2018 News Stories
Check out the news stories from 2018 below.
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Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 17, 2017
Photographs by Julia Qualizza
Sunday, April 17, 2017
Photographs by Julia Qualizza
Church Camp 2017
August 21st to 25th
Article and photos by Terry MacHardy
Energy filled St. Andrew’s United Church August 21st to 25th, 2017 as twenty local youth and eight camp leaders participated in a multi-denominational children’s summer camp. The camp was sponsored by the congregations of St. Andrew’s (Pakenham) and Zion (Cedar Hill) United; St. Mark’s (Pakenham) and St. John’s (Antrim) Anglican; and St. Peter Celestine Catholic (Pakenham) churches and was open to any child age 5 to 12. It was a busy action-packed week with special guests, games, singing, art and crafts, learning and eating.
Our thanks to the many people who worked very hard to make it all a success.
Special thanks to Terry MacHardy, Official Photographer and Reporter
Our thanks to the many people who worked very hard to make it all a success.
Special thanks to Terry MacHardy, Official Photographer and Reporter
Front row left to right
Smartie (Jennifer Smart), Keith Bristol, Jacob Smart, Ashton Barron (behind),
Declan Needham, Hudson Carron, Bryan Barr, Hollie Fotherby, Makenna Wing
Middle row behind Hollie
Dawson Brisco, Craig Villeneuve, Mason McLeod, Jazz (Laurie Boon)
Back row left to right: Bee Bee (Bev Higginson), Grandma Bear (Bronwen Harman), Ben Smart, Noah Reid, Analiesa Reid, Ava McLeod, Olivia Fotherby,
Owen Coe, Cole Currie, Braxton Barr, Rider (Jeff de Jonge).
Missing from photo
Marigold (Marilyn Snedden), Peppermint (Peggy Kuzmicz),
Cocoa (Terry MacHardy), Daria Sullivan
Smartie (Jennifer Smart), Keith Bristol, Jacob Smart, Ashton Barron (behind),
Declan Needham, Hudson Carron, Bryan Barr, Hollie Fotherby, Makenna Wing
Middle row behind Hollie
Dawson Brisco, Craig Villeneuve, Mason McLeod, Jazz (Laurie Boon)
Back row left to right: Bee Bee (Bev Higginson), Grandma Bear (Bronwen Harman), Ben Smart, Noah Reid, Analiesa Reid, Ava McLeod, Olivia Fotherby,
Owen Coe, Cole Currie, Braxton Barr, Rider (Jeff de Jonge).
Missing from photo
Marigold (Marilyn Snedden), Peppermint (Peggy Kuzmicz),
Cocoa (Terry MacHardy), Daria Sullivan
Day One: Getting to Know You
Campers made name tags for the week and played a scavenger hunt to find new friends. Old camp songs were sung and new ones learned. Music was lead by Jazz (Laurie Boon) our camp music co-ordinator.
Day Two: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Gramma Bear (Bronwen Harman) camp co-ordinator and storyteller, introduced special guests Irvin and Carrie Sarazin from Pickwocknagon (Golden Lake) who shared stories, songs and traditions of the Algonquin Peoples. Everyone experienced a Smudging Ceremony, learned about Sacred Circles and how to make a drum. Campers made medicine pouches to take home. The children were intrigued by the intricate beading on the Peppermint’s (Peggy Kuzmicz) Cree stole and they tried on Jazz’s red Inuit parka which has been in her family for generations.
Gramma Bear (Bronwen Harman) camp co-ordinator and storyteller, introduced special guests Irvin and Carrie Sarazin from Pickwocknagon (Golden Lake) who shared stories, songs and traditions of the Algonquin Peoples. Everyone experienced a Smudging Ceremony, learned about Sacred Circles and how to make a drum. Campers made medicine pouches to take home. The children were intrigued by the intricate beading on the Peppermint’s (Peggy Kuzmicz) Cree stole and they tried on Jazz’s red Inuit parka which has been in her family for generations.
Day Three: Pioneer Day
Campers were excited to learn about the early fur trade and to touch and feel the many furs (wolf, bear, fox, muskrat, beaver, skunk and others) shared by our special guest and local trapper, Lyle Cavanagh. Marigold (Marilyn Snedden) and Cocoa dressed up in historic costume and Marigold told the campers about the one room school house experience. Campers had a “shaking” good time learning to make butter a sample of which they got to take home. Jazz, our games co-ordinator burned off some of the camper’s energy with pioneer games like three-legged and potato sack races and in her music co-ordinator role, played her guitar and taught us the Log Driver’s Waltz dressed as a log driver.
