Join us for Messy Church on the Move - a fun evening of crafts, music, storytelling and dinner on Wed, April 24th 4:30-6:30pm.
This month we will be meeting at St John’s Kars. The whole family is welcome and please bring a friend! The theme this time is Easter.
Please RSVP to office.parishofsouthcarleton@bell.net by Fri. April 19th.
Ham & scalloped potatoes with all the trimmings and pie for dessert! Taking place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Metcalfe on Sunday, May 5th with sittings at 4:30pm and 6pm.
For tickets, please call Marjorie at 613-233-1556. $15 per person.
It’s VBS time!!! Come join us for a fun week of games, music, crafts, science and lots more as we discover the wonders of God’s universe!!! All children between the ages of 4 to 11 are welcome!
August 12-16th, 9-11:30am, St. John’s Anglican Church, Kars (6699 Rideau Valley Drive South)
Cost: FREE!!
‘Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us! ‘ Ephesians 3:20
This is a joint ministry with United, Anglican and Presbyterian Churches in Kars, North Gower and Osgoode.
Easter Morning Celebrations
Regular service times and locations at all four churches:
Holy Trinity North Gower - 9am
St John’s Kars - 9am
Holy Trinity Metcalfe - 10:30am
St Paul’s Osgoode - 10:30am
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Service
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, North Gower - Saturday, April 20th at 7:45 p.m. (sundown)
This service begins with kindling a fire outside, lighting the Christ candle and bringing the ‘New Light’ into the darkened church. Gradually this light spreads as each person’s taper candle is lit. This is an ancient service and is considered to be the first celebration of Easter as it takes place at sundown on Holy Saturday.
Good Friday Services in the Parish of South Carleton
10:00 a.m. - Holy Trinity North Gower (ecumenical walk starts at Cornerstone Church at 9:30 a.m. with service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church -2372 Church St., North Gower)
10:00 a.m. - (Kars-Osgoode) – starts at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Kars and processes to the Anglican and United Churches
1:00 p.m. - Holy Trinity Metcalfe (Service in the church at 1:00 p.m.)
Maundy Thursday Dinner & Service
Thursday, April 18th at 6:30pm
St. John’s Anglican Church, Kars
Palm and Passion Services
Regular service times and locations at all four churches:
Holy Trinity North Gower - 9am
St John’s Kars - 9am
Holy Trinity Metcalfe - 10:30am
St Paul’s Osgoode - 10:30am
The next messy church at Holy Trinity Metcalfe will be April 6 from 9:30 - 11:00am. We will be hearing the story of Holy Week and Easter from Reverend Carolyn along with getting messy with crafts and sensory. Please let Karen know by April 1 at 613-445-1135 or etalgoy@gmail.com if you will be able to attend in order to ensure enough craft supplies.
COME FOR LUNCH AT ST. PAUL’S
Sunday March 31st at 12:00 pm
Home made chilli, homemade buns and cake!
Free will offering
We will be showing a video of film footage taken by Art Daykin of Osgoode Village and surrounding areas. Taken in the 1940’s it includes footage of boating on the Rideau River at the Lighthouse; Metcalfe Fair, a barn raising, a barn burning and the people of Osgoode Village. A fascinating and fun look into our past!
Join us for Messy Church on the Move - a fun evening of crafts, music, storytelling and dinner on Wed, March 27th 4:30-6:30pm.
This month we will be meeting at St John’s Kars. The whole family is welcome and bring a friend! The theme this time is Creation.
Please RSVP to office.parishofsouthcarleton@bell.net by Fri. March 22nd.
Ash Wednesday Service taking place at St. John’s Kars at 7pm.
Pancake Suppers in the Parish of South Carleton
St John’s Kars (in the hall) - 4-7pm [$12 for adults, $6 for children 5-10yrs and free for children under 5] Includes pancakes, french toast, sausages, baked beans, pie, desserts & tea/coffee/juice.
Holy Trinity Metcalfe (in the hall) - 5-7pm [$10 for adults, $5 for children under 6] Includes pancakes with real maple syrup or blueberry compote, sausages, dessert and tea/coffee/juice.
Holy Trinity North Gower (at the North Gower RA - Alfred Taylor Community Centre) - 5-7:30pm [$10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12yrs and children under 5 are free] Includes pancakes, sausages or ham, baked beans, pie or fresh fruit salad, cookies, tea/coffee/juice. Be sure to check out the silent auction taking place during the supper!!
Come join us a special Parish-wide service to mark the last Sunday of Epiphany with a Mardi Gras celebration!! Includes a gumbo lunch and Dixieland band!! Taking place at Holy Trinity Metcalfe at 10AM.
