Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Julia Mac Quarrie
(St. D.): Malcolm Parsons
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Larry & Sherille Mac Keigan
Greeters (St. D.): Maxine Smith
Collectors (St. D.): Ashley Mac Leod, Marie Davis
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & 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
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is March 20th at 1:00 p.m.
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for March/April are available.
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
February 28th – Shrove Tuesday
March 5th - First Sunday In Lent. Sacrament of Communion.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay ReadersMarch 5th – Bruce Corrigan
March 12th – Malcolm Matheson
March 19th – Barb Mac Intyre
March 26th – Wayne Simpson
Coffee time: Beginning March 5 and continuing the first Sunday in April, May and June there will be coffee time after Worship Service. If you enjoy this fellowship and would be available to prepare coffee on one of these Sundays, please leave your name on the sign up sheet on March 5.
The February FundScrip
The Order Date is Sunday February 26th.
The February Promotions are as follows:
Esso 3% ( Regular 2% )
The Ultimate Dining Card 5% ( Regular 3% )
Please note: The Ultimate Dining card is listed on the order form as – East Side Mario’s, Harvey’s, Montana’s, New York Fries, Swiss Chalet.
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions or if you wish to join the program.
Hymn Books entitled "More Voices" have been purchased by St. Mark's, you may help offset the cost by making a donation of $15. A hymn book will be labelled if you wish to make your donation in honour or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices", please include your information.
PLEASE NOTE: There is an urgent need to fill the position of Chairperson on our Congregational Board. Without a Chairperson, the Board cannot hold meetings. Please consider putting your name forward to fill this vital role. Contact persons are Hayward Hollett, Annabel Butts, Coleen MacKichan or Linda Howlett.
Sunday, March 20th – 8:00 a.m. – St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast
Tuesday, March 21st – Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. – Executive; 7:00 p.m. – Committees, 8:00 p.m. – Combined Board
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers March 5th – Amy Mac Killop
March 12th – Alicia Vink
March 19th – Gillian Vink
March 26th – Kevin Pierce
February 28th – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 4:30 pm to 6 pm. Donations to the Mission and Service Fund.
If you would like to help St. David’s offset the cost of our new “More Voices” hymn books, please consider making a donation in honour or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation ($15.00 per book) and dedication information on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices”.
Hall Cleaners for March area Maxine Smith & Dianne Mac Kinnon
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Prayer for Christian Unity Walk: Wed, March 8th at 6:30 p.m.Ecumenical Pilgrimage Prayer Service beginning at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Hawkesbury, walking together to Holy Trinity Anglican Church and then to St. Mark’s United Church. Prayer, song and scripture. Prayers for our community and world at each intersection. Strait Area Transit will provide transportation for those needing it. Hospitality and fellowship to follow at St. Mark's. If weather inclement, will be held at St. Mark’s. All welcome. Dress warmly and bring a light to carry.
Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times she will be going.
Donate your gently used clothing to Port of Welcome Settlement Association. Drop off clothing at Cathy's Consignment shop and ask that proceeds of sales go to the POWSA account (act#4488). Once our family arrives they will be able to use the credit in that account to purchase clothing items.
