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Greetings All!

Big announcement- Christ Church is 130 years old!

The celebration service will be May 10th, 10:30 am. Many people in the wider community have a connection to this church which is a  big piece of Western Canadian history. Spread the news far and wide and everyone is invited!

Hear Ye, hear ye,  all ye Knights and Princesses of the Realm! St George's is having a Medieval Tea on Mother's Day May 9th.  Suits of armour, and princess dresses are encouraged!  See the announcement enclosed in the newsletter. 

As well, the Sheep River Library is honouring all Diamond Valley Area Volunteers.  Please include yourself as we so appreciate all your support of the churches of Meota. 

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Dear Good People of Christ Church, St George's and St James.

Yes, there are services throughout this week, Holy Week.

Yes, there will be Easter Sunday services at all three churches!!!!

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Check out the newsletter for -

- the listing of all the Holy week and Easter services.

- the Readings and posters that go with them.

- an explanation of the women at the tomb.

- what you can learn from the Easter Bunny.

- announcement of Mother's Day Medieval Tea at St George's.

- an invitation from Sheep River Library to celebrate all Diamond Valley volunteers, yes that's you, to thank you for all the work you do for our community.

- an easy Word Search, print off the page and share it with family at your Easter dinner!

- Funny Bones.

- sending prayer.

Have a blessed Holy Week and a Joyous Easter!

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Greetings All!

This coming Sunday is a PALM SUNDAY, a special service of Palms and then stripping the altar for the days that follow.  Please check the newsletter for all the events and services for HOLY WEEK,(beginning this coming Sunday)   for all three churches: Christ Church, St George's and St James. 

One of my favourites is the Good Friday service.

The movie THE PASSION is being shown Saturday March 28th at 2 pm, St George's.  Check out the newsletter for a plot summary and warning.

Also, look for the regular items, the Readings, a word search and Funny Bones. Scroll all the way  to the bottom of this email to open the attachment.

Have a blessed week.

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For the people, guests and visitors of Christ Church, St George's and St James.

This coming Sunday is the FIFTH Sunday in Lent.

Then March 29 is Palm Sunday.

Check out the schedule of Holy Week. 

Don't miss the last showing of THE CHOSEN episodes and the movie  THE PASSION.

What happens on March 20th? Check out the Readings, the Puzzle ( a maze this week) and Funny Bones.

Have a blessed week!

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Dear Good People of Christ Church, St George's and St james.

This week we enjoy the 23rd Psalm in our Readings.
There is a prayer for the fourth week of Lent which is called Laetare Sunday ( check out the meaning).
St Patrick features prominently this week.
Please try to see The Chosen and the Passion at St George's, see inside the newsletter for details.

Finally, I have a personal celebration - this is the 300th edition of Connecting Meota!!!
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Dear Good People of Christ Church, St George's and St james.

In the newsletter this week - 

- Announcements - The Chosen and the Passion.

- Church season - Second Sunday in Lent and what to give up for Lent?  ( not what you think!)

- Posters, prayers, a crossword, the Readings for Sunday - JOHN 3:16  this week!

and... Funny Bones!!

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Have a blessed week! 

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Dear Good People of Christ Church, St George's and St james.

Tomorrow the Ash Wednesday Service is tomorrow,  Wednesday Feb 18th, 7 pm at Christ Church.

Check out the other announcements, the Pillars of Lent,  the crossword, Funny Bones and the prayers to get you in the mood for Lent.

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Dear Good People of Christ Church, St George's and St james.

Feb 15 Sunday 10:30 OUR ANNUAL MEETING, please bring a bag lunch so that we can get to the meeting quickly

Feb 17, Tuesday 5-7 pm at St George's - PANCAKE SUPPER FOR SHROVE TUESDAY

Check out this date, this is the CORRECT ONE!

Feb 18th ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7 pm at CHRIST CHURCH.

