5^th Sunday Combined Worship

at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 

Port Hawkesbury

Sunday, March 30^th at 11:00 a.m. 

 

St. David’s and St. Mark’s are invited. 

No worship at St. Mark’s or St. David’s that morning. Combined choir. 

We are asked to contribute to the lunch which is to follow: 

sandwiches, vegetables, crackers, cheese, fruit, desserts, etc.

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY MARCH 23RD 2013-3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

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: stmarks1@eastlink.ca

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

Worship Leader: Linda Scherzinger

March 23^rd 2014-3^rd Sunday of Lent

A thought around which to gather as we worship—

Micah 6:1–8 describes a dramatic confrontation, a lawsuit between God and Israel. What must Israel do to be in right relationship with God? Verse 8 makes it clear: to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God. God’s gift of redemption can be seen in the liberation of God’s people, and God’s people are required to participate in God’s ongoing liberating acts in response to their redemption; an offering of love to God.

Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Advent • Christmas • Epiphany 2013–2014 Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2013, p. 146

This week – "To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God" sounds easy enough. What are some concrete ways God might be asking you to fulfill these words?  Do those specific requests feel easy? This week look for a way to fulfill one of these requests.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Greeting

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

Call to Worship

One: We come together this morning

offering our hearts wide open with love.

All: We come ready to nourish our spirits

and renew our commitment to peace.

One: We come together as peace bearers and peacemakers.

All: May we bear peace in our hearts

and be peacemakers in our communities.

One: Come, let us celebrate God’s presence among us,

an unending source of peace and compassion.

All: Praise be to God, who calls us to pursue peace

for the benefit of all creation.

Opening Prayer

Holy One, we come before you today hoping to find a sense of peace for ourselves, our families, our neighbours, and for all of your people. We long for the day when we and all your people walk in the way of justice, mercy and humble faith. May we hold on with steadfast hope for all those in times and places of violence and fear to know peace with justice – whether in Palestine or Israel, in Syria, Ukraine or Canada. Open us to your Word so we may fully recognize that we too may be instruments of your way and your peace. Amen.

Placement of Lenten Symbol—A symbol of peace (symbol is placed on the table during the singing of the first hymn)

* Hymn            This Day God Gives Me             VU 410

Lenten Triad Candle Extinguishing (Tenebrae)

(Three purple candles, pink candle and Christ candle are lit prior

 to worship.) (3rd candle is extinguished.) Let us pray:

All: O God, you have given us the challenge

of following your way of justice.

Help us to be brave when

following your way makes others angry with us.

Help us to know your will,

and give us the strength to do it. Amen.

Sung Assurance:

Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights, verse 3 VU 108

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Micah 6:6-8 What does the Lord require of you?

This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 31 In you, O God, I have taken refuge pts. 1, 3 VU 758
*Hymn            Walk with Me             VU 649

Opening the Word and The Lord's Prayer

Gospel Acclamation

John 14:1-14 I am the way, and the truth, and the life.

This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Reflection The Way of Peace

Linda Scherzinger

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn           O for a World            VU 697

Offering Our Gifts to God

* Offering Prayer

All: Liberating God, we offer you all that we are and shall be. Open our eyes and our hearts to recognize you in each per­son we meet. May we have courage to listen, courage to hear, and courage to act. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn            On Eagle's Wings             VU 808

* Commissioning and Blessing  

Let us go into the world with voices ready to speak against

 injustice, to celebrate the Life God gives us to share, and to pray

for peace

:

Pray not for Arab or Jew, for Palestinian or Israeli

,

But pray rather for ourselves, that we might not divide them in our

 prayers but keep them together in our hearts.

When races fight, peace be among us.

When neighbours argue, peace be among us.

When nations disagree, peace be among us.

When people struggle for justice, let justice prevail.

When Christ’s disciples follow, let peace be our way.

* Choral Amen

SHOP FOR PEACE!

   

When you buy Fair Trade olive oil products from Palestine, you are taking positive economic action encouraged by the United Church of Canada.

