Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 9 July 2017

 

Be the reason someone smiles today

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

9 July 2017

             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: Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49; Psalm 45: 11-18;

Romans 7: 15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

GUEST PRESIDER

We welcome The Rev. Elliott Siteman

as Presider at our 11:00 am service this morning!

Fr. Elliott is soon to be the Rector of

St. Peter's, Birch Cove (Chebucto Region),

and is returning to our Diocese

after spending six years in the Diocese of Niagara.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

All donations are greatly appreciated.

SHOREHAM VARIETY STORE

Looking for folks in the community who have an interest

in volunteering in our new Shoreham Variety Store.  

We need spares for Monday to Fridays 1-3 pm

and interested folks who may be able to open the store

in the evenings 6-8 pm and weekends 1-3 pm.

If you can help any of these times

please contact recreation@shorehamvillage.com

902-275-5631 ext. 233

BIBLE TALK

 there will be no Bible Talk in July and August.

***  MUSIQUE ROYALE PRESENTATION ***

‘The Door You Came In’ – a unique blend of spoken word and music

will be presented in St. Stephen’s Church on Fri, 14 July at 7:30 pm. 

The show will include songs and stories from The Danger Tree

written by Canadian writer  David Macfarlane

and original music by Douglas Cameron. 

Tickets available at the Parish Office or at the door.

GENERAL MEETING

The Rector and Wardens of St. Stephen's are calling

a congregational general meeting for Sunday, 23 July,

following 11 a.m. worship (Morning Prayer).

This meeting will decide what type of window will be placed

at the front of the church above the altar

(NOT the specific design, though, which will be decided later). 

Please plan to attend!

CHESTER MUNICIPAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

 A ‘non-event’ fundraiser Picnic with Sir John A

(part of the Canada 150 celebrations)

 will take place on Sat, 29 July. 

 Order a picnic basket for 1 or 2 people

for pick-up or delivery with the village of Chester.

Order by 15 July.

for more information

call Lordly House at 902-275-3842

or www.chester-municipal-heritage-society.ca

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 WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

16 July 2017

             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            Evening Prayer        

Readings: Genesis 25: 19-34; Psalm 119: 105-112;

Romans 8: 1-11; Matthew 13: 1-9. 18-23

 

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