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~ updated Thursday, February 18th due to 'snow day' limitations yesterday ~
NOTICES: YOUTH
NOTICES: 2010 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
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Prayer Request
The Diocese of Moosonee will hold an Electoral Synod on April 10th, 2010 to elect a successor to Bishop Caleb Lawrence, who retired earlier this year. As we have had a long relationship of prayer and support for one another, I ask your prayers for the people of the diocese as they nominate and elect a new bishop. +Sue
Clergy Renewal of Ordination Vows
March 24–25
Begins at 6:30pm on 24th in Worrell Hall with Registration
Our speaker will be the Right Rev’d Gordon Light, retired, former bishop of Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior. Gordon has also served as a parish priest, and as Principal Secretary to former Primate, Michael Peers. Gordon is a member of The Common Cup Company (www.commoncup.com) and will use his music as part of his presentations.
If you have not already done so, please RSVP by March 18th with Jan Connors, preferably using this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CollegeOfClergyRenewalOfVows
Bishop Sue
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Thurs., February 18th = Bishops’ Planning Day
Fri., February 19th = Appointments/Meetings
Fri., February 19th, 7pm-9pm = Diocesan Council
Sat., February 20th, 9am-3pm = Diocesan Council
Sun., February 21st = Parrsboro and Port Greville
Mon., February 22nd = Reading & Writing
Mon., February 22nd (evening) = King’s-Edgehill Board Meeting
Tues., February 23rd - Wed., February 24th = Appointments/Meetings
Bishop Ron
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Thurs., February 18th = Bishops’ Planning Day
Fri., February 19th = Appointments/Meetings
Fri., February 19th, 7pm-9pm = Diocesan Council
Sat., February 20th, 9am-3pm = Diocesan Council
Sun., February 21st = Cathedral Church of All Saints
Mon., February 22nd = Day Off
Tues., February 23rd - Wed., February 24th = Appointments/Meetings
Rector ... Half-Time: Parish of Northumberland (formerly Pugwash & River John), N.S.
In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the position of Half-Time Rector of the Parish of Northumberland, Nova Scotia. The Parish Profile is on file with the Bishops’ Office and may be reviewed by any prospective applicant. If you wish to be considered for this position, the profile and application form may be obtained by contacting – in advance – Kelly Appleton at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717.
The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, March 5, 2010.
A copy of Canon 25 can be found on our website at http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/canon/documents/CANON25-2006.pdf.
Job site of Anglican Church of Canada: http://www2.anglican.ca/jobs/index.php
Notice to Members of the Diocesan Group Medical Plan (Medavie Blue Cross) AND Parish Treasurers:
On February 2, 2010, the Diocesan Administration and Finance Committee approved renewal of the Medavie Blue Cross Plan for the period of March 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011.
On the recommendation of the Human Resources Advisory Subcommittee, A&F approved Option A that was favoured by 84.7% of those who responded to the Medical Plan survey. Option A was to keep all the existing plan benefits and accept an 8% premium increase.
Linked here is a memo that outlines the monthly premium rates for plan participants: http://nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/clergy_area/documents/Diocese2010MedavieBlueCrossRates.pdf
[Please note, if for some reason the long link is broken in the transmission, the document is available from the “Clergy Area” of the Diocesan website.]
Those members who submit monthly premiums payments by post-dated cheque will receive a letter later this month requesting one cheque for the month of February 2010 and then monthly cheques for the months of March 2010 to August 2011 (inclusive). In the future, the annual renewal date of the Plan will be September 1st.
Canon Gordon Redden
Diocesan Executive Director
Canada Revenue Agency Newsletter:
Please click on the link below for access to CRA’s Fall 2009 Registered Charities Newsletter, which provides useful information for Parish Treasurers and other Parish leaders:
Registered Charities Newsletter No. 33
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/charitiesnews-33/README.html
Please note, in particular, the following link to preparing proper official donation receipts, which includes sample receipts:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/chrts/prtng/rcpts/whtnf-eng.html
Canon Gordon Redden
Diocesan Executive Director
Linked are the annual forms for completion as follows:
- 2009 Parochial Return Form [available in both Excel and pdf formats] --- Deadline = March 31, 2010
- Parochial Return Instructions [pdf format]
- Parochial Return Worksheet 2009 – Excel worksheet for your optional use
Please note that Excel workbooks have tabs to move through the various worksheets that comprise the document.
