St Stephen's Parish in Chester, NS: 2014

Tuesday 23 December 2014

Best wishes for a Happy Christmas!

You would be very welcome at either of our Christmas Eve Communion Services or other special services in this Holy Season:

Christmas Eve Worship Schedule (December 24th)

All Saints’, Canaan, Christmas Communion, 2 pm

St. Stephen’s, Chester, Christmas Communion, 5 pm

St. George’s, East River, Christmas Communion, 8 pm

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY ( Christmas 1, Dec. 28, 2014)

8:30 am, St. George’s, East River, Holy Communion

11:00 am, St. Stephen’s, Chester, Christmas Lessons & Carols

WORSHIP January 4, 2015 (Epiphany)

8 am, St. Stephen's, Chester, Holy Communion

11 am, St. Stephen's, Chester, Parish Family Service

Friday 19 December 2014

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

4th Sunday of Advent

Dec. 21st, 2014

8 am, St. Stephen's, Holy Communion

9 am, St. George's, Prayer & Praise

11 am, St.Stephen's, The Christmas Creche: A Family Service of Lessons & Carols

WORSHIP CHRISTMAS EVE

Dec. 24th, 2014

All Saints’, 2 pm

St. Stephen’s, Chester, 5 pm

St. George’s, East River, 8 pm

WORSHIP THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY

1st After Christmas, December 28, 2014

8:30 am, St. George’s, Holy Communion

11:00 am, St. Stephen’s, Christmas Lessons & Carols

ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTEGRITY EUCHARIST - will be held Dec. 21st, 4 pm, at Cathedral Church of Al l Saints, 1330 Martello Road, Halifax. All welcome.

SHOREHAM VILLAGE NEEDS CHRISTMAS HELPERS - if you or your family can give some time over the holidays to seniors who are without friends or family nearby, please consider volunteering at Shoreham Home for Special Care. You may talk to Corinne Webber, Volunteer Coordinator, who has suggestions about ways people may help over this important time in our Christian life. Call Corinne at 275-5631, ext. 235 or 246.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - Do you give unpaid care to a parent, spouse, child, relative or friends? You are not alone! Caregivers of Nova Scotia offers a free support group in a confidential, friendly atmosphere for you to discuss your experiences, and receive helpful information in a supportive environment. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Aspotogan |Heritage Trust Building at 10 Pte. Richard Green Lane, Hubbards. For more information call Jennifer Braind at 1-877-488-7390.

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR - Tues., Dec. 23rd, 7 pm, Tuck Hall

Friday 12 December 2014

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

DECEMBER 14, 2014

8 am, St. Stephen's, Holy Communion

9 am, St. George's, Holy Eucharist

11 am, St. Stephen's, Holy Eucharist

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS - Mon.,Dec. 15th, 2 pm, Tuck Hall

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR - Tues., Dec. 16th, 7 pm, Tuck Hall

BIBLE TALK - Wed., Dec. 17th, noon, Tyler Grant Rm

TREE OF MEMORIES LIGHTING - Wed., Dec. 17 - 6:30 pm

SING CHOIR CONCERT - 7 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER THAT ST. GEORGE’S LOBSTER SUPPER AND CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW - will take place this afternoon, Sunday, December 14th: supper 4 - 6:30 and the Variety Show from 6:30 - 8:30 pm ($5, tickets at the door). Supper is a 1 lb lobster with salads, roll and dessert ($15). Also available Turkey Salad Plate ($9) and a Child’s Salad Plate ($4). Supper tickets must have been be pre-ordered by December 13th. A Bake Table will also be featured to help with your Christmas baking!

PARISH PLUM PUDDINGS FOR SALE! - Once again a group of our dedicated parishioners have prepared fantastic plum puddings. Now we need you to buy some for yourself and as great holiday gifts. Tell your friends and family too! Sign the customer sheet in the church or Parish Centre, or call the Parish Office at 902-275-3804.

DIOCESAN YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY COORDINATOR POSITION - the Diocese of NS and PEI needs your support to fund this important program with your tax deductible gift. There are brochures at the back of the Church with more details on this Anglican Diocese initiative.

MUSIQUE ROYALE CONCERTS - As part of Musique Royale’s musical series held at St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg, the Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir will perform To Bethlehem with Kings on Saturday, December 20th, at 7 pm. By donation, with proceeds to the Lunenburg Food Bank.

INTEGRITY EUCHARIST - will be held Dec. 21st, 4 pm, at Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1330 Martello Road, Halifax. All welcome.

SHOREHAM VILLAGE NEEDS CHRISTMAS HELPERS - if you or your family can give some time over the holidays to seniors who are without friends or family nearby, please consider volunteering at Shoreham Home for Special Care. This may be a simple visit, or you may talk to Corinne Webber, Volunteer Coordinator, who has suggestions about other ways people may help over this important time in our Christian life. Call Corinne at 275-5631, ext. 235 or 246.

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 21, 2014

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

9 am, St. George’s, Prayer & Praise

11 am, St. Stephen’s, Christmas Creche Service (Children’s Play)

Readings

2 Samuel 7: 1 - 11, 16; Psalm 89: 1 - 4, 19 - 26;

Romans 16: 25 - 27; Luke 1: 26 - 38

Wed., Dec. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE

All Saints’, Canaan, Christmas Communion, 2 pm

St. Stephen’s, Chester, Christmas Communion, 5 pm

St. George’s, East River, Christmas Communion, 8 pm

Thursday 4 December 2014

Worship This Sunday, Advent 2, December 7, 2014

8am – St. Stephen’s – Holy Communion

11am – St. Stephen’s – Parish Family Worship

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS - Mon., Dec. 8st, 2 pm, Tuck Hall

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR - Tues., Dec. 9th, 7 pm, Tuck Hall

ADVENT DAY OF REFLECTION - Wed., Dec. 10th, 9:45 am, Tuck Hall

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. GEORGE’S LOBSTER SUPPER AND CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW - will take place on Sunday, December 14th: supper 4 - 6:30 and the Variety Show from 6:30 - 8:30 pm ($5, tickets at the door). Supper is a 1 lb lobster with salads, roll and dessert ($15). Also available Turkey Salad Plate ($9) and a Child’s Salad Plate ($4). Supper tickets must be pre-ordered by December 13th. Call Sheila Hurtle, 275-5720; Vicky Young, 275-4219; Eugene and Grace Cook, 857-3585. A Bake Table will also be featured to help with your Christmas baking!

HOPE BEAR FROM THE ANGLICAN FOUNDATION - this teddy bear is dressed for Christmas and will make a perfect gift for a child you love at Christmas. Your purchase also helps the KIDS HELPING KIDS FUND. This fund provides: palliative care for children, breakfast programs, after-school homework clubs, and choir school and summer camp. Help give children a future they deserve with your $20 purchase of the HOPE BEAR. Order at sssorenson@anglicanfoundation.org or call 416-924-9199. The foundation assures us that your orders will be processed quickly, and that you will receive any bears ordered in good time for Christmas.

MUSIQUE ROYALE presents “A King’s Christmas: A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story” on Sat., Dec. 13th, 4 pm, St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg. Features the King’s College Chapel Choir. Tickets are $25 ($20 advance until Dec. 6th) and$10 students, children under 12 free. Call 902-634-9994 to reserve or purchase at Lunenburg’s Shop on the Corner to purchase.

Advent Quiet Day & Reflection

featuring: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

9:45a.m. to 2:00p.m.

St. Stephen’s Parish Community Centre

It is very easy to get caught up in all the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas. Advent is a time of preparation and the looking forward, with hope, towards the coming of our Lord Jesus-Emmanuel-the Prince of Peace. A day of quiet reflection halfway through the Advent Season is just what the doctor ordered to help with the rejuvenation and freshening necessary to keep us focused on the real meaning of Christmas, and to provide energy for all that baking, shopping, wrapping, and decorating that is so much a part of our secular world at this time of year.

Take time to share and reflect on what Advent means to you in the midst of your busy schedule

Let it refresh you

Lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks provided

Special Advent & Christmas Worship & Events

Wed., Dec. 10 - 10 am, Parish Centre

Advent Day of Reflection

Sun., Dec. 14 - 11:00 am, St. Stephen’s

Advent Lessons & Carols

Wed., Dec. 17 - 6:30 pm, St. Stephen’s

Tree of Memories Lighting & Sing Choirs Concert

Sun., Dec. 21 – 11 am, St. Stephen’s

Christmas Crib Service (Children’s Play)

