Good Friday

Thanks to Joyce and all the other CE members who helped to make this service such a moving event. The youth did a wonderful job. Thanks to everyone who participated. Thanks also to Jim McLean for taking photos of the event.

Behind the Scenes on Good Friday

Lectionary Readings for April 12th - Easter Sunday

Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118: 1-2, 12-24 (Voices United 837, Parts 1,2 & 3
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:1-8

April 12th Easter Easter Sunday Service Hymns

St. Mark's Easter Easter Sunday Service will held at 9:30 a.m. and St. David's Easter Easter Sunday Service will held at 11:15 a.m. April 12th with Communion and Confirmation.

Processional: Joy to the World . . . . . . 59

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today . . . . . . . . . 155

This is the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

“Jesus Rose Again” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir

Hallelujah, Hallelujah Give Thanks . . . . .179

Psalm 118 (1-2,14-24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .837 1, 2, & 3

Doxology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541

St. David's Easter Sunrise Service

The Easter Sunrise Service will be held in front of St. David's Church at 6:00 a.m.
Breakfast will be served in the Port Hastings Fire Hall following the Service.

Good Friday Service Hymns

The Good Friday Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's with participation by the youth from both St. David's and St. Mark's.

Processional: Jesus, Remember Me . . . . . . . . 148

After 3rd Reading: Bitter Was the Night . . . . .132

After 4th Reading: “Stay Here” . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir

After 6th Reading: They Crucified My Lord . . .141

After 10th Reading: Were You There . . . . . . . 144

After 12th Reading: He Came Singing Love . . 359

New Choir Gowns for St. David's & St. Mark's

Palm Sunday was celebrated with palm branches and new Choir gowns at both churches.
St. Mark's new choir gowns were dedicated to the memory of one the longest serving members of the choir, the late Laura Swaine.

Thor Kristinsson, the guest soloist at St. Mark's sang a very moving rendition of "Gethsemane".
The concert by Al and Thor, "Iceland Meets Cape Breton" held in 2008 raised much of the funds toward covering the cost of these gowns.

Award for Jennifer

Jennifer Butts was awarded the National Medal of Courage from the Canadian Cancer Society. We are so proud of you Jennifer!

Choir Practice

There will be a Choir practice Tuesday, April 7th at 5:45 p.m.

Mission and Outreach- Fun Night

Mission and Outreach - Fun Night
St. Mark’s Church Hall, Saturday,
March 29, 7:00-9:00pm

The Mission and Outreach Committee planned a very successful Fun Night, fulfilling their duties of Ecumenical Relationships and Church in Society.

The Fun Night was an evening full of fun with Stan Richards and his wife Joyce teaching and leading us in the moves of Scottish Country Dancing. Stan and Joyce brought along 3 more couples from St.Peter’s who helped us to move with grace and dignity around the turns and twirls. Stan brought his music and expertise to teach all levels of dancing skills. Hughie and Connie MacEachen also brought their high-quality music and led us into the Inverness Squares. It was an enjoyable evening for all who were brave enough to “get-up” and learn a new dance and also for those who enjoyed watching the dancers go by! Many thought they were going to be entertained (Rev. Sheldon?) but rather all enjoyed being the evening entertainment.

Not knowing how many to plan for was a bit scary; but as it turned out we were well supported by our congregation and it was especially nice to have a great number arrive after Mass at St. Joseph’s. Following a few sets of dancing, Earth Hour was celebrated and the lights went out. The votive candles were lit and tea, sandwiches and sweets were served to the crowd from the kitchen window. The Mission and Outreach Committee and friends provided a plentiful lunch and thank all who helped to make it so successful.

Plans are in the works for the next Fun Night: watch for the date…….!

Barb MacIntryre
Chair, Mission & Outreach

30 Hour Famine

On April 3rd, girls from St. Mark's and others participated in a World Vision 30-Hour Famine.

Hymns for Sunday, April 5th, Palm Sunday

PROCESSIONAL:
ST. MARKS: FLING WIDE THE GATES (printed)
ST. DAVID'S: HOSANNA , LOUD HOSANNA . . . . 123

TELL ME THE STORIES OF JESUS . . . . . . . . . . . 357

PSALM #118, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 837
PARTS 1, 3, AND 4

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (after second gospel)
'PRAISE TO YOU, LORD, JESUS CHRIST, KING OF ENDLESS GLORY'

ALL GLORY, LAUD AND HONOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

LORD OF THE DANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

DOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537

'GETHSEMANE' THOR KRISTINSSON - DEDICATION.

