June – July – August 2010 Pentecost Newsletter
May 26th, 2010Summer is a time to kick back, to relax, to stop and smell the flowers, to pack a picnic lunch and head for the beach to enjoy the sun, the sand, the sense of peace that only sea and sky can bring. It’s a time to pause to hear the birds sing, to enjoy the beauty of a flower garden, to listen to the laughter of children at play, to spend time away from the pressure of work and enjoy some unlimited free time and space in our lives without having to watch the clock. We call this vacation time, or in the church ordinary time. A time to just be. We all need this time in our lives. From September to June we rush around trying to keep up with all the demands of life. Ordinary time is the focus of the summer months, and it is a time to catch our breath, to heal our weary souls. It’s a time to let God into our lives. This season calls us to explore what it means to be everyday disciples; God’s healing spirit can reach us as we pause by the cool, still water as much as it can with the excitement of a mountain top experience. We will hear the stories of the Old Testament prophets, Elijah and Elisha, the stories of Jesus in the gospel of Luke. We pause,
we listen, we are refreshed and nourished.
300th Anniversary Service
3:00 pm June 6th, Exhibition Park, Halifax – Come by car! There is plenty of room for parking and easy entering and exiting from Exhibition Park, so don’t worry about coming by car – it is also FREE. Come early to get a good seat. Guest preacher will be our Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz. We are celebrating 300 years of continuous Anglican Worship in the Diocese. It began with a Service of Thanksgiving at Port Royal on Oct. 10, 1710.
300th Anniversary Prayer
Blessed are you Lord God,
Our Creator and Sustainer.
We thank you for your goodness towards us through 300 years of continuous worship and witness in this place. Your steadfast love never ceases and your compassion never fails. O Lord as we journey onward, go before us with the blessing of your goodness and remember us now, as you have in ages past. Give us minds and hearts that travel without fear into the mystery of your being. In this journey just begun, make us fruitful in your service, sharing your love and joy and peace with all your children, in the power of your Holy Spirit. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Cemetery of St. George’s
The Transition Committee has been working on a lasting memorial in the form of a plaque and the bell placed on a concrete base located where the church altar was located. A small wooden frame with a roof will be built over it. We thank the committee for their dedication and hard work. We especially thank Paul Power, Jupiter Construction for his generous gift of the cement for the base and the monument.
We also offer our grateful appreciation to Wilfred Cross for digging a trench thus providing drainage for the cemetery.
Service of Ordination
Non Stipendiary Ordination Ministry – the Rev. Marilyn Murphy, May 13, 2010
Cathedral Church of All Saints’, Halifax
The Right Rev. Bishop Sue Moxley ordained Marilyn as a NSOM priest for our Parish and Eastern Shore Region. Marilyn, while not a rector in charge of a parish, assists the rector and can officiate at Holy Communion, and offer blessing and absolution. All the Anglican clergy of the Eastern Shore from Lake Echo to Ecum Secum will be meeting to develop a Covenant – a working understanding of her role as a pilot project for the Diocese. Also included in this discussion, with be the role of Michael Foley who has successfully completed his pre-ordination assessment and will be ordained sometime in September as an NSOM Transitional Deacon, and then as a NSOM priest. We are so blessed as a Parish to have this opportunity and give thanks to God!
Ministry Team – We are happy to welcome Darryl Faulkner as a new layreader. If you’d like to be a layreader, please contact us.
Mothers Union
Mothers Union of the Parish of Musquodoboit meet every third Monday evening, at various members’ homes. Judy MacGillivray instructed us in the art of quilting which was enjoyed by all. Darlene Myers, from the local Food Bank, spoke to us on the Food Bank and its needs regarding the community. We continue to support Family life in our Churches both in prayer and hospitality. New members are welcome to come and enjoy!
St. James Church – We need a new furnace for the church as the old one was condemned. We would appreciate any financial contribution towards the purchase of a new furnace. Thank you.
