Worship This Week

Sunday April 28 2019 

Second Sunday of Easter
8:00 am St. Stephen's Church, Chester
9:15 am St. George's Church, East River
11:00 am St. Stephen's Church, Chester
Readings:
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31


Announcements

We Make House Calls +  …those with loved ones in hospital or unable to come to church, please call Fr. Ian at 902.275.8627

Food Bank:  All contributions are very gratefully received. In particular need of canned fruit, canned vegetables and soda crackers please and thank you.

TAI CHI Beginners Evening Class:  to take place in Tuck Hall starting Tues, from 7:00-9:00 pm.  All welcome to come and see if it is of interest.

Men’s Breakfast: Our next Men’s breakfast will be Saturday 4 May starting with Morning Prayer at 8:00 followed by breakfast and fellowship in the hall. Open to all men whether regular church attendees or not. PLEASE NOTE: SINCE THIS IS SO CLOSE TO MOTHERS' DAY, MEN MAY BRING THEIR MOTHER ANOTHER PERSON'S MOTHER OR SOMEONE TO REPRESENT A MOTHER WITH THEM. Please let Robert Manuel (902)220-7140 if you plan to attend. A free will offering will be collected at the breakfast.

SCANS Courses start April 23^rd Tuesdays and Thursdays (6 weeks)              
Yard Sale Rain or Shine May 4 and May 5th 9:00am East River Village Hall 7639 HWY 329 East River, Lots of new treasures! for info call Sheila Hirtle 902.275.5720

Star Fish Fundraiser - Raising funds for Abdulaziz's wheelchair.  Cheques can be made out to Aenon Baptist Church and left with St. Stephen's office.

 a Parish Information Session Sunday, 26 May following a service of Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. The Rector and Wardens will be informing people about the financial impact of moving worship to Tuck Hall for the winter, and we will all discuss our experience of that time. Mark your calendar!                                                                                                            Canadian Cancer Society   have introduced a new program called Cancer Fighters, the former Relay committee have become cancer fighters which include fundraisers  for the Canadian Cancer Society - Country Music Dance featuring Matt Balsor, NS Country Music Hall of Famer. Sat May 4th, 2019 Chester Legion 14 Duke St. 9pm- 12:30 doors open 8pm - $10 ea. Chester Door Prizes, 50/50, Tickets for a draw on a Spring Basket, Bake Table, Bar Available. For more info please call Roger Bleasdale 275-4142 or Sheila Hirtle 275-5720                                                                                                                                   

Worship Next Week

Sunday  May 5, 2019

 Third Sunday of Easter

 8:00 am  St. Stephen’s, Chester  Holy Eucharist

11:00 am  St. Stephen’s, Chester  Holy Eucharist

 7:00 pm   All Saints’, Canaan       Holy Eucharist

Readings: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19

WORSHIP THIS WEEK               HOLY WEEK

                                MAUNDY THURSDAY 18 April

7:00 pm                St. Stephen’s, Chester                  

                                                                                                Celebration of the

                                                                                                Institution of the

                                                                                                Lord’s Supper

11:00 am              GOOD FRIDAY 19 April

                                Chester United Baptist                  The Celebration of

                                                                                                the Lord’s Passion

                                EASTER EVE, Holy Saturday 20 April

7:30                        All Saints’, Canaan                           The Great Vigil of

                                                                                                Easter

21 APRIL  EASTER DAY

                             8:00 am           St. Stephen’s Church,    Chester

                                                                               9:15 am            St. George’s Church,    East River

                                                                                11:00 am           St. Stephen’s Church,   Chester  

Readings: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24    
   1 Corinthians 15:9-26; John 20:1-18

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We Make House Calls +  …those with loved ones in hospital or unable to come to church, please call Fr. Ian at 902.275.8627

Food Bank:  All contributions are very gratefully received.

In particular need of canned fruit, canned vegetables and soda crackers please and thank you.

TAI CHI Beginners Evening Class:  to take place in Tuck Hall starting Tues, from 7:00-9:00 pm.  All welcome to come and see if it is of interest.

Men’s Breakfast: Our next Mens' breakfast will be Saturday 4 May starting with Morning Prayer at 8:00 followed by breakfast and fellowship in the hall. Open to all men whether regular church attendees or not. PLEASE NOTE: SINCE THIS IS SO CLOSE TO MOTHERS' DAY, MEN MAY BRING THEIR MOTHER ANOTHER PERSON'S MOTHER OR SOMEONE TO REPRESENT A MOTHER WITH THEM. Please let Robert Manuel (902)220-7140 if you plan to attend. A free will offering will be collected at the breakfast.

 SCANS Courses start April 23^rd Tuesdays and Thursdays (6 weeks)               _____________________________________________________

WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

April 28    SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER                                                                                                                                                                                               

   8:00 am      St. Stephen’s Church,    Chester                                                                                      9:15 am      St. George’s Church,       East River                                 

   11:00 am       St. Stephen’s Church,     Chester                           

     Readings: Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31        

                                                                  Worship This Week

April 14                PALM SUNDAY

                                                                                                 8:00 am      St. Stephen’s Church,     Chester 

                                                                                                 9:15 am      St. George’s Church,      East River

                                                                                               11:00 am      St. Stephen’s Church,     Chester

                                                                                              Readings: Luke19:29-40; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:6-16;            Philippians 2:5-11;  Luke 23:1-49             

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food Bank:  All contributions are very gratefully received.

