Happy Third Day of Christmas! January 25th, 2023 is The Robbie Burns Supper at St. George’s! Tickets are just $20 for a hearty meal of haggis (or vegetarian haggis), potatoes, carrots, pease porridge, cranachan for dessert, coffee, tea, and punch. You can email or call me for tickets. Doors open at 6pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. Don’t miss…

Good day, This is the exciting time of Advent when we approach the beginning of the Christmas season. Our hearts and minds are turned to the birth of the Saviour as we put our final preparations into place. You’ll notice that there are no calendar observances for our daily devotions during the octave before Christmas.…

Good day, I have exciting news for anyone close enough to take advantage…  St. George’s in Echo Bay will be hosting a Robbie Burns Supper on Wednesday, January 25!! Yes – we’ll be having haggis…No, the haggis won’t be disgusting.  The plan is to make it from “normal” meat – ground beef and lamb…nothing weird. It’ll still taste like…

Good day! It is another beautifully sunny Monday (where I am, anyway). 🙂   Coming Soon: Saturday, December 10: Emmaus’ Meat Pie Luncheon and Bake Table. $14. Two sittings – 11:30am or 12:30pm. For tickets please call either Edie Leblanc at 705 759 2850 or Emmaus Church at 705 759 2545. Christmas Dainties (30 pieces) from Christ Church.…

Come…Let Your Lights Shine! We will be exploring the passages in the book of the prophet Isaiah that we will hear on Sundays throughout Advent. I find that exploring them in advance helps to deepen our level of engagement experienced on a Sunday during worship services, giving the Holy Spirit even more opportunity to touch…

Good day…it is a gorgeous, sunny day outside my window at the moment. 🙂 Here’s what’s coming up:  Wednesday, November 30: St. Andrew’s Day service, 10:30am at the Cathedral. Holy Eucharist followed by fellowship. Saturday, December 3: Holy Trinity’s Christmas Market at the Trinity Centre, 10am – 4pm; bake table, jams, pickles. Saturday, December 10:…

Good day, Well…I think winter is here to stay. I’ll bet I’m not the only one who has been doing some shoveling since Saturday.  Winter means Advent and, since Advent begins this coming Sunday, let’s get a few things straight in our minds – and in our liturgies. But, before you read, let’s talk for a…

Good day! In the news… Friday, November 18th at 5:30 pm is the Christ Church Baked Ham dinner by reservation/ticket only (and there are a limited number of seats available).  Cost of a reservation/ticket is $25.00 and can be purchased from Bonnie Lyons or Laura Avery. Contact info: lyons.bonnie@gmail.com; phone 705-779-2858 or lau.ave88@hotmail.com; phone 705-254-2477.  Sunday, November 20th: Cookie Tray…

Welcome to a rainy Monday 🙂 (It’s raining where I am anyway). I am struck by the beauty of God’s creation as I look at blowing leaves and looming grey clouds. God is awesome! Of interest, perhaps: In the entry below about Leo the Great, I mention that he was a defender of orthodoxy. Many…

Good day, Events & Worship Services Upcoming: Tuesday, November 1st, 7pm at Emmaus: All Saints’ Day worship service with The Rev. Bruce McLeish presiding. If you are not in the Sault or nervous about COVID, please join the Zoom worship service at 7pm with The Ven. Dr. Jay Koyle and The Rev. Susan Koyle. The Zoom invitation will be…