- 2010 Parish Information forms [ available in both Word and pdf formats] --- Deadline = within three weeks of your Parish Annual Meeting, as specified in Canon 35
- New this year: a link to an online form to submit information collected from the Parish Information forms:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Parish_Information_2010
Any questions or concerns may be directed to Janice Roby at: jroby@nspeidiocese.ca or Jan Connors at jconnors@nspeidiocese.ca.
TEC 16 - Teens Encounter Christ
Candidate Applications now being accepted
What: TEC is an Anglican based weekend for youth ages 16-21
to gather together for fun, learning and fellowship.
Through a series of talks, discussions,
and through lively worship we learn about and experience Jesus Christ.
When: May 22 to 24, 2010
Where: Anglican Diocesan Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia
How much: Fees for the weekend are $60 (including a $30 deposit that is due with the initial registration form)More Questions Contact Carl Fraser (902) 794-7371 or cfgmf@eastlink.ca
Applications can be downloaded from the from the Diocesan Website
http://nspeidiocese.ca/min_prog/tec/documents/TEC16CandidateApplicationForm.doc
Please print out the application, fill it in and return it before May 7, 2010 with a $30 deposit to:
Sue Fung, 14 Stokil Drive, Lr. Sackville, NS B4C 2W5
email: susan.berryman@ns.sympatico.ca
Please make checks payable to Teens Encounter Christ.
The remaining payment of $30 is to be paid at time of registration.Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Please get your applications in quickly.
2010 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NOTICES:
As part of the 300th anniversary celebrations of the Parish of Annapolis, we are holding an Old Fashioned Memorial Hymn Sing at St. Luke's Church, Annapolis Royal on Sunday February 28th at 3.00 pm. Choose a favourite hymn and dedicate it to loved ones or just come and join in the singing. Free will offering and refreshments. Storm date Sunday March 7th. For more information please call Norma Grant at 532-5568 |
300TH ANNIVERSARY EUCHARIST MEMORIALS
Anglicans throughout the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island will be pleased to know that they can offer (a) memorial gift(s) to the Glory of God and in loving memory of (a) beloved person(s) at the 300th Anniversary Eucharist on June 6, 2010; 3:00 pm at Exhibition Park, just outside the metro area of Halifax.
Please ensure that a completed 300TH ANNIVERSARY EUCHARIST MEMORIALS Form, printed clearly (block letters), accompanies your payment. Please print additional copies of the blank MEMORIALS Form, as needed. Cheques are payable to the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, with Eucharist Memorial(s) written in the memo line. Do not send cash in the mail.
To ensure your name, and that of the person(s) being memorialized, is included in the 300th Anniversary Service Bulletin, send the clearly printed, completed MEMORIALS form (linked here) and payment, no later than March 31, 2010 to:
The 300th Anniversary Committee thanks you in advance for your attention to this memorial opportunity and asks that you make it known within your parish and throughout the regions and diocese. We want to ensure that anyone wishing to make (a) memorial contribution(s) has the opportunity to do so. Deadline date is March 31, 2010.
Requests for additional information or questions can be directed to Faye Morrison (contact information above) or Cynthia Pilichos (902) 429-5945 or cynthia.pilichos@ns.sympatico.ca of the 300th Anniversary Service Arrangement Committee. |
Registration for Community Justice Camp is now open The Diocese of Niagara is hosting the next justice camp entitled: Community Justice Camp Live the Change you want to see from May 9-10, 2010 in Hamilton, Ontario Remember the camp is for anyone from ages 18 to 108 To register go to: www.justicecamp.ca If you want to go to justice camp please let Andy Sherin SJSC Chair know by sending an e-mail to asherin@ncf.ca. There may be financial support to enable your participation. |
ADVANCE NOTICE
2010 ANNUAL ANGLICAN CLERGY RETREAT
Monday, June 7, 5:00 p.m. - Friday , June 11, ends after breakfast
Belcourt Retreat Centre, South Rustico, PEI
Theme: "Well of Life: Time with Psalm 36"
Retreat Leader: Archdeacon Lynn Uzans
Cost: $190.00 plus your transportation
Pre-registration: $30.00 (non-refundable)
The Centre caters to special dietary needs and provides some ground
floor accommodations.
