On Sunday August 26th, at 9 PM, St. Thomas' Anglican Church will offer a chanted office of Compline. 

Inherited from the Medieval monastic tradition, Compline is a quiet and contemplative service, and the music setting is mainly composed of various chants. “As its name implies, compline (completorium) is the canonical hour which ‘completes’ and brings the day to its close. The office owes much of its present form to St. Benedict.” It is—with matins (morning prayer) and vespers (evening prayer)—an office which is still sung in many churches and cathedrals. 

Music directors Matthieu Latreille and Francine Nguyen-Savaria had the opportunity to attend offices of compline during their years in Los Angeles, and also at Selwyn College in Cambridge (UK). They have wanted to offer this experience in the Quinte area for a few years already. 

"It is a beautiful, serene office," says Francine. "One can participate simply by listening and allowing the music to take us elsewhere. My personal experience of Compline is one of a service when we are free for a while from anxieties and the demands of the world around us. That it is the last office of the day is very suiting." 

This late, candlelit service will be chanted by a female voice ensemble, formed specially for this event. The music will include plainchant, and two motets by Orlande de Lassus. 

Free-will offering.
 

The first September talk in the KFPL Live monthly speakers’ series is titled Astana: Architecture, Myth & Destiny.  The presenter, Dr. Frank Albo, comes to KFPL courtesy of the Templum Fidelis Masonic Lodge in Bath.  

Dr. Albo is an architectural historian and an expert on secret societies, with graduate degrees in ancient near Eastern languages, Western esotericism and the history of art.  He was featured in the 2007 book The Hermetic Code: Unlocking One of Manitoba’s Greatest Secrets, which showcased Masonic symbols in the Manitoba Legislative Building.  His approach to architecture, landscape, and design seeks to transform public spaces into interactive journeys of discovery which elevate the mind and promote a sense of wonder. 

In his 2017 book Astana: Architecture, Myth & Destiny he explains how the extraordinary buildings in the planned city of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, encode Illuminati and Masonic symbolism.  In this presentation he will provide clues to the "Astana Challenge."  The first person or group to decipher the exact wording of the message hidden in Dr. Albo’s book will win an all-expenses-paid luxury vacation valued at $30,000 to Astana, called the "world’s most bizarre capital city."

This presentation will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, at the Calvin Park branch.  It is open to all adults and teens, but seating is limited. There is no admission charge. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance. 

Register at events.kfpl.ca (or by phone at 613-549-8888) as of 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 1.

Let's Do Lunch! is an event you won't want to miss and is continuing its annual tradition of showcasing local eateries, who will be generously providing bite-size portions of their delicious fare for ticket holders to sample.  We enthusiastically invite you to join us for this culinary event, hosted by the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce in support of the United Way.  Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E, Cobourg.  Tickets are $15 in Advance and $20 at the Door.  To purchase tickets, contact the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce 905-372-5831, www.nccofc.ca or Northumberland United Way at 905-372-6955, www.mynuw.org.

Oct. 3rd to 28th Group Exhibition The House of VKH. Oct. 29th

Home Routes Concert Brock Zeman. Oct. 31st to Dec. 16th 

Exhibition Rita Iriarte. Nov. 28th Home Routes Red Moon Road.

Our guest speaker, Paul Robertson, is a Youth Culture Specialist from Toronto and has worked with teens and their families for nearly 40 years.  He has spoken throughout North America and we have him here to present " Setting Boundaries to Build Character".  The seminar is geared to anyone working or caring for our teens today.  This free event is open to all who want to help our young people.  Local businesses will have information booths set up and we will be serving light refreshments.