Friday, 27 September 2013

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH 2013

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Guest Speaker: Rev’d Evelyn R. Knorr
Organist: Al Fougere
Greeter: Bob Downard
Lay Readers: Sharon MacCuspic, Kenzie Mac Lean
Collectors: Malcolm Parsons, Heather Graham

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

Next opportunities for baptism, affirmation of faith or transfer of membership will be October 20th and November 3. For further information please contact the Church Office at 625-2229.

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
Suggested Food Banks donations: Peanut butter or Cereal.

Upcoming Events to mark on your calendar:

October 6  World Communion Sunday.
Sunday School begins at St. Mark's

October 11  Fishcakes and Beans Celtic Colours Supper, Port Hastings Firehall

October 13 Thanksgiving Sunday

October 20 Sunday School begins at St. David’s. Call the church office to register.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Monday, October 21st will be our next time of gathering at 1:00 p.m.

Renowned Celtic Theologian coming to Tatamagouche Centre
You are warmly invited to: 
John Philip Newell: 
Celtic Treasure & the Rebirthing of Christianity 
October 20-22, Sun 5:30 pm to Tues noon

As never before in the history of humanity, we are becoming aware of life's essential interrelatedness. This emerging consciousness can be described as a movement of the Spirit.  Drawing from ancient Celtic Christian wisdom and new science, this program will offer silence, chant and conversation, with a focus on new insights and transformation. 

Leadership: The Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell is a poet, peacemaker, scholar and former warden at Iona, Scotland.He is internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of Celtic Christian spirituality.
For information and to register, contact Tatamagouche Centre: www.tatacentre.ca or (902) 657-2231

AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH OFFICE: 
Canadian Church Calendar 2014
Cost: $6.00 ($1.25 profit from each to go to the Mission and Service Fund, United Church of Canada)
Pictures this year depict banners, communion table frontals and other liturgical artwork from United Churches across Canada.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


St. David’s Lay Readers:
October 6th – Margaret Ashford
October 13th – Susan Langley
October 20th – Karen Wagar
October 27th – Bonnie Hatcher

October 6th – Worldwide Communion Sunday.

Celtic Colours Fishcake and Bean Dinner - When: Friday, October 11, 2013  from 4 to 6 pm - Location: Port Hastings Fire Hall - Price: $10.00 Sponsored by St. David's UCW

October 20th – Sunday School begins.

Church Hall Cleaners for October: Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


FUNDSCRIP REPORT - October order Sundays are October 6th and 20th and delivery Sundays are October 13th and 27th.

Promotions for October
The Children’s Place 10% ( Reg. 8% )
Sears 10% ( Reg. 7%)
Le Vie en Rose 10% ( Reg. 8% )

HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER - Fill out the FundScrip order form found in the green folder in the narthex. Enclose the completed order form and payment either cash or cheque payable to St. Mark’s United Church ( no postdated cheques please) , put in FundScrip envelope and place on collection plate during Sunday offering. Alternately envelopes can be left at St. Mark’s office during secretary’s working hours. (Please do not leave them in the narthex). Contact Patsy brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838 if you have any questions.

St. Mark’s Men’s Group Roast Loin of Pork Dinner 
Friday October 4, 4:30-6:00 p.m. 
at St. Mark’s United Church hall in Port Hawkesbury.
Eat in or take-out. Adults $12.00, children (under 12) $6.00.

Oct. 5th – 6 p.m. Girls Night Out St. Mark’s Church Hall
An evening of fashions, live music and refreshments. Shop at twelve different home vendors who represent ladies accessories (jewelry, purses) kitchen ware, home products, cosmetics and more. Browse a used book table.

Anyone who would like to donate good used books for the Book Sale on Ladies’ Nite Oct. 5th, please contact Jean Mac Pherson 625-0509

Oct. 7th – 12 noon – Special Events—Anyone interested in planning/working at the Christmas Bazaar is welcome to meet for a light lunch and discussion about the bazaar. Without support in planning this event may not be possible.

St. Mark’s Lay Readers:
October 6th – David Chapman
October 13th – Lana Mac Lean
October 20th – Denis Benard
October 27th – Brenda Mac Innis

Girls Night Out  October 5th at 6 o’clock at  St Mark’s. A Fun Evening of fashion, live music, refreshments, and with your admission of $5 dollars a chance to win Cindy Day's book, Grandma Says  and a hand made Larch wood cutting board.  Tickets at the door or from Valli--625 0576, Annabel 625 0741, Jeanne 625 0609

October 15, 2013 – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Joseph Parish Port Hawkesbury Fall Fair, 
Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to be held on Parish Grounds: Multi-Family “New-to-You Items, Bake Table (Preserves, Jams & Jellies, Book Table, Handcrafted Items, Children’s Games including fish pond, cookie decorating, Putting Challenge, Chocolate wheel, 50/50 draw & Barbeque. Rain location – Basement of Church.

Indoor Flea Market, Havre Boucher Community Centre, October 12th, 10-1. For more info contact Denee Mattie at deneea@hotmail.com or 232-2274 or Denise Deon at 234-2633 Lots of new and used items, bake tables and more!

Gaelic Classes in Port Hawkesbury 
Will begin Gaelic night classes at the KOC bldg., on Monday, Oct. 7th from 7 to 9pm. Registration a half hour before class. Our class will be full immersion Gaelic and Beginner to Fluent are welcome. For more info call Kathleen at 625-3794 or Kevin at 625-0888

Celtic Colours Fishcake and Bean Dinner - When: Friday, October 11, 2013  from 4 to 6 pm - Location: Port Hastings Fire Hall - Price: $10.00 Sponsored by St. David's UCW

An eight week Basic Introduction to Computers, Internet and E-Mail will be held on Monday nights from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. ,  October 17 to December 5, 2013,  at the St. Peter’s Learning and Technology Centre. For more information or to register, call the Richmond County Literacy Network at 226-0383 or 535-3304. No Fee. Funded by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education. ( A similar program will be offered in Arichat in the new year.)

Blessing of Animals - Saturday, October 5th, 2013 Ecumenical 10 a.m.
Parking lot of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Reeves Street
Port Hawkesbury Reverend’s Evelyn R. Knorr and Nan Corrigan offer a blessing for your pets. Holy Trinity Anglican Church & St. Mark’s United Church


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