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.

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. The Tuesday group will meet on Sept. 29, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20, from 2 pm - 3:30 pm. 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. Our first get-together will be on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 2pm - 3:30pm.

On October 11th, we w ill be holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Food Bank at St. Margaret Bourgeoys (formerly Sacred Heart Church), and we invite everyone’s participation. Please be advised that donations of "previously opened" packages of crackers and cookies are Not accepted by the Food Bank.

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 will meet on Wednesday mornings, beginning Sept. 23, 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.

Bulletin Board cont.

St. Andrew’s Ladies Group will be collecting items for the Mission to Seafarers Christmas Shoebox Project beginning next Sunday. We will have a bin in the church porch for your donations. This will be ongoing until late November at which time we will put the boxes together to be taken into the Mission to Seafarers. Items we are looking for are: shampoos, shaving cream, razors, warm socks, mitts, hats, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, writing paper, envelopes, pens, wrapped candy (no chocolates), decks of cards, and soap. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

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

September 26 - Country Fair: 10:00am - 2:00pm. To commemorate our 90th Anniversary, St. Andrew’s Ladies Group presents an "Old Fashioned Country Fair". Keep this date: Sept. 26th, open for fun, music, games, prizes, barbeque, crafts, preserves, fresh produce, and surprises for the children. This will be a community event. Invite your family and friends to take part in the fun.

The Ways & Means are having a Ham, Potato Scallop & Bean Supper. Adults: $8.90, Children 5-12: $4.50, Children under 5 - Free. A sign-up poster is at the back of the church. Everyone is welcome.

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.

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 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 Canterbury England. Southwark - The Rt. Revd. Thomas Frederick Butler. Croydon, The Rt. Revd. Nicholas Baines. Kingston-upon-Thames - The Rt. Revd. Richard Ian Cheetham. Woolwich - The Rt. Revd. Christopher Thomas Chessun.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

Retired Clergy and Widows of Valley Region.

Diocese of Moosonee: St. Paul’s, South Porcupine. St. Chad’s, Schumacher. The Synod Office Staff.

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

- Community of Deans.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: The Diocese of Western Newfoundland

Bishop David Torraville

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Ken & Dorothy Richardson, Tom & Joy Richardson, Una Richardson, Sean & Belinda Riles, Opal Rockwell, Bryan & Linda Roe;; and their families.

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

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Mary Louisa Hocquard, William James Jones, JoAnne (Perry) Wessbecher, Bruce Kenneth Wheadon. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."