Luncheon: Sun. June 20, 11 to 1 pm, St. James Hall, chowders, soups, rolls, tea/coffee, and desserts – come and enjoy!
Variety Show: Sat. June 26 at 7:30 pm, St. James Hall – great music and fellowship
ACW of St. Thomas
The ACW members of St. Thomas meet on the second Monday of each month at various members’ homes. The Thrift Shop will be open on May 20 until October on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00am till 12:00noon providing a community need. We will be hosting a Food, Fashion and Fun Luncheon on June 5 at Petpeswick Yacht Club to support St. Thomas Parking Lot. The tickets are now available from ACW members. We welcome new members to come and enjoy Christian fellowship in our community.
St. Thomas Parking Lot
We are in the process of improving and enlarging our parking lots to offer greater access to the church.
To help us pay for these improvements, we invite you to come to the chowder supper at the Lions’ Summer Fair on July 22, 4-6 pm, St. Philip Neri RC Church. Menu – Fish and Corn Chowder, Fresh Rolls, Gingerbread, Tea/Coffee
Parish People
The Parish People and young musicians practice for the Easter service.
We have welcomed some new members and have been enjoying providing music for the Sunday services, variety shows, and a special Lenten service with the Steeple Chasers. A very inspiring time was the gospel concert with Acacia and John and Cherry MacPherson where we shared some beautiful music. We have also played for the Pentecostal church senior’s luncheon, as well as the residents at The Birches and Forest Glen several times.
We have many upcoming fun activities planned including the church picnic, the Relay for Life on June 11, a music show at St. Denis in East Ship Harbour, a Variety Show on June 26 and a Gospel Concert on June 27. Watch as we continue to grow and provide some new and uplifting music for the parish.
Parish Function Planning Committee Events
A huge thank you to the men who gathered early on Mothers’ Day Sunday at St. James Hall to prepare a delicious breakfast for the people of the Parish.
Thank you to everyone who helped with our Parish Yard and Bake Sale on May 15. A good time was had by all and we raised approximately $850.00.
Lobster Socials are going very well and well on Thursday evenings at the Seniors’ Club from beginning April 29 to June 17. Thanks to all who helped.
Future events are:
- The awarding of a bursary to a graduate from the Parish continuing their education
- During the Lions Summer Fair, a Variety Show on Thurs. July 22 at 7:30 pm and Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Sat, July 24 8:00- 10:00 am
- July 4 Strawberry Luncheon, 11-1 pm St. James Hall
- Aug. 29 Blueberry Luncheon, 11-1 pm, St. James Hall
Vacation Bible School
For children ages 3 and up
Tues. July 13; 9:30 – Noon
Please call 889-3098 to register.
Back to Church Sunday
September 26, 10:00 am
A luncheon at St. James will follow the service
Invite a friend to church. Remember when someone invited you to come to church. We aim to reach the people who are not here by the people who are. This is a program developed by the Anglican Church in England. The
Diocese of Toronto tried it and welcomed 2,429 newcomers to their services. Let’s show people how to welcome newcomers, how to let people know how glad we are they have come to worship with us. All ages are welcome!
Summer Services
Sundays at 10:00 am beginning on July 4 at St. James; services alternating between St. James & St. Thomas
Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm to be shared alternatively with First United Church. Please check the bulletins or call 889-3098 for locations.
2nd Annual Outdoor Service & Picnic
We had so much fun at our first one, we decided we just had to do it again. Sunday, June 27 at 10:00 am again on Kent Road, Ostrea Lake. We will celebrate a family and children’s service, the Sunday School graduation, and enjoy some games, hot dogs and ice cream.
Come one and all!
Gospel Concerts
Sundays at St. James at 7:00 pm:
- May 30 featuring Livewire and the Parish People
- June 27 featuring the Steeple Chasers and the Parish People.
Food Bank Sundays
June 6 – canned fruit
July 4 – frozen hot dogs or hamburgers
August 1 – mustard, relish, ketchup