Parish Email: December 18, 2015

Hello St. Paul’s Family 

Here are a few things you may need to know.

  

Christmas Services

Thursday December 24 – Christmas eve services

4pm Family Service with Eucharist

7pm Holy Eucharist

10pm Holy Eucharist

Friday December 25 – Christmas Day Service

10am Holy Eucharist

Sunday December 27

8am Holy Communion

10am Lessons and Carols

2016 Envelopes – they will be ready for pick up Sunday at the back of the church. Please pick them up at your convenience.  To avoid any confusion please do NOT start using them until January 1, 2016

Annual Christmas Parish Potluck lunch - after the 10 am service onSunday, December 20. It would be wonderful if people could bring their shareable items as a salad, entree and/or dessert - anyone that would be available to help set up before the service, to help serve and to help clean up after the lunch, their help would be much appreciated.  Please contact Rose Roy at roseroy62@gmail.com or leave a message at 250-573-5485.

  

PWRDF and Syrian refugees: December 31 is the deadline to have matching funds from the federal government for this project.  One way is to visit pwrdf.org and click on 'donate', then 'donate now' and leave a message to direct your contribution.

Youth Group Advent Party

Join us on Saturday, December 19th at the Cathedral for a Youth Group Advent Party!!

Drop off at 6pm and pick up at 9:30pm (you can also be picked up earlier if needed!)
Friends are welcome!

- There will be dinner (let me know if you're coming, please!!)
- Crafts, game and activity stations (you choose what you want to do!)
- Maybe a Christmas movie showing on the projector with popcorn
An evening of gathering together!

And anyone who is interested in helping with the pageant on Christmas Eve: we'll do a quick walk through!!

RSVP to Melissa by the morning of Saturday, December 19th.

Christmas Eve Pageant

Our children and teen Sunday School classes will be participating and sharing the Christmas Story at the 4pm Family Pageant and Eucharist Service at the Cathedral on December 24th.

There is a part and a costume for everyone!! On Sunday, December 20th we'll start putting costumes aside and choosing parts. Our teens and young adults will work on the logistics on Saturday, December 19th as part of our Advent Gathering. We ask that all participants please plan to be at the Cathedral by 3:30pm on Christmas Eve to get costumed up and ready for the sharing of this ancient story.

If there are any teens or young adults who are interested in helping please let Melissa know! And if there are any parents who can help with costume organization on Christmas Eve, who can come early, let Melissa know!

Young Families Gathering

We've postponed the December 18th Young Families Gathering but invite you to mark on your calendars an Epiphany gathering!!

Star of Wonder: Epiphany Gathering

A gathering for families with children and youth at home

Friday, January 8, 2016

5:30pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the Hall

Families of St. Paul’s who have children or teens living at home are invited to join us for a meal during this season of Epiphany and an evening of crafts and activities. We will have different intergenerational based stations for everyone to choose from and will share in an evening joining with the wise ones in greeting baby Jesus and sharing the love and joy of Jesus in the world!

Friends are welcome!

Children must be accompanied by adults and adults must be accompanied by children!
Please RSVP to Melissa by Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

 

Sorrento Centre Appeal - http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c026f437154a96333ef08339b&id=1c27f6ecc3

The Journey Toward an Undivided Life:

A Winter Courage & Renewal® Workshop

January 15-16, 2016     Dan Hines, Facilitator

We live in ever changing and challenging times.  As a result we are often caught in change and flux: living life in unexpected ways. We can become disconnected from the passion that once fed us in our roles and responsibilities.  We may be searching for our next step in life.  We begin to scan our inner landscapes for clues. We travel further on our journey toward an undivided life.  You are invited to slow down, listen and reflect. Anyone desiring to explore solitude in community is welcome.  This workshop is an opportunity to renew and reconnect with the inner passion, courage and sense of purpose that gives meaning to your work and life in the world.

In these circles and with the help of conversation, creative process, stories and poetry, we will support one another re-discover the inner wisdom that guides and sustains us.  Circles of Trust® experiences are facilitated in various countries and settings: the circles include those who are serving in business, education, non-profits, health care, faith communities, and other organizations in service to others.  The workshop is based on the learning of the activist, social thinker, and writer Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal. 

Program begins at St. Paul's Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Kamloops, BC on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. It continues the next day Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.  Program includes lunch on Saturday.

To Register:  www.regonline.ca/winterworkshopcourage

 More info: www.couragerenewal.org/events/journey-to-an-undivided-life-jan2016-bc

*Cost is recommended donation of $75 which includes workshop guide, Sat. lunch and program.  You can register and use credit card, or you can indicate 'check' on payment options and pay on Friday when the workshop starts.

                             Dan Hines is Courage & Renewal® Facilitator mentored by

                             Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal. 

                             He is a coach and leadership consultant for business,

                             educational, and religious organizations. 

Christmas Services 2015

Christmas Services

Thursday December 24 – Christmas Eve Services

4pm Family Service with Eucharist

7pm Holy Eucharist

10pm Holy Eucharist

Friday December 25 – Christmas Day Service

10am Holy Eucharist

Sunday December 27

8am Holy Communion

10am Lessons and Carols

Parish Email: November 30, 2015

Hello St. Paul’s Family

Here are a few things you may need to know.

Youth Group: Monday, November 30th for all young people in grades 4-12.

7-9pm in the Cathedral Hall.

It's Iron Chef Night this week!! Join us as we cook up a storm and begin our Advent journey.

All are welcome. Email Melissa for more information:stpaulscathedralyouth@gmail.com.

*if you're coming with dietary restrictions please give Melissa the heads up!

R.A.F.T. Update

We are pleased to announce that RAFT is sponsoring 4 families locally. 

We have yet to hear arrival dates, but we are working hard to prepare.  For those of you who have offered financial support, thank you!  For those of you who have volunteered, thank you and we look forward to working with you.

Our sponsorships include:

·         a family of five:  parents with three children

·         a family of four:  parents with a teen and a young adult daughter

·         a family of three:  parents with a toddler  (This family will live in Clearwater.)

·         a family expecting their first child

These sponsorships are all refugees from Syria.

As our financial capacity grows, so too will the opportunity to sponsor more refugees.  We have the human resources capacity (volunteers) to work with more refugee sponsorships, but must also have the financial resources in place (either money in hand or pledges) before we can make any further “expressions of interest” (the term for requesting sponsorship).

Thank you for your participation in this humanitarian response.

Patricia, for RAFT.

R.A.F.T. / Refugees And Friends Together

(Kamloops Refugee Resettlement Group)

PIT stop is a hot meal program which serves a nutritious dinner, without charge to people in our community who are less fortunate than ourselves. 

It is happening at St. Paul’s on Dec 6th from 1-5.   Volunteers needed for 4 hours or 2 hours either 1-3 for meal prep or 3-5 for serving and clean up.  

If you are interested in volunteering please email Kathy Moore atkathymoore@telus.net

We need -----3 large crock pots for to use at the PIT stop on Dec 6th for cooking dinner.  Also we need all the toiletries that you collect at hotels.   Soaps and shampoos to give away.

On Sunday, December 6 from 5 to 8 pm, St. George's will be having their semi-annual fundraising night at the Fox and Hound Pub in Sahali Mall. The tickets are $15 each and include a dinner of chicken or ribs and a silent auction. This year we are blessed with many items and gift certificates that would be great stocking stuffers as well as a boat trip, kayaking day and a sleigh ride at Sun Peaks. Tickets available at the St. Paul’s Cathedral office (Wed-Fri from 10-1)

Please join us for a evening of food, fellowship and fun and a little Christmas cheer!

Chant, Chart, and Converse Workshop

“Behold what you are, Become what you receive”

Saturday December 5 – 9:30-1:30

St. Paul’s Cathedral – 360 Nicola

Light lunch provided

To register please call the office @250-372-3912 or emailstpaulscathedral@shawbiz.ca

Participant are limited to 25

 

THOMPSON VALLEY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The TVO presents “A Christmas Tapestry” with special guests, SERIOUS OPTIONS CHOIR

on Sat. Dec. 5th at 7PM and Sun. Dec. 6th at 2PM. At Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way.   Our guest MC will be Rev. David Sinclair

  

St. Paul's annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale.

Saturday - December 12th.......1:30 - 3:30.

Treasurers will be found in the thrift shop.

Baking for tea and bake sale gratefully accepted.

If you would like to help...phone Rae at 250-372-7582.

