What's new chez nous

What's New Chez Nous?

The BUC Bulletin Board

Lectionary readings
For the complete Lectionary readings by season

or by year please log on here. All readings are from the New Revised Standard Bible.

                   Readings for May 11th (Pentecost)      click here
                   Readings for May 18th   (Trinity Sunday)   click here
                   Readings for May 25th                   click here

Carnations for Sale
Celebrate Mothers' Day
while supporting the
MS Society of Canada

Sunday May 11th
Mother’s Day
BOUQUETS for sale
(including greenery)
Small (3 flowers) $5.00
Medium (8 flowers) $14.00
Large (12 flowers) $20.00
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Single flower $2.00

To order speak with Robin Little after worship
ortelephone:514-425-0097

Hear ye ! Hear ye !

Monday, May 12th

Seniors for Seniors

Saturday, May 17th

Flower Sale

Sunday, June 8th
Confirmation
& Transfer of Membership Sunday

Friday, June 20th
Lobster Dinner

BUC Flower Sale

This year our Annual Flower & Vegetable Sale
will take on a New Look.
A wide selection of flowers & vegetables will be available on Saturday, May 17th
for you to choose from (no need to order ahead!).
If you have some favourites or special
colour choices you would like for us to include
please speak with Gail Johns (514) 426-0150 or call the church office. Be sure to set this day aside and bring your friends and neighbours
to this important fundraising event for our church community.
Flowers will be on sale from 9:00am - noon.

Beads Needed

The West Montreal Readaptation Centre
(The folks in Room #2 with Shelley)
is launching a new project.
They will be making beaded eyeglass chains.
If you have beads that you are willing to donate or
old beaded items that we can recycle would you please
leave them with Shelley in Room #2
or with Cindy on Sunday in the church office.
Proceeds from this project will go directly
to support the Malawi Goat Project.

Lobster Party
(Steak option for non-lobster lovers)
We will be holding our second
Annual Lobster Party on Friday, June 20th.

Although we are calling it a Lobster Party
there is a non-seafood steak option
for those who specify in advance.
The evening, which will be held at the
City of Kirkland Sports Complex on Hymus
will include music and dancing.
This is a major fundraising effort and
we are hoping you will all invite your friends.
Tickets $35.00 per person.
For further details please speak with Al Cere or call the church office.

Crafts Needed
for the Fall
On Saturday, November 8th
the United Church Women will be
hosting their annual craft sale.
This early announcement is just a reminder to those of you
who have donated craft items
in the past and an invitation
to those of you who are new to the community to keep the UCW in mind when
you are working on crafts this summer.
For details please speak with Lorraine Hoey (514) 695-7795.

Urgent Need in Pointe St. Charles
A woman who has been a member of the Women’s Discussion Group
of Saint Columba House for many years has recently been the victim
of a house-fire that has left her and her four children
homeless and without any possessions.
We are hoping that we will be able to help her out and
are trying to coordinate a response to her needs.
If you are able to contribute any of the following,
would you please speak with Cindy or call the office during the week.
As she has not yet found a new home, it is the smaller items
that are required more urgently.
The larger items would be needed at a later date but we ask you
to keep them in mind.
Items include:
Sheets for three children’s single beds; Blankets and pillows; Pots, pans,
dishes, utensils, kitchen necessities like can openers, measuring spoons, etc.
Coffee maker; Cups, glasses, bowls, etc.
Large to Extra large women’s clothing; Trash-can; Cleaning tools
and products (broom, mop, bucket); Kitchen table and chairs;
Telephone; Microwave; Books for children; Laundry baskets; TV,
stereo, radio; Paper supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.)
Soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc. Winterboots Size 10; Shower curtain;
Desk; Food containers

50th Anniversary Photos

Yes... here are some of the long-awaited photos
of the BUC celebratory dinner and other activities.
Just click here to see who's who and
maybe even see your own photo.
Anniversary Dinner
Special 50th Anniversary Worship Service
Dedication of new banner
Sock Hop

We would love to gather all the photos from the
50th Anniversary year and have them on display.
In addition as we put together our photo directory we want
to capture as many special moments as possible.
Photos of the Anniversary week-end would be particularly
appreciated and we have had a request specifically for any
"Motorcycle minister" photos. Please submit them to the office.

Tutoring Available

Know anyone who needs a tutor?
Help completing homework?
or help with organization and study skills?

Bachelor of Education student at McGill is interested in helping
students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in all subjects!
Hours and price to be determined upon request
For more information please contact Debbie at (514)426-0150
or debra.johns@mail.mcgill.ca

Note of Thanks...

Dear Friends,

I wanted to thank our church community
for all the support, love and caring that has
been given to me in these past few months.
I would not have progressed so well without you all.

