On Saturday, February 25th, we will be holding our annual Quiet Day Retreat in the peaceful surroundings of Canton United Church. Get unplugged from the crazy rat-race of every-day life and enjoy some time of peace. Connect with nature, yourself, God and others.

The Reverend Canon Ann Smith will lead the day under the theme of Journey with St. Francis: Living, praying and greening with St. Francis:

• Living the life of St. Francis: So often we think of Francis as the Patron Saint of the birdbath. In reality he is so much more. This address will open up his deep spirituality and how we can live it in our lives.
• Praying with St. Francis: His prayer life was so attuned to the world around him. How do we allow his spirituality to inform our prayer life?
• Greening with St. Francis: In his sensitivity to nature and the world around him, he speaks to our current ecological concerns.

Ann has recently retired to Port Hope from St. Francis of Assisi in Mississauga where she served as Incumbent. Ann felt a calling to the priesthood at a young age. At the age of seventeen she served as a teacher in an Indian Residential School in Fort George on the east coast of Quebec and later attended Trinity College and received a degree in Honour Music. She put her musical talents to use teaching music in the school system and serving as organist and choir director in a number of Anglican churches. When women were first ordained she made plans to return to Trinity College and was finally ordained in 1991. In addition to her last position at St. Francis of Assisi, Ann has served as Incumbent at St. Thomas, Brooklin and Curate at St. Timothy's, Agincourt.

Pre-register by signing the list at the back of the church, contact Shane Watson at shane.watson@me.com or call Shane at 905-885-8622 to sign-up. Lunch, snacks and drinks are provided and there is no fee for the day. The day will run from 9:30 a.m. to about 4 p.m. and will include worship services, several talks, quiet time and a delicious lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend, so feel free to invite a friend.

[date change - this event will been rescheduled to a future date]

What do a Jewish rabbi from a thriving synagogue in suburban New Jersey, a former drug addict turned Christian pastor of a crumbling inner-city Detroit church, and an award winning sportswriter have in common? They are all real-life characters portrayed by actors Martin Landau, Laurence Fishburne and Bradley Whitford in the movie Have a Little Faith. The movie tells the true story of Mitch Albom's (author of Tuesdays with Morrie) encounters as he moves between very different worlds—Christian and Jewish, African-American and white, impoverished and privileged; and how, with a little faith, these men make a big difference in the lives of others.

This Hallmark Hall of Fame movie is the next in our More to the Movies series that will be held - rescheduled date to be announced. Please come and enjoy the movie, discussion and popcorn in the lower parish hall. Due to some depictions of drug culture, the movie is suggested for those who are teens or older. For more information or to sign-up contact Shane Watson (shane.watson@me.com or 905-885-8622).

If you missed the opportunity attend any of our recent parish movies nights, you may borrow the movies from our Parish Library at the back of the church. You will notice the following movies available for sign-out:

• To Save a Life is about an all-star athlete and his girlfriend, that asks the question "What's my life going to be about?". The movie deals with some tough issues facing teens such as social divisions, school violence, cutting, suicide, teen pregnancy and divorce in a non-graphic but authentic manner. Visit www.tosavealifemovie.com to view the movie trailer.
• Letters to God is based on the true story of a young boy who is battling cancer and how is daily prayer letters to God strengthen his family and community in hope and faith. Visit www.letterstogodthemovie.com to view to the movie trailer.
• Faith Like Potatoes is based on the inspiring true story of Angus Buchan, the story weaves together the moving journey of a man who, like his potatoes, grows his faith, unseen until the harvest. Visit www.faithlikepotatoes.com to view the movie trailer.