Welcome to St. Stephen’s Blog for Sunday, 31 May, 2015

 

WORSHIP THIS WEEK -  31 May, 2015  - Trinity Sunday

 

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

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

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES CASTING CALL - Auditions and information sessions for all parts - leads, chorus, ladies, men, youth, boys an girls -  to be held on May 30 and 31 from 9:30 am to Noon at the Lunenburg School of the Arts (Second Floor), 6 Prince St, Lunenburg. For more information please call Ron Swan at 902-531-2258 or ronswan@eastlink.ca

 

BIBLE TALK - from 10:30-11:30 am from Wednesday, 3 June , in the Tyler Grant Room.  All welcome.

 

S.C.A.N.S. - ‘Microbiology’ - from 2:00-4:00 pm Wednesday, 3 June , in the Tyler Grant Room.

 

S.C.A.N.S. - ‘The Rector’s Wife’ - Friday, 5 June  from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.

 

ROAST BEEF DINNER - to be held in the Blandford Community Centre on Saturday, 6 June from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.  For more information, please call 902-228-2761 or check blandfordparish.blogspot.com.

 

LOBSTER ROLL OR SMOKED BBQ PORK CHOP DINNER – hosted by the Daffadilly Queens Relay for Life Team on Saturday, June 6 from 4: to 6:30 pm at the Chester Legion.  Adults plate – $12 Child’s plate (5-10yrs) $6.00 under 5 yrs free.  Hot Dogs will also be available for $1.00.  There will be a Penny Auction drawn at 6:30 pm.  Bake table, tickets on a lottery wheel and a whole lot of good company and fun.  For tickets or info call Sheila Hirtle at 902-275-5720.

 

GOSPEL CONCERT - to be held in the Blandford Community Centre on Sunday,  7 June. For more information, please call 902-228-2761 or check blandfordparish.blogspot.com

 

RELAY FOR  LIFE - Registrations are being taken for teams and volunteers for the 10th Chester Municipal Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to be held from 6:00pm to midnight on June 19 at Chester Area Middle School. (CAMS).  Orders are also being taken for luminary candles ($5.00 each).  Please contact Sheila Hirtle 275-5720 or 275-5966.  Any survivors wishing to attend the relay  are asked to call Gerri Allen 275-3817 to register.

 

 

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

BIBLE TALK.-  Wed, June 3, 10:30-11:30 am, Tyler-Grant Room

 

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY -   7 June, 2015

Second Sunday after Pentecost

 

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

11:00 a.m., St George’s, Parish Family Worship

 

Readings: 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15); Psalm 138;

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35

 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

     

“God sent this son into the world not to condemn the world but to rescue the world through him.” Are you part of God’s rescue team? A faithful steward cooperates with God in bringing God’s dream to fruition. (Michael Pollesel)

 

 

Welcome to St. Stephen’s Parish Blog for Sunday, 24 May 2015

 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

24 May, 2015 -  The Day of Pentecost

 

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

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

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

7:00 pm, All Saints’,        Holy Eucharist

 

Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-35; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

ORDER OF ST LUKE HEALING SERVICE - A service will be held at the Western Shore & Area Recreation Association, 6485 Hwy 3, Western Shore on Sunday, May 24 at 6:45 pm.  Everyone welcome, bring a frind.  Prayer teams will be available for laying on of hands and anointing with oil for the healing body, mind and spirit.  For more information contract Peggy Sawler 902-627-2262, Berit Andersen 902-275-5501 or Rosalie Dorey 902-275-5782.

 

S.C.A.N.S. - ‘Microbiology’ - from 2:00-4:00 pm Wednesday, May 27 in the Tyler Grant Room.

S.C.A.N.S. - ‘The Rector’s Wife’ - Friday, May 29 from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.

 

SHOREHAM VILLAGE:  If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Shoreham, the second Volunteer Orientation Sessions is planned for May 27 from 2:00-3:00 pm in the OT Room.

 

BUDBUSTER FAIR  - Chester District School will be holding its Budbuster Fair on Saturday, 30 May from 10am-1pm.  All welcome !

