Friday, 26 February 2016

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for Sunday, 28 February 2016

Don’t forget – Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, 27 Feb 2016
It’s a great way to start your weekend.  Bring a friend!
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Sunday, 28 February, 2016

 8:00  am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
 9:15  am           St. George’s, East River            Morning Prayer
11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Eucharist
 4:30  pm           All Saints’, Canaan                    Holy Eucharist
                                                                       

Readings: Isaiah 55: 1-9; Psalm 63: 1-8; 1 Corinthians 10: 1 –13;
Luke 13: 1-9
 
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TAKE A MOMENT ON TUESDAYS

 Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 12:05 pm, a moment will be taken to pray for the refugees of the world.    We hope you will join us in prayer at that time


ANNOUNCEMENTS


WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, 4 March in St. Augustine’s Church

FOOD BANK – All donations are always gratefully received.


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‘Invited’ Lenten Series

Tuesday, 1 March from 6:30-8:30 pm.
St. Mark’s, Martin’s Point

Light snack provided

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS  -  (Vintage Voices, Band, Tuneful Tots) on Mon, 29 Feb, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm
 
BIBLE TALK - on Wed, 2 Mar, from 10:30 - 12:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.  All Welcome! 

LENTEN LUNCHEONS:  at 12:00 pm on Wednesday 2 Mar – Speaker: David Adams Topic: The Bees’ Knees.  
                                                                               
CHOIR PRACTICE - on Thurs, 3 Mar, 7:30 pm in Tuck Hall.


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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 6 March 2016
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
(Mothering Sunday)

 8:00 am            St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
       11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Parish Family Worship
                                                                       
Readings: Joshua 5: 9-12; Psalm 32: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15: 1-3
 
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
 
“The main problem with this great obsession for saving time is very simple:
you can't save time. You can only spend it.
But you can spend it wisely or foolishly.”
―
Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh

Friday, 19 February 2016

 
Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for
Sunday, 21 February 2016
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Sunday, 21 February, 2016
THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Parish Eucharist and
                                                                        Annual Meeting

Readings: Genesis 15: 1-12; Psalm 27; Philippians 3: 17 – 4:1;
Luke 13: 31-35
 
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TAKE A MOMENT ON TUESDAYS

 Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 12:05 pm, a moment will be taken to pray for the refugees of the world.    We hope you will join us in prayer at that time

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MEETING -  on Wed, 2 March at 6:30 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.
FOOD BANK –  Gluten free produce is always welcome.

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Can you relate to others why you are a Christian?
What is the benefit in regular worship?

‘Invited’ Lenten Series

Tuesday, 23 February from 6:30-8:30 pm.

St. Stephen’s Parish Centre

Come early to view the video (6:15 pm)

Light snack provided.

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS  -  (Vintage Voices, Band, Tuneful Tots) on Mon, 22 Feb, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm
 
BIBLE TALK - on Wed, 24 Feb, from 10:30 - 12:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.  All Welcome! 

LENTEN LUNCHEONS:  at 12:00 pm on Wednesday 24 Feb – Speaker Robert Manuel
 Topic: Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.   
                                                                               
CHOIR PRACTICE - on Thurs, 18 Feb, 7:30 pm in Tuck Hall.


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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Sunday, 28 February, 2016

 8:00  am         St. Stephen’s, Chester              Holy Communion
 9:15  am         St. George’s, East River            Morning Prayer
11:00 am         St. Stephen’s, Chester              Holy Eucharist
 4:30  pm         All Saints’, Canaan                   Holy Eucharist
                                                                       

Readings: Isaiah 55: 1-9; Psalm 63: 1-8; 1 Corinthians 10: 1 –13;
Luke 13: 1-9
 
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Friday, 12 February 2016

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for
Sunday, 14 February, 2016
 
Wishing you a week full of love and thoughtfulness.
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 14 February, 2016
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

       8:00 am             St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
  9:15 am             St. George’s, East River              Holy Eucharist
11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester              Holy Eucharist

Readings: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11; Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16; Romans 10: 8b-13;
Luke 4: 1-13

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TAKE A MOMENT ON TUESDAYS

 Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 12:05 pm,
a moment will be taken to pray for the refugees of the world.    
We hope you will join us in prayer at that time

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

HERITAGE DAY -  Monday, 15 Feb – Parish Office Closed.
ANNUAL PARISH REPORT FOR 2015 – Copies available at the back of the church.
MUSICAL FRIENDS -  Classes resume on Monday, 22 February.
FOOD BANK – Cereals and juices are always welcome.


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Can you relate to others why you are a Christian?
What is the benefit in regular worship?

‘Invited’ Lenten Series

Tuesday, 16 February from 6:30-8:30 pm.
St. Stephen’s Parish Centre
Come early to view the video (6:15 pm)
Light snack provided.

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS  -  (Vintage Voices, Band, Tuneful Tots) NO classes on Mon, 15 Feb, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm Resuming Mon, 22 February
 
BIBLE TALK - on Wed, 17 Feb, from 10:30 - 12:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.  All Welcome!   
                                                                               
CHOIR PRACTICE - on Thurs, 18 Feb, 7:30 pm in Tuck Hall.

ANNUAL MEETING –  Parish Annual Meeting on Sun, 21 February at
St. Stephen’s Church.

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 21 February, 2016

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

11:00 am         St. Stephen’s, Chester              Parish Eucharist and
                                                                 Annual Meeting

Readings: Genesis 15: 1-12; Psalm 27; Philippians 3: 17 – 4:1;
Luke 13: 31-35


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Friday, 5 February 2016

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for
Sunday, 7 February 2016.
 
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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, 7 February, 2016
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

   8:00 am             St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
 9:15 am             St. George’s, East River            Prayers &        
                                                                        Annual Meeting
11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Eucharist   
4:30 pm             All Saints’, Canaan                    Prayers &      
                                                                         Annual Meeting

Readings: Exodus 34: 29-25; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12 4:2;
Luke 9: 81-36
 
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TAKE A MOMENT ON TUESDAYS

 Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 12:05 pm, a moment will be taken to pray for the refugees of the world.    We hope you will join us in prayer at that time

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

‘INVITED’ SERIES – For more information on this great series. Call 902-275-3804

CHESTER COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE CLINIC – on Mon, 8 Feb 1:00-3:00 pm and 5:00-8:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chester. 
FOOD BANK – Cereals and juices are always welcome.


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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
PANCAKE SUPPER

Tuesday, 9 February from 5:00-6:00 pm.

Pancake supper at the Parish Centre.
All parishioners welcome.
Serving from 5:00 to 6:00pm.
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Free will offering.

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS  -  (Vintage Voices, Band, Tuneful Tots) on Mon, 8 Feb, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm 
 
BIBLE TALK - on Wed, 10 Feb, from 10:30 - 12:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.  All Welcome!   
                                                                               
CHOIR PRACTICE - on Thurs, 11 Feb, 7:30 pm in Tuck Hall.

ANNUAL MEETING – for St. Stephen’s Church on Sun, 21 February.


 
 
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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Wednesday, 10 February 2016
ASH WEDNESDAY

10:00 am         St. Stephen’s Chester                        Imposition of Ashes with
                                                                        Holy Communion
7:00 pm           St. Stephen’s, Chester                       Imposition of Ashes with
                                                                        Holy Eucharist   

Readings: Joel 2: 1-2l 12-17; Psalm 51: 1-17;
Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21

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Sunday, 14 February, 2016
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

8:00 am             St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Communion
9:15 am             St. George’s, East River            Holy Eucharist
11:00 am           St. Stephen’s, Chester               Holy Eucharist

Readings: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11; Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16; Romans 10: 8b-13;
Luke 4: 1-13

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