Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 30 July, 2017

 

We must accept finite disappointment

but never lose infinite hope

Martin Luther King Jr.

 

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THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

30 July 2017

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

         11:00 am      St. Stephen’s, Chester        Parish Family Service

                                                                     

Readings: Genesis 29: 15-28; Psalm 105: 1-11, 45c;

Romans 8: 26-39; Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

UNIVERSAL PORTRAIT STUDIO PHOTOS

The photo packages are available for pick up 

from the Parish Office next week.

(Mon-Thurs 9:00- 1:00) 

THANK YOU

Fr. Ian would like to send out thanks and appreciation

to all those who came to hear about and discuss

the altar window plans.  The final vote decided that

the window will be replaced with

a replica of the current design. 

HOSPITAL NOTICE

Fr. Ian visits the hospital regularly

and wants to make sure he has the chance to see

all of our parishioners finding themselves there. 

Please be sure to ask the hospital staff to add

the name to the Anglican register

so that he knows and is able to visit.

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THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

6 August 2017

           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: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14; Psalm 99;

2 Peter 1: 16-19; Luke 9: 28-36

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 23 July 2017

 

One aspect of neighbourly love

is that we must not merely

will our neighbours good,

but actually work to bring it about.

Thomas Aquinas

 

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THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

23 July 2017

    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        Morning Prayer

                                                                      & General Meeting  

Readings: Genesis 28: 10-19a; Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23;

Romans 8: 12-25; Matthew 13: 24-30

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

GENERAL MEETING

The Rector and Wardens of St. Stephen's are having

a congregational general meeting

on Sunday, 23 July following

the 11 a.m. Morning Prayer Service.

This meeting will decide what type of window

will be placed at the front of the church

above the altar

(NOT the specific design,

which will be decided later). 

Please plan to attend!

UNIVERSAL PORTRAIT STUDIO PHOTOS

 The photo packages are available for pick up

after church Sunday, 23 July

or from the Parish Office next week.

(Mon-Thurs 9:00- 1:00)

CHESTER GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

 will take place on Thursday, 27 July

at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 44 Chester. 

Bring an entry or go to enjoy

the flowers and afternoon tea.

Don’t miss this wonderful

annual event.

CHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

  will be hosting an Open House

on Saturday, 29 July, 2017. 

There will be displays, BBQ,

a Selfie Station and, of course, Fire Trucks. 

 Donations of non-perishable food

will be received for the Lighthouse Food Bank.

 

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THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

30 July 2017

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

     11:00 am      St. Stephen’s, Chester        Parish Family Service

                                                                     

Readings: Genesis 29: 15-28; Psalm 105: 1-11, 45c;

Romans 8: 26-39; Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52

 

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 16 July 2017.

 

If your compassion does not include yourself,

it is incomplete.

Jack Kornfield

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

16 July 2017

              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            Evening Prayer        

Readings: Genesis 25: 19-34; Psalm 119: 105-112;

Romans 8: 1-11; Matthew 13: 1-9. 18-23

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

UNIVERSAL PORTRAIT STUDIO PHOTOS

The photo packages should be available

for pick up after church

on Sunday, 23 July or

from the Parish Office the following week.

GENERAL MEETING

The Rector and Wardens of St. Stephen's

are calling a congregational general meeting

for Sunday, 23 July, following 11 a.m. worship (Morning Prayer).

This meeting will decide what type of window

will be placed at the front of the church above the altar

(NOT the specific design, though, which will be decided later). 

Please plan to attend!

CHESTER GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

will take place on Thursday, 27 July

at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 44 Chester. 

Bring an entry or go to enjoy the flowers

and afternoon tea.

CHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT  

will be hosting an Open House

on Saturday, 29 July, 2017. 

There will be displays, BBQ,

a Selfie Station and Fire Trucks. 

Donations of non-perishable food

will be received for the Lighthouse Food Bank.

 

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THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

23 July 2017

             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       Morning Prayer     

                                                                                  & General Meeting  

Readings: Genesis 28: 10-19a; Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23;

Romans 8: 12-25; Matthew 13: 24-30

 

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 9 July 2017

 

Be the reason someone smiles today

 

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THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

9 July 2017

             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: Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49; Psalm 45: 11-18;

Romans 7: 15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

GUEST PRESIDER

We welcome The Rev. Elliott Siteman

as Presider at our 11:00 am service this morning!

Fr. Elliott is soon to be the Rector of

St. Peter's, Birch Cove (Chebucto Region),

and is returning to our Diocese

after spending six years in the Diocese of Niagara.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

All donations are greatly appreciated.

SHOREHAM VARIETY STORE

Looking for folks in the community who have an interest

in volunteering in our new Shoreham Variety Store.  

We need spares for Monday to Fridays 1-3 pm

and interested folks who may be able to open the store

in the evenings 6-8 pm and weekends 1-3 pm.

If you can help any of these times

please contact recreation@shorehamvillage.com

902-275-5631 ext. 233

BIBLE TALK

 there will be no Bible Talk in July and August.

***  MUSIQUE ROYALE PRESENTATION ***

‘The Door You Came In’ – a unique blend of spoken word and music

will be presented in St. Stephen’s Church on Fri, 14 July at 7:30 pm. 

The show will include songs and stories from The Danger Tree

written by Canadian writer  David Macfarlane

and original music by Douglas Cameron. 

Tickets available at the Parish Office or at the door.

GENERAL MEETING

The Rector and Wardens of St. Stephen's are calling

a congregational general meeting for Sunday, 23 July,

following 11 a.m. worship (Morning Prayer).

This meeting will decide what type of window will be placed

at the front of the church above the altar

(NOT the specific design, though, which will be decided later). 

Please plan to attend!

CHESTER MUNICIPAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

 A ‘non-event’ fundraiser Picnic with Sir John A

(part of the Canada 150 celebrations)

 will take place on Sat, 29 July. 

 Order a picnic basket for 1 or 2 people

for pick-up or delivery with the village of Chester.

Order by 15 July.

for more information

call Lordly House at 902-275-3842

or www.chester-municipal-heritage-society.ca

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THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

16 July 2017

             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            Evening Prayer        

Readings: Genesis 25: 19-34; Psalm 119: 105-112;

Romans 8: 1-11; Matthew 13: 1-9. 18-23

 

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