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.

Rev. Ron will celebrate the 45th Anniversary of his Commissioning as an Officer of the Anglican Church Army in Canada, which took place on May 8, 1964, at St. James’ Cathedral, Toronto. A Church Army Sunday will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Church on May 24, 10:30am. The Rev. Reginald MacDonald, a former Church Army Officer, will be the guest preacher. We look forward to a joy-filled time of celebration!

REMINDER - Hall-Kitchen/Renovation Fund: We have reached 1/3 of our $30,000 target! Contributions are still needed. 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 updated history of St. Andrew’s Church has now been completed and can be viewed on our web site.

Some other events to come:

Updated church history of St. Luke’s

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

In June, old-fashioned Sunday School picnic

September 19 - Country Fair

September 26 - Quilt Show

90th Anniversary Quilt Project: About 75 families have already put their names on blocks for the quilt. Next Sunday (May 17) will be the last time that names and twonies will be collected after the 9 am service and before the 10:30am service

Campbell’s Soup Labels and Postage Stamps: About 3/4 of a pound of stamps, along with 114 soup labels, were dropped off at the ACW office this week. Thanks to those who have contributed labels and stamps, and please keep them coming.

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).

Anyone who would like Offering Envelopes please see the Greeter/ Sidesperson on duty at the door or contact Tom Richardson, 876-2165.

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 Tom Richardson 876-2165.

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.

St. Andrew’s Offering Summary

Month Year-to-Date

Actual Budget Actual Budget

March $ 9,075 $ 9,110 $ 22,851 $ 20,190

April $ 9,731 $9,890 $32,582 $ 30,080

CYCLES OF PRAYER

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for North Queensland (Australia), The Rt. Revd. William J. Ray.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

St. Luke’s, Dartmouth: Rev. Canon Carolyn Tomlin and John Ferguson.

St. John’s, Westphal: Rev. Marilyn Newport & Reid.

Retired Clergy and Widows of Dartmouth Region.

Diocese of Moosonee: Golden Valley, Val d’Or, Quebec.

Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosone 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:

- Our World Wide Communion

- The work of Regional Deans and Archdeacons.

- The ministry of Archbishop Bruce Stavert.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: The Primate and the Council of General Synod

Archbishop Fred Hiltz

May 1-13: Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Jamaica.

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Frances Hirtle, Chris & Christine Horne, Jeffery & Diane House, Dorothy Hubley, Connie Hudson, Shelley Hudson; and their families

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

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Reta Parsons, Frank Gilkie, Reginald Jewers, Rebecca Susan Pack, Mary Irene Tanswell. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."