Calendar

Worship Schedule

Our regular service patterns across the Deanery including Morning Prayer, Holy Eucharist, Services of the Word, Holy Communion, and Reserved Sacrament services. Some churches include seasonal variations for their worship times. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates of worship resources.

Upcoming Events

Bible Study, Lennoxville
The Bible study at St George Anglican Church, Lennoxville returns on Wednesday, April 15th at 2:00pm! Each week focuses on the readings for the Sunday lectionary. All are welcome to join!

Prayer and Contemplative Saints Series, North Hatley
All are most welcome to join a series focused on the writings of saints who sought union with God through prayer and contemplation. The series will take place at St Elisabeth’s Roman Catholic Church (3115 Chem. De Capelton, North Hatley, Qc, J0B 2C0) on Thursdays from April 30 to May 28 at 5:30-7:00pm in the parish hall. Each session will cover the history and theology of a Christian figure whose writings highlight a facet of Christian prayer. Themes include silence, indwelling, darkness, and ecstasy. No prior knowledge or reading before the sessions is necessary! Email Cristina if you are interested in joining and would like to receive a free booklet: cristinamrosetti@gmail.com.

Men's Breakfast (St Barnabas Anglican Church, North Hatley)
The Men’s Breakfast group from St Barnabas Anglican Church, North Hatley meets at St Barnabas Anglican Church, North Hatley. Breakfast is served at 7:30am and conversation begins at 8:00am. To help with numbers for breakfast an email to Archdeacon Richard Salt (richard.salt60@gmail.com) indicating your interest is appreciated. You will also receive a copy of the conversation topic in advance.

St Francis Deanery Council Meeting, Lennoxville
Our St Francis Deanery Council meeting will be taking place on Saturday, May 30th at 10:00am at St George, Lennoxville. All incumbents, current Synod delegates, and elected Deanery Council delegates from each parish are invited to attend. This meeting is an opportunity for us to gather together in fellowship and conversation to focus on matters that affect our common life and ministry. If you are a delegate and unable to make this meeting, please send your regrets to the Rural Dean by May 23rd (ggagliano@quebec.anglican.ca).

St Francis Deanery Brunch, Lennoxville
All are welcome to St George Anglican Church in Lennoxville on June 7th for a service of Holy Eucharist at 11:00am followed by a Deanery brunch. Come out and enjoy this time of Deanery fellowship!

“Raise the Roof” Benefit Concert, Fitch Bay
Date Change Notice: On Sunday, June 7th at 2:00pm, St Matthias, Fitch Bay will be hosting a concert featuring the Bachand Brothers titled “Roots”. “Roots” honours the Bachand brothers’ heritage through music. Brought up in a musical Irish Canadian family, Zacharie (guitar) and Sebastien (double bass) present this concert of original music inspired by Irish folk music. All proceeds from the concert are in support of the “Raise the Roof” campaign for the church roof. Entry will be by donation.

Annual Gala, Grace Village Care Foundation
On June 27, 2026, at 6:00pm the Grace Village Care Foundation will host its annual Fundraising Gala, bringing together community leaders, partners, and supporters including the honourary president the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Mayor of Sherbrooke. This cornerstone event raises essential funds to sustain and expand the support for residents facing financial hardship. It will be an evening of cocktail dînatoire, music by the Auburn Trio, a silent auction, and a live auction called by Scott Graham Auctioneers. Tickets are $200 and include a $75 tax receipt. Tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E351900QE&id=33. For More details check out the attached posters.

Food Basket Donations, North Hatley
St Barnabas, North Hatley continues to join with St Elisabeth’s Roman Catholic Church in their support of the local food bank. Due to economic circumstances, the food bank has seen a dramatic increase in monthly needs. Non-perishable donations can be placed in the basket at the main entrance to the church on Sundays. Cash donations can be given to Jennifer M.

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Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12

The Liturgical Year

Each week, the worship schedule includes the date and the title of each Sunday based on the liturgical year. The liturgical year is an ordering of days and seasons. The annual cycle determines feast days, periods of penance and celebration, and the parts of scripture read during the Daily Office and Holy Eucharist.

You will also notice a letter that indicates the color that corresponds to the colour of the day. The Church uses liturgical colours to order the year and visualize the seasons. More than just a way to decorate the church and create an aesthetic space, the colours help set the theological emphasis of the season and shape the way we pray in each period.

Medieval manuscript of the liturgical calendar from the British Library
Worship Resournces