God Bless,
Irene Thomson

Latest United Church videos

Have you ever checked out YouTube.com
for United Church videos?
There are many amateur videos made
by UC members which are available for viewing.
Just click on the link below and
then follow the related links.
Happy viewing!
Click here for YouTube videos

Affirming Ministries
Recently interest has been shown in what is known as the Affirming Process within the United Church of Canada.
The Affirming Ministries program is an opportunity,
a challenge and a hand reaching out.
It is for local churches who are ready to begin dialogue about the concerns of trans-gendered, bi-sexual, lesbian women and gay men in the United Church of Canada. It is a ministry committed to justice, prepared to discuss difficult issues and has a group of people who are willing to support and foster this discussion. If you would like to consider supporting this project or being part of the steering group, please identify yourself to Robin Little or Shaun Fryday.

Recovery.inc.
a non-profit self-help service community organization
that focuses on improving self-esteem by demonstrating valuable learning strategies in order to cope
effectively with anxieties, fears & depression meets at:

St. Genevieve United Church
Monday evening 7:30 pm
4697 St. John's Blvd. Back entrance

St. John's United Church Thursday evening, 7:30 pm
98 Aurora Avenue, Pointe Claire

For info:(514) 639-1012

The weekly self-help meetings assist in providing understanding, support,
hope, reassurance, encouragement and practical coping techniques.

Please visit the Recovery website at: www.recovery-inc.org

Have you discovered the Wondercafé yet ?
No. What is it?
It's a new exciting venture by the United Church of Canada.
It is the home of open-minded discussion and exploration
of spiritual topics, moral issues and life's big questions.
You'll find lots to talk about in the Discussion Lounge, and you'll get
your very own Profile Page for telling others a little about yourself,
starting a blog, or sending and receiving wondermails.
So pull up a chair join up and join in.
Click here

Attention all High School Students

Many schools, as part of their curriculum, ask for
Community Service work to be performed.
If this applies to you please call
Cindy Casey at the church office (514)695-0600
or by e-mail to bu1@bellnet.ca
so we can help create volunteer opportunities
that are of an interest to you.

In the past students completed their community service
work by: working in the Sunday School;
delivering flyers for special events;
preparing posters; helping to set-up or clean-up
following church activities, etc.

Pauses for Thought

                  Happy moments : Thank God
                  Difficult moments: Seek God
                  Quiet moments:      Sense God
                  Painful moments: Trust God
                  Every moment:       Worship God       ___________________________________________________

Aspire to inspire before you expire

Moms & Tots
It's a time to enjoy the company of other moms
while the youngest of our children enjoy one another.
Anyone with a young child (0-4) years of age
who would like to connect, share and
chat with other moms is welcome to attend.
You are encouraged to bring along friends or neighbours
as we meet the together on
Thursdays at 1:00pm

Looking for some great

uplifting reading?
The BUC website has a section devoted to warm, inspirational
and fascinating human interest stories.
Why not take a moment to browse through these true stories
to renew your faith in human nature while getting that
warm, fuzzy feeling!
Just click here.....

The

present
The BUC Gallery presents
Kristia Gallien
In the Gallery this month we welcome
an exhibit by watercolour artist
Kristia Gallien
Kristia's love for colour and light has led her into a unique vision vision of energy and form through the vivid watrcolour medium.

Do come and see these beautiful and inspiring works.

Gallery hours are: Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm; Sundays 10am-noon _______________________________
Are you an artist or do you know of someone
who would like to exhibit in our Gallery?
Please contact the Church Office at 514-695-0600

Chancel Committee

The Chancel committee is the group responsible
for the artistic and seasonal decorations
and care of the sanctuary.
If you would like to become involved in these exciting projects and assist in the work of the community please speak with
Evelyn Walker (514) 695-1622 or Linda Barry (514) 697-7433.

Fundscrip Program

Our Fundscrip program is now under the leadership of and Candice Minch and Cindy Weinstein who will be available each Sunday
during Coffee Hour to collect your orders and distribute your certificates.

FUNDSCRIP Update
Since January we have had 13 new supporters to the Fundscrip program
resulting in a new total of 26 active supporters (totalling 36 individual orders) Additionally six of you have taken advantage of being able
to purchase certificates we have on hand.
This renewed support and activity for Fundscrip has resulted in
a significant increase in funds raised towards the Operating Fund of BUC. Specifically in the past eight weeks we have raised four times
more than this time last year.

The Fundscrip program is an easy and convenient way to contribute
to BUC at no additional cost to you.
You simply purchase certificates in preset denominations
for the retailer(s) you frequent.
Everything from Aspirins to Groceries to Home Decor and more.
Then, with every purchase you make, a percentage is donated to BUC
directly from the retailer.

