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Anglican Net News for March 19, 2025
THE BISHOP'S OFFICE

THE BISHOP'S OFFICE

Schedule

Thursday, March 20 – King’s College Board of Governors Meeting (Online); and Lenten Clergy Retreat: Tools for Prayer, led by Sister Dorothy Handrigan, SSJD, and Shannon Epp – Church of the Good Shepherd, Beaver Bank, 6:00 PM

Friday, March 21 – Lenten Clergy Retreat: Tools for Prayer, led by Sister Dorothy Handrigan, SSJD, and Shannon Epp – Church of the Good Shepherd, Beaver Bank, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday, March 22 – Celebration of Ministry at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Westwood Hills (29 Westwood Blvd.), 4:00 PM, followed by a reception

Sunday, March 23 – Final Eucharist and Ending of a Ministry at St. Nicholas, Westwood Hills, 9:30 AM

Monday, March 24 – Day Off

Tuesday, March 25 –Ordination of Blane Finnie and Ruth MacNeil to the Sacred Order of Deacons - Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, 7:00 pm. The liturgical colour is white.

Wednesday, March 26 – Leadership Team and Safer Church Meeting

Ordination

On Tuesday March 25 at 7:00 p.m. on the Annunciation of the Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary, please join us at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, as we gather for the Ordination of Blane Finnie and Ruth MacNeil to the Sacred Order of Deacons. Please pray for Blane and Ruth as they prepare for their ordination and ministry as Transitional Deacons in the Church of God. Clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers are invited to vest and process. The liturgical colour is white

Openings

Rector, full-time, Ecumenical Shared Ministry, The Anglican Parish of Tangier & The Sheet Harbour Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada

Rector, 3/4 tme, The Parishes of Musquodoboit and Ship Harbour

Rector, full-time, The Parish of Annapolis

Rector, full-time, Collieries Parish

FROM THE SYNOD OFFICE

FROM THE SYNOD OFFICE

I said, "Yes!" - Leadership Training

Save the Date!

An Invitation for: Wardens, Treasurers, Secretaries, Parish Leaders, and Parish Councils

Thank you for saying, “Yes!” to the opportunity to lead in your Parish. Whether you are brand new to your position or returning for another year, we would like to help you with some helpful tools for Parish Leadership. This year, we are launching two new resources: The Parish Leader’s Handbook: A Governance and Policy Handbook and The Treasurer’s Toolkit: A Financial Stewardship Resource for Parish Treasurers.

Join us for an introduction to both of these resources as well as a Q & A session on one (or more, if you like) of the following dates:

 

Tuesday, April 1st - 2:00pm - 3:30pm 

Tuesday, April 1st - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday, May 13th - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tuesday, May 13th - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

 

Click on the date to register, you will receive the zoom link by email!

You will receive an electronic copy of both manuals before the information session. Contact Rev’d Ann Turner at executivedirector@nspediocese.ca for more details.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/i-said-yes-leadership-training/2025-04-01

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Annual Mailing Materials

Reminder: The Annual Mailing materials are now available on our website, accessible via this link.

Please note that the deadline for the Certificate of Election is slightly earlier this year (due March 15) to allow sufficient time for data entry, ensuring timely communication of Synod information to the appropriate delegates.

All other forms and returns are due by March 31 and should be sent to Tonia Wright at office@nspeidiocese.ca.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Tonia—she will either assist you directly or direct your inquiry to the appropriate person.

Thank you for your prompt attention to completing these forms!

Anglican Foundation Grant Deadlines

Anglican Foundation Grant Deadlines

May 26, August 25, October 27, 2025.

The next Anglican Foundation Grant deadlines are May 26, August 25, October 27, 2025.

Complete applications must be received by the Executive Secretary of Synod by those dates. execsecsynod@nspeidiocese.ca

Information for our Diocese in addition to the requirements from the Anglican Foundation

  • The motion to move forward with this initative from the minutes of council are required
  • The deadline for applying are earlier than the foundation dates as our applications must vetted and brought to Diocesan Council before they are sent to the foundation
  • If the grant application includes working with youth your vulnerable sector policies must be included in the application.

To apply for a grant please go to the website  https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/apply/ 

and download all of the information to insure your application is complete.

