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Issue date: November 9, 2011

 
INDEX
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:
 NOTIFICATION OF OPENINGS:

NOTICES: SYNOD  OFFICE
NOTICES: GENERAL
WORSHIP & CONCERTS:
AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
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FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:

Announcements:

Bishop Sue is pleased to announce that Dean Paul Smith of the Cathedral has been appointed for one year as the Acting Archdeacon for Chebucto Region.

Ordinations:

On Sunday, December 4th, 4:00pm at Trinity Church, Digby, The Rev. Mel Malton will be ordained to the Priesthood.  The liturgical colour is red.

 

On December 7, St. Ambrose, at 7:00pm at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, the following will be ordained.  The liturgical colour is white:

 

To the Priesthood

 

And to be ordained a Transitional Deacon:

Please remember the ordinands in your prayers.

The Friends of the Bishop (Don’t know what that is? Click here.)

Annual Halifax Dinner-  November 14, 2011, Ashburn Golf Club , 6pm.  

Dinner registration in advance only from – Jana O’Neil joneil@nspeidiocese.ca

 

First ever Shore Dinner – November 15, 2011, Holy Trinity, Bridgewater, 6pm. Register in advance only with your parish Rector to reserve your seat.  

Join other Anglicans for a good dinner and contribute to a good cause. (Friends of the Bishop Fund allows the bishop to support clergy and theological students with unexpected needs, provides a bursary for a student at AST, and provides support for special projects.)

+Sue


 

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WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS 

 

Bishop Sue  
Thursday, November 10th

Work at home

6pm Red Cross Humanitarian Awards
Friday, November 11th Remembrance Day
Saturday, November 12th Stewardship Workshop in Westville Northumbria Region
Sunday, November 13th Parish Visit Western Shore
Monday, November 14th

Day Off

6pm Friends of the Bishop Dinner, Metro
Tuesday, November 15th

Regional Visit South Shore

6pm Friends of the Bishop Dinner, Bridgewater

Wednesday, November 16th

Regional Visit South Shore

Regional Confirmation Lunenburg

         

Bishop Ron
Thursday, November 10th Meetings in office and offsite
Friday, November 11th Remembrance Day/ DYC- PEI
Saturday, November 12th DYC - PEI
Sunday, November 13th Parish Visit, Holy Spirit, Dartmouth
Monday, November 14th Day Off/ Friends of the Bishop Dinner
Tuesday, November 15th - Thursday, November 17th Regional Visit Fort Sackville

 

 

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NOTIFICATION OF OPENING

Rector:  Parish of Trinity Church, Halifax

In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the position of Rector of the Parish of Trinity Church, Halifax.  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 – Jana O'Neil at joneil@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717.

 

The deadline for receiving applications is 5pm Friday, December 2nd, 2011

 

Rector:  Parish of St. James, Kentville

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. James Kentville.  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 – Jana O'Neil at joneil@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717.

 

The deadline for receiving applications is 5pm Friday, December 2nd, 2011

 

Rector:  Parish of St. John’s & St. Mary’s Summerside

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. John’s & St. Mary’s Summerside.  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 – Jana O'Neil at joneil@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717.

 

The deadline for receiving applications is 5pm Friday, December 2nd, 2011

 

Rector (1/2 time):  Parish of Port Hill, PEI

In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the position of Rector (1/2 time) of the Parish of Port Hill, PEI.  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 – Jana O'Neil at joneil@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717.

 

The deadline for receiving applications is 5pm Friday, December 2nd, 2011

 

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

6017 Quinpool Road    

Halifax, NS  B3K 5J6

Phone: 902-420-0717

Fax: 902-425-0717

Web: http://www.nspeidiocese.ca

 

Job site of Anglican Church of Canada:  http://archive.anglican.ca/jobs/

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SYNOD OFFICE NOTICES:

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ARCHIVES NEWSLETTER 2010-2011: Watch for our Archives Newsletter in your Parish mail to find out all about our plans for the new Diocesan Archives space in the Diocesan offices at “Parkland at the Gardens” scheduled to be occupied by Nov 1, 2012. To see the Archives Newsletter on our Archives webpage, click here.