Campers were excited to learn about the early fur trade and to touch and feel the many furs (wolf, bear, fox, muskrat, beaver, skunk and others) shared by our special guest and local trapper, Lyle Cavanagh. Marigold (Marilyn Snedden) and Cocoa dressed up in historic costume and Marigold told the campers about the one room school house experience. Campers had a “shaking” good time learning to make butter a sample of which they got to take home. Jazz, our games co-ordinator burned off some of the camper’s energy with pioneer games like three-legged and potato sack races and in her music co-ordinator role, played her guitar and taught us the Log Driver’s Waltz dressed as a log driver.
Day Four: Multicultural Day
Rider (Rev. Jeff de Jonge) wore his wooden shoes and shared his Dutch family history. Marigold shared her Scottish family history. Campers shared their knowledge about their own family heritage. Everyone learned that most families in this area originated in Ireland, Scotland and England, but that we also have lots of friends and neighbours from many other countries all over the world who enrich our country with traditions and dress that is different than ours. Campers and leaders connected their family’s originating country with Canada using string and pins on a big world map and made a multi-cultural collage. Snacks for the day were Salsa, Pita, Hummus and Taco Chips thanks to Bee Bee (Bev Higginson) our camp snack co-ordinator.
Rider (Rev. Jeff de Jonge) wore his wooden shoes and shared his Dutch family history. Marigold shared her Scottish family history. Campers shared their knowledge about their own family heritage. Everyone learned that most families in this area originated in Ireland, Scotland and England, but that we also have lots of friends and neighbours from many other countries all over the world who enrich our country with traditions and dress that is different than ours. Campers and leaders connected their family’s originating country with Canada using string and pins on a big world map and made a multi-cultural collage. Snacks for the day were Salsa, Pita, Hummus and Taco Chips thanks to Bee Bee (Bev Higginson) our camp snack co-ordinator.
Day Five: Canada 150 Celebrations
The singing of O Canada followed our opening prayer. There were lots of games, laughing, singing and eating. Campers decorated their own cupcakes and loot bags with the help of Smartie (Jennifer Smart) and Cocoa (Terry MacHardy) our craft co-ordinators. Gramma Bear read us a story about places across Canada and we were encouraged to take the opportunity to travel, visit and explore, and to remember how privileged we are to live in this beautiful country. Everyone signed a big poster card to thank all the parishes that contributed to making this year’s Canada 150 Summer Church Camp – “A Camp to Remember”.
The singing of O Canada followed our opening prayer. There were lots of games, laughing, singing and eating. Campers decorated their own cupcakes and loot bags with the help of Smartie (Jennifer Smart) and Cocoa (Terry MacHardy) our craft co-ordinators. Gramma Bear read us a story about places across Canada and we were encouraged to take the opportunity to travel, visit and explore, and to remember how privileged we are to live in this beautiful country. Everyone signed a big poster card to thank all the parishes that contributed to making this year’s Canada 150 Summer Church Camp – “A Camp to Remember”.
On September 1st, 2017 St. Andrew’s was again filled with community spirit, hospitality and fun. The annual Fish Fry, which served 314 folks, was another huge success thanks to the team led by Lisa Gillan.
Diners enjoyed fish and fries supplied by Mundell’s Surf and Turf and corn very generously donated by Hudson Farms. Homemade coleslaw and pies (all 60 of them) were a big hit.
Our numbers were down slightly, a reality attributed to having the event on the Labour Day long weekend, but we still made a healthy $2,657.40.
Our sincere thanks to:
Special thanks go out to the kids of St. Andrew’s who, with their best manners, enthusiastically helped by doing anything and everything they were asked to do. We have the best kids!
There were lots of positives this year. We were able to get people seated more efficiently so there was less time waiting upstairs, there was enough food left at the end of the event for the volunteers on the second shift to sit down and eat instead of going home hungry (our volunteers are the AWESOME!), despite the long weekend lots of folks stepped up to help, and those who couldn’t help in person donated food items or made donations.
St. Andrew’s is still and always about community, hospitality and fun.
Diners enjoyed fish and fries supplied by Mundell’s Surf and Turf and corn very generously donated by Hudson Farms. Homemade coleslaw and pies (all 60 of them) were a big hit.
Our numbers were down slightly, a reality attributed to having the event on the Labour Day long weekend, but we still made a healthy $2,657.40.
