Weekly Newsletter

A Note from Rev'd Heather

Dear St George’s,

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to the Cathedral last Sunday in support of John Graham’s Ordination to the Priesthood. It was a beautiful service and reception - to which our Guild contributed generously.

There is a lot of excitement at St George’s this week as the Rev’d Ben Crosby moves forward with his new role at St Simeon’s in Lachute, Ms Kelsey Cunningham joins our team as a Theological Student, and the Rev’d Dr John Graham’s duties shift to reflect his Ordination to the Priesthood. Congratulations all around!

The changes are mirrored in the fall weather and can - should we let them - act as an invitation to reflect. Our Epistle reading for this upcoming Sunday asks us to guard our hearts by engaging in the discipline of focusing on the good; not by spiritually bypassing all of the difficult aspects of life, but instead by placing them in their wider context. God is good and therefore we are not alone in our difficulties. God is good and therefore we know that endings also mean new beginnings. God is good and therefore we can see that even in the darkest moments, that this world of ours was created out of love - that we were created out of love - a love so strong that God himself thinks we’re worth dying for, worth conquering sin and death for, worth coming back for, living for, and sending His Holy Spirit for.

In gratitude,

H+

Table of Contents:

1. Upcoming Events & Notices:
   1. Introducing Kelsey Cunningham!
   2. Harvest Sunday: Soup Sunday
   3. This Wednesday: Blessing of the Animals
   4. Submit Names for All Saints/All Souls Remembrance
   5. Fall Market
   6. Fall Digest
   7. Weekly Compline
2. Sunday Service Information

Upcoming Events & Notices

Introducing Kelsey Cunningham!

We have a new Theology Student joining our team! Kelsey Cunningham is a PhD student in theology at Trinity College, University of Toronto, and is currently completing ministry formation in the Diocese of Montreal. Her research focuses on the theology of the diaconate, with particular interests in relationality and ecology. Before beginning her theological studies, she worked in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine with a focus on women’s health.

If you see Kelsey around, please introduce yourself and make her feel welcome!

Harvest Sunday: Soup Sunday!

This Sunday is our monthly Soup Sunday! We invite you to join us in Parish Hall following the service today for soup and community fellowship.

Blessing of the Animals

Want your pet to receive a blessing? We are celebrating St. Francis day with a blessing of the animals this coming Wednesday during our midday service. We look forward to welcoming your furry friends at 12:15 on the 14th!

Our Fall Market is Here!

Our Fall Market will be open in our upstairs space the 17th of October from 10AM to 9PM. We are thrilled to be collaborating with a dozen local Montreal artisans who will be selling their wares! Proceeds of renting out our space to artists are going towards St George’s own funding, helping to cover our own expenses and ensure we can continue our ministry and community work.

Submit Names for All Saints/All Souls Remembrance Prayers

If you have a loved one whose name you'd like read as part of our November 1st service remembrance prayers, please fill out and submit this form:https://forms.gle/Qy3GngN8oRZB6fu99​

Fall Digest

Curious about our fall programming? Click the link here for our full fall digest: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64c4298a6cb73535bda82af5/t/6aac0fa63d30a01b8bbdd183/1789661094588/Fall+Digest+PDF.pdf​

Fall Compline

Starting September 15th, our evening compline series is back! We invite you to join our clergy, every Tuesday at 8PM on zoom for this contemplative service in community.

Click the link to join the service: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85846651925?pwd=QISnln3VGbW4LKVnGPoO1Zouobhezq.1​

This Sunday, October 11th

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