*Please note the letter from the Bishop comes after the application is chosen by Diocesan Council and is not the parish's responsibility.

Please feel free to send any questions to the

Executive Secretary of Synod, execsecsynod@nspeidiocese.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/anglican-foundation-grant-deadlines

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MISSION, MINISTRY and WORSHIP

MISSION, MINISTRY and WORSHIP

6-Minute Study - #414

6-Minute Study - #414

Jesus is on the Move

Our buildings are beautiful, serene and most have historic significance. The same could be said about most worship spaces in first century Palestine. The temple was magnificent to behold and local synagogues were sacred places too. Although Jesus visited those worship sites, he knew he was 'sent' to the people in the wider community.
 
Read, Jesus Didn’t Stay in the Synagogue, a blog by Lisa G. Fischbeck, published by the Episcopal Church Foundation.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/6-minute-study-414

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RETREAT AND BE SPIRTUALLY REFRESHED

RETREAT AND BE SPIRTUALLY REFRESHED

Friday, June 6th to Sunday June 8th

A Diocesan retreat, open to anyone, is being hosted June 6 to June 8 at Acadia University, in Wolfville.  Pathways to Peace: Seeking the Spirit is a weekend of prayer, worship, friendship and deepening relationship with God. 

This weekend retreat is designed as a space to refresh your spirit, soothe your soul, and grow in your spiritual journey. Through contemplative prayer practices, short talks, plenty of silence, and reflection. It begins Friday evening and wraps up on Sunday morning.

While this retreat is designed for laity, clergy are warmly invited to join. (Note: Clergy Retreat is from June 9 to June 13 in PEI.) Share this invitation with friends from all denominations.

SPECIAL EARLY RATE!   $160 / person  

(Those staying off-site - $110)

REGISTER NOW! https://dnspeidatabase.elvanto.eu/form/196dfa29-7cb9-4851-9476-78608dbe42ec

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/diocesan-retreat/2025-06-06

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Lenten Contemplative Prayer

Lenten Contemplative Prayer

Contemplative prayer is a spiritual practice that involves being aware of God's

presence and resting in that presence. It is a type of prayer that uses the imagination to achieve a union with God.

Each Thursday during Lent at 9 a.m. we will offer 30-minutes of contemplative prayer time using Zoom.

We hope that we can make this prayer time: 

  • Quiet
  • Biblical
  • Loving

For Zoom link and more information e-mail: lentencontemplativeprayer@gmail.com

Facilitators: Gillian Power & Joe Young, members our Diocesan Contemplative Prayer Community. 

Please consider making this a practice during your Lent.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/lenten-contemplative-prayer

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Lent Book Study- March 12th - April 16th

Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer

Thinking about Lent? Join the Diocese of Fredricton in a Lenten book study to read John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. 

"We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. 

To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him. "

The series starts on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and runs six sessions (until April 16, 2025) at 6:30PM for 60-90mins. Registration is required for the Zoom link. Participants will receive the reading schedule after they register.

For more infomation visit:

https://nb.anglican.ca/events/lent-book-study/2025-03-12

Learn More & Sign up Here

Prayer Around the Diocese

See what your parish offers in the way of prayer programs, contemplative gatherings, or quiet prayer times.
 
Explore prayer gatherings from other parishes, including Lent quiet days, perhaps not available at your church or held at a time more convenient for your schedule; in person and on ZOOM.
 
Visit the NSPEI Diocesan Anglican Fellowship of Prayer web page for this listing
SYNOD 2025

SYNOD 2025

Synod Important Dates to Remember

By clicking the link below, you will find a list of key dates for our upcoming Synod, along with details on the location, convening circular, resolutions and more! 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/pages/important-dates-to-remember

Click here for the latest updates and exciting details!

Youth and Children at Synod

Thanks to a generous donation from our Diocesan insurer, Ecclesiastical, we are pleased to share that the registration and accommodations for Youth and Children at Synod are not an expense that your Parish needs to consider.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/youth-and-children-at-synod

Click here for further information and how Youth Delegates can Register
DIOCESAN EVENTS

DIOCESAN EVENTS

REGISTER TODAY

REGISTER TODAY

AFC Launches 5th Annual Say Yes! to Kids Campaign

Registration for the Anglican Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) 5th annual Say Yes! to Kids (SYTK) campaign is now open. The 2025 campaign will launch on Tuesday, April 22 and close on Monday, June 30. All parishes, dioceses, and organizations seeking to partner with AFC are asked to register by April 1.