Wed., Dec. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE

All Saints’, Canaan, Christmas Communion, 2 pm

St. Stephen’s, Chester, Christmas Communion, 5 pm

St. George’s, East River, Christmas Communion, 8 pm

Sun., Dec. 28 - 11 am, St. Stephen’s

Christmas Lessons & Carols

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

3rd Sunday of Advent - December 14, 2014

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

9:00 am, St. George’s, Holy Eucharist

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

Friday 28 November 2014

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

8 am, St. Stephen's, Holy Communion

9 am, St. George's, Holy Eucharist

11 am, St. Stephens, Holy Eucharist

4:30 pm, All Saints', Holy Eucharist

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

2nd Sunday of Advent

December 7, 2014

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

11:00 am, St. Stephen’s, Parish Family Worship, non-Eucharistic

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS - Mon., Dec. 1st , 2 pm, Tuck Hall

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR - Tues., Dec. 2nd, 7 pm, Tuck Hall

BIBLE TALK - Wed.., Dec. 3rd, noon, Tyler Grant Room

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS TREE SALES & ACTIVITIES - Buy your family’s freshly cut 7 ft. tree ($20) and enjoy the activities on Dec. 5th, 4 - 6:30 pm and Dec. 6th, from 11 am - 6:30 pm at the East River Village Hall. On Friday, Dec. 5th there will be tree sales and Hot Chocolate from 4 - 6:30 pm with caroling and, Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm. On Saturday come enjoy the Children’s Christmas Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Christmas Music, Hot Chocolate and Tree Sales.. To pre-order your tree please call 275-5720.

SOUTH SHORE PLAYERS’ CHRISTMAS PLAY - The Wizard of Oz will be performed by the South Shore Players at the Pearl Theater, Bridgewater, on Nov. 28th & 29th , Dec. 5th & 6th, at 7 pm. Two matinee performances will be held on Saturday Dec. 13th and Sunday Dec. 14th at 2 pm. Tickets $20 adults, $12 children–available at www.southshoreplayers.com. For more information please call 902-531-2258.

SPECIAL ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE BRING TO THE DECEMBER 7TH SERVICES

FOOD BANK CHRISTMAS HAMPERS - For St. Stephen’s contribution to the Food Bank Christmas hampers’ collection please bring stuffing and cranberry sauce to next week’s Church Services.

MISSIONS TO SEAFARERS SHOEBOX PROJECT– This Anglican Church Mission serves many men and women who arrive in our province during winter ill equipped to survive in the cold and with no money. This is likely the only gift these folks will receive. In the Church Vestibule you will find a list of needed items which you can take home as a checklist. Please don’t wrap your shoe box-– just tie with string or ribbon so the boxes can be checked for security reasons

PLEASE BRING TO THE DECEMBER 14TH SERVICES

FOOD BANK TURKEYS - if you have Foodland Turkey Bucks that you are not using, please donate to the Food Bank so they may purchase turkeys for the Christmas food hampers (place in collection plates).

CHRISTMAS PERSONAL CARE GIFT BAGS - The Pastoral Care/Outreach Committee wants to place personal care gift bags in the Christmas Hampers of people who need to use the food bank at this special time of year in our Christian Calender. We have placed lists of suggested items with bags at the back of the Church.

St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish

Special Advent & Christmas Worship & Events

Sun., Dec. 7 - 11 am, St. Stephen’s

Parish Family Advent Service

Wed., Dec. 10 - 10 am, Parish Centre

Advent Day of Reflection

Sun., Dec. 14 - 6:30 pm, St. Stephen’s

Advent Lessons & Carols

Wed., Dec. 17 - 6:30 pm, St. Stephen’s

Tree of Memories Lighting & Sing Choirs

Sun., Dec. 21 – 11 am, St. Stephen’s

Christmas Crib Service

(Children’s Play)

CHRISTMAS EVE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

All Saints’, Canaan – Christmas Communion - 2pm

St. Stephen’s, Chester - Christmas Communion - 5pm

St. George’s, East River – Christmas Communion - 8pm

Sun., Dec. 28 - 11 am, St. Stephen’s

Christmas Lessons & Carols

Thursday 20 November 2014

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

Last Sunday after Pentecost, The Reign of Christ

8:30 am, St. George's, East River, Holy Communion

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

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

First of Advent, November 30, 2014

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

9:00 am, St. George's, Holy Eucharist

11 am, St. Stephen’s, Holy Eucharist

Readings

Isaiah 64: 1 - 9; Psalm 80: 1 - 7, 17 - 19;

1 Corinthians 1: 3 - 9; Mark 13: 24 - 37

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - book an appointment for the Mon., Nov. 24th Blood Donor Clinic to be held at the Chester Legion from 1 - 3 pm, and from 5 - 8 pm. . Call 1-888-236-6238.

