CALENDAR
Oliver Community Festival: Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A co-operative venture by the Oliver Community League, 124th Street Business Association, Christ Church Anglican and Robertson-Wesley United Church. Free pancake breakfast from 10 to 11 a.m. sponsored by Duchess Bakery; live entertainment; local vendors, show-’n’shine vehicle display; tours of the two historic churches; games, bouncy castles and fun things for kids. Artists, a rummage sale, bake sale and book sale, as well a free barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. Location: 102nd Avenue between 121st and 123rd streets. For details go to olivercommunityfestival.weebly.com, Facebook or email: olivercommunityfestival@gmail.com.
Community Meal: Saturday, from noon to 1 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9009 163rd St. Complete hot meal served at no charge.
Treasures and Tea: Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenfield Hall, 3803 114th St. Find jewelry, china, baking, plants, special books and treasures of all kinds. All proceeds go to support women continuing their education. Sponsored by Edmonton’s PEO chapters.
Introduction to Zoroastrianism: Sunday, 2 p.m. in the Ashbourne Assembly Hall, 11148 84th Ave. Sponsored by the Edmonton Interfaith Centre. Firdosh Mehta will lead a presentation on the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great, currently touring U.S. museums. Usually stored in a museum in London, it is considered to be one of the first declarations of human rights. Call 780-413-6159 for more information.
God or godless?: discussion about belief in God’s existence, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Greenfield Baptist Church, 3712 114th St. Presented by the Wahl Centre at Taylor College and Seminary; featuring John W. Loftus and Dr. Randal Rauser, co-authors (atheist & Christian) of God or Godless? Free admission; pre-register at Taylor-Edu.ca/Events
Plant sale: June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital, 10707 29th Ave.
Perogy supper: June 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Parish, 9831 75th St. Dine in or take out. Frozen goods pending availability.
Church anniversary: On June 9, 11 a.m., at Ebenezer United Church, 16302 106th Ave. Celebrations of the congregation’s 55th anniversary and United Church of Canada’s 88th anniversary. All are welcome to this special service, which will be a time to reminisce and enjoy church music from 1958. Lunch and socializing to follow.
Barbecue and lawn party: June 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 8810 Meadowlark Rd. Who are the people in your neighbourhood? Come meet some of them. Burgers and hotdogs, $2; watermelon and veggie cups, free. Buy some farm fresh eggs. Exchange CDs, DVDs, magazines, books, seeds and plants. Kids activities. Learn about our Growing Food and Community project. Bring your appetites, lawn chairs and blankets. Call the church office, 780-489-0860, for more information.
Strawberry Tea: June 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Riverbend United Church, 45th Avenue and Riverbend Road. Hosted by the women of the congregation; sandwiches, strawberry dessert & beverage: $7. All welcome.
Reach for the Sky: charity golf tournament June 15 at the Devon Golf Course. Sponsored by St. Maria Goretti parish in Devon, the fundraiser is for three good causes: the new Corpus Christi parish building, an inner city program, and the St. Maria Goretti building fund. Proceeds will also help an impoverished community in Mexico and a struggling school in India. Fantastic prizes. Contact Jerry: archibaldjerry@gmail.com Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Paraskevia: 100th anniversary mass and celebration June 16. The parish
council would like to invite all past and present members of the parish and their families to join festivities at the church, located north of Smoky Lake. For information, email Mary Ann Phillips: phillipsfamily@telus.net or call Trina, 780656-4163.
Silent directed retreat: June 21 to 26 or June 21 to 29 at Providence Renewal Centre. Opportunity to meet with a spiritual director each day and to step away from your routine to refresh your spirit. For more information or to register, go to providencerenewal.ca or call Kathy Budgell at 780-701-1854. Eastside Grannies craft sale and concert: June 23, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Dr., Sherwood Park. Tickets: $15 each or four for $50. Fundraiser for African grandmothers who are raising 14.8 million orphaned grandchildren. Craft sale will feature many rhubarb-specialty items. Concert will be modelled on Anne of Green Gables books, with hostesses wearing clothing from the early 1900s. Call Colleen, 780-467-0596, or Carol, 780-464-4195. Newman Challenge Golf Tournament: July 8 at the Blackhawk Golf Club. Join us for a great day of golf, dining and prizes, all in support of St. Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological College. Registration $400 at caedm.ca/golf or contact Joan Harrison at events@caedm.ca or 780-469-1010.
Pilgrimage retreat: July 19 and 20 at Providence Renewal Centre. While we cannot always travel to a far-off land, we can always make a journey of the heart — an inner pilgrimage — right where we are. Private suite: $145; single room, $115. For more information or to register, go toprovidencerenewal.ca or call Kathy Budgell at 780-701-1854.
Look at Luke: Wednesday evening Bible study of the New Testament book of Luke will resume in September at First Presbyterian Church, 10025 105th St. For more information, call 780-422-2937.
Emmaus Inclusive Catholic Com
munity: Celebration of Eucharist every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. presided over by a member of Roman Catholic Women Priests. For information, visit emmauscatholiccommunity.ca or contact Lori: 780-923-3011 or ldexter@telus.net.
Traditional Latin Mass: Sundays, 8 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Parish, 10661 82nd Ave. Call 780-963-5359 or 780-439-2737.
Spiritual Healing: Group meets every third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Bonnie Doon shopping centre. For information, call Liana: 780-459-2212 or go to brunogroening.org/english
Healing Grace: A cross-denominational service, offered on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at 6:30 p.m. at All Saints Cathedral, 10035 103rd St.