Retreat Co-Ordinator: Rev. Frances Boutilier
francesboutilier@eastlink.ca
Trinity Anglican Church in Digby shares its music ministry with the wider community in the Digby area. In addition to worship services, the church and, particularly, its pipe organ, are available for interdenominational services and community concerts featuring both religious and secular music. In order to continue this important ministry, the organ is in need of extensive renovations including a replacement console. Any donations to the organ fund would be greatly appreciated, with receipts provided for income tax purposes.
Donations can be made through Canada Helps (http://www.canadahelps.org). You may also visit our website: http://www.trinitydigby.ca and click on Canada Helps. If you prefer, cheques can be made payable to Trinity Anglican Church- Special Projects, and mailed to Trinity Anglican Church, P.O. Box 1433, Digby N.S. B0V1A0. Questions can be directed to Warden Peggy MacAlpine 902-245-4962 or Warden Alan Puxley 902-245-1264.
Lieutenant Governor’s Faith in Action Award 2010
Atlantic School of Theology is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Lieutenant Governor’s Faith in Action Award 2010. This annual award continues Her Honour, the Honourable Mayann E. Francis's deep commitment to community development, by providing recognition to those whose religious faith has motivated them to significantly enrich the lives of Nova Scotians from the wider community of which they are a part. The award is open to people from any religious tradition. Recipients will be selected by a committee that includes representatives from Atlantic School of Theology and the Nova Scotia Interfaith Council. The 2010 award will be presented at AST convocation on May 1, 2010.
More information about the award and how to nominate potential recipients can be found on the AST website at www.astheology.ns.ca. All submissions must be postmarked by March 8, 2010.
You are invited to…
Choral Evensong & Choral Solemn Eucharist
with the Chapel Choir of the University of King’s College
Choral Solemn Eucharist
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Mass Setting - Missa Brevis by A. Gabrieli (1532-85)
Motet - Ubi Caritas by M. Duruflé (1902-86)
OrganVoluntary - Allegro Moderato e Serioso (from Sonata No.1)
by F. Mendelssohn (1809-47)
Chaplain Canon Dr. Gary Thorne
Music Director Paul Halley
King’s College Chapel
6350 Coburg Road, Halifax
COME PRAY ON OUR ISLAND
Anglican Church of Canada
Parish of Alberton/O’Leary, Prince Edward Island
Sunday, February 21, 2010
9:30am Worship at St. Peter’s Alberton, 11am Worship at St. Luke’s, O’Leary.
ALL WELCOME!
Bible Study, Fridays 10am, St. Peter’s/2pm, St. Luke’s
Choir Practice, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, St. Peter’s, Alberton
Rev Andrew Mortimer
902.853.2524
WORLD DAY of PRAYER
Friday, March 5th
Please come and invite your family and friends to attend the World
Day
of Prayer Service to learn more about Cameroon and its unique culture
and
heritage.
corner of Connaught and Young St., Halifax.
These services are sponsored by the
Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada.
We would like to invite and encourage any whom might be visiting in the Annapolis/Digby area to join us in any of the following Services during the month of February 2010, at St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, 1650 Highway No 1, Clementsport, Annapolis County……
Sunday 21st February 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BCP Lent 1
Sunday 28th February 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BCP Lent 2
The Chapel Choir of the University of King’s College
Presents the
St John Passion
by J S Bach
featuring Ensemble Regale
directed by Paul Halley
Friday, March 19th, 7.30 PM, Lunenburg
Sunday, March 21st, 7:30 PM, Halifax
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College, under the direction of five-time Grammy winner Paul Halley, will present J S Bach's magnificent St John Passion on Friday, March 19th at St John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, and on Sunday, March 21st – Bach's birthday— at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax. These performances will feature a line-up of stellar soloists, including Suzie LeBlanc, Sarah Myatt, Andrew Pickett, David Menzies, Martin Auclair and Bruce Fifer, as well as t he chamber orchestra Ensemble Regale, led by David Greenberg.
“The St John Passion is possibly Bach’s most intense and dramatic work. He was clearly deeply moved by the texts, not only of the Gospel narration, but of the arias, chorales and choruses that comment on the unfolding events of the Passion. The profound effect of these words on the composer resulted in music of enormous power and poignancy,” explains Paul Halley. The performance will be sung in German in order to retain the immediacy and dramatic impact of the text.
Halley will be conducting the performers from the harpsichord and says that he may make the presentation of the St John Passion an annual event.