Participation will be limited to 30 teams and registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Teams will be asked to articulate a campaign goal and project focus at the point of registration. Most costs associated with youth projects and programs, including staffing, are eligible.

Cynthia Pilichos, AFC Representative for NS & PEI: cjp2320@gmail.com 

Allie Colp, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator: youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca 

At AFC: Michelle Hauser, Development & Communication Officer: mhauser@anglicanfoundation.org

For more infomation visit:

www.anglicanfoundation.org/apply/sytk

Learn How to Register Here

Praying with the DEN Community

Praying with the DEN Community, Diocesan Environment Network (DEN) 

For more information contact DEN at: endionspei@gmail.com

For more infomation visit:

https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/ministries/diocesan-environment-network

For more information on DEN click HERE
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY

YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY

Community Roots Day Camp

Community Roots Day Camp

LAST CHANCE for your parish to apply to participate in the Community Roots Day Camp this summer – Applications close today! Find all the details (including the application form!) here. 

And we’re looking for some superstars to join our staff team for the summer! We’re looking for folks who love kids, have at least a year of post-secondary education, and are looking for a fun-filled summer of learning about God and growing in faith. Find all the details here.

Anglicans Powering Potential Seeks your Support!

Deadline Extension

Anglicans Powering Potential will be extending the deadline date to contribute to the Community Roots Day Camp – until March 22, 2025. Details about how to contribute are on the poster.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/anglicans-powering-potential-seeks-your-support

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Youth Leaders Training Retreat

Youth Leaders Training Retreat

June 6 - 8

Apply Now Here! Any questions, email Allie at youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca 

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/youth-leaders-training-retreat/2025-06-06

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE

WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE

Sundays at Four - Music at the Cathedral

Every Sunday February 9th - April 27th

Choral Evensong & Concerts every Sunday at 4:00pm

Presented by the Cathedral Church of All Saints & Capella Regalis Choirs

Free & Open to the public

Organist & Director of Music: Paul Halley

Asst. Director of music & Capella Regalis Choirs, Artistic Director: Nick Halley

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/sundays-at-four/2025-02-09

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Camino Nova Scotia

Since 2014, as part of the educational outreach of the Atlantic School of Theology, Camino Nova Scotia has "made pilgrimage local." Pilgrimage is spiritual travel for transformation. Camino Nova Scotia offers guided group walking pilgrimages in—you guessed it—Nova Scotia!

This summer we are offering Caminos along the South Shore of Nova Scotia and on the Western shore of Cape Breton Island, both of which highlight the seaside beauty of our beautiful province. Join us on pilgrimage and discover more about yourself in community, as you also discover the Gaelic, Mi’kmaq, and Acadian histories of the Land under your feet.

Visit www.caminonovascotia.ca for more information.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/camino-nova-scotia

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St. Paul's, Halifax - Lent, Holy Week and Easter Schedule of Events

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/2025-lent-holy-week-and-easter-at-st-pauls-halifax

Click Here For Schedule of Events

Lenten Soup Lunches

March 7th - April 4th - Admission by Donation

Join us for Lenten Soup Lunches, Fridays at 11:30am - 1:00pm (Various Dates below)

Lunch will include your choice of soup - biscuit/roll - dessert - tea/coffee

Friday, March 7th - St. Luke's Parish Hall, 10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards

Friday, March 14th - Hubbards & Area Lions Club, 43 Lions Club Road, Fox Point

Friday, March 21st - Parish of French Village, St. James Anglican Church, 6991 St. Margarets Bay Road, Boutiliers Point

Friday, March 28th - St. Andrews/St. Marks United Church, 7629 St. Margarets Bay Road, Ingramport

Friday, April 4th - 7th Day Adventist Church, 509 Hwy 329, Fox Point

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/lenten-soup-lunches/2025-03-07

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Lenten Book Study-Lunch and Learn

Every Friday from March 7th - April 11

Join St. James Anglican Church, Halifax for a book study this Lent as we read Godsend: A Handbook for New Christian Communities, by, Michael Moynagh.

