Issue date: April 7, 2010

INDEX
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:
WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS:

NOTIFICATION OF OPENING:

NOTICES:   SYNOD  OFFICE

NOTICES:   YOUTH

NOTICES:   2010 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

NOTICES:   GENERAL
WORSHIP & CONCERTS:

MARRIAGE PREPARATION:

AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:
UPCOMING EVENTS:

SOCIAL JUSTICE:

MEETINGS:
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:

IRVING OIL PLAN RATE:

STAY IN TOUCH:

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FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS’ OFFICE

The Rev’d Marilyn Lamb has resigned from the Parish of Rawdon, effective July 31, 2010 ... at that time she will move into retirement.

The Rev’d Bert Chestnut has been appointed Associate Priest, NSOM, in the Parish of St. Andrew’s Locks Road, Dartmouth, effective April 1, 2010.

The Rev’d Jane Clattenburg has been appointed Pastoral Visitor for the Parish of Christ Church, Dartmouth, effective April 15, 2010.

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Lieutenant Governor’s Faith in Action Award 2010 Announced

David A. Olding

 

Atlantic School of Theology (AST) is pleased to announce that well-known Halifax volunteer David A. Olding is the recipient of the 2010 Lieutenant Governor’s Faith in Action Award. Mr. Olding will receive his award at AST convocation, which takes place on Saturday, May 1, at 11:00 a.m. in the Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1340 Tower Road, Halifax.

 

Mr. Olding has been involved in prison ministry and has offered pastoral support to various organizations in the Halifax area for approximately 13 years. Following his retirement, he served for 10 years as a full-time volunteer chaplain for Correction Services Canada, making daily visits to halfway houses in Halifax and regular calls to correctional facilities throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. He continues to provide support to organizations such as Metro Turning Point, Direction 180, Mainline Needle Exchange, Metro Non-Profit Housing, Community Action on Homelessness, Stepping Stone, and the "In from the Cold" shelter. His life is focused on caring for those who seem to have no one to care for them—prisoners, the homeless, addicts and sex workers. His passion and commitment are an inspiration to those who work with him and hear him speak about the issues facing the underprivileged and marginalized in today's society. He was selected to serve on the Nova Scotia Minister of Justice Task Force to Make Streets and Communities Safer and received a Faithful Service Award at the 139th Session of the Anglican Diocesan Synod. David Olding truly lives his faith in action every day.

 

The Lieutenant Governor's Faith in Action Award honours exceptional community outreach and continues Her Honour, the Honourable Mayann E. Francis's deep commitment to community development. Recipients are selected by a committee that includes representatives from AST and the Nova Scotia Interfaith Council. The award is presented annually during AST's convocation ceremony.

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

WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS 

Bishop Sue

Thurs., April 8th (morning) = Appointments in Office

Fri., April 9th = Reading & Writing

Sat., April 10th - Sun., April 11th = Pastoral Visit: St. John’s, Crapaud

Mon., April 12th = Reading & Writing

Tues., April 13th = Day Off

Tues., April 13th (evening) = Mission to Seafarers Board Meeting

Wed., April 14th = Appointments in Office

Bishop Ron

Thurs., April 8th = Appointments in Office

Fri., April 9th = Reading & Writing

Sun., April 11th = Parish of Clements

Mon., April 12th = Day Off

Tues., April 13th - Wed., April 14th = Appointments in Office

Executive Director, Gordon Redden

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Mondays to Thursdays = Regular Office Hours

Fridays = Project Day (will be unavailable barring exceptional circumstances)

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NOTIFICATION OF OPENING

Rector:  Parish of All Saints, Bedford, N.S.

In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the position of Rector of the Parish of All Saints, Bedford, 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, April 23, 2010.

Rector:  Parish of St. Stephen’s, Chester, N.S.

In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the position of Rector of the Parish of St. Stephen’s, Chester, 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, April 23, 2010.

A copy of Canon 25 can be found on our website at http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/canon/documents/CANON25-2006.pdf.

The Right Reverend Sue Moxley

Bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

5732 College Street      

Phone: 902-420-0717

Fax: 902-425-0717

Email: smoxley@nspeidiocese.ca

Web: http://www.nspeidiocese.ca

Job site of Anglican Church of Canada:  http://www2.anglican.ca/jobs/index.php

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SYNOD OFFICE NOTICES:

VOLUNTEER for General Synod 2010!

Only two months to go! Have you submitted your application yet?

Online registration is available at http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/gs2010/

Questions?  Contact the volunteer coordinator, Kathy Petite at synodvolunteers@nspeidiocese.ca or call 902-883-2898.

