Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 3 February 2019

There are no goodbyes for us.

Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.

Mahatma Gandhi

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Sunday, 3 February 2019

            8:00 am      Tuck Hall                      Chester    

                   Holy Communion              

                       11:00 am       Tuck Hall                      Chester                  

     Holy Eucharist  

                          4:30 pm       All Saints’                     Canaan                 

                  Holy Eucharist                

                         

    Readings:  Jeremiah 1: 4-10;  Psalm 71: 1-6;

                   1 Corinthians 13: 1-13; Luke 4: 21-30

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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From Cindy, with love.

I just wanted to send all of you a big thank you

for having let me be part of your Parish family.

St. Stephen’s Parish is full of  the most amazing people

and I have enjoyed dealing with all of you

– even when we agreed to disagree.

I know you will embrace your new Parish Administrator

with the same love, kindness and respect shown to me.

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SERVICES IN TUCK HALL

Just a reminder that services in Chester

will take place in Tuck Hall,

St. Stephen’s Community Centre from

Epiphany until Palm Sunday.

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FOOD BANK

All contributions are very

gratefully received.

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MUSICAL FRIENDS

in Tuck Hall on Mon, 28 Jan 2019.

1:00 pm Vintage Voices

2:00 pm  Musical Friends Choir

3:00 pm  Musical Friends Band

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ALTAR GUILD ANNUAL MEETING

Friday, 1 Feb 2019 at 10:00 am

Tuck Hall.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

will be held as follows:

All Saints’ Church      -   Sunday, 3 February

St. George’s Church   -   Sunday, 10, February

St. Stephen’s Parish    -   Sunday, 24 February

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TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

EVENING CLASS

To be held in Tuck Hall beginning on

Tuesday, 5 Feb, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 pm

All welcome to come check it out!

(Bring a friend!)

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FAREWELL GATHERING

for Cindy on Wed, 13 Feb 2019

from 2:00-4:00 pm

in Tuck Hall.

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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

on Tues, 19 Feb 2019

at 7:00 pm in Tuck Hall.

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BENEFIT MUSIC SHOW

for Mary Sawler

at the Red School House, Canaan

on Sun, 17 Feb 2019 from 1:00-4:00 pm

Live music featuring Jim and Judy Manual,

Cecil Poole and Mike Duffney and Chicks Having Fun!

Bake table, raffles, canteen and a donation jar. 

All proceeds for Mary Sawler who has terminal cancer

to help with medical expenses.

For more info please contact Maxine Christo (902-275-3496)

or Mona Eisenhauer (902-523-1029).

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Sunday, 10 February 2019

           8:00 am      Tuck Hall                      Chester    

       Holy Communion 

                         9:15 am      St. George’s              East River                  

                 Holy Eucharist                

                       11:00 am       Tuck Hall                      Chester                  

   Holy Eucharist  

                                                  

    Readings:  Isaiah 6: 1-8;  Psalm 138;

                   1 Corinthians 15: 1-11; Luke 5: 1-11

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 27 January 2019

Smile in the mirror.  Do that every morning

and you’ll start to see a big difference

in your life.

Yoko Ono

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Sunday, 27 January 2019

                                                  8:00 am      Tuck Hall                      Chester    

                   Holy Communion              

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

                  Holy Eucharist                

                       11:00 am       Tuck Hall                      Chester                  

                   Holy Eucharist                 

                         

    Readings:  Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10;  Psalm 19;

    1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a; Luke 4: 14-21

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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SERVICES IN TUCK HALL

Just a reminder that services in Chester

will take place in Tuck Hall,

St. Stephen’s Community Centre from

Epiphany until Palm Sunday.

***

FOOD BANK

Cans of tuna, flaked ham or chicken

would be greatly appreciated

at the moment. 

***  

MUSICAL FRIENDS

in Tuck Hall on Mon, 28 Jan 2019.

1:00 pm Vintage Voices

2:00 pm  Musical Friends Choir

3:00 pm  Musical Friends Band

4:00 pm  Tuneful Tots

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MEN’S GROUP BREAKFAST

 will take place in Tuck Hall on Sat, 26 Jan, 2019.

‘Sadie Hawkins’ breakfast’ – meaning that women are welcome

but they have to bring a male with them.

  There will also be a guest speaker following the breakfast.

LCDR (Ret’d) Steve St. Amont has a passion for matching

names to the graves of unknown soldiers.

  His presentation is very interesting and enlightening.

