BULLETIN BOARD
Please Note: Anyone wishing to place a notice in the bulletin is asked to contact Wendy by email: wendy.wells@ns.sympatico.ca or phone 443-4630. It would be appreciated if notices are received no later than Wednesday evenings.
For pastoral emergencies, contact Rev. Michael Conrad, 445-0719 or 876-2963 or Rev. Judie Lafford (Associate Priest) 446–0229. For other matters, contact the wardens: Lloyd Miller, 876-8508, or Renee Fraser 876-2275
For those of you wishing to book the church hall for a future function, you can access the "Hall Booking Calendar" on the church website, under the "Parishioners Section" to view what dates are free. Then, contact the Wardens, Renee or Lloyd, to book the hall.
There will be a spring clean-up of the cemetery on April 24th (rain dateMay 1st). Owners of cemetery lots are asked to make sure that their lots are cleared of old plants and artificial decorations so that we can uphold the general appearance of the cemetery. A copy of the Cemetery By-Laws explaining this will be posted at the back of the church.
The Ladies Group are having their Spring Yard Sale on April 24th. Please! No TV’s, computers, encyclopedia’s, large furniture or car seats. Items can be brought in beginning after Sunday School on April 18th and put on the stage. Someone will be in the hall Friday, April 23rd from 9am - 12pm., and 7pm - 9pm to receive items. Any questions please call Linda Strachan at 876-0292.
Soup Labels and Stamps: Thank you for your continuing support. Soup Labels must be whole, and Stamps have at least 1/4" of envelope around them.
There is a shortage of the following food items for St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Food Bank - canned fruit, canned meat, pasta, peanut butter, jam, crackers, and pudding. Thank you for your continued support
General Synod 2010 – Volunteers needed. The General Synod of Canada will be held in Halifax June 2-11, 2010. The Local Organizing Committee needs volunteers. If you are interested please go to the following web site and fill out the Volunteer Application Form: http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/gs2010/index.php If you have any questions, please contact Gordon Hamlin at 876-7300 or gordo.hamlin@ns.sympatico.ca
Prayer Group meets Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 – 11:30. All are welcome.
A NOTE FROM THE CHOIR: As explained during Lent, the choir has been learning music from the Sewanee Service – the music to be used for the service on June 6, celebrating 300 years of Anglican worship in the Diocese. During the season of Lent, we used the Kyrie from this service, and on April 11 we introduced the Sanctus and Benedictus. It is our intention in the near future to introduce the Sewanee Service music for the Agnus Dei and Gloria.
Anyone who would like offering envelopes please see the Greeter/Sides person on duty at the door, call Erica Orlando at 876-8396.
THE BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP GROUPS will gather together on Tuesday, April 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m., for their closing Pot Luck Supper, and to enjoy a time of sharing, singing, and fellowship!
Plans are in progress for the 2010 Diocesan Anniversary Service being held at Exhibition Park in June. If you did not get a chance to sign the poster and you are still interested in going, please let Wendy know as soon as possible.
Some Diocesan 2010 Celebration Pins are still available for $3 each. If you would like one please see Wendy any Sunday after church.
The Ways and Means are having a Spaghetti Supper on May 8th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Adults $8.00, 5-12 years $4.00 and under 5 – free. See sign up poster at the back of the church if you are able to help out!
The Weekly Bulletin, Cycles of Prayer and Rector’s Report are now available on our Parish Web Site (http://blthanglicans.ca), under the “Parishioners Section”. To access this information along with Council Minutes, Monthly Financial Statements and Annual Reports, you need the username (blthparish) and password (876mmlj).
PWRDF: There are immemorial cards for the Primates Fund on the table at the back of the church. They are self explanatory and a worthwhile way of remembering friends or relatives as this fund assists people around the world.
Anyone have a change in their address or telephone number, please contact Tom Richardson at 876-2165.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: If you would like the names of loved ones written in the Book of Remembrance on the anniversary of their death, please call Tim Edwards at 876-7785. If possible, to ensure correct spelling, please give Tim the names in writing a week or two before the anniversary.
CYCLES OF PRAYER
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER; Prayer for the Nippon Sei Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan), the Most Rev'd. Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu, Primate of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai & Bishop of Hokkaido.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
Tangier, NS: The Rev. Kevin Frankland & Melissa
Retired Clergy & Widows of Eastern Shore Region.
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly: St. Barnabas, Waswanipi, & St. George, Nemaska, Quebec and retired clergy outside the Diocese.
Prayer for “Celebration 2010” events taking place in the Regions and the Diocese.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE:
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Discernment, training and formation of candidates to ordained ministry.
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: Basil Petitpas & Charlene Goguen, Walter & Audrey Pilon, Tommy Pinsent, Jim & Sharon Polkinghorne, Kathy Proctor, Phyllis Publicover and their families.
THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Roisin, Sue, Erma
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: William Charles Hamlin, William Stright, William C Francheville, Beatrice Hemming. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN