Welcome to St. Stephen’s Parish blog for Sunday, 21 June, 2015.  

 

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY !

 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

21 June, 2015

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

(Father’s Day)

 

8:00 am    -    St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

9:00 am    -    St. George’s,   Holy Eucharist

11:00 am  -    St Stephen’s,   Memorial Hymn Sing

 

Readings: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49; Psalm 9:9-20; Psalm 133;

2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

INTEGRITY EUCHARIST - cancelled for 21 June.  There are no plans to continue the monthly Integrity Eucharist services. Happily, the need for a special interest group has diminished as the Church becomes more inclusive.  However, if you or someone you know  need support or want to talk in a safe, confidential environment, contact cathedraldean@eastlink.ca, 902-423-6002 or integritynspei@gmail.com or 902-425-8383.

 

PRAYER BREAKFAST - Saturday, 27 June, 9:00 am in Tuck Hall.  All welcome.

 

PARISH BARBEQUE: The annual Parish Barbeque will be held in the courtyard of St. Stephen’s Church in Chester on Sunday, 5 July after the 11:00 am service.  All Parish members and guests are invited for burgers, dogs and refreshments

 

***** NOTICE OF SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGE: On Sunday, 12 July, there will only be 1 service in the Parish of St. Stephen’s.  It will be held at 11:00 am, at St. Stephen’s Church in Chester.  Archdeacon Michael Mitchell will be in attendance and immediately following the service he will chair a meeting of all parishioners regarding the new Rector selection process and the election of a Parochial Committee.  All Parishioners are encouraged to attend the service and participate in the meeting. ****

 

MUSIQUE ROYALE - presenting La Tour Baroque Duo in four communities in Nova Scotia.  Sunday, 12 July at 3:00 pm St Barnabas Church, Blue Rocks, Monday, 13 July at 7:00 pm, Old Holy Trinity Church, Lower Middleton, Tuesday, 14 July at 7:30 pm, Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, Wolfville, and Wednesday, 15 July at 7:00 pm, Ottawa House Museum, Parrsboro.  For more information, call 902-582-3933 or contact musiqueroyale1985@gmail.com.

 

FOOD BANK REQUEST – Peanut butter would be gratefully received – along with anything else you care to donate.   Thank you.

 

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Meeting, Mon, June 22, 7:00 pm in Tyler Grant Room

BIBLE TALK.-  Wed, June 24, 10:30 am, in Tyler Grant Room

PRAYER BREAKFAST - Sat, 27 June, 9:00 am in Tuck Hall.   All Welcome

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

28 June, 2015

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:00 a.m.,  St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

9:00 am, St. George’s, Prayer & Praise

11:00 a.m., St Stephen’s, Holy Eucharist

7:00 pm, All Saints’, Holy Eucharist

 

Readings: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 8: 7-15;

Mark 5: 21-43

 

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

 

Would you get into a boat if you expected stormy weather?  A faithful steward gets in, trusting that God will keep their journey safe.  (Michael Pollesel)