Coady Youth In Partnership Internships Now Available

Now recruiting for the second cohort of 20 internships, which will run from August 2010 - to March 2011.

Click here for detailed program information, placement descriptions and application form.

Since 1997, the Coady International Institute's Youth In Partnership Program has given recent Canadian university graduates experience working with development organizations in their area of expertise, to help them increase their understanding of development issues and participate in their roles as global citizens. The program is also aimed at providing experience that will improve participants' employment opportunities when they return from their internship.  more

The Coady International Institute has been able to provide overseas internship opportunities for St. FX students through the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada – Students for Development (AUCC-SFD) Program since 2005. The program seeks to support senior level university students (third and fourth year undergraduates as well as graduate students) in gaining an understanding of international development.  more

Interested in hearing the experiences of past youth associates?

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we asked past YIP and AUCC Associates to share with us the impact that their internship experience had on them in 50 seconds.  To hear their stories please visit our Coady Youth in 50 site at  http://www.coady.stfx.ca/youth/vid/.

For More Information

For more information about youth programs, please contact Natalie Abdou, Youth Programs Coordinator, at coadyyouth@stfx.ca or call 902 867 5020.

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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.

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2010 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NOTICES:

 

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GENERAL NOTICES:

 

"BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY"

             September 26, 2010

The Diocese has a dedicated page on the website for

Back to Church information at: http://nspeidiocese.ca/BACK_TO_CHURCH_SUNDAY.htm

It is also conveniently linked from the home page of the Diocesan website.

 

 

Specifically (right now) you will find:

• Resources

• Training Event info and On-line REGISTRATION

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The Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia has arranged a Symposium on the Conservation of Religious Buildings and their Settings. The full-day program will take place on Saturday, April 24 (9:00 am – 3:30 pm) at the Atlantic School of Theology Chapel, 660 Francklyn St., Halifax, N.S. The $40 registration fee includes lunch and refreshment breaks.

This conference is open to all persons who are interested in preserving their religious built heritage.

A highly qualified array of speakers will give presentations on the following topics:

            The Presence of the Past: Nova Scotia’s Historic Churches

            History as a Part of Living Church Buildings

            Masonry Restoration

            Documentation and Recording of Church Buildings

            Conservation and Restoration of Stained Glass

            Repair and Restoration of Church Windows

            Making an Historic Structure Energy Efficient

For a complete description of the Symposium program and for the Registration Form please check the website of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia. (www.htns.ca). Inquiries can be directed to Peter Delefes, President, Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia at 902-826-2087 or by e-mail to president@htns.ca. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 16, 2010.

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Xplore & more ! Coming soon to the Cathedral Church of All Saints Halifax ~ Nova Scotia 1910-2010 Centennial Festival for Children of the Diocese Ages 6 - 12 Saturday June 19 2010   11.15a.m. – 3.15 p.m.   ~  The Registration Form is linked here  ~ Information via e-mail sunderwood@ns.sympatico.ca Please use Xplore & More as subject

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Calling All Women to the ACW Annual Meeting May 1

DATE:          Saturday, May 1, 2010  TIME:          9:00 am  - 4 pm PLACE:       St. James, 2668 Joseph Howe Dr. (Armdale Rotary), Hfx., NS THEME:      Faith in Action in Challenging Times SPEAKER:  Rev. Canon Maylanne Maybee, Eco Justice Coordinator,                       Anglican Church of Canada COST:          $25 (send registration & names of women for the Memorial                          List, by April 17/10, to: Marjorie Davis-Snow, 118-31                       Russell Lake Dr. Dartmouth, NS B2W 6J3  (902) 462-3637)

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OFFICIAL BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2010 GENERAL SYNOD. The Perry Rand Transportation Group Ltd, also known as The Bus Boys, will be the official bus transportation for the 2010 General Synod. The Bus Boys Charter Division:  Charter Service is the most environmentally sound, safest, and most reliable form of ground transportation for groups of all sizes. Leave the driving to us and arrive at your destination together! Any Parish or Group requiring transportation to the Synod or to the Celebration Service at Exhibition Park, may contact Tammy McKay at charters@thebusboys.com.or by calling Toll Free: 1-866-765-8825, or  directly through their Web Site. http://www.thebusboys.com

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2010 Trinity Divinity Associates' Conference

Featuring special guest John L. Bell of the Iona Community

June 8-10, 2010

~ click to link to brochure and registration form~

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ATLANTIC THEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE "Knit Together in One Communion": Anglican Identity and the Challenge of Diversity     The 30th Annual Atlantic Theological Conference will take place in Moncton, New Brunswick from Sunday, May 30 to Wednesday, June 2, 2010.   For a list of topics and speakers, see the brochure at http://www.stpeter.org/conf.htm

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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.

