ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Please pray for Kumi -(Uganda) The Rt. Revd. Thomas Edison Irigei

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Please pray for:
Shelburne, NS: Rev. Carole Nixon
South Queens, NS: Rev. Donald Lawton & Norma.

The Diocese of Moosonee: St. Mary, Gogama, Mattagami Reserve.

Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Dioceses of Moosonee, Keewatin and Niagara in Canada, and Manicaland in Zimbabwe.

Pray for the preparations being made for ‘Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.

PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE:
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:
- the birth of our Saviour
- Dedication of new church building for St. Nicolas, Westwood Hills.
- The ministry of community food banks.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:. Diocese of Central Newfoundland Biship David Torraville
- The work of the Halifax Interfaith Council
- Time in Advent to focus our spiritual life.
- Those millions of people who, like the Holy Family, have had to flee from their homes.

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Sean & Belinda Riles, Opal Rockwell, Bryan & Linda Roe, Marion Roode, Donna Ruggles, Irving Sabean; and their families.

THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Richard, Roisin, Barb, Liz, Karen, Marshal, Rev. Judie.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Bishop Robert Harold Waterman, Donald Gordon Richardson, William Edward Hibberd, Donald Martin, Suzan Walsh;. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."

Bulletin Board

For pastoral emergencies, contact Rev. Michael Conrad, 861-2493 or 876-2963 or Rev. Judie Lafford (Associate Priest) 446–0229. For other matters, contact the wardens: Ken Richardson, 876-7219 or Linda Strachan, 876-0292.

Committee Reports: The Wardens would like to remind everyone to have their committee reports in soon so as to be ready for the annual general meeting scheduled for Jan/09.

The Bible Study Fellowship Group will resume meeting after the new year. Beginning on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, our study will be St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians. This Letter’s main focus is the Second Advent ("Coming") of the Lord Jesus Christ, a belief that we state in the Creeds in every celebration of worship. Rev. Ron thanks all the members for their participation and contributions of keen scriptural insights, making Tuesday afternoons from 2p.m. - 3:30p.m. a very special time!

The Sunday School children will be doing a short Christmas Pageant on Dec. 21st. after the 10:30am service as a fundraiser for our closing in June. We will be having hot dogs (free will donation), sandwiches, cake, crafts and bake sale. Everyone is welcome to join us downstairs!

Memorial flowers: Anyone wishing to place memorial flowers in the church for Christmas, please pick up a Flower Fund Donation envelope from the church entrance, fill out the card, and place the envelope in the collection plate, or see Linda Strachan. In order to have the names printed in the Christmas bulletin, we would request they be submitted no later than Dec. 21st.

Your 2009 offering envelopes are now ready for pickup. Any inquiries please contact Tom Richardson @ 876-2165

A request for an evening Bible Study has been received, for which we are grateful and pleased to provide. Therefore, the Bible Study will begin on Monday, January 12, 2009, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm, in either the Fellowship Room or in the Church, depending on the number of participants. Rev. Ron looks forward to welcoming everyone! The evening Bible Study will follow the same Bible Study as that which takes place on Tuesday afternoons.

PWRDF NEWS: What is an emergency? "Emergency" is the term PWRDF gives to the situations following or during a disaster when lives and livelihoods of many people are threatened. PWRDF offers emergency relief and rehabilitation projects.

A Note from the 90th Anniversary Celebration Committee:
Advance notice of the Quilt Show that is planned for September, 2009: This will be a Quilt Show and Sale, but the emphasis will be on quilts owned by members of the congregation - quilts that have a story behind them, quilts that are family heirlooms, or quilts made by members. Anyone wishing to display a quilt in the show, please contact Edith Steffens (876-7908 or stangcuda@yahooca) so we will have some idea of the numbers.

The Nomination Forms for Parish Council 2009 are at the back of the church. If you feel you are interested in a ministry of your choice or someone else you would like nominated, please check with the person you are nominating and fill out the form and turn it in to Rev. Mike, Rev. Judie or the Wardens.

In keeping with our 90th Anniversary Celebrations, a one day Lenten Workshop on "Forgiveness" will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009. A registration poster has been placed at the back of the church. Please place your name and phone number on the poster if you plan to attend. If you have any questions you would like addressed at the workshop, please place them in the bag attached to the poster. The deadline for registration is February 22, 2009 and the deadline for questions is January 31, 2009.

Anyone who would like Offering Envelopes please see the Greeter/ Sidesperson on duty at the door or contact Tom Richardson, Envelope Secretary at 876-2165.

PWRDF: There are inmemorium 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.

The Sacred Heart Food Bank is in need of the following items: Peanut butter, jam, canned fruit, canned meat, soda crackers, tea, coffee, pancake mix, syrup, juice, ready made pudding and cookies.(no baby food please) Thank you for your continued support.

If you are interested in receiving our parish bulletin board and Rector’s report by e-mail, please contact Barry Fraser 876-2275 or email: barsbyte@istar.ca so you can be added to our e-mail list.

Anyone having a change in their address or telephone number, please contact Tom Richardson, 876-2165 so our Parish List may be updated.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: If you would like the name/s 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.

Anyone wishing to put a notice in the bulletin, please contact Judy Sanford 876-2080 (email: sanfof@eastlink.ca). I would appreciate having notices by Wednesday evenings please. Thank you.