at 7:00 p.m.

    News of a GENERAL INTEREST
    The Westwood Chapter of the Order of St. Luke will be starting a course study on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
    Course to be held at the Assiniboia Christian Centre as in the past.
    We will be using the study book entitled Channels of Healing: Studies for the People of God by Owen Dowling.
    The cost of the book is $19.99 Cdn.
    If you are interested in taking part in this course please reply to Audrey Kelly. Phone 204-837-9303 or e-mail: kellys130@shaw.ca



    I send you greetings on behalf of the Friends of Lichfield Cathedral.
    We welcome visitors to the City of Lichfield as well as to our fine Cathedral where we continue to worship with joy on the site consecrated in AD 700 to house the remains of Chad.
    Phil Elliott
    (Committee member, Friends of Lichfield Cathedral)

    Check out these 2 websites: http://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/ and http://www.lichfield-tourist.co.uk/



    STEWARDSHIP PRAYER:  Almighty God, I give thanks for all that I have, and all that I am, and for the great gift of Your Son, Jesus.   Help me to serve joyfully, give generously, follow faithfully, live responsibly and possess sensibly.  Because You have so graciously given me abundant gifts, I return to You my gifts of service and sharing, in gratitude for all that You have entrusted to me.
    Heavenly Father, by Your Holy Spirit, bring me knowledge and understanding and help me to be a gift to others in Your Name.  Amen.



    Winnipeg Harvest Food Collection

    Winnipeg Harvest - FOOD OF THE WEEK:
    "For I was hungry and you gave me food."   Matthew 25:35

    10 Most Wanted Items List
    Canned Meat and Fish;  Cereal;   Macaroni & Cheese;  Dry Pasta;  Canned Vegetables;  Canned Soup;  Canned Fruit sp; Canned Fruit
    Canned Stews;  Peanut Butter;  Spaghetti Sauce.

    Also, a special request:  Diapers, sizes 1, 2 & 3, as well as Feminine Hygiene Products, are always in short supply.
    Donations of these are greatly appreciated at any time.



    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    Please Go back to previous page - Current Events  FOR TIME-SENSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS.


    Religion in Life:   If any boys or girls are interested in this award (Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides), please see Gordon.

    HOUSE GROUP:   There is a House Group meeting on Monday evening at 7:30.
    If you wish any info about House Groups, please contact Ann Hunt at 837-1539, or click on the link below to read the House Group brochure.
    Read a brochure on House Groups HERE!

    Coffee, Tea, Juice & Sweet Things.  Stay awhile after the 11:00 a.m. church service and enjoy a closer relationship with your fellow parishioners.
    If you'd like to help with this aspect of service, please contact Lloyd Lord.



    MINUTES of VESTRY MEETINGS   are usually available in the Literature Rack at the back of the church, or may be obtained by contacting a member of the Vestry.
    Next Vestry Meeting:  Monday, January 18th, 7:00 p.m. in the Ted Wakeman Room.

    ALPHA Logo

    IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS?
    If you ask yourself this question, then for more information contact: Shaila Visser, Media Relations, Alpha Canada, at shailavisser@alphacanada.org or 604 837 2000 or the Alpha Canada office at 1 800 743 0899. If you want to know more about ALPHA, please go to the Alpha Canada website: www.alphacanada.org





    And for the YOUTH of our parish, this will be of interest to you.

    "Generation", The National Anglican Youth website.

    Toronto, April 23, 2006 -- Generation is a new kind of website, designed from the ground up for young Canadian Anglicans.
    Look for blogs, coming events in all parts of the country, interactive features, polls, scripture reflections, creative expressions and more.

    The site will include a number of blogs, or web logs, from young people from across Canada. It will also include a blog from the Primate with weekly entries, a first for the Anglican Communion.

    This isn't a site full of content that adults think young people should read; this is a site full of content that young Anglicans will generate themselves. Any young person or any adult concerned with youth issues can register on the site and contribute to it. The content of the site is continually renewed, so there are always new things to read and comment on.

    You are welcome to comment on someone else's blog, including the Primate's; you can add a thought in response to a Question of the Week or start a discussion forum, connect with other young people in all parts of the country, look for events or advertise events in your region. You can post resources or request ideas for something you need. There will be lots more to check out.

