Holy Week Services at St. Thomas’
MAUNDY THURSDAY– April 17th 2025 at 5:30pm
GOOD FRIDAY April 18, 2025 10 am start in the church and then walk through the Stations of the Cross. Refreshments will be served after the walk.
EASTER SUNDAY
April 20 – 8 am and 10:30 am services
Live stream at 10:30 am on St. Thomas’ Youtube Channel
Meetings up and coming:
1. Tuesday, April 15– Stitchers & Knitters- 9 am – noon
2. Tues. April 15 – Seder Supper – 6 pm
3. Wed. April 16 – CFUW – 6:30 – 9:15pm
4. Thurs. April 17 – Syrian Church Service – morning
5. Thurs. April 17 – Maundy Thurs. Service – 5:30 pm
6. Fri. April 18– Good Friday Walk – 10 am
7. Fri. April 18 – Communion at Eden Place – 2pm
8. Sat. April 19 – Zen Meditation Group – 9 – 12 noon
Coming Events/Activities
1. Easter Letters are ready for pickup in the Parish Hall. Some letters have been mailed.
2. FREE ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
HOSTED BY ST. THOMAS’ CHURCH
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 2025 1:30- 3:00 PM
Presentation will be led by a team of financial planner and estate lawyer from Nesbitt Burns. Both Joanne Coker and Carol Willis are respected leaders in their field. Although April 23 is still almost 8 weeks away you may sign up today if you wish. This seminar is open to all of you and your families as well as friends and neighbours.
You may call or drop in to the church office to register.
3. Mark your calendars!
Rummage and Bake Sale
Fri. May 23rd 5 – 7 pm and Saturday May 24th 9 am – Noon
When doing your spring cleaning, please keep those special treasures for us. We will be collecting items the week before the sale, additional information will be available closer to the date and pickup of items can be arranged.
Baking will also be needed.
Linda and Carl Matchim will be coordinating this year’s sale for a final time. They are looking for someone to work along side of them this year to “learn the ropes”. Please contact them at 613-966-6790 if you would like further information.
Volunteers will be needed to work the sale and a sign-up sheet will be posted in the parish hall closer to the date.
For additional info contact Linda or Carl Matchim 613-966-6790
4. Guided Drawing Class / 5 Thursdays in May
At St. Thomas each Thursday evening in May (1,8,15,22,29) from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Carolyn Sevigny is offering the
class for adults interested in developing or furthering their drawing skills. Open to all levels of drawing experience. You can sign up for all of the classes or just choose a week that you are interested in. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board. Suggested donation to St. Thomas for each class is $10.
IMPORTANT: Materials will not be provided. Paper and pencil are the basic materials you will need; however, there is a materials list that will be posted with some suggestions of other materials you may want to try as well.
5. Did You Know That:
Girls and young women in Lesotho often fall victim to gender-based violence (GBV) and child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM), which are perpetuated by cultural norms, a lack of awareness and poverty. Despite being signatories to international legislation prohibiting these practices, GBV and CEFM remain normalized within communities, with alarming statistics highlighting the prevalence of violence against women. These harmful practices perpetuate cycles of trauma and injustice, undermining the well-being and rights of girls and women.
The Safer Communities Project, a partnership between Help Lesotho and PWRDF, initiated on July 1, 2021, seeks to address these pressing issues by empowering individuals and communities to advocate for social justice and prevent the transmission of HIV. Through education, leadership development, and psychosocial support, this project endeavours to equip vulnerable populations with the knowledge and skills needed to create healthier and more sustainable futures. Help Lesotho’s extensive experience in women and girls’ empowerment projects positions them as valuable partners in addressing GBV and CEFM in Lesotho.
By working together, the project aims to create safer communities where girls and women can thrive free from violence and discrimination.
