2011 Canadian Church Calendars are available in the Narthex. Cost is $6.

Christmas cards…

Cathedral Christmas cards are available in the Narthex. Cost is $10 for 12 cards and envelopes.

2010 donations…

Please note that all donations must be received by December 31, 2010 to be eligible for a tax receipt for the current calendar year.

Coffee time…

We are still looking for volunteers to donate baking for our coffee time after the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday. Your Cathedral community is thankful for all baking contributions!

The charlie brown tree…

A big thank you to everyone who purchased or knitted items for our Charlie Brown Tree. 40 pairs of mitts, 46 hats, and 45 scarves were donated and have been delivered to Champlain School! Well done!

Office hours…

Please note that the Cathedral Office will be closed from Noon Friday, December 24th until & including Monday, January 3rd.

Transition team…CORRECTION

Due to the fact that there are conflicting commitments, the Transition Team asks that the congregation now set aside the following 3 Sunday afternoons, after church, for congregational gatherings. Please mark February 6, February 13 and March 6 on your calendar! More information will be available within the next few weeks. Please continue to hold the Transition Team members – Terry Barber, Maureen Dolyniuk, Marlene Janzen, Peter Spencer, and Patricia Stagg – and the Cathedral leadership in your prayers.

From the corporation…

We have very recently received a letter from Shirley Trumper, our Cathedral Office Manager, indicating that she would like to retire as of March 31, 2011.  It is with a deep sense of sadness, along with our sincere thanks to God for her work and ministry in the parish, that we accept Shirley’s decision to retire.  She has been a devoted member of our staff, and has given tirelessly of her time, talent and treasure to advance the mission of Christ in and through St. John’s. We will be informing the parish early in the new year about plans to honour Shirley, as well as developments concerning the position of the Office Manager.

stewardship…

“May the Lord come in; he is king of Glory”, says the psalmist. Christmas is less than one week away. With all the hustle and bustle this week will bring, let us in gratitude, and as good stewards of our time, focus on the coming of our King. Stewardship Office, The Archdiocese of Winnipeg, http://www.archwinnipeg.ca

St john’s prayer list…

We invite you to take Sunday’s bulletin home with you and to pray for the persons on St. John’s Prayer List in your devotions.

Verger…

We are looking for a new Verger. Please speak to one of the Wardens if you are interested in serving in this position or know of someone who might be interested.

Trinity conference…

The Cathedral will host the 41st Trinity Institute International Theological Conference January 19 – 21, 2011. The theme of this 3 day live video conference is Reading Scripture through Other Eyes. Speakers will address topics including:

• What concerns do scholars have when reading Scripture?
• What does an ordinary reader bring?
• How does our culture influence what truths we may find in Scripture?
• How do we read scripture together?

Speakers will include: Walter Brueggemann, Mary Gordon, Teresa Okure, and Gerald O. West.
Early Registration (before January 14):
Individual $55, Couple $90, Student $45
Delayed Registration (after January 14):
Individual $65, Couple $110, Student $55
Register by calling the Cathedral Office at 586-8385.

For further information, see the events page.

prayer circle…

Cathedral members are reminded that an email Prayer circle operates from the Cathedral.
learn more about the Prayer circle
make a prayer request

Main street corridor events…

Monday, January 24  – 7 p.m. Mondays at St. Anne’s Bible Study on “The Gospel of Matthew” using the two book series by Tom Wright entitled “Matthew for Everyone” – Cost of the two book series is $20. Please see the sign up sheet on the table at the back of the Cathedral.

Rupert’s land news reminder…

Subscription donations for the Rupert’s Land News can be mailed in the self-addressed envelope that was folded inside the October paper. If the envelope has been mislaid, your cheque for $20 to Rupert’s Land News can be delivered to the parish office or mailed to: Rupert’s Land News, Anglican Centre, 935 Nesbitt Bay, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1W6

Periaktoi news…

Be sure to check the periaktoi at the back of the church for current information announcements which may be of interest
to you.