Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Joyce Oliver-Snair
(St. D.): Bonnie Hatcher
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Jim & Sarah Chiasson
Greeters (St. D.): Maxine Smith
Collectors (St. D.): Ashley Mac Leod, Marie Davis
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 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 February 16th at 1:00 p.m.
February 17th, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper, St. David's, Port Hastings, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Donations to Missions and Service.
February 18th, Ash Wednesday worship, 10:00 a.m. St. David's, Port Hastings
Wednesdays in Lent, 10:00 a.m. Half hour Scripture, Song & Silence, St. David's, Port Hastings
February 22nd, Lent 1, Sacrament of Communion St. Mark's & St. David's
February 25th - 10:30 a.m. Service at Nursing Home
April 2nd, Maundy Thursday Potluck supper and Table Communion, 6:00 p.m. St. David's Port Hastings
April 3rd Good Friday worship 11:00 a.m. St. Mark's Port Hawkesbury
April 5th Easter Sunrise St. David's 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at Port Hastings Firehall
April 5th Easter Sacrament of Communion St. Mark's 9:30 a.m.; St. David's 11:00 a.m.
Copies of The Upper Room for March- April are available.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Welcomes You!
Refreshments in the church hall following worship—please join us!
There is a quiet nursery space above the stage in the hall—reached via the stairs by the church office door. There you will find toys, change table, crib, rocking chair for your use. We’re so glad you came today.
St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.
FundScrip Order Sunday for February will be February 22nd. The February Promotions are as follows:
la Vie en Rose/
la Vie en Rose Aqua
Roots/
Roots Home/Roots Kids
The Gap/Old Navy/ 7% ( Regular 5% )
Banana Republic
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions about the program or if you wish to join the program.
Lay Readers:
February 22nd – David Chapman
March 1st – Jim Chiasson
March 8th – Brenda Mac Innis
March 15th – Jean Mac Pherson
March 22nd – Vida Hood
March 29th – Connie Fowlie
Please Note:
Triennial Visit of presbytery Pastoral Care and Oversight Committee Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s
What is a Presbytery Oversight Visit?
Oversight visits are part of the Presbytery’s ministry to the Pastoral Charges within its bounds. It is the Presbytery’s responsibility to keep in touch with all Pastoral Charges, supporting in times of struggle and celebrating and encouraging achievements.
February 15th – 7:00 p.m. - Annual Congregational Meeting.
February 17th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting.
February 24th – Senior’s Lunch at St. Mark’s.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
February 22nd – Maxine Smith
March 1st – Malcolm Parsons
March 8th – Margaret Ashford
March 15th –Alicia Vink
March 22nd – Kenzie Mac Lean
March 29th – Kevin Pierce
St. David’s UCW Have placed a box in the narthex for new or gently used womens & children’s scarves, mittens, gloves, hats and or socks. These will be sent to the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax once enough have been collected.
Church Hall Cleaners for February are Irene Wheaton & Beryl Mac Donald.
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Trivia Night: The Port Hastings Historical Society will host trivia night on Saturday February 28th and March 28th at 7pm in the Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall. Admission is $5 person (teams of 4). Categories include general trivia, sports, entertainment and more. A licensed event. Prizes for the top team. Proceeds support the Port Hastings Museum.
