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.

A very warm welcome is extended to the Rev. Reginald MacDonald, as our guest preacher, this morning. Rev. Reg was Commissioned as an Officer in the Anglican Church Army in Canada in 1965. His wife, Sandra, received her Commission in 1968. It is a great joy to have their presence with us today!

FUTURISTIC REVIEW: We are conducting a review of the total ministry in our parish. All parishioners are invited to participate by putting forward your comments, suggestions and recommendations. Any comment or suggestion, big or small, will be appreciated. Comments may be provided verbally, in writing or by e-mail. Also, a suggestion box has been placed at the back of the church.

REMINDER - Hall-Kitchen/Renovation Fund: We have reached 1/3 of our $30,000 target! Contributions are still needed. Thank you.

Jinny Giza thanks all who canvassed & all who donated so generously in April to the Canadian Cancer Society. In our zone 53 we collected $6,503.55, which is an increase of 7.5% over last year.

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

In June, old-fashioned Sunday School picnic

September 19 - Country Fair

September 26 - Quilt Show

Campbell’s Soup Labels and Postage Stamps: Please keep bringing in your Campbell’s soup labels and cancelled postage stamps.

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.

CYCLES OF PRAYER

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Ascension Sunday

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

St. George’s, Hfx: Rev. George Westhaver & Karen. Rev. David Mercer, Asst. Priest, & Marlene.

St. Margaret of Scotland, Hfx: Archdeacon Dianne Parker

St Mark’s, Hfx: Rev. Janet Hatt, Priest-in-Charge. Rev. James Purchase, Hon. Asst.

Diocese of Moosonee: St. Barnabas, Waswanipi, 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: Diocese of Montreal - Bishop Barry Clarke

May 28-30 - 142nd Session of Diocesan Synod, "Places of Refreshment"

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Kevin "Glen" & Leslie LaFosse, Vernon & Lorraine Langley, Maurice & Sheri Larade, Gerald & Anne Latham, Phillip & Lisa Lee, Howard Lewis & Tanya Cobb; and their families

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

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Elias L. Clattenburg, S. Leonard DeWolfe, Audrey Norma Fraser, William (Bill)C.R. Connolly, Jessie Sawler. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."