BULLETIN BOARD
NEW NOTICES
MID-WEEK SERVICES – Please note the following change to church service times during Lent. The mid-week services will take place at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evening rather than 2:00 pm Thursday afternoons.
BOOK STUDY GROUP – The Book Study Group will meet again on Thursday, March 15th at 2:00 pm.
YARD SALE – St. Andrew’s Ladies Group will be having a Yard Sale on April 21st from 9:00 am to 12 noon. We will be looking for good, clean used clothing, books, toys, household items, plants, shoes, purses, etc. We can no longer accept electronic items such as TV’s, computers and computer equipment, encyclopedias, and large furniture items, as we have no way of disposing of these if they do not sell. For more information, contact any member of the group.
MEN’S BREAKFAST - The next Men’s Breakfast will be held on March 24, 2012 at 8 am. Three people are needed to help set up at 7 am and four people are needed to help clean up after the breakfast. Please contact Don Schwartz at 431-4047 or email: puppadon@hotmail.com.
COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW – The next Country Music Show will take place on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at 2:30 pm with doors opening at 1:30 pm.
BLT “GRAB & GO” BREAKFAST PROGRAM – Thank you for your February contribution of $128.31 to the BLT Breakfast Program. Many children are benefiting from your generosity. The next Breakfast Bucket will be on March 25th.
STORM POLICY – The following procedures will be implemented whenever inclement weather threatens the cancellation of church services:
the situation. If all agree to cancel services, the Rector and wardens will act as follows.
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.
ONGOING NOTICES
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.
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: Please pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, The Most Revd Dr Paul Kwong, Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Hui and Bishop of Hong Kong Island.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE – ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF CANADA
Please pray for the Diocese of Central Newfoundland with Bishop David Torraville.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER – NORTHUMBRIA REGION
Canso: The Rev Darroch Fagan & Margaret.
Three Harbours: The Rev Rebecca Sample & Michael.
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR Lenten study programs.
PLEASE PRAY FOR those travelling during March break.
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: Basil Pettipas & Charlene Goguen, Walter & Audrey Pilon, Tommy Pinsent, Jim & Sharon Polkinghorne, Kathy Proctor, Phyllis Publicover and their families.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: Roisin, Andrea, Cheryl, Daisy, James, Baby Zander Godsoe-Sheppard, Wendy
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Effie H Sawler, Carl Edward Dauphinee, Linda O’Regan, Amelia Parsons. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN