HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2002-12-25, Page 1414-111 MASON EXPOSITOR. Oil 14 2002
Helping hands
St. Columban students visited St. Patrick's in Dublin last
Thursday for Buddy Day. Left, Grade 8 student Caitlin
Dorssers helps Kelsy Klaver, Kindergaten, make a reindeer
craft, while Sarah Gayer, Kindergarten, holds a popsicle stick
for Grade 8 student Danielle Stairs to glue.
Jennifer Jackson photo
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St. Columban
area residents
attend Leahy
concert in
Stratford
St. Columban
The air crackles with anticipation as the residents of St.
Columban prepare for Christmas.
Two gigantic snowmen greet and wave at passersby
travelling through the hamlet. Pine and cedar boughs grace
many porches, homes and family name signs. Lights decorate
trees, big and small, and a myriad, colourful array of twinkling
and glittering lights has transformed the hamlet into a
storybook village.
Many of the homes have the aroma of baking and goodies
where the stockings are already hung with care.
Parishioners of St. Columban Church have decorated the
church in preparation for the celebration. The choir, and the
young children who have practised their pageant, are ready for
the Christmas Mass, which will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on
Christmas morning.
The students at St. Columban School prepared for Christmas
with an Advent Celebration held this past Thursday evening at
St. Patrick's Church in Dublin. With a skit, a reading or a
dance, each class contributed to the event.
The students have also enjoyed a "Red and Green Day,"
where everyone dressed in the seasonal colors. A "Door
Decorating Contest" .saw each classroom door decorated for
the season. Many of the doors were decorated with lights and
in a 3-D style.
On some doors, Santa's bag seemed to really have toys in it,
while on other doors, his feet were stuck in the chimney. The
door voted the best was the Grade 4 door, which had a
beautiful tissue paper Christmas tree.
Several local residents from the St. Columban, Dublin,
Seaforth and surrounding area attended the recent concerts of
"Leahy" in Stratford. Everyone who went thoroughly enjoyed
the amazing musical diversity and fantastic ability shown by
this talented and entertaining family.
The standing ovation after the finale brought about an
encore which saw several of the members trade places on the
guitars, fiddles and keyboards in an enjoyable display of their
unique talent.
Many people enjoyed the recent "Old Time Music Days"
which were held on Fridays at the Seaforth Legion. The hall
was filled as people danced to the music of guitars, fiddles and
two pianos. As many as 14 musicians participated at a time.
As a result of a little bit of fun, four snowmobile suits were
donated to the "Coats for Kids" project, and a cash sum
donated to the local food bank.
Tom Melady reports that the next set of "music days" will
begin on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Seaforth Arena at 1:30 p.m.
It is open to anyone who wishes to play an instrument, sing,
dance, or just come out and enjoy a musical get together with
your neighbours and friends.
by Mary Ryan
Legion will
discuss bylaws
at January
general meeting
Legion News
At the general meeting last Thursday, a notice of motion
was made with regard to the revision of Branch 156 bylaws.
A copy of the proposed new bylaws is on display at the
club rooms for your perusal. You are encouraged to see them.
Please plan to attend the general meeting Jan. 16 for the
vote on these bylaws which will then go to Provincial
Command for approval.
The Ladies' Auxiliary meeting will be held on Jan. 8 at 8
.p.m.
Branch executive meeting is Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
and the general meeting is Thursday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m.
The Branch was saddened recently to hear of the death of
David Nigh, associate member.
Barbara Scott, P.R.O.
St. Thomas
church holds
Festival of Carols
and Lessons
St. Thomas Anglican Church
St. Thomas' Anglican Church resounded with the joyous
music of the season on Sunday at The Festival of Carols and
Lessons.
Congregation members were featured in the'ieadings. The
choir provided special anthems with solo parts from Barb
Palin, Sandra Lee, Vivienne Newnham and mellow alto parts
from Mary Anne Snowdon and Helen Southgate.
The choir was treated to a time of fellowship, coffee and
Christmas sweets after Thursday practice. Organist, Helen
Southgate was the hostess.
A popular seasonal song says: "I'll be Home for
Christmas." The St. Thomas' parish family welcomes all to
celebrate the Eucharist on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. and
Christmas Day at 10 a.m.