In particular need of canned fruit, canned vegetables and soda crackers please and thank you.

TAI CHI Beginners Evening Class:  to take place in Tuck Hall starting Tues, from 7:00-9:00 pm.  All welcome to come and see if it is of interest.

Family Concert!     April 14^th, in Tuck Hall, at 2PM.  

Children's entertainers Jamie Junger and Donna & Andy along with our Musical Friends will delight the whole family with a "Pay What You Can" 45 minute show.

Men’s Breakfast: Our next Mens' breakfast will be Saturday 4 May starting with Morning Prayer at 8:00 followed by breakfast and fellowship in the hall. Open to all men whether regular church attendees or not. PLEASE NOTE: SINCE THIS IS SO CLOSE TO MOTHERS' DAY, MEN MAY BRING THEIR MOTHER ANOTHER PERSON'S MOTHER OR SOMEONE TO REPRESENT A MOTHER WITH THEM. Please let Robert Manuel (902)220-7140 if you plan to attend. A free will offering will be collected at the breakfast

Parish Council meeting Tuesday April 16- Tyler Grant Room 7pm.

WORSHIP FOR HOLY WEEK 2019

10:30 am              Monday 15 April                              Holy Communion

                                St. Stephen’s, Chester  

10:30 am              Tuesday  16 April                             Holy Communion

                                St. Stephen’s, Chester

                               

10:30 am              Wednesday 17 April                       Holy Communion

                                St. Stephen’s, Chester

                                MAUNDY THURSDAY 18 April

7:00 pm                St. Stephen’s, Chester                  

                                                                                                Celebration of the

                                                                                                Institution of the

                                                                                                Lord’s Supper

11:00 am              GOOD FRIDAY 19 April

                                Chester United Baptist                  The Celebration of

                                                                                                the Lord’s Passion

                                EASTER EVE, Holy Saturday 20 April

7:30 pm                        All Saints’, Canaan                           The Great Vigil of

                                                                                                Easter

                                EASTER DAY  21 April

  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

Worship Next Week

April 21                  EASTER DAY!

                            8:00 am             St. Stephen’s Church,     Chester

                                                                                     9:15 am                St. George’s Church,      East River

                                                                                    11:00 am            St. Stephen’s Church,     Chester

                                                                                                4:30 pm           All Saint’s Church,   Canaan

                                                                                                              Readings: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24       1 Corinthians 15:9-26; John 20:1-18

                                                                                          Worship This Week

  APRIL 7                                                        APRIL 7   FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

                                                    8:00 am            St. Stephen’s Church,     Chester

                                                  11:00 am           St. Stephen’s Church,     Chester      

                                                    4:30 pm              All Saints’ Church,         Canaan

                                                    Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126

                                                                            Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8

                                ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                              

   Food Bank:  All contributions are very gratefully received. In particular need of canned fruit, canned vegetables and soda crackers please and thank you.                                                            

  TAI CHI Beginners Evening Class:  to take place in Tuck Hall Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 pm.  All welcome to come to see if this might be of interest.                                                                       

  Family Concert!     April 14th in Tuck Hall at 2PM.   Children's entertainers Jamie Junger and Donna & Andy along with our Musical Friends will delight the whole family with a "Pay What You Can" 45 minute show.                                        

  Wednesdays through Lent (Starting 13 March) Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m. 

 Tyler Grant Room, St. Stephen’s

Lenten Lunches – 12:00 pm Tuck Hall $8.00     Speaker April 10 > Sheila Ago- Getting to Know Her    

            WORSHIP NEXT WEEK                                                 

  April 14  PALM SUNDAY                                                                             

                         8:00 am  St. Stephen’s Church, Chester                                                       

          9:15 am St. George’s Church, East River                                   

11:00 am St. Stephen’s Church,  Chester                

                                      Readings: Luke19:29-40; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:6-16;                                                                                     Philippians 2:5-11;  Luke 23:1-49              

Worship for Holy Week 2019

10:30 am              Monday 15 April                              Holy Communion

                                St. Stephen’s, Chester  

10:30 am              Tuesday  16 April                             Holy Communion

                                St. Stephen’s, Chester

10:30 am              Wednesday 17 April                       Holy Communion

                                St. Stephen’s, Chester

                                MAUNDY THURSDAY 18 April

7:00 pm                St. Stephen’s, Chester                  

                                                                                                Celebration of the

                                                                                                Institution of the

                                                                                                Lord’s Supper

11:00 am              GOOD FRIDAY 19 April

                                St. Stephen’s, Chester                   The Celebration of

                                                                                                the Lord’s Passion

                                EASTER EVE, Holy Saturday 20 April

7:30                        All Saints’, Canaan                           The Great Vigil of

                                                                                                Easter

                                EASTER DAY  21 April

  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