Welcome to St. Stephen’s Parish blog for Sunday, 28 June 2015.  

 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

28 June, 2015

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:00 a.m.,  St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

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

11:00 a.m., St Stephen’s, Holy Eucharist

7:00 pm, All Saints’, Holy Eucharist

 

Readings: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 8: 7-15;

Mark 5: 21-43

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

PARISH BARBEQUE: The annual Parish Barbeque will be held in the courtyard of St. Stephen’s Church in Chester on Sunday, 5 July after the 11:00 am service.  All Parish members and guests are invited for burgers, dogs and refreshments.

 

***** NOTICE OF SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGE: On Sunday, 12 July, there will only be 1 service in the Parish of St. Stephen’s.  It will be held at 11:00 am, at St. Stephen’s Church in Chester.  Archdeacon Michael Mitchell will be in attendance and immediately following the service he will chair a meeting of all parishioners regarding the new Rector selection process and the election of a Parochial Committee.  All Parishioners are encouraged to attend the service and participate in the meeting. ****

 

MUSIQUE ROYALE - presenting La Tour Baroque Duo in four communities in Nova Scotia.  Sunday, 12 July at 3:00 pm St Barnabas Church, Blue Rocks, Monday, 13 July at 7:00 pm, Old Holy Trinity Church, Lower Middleton, Tuesday, 14 July at 7:30 pm, Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, Wolfville, and Wednesday, 15 July at 7:00 pm, Ottawa House Museum, Parrsboro.  For more information, call 902-582-3933 or contact musiqueroyale1985@gmail.com.

 

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES - on Monday, July 13, 1:00 - 3:00 pm and 5:00 - 8:00 pm the mobile blood donor clinic will be held at the Chester Royal Canadian Legion.

 

ROSTAD EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE :  hosted by Archdeacon Michael and Holly Mitchell.  Brochures are available giving full details of an award winning river cruise travelling along the Rhein, Main and Danube rivers from Amsterdam to Budapest.  Great early booking discounts on this dream trip.

 

MEMORIAL HYMN SING- Amazing Grace was selected in memory of Irene and Gerald Coates from Nancy.

 

 

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

BIBLE TALK - Cancelled for Canada Day next meeting Wed, July 8, 10:30 am, in Tyler Grant Room

PARISH BARBEQUE - on Sunday, 5 July in St. Stephen’s Courtyard after 11:00 am Family Worship

 

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

5 July, 2015

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:00 a.m.,  St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

11:00 am, St. Stephen’s, Family Worship

 

 Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10;

Mark 6: 1-13

 

 **** PARISH BARBEQUE AFTER FAMILY WORSHIP ****

PLEASE JOIN US

 

 

 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

 

“Have faith,” says Jesus to Jairus. To the bleeding woman he says, “you’ve been healed because of your faith.” How do you, as a steward, live a  life that shows your faith?  (Michael Pollesel)

 

Welcome to St. Stephen’s Parish blog for Sunday, 21 June, 2015.  

 

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY !

 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

21 June, 2015

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

(Father’s Day)

 

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

9:00 am    -    St. George’s,   Holy Eucharist

11:00 am  -    St Stephen’s,   Memorial Hymn Sing

 

Readings: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49; Psalm 9:9-20; Psalm 133;

2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

INTEGRITY EUCHARIST - cancelled for 21 June.  There are no plans to continue the monthly Integrity Eucharist services. Happily, the need for a special interest group has diminished as the Church becomes more inclusive.  However, if you or someone you know  need support or want to talk in a safe, confidential environment, contact cathedraldean@eastlink.ca, 902-423-6002 or integritynspei@gmail.com or 902-425-8383.

 

PRAYER BREAKFAST - Saturday, 27 June, 9:00 am in Tuck Hall.  All welcome.

