April 18th was a long day – but it was filled with great moments. THE NURSING HOME My Grandmother used to sing the hymn “Pass me not of Gentle Saviour.” It was one of her favourites and as a... Continue Reading →
From the webpage of LOCKS OF LOVE comes these words; “ Our mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics... Continue Reading →
This past week as been blog free. It leaves me asking what I should write about given that so much can happen in a week. So I think tonight I want to write a word or two about community. ... Continue Reading →
What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul. ~Yiddish Proverb What a day yesterday was. We had what very well could be our best Hockey Jersey Sunday Ever. The church was full and everyone seemed... Continue Reading →
FROM LAST YEAR'S HOCKEY JERSEY SUNDAY I mentioned earlier this morning that there would be a video posted to the parish web page. I am sorry but that is not the case – GOOD NEWS – HERE IT IS (If... Continue Reading →
This is an exciting week here at St. Mark’s by the-Lake. We have started planning toward Similac Sunday on April 20 (To learn more read my blog for March 29), and we are ramping up to one of our favourite... Continue Reading →
I have great faith in fools - self-confidence, my friends call it. ~Edgar Allan Poe Tomorrow is April Fool's Day, or in my family a sacred holiday. The day is always filled with hoaxes and practical jokes. My nephew Roger... Continue Reading →