The Anglican Parish of Alberton-O'Leary

The people of the Parish of Alberton-O'Leary help one another and the people in our community. Call on us if you need help. We are all neighbours in God's eyes. As a Christian community we strive to live out our baptismal covenant of proclaiming by word and example the good news of God in Christ, seeking and serving Christ in all persons, loving neighbour as self, and working for justice, peace and dignity amoung all people. This we do, with God’s help.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Prayer for the Week

Hear our prayers that we may love you with our whole being and willingly share the concerns of our neighbours. Amen
cf. Parish Bulletin, Sept. 25th

1611-2011 =400th Anniversary of the King James Bible

On Sunday afternoon I listened to CBC Radio's Tapestry Program - Mary Hynes talked to Gordon Campbell about his new book about the history of the King James Version of the Bible. Here's a link to the show: http://www.cbc.ca/tapestry/ You can listen to the show here: http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/audioplayer.html?clipid=2141564138

September 25th, 2011 This week, host Mary Hynes celebrates the spoken word.

We'll hear about a world-wide birthday party, as the King James Version of the Bible turns 400. Mary talks with Renaissance scholar Gordon Campbell, author of Bible; The Story of the King James Version, 1611- 2011, who explains that the KJV's power, comes from the fact that it was the first Bible designed to be read out loud.

Around the world, there are lectures, seminars, musical events and celebrations underway, to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. For more details visit these websites:
http://www.kingjamesbibletrust.org/
http://kjv400.co.uk/
This week in Victoria, B.C., there's a "Biblethon" - which will result in a complete, continuous reading of the KJV from cover to cover. Find out more from The Christ Church Cathedral website.

St. Luke's Hall Reno Progress 5

The St. Luke's Hall renovations are nearly finished - the kitchen is in and a bit of painting, etc. is left to do. Note the new entry verandah in the front corner of the Hall.

Adjacent to the Hall is St. Luke's Anglican Church - work on the tower and entrance is nearly complete as well. The church was built in the late 1880's and consecrated the same day as Holy Trinity Alma Anglican Church in October 1890.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Back to Church Sunday at St. Peter's Alberton

We had a great service at St. Peter's yesterday morning - there were familiar and new faces.

Sorry for the fuzzy photos.

Following the service we had fellowship in the Hall - a time we all enjoy!

Below: St. Peter's Anglican Church, at the corner of Church and Main Streets in Alberton, has a new neighbour - Holland College opened it's new campus the first of September.

Below: A closer look at the new college.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Back to Church Sunday, Sept. 25th

Back to Church Sunday Promo -

http://youtu.be/9NK1RsItAAs

For more information see the Diocesan Website:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/BACK_TO_CHURCH_SUNDAY.htm

See the YouTube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPqZTKKTAKs

Thought for the Week

Love and forgive your neighbour for the Lord has loved and forgiven you.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

The Bishops and YOUth

September 17, 2011

All youth from across PEI are invited
to a special day with our bishops:
Sue Moxley & Ron Cutler

Sing - Eat - Be - Together

There Will Be Lots of Fun and Music
Bring a Musical Instrument!
Topics: Youth and Cool Christian Music; Youth and Leadership; and
Youth and Mission

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
St. Paul’s Church, Charlottetown

Corner of Church and Grafton Streets

Please register by September 12th, by letting your rector, youth leader
or the Rev. Cathy Pharo (836-3303) know that you plan to attend.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Autumn

The season is changing. The children are back to school today and fall is fast approaching. We held the last service of the summer season at Christ Church Kildare Capes on Sunday evening with the Helping Hands Band. Sunday school is soon to begin; Parish Council and other meetings are scheduled; Back to Church Sunday is on September 25th; the Kitchen Parties will continue through September and October; and the fall harvest has begun.

Thank you Lord for all your blessings.

Friday, September 2, 2011

St. Luke's Hall Reno Progress 4

I was by St. Luke's Hall yesterday morning - here's some photos. The project is expected to wrap up in 2 or 3 weeks. It looks great!