    The site is intended for Anglican young people, age 14 and over and those who minister with them.

    The site can be found at generation.anglican.ca
    Questions on the site can be directed to Judy Steers, Coordinator - Youth Initiatives, at
    jsteers@national.anglican.ca



    TELEPAL NEWS - ANNOUNCEMENTS

    TELEPALS:  Can you telephone for St. Chad's? TelePals are needed. Call Joyce at 774-9173.
    Do you have a special event coming up soon?  Let TelePals call for you. Call Joyce at 774-9173.

    If you have any comments to make, feedback with other news, updates of your information for church records,
    please give these to your Tele-Pal when she/he calls.

    AS MEN OF OLD FOLLOWED THE STAR,
         To all who care, draw near and teach to
         Every home within our reach:
         Love warms all hearts,
         Even those grown cold.
         Pals are the link,
         And close the gaps
         Left by loneliness and grief.


    PARKING:  On the west parking lot, there are TWO SPOTS marked for ORGANISTS ONLY.
    Please do not park in these or the CLERGY spots.

    SUNDAY PARKING AT D-JAY'S:   The management of DJ's Restaurant had kindly granted permission allowing our parishioners to park vehicles in their parking lot on Sundays, BUT DUE TO THE DEMOLITION WORK BEING DONE ON THIS PROPERTY, permission has now been rescinded. DJ's Restaurant is once again open for business, and solicits your visits.


    The ST. CHAD"S CHIMES NEWSLETTER:   can be found in the literature rack in the narthex (north side). Take one if you haven't already received one, or wish an extra copy for a friend.

    From time to time, we may have the Chimes newsletter available in the PDF format.
    To read PDF files, download the free Acrobat READER from this site:
    http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html   (click to activate)



    THE CHIMES (Advent/Christmas 2008) is available HERE in the PDF format, for downloading and reading: (Just click on this line)



    BAPTISMS:  will be held four times a year, after a period of suitable instruction.  To arrange for a Baptism, call the office at 832-7175.

    POSTERS OF INTEREST You will find a number of posters on the church south foyer BULLETIN BOARD that pertain to activities and events of interest to parishioners and others of the community.

    ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA NEWS SERVICE:
    Read all the current news and announcements at this link:

    SOMETHING NEW FOR THE ANGLICAN YOUTH!
    The Anglican Church has set up a website strictly for those 14 years and up - run by the participants themselves.
    Read more NOW, and log on ....... (click to enter)


    DIOCESE OF RUPERT'S LAND - Events and Activities - Click to read   

    PARISH and DIOCESAN EVENTS

    PARISH EVENTS:
    TWO-BIRD DINNERS: Previously, every second Sunday of each month, Lynne Gould would take names from people wishing to host, or be a guest, in our Two-Bird Dinner project. We were holding these dinners on an ongoing basis over the year, rather than just over one or two weekends in early Spring, to give every parishioner a better chance to be part of this project.
    UPDATE: In order to stimulate more interest in this project, Vestry is discussing a possible startup in a new format.
    Watch for further news in an upcoming CHIMES newsletter - or on this webpage.

    DIOCESAN EVENTS:

    For other events taking place in our Diocese and Parishes, please visit their respective websites:

    http://www.anglican.ca/about/diocese.htm




    BINGO WORKERS are required from ST. CHAD'S   Either volunteer as a convenor for one month at a time, or to work approx. once every eight weeks. No training necessary - you will be given full instructions.
    There is a special request for CANTEEN WORKERS during Bingo games. Workers are needed on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.   They will be called on a rotational basis, approx. once every two months.
    This is a major fund-raising project of the Assiniboia Christian Centre requiring volunteers from both parishes.
    If you are able to help out, please call Chris McAuley at 837-6806.
    There is now "No Smoking", so it makes working Bingo that much more pleasant and fun!
    Let's show a St. Chad's presence at the Bingo nights! Some monies raised help to offset the costs of the A.C.C., which benefit us!

    A.C.C. RESOURCE LIBRARY --Click on line below to access 'Opening Ceremony' page.
              LIBRARY OPENING CEREMONY

    A.C.C. Resource/Library:  ( Room 4 downstairs) - Have you read a good book lately?   We have a variety of reading material. You will be glad to know we now have listings of all the adult and children's books by author, title and subject.   We also have Audio-Visual items available.
    Many thanks to Elizabeth Place for her contribution to our library project.
    Library Hours:  Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Library available at other times upon request.  It's YOUR library, drop by and take out a book!
    A request is being made to return OVERDUE BOOKS a.s.a.p. - others are requesting them.
    Contact Valerie Stark (885-3890).



