Service Information
Advent IV December 22, 2024
Christmas Pageant
There will not be an 8:00 am service this week
Holy Eucharist at 10:00 (in person and on-line)
Celebrant & Preacher: Rev'd Grace Pritchard Burson
Zoom Meeting (click below)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87823422392?pwd=Isu4TanNOribe9diMtq6zxaNXyPruE.1
Meeting ID: 878 2342 2392
Passcode: 497227
Service Slides and Readings (click below)
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/cee17b44-7e37-3851-2e25-9d1f86faac3e/Advent_IV_Pageant_Dec_22_2024.pdf
If you would like to revisit Rev'd Grace's sermon from last week click on the link below
http://www.gracepritchardburson.net/2024/12/10/being-chosen-being-called/
Please note: if you are following the Sunday service on a device while in the church building (this does not apply to those using Zoom from home) please turn off your video to conserve bandwidth, or preferably download the slides and follow along without joining the call. Thank you!
Tech Tip: If for some reason the link for the service is not working for you,
COPY and PASTE the link into your browser
OR use the meeting ID and PASSWORD
OR dial 438 809 7799 to connect to the Zoom service, passcode 497227
What's New?
Christmas Updates
Slides & Zoom Links for the Dec. 24, 4pm & 10pm services will be sent out Tuesday morning, Dec 24.
The Church Office will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 Regular office hours will resume on Thursday Jan. 2nd. Note there will not be a Weekly Email on Friday Dec 27th
Christmas Day If you want to go to a church service on Christmas Day, St. John the Baptist in Pointe-Claire will have one at 10 am, as will St George, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue.
December 29 - On Sunday December 29, we will participate in the West Island ecumenical Christmas service at Merging Waters United Church, 24 Maple, in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Christmas Basket Donations - A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the Christmas baskets, packed them and delivered them. Thanks to all of you, 6 needy families in Dorval will be celebrating the holidays with the meat/fish of their choice, tea or coffee, 3 pounds of potatoes, onions and carrots, 2 pounds of clementines, 1 dozen eggs and many assorted non perishables and small gifts. In addition each family received a $150 Walmart card and a $150 Maxi card along with $130 or $150 cash. You are truly generous and amazing!
We Also Received Anonymous Donations from the community at large which we were happy to pass along to the local food bank. Click on the links below
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/images/2e5cb63b-4be8-a40e-c915-3127a7e4c81f.jpg
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/images/efbcfdec-f13d-3aa8-9060-47848df5907a.jpg
St Michael's Mission Christmas Tree - The tree will remain up until Epiphany (Jan 6, 2025) Place your donation on the tree itself or in the bin provided. Suggestions include warm socks, new under wear, long underwear, hats, mitts, gloves, scarves and belts.
Food Donations - The Food of the Month for December is cereal.
Messy Church will meet on January 10th (not the 3rd). Contributions of food are still welcome – as are participants and volunteers!. See the sign up sheet on the door in the Narthex.
Annual Vestry Reports- If you are responsible for submitting an annual report they are due no later than Friday Jan 17. Please contact the office if there are any issues that conflict with the submission date.
End of Year Donations - If you normally send end-of-year contributions to the church in the mail and are concerned about how to do so this year with the postal strike, please contact the office and Stacey Neale, who has kindly offered to do so, will arrange to pick up your envelope. You can also get in touch with Stacey directly at sj.neale@sympatico.ca
Thank you, Stacey!!
Church Calendars - We are currently sold out of Church calendars for 2025 but are still able to reorder if we can get together a minimum order of 20 ( best price break)
If you would like to place an order for delivery in January contact the office by Jan 3rd 2025.
Tis the Season for coughs and colds. If you are concerned about being safe while at church we have made masks and hand sanitizer available as you enter. Don't forget we also have a state of the art air purifying system that was installed during Covid that continues to run 24/7.
Coffee with Rev'd Grace - You can meet with Grace for coffee and conversation every Friday at Non Solo Pane (in Dorval) from 1-2:30. The last date for coffee this year will be Friday Dec. 20th and then Grace will return to her regular schedule starting on Jan. 17, 2025
Holy Darkness Midwinter Retreat for an Overheated Age is happening again on Sat. Feb 1st 2025, from 9am- 2pm. For more information on how to register click on the link below https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/images/26379197-3a46-b1bf-ed2c-f7768a0adfee.png
Help Wanted
Children's Corner Attendant– we’re hoping to reinstate a Children’s Corner Attendant as an official role on Sunday mornings. If you could be the one to supervise the children once every 6-8 weeks, please let Grace or Laura know.
Chalice Bearers We are also once again recruiting Chalice Bearers. If you would like to be trained to serve the wine at Communion, let Grace or Dion know!
