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8/ December 2023 The South Marysburgh Mirror Roots and Wings St. Philip’s Anglican Church -By Elizabeth Hill day Morning Talk on Saturday, November 18". We were de- Did you know that honey lighted to have Julie White, ae Foy. hot native from Long Point Honey Co., Py - AY to Canada discussing her thoughts on sus- = iA = but were tainability and beekeeping. The Ve sr brought ¥ co¥® from Eu- rope in the 1600’s? That bees don’t only pollinate our plants, veggies and flowers, but also all our fruit trees? And that being a beekeeper is very labour intensive and pesticides, especially neonicotinoids, are very dangerous to a bee colony? This all came to us through the County Sustain- ability Group and St. Philip’s Creation Care Team Satur- topic was Honey bees: Part of the solution or part of the problem? And Julie confirmed they are part of the solution! Our next Saturday Morning Talk will be January 20", 2024. Watch our Roots & Wings arti- cle for more information in January! Now, that the colder weather is getting us in the mood to plan for Christmas, we have something for every- one! On Sunday, December 10", at 4:00 p.m. please come to St. Philip’s for our annual Lesson & Carols Service. The ST ABLISHED 2055 Yo / BAKING CO. Ne) Ny "LFORD ONTAS ECish church will be decorated for Christmas, and you will find this a delightful service with many of the old carols you may not have heard for a while. Then please stay for the Pot Luck Supper in the Hall — we promise it will be delicious! We also have a ser- vice on Sunday, December 24", for Christmas Eve, at 5:00 p.m. This is nice and ear- ly as it is a Family Service. It will also have some of your favourite hymns and carols, and you will be home in time (Continued on page 9)