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.

Anyone wishing to place memorial flowers in the church for Easter are asked to fill out a flowers memorial card found in the church entrance, and place it in the offering plate, or see Linda Strachan, no later than April 5th in order to have the names in the Easter Sunday bulletin.

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.

Men’s Breakfast: Our next Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 8:00am. See you there! For more information, call Don at 431-4047

Volunteer canvassers are needed in April by the Canadian Cancer Society. If you can help canvass a street in Beechville, Lakeside or Timberlea, please call Jinny Giza at 876-8510 by March 27th. Thank you.

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).

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.

Sunday night’s Variety Show was a resounding success and a wonderful evening was had by all! A total of $826.98 was raised. Thanks to everyone who came out to support this event.

St. Andrew’s Ladies Group will be holding their annual Yard Sale April 25th. We would appreciate good , clean items of clothing, furniture, dishes, plants, toys, etc. Please no computers, car seats or tv’s. Items can be dropped off Friday night, April 24th between 7-9pm or they can be placed on the stage no sooner than April 1st. Your generous support, as in the past, is much appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Sharon at 876-2502

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.

Some other events to come:

Updated church history

May 24th, celebration of the Church Army and Rev. Ron’s 45th anniversary

In June, old-fashioned Sunday School picnic

In September, Country Fair; Quilt Show

COMMUNITY BIG BREAKFAST: organized by the Men’s Group: Saturday, April 18th from 8:30am -ll:00am. Adults: $6.90, Children 12 and under: $3.50, Under 5 Free. A sign-up poster is at the back of the church. Thank you for your support. For more information, call Don at 431-4047

A food safety & handling course is being held at Trinity United Church on April 4th from 9am - 12pm. If anyone is interested, please contact Ellen at 876-0543.

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.

CYCLES OF PRAYER

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for Mumbai (North India)

The Rt. Revd. Prakash Dinkar Patole.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

Anglican Churches of Pictou County: Archdeacon Peter Armstrong & Nancy; Rev. Aidan Kingsbury, Asst Priest, & Ruth; Rev. Bill White, Asst. Priest, & Martha.

Liscomb with Port Bickerton: (Vacant)

Diocese of Moosonee: St. Peter’s-on-the-Rock, Kirkland Lake

St. Paul’s, Virginiatown

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: Diocese of Western Newfoundland

Bishop Percy Coffin

-March 24-26 - Bishop Moxley’s Regional Visit to the Valley

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Constance Day, Doris Deal, David & Bev Dellapinna, Pamela Demone, Len & Doris DeWolfe, Shaun & Starr Dilnot-Reid; and their families

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

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Gordon Dort, Geraldine DeWolfe, Mary Gertrude (Betty) MacKenzie, Clyde Yates, Lucy Stevenson Elliot, Hugh Kenneth Fraser. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."