A century ago -- just after the Great War (the War to End All Wars -- remember?) -- a Canadian fellow and his England-born bride returned to Canada and set to creating a home in these parts. Mr. and Mrs. Ironside built their "Happy Valley Ranch" a few miles south and west of Lacombe, Alberta, along what is now known as the Aspelund (Aspen Land) road -- so named in honour of the proliferation of aspen throughout the entire area.
There they raised a family.
When Your Faithful Editor moved out this way and began to attend St. Cyprian's Anglican Church, she met Eileen Ironside (then well up in age) and her daughter, Heather Ironside Osborne.
Heather and her family are celebrating the Centenary of the founding of this farm on June 30, 2019.
They have invited the good folks of St. Cyprian's to have an outdoor Eucharist service there...to be followed by a potluck lunch.
Any who are willing and able are also invited to remain for the Open House celebration that begins there at 1 p.m.
Outdoor Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
Celebrant: Rev. Dr. Robert Sears
Music: Joan Grover on keyboard
Potluck lunch to follow
Centenary Open Celebration: 1:00 p.m.
All welcome!
Almighty God, we thank you for making the fruitful earth produce what is needed for life. Bless those who work in the fields; give us favourable weather; and grant that all may share the fruits of the earth, rejoicing in your goodness; through your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. AMEN
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