The Journey Toward an Undivided Life:

A Winter Courage & Renewal® Workshop

January 15-16, 2016     Dan Hines, Facilitator

We live in ever changing and challenging times.  As a result we are often caught in change and flux: living life in unexpected ways. We can become disconnected from the passion that once fed us in our roles and responsibilities.  We may be searching for our next step in life.  We begin to scan our inner landscapes for clues. We travel further on our journey toward an undivided life.  You are invited to slow down, listen and reflect.  Anyone desiring to explore solitude in community is welcome.  This workshop is an opportunity to renew and reconnect with the inner passion, courage and sense of purpose that gives meaning to your work and life in the world.

In these circles and with the help of conversation, creative process, stories and poetry, we will support one another re-discover the inner wisdom that guides and sustains us.  Circles of Trust® experiences are facilitated in various countries and settings: the circles include those who are serving in business, education, non-profits, health care, faith communities, and other organizations in service to others.  The workshop is based on the learning of the activist, social thinker, and writer Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal. 

Program begins at St. Paul's Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Kamloops, BC onFriday, January 15, 2016 at 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. It continues the next day Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.  Program includes lunch on Saturday.

To Register:  www.regonline.ca/winterworkshopcourage

 More info: www.couragerenewal.org/events/journey-to-an-undivided-life-jan2016-bc

*Cost is recommended donation of $75 which includes workshop guide, Sat. lunch and program.  You can register and use credit card, or you can indicate 'check' on payment options and pay on Friday when the workshop starts.

                             Dan Hines is Courage & Renewal® Facilitator mentored by

                             Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal. 

                             He is a coach and leadership consultant for business,

                             educational, and religious organizations. 

2015 Sunday School Christmas Bags

Note from the Boys and Girls Club: PowerStart Program

 We will be giving the gift bags from St. Paul’s Sunday School to our PowerStart children. PowerStart is an early morning breakfast program where we pick children up at their homes, drive them to school, feed them breakfast, help them brush their teeth and then give them a recess snack. PowerStart serves some of the most vulnerable children in our community. We currently serve 100 children each morning. 

Some items that may be beneficial in the gift bags: arts, crafts, socks, bath soaps for girls, games, nail polish, nice shampoos/conditioners, hot wheel cars, lego is a big hit.

Cathedral Sunday School Involvement:  We will be putting together Christmas Gift Bags for local Kamloops children through the Boys and Girls Club PowerStart program. We are inviting our Sunday School families and members of the parish to bring items to help fill the gift bags for boys and girls between the ages of 5 – 12 years.  A list of possible items is included. We will be filling the boxes on Sunday, December 13th in Sunday School and welcome items to be dropped off at the Cathedral prior to that Sunday. So, keep an eye out while you’re shopping for items that you can contribute!

If you have any questions talk to Melissa: stpaulscathedralyouth@gmail.comor 250-682-4866.

Suggested Items for Christmas Bags

·         Toiletries- bubble bath, shower gel, creams

·         Card games

·         Chocolates, sweets, gum

·         Mitts, toques, scarves

·         Slippers

·         Anything hockey or NHL related

·         Nail polish, lip gloss

·         Markers, pencil crayons

·         Art kits

·         Books, comics

·         Barrettes, ponies, hair clips,

·         Cozy or funny socks

·         Photo frame

·         Wallet

·         Items from Ardene's or Claires

·         Stickers, crafts

·         Stationary or note cards

·         Diary or journal

·         Lego mini

·         Noise makers (kazoo, shakers, tambourine, maracas, etc…)

·         Play dough, silly putty

·         Jewelry making kits

·         Puzzles

·         Colouring book

·         Game book

·         Iron bead kit

·         Magnets

·         LED booklight

·         Coffee/Team mug warmer

·         Decorative duct tape

·         Glow sticks

·         Funky erasers

·         Swim goggles

·         Crazy straws

·         Post it notes

·         Small puzzles

·         Small toys

·         Small stuffed animals

Parish Email: November 23

Hello St. Paul’s Family

Here are a few things you may need to know.

Kamloops Artists presents:

Fine Arts Show & Sale

November 20, 21, 22 from 10am – 4pm

@ the Japanese Cultural Centre – Vernon Ave Kamloops

  

R.A.F.T. Update

We are pleased to announce that RAFT is sponsoring 4 families locally. 