Federal Budget has impact on Parish Organizations

Please see linked item "Charity Law Bulletin No. 245" presented at a meeting of Diocesan Financial Officers of Canada held recently. This item will be of interest to Parish Councils.

P. Flemming

At the last Diocesan Council meeting a layperson from one of our parishes presented information of a program available in Nova Scotia which might present a cost-saving opportunity to parishes.  The attached Efficiency Nova Scotia Direct Install Program 2011 is outlined in the linked document.  Please note that the deadline is December 30th, 2011.  Contact information for all of your questions is included.

 
 

DYC 2011

THIS WEEKEND!

 

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ACW NOTICES                    

 

ACW NS Board Annual Project 2011 

Title: Girl Power Wolf Spirit Program    learn more here....

 

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SOCIAL JUSTICE: 

OUT OF THE COLD WINTER SHELTER 2011 - 12
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
This call out contains the volunteer application.
The Out of the Cold Emergency Winter Shelter is looking for dedicated volunteers to help run an emergency shelter this Winter.

Last year, the Out of the Cold Shelter (OTCS) provided a safe and welcoming environment for up to 15 people each night - including men, women, transgendered persons, and youth - during the coldest winter months. It was staffed by volunteers and supported by an on-call committee that works by consensus and is made up of representatives from several agencies and shelters, as well as concerned citizens.
This shelter is a community based response to homelessness and the current housing crisis in our city. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help staff the shelter. All volunteer staff will receive training. We are looking for volunteers to do evening, overnight and morning shifts at the shelter beginning the end of November and ending on April 30.
This shelter has revived a sense of community where we take responsibility to support each other against an economic and political system that is failing to meet people’s basic needs.

What To Do if You're Interested?


Attend an INFORMATION SESSION
Monday, November 14th - 6:30-8:00
Tuesday, November 15th – 12:00-1:00
Location: Saint Matthew's United Church (1479 Barrington Street)
Please use the side door, which is located on the north side of the building, at the bottom of the outdoor set of stairs.
(please note: both sessions are the same, but the lunch hour session will be condensed to fit into the lunch hour)

We invite you to attend one of two information sessions that will explain what volunteering at the shelter may be like, how the shelter will be run, the many forms volunteering can take as well as gives you a chance to ask questions.

Volunteer staff must complete a volunteer application (attached), a criminal record check, an interview with a member of the on-call team, and attend trainings including:

Shelter Operations Orientation (Policies & Procedures)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Conflict Management
Overdose Education
Street Health
First Aid
Anti-Oppressive Training

VOLUNTEERED FOR OTCS IN THE PAST?
If you volunteered with the shelter in the 10/11 season you must complete and return a volunteer application and attend the Orientation (Policies & Procedures) training session. An interview and additional trainings may also be required.

Interview sign up sheets will be displayed at both information sessions. Please contact me if you are unable to attend either information session but would like to sign up for an interview. Interviews must be completed before beginning training sessions.

Please fill out and return via e-mail to this address the attached volunteer application if you are interested in becoming volunteer staff. If you prefer to print it off and return it to me at the information session please feel free. Hard copies of the application will be available at the information sessions.


Quotes from Past Volunteer Staff

“The shelter is a very supportive environment in which to volunteer, and everyone was very welcoming and open to questions. I did not feel embarrassed when I was unfamiliar with something.”

“Volunteering at the shelter was my first close exposure to people who identify as homeless, it broke down some taboos of what it means to be without a home, allowing me to be more comfortable to have empathy for individual situations without feeling pity.”

“I felt that overall, there was an atmosphere of respect for guests, and respect among volunteers. I saw potentially tense situations diffused through kindness, courtesy and a sense of humour."

“The most positive part of volunteering at the shelter was the sense of community, belonging, common purpose, and sharing a laugh with the different guests.”

Volunteer Opportunities
The types of volunteer opportunities that we have available are:

Evening Shifts
This is the busiest of all of our shifts. It includes set up of the space, meeting people at the door, intake, meals, hanging out with guests, helping people find dry/warm clothes, and the mediation of any conflicts that might crop up.
Overnight Shifts
The same duties as the evening shift apply but it is usually a bit quieter. Most people will be sleeping but there are often a few people who go to bed quite late or cannot sleep. There is more one-on-one time and movie watching as well as checking up with folks during the night and doing the occasional intake.
Morning Shifts
The morning shift is short, but busy. Responsibilities include waking people up, preparing a light breakfast, helping people with what they need for the day, and cleaning up.

