Announcements

Holy Communion and the Common Cup - Effective January 5th the practice of intinction will cease and Holy Communion will be administered as was the practice pre covid. Archdeacon Perry will speak more about this in the weekd to come.

Position of Sexton @ St. Paul's - Applications are being received immediately.  See Richard Walsh for more details.

The Bible Course, 'Everything You Need', by Dr. David Jeremiah presents an opportunity to grow in your Christian walk and in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Don't miss the opportunity to take part.  Tentative start date has been changed  a date to be announced in January.

40 Days For Life - From September 25th to November 3rd, you are invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for LIFE - 40 days of prayer and fasting  for an end to abortion.

Christmas Tree - St. Mary's is in need of a new Christmas Tree. If anyone would like to donate toward the purchase of the new tree, please put it in your offering envelope under other and mark "Christmas Tree". The cost of a new tree is roughly $600.00.

Socktober:  October 1-31, donate a pair of socks to warm the soles of those in need.  A box will be placed at both ends of the parish to collect donated socks for people of all ages.

St. Mary's Choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 6pm.  Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend!

Update on St. Paul’s Mini-Split Campaign - September 15th - We have reached our target of $15 266.00.  With Vestry's  approval we will move forward with installation this fall.  Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this special appeal in any way.

Water For Rural Africa – The parishes in Miramichi-Chaleur area are invited to collectively raise $2600.00 to build a solar-powered well in Africa as a way of empowering our fellow brethern. When giving please mark the funds under other “Wells For Africa’. Thank you. Note: $2506.00 was raised in the Parish of Chatham. Thank you to all who contributed.

Parking at St. Mary’s – When parking at the back of St. Mary’s , please remember to park on a diagonal so more vehicles can park there. Also, if using the back door at St. Mary’s please remember to double check the door to make sure it is latched and locked.

A Prayer Box is placed at the back of the church . Please feel free to write your prayer request on a piece of paper and place it in the box which will then be prayed over at the altar during communion.

Thank you to all who donated Christmas Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child. A total of 51 boxes were donated, which doesn’t account for all those who donated online. Thank you for making a child’s Christmas a little brighter.

Thank You – Thank you for the cards and wishes of condolences on the passing of our son Mark. Everything that everyone has done for us , especially Ven. Perry visitng us, has been greatly appreciated. – Ron and Eileen Trowbridge

Stamp Program – Bring in your used stamps and leave them in the designated box at the back of the church. Mildred MacKnight looks after the program at St. Mary’s. We are looking for a volunteer to look after this at St. Paul’s. Please see the Warden or contact the Church Office for more information or to volunteer.

Community Kitchen – A friendly reminder that St. Mary’s Community Kitchen continues to operate with your ongoing prayerful and financial support. If you haven’t made a monetary gift recently , please give it prayerful condideration.

Layreader Training – Have you considered training to be a Layreader? Please speak with Archdeacon Perry if you feel that God may be calling you to this important ministry.

NOTE FROM THE OFFICE – PLEASE ENSURE THE DOORS ARE LOCKED WHEN LEAVING THE BUILDING. Thank you.

Hospital Visiting – Archdeacon Perry wishes to remind people that unless he is told of someone being admitted to the hospital he has no other way to find out. Since COVID 19 clergy do not have access to the the patient list.

Hospital Visits By The Rector – Horizon has set new guidelines for regular clergy visits ( not just palliative care). Patients or their substitute decision maker must ask the nursing staff to contact clergy to request a visit.

St. Mary’s ACW is looking for new members. If interested contact Anna Morris at 622-0797.

Police Record Checks – This is a reminder that all parishioners who volunteer in any capacity of the church are required to have a Police Check done. Please contact the Church Office to pick up the forms required to bring to the Police Station. If you have any questions call the Office at 773-7387. Mostly everyone is due to be renewed.

Names On Sick List – It would be appreciated if there are any updates on the names of the sick who are listed in our bulletin. Please inform the Church Office if someone should be added or removed from the list. Thank you.

Parish/Family Profiles – Please update your profile if your information has changed. If new to the parish please fill out a form so you can be put on our parish list. Profile sheets are available at the Church Office.

Prayer Chain – Our Prayer Chain contact is Donna Blake. If you have prayer requests call her at 627-9654 or email her at donailene@gmail.com.

E-Offering is a great way to tithe to the church. There are forms at the back of each church for you to enroll and get started. You can choose to give on a weekly or monthly basis. If you would like to know more contact Katrina at the church office.