All Saints’ by the Lake is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk), at a place called Tio’tia:ke (Montreal), a meeting place for many First Nations, including the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations Confederacy), Anishinabeg and Algonquin peoples We recognize and respect the Kanien’keha:ka as the traditional stewards of the land and
waters of the island called Tio’tia:ke. Our acknowledgement stands as a promise to continue the ongoing work of recognition and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Service Information
Christmas II
January 4, 2026
Worship (Holy Eucharist) at 10:00 am (In person and on-line)
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev'd Grace Pritchard Burson
Zoom Meeting (click below)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83727107073?pwd=kk3rcQQri4wyfGjrVFbPEOl19l77Pj.1
Meeting ID: 837 2710 7073
Passcode: 497227
Service Slides and Readings (click below)
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/a65cc75c-137b-4ae6-ef0b-f89ebf8cdeeb/Christmas_II_Jan_4_2026.pdf
Introduction to the First Reading:
About 600 BC, Israel was subject to Assyrian rule. Jeremiah wrote this message of hope to the people. It is a message of homecoming: the people who have been dispersed will be gathered together.
A Reading From the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 31:7-14
For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel. "See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back; I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path where they shall not stumble, for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, "He who scattered Israel will gather him and will keep him as a shepherd does a flock. For the LORD has ransomed Jacob and has redeemed him
from hands too strong for him. They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again. Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them and give them gladness for sorrow. I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the LORD.
“Hear what the Spirit is saying to God's people"
Nous rendons grâce à Dieu.
Introduction to the Second Reading:
Our reading immediately follows the opening greeting of the letter. Paul thanks God for the blessings Christians has received, blessings that are unseen and eternal. God has intended that Christ’s followers be so blessed since before time began.
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians 1:3-14
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God's own people, to the praise of his glory.
“Hear what the Spirit is saying to God's people"
Nous rendons grâce à Dieu.
Prayer Cycles
The Worldwide Anglican Communion: The Church of the Province of Central Africa
Partner Dioceses: Bishop James Almasi and the people of the Diocese of Masasi, Tanzania, and for Bishop Clara Plamondon and the people of the Territory of the People in British Columbia
Diocese of Montreal: Human Resources and Program Manager, Mrs. Sophie Bertrand
Church Leaders: Grace, our Incumbent; Terry and Jim, our Honorary Assistants; Victor-David, our Bishop; David, our Archbishop; Chris, National Indigenous Archbishop; Shane, our Primate; Sarah, Archbishop-Designate of Canterbury.
Ecumenical/Interfaith: United Church of Canada; Presbyterians
Local Community Groups: CPE Dorval
Parish Ministries: Corporation, Tech Team, Synod Delegates, Altar Guild, Treasurer, Finance Committee
Parish Prayer Care: Jean, Anne, Pamela, Matthew, Tara, Johanne, Susan, Shelby, Janie, Meilan, Mikayla, Diana, Chris, Carol, Rosanne, Homer, Michael, Robert, Louise, Matthew and children
Additional Prayers: Nigeria and Sudan
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Christmas Schedule 2025_______
First Service 2026 Jan 4 10:00 am
Messy Church Jan 9 5:30-7:30
Here Comes the Sun Retreat Jan 31 8:30-2pm
Please : Please : if you are following the Sunday service on a device inside the church 🌟 to conserve bandwidth; Please download the slides to follow along without being on line. Thank you!
We use the Book of Alternative Services. The link for the service may be found in the Friday`s Email. If you would like to know more about us, please do not hesitate to contact the church office: 514-631-3601,The Admin office hours, 9:30 to 15:30 Tuesday - Friday. Or send an email to: allsaintsbythelake@gmail.com
Click Link: Friday`s Email
Prayer List - If you wish to have someone placed on the Prayer List, please contact the office at allsaintsbythelake@gmail.com or call 514-631-3601.
Make sure to include your phone number and/ or email.
People placed on the list will remain for 6 consecutive weeks unless a request is made to have their name removed. If you would like their name to be put back on the list, please contact the office.