Check out the newsletter for information and reminders. Check out the definition of the word "Lent." Check out the Readings, the word search and the cartoons.

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GREETINGS FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE THREE CHURCHES OF MEOTA PARISH.

Three announcements -

- Feb 15 ANNUAL MEETING  one service at Christ Church, with lunch and meeting to follow. Your attendance means so much to your Clergy and Council who work hard all year to keep our churches running smoothly. 

- THE CHOSEN showing Saturdays at St George's

- PANCAKE TUESDAY IS COMING

The theme of scripture this week is salt and light. Check out the posters and the cartoons!

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Dear Friends and Followers of the three churches of Meota Parish.

This week is all about the BEATITUDES ( blessed are they that.....)

Check out the info item on their meaning.

Check out announcements - THE CHOSEN  is being shown, do yourself a favour and pop in to watch this terrific TV series.

Check out Funny Bones for church bulletin bloopers!

Have a blessed week!

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Dear friends, neighbours, followers and visitors of the three churches of Meota Parish.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Robinson, please see page 2-3 for information.

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Check out this week's newsletter for events happening in Diamond Valley and Okotoks for New Year's Eve.

There's an announcement about THE CHOSEN coming in January.

Next Sunday (Jan 4th) is EPIPHANY so check inside for the definition and jokes about the Three Wise Men.

Plus the regular features of Sunday Readings, a Word Search, Funny Bones and a closing prayer.

Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing you all the best in 2026 and God's blessings in the new year!

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Dear friends, neighbours, followers and visitors of the three churches of Meota Parish.

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE EVERYONE.

This week's newsletter has all the Christmas Eve AND Christmas Day services. Please scroll to the very bottom of this email and open the attachment. 

Just a reminder that we will be singing Silent Night to candlelight! A Christmas Eve tradition!!!

There are photos of people getting the church ready for you to celebrate Christmas. Thank you to all those who helped out! 

A Christmas Day dinner for those who don't have family close by.

The CHOSEN  tv series coming in January.

There are the Readings, a word search, cartoons and stained glass depictions of the nativity, just to get you into the Christmas mood.

Have a blessed celebration and may you feel the presence of God with you now and always!

Merry Christmas!

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Dear friends, neighbours, followers and visitors of the three churches of Meota Parish.

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CHEERY GREETINGS!

This is the Christmas Cartoon edition of your church newsletter! Lots of laughter inside!

Announcements:

1. One Service this coming Sunday St George's ( invite a friend for all the Christmas Carols!)

2. Prayer and Praise Thursday Dec 18, see newsletter for details

3. Christmas dinner Dec 25 afternoon, see newsletter for details

4. last Sunday for food bank donations

5. CHRISTMAS EVE services, times and locations are listed 

6. Quiz - entries are coming in. Make your best guesses!!

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Happy Advent to you all!!!

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Dear friends, neighbours, followers and visitors of the three churches of Meota Parish.

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Lots going on in the newsletter this week:

One Service Dec 21

Bring Foodbank donations to church

Christmas Dinner on Dec 25th

Christmas song (and poem) quiz

Third Sunday in Advent info

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Advent and Christmas cartoons and word search

All this to keep you informed and entertained.

Have a blessed week!

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Dear friends, neighbours, followers and visitors of the three churches of Meota Parish.

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Greetings,

this newsletter is for family and friends of our three churches that make up the Meota Parish.

This week is ALL THINGS ADVENT.

Why the Advent Wreath, how to make one at home, the prayers for each week of Advent, (print off the specific pages, 5 and 6,  to use for the four Sundays in Advent); there's the names of the Advent Candles and their colours, the Advent foodbank project, the Advent Service of Christmas Carols, as well as Advent humour and cartoons!!!

Print off page 13 - for the Christmas song quiz - prizes to be given out at the ONE SERVICE Dec 21st . 

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Advent begins on Sunday!! Read this and you will be ready!

God bless!