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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-04-06, Page 16Pa•e 4A Times -Advocate, April 6, 1988 ZONE CHAMPIONS- The Parkhill Novice Panthers won the OMHA zone division Wednesday. The team defeat- ed Glencoe in four games. Standing left to right are Coach Ken Symons, Pat Michielsen, Manager Ed Hatfield, Ke- vin Maguire and OMHA representative .Jim Muir. Center Jay Truemner, Casey Wall, Eric Symons, Matthew De - Jong, Jimmy Watson, Simon Desjardine, Mark Maguire, Brian Wiersma. Front, Ian MacGregor, Tristan Hatfield, Kyle Vermeulen, Shane Maguire and Justin Michielsen. Parkhill win i uararxruu Peewees were also in the OMHA finals last weekend. On Friday night, they lost to Stirling with a 5-3 score and then lost again to their tough opponents on Satur- day. Grand Bender Steve Vandcn- bcrk scored a goal in the Saturday match..Vandenberk is one of the top de£encemen on the peewee team. Parkhill travels to Stirling this weekend for games three and four of the five -game series. Good luck! In the Shamrock league finals in Lucan on Sunday, the Parkhill no- vice team lost out to St. Marys with a 3-1 score. Jay Truemner scored Parkhill's goal from Tristan Hatfield. The Parkhill Novice Panthers were all smiles last Wednesday night when the team defeated Glen- coe to win the zone championship. • On Tuesday night in Glencoe, Parkhill edged their opponents with a 2-1 score. Simon Dcsjardine set up Jay Truemner's tying goal, then Dcsjardine scored the winner from defenceman Eric Symons. Back in Parkhill on Wednesday, Glencoe scored first, then Parkhill's Kyle Vermeulen notched the hat trick, with Dcsjardine adding a single in the 4-1 final. Ian MacGregor had two assists and Bryan Wcirsma add- ed a single assist. OMHA representative Jim Muir presented the winning plaque to Special United Church A combined service was held at the Grand Bend United Church for the Good Friday Service. It was well attended by members of the Church of God, Anglican and Unit- ed Church. Rev. Duke Vipperman led the service titled "The Celebra- tion of the Lord's Passion." Rcv. Stan Desjardine of the Church of God gave the sermon taken from Good friday reading, "It is Fin- ished," assisted by Rcv. Peebles. A combined choir sang several an- thems "My God, My God" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" accompanied by Idella Gable on the organ. ' Parkhill, and each player received the OMHA crest. The atoms defeated Gravenhurst on Friday night in Parkhill, with a 4-2 score. Josh Vermeulen scored two, while Warren Haist scored a single, and assisted the three other goals for a four -point night. Jamie Marmite scored the fourth goal from Haist, giving Parkhill the assurance they needed. On Saturday, the team lost to Gravcnhurst with a 6-3 score. Mi- chael Stanlake, Jamie Chalmers, and Nathan McCann scored Park - hill's marks. The team travelled to Gravenhurst for game three and four but no report at press time on Mon- day. Easter services The Couples Club sponsored an Easter Sunrise Service at the United Church beginning at 7:30 a.m. with about 70 children and adults partici- pating. Sherwood Eddy, of the Couples Club, chaired the service and the parents and kids provided a choir. Judy Dcsjardine, Karcn MacKay and Jennifer Weigand sang "Morning Has Broken". Jeanne Weigand also performed a solo. After the beautiful service, the Couples Club served up a delicious Easter breakfast of eggs, bacon and ham, muffins, juice and coffee. 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The Pastor Father Paul Beck was celebrant for all services, assisted by Seminarian Bart van Roycn (Roijen) from St. Peter's Seminary in London. The reader for Holy Thursday was Stephen Vrol- lyk and Paul Dietrich, the organist, was also cantor. inuring the service, Father Paul re-enacted the "Washing of the Feet" with 12 young parishioners: Shel- ley and Julie Upiac, Steve Vanden- berk, Helen Vlemmix, Dave and Steve Vrollyk, Gary and Kevin Pe- ters, Brent Johnson, Paul Prender- gast, Michael Zimmer and Jacque- line Vandenberk. Communion was distributed in both bread and wine, as Shelley and Julie Uniac assisted the Eucharistic Minister, Case and Annie Vanden- bygaart. The choir, under the direc- tion of Delores Tighe, sang "Lord Jesus of You I Will Sing" during washing of the feet and "Gift of Finest Wheat" at Communion. Good Friday services began at 3 p.m. with Father Beck, Seminarian Bart and Rose Van Bruaene reading the Passion of Christ. Roberta Walker was cantor, and performed a solo "It is Finished" during venera- tion of the Cross. Walter and Madge Costello were the South adding to the congrega- tion. Easter lilies decorated the sanc- tuary, and a floral arrangement was placed in memory of Ken McCrae Rev. R. Peebles' message was titled "Found...Heard...Saw!" In place of a children's story, the children sang two numbers accom- panied by Irene Kennedy on piano before going to their Sunday school classes. The choir anthem was "He Is Risen" with Idella Gabel as or- ganist. Doorgreeters were Howard and Muriel Mayer at the door after the service. Ushers were Sid Durie and Don Adams. Sunrise service Sherwood Eddy was the leader in this 7:30 a.m. scrvicc at the Grand Bend United Church last Sunday morning. Members of the Grand Bend Couples club and their fami- lies filled the choir loft. Special music was provided by Irene Kennedy at the organ, who ac- companied her daughter Jean Wei- gand and the trio of Karen McKay, Jodi Dcsjardine, and Jennifer Wei- gand. Jean's selection was "In Jo- seph's Lovely Garden", while the girls sang a number by Cat Stevens "Morning Has Broken". The story of Easter was read from the scriptures by several members of the Grand Bend Couples Club. Everyone adjourned to the down- stairs for a delicious breakfast served up by these energetic fami- lies. Church of God There was a scrvicc on Thursday evening at the Grand Bend Church of God, called Ordinance