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
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of each month.
Copies of THE UPPER ROOM for Nov.-Dec. 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. 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
Gifts with Vision: A Gift-giving Catalogue
Our congregation has received multiple copies of Gifts with Vision: A Gift-giving Catalogue from the United Church of Canada for all of us to use and share. The catalogue represents a special opportunity to give gifts to loved ones and an additional way to support our partners through the Mission and Service Fund. Catalogues are being distributed today with bulletins.
Our congregation has received multiple copies of Gifts with Vision: A Gift-giving Catalogue from the United Church of Canada for all of us to use and share. The catalogue represents a special opportunity to give gifts to loved ones and an additional way to support our partners through the Mission and Service Fund. Catalogues are being distributed today with bulletins.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The new Cookbooks have arrived. Ruth – Chair of the Ways & Means Committee
Youth Group will be meeting Sunday, November 4th from 7-8 p.m. at St. Mark's Church Hall. Please contact Heather Hart 625-0031 for more information.
The pots, pans, plates and dishes are piling up in the corner of the kitchen. Please check out the pile to see if any might be yours :)
November 11th – 9:30 a.m. Combined Service at St. Mark’s. No Sunday School.
There is a box on the counter in the choir room where submissions for the Contact may be placed.
November 15 (Thursday) – 12 noon. St. Mark’s Congregation Seniors are invited to a luncheon in the Church Hall. Enjoy a lunch with friends. Need a ride? Phone Connie 625-1417 or Annabel 625-0741 to arrange transportation.
St. Mark’s will be celebrating Baptism November 18th. If anyone else is interested please speak to Nan.
November 20th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting.
Port Hawkesbury Food Bank is in need of bottles (1 - 1 ½ cup size) with tight covers. Drop off in the Church kitchen or at Food Bank on Monday a.m. Thanks!
Special Events Group Annual Tea & Sale Christmas Bazaar November 30th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall.
Global Brigades Appeal: Included with today's announcements is a letter from Heather Blundon requesting support for Medical and Dental Brigades, a program of Global Brigades Inc. St. Mark's Board agreed at its last meeting that this initiative is worthy of our individual support and have designated Sunday, November 11th and November 18th to receive donations toward the cost of the mission trip. Please make cheques to Mount Allison University with a notation that designates "Global Brigades". The church will assemble all the donations and pass them along to Heather.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Hall Cleaners for November are Claudette & Ashley Fox.
PLEASE NOTE: November 11th – 9:30 a.m. Combined Service at St. Mark’s. NO Service at St. David’s due to Remembrance Day Services at 11:00 a.m.
There Will be Sunday School at St. Davids on the First and Last Sunday of each month. (This will run two Sunday's together, but it is easier to remember this way) This will be starting on Sunday November 25th. We WILL be having our White Gift Service this year (I hope to have the service completed and ready for the kids to pick their parts on Nov. 25th) May God keep you in his warm and comforting embrace, Lisa
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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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
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Colaisde Na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College Pane in the Glass Fundraising Gala Saturday, November 3, 2012 6:00pm This unique event showcases the work off local artists, who generously donate their pieces to be auctioned during the evening, featuring a three-course dinner, live auction, silent auction, and live music, with Rodney MacDonald, Tracey MacNeil, Margie Beaton, and Colin MacDonald Tickets: $50 The Gaelic College, St. Ann’s, NS 902.295.3411 | www.gaeliccollege.edu
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Bake Sale and Flea Market, to be held at Trinity United Church, 439 MacLeod St. Mulgrave, Saturday, November 17th from 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon. Come early for best items and the most delicious baked goods.
An Emergency First Aid/CPR course will be offered in St. Peter’s on December 1st and a Food Safety course in Arichat on December 15th. For more information or to register, please contact the Richmond County Literacy Network at 226-0383.
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The Maritime Marionettes will present Jack and the Beanstalk at
Strathspey Place on Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 pm. Tickets: $5 for children (under 18) and $10 for adults (18 and over). Tickets are available by phone: 902-945-5300 11156 Route 19, Mabou,
NS. Email: admin@strathspeyplace.com www.strathspeyplace.com
Strathspey Place on Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 pm. Tickets: $5 for children (under 18) and $10 for adults (18 and over). Tickets are available by phone: 902-945-5300 11156 Route 19, Mabou,
NS. Email: admin@strathspeyplace.com www.strathspeyplace.com
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Bursaries for Adult Learners: The Richmond County Literacy Network and the W. Blair MacMillan Memorial Trust are offering bursaries up to $500 in value to adult learners from Richmond County who are entering or returning to community college or university this fall. Deadline for applications: November 30, 2012. For more information, please call the Richmond County Literacy Network at 226-0383.
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