Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Malcolm Matheson
(St. D.): Gillian Vink
Lenten Candles (St. M.):
(St. D.): Cathy Mac Lean, Roy Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan, Malcolm Matheson
Greeters (St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean
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.
Maritime Conference: May 25-28, 2017
Youth Forum & Intermediates Registration for Youth Forum and Intermediates is online this year.
Deadline is March 31
http://marconf.ca/47674-yf-invernessguysborough/
http://marconf.ca/47692-iac-invernessguysborough-presbytery/
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
Open House – On Saturday, April 8th there will be an Open House at the Cameron Hall in Whycocomagh from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. celebrating the upcoming marriage of Rev. Rachel Campbell and Jeremy MacWilliams (Friday, March 17th). All are welcome to attend this Pastoral Charge Celebration.
March 22nd - 2:00 p.m. Service at Strait Richmond Hospital
March 29th – 10:30 a.m.; Service at the Nursing Home. Everyone welcome to attend.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers March 26th – Wayne Simpson
April 2nd – Joyce Oliver-Snair
April 9th – Palm Sunday -Multiple Readers
April 14th – Good Friday – Combined Service
April 16th – Easter Sunday – Multiple Readers
April 23rd – Clark Brander
April 30th – Judy Castle
Coffee time: Continuing the first Sunday in April, May and June there will be coffee time after Worship Service. Please join us for this social time.
The March FundScrip Order Dates are Sunday March 12th and 26th and the Delivery Dates are Sunday March 19th & April 2nd .
The March Promotions are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
PetSmart 4% ( Regular 2% )
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.
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 ReadersMarch 26th – Kevin Pierce
April 2nd – Julia Mac Kinnon
April 9th – Margie Mac Intyre
April 16th – Susan Langley
April 23 – Rose Mary Morell
April 30th – Marie Mac Kinnon
St. David’s Official Board Meeting on April 2nd following Worship.
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”.
There will be no Sunday School Classes on March 12th & 19th. Students are reminded to save for the Lenten Box collection.
Over the next few months St. David's UCW will be collecting mittens, socks, scarves, hats, etc. to be delivered to Brunswick St. Mission in the fall. There is a box in the church entry if anyone wishes to make a donation.
Hall Cleaners for March are Maxine Smith & Dianne Mac Kinnon
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cribbage Tournament on Wednesday, March 29th at 7 o’clock at the Port Hastings Fire Hall. $5.00 per person. Tea provided. This is part of the Inverness County Tournament. Sponsored by the Port Hastings Community Club.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.
Ashley MacIsaac And Friends In Concert, Saturday, May 27th, 7 P.M., First United Church, Truro, N.S. Musicians to include Ashley MacIsaac, John Pellerin...fiddle and stepdance; Jackie Dunn MacIsaac...Piano; Cheryl Reid O'Hagan....Harpist; The MacKinnon Sisters....Vocals. Tickets are on sale now, $40.00 Adult; $20.00 Students. Proceeds for First United Church Restoration Fund and the Alumni Association Of The Nova Scotia Teachers College. Tickets are available from Margie MacIntyre 902.890.1538
The Trivia Night on Sat., March 25th at the Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall at 7 pm. sponsored by the Port Hastings Historical Society. Teams of 4 at $5.00 for each person.