ECUMENICAL PRAYER BREAKFAST - St. Stephen’s is hosting a one hour ecumenical Prayer Breakfast on the last Saturday of each month. For November that will be next Saturday, November 29th from 9 - 10 am in Tuck Hall. Breakfast will be provided. A free will offering is encouraged.

ST. STEPHEN’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - keep your calenders marked for Saturday, November 22nd for St. Stephen’s Hospitality Annual Christmas Bazaar! Donations are needed from Parishioners of books, Christmas items and baked goods. The bazaar doors will open at 11 am on Saturday, 22nd of November, and lunch will be served from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. Lunch will include a variety of soups, homemade bread, apple crisp, tea & coffee. Adults $8.00, children under 10, $5.00.

SETON CANATA CHOIR - under the direction of Garth MacPhee, with accompanist Dean Bradshaw, will perfom on November 29th, 7 pm, at the Chester United Baptist Church. Concert highlights will include delightful choral works by Benjamin Britton and R. Vaughan Williams. Admission is by free will offering.

MUSIQUE ROYAL - concert series at St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, will feature Don Pasquale on Fir., Nov. 28th, 7:30 pm

CHRISTMAS TREE SALES & ACTIVITIES - Buy your family’s freshly cut 7 ft. tree ($20) and enjoy the activities on Dec. 5th, 4 - 6:30 pm and Dec. 6th, from 11 am - 6:30 pm at the East River Village Hall. On Friday, Dec. 5th there will be Hot Chocolate, a Carol Sing and Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm. On Saturday come enjoy the Children’s Christmas Craft and cookie decorating, hot chocolate and Christmas music. To pre-order your tree please call 275-5720.

ST. GEORGE’S LOBSTER SUPPER AND CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW - will take place on Sunday, December 14th: supper 4 - 6:30 and the Variety Show from 6:30 - 8:30 pm ($5, tickets at the door). Supper is a 1 lb lobster with salads, roll and dessert ($15). Also available Turkey Salad Plate ($9) and a Child’s Salad Plate ($4). Supper tickets must be pre-ordered by December 13th. Call Sheila Hirtle, 275-5720; Vicky Young, 275-4219; Eugene and Grace Cook, 857-3585. A Bake Table will also be feature to help with your Christmas baking!

DIOCESE YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY COORDINATOR POSITION - the Diocese of NS and PEI need your support to fund this important program with your tax deductible gift. There are brochures at the back of the Church with more details on this important Anglican Diocese initiative.

SOUTH SHORE PLAYERS’ CHRISTMAS PLAY - The Wizard of Oz will be performed by the South Shore Players at the Pearl Theatre, Bridgewater, on Nov. 28th & 29th , Dec. 5th & 6th, at 7 pm. Two matinee performances will be held on Saturday Dec. 13th and Sunday Dec. 14th at 2 pm. Tickets $20 adults, $12 children–available at www.southshoreplayers.com. For more information please call 902-531-2258.

ST. STEPHEN'S PARISH ADVENT/CHRISTMAS OUTREACH

PLEASE BRING TO NEXT WEEK’S SERVICES (Nov. 30th)

FOOD BANK CHRISTMAS HAMPERS - For our Christmas hampers’ collection please bring crackers and cookies to next week’s Church Services.

PLEASE BRING TO THE DECEMBER 7TH SERVICES

FOOD BANK TURKEY BUCKS - if you have Foodland Turkey Bucks that you are not using, please donate to the Food Bank so they may purchase turkeys for the Christmas food hampers.

CHRISTMAS PERSONAL CARE GIFT BAGS - The Pastoral Care/Outreach Committee wants to place personal care gift bags in the Christmas Hampers of people who need to use the food bank at this special time of year in our Christian Calender. We have placed lists of suggested items with bags at the back of the Church.

MISSIONS TO SEAFARERS SHOEBOX PROJECT– This Anglican Church Mission serves Many men and women who arrive in our province during winter ill equipped to survive in the cold and with no money. This is likely the only gift these folks will receive. In the Church Vestibule you will find a list of needed items to go in the box which you can take home as a checklist. Please don’t wrap your box-– just tie with string or ribbon so the boxes can be checked for security reasons.

