Church & General ANNOUNCEMENTS
    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
    Parish Priest - The Rev. Gordon Shields - 832-7195   E-mail - shieldsgordon@hotmail.com
    Honorary Assistant - The Rev. Charles Walton
    Theological Student - Val Sayers - 896-7230
    Church office e-mail:  stchads@johnxxiii.ca
    Church Wardens:
    Brent Jackson - Rector's Warden   832-2223
    Bob Gould - Assistant Rector's Warden   832-0651
    John Pittman - People's Warden  889-2886
    Bill Bartlett - Assistant People's Warden  837-6772
    Vestry Members:
    Gordon Shields;  Sharon Bain;  Brent Jackson;  John Pittman;   Bill Bartlett;  Audrey Kelly;  Jodi-Lynne Chambers;  Betty Moore;   Bill Sadler;  Sheila Welbergen;  Terry Wilson;  Penny Jackson;   Blair Meadows;  Roselyn Fortier
    Diocesan Council Member: Roselyn Fortier
    Synod Delegates:
    Bill Sadler - Chair  837-5137
    Sheila Welbergen -
    Roselyn Fortier - 895-8776
    Bruce McMillan (alternate)
    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. Board Members (St. Chad's):  John Pittman, Jim Huggard, Bruce McMillan.

    OUR MISSION STATEMENT: (Pending change- parishioner feedback and suggestions are appreciated)
    St. Chad's is a Christ-centered parish 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 Commission.

    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



    THE WEEK'S BIBLE READINGS

    (below)
    AN AID TO YOUR BIBLE STUDY...... Look up a word or passage in the Bible (use the Search window below)

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    LENTEN COURSE

    This course begins on TUESDAY, February 12th, at 7:00 p.m.
    Subject:  "A Spiritual Journey: Listening to God's Word"


    ST. CHAD'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2007/2008   (click to access)


    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 this website: http://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/



    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:

    Interfaith Education Course  Learning about Religious Faiths -- a visit to the Shaary Zedek Temple, Wellington Crescent at Sherbrook.  This will take place on SUNDAY, February 17, at 6:00 p.m.  Cost is $5.00 per person.

    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE PARISH OF ST. CHAD:
    will be held following the 11:00 a.m. Service on February 24th.
    If you wish to read Full Notice, with additional information, please click here: AGM Notice.


    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 available in the Literature Rack at the back of the church, or may be obtained by contacting a member of the Vestry.


    ORDER OF ST. LUKE THE PHYSICIAN - Westwood Chapter (Parish of St. Chad).
    We now have a local website available for your viewing:  currently, there is the list of the Manitoba O.S.L. Executive members, and Chapters; as well as notices of upcoming events.
    You can access the O.S.L. page at this link (click).

    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



    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 lonliness 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 have kindly granted permission allowing our parishioners to park vehicles in their parking lot on SUNDAYS ONLY. This, hopefully, will relieve some of the stress we experience when our own parking lot is full; but also leaves space after our 11 a.m. service for use by Blessed John XXIII parishioners for their 1 p.m. Mass, when we have an event happening after our service.
    Note again; this permission is granted only on Sundays during our church functions.


    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.  For those unable to come to church - please e-mail the editor , or telephone Gil at 204-888-2473, and request that you be mailed a copy.

    The next issue of the St. Chad's CHIMES will be distributed at two Sunday services in the Lenten Season, with first distribution on MARCH 9th, the next the week following. Those not picked up will be delivered by hand or mail.
    Cut-off date for submission for this issue is Wednesday, February 27th. You can submit articles, reports, etc. to Betty Moore, Audrey Kelly, or directly to Gil.
    Your editor is Gil Frederick, and can be reached at 888-2473, or by e-mail at:   gilfred@mts.net.

    From time to time, we may have Chimes newsletter files 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 is now 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.

    CONFIRMATION:  If anyone is interested in being confirmed, please speak to Gordon.
    Confirmation will be in the Fall when the Bishop visits.

    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: Every second Sunday of each month, Lynne Gould takes names from people wishing to host, or be a guest, in our Two-Bird Dinner project.
    As previously announced in the CHIMES, we are now holding these dinners on an ongoing basis over the year, rather than just over one or two weekends in early Spring. This gives every parishioner a better chance to be part of this project.

    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).

    There are many Posters on the Bulletin Boards at the church, and for information of upcoming church events, or to gain extra information beyond what is shown in this newspage, please take time to read them all.



    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 Group;:  
    Here are the DATES for the Rummmage Sales for other months ending June, 2008. All days are Friday.
    March 14;  April 18;   May 23;  June 20.
    Workers will be needed in the morning to help set up and in the evening during the sale from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
    After the November sale, please hold all donations of rummage items until near the February, 2008 date. to avoid storage space problems.

    Whist/Card/Games is no longer being held. This event has been cancelled because of lack of sufficient attendance.

    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 (or Room 12) every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. for anybody whose life is affected by alcholism. Everyone s assured of a warm welcome.
    For local information, call 943-6051.


    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 have just added the AFP Report to the Synod 2006, by Diocesan Representative Heather Birtles.
    We invite you to have a visit with us at  http://www.mts.net/~gilfred/Afphisty.html


    Visit the ELCIC, our full communion partners, online 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.

    Muddy Waters Computer Society holds their monthly meeting at the Assiniboia Christian Centre. This User Group has as its motto, "Users Helping Users". The contact is Lindsay Price of St. Chad's Parish, who can be reached at 832-0150.   Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7 p.m. (ending at 9 p.m.). There is a computer set-up at the Centre meeting, for hands-on demonstrations and main programme use.
    From September until June, meetings are held at the Centre. For further info about meeting place(s) during the summer months, call Lindsay, or go to the Muddy Waters Website:  http://www.mwcs.mb.ca.
    General membership is open to anyone, and is FREE.  There are 2 more classes of membership, requiring a fee of $25 per year, which gives many benefits, such as voting rights and right to hold office, multiple e-mail addresses, and web space for your own homepage.

    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 Lynne Gould by 12 Noon on Thursdays.
    They can be phoned in to her at 832-0651 - delivered to her personally (to her home, 54 Normandy Drive, or at church) - or placed in her FILE FOLDER in the ACC office (under the front counter).   Lynne is the one who prepares each weekly church bulletin.
    You can also give your bulletin announcements to Gordon Shields, at 832-7195 (office), before Noon 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).

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