The BUC Bulletin Board
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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.
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Readings for May 11th
(Pentecost)
click
here
Readings
for May
18th (Trinity Sunday)
click
here
Readings for May 25th
click
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Pauses for Thought Happy moments : Thank God
Difficult moments: Seek God
Quiet moments: Sense God
Painful moments: Trust God
Every moment:
Worship God
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Aspire to inspire
before you
expire
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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
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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.....
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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
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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
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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.
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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 !
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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.
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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.
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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
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Worship Feedback
The Worship
Committee would like to remind you that the feedback forms
are always on the centre table in the sanctuary.
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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.
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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
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Social Justice
Committee News
United
Action for Justice
Read the Spring 2008 newsletter
from
The United Church of Canada.
Click
here
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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
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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.
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Green
Church Project
A website on how to become environmentally
friendly
in your ministry.Check out the website www.greenchurchproject.org
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Dix Mille Villages
Read the latest newsletter from our
shared
outreach project Dix Mille Villages
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Gloomy day? Need a laugh?
Why
not log onto our own BUC laugh site
and chase those
blues away!
Church
Chuckles
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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
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(your ad here at no cost!)
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