Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Vida Hood
Lay Reader (St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean
Mission Moment (St. M.): Nan Corrigan
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Malcolm Matheson, Bruce Corrigan
Greeter (St. D.): Bruce Oliver
Collectors (St. D.): Amy Mac Killop, James Mac Fadyen
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
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for March-April, May-June are available.
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, May 21st at 1:00 P.M.
POWSA (Port of Welcome Settlement Association) NEWS! We have had wonderful news. St. Mark's and POWSA have received written confirmation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that our sponsored Syrian family, the Dalatis, have been approved to travel from Beirut, Lebanon and will arrive at Sydney airport on May 15th. All the local POWSA Committees are swinging into high gear. Accommodation has been arranged. Watch for more news as the time for our family's arrival approaches.
Wednesday, May 30th – 10:30 a.m. - Nursing Home Service.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers: May 6th – Vida Hood
May 13th – Sarah Chiasson
May 20th – Bruce Corrigan
May 27th – Larry Evans
May 6th – Refreshments & Fellowship following Worship. Please join us.
May 15th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting – Executive 6:30 pm – Committees 7:00 pm, - Combined Board 8:00 pm
May 20th 8:00 a.m. - Men’s Group Breakfast meeting.
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
FundScrip The May FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday, May 6th and the Delivery will be Sunday, May 13th. Please note the last order before the summer break will be Sunday, June 3rd.
The May FundScrip Promotions are as follows:
The Ultimate Dining Card (includes East Side Mario’s, Harvey’s, Montana’s, New York Fries, Swiss Chalet) 6% ( Regular 5% )
La Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )
Hudson’s Bay-Home Outfitters 5% ( Regular 3% )
Although St. Mark’s has been participating in the FundScrip Program since 2013 we are always looking for new members. Questions and comments about the program are always welcome so please do not hesitate to contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 and we will be happy to answer your questions.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
May 6th – Logan Fox
May 13th – Julia Mac Kinnon
May 20th – Erin Hart-Breen
May 27th – Mary Jess Mac Donald
Second Sunday Lunch Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed. Since May 13th is Mother’s Day, please let Nan know by May 6th if you plan to come along—so we can make a reservation.
ST. DAVID’S OFFICIAL BOARD Meeting, May 6th following Service in the Church Hall.
Hall Cleaners for May are Heather Deschenes & Hazel Mac Lean.
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The monthly meeting of the Port Hastings Historical Society will be held at the Museum on Wednesday, May 2nd at 7pm. New members are encourage to attend. Raising the Village Presents: Welcoming Community Expo on May 4th, 2-4 PM at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. Free Admission. Families, Seniors, Teens, Toddlers – all are welcome. Discover the free services and programs in our Community: Health and Wellness, Nutrition and Development, Family Supports, Sports and Recreation, Children’s Programs, Age-friendly programs 0-99. Come out to enjoy snacks, our Children’s Play area and a chance to win Door Prizes!
May 12, 2018 – Seniors Conference at Richmond Education Centre/Academy in Louisdale.
8:30 Registration, Conference starts at 9am to 3:30pm MIND-BODY-SPIRIT – Feeding the Soul
Join us during the Mental Health Week (May 7-13). This conference will provide an opportunity for participants to increase knowledge and understanding about seniors’ mental health and addiction issues. Let’s begin community conversations and build stronger community supports. For further information contact mindbodyspiritpcdkmchc@gmail.com You can register online at drkingstoncommunityhealthcenter.com or call the Kingston Memorial Community Health centre at (902) 587-2800
Inverness County Singers Present:
“Everybody, Let’s Rock”
Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, Port Hawkesbury. The Inverness County Singers spring concert series will present a medley of classic Rock and Roll hits from the 1950s to the present at various venues. They will be joined by the youth singers including ‘Vocal Motion’