Ash Wednesday marks the start of observation of Lent, the most solemn time of the Christian Year.

Ashes are an ancient sign of penitence: from the Middle Ages it became the custom to begin Lent by marking Christians with the sign of the cross in ash on their foreheads.

Lent is traditionally marked by self-examination, fasting and preparation for Easter. It is a time when Christians reflect on the biblical account of Jesus in the wilderness (Luke 4:1-13).

Ash Wednesday services will be at 9:30am and 7:30pm.  A special Ash Wednesday service for families with children and/or teens is held at 6:30pm.  The imposition of ashes and the Eucharist will be part of all three services.

St. Philip’s celebrates Chinese New Year on Sunday, January 31 at 1pm – all are invited to attend! We have prepared an entertaining and fun event for all ages that includes traditional and contemporary Chinese dance and both Chinese and Western vocal performances. There will be many “lucky draw” gifts and best of all, it’s free. Rev. Esther Deng can answer any questions you might have, she can be reached at (905) 477-1991 or by email at edeng@nullspoth.ca

问候和祝福您和您的家人！

我们真诚并热情邀请你及家人来圣菲利浦教会同庆中国新年。2016年1月31日的主日下午1点整，在圣菲利普教会将有适合所有年龄段的中国传统和当代舞蹈，中国和西方演唱，“幸运抽奖”及礼物和有趣的活动。我们非常高兴您及家人来与我们一起在加拿大欢度中国新年。

如果你有任何问题，请联系邓牧师（905）477-1991  edeng@nullspoth.ca

新年快乐！

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Summer Camp dates are as follows for 2016:

Musical Theatre Camp – July 4-8;

Summer Day Camp – July 11-15;

Registration and additional info will be available starting in March.

 

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Summer Camp dates are as follows for 2016:

Musical Theatre Camp (click for more info & to register) –  July 4-8; ages 6-17

Summer Day Camp (click for more info & to register) – July 11-15; for those entering JK-GR 5

Both camps will run from 9am-3:30pm.

 

 

Summer Camp dates are as follows for 2016:

Musical Theatre Camp (click for more info & to register) –  July 4-8; ages 6-17

Summer Day Camp (click for more info & to register) – July 11-15; for those entering JK-GR 5

Both camps will run from 9am-3:30pm

 

 

To celebrate our common faith and our diversity, we are planning a Mardi Gras evening with dinner, steelpan music, some fun (limbo) and evening prayer to help us prepare for the season of Lent.

We will begin gathering at 6:30- 6:45 pm and our diverse dinner begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Dinner will include a choice of roast beef and mashed potatoes or jerk chicken, as well as other food from the warmer climes. Pancakes and sausages are served for children.

Following dinner and dessert, we will move to the sanctuary for a half hour informal evening prayer service to prepare us for Lent.

Dinner tickets are on sale, please contact Katharine – $10 for adults, $4 for children (pancakes).

Come celebrate together!