Nobleton Notes
Churches have plenty planned to mark this year’s Christmas season
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174
Kleinburg and Nobleton United Churches

Submitted by

Sharon Birks Join us this Sunday as we light the third of the four advent candles, the candle of Peace, and as we listen to scripture readings from Luke and sing some of our favourite hymns.

Our church service is Sunday at 11:15 a.m.

Dec. 24 at 11:15 a.m., we will celebrate communion, as well as lighting the fourth advent candle, the candle of Joy. Nobleton United Church's

Family Christmas Eve Service will be Dec. 24 at 8:30 p.m. It will include a dramatization of the Christmas story. Come see our live baby Jesus. St. Paul's Presbyterian

Church

Join us this evening (Wednesday) for the last of our mid-week communion services before the new year. This 20-minute service

begins at 7 p.m. and is a great opportunity for anyone in our community who can not make a regular service Sunday morning.

Also, tomorrow (Thursday) is the last meeting of the Women's study group that meets at 9:30 a.m. Both the Men's and Women's groups will resume in the new year Jan. 11. The Saturday morning men's Bible study will meet this Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and will stop for the Christmas break also.

Join us this Sunday (Dec. 17) for the third Sunday of Advent. This service will begin at 9:45 a.m. and nursery care (for infants and children up to five years of age) is provided during the service. Sunday school for adults and children follows the service at 11 a.m.

For information about any of our events, please contact the church office at (905) 859-0843.

Horticulture

Submitted by Hans

Nielsen

"Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin cake." (Jim Davies)

The Nobleton and King City Horticultural Society held its awards dinner and annual general meeting Nov. 27 at Nobleton Community Hall.

The event started with a social hour, followed by a very delicious potluck supper.

Veteran gardener and life member, John Arnott, as usual dressed in his kilt (his grandmother's tartan), said grace. Guest, Bert Card, toasted the Queen and led the large crowd in singing O Canada. President Kate Agosta, introduced the head table and guests.

In attendance as guest was Brenda Heenan, director of District 15 of the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA), of which Nobleton/King is a member. She bought greetings from the Association and complimented the Society on its achievements this past year.

Other members of the head table were Mary Sasiela, assistant director of Dist. 15, in charge of York West; Bert Card, past director of Dist. 15, and past-president of OHA and his wife Joan; and former president of the Richmond Hill Society and the OHA, 98- year-old Gladys McLatchy, who has just got a street named after her in Richmond Hill. Also at the table was long-time Nobleton Women's Institute member Mary Anne Merritt.

Many thanks goes to the many people who brought in all the good food, and special thanks to Jean Keane, who again, cooked the big turkey to perfection.

Thanks also to the very dedicated King Girl Guides, who cleaned up and did the dishes afterward. Thank you — you did a good job.

Also thank you goes to the volunteers who sat up and decorated the hall for the event.

President Kate Agosta made some special presentations. Long-time member and past president Sheila Jarvis received the Ontario Horticultural Association's Services Awards Certificate. This is the highest honour a society can bestow on a member. It is monitored by the district directors and only one certificate can be given a year. Joan Jackaman was presented with a life membership certificate for her many years of dedication to the society. Communities in Bloom chair Lynda Rogers was presented with the President's Awards Certificate. Past-president and publicity chair, Hans Nielsen, also received the President's Award.

More on the AGM next week.

Seniors’ euchre

Dec. 5 euchre winners were Audrey MacDonald, Colleen Coulter, Helen Bible, Walter Hill, Helen Groombridge and Paula Latanville. The next euchre will be Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Drop-in Centre. We hope to have a good turnout for our last euchre before Christmas, where we will have refreshments.

St. Mary’s Catholic

Church

Masses for the Christmas season are as follows: Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick's School in Schomberg; at 7 p.m. St. Mary gym; and 10 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church: Dec. 25 (Christmas)at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Mission Church; 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary Gym; and 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church: Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve) at 4:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church: Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Mission Church; 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary Gym; and 11 a.m. St. Patrick's Church. Confessions at St. Patrick's Church will be Dec. 12 from 6 until 8 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) would like to thank all who attended the Christmas Family Day. The day was a huge success. A donation towards the building fund was presented by Fr. Paul by Lena Mascarin, the President of the CWL. The surprise visit by St. Nicholas was fun for all of the children and our special presentation of the lovely voices of the Heralds of the Gospel, male and female contingent, was appreciated by all who attended. It was truly a community event enjoyed by all who attended.

Thanks goes out to all of the CWL members who gave of their time and effort that day as well. The happy raffle winner was Donna Lamanna who won the Nativity Scene. Immanuel Reformed

Church of Nobleton

Free Skating is being offered by the Immanuel Reformed Church of Nobleton Dec. 29, from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. at the Nobleton Community Centre and Arena. There will be hot chocolate and cookies.

The church meets at Nobleton United Church, 6076 King Rd. in Nobleton and the services are at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. every Sunday. If you have any questions or want more information about this church, feel free to all Pastor Maurice Luimes at (905) 859-3425 or visit the Web site at www.immanuelocrc. com Sears Christmas colouring

contest

It’s that time of year again, for the annual Sears Christmas colouring contest.

The theme this year is “How my family celebrates Christmas, and the contest is for children aged five to 12. They can use crayons, paint, pens, pencils or chalk. No help from parents, please.

Entries can be dropped off at the Sears store in Nobleton at 5870 King Rd. Children from all schools in Nobleton are welcome to enter. The contest runs until Dec. 22.

For more information, contact Frances at (905) 859- 6654. Men’s pick-up hockey in

Nobleton

The men's league that plays at 10 p.m. Wednesday nights is looking for more players. Players should be 30 and older. For more information, please call Earl Groombridge at (905) 859- 0114 or (416) 806-2637. They need at least four or five more players. Consider joining this truly community event that has been running for many years in our town.