February’s focus is Saint Columba House. We are collecting packages of Pasta and cans of Pasta Sauce for Saint Columba House throughout the month.

Throughout the month of February, Cedar Park United Church will be focusing on one of its Montreal city missions, Saint Columba House. 

There are at least two ways in which YOU can help:

• by bringing boxes of pasta and jars of pasta sauce to the church on Sunday morning, or during the week.
• by contacting Saint Columba House to see how you might share of your time and talent with those who need it most.

We thank you!

An evening of fun and smiles was enjoyed on Friday night, February 3, 2012, when upwards of 45 people attended the monthly F4 event (Food, Fun and a Film with your Family). Moms, dads, grandparents and children enjoyed a homemade meal of macaroni and cheese with applesauce and cookies for dessert. At 6:45, the Dr. Seuss entertainment began, with the showing of the short films Horton Hears a Who and Daisy-Head Maizy and popcorn for all.

The next F4 will be on March 2 with a menu of breakfast for supper and a showing of The Land Before Time. Don’t miss it!

Douglas Knight and the community choir of 70 singers presented “Beyond Broadway” at Cedar Park United on Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21. At least 400 people attended the two concerts, and the response was incredibly positive. Wondering what was sung?  Have a look at the Voices for Hope song list.

The proceeds of over $6,000  will go to assist NOVA West Island.

A not-for-profit, volunteer-driven, community-based healthcare organization with a century-old history of providing comprehensive, compassionate, quality care to vulnerable individuals in the community, NOVA West Island’s primary mandate is to provide specialized care and support in the home to cancer and ALS clients during the course of the illness and particularly in the palliative stage.

The Montreal Diet Dispensary assists 2,000 women each year with prenatal and postnatal nutrition and moral support. Their motto is: Every baby deserves a healthy start. A huge thank you for your support!

Returning to our stage on January 27 after rave reviews last season were Karen Cromar, Glen Bowser and Dan Gallant, the exceptionally talented Hudson-based trio known collectively as “Nightshift.” Their versatility, eclectic repertoire of popular songs – new and old – and rich harmonies were unbelievable! They are regular performers at The Willow Inn in Hudson, The Calistoga Grill on the West Island and L’Ouragan in Montreal.

As always, admission was free of charge, and a freewill offering was taken for refreshments. It was a full house despite the nasty weather outside…

p.s. Did you know that we have our very own Coffee House theme, “Sonate di Kaffeehaus (op. 57)” composed by Leo Purich and performed by The Purich Family Band?

Coffee House Schedule for 2012

Some 40 people–kids, parents, grandparents and friends–enjoyed a warm meal on a cold Friday night, Jan. 13, 2012.  Having braved the heavily falling snow to get there, everyone enjoyed a delicious homemade meal of hotdogs and toppings, carrots and celery with dip, and cookies for dessert. Popcorn was served during the showing of The Jungle Book on the big screen in the church hall. Some of the older kids, however, decided to pass on the film, building snow quinzees on the church lawn instead!

F4 (Food, Fun and a Film with your Family) is a monthly event open to the public. The next F4 will take place on February 3rd.