 

Linda and Yvonne at St. David's

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY MARCH 23RD 2014

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Leader: Linda Scherzinger, DLM

Organist: Al Fougere

Greeter (St. M.): Carol Ann Williams

(St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean

Lay Reader (St. M.): Malcolm Matheson

Lay Reader (St. D.): Ian Mac Kinnon

Lenten Triad (St. M.):

(St. D.): Maxine Smith & Dana Smith

Collectors (St. M.): Carol Ann Williams, Hazel Fry,

Loretta Piercey, Linda Howlett

Collectors (St. D.): Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s

Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

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

Wednesday, March 26^th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is April 21st at 1:00 p.m.

5^th Sunday Combined Worship at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Hawkesbury on Sunday, March 30^th at 11:00 a.m. St. David’s and St. Mark’s invited. No worship at St. Mark’s or St. David’s that morning. Combined choir. We are asked to contribute to the lunch which is to follow: sandwiches, vegetables, crackers, cheese, fruit, desserts, etc.

PATHWAYS TO PRAYER—A PILGRIM’S JOURNEY 

Do you pray? How do you pray? To whom? Why? When? What about? St. Ann’s Bay United Church is presenting a week-end ecumenical conference May 16-18, 2014 to discuss this topic. We hope to boost your prayer routine, give you some ideas to enhance your spiritual growth and give you a respect for the variety of forms prayer can take. There will be speakers, social activities, worship, food and great Cape Breton hospitality. 

Our keynote speakers are Stephen Augustine and Rev. Ivan Gregan. Professor Stephen Augustine, BA, MA, hereditary Chief on the Mi’Kmaq Grand Council and trained by elders since an early age, has a thorough command of traditional practices. He will address prayer in respect to his native spirituality. He is Principal of Unama’ki College of Cape Breton University. Rev. Ivan Gregan, BA, MDiv, has been the minister at Port Wallis United Church in Dartmouth, NS since 1988. For information and registration forms, speak to Nan or contact the church office.

Lenten and Holy Week Events: 

Lenten Study  Tuesdays in Lent St. Mark's parlour 10:00 a.m.

Palm/Passion Sunday  April 13th

Maundy Thursday April 17th Potluck Supper and Table Communion  St. Mark's 6:00 p.m.

Good Friday  April 18th St. David's 11:00 a.m. 

Easter Sunrise April 20th St. David's 6:00 a.m. Breakfast to follow at the Firehall

Easter Sacrament of Communion April 20th St. Mark's 9:30 a.m.

Easter Sacrament of Communion April 20th St. David's 11:00 a.m.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.

FUNDSCRIP REPORT Order Sunday will be March 30^th Promotions for March are:

M & M Meat Shops                      4% ( Regular 3%)

PetSmart                                             4% ( Regular 2%)

Gap ( Includes Banana Republic & Old Navy) 7% ( Regular 5%)

Please contact Patsy Brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838 if you have any questions about how to join the program.

Lay Readers:

March 30^th – 5^th Sunday Worship at Holy Trinity Anglican

April 6^th – 5^th Sunday in Lent - Judy Castle

April 13^th – Palm/Passion Sunday - Larry Evans

April 20^th – Easter Sunday – Joyce Oliver-Snair

April 27^th – Clark Brander

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Official Board Meeting on April 6^th following Worship.

St. David’s UCW want to thank everyone who donated socks for the Brunswick Street Mission.  A wonderful response.   Thank you

St. David’s Lay Readers:

March 30 – 5^th Sunday Worship at Holy Trinity Anglican

April 6 – Ian Mac Kinnon

April 13 – Susan Langley

April 20 – Margie Mac Intyre

April 27 – Arnold Mac Lean

Hall Cleaners for March are Maxine Smith & Diane Mac Kinnon

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trivia Night sponsored by the Port Hastings Historical Society will be held at 7 pm in the Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall on Sat., March 29th. Team of 4 for $20.00...pre-register with Bob at 625-1220...Lots of fun and laughs.

Wayne Rennie Fundraiser: The Community of West Bay Road will be holding a  fundraiser for Wayne Rennie on March 29th beginning at 2PM. at the West Bay Road Fire hall. There will be bingo, an auction, a chili and chowder supper, ending with a variety night. Come show your support.

