Saturday 20 October 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 21ST 2012

MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9-12 noon
Tuesday 9-12 noon
Wednesday 9-12 noon at St. David’s You may drop by for a coffee.
Thursday 9 – 12 noon
Friday – Minister’s Day Off The Manse telephone number is 625-0407

Nan will be away October 26-30th
PLEASE NOTE: On Sunday, October 28th:
Service at St. Mark’s will be led by Chris Cook.
Service at St. David’s will be led by the U.C.W. - UCW 50th Anniversary

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of each month. Next Sunday October 28th is Food Bank Sunday.

Copies of THE UPPER ROOM for November-December are available.

9 Week Book Study: A chapter a week of Darwin, Divinity and the Dance of the Cosmos by Bruce Sanguin. Thursday evenings at St. Mark’s, 7:00 p.m. beginning October 25th.  eBook can be purchased online at http://www.woodlakebooks.com/books/ Speak to Nan to sign up for the book study or for more info.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters - gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Monday, November 19th will be our next time of gathering at 1:00 p.m.

Deadline for submission to the Contact is November 14th. Camille would like to have the pictures of this year' grads: high school, college, university and post grads. She will need the info to go with the photos as well: school, grad date, course of study and degree if applicable

October 31st – 10:30 a.m. – Nursing Home Service

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


We are looking for Sunday School Teachers to share the duties of leading the children. Please contact George Fox, 625-0527, Catherine Mac Lean 625-0891 or Heather Deschenes 625-0618.

Church Hall Cleaners for October: Wanda Harb & Florence Timmons.

Roast Beef Supper Friday, November 02/2012 at Port Hastings Fire Hall 4.00 to 6.00 pm Price: $10.00 adults, $8.00 children. Sponsored by Stewards committee of St. David’s Church

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


October 23rdSt. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Executive; 7:00 p.m. Committees; 8:00 p.m. Combined Board Please note change of date for this month only.

COURTESY CAR

If you need a ride to church during the month of October call
Larry Evans at 625-0305
Please make your Courtesy Car request well in advance if possible. Sunday Worship requests should be made by the evening before
or by 8 a.m. Sunday morning at latest.


Special Events Group Annual Tea & Sale Christmas Bazaar November 30th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The 19th Annual XFM Hospital Help Day Raffle will be held Thurs. Oct. 25th from 6am-6pm. There are 5 Prize Packages to choose from and tickets are only $5.00 each. For every $25.00 spent on tickets, your name will be entered into the Grand Prize Draw for a Trip to the Grey Cup.
                   
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Benefit Concert and Bake Sale In aid of Darryl MacQuarrie and family. on Sunday, Nov. 04/12 at St. Joseph Parish Hall, Port Hawkesbury at 2:00pm to 5:00 pm Free will offering at the door. 50/50 Tickets Hosted by Kof C Council 7924 and Evergreen Club Music by John Bona and FRIENDS Please Come and bring a friend.

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Are You Between 55 and 64? Unemployed or Retired? Interested in Returning to the Workforce Either Full-time or Part-time? The Richmond County Literacy Network is expecting to offer a nineteen (19) week Targeted Initiative for Older Workers project starting on November 12/12. Income support and insurable earnings may be provided. Deadline for applications is 4:30 P.M., October 29/12. Space is limited to twelve (12) participants so apply early. For more information contact the Richmond County Literacy Network at 226-0383.
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Workshop for Women ‘Managing Anxiety’ Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (4 weekly sessions) at Strait Area Women’s Place, 609 Church St., Suite 104, Port Hawkesbury. Understanding, Managing & Working with Anxiety. For further information call Strait Area Women’s Place at 625-1614