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NEW NOTICES
REGIONAL COUNCIL – Fort Sackville Regional Council will meet on Sunday evening, April 22nd at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Church in Timberlea. Please note change of venue.
MEN’S BREAKFAST – The next Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 8 am. Three people are needed to help set up at 7 am and four people are needed to help clean up after the breakfast. Please contact Don Schwartz at 431-4047 or email: puppadon@hotmail.com.
BLT BREAKFAST PROGRAM – Your contributions in March to the BLT Breakfast Bucket were $231.78 which included a donation from the Saturday morning men’s breakfast. Thank you for continuing to support this worthwhile outreach program. The next “Breakfast Bucket” will be on Sunday, April 29th at which time a representative from BLT school will attend our 10:30 morning worship to bring us an update on their “Grab & Go” program.
SOUP LUNCHEON – On April 29th following the service there will be a soup luncheon and hotdogs for the children downstairs in the hall with proceeds going to the Property Committee. Adults $5.00 and Children $2.00.
COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW – The next Country Music Show will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 7:00 pm. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Please note change of time.
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON – A Mother’s Day Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at St. Andrew’s Church from 11 am to 2 pm. $5.00 will get you an awesome bowl of fish chowder or delicious turkey vegetable soup plus rolls, tea/coffee and something sweet. There will also be an impressive selection of flowers (transplants) from Pansies to Gerber Daisies and a selection of books for sale.
WHO DOES WHAT – “WHO DOES WHAT at St. Andrew’s Parish?” Please note a new wall hanging at the back on the left, as you are departing the church. It is the Parish Structure 2012, a list of the selfless volunteers who keep our church ticking. You will note that several parishioners do more than one job, and some do several. Our appreciation goes out to these folks, without whose help our parish would not function. If you are so inclined to add your name, please contact one of the wardens with your offer to help. Thank you.
PRE-AUTHORIZED REMITTANCES (PAR) – For those parishioners who may be interested, we offer the option of supporting your church by way of pre-authorized remittances. Once enrolled in the program, the amount selected by you is automatically transferred from your bank account on the 1st or15th of each month. Your contribution is deposited to the St. Andrew’s bank account. This program is administered by the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. For further information please contact the Parish Treasurer, Bev Higgins at 876-7240 or email: bev.higgins@iwk.nshealth.ca.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE - As discussed at our AGM earlier this year, St. Andrews is forecasting a shortfall this year of approximately $17,000. In the spirit of openness and transparency, members of the Finance committee wish to share a snapshot of monthly income and expenditure information with all parishioners. Figures for January, February and March are outlined below. Detailed financial reports are available on our website at blthanglicans.ca. If you have any inquiries or require clarification please feel free to contact a member of the Finance Committee.
January 2012 February 2012
MTD YTD MTD YTD
Income 8,691.23 8,691.23 10,910.37 19,601.60
Expenses 10,022.04 10,022.04 10,310.79 20,332.83
Balance -1,330.81 -1,330.81 599.58 -731.23
March 2012
MTD YTD
Income 13,614.76 33,216.36
Expenses 16,408.62 36,741.45
Balance -2,793.86 -3,525.09
ONGOING NOTICES
RECTOR’S OFFICE MEMORIALS – Memorial donations towards the construction costs of the Rector’s office are now being received. Donations in the amount of $110.00 ($100 plus $10 engraving) will allow contributors to place a memorial on a plaque to be located outside the office. There are twenty-four spaces for memorials. Once all spaces have been filled we will dedicate the office in memory of those identified on the plaque. If you wish to make a donation, please see either Rev. Mike or Rev. Judie. Thank you for your generosity
CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS AND POSTAGE STAMPS – Thank you for your continuing support of two ACW projects: Postage stamps and Campbell’s soup labels. The requirement for stamps have been changed: They no longer have to have ¼” margin of envelope around them; simply tear most of the envelope away, being careful not to tear the stamp. The soup labels have to be complete and in one piece; that is, with no staples or Scotch tape.
FOOD BANK – The St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Food Bank is always in need of canned fruit, canned meat, pasta, peanut butter, jam, crackers and pudding. They are currently running short on the following food items: boxes of cereal, cookies, and jello. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.
CYCLES OF PRAYER
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East, The Most Revd Dr Mouneer Hanna Anis, President Bishop, Jerusalem and the Middle East and Bishop in Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE – ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF CANADA
Please pray for the Diocese of Fredericton, Archbishop Claude Miller.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER – DARTMOUTH REGION
Christ Church: The Rev Stephen Laskey & Jos; The Rev Jane Clattenburg, Pastoral Visitor & Mike.
St. Andrew’s: The Rev Katherine Bourbonniere & Brian; The Rev Walter Beazley, Assistant Priest & Brenda; The Rev Gary Giles, Transitional Deacon & Dawn-Marie.
Eastern Passage: The Rev John Ferguson & Carolyn Tomlin; The Rev Stephen Croft, Assistant Priest & Anne.
Holy Trinity Emmanuel: The Rev Kees Zwanenburg.
Holy Spirit: The Rev Edwin Ebsary & Monica
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
PLEASE PRAY FOR the Diocesan Council Meeting, April 27-28.
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: Jim & Edith Steffens, Linda Strachan, Alvin & Lillian Symes, Ruth Thompson, Gerry & Susan Titus, Annette Travis and their families.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: Roisin, Andrea, Cheryl, Daisy, James, Baby Zander Godsoe-Sheppard, Wendy, Kaitlyn
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Elliot David Myra, Gail Rosborough, Cyril Giffin. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN