Dear Meota,
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There are two familiar stories in the Gospel for this coming Sunday - you will recognize them! The crossword that goes with it is really easy!
There are announcements - get yourself ready for the flower festival! (Volunteers still needed, please help out if you can)
Canada Day is coming - check out where you can view the fireworks.
And lots more. Enjoy this week's Connecting Meota!
Dear Meota,
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Dear wonderful people of Meota.
There is a wonderful picture, a corny cartoon, a heartfelt commentary, and a very easy crossword puzzle of a familiar story, Jesus calms the storm.
Please catch the announcements of two upcoming events as well as two Community events pulled from the High Country newspaper. .
Scroll through this edition and catch the highlights, or take your time and read all the items and be encouraged.
Either way, Connecting Meota is for you, enjoy!
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Dear Meota.
Coming up is Father's Day. In this week's newsletter is a nice prayer and a list of Father's Day activities in and around our area.
The Readings for Sunday include the anointing of David as King AND the parable of " the kingdom is like a mustard seed."
The word search this week is very easy, you could finish it off in one reading!!
Finally the cartoons are cute and corny, not to mention Granny Clampett's special recipe!!!
Enjoy!
The Diocese of Calgary hosted the 2024 Provincial Synod from May 23 to 26.
Of the many resolutions that were discussed and voted on at this gathering, one stood out.
The name of our Province – The Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land - a colonial title which we and our Indigenous brothers and sisters found to be a negative reminder of the past - was changed. After discussion, listening and prayerful consideration, a new name has been decided upon. Although the new name was not everyone’s first choice, the final resolution passed unanimously. The new name will be used effective June 1st, 2024, but will require a second vote in 2027 to make it official and legal.
Going forward, our Province will now be The Ecclesiastical Province of The Northern Lights.
Peace,
Alan+
The Ven. Alan Getty
Incumbent Priest - The Meota Parish
Chaplain - RCL Br. #78
Archdeacon of Macleod
Do you have children aged 3 to 9 who would like to take part in a Summer Day Camp?
Sprouts Day Camps are being offered by Diamond Valley Sustainable Living Centre (DVSLC) and will be running out of the Sheep River Library from Monday to Friday 9:30 to 3:30.
DVSLC wants every child who would enjoy this opportunity to take part and not miss out due to a financial barrier.
There are a limited number of subsidized spots for families who are truly in need. Call or text 403-498-6321 for further information or email natureschool@dvslc.ca or visit https://dvslc.ca/.
Dear Meota,
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Is Prayer and Praise this Thursday?
What is happening June 1st and does Liam Getty need my help?
June 2nd is Confirmation - is there ONE SERVICE and is there a potluck?
There are photos of someone cutting a cake? Who and why?
Someone from YWAM will be back at St. George's this coming Sunday. Who?
Check out this week's Connecting Meota for answers and more!
Have a blessed week!
Dear Meota,
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Sunday is Pentecost. ( some people wear red on Pentecost Sunday!)
This week there are reminders for JUNE 1ST - the Lemonade Stand at Diamond Days. LIAM will fetch the water - but could use your help to pour the free lemonade to the passers-by. Could you assist? Email meotaparish@gmail.com to let him know you are coming.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is one service on JUNE 2ND.
There is a CS Lewis quote on Pentecost for you intellectual types, a word scramble and cute cartoons.
Check out this week's Connecting Meota.
God Bless!
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We have a very busy parish; so many things are coming our way!
Thursday May 9, 7 pm St George's, come for an Ascension Service to celebrate when Jesus ascended into heaven.
Sunday May 12th is Mother's Day!!!
The Diamond Valley Days are coming June 1st and Liam Getty is hosting the St George's lemonade stand for us. Not much is required but a few helpers are needed. Could that be you?
Confirmation Sunday is ONE SERVICE June 2nd at Christ Church. Tea, coffee and cake reception afterwards.
And see the photos of the Ladies preparing the strawberry preserves for the flower Festival in July!!
Get your calendars out as you read this week's Connecting Meota. God bless!
Dear Meota,
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Anglican Plus discussions are still going on. Each Sunday is a self contained topic so you can join in anytime.
And...When is a horse trough holy??
