In the church we have just completed the part of the year known as the “Festival Time” of the church, divided into the Time of Christmas and the Time of Easter. Starting with the Sunday of the Holy Trinity on May 30 we have entered into the Time of the Church which will extend until Advent. During this time the focus is not so much on the major events in the life of our Lord but on His teaching and how it is applied in the life of the church. In some traditions this Time of the Church is referred to as “ordinary.”

But ordinary is hardly the term to use when we hear from God’s Word the extra ordinary miraculous healings taking place. In many churches last Sunday people heard from Scripture two stories of widows whose sons had become ill and had died. In the reading from 1 Kings, Elijah pleaded to God to heal a boy and our Lord did bring the boy back to life. In the Gospel from St. Luke Jesus restored life to a young man, the widow of Nain’s only son.

To commemorate Seniors Week, we are putting on a $10. Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings including dessert, tea or coffee, between 5 pm and 7. Eat in or take out. Everyone welcome. Proceeds to go towards the construction of an outdoor Patio. Jill Phillips is on board for Karaoke this Saturday evening from 9 pm until 1 am.

Come and watch England v US World Cup Soccer on our Big Screen TV on Saturday, June 12th at 2:30 pm. Everyone welcome. We now have Euchre every Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm. $10. to play and all monies go back into cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. This Sunday, June 13th is our regular twice-a-month Euchre. Doors open at 12 noon. Game starts at 1 pm sharp. Cost is $10. and all monies go back into cash prizes. Sunday Euchre is played the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

Plans to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1st are well underway and we hope to have something for everyone; entertainment, barbeque, face painting and more. Make it a family affair and join us.

Students enrolled in a college or university for September and have a relative who is or has been a member of The Royal Canadian Legion are welcome to apply for a Legion Bursary. Applications can be obtained from O.D.S.S., Westside Secondary or at Branch 233.

Tickets are on sale for our 75th Anniversary Dinner and Dance on September 11th at $25. each.

Lest We Forget