Save the Dates
Christmas Pageant December 22
*Christmas Eve December 24
*(4 pm Family Service, 10 pm Festival Service with carols beforehand at 9:30)
Christmas Day Dec 25 (at St. John the Baptist)
Christmas Service Dec 29 (at Merging Waters)
Messy Church January 10, 2025
Parish Meeting January 19, 2025
Holy Darkness Midwinter Retreat February 1, 2025
Messy Church February 7, 2025
Annual Vestry Meeting February 9, 2025
Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser February 22, 2025
Here's What's Happening Around Town
Christmas Potluck- St. Lawrence Anglican Church is hosting a Christmas Potluck with Lessons & Carols on Sat. Dec 21 from 2-5pm. Click on the link below for more details
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/f7f8602e-9ae2-5f9b-8e01-049141f04a61/Christmas_Potluck_Dec_21.pdf
Meeting Schedules
All Saints Worship Services
First and third Sundays of the month: Worship (Holy Eucharist) at 8:00 am
& 10:00 am
Third Sunday of the month: all-ages, kid-focused service,
Second and Fourth Sundays of the Month: Bible learning time for ages 8 and up at at 8:45; worship (Holy Eucharist) at 10:00 am
Fifth Sunday of the Month: Worship (Morning Prayer) at 10:00 am
First Friday of the Month: Messy Church at 5:30 pm (except January, when Messy Church will be on the second Friday)
Coffee with Rev'd Grace - You can meet with Grace for coffee and conversation every Friday at Non Solo Pane (in Dorval) from 1-2:30. The last date for 2024 will be Friday Dec. 20. and then Grace will return again on Jan. 17, 2025
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: Medatio takes place Mondays at 1:00 in the Chapel. This mediation group is open to everyone who would like to share some quiet time for peaceful reflection. Their last meeting of the year is Dec . 16, with the Jan. return date TBA. For more information please contact Stacey Neale at sj.neale@sympatico.ca.
Men's Coffee and Conversation - Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. for an hour or so we meet at Tim Hortons Coffee shop at 187G Hymus in Pointe-Claire. (It's at the other end of the Walmart mall)
Men's Monthly Saturday Breakfast - Please let me know by email if you plan to attend. This information helps me when I go to do the shopping. We meet at 08:00 for cooking and set up; eat at 09:00. Contact Mark Weatherley at mark.weatherley@sympatico.ca for more information.
Please put the following dates in your agenda:
December 21, 2024
January 18, 2025
February 15, 2025
March 15, 2025
April 12, 2025 (Saturday before Palm Sunday)
May 17, 2025
June 21, 2025
Morning/Breakfast Reflections:
Begins at 8:30 am and last 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.
During the year we use a different liturgy each month. This is the link for the liturgy which is now based on the book of Alternative Services.
Access the liturgy for December: (Click below)
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/3c9cb86c-7635-2030-9414-c45ee2363768/Morning_reflections_december_2024_v2_.pdf
Please bring your bible and your prayer book for the psalms (you could use the version in your bible)
Other Resources
Sunday Paper - Check out the newest edition of the "Sunday Paper". This is a great resource for the younger members of the family! Just click on the link below.
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/65a8cc2d-2d0c-274a-0695-eea41dfe0cd5/SunPaper_Advent_4_C.pdf
All Saints by the Lake Weekly Email - This is a great resource to help keep you up to date with all the parish news including upcoming church and community events. If you know someone who would also like to receive it just have them email the office at Allsaintsbythelake@gmail.com
Weekly Email Submissions must be sent to the office (via email or phone) each Thursday no later 12:00 pm. This will ensure your message will be included in the Weekly 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.
Weekly Prayer Cycles
The Worldwide Anglican Communion: The Church of the Province of Uganda
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: Montreal Lay Members of General Synod Mr. Dion Lewis Ms. Penny Rankin Ms. Danica Meredith
Church Leaders: Grace, our Incumbent; Terry, our Honorary Assistant; Mary, our Bishop; David, our Archbishop; Chris, National Indigenous Bishop; Anne, our Acting Primate
Ecumenical/Interfaith: Dorval Mosque
Local Community Groups: Bayview Centre, Auberge Madeleine
Parish Ministries: Messy Church, Meditatio, Outreach, Envelope Secretary, Evening Prayer Group, Formation Ministries
Parish Prayer Care: John and Janie, Brian, Myrna, Gordona, John, Kathleen, Johanne, Janet, Andrew, Linda, Louise, Shelby, Serette, Roz, Marina, Ron, Rhoda, Alvin, Audry, Margaret, Joanne, Linda, Sylvia, Allen, Catherine, Scott, Samuel, Frank & Rev’d Michael.
All Saints by the Lake supports the Dorval Community Aid food pantry. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off during office hours or when you come to a church service. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Ways to Donate to Support the Work of All Saints by the Lake
If making your gift into the plate at any service (weekly, monthly, or occasional), enclose your cheque or cash in an envelope with your name and (ideally) number, directing its use as you desire (i.e. General, building, special project or mission, etc.). Guest envelopes in the sanctuary may be used for this purpose. Your unused giving envelopes from previous years may also be used (just change the date).
If making your gift from home, you have several options:
Interac e-transfer: send e-transfers to AllSaintsFinance33@gmail.com
PAR: Pre-authorized Monthly Remittances (i.e. donations made automatically from your bank account). Contact Geoff Dowd, Envelope Secretary gdowd@trafalgar.qc.ca if you would like to join this plan at any time in the year. PAR forms also available on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
Mail in or Drop-Off: Please make cheques payable to "Church of All Saints by the Lake or "All Saints by the Lake," and mail to 865 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval QC H9S 2C7
Online via Credit Card through Canada Helps: see the “Donate button” on our website: www.pramchurch.org.
Thank you for your generous support!
