Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog for  Sunday, 18 October 2015. 

Just a reminder that in the Tyler Grant Room at the Parish Centre from 7:00-9:00 pm on Saturday, 17 October, the topic for our Learning About Our Anglican Worship program is 

“ Bible Basics – what it is, how to read it, how to share it”. Everyone is welcome . 

We hope to see all of you at the farewell party for Reverend Gordon and Donna on Sunday afternoon in Tuck Hall. The tea will be strong and the tales will be tall. 

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

18 October, 2015

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

 

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                  

                                   

    Readings: Job 38: 1-7; Psalm 104: 1-9, 25, 37b; Hebrews 5: 1 - 10;

Mark 10: 35-45

 

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm from 19 Oct. 2015.

TUCK  HALL IN THE PARISH CENTRE CHESTER - is being used as a Polling Station on Mon, 19 October for the federal election.

FOOD BANK  - We don’t need a special day to give to the Food Bank- please give generously whenever you can.

WATER BOTTLES NEEDED - The Pastoral Committee is working to help raise funds for PWRDF.  The committee is looking for small empty water bottles (with the screw tops) which will be used to collect donations.  Bottles can be dropped off at the Parish Centre.

RETIREMENT PARTY FOR REVEREND GORDON AND DONNA - will be held today ,Sunday, 18 October from 3:00 - 5:00 pm in Tuck Hall.  Please join us to say farewell to the Druggetts and to wish them all the best for their retirement.

DINNER THEATRE - “On The Air” - Saturday, 24 October at the Little Red School in Canaan.  Doors open at 5:00 pm, show starts at 6:00 pm.  Dinner served will be salad, roast beef and dessert.  Tickets $25.00.  To book tickets, please contact Maxine at 902-275-3496 or 902-275-3777.  Book soon - tickets go quickly!

ORDINATION - Nicholas Hatt will be ordained as a deacon by Bishop Ron Cutler on Wed, 28 October at 7:00 pm in the Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1330 Martello St., Halifax.  All are welcome to attend, and your prayers for Nicholas would be very much appreciated.

REFUGEE SUPPORT MEETINGS - Voting of the four congregations last week was all positive and the Refugee Committee met on 13 Oct.  A public information session will take place at 7:00 pm, Mon, 2 November in Tuck Hall on how you can support the effort.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: will take place on Sat, 21 November.  Doors open from 11:00, lunch 11:30 - 1:00 pm (soups, breads,dessert, tea and coffee - $8 Adults $5 children 5-10, under 5 free). Bake table, wreaths, books, Christmas items.  For more information contact Vicky by email at tvjnmyoung@yahoo.ca,   Donations of books and gently used Christmas items would be gratefully received.

                

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

MUSICAL FRIENDS - due to the Election, all groups will be using St. Stephen’s Church on Mon, 19 Oct, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm

PARISH COUNCIL - Tuesday, 20 Oct, 7:00 pm in Tuck Hall.

BIBLE TALK - Wed, 21 Oct, 10:30 am, in Tyler Grant Room.  All welcome!

CHOIR PRACTICE - Thurs, 22 Oct, 7:00 pm in Tuck Hall.

DINNER THEATRE -  “On The Air” – Roast Beef Dinner and entertainment, Saturday, 24 October in Canaan.

LEARNING ABOUT OUR ANGLICAN WORSHIP –  1:00 – 3:00 pm, Sunday, 25 Oct  (Anglican Doctrine) in the Tyler Grant Room

 

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

25 October, 2015

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

 

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

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

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

4:30 pm       All Saints’ and Canaan Baptist Church         -  Joint service in the Hall.

                                   

    Readings: Job 42: 1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34: 1-8, (19-22); Hebrews 7: 23-28;

Mark 10: 46-52

 

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

 

We believe that the earth is the Lord’s

And All that lives on it;

We believe that living gratefully

and giving generously are marks of faith;

We believe that all of humanity should have access to

the Earth’s resources, and

Every individual must now act to preserve this world

so that the children of tomorrow

may not be burdened with the mistakes of today

And so we commit ourselves empowered by the Holy Spirit,

To think globally,

To trade fairly,

To live responsibly,

To give gratefully,

To love this world as God loves it,

who, in Christ, became part of creation.

Amen.