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NEW NOTICES
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.
BIBLE STUDY AND BOOK STUDY GROUPS – The Bible Study Fellowship Groups and the Book Study Group will gather this Wednesday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm for a closing Pot Luck Supper. Rev. Ron and Rob Elford who led our Bible Studies have been invited to attend. If you have been part of these groups, or even if you just feel like adding your pot to the mix and joining us, feel free to do so.
ST ANDREW’S LADIES GROUP – St. Andrew’s Ladies Group will meet Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room. This will be our last meeting before the summer break. New members are always welcome.
10:30 SUNDAY SERVICE – At our 10:30 am service next week we are pleased to welcome special musical guests Blended Harmony. The group is made up of local entertainers, Allie MacNeil, Buddy Boutilier and Lois Luts. They will offer selections of gospel music for our listening pleasure during our worship. Come and enjoy, and bring a friend.
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 Anglican Church of Kenya, The Most Revd Dr Eliud Wabukala, Primate and Archbishop of all Kenya.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE – ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF RUPERT’S LAND
Please pray for Archbishop David Ashdown and the Provincial Council.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER – DARTMOUTH REGION
St. Alban’s: The Rev Fances Drolet-Smith & Paul Smith.
St. Andrew’s: The Rev Trevor Lightfoot & Jen; The Rev Barry Connor, Associate Priest & Wanda; The Rev Bert Chestnut, Associate Priest & Joan, The Rev Canon Ed Fiander, Honorary Assistant & Carol.
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR starting the first phase of “Together in Mission”.
PLEASE PRAY FOR the Atlantic School of Theology Convocation on May 4th.
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: Brian & Heather Travis, Jessie Tufts, Goldie Vey, Terry & Valarie Wadden, Rev Ronald Walker, Stephen & Juanita Waller and their families.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: Roisin, Andrea, Cheryl, Daisy, James, Baby Zander Godsoe-Sheppard, Wendy, Kaitlin, Krista
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Pray for all those who have died. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN