We Remember Them

At our All Saints memorial service on October 29th, the following names were read:

Sylvia Chaffey Brighten
Robert Burke
Vera  Cartwright

Gloria Cooney
Madeleine Couture
Shirley & James Crandall

Richard Decary
Merle Ross Demoulin
Robert  Bob Dixon

Mildred Halfyard
William Halfyard & Joyce O’Reilly Halfyard
The Halfyard and O’Reilly families

Muriel Hastie
Carol Henderson Haworth
Margaret (French) Irwin

Ernest Lefneski
Rebecca Lefneski
Ruth Lefneski

Joe Lefneski
Jean  Lodge
Agnes Logan

Loved Ones of the Christe family
Loved Ones of Judy Pepe
Ann Lowell

Charles Luther
Shirley Brooks MacKenzie
Isabella McGowan

Gordon McLaren
Scott McRae
Marlène Mirey

Robert Charles Nicoll
Judy Ann O’Connell
Denise O’Halloran

Pantridge and Simmons families
John Arthur Parsons
Ernest Price

Denise Detrooz Ralet
Frederick Ralet
Gertrude Risken

Marilyn Ross
Myrtle Ryan
George and May Scales

Reginald and Alice Sorel
Therese Auclair St. James & Stuart St. James
Phyllis Spurrell Tringle

Royah Launtia Tucker-Ricketts
Shirley Rankin Turner
Graham Walker

Kathleen (McCleary) Walker
John and Edith Waterfall
Wayland, Forsyth & Padgham families

Lorna Wood

O God before whom the generations rise and pass away;

we praise you for all your servants who, having lived this life in faith, now live eternally with you.  Especially we thank you for these your servants, now gone from us.

We praise you for the gift of their lives, for all in them that was kind and good. We thank you that for them death is past and pain is ended, and that they have entered the joy you have prepared, in your eternal love. Amen.

Saying "I do" on a hospital ward

Jerry Champagne and Michelle Cormier were married at the new Royal Victoria Hospital (MUHC) Saturday October 21st 2017 by Rev. David in a ceremony that attracted local media and national attention.

'I love him and I almost lost him': Montreal couple ties the knot in hospital after lifesaving surgery

Five weeks ago Gerry Champagne's heart was failing — now he's a newlywed

Five weeks ago, Gerry Champagne was on the brink of death.

His heart was failing and his girlfriend Michelle Cormier was getting ready to say goodbye.

But a groundbreaking medical procedure — the first of its kind in Canada — helped buy Champagne the time he needs until he can get a heart transplant. 

The couple was so relieved, they decided to get married in the hospital. 

Source: CBC

Verdun Messenger has English content!

David Cox, journalist, came by the SouthWest Mission today to check in with the good things happening around Verdun. He writes the following and is interested in English stories for the Messenger Verdun readership. It’s good to have English content for our community so think of appropriate community stories he may enjoy. 

"I am the new English reporter for the Messager Lachine, LaSalle &Verdun, as well as Les Nouvelles Saint Laurent.  Please keep me in mind for any events or announcements that may impact these communities.

Thank you for your time,

David Cox "

david.cox@tc.tc

Story ideas: 

·         Special or odd things 

·         Events, occasions

·         News affecting community (loss, fires, store closures, cutbacks)

·         Communities helping out

·         Unique stories about people, places and things 

All Saints Memorial Celebration Commemorative de la Toussaint 2017

In our service this Sunday we will read the names of those whose death we remember this year and all those who are held in our hearts with gratitude. Faith speaks hope in the lighting of the candle. The words of Romans can inspire us.
En ce dimanche nous allons lire les noms de ceux et celles qui sont décédés cette année. Nous nous souvenons de touts nos bien-aimés gardées en nos cœurs avec affection. La foi nous donne un mot d’espoir et ce texte tiré du Romains pourra nous inspirer.

Rev. David

We believe

that neither death  nor life

nor angels  nor rulers

nor things present  nor things to come

nor powers  nor height  nor depth

nor anything else in all creation

will be able to separate us from the love of God

in Christ Jesus our Lord.

- Romans 8:38-39

Oui  j’ai la certitude que rien ne peut nous séparer de son amour:

ni la mort  ni la vie

ni les anges  ni d’autres autorités ou puissances célestes  

ni le présent  ni l’avenir

ni les forces d’en haut  ni celles d’en bas

ni aucune autre chose créée.

Rien ne pourra jamais nous séparer de l’amour

que Dieu nous a manifesté en Jésus-Christ notre Seigneur.

- Romains 8.38-39
 

New Resource person for Verdun families

Murielle Burham-Bella was a community worker with the Table de concertation Famille de Verdun. She was wonderful at  resourcing our Verdun families. She left her position this summer and is now replaced by Sandra Bustamante, Agente de milieu, who  attended  our last Wednesday’s Community Meal at the Mission. She attended the Halte Allaitment at SouthWest last Friday as well to connect Verdun Moms with various local services. 