Orders forms are always available each Sunday or
from the church office throughout the week.
Certificates and gift cards are available for pick up the following Thursday
or can be picked up on Sunday morning.
AND don’t forget we do have some certificates available
for immediate purchase every Sunday and throughout the week.

Attention Shutterbugs!

We are looking for volunteer photographers
to take expert snaps of church events.
Whether you are a professional or an enthusiastic amateur, we would love to have you on our call list.
Photo credits provided.
If interested, please speak with Cindy.

Fun Fotos from BUC

Click on to see the latest photos of people
and activities in our church community.

Some of these photos are quite high resolution
and may take a bit of time to download.
Remember....patience is a virtue!!

Cupid pays a call at BUC click here
Photos of 50th Anniversary SOCK HOP click here
50th Anniversary DINNER click here to view
50th Anniversary WORSHIP SERVICE click here to view
Dedication of new (second) banner (50th anniversary)click here

Visit of Moderator/Dedication of first banner click here
Choir 2007 summer outing click here
Chancel Band & Youth Choir clickhere
Looney Club Xmas Breakfast click here

If you have taken any photos recently which involve the BUC community, please hand them in at the office or give them to
Murray McAuslane and we'll post them on our website.
All photos will be returned to their owners .

Music at BUC
Mark your calendars now!

Regular choir practices are on Thursdays at 7:30pm
Everyone is welcome. No auditions necessary.

Other Music Practices are after
Worship services on Sundays:
1st Sunday        Chancel Band
2nd Sunday         Men's Choir
       3rd Sunday         Children's Choir
      4th Sunday         Women's Choir
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New faces in the choir
The choir is looking for new faces to build
our numbers for the anniversary season.
Anyone who likes to sing is welcome!
Join us anytime, either Thursday night at 7:30pm,
or any Sunday morning at 9:20am
and enjoy being part of our friendly group.

Children ages 4-12 are welcome to join the Children's Choir,
meeting after the service every third Sunday of the month.

Chancel Band will meet on the 4th Sunday of the month.
We are looking for instrumentalists of all kinds
to accompany songs from "More Voices".

Special request for anyone with African drumming experience!
We would like to start a "Teen Team" of approximately 3-5 singers
to help lead congregational singing of "More Voices".
Acoustic guitarists are also needed.
Talk to Lynette anytime if you or someone you know is interested.
Contact Lynette Wahlstrom - Music Director
for more information.

News from the UCW

Would you like to know more about
the UCW (United Church Women) in the United Church of Canada?

Click here for the UCW Mission Statement, etc. and other information about the
Women's Ministries Network .

For the latest articles from the magazine

'WOMEN'S CONCERNS' just click here .

UCW Penny Fund

We continue to collect pennies (nickels, dimes, quarters, looonies, toonies most welcome) for
St. Columba House.
The container is located in the gallery.
This is an important community project
and we need your support.
If you leave a container or bag of change, please include
your name so a tax receipt may be issued.
It's not too early to start collecting for
the summer camp !

St. Columba Food Basket

Just a reminder we continue to collect dried and canned foods for St. Columba House.
Special treats for the various holiday seasons are always appreciated.

Just leave your donations in the Main Hall in the shopping cart. Thank you.

Coffee Time at BUC

Our 2008 Coffee Hour Sign Up Sheet is up and waiting for your signature. You are invited to consider helping with this ministry of welcoming & hospitality and sign up for a Sunday that works with your schedule.

Thanks to everyone who has assisted with this over the past year - the old adage Many Hands Make Light Work certainly applies.
For more information on what is involved with Coffee Hour please speak
with Anne Plaunt (514) 697-1727 or after worship at....
you guessed it....COFFEE HOUR!!.

Coffee hour generally requires two people to come in on Sunday morning (9:30)
and prepare the coffee, trays, milk, sugar, juice etc.
As many hands always make light work about four people (usually the two
who came in at 9:30 + two others) afterwards to help clean up.

For all the details and to offer your participation please
be in touch with Anne at 514-697-1727,
email: anneplaunt@yahoo.ca or call the church office 514-695-0600.

NameTags

Please leave your name tags in the baskets provided
in the Main Hall, by the door, after the Coffee Hour.
If you need a new name tag, please note it
on the paper on the large table in the Gallery.

Worship Feedback
The Worship Committee would like to remind you that the feedback forms
are always on the centre table in the sanctuary.
Having your comments on the service helps us in our planning.