We have yet to hear arrival dates, but we are working hard to prepare.  For those of you who have offered financial support, thank you!  For those of you who have volunteered, thank you and we look forward to working with you.

Our sponsorships include:

·         a family of five:  parents with three children

·         a family of four:  parents with a teen and a young adult daughter

·         a family of three:  parents with a toddler  (This family will live in Clearwater.)

·         a family expecting their first child

These sponsorships are all refugees from Syria.

As our financial capacity grows, so too will the opportunity to sponsor more refugees.  We have the human resources capacity (volunteers) to work with more refugee sponsorships, but must also have the financial resources in place (either money in hand or pledges) before we can make any further “expressions of interest” (the term for requesting sponsorship).

Thank you for your participation in this humanitarian response.

Patricia, for RAFT.

R.A.F.T. / Refugees And Friends Together

(Kamloops Refugee Resettlement Group)

PIT stop is a hot meal program which serves a nutritious dinner, without charge to people in our community who are less fortunate than ourselves. 

It is happening at St. Paul’s on Dec 6th from 1-5.   Volunteers needed for 4 hours or 2 hours either 1-3 for meal prep or 3-5 for serving and clean up.  

If you are interested in volunteering please email Kathy Moore atkathymoore@telus.net

We need -----3 large crock pots for to use at the PIT stop on Dec 6th for cooking dinner.  Also we need all the toiletries that you collect at hotels.   Soaps and shampoos to give away.

Chant, Chart, and Converse Workshop

“Behold what you are, Become what you receive”

Saturday December 5 – 9:30-1:30

St. Paul’s Cathedral – 360 Nicola

Light lunch provided

To register please call the office @250-372-3912 or emailstpaulscathedral@shawbiz.ca

Participant are limited to 25

St. Paul's annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale.

Saturday - December 12th.......1:30 - 3:30.

Treasurers will be found in the thrift shop.

Baking for tea and bake sale gratefully accepted.

If you would like to help...phone Rae at 250-372-7582.

2015 Sunday School Christmas Bags

Note from the Boys and Girls Club: PowerStart Program

 We will be giving the gift bags from St. Paul’s Sunday School to our PowerStart children. PowerStart is an early morning breakfast program where we pick children up at their homes, drive them to school, feed them breakfast, help them brush their teeth and then give them a recess snack. PowerStart serves some of the most vulnerable children in our community. We currently serve 100 children each morning. 

Some items that may be beneficial in the gift bags: arts, crafts, socks, bath soaps for girls, games, nail polish, nice shampoos/conditioners, hot wheel cars, lego is a big hit.

Cathedral Sunday School Involvement:  We will be putting together Christmas Gift Bags for local Kamloops children through the Boys and Girls Club PowerStart program. We are inviting our Sunday School families and members of the parish to bring items to help fill the gift bags for boys and girls between the ages of 5 – 12 years.  A list of possible items is included. We will be filling the boxes on Sunday, December 13th in Sunday School and welcome items to be dropped off at the Cathedral prior to that Sunday. So, keep an eye out while you’re shopping for items that you can contribute!

If you have any questions talk to Melissa: 

stpaulscathedralyouth@gmail.com or 250-682-4866.

Suggested Items for Christmas Bags

·         Toiletries- bubble bath, shower gel, creams

·         Card games

·         Chocolates, sweets, gum

·         Mitts, toques, scarves

·         Slippers

·         Anything hockey or NHL related

·         Nail polish, lip gloss

·         Markers, pencil crayons

·         Art kits

·         Books, comics

·         Barrettes, ponies, hair clips,

·         Cozy or funny socks

·         Photo frame

·         Wallet

·         Items from Ardene's or Claires

·         Stickers, crafts

·         Stationary or note cards

·         Diary or journal

·         Lego mini

·         Noise makers (kazoo, shakers, tambourine, maracas, etc…)

·         Play dough, silly putty

·         Jewelry making kits

·         Puzzles

·         Colouring book

·         Game book

·         Iron bead kit

·         Magnets

·         LED booklight

·         Coffee/Team mug warmer

·         Decorative duct tape

·         Glow sticks

·         Funky erasers

·         Swim goggles

·         Crazy straws

·         Post it notes

·         Small puzzles

·         Small toys

·         Small stuffed animals