Commitment

In general, we ask that all volunteers commit to a minimum of one shift biweekly. With the intention of creating strong working groups, this year we are asking that volunteers commit to regular shifts, either weekly or biweekly (e.g. every other Tuesday evening, every Monday morning). However, we also need a group of volunteers whose schedules are flexible and are able to take on last-minute cancellations.
Over the past three seasons OTCS has attracted a strong and dedicated group of volunteers. The commitment level is considerable, but so too are the rewards.

Requirements
We require all volunteers to complete the training sessions or have equivalent trainings or experience.
Please be advised that not all volunteers who express interest will be accepted.

This volunteer position requires:
-Ability to respond calmly and competently to conflict
-Good decision making skills and ability to think quickly
-Good communication skills
-Ability to be assertive and confident in order to uphold shelter guidelines
-Knowing your limits and when to seek support
-Ability to follow many updates, scheduling emails, and to be flexible to policy changes
-Basic knowledge about the situation of homelessness in Halifax and general causes


Volunteers may learn many of these skills through experience, but we ask that you come to the position with a certain level of confidence and ability.

OTHER WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT OTCS:
Assisting with food
We could use breakfast foods such as muffins and baked goods. We also use lots of milk, juice, and coffee.

Assisting with Laundry
We always need help with laundry. This can include: pick ups, drop offs, and contacting hotels and Laundromats to ask for free services.


Assisting with Grocery Shopping
Can you or your organization sponsor a night of groceries per week or per month? Could you do a regular grocery run for the shelter if we gave you a gift card and a list?

Assisting with Transportation
Things need to be moved around, and if you have a car and are able to help out with moving (supplies, laundry, meals, other volunteers without vehicles, etc.), it would be very helpful.

Meals
Can you or your group provide a hot meal for the shelter once a week or once a month? If so, please contact our meal coordinator Ann at awoodford@schalifax.ca

Donations Coordinator
The Out of the Cold shelter is looking for a volunteer Donations Coordinator. This position will be supported by the volunteer coordinator and will be hugely appreciated.

Social Media Coordinator
This year we are looking for someone to take on the role of social media coordinator.

If any of these positions interest you, please contact Jocelyne at volunteerotcs@gmail.com
Thank you so much for your continued support and interest!


Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Hope to see you at an information session.

The Crapaud Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale will be held Friday, November 18th from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, November 19th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Englewood School on the TCH in Crapaud. The gifts you buy at the Ten Thousand Villages Sale will give blessings of steady work, fair wages, and a better life for struggling families around the world. For more information call Gina Ferguson at 658-2621. Your purchase makes a difference!

The Summerside Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale will be held Friday, November 11th from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, November 12th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Summerside Presbyterian Church, 130 Victoria Road, across from Three Oaks High School. The gifts you buy at the Ten Thousand Villages Sale will give blessings of steady work, fair wages, and a better life for struggling families around the world. For more information call Ken Targett at 439-7444. Your purchase makes a difference!

 

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GENERAL NOTICES:

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WORSHIP & CONCERTS IN OUR PARISHES

 

Come and Join the Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood in the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.

St. Andrew's Day, Wednesday, November 30th, 7:00 p.m., St. John's Church, Lunenburg
Celebrant: the Right Rev. Sue Moxley
Preacher: the Right Rev. Elaine Sauer, Bishop, Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod, ELCIC

All welcome! Reception after Service.

INTEGRITY EUCHARIST:

The next Integrity Eucharist, followed by refreshments and conversation, will be held on Sunday, November 20th at the Cathedral Church of All Saints at 4:00pm. Rev. Canon John Smith will preside and Rev. Keirsten Wells, Coordinating Hospital Chaplain will be homilist. Integrity is a national organization of Anglican GLBT persons and their friends formed to encourage Christian GLBT persons in their spiritual lives. All are welcome. Come, who you are! Come, as you are! Local contact: integritynspei@gmail.com

All are welcome at these upcoming Christmas events. Mark your calendars now and plan to bring your family or a friend!