Memorial Flowers

As the new year begins the Chancel committee would
like to offer their support to those of you who would like
to place flowers in the church in memory of a loved one
or in celebration of a special occasion.
Please speak with Evelyn Walker Chancel Committee Chair
at (514) 695-1622.
If you wish to have this noted in our Order of Service
you need to speak with Evelyn or Cindy at least on week in advance.

Offerings are important
to the health of BUC...
why not offer your time?

"I am only one; but still I am one.

I cannot do everything,
but still I can do something.

I will not refuse to do the something I can do."

-- Helen Keller

Social Justice
Committee News

United Action for Justice
Read the Spring 2008 newsletter from
The United Church of Canada.
Click here

On-line Petitions

Interested in what's going on in the world.
Would you like to have your say
on bringing about change?
Check out this web site which has links
to active petitions in 75 countries.
Sign petitions on-line to have your sayand make a difference!
Click here

Montreal City Mission
For information about the programmes and activities of this
United Church community outreach centre just log on here
For the latest E-Bulletin click here.

Green Church Project
A website on how to become environmentally friendly
in your ministry.Check out the website www.greenchurchproject.org

Are you concerned about the many issues facing
our society and our world today?
Would you like to know more about what is going on
and how you might get involved?
Check the BUC Social Justice page
for more information at our location by
clicking here.

Intercessory Prayer
Praying for others
Our prayer chain continues to be a source of caring
and support for our community.
We extend a warm welcome to anyone wanting to join us.
There are no meetings involved.
For information please call Sheila Spicer (514-630-7667).
For prayer requests call Sheila or the church office 695-0600.
Your calls will remain confidential

Ship of Fools
Find out what "Mystery Worshippers" think of services
at various congregations in Canada.
This web site has up-to-date religious news,
humorous signs and blunders, and reports by incognito visitors
about the various aspects of worship
encountered by them in various churches throughout the world.
It's both entertaining and revealing.
Log on here for their Canadian section
or for their home page with complete contents.
This site also has some weird and rather nutty reports
on what fringe Christian groups are doing and saying.

The Family Life Centre
is a ministry supported by BUC and other West Island churches
which provides West Island families with counselling
for individuals, couples and families.
The FLC is in need of intake volunteers who will be
trained to retrieve the calls (from their home) and to refer the client
to a resource in the community or to one of the
trained counsellors for an appointment.

The FLC has a goal to have enough intake workers that they would only be scheduled to take calls during 2 and a half days in a 2 month period.
The calls are retrieved from a Bell Canada answering service
2 to 4 times a day during the person’s shift.
If you are interested in becoming an intake worker,
please call Monique at 514- 683- 3470.
Anyone needing to use the service,
please call 514-630-7794 and leave a message.
Trained counsellors, able to donate pro bono hours, are always appreciated.

Dix Mille Villages

Read the latest newsletter from our
shared outreach project Dix Mille Villages

Latest issue......April 2007

Seniors for Seniors
This program which has been designed as a stimulating, fun and interesting way to encourage seniors to become involved with other seniors who are experiencing life changes
such as diminished physical, social or mental capacity.
Activities will include socialization,
creative arts, hobbies and a hot lunch.

If you or someone you know would benefit from this program
please speak with Shaun Fryday or Carolyn Blair.
In addition if you feel you would like to be a
‘helping senior’ by either volunteering at the program
or by preparing lunch (ie; shepherd’s pie, etc),
baking cookies, etc. please speak with
Cindy Casey or Shelley Goulet.

What does the

United Church stand for?

Have you ever thought about what we in
the United Church of Canada believe?
What are our articles of faith?
How many sacraments do we observe?
What was the basis of union with the other
reform churches in Canada in 1925?
Click on the link below to read our Articles of Faith.

Articles of faith

The Shoppe
Our New to You clothing shop has reopened
its doors for the fall season.
Stop by and see our new fall selection of quality
second-hand clothing while enjoying the
pleasant company of our Shoppe volunteers.
Be sure to tell your friends and neighbours!
Shoppe hours are every Thursday from 9:00am - 1:30pm.

Looney Breakfasts
Yes, the Looney Club Breakfasts offer you fun,
food and fellowship for only $2 (yes, two loonies).
Everyone from the community at large is welcome.
Thursdays at 9:00am

For further info please call .....
Ed & Audrey Lepine (514-630-1566) or
Lloyd & Lynda Jean Coffin (514-694-8214)

Hope to see you there!
Why not bring along a friend or neighbour?

Gloomy day? Need a laugh?

Why not log onto our own BUC laugh site
and chase those blues away!
Church Chuckles

The Trading Post

PIANO FOR SALE
Apartment-sized piano for sale, like new.
Recently tuned. $1,000 or nearest offer.
Please phone Liz McAuslane (514)-695-9157

(your ad here at no cost!)

...so don't forget ! ! !