Friday 14 November 2014

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

November 16, 2014

8 am, St. Stephen's, Chester, Holy Communion

9 am, St. George's, East River, Prayer & Praise

11 am, St. Stephen's, Chester, Holy Eucharist

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Reign of Christ

November 23, 2014

8:30 am, St. George’s, East River, Holy Communion

11 am, St. Stephen’s, Chester, Holy Eucharist

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MUSICAL FRIENDS - Mon,. Nov. 17th, 2 pm, Tuck Hall

PARISH COUNCIL - Mon., Nov. 17th, 7 pm, Tyler Grant Room

ST. STEPHEN’S CHOIR - Tues., Nov. 18th, 7 pm, Tuck Hall

BIBLE TALK - Wed.., Nov. 23rd, noon, Tyler Grant Room

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOD BANK CHRISTMAS HAMPERS - For our Christmas hampers’ collection next week please bring the following items to our Church Services next week, Nov. 23rd: tin vegetables and fruit.

ECUMENICAL PRAYER BREAKFAST - St. Stephen’s is hosting a one hour ecumenical Prayer Breakfast on the last Saturday of each month. For November that will be Saturday, November 29th from 9 - 10 am in Tuck Hall. Breakfast will be provided. A free will offering is encouraged.

ST. STEPHEN’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - keep your calenders marked for Saturday, November 22nd for St. Stephen’s Hospitality Annual Christmas Bazaar! Donations are needed from Parishioners of books, Christmas items and baked goods. The bazaar doors will open at 11 am on Saturday, 22nd of November, and lunch will be served from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. Lunch will include a variety of soups, homemade bread, apple crisp, tea & coffee. Adults $8.00, children under 10, $5.00

MISSIONS TO SEAFARERS SHOEBOX PROJECT - every year the Missions to Seafarers are very appreciative of our participation in their Shoebox Project. Approximately 2000 shoe boxes full of gifts for seafarers from all over the world are distributed by the Mission in Halifax. Many men and women arrive at our port in winter ill equipped to survive in the cold and with no money. These boxes are filled by church members throughout the province and the sailors are overwhelmed by the generosity of Nova Scotians. This is likely the only gift these folks will receive. In the church vestibule we have placed a list of needed items to go in the box which you can take home as a checklist. If you don’t have your own shoe box, please take a box from the vestibule. Please return your boxes at the Dec. 7th services.

Please don’t wrap your box-–tie with string or ribbon so they can be checked for security reasons.

Thursday 6 November 2014

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, November 9th, 2014 (Remembrance)

8 am St. Stephen’s, Holy Communion

9 am St. George’s, Holy Eucharist

11 am St. Stephen’s, Choral Eucharist

WORSHIP ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, November 16, 2014, Pentecost 23

8:00 am, St. Stephen’s, Holy Eucharist

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

11 am, St. Stephen’s, Holy Eucharist

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AN ECUMENICAL REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE will be held on Nov. 11TH at the United Baptist Church, Chester immediately following the ceremony at the War Memorial at 11 am.

PRIMATE’S WORLD RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT FUND: The Ebola prevention and awareness project is our PWRDF initiative this fall. The Ebola outbreak in western Africa has claimed nearly 3000 lives. PWRDF will educate Liberian trainers on Ebola prevention and awareness through workshops and awareness meetings. An isolation centre in a hospital near the Sierra Leone border is being built for treating infected patients. 70 trainers will be educated to train approximately 6400 people in 16 communities near the Sierra Leone border. Contributions go directly to the training program and hospital isolation centre. Contributions can be placed in envelopes and/or the Ebola coin jar both of which are at the back of the church. Thanks for your support!

PRAYER BREAKFAST - St. Stephen’s is hosting a one hour ecumenical Prayer Breakfast on the last Saturday of each month. For November that will be Saturday, November 29th from 9 - 10 am in Tuck Hall. Breakfast will be provided. A free will offering is encouraged.

Looking Ahead: Watch for our next ecumenical prayer breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 29th and our Advent Quiet Day on Tuesday, Dec. 10th.

Please Note: We are having problems updating our website. Please bookmark our blog at this address ststephensparish.blogspot.ca and check it for the latest information on worship schedules and events.