March 7th - April 11, 2025, Every Friday from (11:30am- 1:00pm)

Lunch and Learn! Hot Soup, Tea/Coffee, Dessert.

Register by February 28- Contact Alice Galpin Nicholson at alicegalpin@eastlink.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/lenten-book-study

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The Sisters are Coming

The Sisters are Coming

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/the-sisters-are-coming

Event Details

St. Nicholas Anglican Church

Bid a fond adieu to our beloved space - March 22

We have sold our church building at 29 Westwood Boulevard, Upper Tantallon.

Let us share memories and bid a fond adieu to our beloved space.

Celebration Worship at 4:00pm, followed by a reception at 5:00pm

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/st-nicholas-anglican-church/2025-03-22

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Flea Market & Bake Sale

St. John's Anglican Church, Westphal - Saturday, March 22

9:00am - 12:00pm

1215 Main Street (Corner of Lake Major Rd. & Highway #7)

There will be tickets for sale on a gift basket and a canteen.

Location is wheelchair accessible

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/flea-market-bake-sale--955/2025-03-22

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Casserole Luncheon

St Margaret of Scotland Church - March 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm

St Margaret of Scotland Church, Halifax is having a casserole luncheon.

Admission is $12.00

Students and Seniors $10.00

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/casserole-luncheon--959/2025-03-27

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Fundraiser for Gaza

A Light Palestinian Lunch - Saturday, April 5, 12:00pm

Come and enjoy a meal and learn more about the Palestinian experience.

Hosted by St. Timothy's - 2320 Prospect Rd, Hatchet Lake

Donations: $10 or more.

RSVP: dawnapurcell@gmail.com (you can email your contribution or pay at the door). 

Limited seating so please book early

If you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute, please e-transfer to dawnapurcell@gmail.com

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/fundraiser-for-gaza/2025-04-05

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Marriage Success Course

Saturday, April 5

The Dartmouth Region is running a Marriage Success program on 5 April 2025. The course is designed to meet the requirements of marriage preparation in the Anglican Church of Canada, but is also useful to couples looking to improve communication. This program supports marriage equality and welcomes participants from the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Folks from other regions are welcome to attend.
 
Registration forms are due by March 22 - (we must have at least 4 couples to offer the course).
Cost $60 per couple (covers lunch, snacks and printing costs). 
Contact marriagesuccess@outlook.com for more information.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/marriage-success-course--908/2025-04-05

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Spring Market

St. Francis by the Lakes, Sackville

Saturday, April 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Admission $2

Showcasing 20 vendors, lots of homemade baked goods and a $5 lunch (homemade hamburger soup with roll)

There will be a Ticket Auction & 50/50 Tickets.

Tickets for the auction are $2 for 25 tickets.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/spring-market/2025-04-05

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Spring Luncheon Favorite

Friday, April 4th

Spring Luncheon Favorite 

Menu: Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Naan Bread, Dessert.

Cost is $16.50, Please place your order by Friday April 4th.

To place your order email Susan Picton at picton902@gmail.com or Helen Glenn at hglenn@missiontoseafarershalifax.ca or by phone at 902-422-7790

Thank you for your Support!

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/spring-luncheon-favorite/2025-04-10

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Flourishing Forward Webinar

Gender Light Bulb Moments in Ministry: Canadian Women Pastors' Experiences of Gender Inequality - Friday, March 21, 2025

Join Katie Steeves, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trinity Western University and Associate Director of Research at the Flourishing Congregations Institute for an interactive half-hour webinar – 20-minute research presentation & 10-minute Q/A (optional 15-minutes after for networking) – based on recent findings from qualitative interviews of Canadian women pastors on the topic of how gender interacts with their call and leadership. Learn how women religious leaders experience certain comments, actions, and interactions as “gender light bulb moments” – instances where they become aware they are being treated differently because of their gender. Consider how this impacts them and how to continue to create equitable contexts in ministry for women to lead.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/flourishing-forward-webinar/2025-03-21

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Celebrate Rev Cheryl Rafuse as she Retires

Saturday, March 29, 2025

We invite you to celebrate the ministry of our Deacon, Rev Cheryl Rafuse as she retires.  The celebration will be on Saturday March 29th 2-4pm at the Prospect Road Community Center, 2141 Prospect Road.  

