Wednesday 29 August 2018

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish  Blog
for Sunday, 2 September 2018
 
Sharing is a much better way of communicating
than proving
Yo Yo Ma
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Sunday, 2 September 2018
 THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
   
               8:00 am      St. Stephen’s,         Chester              
     Holy Communion
                       11:00 am      St. Stephen’s          Chester                       
Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm      All Saints’,              Canaan
Holy Eucharist

Readings:  Song of Solomon 2: 8-13; Psalm 45: 1-2, 7-10;
James 1: 17-27; Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
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A MEMORIAL SERVICE
on the 20th Anniversary of the crash of
Swissair Flight 111 will take place
on Sunday, 2 Sept 2018 at 3:00 pm
at the Bayswater Memorial Site.
The theme will centre around Remembering
those who died, Recognizing those who
worked in the aftermath, and
Respecting the memory of the dead by living
more fully and appreciating each day, and each person,
as an irreplaceable gift.
 
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RECTOR’S VACATION
The Rector will be on vacation from
Monday, 20 August through Monday, 3 September
and will be back in the office Tuesday, 4 September.
During that time, if there are any emergencies
which require the attention of a priest,
please call the Parish Office or
Linda Fraser (Warden) at 902-275-3453,
who will put you in touch with the clergy who are ‘on call’

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SCANS PUBLIC LECTURE
How the Telescope Changed Who
We are and What We Know
Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre
Bridgewater
Tues, 4 Sept at 7:00 pm
Admission Free.
Seating Limited.
For more info. contact www.the SCANS.ca
or call 902-444-7588 or
email: SCANSinfo@gmail.com

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FOOD BANK
 The need never diminishes.
All contributions are always
gratefully received.

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PARISH POT LUCK
on Friday, 7 September at 6:00 pm
in St. Stephen’s Parish Centre
  All Welcome!

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PARISH COUNCIL
 meeting on Tues, 11 Sept at 7:00 pm
in the Tyler Grant Room.

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
Sunday, 9 September 2018
 THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
   
               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:  Proverbs 22: 1-1, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125;
James 2: 1-10, 14-17; Mark 7: 24-37

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Sunday 19 August 2018

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Sending this out early as the Parish Office
is closed this week.
 
Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog
for Sunday, 26 August 2018
 
If you carry joy in your heart
You can heal any moment
Carlos Santana
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Sunday, 26 August 2018
 THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
   
               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

Readings:  1 Kings 8: 22-30,41-43; Psalm 84;
Ephesians 6: 10-20; John 6: 59-69 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
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RECTOR’S VACATION
The Rector will be on vacation from
Monday, 20 August through Monday, 3 September
and will be back in the office Tuesday, 4 September.
During that time, if there are any emergencies
which require the attention of a priest,
please call the Parish Office or
Linda Fraser (Warden) at 902-275-3453,
who will put you in touch with the clergy who are ‘on call’

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FOOD BANK
 The need never diminishes.
Cans of tuna would be helpful. 
All contributions are always
gratefully received.

***
DIOCESAN DISCOUNT
Irving Oil is offering parishioners
with Commercial Properties
a special rate on furnace oil, propane or diesel. 
 For more information
please contact the Parish Office.

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
Sunday, 5 September 2018
 THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
   
               8:00 am      St. Stephen’s,         Chester              
     Holy Communion
                       11:00 am      St. Stephen’s          Chester                       
Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm      All Saints’,              Canaan

Readings:  Song of Solomon 2: 8-13; Psalm 45: 1-2, 7-10;
James 1: 17-27; Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 

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Tuesday 14 August 2018

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog
for Sunday, 19 August 2018
 
Joy is the serious business of heaven
C.S. Lewis
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Sunday, 19 August 2018
 THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
   
               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
7:00 pm      All Saints’,              Canaan

Readings:  1 Kings 2:10-12, 3: 2-14; Psalm 111;
Ephesians 5: 15-20; John 6: 35, 51-58


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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
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RECTOR’S VACATION
The Rector will be on vacation from
Monday, 20 August through Monday, 3 September
and will be back in the office Tuesday, 4 September.
During that time, if there are any emergencies
which require the attention of a priest,
please call the Parish Office or
Linda Fraser (Warden) at 902-275-3453,
who will put you in touch with the clergy who are ‘on call’

***
FOOD BANK
 The need never diminishes.
Cans of tuna would be helpful. 
All contributions are always gratefully received.

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 LORDLY PARK MUSEUM
PAINT OFF AND TEA
12-2 pm in Lordly Park
Friday, 17 August
Paint off with local artists -
this will be a whole lot of fun.
Finished pieces auctioned
off afterwards. Then ...

MEET THE ARTISTS AND HAVE TEA
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy tea
and treats at the Lordly House Museum
on Friday, 17 August from 2-4:00 pm
$8.00 per person

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DIOCESAN DISCOUNT
Irving Oil is offering parishioners
with Commercial Properties
a special rate on furnace oil, propane or diesel. 
 For more information
please contact the Parish Office.

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
Sunday, 26 August 2018
 THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
   
               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:  1 Kings 8: 22-30,41-43; Psalm 84;
Ephesians 6: 10-20; John 6: 59-69 

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Wednesday 8 August 2018

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog
for Sunday, 12 August 2018
 
One of the most sincere forms of respect
is actually listening to what another
has to say
Bryant H. McGill
 
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Sunday, 12 August 2018
 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
   
               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:  2 Samuel 18: –9, 15, 31-33; Psalm 130;
Ephesians 4: 25 5:2; John 6: 35, 41-51 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
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TEA WITH MRS LORDLY
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy tea
and treats at the Lordly House Museum
on Saturday, 17 August from 2-4:00 pm
$8.00 per person

***
FOOD BANK
 The need never diminishes.
Cans of tuna would be helpful. 
All contributions are always
gratefully received.

***
DIOCESAN DISCOUNT
Irving Oil is offering parishioners
with Commercial Properties
a special rate on furnace oil, propane or diesel. 
 For more information
please contact the Parish Office.

***
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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
Sunday, 19 August 2018
 THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
   
               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
7:00 pm      All Saints’,              Canaan
Holy Eucharist

Readings:  1 Kings 2: 10-12, 3: 2-14; Psalm 111;
Ephesians 5: 15-20; John 6: 51-58 

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