Mary Street Centre
24 Mary Street P2A 1C9 Parry Sound, ON, Canada

WE HAVE DECIDED ON A DATE FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP TO BEGIN AGAIN : SEPTEMBER 20TH, AT 10:30, IN OUR SANCTUARY. WE UNDERSTAND THAT NOT EVERYONE WILL FEEL COMFORTABLE RETURNING, SO WE WILL CONTINUE TO SEND OUT SOME OF THE SERVICE PARTS FOR USE AT HOME, VIA E-MAIL. THE COUNCIL IS NOW WORKING ON THE PROTOCOLS WHICH WILL BE SENT OUT IN THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLOSER TO THE DATE.

Concerned about climate change? By completing the carbon calculator you can help with climate action planning in the region. ICECAP encourages everyone to compl...ete the carbon calculator at: gbbr.ca/carbon-calculator Town of Parry Sound Township of The Archipelago Carling Township Seguin Township Stewardship Seguin #McKellar Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve (GBBR) #ICECAP #climateaction

Learn on The Lawn Friday, August 14 @ the St. James lawn 11:30-1:00... A Climate Action Parry Sound Supported Event You must unite behind the science. You must take action. You must do the impossible. Because giving up can never be an option. Greta Thunberg to the US Congress, Washington DC, 17 September 2019 Thunberg has often said that she wants the facts to be the focus of her campaigning for action on climate change. She wants world leaders to pay closer attention to science. Theres a lot of information out there. Many of our daily actions have an impact on our environment (e.g., our modes of transportation, food choices, energy use, the clothing that we wear and wash). This vast amount of information can be overwhelming. Often, many of us can feel like we dont know enough about the facts to take a stand or to engage our politicians in dialogue. On Friday, August 14, you are invited to spend some intentional time reading about Climate Change and our impact on the Earth. We will have a small bookshelf set up on the lawn with magazines and books to borrow...or simply bring your own books..or podcasts. Lets learn togetherbut separatelysocially distanced on our own blankets/chairs. Stay for the whole time or just pop by. Please share. (Pam)

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Please note that the Mary Street Boutique is STILL CLOSED. Please do not leave donations outside as we can not take them. The Salvation Army is currently accepting donations- see below

If you aren't getting the St. James eblasts and Monday's Zines and you would like to, just let Kaity in the office know! If you would like to contribute to the weekly Zine, feel free to send links to songs that have been "speaking to you" during the pandemic, reflections, pictures, and poetry to Pam at [email protected]. We have even created a section to share recipes and ways that you are using local food- foraged or planted!

What's happening at St. James and Mary Street this week? We had Triemstra Brothers Tree Service come in and cut down the maple tree in the yard (James Street) because it was a hazard. AND we also have Midhurst Roofing here working to fix our roof. Lots going on around here even through being temporarily closed!

Join us tomorrow are 11 am until 12 pm on our front lawn(Corner of James Street and Mary Street) for World Environment Day. At 1130 there will be 10 minutes of silence for: Black Lives Matter Fridays for Future... World Environment Day Pride Month COVID-19 Victims and Front Line Workers See more

Take-out lunch menu for this week- given out between noon and 1:00 pm at St. James United Church Tuesday: Pineapple chicken with rice, with mixed veggies, assorted desserts Thursday: Soft Taco wraps with Caesars Salad, assorted desserts

If you arent getting the St. James eblasts and Mondays Zines and you would like to, just let Kaity in the office know! If you would like to contribute to the weekly Zine, feel free to send links to songs that have been "speaking to you" during the pandemic, reflections, pictures, and poetry to Pam at [email protected]. We have even created a section to share recipes and ways that you are using local food- foraged or planted!

Whats happening at St. James and Mary Street this week? We had Triemstra Brothers Tree Service come in and cut down the maple tree in the yard (James Street) because it was a hazard. AND we also have Midhurst Roofing here working to fix our roof. Lots going on around here even through being temporarily closed!

