As readers of these pages know, the parish where I am currently serving has recently undergone some major renovation to our bell towers. The work lasted through the summer months, and with any luck, the last parts (the louvers at the top of the towers) will be installed by the end of Spring 2012. Work of this magnitude doesn't come cheaply, and as a result, we have to get creative if we can ever hope to pay off the debt we incurred in order to bring this restoration to fruition.
For the past four years, we've been involved in a number of fundraising projects, and now we're ready to tell you about the most recent of these endeavours.
January 23, 2011 will mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The coming year is designated as the Year of the Dragon, and we're ready to welcome it in style.
In China, no one celebrates birthdays. Instead, everyone takes two weeks away from the regular routines of life to spend time with family and with loved ones. This is a time for festivals, for banquets and for celebrating. Even the poorest of peasants will offer a guest some kind of hospitality. A cup of tea and a simple dumpling or snack may be the extent of the hospitality that can be offered, but it will be offered cheerfully during the New Year celebration.
Parishioners at the Church of Christ the King will welcome the Year of the Dragon by hosting a special feast which will be held in our parish hall on Monday evening, January 23. Together with the members of our 'family' we will begin the celebrations of this special time of year, and enjoy a scrumptious meal at the same time.
Since this is a fundraiser event, we invite friends and family to join us. Tickets can be purchased either on-line or at the parish office. For more information about this feast, contact us by email or call (705) 674-6447.
For the past four years, we've been involved in a number of fundraising projects, and now we're ready to tell you about the most recent of these endeavours.
In China, no one celebrates birthdays. Instead, everyone takes two weeks away from the regular routines of life to spend time with family and with loved ones. This is a time for festivals, for banquets and for celebrating. Even the poorest of peasants will offer a guest some kind of hospitality. A cup of tea and a simple dumpling or snack may be the extent of the hospitality that can be offered, but it will be offered cheerfully during the New Year celebration.
Parishioners at the Church of Christ the King will welcome the Year of the Dragon by hosting a special feast which will be held in our parish hall on Monday evening, January 23. Together with the members of our 'family' we will begin the celebrations of this special time of year, and enjoy a scrumptious meal at the same time.
Since this is a fundraiser event, we invite friends and family to join us. Tickets can be purchased either on-line or at the parish office. For more information about this feast, contact us by email or call (705) 674-6447.
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