RELAY FOR  LIFE - Registrations are being taken for teams and volunteers for the 10th Chester Municipal Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to be held from 6:00pm to midnight on June 19 at Chester Area Middle School. (CAMS).  Orders are also being taken for luminary candles ($5.00 each).  Please contact Sheila Hirtle 275-5720 or 275-5966.  Any survivors wishing to attend the relay  are asked to call Gerri Allen 275-3817 to register.

 

 

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

MUSICAL FRIENDS - Class begins at 2:00 pm, Monday, 25 May.  Concert from 3:30-4:00 pm, Tuck Hall

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR - Tuesday, 26 May, 7:00 p.m., Tuck Hall

BIBLE TALK.-  Wed, May 27, 10:30-11:30 am, Tyler-Grant Room

 

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

31 May, 2015

Trinity Sunday

 

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

9:00 a.m., St George’s, Holy Eucharist

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

 

Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8: 12-17; John 3: 1-17

 

 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS     

   “The spirit of truth will guide you,” Jesus tells his followers. As faithful stewards, do we ask for and follow the Spirit’s guidance in our day-to-day interactions? (Michael Pollesel)

 

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Parish Blog for 17 May 2015

 

Isn’t it glorious to see the buds on the trees and feel the warmth of the sun!  There is a lot to be thankful for each day.

 

 

Worship for Sunday, 17 May, 2015 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Readings:   Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

JERUSALEM SUNDAY APPEAL - The Penman Clinic is a community clinic on the West Bank, associated with St Matthew’s Parish,  which provides services for all people in the area, regardless of faith. It is located in the town of Zebabdeh (close to biblical borders of Samaria and Galilee and would have been known to Mary and Jesus.) This facility has been selected by the Anglican archbishop in Jerusalem, The Most Rev. Suheil Dawani, as the one which would most benefit from support for Jerusalem Sunday.  Gifts can be made through the parish in envelopes marked ‘Penman Clinic’.

 

INTEGRITY EUCHARIST - The regular Integrity Eucharist will be held on Sunday, 17 May at 4:00 pm at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1330 Martello Road, Halifax. 

 

ORDER OF ST. LUKE HEALING SERVICE – A service will be held at the Western Shore & Area Recreation Association, 6485 Hwy 3, Western Shore on Sunday, May 24 at 6:45 pm.  Everyone welcome, bring a friend.  Prayer teams will be available for laying on of hands and anointing with oil for the healing of body, mind and spirit.  For more information contact Peggy Sawler 902-627-2262, Berit Andersen 902-275-5501 or Rosalie Dorey 902-275-5782.

 

MUSICAL FRIENDS - No class on Monday, 18 May due to the Holiday.  Classes will resume at  2:00  pm and there will be a concert on Monday, 25 May in Tuck Hall from 3:30-4:00 pm. All welcome.

 

BIBLE TALK - from 10:30-11:30 am from Wednesday, May 20, in the Tyler Grant Room.  All welcome.

 

S.C.A.N.S. - ‘Microbiology’ - Cancelled for Wednesday, May 20 in the Tyler Grant Room - classes will resume on May 27 for this course..

S.C.A.N.S. - ‘The Rector’s Wife’ - Friday, May 22 from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Tyler Grant Room.

 

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR PRACTICE - will be held on Tuesday, 19 May at 7:00 pm in Tuck Hall.

 

SHOREHAM VILLAGE: If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Shoreham, the second Volunteer Orientation Sessions is planned for May 27 from 2:00-3:00 pm in the OT Room.

 

BUDBUSTER FAIR  - Chester District School will be holding its Budbuster Fair on Saturday, 30 May from 10am-1pm.  All welcome to join the fun!

 

RELAY FOR  LIFE - Registrations are being taken for teams and volunteers for the 10th Chester Municipal Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to be held from 6:00pm to midnight on June 19 at Chester Area Middle School. (CAMS).  Orders are also being taken for luminary candles ($5.00 each).  Please contact Sheila Hirtle 275-5720 or 275-5966.  Any survivors wishing to attend the relay  are asked to call Gerri Allen 275-3817 to register.