 

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WORSHIP & CONCERTS IN OUR PARISHES

Anglican Church of Canada

COME PRAY ON OUR ISLAND

Rev. Mortimer – 853-2524

Parish of Alberton/O’Leary,  Prince Edward Island

Sunday, April 11, 2010

9:30am Worship at St. Peter’s Alberton, 11am, St. Luke’s, O’Leary.

Services lead by Dr. David Crocker and DeeDee Rayner

ALL WELCOME!

Jesus and Java

A contemporary Eucharist will be held on Saturday, April 17th  at 7:00 pm in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3751 Robie St., Halifax (North of Leeds). The youth will lead the music ministry.  If you play an instrument or sing you are welcomed to come and participate in the music during the service and after the service at the Open Coffee House style venue. Refreshments will be served after the Service. Everyone welcomed.

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 March 2010, at St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, 1650 Highway No 1, Clementsport, Annapolis County……

Sunday 11th April  Sunday 18th April Sunday 25th April

10:00 AM  10:00 AM 10:00 AM

Holy Eucharist    BCP Holy Eucharist    BAS  Holy Eucharist    BCP

Easter 1 Easter 2 Feast of St Mark

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION:

The regional Marriage Prep course for Chignecto region will be held on Saturday, May 1 from 9:30 - 4:00 at St. John's Hall, Truro. We can accept some folks from outside the region on a first-come-first serve basis.  Folks can register by calling St. John's (897-0566) or by email at stjohnstruro@ns.sympatico.ca.   Cost of the course is $25.00.

 

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AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:

 

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER

EASTERN SHORE REGION

April 11

Seaforth, Nova Scotia

The Reverend Debra Burleson and Chris

The Reverend Kyle Wagner, Curate

            St. James’, Seaforth

            St. Mark’s, Porter’s Lake

            St. Augustine’s, Lake Echo

            St. Barnabas’, Head of Chezzetcook

            Christ Church, Lower East Chezzetcook

Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia

The Reverend Paul Findlay, Priest-in-Charge

            St. Stephen’s, Ship Harbour

            St. John’s, Oyster Pond

            St. Matthew’s, Owl’s Head

            St. James’, Upper Lakeville

Pray for 'Celebration 2010' events taking place in the Regions and the Diocese. 

PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE

Ecclesiastical Province of Canada

11 April          Diocese of Central Newfoundland

                       Bishop David Torraville

April 8              Stewardship Consultation with the National Office (MTL)

April 9-10         Diocesan Anglican Men’s Association as it holds its Annual Meeting at Lavrock (ENLL)

April 9-11         NSOM Formation Weekend (NSPEI)

April 13            Diocesan Council (MTL)

April 13            Archdeaconry Greater Chapter Meeting (FR)

April

Let Us Give Thanks For . . .

• The Diocesan ministry of Spiritual Direction (CNL)
• The ministry of our Regional Deans (CNL)
• The outreach ministries of our congregations (ENLL)
• Parishes in the Archdeaconry of Trinity/Conception (ENLL)
• The ministry of layreaders (FR)
• Shared ministry in the Upper St. John River Valley (FR)
• The Triumph of the Cross (MTL)
• Fresh Start and Fresh Expressions programmes in the Diocese (MTL)
• Hospital and Prison chaplains (MTL)
• The Resurrection of our Lord (NSPEI)
• Ministry of ACW and Men’s Groups (NSPEI)
• Confirmations throughout the diocese (QC)
• Diocesan Working Committees (WNL)

Please Pray For . . .

• Bishop as he travels to Labrador Parishes (ENLL)
• Deanery of Woodstock Bishop’s visitation (FR)
• Ongoing – The Search for a new Dean of Montreal and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral (MTL)
• Discernment, training and formation of candidates to ordained ministry (NSPEI)
• Phase II and Property Redevelopment (NSPEI)
• New Parish Clusters (WNL)

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2010 Council of the North Prayer Cycle now available!

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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”:

• Single pages
• Printer spreads
• Black and white / no images single pages

• Previous issue downloads:printer spreads, and black and white

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

St. Nicholas Anglican Church Ladies Guild are presenting a Mother’s Day Fashion Show, Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 2-4 PM at the church  - 29 Westward Blvd., Upper Tantallon, NS (Westwood Hills – Across from the Rink)    

Fashions will be by ‘Jockey’, a Ladies casual wear line.

