Mitten Tree

We are collecting hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, etc. under our Christmas tree again this year.
Please bring in your donation and place it under the big tree.

Wagon Rides & Kids Christmas Video

Join us Sunday December 23rd at 10:00 am

We will be debuting the video made by the Sunday Club kids

We will also have wagon rides with hot chocolate and goodies in the parish hall following the service

Christmas Eve Services

Monday December 24th 7:00 pm Family Candle Light Service

Monday December 24th 11:00 pm Candle Light Service

Prayer Shawl Christmas Lunch

The Prayer Shawl Group enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Lunch on Thursday November 29th!

Christmas Comfort Service

The Caledonia Ministerial Association is having a Christmas Comfort Service

Wednesday December 12th

7:00 pm

at the Caledonia Presbyterian Church

What have the kids been up to?

Lemon Volcanoes!

Another Successful Christmas Craft & Bake Sale!

Advent Reflections

Empowered & Empowering Women: An Advent Reflection on Women in the Bible from Eve to Mary

The Reverend Robert Mitchell, parish priest of St. Olave’s Anglican Church in the Diocese of Toronto, connects stories of courage and resilience exemplified by women in the Bible with stories of the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) programs. When you subscribe to PWRDF's free Advent resource, you will receive a devotional in your inbox each morning during Advent. The entire resource will also be available as a PDF download. Click here to subscribe or to learn more.

Thank God it's Family Friday!

Friday November 30th 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Come join us for a casual worship, including music, setting of the nativity and a family meal

Call the office at 905-765-2779 for more details or to RSVP

Christmas Craft and Bake Sale - November 24th

Saturday November 24th here at St. Paul's in the Parish Hall

Immediately following the Santa Claus Parade

Crafts, baked goods, silent auction

Bells of Peace - Middleport

Middleport Christmas Service - December 2nd

Christmas Hampers

Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday November 4th at 2:00 am

2019 Church Calendars

We have some 2019 Anglican Church Calendars available.  

Cost is $5.00 each.  

Please see Anne Farkas if you would like one.

Sunday November 11th

Join us on Sunday November 11th at 9:30 am for a special service with The Right Reverend Susan Bell, 12th Bishop of Niagara.
Following the service here, we will proceed to the Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day service there and then return here for a light lunch.
We hope everyone will come to hear our Bishop speak and join in the Remembrance Day service and lunch.

Wheels to Meals - 5th Anniversary!

This month marks the 5th anniversary of our Wheels to Meals program.  This program is in partnership with Caledonia Senior Support.  Each month seniors come out and enjoy a delicious meal and entertainment.

Many thanks to our cooks Gail Bell and Nancy McBride and all of the other people who volunteer to help serve and clean up!

The next dinner is Tuesday October 30th.  Please see Gail or Nancy if you can come out and help.

2019 Church Calendars

We have a limited number of 2019 Anglican Church Calendars available.  Cost is $5.00 each.
Please see Anne Farkas if you would like to purchase one.

Grand Pumpkin Giveaway!

Get your PUMPKINS on Saturday, October 13th at the Caledonia Car Wash, starting at 9 a.m.!  

Reflections Caledonia, Ballantry Homes is hosting the Grand Pumpkin Giveaway where you can pick out your pumpkins for a donation to the Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk! Refreshments will be supplied by CIBC. 

400 pumpkins will be given out on a first come, first served basis! 

St. Paul's Middleport Newsletter

St. Paul's Middleport 150th Anniversary

Please join us for our Harvest Home Service & 150th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday October 14, 2018 at 2:00 pm

Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies  & Rev. Paul Silcox Officiating

Bring a lawn chair for fellowship and refreshments following the service

For information, please contact:  Calvin Hager - 519-759-2588
Tammy Trotman - 905-383-4677, Mary Anne Rose - 519-752-4013
Or Joyce Deagle Osinga - joyceg@xplornet.ca

Ontario Government Welcoming On-Line Input

Here is a link for the Government of Ontario’s Planning for Prosperity online consultation.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/consultation-review-ontario-government-spending

This is your opportunity to share ideas for how government programs can be effective, affordable and sustainable.

This consultation is focused on getting your feedback on eight key areas:

• Children and Social Services

• Education

• Post-secondary and Training

• Environment and Natural Resources

• Economic Development

• Health

• Justice

• General Government and other services

The deadline for participation is Friday September 21. Estimated time to complete the survey is just 15 minutes.

Basic Income Pilot Project

Many of us are disappointed and concerned that the provincial government has abruptly cancelled the Basic Income Pilot Project, which will disadvantage the participants and prevent the gathering of important and pertinent statistics that will inform future policies.  Please visit this link and show your concern.  Thank you.

https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/save-the-basic-income-pilot?bucket=BI

Welcome Back Sunday!

Sunday September 9th is Welcome Back Sunday!