St. David's Easter Sunrise Service, April 12th

Easter Sunday Morning Sunrise Service will be held at 6 a.m. in front of St. David's Church with breakfast to at the Fire Hall following the Service.

St. David's Pie Sale

Members of St. David's U.C.W. wish to thank everyone who helped them raise $523.50 by baking, donating and/or coming out and buying pies at the sale on March 20th.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, April 5th, Palm/Passion Sunday

Mark 11:1-11, 15-19

Mark 11:27-33, 14:1-2

Psalm 118 (Voices United page 837)

Choir Practice

There will be a Choir practice Tuesday night at 5:45 PM. At this time we will be reviewing music for Palm Sunday when we will form a procession parading into the Church adorned in our splendid new gowns. Our Good Friday and Easter Sunday service music will also be on the agenda.

Choir Practise

Due to the weather, choir practise will be held Wednesday evening, March 25th at 5:45 PM. instead of Tuesday night.

Hymns for Sunday, March 29th

WE ARE PILGRIMS . . . 595

AMAZING GRACE . . . . 266 VERSES 1, 2 & 5

HERE I AM LORD . . . . 509

LIFT HIGH THE CROSS . . 151

PSALM 51 . . 776 REFRAIN 1

DOXOLOGY . . . 544

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION REFRAIN
PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF ENDLESS GLORY.

St. Mark's Fun Night

St. Mark's Fun Night

Saturday, March 28th, 7:00 PM

**Scottish Country Dancers from St. Peter's**

**Inverness Squares - caller: Hughie MacEachern**

**Stan & Joyce Richards from St. Peter's
will teach some Scottish Dancing**

Tea Will be Served
Free Admission
Everyone Welcome!

Lectionary Readings for March 29th - Fourth Sunday in Lent

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Hebrews 5:5-10
Psalm 51:1-12 (Voices United pages 776-777)
John 12:20-33

Hymns for Sunday, March 22nd

JUST AS I AM . . . . 508

JESUS, TEACHER, BRAVE AND BOLD . . . . 605

BECAUSE HE LIVES printed

NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD . . . . 236

PSALM 107 . . . . 832 (1 and 2)

DOXOLOGY . . . . 541

St. Mark's Congregational Board
will meet Tuesday, March 17th
Executive: 6:30 p.m.
Committees: 7:15 p.m.
Combined Board: 8:15 p.m.

Lectionary Readings for March 15th - Third Sunday in Lent

Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19 (Voices United pages 740-741)
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
John 2:13-22

Fish Fridays During Lent

Fish Friday

Fish Dinner Every Friday During Lent from February 27 - April 10th
Judique Community Centre
On Friday, March 13, a Salmon Dinner Will be Served.
4 p.m. - 6 p. m.
Children $5.00 Adults: $12.00

Hymns for Sunday, March 15th

COME, LET US SING OF A WONDERFUL LOVE . 574

JESUS LOVES ME . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

THE OLD RUGGED CROSS (PRINTED)

HOW GREAT THOU ART . . . . . . . . . . 238

PSALM 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740 - 741

DOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540

St. Mark's Baptism

Paige Allison Randall, born June 13th, 2008 was welcomed into St. Mark's Church on March 8th, 2009 by the sacrament of Baptism.

St. David's Official Board will meet on Sunday, March 22nd.

Pie Sale

St. David's UCW members want to thank the ladies of the congregation who baked pies or gave donations which helped them take in $523.50 for their annual Pie Sale which was held at the Port Hawkesbury Centre on Friday, March 20th.

St. David's UCW Meeting March 9th

On Monday, March 9th, St. David's UCW will hold a meeting at the home of Julia MacKinnon on Pleasant Hill at 1:30 PM. New members are welcome to attend.

St. David's Congregational Social and Games Evening

Friday, March 6th

Congregational Social and Games Evening

St. David's Hall
7 PM - 10 PM

Hosted by Bob Downard and Yvonne Fox

St. Mark's Sunday School

There will be no Sunday School at St. Mark's on March 15th or 22nd. These are the Sundays at the beginning and end of March Break.

Lectionary Readings for March 8th - Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Romans 4:13-25
Psalm 22:23-31 (Voices United, page 746, parts 3 and 4)
Mark 8:31-38

Hymns for Sunday March 8th

JESUS CALLS US . . . . . . . . . . 562

JESUS BIDS US SHINE . . . . . . 585

LORD OF THE DANCE . . . . . . . 352

FAITH OF OUR FATHERS . . . . . 580

PSALM 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746

DOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544

St. Mark's Sunday School, March 1st

St. Mark's, February 22

Charlotte Makes her Debut at St. Mark's