Organist: Al Fougere
Today’s Organist: Margie MacIntyre
Lay Readers: Multiple
Lenten Candles (St. M.):
(St. D.): Iaian & Susan Langley & Family
Mission Moment (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Andy Palmer, Ingram Fowlie
Greeters (St. D.): Bruce Oliver
Collectors (St. D.): Bob Downard, Donnie Mac Gregor
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
Holy Week Worship Services
April 13—Maundy Thursday Potluck & Table Communion at St David’s at 6:00 p.m.
April 14—Good Friday at St. Mark’s at 11:00 a.m.
April 16—Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service at St. David’s 6:15 a.m. followed by breakfast in the fire hall
Easter Communion 9:30 a.m. St. Mark’s; 11:00 St. David’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 April 17th at 1:00 p.m.
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
Easter Flowers: Flowers may be placed “In Loving Memory Of” or as a gift. (Please no Lilies or Hyacinths as they are highly scented). Please contact the church office with the information to be placed in the bulletin.
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay ReadersApril 14th – Good Friday – Combined Service
April 16th – Easter Sunday – Multiple Readers
April 23rd – Clark Brander April 30th – Judy Castle
Coffee time: Continuing the first Sunday in May and June there will be coffee time after Worship Service. Please join us.
The April FundScrip Order date is Sunday April 23rd and the Delivery dates are Sunday April 16th and 30th.
The April FundScrip Promotions are as follows:
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
Way Spa 13% ( Regular 10% )
The Ultimate Dining Card 5% ( Regular 3% )
Please note the Ultimate Dining Card is listed on the order form as East Side Mario’s, Harvey’s, Montana’s, New York Fries and Swiss Chalet.
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 or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices", please include your information.
ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers April 16th – Susan Langley April 23 – Rose Mary Morell
April 30th – Marie Mac Kinnon
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 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”.
St. David’s UCW will meet on Wednesday, April 11, 2017 at 12:30 at the home of Margie MacIntyre.
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 April are Heather Graham & Marie Mac Kinnon
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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 she will be going.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.
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 are on sale now, $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
Enterlift Productions presents,'Stormy Weather', featuring vocal standards in all types of music genres and musical theatre, with musicians Robyn Cathcart, Margaret MacPherson, Ross Hunter and Michele Stephens, Friday, May 5th, 2017, 7 p.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Whycocoamagh. Tickets, $15.00 per person and are available from Burton MacIntyre 902.756.2769 or Fred Matthews902.756.2764.
Strait Area Women Place – Cup of Conversation – with ‘SANE” (Sexual assault Nurse examiner) Heather Blackburn. Monday, April 10th 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 609 Church Street, Port Hawkesbury, Suite 102. Contact us: (902) 625-1614.
Denim Day Walk on April 26, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre (ouside, Reeves Street entrance) Wear you denims and join us as we bring attention to Sexual Assault Awareness with a peaceful March. Be creative and make a poster to carry. Refreshments and snacks to follow. For more information contact Strait Area Women’s Place Suite 102, 609 Church Street, Port Hawkesbury 902-625-1614.
Blood Donor Clinic – Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 from 1-3 pm & 5-8 pm and Thursday, April 27th, 2017 from 1-3 pm & 5-7 pm. Make your appointment online at www.blood.ca or by calling 1 888 2 Donate (1 888 236-6283)
