Service Information
Easter V May 18, 2025
There will be an 8:00 am service this week
Holy Eucharist at 10am (In person and on-line)
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev'd Grace Pritchard Burson
Zoom Meeting (click below)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89014050743?pwd=VuFxXvoSHKsO5wmJaUwmeUPGvbZbHr.1
Meeting ID: 890 1405 0743
Passcode: 497227
Service Slides and Readings (click below)
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/1ee57380-382f-487f-a005-03ccea952e57/Easter_5_2025.pdf
If you would like to revisit Rev'd Grace's service from last week, click on the link below
http://www.gracepritchardburson.net/2025/05/13/out-of-the-great-ordeal/
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?
Special Vestry Meeting
According to the Canons of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal, a Special Vestry Meeting may be called by the Corporation. Such a meeting requires:
The meeting be convened to discuss a single subject only, and
Notice must be given during two consecutive church services.
Your Corporation is hereby calling for a special Vestry Meeting to be held after the 10:00 am service on Sunday, May 25, 2025. This is the first official notice of this meeting.
The sole purpose of this meeting is to ratify the decision to proceed with the roof repair, as discussed at the Capital Campaign planning meeting on May 10.
For the convenience of all, this announcement will be posted on the notice board in the Narthex.
The Corporation (The Rev’d Grace Burson; Wardens Linda Smith and Ross Hamilton; Deputy Wardens John Rogers and Antoinette Lynch-Joseph; Treasurer Adam Davies)
May 11, 2025
The Bike Blessing is Happening this Sunday! Grace sends her apologies for the short notice; "there has been WAY too much going on for the past month. But ride your bike to church and it will be blessed on the lawn at noon!"
Pentecost is June 8! If you can read a short passage in a language other than English or French, please let Grace know.
The Coro Vivo Spring Concert is Tomorrow! - Sat. May 17 at 7:00 pm at All Saints by the Lake
Come out and enjoy some great music. Contributions appreciated. Click on the link below for more information.
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/e02a439b-e614-de5a-9a44-be9d54b77f3d/Coro_Vivo_Concert.pdf
The Creed: who, how, why? Rev'd Grace will be leading a seminar on the Council of Nicaea (325AD), 1700 years later. Join her on this interesting journey starting May 21 at 7pm. Click on the link below for more details.
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/images/99d20531-31fc-3cba-8c73-f390b3e56ac7.png
Link for the seminar (Use for all sessions)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81639448797?pwd=5c1sjb3kNfUjE4EUhNd6f5PyYUmW0u.1
Meeting ID: 816 3944 8797
Passcode: 497227
The All Saints 2025 Garage Sale Poster - Send it to all your friends! (Click on the link below)
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/images/980e8e8a-ee57-af3d-3e9f-39495ce8788a.jpg
Donations -We are still collecting donations of books, DVDs/CD’s, toys/games, working small appliances, working electronics, linens, glassware, home decorations, kitchenware and the like. No clothing or shoes please. Small furniture is acceptable, but please bring it on the Friday before the sale, as we have storage restraints.
Donations can be brought to the church Tuesdays - Fridays (9:30 – 3:30) or on Sundays, and placed in the cloakroom, far left corner. We will be periodically storing donations downstairs to make room for more.
If you have any questions, or you are eager to join the team, contact Marie-Claude Martz at 514-261-2364 or marieclaudemartz@gmail.com. As well as your donations, we welcome your time and talents. There will be a sign-up sheet in the church entrance for anyone interested in helping out the day of the sale.
St Michael's Mission - For the month of May the Mission is requesting toothbrushes, toothpaste and disposable razors
June 1: Parish Potluck BBQ following the 10 am service. Hamburgers & hot dogs will be provided; contributions of other items are needed. Also, a volunteer is needed to coordinate the event as well as volunteers to set-up, BBQ, serve and clean-up. Please contact Nancy Hamilton by email nancy@hamiltonmail.ca or at 514-979-7196 to volunteer or with any questions.
Around Town
Wista is Presenting Cinderella! Experience the fairytale like never before .
"The tale of a kind-hearted young woman who dreams of a better life is brought to life with lavish sets, elaborate costumes, and a cast that will captivate audiences of all ages. Follow Cinderella on her journey from hardship to happiness, with the help of a magical fairy" godmother, a dashing prince, and a little bit of fairy tale magic. 6 performances only!
