Monday 29 January 2018

HOW CAN I HELP?

How Can I Help?
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence in Your Community


How Can I Help? Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence is a free two-hour presentation to provide community members with basic information on how they can help.  If you are someone who cares and is willing to learn about the services and supports available in your community, we encourage you to attend.

Victims/survivors often disclose first to people they know, rather than the police or service providers. This means that there are many people in our communities who may someday find themselves in the position to hear a disclosure or be asked to provide support to a victim or their family and friends.  Examples of community support people include volunteer youth leaders, sports coaches, clergy, teachers, front-line administrative staff in schools, hospitals, student support staff, nurses, parents, friends, roommates, family members or recreation leaders.

People may assume that they must be a therapist, lawyer, police officer or health care professional to help a victim or survivor, and while eventually the person may need some or all of those professional services, in the early moments of disclosure or reaching out for help after an assault, victims/survivors need a caring person who is willing to listen, believe them, and assist them by connecting to the level of support they need at that time.

It could be 20 minutes or 20 years after the assault, but regardless of when it happened, victims and survivors need people in their communities to provide them with compassionate support, appropriate options and reliable information.

1 in 2    Transgender individuals are sexually abused or assaulted at some point in their lives.
1 in 3    Canadian women will experience sexual assault in their adult life.
1 in 6    Men have experienced abusive sexual experiences before age 18.

The workshops are FREE and all handouts and materials will be provided. Visit the FSENS website http://ensfamilyservice.ca/programs/the-strait-area-community-response-to-sexual-violence  or check local papers for a workshop schedule.

Workshops will be facilitated by Linda MacDougall Penner M.A.,M.Ed. Clinical Therapist, CCC, RCT;,  Laurie Suitor MACP, RCT C, Private Psychotherapist and Lori Castle, Support Counsellor, Naomi Society.

To learn more about sexual violence, join the Every Door is the Right Door campaign by committing that your staff and or volunteers take the free online course offered by the NS Sexual Violence Strategy at https://breakthesilencens.ca/training.

The Strait Area Community Response to Sexual Violence Network is a group of organizations from the region who work together to improve outcomes for victims of sexual violence in the Strait Area. This project is being administered by Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia. For more information contact Nancy O’Regan at nancy.oregan@fsens.ns.ca or call 902 -870-1320.

Workshop Schedule
        
Community
Date
Time
Location
Contact Person for Registration
Guysborough
Thursday, February 8th
7:00 pm
Chedabcuto Place/Guysborough Academy
Antigonish
Thursday, March 1st

7:00 pm
John Hugh Gillis Regional High Schools
Sherbrooke
Wednesday, March 7nd
7:00 pm
St Mary’s Education Centre
Canso
Thursday, Feb 22nd
7:00 pm
Fanning Education Centre/Canso Academy
Louisdale
Wednesday, February 21st
7:00 pm
Richmond Academy
St. Peter’s
Wednesday, February 20th
7:00 pm
East Richmond Education Centre
Inverness
Monday, March 19th
7:00 pm
Inverness Education Centre/Academy
Cheticamp
Wednesday, March 7th
7:00 pm
Ecole NDA

For further information about this project, contact
Nancy O'Regan, Project Manager,
Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia.
or call  902-870-1320.

Saturday 27 January 2018

BOUNDARIES COMMISSION UPDATE

The United Church of Canada | L'Église Unie du Canada


Boundaries Commission Interim Report: We heard you!

During our YouTube Live web broadcast on January 15, Chair Andrew Richardson presented the Boundaries Commission interim report, explained how the Commission decided on the draft regional councils, and answered questions from viewers. You can watch a recording of the session on the United Church YouTube channel.

People from across the country participated in the live online broadcast with their questions and concerns. One of the recurring concerns raised was that there wasn’t enough time for consultation and feedback on the interim report. Here is Andrew’s response:

“The release of the Boundaries Commission’s interim report has sparked conversation across the church. We have heard many comments both positive and negative. We appreciate all feedback that has come directly to us or as questions during the webinar.

