PARISH OF CLAYTON

Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

St. John, Innisville         St. James, Franktown

Glory to the New Born King!

Advent 2010

Dear Brothers and Sisters  in Christ,

Advent is the season when Christmas around the world wait in hopeful  expectation for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The year opens with the promises of the coming reign of God and prayers that the people of God will be ready. We hear in the reading of Scripture, the ancient promise made to David that the hoped for Messiah will come. We are asked to watch and prepare for this long awaited event. Just before Christmas we hear of the joyful expectation of Mary as she hears the announcement that she will bear a son, whose name will be Emmanuel (God with us). Finally, with all our spiritual preparations over we celebrate Christmas. The church's Christmas season goes on long after the shopping centres have stopped playing carols(until February 2nd). So, Come - prepare the way for the New Born King.

This fall has seen many successful events at St. John and St. James. We give thanks for so many willing hearts and hands. A good time was had by all present, at both church suppers and at St. John's Ottawa Valley Review and Pie Auction, and at the recent Mississippi Mudds presentation of "Memories of the War Years". We still have the best cooks in the Valley! Our Campaign for Cornerstone's Journey of Hope continues to be a success and we give thanks for Carol Burrows ministry to us on October 31st.

As we journey through the Advent and Christmas season, we hope to see you at one or more of the events in our parish and special Christmas Services which celebrate the season.

Come - celebrate with us, the Birth of our Saviour - who is Jesus Christ, the Lord.  I hope that you all have a Holy and Blessed Christmas Season.

Yours in Christ,