Weekly Newsletter

A Note from Rev'd Heather

Dear St George’s,

I hope this newsletter finds you well and that you were able to make the most of the past two weeks. Two Holiday Wednesdays in a row is a rare treat!

This week, it is important to draw our attention once again to those most vulnerable in our communities. We are officially in the first Heat Wave of the summer.

To that end, the Quebec Health Ministry is asking people to take precautions during the hot weather:

• Drink six to eight glasses of water a day before feeling thirsty;
• Avoid alcoholic beverages or caffeine;
• Spend at least two hours a day in an air-conditioned or cool place;
• Take at least one cool shower or bath, or cool your skin with wet towels;
• Limit physical activity;
• Wear light clothes.

​https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/weather/article/make-smart-choices-during-heat-wave-says-montreal-public-health/​

A reminder that signs of heat illness include:

• Swelling
• Rash
• Cramps
• Fainting
• heat exhaustion
• heat stroke
• and the worsening of some health conditions.

Please be careful and if you find yourself in a position to help others out with a glass of cool water - keep in mind our Gospel reading from last Sunday:

“whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple -- truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.” (Matthew 10:42). It’s important we take these words of Jesus literally this week. Not everyone has easy access to a cool place or 6-8 glasses of water.

Yours in Christ,

H+

Table of Contents:

1. Upcoming Events & Notices:
   1. Garden with us!
   2. Creative Cluster: Week 4
2. Community Corner:
   1. St. George's Aide Sandwich Making
3. Sunday Service Information

Upcoming Events & Notices

Garden with us!

After weeks of waiting, our garden is in bloom! If you want to get involved with tending to our plants, please reach out to the office and we will connect you with our gardening volunteers. Green thumb not required!

Creative Cluster: Week 4

Join Rev'd Heather for the fourth meeting of our "creative cluster" based on Julia Cameron's work The Artist's Way.

First week joining us? Want to drop in and see what it's all about? Newcomers welcome!

For more information about creative clusters and The Artist's Way click here and here! You do not need to purchase the book to participate–printed handouts will be provided.

If you're interested in joining this group, please write to the office at office@st-georgeschurch.org

Community Corner

St. George's Aide Sandwich Making

Want to get involved with Saint Michael’s Mission but not sure where to start? Come join George’s Aide as they make sandwiches to donate to the mission: Tuesday morning, July 14^th from 9-12, in Parish Hall! For more information, reach out to the office.

This Sunday, July 5th

Important Links for Services

Ways to Give to St. George's​

• Interac transfer to accounting@st-georgeschurch.org

• Contact the office at office@st-georgeschurch.org to initiate or change your PAR giving

• Mail a cheque to: St. George’s Church, 1101 Rue Stanley, Montreal, QC, H3B2S6​
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