 

 

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR - Tuesday, 19 May, 7:00 p.m., Tuck Hall

BIBLE TALK.-  Wed, May 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Tyler-Grant Room

 

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY - 24 May, 2015

The Day of Pentecost

 

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

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

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

7:00 pm, All Saints’, Holy Eucharist

 

Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-35; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

 

 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

 

“Keep them under your protection,” asks Jesus of God. What’s he asking? He’s asking God to care for us, to practice stewardship, with us. How good are we at taking care?(Michael Pollesel)

 

 

 

Welcome to St Stephen’s Parish Blog for 10 May 2015,

 

Happy Mother’s Day ! 

 

Please note that the Musical Friends Family Concert will not be taking place on Monday, 25 May as reported in last week’s blog.  

 

WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, 10 MAY, 2015

Sixth Sunday of Easter  (Mother’s Day)

 

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

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

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

7:00 pm    All Saints’, Canaan             Prayer & Praise

 

Readings: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15: 9-17

 

MOTHER’S DAY MEMORIAL

Gifts have been received -

In memory of Edna Nauss, from Marjorie and Frances

In memory of Julia Smith, from Charlotte

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

MUSICAL FRIENDS - 2:00 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:00 Musical Band, 4:00-4:30 pm Tuneful Tots on Monday, 11 May in Tuck Hall.

 

JUSTICE TOUR - Come to pray, engage and learn what faith communities are saying and doing about climate change and poverty.  Presentation on Monday, 11 May, 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Agnes Parish, 6902 Mumford Road Halifax. For more info contact Bob Britton at 902-429-9800 x 307 or bbritton@halifaxyarmouth.org

 

BIBLE TALK - from 10:30-11:30 am from Wednesday, May 13, in the Tyler Grant Room.  All welcome.

 

S.C.A.N.S. - Microbiology - 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 13 in Tuck Hall.

S.C.A.N.S. - ‘The Rector’s Wife’ - Cancelled for Friday, May 15 - classes will resume May 22 for this course.

 

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR PRACTICE - will be held on Tuesday, 12th May at 7:00 pm in Tuck Hall.

 

SHOREHAM VILLAGE: If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Shoreham,  two Volunteer Orientation Sessions are planned for May 13 and May 27  from 2:00-3:00 pm in the OT Room.

 

BUDBUSTER FAIR  - Chester District School will be holding its Budbuster Fair on Saturday, 30 May from 10am-1pm.  All welcome to join the fun!

 

RELAY FOR  LIFE - Registrations are being taken for teams and volunteers for the 10th Chester Municipal Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to be held from 6:00pm to midnight on June 19 at Chester Area Middle School. (CAMS).  Orders are also being taken for luminary candles ($5.00 each).  Please contact Sheila Hirtle 275-5720 or 275-5966.  Any survivors wishing to attend the relay  are asked to call Gerri Allen 275-3817 to register.

 

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

MUSICAL FRIENDS - Mon., May 11, 2:00 p.m., Tuck Hall

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR - Tues, 12 May, 7:00 p.m., Tuck Hall

BIBLE TALK -  Wed, May 13, 10:30-11:30 am, Tyler-Grant Room

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

Seventh Sunday of Easter – Jerusalem Sunday

17 May, 2015

 

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

9:00 a.m., St George’s, Holy Eucharist

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

 

Readings:  Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19

 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

 

“This is my command to you: You are to love each other.” A faithful steward takes up this challenge on a daily basis, knowing that it’s not an easy thing, but that this is what Jesus asks of them. John 15:9-17 (Michael Pollesel)

 

 

 

Welcome to St. Stephen’s Parish Blog for 3 May 2015,

 

THIS SUNDAY IS OUR PARISH FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE BEING HELD AT 11:00 AM IN ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, CHESTER -  COME JOIN US !

 

We hope you are enjoying the first tastes of Spring as the snow and ice start to recede from our surroundings.  The peepers will be thawing out and singing soon. 

 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, 3 MAY, 2015

 

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

11:00 am  St. Stephen’s Parish Family Worship

 

Readings:  Acts 8: 26-40, Psalm 22: 24-30; 1 John 4: 7-21; John 15: 1-8

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

LIGHTHOUSE FOOD BANK DONATIONS: All donations are gratefully received but if you are wondering what to donate, there is still  a shortage of breakfast  type foods at the food bank.  Donations of peanut butter or juices (apple and orange)  would be very welcome.

