Brome County Community Bulletin Board
December 6
Sutton Legion Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton. Jackpot of $200 or more. Start at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and lucky charms. Info: 450 538-2864.
December 8
A big sale of watercolours, drawings and soapstone carvings of the late Gerard Schwartz will be held on Friday to Sunday December 8–10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 100 Ch. Pelletier Sud St Armand Que. Telephone 450-248-3832. 50 per cent off. Welcome all.
December 8
‘Lift Your Spirit’ workshop at Knowlton United Church, Friday, December 8, noon. Lunch and discussion — guest speaker: Dr. Alan Coffey, Ophthalmologist — ‘Eye Care as part of the Aging Process.’ Cost: $7.
December 9
The Mental Health & Well-being Support Group. Please phone Linda: 450-2430928 or pleasantvalley001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting. Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement, and acceptance. Having support makes all the difference!
December 9
Handel’s Messiah! L’harmonie des saisons and Festival Classica will present this masterpiece on five occasions between December 7 and December 10 (www.harmoniedessaisons.org). With four internationally renowned vocal soloists, professional choir and baroque orchestra on period instruments, under the musical direction of NY Maestro Eric Milnes. Saint-lambert, Repentigny, Granby, Boucherville, and Saint-constant. Granby: Saturday December 9, 2 p.m., at Église St-eugène, 97, rue Laval Sud, Granby. Tickets available at www.festivalclassica.ca or reservations: 450-912-0868 — ext. 101, or at the door. Adults: $30 plus service fees and taxes, students $25 plus service fees and taxes.
December 9
Big Sale! Christmas articles and toys! for the benefit of the first responders. St. Edward Church chapel December 9 and 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
December 9
Christmas sale, Maison Reilly House, Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 302 Principal Street, Mansonville. For information please call 450-292-3109.
December 10
All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion. Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty). Donation of $10 for adults, children 6 to 12 $4, little ones are always free. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., everyone welcome. 2 Curly St Sutton Que. Information: 450 538-2210.
December 10
Please join us for a special Christmas Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 10 at St. James Anglican Church-foster, 725 Lakeside, Foster. You will choose the carols and other Christmas songs that you most enjoy. Join us afterwards in the hall to visit over a selection of Christmas baking and other treats. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend. Information 450-539-1123.
December 10
St. Paul’s in Concert. Christmas concert and carol singing with St.paul’s Anglican Church’s praise team. Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church 24, Ch. St-paul Rd, Knowlton. A freewill offering ($10 suggested) will be received to finance the upgrade of our Hauptwerk system. Banquet closing the celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the parish served after the concert. Welcome to all!
December 13
Wednesday, December 13, Kayla’s school for women under 40 — “The great Cookie Challenge.” 6 p.m. Free! Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avanteoutreach@outlook.com.
December 15
Friday, December 15, Health Matters: “The changing role of our pharmacists.” Free, everyone welcome! 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Cowansville CLSC, 397 , rue Rivière, Cowansville, avantebarb@hotmail.com.
December 16
Chanukah party in the Eastern Townships. For the sixth year, Chabad of the Eastern Townships will be organizing a Chanukah party for the Jews of Brome County, as well as “weekenders” and visitors. Festivities will include the lighting of a five-foot menorah. A delicious buffet, with traditional latkes and doughnuts, will be served. Menorah kits and dreidels will be distributed. The party will take place Saturday night, December 16, at 6 p.m. For more information please contact: Chabad of the Eastern Townships @ 514-820-6770 or chabadeasterntownships@gmail.com.
CHURCH BULLETINS
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH – DUNHAM
Sunday services at 10 a.m. — all welcome! The Reverend Sinpoh Han. Information: 450-295-2045.
ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME Services are at 9 a.m. First Sunday of the month — Holy Trinity, Iron Hill; second Sunday of the month — St. John the Evangelist, Brome; third Sunday of the month — Church of the Ascension, West Brome; fourth Sunday of the month — St. Aidan, Sutton Junction. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-5388108.
BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
You are warmly welcomed to join us each Sunday for an uplifting spiritual experience. We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where individually we seek out a greater purpose for our lives. Every Sunday at 10 a.m. join our community in either Bedford, Stanbridge East, or Mystic. Services in Bedford and Stanbridge East are followed by coffee and snacks. The address for each church can be found on our website: bedfordpastoral.org. For more information please contact Wendy Near at the church office on Thursday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. by phone 450-248-3044 or call 450-248-2739, or by email at Bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca.
CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m. followed by a coffee hour at 10 a.m. in the church hall. Information: 450-538-0530.
COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville. Everyone is welcome.
CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE
Sunday, December 10 — Second of Advent — worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.; St. Paul’s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo service at 10:30 a.m. Creek Christmas carol service at 3 p.m. Reverend Dave Lambie, minister. For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.
EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week. Sunday worship is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is every third Sunday of the month. On this second Sunday of Advent, Licensed Lay Worship Leader Norman Haslam will lead the service that will include an agape celebration. We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farnham, Farnham, and Cowansville…but really anyone can find a home here. Give it a try and sample a Sunday. Wheelchair accessible. Worship leader: Norman Haslam. Church office: 450-263-0204. Website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.
ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST. ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH
366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton. You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (side door). The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers. We welcome beginners and experienced meditators. Regular attendance not required. Information, call Linda Spear: 450-538-2506.
GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.
GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children. Be a part of the family. 101 rue Principale, Granby. Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services. guc-eug@bellnet.ca.
KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE
Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville, and Vale Perkins. Worship service at 11 a.m. at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078). A warm welcome is extended to all. Handicapped access available. Should you require the services of the minister, please contact the Rev. Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.
LIVING HOPE CENTER
Living Hope Center, a full gospel church, meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at 101 Albert Street, suite 1000 (under Uniprix) in Cowansville. For more information call pastor Tony Farrugia at 450295-3573. Come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.
ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m. All welcome. Bienvenue a tous. Reverend Richard Gauthier, rector. Information: 450-372-2197.
ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
24 St. Paul’s Road, Knowlton. St. Paul’s — a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services (traditional, contemporary, and modern music and format). Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca. Everyone welcome! Telephone: 450-242-2885. Christmas events! December 10 — 10 a.m.: white gift Christmas service. December 10 -— 4 p.m.: Christmas carol concert and 175th anniversary banquet. December 20 — Messy Church Christmas 5–7 p.m. December 22 — service of hope — 7 p.m. A time of reflection for those who find the holidays difficult. December 24 — 10 a.m.: the fourth Sunday of Christmas. December 24 — 4 p.m.: Christmas Eve
family service — tree decorating and a visit from Santa. December 24 — 9 p.m.: classic Christmas Eve service — a traditional Christmas Eve. December 25 — 11 a.m.: Christmas Day service. TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH
409 South Street, Cowansville. All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God’s loving will. We’d love to welcome you. Reverend George Campbell. Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).