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 

Parish Update: November 6, 2015

Hello St. Paul’s Family

Here are a few things you may need to know.

Soup

Thank you to all who gave soup this week – the upstairs freezer is full – let’s fill up the basement freezer!

The visitors requiring soup have not slowed down with the change of the season and even with the generous additions from the Sorrento Centre kitchen we are completely out!! If you can please refill the freezer with soup. There are empty yogurt containers in the kitchen.

Thank you SO much!

DUE SUNDAY!!! - ST. PAUL’S 9^th ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2015

 

THEME: FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY

Photos depicting who, what, where or how you are/have been inspired in faith and hope on your journey through this year of change at St. Paul’s.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: NOVEMBER 8^TH

RECIPIENTS AWARDED: NOVEMBER 22^ND

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS:

• Entry is open to all of God’s people.
• Entries are to be submitted by the photographer
• Entries are to have been taken within the current year – 2015.
• Entries are limited to four (4) per person.
• Please include your name, phone number on the back of the photo.
•  A title and/or comments as to why the entry depicts FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY are encouraged.
• Please indicate if you wish your photographs returned.
• First, second and third place will be acknowledged with a certificate.
• Two “Honourable Mentions” not already placed in top 3 will also be acknowledged with a certificate.
• All acknowledged photographs will appear in St. Paul’s Circular.
• All photographs will be displayed in the cathedral
•  4 x 6 prints may be dropped off at 360 Nicola Street.
•  Prints may be sent by email (jpeg) to: stpaulscathedral@shawbiz.ca

GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT!

Remembrance Day – Nov. 11 – there will be no 10am Holy Eucharist at the church. We invite you to join the Remembrance Day @ Riverside Park

Ceremony starts at 10:30am and there will be a Fly past by aircraft from 419 Squadron, Cold Lake Alberta at approx. 11:00am.

Here is some important information that we will be going over on Sunday. It is time to review the fire drill plan.

Here it is

EVACUATE via the nearest safe exit (point to the 2 doors).  ASSIST persons requiring assistance.

CHILDREN IN SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS will evacuate from the basement with their instructor and gather in front of the YMCA at 4^th and Battle.  Parents will meet them there.

ALL OTHER ADULTS ASSEMBLE kitty corner from the church in front of The Windsor, 411 Nicola Street   PHONE 9-1-1 to report a fire in the building.

Deadline for submissions for the next issue of the Circular is Wednesday, November 18th; the theme is tradition.  What traditions are in your family and church lives? 

  

Parish members are welcome to November 10th Peace & Justice lunch meeting to be held at Painted Pony Restaurant @ 11:30 followed by tour of Boys and Girls club , John Tod Centre, 150 Wood St, North Kamloops.  The Boys and Girls club was our May Outreach and we are following up with them for a tour of their new facilities. RSVP Joy Gothard 250-372-5594.

  

Friendship Friday.........Nov 20th
Guest speakers:  Dr. Mark and Margaret Hyslop who have been working in Health in developing countries will share their story.
10 A.M.     ALL welcome

Remains: First Nations Churches of BC

Art show by Brian Kipp

November 21 – 1-6pm

St. Paul’s Cathedral Hall

360 Nicola st

Prints will be available for sale, all proceeds to St. Paul’s Cathedral

For more information please contact Elaine Parkes – 250-374-2316

Kamloops Artists presents:

Fine Arts Show & Sale

November 20, 21, 22 from 10am – 4pm

@ the Japanese Cultural Centre – Vernon Ave Kamloops

  

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

  

PWRDF 2015 Christmas Cards Available in packs of 12 and may be ordered directly from PWRDF by calling: 1-866-308-7973 FREE or 416-924-9199, ext. 318

A Poster of card images & verse and ordering details are on the Peace 7 Justice bulletin board in the hall.

Creating Trustworthy Communities - “A Workshop on Interpersonal Relationships, Boundaries and Communication Skill Development”

DATE: Saturday, November 28, 2015.

TIME:  9 am – 5 pm

PLACE: St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., Kamloops, BC

Lunch will be provided.  Please bring a notebook and pen.

There is NO CHARGE to attend; this event is open to anyone who is interested.

Clergy, Wardens, Pastoral Elders, Lay Ministers of Word & Sacrament, Youth Leaders, Sunday school teachers, and Parish Volunteers should attend this workshop.   Certificates will be issued to all participants at the end of training day; the certificate is valid for three years. Please pre-register by calling 250-376-3243 (St. George's.)  Thank you!

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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