“We realize the consultation time is short, but nevertheless if your governing body has specific proposals for how particular boundaries might work better, please use regchange@united-church.ca to send a formal motion to us. The clearer the rationale, the easier it will be for the Commission to discern any necessary changes. You may want to refer to our four criteria—geography, relationships, capacity, and culture in your response.”

Requesting changes to boundaries

Governing bodies of pastoral charges, presbyteries, and Conferences can request a change to the Boundaries Commission proposal by passing a formal motion. Please forward motions to regchange@united-church.ca by January 31, 2018.
 

Submitting questions and comments

Please continue to send your questions and comments to remits@united-church.ca.
 

What’s next?

The Commission will release its final report no later than March 15, 2018, outlining the boundaries of the new regional councils. The Commission has decision-making authority subject to the 43rd General Council deciding to enact remits approved by presbyteries and/or pastoral charges. Watch for the report on united-church.ca and egliseunie.ca and in your inbox.

NB: A parallel, ongoing process is underway within the Indigenous Church.
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY JANUARY 28TH 2018

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Vida Hood
Lay Reader (St. D.): Amy MacKillop
Mission Moment (St. M.): Barbara Mac Intyre
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Darren & Ann Blundon
Greeter (St. D.): Marie MacKinnon
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Amy MacKillop

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

Please note: No Office Hours at St. David's during the winter months. Please call 902-625-2229 if you wish to meet with Nan. 

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for January-February are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. Donations will be received with today's offering.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is Monday, February 19th at 1:00 p.m.

Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home Service on Wednesday, January 31st at 10:30 a.m.

Anyone interested in Confirmation on Easter Sunday is asked to please contact the Church Office at 625-2229. If there is interest, we will hold an 8 session exploration of faith on Saturday mornings, using the resource "Get Real, Get a Life...Get God!?" beginning the first week of February. Those interested in confirmation/affirmation of faith would be expected to attend all of these study sessions.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Feb. 4th -- Sarah Chiasson
Feb. 11th – Larry Evans
Feb. 18th – Bruce Corrigan
Feb. 25th – Malcolm Matheson

Annual Congregational Meeting scheduled for February 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

FundScrip 
The February Order will be Sunday February 4th and the Delivery on Sunday February 11th. 

The February FundScrip Promotions are as follows:

The Ultimate Dining Card ( Swiss Chalet, Kelsey’s, Harvey’s  
Montana’s, East Side Mario’s, New York Fries ) 6%             (Regular 5%)
la Vie en Rose/ Bikini Village                     11% (Regular 8%)
WaySpa                                                     13% (Regular 10%)
Please note that in 2018 in order to reduce Shipping and Handling charges only one order per month will be sent on the first Sunday of the month and the Delivery will be the second Sunday of the month. If you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please contact  Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

"Please join me in welcoming  Eric Dawson  as our new church treasurer. We are very pleased that Eric has agreed to take on this essential position.
 Eric & Gladys have been working together to ensure that the change over goes smoothly"
Clark Brander, Chair, Trustees & Finance 

Over recent years it has evolved that the treasurer & a few  helpers have become responsible for counting  collection after church each Sunday.
We very much appreciate Gladys' & her helpers' dedication in getting the money counted  but it is not fair that this task should fall to such a small group.
In order to more fairly spread the work of counting collection among all members of the congregation, a volunteer counters schedule has been posted in the Narthex .
Please sign up & support our new treasurer by taking your turn with counting collection.
Thank you,
Clark Brander, Chair, Trustees & Finance




February 4, 2018 – Refreshments & fellowship following Worship Service.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


Lay Readers:
Feb. 4th – Maxine Smith
Feb. 11th – Iaian Langley
Feb. 18th – Margie Mac Intyre
Feb. 25th – Maxine Smith

Annual Reports are due by the Official Board Meeting on February 4, 2018. 


St. David’s Annual Meeting is on February 25th following Worship Service. 


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Floor Curling Wednesdays at 2 p.m., at St. Mark's hall. No fee, just bring indoor footwear. The program will continue each Wednesday.

