Organist: Al Fougere
Readers: Wayne Simpson, Joyce Oliver Snair,
Barb Mac Intyre, Dave Chapman, Clark Brander, Sarah Chiasson
Mission Moment: Bruce Corrigan
Greeters & Collectors: Valli Ross, Vida Hood
Counters (St. D.): Amy MacKillop, Susan Fox
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 meet before the summer break.
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for July-August are available.
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
During the month of June, we will honour the United Church commitment to practice reconciliation and work for Indigenous justice. Throughout this month, we’ll begin our worship times with an Acknowledgement of the Territory. We will continue getting to know the parish of Holy Family, Eskasoni by traveling there to attend Mass on June 17th. Aboriginal Sunday, the Sunday closest to National Aboriginal Day (June 21), is an opportunity to celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples’ values, customs, languages, and culture. We will observe Aboriginal Sunday at worship here on June 18th.
Nan will be away from June 24th - July 7th for Continuing Education.
Sue Betuik will be providing worship leadership on June 25th with Services at both St. Mark’s and St. David’s. On July 2nd, Sue Betuik will be providing leadership at St. David’s with NO Service at St. Mark’s.
Combined Services during the month of July will be held at St. David’s (No Service at St. Mark’s) and during the month of August and on September 3rd Combined Services will be at St. Mark’s with no Services at St. David’s..
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Special Events Group (St. Mark’s ladies) has donated $2,000.00 to the General Fund of St. Mark’s Church.
Lay Readers
June 18th – Larry Evans
June 25th – Julia Mac Quarrie
The June FundScrip Order Date is June 18th and the Delivery Dates are June 11th and 25th. Please note that the last FundScrip Order before we suspend for the summer is June 18th. The June Promotion is as follows:
Cineplex 5% ( Regular 4% )
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.
After the summer break FundScrip will resume in September and the first order will be placed on Sunday September 10th.
FundScrip Financial Report
FundScrip has earned to date $ 930.00 which is approximately $200.00 more than at the same time in 2016. A thank-you is extended to all those who continue to support this successful 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 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.
June 18th – 8:00 a.m. – Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting
June 20th – St. Mark’s 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:
June 18th – Haley Mac Fadgen
June 25th – Margaret Ashford
July 2nd – Kenzie Mac Lean
July 9th – Rosemary Morrell
July 16th – Amy MacKillop
July 23rd – Haley Mac Fadgen
July 30th – Gillian Vink
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 June are Susan Fox and Sally Fox.
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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 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.
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.
IN 2017 FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOUR FOOD
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A wide variety of products: meat, seafood, veggies, baking and more
Port Hawkesbury Pick-up in Civic Centre
PAN CAPE BRETON FOOD HUB COOP
P.O. Box 849 Baddeck, N.S. B0E 1B0
website: pancapebretonfoodhub.ca
email: admin@pancapebretonfoodhub.ca
phone: 902-577-3260