Her principal work is as a resource to children between 0-5 years of age and their families. 

Give Sandra a warm welcome when you see her. 

Reach her at: animation.tcfv@gmail.com or st 514 238-5144

Do you know about all the services available in Verdun?

Do you want to have fun with your kids?

Do you have questions about your child?

Does your family have specific needs? Are you looking for solutions?

I can direct you or accompany you to the community resources that are right for you.

Sandra Bustamante

Resource contact for families in Verdun

Table de concertation famille de Verdun

514-238-5144
animation.tcfv@gmail.com

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Free and confidential service

Remembrance and Hope: a service of music and prayer

On Sunday, November 5, we will honour Remembrance in a special service at 10 am at the church. We will remember those who gave their lives in the two great wars of the 20th century, and we will honour and pray for those who have suffered and continue to suffer in the world today due to intolerance, racism, and genocide. We look within our country and we look to the world outside. We look back a century and we look to last week.

The young soprano Arielle Soucy will sing music from Gabriel Fauré, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel. Our own Steve Scales will sing Simon and Garfunkle and the choir will contribute music that is sure to evoke many memories.

Join us downstairs after the service for a lunch hosted by SouthWest Music.

Soup, bread, dessert: simple but delicious. Two years ago we held the last Dinner&Show – Music of the 30s and 40s with the SouthWest Showstoppers, and as we did every year through the 30s and 40s era, we held a raffle. Well, the raffle is back, to be drawn after lunch. A little bit of fun, with a hug and a smile. See you November 5.

Spaghetti Night and Workshop for parents Nov. 2

Spaghetti Nights at Riverview Elementary are open to all parents in the community.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2nd, 5:30 - 8 pm, at Riverview Elementary. FREE with REGISTRATION: SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD IN SCHOOL: HOW DOES MINDFULNESS FIT IN? Dr. Zmira King, Psychologist What are the most effective ways you can help your child do better in school? As parents we are faced with many challenges and one such challenge is how to contribute to my child’s education. However, being involved or supportive does not have to be stressful and time consuming. In this workshop we will discuss some of the challenges and provide tips on the key things you can do to support your child in school. In addition, the workshop will address how parents can use mindfulness to reduce stress in the family.

What you will get at Spaghetti Nights:

· Hands-on workshops and discussions that send you and your children home with new ideas and concrete tools on how to succeed in school (6pm to 8pm)

· Free spaghetti dinner at each workshop (5:30 to 6pm)

· Free daycare

For more information please contact, Simone Viger, Community Learning Center Coordinator, at 514 761-4524, ext. 10360

Meet 'n' Mix/ Méli-Mélo

We're coming up on the end of the month and that means it's time for MMMM! Our bilingual community celebration for the whole family is held on the last Sunday of the month, in this case, the 29th of October. It will be - what else? - Halloween themed! Food, fun and friendship starting at 12:30 at the Mission. 631 Melrose, corner Verdun ave.

This Week in the Kitchen: Oct. 23-27

Dear kitchen friends,

VOLUNTEERS WANTED !

Wed., 9-12:30 am : 3 cooks to prepare the community meal.

Friday, 12-3 pm : 3 cooks to help transform the fresh produce brought back from Moisson Montréal.

Write to me to be part of the Dream Team Cuisine !

Our good friends Sue and Sheila, the Breakfast Club coordinators, are also looking for volunteers to complete their early morning team. Write to them here : breakfastclub.southwestmission@gmail.com

SouthWest Breakfast Club has been feeding Verdun Elementary School kids for many years (10 ?) already. The volunteers do an amazing job and have a lot of fun.

And now the program!

TUESDAY, OCT. 24th

Verdun sans faim, 12-4 pm

The Mission is hosting Verdun’s ‘table de concertation’ in food security and urban agriculture meeting. The day’s goal is to elaborate the action plan for the next few years. All organizations and citizens who feel concerned are welcome ! Bring your own lunch.

Easy Peasy Recipes, cooking workshop for the 10-12 year-olds, 5-6 pm

Registration is closed for this session, but not for the next !

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25th

Community production workshop, 9:00-12:30 am

This week we are cooking for the community, that is served at 12 :30. There will be pulled pork, roast vegetables, fresh bread and soup, and raw blondies and brownies for dessert.

Who wants to join the Dream Team Cuisine ?

Welcome Wednesday community lunch, 12:30 am

Every second Wednesday, SouthWest Mission offers a free community meal. ALL are welcome : no conditions or restrictions apply!

After lunch, go and check on our minimarket : fresh fruit and veg at cost price!

TeenCuisine, 5-7pm

The workshop for the 13+ is still open to new participants. Encourage your teen to join the team!

Contribution : $5

THURSDAY, OCT. 26th

GUSTO project, 10:30 am-2:30 pm

Cooking workshop for seniors 65+, organized by Concordia University and the Centre de réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain.

