Weekly Newsletter

A Note from Rev'd Holly

This note falls during the Season of Creation in the Anglican liturgical cycle. Never heard of that? That’s because it is new! It began back in the late 1990s when the Orthodox Church set aside a day of prayer for creation. And over the years, it has been extended into several weeks, starting at the beginning of September, with Rosh Hashana, the Jewish celebration of the creation of the world. It continues through to 4 October, the feast day of St Francis of Assisi. But it has only become officially recognized this year by all the Churches: Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant. So, each fall we will spend some time reflecting on the gift of creation, particularly in the context of the climate crisis and fear of the future of this planet. This season is also of course about taking stock of our place in creation.

The theme this year is Living Water. What a treat to discover that the Hebrew scripture for this coming Sunday morning is drawn from Exodus 17, in which the Israelites are dying of thirst in the desert, and God, through Moses, provides water for them. And then to see that we will be baptizing Victoria at the 10:30 eucharist. There will be much to reflect on.

But in the meantime, what does it mean to you to have a time of deep reflection on God’s creation as part of our annual liturgical calendar? What do you perceive to be the biggest problem humans have created in our relationship with the rest of creation?

Table of Contents:

1. Upcoming Events & Notices:
   1. Rev'd Deborah Meister leads Wednesday Service
   2. Rev'd John Graham's Ordination
   3. Iona Community Leader Visit
   4. Fall Digest
   5. Weekly Compline
2. Community Comms
   1. Exciting News from Jean-Sébastien Allaire!
3. Sunday Service Information

Upcoming Events & Notices

Rev'd Deborah Meister leads Wednesday Service

We invite you to join us for Holy Eucharist this Wednesday at 12:15PM! The Rev'd Deborah Meister will be celebrating and leading bible study.

Rev'd John Graham's Ordination

We invite you to celebrate with us on Sunday, October 4th, at 4pm at Christ Church Cathedral, where the Bishop Victor David Mbuyi-Bipungu intends to ordain the Reverend John Graham to the presbyterate. This service will also be livestreamed at montrealcathedral.ca/live.

Iona Community Leader Visit

The current leader of the Iona Community, Ruth Harvey, is starting a Pilgrimage through Canada with a stop in Montreal, where she will be leading three events next week.

• On Thursday 24^th September at 6:30 pm at the Cathedral
• On Friday 25^th September at 9:30 at Dio (aimed specially for theological students)
• On Friday 25^th September at 7 pm at St Columba's by the Lake in the West Island.

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You are warmly invited to these events.
During these sessions, Ruth Harvey, Leader of the Iona Community, mediator, writer, and lifelong practitioner of intentional Christian community, will explore how we can remain rooted in hope amid complexity and change. Drawing on her experience in conflict transformation and faith-based leadership, Ruth will offer a thoughtful perspective on living faithfully in community. There will also be Iona style singing. All are welcome.
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The Cathedral event takes place at Fulford Hall (entrance 1444 av Union) on Thursday 24 September at 6:30 pm. (There is no access via the Cathedral where there will be a private event).
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Please note: there will be a middle eastern light supper. We invite your donations to contribute to the costs of the evening. You can send your donation either by e-transfer (accounting@montrealcathedral.ca) marked Iona Evening, by card on the night, or in cash.

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​

Community Comms

Exciting News from Jean-Sébastien Allaire!

Our choir director has been appointed as the Associate Chorusmaster The Orchestre Philharmonique et choeur des mélomanes! Want to learn more? Click the link! https://www.opcmelomanes.ca/​

This Sunday, September 27th

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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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