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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-11-13, Page 8Times -Advocate, November 13, 1991 CQMM LJNITY Go Gordle, go seems to be what Grand Bend councillor candi- date Ed Fluter, left; was saying to candidate Gord Bryan during a game of touch football Saturday morning in the village against the best of Finnegan's Restaurant. Meet the teacher GRAND BEND - Thursday, No- vember 4 is "Meet the Teacher's Night" at South Huron District High School in Exeter. Take this opportunity to talk to the teachers about your student's progress or problems. Members of the South Huron District band and choir of Exeter will be giving a concert on No- vember 17 at 2 p.m. Come and lis- ten to "the sound of music" per- formed by our talented area students. The Oakwood Inn Christmas Craft Show is on Sunday, Novem- ber 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is an opportunity to shop for that spe- cial gift for someone this Christ- mas. Mt. Carmel CWL MT. CARMEL - The Mt. Car- mel CWL monthly meeting was at- tended by 21 members. President Judy Palsa opened the meeting with prayer. Confirmation is on November 20 at 7 o'clock. 'A suggestion was made that the GiWL get a microphone system. They were asked to give a dona- tion towards the new speaking sys- tem in the church. Everyone was in favour. For the December dinner meet- ing on December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Three AAA's restaurant, Karen Tiernan will be guest speaker. All members are welcomed to bring a Saintsbury by H. Davis SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's cel- ebrated the Holy Communion ser- vice at 11tUi Sitz y with dene Bedell reading the lessons, Julie Carroll as server and Mary Kooy as organist. Rev. Stephen Emery used as his children's focus, a story about Remembrance Day. The Sunday School children in their classes studied and discussed "What it means to give their all for God's Vision of Shalom". Sunday, November 17 the read- ings will be Daniel 7: 9-14, He- brews 10: 11-18, responsive read- ing Psalm 145: 8-13, the Gospel Mark 13: 24-43. The service of Holy Communion will be at 8:30 a.m. Also on Sunday, November 17, St. Paul's Kirkton will hold their Spaghetti Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, St. Pat- rick's atrick's Board of Management will: meet at Hugh and Hazel Davi.* at at 7:30 p.m. Alfbbitd-members are asked to attend. Starr and Travis Davis were weekend visitors with Uncle and Aunt Bob and Dorothy Dietrich of Zurich. guest. All details were discussed for the bazaar which was held on Saturday and was once again successful. Everyone was in favour in giving the shut ins a fruit basket or small gift at Christmas. We had another successful year at the bazaar. The ham draw was donated by Bill and Mary McCann. The win- ner of the ham was Elina Nirta. The block of cheese• was donated by Veal's and won by Florence Crawford. The crocheted bed- spread was made by CWL ladies and won by Louis Dietrich. The fifty dollar winner was Gail French of London. Remembrance ceremonies to Grand Bend By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Remembrance Day ceremonies were observed in Grand Bend with a special service in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, celebrated by Reverend Paul Beck. The service was attended by members of the Royal Canadian Legion and mem- bers of the local Guides, Pathfind- ers, Brownies, Sparks, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, all in uniform for the occasion. A traditional service was ob- served at the Grand Bend Cenotaph on Monday at 11 a.m. by the Royal Canadian Legion «498, to honour our sacred dead. Part of the commitment to peace and freedom depends on the exer- cise of democracy as reflected in the municipal elections on Tues - day. It is said that people get the government they deserve -, did you take the opportunity to vote? If not, then you cannot complain about the The Grand Bend Women's Insti- tute will meet Thursday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the United Church basement. Helen Sturdevent will be the guest speaker on the topic "Growing Old Gracefully". Every- one is welcome to join us for this informative and social afternoon. Grand Bend United Church was crowded, standing room only, on their anniversary service last Sun- day, to hear former pastor, Rev. Harley Moore as guest speaker. The church basement was also filled with members of the congre- gation eager to visit with Rev. Moore and talked about earlier days. The Annual United Church tur- key supper was a success, as 83 la- dies and three gentlemen worked hard to serve 23 roasted turkeys to about 500 people. many thanks to the Grand Bend Legion who loaned their kitchen facilities for the take- out meals. This week the ladies of the UCW will be making up about 