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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-08-30, Page 32Page 32 Times -Advocate, August 30, 1989 Resort Catholic news By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The Folk Choir of Blessed Sacrament, Wind- sor, sang a Folk Mass for the 11 a.m. service at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Bend on Sunday morning. They performed two special numbers at Commun- ion, "Yaweh, I Know You Are Near: and "Peace Is Flowing Like A River". Linus Kuntz was reader at the 11 a.m. Mass, and his wife Angela, joined him to act as Eu- charistic Ministers during Com- munion. Father Paul Beck, pastor, wel- comed weekend visitors from Ire- land, Poland, Holland and all parts of the USA and Canada. In the gos- pel, it reminded us that "the first shall be last, and the last shall be first." Showing up regularly at Mass doesn't automatically mean that we'll be saved - it can get to be a boring routine for many. We must want to come, and to partici- pate with enthusiasm, to avoid the trap of apathy and indifference. Congratulations to Richard and Rosemary Edgeworth, who are cele- brating their 25th wedding anniver- sary this week. The Altar servers had a pool party at the home of John Peters in Thed- ford on -Saturday aftcroon. There was lots of food, fun and water for News from By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - "Take the Chal- lenge!" That was the theme of Rev. Col- in Stover's message on Sunday, to the outdoor worshippers at Grand Bend United Church. There is the Pepsi Challenge. Is it really a chal lenge at all? Nothing earth shatter- ing really happens; you don't have to think about it. It won't change your life. Then there is the Jesus Chal- lenge. We arc challenged to enter the narrow door, to accept the disci- pline, not just to learn from Him but to share with others. There will be a cosi,. The Way of the Cross is a hard choice. Our normal values may have to change. We may have to respond rather than look the other way. Accept the challenge" urged everyone, by way of thanking all these fine young men for their hours spent in serving the Lord at Mass, for weddings, funerals, week- ends and holy days. The parish owes them a debt of gratitude. An opportunity will be coming for all members of the church choir, including the Christmas/Easter members, to attend a workshop in London. Regina Mundi will be hosting this event on September 30, Saturday, from 8:45 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. The parish will cover the fee expenses, so please keep this date open, to learn more about the celebration of the Liturgy. Attention CWL members. Last chance to turn in any quilt raffle tickets! The three winning tickets for an afghan, sweater and a beauti- ful quilt, will be drawn after the 7:15 p.m. Mass next Saturday, September 2. Sell your tickets and/ or turn them in to Ticket Chairman Toni Vandenberk as soon as possi- ble. Win an heirloom quality quilt for your home! A special thank you to all CWL members who contributed fresh baking to the Lambton County Pro -Life table at the Thedford Fair on the weekend. Some ladies even helped to serve at the fair, giving of their time as well as baking, to help a worthy cause. GB United �y speaker, "This day and every The Sunday service marked the in- itial public appearance of the new Grand Cove Choir, under the leader- ship of Muriel Carson. Irene Kenne- day played the organ for the 26 member choir, which added signifi- cantly to the worship. They per- formed several selections, "You'll Never Walk Alone, I Believe, and Let There Be Peace on Earth." Next Sunday, Anmarie Hoffman of Dash- wood will be the guest soloist. The formal beginning of Rev. Colin Stover's pastoral ministry is to be conducted on Sunday, Septem- ber 17 at 7:30 p.m. Fall activities were announced, with Sunday School commencing September 10 at 11 a.m. The Sessions and Ste- wards will meet Monday, Septem- ber 11 at 7:30 p.m. About people you know By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Going into the last week of summer, school looms on the horizon - only a few clays left to stock up on school supplies, clothes and new shoes. All the summer visitors are pack- ing up to go home, so you can re- claim your guest bedroom or rec room again. Those on vacation still have a few days to enjoy, but Labour Day is fast approaching - back to the old grind. Be sure to take advantage of all :hose end -of -summer sales in the Grand Bend stores - some real bargains there! The Grand Bend Golden Agers will meet on Wednesday, Septem- ber 6, at 130 p.m., at the home of Carl and Phyllis Niebergall, at 166 Lakeview Avenue in Southcott Pines. Bring your own lawn chairs, and new members are welcome. Women Today of Huron County are sponsoring a Seminar on "Women and Menopause" on Mon- day, September 11. It will be put on by the Huron County Health Unit in the auditorium of the'Hu- ronview Nursing Home, at 8 p.m. Interested? For more information, call the 'Women Today office in Clinton, 482-9706. YOUR COMPLETE HOME DECORATING CENTRE FINE FURNITURE HE CARPET CENTRE WINDOW «Miu INTERIOR DECORATING Community work - The Knight's of Columbus organization of this area has been working closely with the community and have re- cently been involved with the employees of Am -Indus -tries. 641 rhe KOC, Phil Campbell, is shown here between two hard fvorking employees (1-r) UickMcCan r and Rob McCann. Centralia by Mrs. Tom Kooy CENTRALIA - The beef barbecue a anl.ball tournament was at the ball ... :;i - good crowd attended both events. Many people brought their lawn chairs for the open air service at Faith Tabernacle on Sunday;eve- ning with special music. Norman and Kay Tripp and Tom and Mary Kooy were Thursday eve- ning visitors with Jerry and Carol Mills, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Reid and son Stanley of Newfoundland spent the past week with Wallace's sister Percy and Violet Knee and family. s. . Visitors with Tom and I the past weekend were John and Mary Hom. c en MacDonald and Howard Do- • evening Hubert and Bernice Cooper of Exeter were with us to celebrate Hubert's birthday 39+. Happy birth- day Hubert. Von Overholt accompanied by her family attended the Bedour-Datema wedding held in St. Patricks R.C. church Goderich on Friday, August 25. Brent and Jean Caslick and boys attended the Mallen reunion on Sunday and spent the weekend in Cargill. Fine Furniture, Flooring and Window Coverings 467 Main Street, Exeter, Ont. 235-0173