 

PARISH BARBEQUE: The annual Parish Barbeque will be held in the courtyard of St. Stephen’s Church in Chester on Sunday, 5 July after the 11:00 am service.  All Parish members and guests are invited for burgers, dogs and refreshments

 

***** NOTICE OF SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGE: On Sunday, 12 July, there will only be 1 service in the Parish of St. Stephen’s.  It will be held at 11:00 am, at St. Stephen’s Church in Chester.  Archdeacon Michael Mitchell will be in attendance and immediately following the service he will chair a meeting of all parishioners regarding the new Rector selection process and the election of a Parochial Committee.  All Parishioners are encouraged to attend the service and participate in the meeting. ****

 

MUSIQUE ROYALE - presenting La Tour Baroque Duo in four communities in Nova Scotia.  Sunday, 12 July at 3:00 pm St Barnabas Church, Blue Rocks, Monday, 13 July at 7:00 pm, Old Holy Trinity Church, Lower Middleton, Tuesday, 14 July at 7:30 pm, Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, Wolfville, and Wednesday, 15 July at 7:00 pm, Ottawa House Museum, Parrsboro.  For more information, call 902-582-3933 or contact musiqueroyale1985@gmail.com.

 

FOOD BANK REQUEST – Peanut butter would be gratefully received – along with anything else you care to donate.   Thank you.

 

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Meeting, Mon, June 22, 7:00 pm in Tyler Grant Room

BIBLE TALK.-  Wed, June 24, 10:30 am, in Tyler Grant Room

PRAYER BREAKFAST - Sat, 27 June, 9:00 am in Tuck Hall.   All Welcome

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

28 June, 2015

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:00 a.m.,  St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

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

11:00 a.m., St Stephen’s, Holy Eucharist

7:00 pm, All Saints’, Holy Eucharist

 

Readings: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 8: 7-15;

Mark 5: 21-43

 

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

 

Would you get into a boat if you expected stormy weather?  A faithful steward gets in, trusting that God will keep their journey safe.  (Michael Pollesel)

 

 

 

 

Welcome to St. Stephen’s blog for Sunday, 14 June.  

 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

14 June, 2015

Third Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:00 a.m.,  St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

9:00 am, St. George’s, Holy Eucharist

11:00 a.m., St Stephen’s, Holy Eucharist

4:30 pm, All Saints’, Joint Service with Canaan United

Baptist Church in the School House, Canaan

 

Readings: 1 Samuel 15: 34-16:13; Psalm 20; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17; Mark 4:26-34

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

MEMORIAL HYMN SING REQUEST FORMS - Please remember to submit your hymn selection and donation before Wednesday, 17 June.

 

CHESTER TENNIS CLUB - is trying to raise money to cover repairs to the community tennis facility.  Founded in 1947, it is an integral part of the community.  Normally a self-sustaining organisation, in times of need (such as now), the Tennis Club reaches out to community for financial support to carry out major repairs.  Tax receipts provided - donations must be made by cheque or money order only.  For more information please contact Caroline Nunn at 902-908-0008.

 

RELAY FOR  LIFE - Registrations are being taken for teams and volunteers for the 10th Chester Municipal Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to be held from 6:00pm to midnight on June 19 at Chester Area Middle School. (CAMS).  Orders are also being taken for luminary candles ($5.00 each).  Please contact Sheila Hirtle 275-5720 or 275-5966.  Any survivors wishing to attend the relay  are asked to call Gerri Allen 275-3817 to register.

 

INTEGRITY EUCHARIST - cancelled for 21 June.  There are no plans to continue the monthly Integrity Eucharists. Happily, the need for a special interest group has diminished as the Church becomes more inclusive. Notifications of special services will be continue to be posted in the future. However, if you or a friend are struggling, need support or want to talk in a safe, confidential environment,, please contact cathedraldean@eastlink.ca, 902-423-6002 or integritynspei@gmail.com or 902-425-8383.

 

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - Mon, 15 June, at 7:00 pm in the School 

House, Canaan

BIBLE TALK.-  Wed, June 17, 10:15 am, gathering at the Parish Centre

to car pool to the meeting in Marriott’s Cove.

REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING - Wed, June 17, at 6:30 pm in Tuck Hall.