Register here: 514 848-2424 # 2247

One healthy recipe at a time, 5:30-8:30 pm

For its very last workshop of the season, Un plant de tomate à la fois, with the Maison de l’environnement, proposes a special NO WASTE program. In the kitchen, we will illustrate the theme with chicken and/or squash recipes. Ça va être bon !

Contribution : $5

Register here: plant.de.tomate@gmail.com

FRIDAY, 27th October

Community production workshop, 12-3 pm

The last Friday of the month, we bring plenty of fresh produce back from Harvest Montreal. These need to be transformed really quickly, or else they end up in the garbage. I am looking for a small team of volunteers to process the abundance ;)

Have a great week!

Léonore Pion

Community cook

Kitchen coordinator, SouthWest Mission

leonore.pion@gmail.com |

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En cuisine cette semaine: 23-27 octobre

Chers amis des cuisines,

BÉNÉVOLES RECHERCHÉS !

Mercredi matin, 9 h : 3 cuistots pour préparer le repas communautaire.

Vendredi, 12 h : 3 cuistots pour transformer le stock périssable qu’on rapporte de Moisson Montréal.

Appelez-moi, écrivez-moi pour réserver votre place dans la Dream Team Cuisine !

Nos amies coordonnatrices du Club des petits déjeuners sont également à la recherche de bénévoles pour compléter leur équipe matinale. Contactez-les ici : breakfastclub.southwestmission@gmail.com

Tous les matins d’école, le Club des petits déjeuners de la Mission sert une cinquantaine de repas aux enfants de Verdun Elementary School.

Et maintenant, le programme de la semaine !

 MARDI 24 octobre

Verdun sans faim, 12 h à 16 h

La Mission accueille la table de concertation en sécurité alimentaire et en agriculture urbaine Verdun sans faim. La rencontre a pour objectif l’élaboration du plan d’action de la table pour les prochaines années. Tous les organismes et les citoyens concernés sont les bienvenus. Formule « apportez votre lunch ».

Les recettes vite faites, atelier de cuisine pour les 10-12 ans, 17 h à 18 h

COMPLET !

Je commence à prendre les inscriptions pour la session d’hiver, qui commencera en janvier. Pour cette session, je prends aussi les paiements à l’avance, pour les parents qui le souhaitent – 5$ par atelier.

MERCREDI 25 octobre

Atelier de production communautaire, 9 h à 12 h 30

On prépare le repas communautaire, qui sera servi à 12 h 30. Cette semaine, il y a du porc effiloché et des légumes rôtis au menu. On fera aussi du pain frais et de la soupe, bien sûr. Et pour le dessert, ce sera brownies et blondies crudivores.

Qui veut faire partie de la Dream Team Cuisine ? Contactez-moi, je cherche trois cuisiniers bénévoles pour compléter l’équipe.

Repas communautaire Mercredi m’attend, 12 h 30

Un mercredi sur deux, la Mission offre à tous un repas communautaire. TOUS : sans condition de ressource, de croyance, de religion, d’orientation sexuelle, etc. C’est pour absolument tout le monde ! Nous acceptons tous les dons.

En parallèle au repas, il y a un minimarché de fruits et légumes, où vous pourrez vous approvisionner en produits frais à prix coûtant.

TeenCuisine, 17 h à 19 h

L’atelier de cuisine pour les 13 ans et plus n’affiche pas encore complet ! Encouragez votre adolescent à se joindre au groupe J

Participation : 5$

JEUDI 26 octobre

Projet GUSTO, 10 h 30 à 14 h 30

Cuisine collective pour les 65 ans et plus, proposée par l’Université Concordia et le Centre de réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain. Cette initiative s’adresse aux aînés qui ne cuisinent pas ou peu, et vise à leur faire développer des habiletés dans un contexte de perte de mobilité.

Appelez ici pour vous inscrire: 1 800 361-7063 # 644

Une recette santé à la fois, 17 h 30 à 20 h 30

Cette semaine, Un plant de tomate à la fois, en collaboration avec la Maison de l’environnement, vous propose un atelier sur le thème du O-déchet. On illustrera le propos en cuisine avec des recettes à base de poulet et/ou de courge. 

Participation : 5$

Inscrivez-vous ici : plant.de.tomate@gmail.com

VENDREDI 27 octobre

Atelier de production communautaire, 12 h à 15 h

De notre virée mensuelle à l'entrepôt de Moisson Montréal, nous rapportons des produits frais qui ont besoin d'être transformés immédiatement, sous peine de finir aux vidanges. Je cherche des bénévoles pour nous aider à vider le VUS, à trier et à ranger les produits et à transformer ceux qui ont besoin de l'être.

Bonne semaine !

Léonore Pion

Cuisinière communautaire

Coordonnatrice des activités de cuisine, Mission du Sud-Ouest

leonore.pion@gmail.com

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