Incumbent: Rev'd Grace Pritchard Burson gburson@montreal.anglican.ca C: 438-334-0610.
The Church of All Saints by the Lake
865 Lakeshore Drive
Dorval Quebec H9S 2C7
St. Michael's Mission - The final day to donate to St. Michael's Mission Christmas Campaign is Jan 4 . They are looking for donations of personal care items such as tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, combs, shampoo, body soap, razors etc. Scarves, socks, mitts, long underwear, hats and gloves can be put under the tree in the coatroom.
St. Michael's Mission - The January donation request is salad dressing
Men's Breakfast Groups
-Men's Group Coffee and Conversation
Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. for an hour or so we meet for coffee and conversation at Tim Hortons Coffee shop at 187G Hymus in Pointe-Claire. (Its at the other end of the Walmart mall)
Men`s Breakfast Saturdays:
Saturday Morning Breakfast; The next breakfast will be announced soon. Please let Mark Weatherley know if you plan to attend. This is so that I know the expected number before.
markfweatherley@gmail.com
All Saints’ by the Lake is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk), at a place called Tio’tia:ke (Montreal), a meeting place for many First Nations, including the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations Confederacy), Anishinabeg and Algonquin peoples We recognize and respect the Kanien’keha:ka as the traditional stewards of the land and
waters of the island called Tio’tia:ke. Our acknowledgement stands as a promise to continue the ongoing work of recognition and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Photo gallery:
June Music 2024
Bike blessing
Coffee with Rev'd Grace - Grace is available for coffee and conversation on Fridays at Non Solo Pane in Dorval, from 1-2:30.
Evening Prayer - Anyone seeking prayer and fellowship is encouraged to join this on-line community. We gather Mondays to Thursdays at 5:00 via Zoom. All the codes are listed below. For more info, please contact Stacey Neale at sj.neale@sympatico.ca
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/258384963?pwd=b05jT2NjeFVVcGpHZ2hibTl4dCs5dz09
Meeting ID: 258 384 963
Passcode 497227
Meditatio - This mediation group is returning beginning Monday September 15, at 1pm. For more information please contact Stacey Neale at sj.neale@sympatico.ca. or (514)631-9796
Men's Coffee and Conversation - Tuesday morning coffee; Between 11:00 and 12:00 (12:30 more likely) we meet at Tim Hortons coffee shop at 183G boul. Hymus, Pointe-Claire.
Morning/Breakfast Reflections: - Begins at 8:30 am and lasts until 9:00 am, Monday to Friday. If you would like the liturgy, readings, psalms and prayers please contact Mark Weatherley at mark.weatherley@sympatico.ca or use the link below:
Zoom link below
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84289208646?pwd=UXFtclhuN1BrOUFKcnBCZ0NpQ3Yxdz09
Meeting ID: 842 8920 8646
Passcode: 497227
You can also join by phone, please call (438) 809-7799 then enter the meeting ID and passcode when prompted.
Last May we began reading the psalms in sequence. In August we will pass the halfway mark. Also, this month we will reach almost the end of our reading plan, as we finish the letters of John and begin the reading of Revelation. Why not join us daily and set your day on the right path.
FOOD BANKS
All Saints by the Lake supports the food pantry at Dorval Community Aid. Non perishable food items may be dropped off at the church during office hours. St. Michael's Mission - The Mission needs belts . so please check your closet for anything you could donate They continue to have an ongoing need for clean yogurt containers with lids. Items may be dropped off at the church during office hours. Thank you for your ongoing support!.
Ways to donate to support the work of All Saints by the Lake and the local community:
If you would like a set of envelopes, to make regular donations, (weekly or monthly) please also contact Envelope Secretary Geoff Dowd gdowd@trafalgar.qc.ca
Interac transfer to: AllSaintsFinance33@gmail.com
Mail in cheque to All Saints by the Lake, 865 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval QC H9S 2C7
PAR – monthly donations from your bank account. Contact Geoff Dowd, Envelope Secretary gdowd@trafalgar.qc.ca
Credit card through Canada Helps, see the “Donate button” on our website: www.pramchurch.org
Thank you for your generous support!
