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.

Presenting Stan Crew and the Magpies

In support of Christians for Refugees (and the direct support of a Palestinian Refugee Family arriving in October). Sunday, October 25th at

3 pm at St. Phillips Church, Corner of Bayers Road & Connaught Ave.. Tickets are $15.00 and can be obtained by phoning 835-2619 (please leave a message )

The schedule for the Bible Study Fellowship Groups, led by Rev. Ron, is as follows: The Monday evening group meets weekly from 7 pm - 8:30 pm.(no meeting on Oct. 12). The Tuesday group will meet on Oct. 20 from 2 pm - 3:30pm. Everyone is invited to this very special time of fellowship, sharing our hearts and minds, as God speaks to us through his holy Word!

Exploring the Heart of Christianity: On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, Rev. Mike Conrad invites you to join in a study of the book, The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. Borg is a contemporary biblical scholar who encourages us to be open to an emerging paradigm for Christianity in the 21st century. Our study will open some new possibilities and provides material for some great discussions.

Hallowe’en Pot Luck & Dance on Friday, Oct. 30. - More info to follow.

St. Andrew’s Ladies Group will be holding their Fall Yard Sale, Sat. Oct. 24th from 9:00am - 12:00pm. This is a great fundraiser and we would appreciate any help that you can give us. Good clean items such as clothing, furniture, household goods, books and plants are accepted. Please, no Encyclopedias, Televisions or Computers. Items can be dropped off Friday morning, Sept. 23rd from 9:00am - 12:00pm and Friday evening from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Please call Sharon at 876-2502 if you have any questions regarding this event.

St. Andrew’s Ladies Group is selling calendars this year for $5.00 each.

The calendar this year is a special edition produced for our Diocese for the 2010 celebration of 300 continuous years of Anglican worship. The pictures in it are churches from around our Diocese. There is a limited supply of this special calendar so please get yours early. Please see Wendy (443-4630) any Sunday before or after church to get your copy of this special calendar.

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.

Prayer Group meets on Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 - 11:30. All are welcome.

REMINDER - Hall-Kitchen/Renovation Fund: Contributions are still needed to reach our $30,000 target Thank you.

MEN’S BREAKFAST will start up on Oct. 17th at 8:00am. We are looking for 3 people at 7:00am to help set the hall on that date. If you are able to help, call Don Schwartz at 431-4047

St. Andrew’s Ladies Group is looking for the following items for the Mission to Seafarers Christmas Shoebox Project: hats, scarves, mitts/gloves, socks, soap, deodorant, shampoo, shaving cream, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hard candy (no chocolates or cookies), small memento (souvenir pins, etc.), writing tablets, envelopes, pens and postcards. We no longer need decks of playing cards or empty shoe boxes as we now have plenty of these items. The Mission to Seafarers is looking

for Men’s items only for this year. The Ladies Group will be packing the boxes on Saturday, Nov. 28th. We thank all of you who support this worthwhile project every year bringing happiness to those seafarers who have to be away from their families at Christmas time. Any questions can be directed to Wendy at 443-4630.

The year 2010 is fast approaching and our Diocese is preparing to celebrate 300 years of continuous Anglican worship. Along with special events and a mass service scheduled for June at the Exhibition Park, the 2010

Committee is selling commemorative pins as part of this celebration. The

pins are available for $3.00 each and there is a sign up board at the back of the church for anyone who is interested in buying one. There is a sample pin attached to the board. Please sign your name and phone number on the board. The pins have to be paid for in advance so the money will be collected prior to ordering them. Any questions please contact Wendy at 443-4630.

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

October 18th - The Scotianaires Ladies Chorus will be in attendance at the 10:30 service. They will sing several numbers before the service begins, and others during the service.

Nov. 30(St. Andrew’s Day) Monday Evening: A service to complete our 90th Anniversary celebrations. It is hoped that the anniversary quilt will be completed by this time.

JUST A REMINDER: We are still collecting Campbell’s Soup Labels (for Landmark East) and cancelled Postage Stamps (for the Bible Society). Both are handed in to the ACW office where they are distributed. We need a whole soup label, and it would be helpful if they are not rolled up, as we are requested to have them flat. The stamps are sold by the pound, and should be still on the envelope, trimmed to 1/4" all around, (you can leave a larger border if you wish and we will trim them). Thank you for your support of this project in the past, and your anticipated support in the future. This week 287 labels and 1/4lb. of stamps was delivered to the ACW office.

The Weekly Bulletin, Cycles of Prayer and Rector’s Report 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: Pray for Tanga (Tanzania), The Rt. Revd. Phillip D. Baji

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

LaHave with Blue Rocks, NS: Rev. Jane Reid

St. John’s, Lunenburg, NS: Rev. Michael Mitchell & Holly

Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly: St. Paul’s, South Porcupine. St. Chad’s, Schumacher. St. John’s, Chapleau. St. John’s, Foleyet. The Synod Office Staff.

Pray for the preparations being made for ‘Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.

PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE:

LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:

- Oct. 19th, The Friends of the Bishop Annual Dinner and Meeting

- The Bishop’s Action Appeal.

- The gifts and enthusiasm of our youth members.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

Bishop Sue Moxley and Suffragan Bishop Ron Cutler

-Oct. 15 - Ordination of Tammy Hodge to the Diaconate.

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: -Jamie Skiffington, Harold & Nina Slade, Bonnie Slaunwhite, Ron & Thayne Smith, Jim & Edith Steffens, Linda Strachan; and their families.

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

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Sterling Stright, Margaret Yates Harrison, Donald James Shortell, Grace Isobel Walker, Hector Morash, Kathleen Emma Griswold. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."