Tickets are $8.00 for Adults or $ 4.00 for Children 5-12 yrs. and are available through Guild Members, or by calling the Church @ 826-1156 or Gladys Keddy @ 835-3467.

Treat your Wife, your Mom, your Sister, your Daughter, your Granddaughter, your GrandMom, your Aunt, your Niece, and your Special Friends to a Tasty Mothers’ Day event.

All Welcome!!!!!!!! 

Saint James Church, Armdale Rotary Halifax, is having a huge indoor yard sale. It will take place on Saturday , April 10 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Admission is $2.00

Everyone IS Welcome 

MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on April 30, 2010. Time 12:00noon til 1:00pm. Cost $10, Seniors $7.50, this includes main course, dessert, (Tea/Coffee).

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. 

SOCIAL JUSTICE: 

The Story of Bottled Water, released March 22, 2010, employs the Story of Stuff style to tell the fast-paced, fact-filled story of manufactured demand—how you get Americans to buy more than half a billion bottles of water every week when it already flows from the tap. Over five minutes, the film explores the bottled water industry’s attacks on tap water and its use of seductive, environmental-themed advertising to cover up the mountains of plastic waste it produces. The film concludes with a call to take back the tap, not only by making a personal commitment to avoid bottled water, but by supporting investments in clean, available tap water for all.  Please watch this video posted at:  www.storyofbottledwater.org

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MEETINGS:

April

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.

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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Rev. Dawn Leger contributes this, for those interested:

Public Lectures and Conversations with

His Excellency Archbishop Elias Chacour Archbishop of Akka,

Haifa, Nazareth and All of Galilee of the Melkite Greek Catholic

Church

Theological Reflections on Peacemaking

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. Forty years of experience seeking to

promote peace and reconciliation between Israelis and

Palestinians. An ambassador for non-violence who not only

preaches but lives the Sermon on the Mount. Keynote speaker for

the 2010 Canadian Theolological Students Conference: “Pax

Canadiana: Theological Reflections on Peacemaking, Armed

Conflict and Nation Building”

Lecture

7:30 pm Monday May 10

St. Andrews United Church, 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax

Lecture and Conversation

9:15 am Tuesday May 11

St. Columba Chapel at Atlantic School of Theology, 634 Francklyn

Street, Halifax

Lecture and Conversation

2:00 pm Thursday May 13

St. Columba Chapel at Atlantic School of Theology, 634 Francklyn

Street, Halifax

Sponsored by:   

Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries                     

Canadian Theological Students Conference Churches’ Council on

Theological Education in Canada Atlantic School of Theology Dr.

E.H. Johnson Memorial Fund of The Presbyterian Church in Canada

His Excellency Archbishop Elias Chacour

His Excellency Abuna Elias Chacour is Archbishop of Akka, Haifa,

Nazareth and All of Galilee of the Melkite Greek Catholic

Church.  Despite the eviction of his family and his whole

village by the Israeli authorities in 1948 and his experience of

being a refugee in his own country, his ministry of more than

forty years has sought to promote peace and reconciliation

between Israelis and Palestinians.  He studied at Hebrew

University in Jerusalem and received a Ph.D. in Ecumenical

Theology from the University of Geneva.  Archbishop Chacour

established and is the President of the Mar Elias Educational

Institutions in Ibillin in Galilee.  His vision for the school,

located on a hillside known as “the Mount of Light”, is one

where all children of Israel will be welcomed and encouraged.

Archbishop Chacour has become an ambassador for non-violence and

someone who not only preaches but lives the Sermon on the Mount.

He has been awarded numerous honorary doctorates and has

received many prestigious international awards including the

World Methodist Peace Award, the Chevalier de la Legion

d’Honneur, the Prix Mediterranee pour la Paix and the Peacemaker

in Action Award from the Tannenbaum Center for Interreligious

Understanding.  In 2009, he was awarded the E.H. Johnson prize

for his work on the “cutting edge of mission” by the

Presbyterian Church in Canada.  He has been nominated for the

Nobel Peace Prize on three occasions.  He is the author of four

books, Blood Brothers, We Belong to the Land, Faith Beyond

Despair and Israeli, Palästinenser, Christ.  Archbishop Chacour

is an Israeli citizen and is the first Hebrew-speaking leader of

his archdiocese which serves about 55,000 Eastern Catholics.

Archbishop Elias Chacour is the 2010 Canadian Churches Forum for

Global Ministries International Visitor and Keynote Speaker at

the 2010 Canadian Theological Students Conference.

More information: www.ccforum.ca

click on poster for larger image

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IRVING OIL PLAN RATE:

For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of April 6 to 9th, 2010 is $0.6320 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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