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da The Acton Fr Press Wednesday December Santa tours village in cart Sunday Hurrahs were for Santa Claus as the red velveted gentleman with his long white beard visited the Parish House on Street in Rockwood last Sunday afternoon and handed out packets of Christmas goodies to good little girls and boys Here Comes Santa Claus Jingle Bells and Its a Holly Jolly Christmas greeted St Nick and the teeny weenies of the and Oustlc congregations sang lustily some shyly sitting on his knee whispering their important hopes for Christmas while others pulled back timidly slightly awed and frightened of the lusty Santaman Row checked carolers our glad message greeting- to everyone Park Motors to Highway His arrival was an unusual one as he trundled through the village in a pony cart arousing the curiosity of even the most docile of spectators who had always envisioned the mythsome creature with reindeers and roof tops and chimneys and such With a ho ho ho however Sundays Santa allayed their surprise waving at them with a twinkle in his eye as he skirted past In the direction of the Parish House After his departure fathers and mothers and ladies of the two churches womens groups stayed on to enjoy participation In a sing song of carols and Christmas songs organized by five young Seminarians from St Ignatius College in who had taken a guitar a bank and their voices to the party as well as a film for the children to view Father Elliott was also on hand to take part in the afternoon of seasonal fun and after the program cookies pop and codec for the adults Mrs Irene Hawkins of R 3 The culmination of the af ternoons activities were ac cording to Mrs Santa Clauss report a special treasure hunt the ladies assisting which consisted of hunting down matching up discovering and rediscovering the mitts hats boots and various items of wearing apparell which the children had managed to stash wherelheycouldfindthem while pandemonium prevailed but after all its Christmas time and everyone knows that no one loses their cool at Christmas and the children had had a wonderful Christmas Day celebrations were once forbidden by law In England and in the North American Colonies In England Oliver Cromwell declared that because of its pagan origin observance of Christmas was legal even in churches SANTA tucks Scott Wilson and Claire a little childrens party Photo by OFF OFF AND AWAY Santa waves goodbye to all his little visitor from England on his knee to talk about Lorraine as he leaves the Sunday party at the Rockvood and Christmas wishes at last Sundays Oustic and Oustic Parish house on street Photo by l3ii ii iii fc Continued Page B2 sugar and someone else with food to feed the hungry through True faith Everything has been based on prayer and the story is a visual example of what true faith can accomplish Such community ministries are not new many forms of similar establishments are springing up everywhere almost as if Christianity must break its bind and escape from the ecclesiastical structures of the past to reach out to newer horizons thus encompassing greater fields To date the Retreat centre for that what it is a haven from mundane difficulties where people can relax find themselves and restore new energies in an atmosphere of love and accomplishment has hosted visitors from many distant places The mailing list now reaches over 1000 people from Vancouver to Newfoundland and as a mission church Bezek relies on modest contributions from lenten boxes individual clergymen and other sources for her survival We ve never gone hungry says the enthusiastic young minister who believes that his ministry is rather like working with the middleage Jesus people Bern Warren himself through finances from own busy speaking itinerary He takes trips preaching teaching and leading retreats thus keeping in touch with things that are happening beyond the Centre as well as restoring his own perspective Various groups Creating a home for young people with enter taming university students and youth groups as well as UCW and other adult groups of every church affiliation has kept the Warrens busy Cher last summer was visited by the Little People of Canada a group of tiny folk who share in a bit people world and to which and Bern son Sieve Is a member Day groups from airport Beach Cenacle St John United and Old Davenport Perth United Churches and a visit from the Sisters of Canaan in the Desert from Phoenix Arizona these were all included In last year visitor itinerary Regular fellowship services are conducted every Friday evening at p to which all peoples are invited and whose assemblage has fluctuated from 10 to with service and open dicussmns part of the interesting program Whats required What does consist of and what kind of gifts do the Warrens require to keep it moving At the present time the basement building is about 100 feet long and feet wide It contains a family stuff residence kitchen work shop washrooms and showers with dormitories which can ac commodate about residents There is a beautiful common room which easily scats about or GO with a large stone fireplace exuding warmth and friendliness The facilities arc limited but flexible according to the brochures and the directors of the venture are hopeful that by next spring the main floor will hive been completed How does it feel to live a life in a home with all the doors opened wide for the entire world to enter and how does it affect their personal family life The Warrens both and don find it at all unusual as have always had people living with them since the beginning of their marriage Young people with problems unmarried expectant mothers and so on They admit that sometimes it curtails the closeness of their own family relationships but that their children still have the bedtime discussions and open talks that well adjusted family life suggests They recognize the threats of outside influences brought in to their home but feci that the love they can give to those who need it In a family aim plie re is a much greater power Food free tor Meantime with her abundant source of strength and energy is personified The pretty co- director of looks after all ihc food preparations which such continual open housing entails nipping about widi making her guests feel wanted and special Unusual gifts to the Centre include everything from a 1962 wagon to a hundred home made barn boards for Bezeks rustic interiors hampers from local farmers and other food provisions Admittedly the Warrens dont have all the answers We only hope to keep open to the creative work of the Holy Spirit who gives power to live life rich and full and to count for something says the Bernard Warren They offer a welcome for everyone to visit and help fulfill their vision Chris tmns services s December newsletter is a reminder that Christmas services of fellowship and communion will be held on Friday December 30 p m and on Saturday Jwuary of the New Year there will be a special service commemorating the date of the first turning of the Beiek Centre Warren openly invite everyone attend and enjoy an or evening visit of music andfcllowship with refreshments provided a fun excuse for community neighbors and friends to and see whats at Bezek now POLLOCK I AND CAMPBELL Engraving Tekpho Afa Wattr El North glad glorious Christmas comes and with it best wishes grateful to you LOUS USED CARS Seasons Greetings TO ALL OF YOU FROM ALL OF US from all the Staff at JOHN BOUGHTON JEWELLERS BLUE SPRING FLOWER SHOP