St Columba By The Lake
11 Rodney Ave. H9R 4L8 Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada

Sunday November 22, 2020 Tune in to this morning's service by clicking on this link. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click... This Pledge Sunday, we reflect on ‘A Short Story about Taking Risks’ (Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10-11). We are given an abundance of blessings. In this time when we want to ‘stay safe’ and follow health directives, how may we join the long history of faithful risk takers in being generous with our resources and talents? How may we be joyful in generosity, and as the story says, enter into the joy of our God? Please click here to access the worship outline, including words to all the hymns. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click We give thanks to Clare Reid for contributing to our prayers, and Michael McAuley for leading our hymns.

More Holiday Items from our Artisans!

Santa and Mrs Claus Aprons, donated by another of our very talented artisans, Wendy Davies!

Sunday October 25, 2020 Tune in to this morning's service by clicking on this link. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click... This Reformation Sunday, we reflect on The Call to Love and the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:34-46; Deuteronomy 34:1-12). How are loving God and loving our neighbours intertwined? How do these two laws guide all of our decisions? As we seek to be ‘reformed and reforming’, how do we find new ways to live out Jesus’ call to love? Please click here to access the worship outline, including words to all the hymns. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click We are grateful for Clare Reid, who has written the prayers, and Jennifer, Sarah, Léticia & Natalie Dupont, for singing our hymns this week. We encourage you to subscribe to our St. Columba YouTube channel if you are enjoying our weekly services.

Sunday, October 18th, 2020 Tune in to this morning's service by clicking on this link. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click... This Sunday, we reflect on a Short Story about Hidden Growth (Matthew 13:31-35, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10). We don’t see the yeast working within the bread, nor the seed growing underground into what will become a tree. Each one produces something that benefits many living things. In our everyday life, where are signs of hidden growth? How is God working within us and within simple things around us to provide sustanence, nourishment and learning? How is God calling us to grow and be a meaningful part of our communities? Please click here to access the worship outline, including words to all the hymns. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click We are grateful for Wendy Davies, who has written the prayers, and Monique Caissie, our soloist this week. We encourage you to subscribe to our St. Columba YouTube channel if you are enjoying our weekly services.

Sparkling Festive Centerpieces and Wreaths, donated by our very talented Susan Goring!

Tune in to this morning's service by clicking on this link. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click This Sunday, we reflect on being grateful (Deuteronomy 26:1-2,8-11; Matthew 6:25-33). ‘Gratitude untwists our knotted hearts, waking us to a new sense of who we are as individuals and in a community.’ Diana Butler Bass, Grateful. In God’s view of the world, we are freed from the worry of the everyday, loved and enabled to love others. As we give thanks for God’s good... creation, and our part in it, how can we practice gratitude, with God’s help? Please click here to access the worship outline, including words to all the hymns. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click We are grateful for those who shared their talents with us this Thanksgiving Sunday: Marc Belleau, soloist, Carolyn Klause, violinist, and Jim Goring, worship leader. We encourage you to subscribe to our St. Columba YouTube channel if you are enjoying our weekly services.

Here is the link to the Catalog/Order Form for our NEW ONLINE MARCHE! http://bit.ly/MARCHEOCT2020

Our New Online Marche Launches Tomorrow! Here is another sampling of our delicious homemade items...

Sunday, November 15, 2020 Tune in to this morning's service by clicking on this link. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click... This Sunday, we reflect on ‘A Short Story about Perception,’ (Matthew 25:31-46; Ezekiel 34:11-16). Helping others is a basic part of being a Christian community. In this story, people fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger and took care of the sick. They discover that they fed, cared for, and welcomed Jesus. How does this change the way we understand helping others in their immediate need, and advocating for long term solutions? Are we willing to fall back into the arms of grace when our efforts don’t appear to be enough? Please click here to access the worship outline, including words to all the hymns. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click We are grateful for Jack McDonald, worship leader, and Monique Caissie, soloist.

