20 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 19, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Taizé French prayer comes to Oakville The Taizé French Prayer is coming to town with a special service on Sunday, Sept. 23 at Trafalgar Presbyterian Church. The services will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the church located at 345 Upper Middle Rd. E. Every week from early spring to late autumn, people from different continents arrive on the hill of Taizé, France. They are searching for meaning in their lives, in communion with many others. Some weeks in the summer months, more than 5,000 individuals from 75 different countries visit the religious community that teaches song, meditative prayer and the importance of silence. "I know that people of all kinds long to find meaning in their lives," says Rev. Kristine O'Brien, minister of Trafalgar Presbyterian Church. "By offering this French tradition of prayer and silence to Oakville, we hope many will benefit," said O'Brien. This will be the first service of its kind at the church. Taizé, in the south of France, is the home of an international, ecumenical community, founded in 1940. Today, the community is made up of Catholics and those from various Protestant backgrounds from more than 25 nations. Thousands of pilgrims journey to Taizé to take part in the meditative musical services that offer a time for prayer and inner reflection. O'Brien, who experienced Taizé worship, said she was struck by the deep simplicity of the music and prayers. Short phrases are set to music and repeated by musicians, singers, and the congregation. They are accessible to those who do not read, speak different languages, or who come from varying religious backgrounds. "It makes sense to explore this tradition here in Oakville because people come from such a vast background of global and ecumenical experiences," she said. Worship Enlivener Andrew Donaldson encountered this form of music and prayer at a Hymn Society conference in Maryville, Kentucky. "Our community, which enjoys the gifts of many excellent musicians, is already familiar with many of the Taizé songs", he said. "We hope to offer this with those who are searching for a quiet, meditative spiritual experience." From the dreams in your head to a plan in your hand. CORRECTION NOTICE Panasonic 50PX77 Plasma 10086849. On page 2 of our September 14 flyer we advertised the price of this item as $2299.99 when in fact it is $2699.99. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. TD Waterhouse will work with you to build a personal plan that can help you balance today's needs with tomorrow's goals. At TD Waterhouse, we'll help you develop a financial plan that is right for you. In fact, one of our professional Financial Planners is available to meet with you at a TD Canada Trust branch near you. They will take the time to sit down with you one-onone. It's their job to understand your unique needs and develop a plan based around them. This ensures you'll be provided with sound advice, and a plan of action that truly works for you today and into the future. Personalized and comprehensive, Financial Planning is just one of the wide range of services TD Waterhouse offers to help you achieve your financial goals. Ensure you have a plan for today and tomorrow. Contact your TD Waterhouse Financial Planner or call 1-866-280-2022 or visit your TD Canada Trust branch to speak with a Financial Planner today. · Personal Plan · Sound Advice · Available in Your Neighbourhood Banking can be this comfortable Wealth of Experience DISCOUNT BROKERAGE FINANCIAL PLANNING PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES 1-866-280-2022 tdwaterhouse.ca TD Waterhouse represents the products and services offered by TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage, TD Waterhouse Financial Planning, and TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice, which are divisions of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. (Member CIPF), TD Waterhouse Private Investment Counsel Inc., TD Waterhouse Private Banking (whose services are offered by The Toronto-Dominion Bank) and TD Waterhouse Private Trust (whose services are offered by The Canada Trust Company). TD Waterhouse is a trade-mark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, used under license.