Choir Practise, Monday, June 27th

Choir practise will be held tonight at 5:45 p.m. at St. David's.
Bring your music to practise for next Sunday's service which will be lead by the Choir.

St. Mark's Cookbook

Hi everyone,

The Cookbook Committee held their first meeting this a.m. after Sunday service.  It is the overwhelming consensus from those who responded to my first email re this, that St. Mark's should do a cookbook as a fundraiser.  Now we need you to provide us with all your favorite "tried and true" recipes to make this cookbook one of the best that will be available in the area!!! We should all be very proud of the meals and lunches (after funerals) that have been provided at St. Mark's over the last number of years!

If you can type them up on the computer, please do so with one recipe per page,  so it will be much easier to sort by types of recipes, the name of the recipe and type in who is submitting this - this will make it more easy for Camille to format, when that time comes.  For anyone who cannot type, write out the recipe and put it on the collection plate in an envelope and I will type it.

You can send in any recipes, i.e.breakfast/brunch dishes, muffins, breads, loaves, biscuits, cakes, cookies, squares, pies, pasta dishes, appetizers, soups & chowders, casseroles, dishes that are used for our pot luck suppers (which will likely include most of these recipes) meat, chicken, fish vegetarian, diabetic, vegetables, salads, desserts, candy, pickles, jams, quantity cooking, etc., etc. - you get my drift!  Also any anecdotes that may be associated with the recipe as to its origin, if you wish.

Please email them all to me, the sooner the better.

angus.macrae@ns.sympatico.ca

We know that there will be a number of the same recipes submitted, but only one will be printed.  At this time I'm not sure how that will be handled, but we certainly don't want to upset anyone, so that is  down-the road, and I don't think it will be an issue!

So get your typing fingers in shape and send me your recipes!!

Thanks ever so much,
Ruth

Graduation Sunday at St. Mark's

Congratulations to our 

St. Mark's High School Graduates, 2011.

Natasha Phillips and Brent Morrison took part in the service. Natasha greeted and Brent did the Bible readings. Absent were Allan MacKeigan and Brian Higgins. Good luck to all of you in your future endeavours.

Natasha and Brent cut the Graduation Cake.

Natasha and Brent with Nan.

Thanks to Clark Brander for taking these pictures.

Volunteers are Recognized

Each year the Canadian Cancer Society recognizes volunteers from across Nova Scotia. The recipients of the 2010 awards attended a volunteer dinner where they accepted awards for their contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society. We are so proud of our St. Mark's members who were among those being awarded. They are longtime dedicated volunteers for St. Mark's too. Bravo ladies!

Dorothy Dingle - Certificate of Merit

Ruth MacRae - National Citation of Merit

Graduate Recognition Sunday, June 26th at St. Mark's

On Sunday June 21st there will be a Recognition of High School Graduates Service. 
If you know of any St. Mark's member who is graduating from high school this year, please submit their name to the scretary by phone at 625-2229 or by e-mail: stmarks1@eastlink.ca

St. Mark's Congregational Board Meeting, June 21st

St. Mark's Congregational Board
will meet Tuesday, June 21st
Executive: 6:30 p.m.
Committees: 7:00 p.m.
Combined Board: 8:00 p.m.

June 19th - Busy Sunday at St. Mark's

Sunday morning, June 19th was jam-packed commencing with the Men's Club monthly Breakfast (consisting of orange juice, bacon, eggs, toast & coffee). This was Nan and her husband Bruce's first time to attend. Visiting from Vancouver was Rilla McLean's brother-in-law David Cass. The fellowship was enjoyed by all.

Rilla McLean with her visitors, brother-in-law David and sister Joan Cass
stayed for coffee and conversation after the service.

St. Mark's Sunday School

The Sunday School had their closing, honouring all the students who had attended during the year and recognizing the dedication of their teachers. The children remained at the front of the Church to observe the Baptism, then adjourned to the hall for treats, fun and games during the rest of the service. The Bounce-aramma was a real success! Thanks to Heather Hart for all the work she has done during the past year organizing and teaching the Sunday School and leading the Youth Group! We really appreciate all your work.

The Baptism
Ellis Ian Jackson is the son of Ian and Jillian (Evans) Jackson and the grandson of Larry and Lucille Evans. Lucy MacDonald (cousin of Ellis) assisted Nan by holding her paper while Ellis was being Baptised and she also put Ellis's lamb on the banner.

Nan's first Baptism at St. Mark's: the Baptism of Ellis Ian Jackson, son of  Ian and Jillian Jackson

This is My day!

Ellis, Ian and Jillian with proud grandparents: Larry and Lucille Evans

Mother of Ian: Nancy Jackson and her partner, Geoff Clark from St. Margret's Bay attended the Baptismal Service.

It was a very memorable day for all.

July 3rd Service at St. David's

On Sunday July 3, 2011 the Choir will be doing the Sunday services at Saint David's.
Nan will be away this Sunday. Church service at 9:30 A.M.

Hymns for Sunday, June 26th

COME IN, COME IN AND SIT DOWN  - 395

PRECIOUS LORD TAKE MY HAND  - 670

HERE I AM LORD  - 509

TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE  - 506
PSALM 13, # 734
DOXOLOGY - 538

Meet the Corrigans

About Nan

I am a rural person, raised on a small, mixed farm in Huron County, Southern Ontario, approximately 5 miles from where Bruce and I eventually lived our married life together near the little village of Bluevale. I come from a large family, having 2 sisters and 4 brothers. All of them as well as my mother still live in Ontario.

I have been married to Bruce for 36 years. We farmed together on his home farm for 31 years of that time. For the last 5 years of our time on the farm, we both had off-farm jobs and I began my schooling at the Centre for Christian Studies, Winnipeg from which I graduated in March of 2005 with a Diploma in Diaconal Ministries.

My formal training prior to my studies at CCS was as a Registered Nurse, a designation I still maintained until coming to the Maritimes, although I practiced little while we raised our children and I have not renewed my nursing registration here. In addition to my studies at CCS, in my final year of theological study I also took a parish nursing course as a way of enhancing my skills in pastoral care ministry.

I was employed in pastoral ministry over my final 3 years of study in a half-time diaconal ministry of pastoral care with seniors at Exeter United Church in Exeter, Ontario. I concluded my ministry there the end of May 2005, was commissioned to diaconal ministry at the annual meeting of London Conference in May of 2005 and was settled into congregational ministry at Great Village, Acadia Mines and Londonderry Station in Nova Scotia. There I was in solo congregational ministry
for 4 years. It was a challenging ministry in a struggling rural pastoral charge but one we both loved.

We left Great Village in July of 2009 confident that we had done many good things in that church and community and had made many good friends. Since that time we have been in Florenceville-Bristol New Brunswick where I was called to a new team ministry at Faith Memorial United Church as their Minister of Families.

Alas, just as we were finally getting the team established with the arrival of my team mate last summer, the pastoral charge began to look seriously at their ability to support a clergy team—they could not. So in January of this year I asked for a change of pastoral relations and Bruce and I began to search the church's vacancy list. Friends recommended me to Jim St. Clair, one of the presbyters on your Search Committee. He called me up and this started a chain of events that has brought us to this place and to this day of new beginnings.

Bruce and I have two grown children, Rebecca and Andrew who both now live in Nova Scotia. Rebecca and her husband Peter Garcin and their two children, Eve and Caroline, live on the south shore near Bridgewater and Andrew lives in New Glasgow. Our children are very happy with our latest move back to Nova Scotia - and Cape Breton Island. Andrew is nearby to visit now and Rebecca's husband Peter's mother was a Cape Breton MacNeil. Peter has family here.

This past month has been a blur of activity as we said our goodbyes to many people in Florenceville-Bristol. We're looking forward to spending some time walking the sidewalks and trails of Port Hawkesbury and Port Hastings to wear off all the weight we have gained at the lunches and dinners people have had us to before we left Florenceville-Bristol.

And this week we have just been working on auto pilot, getting the packing and moving all done, Bruce doing most of it as I attended Maritime Conference Annual meeting last weekend, the two
of us making an extra trip back to Florenceville on Monday to do the final cleanup of the manse there and gathering up the final few things that just would not fit into the U Haul truck. Now we are living out of the boxes that are stacked everywhere, trying to remember where we put all the essentials. We had to borrow a can opener from the church kitchen the other evening. We have greatly appreciated the welcome we have received - willing hands to help unload the moving truck on Monday and food in the fridge that has sustained us all this week. Thank you all so much. Please forgive us if our eyes look a little dazed and foggy today. It has been a lot of excitement and activity and change for both of us.

In these early days in ministry with you here I will be concentrating on becoming oriented to the two congregations, this area of Cape Breton and our new home and beginning to respond to the principal needs that were expressed in your Joint Needs Assessment Report. It is Bruce's and my intention to have a lengthy and fulfilling pastorate here with all of you - for as long as you will have us. We are excited to be here and look forward to all the possibilities and potentials of shared ministry with you.

Nan Corrigan D.M.
The Congregations of St. Mark's & St. David's
United Church of Canada
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings N.S.
504 Bernard Street
Port Hawkesbury, N.S. B9A 2V1
Office Phone: 625-2229; Fax: 625-3597
E-mail: stmarks1@eastlink.ca
Manse: 625-0407 Email: nancy.corrigan@gmail.com

Happy 45th Birthday St. Mark's!

St. Mark's 45th Anniversary Service was conducted by our new minister, Nan Corrigan and the guest speaker was Rev. Wilfred Pelley. The full choir, under the direction of Al was in fine vocal form. After the service, soup and rolls were served followed by fruit, squares and birthday cake. Lucy MacDonald blew out the candles assisted by Nan and Wilf. The cake was then cut by Nan and Wilf for all to enjoy! It was a wonderful celebration. Thanks to all who were involved in making it a success.

St. Mark's Church was decked out with red balloons in celebration of the 45th Anniversary.

 Also red is the colour for Penticost.

Lucille, Annabel, Valli and Bonnie were some of the kitchen crew who prepared and served the wonderful soup.

Greeter Laruren talks to Andy just before the service.

Nan Corrigan, Wilf Pelley and Joyce Olive-Snair

Passing the "Peace".

Al and Melita

Thanks Choir! Great job!

Al discusses the service with Nan.

Barb  and Bonnie served the soup.

Clergy spouses: Bruce and Melita.

Gladys with Meltia and Dorothy.

Melita and Wilf have a laugh with Hayward.

Blow Lucy!

Nan and Wilf cut the Anniversary cake.

Catering Diva, Ruth with Nan and Dave

Wilf and Julia

Thanks for coming! It was great to have you two back for a visit!

ST. DAVID'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

The ROSE WINDOW at the entrance to the Church needs to be repaired. Anyone wishing to make donations to the Fund for repairs, it would be greatly appreciated.

On Saturday June 18, 2011 a work party is asked to meet at the new graveyard on the Cemetery Road. You will need a shovel and rake. All are welcome. Starting at 9 a.m.. Thank you in advance for your support.

ST. MARK’S SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUP

The Closing of Sunday School will be on June 19th

The last Youth Group meeting is today June 15th with closing at Dairy Queen at 7:00 p.m.
 
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 21st – St. Mark’s Congregational Board meeting: 6:30 p.m. Executive; 7:00 p.m. Committees; 8:00 p.m. Combined Board.

A non-supervised Nursery/Play Area is available located at the top of the stairs by the office at the back door entrance.

June 19th – Baptism at St. Mark’s.

June 26th – Recognition of the Grads.

Hymns for Sunday, June 19th

Morning has broken  - 409
I was there to hear your borning cry  - 644 (St.Marks)
All things bright and beautiful  - 291 (St. Davids)
Make me a channel of your peace  - 684
Go to the world  - 420

Psalm 8,  # 732
Doxology  - 540

Hymns for St. Mark's Anniversary Sunday, June 12th

Processional  -  HALLE , HALLE,  HALLE  - 958
SHE CAME SAILING ON THE WIND  - 380
MANY ARE THE LIGHTBEAMS  - 588
TAKE NOW MY VOICE  - CHOIR
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS  (DISTRIBUTION OF ELEMENTS)
GO NOW IN PEACE

PSALM 104,  826,  REFRAIN 2

HOLY , HOLY, HOLY
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION
GREAT AMEN

GLORIFY THY NAME  -  OFFERTORY  (CHOIR)

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS June 5th

• St. David's congregation wishes to extend a warm welcome to Nancy & Bruce Corrigan. Nancy will be leading us in worship and we are delighted to have them here with us.

• The Yard/Bake Sale on May 28th generated $2,035.03. We would like to thank everyone who made this happen: by working, baking, setting up, etc. Thank you from the Stewards of St. David's.

• The Rose Window at the entrance to the Church needs to be repaired. Donations to the Fund for Repairs would be greatly appreciated.

• June 12th - there will be no service at St. David's. The congregation is invited to St. Mark's 45th Anniversary Service at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

St. Mark's 45th Anniversary, Sunday June 12th

Come and celebrate 

St. Mark's 45th Anniversary 

on Sunday June 12th at 11 a.m.
Communion will be served.

Guest speaker is Rev. Wilfred Pelley

Join us for lunch following the service.


There will be no service at St. David's.

Choir Practise, Tuesday, June 7th

There will be a Choir Practise on Tuesday, June 7th at 5:45 p.m.

Sunday, June 5th, Our first Sunday with Nan! Welcome aboard!

Our first Sunday with Nan! Welcome aboard!

Pleased to meet you!

 

Sally examines the new June edition of the Contact.

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Hymns for Sunday, June 5th

COME IN, COME IN AND SIT DOWN  - 395

WHAT A FRIEND  - 664

A TIME FOR ALL THINGS  - CHOIR (ST.MARKS)

WE ARE ONE AS WE COME  -  402  (ST.DAVIDS)

HOW GREAT THOU ART  -  BACK COVER

PSALM  -  68,  # 787

Doxology  -  540