Join us for Messy Church on the Move - a fun evening of crafts, music, storytelling and dinner on Wed, Feb 27th 4:30-6:30pm.
This month we will be meeting at St John’s Kars. The whole family is welcome and bring a friend! The theme this time is The Prodigal Son/Valentine’s.
Please RSVP to office.parishofsouthcarleton@bell.net by Fri. Feb. 22nd.
The next messy church at Holy Trinity, Metcalfe will be Saturday, Feb 23rd from 9:30 - 11:00 am. The theme this time is The Prodigal Son/Valentine’s. Please RSVP at etalgoy@gmail.com or at 613-445-1135 by Feb 18th.
Annual financial vestry meeting for Holy Trinity Metcalfe will take place following the service on Sunday, February 17th.
Annual financial vestry meeting for St John’s Kars will take place following the service on Sunday, February 10th.
Holy Trinity Metcalfe is hosting a fun night of trivia, food, drink and fellowship on Friday, February 8th, at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm. Teams of 6-10 are being arranged to make it a fun and prosperous evening so get your team together now! Tickets are available by calling: Eveleen 613-821-2873, Donna 613-581-1615, Marjorie 613-233-1556 or by email at myrakelly8@gmail.com
Annual financial vestry meeting for Holy Trinity, North Gower will take place following the service on Sunday, February 3rd.
At the North Gower Winter Carnival!!
Join us at 10AM for an interactive children’s music show by Monkey Rock Music Inc. There will also be lots of yummy baked goods to purchase at the bake sale.
At the North Gower Winter Carnival!!
BBQ Chicken Dinner (Grill Master Catering)
Adult tickets - $25, Children under 12 - $15 (Extra plates and cutlery available to share a meal with small children). Tickets available at Perkins Lumber or by calling 613-489-0998 or email at office.parishofsouthcarleton@bell.net
6:30pm doors & cash bar open
7:00pm buffet diner
8:00pm Music Trivia Challenge
Music Trivia Info: Young or old, music binds us all together. Celebrating the great songs and artists of the past 6 decades is what this is all about. In this fast-paced evening of music trivia, teams battle for the title in categories as diverse as One-Hit-Wonders, The British Invasion, Hits of Today and TV Themes. Our Music Trivia is designed to be fun no matter what your age or knowledge is. From a team-building exercise to just a ton of fun for your next event, this new format is an alternative to the standard event entertainment. It’s a chance to sing along, have some laughs and remember the music that has been the soundtrack to your life. Music Trivia is off the charts fun!
‘Messy Church on the Move’ at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kars on Wednesday, January 30th at 4:30-6:30 pm. Kids and their parents or grandparents are invited to enjoy crafts, games and dinner. The theme this time is Noah’s Ark! Sure to be a good time! Please RSVP to office.parishofsouthcarleton@bell.net
Annual financial vestry meeting for St. Paul’s will take place following the service on Sunday, January 27th.
St. John the Baptist, Kars welcomes everyone to a special celebration of Epiphany this Sunday at 10 AM. (We will have one service in the Parish of South Carleton this Sunday.)
Service of Morning Prayer 9 a.m. St. John’s Kars
10:30 a.m. Holy Trinity, Metcalfe
Holy Eucharist Service 9 a.m. Holy Trinity North Gower
10:30 a.m. St. Paul’s, Osgoode
We will have two services in the Parish of South Carleton on Christmas Morning:
10 a.m. - St. John’s Kars
10 a.m. - Holy Trinity Metcalfe
Come join us for a casual Christmas morning celebration! After the service we will enjoy some warm cider and cookies.
Family Candlelight Services will be held at:
4:30 p.m. St. John’s Kars
7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity North Gower
7:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Osgoode
9:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Metcalfe
Join us for an Advent service of lessons & carols on Sunday, December 23rd at Holy Trinity Metcalfe!
Join us for an Advent service of lessons & carols on Sunday, December 23rd at St. Paul’s Osgoode!
Join us for a fun evening of Christmas Carols!!!
An enjoyable family event, sing along to all your favourites!
Hot chocolate & cookies will be served!
Gingerbread Church Decorating Event with dinner Dec. 8th 4-6pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Kars -- with pizza, Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. (Call 613-489-0998 to reserve a house/church @ $15 per church) Kids please bring along a grown-up). All ages welcome. **Mark this date on your calendar and call to reserve a gingerbread church now as numbers will be limited.**
Delicious Christmas baking for sale 9 a.m. - noon at St. John’s Kars (6699 Rideau Valley Dr. South)
