Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Joyce Oliver-Snair
(St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon
Lenten Candles (St. M.):
(St. D.): Alicia Vink & Jillian
Mission Moment (St. M.): Sarah Chiasson
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Andy Palmer, Ingram Fowlie
Greeters (St. D.): Bruce Oliver
Collectors (St. D.): Bob Downard, Donnie Mac Gregor
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
Holy Week Worship Services
April 9—Palm/Passion Sunday
April 13—Maundy Thursday Potluck & Table Communion at St David’s at 6:00 p.m.
April 14—Good Friday at St. Mark’s at 11:00 a.m.
April 16—Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service at St. David’s 6:15 a.m. followed by breakfast in the fire hall
Easter Communion 9:30 a.m. St. Mark’s; 11:00 St. David’s
Readers Needed for Palm/Passion Sunday (April 9th)
Signup sheets in church entry. Pick up your reading and indicate on the sheet which reading you have selected. Needed are 9 Readers for Palm/Passion Sunday.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 April 17th 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.
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 marriage of Rev. Rachel Campbell and Jeremy MacWilliams (Friday, March 17th). All are welcome to attend this Pastoral Charge Celebration.
Easter Flowers: Flowers may be placed “In Loving Memory Of” or as a gift. (Please no Lilies or Hyacinths as they are highly scented). Please contact the church office with the information to be placed in the bulletin.
Nan will be away overnight April 6th and part of April 7th for clergy retreat. She is also on vacation from April 18th to 24th. Rev. Heather Manuel will cover for Pastoral Care during Nan’s week of vacation.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay ReadersApril 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: Today! Continuing the first Sunday in May and June there will be coffee time after Worship Service. Please join us.
The April FundScrip Order dates are Sunday April 9th and 23rd and the Delivery dates are Sunday April 2nd, 16th and 30th.
The April FundScrip Promotions are as follows:
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
Way Spa 13% ( Regular 10% )
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 and Swiss Chalet.
If you have any questions about FundScrip or if you wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
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.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay ReadersApril 9th – Margie Mac Intyre April 16th – Susan Langley
April 23 – Rose Mary Morell April 30th – Marie Mac Kinnon
Official Board Meeting on TODAY 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”.
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 April are Heather Graham & Marie Mac Kinnon
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 at 902.890.1538
Enterlift Productions presents,'Stormy Weather', featuring vocal standards in all types of music genres and musical theatre, with musicians Robyn Cathcart, Margaret MacPherson, Ross Hunter and Michele Stephens, Friday, May 5th, 2017, 7 p.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Whycogamagh. Tickets, $15.00 per person and are available from Burton MacIntyre 902.756.2769 or Fred Matthews902.756.2764.
A general meeting of the Port Hastings Historical Society will be held on April 5th, 2017 at 7 pm in The Hawk Board room on Church Street in Port Hawkesbury. New members are encouraged to attend.
