News & Events
News
This is a list of St Mary Magdalene Church News items, announcements, and Events.
Check back often for the latest information.
FAITH-BASED BOOK CLUB
The Faith-Based Book Club – Began on Thursday October 10th at 10 am at SMM church in the Sanctuary and by zoom (hybrid). We are reading Nadia Boltz-Weber’s Book, Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People. Each chapter of the book is a discrete story and so it is possible for people to join in at any time. There is no session on Thursday, October 17, 2024 , but sessions will resume on October 24th and we will be discussing chapters 4-7. Dates for all remaining sessions are: Oct 24, 31; Nov 7, 14, 28th , (please note there will not be sessions on October 17, or November 21). For Zoom link, email: ducrosrevcaz@gmail.com
ORANGE SHIRT DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29 at 9:00 a.m.
In the spirit of reconciliation and the Calls To Act established by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Sunday Worship on September 29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. will honour the victims and survivors of the Residential Schools system and the impact of their legacy on First Nations. Phyllis Webstad, a Residential School survivor, was sent to St Joseph's Residential School located outside of Williams Lake, B.C., at the age of six. Her grandmother bought her an orange shirt to wear on her first day of school. Upon arrival at the school, the authorities took away Phyllis' new orange shirt, which was never returned. This traumatic experience inspired Phyllis to establish Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, the day that she was sent to a...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Saturday, September 28, 2024
A grassroots community group in Chelsea called "Truth and Reconciliation- Chelsea" is working with Gilbert Whiteduck, Algonquin Anishinabeg Elder, to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please, save the date and join us in honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Time: 3:00-5:30 p.m. Location: Meredith Centre This event is free of charge. All are welcome. During the event, the 94 Calls To Action prepared by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will be read aloud.
Tailgate Sale and Book Sale June 1, 2024
On a glorious summer day, St Mary Mary Magdalene Church hosted the Tailgate Sale and Book Sale . More than thirty vendors, including the Gatineau Valley Gardeners, QUAIL, an Eritrean basket-maker , and a beekeeper, sold their wares. Lilly Bean's Bistro Mexicano served scrumptious tacos and burrito bowls. The SMM Church Bake Table continued their tradition as a "crowd pleaser" with home-made desserts and treats. The Book Sale sold over used 500 books. On a glorious summer day, St Mary Mary Magdalene Church hosted the Tailgate Sale and Book Sale . More than thirty vendors, including the Gatineau Valley Gardeners, QUAIL, an Eritrean basket-maker , and a beekeeper, sold their wares. Lilly Bean's Bistro Mexicano served...
TAILGATE SALE/VENTE A L’AUTO SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024
l (English version follows) La Vente à l’auto de Chelsea & Vente de livres d’occasion Le samedi 1 juin 2024 de 09h00 à 14h00 À l’église St. Mary Magdalene 537 Route 105, Chelsea (Québec) Plus de 30 vendeurs avec la malle arrière de leur auto pleine d'aubaines! De bons achats à faire – pas de frais d’entrée! Des pâtisseries maison, des conserves QUAIL, des plantes vivaces des Jardiniers de la Gatineau, vente de livres d’occasion à l'intérieur , Pop Up Bistro Lilly Bean's Bistro Mexicano , et plus ! Lieu accessible. LES VENDEURS DOIVENT S'INSCRIRE à L'AVANCE – Payé d’avance (jusqu’au 29 mai) – 25$ par auto/ 30$ par remorque Virement les 30 et 31 mai, ou comptant à l’entrée le 1 juin– 30$ par auto/ 40$ par...
Silent Movie “The Kid” with Andreea Arbone April 27, 2024
Andreea Arbone, violinist and owner of La Petite Fanfare performed the accompaniment for the silent movie by Charlie Chaplin, "The Kid" on April 27, 2024. The proceeds from the movie night that totaled more than $1000 were donated to the Wakefield Food Pantry. A special thanks to our volunteers, Yan Arbone, Jake Blair, Brigitte Desmeules, Shelley Druce, Daphne Fry, Donald Lemaire, Marian McGrath and John Shearman.
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
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