Bulletin Announcements - Nov. 25th

Sat 1 Dec 10.00 a.m. – St Peter’s Church Decorating – We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas. Now that the snow has arrived (a little early, but still welcome) let’s get together and join the church in welcoming the season, Christmas and The New Year.

Sun 2 Dec 7.00 p.m. – Christmas Cantata – Gordon Memorial United Church in Alberton will be holding their Christmas Cantata Sunday 2 Dec at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome.

Tue 4 Dec 11.00 a.m. – UCW Christmas Program – An invitation has been sent to all Anglican Women to join the Alberton Elmsdale UCW for a Christmas Program and Lunch on Tuesday 4 Dec at 11.00 a.m.

Wed 5 Dec 7.00 p.m. – Tyne Valley Community Choir – Tyne Valley Community Choir will be singing at the Gordon Memorial United Church on Wed 5 Dec at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome

Thu 6 Dec – Shoeboxes – Yes it is SHOEBOX TIME AGAIN!  The Mission to Seafarers is grateful to an abundance of individuals, congregations and community partners who provide the items to enable this heartwarming program to continue year after year. Shoeboxes include: HAT, SCARF, GLOVES OR MITTS, SOCKS, WRAPPED HARD CANDY (NO CHOCOLATE), SOAP, TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSH, SHAMPOO, SHAVING FOAM, RAZORS, DEODORANT AND LYPSYL, PLAYING CARDS, MEMENTO OF NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND OR CANADA. Remember there should not be any liquor, sharp objects, chocolate or flammables enclosed. Let’s all try and get some things together from the Parish to give to people who may well be thousands of kilometers from home at this time of year. Will you help?? If possible, boxes (unwrapped but with paper included) should be ready before December 6th so they can be transported to Halifax before the Ordination service.

Thu 6 Dec 7.00 p.m. – Dorothy Miller Ordination – Dear Friends, I feel truly blessed as I tell you that my ordination to  the Diaconate will be held on December 6th at All Saints Cathedral in Halifax at 7pm. Please know that you are all invited as I am ordained as a Deacon.  I truly feel God's touch as he prepares me on my journey to the Priesthood next Spring. 

Fri 7 Dec 11.00 a.m. – Christmas Tea – Gordon Memorial United Church will be hosting a Christmas Tea on Friday 7 Dec 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Admission is $7.00

Sun 9 Dec 12.30 p.m. – St Luke’s Church Council Meeting – The next St Luke’s Church Council meeting will be Sunday December 9^th following Worship.

Thu 13 Dec 7.00 p.m. – Parish Council Meeting – The next Parish Council meeting will be on Thursday December 13^th in St Luke’s Hall starting at 7.00 p.m. All members should make an effort to attend.

Sun 30 Dec 10.30 a.m. – Parish Service – The service on December 30^th will be a Parish Service at St Peter’s, Alberton beginning at 10.30 a.m.

2019 Church Calendar – The 2019 Church Calendar is now available and will be located at the back of the church. Calendars are $6.00 each.