Service Information
All Saints' Day Nov 2, 2025
Worship (Holy Eucharist) at 8:00 (in person only)
10:00 am (In person and on-line)
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev'd Grace Pritchard Burson
Zoom Meeting (click below)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89289520399?pwd=isXrvsyHaJBRjvCKdTR8bsJ0GbDszD.1
Meeting ID: 892 8952 0399
Passcode: 497227
Service Slides and Readings (click below)
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/10f348cc-c026-7afe-069f-1db86752c858/All_Saints_039_Nov_2_2025.pdf
All Saints' Evensong Service 4:00 pm
Zoom Meeting (click below)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81974664124?pwd=ibT7nxr8IacY9S0KRm5yyHbvtfKBI7.1
Meeting ID: 819 7466 4124
Passcode: 497227
Service Slides and Readings (click below)
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/b04aca0f-323c-dd0e-c301-96e8227817cc/All_Saints_Evensong_2025.pdf
Please note: if you are following the Sunday service on a device while in the church building (this does not apply to those using Zoom from home) please turn off your video to conserve bandwidth, or preferably download the slides and follow along without joining the call. Thank you!
Tech Tip: If for some reason the link for the service is not working for you,
COPY and PASTE the link into your browser
OR use the meeting ID and PASSWORD
OR dial 438 809 7799 to connect to the Zoom service, passcode 497227
What's New?
Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night !
All Saints Sunday is Here! Join us at our 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 4:00 pm, Evensong service. Note incense will be used at the 10:00 am service.
Meet Our New Bishop at the 4:00 pm Evensong Service!
We'll be celebrating our Patronal Evensong with the Right Rev’d Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu, XIII Bishop of Montreal who will also be preaching. A light reception will follow.
We’ll Assemble our second annual All Saints’ Altar; bring your loved ones’ photos, or those of saints you venerate, to place on the altar so we can all keep them in our prayers.
Reception Treats - If you have volunteered to bring something for the 4:00 pm reception, it can be brought to the 8:00 am or 10:00 am service. If you are bringing it at the 4:00 service, we ask it be pre-cut and plated.
Safe Church News: Sophie Bertrand, from the diocesan office, will be attending the 10:00 am morning service this Sunday, November 2 to help process the applications for police checks for the volunteers at our church. This is a directive from the diocese to promote safe church practices within our church communities. Sophie will be available right after church at the back of the sanctuary. Volunteer groups that will need to see her include lay readers, paid church staff, corporation, treasurer and envelope secretary, counters, chairs of committees, pastoral care visitors, alter guild, children’s assistants during church, messy church, AV and Tech group, and safe church officer. If you have any questions, please email or call Phyllis Hidichuk at 514-617-9150 or phidichuk@bell.net
Santa Needs Help !- Our wonderful friends at the Daycare are looking for someone who can attend as Santa at their "Breakfast with Santa" on Sat . Nov. 29th.
Unfortunately their long time partner is unable to join them due to health issues. You don't have to own an outfit, just be willing to light up those sweet little faces. Contact Pat Bruno at the daycare (514)631-6884 if you can help.
The Christmas Pageant is coming up! Adults and children age 4 and up are welcome to participate! Rehearsals are 12-1:30 PM on Sunday, December 14 and 1-4 PM on Saturday, December 20; the Pageant will take place at the 10 am service on December 21.
We are doing a more challenging script this year and we have a WISH LIST for props!
Do You Have, or Can you Buy, Any of These Things?
A roll of milliners’ buckram (for making angel wings), a toy snake, Christmas ornaments shaped like fruits , an old-fashioned broom Help with making additional costumes is also deeply appreciated! Contact Rev'd Grace if you can help. gburson@montreal.anglican.ca or 514-631-3601
Upcoming Dates
All Saints Evensong Nov 2 4:00 pm
Messy Church Nov 7
Christmas Bazaar Nov 15
Annual Hymn Sing (send in your suggestions!) Nov 16
Planned Giving Seminar with the Rev’d Canon Neil Mancor Nov 19
Parish Meeting Nov 23
Messy Church Dec 5
Christmas Bazaar Updates
Our Christmas Bazaar is happening on Sat. Nov 15, from 9-2 pm and is actually only 2 weeks away. Plans are well under way, but we still need your help.
What Can I Do?
Spread the Word - Invite family, friends and plan to attend. Pick up some posters from the Narthex and post them in your building or local stores.
Email the Poster to your Facebook group, friends, community notice board, school, or hockey parents group. Every connection helps! (link is below)
All Saints by the Lake Christmas Bazaar Poster 2025
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/images/1e033563-c460-9a2d-1cf1-bd5655859bd5.jpg
Donate New or Gently Used gifts, books, puzzles, household items, glassware, crystal, vases, platters, figurines, children's toys, books, jewelry or any other fun things you have hiding in your closet. You can drop off your donation to the church Tues - Friday (9:30 - 3:30) or Sunday morning before service. (No clothing please)
Mugs Needed! We are looking for donations of new or nearly new mugs, especially Christmas mugs. These will be transformed into gift mugs for sale at the bazaar. Please drop your donation off at the church or give them to Marie-Claude or Laura Hill.
And, if you have any individually wrapped mini chocolate bars left over from Halloween, please consider donating them as well (after Halloween, of course!).
Baking - Home baking is by far our biggest money maker. Everyone loves to stock their freezer up for Christmas or just nibble on a special treat.
Your donation doesn't have to be fancy or even a large quantity. Cookies, brownies, preserves, bars, scones ... you decide what you would like to make.
Do you have friends that like to bake? Would they help us out?
For more information contact Lillian Rhodes at *514-684-6819 or
lilken.rhodes@sympatico.ca
*Corrected phone number from last week
On Site Bakers Needed- We will be baking mini loaves to sell at the bazaar. Baking will take place at church. If you would like to be part of the baking team, please advise Laura Hill at llhill.mtl@gmail.com or 514-694-6255.
Choose the date(s) that works best for you!
Tuesday, Nov 4 or 11, starting at 6:30 or 7:00PM
Wednesday, Nov 5, starting at 6:30 or 7:00PM
Lend Us A Hand- We need people to help sort, price and get our treasures ready for the sale. You don't necessarily have to be big, strong or even work for a long period of time. We have a long list of jobs to choose from, and can find the perfect one for you! Contact Marie-Claude Martz at 514-261-2364 or marieclaudemartz@gmail.com
Sales - Sale day is actually a lot of fun. People come from all over to purchase gifts and kick off the Christmas season. The atmosphere is great with lots of laughter, hustle, bustle and of course, Christmas music. Please join us on Bazaar day to help sell our goodies and make it a record breaking fundraiser! Contact Marie-Claude Martz at 514-261-2364 or marieclaudemartz@gmail.com
Those Incredible Homemade Christmas Fruitcakes Are Back! - Choose from Traditional British (with brandy) or Exotic Jamaican (with rum). Each cake is $30.00 and you can place your order by filling out the form on the front door. All orders must be in by the end of November with delivery happening in December.
Your contact is Yvonne Wakeland at wakelandyvonnewakeland@gmail.com or 514- 695-2039
Christmas 2025
Hanging of the Greens Dec 7 12:00 pm
Nine Lessons & Carols Dec 14 4:00 pm
Christmas Pageant Dec 21 10:00 am
Family Christmas Eve Service Wednesday Dec 24 4:00 pm
Festival Christmas Eve Wednesday Dec 24 10:00
Project Updates
Downstairs Work - The church held a Special Vestry Meeting last week to review, discuss, and vote on moving forward with this project. The vote resulted in a decision to approve the project.
Thank you to everyone who brought questions, concerns and voiced their opinions. Phase 1 will begin early in the new year with more information to follow shortly.
The New Roof is Coming Along. Although the weather has been a challenge, things are progressing well. Next week they will be working on the removal of the rest of the roof (parking lot side) and then it will be "on to the shingles".
Along With Their Regular Work they will be removing the existing chimney. It no longer serves any purpose, so it was decided to just knock it down and take advantage of the timing.
Skids of Materials have also arrived and are being stored in the parking area. We appreciate your patience around the parking challenges
Front Door Lock - We are still waiting on an installation date but are expecting it to place some time next week.
Ongoing Education
Bible and Archaeology - The view from 2025 with Israeli architect Professor Israel Finklelstein on Tuesday Nov. 10 at 4:30pm
Click on the link for more details
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/a18adaab-7f31-39b5-7c7b-32e39385a8a6/Finklestein_lecture_Nov_10.pdf
This Year’s Montreal Dio course has been announced: “For the Soul of a Nation: An Introduction to the Church in Canada”. It's being held on Thursday evenings, Nov. 6, 13, 20 from 7:00 to 8:30pm. For more information and the Zoom link, click below
Worship Schedule
All Saints Worship Services First and Third Sundays of the Month: Worship (Holy Eucharist) at 8:00 & 10:00 am
Third Sunday of the Month: All ages, kid- focused service
Second and Fourth Sundays of the Month: Bible Learning time for ages 8 and up at 8:45, worship (Holy Eucharist) at 10:00 am
Fifth Sunday of the Month: Worship (Morning Prayer) at 10:00 am
Coffee with Rev'd Grace - Grace is available for coffee and conversation on Fridays at Non Solo Pane in Dorval, from 1-2:30.
Evening Prayer - Anyone seeking prayer and fellowship is encouraged to join this on-line community. We gather Mondays to Thursdays at 5:00 via Zoom. All the codes are listed below. For more info, please contact Stacey Neale at sj.neale@sympatico.ca
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/258384963?pwd=b05jT2NjeFVVcGpHZ2hibTl4dCs5dz09
Meeting ID: 258 384 963
Passcode 497227
Meditatio - This mediation group meets on Mondays at 1 pm. For more information please contact Stacey Neale at sj.neale@sympatico.ca. or (514)631-9796
Men's Coffee and Conversation - Tuesday morning coffee; Between 11:00 and 12:00 (12:30 more likely) we meet at Tim Hortons coffee shop at 183G boul. Hymus, Pointe-Claire.
Morning/Breakfast Reflections: - Begins at 8:30 am and lasts until 9:00 am, Monday to Friday. If you would like the liturgy, readings, psalms and prayers please contact Mark Weatherley at mark.weatherley@sympatico.ca or use the link below:
Zoom link below
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84289208646?pwd=UXFtclhuN1BrOUFKcnBCZ0NpQ3Yxdz09
Meeting ID: 842 8920 8646
Passcode: 497227
You can also join by phone, please call (438) 809-7799 then enter the meeting ID and passcode when prompted.
Last May we began reading the psalms in sequence. In August we will pass the halfway mark. Also, this month we will reach almost the end of our reading plan, as we finish the letters of John and begin the reading of Revelation. Why not join us daily and set your day on the right path.
Please bring your bible and your prayer book for the psalms (you could use the version in your bible)
Access the Liturgy for Nov 2025
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/d1c682ec-ea84-65f0-6218-3a88e0adb516/Morning_Prayer_November_2025_1_.pdf
Other Resources
All Saints by the Lake Weekly Email - This is a great resource to help keep you up to date with all the parish news including upcoming church and community events. If you know someone who would also like to receive it, just have them email the office at Allsaintsbythelake@gmail.com
The Sunday Paper - This is a fun resource for the younger members of the family. Every week a story is shared in a way that makes learning easy. Learn and colour at the same time! Click on the link below for the latest issue.
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/7bc02c5c-6486-a890-1c7b-31057f9659f1/SunPaper_All_SS_C.pdf
E-news from the Diocese of Montreal Oct 28 Click on the link below)
https://www.montreal.anglican.ca/latest-news
News from the General Synod - Oct 31 (Click on the link below)
https://mailchi.mp/national/update-for-october-31-4187723?e=14e921ee7a
Anglican Journal - Get all the news!
https://anglicannews.ca/
Weekly Email Submissions must be sent to the office (via email or phone) each Thursday no later 12:00 pm. This will ensure your message will be included in the Weekly Email.
Prayer Cycle
The World Wide Anglican Communion: The Church of the Province of West Africa
Partner Dioceses: Bishop James Almasi and the people of the Diocese of Masasi, Tanzania, and for Bishop Clara Plamondon and the people of the Territory of the People in British Columbia
Diocese of Montreal: The Ministry of Music in the Diocese Music Directors, Musicians and Choir Members
Church Leaders: Grace, our Incumbent; Terry and Jim, our Honorary Assistants; Victor-David, our Bishop; David, our Archbishop; Chris, National Indigenous Archbishop; Shane, our Primate; Sarah, Archbishop-Designate of Canterbury.
Ecumenical/Interfaith: United Church of Canada / Presbyterians
Local Community Groups: CPE Dorval
Parish Ministries: Corporation, Tech Team, Synod Delegates, Altar Guild, Treasurer, Finance Committee
Parish Prayer Care: Jean, Anne, Pamela, Matthew, Tara, Johanne, Susan, Samuel, Barbara, Shelby, Janie, Meilan, Mikayla, Diana, Chris, Carol
All Saints by the Lake supports the Dorval Community Aid food pantry. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off during office hours or when you come to a church service. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Ways to Donate to Support the Work of All Saints by the Lake
If making your gift into the plate at any service (weekly, monthly, or occasional), enclose your cheque or cash in an envelope with your name and (ideally) number, directing its use as you desire (i.e. General, building, special project or mission, etc.). Guest envelopes in the sanctuary may be used for this purpose. Your unused giving envelopes from previous years may also be used (just change the date).
If making your gift from home, you have several options:
Interac e-transfer: send e-transfers to AllSaintsFinance33@gmail.com
PAR: Pre-authorized Monthly Remittances (i.e. donations made automatically from your bank account). Contact Geoff Dowd, Envelope Secretary gdowd@trafalgar.qc.ca if you would like to join this plan at any time in the year. PAR forms also available on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
Mail in or Drop-Off: Please make cheques payable to "Church of All Saints by the Lake or "All Saints by the Lake," and mail to 865 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval QC H9S 2C7
Online via Credit Card through Canada Helps: see the “Donate button” on our website: www.pramchurch.org.
Thank you for your generous support!
