News & Events
News
This is a list of St Mary Magdalene Church News items, announcements, and Events.
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Tailgate Sale – Chelsea’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations
The Tailgate Sale/La Vente de coffre arrière will take place as part of Chelsea's 150th Anniversary celebrations at: Time - 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Date - Saturday, June 7, 2025 Location - 537 Route 105, Chelsea Cost - $25 car/ $35 truck by June 4, 2025 (after midnight, June 4th the full registration fee will apply ; $30 car / $45 truck). Vendors sell their goods from the trunks of their vehicles. To register contact: SMMtailgatesale@gmail.com The Tailgate Sale, a Chelsea Days event for more than 15 years, will take place at the site of St Mary Magdalene (SMM) Church established in 1875 (See: Gatineau Valley Historical Society St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Chelsea ) The event will showcase an aspect...
TAILGATE SALE, Saturday, June 7, 2025
ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH (CHELSEA) TAILGATE SALE: Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m @ 537 Route 105. 30+ vendors selling treasures from the trunks of their vehicles, plus yummy home baking, plant sale and much much more. Admission is Free! Vendors who register by June 4th $25 car / $35 truck; after that $30 / $45. Info & registration: SMMtailgatesale@gmail.com
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
Palm/Passion Sunday, April13, 2025: Regular Services Times for St Mary Magdalene Church 9:00 a.m., and Church of the Good Shepherd (Wakefield) 11:15 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April17, 2025, 6:00 p.m.: Combined Service for St Mary Magdalene Church and Church of the Good Shepherd (Wakefield) at Church of the Good Shepherd Simple meal provided by Rev. Caz Ducros at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Service at 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.: Combined Service at St Mary Magdalene Church Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025: Sunrise Service at Holy Trinity (Lascelles) at 6:00 a.m. (sun rise at 6:08 a.m.) Easter Sunday Service at St Mary Magdalene Church at 9:00 a.m. Easter Service at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Wakefield) at 11:15...
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
This Bible Study is guided by A Lenten Journey in the Holy Land – aresource provided to us through The Canadian Campaign for St.George’s College Jerusalem. The Study will take place every Thursdayof Lent beginning on March 6th at 6:30 pm. Please take note of thealternating locations! There will be a short video (the link to the videos isbelow), a discussion and a contemplation.https://ottawa.anglican.ca/news/la-lenten-journey-in-the-holy-land/March 6 – The Desert (Matthew 4:1-11) – SMM and zoomMarch 13 – The Water Well (John 4:1-42) – GSW and zoomMarch 20 – The Mountain (Matthew 17:1-13) – SMM and zoomMarch 27 – The Sea (Matthew 8:23-27 – GSW and zoomApril 3 – The Road (Luke 19:28-47) – SMM and zoomApril 10 – The Garden (Matthew 26:36-56)...
Ash Wednesday Services March 5, 2025
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES Please join us Ash Wednesday, March 5th All are welcome! Service times and locations:12:15 p.m. @ St Mary Magdalene - Eucharist and imposition of the ashes (no music)5:15 p.m. @ Good Shepherd – Eucharist andimposition of the ashes(with music) 7 p.m. Ecumenical Service with Grace United @ SMM– Service of the Word and Imposition of Ashes(with music)
VESTRY FEBRUARY 23 2025 – CHARGE BY REV. CAZ DUCROS
Rev. Dr. Caz Ducros CLW – Year C - Epiphany 7 Feb 23, 2025Gen 45:3-11; Ps 37:1-12, 41-42; 1 Cor 15:35-38; Luke 6:27-38In this morning’s Collect we prayed:Almighty God, your Son revealed in signs and miraclesthe wonder of your saving love.Renew your people with your heavenly grace,and in all our weaknesssustain us by your mighty power;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and forever.It’s through the saving love of God’s heavenly grace that we are renewed… Today’s readingfrom Genesis shows how Joseph manifests the true notion of pure compassion, mercy andforgiveness. We find Joseph, now in a position of power. He has become the dream analyst to thePharoah, whose dreams led the...
Official Naming of Path “Nakweyamàdiwin Mikàns” and Meditative Walk for Reconciliation June 10, 2023
On June 10, 2023 Gilbert Whiteduck, elder and former chief of Kitigan Zibi, led a meditative walk beginning and ending at St Mary Magdalene church to raise awareness of the journey to reconciliation. The Meditative Walk was an opportunity for the...
Events
St Mary Magdalene Church invites you to join in special services, Zoom coffee hour, Vestry meetings and other events, gatherings and meetings.
Please check this website or the SMM Facebook page, as most in-person events are postponed or are held online, due to COVID-19.
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