Our sincere thanks to:
- the Hudson family for donating all of the very yummy corn and their time to husk and cook it;
- the Centennial Restaurant for generously donating butter packets;
- Marilyn Snedden for offering space in her freezer for leftover items; and
- our volunteers who cheerfully helped with all of the jobs that need doing for a big event like this.
Special thanks go out to the kids of St. Andrew’s who, with their best manners, enthusiastically helped by doing anything and everything they were asked to do. We have the best kids!
There were lots of positives this year. We were able to get people seated more efficiently so there was less time waiting upstairs, there was enough food left at the end of the event for the volunteers on the second shift to sit down and eat instead of going home hungry (our volunteers are the AWESOME!), despite the long weekend lots of folks stepped up to help, and those who couldn’t help in person donated food items or made donations.
St. Andrew’s is still and always about community, hospitality and fun.
Book Store in Stewart Hall
We have children's books, cook books, works of fiction, gardening books.
If you like to read it we have it.
You are invited to donate lightly used, current books as well as purchasing something to take home.
Sales go to operating expenses. We need a large bookcase & bookends.
We have children's books, cook books, works of fiction, gardening books.
If you like to read it we have it.
You are invited to donate lightly used, current books as well as purchasing something to take home.
Sales go to operating expenses. We need a large bookcase & bookends.
Festival of Small Halls
presented
Rosie and the Riveters
September 23, 2017
The Festival of Small Halls (FOSH) made its second appearance in Pakenham on September 23rd bringing Rosie and the Riveters to the St. Andrew’s stage. The concert began with Arnprior native Vicki Brittle as the warm up act. Vickie performed a half-hour of original music.
Rosie and the Riveters then performed a show of sassy, upbeat, rockin’ music as the main event. What a fabulous show! They were perfection. Their voices were superb, the harmonies tight, the original songs poignant, funny, topical and relevant. The audience showed its appreciation with a loud, sustained standing ovation – very well earned!
We’re hoping they’ll be back in the area soon!
Our thanks to the FOSHs staff and the ladies of St. Andrew’s who cooked a delicious meal for the performers and FOSH workers.
Visit Rosie and the Riveters at: https://www.facebook.com/rosieandtherivetersband/
Rosie and the Riveters then performed a show of sassy, upbeat, rockin’ music as the main event. What a fabulous show! They were perfection. Their voices were superb, the harmonies tight, the original songs poignant, funny, topical and relevant. The audience showed its appreciation with a loud, sustained standing ovation – very well earned!
We’re hoping they’ll be back in the area soon!
Our thanks to the FOSHs staff and the ladies of St. Andrew’s who cooked a delicious meal for the performers and FOSH workers.
Visit Rosie and the Riveters at: https://www.facebook.com/rosieandtherivetersband/
Caring for our Beautiful Church
2017 Maintenance & Repair of the building is complete. The work, done in September, was mostly on the tower and south side of the building and included repointing and painting.
Tutti in Concert
"With Glowing Hearts
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Photograph by Lorne Reuckwald
"With Glowing Hearts
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Photograph by Lorne Reuckwald
Tutti sang up a storm for Canada 150 with a concert series entitled “With Glowing Hearts”. They performed their final concert in this series at St. Andrew's on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Tutti, (pronounced too-tee) is a female vocal ensemble formed in 2014. The ensemble is directed by Lisa Webber, a well-known mezzo soprano soloist, private voice teacher and choral conductor. Tutti’s accompanist is the incomparable Elizabeth Brumm.
Depending on the season Tutti presents an eclectic program of sacred music, old favourites, spirituals, carols, folk songs and well known Broadway tunes. Tutti makes its concerts fun by creating a relaxed atmosphere and presenting a mix of ensemble pieces, duets, solos and sing-along numbers.
The With Glowing Hearts concert was filled with gems by Canadian artists such as Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and Leonard Cohen, songs that celebrate Canada from the Maritimes to the Rockies and even songs about the weather – a favourite topic of conversation for Canadians.
We hope this great group of ladies will consider a return engagement!
Tutti, (pronounced too-tee) is a female vocal ensemble formed in 2014. The ensemble is directed by Lisa Webber, a well-known mezzo soprano soloist, private voice teacher and choral conductor. Tutti’s accompanist is the incomparable Elizabeth Brumm.
Depending on the season Tutti presents an eclectic program of sacred music, old favourites, spirituals, carols, folk songs and well known Broadway tunes. Tutti makes its concerts fun by creating a relaxed atmosphere and presenting a mix of ensemble pieces, duets, solos and sing-along numbers.
