Friday, 18 April 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY APRIL 20TH 2014-EASTER SUNDAY

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Greeter (St. M.): Archie & Elaine Noseworthy
(St. D.): Bruce Oliver
Lay Reader (St. M.): Joyce Oliver Snair
Lay Reader (St. D.): Margie Mac Intyre
Lenten Triad (St. M.): Lucille Evans and Lucy MacDonald
(St. D.): Ian Mac Kinnon
Collectors (St. M.): Archie & Elaine Noseworthy,
Brenda Mac Innis, John Langley
Collectors (St. D.): James Mac Fadyen, Iaian Langley

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.

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

April 30, 2014 – 10:30 a.m. Service at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home.

Congratulations!!! Lana MacLean will receive a  Master of Divinity Degree from the Atlantic School of Theology, Saturday, May 03, 2014 at 11:00 am.  The Convocation  will be held at St. Benedict Parish,  Halifax. The ceremony is open to the public.

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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.

St. Mark's Easter Seniors Luncheon, Thursday, April 24th at 12:00 noon. Join us for light lunch and conversation.

FUNDSCRIP
April order Sundays will be April 13th  and 27th  and delivery days will be Sunday April 6th  and MONDAY April 21st.
Promotions for April are:
Sears (includes Sears Home & Sears Travel)       5%  ( Regular 3% )
SpaFinder Wellness                                        12% ( Regular 10% )
Cabela’s                                                             7%  (Regular 4% )
Please contact Patsy Brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838 if you have any questions about how to join the program.

**Is your child graduating this year? The Christian Education Committee are gathering the names of all 2014 graduates. To ensure that we haven't missed anyone, could you please contact Elizabeth (elizabethlangdon@live.ca) or 625-5922. Thank you!**

**The CE Committee are gathering the names of all Grade 2 students. To ensure that we haven't missed any names, could you please send the name of your child to Elizabeth (elizabethlangdon@live.ca) or 625-5922. Thank you!**

St. Mark's gardening enthusiasts: Interested in working with Nan on improving the outdoor space at the front of St. Mark's? Speak to Nan who is looking for both ideas and helping hands. More information on this ongoing project to follow.

Lay Readers:
April 27th – Clark Brander
May 4th – David Chapman
May 11th – Bruce Corrigan
May 18th – Denis Bernarad
May 25th – Brenda Mac Innis

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


St. David’s Lay Readers:
April 27 – Arnold Mac Lean
May 4th – Bob Downard
May 11th – Bonnie Hatcher
May 18th – Dave Pringle
May 25th – Mary Jess Mac Donald

Yard sale & Bake Sale St. Davids June 07th 2014 at St. David’s church hall......0830 to 1200 am

Hall Cleaners for April are Heather Graham, Grace Pilgrim

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS


Time for the Garden: An open meeting to see if there is interest in starting a local Garden Club. Monday, April 28th, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Church. Let's get growing!
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Friday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m.,West Bay United Church, West Bay, celebration of  the life of Rev. Jim Bragan.  
Fellowship immediately following in the Community Hall right beside the church.  Jim passed away suddenly on January 2nd following a cardiac arrest.

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

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Leeside Transition House is hosting its 7th annual Dessert Cafe and Silent Auction on May 4, 2014 at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre from 2-4 PM.  Tickets are $15 and to get your ticket please call Leeside at 625-1990.

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Food Handlers Course April 28th from 6:30-9:30p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall sponsored by St. Joseph’s CWL. All welcome. No Charge

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There will be an evening of prayer, music and scripture for families and friends of those who have died while in the care of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital from August 1st, 2013 to January 31st, 2014. This service will be held in the Clare Marie Auditorium (former St. Martha’s Chapel) on Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. Refreshments will follow. We look forward to seeing you.


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