Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist:
Greeters (St. M.): Anne Louise & Darren Blundon
Greeter (St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean
Lay Reader (St. M.): Malcolm Matheson
(St. D.): Kenzie Mac Lean
Mission Moment (St. M.):
(St. D.): Karen Wagar
Lenten Readings (St. M.): Darren & Ann Louise Blundon
Lenten Candles (St. D.) Marie Davis, Marie Mac Kinnon
Collectors (St. M.): Earl West, Andy Palmer,
Anne Louise & Darren Blundon
(St. D.): Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
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
Spiritual Practices for Lent
Forty Days for Getting Ready--resource for families http://marconf.ca/
Password: Purple1331
Sitting in Silence--St. Mark's 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings
The Practice of Gratitude--The Examen: Borrow the book "Sleeping With Bread" to learn more.
Morning Prayer--St. David's 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Everyone welcome.
Contemplative Corner--St. Mark's sanctuary & St. David's Hall throughout Lent
Lectio Divina Bible Study--Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. St. Mark's parlour
Holy Week worship services:
March 24th Palm/Passion Sunday
March 27th 10:30 Service at the Nursing Home.
March 28th Maundy Thursday Potluck Supper and Table Communion St. David's 5:00 p.m.
March 29th Good Friday Worship St. Mark's 11:00 a.m.
March 31st Easter Sunrise 6:30 a.m. followed by Easter Breakfast at Port Hastings Fire Hall
Easter Communion-St. Mark’s 9:30 a.m.; St. David’s 11:00 a.m.
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters - gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Monday, March 18th at 1 p.m. will be our next gathering.
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
Heartfelt Thanks for Your M&S Gifts!
The people of The United Church of Canada gave generously for M&S in 2012! Together we gave $29,347,390 for United Church Mission and Service work in our neighbourhoods, across Canada, and globally. The campaign wrapped at the end of January 2013 with congregational gifts totalling $27,026,390, plus bequests of $2,321,000 applied to the 2012 M&S ministries.
Even in the midst of financial struggles throughout the country and in our congregations, people have been generous. Our generosity has changed people’s lives. Our generosity shows M&S as a lively part of our church life and our faith expression. A special note of thanks to all ministry personnel, M&S Enthusiasts, UCW members, and many lay leaders for your faithful and creative leadership in promoting M&S. Thank you for your good and loyal work in support of our church’s Mission and Service. Check out your congregational results on the United Church website.
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers for the month of March:
March 24, 2013 – Karen Mac Kinnon
March 31, 2013 – Larry Evans
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Tuesday, March 19th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Executive, 7:00 p.m. Committees, 8:00 p.m. Combined Board.
Ways and Means—Time to Re-imagine. What are the “Ways” and the “Means” that will enable the ministries of St. Mark’s United Church? Everyone in St. Mark’s congregation is invited to come together to brainstorm and discuss possible new processes and projects that will both energize and fund the work of the church. Current Ways and Means Committee members, everyone who has been called upon to help with fundraising activities, Trustees and Finance Committee members, Board Members and anyone with an interest in or enthusiasm for stewardship are called upon to join with Nan as we “re-imagine” this important work. We will gather together on Sunday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m. in the hall. Please join us!
St. Mark's Christian Education Committee has undertaken the job of producing a digital photo directory. The purpose of this directory is to give Nan and newcomers to our Church a way of recognizing the members of our congregation. (St. David’s congregation is also joining in this project). We would appreciate the cooperation of every member and adherent of both congregations. This project will be concluded by the end of March and a PDF file will be sent to all members who have email. To facilitate this venture, please submit a recent photo of you or of you and your family to Camille Chapman, Kenzie MacLean or to the Church office. If you do not have a recent photo, please contact Camille (787-2610) and she will arrange to take a photo of you and your family. If we do not hear from you we will be calling you to arrange a sitting. Even if you are an occasional church attender, you are still important to us and we want to include you. Please help us to make this venture a success!
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School at St. David’s on the First and Last Sunday of each month. (This will run two Sunday’s together, but it is easier to remember this way)
St. David’s Lay Readers for the month of March:
March 24, 2013 – Ian Mac Kinnon
March 31, 2013 – Bruce Corrigan
Hall Cleaners for March are Maxine Smith and Diane Mac Kinnon
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Saturday, March 23rd at 7 pm-A fund raising Trivia Night at the Port Hawkesbury Fire hall sponsored by the Port Hastings Historical Society. $20.00 for team of 4.
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Temporary Same Day Appointment Primary Care Clinic at Strait Richmond Hospital for residents of Strait Richmond area who currently don’t have a family doctor.
A doctor or nurse practitioner will be available to see patients who need test results or ongoing medical care starting Mon. Mar. 4 and Fri. Mar. 8 9 am—5 pm By Appointment Only. Call 625-7236. Please bring your health card, pills, and any other recent health information. Other Options:
• If you need a medication refill or a blood pressure check, please
contact your local pharmacy first for assistance.
• For routine immunizations including flu shots, call Public Health
Services at 625-1693
• For those receiving Continuing Care Services, services will not be
interrupted or discontinued. For more information call: 863-7332
or 863-7412
• For non urgent health conditions and health questions call 811
• If you require emergency medical attention dial 911
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Dementia and Alzheimer's Support Group for Family Caregivers
Do you care for a family member or friend at home? Do you visit a friend or family member in a nursing home regularly? Do you phone a friend or family member regularly to check on them? Does this person have Alzheimer's or another dementia? Then you are a Caregiver and there is support for you. The Strait Richmond Caregiver Support Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 2-4pm at the Strait Richmond Hospital Boardroom. If you would like to attend, have any questions, or need more information, please call JoAnne Connors with Caregivers NS at 631-3465
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