Théâtre Louise Chalmers Theatre (John Rennie), 501 boul St-Jean, Pointe-Claire, May 30, May 31, June 6 and June 7 @ 7:30 pm, May 31 and June 7 @ 1:30 pm. Click on the link below for more information
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/images/3d710bef-9cbd-c107-c7b9-528a49ecb294.png
Summerlea United Taizé Service – on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Summerlea United Church, 225, 50th Avenue, Lachine, H8T 2T7
Summerlea Annual Plant Sale – on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 10am-12pm at Summerlea United Church, 220 Acadia, Lachine, H8T 2T7
Along Side Hope - "We invite you to join us for a special event on May 31st at St. Lawrence Church, Lasalle. Given the present distressing political situation in Haiti, it is especially important for us to support and to grow together with the Haitian community in our diocese. This is an opportunity to learn, worship, share a meal, and be church together. Everyone is welcome - not just Anglicans.. Registration deadline is May 23.
Shop at our Garage Sale and then join them!
"Click on the link below for more information"
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/images/2b1059b5-27cb-8d53-cd11-ef6ab79f580b.jpg
The Big Choir Sing-Off is being held on Nov 1st St. Joachim Church, Pointe Claire. This Fundraiser is in support of the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation.
Christ Church Beaurepaire - A regular West Island Youth Group has started up. We gather on the final Friday of the month, from 6-8:30 PM, at Christ Church Beaurepaire. Ages 11-17 are welcome. Invite your friends! We also warmly welcome volunteer leaders. For more information contact Peter Lekx at revpeterlekx@gmail.com. The final Friday before the summer break is May 30, 6-8:30 PM! And save the date of September 26-27 for an overnight at the Cathedral!!
Save the Dates
Bike Blessing May 18
Garage Sale May 31
Pot Luck B-B-Q June 1
Messy Church June 6 ( last one until Sept.)
Meeting Schedules
All Saints Worship Services
First and Third Sundays of the month: Worship (Holy Eucharist) at 8:00 am
& 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 at 8:45; worship (Holy Eucharist) at 10:00 am
Fifth Sunday of the Month: Worship (Morning Prayer) at 10:00 am
First Friday of the Month: Messy Church at 5:30 pm (except January, when Messy Church will be on the second Friday)
Coffee with Rev'd Grace - You can meet with Grace for coffee and conversation every Friday 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-Meets weekly on Mondays in the the chapel from 1:00 to 2:00. This mediation group is open to everyone who would like to share some quiet time for peaceful reflection. For more information please contact Stacey Neale at sj.neale@sympatico.ca.
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 last 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.
May is a month where we change and is perhaps the time you may wish to join in each morning, or use our liturgy for your personal reflections. This May we have decided to begin reading the Psalms in sequence, from 1 - 150 (one psalm per day). Also this month (and in subsequent months until completed) we will begin to read Proverbs Access the liturgy for April (Click below)
Access the liturgy for May (Click below)
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/058be177-65bc-f30c-76c9-229ffaa305c2/Morning_Prayer_May_2025_1_.pdf
Please bring your bible and your prayer book for the psalms (you could use the version in your bible)
Other Resources
Sunday Paper - Check out the newest edition of the "Sunday Paper". This is a great resource for the younger members of the family! Just click on the link below.
https://mcusercontent.com/8ab463fd3493954c57efee460/files/6264bbc1-bd81-ca15-6001-fcb88c25ac41/SunPaper_Easter_5_C.pdf
News from the General Synod (Click on the link below)
https://mailchi.mp/national/update-for-may-15-4187328?e=14e921ee7a
May Issue of the Anglican Journal - Get all the news!
https://mailchi.mp/national/april-issue-available-online-4187357?e=14e921ee7a
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
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 Cycles
The World Wide Anglican Communion: The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East
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: Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF) The Rev Ros Macgregor, Chair
Church Leaders: Grace, our Incumbent; Terry and Jim, our Honorary Assistants; Mary, our Bishop; Victor-David, our Bishop-Elect; David, our Archbishop; Chris, National Indigenous Archbishop, Anne, our Acting Primate.
Ecumenical/Interfaith: Christian–Jewish Dialogue of Montreal
Local Community Groups: St. Michael’s Mission
Parish Ministries: Coffee Teams, Hospitality, Building & Maintenance, Garden Volunteers, Pastoral Visitor’s Men’s Breakfast, Building Manager
Parish Prayer Care: John, Andrew, Ros, Marina, Audrey, Joanne, Catherine, Holly, Samuel, Ted, Carole, Anne, Margaret, Rhoda, Ron, Janet, Beverley, Tara, Pamela, Betsie and Louise
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!
