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Announcements from the Bishop's Office
The Reverend Tricia Ingram has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Tangier effective immediately. The Reverend Judi Philips has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of North Sydney effective February 1st, 2021. She will continue as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of New Germany until February 15th. Archdeacon Katherine Bourbonniere has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity Emmanuel effective immediately The Reverend Shirley Carras has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Holy Spirit Dartmouth effective immediately
For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/announcements-from-the-bishops-office
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Bishop Sandra's ScheduleJanuary 21st-27th, 2021
Thursday, January 21st - Staff Check-in (am); Online Connectors Three workshop and meetings (pm) Friday, January 22nd – Online Provincial House of Bishops Meeting (am); appointments (pm) Monday, January 25th – Creating Missional Communities VSST (am); 12:15pm Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica Tuesday, January 26th – Appointments (am); Discernment and Formation Meeting (pm) Wednesday, January 27th – Bishop’s Advisory Council (Archdeacons) meeting and meetings in office For more infomation visit:
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NOTICE OF OPENINGParish of St. Margaret of Scotland, Halifax In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, Bishop Sandra Fyfe is inviting applications for the position of the following: Rector, Full-time, for the Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland, closing date Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
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Diocesan Heating Oil ProgramFurnace Oil price this week... Diocesan Heating Oil ProgramThe Diocese of NS and PEI Heating Oil Program with Irving Oil offers Churches of the Diocese and eligible Diocesan Clergy and Diocesan Staff a discounted rate based on non-profit status. This rate is not offered to individual Anglican parishioners. For more infomation visit:
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Insurance PremiumsBudget Preparation - Recommended Increase of 10% March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 For budget preparation, it is recommended that an increase of 10% be used, as initial projection. Our Broker (Marsh) is negotiating for less-but rates are Industry Wide-and not specific to our file only. Peter Flemming Diocesan Insurance Administrator For more infomation visit:
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CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPT TIPSIt's that time of year... tax time! CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPT TIPS It's that time of year... tax time! Deepen relationships with your donors by saying 'thanks' in a warm, effective way. Parishes are preparing to distribute charitable receipts, why not include one or two extras in the envelope to share with your givers how they are helping your congregation make a difference?
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Questions about Annual General Meetings
We've had a few emails at the Diocesan Office about upcoming Annual General Meetings and how they might take place in light of the pandemic. We are in the process of clarifying gathering limits and other restrictions for meetings with the Department of Health in both Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to make sure that we are providing accurate information. Watch for more details soon.
Thank you, Bishop Sandra For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/questions-about-annual-general-meetings
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Website just for your ParishPhotos, Photos we NEED your photos!!!!! Did you know you had a dedicated section on our website just for your Parish - Find-A-Church! If you haven't already - here is the link to have a look https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/find-a-church. This provides viewers not only your contact information, but we also hope to provide a little insight into your Parish! I would like to update the photos with not just pictures of your Church buildings, but more importantly the drive behind our Parishes - PEOPLE!
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SIX-MINUTE STUDY #236It's only 4 weeks away! LENT! How can we start this holy season Ash Wednesday, when we're in pandemic lockdown? This solemn day, usually marked with the imposition of ashes and Eucharist, will be different this year. Read this article from the Episcopal Church's 'The Living Church' site and consider some options. Creative Ideas for a COVID-19 Ash Wednesday, written by Neva Rae Fox.
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CYCLE OF PRAYER
JANUARY 24 Port Hill, Prince Edward Island The Reverend Ann Bush The Reverend Gordon Bush, Deacon St. James’, Port Hill St. John’s, Ellerslie St. Peter’s, Foxley River
St. Paul’s, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Archdeacon John Clarke and Teresa The Reverend Jay Macdonald, Associate Parish Priest, and Carol
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The Cathedral Church of All Saints, HalifaxSeeking a part-time Communications Coordinator - Friday, January 29, 2021 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/the-cathedral-church-of-all-saints-halifax/2021-01-29
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St. Edward the Confessor Church Service ScheduleClementsport, NS - Sunday, January 3, 2021 The following are the Services for the month of January 2021, all which will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, 1650 Highway No 1, Clementsport, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, all are most welcome to attend bearing in mind the Church is being fully sanitized/Social distancing is being respected….
Sunday 03rd January 2021 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BCP For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/st-edward-the-confessor-church-service-schedule/2021-01-03
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World Interfaith Harmony WeekResources & Events - Monday, February 1, 2021 Resources for World Interfaith Harmony Week (February 1-7) are now available on anglican.ca, in an ecumenical letter from the Primate, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop and National Bishop Susan Johnson from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/world-interfaith-harmony-week/2021-02-01
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Celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity“Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” (John 15:5-9) - Monday, January 25, 2021 On Monday, January 25th at 12:15pm (the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul), you are welcome to gather in-person or online for an ecumenical service celebrating the new ministry of Archbishop Brian J. Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, and commemorating The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The service will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica and is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. An early arrival is recommended as registration at the door is required. Parking is available in the lot beside (but not behind) the Basilica with entry from Grafton Street. You may also participate online via the website for the Archdiocese: www.halifaxyarmouth.org For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/celebrate-the-week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity/2021-01-25
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Women's Ministry SundayThe many ways that women live out God’s mission in the church and community - Sunday, February 7, 2021 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/womens-ministry-sunday/2021-02-07
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Revised Common Lectionary Gospel BookAltar Sized - Monday, January 18, 2021
St. Mary's Anglican Church, Belleisle (part of the Parish of Bridgetown NS) is seeking a Revised Common Lectionary Gospel Book (altar sized). If there is a Parish or Church that has one which is not in use and would be willing to give it to St. Mary's, we would be most grateful to receive it. We can tell you that our little Church will make regular weekly use of it. Please contact our Rector, The Rev. Deborah Lonergan-Freake at ajdafreake@yahoo.ca or by telephone at 902 321 2875. Thanks for assisting us in advertising our need.
For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/revised-common-lectionary-gospel-book/2021-01-18
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Anglican Church Women’sJan. / Feb. 2021 Newsletter For more infomation visit:
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Looking for a Lenten Project?
Is your Women’s Group, the Parish’s Sunday School, Youth Group, or Outreach Team looking for a project that is perfect for the Lenten and Easter Seasons? If so, does the Anglican Church Women Board have a plan for you!
For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/looking-for-a-lenten-project/2021-01-19
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Virtual Faith & FellowshipLive Stream & Recorded - Saturday, February 6, 2021 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/virtual-faith-fellowship/2021-02-06
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"PRAY AS YOU CAN: NOT AS YOU CAN'T"Not everyone prays the same way - Monday, January 18, 2021 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/pray-as-you-can-not-as-you-cant/2021-01-18
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What's Happening at Our Cathedral
For information on this month's activities at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, click the EVENTS tab on the website: www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/whats-happening-at-our-cathedral
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