 

MUSICAL FRIENDS - 2:00 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:00 Musical Band, 4:00-4:30 pm Tuneful Tots on Monday, 4 May in Tuck Hall.

 

BIBLE TALK - will be changing to 10:30-11:30 am from Wednesday, May 6 but will still be held  in the Tyler Grant Room.  All welcome.

 

S.C.A.N.S. - Microbiology - 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 6 in Tuck Hall.

S.C.A.N.S. - ‘The Rector’s Wife’ - 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Friday, May 8  in Tuck Hall.

 

ST. STEPHEN’S MEN’S CHOIR PRACTICE - will be held on TUESDAY, 5th May at 7:00 pm in St. Stephen’s Church for the Mother’s Day Service on 10th May.  All welcome, no experience necessary. Practices end in time to catch the nightly play offs.

 

SHOREHAM VILLAGE: Feeding with Sensitivity Training - for people who want to help the elderly eat well will be offered on Thursday, 7 May from 1:00-3:00 pm in the OT Room at Shoreham Village. For information please call Corinne Webber at 902-275-5631 ext 246.

 

MUSICAL FRIENDS FUNDRAISER - Donations of baked goods are requested for a bake sale to be held at CAMS Friday, May 8 to raise funds for the programme. . For more information, or to arrange delivery, please call Heather Mills at 902-275-3118.

 

RELAY FOR  LIFE - Registrations are being taken for teams and volunteers for the 10th Chester Municipal Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to be held from 6:00pm to midnight on June 19 at Chester Area Middle School. (CAMS).  Orders are also being taken for luminary candles ($5.00 each).  Please contact Sheila Hirtle 275-5720 or 275-5966.  Any survivors wishing to attend the relay  are asked to call Gerri Allen 275-3817 to register.

 

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

MUSICAL FRIENDS - Mon., May 4, 2:00 p.m., Tuck Hall

MEN’S CHOIR - Tuesday, 5 May, 7:00 p.m., St Stephen’s Church

**BIBLE TALK.-  Wed, May 6, 10:30-11:30 am, Tyler-Grant Room**

 

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

10 May, 2015

 

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

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

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

7:00 pm, All Saints’, Holy Eucharist

 

Readings:  Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17

 

 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

 

 Jesus is “the true vine.” Branches wanting to produce fruit need to stay firmly attached to him. The faithful steward produces much fruit by remaining attached to this vine.  John 15:1-8   (Michael Pollesel)

 

 

Nepal Earthquake Response

 

PWRDF has announced an initial grant of $20,000 in relief funds for Nepal and is responding through the ACT Alliance. Dan Church Aid (DCA) along with other members of the Alliance, is working to distribute food, water, shelter materials, medicine and more to those affected by the 7.9 magnitude earthquake.

 

The Canadian government has announced a matching grant program for donations to relief work in the wake of the Nepal earthquake.  All donations to PWRDF between April 25 and May 25, 2015 for the Nepal earthquake relief efforts will be matched, dollar for dollar, by the Government of Canada into their Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund, which will be used to provide humanitarian relief in the wake of this catastrophe

 

Donations can be made in the following ways:

 

Through St. Stephen’s Parish

Using envelope marked ‘Nepal Earthquake Response’

 

On-line - Go to http://pwrdf.org/donate

 

PWRDF Donations By Phone

For credit card donations contact:

Jennifer Brown

416-924-9192 ext. 355; 1-866-308-7973

Please do not send your credit card number by email or fax.

 

By Mail

Please make cheques payable to PWRDF, Nepal Earthquake Relief and send to:

 

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund

The Anglican Church of Canada

80 Hayden Street

Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2

 

PWRDF Humanitarian Response Coordinator

Naba Gurung

416-924-9192 ext. 321

ngurung@pwrdf.org

 

Anglicans in Canada are praying, acting and giving to those affected by the Nepal earthquake. Please watch for updates on PWRDF’s response to the situation at www.pwrdf.org.

Please support PWRDF’s response to this ongoing emergency