Tickets for the Halifax concert can be purchased from the King’s Co-op Bookstore (902.422.1271 ext 261) and cost $35 (priority), $25 (general) and $15 (student). All proceeds from the concert, which is produced by Musique Royale, will be used to support the King’s College Chapel Choir Scholarship Fund. Patron tickets are also available at $75 for those who wish to make a special contribution to the fund; $40 of this amount will be tax-deductible as a charitable donation. Doors open at 6.45.
Tickets for the Lunenburg concert can be purchased from Fulton's Pharmacy in Lunenburg, or by calling 902.634.9994. Adults $25 and students $10 at the door.
Early booking for both concerts is recommended.
The complete January through March Cycle of Prayer and Provincial Prayer Care are now available on the web site at: http://nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/cycle/cycle.htm
A Prayer as we Prepare for General Synod:
Holy God, the navigator of our souls, hear us as we hold up before you this General Synod of our Church. Be with us in our yearning to chart a new course together, inspired by the presence of your Spirit. Give courage to our Bishops, all of our le4aders, and each of us, as we move forward with your blessing. For all we do, we do to your glory, in Jesus' name. Amen.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
CAPE BRETON REGION
FEBRUARY 21
Greater Glace Bay Pastoral Unit
The Reverend Vernon Reid and Bong
The Reverend Stacey LeMoine, Associate Priest, and Ted
St. Mary’s, Glace Bay
St. Paul’s, Port Morien
St. Luke’s, Port Caledonia
Christ Church, South Head
All Saints’, New Waterford
Church of the Good Shepherd, Dominion
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly:
St. Paul’s/St. Matthew’s, Hearst The Reverend Deborah Lonergan-Freake and James
St. Luke’s, Hornepayne St. Stephen’s, Constance Lake
Retired Clergy residing outside the Diocese of Moosonee The Reverend Jim Riesberry and Barbara |
Pray for 'Celebration 2010' events taking place in the Regions and the Diocese.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE
Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
21 February Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed Forces
Bishop Peter Coffin
February 17 A Holy Lent (MTL)
February 19-20 Diocesan Council Meeting (NSPEI)
February 22-25 Clergy Retreat (WNL)
February 23 Regional Deans Meeting (CNL)
February 24 Diocesan Executive Meeting (CNL)February
Let Us Give Thanks For . . .
Please Pray For . . .
2010 Council of the North Prayer Cycle now available!
A Canadian Supplement to the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, 2010
This weekly prayer guide is designed to accompany the Anglican Cycle of Prayer from February 21 to May 16, 2010. It provides stories, background, praise, and intercessions for every diocese in the Anglican Communion.
Download “Praying with Our Partners”:
- Previous issue downloads:printer spreads, and black and white
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South Pacific - Christ Church Players in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, proudly present Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical "South Pacific" on March 4, 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m. (and a 2:00 Saturday matinee), Christ Church Parish Hall, 61 Dundas Street, Dartmouth. For tickets please call 466-2159.
Every Friday night at St. Peter’s, Main and Church Streets, in Alberton, PEI, is GAMES NIGHT! Bring a friend, bring your favourite game and join in the fun. Light refreshments served, free will admission!
PARISH OF ANNAPOLIS
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Our annual mid winter Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Friday , March 12th with two sittings: at 4:30 p.m and 6 p.m.. All of your favourites will be there , the tasty Salad ,Pasta with meat or vegetarian sauce and the Ice Cream Sundae dessert buffet . Italian bread with herb and garlic butters will be on the tables and wine will be available to purchase. THE DINNER WILL BE SERVED IN THE CHURCH HALL, S T. LUKE'S ANNAPOLIS ROYAL Tickets are $10.00 call 532-5418 or 532 0913 to reserve a spot.
Everyone IS Welcome
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on Feb 26, 2010. Time 12:00noon til 1:00pm. Cost $10, Seniors $7.50, this includes main course, dessert, (Tea/Coffee).
All proceeds and free-will offerings from this Luncheon will be used to assist Reagan Bengcang, a 25 year old Filipino Seafarer who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, who is in need of extensive medical treatment.
Our Monthly Luncheons are held the last Friday of each month, unless otherwise specified. During inclement weather, please call Mission to Seafarers at (902) 422-7790; in case the luncheon has been postponed.
New Art Exhibition!
Transformation
Works by Sattler's Stained Glass Studio
Sattler's Stained Glass Studio takes fine art glass to another level. Working in collaboration with different artists, Sattler's Stained Glass Studio uses glass as a medium to enhance public and ecclesiastical spaces.
