Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Vida Hood
Lay Reader (St. D.): Logan Fox
Mission Moment (St. M.): Sarah Chiasson
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): John & Anna Marie Langley
Greeter (St. D.): Cathy Mac Lean
Collectors (St. D.): Donnie Mac Gregor, Bob Downard
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday 9-12 noon, Nan & Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for May-June are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
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 Monday, May 21st at 1:00 P.M.
POWSA (Port of Welcome Settlement Association) NEWS! We have had wonderful news. St. Mark's and POWSA have received written confirmation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that our sponsored Syrian family, the Dalatis, have been approved to travel from Beirut, Lebanon and will arrive at Sydney airport on May 15th. All the local POWSA Committees are swinging into high gear. Accommodation has been arranged. Watch for more news as the time for our family's arrival approaches.
Wednesday, May 30th – 10:30 a.m. - Nursing Home Service.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:May 13th – Sarah Chiasson May 20th – Bruce Corrigan
May 27th – Larry Evans June 3rd - Combined Service
June 10th – Anniversary Service June 17th – Clark Brander
May 6th – Refreshments & Fellowship following Worship. Please join us.
May 15th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting – Executive 6:30 pm – Committees 7:00 pm, - Combined Board 8:00 pm
May 20th 8:00 a.m. - Men’s Group Breakfast meeting.
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
FundScrip
The May FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday, May 6th and the Delivery will be Sunday, May 13th. Please note the last order before the summer break will be Sunday, June 3rd.
The May FundScrip Promotions are as follows:
The Ultimate Dining Card (includes East Side Mario’s, Harvey’s, Montana’s, New York Fries, Swiss Chalet) 6% ( Regular 5% )
La Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )
Hudson’s Bay-Home Outfitters 5% ( Regular 3% )
Although St. Mark’s has been participating in the FundScrip Program since 2013 we are always looking for new members. Questions and comments about the program are always welcome so please do not hesitate to contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 and we will be happy to answer your questions.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:May 13th – Julia Mac Kinnon May 20th – Erin Hart-Breen
May 27th – Mary Jess Mac Donald June 3rd – Logan Fox
June 10th – St. Mark's Anniversary June 17th – Wanda Radford
June 24th - Haley Mac Fadyen
Second Sunday Lunch
Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed. Since May 13th is Mother’s Day, please let Nan know by May 6th if you plan to come along—so we can make a reservation.
ST. DAVID’S OFFICIAL BOARD Meeting, TODAY, May 6th following Service in the Church Hall.
Sunday School Closing at St. David's is June 3rd.
St. David's UCW will meet on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the home of Grace Pilgrim at 12:30 pm.
Yard & Bake Sale at St. David’s Church Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, June 2nd. Sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. For further information contact Ashley Mac Leod at 227-7798 or James Mac Fadyen at 227-7744.
Hall Cleaners for May are Heather Deschenes & Hazel Mac Lean.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 12, 2018 – Seniors Conference at Richmond Education Centre/Academy in Louisdale. 8:30 Registration, Conference starts at 9am to 3:30pm MIND-BODY-SPIRIT – Feeding the Soul Join us during the Mental Health Week (May 7-13). This conference will provide an opportunity for participants to increase knowledge and understanding about seniors’ mental health and addiction issues. Let’s begin community conversations and build stronger community supports. For further information contact mindbodyspiritpcdkmchc@gmail.com You can register online at drkingstoncommunityhealthcenter.com or call the Kingston Memorial Community Health centre at (902) 587-2800
Inverness County Singers Present: “Everybody, Let’s Rock”
The Inverness County Singers spring concert series will present a medley of classic Rock and Roll hits from the 1950s to the present at various venues. They will be joined by the youth singers including “Vocal Motion’. This exciting program will highlight such familiar classics as ‘Rock around the Clock’ and feature selections by Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, the Eagles and Adele to name just a few. Concert dates – May 12 (St. Mark’s, Port Hawkesbury), May 17 (Mabou Community Centre), May 18 (Inverness Centre for the Arts). Start times: 7:30 pm. Admission by donation.
Cold Plate Dinner – Take-out only by Girl Guide Camp Committee on Friday, May 11th at St. Mark’s from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fresh roll, ham, potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw & dessert $12.00.
Mother’s Day Dinner: The PHAST Swim team is hosting a hot turkey dinner at Glendale Hall at 5:30 p.m. on May 13th.. Tickets are $15.00 per person. Contact Susan Langley at 902-227-7582.
Trip to the Two Rivers Wildlife Park.... Will take place on Monday, June 18th, departing St. David's parking lot at 9 a.m. We will travel to and from Sydney by car. We have two cars available, however, If you can help with transportation that would great. This will be a picnic, walking outing, to enjoy the wildlife park and the great outdoors. Bring your own picnic lunch. Friends from St. Mark's and other churches are welcome to join us. The rain date will be Thursday, June 28th. Supper in Baddeck on the way back. Please contact Margie MacIntyre, 902.625.1361 to confirm your participation in this outing, by Monday, June 18th.