Pot Luck lunch following the 10:00 am service.  We will provide coffee, tea and juice.  If you are able, please bring some food to share.   Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

Start up dates for the fall

Sunday Club resumes September 9th

Women's Club meetings resume Monday September 10th at 7:00 pm

Prayer Shawl resumes on Thursday September 13th at 10:00 am

Choir Practice resumes on Thursday September 13th at 7:00 pm

8:30 am Sunday Services resume Sunday September 16th

Messy Church resumes Wednesday September 19th

Designer Bag Bingo!

Fairgrounds Arena Fundraiser

October 20th at McKinnon Park Secondary School

Tickets are $40 and go on sale September 4th

Please contact Mary Hubert for more details and tickets

LaFun @ Lafortune

Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday August 26th we will be blessing backpacks for all of the children and youth getting ready for the start of the school year.  This is for students of all ages, including elementary, secondary and post secondary.  Bring your backpack to church for a blessing to start the school year off right!

Vacations - CORRECTED

Rev. Cheryl will be on vacation starting the afternoon of Friday July 13th and returning on Sunday August 12th.  For pastoral emergencies please call Rev. Cheryl's cellphone 905-869-6743.

Anne Farkas will be on vacation starting Monday July 30th and returning Monday August 13th.

Summer Office Hours

The church office will be open from 9:00 am to Noon on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the months of July and August.
The office will be closed for the weeks of July 30th and August 6th while both Rev. Cheryl and Anne Farkas are on vacation.

Office Closed Monday July 2

The church office will be closed on Monday July 2nd for Canada Day.  Have a wonderful long weekend!

Canada Day

Due to the Canada Day Parade beginning at 10:30 am Sunday July 1st, we will have one service at 9:00 am with no coffee hour.  This will be a said service.

Annual Picnic - June 24th

Sunday June 24th following the 10:00 am Service

Hot dogs and drinks provided by Parish Council

Please bring a salad, dessert or other dish to share if you are able!

Fun and games for the kids during the service!  Be prepared to get wet and possibly dirty! 

Sunday Club Garden

This week our Sunday Club kids will be planting flowers in their little garden behind the church.  Please be sure to send them in clothes that are okay to get dirty, or send a change of clothes.

PWRDF Gaza Crisis Response

Divine Food Truck Drive In

The Day of Pentecost - Sunday May 20th

This Sunday is the Day of Pentecost. 

Come celebrate with us at 10:00 am followed by lunch in the parish hall provided by the members of Parish Council and the Corporation.  

We have a few surprises in store for you!  

Don't forget to wear red!

Haldimand-Norfolk Pride Day - May 26

Mental Health

Did you know that 1 in 5 Ontarians suffer from depression in any given year?   

Or that funding for programs is inadequate to make sure people get the help they need? 

You can help to keep the issue of mental health and addictions funding on the political radar for all parties during the election campaign. 

Go to The Erase the Difference website to lend your support: https://erasethedifference.ca/

Conscious Kindness Day - May 16

Prayer Shawl

The Prayer Shawl Group will not have their regular meeting Thursday May 10th.

The Prayer Shawl Group will wrap up for the summer with a trip to Paris on May 31st.

Presbyterian Church Chicken BBQ

Saturday May 26^th at 6 pm. 

You are invited to the Big Creek Boat Farm at 36 County Rd (just off Highway 54 west of Caledonia) to enjoy the Annual Chicken BBQ. 

Dinner will be served at 6 pm and advanced tickets are required.  

Ticket Price is only $20, which includes dinner, dessert and entertainment.  

For more information or tickets please call 

Dave Boyter at 905-765-6070 or 

the Caledonia Presbyterian Church office 905-765-4524

Caledonia Walk for Alzheimer's

Saturday May 5th 10:00 am to Noon.
Support St. Paul's Pals with an online donation:

http://www.alzgiving.ca/site/TR/WFA/WFA_ON_Brant-Halimand-Norfolk-Hamilton-Halton?px=1202737&pg=personal&fr_id=1829

Pictures from the Turkey Supper

SERVICES CANCELLED SUNDAY APRIL 15

Due to the ice storm currently affecting our area, all services for Sunday April 15th have been cancelled. 
Please stay safe and don't go out if you don't have to!

The Gentlemen of Harmony - Simcoe- April 21

Song of the Grand - A Musical - In Dunnville

Country Vespers - Grace United Church

Good Friday Service

Community Wide Service 

Caledonia Fairgrounds Arena

10:00 am Friday March 30th

Sponsored by the Caledonia Ministerial Association

Turkey Supper - April 28th

St. Paul's Annual Turkey Supper

Saturday April 28th 

5:00 pm & 6:30 pm

Tickets are $18 for adults, $8 for children under 12

Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Daylight Savings Time Begins this Weekend!

Don't be late for church on Sunday, remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour Saturday night!