Thursday 30 October 2014

St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish

Winter Worship Schedule 2014-2015

November 2, 2014 – April 30, 2015

FIRST SUNDAY*(or see below for months with a 5^th Sunday)

8:00 am St. Stephen’s BCP Holy Communion

11:00 am St. Stephen’s Parish Family Worship, non-Eucharistic

(*or see below)

SECOND SUNDAY

8:00 am St. Stephen’s BCP Holy Communion

9:00 am St. George’s BAS (Contemporary) Holy Eucharist

11:00 am St. Stephen’s BAS (Contemporary) Holy Eucharist

THIRD SUNDAY

8:00 am St. Stephen’s BCP Holy Communion

9:00 am St. George’s Prayer & Praise, non-Eucharistic

11:00 am St. Stephen’s BAS (Traditional) Holy Eucharist

FOURTH SUNDAY

8:30 am St. George’s BCP Holy Communion

11:00 am St. Stephen’s BAS (Contemporary) Holy Eucharist

4:30 pm All Saints’ BAS (Contemporary) Holy Eucharist

FIFTH SUNDAY

8:00 am St. Stephen’s BCP Holy Communion

9:00 am St. George’s BAS (Traditional) Holy Eucharist

11:00 am St. Stephen’s BAS (Traditional) Holy Eucharist

*Months with a Fifth Sunday

On those months with a 5^th Sunday, Parish Family Worship will alternate between All Saint’s, Canaan, and St. George’s, East River.

Those dates are: Nov. 2, 2014 - St. George’s

Mar. 1, 2015 - All Saint’s

Please note that for now we are doing a Parish Family Worship on the first Sunday of each month instead of our usual Messy Church. The next Family Worship is this Sunday, November 2 at 11am at St. George's Church on the Highway in East River. We will be celebrating All Saints with stories, music, songs, banner making, birthday cake and FUN!

Thursday 24 April 2014

This coming Sunday, April 27th, is our Parish Messy Church. We will meet in the Parish Centre, Chester at 11 a.m., where we will explore the theme of “A Walk to Easter.”, as we worship and share lunch together. This is also our Birthday Sunday, so we will have Birthday Cake! Fun and learning for all, especially children. All are warmly welcomed!

Thursday 20 March 2014

Parish Worship Schedule

ST. STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN PARISH REGULAR MONTHLY WINTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE(November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014)
1st Sunday St. George’s 9:00a.m. BAS/BCP Eucharist
St. Stephen’s 11:00a.m. BAS/BCP Eucharist
All Saints’ 7:00p.m. BAS/BCP Eucharist
2nd SundaySt. Stephen’s 8:00a.m. BCP Eucharist
11:00a.m. BAS Eucharist
St. George’s 9:00a.m. BAS Eucharist
3rd Sunday St. Stephen’s 8:00a.m. BCP Eucharist
11:00a.m. BAS/BCP Eucharist
St. George’s 9:00a.m. BAS/BCP Eucharist/Morning Prayer*
* (When there are five Sundays in a month, worship at St. George’s will take the form of Morning Prayer and be led by a Lay Reader). ____________________

4th Sunday (when there are 4 Sundays in the month)St. Stephen’s 8:00a.m. BCP Eucharist
Parish Worship 11:00a.m. Messy Church (Parish Centre)
4th Sunday (when there are 5 Sundays in the month) St. Stephen’s 8:00a.m. BCP Eucharist
11:00a.m. BAS Eucharist
St. George’s 9:00a.m. BAS Eucharist
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5th SundaySt. Stephen’s 8:00a.m. BCP Eucharist
Rotating Parish Worship 11:00a.m. Messy Church

Messy Church in East River

We now hold Messy Church on the last Sunday of each month at 11am. This month, our Messy Church will be hosted by St. George's, East River, at the Union Hall, past the Church building on the road to Blandford on Sunday, March 30th. This is the 125th anniversary year of St. George's Church Building and the International Year of the Family. As we gather as parish family, this will be a great opportunity to focus on "Family". We will have our usual fun worship, food, activities, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome!

Friday 24 January 2014

MESSY CHURCH – Our next Messy Church will be on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at our Parish Centre in Chester. As we draw near to St. Valentine’s Day, we will be exploring the theme of love. This is also Birthday Sunday, so we’ll have Birthday Cake, a lunch, and the usual fun Crafts & M usic along with our Worship. All are welcome!