ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES: Feb. 17th: 10:00 am and 7:00pm.Lenten Workshop on Reconciliation: March 6th, 9:00am - 12 noon.
BULLETIN BOARD
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 The schedule of meetings for the Monday and Tuesday Bible Study Groups is as follows: Monday, February 15th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm. No meeting on Shrove Tuesday, February 16th, as it is Pancake Supper Time! Do come and join with us, as we focus our hearts and minds on God’s Holy Word!A NOTE FROM THE CHOIR: We are currently learning music of the Sewanee Service (to be used in the Celebration 2010 service); in fact, for the past several weeks we have sung the Kyrie. We are learning the Gloria, but, since Lent will soon be here, it will not be introduced until Easter. Shortly we expect to introduce the Sanctus and Benedictus in our weekly liturgy. All the music from this service will continue to be played before service each Sunday, in hopes that the congregation will become familiar with it.
PANCAKE SUPPER: We are holding a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 16th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Adults: $7, Children 5-12: $3.50, under 5 yrs: Free. Take-out available!
Our next Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27th at 8:00am.
Anyone wishing to help set up, please call Don Schwartz at 431-4047.
There is a need for volunteers to deliver the groceries to the local food bank at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish. If interested, please contact Renee at
876-2275.
There is also 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.
2010 MINISTRIES THAT ARE NEEDED: Someone to volunteer to do our weekly bulletin.Also, new choir members are welcome. Anyone willing to do any one of these ministries, please contact Rev. Mike, Rev. Judie or the Wardens, Lloyd and Renee. Thank you.
St. Andrew’s Ladies Group is having a Sleigh Ride on February 28th at 3:30 pm at Hatfield Farms. Adults will cost $8 plus tax and children will be $6 plus tax. There is a sign up poster at the back of the church for all those interested in going. This is for all ages from infants to 99 years. There will be a bean supper in the church hall following the sleigh ride. Please pray for snow! All those attending will be required to sign a waiver, which are attached to the bottom of the poster. These must be brought with you the day of the ride.
Attention all youth between the ages of 10 and 17! If you have a flair and interest in performing, the Fort Sackville region will be forming a Puppet Troupe. The program, open to youth between the ages of 10 & 17, will relate to all details of preparing and performing a puppet show on the biblical theme of The Road to Emmaus, to be performed after Easter. See the poster at the back of the church for more information or register by going on line at: www.LionandLamb.ca 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.
Anyone who would like offering envelopes please see the Greeter/ Sidesperson on duty at the door, or call Erica Orlando at 876-8396.
Prayer Group meets Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 - 11:30. All are welcome. The 2010 Diocesan Service will be held in June at the Exhibition Park. If you are interested in attending this service, please sigh the poster at the back of the church because there is limited seating. If you would like to make a Memorial Donation towards the cost of the service bulletins, the flowers or the bread and wine, please take a form from the bottom of the poster. These memorial donation forms are self-explanatory but if you have any questions you can contact Wendy at 443-4630.
Our Diocesan 2010 Celebration is fast approaching and commemorative pins are available for $3 each. Anyone who didn’t get a chance to sign their name to the sign up sheet over the past few weeks and would like one of these special pins, please see me after church any Sunday or phone Wendy at 443-4630. We do have some extra pins but they will go fast. If you ordered a pin, you can pick it up any Sunday.
Exploring the Heart of Christianity: On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, Rev. Mike Conrad invites you to join in a study of the book, The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. Borg is a contemporary biblical scholar who encourages us to be open to an emerging paradigm for Christianity in the 21st century. Our study will open some new possibilities and provides material for some great discussions.
Hall/Kitchen Renovations: Of the $30,000 fundraising goal for the past two years expenditures, over $15,000 has been raised so far. Thank
you for your continued support for this much needed project.
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 will need the username (blthparish) and password (876mmlj).
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.
Anyone having a change in their address or telephone number, please contact Tom Richardson 876-2165.
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.
CYCLES OF PRAYER
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America, the Most Revd. Martin de Jesus Barahona, Primate of IARCA & Bishop of El Salvador.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
Parish of the Resurrection, Sydney: Archdeacon Frederick Rhymes,
Rev. Valeria Rhymes.Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly: St. James’ Memorial, Geralton and St. John-in-
the-Wilderness, Longlac.
Pray for the preparations being made for ‘Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE:
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:
- The Ministry of Parish Officers
- Lenten Study Programs
- Anglican - Lutheran Sharing
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Province of Rupert’s Land - Archdeacon David Ashdown and Provincial Council
- Feb. 16 - Bishop’s Planning Day
- Feb. 19-20 - Diocesan Council Meeting
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Barb Henry, Kurt & Melanie Hepditch, Brian & Beverley Higgins, Frances Hirtle, Chris & Christine Horne, Jeffery & Diane House; and their families.
THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Roisin, Barb, Liz, Sue, David.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Edward Stright, Charles Fraser, Edith Kathleen Eastwood. Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."