Parents and/or Grandparents, would you enjoy spending more quality time with your young children while fostering their love of reading? Join our weekly reading circles held at the Richmond Villa in St. Peter's on Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30, at the Richmond Academy on Saturday afternoons from 2:00 - 3:30, or the Lorenzo Building in Arichat on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. This exciting family literacy program is centred around books and fun activities based on farm-related themes, including a possible farm visit. The children will be provided with weekly surprises to take home as well as an opportunity to build their own personal library. For more information, please call the Richmond County Literacy Network at 226-0383. Children Who Read; Succeed!

The Big Spring Market, Sun. May 4th, 10am-1pm, Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall. Table rentals are $10. Reserve at 631-0959 or sampson.denise@gmail.com. Free admission for shoppers. Sponsored by Ryan Highland Dancers.

Evergreen Club monthly breakfast is Mar 29 from 9-12

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY MARCH 16TH 2014-2ND SUNDAY OF LENT

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: stmarks1@eastlink.ca

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

March 16^th, 2014-2^nd Sunday of Lent

* please stand as able

A thought around which to gather as we worship-- John 3:1–17

As our Lenten journey continues, we see in Nicodemus the parts of

 ourselves that struggle with the truth Jesus teaches about living in

God’s ways. Nicodemus only sees the impossibilities in what Jesus

 is teaching and does not hear the spiritual truths. How many times

 do we look at things only through our own personal experience

 with­out understanding other, deeper meanings? Trusting God and

 trusting the Spirit will help us see beyond the prom­ises of this

 world and experience the fullness of God’s love.

This week – spend at least 30 minutes outside that is dedicated to listening and feeling the wind blow and move around you. Listen for the movement of the Spirit.

Copyright © Woodlake Publishing Inc. 2013, Seasons of the Spirit SeasonsFUSION Lent-Easter 2014, p. 13

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 Hold Us in Your Grace

Hold us in your grace, O God, hold us in your grace.

Hold us in your grace, O God, hold us in your grace.

Hold us, hold us in your grace. Hold us, hold us in your grace.

Words: Keri K. Wehlander. Music: BruceHarding and Keri K. Wehlander.

Words copyright  2007 Keri K. Wehlander, www.creativeworship.ca. Music copyright  2007 Keri K. Wehlander and Bruce Harding. All rights reserved. Evensong Worship Resources, www.evensong.ca. Used by permission.

Opening Prayer

God of Jesus, who shared our humanity, keep us company on this Lenten journey so that we may find the path to life. Amen.

Placement of Lenten Symbol—A Pinwheel

Call to Worship

One: Sometimes we are sure of our call,

but unsure of our destination.

All: Friends who travel with us, come – journey to God’s place. One: Sometimes we run out of energy and fear the future.

All: Friends who look with us for help,

come – seek God’s strength for life.

One: Sometimes we think we are people of faith, but have more questions than answers.

All: Friends who long for deeper understanding,

come – find new life in the Spirit. One:

And so we come as we are.

* Hymn Faith of Our Fathers VU 580

Lenten Triad Candle Extinguishing (Tenebrae)

(Four purple candles, pink candle and Christ candle are lit prior to worship.) (2nd candle is extinguished.) Let us pray:

All: O God, we confess

that we have put our hope in many things—

our families, our jobs, our friends, our possessions.

Help us to put our trust in you.

May your constant love be with us

and fill our lives with healing laughter. Amen.

Sung Assurance:

Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights, verse 2 VU 108

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Genesis 12:1–4a Call of Abram.

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

Psalm 121          Yahweh will not let you stumble.        VU 844

*Hymn           Jesus Loves Me             VU 365

Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Acclamation

John 3:1–17 Nicodemus visits Jesus.

This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Reflection

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn             Lift High the Cross           VU 151

*A Responsive Reading from A Song of Faith

We sing of a church

seeking to continue the story of Jesus

by embodying Christ’s presence in the world.

We are called together by Christ

as a community of broken but hopeful believers,

loving what he loved,

living what he taught,

striving to be faithful servants of God

in our time and place.

Our ancestors in faith

bequeath to us experiences of their faithful living;

upon their lives our lives are built.

Our living of the gospel makes us a part of this communion of saints, experiencing the fulfillment of God’s reign

even as we actively anticipate a new heaven and a new earth.

The church has not always lived up to its vision.

It requires the Spirit to reorient it,

helping it to live an emerging faith while honouring tradition,

challenging it to live by grace rather than entitlement,

for we are called to be a blessing to the earth.