    WARNING:   Please do not leave your purse or valuables unattended any place or at any time in the building.



    OTHER CHURCH & COMMUNITY EVENTS - ANNOUNCEMENTS

    A.C.C. RUMMAGE SALE Notice & Information

    We will now gladly accept articles for sale. Thank you for your support.

    Special for our information - from the Blessed John XXIII Parish weekly news bulletin:
    WELCOME FATHER GERALD LANGEVIN: The Blessed John XXIII Parish community extends a warm welcome to our new Pastor, Fr. Gerald Langevin, and we assure him of our loyal support. Fr. Gerald comes to us from Christ the King Parish in Stonewall. Manitoba, and many other parishes and missions in which he has served over the past 13 years of his priesthood.

    The 2 G's (Gordon & Gerald) working together baking pies; these were baked for a church fund-raising auction a short time ago.
    photo courtesy of Sheila Welbergen.
    Rev. Gordon Shields & Fr. Gerald Langevin

    The A.C.C. LADIES' KNITTING CLUB:   meets on the first and third Monday of each month, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Lounge downstairs.  New members are welcome at any time.
    For more information, please contact Beverly Hewitt (885-1202)

    AL ANON meets downstairs in our gym every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. for anybody whose life is affected by alcholism.




    ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER - CANADA - Diocese of Rupert's Land
    The AFP is active in Winnipeg. The St. Chad's representative is Ann Hunt, and we have a homepage that you might find interesting.
    We invite you to have a visit with us at  http://www.mts.net/~gilfred/Afphisty.html


    Visit the ELCIC, our full communion partner, online at  www.elcic.ca


    35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the Assiniboia Christian Centre:  To read report and see pictures, click on this line.


    "ALTERNATIVE TRADE" CRAFT SALE:  Alternative Trade purchases are gifts that give twice - once to the recipient and once to the artisan who benefits from the purchase.
    To read about the CLWR Alternative Trade Project, or other Canadian Lutheran World Relief Projects, click on this line.

    Sanctuary Flags:  At our Remembrance Day Service on November 11th, 2002, Monsignor Chartrand and Father Shields blessed the new flags in our Sanctuary:
    the PAPAL FLAG (Gold & White) which features the Coat-of-Arms of Vatican City (the Papal Tiara [crown] and the Keys of the Kingdom [Matthew, XVI, 19] and
    the ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA FLAG-  the red cross represents the Cross of St. George, indicating the origin of the church in the Church of England; the four green maple leafs represent the four ecclesiastical provinces in the church: Canada,  Ontario,  Rupert's Land,  B.C. & Yukon.
    the Canadian Flag and the Flag of the Province of Manitoba.
    All of these flags will remind us of our faith heritage and our earthly citizenship.



    FOR YOUR INFORMATION

    Privacy Act & St. Chad:   St. Chad has written a draft privacy policy. It has been submitted to the Diocese for a legal opinion, after which it will be sent back to vestry for approval. If you have questions, please contact any member of the Vestry.

    BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS DEADLINE:   All bulletin announcements, changes or deletions are to be in the hands of Audrey Kelly by 9 a.m. on Thursdays (e-mail: kellys130@shaw.ca.
    They can be phoned in to her- delivered to her personally (to her home, or at church) - or placed in her FILE FOLDER in the ACC office (under the front counter).   Audrey is the one who prepares each weekly church bulletin.
    You can also give your bulletin announcements to Gordon Shields, at 832-7195 (office), or leave in his church office before 9 a.m. on Thursdays.

    CHURCH MAILING LIST CHANGES:   If you wish to make a change in the roster register - name change or correction, change of address, an addition or deletion., these can be directed to Audrey Kelly (or left in her file folder in the office).

    GO BACK TO ST. CHAD'S HOMEPAGE

    Read the weekly BLESSED JOHN XXIII church bulletin. See link to their new web site.

    Gil Frederick's HomePage

    E-MAIL ME at: gilfred@mts.net