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

21 June, 2015

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

(Father’s Day)

 

8:00 a.m.,  St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

9:00 am, St. George’s, Holy Eucharist

11:00 a.m., St Stephen’s, Memorial Hymn Sing

 

Readings: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49; Psalm 9:9-20; Psalm 133;

2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41

 

 

MISSION FOCUS

 

People often ask megachurch pastor Mike Slaughter what he’s going to do next, where he sees himself in five or ten years.  Mike responds that if he is in charge of his own life, he knows the answer to that question.  But if God is in charge of his life, he has no idea how to answer that question.

 

Post-modern leaders help people ask questions like: Who is in control of your life? Who’s piloting your ship? Are you at the helm, or is God?  Are you going your way, or going God’s way?

 

Post-modern leaders are not customer-centric, but Christo-centric.  Their focus is not ‘what the customer wants’ but ‘what Christ wants’.   (Leonard Sweet, Aquachurch)

 

What is Sweet telling us that is essential about leading a church, and how does this get played out in our decision-making.  (Graham Standish)

 

 

 

Welcome to St. Stephen’s Parish Blog for 7 June 2015

 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

7 June, 2015

Second Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:00 a.m.,  St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

11:00 a.m., St George’s, Parish Family Worship

 

Readings: 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15); Psalm 138;

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

BIBLE TALK - from 10:30-11:30 am from Wednesday, 10 June , in the Tyler Grant Room.  All welcome.

 

CHESTER TENNIS CLUB - is trying to raise money to cover repairs to the community tennis facility.  Founded in 1947, it is an integral part of the community.  Normally a self-sustaining organisation, in times of need (such as now), the Tennis Club reaches out to community for financial support to carry out major repairs.  Tax receipts provided - donations must be made by cheque or money order only.  For more information please contact Caroline Nunn at 902-908-0008.

 

RELAY FOR  LIFE - Registrations are being taken for teams and volunteers for the 10th Chester Municipal Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to be held from 6:00pm to midnight on June 19 at Chester Area Middle School. (CAMS).  Orders are also being taken for luminary candles ($5.00 each).  Please contact Sheila Hirtle 275-5720 or 275-5966.  Any survivors wishing to attend the relay  are asked to call Gerri Allen 275-3817 to register.

MEMORIAL HYMN SING - If anyone would like to remember a departed loved one with a favourite Christian hymn and with a memorial donation, it will be used to help support our ongoing ministries in this parish.  You are invited to contact the Parish Office to pick up and complete a form indicating your preferred hymn selection and return it with your donation any time before Sunday, June 14th.  You may drop it in the offering plate, at the office or mail it in an envelope marked 'Memorial Hymn Sing'.  

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS - If you would like to have a community related event mentioned in the bulletin, please submit all information to the Parish Office by Wednesday of each week. 

 

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

 

BIBLE TALK.-  Wed, June 10, 10:30-11:30 am, Tyler-Grant Room

 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

14 June, 2015 - Third Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:00 a.m.,  St. Stephen’s,  Holy Communion

9:00 am, St. George’s, Holy Eucharist

11:00 a.m., St Stephen’s, Holy Eucharist

4:30 pm, All Saints’, Joint Service with Canaan United

Baptist Church in the School House, Canaan

 

Readings: 1 Samuel 15: 34-16:13; Psalm 20;

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17; Mark 4:26-34

 

 

MISSION FOCUS

To keep ourselves spiritually alive we must constantly renew our faith.  We  are like pilots of fogbound steamers, peering into the gloom in front of us, listening for the sounds of other ships, and we can only reach our harbour if we keep alert.  The spiritual life is, then, first of all a matter of keeping awake.  We must not lose our sensitivity to spiritual inspirations.  We must always be able to respond to the slightest warnings that speak, as though by a hidden instinct, in the depth of the soul that is spiritually alive.  (Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude)

 

What is Merton telling us about what is essential about living a life of faith, and how does this play out in every day life?  (Gordon Standish)