Check out the news item and the photos about what happened at Christ Church last Sunday?
The scriptures this week are about sharing God's love: love thy neighbour. I found an article that was really challenging.(just click on the link.) It was about how willing am I to love my neighbour? Yikes!
The funny bones cartoons and the puzzle are included; a very easy crossword that you could probably do just by reading the clues.
Enjoy and have a blessed week!
Dear Meota,
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Just a reminder that the service of Prayer and Praise is tomorrow Thursday April 25, 7 pm at St George's.
If you loved the Taize service, you will also love Prayer and Praise. Join us.
This week of Connecting Meota I do not have a theme; it's just a collection of feel good posters that I have been collecting and massed them together for your enjoyment and edification.
And, to shake things up a bit, a different kind of puzzle ( but still related to the Gospel).
Have fun.
Don't forget ANGLICAN PLUS.Even if you haven't come yet, please feel free to just drop in. Alan is a fascinating teacher.
Come for coffee and treats after the service and stay for the session!
St George folk, just tootle down the highway and join us!
Have a blessed week everyone!
Dear Meota,
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This edition of Connecting Meota is action packed.
There is ANGLICAN PLUS - if you missed last week, do not despair, you can join us after Sunday this week.
Hey good people of St George's Church - you may be interested to know that April 22 is St George's Day. There are several articles on St George and his day and the dragon!
And if that weren't enough, the Readings for the coming Sunday are all on the good shepherd and our favourite: the 23rd Psalm!
There is a new puzzle: not a word search, not a crossword, but an anagram. Unscramble and have fun.
Enjoy your Connecting Meota and be blessed!
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Dear Meota,
The week after Easter and we are still enthusiastic about our faith.
Coming up this Sunday April 14th is another offering by our leadership for another dive into what our faith means to us. It is called ANGLICAN PLUS! These sessions will run on Sundays in April and May.
They will be held at Christ Church after the service and after coffee hour. ( In the church or in the church house.) This should give people from St George enough time to tootle down the highway and partake in a rare opportunity to examine what we as Christians believe and how we live it out as Anglicans.
In this world of craziness, being solid in our faith is much needed for ourselves, our families and our community.
Check out the cartoons; one always relates to the Sunday Readings somehow. And those silly sheep have another wise- crack!
For Crossword lovers, here is a hard one just for you.
Enjoy and have a blessed week!
Dear Meota,
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Happy Easter the week after!
Your church leadership continues to provide opportunities for you spiritual knowledge, comfort and growth.
Check out the announcement for ANGLICAN PLUS coming April 14th.
There are lovely feel good posters and a kindness quote by Nelson Mandela.
In the Readings, Doubting Thomas is at it again and those silly theological sheep have a witty cartoon about it.
Read and enjoy!
Dear Meota,
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This week we finish Holy Week and then.. this Sunday... HAPPY EASTER!
This week's newsletter has Holy Week and Easter Sunday information.
YES! All 3 churches will be open for Easter!
Upcoming Events are listed. I wonder what Anglican Plus will be???
Trivia - what does Maundy mean? Why is Good Friday called 'good?'
And... What lessons can we learn from the Easter Bunny?
Check it out!
The Lord is Risen!!!
Dear Meota,
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This Sunday is Palm Sunday and services will be held at both Christ Church and St George's.
The week's edition of Connecting Meota is full of updates and details for everything that is happening during Holy Week that starts on Palm Sunday.
There are the typical events and some new ones. Please partake in all those activities that will truly get you into the spirit of Easter. And for some, we will be carpooling, just let Ven Alan and Pat know that you wish to go.
Another crossword for you puzzle minded folk, and the Theological Sheep are back in the humour section.
Enjoy, and we will get together this Sunday for some palm waving!! The snow should have slowed down by then.
God bless!
Dear Meota,
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There is a lot offered to you for a meaningful Lent: an Easter Movie, the Zoom conversation and many events during Holy Week. Check out this week's edition of Connecting Meota for the complete list.
Sunday is St Patrick's day. This week's newsletter has some interesting facts on St Patrick and two very corny jokes!!
Finally, for you puzzle lovers, there is another tricky crossword. Kudos to any of you who can complete it!
Have fun and have a great week!
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