August 4, 2019 – showing our ally-ship with our LGBTQ2 relatives

No Mass on August 5th

Due to scheduling conflict we will not be worshipping together on August 5th. See you on August 19th.

Pat McSherry – Gone, never forgotten

Friends, we are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our dear friend and OLGT founding member Pat McSherry. She left us peacefully on the morning of March 23rd in the company of her children and friends. See service details and her obituary below.

Anglican Eucharist and celebration of life will be held at

St. James Anglican Church, 303 East Cordova St.

2:00 PM Wednesday March 28

An outdoor Eucharist and scattering of ashes will be held at a later date and time.

In lieu of flowers please bring a book or graphic novel on Indigenous culture and history or other fiction by Indigenous authors suitable for youth. The St. James’ Coming Home Society and Mothers’ Union will donate them to Urban Native Youth Association.

Patricia McSherry died March 23, after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in mid February. Born in Vancouver BC to Art and Christine (nee Oliver) McSherry on March 10, 1946. In 1948, the family moved to Pine Falls, Manitoba where Pat attended Pine Falls School & Collegiate, before moving to Winnipeg to attend the University of Winnipeg, graduating in 1970 with a B.A. and in 1973 with a B.Ed from the University of Manitoba.
In 1965, Pat married Orest Meleschuk. Together they had two children Sean and Karin. Pat spent 10 years teaching High School and Junior High school in St. Vital and Selkirk, Manitoba.
Pat and Orest divorced in 1979 when Pat and Karin moved to Vancouver, BC. She enjoyed a second career as an Arts Administrator working for Carousel Theatre Co & School, Waterfront Theatre and the Judith Marcuse Dance Company. She retired from Manager of Public Affairs and Programs on Granville Island in 1995.
Pat was passionate about the ocean and in 1995 she moved to Costa Rica where she owned and managed a charter fishing boat. In 2000, she returned to Vancouver where she spent years as an active member of several faith communities: St James, Our Lady Guadalupe Tonantzin and Salal & Cedar. Pat also volunteered for numerous community organizations: Carnegie Community Centre Association, Vancouver Curling Club, Saint James Music Academy, Metro Vancouver Alliance and others in the DtES. Making friends and completing projects were the highlights of these years.
Pat was an avid curler. She was generous, patient, forgiving and she deeply loved her family and friends who will forever remember her good heart, great sense of humour and wonderful intellect.
Pat is survived by her children Sean (Jennifer) and Karin (James), grandchildren Nora, Aidan, Lucy and Max and extended family and good friends. The family is grateful to all the friends and family who have supported and comforted Pat through this illness. Special thanks as well to the staff and volunteers at the Vancouver General Hospital Gyne-Oncology Unit for their professional and compassionate care.
An Anglican Eucharist and celebration of life will be held at St. James Anglican Church, 303 East Cordova St. at 2:00 PM Wednesday March 28. An outdoor Eucharist and scattering of ashes will be held at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers please bring a book or graphic novel on Indigenous culture and history or other fiction by Indigenous authors suitable for youth. The St. James’ Coming Home Society and Mothers’ Union will donate them to Urban Native Youth Association.

 

Way of the Cross Walk – March 30

Friday March 30, 2018

Noon – 2pm

Starts at First United Church – 320 E. Hastings

An ecumenical pilgrimage through one of Canada’s poorest neighbourhoods; Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Commemorating the places of pain and hope in our community; Featuring reflection, song and prayer.

The Way of the Cross is an ancient form of meditation, using sight and movement. Early Christians used to walk the “Via Dolorosa” of Jesus in Jerusalem, following in the footsteps of our Lord.

All that is required to “make the stations” is a prayerful pondering of the mystery of Jesus’ suffering, moving from one scene to the next.

Stations: 12:00 noon
1. Gather at First United Church (Hastings & Gore Sts.)
2. the Listening Post (382 Main St.)
3. process to Community Court and also, Salad Bowl alleyway
4. process to St. James Anglican church
5. process to St. Paul’s RC Church
6. Oppenheimer park near the Totem poles

No liturgy Jan. 21st

Due to Rev. Dr. Vikki coming down with a severe cold, there will be no liturgy tomorrow, Jan 21,2018. Hope to see you at our February 4th liturgy.

Global Meditation for the Earth (Vancouver) – Sunday Nov. 26

Le Ciel Foundation and the Center for Sacred Studies have asked people all over the world to connect and meditate together to support the 12 elders united in council (watch video, https://vimeo.com/240053430), and send a clear message in favour of planet Earth and all Indigenous traditions around the globe.

To support the work of these elders, but also to thank planet Earth and Indigenous traditions all over the world, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Tonantzin Community Society is asking you to join us in a global meditation on November 26 2017. Help us make November 26th a meaningful day all around the globe !

2pm – St. Kateri Centre, 887 Keefer St, Vancouver

We will be gently guided into a meditating on a short passage from Genesis.  The agenda for the time is as follows.

• Guided intro
• Genesis reading
• 20 minutes silent meditation
• Sharing
• Social time

Dec. 03 – 1st Sunday of Advent – Location is Mosaic Church – 431 Princess Ave.

Please join us as we join our neighbour communities again for joint worship on Dec. 03. We will not be at the Listening Post but rather over at Mosaic Church, 431 Princess Ave.

Sept. 3 – location change

Hi all,

If you’re looking for us today, we are at McLean Park having a joint service with other Downtown Eastside churches, followed by a picnic. The park is a block bordered by Heatley, E. Georgia, Hawkes, and Keefer Streets.

Help out our home community

The Our Lady of Guadalupe Tonantzin Community was ‘born’ at the Vancouver Catholic Worker community in East Vancouver. It’s the location where we usually hold our feast day liturgies with a potluck meal.  They’ve been offering hospitality to folks who need a place to stay for 19 years. The house is over 100 years old and they’ve been renovating it to create a cleaner, more energy efficient home and community space for everyone to use for years to come. So much good work has been completed but they’ve run out of funds to finish the project. Help them reach the finish line.

Please visit this link to their website  Vancouver Catholic Worker – Donate – Build Community and consider donating to help out and spread the word.

The Way of the Cross Walk—Good Friday, April 14, 2017

An ecumenical pilgrimage through Canada’s poorest neighbourhood; Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Commemorating the places of pain and hope in our community; featuring reflection, song and prayer.

Starting at 12:15

1. Listening Post – worship location of Our Lady of Guadalupe Tonantzin Community – 382 Main St.
2. Carnegie Centre (Main & Hastings Sts.)
3. Walk 1/2 block West across from INsite/Onsite
4. Process to St. James Anglican church (Gore & Cordova Sts.)
5.Process to St. Paul’s RC Church – 381 Cordova St.
6.Oppenheimer park near the Totem poles