250-275 turkey pot pies to use up the left- overs and raise more money. The pies were sold in advance, so it is too late to order. The Catholic Women's League of Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrat- ed the 35th anniversary as a Parish Council on Tuesday, November 12 at the Alhambra Hall. Congratula- Field workers' workshop GRAND BEND - Thirty-one members of the Catholic Women's League of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Bend at- tended the Field Workers' Work- shop on Monday, November 4 in the Alhambra Hall. Past diocesan president Helene Regier and re- gional representative Theresa Lar- kin, both of Mount Carmel, acted as facilitators for the program. This workshop takes the place of the annual deanery meeting usual- ly held in the autumn months. as diocesan executive take the new program to each council in the deanery. Each member was asked to rec- ognize her own talents and gifts, then share them with a small group, and tell how she had used these gifts to help others. Theresa Larkin presented a brief history of the Catholic Women's League, dat- ing from its beginnings on June 17, 1920. The Humin -Perth Dean- ery has the highest number of members of any deanery, in the London Diocese, which also has the highest number of members of any diocese in Canada, with 125,000 members across Canada. Members were encouraged to expand the eight standing.commit- tees, to use the convener's hand- book, know the Constitution and bylaws, the flip charts, and to know the eight objects of the league as they apply to the committees. The ladies were asked to list ex- amples of what the League does for its members, then to list what mem- bers do as part of the CWL. There was a discussion of the efficient functioning of a parish council. In closing, Regier and Larkin circulat- ed copies of "Gifts, Talents and Ministry" poems and prayers, all to inspire in each member a feeling of self-worth, spiritual growth and personal commitment. The purpose of the Field -Workers Program is to stimulate each member to be a bet- ter, more confident missionary in bringing the love of Christ to the troubled world. An executive meeting was held on November 45 at the home of e ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. M. Anne Wilson, Optometrist Effective November 4, 1996 ::• �,: Winter Haws taro 2'2tliP.7)1R 8t!' Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday 12 noon - 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p. m. Located at 28 Ontario St. S., Grand Bend 238-6086 CWL • president Cath, Vrolyk. Plans were made to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Grand Bend council on Tuesday, November 12. The CWL Christmas meeting had to be re -scheduled for Monday, De- cember 9 to accommodate the Christmas Ecumenical Service at Dashwood United Church on Tues- day, Dec embeur 10. The Alhambra Cash Draw dance will be held on Friday, November 15 at the Thedford community cen- tre. Members are also encouraged to attend choir practice for the Christmas season, each Thursday evening. 238-8330 Take Out Dine In tions to Jennifer Stewart and Mi- chelle Boucher of our parish, who were confirmed November 3 in Forest at St. Christopher's Parish by ishop John Sherlock. Apologies to Fred Bates and crew of the Grand Bend Horticultural Society for saying that they are looking for full -yard clean-ups. Bates and Co. are looking for spring yard work in the area. Alhambra news Four members of Algarva Cara- van «168 of the Order of Alham- bra attended the 35th anniversary of Islam Caravan «109 of Belle- ville, Ontario. The weekend includ- ed a mass, dinner, dance and a Council of Caravan Meeting of the Eastern Ontario Region on Sunday. Attending dignitaries included vice -supreme commander Carl Dengel and his sultana from Syra- cuse, New York; supreme vinzier Roland Boucher and his sultana from Montreal; Archbishop J.L. Wilhelm, local MPP's the M.P. mayor and members of the Rotary and Shriners. Plaques acknowledg- ing their contributions to the com- munity on behalf of the mentally and physically handicapped were presented from Premier Bob Rae and Liberal leader John Chretien. Western regional director Philip Walker and his Saltie Robeita, grand commander Casey Bax and master of the wardrobe Steve Van- Bree represented Algarva #168 of Grand Bend. Walker invited the Eastern Ontario Caravans to attend the gala 25th anniversary celebra- tion of #168 next year at the June weekend, 19 to 21 in Grand Bend. 411111111111111. 41111111111111111111111. 1 4.* geftls, =O''At*-- totfkE FLANTt�`'" Sake Your Own Pizza GRAND BEND Hwy21 South Purchase an 8 slice pizza with 3 toppings, freshly made in our kitchen that you can take home and bake or freeze for later! $6 99 (to tax) Don't let a pleasant fireside evening go up like a puff of smoke! 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