CYCLES OF PRAYER

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Please pray for Lincoln (Canterbury, England) the Rt. Revd. John Charles Saxbee.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: As we come to the first Sunday of a New Year, we say special prayers for the Bishops, and their families, of our Dioceses:

for Sue, Diocesan Bishop, and Bruce

for Ron, Suffragan Bishop, and Marianne

for Retired Bishop Arthur and Elizabeth

for Caleb, Archbishop of Moosonee, and Maureen

for David, Bishop of Keewatin, and Penny

for Michael, Bishop of Niagara, and Susan

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:

- Ordinations to the Diaconate

- Winter weather and snow days!

- Annual meetings and new members of Parish Councils

PLEASE PRAY FOR:. Province of Canada - Archbishop Bruce

Stavert and Provincial Council

- Clarity of purpose for the Canadian Parliament

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Ron & Thayne Smith, Jim & Edith Steffens, Linda Strachan, Ruth Thompson, Gerry & Susan Titus, Brian & Heather Travis; and their families

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

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Gladys E. Clattenburg, Geoffrey Wright, Rev. Merrill Rose, "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 now be provided on both Monday evenings and Tuesday afternoons, for the convenience of our church family; the same Bible Study being used for both groups, beginning Monday, January 12, 7:00-8:30pm in the Church, and Tuesday, January 13, 2:00-3:30pm in the Church Hall. We will be studying St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians. Rev. Ron looks forward to this very special time of fellowship centered on God’s Word!

Parish Council will meet on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Room.

Postage Stamps & Campbell’s Soup Labels: The Diocesan ACW collects used postage stamps for the Canadian Bible Society. These stamps are sold to collectors and the money used to purchase Bibles. All stamps are welcome, but especially foreign and commemorative ones. The ACW collects Campbell’s soup labels for Landmark East who turn them in to receive furnishings and supplies for their building. The whole label is needed. Containers will be placed at the back of the church to collect stamps and labels and we would appreciate your donation. Envelopes should be trimmed 1/4 inch around the stamps, but we also will accept whole envelopes.

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

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@yahoo.ca) 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.