VIRTUAL MARCHÉ ST-COLUMBA due to the current situation there will not be a live event. HOWEVER........ The long anticipated November Marché St-Columba launches on Friday, November 13! We have prepared a mouthwatering selection of delights including baked goods, fudge, tourtières, beef pies and pea soup. Our artisans have also been very busy creating enchanting holiday decor and accessories. They will make lovely gifts, if you can bear to part with them! Follow the link to open the catalog and proceed with your order https://bit.ly/MarcheNov20

GREAT NEWS! Marche St-Columba and the Window Marche have joined forces! This week we are launching our first online pre-order catalog. Shop from the safety of y...our home, then come pick-up at a prearranged time. Social distancing measures will be in effect. Here is a sampling of our our delicious homemade items! See more

Sunday, October 4th, 2020 Tune in to this morning's service by clicking on this link. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click... This Worldwide Communion Sunday, we continue to reflect on parables, with A Short Story about Maintenance (Matthew 21:33-46; Philippians 3:4b-14). In this difficult story about the tenants of a vineyard, we are challenged to wonder about how we care for our world and our community. With the help of a God whose love endures forever, are we willing to take a risk, and do things in new ways? We will celebrate communion this Sunday. Those who are watching from home are invited to have a piece of bread and a small cup of juice or wine for each person participating. Here is an outline of the service, including words to hymns so you can sing along. We are grateful to have Charlotte Adams as soloist this week and to welcome back our Music Director, Michael McAuley! https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click We encourage everyone to subscribe to our St. Columba YouTube channel if you are enjoying our weekly services.

Sign up for In-Person Worship Each Sunday St. Columba is continuing to offer in-person worship with a 25 person limit. From now on, people will need to sign up ahead of time, on a first come first serve basis, beginning each Thursday when News from the Pews is sent out at 2 pm. If you would like to attend this Sunday, please fill out this form with your name and the name of any family members who are planning to attend. ... https://forms.gle/qWMwXxgbNG2sXAj78 We will get back to you by email on Saturday to confirm that you have a spot. We are trying to do this as fairly as possible, and regret any inconvenience. Please refer to the information at the end of this newsletter for in-person worship guidelines. We understand that plans may change, and if you feel unwell Sunday morning, you will stay home. We will continue to post the videoed worship on Sunday afternoon, and to find ways to connect our virtual community with our in-person community. Thanks for your patience and your understanding.

Children’s Story This Week Click on this link for a children’s story about the Parable of the 2 Sons, told by Rev. Amanda Currie, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. It includes pictures of vineyards, wine making, and projects supported by Presbyterians Sharing. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click

Sunday, September 27, 2020 Tune in to this morning's service by clicking on this link. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click... This Presbyterians Sharing Sunday, we reflect on the Israelites grumbling and receiving water in the wilderness, and a Short Story about Word and Action (Exodus 17:1-7, Matthew 21:28-32). What we do matters. How do we act on words of sharing and justice? We’ll hear stories from Presbyterians Sharing, and how we work together as Presbyterians across Canada to support God’s work in the world. Many thanks to Mathieu Latreille, guest organist, and to Michael McAuley for leading us in hymns. We encourage everyone to subscribe to our St. Columba YouTube channel if you are enjoying our weekly services. Here is an outline of the service, including words to hymns so you can sing along. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click

Sign up for In-Person Worship Each Sunday Due to government restrictions and the rising number of cases, we are only allowed to have 25 people at St. Columba for worship. The St. Columba Covid task group has decided to continue in-person worship. From now on, people will need to sign up ahead of time, on a first come first serve basis, beginning each Thursday when News from the Pews is sent out at 2 pm. If you plan to attend this Sunday, please email ([email protected]) or ...phone the church office (514-697-2091) with your name and the name of any family members who are planning to attend. (We will get back to you by email on Saturday to confirm that you have a spot.) We are trying to do this as fairly as possible, and regret any inconvenience. We understand that plans may change, and if you feel unwell Sunday morning, you will stay home. We will continue to post the videoed worship on Sunday afternoon, and to find ways to connect our virtual community with our in-person community. Thanks for your patience and your understanding.

Many seniors are feeling further isolated by this time of pandemic. The West Island Women's Centre is offering an opportunity for women to safely connect with others needing some human connection.

Sunday September 20, 2020 Tune in to this morning's service by clicking on this link. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click... We continue to reflect on parables with ‘A Short Story on Fairness’ (Matthew 20: 1-16, Psalm 145: 1-8). The labourers in the vineyard are surprised to be paid the same, whether they worked a few hours or the entire day. How do we value different kinds of service, and that God’s abundant love is offered to all? Many thanks to Mathieu Latreille, guest organist, Jennifer, Sarah, Léticia & Natalie Dupont, leading us in hymns, and Jack McDonald, worship leader. We encourage everyone to subscribe to our St. Columba YouTube channel if you are enjoying our weekly services. Here is an outline of the service, including words to hymns so you can sing along. https://stcolumba.us5.list-manage.com/track/click