  8:00 am Morning Prayer

9:00 am Breakfast and

9:30-10:15 am Presentation with Q&A

Please let Robert Manuel know if you plan to attend

902-220-1740 or rcmkamII@gmail.com

***

ALTAR GUILD ANNUAL MEETING

Friday, 1 Feb 2019 at 10:00 am

Tuck Hall.

*** 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

will be held as follows:

All Saints’ Church      -   Sunday, 3 February

St. George’s Church   -   Sunday, 10, February

St. Stephen’s Parish    -   Sunday, 24 February

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TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

EVENING CLASS

To be held in Tuck Hall beginning on

Tuesday, 5 Feb, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 pm

All welcome to come check it out!

(Bring a friend!)

*****

BENEFIT MUSIC SHOW

for Mary Sawler

at the Red School House, Canaan

on Sun, 17 Feb 2019 from 1:00-4:00 pm

Live music featuring Jim and Judy Manual,

Cecil Poole and Mike Duffney and Chicks Having Fun!

Bake table, raffles, canteen and a donation jar. 

All proceeds for Mary Sawler who has terminal cancer

to help with medical expenses.

For more info please contact Maxine Christo (902-275-3496)

or Mona Eisenhauer (902-523-1029).

***

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Sunday, 3 February 2019

                                                  8:00 am      Tuck Hall                      Chester    

                   Holy Communion              

                       11:00 am       Tuck Hall                      Chester                  

     Holy Eucharist  

                        4:30 pm       All Saints’                     Canaan                 

                  Holy Eucharist                

                         

    Readings:  Jeremiah 1: 4-10;  Psalm 71: 1-6;

                   1 Corinthians 13: 1-13; Luke 4: 21-30

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish  Blog

for Sunday, 20 January 2019

God gave us the gift of life, but it’s up to us

to give ourselves the gift of living it well

Voltaire

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Sunday, 20 January 2019

                                                         8:00 am     Tuck Hall                         Chester            

                   Holy Communion              

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

                  Morning Prayer                

                       11:00 am      Tuck Hall                         Chester                  

                  Holy Eucharist                 

                  4:30 pm      All Saints’ Church          Canaan           

                   Evening Prayer                 

                         

    Readings:  Isaiah 62: 1-5;  Psalm 36: 5-10;

    1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; John 2:1-11

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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POSITION VACANCY -  PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

We are looking for a part-time Parish Office Administrator. 

Proficiencies must include:

     -  Ability to work well with the public

     -  Familiarity with MS Word

     -  Familiarity with e-mail and social media

Responsibilities include:

     -  Administrative and clerical duties

     -  General management of St. Stephen’s Community Centre

     -  Custodial duties as needed

(the Parish has a part-time custodian)

Hours:

4 days per week for 4 hours per day

 (flexible as to days but mornings preferred).

Resumes welcome through 25 January 2019. 

Please send resumes to: ststephensparish@ns.sympatico.ca

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SERVICES IN TUCK HALL

Just a reminder that services in Chester

will take place in Tuck Hall,

St. Stephen’s Community Centre from

Epiphany until Palm Sunday.

***

FOOD BANK

Cans of tuna, flaked ham or chicken

would be greatly appreciated

at the moment. 

***  

MUSICAL FRIENDS

in Tuck Hall on Mon, 21 Jan 2019.

1:00 pm Vintage Voices 

2:00 pm  Musical Friends Choir

3:00 pm  Musical Friends Band

4:00 pm  Tuneful Tots

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

Please have committee reports submitted

by Monday, 21 January 2019

for inclusion in the

Annual Report.

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MEN’S GROUP BREAKFAST

 will take place in Tuck Hall on Sat, 26 Jan, 2019.

‘Sadie Hawkins’ breakfast’ – meaning that women are welcome

but they have to bring a male with them.

  There will also be a guest speaker following the breakfast.

LCDR (Ret’d) Steve St. Amont has a passion for matching

names to the graves of unknown soldiers.

  His presentation is very interesting and enlightening.

  8:00 am Morning Prayer

9:00 am Breakfast and

9:30-10:15 am Presentation with Q&A

Please let Robert Manuel know if you plan to attend

902-220-1740 or rcmkamII@gmail.com

***

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

EVENING CLASS

To be held in Tuck Hall beginning on

Tuesday, 5 Feb, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 pm

All welcome to come check it out!

(Bring a friend!)