The With Glowing Hearts concert was filled with gems by Canadian artists such as Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and Leonard Cohen, songs that celebrate Canada from the Maritimes to the Rockies and even songs about the weather – a favourite topic of conversation for Canadians.
We hope this great group of ladies will consider a return engagement!
177th Anniversary Service
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Photograph by Marilyn Snedden
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Photograph by Marilyn Snedden
St. Andrew's was pleased to welcome The Honourable Peter Milliken,
former Liberal MP of Kingston & the Islands (1988-2011); Former Speaker of the House (2001-2011); and Grand-nephew to Art & Elsa Stewart as guest speaker for its 177th anniversary service. Mr. Milliken's talk was entertaining, informative and humourous. All who attended had an opportunity to speak to Mr, Milliken after service at a luncheon where Mr. Milliken was happy to catch up with some of his Stewart relatives (see photograph below).
Our sincere thanks to the following people for working to make this happen:
former Liberal MP of Kingston & the Islands (1988-2011); Former Speaker of the House (2001-2011); and Grand-nephew to Art & Elsa Stewart as guest speaker for its 177th anniversary service. Mr. Milliken's talk was entertaining, informative and humourous. All who attended had an opportunity to speak to Mr, Milliken after service at a luncheon where Mr. Milliken was happy to catch up with some of his Stewart relatives (see photograph below).
Our sincere thanks to the following people for working to make this happen:
- Rob McCann for suggesting and contacting Mr. Milliken;
- the Worship and Life Committee, led by Chair Joan Gillan, along with Jeff who prepared the service;
- Marilyn Snedden who led the service;
- Rhonda Tees who wrote the introduction for Mr. Milliken;
- Cathy Lacroix who purchased locally made gifts for a thank you basket, read the introduction and thanked Mr. Milliken; and
- the Special Events Committee, led by Shirleen Duncan, who prepared and hosted the luncheon.
On Saturday, November 25, 2017, our guests were treated to the glorious sounds of harp and voice.
Directed by Mary Muckle the Ottawa Youth Harp Ensemble including: Noelle Aldous, Ashley Behrens, Erin Dallaire (guest harpist), Sarah Dolan, Sofia El Chaar, Lydia Enzinas, Alexia McNamer, Jacinta Ponesse, entertained us with Christmas and seasonal music.
The highlight of the concert was six year old Sofia El Chaar who stole the show.
Sophie sang and played " Sofia's Song". The words are "Sofie, Sofie, that's my name Sofie, I can play on the strings of my big harp".
Directed by Mary Muckle the Ottawa Youth Harp Ensemble including: Noelle Aldous, Ashley Behrens, Erin Dallaire (guest harpist), Sarah Dolan, Sofia El Chaar, Lydia Enzinas, Alexia McNamer, Jacinta Ponesse, entertained us with Christmas and seasonal music.
The highlight of the concert was six year old Sofia El Chaar who stole the show.
Sophie sang and played " Sofia's Song". The words are "Sofie, Sofie, that's my name Sofie, I can play on the strings of my big harp".
A Christmas Celebration
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A Christmas Celebration has become a favourite annual concert for those wishing to be filled with the holiday spirit. We were delighted this year to host LMJ at St. Andrew's and hope for a return engagement.
A Christmas Celebration in Story and Song featured seasonal favourites and stories about the songs performed by Lisa Webber, Mike McCormick and James Hrkach. They delighted the audience with a widely varied program, exceptional a capella harmonies and beautiful guitar and piano accompaniment. They were rewarded with a loud, sustained standing ovation. Truly a night to remember! |
Food Bank
In November we set up a permanent Food Bank containers. St. Andrew's members have been generously filling the bundles each week to help meet our monthly challenges. For more information on what you can bring this month and how we have done in previous months click here.
If you'd even like to volunteer to occasionally drop off the food and donations contact Cathy Lacroix or Joan Gillan.
In November we set up a permanent Food Bank containers. St. Andrew's members have been generously filling the bundles each week to help meet our monthly challenges. For more information on what you can bring this month and how we have done in previous months click here.
If you'd even like to volunteer to occasionally drop off the food and donations contact Cathy Lacroix or Joan Gillan.
Christmas Eve 2017
St. Andrew's glowed with candlelight both inside and out on Christmas Eve 2017.
St. Andrew's glowed with candlelight both inside and out on Christmas Eve 2017.
Photos by Cathy Lacroix
Photos by Julia Qualizza