WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR Sunday March 1st, 2020 First Sunday in Lent PRAYER INTENTIONS We are honoured to hold in prayer – family, friends, loved ones, and all in need. We pray especially for those listed in the bulletin and those in our hearts this day.
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to request prayers for someone, please fill out the Prayer Request Form in the bulletin and place it in the offering plate or submit to the office, or email to: holytrinityststephens@gmail.com. Our prayer team will include your loved ones with their allotted intercessions. First names will printed in the weekly bulletin.
Prayers for those in need of Health and Healing: Carole, Rebecca, Kyra, Diane, Barbara, Lisa, James, Petra, Hailey, Carol, John & Val, Kristen, Kylee, Molly Rose, Catalina, Soledad, Bea, Linda, Sandra, Luke, Peter, Diane, Peggy, and Edith, Jerry, Cheryl.
Prayers for those in Long Term Care or Seniors Homes: Marg, Diane, Noreen, Helen, Jim, Peter, Gene, Evelyn, Dave, Shirley, Rhiannon, Janet, Junia, Cliff, Shirley Mac, Florence, Vivian, Leona, Laurie, Gloria, Joannie, Sheila, Hazel, Bob, and June.
MARCH ALTAR FLOWERS: March 1 - Given to the Glory of God by Barb Procure in memory of her husband Gord March 8 - Given to the Glory of God by Barbara Warren in memory of her parents John & Florence Warren, longtime members March 15 - Given to the Glory of God by Al & Yvonne Graystone in memory of Loved Ones March 22 - Given to the Glory of God by Leslie Savard in celebration and thanks for all my coffee helpers March 29 - Given to the Glory of God by Jill Celuch in memory of Peggy Riel
CROWN THE LOUNGE! Further to the recent letter communication the Envelope Board is now posted in the Lounge. Please participate as you are able.
Parish Council: Please contact a Council Member if you have questions. Next meeting: Mon March 24, 7PM in the Fireside Lounge.
2020 Vacation Bible School August 17-21st. Mark your calendar and spread the news.
Lenten Bible Study: We will meet during Lent in the Chapel on Tuesdays, March 3rd, 10th, 17th & 31st, at 7pm. Please speak to Rev. Rob or see the poster in the Lounge for more details. HTSSM USED BOOK SALE & SPRING MARKETPLACE: Saturday April 4th, 9-1pm! Book sale & Marketplace is fast approaching!!! All donations will be accepted! Please bring your book donations to the lower hall in the church as soon as possible, so that they can be sorted. We are also looking for games and puzzles, CDs, DVDs, spring purses, scarves and jewellery, and small assorted gift items for our “gifts to go”. As well, if you are interested and available to help , please contact Pat Edgerton. Thanks in advance! Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Supper A huge Thank You to everyone who assisted prior, during, and following the Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday to make it a great success! Attendance surpassed last year’s count of 110. Regards, Vic and Harry.
St. Paul's Social Services Food Bank Tinned Vegetables; Pancake Mix & Syrup; Toiletries.
Deanery Council News: 1) Resources are available from the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, at anglicanprayer.org. See Lynda Sheils for what is available. 2) Bishop of Huron Conference Saturday, May 2, 2020...”Prayerfully Engaging the Five Marks of Mission”. See anglicanprayer.org for more information 3)Lenten Musical Program ..see poster in the lounge
CC Carrothers Public School Snack Program Over 5 years the lunches being served have more than doubled. HTSSM has generously been donating: pudding cups, fruit cups, NUT FREE granola bars and small cheese & cracker packages. Now a Breakfast Program is also being served to the children from Mon-Thurs. Whenever possible please consider donating any items including Cereal. All donations will be gladly accepted. Drop off is at the back of the church, in a plastic tote box labeled “CC Carrothers." Please contact Liz for questions or more information.
Check out the Vicars' Crossing Podcasts: Itunes, YouTube or Soundcloud
DATES TO REMEMBER: Mar 3,10,17,31 - Lenten Bible Study - Tuesdays 7pm Mar 24 Parish Council 7pm Mar 27 Family Movie Night 7pm Mar 28 Spring Fling Concert 7pm Mar 29 Jesus And Me (JAM) Disciples 10:30 service Apr 04 Book Sale and Spring Market!! 9am - 1pm Apr 5-11 Holy Week April 12 Easter Sunday Aug 17-21 The Big Blue Church Camp 9am - 1pm
Recurring Meeting Times: Next Euchre & Games Night: Thurs Mar 5 at 7pm Next Open Prayer Group: Tues Mar 10 at 9am Next Crafts & Laughs: Thurs Mar 12 at 9:30am Next Camp Committee Mtg: Thurs Mar 12 at 7pm Next Parish Council Mtg: Tues Mar 24 at 7pm Next Family Movie Night: Friday Mar 27 at 7pm Next Ladies Coffee Hour: Tues Mar 31 at 10am