Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Vida Hood
(St. D.): Mary Jesse Mac Donald
Mission Moment (St. M.): Vida Hood
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Anna Marie & John Langley
Greeters (St. D.): Cathy Mac Lean
Collectors (St. D.): Alicia Vink, James MacFadyen
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 June 19th at 1:00 p.m. This Is our last meeting before the summer break.
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for May-June are available.
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
Moving out of Leeside—clean, sturdy furniture needed for small apartment—sofa, end and coffee tables, dining table and chairs (small), chest of drawers and bedside stand, lamps. If you have any of these you might donate, contact the church office or speak to Nan.
Nan will be away from May 25th – May 28th attending Maritime Conference. The Choir will be leading the Church Service on March 28th with Combined Service at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m.
St. Mark’s Anniversary Service on June 11th. No Service at St. David’s. Pot Luck Meal (Main Course & Salads requested. Rolls, Cake and ice cream provided)
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ST. MARK’S BAPTISM
Being Baptized this morning at St. Mark’s is Mason Robert Stewart son of Max Harrison Stewart and Bria Nicole Harvey.
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers May 28th – Choir members
June 4th – Sarah Chiasson
June 11th – St. Mark’s Anniversary
June 18th – Larry Evans
June 25th – Julia Mac Quarrie
Coffee time: The first Sunday in June there will be coffee time after Worship Service. Please join us.
The May FundScrip Order Dates May 21st and the Delivery Dates is May 28th.
The May Promotions are as follows:
Winners-Home Sense 8% (Regular 5%)
Chapters-Indigo 7.5% (Regular 5%)
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 of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices", please include your information.
May 31st – 10:00 am. Service at Nursing Home.
Global Day of Prayer to End Famine
The United Church is observing the Global Day of Prayer to End Famine, today, May 21, 2017. The Moderator has invited United Church faith communities to pray for all who are facing extreme hunger. Support the relief efforts of our partners by contributing to the United Church's Extreme Hunger Appeal. The need remains great.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A short Meeting of the Board for the purpose of voting on Remit 4: Funding a New Model will be held immediately following worship today. Another item has been added to the agenda--vote to permit repair to church roof. All Session elders and members of the Committee of Stewards and all other Board members are asked to attend. Per Nan Corrigan D. M.
Lay Readers:
May 28th – At St. Mark’s—Choir members
June 4th – Wanda Radford
June 11th – St. Mark’s Anniversary
June 18th – Haley Mac Fadgen
June 25th – Margaret Ashford
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 of 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 May are Heather Deschenes and Hazel Mac Lean.
Saturday, June 3, 8:30 am to 12 noon. A Yard and Bake Sale will be held at St. David’s Church Hall sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards.
Sunday June 4th: Last day for St. David’s Sunday School classes. A lunch will follow the Service.
St. David’s Congregation is invited to join St. Mark’s Congregation on Sunday June 11th at 11:00 a.m. for their Anniversary Service. There will be a Pot Luck Meal following Worship. (Main Course & Salads requested. Rolls, Cake and ice cream provided) Please note there will not be a Worship Service at St. David’s on this Sunday.
St. David’s Walk Together: Monday, June 5th (possible rain dates June 6th, 8th, 9th) Bring a bag lunch. Gather at St. David’s at 7:30 a.m. Car pool from there, stop in Cheticamp for coffee, hike the Skyline Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, lunch on the trail platform. No charge. Open to all ages. Contact Margie MacIntyre (902-625-1361) for more information and to indicate your interest in going.
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Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times.Donate your gently used clothing to Port of Welcome Settlement Assoc. 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 $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
The Port Hawkesbury School of Gaelic will celebrate Gaelic N.S. Month, on Wed., May 24th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, from 7 to 9 PM. Music, Songs, Stories, and a Light Lunch. Donations Only.
All Welcome!
17th Annual Memorial Hymn Sing at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond on June 11th, 2017 at 3.00 pm. Minister Rev.Corrie Stewart.; Special Music Eddie Paris with The Inspirational Singers
Social hour to follow at Loch Lomond Community Hall.
The Point Tupper Heritage Association will host a Meet & Greet May 29th, 7:30 P.M. at St. Mark’s United Church Hall. Come out and join us for an information session on the Museum. Everyone welcome!!
