BULLETIN BOARD

NEW NOTICES.

BLT CHOIR:  This morning we welcome the BLT Choir, under the direction of Martha Healy, and their families and friends.  Everyone is welcome to join us downstairs after the service for lunch and fellowship.

PANCAKE SUPPER – Our Annual Pancake Supper will be held on March 4th from 4:30 – 7:00 pm.  A sign up poster has been placed on the bulletin board at the back of the church for donations and workers.  Please take a moment to check the poster to see where you can help.  For more information, please contact the Wardens, Linda Strachan or Rick Morash.

ST. ANDRE’W’S LADIES GROUP – St. Andrew’s Ladies Group will meet this Thursday, March 5, 2014, at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room.  We will have a short meeting followed by a guest speaker, Monique Conrad, who will speak to us about some of the problems of aging.  New members are always welcome.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – The World Day of Prayer Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Church this year on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 7:00 pm.  The service this year has been written by the women of Egypt.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – A meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers will be held on March 9 following the 10:30 service.

LAYING ON OF HANDS – In the past a fifth Sunday of the month included “Laying on of Hands” during the communion.  If you would like this to continue, please speak to one of the ministers.

TALENT SHOW – Parish Council would like to have a Talent Show
in the near future with local talent from our parishioners and our community.  If you would like to participate or know of anyone who might like to take part in this, please contact Rick Morash.

EMAIL ADDRESSES – Rev Mark Pretty is hoping to make a list of all email addresses of the parishioners.  If you would like to have your address on this list, please give it to Rev Mark on paper or email it to him.  His email information is on the back of the bulletin cover.

BISHOP SUE MOXLEY’S RETIREMENT – A dinner and dance will take place at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel on Friday, March 21st.  A reception will be held at 6:00 pm with dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by a few brief speeches and then a dance.  Tickets are $60.00 per person and are available for purchase through the diocesan website, www.nspeidiocese.ca.  This is open to all Anglicans in the Diocese.  More information can be found on the Diocesan website.

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST – There will be a celebration of the Eucharist in Bishop Sue’s honour on Saturday, March 22, at 10:00 am at the Cathedral Church of All Saints.  Following the liturgy there will be a reception in the Great Hall of the Diocesan Center to which everyone is invited!

FOOD SAFETY COURSE – Trinity United Church is having a food safety course on April 12th.  The parishioners of St. Andrew’s are invited to attend.  We all need to do everything we can to promote food safety at our suppers.  If you haven’t taken the course before or just want a refresher, please see the poster and sign-up sheet at the back of the church.  There is no charge for the course.  Thank you.

STORM POLICY – The following procedures will be implemented whenever inclement weather threatens the cancellation of church services:

1. The Rector will call the wardens early morning to discuss the situation.  If all agree to cancel services, the Rector and wardens will act as follows.
2. The Rector will install an announcement on the parish telephone voice message system.
3. One warden will advise the radio station to make the announcement.
4. The other warden will put the message on the parish web site.

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.

SCENT SENSITIVITY:  Just a reminder that NO SCENTS make GOOD SENSE!  Please be considerate of those in our congregation who have allergies and asthma.  Thank you.

ONGOING NOTICES

PWRDF – The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund acts on behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada to provide people around the globe with the ways and means to “help them help themselves”. Information and envelopes are available at the back of the church should you wish to contribute to this worthy ministry.

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. Judie or one of the Wardens.  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:  Pray for Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo The Most Revd Kahwa Henri Isingoma, Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kinshasa.

PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE – ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND THE YUKON  – Pray for Archbishop John Privett and the Provincil Council.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER – CAPE BRETON REGION
Neil’s Harbour:  The Rev Dr Carolyn Sharp.
St. Alban’s:  Archdeacon Brenda Drake.
St. John the Baptist:  The Rev Carl Fraser and Gloria; The Rev Debbie Strickland, Assistant Priest.
Sydney Mines/Baddeck:  The Rev Stacey LeMoine and Ted.

LET US GIVE THANKS FOR. the ten years of episcopal ministry of Bishop Sue Moxley.

PLEASE PRAY FOR a smooth changeover to the new  Diocesan Bishop.

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER:  Annette Travis, Brian & Heather Travis, Jessie Tufts, Goldie Vey, Terry & Valerie Wadden, Rev Ronald Walker and their families.

PRAY FOR THE SICK:  Roisin, Cheryl, Daisy, Carol, Kathy, Krista, Crystal.