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY JANUARY 28TH 2018-4TH AFTER EPIPHANY

The Congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s
United Church of Canada
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com
Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers: The Whole People of God   Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
January 28th 2018—4th after Epiphany

A thought around which to gather as we worship— Of course, this is not anything new. Moses had to deal with rumours and accusations while leading the people to freedom. Men and women in the early church struggle with what a community – which was open to all and willing to listen to all – might look like. There were all sorts of rumours, questions, “alternative facts” spread about Jesus. Like all of them, we are faced with the continual quest to discover what it is like to live with truth in love and with love in truth.
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Advent • Christmas • Epiphany 2017–2018 
Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2017, p. 143

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Greeting 

One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.

*Introit When the Wind of Winter Blows     Verse 1 MV 71

Call to Worship

One: We enter this sanctuary of truth. 
All: In the company of sinners, in cahoots with saints: 
One: we gather as God’s people. 
All: We come, people of deep, abiding faith; 
and people seeking a way, straining our ears for the good news:
we lift our praise to God.

Opening Prayer

One: Faithful and just God: 
All: our songs of gratitude echo down the hallways of creation. 
One: You reach out your hand to lift us up so we may follow you. 
Holy God: 
All: our songs of praise echo down the hallway of our hearts. 
One: Without your wisdom, we would be speechless; 
without your peace, we would be heartless; 
without your presence, we would be graceless. 
Bearer of truth: 
All: our songs of joy echo down the hallways of eternity. 
One: God in Community, Holy in One, 
may our songs echo in your heart. Amen.

*Hymn    This Day God Gives Me VU 410

Prayer for Wholeness

God of truth and love, there are times when we fill our souls with the empty sounds of our culture and miss your words of hope, of grace, of comfort.
Sometimes, we do not heed your hopes for us.
Sometimes, our pride gets in the way of witnessing to your love.
Forgive us, Holy One, and be gracious to us.
Astound us with your words, so we may learn your ways;
nourish us with your mercy, so we may be filled with life;
and overflow with praise for you. Amen.
Silence is kept.

Words of Affirmation

One: Of all the astounding works of God, this may be the most wonderful: God is gracious and merciful to all!
All: What is this? Good news, of the very best kind!
We give our heartfelt thanks to God.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Deuteronomy 18:15–20 God will raise up a prophet after Moses.

One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 111  The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. VU 833

*Hymn  Praise My Soul the God of Heaven VU 240

Opening the Word & Lord’s Prayer

The Gospel Acclamation

Mark 1:21–28 A new teaching—with authority.

One: The gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Opening the Word 2  A Monologue

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

*Hymn            Healer of Our Every Ill VU 619

Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God 

*Offering Prayer

When we think we should dictate how our gifts should be used, Loving God, remind us that all we have and are is yours. 
May our treasures bring new hope to those in despair, words of affirmation to the bullied, and life to everyone who is broken. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

Times of Silence will be offered. 

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

*Hymn Holy God, We Praise Your Name VU 894

* Sending Out

One: Let us go now into the world, not with power tightly grasped, 
All: but with the humility to know we do not have all the answers. 
One: Let us go now into the lives of others, not to direct, 
All: but to share in their brokenness as well as their hopes. 
One: Let us go now into our communities, not with loud voices, 
All: but with gentle whispers of grace and mercy.

*Choral Amen

Saturday 20 January 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY JANUARY 21ST 2018

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Jean Mac Pherson
Lay Reader (St. D.): Bruce Corrigan
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Darren & Ann Blundon
Greeter (St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Amy Mac Killop

OFFICE HOURS: 
Monday & Tuesday  9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday  9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday  9-12 noon, Nan & Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday  Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Please note: No Office Hours at St. David's during the winter months. Please call 902-625-2229 if you wish to meet with Nan

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for January-February are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is Monday, February 19th at 1:00 p.m.

Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home Service on Wednesday, January 31st at 10:30 a.m.

Anyone interested in Confirmation on Easter Sunday is asked to please contact the Church Office at 625-2229. If there is interest, we will hold an 8 session exploration of faith on Saturday mornings, using the resource "Get Real, Get a Life...Get God!?" beginning the first week of February. Those interested in confirmation/affirmation of faith would be expected to attend all of these study sessions.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Jan. 28th – Vida Hood Feb. 4th -Sarah Chiasson
Feb. 11th – Larry Evans Feb. 18th – Bruce Corrigan
Feb. 25th – Malcolm Matheson

Annual Congregational Meeting scheduled for February 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

FundScrip 
The February Order will be Sunday February 4th and the Delivery on Sunday February 11th. The February FundScrip Promotions are as follows:
The Ultimate Dining Card ( Swiss Chalet, Kelsey’s, Harvey’s, Montana’s, East Side Mario’s, New York Fries )
                                                                          6%     ( Regular 5% )

la Vie en Rose/ Bikini Village                            11% ( Regular 8% )
WaySpa                                                             13% ( Regular 10% )
 Please note that in 2018 in order to reduce Shipping and Handling charges only one order per month will be sent on the first Sunday of the month and the Delivery will be the second Sunday of the month. If you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please contact  Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

Jan. 28th – Amy MacKillop Feb. 4th – Maxine Smith
Feb. 11th – Iaian Langley Feb. 18th – Margie Mac Intyre
Feb. 25th – Maxine Smith

Annual Reports are due on February 4, 2018.

St. David’s Annual Meeting is on February 25th. 
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Floor Curling Wednesdays at 2 p.m., at St. Mark's hall. No fee, just bring indoor footwear. The program will continue each Wednesday.

Week Prayer for Christian Unity Ecumenical Service will be held on January 21 at Trinity United Church, Mulgrave. – 7pm (Storm date is Janaury 28 at 7pm) 

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY JANUARY 21ST 2018-3RD AFTER EPIPHANY

The Congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s
United Church of Canada
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com
Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers: The Whole People of God   Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
January 21st 2018—3rd after Epiphany

A thought around which to gather as we worship— The passing of time prompts many questions for us about our existence as human beings and how we spend our mortal lives. But Jesus offers another way, another model in which to measure the matter of our days and another way to pursue the hopes we have for our future. 

So what does Jesus mean when he tells those who follow him, “The time is fulfilled”? What does it mean to be called out of the ordinary but hectic reality of our lives and into the extraordinary way of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to be called out of the present moment and into the gifts for which God has called us?
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Advent • Christmas • Epiphany 2017–2018 Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2017, p. 130

 Announcements The Work of Church and Community

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Greeting 
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit

*Introit Behold, Behold, I Make All Things New MV 115

*Call to Worship Based on Psalm 62 

One: Our souls await you in silence, O God. 
All: Our hope is in you, our rock and salvation. 
One: Because of you, we shall not be shaken. 
All: On you, we rest; and in you, we take refuge 
One: Let us trust in you at all times. 
All: Let us pour out our hearts in worship to you, O God.

*Opening Prayer Based on Psalm 62

Silence is the sound of our souls waiting. 
Hope is the air that fills our lungs and energizes our bodies. 
God, you are the rock and foundation on which we stand 
and build our shelters. 
We place our trust in you and pour out our hearts to you. Amen

*Hymn   All the Way My Saviour Leads Me VU 635

Prayer for Wholeness

One: Your voice, God, is calling us into a season of revival. 
All: May we lay down traditions that bind us,
and carry afresh those truths that free us to follow,
as we leave our boats on the shoreline and follow you
One: Your voice, God, is calling us into a world of questions.
All: May we let go of those well-worn and easy answers,
and discover a faith of passionate inquiry 
as we leave the ballast on the beach and follow you.
One: Your voice, God, is calling us into a time of renewal.
All: May we leave behind the beliefs and actions
that no longer fit our present faith
as we leave the driftwood at the tide-mark and follow you. 
One: Your voice, God, is calling us into a life of justice.
All: May we turn our backs on a way of living 
that binds others with injustice,
as we leave the debris in the seaweed and follow you.  Amen.

Words of Affirmation

One: The God who calls us speaks into our uncertainties, calls us to follow, even when we aren’t so sure. God continues to call, and to our reluctant hearts says, “It is enough for now. Come follow me. You are ready.” Thanks be.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Jonah 3:1–5, 10 Jonah calls Nineveh to repent.

One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 62:5–12   Be still, my soul, and wait for God.   VU 779

*Hymn  Seek Ye First the Kingdom VU 356

Opening the Word & Lord’s Prayer

The Gospel Acclamation

Mark 1:14–20   Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John.

One: The gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Opening the Word 2 

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

*Hymn            I Danced in the Morning VU 352

Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God 

*Offering Prayer

Loving God, as we offer our gifts, please use them along with those already given through PAR to create a space where you are present. Please help us to be your people, to be a blessing to others and to lead others to know you. We ask this in Christ’s name. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

*Hymn Walk with Me VU 649

* Sending Out

As Jonah moved from whale belly to town crier, from runaway to prophet, 
we will move from where we are, to where you will take us.
As Peter and Andrew moved from shoreline to preaching,
from net-menders to disciples, 
we will move from our routine, into your surprises.
As James and John moved from boat builders to apostles,
from habit to adventure, 
we will move from what is known, into what is unknown. 

*Choral Amen

Thursday 18 January 2018

FUNDSCRIP ORDER DATES



The February Order will be Sunday February 4th and the Delivery will be Sunday February 11th

The February FundScrip Promotions are as follows:



The Ultimate Dining Card 
( Swiss Chalet, Kelsey’s, Harvey’s, Montana’s, East Side Mario’s, New York Fries)                                                 6% ( Regular 5% )
 
la Vie en Rose/ Bikini Village  11% ( Regular 8% )

Way Spa                                 13% ( Regular 10% )

If you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

Saturday 13 January 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY JANUARY 14TH 2018

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): David Chapman
Lay Reader (St. D.): Arnold MacLean
Mission Moment (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Darren & Ann Blundon
Greeter (St. D.): Marie MacKinnon
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Amy MacKillop

OFFICE HOURS: 
Monday & Tuesday  9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday  9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday  9-12 noon, Nan & Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday  Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Please note: No Office Hours at St. David's during the winter months. Please call 902-625-2229 if you wish to meet with Nan. 

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for January-February are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is Monday, January 15th at 1:00 p.m.

Interim Report on Regional Council Boundaries​

​After extensive consultations across the church, the interim report from the Boundaries Commission is proposing 17 regional councils be established on January 1, 2019, if Remit 1 (Three Council Model) is passed at the 43rd General Council in July 2018.

Boundaries Commission Chairperson, the Rev. Andrew Richardson, will host a YouTube Live event on the Commission’s processes on January 15, 2018: 10:00 a.m. PST; 11:00 a.m. MST; 12:00 noon CST; 1:00 p.m. EST; 2:00 p.m. AST; 2:30 p.m. NST. It will be recorded and available on www.youtube.com/unitedchurchofcanada.  


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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

A donation has been received from The Strait Area Tea Thyme Quilters to St. Mark’s United Church.

Lay Readers:
January 21st – Jean Mac Pherson
January 28th – Vida Hood

Annual Reports are due for the Official Board Meeting on 
January 16th. 

The Annual Congregational Meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2018

FundScrip  
The Delivery Date is January 14th. Please note that in 2018 in order to reduce Shipping and Handling charges only one order per month will be sent on the first Sunday of the month and the Delivery will be the second Sunday of the month. If you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please contact  Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

January 21st – 8:00 a.m.;  St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast meeting.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:

January 21st – Bruce Corrigan
January 28th – Amy MacKillop

Annual Reports are due by February 4, 2018.

St. David’s Annual Meeting is on February 25th. 


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Floor Curling  Wednesdays at 2 p.m., at St. Mark's hall. No fee, just bring indoor footwear.