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Ash Wednesday February 22nd

Administrator — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:34:37 +0000

Ash Wednesday is a very special day. It marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 day period of preparation for Easter. In this powerful ceremony the faithful are invited forward to receive the imposition of ashes: the sign of the cross is made upon the forhead and the words from the funeral liturgy are intoned: “Remember that thou are dust and to dust you shall return.”

For Christians, rather than being a morbid fixation with death, it is a reminder of how precious life is, of the cross where death brings healing and salvation, of how we should treasure those whom we love.

You can join us for one of two services: 11:00 am or 7:00 pm. We will have a simple potluck in the narthex at 6:00 pm before the evening imposition of ashes.

(Narthex: n. Anglican speak for place outside the main sanctuary. Great place for potlucks)

La Dolce Vita: Lent and The Sweet Life

Administrator — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:42:47 +0000

“ The Glory of God is Men and Women fully human, fully alive.” St. Irenaeus, c. 170 AD

What if you someone were to write a description of your life and it looked like this:“I am amazed by how much love there is in my life. Everyday I am awestruck by how much joy I feel, and the peace in the midst of being able to wait out the tough times. My friends describe me as kind, genuinely good and loyal. I am both a gentle, tender soul and resolutely committed to walking with integrity”

Two thousand years ago the Apostle Paul described what he believed to be such a life, for those who cultivate the spiritual life. He described it as the fruit of the spirit, of being able to live life fully characterized by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Christ The Redeemer Anglican Church would like you to join us for a spiritual exploration of La Dolce Vita, the Sweet Life, of finding that life can be sweet indeed.

We will meet at 6:00 pm every Monday for a simple pot luck and then start our session at 7:00 pm

February 27^th Love

March 5^th Joy

March 12 Peace

March 19^th Patience and Kindness

March 26^th Goodness and Faithfulness

April 2^nd Gentleness and Self-Control

La Dolce Vita Online Forum

We want you to help explore the sweet life. Throughout March we will be keeping a La Dolce Vita Facebook page and inviting you to share thoughts, quotes, stories, songs, movies, scriptures, on the subject. Who should be the patron saint(s) of each, who exemplifies it? Is there a link to someone who has wisdom on how to live the Dolce Vita? Would you like to post an essay, a reflection on love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control?

Each Sunday sermon in Lent will be a scriptural reflection on different aspects of The Sweet Life. We will be gathering our collective wisdom and publishing it on the internet and inviting people to join us. After each session we will be inviting you to share what your thoughts and post them online. It will be a way of seeking together for the Sweet Life, a life worth living.

Community Pancake Dinner

Administrator — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:28:02 +0000

We’re inviting the whole neighbourhood….

Tuesday February 21st is “Shrove Tuesday”. It also is known as Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday) and Pancake Tuesday. Historically in England people would use up all of the fat in the house before Lent. (Lent is a traditional 40 day time of fasting before Easter). So, pancakes it was.

We celebrate it with a big pancake dinner, have some games for the kids and some Mardi Gras themed entertainment. We would like to invite the neighbourhood to join us: sort of like a big pancake block party! Please join us, starting at 6:00 pm.

Their is no charge (though there will be a donations box). Please call or email us to let us know you are coming so we know how many pancakes to make. See you there, bring a friend!

Martini’s and Hush Puppies. Homily for Jan. 15, 2012

Administrator — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:30:56 +0000

January 8th 2012

Martini’s and Hush Puppies:

The Second Sunday After Epiphany

Scripture Readings:

I Samuel 3: 1-10

Psalm 139: 1-5, 12-17

I Corinthians 6:12-20

John 1: 43-51

Christmas Eve Sermon: God gets our goat

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:32:21 +0000

Free Conversational English and Coffee Drop In

Administrator — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:41:41 +0000

We are pleased to launch a new ministry at Christ the Redeemer! We are inviting folks to join us on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am for an opportunity for conversational English.

It is lead by Soji Perinbam. Soji has a passion for helping folks who are new to the country help develop their conversational English skills. It is not a formal class, just a chance to have a cup of coffee and chat at whatever level you are comfortable with.

You are also welcome just to join us for coffee. Please help us get word out and if you know someone who could benefit from practicing their English, feel free to drop in, email us or call.

… Mother Mary Comes to Me…

Administrator — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:10:26 +0000

The homily for the fourth Sunday of Advent.

Dec 18th Advent 4 2011

Readings:

Samuel 7: 1-11, 16

Psalm 89 1-4, 19-26

Romans 16: 25-27

Luke 1: 26-38

Cloverdale Santa Parade of Lights

Administrator — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:05:35 +0000

Be certain to check out the article on the diocese of Vancouver’s website on our recent entry into the Cloverdale Santa parade of lights! See which of our parishioners made the news! Be sure to read down to the link to the video!

Senior’s Tea and Hymn Sing

Administrator — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:48:16 +0000

You don’t need to be a senior to join us at our annual Senior’s Tea and Hymn Sing. We enjoy having someone else pouring the tea and enjoying a few seasonal treats and enjoy singing traditional carols together. We will be lead by our marvellous music director, Kathryn Koslowsky-Schmidt and rector, Rev.’d Craig Vance. Please join us, and bring a friend!

Lessons and Carols

Administrator — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:48:03 +0000

Please join us for Lessons and Carols on December 11th. It is a wonderful traditional service of readings, carols singing and lead by our choir. There will be apple cider after the service: a wonder “Christmas in the country” experience!