AST Advent Service

Monday, November 28

7 p.m.

St. Columba Chapel

634 Francklyn Street

Halifax, NS

 

AST Light of the World Christmas Tree Lighting & Carol Sing

Tuesday, December 6

6 p.m.

AST Front Lawn

660 Francklyn Street

Halifax, NS

Jeunesses Musicales of Canada, in partnership with St. Cecilia Concert Series, presents ‘Carmen’ in Lunenburg as part of its eastern Canadian tour

St. Cecilia Concert Series is pleased to present one of the world’s most popular operas ‘Carmen’ by Georges Bizet on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall in Lunenburg.

Bizet’s opera masterpiece, which premiered in Paris in March 1875, is based on the novel Carmen by Prosper Mérimée. Today, ‘Carmen’ remains one of the most frequently performed French operas in the world. The beautiful bohemian girl will share her theory of love, joyfully captivating you with her charms and cheekiness. Come meet some of the country’s finest emerging artists in this wonderful production with costumes, lighting, and original stage direction. The opera is sung in French with English subtitles. With musical direction by Jeunesses Musicales’ Louise-Andrée Baril and stage direction by Alain Gauthier, the work is packed with violence, boiling passions, lust, fierce characters and unrepentent rascals.

St. Cecilia is pleased to bring ‘Carmen’ to Lunenburg in association with Maritime Concert Opera. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Fulton’s General Store in Lunenburg or by calling 634-9994. They can also be purchased through Maritime Concert Opera at 634-4280. Student tickets are $10 at the door. Refreshments will be served during intermission at the event.

If you live in the Halifax area St. Cecilia also presents Carmen at the Spatz Theatre, Citadel High School on Sunday afternoon November 20 at 2 pm www.stcecilia.ca

 

 

 
 

"A Royal Consort", the Annapolis Royal based community choir will be presenting their Christmas concert on November 27th . The concert, called "In Celebration" will feature Jean Antoine Charpentier's Messe de Minuit and works by the well known English composer John Rutter. The concert will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church in Annapolis Royal on Sunday, November 27th at 3:00 p.m. Admission $10-adult and $5 for students 16 and under. Tickets available from Westside Studio, St. George St., choir members, or at the door.

 

 

Following Services for the month of November 2011, will be held and St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, 1650 Highway No 1, Clementsport, Annapolis County.... all are most welcome to attend....
Sunday 13th November 1000 Hrs. BAS Trinity 21
Sunday 20th November 1000 Hrs. BCP Sunday Before Advent
Sunday 27th November 1000 Hrs. BCP Advent 1

Occasionally other special worship or concerts not associated with our Anglican churches or clergy are advertised in "Other Items of Interest" below.

 

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AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:

Looking for the Anglican Cycle of Prayer? Here’s  the link http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/index.cfm

The complete October through December Diocesan Cycle of Prayer and Provincial Prayer Care will be posted, as soon as finalized, on the web site at: http://nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/cycle/cycle.htm

 

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER

 

SOUTH SHORE REGION - Continued

 

November 13

 

Shelburne, Nova Scotia

The Reverend Ed Trevors and Naniya

Christ Church, Shelburne

South Queens, Nova Scotia

The Reverend Donald Lawton and Norma

The Reverend Judy Cross, Assistant Priest, and Glenn

St. John’s, Eagle Head

Holy Redeemer, Port Medway

St. Andrew’s, Brooklyn

Trinity, Liverpool

St. James’, Hunt’s Point

PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE

Ecclesiastical Province of Canada

13 November          Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario
                                Archbishop Colin Johnson and the Provincial Council

In November,
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:

PLEASE PRAY FOR:


November 4-10     Pilgrimage to Italy led by Bishop Clarke (MTL)

November 11        Those who have lost their lives or been injured in wars (QUE)
November 18-20   Council of General Synod, Toronto (QUE)

Here is the updated prayer cycle for the Council of the North for 2011. It can also be found
at this link: http://www.anglican.ca/cn/resources/


 

 

Please note, the Council of the North has a new address:


Council of the North
P.O. Box 67
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X1

 

 

 

 

 

AN ANGLICAN - LUTHERAN CYCLE OF PRAYER

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS:


You are invited to enjoy a delicious Fresh Fish Chowder Lunch with home made tea biscuits on Saturday 19 November 20101, 11:30 am to 1 pm St. Andrews Anglican Church 8 Locks Road, Dartmouth 435-2987 http://standrewsdartmouth.ca/main/ Adults $9, Children 12 and under $3 Hot dogs also available. We'll be glad to see you. No reservation necessary!

