BULLETIN BOARD
NEW NOTICES
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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.
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY – Volunteer canvassers are needed by the Canadian Cancer Society in April. If you can help by canvassing a street in Timberlea, Lakeside or Beechville, please call Jinny Giza at 876-8510.
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.
DIOCESAN TIMES – As Diocesan Times Correspondent, I am updating mailing addresses for those who currently receive a copy of this church paper. If there is anyone in the congregation, who is not receiving the Diocesan Times and would like to be added to the mailing list, please let me know. The only requirement for being added is that you are a regular giver. Also, if anyone who now receives it, would like it discontinued you can also let me know. Phone Wendy at 443-4630 or email: wendy.wells@ns.sympatico.ca.
HEART AND STROKE CAMPAIGN – Jinny Giza thanks all who canvassed and all who donated so generously to the February Heart and Stroke Campaign in Glengarry Estates Subdivision. $1,767.75 was collected which is a 10% increase from last year.
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.
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.
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 The Church of Ireland, The Most Revd Alan Edwin Thomas Harper, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE – ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF CANADA
Please pray for National Indigenous Bishop and the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples with Bishop Mark McDonald.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER – NORTHUMBRIA REGION
St. George’s: The Rev Mark Pretty.
Strait-Chedabucto: The Rev Evelyn Knorr & Basil.
Retired Clergy in Northumbria Region: The Rev Cecil Hebb & Mildred; The Rev Peter MacRae & Helen.
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR beautiful spring days.
PLEASE PRAY FOR Clergy renewal of vows from March 27-28.
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: John & Dena Richardson, Ken & Dorothy Richardson, Tom & Joy Richardson, Una Richardson, Sean & Belinda Riles, Opal Rockwell and their families
PRAY FOR THE SICK: Roisin, Andrea, Cheryl, Daisy, James, Baby Zander Godsoe-Sheppard, Wendy
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Howard Walker, Laurance Alexander Dellapinna, James Nicol Walkey, Geraldine Edith Thompson. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN