Friday 20 March 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY MARCH 22ND 2015

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Brenda Mac Innis
(St. D.): Kenzie Mac Lean
Lenten Triad (St. M.): Lucille & Larry Evans
(St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Andy Palmer, Angus Mac Rae
Greeters (St. D.): Sally & George Fox
Collectors (St. D.): Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is April 20th at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesdays in Lent, 10:00 a.m. Half hour Scripture, Song & Silence, St. David's, Port Hastings.

March 25th – 10:30 a.m. Service at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Everyone is welcome to attend this Service.

April 2nd, Maundy Thursday Potluck supper and Table Communion, 6:00 p.m. St. David's Port Hastings. Bring main course, salads or desserts. Beverages and rolls provided.

April 3rd Good Friday worship 11:00 a.m. St. Mark's Port Hawkesbury

April 5th Easter Sunrise St. David's 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at Port Hastings Firehall

April 5th Easter Sacrament of Communion 
St. Mark's 9:30 a.m.; St. David's 11:00 a.m.

Copies of “The Upper Room” for March- April are available.

Food Bank donations received on the last Sunday of the month.

Deadline for Bulletin information is Thursday at noon.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


St. Mark’s Welcomes You! Refreshments in the church hall following worship—please join us!
There is a quiet nursery space above the stage in the hall—reached via the stairs by the church office door. There you will find toys, change table, crib, rocking chair for your use. We’re so glad you came today.

Easter Flowers for St. Mark’s: Flowers will be purchased by the Worship and Pastoral Care Committee this year. We are accepting $20 donations “In Memory of” or “In Tribute to”. Please contact the church office by April 1st. Anyone who has donated towards flowers is encouraged to take a pot of flowers home, to shutins and nursing homes following Easter Sunday worship.

St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.

FundScrip Order Sunday will be March 22nd and Delivery Sunday will be March 29th , 2015.
March Promotions are as follows:
M & M Meat Shops                         4%                        Regular 3%
PetSmart                                      4%                        Regular 2%
Teriyaki Experience                       12%                       Regular 10%
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions.

50th Anniversary!
In 2016, St. Mark’s will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary—want to be part of the planning for this special year? Signup sheet in the entry to the church or contact the church office. 

Lay Readers:
March 29th – Connie Fowlie
April 5th – Denis Bernard
April 12th – Clark Brander
April 19th – Judy Castle
April 26th – Sarah Chiasson

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


Lay Readers:
March 29th – Kevin Pierce
April 5th – Margie Mac Intyre
April 12th – Susan Langley
April 19th – Julia Mac Kinnon
April 26th – Arnold Mac Lean

Sunday School Classes will resume on March 29th.

St. David’s Official Board Meeting on April 12th following Worship Service.

St. David’s UCW Have placed a box in the narthex for new or gently used womens & children’s scarves, mittens, gloves, hats and or socks. These will be sent to the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax once enough have been collected.

Church Hall Cleaners for the month of March are Maxine Smith and Diane Mac Kinnon

Easter Flowers for St. David’s: Flowers may be placed “In Loving Memory” for Easter (Please no Lilies or Hyacinths as they are highly scented)
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Trivia Night:  The Port Hastings Historical Society will host trivia night on Saturday March 28th at 7pm in the Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall.  Admission is $5 person (teams of 4). Categories include general trivia, sports, entertainment and more.  Prizes for the top team.  Proceeds support the Port Hastings Museum.

Indoor Curling will be held on the following Wednesday evenings, March 25th and April 1st, 6:15- 7 p.m., St. Mark's Church Hall.  The program is a fun event, for ages 10 and up.  Come on out and have some fun!  Please bring a change of footwear. Please no sock feet.  If you would like to curl and have some fun, please contact Margie MacIntyre, 902. 625. 1361, to sign up. Please confirm your attendance with Margie each week.

Flea Market on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.. Tables available to rent. $10.00 each. Tea and dessert available $3.00. St. Mark’s Church, 504 Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury. Contact Marie to rent a table 902-625-1969.

March 27, 2015 4-6 p.m. Spaghetti Supper at St. Mark’s Church. Adults $12.00 Children 12 and under $5.00 Support Guiding Mosaic.

CURL FOR CANCER
Let’s enter a couple all-ages teams from St. Mark’s and St. David’s—contact Nan if you would like to join our teams!
Curl For Cancer Bonspiel, Saturday March 28 at the SACCC, 9 to 5. $20/per person. Includes a light breakfast and Chili lunch/supper
All proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. Interested teams or individuals can register by calling Corey England, 625-1978 or Karen MacKinnon, 625-2984, or e-mail: karenmackinnon@ns.sympatico.ca