Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for week ending Sunday, 6 May 2018

 

Blessed is the influence of one true,

loving human soul on another.

George Eliot

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WORSHIP FOR THIS WEEK

Sunday, 6 May 2018

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

    8:00 am      St. Stephen’s,         Chester       

Holy Communion

   11:00 am      St. George’s,           East River    

Holy Eucharist   

7:00 pm     All Saints’,               Canaan  

Holy Eucharist   

   

Readings:  Acts 10: 44-48; Psalm 98;

1 John 5: 1-6; John 15: 9-17

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

RECTOR’S STUDY LEAVE

The Rector will be away from 5 -12 May. 

During that time, if there are any emergencies

which require the attention of a priest,

please call the Parish Office

or Linda Fraser (Parish Warden) at 902-275-3453,

who will put you in touch with the ‘on call’ clergy.

MEN’S CHOIR FOR MOTHERS’ DAY

Men’s Choir will be singing (as it is now tradition)

on Mothers’ Day  Sunday, May 13th

Choir practice will be held in the church

on Thursday, 10 May at  7:00 p.m. 

Men,  please turn yourselves in!

Every man is welcome!

ATTENTION MEN

 We hope you plan to attend the first get together

of the MENS' Group

on Saturday, May 12

8:00 am Morning Prayer in St. Stephen’s Church

9:00 am Breakfast and Fellowship

in the Parish Centre.

Please feel free to bring other men to join us too.

In addition each man should bring

one of – wife, mother, mother-in-law, daughter,

friend or another female important to him. 

So we know what breakfast supplies we need,

please contact Robert Manuel

902-220-7140 or Rcmkam@eastlink.ca

by May 5 to let us know who is coming.

FOOD BANK SUNDAY

for Mothers’ Day

Personal Care Products (toothpaste,

toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, etc)

would be very gratefully received.

RELAY FOR LIFE

It is time to be thinking of putting a

team together again and

join an inspirational event.

This year’s Canadian Cancer Relay For Life

is Friday, 22 June, 7pm to 1 am

To register a team, or for any info, please call

Sheila Hirtle 902-275-5966

or Lynn Hatt 902-275-3263.

Cancer changes everything.

So can you!

HALL RENTAL

Spring is finally here and friends and family

will be starting to visit too. 

If you are having a houseful of guests

or want to plan a get together without making

yourself and your house crazy,

think about renting Tuck Hall and its great kitchen

for your family gathering, special birthday party,

anniversary or reunion.

There is plenty of room, and everything

you need plus a commercial machine to wash up! 

No berry, coffee, or wine stains on your furniture or floors.  

Call the Parish Office to book your function

and enjoy!

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 13 May 2018

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MOTHER’S DAY

    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:  Acts 1:15 -17; Psalm 1;

1 John 5: 9-13; John 17: 6-19

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