Wow! We've already raised $11,200 thanks to donors like you! A huge thank you to our community partners for helping us #GrowTogether! We couldnt do this with...out you. Donate today at: www.gbbr.ca/donate

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown, the Rev. Monica Moore has been sending out daily e-blasts to people in the St. James community. These e-blasts usually contain a prayer, a reflection, and thoughtful questions for us to ponder during this uncertain time. Once a week, I have been gathering peoples thoughts and putting them together in a "Zine"/ newsletter that gets sent out on Mondays. It has been amazing to have this opportunity to write, listen, share stories ...& pictures, and reflect. If anyone is interested in receiving the e-blasts and the Zine, please contact Kaity at [email protected]. If you are interested in contributing to the Zine, please send your pictures, poetry, or thoughts to [email protected] Some questions to ponder during this time: If you are at home, are there any new rituals that you have developed around this change of lifestyle? What are your hopes? What are your fears? What do you hunger for today? What is feeding you today? Where do you experience boredom? Where do you experience the creative spark? (Pam)

Wow! Weve already raised $11,200 thanks to donors like you! A huge thank you to our community partners for helping us #GrowTogether! We couldnt do this with...out you. Donate today at: www.gbbr.ca/donate

Week 1- Friday April 24th: Chicken Sandwiches- lettuce, cheese, mustard or mayo packets Granola bar, small bag of chips, bottle of water, and an apple Week 2- Friday May 1st: Chicken Penne- pasta, chicken and garlic alfredo sauce Caesar salad, slice of garlic bread and bottle of water... Week 3- Friday May 8th: Chicken stir fry- chicken, rice and broccoli, Side salad and bottle of water Week 4- Friday May 15th: Pancakes and bacon, Packet of syrup and butter, water or juice

Stay Strong Parry Sound! #staystrong #weareinthistogether #community #parrysound #church #unitedchurch #stjames #stjamesunitedchurch #marystreetcentre #sign #signs #coronavirus #covid19

Hello to all our followers! We here at Mary Street Centre and St. James United Church are hoping that we may be able to get some help from our community with something. We are trying to collect some old(working) or refurbished computers to give to the seniors in town who do not have access to a computer/phone and are lonely and feeling disconnected to the community and their families. If you have one and are willing to part with it please let us know via message, email at [email protected], or phone 705-746-8553 Thank you so much everyone!

If you missed our Food Bank day yesterday WE DELIVER. You can call our hotline 24 hours a day. Leave your name, phone number, date of birth, address and how man...y people are in your household. We are encouraging those who can to STAY HOME & KEEP SAFE. You can also reach us at [email protected] See more

This week for Take Out Lunches: Tuesday: Full-on turkey dinner! Turkey, stuffing, veggies, mashed potatoes and cranberry, with peach cobbler for dessert. Thursday: Spanish Rice with assorted loaves for dessert.... Thank you to everyone who makes this outreach possible!

Hi there! Some of us have created a Facebook group as another way for people in the St. James faith community to stay connected during this "pause" Its not our intention to fill your already busy newsfeeds. Its simply a place to share links ( lots of worship gatherings are available online to participate in), look after each other ( e.g., does anyone need something dropped off?), and keep each other in our minds and hearts in community. Here is the link

Our DELIVERY HOTLINE IS LIVE. The caller will be prompted to leave their Name, Birthdate, Phone Number, Number of People in Their Household & Address. We will c...all them back with a delivery confirmation within 24 hours. We will organize the list of those in need EACH DAY & send them out the next day at noon for delivery. The number to call is: 1-833-Food4HS OR 1-833-366-3447 Our Food bank will still be operational on Tuesdays but ONLY by appointment. Screening questions will be asked when booking. Please call the office at 705-774-9111 to make an appointment. I want to THANK ALL the INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS who stepped up to help us with delivery. You have declared that NO SITUATION is more than WE can handle. A very special THANK YOU to Dan DiNicolo for making this hotline possible. Its a rare thing when you have a vision for what you hope your service model will look like & someone makes it happen within a few hours. Although this Community remains apart in physical distance, we get CLOSER everyday through Heartfelt Intentions & Individual Actions! #parrysoundproud

For the next while, I'd offer a space for anyone, from across the church, to join for prayer and conversation (and maybe even a bit of singing?!), as we navigat...e this somewhat chaotic time, together. Starting on March 19, each day (except Tuesdays! Worship will be in a different Zoom Room then!) at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern, I'll open up a Zoom space for people to gather. Don't worry if you aren't comfortable connecting on your computer or the app on your smartphone! You can also telephone in, at one of the numbers in the attached graphic, using the Meeting ID: 592 865 212 If you want to connect using computer or app, click on the following link: https://zoom.us/j/592865212 Christ's peace - and I look forward to connecting.

Please be aware that we have switched over to another provider for our e-blast announcements- let friends know that there are daily e-blasts being sent, and if they are not getting them, please let Kaity know at [email protected], or by phone 705-746-8553 ALSO check your junk emails to see if our email has gone there and then please add us as not spam! The email that it the e-blasts are being sent from is [email protected]

Join the social distancing sing-a-long here on facebook or on youtube! Singing is good for the soul!!

For the next while, Id offer a space for anyone, from across the church, to join for prayer and conversation (and maybe even a bit of singing?!), as we navigat...e this somewhat chaotic time, together. Starting on March 19, each day (except Tuesdays! Worship will be in a different Zoom Room then!) at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern, Ill open up a Zoom space for people to gather. Dont worry if you arent comfortable connecting on your computer or the app on your smartphone! You can also telephone in, at one of the numbers in the attached graphic, using the Meeting ID: 592 865 212 If you want to connect using computer or app, click on the following link: https://zoom.us/j/592865212 Christs peace - and I look forward to connecting.

Sunday Service is cancelled for the next two Sundays, after much discussion and thought. We should know more about how to move forward into April, and how to celebrate Easter while keeping everyone safe, as time goes on. Please watch our e-blasts for updates and notices (If you are not signed up for them please email [email protected] and we will add you to the email list!) We will be handing out take-out lunches next Tuesday and Thursday. The back door off the parking lot w...ill be opened at noon on those days, and will remain open until 1:00, or until the food runs out. Donations will be gratefully accepted, as happens at our usual community meals. We are committed to offering nutritious meals for the people who regularly attended our food programs. We are also willing to deliver some meals to people who cannot get to the church, but are still in need. Please contact Monica with names and addresses. Please spread the word to those who would benefit from these meals. See more

St.James will be hosting a "Take-Out Lunch" at the church Wednesday the 18th and Thursday the 19th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Please bring your own containers with you if possible. There will be a donation box available. Wednesday Lunch : Stew Thursday Lunch : Sandwiches... Please note that we will be allowing only four(4) people in at a time to limit contact between all who come- please be patient and courteous!

We ask that we all work together as a community to mitigate the effect of this crisis on vulnerable families. Therefore we have closed our office to the general... public at this time in order to maintain the safety of the environment. If you are looking to drop off a non-perishable food donation please use our side door which has a drop off slot. Our Food Bank is gearing up to meet increased demand as peoples lives & economic welfare are disrupted. If you are considering sending a financial donation so that we can purchase food you can do so on our website at: https://parrysoundharvestshare.com Those attending food bank tomorrow PLEASE DRESS WARMLY. We will be open from 9am - 3pm. We will only be allowing a few people into the food bank space at a time. Therefore you may have to wait outside due to respecting social distancing practices. We have been working hard to prepare pre-packaged food bags all day & will continue to do so to make sure we can meet the current need. If you have any of the following symptoms: Fever, Cough, or Shortness of Breath PLEASE SEND SOMEONE to pick up your food on your behalf. You can call us to make alternative arrangements if necessary Neighbours, friends, please take account of any vulnerable people in your vicinity that may not be able to get out or will be at risk & will be in need of food and supplies. This is an opportunity to care for one another & be our very best. We will get there sooner if we all act together.