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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-12-12, Page 31Wednesday, December 12.2007 TIMES -ADVOCATE 31 Zurich area churches gather around a `Living Nativity' By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - The Zurich Public School Christmas concert has been changed to Tues., Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Dress rehearsal will take place on Mon., Dec. 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the gym for those not able to make it out in the evening. The penny sale and auc- tion will begin on Fri., Dec. 14 until the school concert. A canned good donation at the door would be appreciated for our local food bank. May we offer our sincere sympathy to the family and relatives of the late Keith Westlake who passed away on Dec. 4. To the family and rela- tives of the late Carmen Bedard (son of Dick and Betty Bedard of RR #2 Zurich) who passed away this week we also offer our condolences. Happy 50th birthday wishes go out to Martin Gelinas on Dec. 13. The Blue Christmas ser- vice will be on Sun., Dec. 16 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Sunday night was great weather for the Living Nativity at the pavilion. We all sat on bales of straw to watch the manger scene while the story was read by Darcy Martin and Doug Klopp. Carol Steckle led the large crowd in singing Christmas carols which was followed by having hot chocolate around the bon fire. We also enjoyed going for a ride around the park in the snow with the Thiel's sleigh and horses. The St. Boniface School's youth group will be singing Christmas carols for the residents at the rest home on Thurs., Dec. 13 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Stories from Missions There will be guest speakers for missions this Thurs., Dec. 13 at the Zurich Mennonite Church beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please let Mary -Ellen Gingerich know as soon as possible if you are attend- ing 236-4615. The family of Jean Geoffrey held their Christmas get-together and dinner at the town- ship hall on Saturday night with relatives com- ing from various places. Also the children of Lucilee Masse and their spouses and grand -chil- dren enjoyed being togeth- er last Saturday at the Zurich complex for their Christmas party. The Christmas staff party for the volunteer helpers at Blessings store along with their spouses was enjoyed last Thursday night (Dec. 6) with supper at Erb's Country Kitchen. It's nice to see our neigh- bour Kathlene and Mick Todoroff home during the winter now from Tennessee and will spend Christmas with their fami- ly in London. Herb and Donna Klopp will soon be home again from Victoria, B.C. to cele- brate the holiday season with their children and families and relatives. `Little Women' showing at The Livery Heather and I (Carmel) enjoyed going to see the play "Little Women" at the Livery in Goderich last Friday night. It was really good. One of the cast members was Lisa Miller of RR 2 Zurich, daughter of Mike and Dianne. The performance still runs until Dec. 15. St. Peter's ELW annual meeting was held on Dec. 11 in their parish hall. The program topic was on Advent / Christmas theme. President is Margaret Deichert. This past week the E.L.W. members deliv- ered poinsettia plants to the sick and shut-ins of their church. Cook books are on sale for $8 and the youth group is selling "Gourmet Lollipops" for $1 each as a fundraiser. The scouting groups in town are planning to have a Christmas party together on Dec. 17 and will be going on wagon rides around the village singing Christmas carols with the Thiel's horse and sleigh. Don't forget to still save your pop cans and stamps for St. Boniface parish. Sherman and Jenny Roth enjoyed spending four days in Las Vegas last week. Edgar and Ann Steinbach along with their daughter Karen attend the Convention for their daughter and sister Connie Steinbach in Toronto. Connie has com- pleted her Charted General Accountant stud- ies. She received her Diploma of Membership into the Ontario and Canadian C.G.A. associa- tions. Congratulations Connie. During the winter months people who like to go for walks can still do so at the high school in Exeter down the long halls in the mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. C.L.U.C. service Dec. 30 at SHDHS By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Church Service Rev. Judith Ritchie was in charge of the 2nd Advent church service on Sunday morning. Rev. Judith lit the red candle for Peace. Everyone sang the first hymn Come Thou Long Expected Jesus. Rev. Judith said words of wel- come and everyone passed the Peace. Everyone sang the Introit Hope is a Star. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship responsively and everyone read the opening prayer in unison. Rev. Judith read the announce- ments and everyone sang Happy Birthday to Bill Rohde whose birthday was on Friday. Fred Delbridge lit the candle for joy and peace, in the the Advent Wreath while Bruce Delbridge read about it. Rev. Judith read the Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 11:1-10 entitled "The Peaceful Kingdom." Rev. Judith handed out puzzles and she told the children about the whole picture. The Lord's Prayer was sung in unison. Parts 1 and 3 of Psalm 72 were read responsively. The choir sang Christmas Jubilee accompanied by the pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche, which was much enjoyed. The Epistle Lesson Romans 15:4-13 was read by Joyce Fulton. The title of Rev. Judith's mes- sage was entitled "Puzzles." The hymn Through Ancient Walls was sung. Anne Kernick and Melonie Miller received the offering and the Doxology was sung. Everyone read the offertory prayer. Rev. Judith had prayers for the people. Everyone sang the hymn God of Grace and God of Glory. Rev. Judith gave the commis- sioning and pronounced the bene- diction. Everyone sang the choral benediction. Announcements Dec. 16 -3rd Sunday of Advent at 10 a.m. Dec. 23 -4th Sunday of Advent at 10 a.m. Dec. 24 -Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30- C.L.U.C. service at South Huron High School in the small gym at 10 a.m. Light lunch to follow. There will be no service at Thames Road - Elimville Church. Spaghetti Supper There were about 60 people attended the spaghetti supper on Sunday evening. Then the Silent Auction took place which was very successful with the Christian Education in charge namely Karen Geiger, Sharon Pavkeje and Erin Parsons. The Finance com- mittee (namely John Batten, Beth Cooper, Shirley Kerslake, Marilyn Vadenbussche) were in charge of the supper which was very deli- cious. Happy Birthday to June Stewart whose birthday is Dec. 14 and to Melonie Miller whose birthday is Dec. 15. Personals Bill and Rhoda Rohde were on a Kirkton Horticulture Bus trip on Thursday with Canadian Bus Tours. Our bus driver was Jim who took us to Terra Green Houses at Clappison Corners and then to Hamilton Place where we had our lunch and then to the Gertitol Follies which was marvel- lous. Thanks to Reta Facey and Marilyn Robinson for planning it. It was good to see Marion Cann at the supper Sunday evening after her recent stay in the hospi- tal. Get well wishes are extended to Dave Passmore after his recent accident. He hopes to come home Monday from University Hospital, London. Quite a number of people from this area called at the T. Harry Hoffman & sons Funeral Home Dashwood on Sunday to pay their respects to the late Eleanor (Dawson/Brophey) who passed away Friday. Sympathy is extended to her family and to her brother Murray and Beatrice Dawson and family. Quite a number of people from this community called at the Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter on Sunday to pay their respect tho the late Art Pfaff who passed away Friday. Sympathy is extended to his wife Verna and family, to his daughter, husband and family and to his brother and brother in law. POLICE BRIEF Pine branches and greenery stolen HURON — Huron OPP officers have received complaints regarding trespassers who cut pine branches and other greenery from trees on private property during the Christmas season. Community members are reminded to request permission before going onto any persons' property to cut and chop. Trees on the road allowance belong to the municipality or county and should also be left alone without prior permission. Bring along your run- ning shoes and leave the wet boots by the door. St. Boniface CWL A delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed by 26 ladies - CWL members at St. Boniface Hall along with our two Priests Fr. Keller and Fr. Poel on Dec. 4 that was prepared by Diane Finkbeiner. Afterwards a fun game and gift exchange was held. President Debbie Pennings presented the Fathers with a Christmas card and cheque. There is no meeting for January. February will be elections. Readings were given by Deb, Bella and Virgine. A good time was had by all those attending in spite of the snowy weather that day. Muffin time is still being held at the United Church in Zurich every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone in the community are welcome to attend. On Dec. 18 they will be having a special lunch of soup and sand- wiches at their parish hall with proceeds going to the women's shelter in Goderich. Grades 5 to 7 students of St. Boniface School will be going to see the play "Anne of Green Gables" in London at the Grand Theatre on Dec. 19 along with their teachers and some parents. LCOME lit WAGON rNce 1930 Are you new to the Exeter and surrounding communities? IF YOU ARE: • Moving • Marrying • Tiaving a Baby • Retiring • Starting a Business PLEASE CALL For your in-home visit, free gifts and information FAYE 228-7053 1-877-675-8452 www.welcomewagon.ca TOWNSEND / LEE Dave and Kathy Townsend of Blenheim are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sadie Katherine to Shawn James, son of George and Kathy Lee of Ailsa Craig. The wedding will take place on June 28, 2008 at Cedar Springs United Church, Blenheim. MITTELHOLTZ/SKINNER Ken and Sylvia Mittelholtz along with Dale and Joan Skinner wish to announce the up -coming wedding of Jennifer Jean and Trevor Philip. The wedding will take place at St. Boniface Church in Zurich at 2:30 p.m. on December 15th, 2007. Open reception at South Huron Rec. Centre in Exeter. Family and friends are welcome to attend.