Archive for January, 2010


PWRDF responds to massive destruction in Haiti

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

 Action By Churches Together January 13, 2010 -  Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people were buried alive when a major earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, the capital of impoverished Haiti on Tuesday. The magnitude 7.0 quake sent panic-stricken people into the streets. Offices, hotels, houses and shops collapsed, and people were screaming "Jesus, Jesus", not knowing ...

A statement from the Primate on the disaster in Haiti

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Anglican Church of Canada January 13, 2010 -  Haiti has been devastated by a terrible earthquake. Thousands are feared to have died and many more injured. The people in Haiti have suffered so much in the past 10 years. Hurricane Jeanne ripped through the island in 2004 and in 2008 ...

Cold Wet Mat Program Volunteer Celebration

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Title: Cold Wet Mat Program Volunteer Celebration Location: St. Andrew\'s United Church Port MoodyDescription: Thank you for volunteering with the Cold Wet Weather Mat Program at St. Andrew\'s United Church. You are invited to a celebration for all of those who helped. Everyone who helped in any way is invited. St ...

Homily for Epiphany / Baptism of Jesus

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE Homily for Epiphany 1/The Baptism of Jesus   Appointed readings: Isaiah 43:1-7 ;Psalm 29 ; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22   One of our hymns asks the question,   What king would wade through murky streams And bow beneath the wave, Ignoring how the world esteems The powerful and brave?   If we believe ...

Christmas Homily 2009

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Yes, Virginia, Baby Jesus Did Grow Up! Homily for the First Sunday After Christmas   1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Samuel was ministering before the LORD, a boy wearing a linen ephod. His mother used to make for him a little robe and take it to him each year, when she went up with ...

Christmas Eve Homily 2009

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

BLIND-SIDED BY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Homily for Christmas Eve 2009   Christmas is a time of celebration for Christians, and by extension, for countless others, who have basked in the light of hope, peace, good will and generosity of spirit that this celebration has built up over many centuries and in many different cultures.  ...

Annual Report Submissions Deadline- Feb. 1, 2010

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Please be advised your submissions for the Annual Report must be submitted via email on or before February 1, 2010. The Annual report must be mailed to each member of the parish and it is essential your reports are in so the complete document may be compiled!

Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent

Monday, January 4th, 2010

THE SONG OF MARY Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2009   The Magnificat (Mary’s Song of Praise) goes something like this: “My soul magnifies the Lord . . . for he has looked with favour on a lowly servant . . . the divine strength is revealed, scattering the proud, bringing ...

2009 Annual Vestry Meeting

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The Annual Vestry Meeting for 2009 will be held on February 21, 2010, The meeting will be follow directly after the 10:00 am service. Please plan on attending this important meeting. A lite lunch will be served for the meeting, your donation of sandwiches and desserts is greatly appreciated.

Flowers for the Altar

Monday, January 4th, 2010

To place flowers at the Altar, in memory of a loved one, or to celebrate a joyous occasion, please write your name on the flower chart and a member of the Altar Guild will contact you. For more information please call Brenda Binns 604 931 2482