Beginning June 26 until September 4 inclusive, our service times on Sundays will be 9 a.m. only.
Join us Friday, September 2 for a Fish Fry by Mike Mundell.
More information to come! Meanwhile, hold the date!
Hello Everyone,
Your Pandemic Planning Team met on Monday, May 30th in regards to our Diocesan COVID Communiqué #103 issued on May 25, 2022. In this Communiqué we were advised that Parishes in our Diocese of Ottawa may move to the GREEN stage rules, A NEW APPROACH TO THE OLD WAYS, of the pandemic plan.
After a good discussion, your Pandemic Planning Team has determined that St. James, Carleton Place is, in general, ready to move to this stage.
What you need to know:
- Masking is encouraged but not required in all church services, events, and gatherings of any kind. Be advised, however, that Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit makes the following statement: “We encourage wearing a mask for the safety of you and everyone else.” Nevertheless, the choice is yours.
- As this is a personal decision for each individual, please do not comment on another person’s choice.
- Social distancing, while sometimes difficult, is still a good preventative measure as is frequent hand washing.
- As a nice bonus, you’ll see some changes to worship service routines which should look very familiar to you.
But, keep in mind, we are not ‘back to normal’. We are still operating within the parameters of the Pandemic Plan. We are just now in a modified GREEN STAGE with the acknowledgement that restrictions could increase if the virus resurges again as it did last Fall.
You can see Communiqué 103 from our Diocese here.
We thank you for all your effort over the past 2+ years to curtail/stop the spread of COVID-19 and we remind you that it is still very much in our community.
Take good care.
Wednesday, June 1 at 7 pm in the Parish Hall. Join Zach & Mary for an Information Session to learn more about becoming a host family and how things are proceeding with the Ukraine Diaspora Support Canada.
Ukraine Wish Tree: The Ukraine Support team has created a Wish Tree with specific donations listed on each Ukraine Flag. Items may be either gently used or purchased new. Please return your items & the flag to the church office. Location: Wooden tree on wall in Parish Hall.
The Ukraine Boutique is looking for reusable shopping bags. Drop off at the church office or bring to church next week.
St James Breakfast Table is looking for volunteers on Wednesday mornings, beginning at 9 am. Please call or email the church office if interested.
Have you heard of the national movement of generosity The Big Give? On June 4, 2022, many churches across the country are working together to bless their communities through offering a variety of goods and/or services for free. At St. James, we are also getting involved in this movement. From 10 am until 1 pm on June 4, 2022, we are inviting the community to join us at St. James for festivities, including a BBQ, face painting, balloons, church tours and a car boot sale all for free!
If you would like to contribute to this movement of generosity, please let us know. The more involved, the merrier! In particular, we are looking for people who would like to participate in a CAR BOOT SALE. It is a wonderful opportunity to do some spring cleaning and share previously-loved items with others. Please contact Lynn Hyndman at (613) 851-7129 or lynn.hyndman@rogers.com if you would like to register your car. A $20 deposit is needed to reserve your parking spot, which will be refunded on your arrival. Please note, following the principles of The Big Give, all items will be given away. What wonderful items do you have that could be treasures to someone else?
Everyone is welcome at St James Breakfast Table each Wednesday between 9 am and 11 am.
Effective June 22 our hours will change to 8:30- 10:30 am FREE to all. Hope to see you there!
THE LILAC CAPITAL OF ONTARIO PRESENTS THE FRANKTOWN LILAC FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 28th, 2022
Centennial Hall – Franktown
(BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR)
8:00 am – 10:30 am Breakfast Hosted by The Beckwith Irish Football Team
10:15 am – 10:30 am Registration for Children’s Bike Parade at St. James Church
10:45 am & 11:45 am Highland Dancing Demo – Victoria Nichols School
11:00 am – 2:00 pm BBQ at Centennial Hall
12:00 pm Beekeeping Demo – Julia Roberts
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm Historical Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Down Lilac Lane
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cold Plate Supper Hosted by St. James Centennial Hall
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
11:00 am – Junkyard Symphony’s Super Street Show
1:00 – 5:00 pm – Jamie McMunn & Friends
ALL DAY
Craft Market, Children’s Games & Activities, Various Garage Sales, Restored Antique Vehicle Display, Silent Auction, 50/50 Draw, Dry Stone Wall Canada Demonstration and more
For More Information Please Contact:
The Township Office 613-257-1539 or Cora Nolan from the Centennial Hall, 613-283-3789
www.twp.beckwith.on.ca
