Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Judy Castle
(St. D.): Bruce Corrigan
Mission Moment (St. M.):
Greeters & Collectors (St. M):Linda Howlett, Annabel Butts
Greeter (St. D.): Bob Downard
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
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
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for Sept.-Oct. are available.
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
We will be celebrating "Creation Time" in the Season after Pentecost until Thanksgiving Sunday, October 8th.
Communion will be celebrated on World Communion Sunday, October 1st.
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 October 16th at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017; 10:30 a.m. – Service at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Everyone welcome.
"Common Vision: Singing to End Hunger", World Food Day, October 16th at St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury. We join with churches and communities across Canada as they raise their voices in song and help make sure our entire human family is well-fed. An ecumenical/community concert in support of the work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is doing to help alleviate hunger. Interested in singing in the choir? Practices at 6:30 Wednesdays until the concert date, starting September 27th at St. Mark's.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:October 1st – Dave Chapman
October 8th – Brenda Mac Innis
October 15th – Jean Mac Pherson
October 22nd – Combined Service St. David’s Anniversary
October 29th –Vida Hood
FundScrip
The FundScrip Order Date is Sunday September 24th and the Delivery Date is Sunday October 1st.
The Promotions for September are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
La Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )
Pizza Pizza 12% ( Regular 10% )
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5% )
Hudson’s Bay/Home Outfitters 5% ( Regular 3 % )
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:Oct. 8th – Marie Mac Kinnon
Oct. 15th – Susan Langley
Oct. 22nd – Arnold Mac Lean
Oct. 29th – Wanda Radford
Looking for Lay Readers – If interested contact me at roymackinnon@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-625-1519
October 22nd – St. David’s Anniversary Service.
No Service at St. Mark’s
Hall Cleaners for September are Catherine Mac Lean, Lynn King
There will be a short meeting of the St. David's congregation, on Sunday, October 1st, following worship, to discuss the possibility of updating our church photo directory. Please plan to attend.
Thank you to everyone who made this roast beef supper the success it was. We took in $3671.00.
Fish Cake & Bean Supper with Homemade Brown Bread, Biscuits and Apple Crisp: Saturday, October 14th , 4:00 pm. – 6 pm. at the Port Hastings Fire Hall. Take outs available. Sponsored by St. David’s UCW.
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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.
Pastoral Airs Concert, will be held at St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, December 3rd, 7 p.m. Local Talent. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Free Will Offering in support of the Strait Area Food Bank.
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh
Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
Admission: $10.00 Students (under 16) $4.00 / Children (under 5) free. Free Tea & Oatcakes
Sept 26 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Joel Chiasson | Stephen MacLennan | Lewis MacLennan | Pat Lamey | Heather Richards
Oct 3 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | Joe MacMaster | Cheryl MacQuarrie Dancers | Joanne MacIntyre & Family
The Friends of the Library are having another book sale on October 14 at the cafeteria at SAERC. Also we are accepting good used books from now on. They can be dropped at the library or to Jean Mac Pherson here at the church
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting their 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Oct. 7th from 4-6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall. Eat in or take out. Adults $15.00, children (under 10) $5.00
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting a Kitchen Party Oct. 15th from 7-9 p.m. at the Museum – music by Evelyn Mac Rae and Wayne Bona. Admission $5.00 – oatcakes, juice & tea.while they last.
Roast Beef Supper, Saturday, October 7th. 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall, Mulgrave. Eat in, Take out, or delivery. $12.00 adults / $6.00 children. For information please call 902-747-2695.
Bake Sale and Flea Market, Saturday, October 21st. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Trinity United Church Hall, Mulgrave. Come early for best items!
St. Joseph’s Parish Fall Fair at St. Joseph Parish Grounds in Port Hawkesbury (rain location basement of Church) on Saturday, September 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Multifamily yard sale, (New to You) Bake Table, preserves, jellies and jams, fudge, all ages book table. Sales commence at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Children’s Games . Light tea . 50/50 draw. Barbeque. All ages welcome!
