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: Linda Strachan, 876-0292, or Lloyd Miller, 876-8508.

The next scheduled Council meeting will be March 12th. Rev. Mike would like all members to be present at church on March 1st for the installation of Parish Council. Any questions, please contact the wardens.

The Bible Study Fellowship Groups (Mondays 7pm - 8:30pm; Tuesdays 2pm - 3:30pm) will begin a Lenten devotional meditation and reflection on a few selected Psalms during the Season of Lent, beginning on March 2 and 3, respectively, in response to the Church’s invitation to observe a holy Lent by reading and meditating on the word of God. Do come and journey with our Lord as we journey with him to the Cross and Resurrection. There will be no meeting on Shrove Tuesday, February 24.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: You are invited to join us for a service of worship, music and fellowship Friday, March 6 at 7:00pm. This year the service will be held at St Andrew’s Church and all churches in the area are participating. We are praying, with people all over the world, for the women of Papua, New Guinea, who have written the service. The theme for 2009 is "In Christ there are many members yet one body." For information contact Marilyn Hamlin 876-7300.

The Weekly Bulletin, Cycles of Prayer and Rector’s Report will no longer be e-mailed but 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).

MEN’S BREAKFAST: Our next Men’s Breakfast will be Saturday,

Feb. 28th at 8:00am in the church basement.

The Ways & Means are holding a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 24. A sign-up poster is at the back of the church for your contributions. Please come out, have a little fun, and support this 90th Anniversary event.

Campbell’s Soup Labels: Thank you to those who have brought in labels. These will be turned in to the Diocesan ACW and given to Landmark East to purchase items for the school.

Postage Stamps: There have been a number of stamps deposited in the box at the back of the church. They will be given to the Bible Society to be sold and Bibles purchased.

Anyone who would like Offering Envelopes please see the Greeter/ Sidesperson on duty at the door or contact Rev. Mike or one of the Wardens

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.

Anyone having a change in their address or telephone number, please contact one of the wardens 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.

90th Anniversary Celebrations

The kerosene oil heater you see on the Chancel steps was used to heat the porch of the old St. Andrew’s Church on Fraser’s Rd. and was donated by the Gilkie Family . The church was erected and used from 1905 to 1956. Perched on top is Miss Ruth Gilkie’s choir hat, which she was never seen without in her many years with St. Andrew’s Choir.

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. The deadline for registration is today, February 22, 2009.

St. Patrick’s Day Variety Show: St. Andrew’s Hall. Sunday, March 15th at 7:00pm. Admission $6.90.

Signature Quilt Project: It is hoped that early in March (possibly March 1) we will have quilt blocks available and we can start collecting toonies and signatures.

Quilt Show and Sale September 26, 2009 in St. Andrew’s Church Hall. 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission $3.00 (includes a cup of tea and a sweet). To date we have names of 19 people from the parish and community who have quilts to display. Remember: Condition does not matter, as a much-loved and well-used 140-year-old quilt will have many signs of wear. Quilts can be of any size - from doll quilts up to king size. Don’t forget about quilted wall hangings. You have one more week to contact us about your quilt: Edith Steffens (876-7908 or stangcuda@yahoo.ca ), Emily Rhyno, Marion Boutilier or Donna Ruggles.

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CYCLES OF PRAYER

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Please pray for Melbourne - (Victoria, Australia) The Most Revd. Philip Leslie Freier.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

Greater Glace Bay Pastoral Unit: Rev. Vernon Reid & Bong;

Rev. Stacey LeMoine, Assoc. Priest (on leave), & Ted.

Diocese of Moosonee: St. Paul’s / St. Matthew’s, Hearst.

St. Luke’s, Homepayne

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:

-God becoming known among the people.

- Those discerning a call to ordination.

- Companions on the Way Program.

- Parish Officers.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Diocese of Montreal: Bishop Barry Clarke.

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Sonya Budge & Anthony Fielding, Todd & Jane Caiger, Bruce & Kim Campbell, Dave & Fran Campbell, Tim & Tanya Campbell, Martin & Tammy Caya; and their families

THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Roisin, Barb, Liz, Marshal.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Richard John Cook, Suzanna Thorne, Hermione Elizabeth Fox, Bishop Charles Inglis, Warren MacKenzie, Florence Yates, Gordon Lawrence L. Alguire, James Edwin Eastwood. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."