BULLETIN BOARD
NEW NOTICES

FLOWER MEMORIALS –  All those who want to place flowers in the church for Christmas or give donations through the Flower Fund, please make sure that all information in regards to these memorials is given to Wendy by no later than December 20th.  All Christmas bulletins will be printed on December 21st.  If you miss the deadline, your loved one’s name will be printed in the first bulletin after Christmas.

THANKS FROM PARISH COUNCIL -  Parish Council extends their thanks to all those who contributed and all those who worked the Turkey Supper.  Without your help we couldn’t have made this the big success it was.  Many, many thanks!!

PIE SALE – Thanks is extended to all those who bought pies to make this venture such a success.  You support is really appreciated!

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council will have their regular meeting Sunday, December 16th following the morning service.  Please remember to bring your lunch.

BIBLE STUDY- The Bible Study Fellowship Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 2 pm – 3:30 pm.  The Letter to the Ephesians will be the focus of our study, beginning on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.  Make Bible Study one of your priority New Year Resolutions.  Rev Ron will be very pleased to see you!

CHURCH CALENDARS – Church calendars are available for the low price of $5.  These are being sold through St. Andrew’s Ladies Group again.  We have ordered fewer calendars this year than in the past, so if you wish to purchase one, please see Wendy any Sunday after Church or call 443-4630 and leave a message

STORM POLICY – The following procedures will be implemented whenever inclement weather threatens the cancellation of church services:

  1. The Rector will call the wardens early morning to discuss the situation.  If all agree to cancel services, the Rector and wardens will act as follows.
  2. The Rector will install an announcement on the parish telephone voice message system.
  3. One warden will advise the radio station to make the announcement.
  4. The other warden will put the message on the parish web site.

Common sense will prevail, and parishioners are advised not to venture out on dangerous roads.  If it is not completely obvious that services would be cancelled, then parishioners can employ any or all of the above noted methods to discover whether or not services are cancelled.
*This policy was approved by council on March 8, 2012.

SCENT SENSITIVITY:  Just a reminder that NO SCENTS make GOOD SENSE!  Please be considerate of those in our congregation who have allergies and asthma.  Thank you.

 

ONGOING NOTICES

PWRDF – The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund acts on behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada to provide people around the globe with the ways and means to “help them help themselves”. Information and envelopes are available at the back of the church should you wish to contribute to this worthy ministry.

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.
PLEASE NOTE:  A number of soup labels, and two grocery bags full of stamps, were recently turned in to the ACW office.  Thank you, and please remember to save the stamps that arrive on Christmas cards which will soon be arriving in our mail boxes!

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 Kisangani (Congo) with The Rt Revd Lambert Botolome.

PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE – ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF CANADA  – Pray for the Diocese of Central Newfoundland and Labrador, Bishop David Torraville.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER- CHIGNECTO REGION
Maitland:  The Rev Beverly DeVouge.
Stewiacke and Shubenacadie:  The Rev Lloyd Ripley.

LET US GIVE THANKS FOR the Ministry of Deacons in our Diocese.

PLEASE PRAY FOR the move of Synod Office into our new building December 14-17.

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER:  Jessie Tufts, Goldie Vey, Terry & Valarie Wadden, Rev Ronald Walker, Stephen & Juanita Waller, Robert Watson and their families.

PRAY FOR THE SICK:  Roisin, Andrea, Cheryl, Daisy, James, Judi, Janet, Carol, Kathy, Crystal, Sharron, Geraldine.

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