BULLETIN BOARD
NEW NOTICES
*PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT*
At the last meeting of Parish Council on April 14th there was considerable discussion around how we should respond to the Bishop’s Pastoral Letter of last October asking each parish to discern their pastoral response regarding same gender relationships. The bishops have asked each parish to respond so that “the mind of the diocese” may be known when attending the House of Bishops and for information at our upcoming synod. We want to give everyone an opportunity for their voice to be heard. Therefore, we will proceed as follows:
Surveys to gauge the range of opinions will be distributed during our Sunday services on May 8th, and May 15th. Also, on those Sundays, time will be made available after the service so that voices may be heard, information can be gathered, and questions may be addressed. The results from the surveys that come from these two Sundays will be compiled and printed in the bulletin on May 22nd.
This notice will appear in the bulletin each week leading up to and including the Sundays mentioned above.
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS – The two Bible Study Fellowship Groups will meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays, beginning in September: the afternoon group 2 pm – 3:30 pm; the evening group 7 pm – 8:30 pm; on September 6 and 20. Our focus of study will be The Acts of the Apostles – the thrilling story of the development and growth of the Early Church, guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit! Rev. Ron will be very pleased to see you!
READERS WANTED – A new reading roster will be compiled over the next few weeks. If there is anyone who would like to read, please give Wendy a call at 443-4630. Young people are most welcome. Also, if you know when you will be away during the summer, please let me know by phone or email, so I can make up the schedule accordingly.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – St. Andrew’s Ladies Group is looking for volunteers to help make sandwiches or sweets for catering events that take place during the year such as funerals, lunches after special services, etc. We are also looking for help with funerals, such as setting up, serving and cleaning up afterwards. Most funerals are on week days and a lot of our members still work outside the home so it is not always possible to get enough people to work. If you are interested in helping on an on call basis, please put your name and phone number on the poster at the back of the church and indicate what you would like to help with. Thank you.
SIDES PERSONS – We are looking for people to volunteer as sides persons. A sides person hands out the books and bulletins and greets the people as they arrive for church. They take up the offertory and after church; they stay and count the offering. If this is a job you would like to do, please contact Brenda Morash at 876-2389. The more volunteers we have the fewer times your name will appear on the roster.
CRAFTER’S MARKET – On Saturday, October 29th, the Ways and Means Committee will be having a Crafter’s Market. Anyone who would like to rent a table to sell their crafts, please contact Darlene at 876-1795 (darlenemartell@eastlink.ca) or Jo-Anne at 443-0633 (joian@ns.sympatico.ca).
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
PWRDF; There are memorial 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.
CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS AND POSTAGE STAMPS -Thank you to those who continue to drop off labels and stamps. To those who have not yet contributed: the labels must be complete (with no Scotch tape or staples), and stamps need to have a least ¼” of envelope around them. We have recently received many stamps from foreign countries – the US, UK, Australia, etc. – which are most welcome; please keep them coming. Sale of the stamps supports the Bible Society, while the soup labels provide amenities for Landmark East in the Valley. Our stamps and labels are taken to the ACW office and they distribute them.
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 North Caroline – (Province !V, USA), The Rt Revd Michael Bruce Curry; Suffragen Bishop of North Carolina – The Rt Revd James Gary Gloster; South Caroline – (Province IV, USA) – The Rt Revd Mark Lawrence.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE – Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario Pray for Archbishop Colin Johnson and the Provincial Council.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER – CHEBUCTO REGION
The Cathedral Church of All Saints – The Very Rev Paul Smith, Dean & Frances; The Rev Ray Carter, Deacon & Heather; The Rev Dr Helen Ryding, Asst Priest & David Lyttle; The Rev Ronald Harris, Hon Asst & Gwyneth; The Rev Canon Fred Krieger, Hon Asst & Janet; The Rev John Swain, Hon Asst; The Rev Keirsten Wells, Hon Asst & Tony Barresi.
St. James – The Rev Canon Rod Gillis & Wendy.
St. John’s - The Rev Randy Townsend & Debbie; The Rev Carson Baxter, Hon Asst.
Pray for the University of King’s College Encaenia, May 19th at Cathedral Church of All Saints.
LET US PRAY FOR the Diocesan Synod being held May 26-28.
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: Gordon & Marilyn Hamlin, Ken & Joanne Hanley, Paul & Bev Hanley, Gerald & Pat Hartlen, Richard & Sharon Hayden, Barb Henry and their families.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: Roisin, Sue, Lindy, Mitchell, Andrea, Joan, Cheryl
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Corinne Alice Seaton, Rev. Robert T Nishimura, Claire Marie Armitage. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN