Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 5 August 2018

 

Be faithful in small things, because it is in them

that your strength lies

Mother Theresa

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 5 August 2018

 THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

               8:00 am      St. Stephen’s,         Chester              

  Morning Prayer

                    11:00 am      St. Stephen’s          Chester                     

   Morning Prayer

7:00 pm       All Saints’               Canaan

       Evening Prayer      

Readings:  2 Samuel 11:26  12:13a; Psalm 51: 1-13;

Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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RECTOR’S VACATION

The Rector will be on vacation from

Monday, 23 July through Monday, 6 August

and will be back in the office Tuesday, 7 August.

During that time, if there are any emergencies

which require the attention of a priest,

please call the Parish Office or

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

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

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TEA WITH MRS LORDLY

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy tea

and treats at the Lordly House Museum

on Saturday, 4 August from 2-4:00 pm

Guest speaker: Lyne Bjornson

presenting a brief history of the

Zoe Valle Memorial Library.

$8.00 per person

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MUSIQUE ROYALE

Aureas Voces

Early Music Ensemble

Directed by Nick Veltmeyer and

featuring Sopranist, Janelle Lucyk

presents

English Song

&

Nova Scotian Song

4:00 pm on Sunday, 5 August 2018

in St. Stephen’s Church

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FOOD BANK

 The need never diminishes.

Cans of tuna would be helpful. 

All contributions are always gratefully received.

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 12 August 2018

 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

               8:00 am      St. Stephen’s,         Chester              

           Collect and Readings

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

Holy Eucharist

                    11:00 am      St. Stephen’s          Chester                     

Holy Eucharist

Readings:  2 Samuel 18: –9, 15, 31-33; Psalm 130;

Ephesians 4: 25 5:2; John 6: 35, 41-51 

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 29 July 2018

 

We give advice by the bucket

but take it by the grain

Tom Stoppard

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 29 July 2018

 THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

             8:00 am      St. Stephen’s,         Chester              

     Holy Communion

                   11:00 am      St. Stephen’s,        Chester                     

   Holy Eucharist   

Readings:  2 Kings 4: 42-44; Psalm 14;

Ephesians 3:14-21;  John 6: 1-21

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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RECTOR’S VACATION

The Rector will be on vacation from

Monday, 23 July through Monday, 6 August

and will be back in the office Tuesday, 7 August.

During that time, if there are any emergencies

which require the attention of a priest,

please call the Parish Office or

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

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

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ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

Thursday, 26 July from 1:30 – 5 pm

in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 Chester 

 Don’t miss this wonderful event.

 

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DEFIBRILLATOR DEMONSTRATION

An information and demonstration session

will take place at the Parish Centre

on Saturday, 28 July, 2018 at 1:00 pm. 

All welcome!

 

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FOOD BANK

 The need never diminishes. 

All contributions are always gratefully received.

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FACEBOOK

St. Stephen’s Parish has a new facebook page. 

We hope you will all go to the site, like us and share with your friends

.   https://www.facebook.com/St.StephensChester/.  

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PARISH CENTRE KITCHEN

We seem to be missing a few items from the kitchen

eg tablecloths (possibly taken for laundering),

   some plates, small dishes and water jugs.

If you find any of these items at home,

please return them as soon as possible. 

Thank you.

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 5 August 2018

 THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

              8:00 am      St. Stephen’s,         Chester              

     Morning Prayer     

                    11:00 am      St. Stephen’s          Chester                     

   Morning Prayer  

7:00 pm      All Saints’               Canaan

     Evening Prayer  

    

Readings:  2 Samuel 11:26  12:13a; Psalm 51: 1-13;

Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 22 July 2018

 

Love and compassion are necessities,

not luxuries. 

Without them humanity

cannot survive.

Dalai Lama

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 22 July 2018

 THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

             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                      

   Holy Eucharist   

      

Readings:  2 Samuel 17 1-14a; Psalm 89: 20-37;

Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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RECTOR’S VACATION

The Rector will be on vacation

from Monday, 23 July through Monday, 6 August

and will be back in the office Tuesday, 7 August.

During that time, if there are any emergencies

which require the attention of a priest,

please call the Parish Office or Linda Fraser (Warden)

at 902-275-3453 who will put you in touch

with the clergy who are ‘on call’

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WELCOME

We send a warm welcome to

The Rev. Sheila Ago

as she is inducted into Chester

United Baptist Church

this weekend.

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  ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

Thursday, 26 July from 1:30 – 5 pm

in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 Chester 

 Don’t miss this wonderful event.

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DEFIBRILLATOR

An information session (and demonstration)

will take place on

Saturday, 28 July at 1:00 pm

at the Parish Office

All welcome!

***

 FOOD BANK

 The need never diminishes. 

All contributions are always gratefully received.

***

FACEBOOK

St. Stephen’s Parish has a new facebook page. 

We hope you will all go to the site, like us and share with your friends

   https://www.facebook.com/St.StephensChester/.  

***

 PARISH CENTRE KITCHEN

We seem to be missing a few items from the kitchen

eg tablecloths (possibly taken for laundering),

   some plates, small dishes and water jugs.

If you find any of these items at home,

please return them as soon as possible. 

Thank you.

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 29 July 2018

 THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

             8:00 am      St. Stephen’s,         Chester              

     Morning Prayer    

              11:00 am     St. Stephen’s           Chester                

   Morning Prayer  

 Readings: 2 Kings 4: 42-44; Psalm 14;

         Ephesians 3: 14-21; John 6: 1-21

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 15 July 2018

 

History is a race between

education and catastrophe

H.G. Wells

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 15 July 2018

 THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

             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

Holy Eucharist

      

Readings:  2 Samuel 6 1-5, 12b-19; Psalm 24;

Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ORGAN RECITAL

Matthew Fraser, who was locum organist

at St. Stephen’s two years ago,

will be performing at one of a series of organ recitals

at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica

at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, 17 July. 

Free will offering.  Free parking.

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ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

Thursday, 26 July from 1:30 – 5 pm

in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 Chester 

 Don’t miss this wonderful event.

 

***

DEFIBRILLATOR DEMONSTRATION

An information and demonstration session

will take place at the Parish Centre

on Saturday, 28 July, 2018 at 1:00 pm. 

All welcome!

 

***

FOOD BANK

 The need never diminishes. 

All contributions are always gratefully received.

***

FACEBOOK

St. Stephen’s Parish has a new facebook page. 

We hope you will all go to the site, like us and share with your friends

.   https://www.facebook.com/St.StephensChester/.  

***

PARISH CENTRE KITCHEN

We seem to be missing a few items from the kitchen

eg tablecloths (possibly taken for laundering),

   some plates, small dishes and water jugs.

If you find any of these items at home,

please return them as soon as possible. 

Thank you.

***

 ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH

the doors of St. Stephen’s Church will be open

from 9 am – 4 pm  week days (whenever possible)

through the summer.

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HALL RENTAL

Our beautiful hall is the perfect place for

a larger gathering of people. 

Consider renting Tuck Hall to host your own event.

There is plenty of room, and everything you need

plus a great working kitchen.  Call the Parish Office to book your date!

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 22 July 2018

 THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

             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:  2 Samuel 17 1-14a; Psalm 89: 20-37;

Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34 

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 8 July 2018

 

Hospitality knows no gender

or race

Danny Meyer

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 8 July 2018

 THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

             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 Parish Centre                     

   Holy Eucharist   

      

Readings:  2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48;

2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 FOOD BANK

 All contributions are very gratefully received

at any time of the year.

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FACEBOOK

St. Stephen’s Parish has a new facebook page. 

We hope you will all go to the site,

like us and share with your friends. 

 https://www.facebook.com/St.StephensChester/.   

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AED UNIT FOR ST. STEPHEN’S

An Automated External Defibrillator

has been purchased

for St. Stephen’s Parish Centre.

 

Anyone interested in attending

please contact the Parish Office

902-275-3804

 

A sign up form is also

available at the back of

the church.

 

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ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH

The doors of St. Stephen’s Church

will be open from 9 am – 4 pm

week days

(whenever possible)

through the summer.

 

PARISH KITCHEN

If anyone took tablecloths, tea towels

or platters, etc home to clean,

please remember to bring them back to the

Parish Centre. 

Thanks!

 

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 15 July 2018

 THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

   

              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  

      

Readings:  2 Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b - 19; Psalm 24;

Ephesians 1: 3-14; Mark 6:14-19

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