Above: new vinyl siding is going on.

Above/Below: looking towards the new wider stage.

Above/Below: looking towards the back, note the doors to storage closets for table and chairs.

Below: new tile floor looks great.

Below: As I parked and walked over to see the Hall I took this photograph of St. Luke's Church rooflines.

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Welcome to all!

Sunday services will alternate between St. Peter's and St. Luke's - please check our schedule to confirm location each Sunday.
*St. Peter's Alberton - 10:30am, alternating Sundays. Following the service join us for coffee fellowship in Church - all welcome! ( located at corner of Church & Main Streets )
*St. Luke's O'Leary - 10:30am, alternating Sundays.
( located at O'Leary Corner - Rte. 2 and Rte. 142 )
*Christ Church Kildare Capes - Summer Services during July and August. (confirm weekly with Blog for any change in schedule). Located at 17668 Rte. 12 in Kildare Capes.
*Holy Trinity Alma - Summer Special Service. Located in Alma at 40986 Rte. 2 Hwy (Western Rd.)

Parish Contact Information

Mailing Address: Box 152, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0

902-831-2873 - Rev. Ann Bush, Priest-in-charge

email: blogs62@hotmail.com

902-497-0102 - Debbie Travers, C0-Parish Warden

902-853-3744 - Dennis Rix, Co-Parish Warden

902-853-3971 - Tracey Wood,Parish Secretary

email: jim.traceywood@gmail.com

902-853-3782 - Cyndi Rix, St. Lukes Hall

902-436-0366 - Jan Cox, Lay Reader
902-853-3535 - Kathryn Curtis, Bulletins

email: katied935@gmail.com
902-628-3180 - Carter Jeffery, Parish Blog
email: carterjeffery61@gmail.com /

Remember the Important Things in Life

Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else--the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.

It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

cf. http://www.pagetutor.com/jokebreak/263.html

( Thanks to LayReader David Crocker for relating this story in his sermon on Nov. 4, 2012 )

What is life suppose to be like?

Colossians 3:12-17

This scripture reading gives a beautiful description.

King James Version (KJV)

¹²Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

¹³Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

¹⁴And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

¹⁵And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

¹⁶Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

¹⁷And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Our Parish Rectors -

1859-1886 The Rev. R.W. Dyer

1886-1889 The Rev. C.E. McKenzie

1889-1899 The Rev. J.W. Forbes

1900-1903 The Rev. D. Davies

1905-1909 The Rev. R.M. Fenton

1910-1911 The Rev. C.H. Tolmay

1911-1913 The Rev. J.A. Winfield

1914-1916 The Rev. F.G. Gosden

1917-1921 The Rev. E.P. Wood

1921-1923 The Rev. G.T. Spriggs

1923-1925 The Rev. G.F. Seymour

1926-1927 The Rev. R.H. Holmes

1928-1939 The Rev. W.J. Phillips

1939-1943 The Rev. S.J. Davies

1943-1949 The Rev. J.W. Nowe

1949-1956 The Rev. J.R. McMahon

1957-1958 The Rev. C.J. Riley

1959-1965 The Rev. M.R. Ness

1965-1967 The Rev. E.L. Linton

1968-1969 The Rev. W.J. Phillips

1969-1972 The Rev. J. Yetman, D.S.L.

1972-1973 The Rev. W.J. Phillips

1973-1981 The Rev. T.G. Mitchell

1982-1992 The Rev. J.M. Ferguson

1993-1996 The Rev. M. Oulton

1997-2002 The Rev. Fran Boutilier

2003-2005 The Rev. Simon Davis

2007-2008 The Rev. Cathy Pharo

2009-2016 The Rev. Andrew Mortimer

2016-2018 Priest-in-charge Rev. D. Fagan

2018-Present Priest-in-charge Rev. Ann Bush

**Note – some of these ministers came from, or went on to serve, in other Island Parishes.

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