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/celebrate-rev-cheryl-rafuse-as-she-retires/2025-03-29

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Shining the Light on Human Trafficking

POSTPONED - Rescheduled for April 12, 9:00am- 12:00

Join for a morning of learning, advocacy, and partnership around Human Trafficking at the Church of St. Andrew, Cole Harbour. Guest Speaker, the Rev'd Kiersten Wells.

For more information contact: 

The Rev'd Marian Lucas-Jefferies marian.lucas.jefferies@gmail.com

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/shinning-the-light-on-human-trafficking/2025-02-15

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Community Easter Party

April 12, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Come enjoy Cookie Decorating, Hot Chocolate, Crafts, and an Easter Egg Hunt at our Community Easter Party!

St. Francis by the Lakes - 192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/community-easter-party--963/2025-04-12

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"Unto Every Person There is a Name"

Thursday, April 24

The Atlantic Jewish Council invites you to participate, as we join with Jewish communities throughout the world, in the public recitation of names of Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Now in its thirty-sixth year, B’nai B’rith International, the North American sponsor of this worldwide Holocaust memorial project, provides the opportunity to remember the murdered Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

To book a 10-minute time slot please email: Edna LeVine engagement@theajc.ca  

R.S.V.P: engagement@theajc.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/unto-every-person-there-is-a-name/2025-04-24

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Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah

Wednesday, April 23 - 7:00pm

On behalf of the Atlantic Jewish Council Board of Directors it is our pleasure to invite you to our annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah.

Guest speakers: Shimon and Peggy Walt, Finding Our Jewish Family in Lithuania, in conversation with Olga Milosevich.

The program will include a candle-lighting ceremony and reception to follow.

R.S.V.P: Edna LeVine, Director of Community Engagement, engagement@theajc.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/holocaust-remembrance-day-yom-hashoah/2025-04-23

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Atlantic School of Theology - Homecoming 2025

May 7th & 8th

Join us to celebrate the past, present and future of AST!

Lectures and workshops with Diana Butler Bass and more.

All events are being offered to Alumni for $175.00

Click here to register.

Any Questions? email astinfo@astheology.ns.ca or call 902-430-7662

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/ast-homecoming-2025/2025-05-07

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Rural Routes Through the Holy:2025

June 12 - June 14

Rural Routes Through the Holy 2025, will be held June 12 – 14th at   Sackville NB at the Regional Office, 21 Wright Avenue  The theme is Life, Land, and Leadership: Loving with Your Feet and it will be led by Rob Fennell and Shawna Lucas. 

Registration fees for this and the in person gathering are available on the website.  Please follow us to receive our news.

If you have questions, or need a paper registration form, you can reach me (Catherine) at ruralroutesatlantic@gmail.com

Atlantic School of Theology Credit Course: Pilgrimage and Retreat Leadership

If you would like to participate in Rural Routes and receive a university-level course credit, you can do so by registering for a course at Atlantic School of Theology, entitled, "Pilgrimage and Retreat Leadership." For more information, contact Prof. Rob Fennell at rob.fennell@astheology.ns.ca.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/rural-routes-through-the-holy-2025/2025-06-12

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ISO Chalice Veil and Burse

Does your Church have a Chalice Veil and Burse?

St. John the Evangelist in Crapaud wants to give new life to these items that you no longer need in your parish.

The attached picture of the frontal helps match the "off white/cream/beige" colour of these items we are seeking.

Contact Rev'd Cathy Pharo at cmpharo@eastlink.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/iso-chalice-veil-and-burse

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Diocesan Heating Oil Program

The 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 information, please contact: The Centralized Commercial Account Manager for the Diocesan Heating Oil Program, Ms. Sharon Williston by name at 1-888-310-1924 or by email Sharon.Williston@irvingoil.com 

The Furnace Oil price for the period  - March 15, 2025 - March 21, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $0.9712  Prince Edward Island - $0.9712

For more infomation visit:

mailto:Sharon.Williston@irvingoil.com

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