St. James Anglican Church in Herring Cove

is having its

Annual Christmas Turkey Supper and Social

on Saturday, November 26

from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

A bake table will open at 2pm and

the social will start at 7:30pm.

For more information, please call 477-2224.

Indoor Flea Market


Saturday 12th November 2011
0800 till 1:00 PM
Parish of Clements Hall
639 Highway No1, Deep Brook
Annapolis County
5.00$ /table rentals
Info or bookings( 902-638-3384)
Refreshments on site, lots of Parking


Proceeds for Anglican Parish of Clements

 

Annual Christmas Tea & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 19, 2011

St. Margaret's Anglican Church Hall, Tantallon (Peggy’s Cove Road)

11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Chicken/potato salad luncheon and refreshments

Adults: $7; Children (5-12): $3.00; Preschoolers Free

Bake Table, New-to-You table, miscellaneous items, etc.

For further info please call 826-2882

 

 

The St Nicholas Anglican Church Ladies Guild will be sponsoring an ART SHOW AND WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION for a fund raiser on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 7 PM - 9:30PM at St Nicholas Church, 29 Westwood Blvd., Upper Tantallon (across from the Rink) Tickets are $10.each and and are available from the Guild Members or by calling Dot Mosher at 835-3126. Various artists will have their wonderful works for sale - great Christmas presents. Come and enjoy and support your local artists.

 
 

 

Christmas At St Francis

192 First Lake Dr

Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia

(Advance Seating)

 

Saturday November 19, 2011

Turkey Dinner Settings at 4:30pm & 6:00pm

Calling Shelley at 864-1219 reserves your setting!

 

Doors Open at 3:30

Crafts & Baked Goods

Hot Apple Cider & Music

 

Adults $12.00 Youths (5-12) $5.00

Under 5 Years of age, Free

       

 


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MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR:

 

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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:

The 1st Annual Hammonds Plains Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place ; Nov 11, 2011 At 10:45 AM At the Hammonds Plains Community Centre (the old Fire Hall) Hammonds Plains Rd. Hammonds Plains, located just across from the Fire Station. A reception in the hall will follow. All are invited to participate and a special invitation is extended to all Vets to attend. A number of community organizations and groups will be participating, along with WW2 Recreaters. The laying of wreaths will also take place. Support your Veterans on this special occasion. Thank you for your support.  Contact Jim Miller at 835- 7566 or jlogand@eastlink.ca for any other information.
 

This Remembrance Day weekend the St. Luke’s Players of St. Luke’s United Church in Upper Tantallon will perform Mudsongs, a musical production about the First World War, a conflict that has received very little attention in recent years. Mudsongs, written by local playwright J. Frederick Brown, includes popular music of the time, is directed by Hubley resident Elaine Forhan.

The source material for Mudsongs is twofold: a British Publication called Mud, Songs and Blighty by Colin Walsh and a Canadian Publication, My Grandfather’s War by William D. Mathieson.

  

Performance times are Fri Nov 11th at 7:30 pm, Sat Nov 12th at 7:30 pm, and Sun Nov 13th at 2:30 pm at St. Luke’s United Church, 5374 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. Upper Tantallon. Tickets are $12. For more information or to book tickets please call 826-2523.

 

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IRVING OIL PLAN RATE:

IRVING OIL PLAN RATE:

For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of November 5th - 11th, 2011 is $ 0.8809 per litre.  The Centralized Commercial Account Manager for the Diocesan Oil Program is Ms. Jennifer Bishop.  You may contact her by phone at: 1-866-465-7228 Ext. 3861 or by e-mail: Jennifer.Bishop@IrvingOil.com

 

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