Service or Maundy Thursday. This was a sim pie ceremony where the pastor re- lated the story of the Upper Room and served Communion. The ccrc- mony of foot -washing also took place, as female members of the ' congregation washed each others feet and men did the same, to emu- late Christ in a spirit of humility and service. For Easter Sunday the sanctuary of the Church was decorated with beautiful Easter lilies, some donat- ed in memory of a loved ones. The morning worship was led by George Winegardcn. Millie Dcsjar- dine sang two solos - in "Because He Lives" the congregation joined in the chorus, and her second solo "1 Walked Today Where Jesus Walked". Karen Dcsjardine played a "Medley of Praise" on the piano during the offering. Pastor Dcsjardine took his ser- mon from Luke 24:1-11 which re- lates the experience of the woman who entered the garden to find the empty tomb. where Jesus had lain. In the evening scrvicc, a ladies quartet sang "Redeeming Love" and the film "I Behold His Glory" was shown. This was the story of Cor- nelius, who had been a witness to the death and Resurrection Bi' Je- sus, which had a life -changing im- pact on him. Brochure soon Eucharistic Ministers. Father Beck's sermon emphasized the message that God loved us enough to send His only Son to die for us on a cross. The Easter Vigil began on Holy Saturday evening with the church in darkness, as the Paschal Candle was blest and carried in from the back of the church. Everyone lit a candle from it, as the Light of Christ, and Father Beck intoned the solemn Easter Proclamation. Then the lights were -turned on as people could see the Church all beautifully decorated in flowers. The readings emphasized God's re- lationship with men, from creation through to the new Testament, read by Annie Baltessan, Gary Peters, Carol Luther and Seminarian Bart van Royen. Cantors were Delores Tighe, Paul Dietrich the organist and Roberta Walker. The choir per- formed the impressive Gloria of the Bells, sang the "Light of Christ" during Baptism and "I Am the Bread 8f Life" at Communion, Once again communion was offered in bread and wine, as Gary and Kevin Peters as- sisted Annie and Case Vandenby- gaart as Eucharist ministers. During this Easter Vigil, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults . (RCIA) was observed. Dorothy Huron Country Playhouse is ex cited to announce that their 1988 brochure will be available for mail- ing in early May. The brochure itself is right in the midst of production, Please watch for the Brochure in- serted in the May 7 edition of The London Free Press. • Bible class Due to renovations taking place in the lower lounge at Sauble Court last Tuesday morning, the weekly 'community Bible study was held at the home of Vera Brown in Southcott Pines with 17 ladies present. Mrs. Brown opened with prayer and Millie Dcsjardine led in a hymn sing. Millie was dis- cussion leader for Chapter 12 "Where Is God When My World Caves In?" They learned from Psalm 55 that for every hardship faced, God is there to help and comfort, and to keep us safe if we put our trust in God. We can leave our troubles with the Lord! Doris Peebles gave the closing prayer. Visitors are welcomed to these meetings held each Tuesday at Sau- ble Court. Elizabeth Boyd was baptized, con- firmed and made her First Commun- ion. Mrs. Sylvia June Struyf made her profession of faith and Confir- mation. Mrs. Kimberley MacLach- lan, Donald Patterson and Miss Di- nah Michielsens were all confirmed. Father Beck perforated the ceremo- ny. Each person then received a cru- cifix from CWL president Rose Vanbruaene, and a certificate from Father Beck, and they were warmly applauded by the congregation. On Easter Sunday, Walter Costel- lo was reader at the 11 a.m. Mass, with Paul Dittrich as cantor. Walter and Madge Costello were Eucharis- tic Ministers, and soloist Roberta Walker performed "The Holy City" during communion. In his sermon, Father Beck stressed that Easter is not just a myth or fairy tale, but that the emp- ty tomb promises that Christ lives today, with God, for us. During the Easter Sunday Mass, Levi Lane, Brian Ducharme, Jeremy Pickering and Eilis Karry all re- ceived their first Holy Communion. Father Beck presented the children with a certificate and congratulated them in being able to join their par- ents in Communion each Sunday. During the Easter weekend, Kait- lyn Spencer Davis, infant daughter of Scott Davis and Susan Lappan Davis, received the Sacrament of Baptism. Father Beck thanked all those who made the Easter celebrations so beautiful - the choir, the organist Paul Dietrich, choir director Delores Tighe, Seminarian Bart van Royen, all the altar boys who served, and the decorators Margaret Schooley and Emma Couckuyt. Don't forget the taster Ecumeni- cal service at church on Thursday, April 7 at 8 p.m. All members of the CWL are invited to host the evening for the other churches to at- tend. Case and Annie Stokkcrmans will be celebrating their 40th wed- ding anniversary on April 9, Satur- day, with Mass at 3 p.m. Reception will be held in the Alhambra Hall at 8 p.m. The St. Boniface CWL presents "Women in White" at the school gym on April 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. Admission is S3.00 for adults and 51.00 for children. The Lambton Right to Life is having a meeting at the Forest St. Christopher's School on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. with the film "An Every- day Miracle". Also, the next CWL meeting is April 11, 8 p.rn. in the Alhambra Hall. GALONG Sill 511 Richmond Carpets Spring Fashion Sale continues.... Save on 100% Dupont Nylon and Stainmaster carpets Levolor Vertical Drapes Save 20% 1" Riviera and 1" Monaco Horizontal Blinds Save 20O 0 See our Large Selection of In Stock Wallpaper We now sell and service Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners ozA Grand Bend Decorating TERMS - Cash, Mastercard Hwy. 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