Dear friends in Christ, it is Summer and the weather is HOT HOT HOT!!!!

School is over for the season and the teachers get a break to take vacation. Students go to camp, friends host BBQ gatherings, families and friends tend to travel to visit relatives and friends. It is an exciting time of the year when we take a moment for ourselves so we can enjoy the summer and prepare ourselves  to be ready for the lovely Canadian cold in the Fall/Winter.

It is also important to allow ourselves some time to rejoice and rejuvenate. Let everyone do what makes them happy. This is a way to avoid and fight stress, anxiety and illness.

While we go on vacation and relax, we think of our sisters and brothers who are suffering, and those who are shut in and can’t navigate the nice weather and the beauty of the nature.  As a community of faith, we believe a day is coming where we will be all rejoicing in the love of God.

We are glad to share with you, some achievements and what is going on at our church from January to date.

• We have seen our congregation grow even though we still suffer from some of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The average attendance in person on Sundays is about one hundred (100) parishioners. This includes welcoming new members and families to the church from time to time.
• We assure that the connection is kept with our church family by visits, phone calls or both.
• We have upgraded our audiovisual system within the last little while to facilitate those who cannot join us in person and allows them to participate in the service without any issues.
• The Men’s and Women’s ministry recently honoured some of the seniors/elders of the church, and many more activities within the different ministries.
• We continue to move ourselves and our minds into a more prayerful church focusing on our work and each other. As a result, and accordingly to the spiritual renewal launched in the diocese earlier this year, we have started a weekday service on Wednesdays. Every Wednesday at noon, with the Eucharist every other Wednesday, this new ministry has seen an increase of participants. In this service we share reflections on the readings, testimonies and we pray for each other, the church and the world.

Be well, stay safe and enjoy the summer. While we continue to hold our regular service on Sundays, for those who haven’t been to church since the pandemic was lifted, this may be a good time to start making plans to come back out to church in the Fall. Feel free to come in your mask or without your mask. We would welcome you.

Looking forward to seeing all of you in person.

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Incumbent
The Rev. Lazard