*****

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Sunday, 27 January 2019

                                                        8:00 am      Tuck Hall                         Chester    

                   Holy Communion              

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

                 Holy Eucharist                

                        11:00 am        Tuck Hall                          Chester                   

                  Holy Eucharist                 

                         

    Readings:  Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10;  Psalm 19;

    1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a; Luke 4:14-21

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 13 January 2019

Write on your heart that every day is

the best day of the year.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 13 January 2019

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

   8:00 am      Tuck Hall,           Chester     

        Holy Communion  

9:15 am      St. George’s        East River

Holy Eucharist

           11:00 am      Tuck Hall,            Chester                

Holy Eucharist

   Readings:  Isaiah 43: 1-7; Psalm 29;

    Acts 8: 14-17; Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

***

SERVICES IN TUCK HALL

Just a reminder that services in Chester

will take place in Tuck Hall,

St. Stephen’s Community Centre from

Epiphany until Palm Sunday.

***

FOOD BANK

Breakfast cereals are in short supply

at the moment. 

All donations very greatly received.

***  

MUSICAL FRIENDS

Classes resume on Mon, 14 Jan 2019.

***

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

 at 7:00 pm on Tues, 15 Jan, 2019

in the Tyler Grant Room.  

Please bring committee reports ready for inclusion

in the Annual Report to the Parish Council Meeting

 If you are unable to attend the meeting,

your committee reports can be dropped off

at the Parish Office prior to the meeting.

***  

MEN’S GROUP BREAKFAST

 will take place in Tuck Hall on Sat, 26 Jan, 2019.

‘Sadie Hawkins’ breakfast’ – meaning that women are welcome

but they have to bring a male with them.

  There will also be a guest speaker following the breakfast.

LCDR (Ret’d) Steve St. Amont has a passion for matching

names to the graves of unknown soldiers,

particularly those from the Battle of the Somme.

  His presentation is very interesting and enlightening.

  8:00 am Morning Prayer

9:00 am Breakfast and

9:30-10:15 am Presentation with Q&A

(open to all) to follow. 

Please let Robert Manuel know if you wish to attend

902-220-1740 or rcmkamII@gmail.com

***

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

EVENING CLASS

To be held in Tuck Hall beginning on

Tuesday, 5 Feb, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 pm

All welcome to come check it out!

(Bring a friend!)

*****

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Sunday, 20 January 2019

                                                   8:00 am      Tuck Hall                      Chester    

                   Holy Communion              

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

                  Morning Prayer                

                       11:00 am       Tuck Hall                      Chester                  

                   Holy Eucharist                 

                  4:30 pm       All Saints’ Church         Canaan           

                    Evening Prayer                 

                         

    Readings:  Isaiah 62: 1-5;  Psalm 36: 5-10;

    1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; John 2:1-11

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Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 6 January 2019

Small things start us in new ways of thinking

V.S. Naipaul, A Bend in the River

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, 6 January 2019

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

   8:00 am      Tuck Hall,            Chester     

               Holy Communion            

           11:00 am      Tuck Hall,            Chester                

Holy Eucharist

4:30 pm      All Saints’,              Canaan

Holy Eucharist

Readings:  Isaiah 60: 1-6; Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14;

    Ephesians 3: 1-12; Matthew 2: 1-12

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

***

SERVICES IN TUCK HALL

Just a reminder that services in Chester

will take place in Tuck Hall,

St. Stephen’s Community Centre from

Epiphany until Palm Sunday.

***

FOOD BANK

Breakfast cereals are in short supply

at the moment. 

All donations very greatly received.

***  

MUSICAL FRIENDS

Classes resume on Mon, 14 Jan 2019.

***

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

 at 7:00 pm on Tues, 15 Jan, 2019

in the Tyler Grant Room.  

Please bring committee reports ready for inclusion

in the Annual Report to the Parish Council Meeting

 If you are unable to attend the meeting,

your committee reports can be dropped off

at the Parish Office prior to the meeting.

***  

MEN’S GROUP BREAKFAST

 will take place in Tuck Hall on Sat, 26 Jan, 2019.

‘Sadie Hawkins’ breakfast’ – meaning that women are welcome

but they have to bring a male with them.

  There will also be a guest speaker following the breakfast.

LCDR (Ret’d) Steve St. Amont has a passion for matching

names to the graves of unknown soldiers,

particularly those from the Battle of the Somme.

  His presentation is very interesting and enlightening.

  8:00 am Morning Prayer

9:00 am Breakfast and

9:30-10:15 am Presentation with Q&A

(open to all) to follow. 

Please let Robert Manuel know if you wish to attend

902-220-1740 or rcmkamII@gmail.com

***

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

Sunday, 13 January 2019

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

   8:00 am      Tuck Hall,            Chester     

      Holy Communion

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

Holy Eucharist

           11:00 am      Tuck Hall,            Chester                

Holy Eucharist

Readings:  Isaiah 43: 1-7; Psalm 29;

    Acts 8: 14-17; Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22

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