Show runs to March 12, 2010 in the AST ART GALLERY (located in the AST Library)
Artist Talk by Norbert Sattler: March 4, 6-7:30 pm
KAIROS is truly grateful for the consistent and determined support of a great many individuals and organisations across Canada and around the world in the face of the turbulence associated with the CIDA cuts. KAIROS continues to steadfastly pursue avenues of opening communication and dialogue with Minister Bev Oda in order to negotiate a return of the funding so needed to support our global partners.
In the meantime, we’re getting our work back on track and we’re very pleased to offer you this resource for free download or print ordering:
KAIROS invites you to participate in a Carbon Fast for Lent. This year we’ve created a resource that offers suggestions on how to celebrate this holy season—a time to reflect on what fasting is all about and on how we can reduce our personal carbon footprint and advocate for social change. This is part of our on-going Re-Energize campaign.
Carbon Fast for Lent - 11x17 double-sided foldable leaflet (pdf) >>
Carbon Fast for Lent - four-page 8.5x11 document (pdf) >>
For more information contact: Dorothy McDougall, Coordinator for Ecological Justice at dmcdougall@kairoscanada.org or 1-877-403-8933 ext. 222. Bulk print copies can be ordered from Caroline Foster, cfoster@kairoscanada.org or 1 877 403 8933 x221
Terry Kelly/CNIB Right to Read promotion
If you believe that all Nova Scotians deserve the Right to Read regardless of their ability, come to Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth on Saturday, February 20th.
C-N-I-B is promoting literacy for blind and partially sighted Nova Scotians at the Centre Court from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Singer/songwriter Terry Kelly will be on stage performing “That All May Read” as well as other original works.
Come and show your support for the right to read of blind and partially sighted Nova Scotians.
Saturday. Mic Mac Mall. Centre Court.
FEBRUARY
For up-to-date revisions, check out the “Calendar of Events” at: http://www.localendar.com/public/diocese
If your meeting isn't listed, please have the committee/subcommittee chairperson book space with the Cathedral Office (423-6002; cathedralchurch@eastlink.ca) AND email the Synod Office at: office@nspeidiocese.ca with details to have it added to this calendar.
A Unit in Clinical Pastoral Education is being offered at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in conjunction with the Institute of Pastoral Training and the Canadian Association of Pastoral Practice and Education. The theme of our Summer program is:
“Come Ceilidh With Us” -- Celtic Clinical Pastoral Education
Date: May 17, 2010 – July 30, 2010 (inclusive)
(five days per week)
Students may take this course for academic credit through Atlantic School of Theology or Acadia Divinity College. It is a Masters level course and can also be transferred as a Bachelor’s Credit from Acadia University.
Deadline for application: April 19, 2010 (or as soon as possible)
To obtain an application form or if you have any questions please contact:
Rev. Sandra Morrison
Director, Pastoral Care
Cape Breton District Health Authority
567-7293
Our Spiritual Journey
Rev. Henry Sharam is giving a ten week course course at Senior's Collage
room 208 at the Bloomfield Centre
All of us are seekers on a spiritual journey. This course will focus on
this journey with help from Dr. Carl Jung’s psychology. We will be
interested in some of the major issues which profoundly influence our
spirituality, issues which seldom effect young people but arise
primarily in the second half of life, Personality type and styles of
religious leadership, disturbing or revealing dreams, Journal keeping,
Dealing with grief and loss, guilt and sin, projection and our personal
shadow, and others. Our aim is to help you find more of what you are
seeking. Student’s questions will be taken seriously. You need to bring
writing materials. All interested seekers are welcome.
Grief Group
For anyone struggling with the painful reality of grief, Rev. Henry
Sharam is leading a six week grief group at the Bedford Baptist Church.
It will be held in the Heffler Room from 10 – 11:30 on Friday mornings
starting Feb 5. Grief is a universal phenomenon which we all deal with
from loosing our favorite toy in childhood to loosing a child, loved
parent or partner in adulthood. In the group Rev. Sharam will introduce
a model of crisis and its resolution. People will be invited to share as
much as they wish of their own story.
For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of February 13th to 19th, 2010 is $0.6036 per litre. The Commercial Account Manager for the Diocesan Oil Program is Mr. Cory Hiscock. You may contact him by phone at: 902-798-3061, or by e-mail: cory.hiscock@irvingoil.com
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