We sing of God’s good news lived out,

a church with purpose:

faith nurtured and hearts comforted,

gifts shared for the good of all,

resistance to the forces that exploit and marginalize,

fierce love in the face of violence,

human dignity defended,

members of a community held and inspired by God,

corrected and comforted,

instrument of the loving Spirit of Christ,

creation’s mending.

We sing of God’s mission.

Responsive Reading excerpted from A Song of Faith:

A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada

Minute for Mission

Offering Our Gifts to God

* Offering Prayer

All: Accept these gifts and our lives, the work of care that they represent and our hope for a fuller life for others that all may know the reality of your great love for us. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn           Blessed Assurance           VU 337

* Commissioning and Blessing

One: God calls you to continue on life’s journey in faith:

All: we go, trusting in God.

One: God loves the world more than we can ever understand:

All: we go, trusting in Jesus the Christ.

One: God is at work among us bringing new possibilities:

All: we go, trusting the Spirit. Bless our going out and our coming in, now and forever. Amen.

* Choral Amen

STEWARDSHIP UPDATE-"FOUND FAITHFUL" REPORT

"To date I have received responses from 41 families of the 100 families we appealed to.  There has been a total of $6495.00 committed by weekly, monthly or lump sum payments.  Nine (9) families could not commit to increasing their donations at this time.  Thanks to all who have responded and we will be happy to receive further letters of commitment."

Ruth MacRae--Envelope Secretary

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR LENT

• Create a “Photo-a-Day Prayer Journal” this Lent. Each
day snap a photo with your Smartphone or tablet of
something you are praying for – it could be a photo
of the headlines from the day’s paper, someone you’re
with, or even a photo of photos of family and friends.
Look through your photos throughout Lent to remind
you of those things you want to lift up in prayer.
Or take a photo each day of something or someone
you "treasure"--this is something we considered as 
we worshiped together on Ash Wednesday. 

• Symbols of the journey.  Using 7.5 cm/3 inch by 12.5 cm/5 inch index cards, string, paperclips or clothespins/spring clothes pegs, and crayons and markers, create a string of images that symbolize each week’s scripture story or the Season of Lent. Hang these images somewhere everyone in your family or group will see them. Add to the string of images each week. If you prefer, include a word or phrase
that resonates with you from the bible stories.

• Dedicate 30 minutes each week – or even each day! – to
group or family time for personal reflection. Gather as a
family (or group) for this time, but allow individuals to find
their own comfortable space for reflection. To focus your
reflection time you might pick a word or phrase like “sacrifice” or “walking in the light” or use the scripture for
the week (or a verse or two from it). Play quiet instrumental
music or even light a few candles as you begin your reflection time. When the time has ended, come back together and ask for a volunteer to pray to close your time together.

• Each week during Lent, read Matthew 4:1–11 – the story
of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. Spend some time
reflecting and writing in your journal about the temptations
you face in your own life. Each week, choose something to fast from (challenge yourself and choose something you think you can’t live without). When you feel tempted, return to God and your journal – reflect on the struggles you’re having and remember your dependency on God during this time.

• In an effort to simplify, give away things you don’t need.
Give everyone in your family or group one (or more)
garbage or grocery bag and ask them to fill these during
Lent. You might add a specific social justice theme
to your giving (for example, give away items of clothing
that were made in countries where there is a proliferation
of child labour in sweat shops).

• Eat simply this Lent and commit to cooking and/or consuming food that you’d consider “minimal” compared
to your normal meals. Here are a few ideas: Commit to
eating a simple soup and bread dinner two–three (or
more) times each week. Fast from fast food and takeout
this Lent – prepare your own meals and your own
lunch. Only cook/eat foods that are in season (maybe
only what’s available a your local farmer’s market). If
any of these seem too daunting for 40 days – try one
day each week. You might also add a practice of “giving”
to eating simply and prepare twice as much food
as you need for a meal and share it with another family
or someone in need in your congregation.

Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2013 Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Lent • Easter 2014, pp. 14, 15

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY MARCH 9TH 2014

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Greeter (St. M.): Carol Ann Williams

(St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean

Lay Reader (St. M.): Connie Fowlie

Lay Reader (St. D.): Margaret Ashford

Lenten Triad (St. M.): Heather Brander & Rebecca Roussy

(St. D.): Kenzie & Hailey

Collectors (St. M.): Carol Ann Williams, Hazel Fry,

Loretta Piercey, Linda Howlett

Collectors (St. D.): Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s

Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

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

March 26^th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is March 17^th at 1:00 p.m.

Lent Small Group Study: Gifts of Celtic Christianity, resources provided by Leaders: Ivan Gregan & Janice MacLean.  Six one hour sessions, Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.:  Session 1: The Hearth:Gather Us In

Copies of “THE UPPER ROOM” for March-April are available.

PATHWAYS TO PRAYER—A PILGRIM’S JOURNEY 

Do you pray? How do you pray? To whom? Why? When? What about? St. Ann’s Bay United Church is presenting a week-end ecumenical conference May 16-18, 2014 to discuss this topic. We hope to boost your prayer routine, give you some ideas to enhance your spiritual growth and give you a respect for the variety of forms prayer can take. 

There will be speakers, social activities, worship, food and great Cape Breton hospitality. Our keynote speakers are Stephen Augustine and Rev. Ivan Gregan. Professor Stephen Augustine, BA, MA, hereditary Chief on the Mi’Kmaq Grand Council and trained by elders since an early age, has a thorough command of traditional practices. He will address prayer in respect to his native spirituality. He is Principal of Unama’ki College of Cape Breton University. Rev. Ivan Gregan, BA, MDiv, has been the minister at Port Wallis United Church in Dartmouth, NS since 1988. For information and registration forms, speak to Nan or contact the church office.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 9^th & 16^th – No Sunday School during the March break.

March 18^th- St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting

FUNDSCRIP REPORT March order Sundays will be March 16^th and 30^th and delivery Sundays will be March 9^th and 23^rd.

Promotions for March are:

M & M Meat Shops                       4% ( Regular 3%)

PetSmart                                              4% ( Regular 2%)

Gap ( Includes Banana Republic & Old Navy) 7% ( Regular 5%)

Please contact Patsy Brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838 if you have any questions about how to join the program.

Lay Readers:

March 16 – Second Sunday in Lent – Malcolm Matheson

March 23^rd – Third Sunday in Lent – Barbara Mac Intyre

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Session Meeting on March 16^th following Worship.

St. David’s Official Board Meeting on April 16^th following Worship.

A box will be placed in the Narthex of the church for men’s socks, new or used in good shape.  The UCW will forward these to Brunswick St. Mission later in the winter.  Lets fill the box. 

St. David’s Lay Readers:

March 16 – Kenzie Mac Lean

March 23 – Ian Mac Kinnon

March 30 – Kevin Pierce

Hall Cleaners for March are Maxine Smith & Diane Mac Kinnon

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Trivia Night sponsored by the Port Hastings Historical Society will be held at 7pm in the Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall on Saturday, March 29th. Team of 4 for $20.00...pre-register with Bob at 625-1220...Lots of fun and laughs.

The Big Spring Market, Sunday May 4th, 10am to 1pm, Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall.  Table rentals are $10. All vendors welcome.  Reserve at 631-0959 or sampson.denise@gmail.com. Free admission for shoppers. Sponsored by Ryan Highland Dancers.

Welcome spring with a delicious Spaghetti Dinner at St. Joseph’s parish hall, Port Hawkesbury on Thursday, March 20th,  4-6 pm. Adults $8.50 , children under10 -$6.00, family $20.00. Takeout is available. For advance tickets call the  parish office 625-1045,Patsy 625-0833 or Joan 625-2397. Tickets available at the door. Come and enjoy a taste of Italy. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Parish Council.

Parents and/or 1Grandparents, would you enjoy spending more quality time with your young children while fostering their love of reading? Join our weekly reading circles held at the Richmond Villa in St. Peter's on Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30, at the Richmond Academy on Saturday afternoons from 2:00 - 3:30, or the Lorenzo Building in Arichat on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. This exciting family literacy program is centred around books and fun activities based on farm-related themes, including a possible farm visit. The children will be provided with weekly surprises to take home as well as an opportunity to build their own personal library. To register or receive more information, please call the Richmond County Literacy Network at 226-0383. Children Who Read; Succeed!