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.

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).

The Ways & Means would like to thank everyone for their contributions and help towards our Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday. A total of $862.58 was raised.

Thank you to all who have been handing in cancelled postage stamps and Campbell’s Soup labels for the ACW projects (Landmark East School and Canadian Bible Society). Please keep them coming! The collection boxes are on the table at the back of the church.

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.

The date for the one day Lenten Workshop on "Forgiveness" has been changed to Saturday, March 14th. You still have time to register, please place your name and phone number on the poster at the back of the church if you would like to attend.

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: Almighty God, who called your servant David to be a faithful and wise steward of your mysteries for the people of Wales; in your mercy, grant that, following his purity of life and zeal for the gospel of Christ, we may with him receive the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

Neil’s Harbour, NS: Rev. Carl Fraser, Priest-in-Charge & Gloria.

St. Albans’, Sydney: Rev. Brenda Drake

St. John the Baptist, North Sydney: Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser,

Rev. Carl Fraser, Assoc. Priest

Diocese of Moosonee: St. Mark’s, Iroquois Falls & St. John’s, Matteson

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:

-Bishop Sue’s 5th Anniversary of Ordination as a Bishop.

-Those who work & Volunteer with Missions to Seafarers.

-Lenten programs of study and worship.

-The ministry of Synod Office Staff.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Province of British Columbia and the Yukon:

Archbishop Terry Buckle & Provincial Council.

-Preparations for 2010 Celebrations.

-March 7 - Regional Stewardship Workshop (Dartmouth)

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Alexander & Florence Chaulk, Lloyd & Nicole Chenell, Chris & Leanne Childs, Gerald & Helen Clattenburg, Wayne & Joan Clements, John Cochran; and their families

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

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Shawn Edwin Brunt, Harry King, David Lindsay Drummond, Mona Marie Dort. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."