Thank you to Lay Reader W. Page Dame, III for leading us in worship this past Sunday, May 22, 2016.
Please remember that next Sunday is the 5th Sunday of May and there will be no service at St. Barnabas. There is a Deanery Service at St. Anne’s Church, Richmond.
Share the Spirit; Spread the Word
Monday, May 25, 2016 Update
A late arrival notice: Bishop Bruce will be presiding at a Eucharist service at St. George’s Church in Drummondville on Sunday, June 5th at 11 am. There will be a cold lunch to follow. Could you please contact Katherine Archer if you plan to attend so that sufficient supplies are available. 819-472-8485 or [email protected]
Fort McMurray Fire Relief
St. Barnabas Church in North Hatley is receiving financial donations for the victims of Fort McMurray’s massive fires. The federal government as well as the Albertan government will double all donations. St. Barnabas Church will match the first $1,000 in donations which will result in $6,000 going to aid families and individuals: $1,000 (Donations) + $1,000 (St. Barnabas) + $2,000 (Federal Government) + $2,000 (Alberta Government) = $6,000! Checks should be made out to St. Barnabas Anglican Church (640 Sherbrooke Road, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0) Attention: Fort McMurray. Thank you for your support!
Many of you may not know that the mayor of Fort McMurray is a Danville girl and a big supporter of St Augustine’s Anglican Church. If you would like to donate to Fort McMuRRAY fire relief through St Augustine’s Church, please contact Eleanor Brock at 819-839-1265 for more information. The deadline for donations is June 15th.
Education for Ministry
EfM registrations must be submitted by June so those of you who are interested please contact Ruth Charleau as soon as possible. [email protected]
Friday, May 27, 7:00 pm – Sunday, May 29, 2:00 pm
St Anne’s Church, Richmond – Diocesan Youth Retreat & St Francis Deanery 5th Sunday Service. All youth, 17 and under, are invited for a 2 day retreat which will end with a youth-led worship service for our 5th Sunday Deanery Eucharist followed by a pot-luck lunch. Contact [email protected] for a registration form.
Sunday, May 29, 10:30 am – Fifth Sunday Deanery Service
St Anne’s Church, Richmond (171 Principale Sud) – All churches in the deanery are invited to gather for Holy Eucharist followed by a pot-luck lunch. The presider will be Canon Lynn Dillabough and the guest preacher will be Lay Reader Erin Clarke. This service comes at the end of a diocesan youth retreat, and the youth will read the lessons and lead the prayers. Richmond is 20 minutes north of Sherbrooke on the 55. Take the Melbourne exit and turn left toward Richmond, right at the stop sign to cross the green bridge over the St Francis River, and then an immediate right on Principale. Please bring anything you like to the pot-luck. Coffee, tea, and juice will be provided by the congregation.
Saturday, June 4, 5:30 pm
St. George`s Church, Drummondville – Annual Feast of St. George mechoui. Beef, pork and lamb with all the fixings, including homemade desserts! Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors 65+, $15 for students and $10 for children 10. For more information please contact Katherine Archer at 819-472-8485 or [email protected]
Saturday, June 4, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Lennoxville – Pastoral Care Workshop. Everyone who is interested in caring for others is welcome at this all-day workshop. Please see the attached poster for more details and contact Lynn at [email protected] or 819-239-6902 before June 1st to register. Registration is required because lunch is provided. See attached poster.
Monday, June 6, 3:00 pm
Bury, St Paul’s Rest Home – Service of Holy Communion. Canon Lynn Dillabough and Jane Bishop will preside at this short service of healing and prayer. All are welcome to come and join us, especially if you have a friend or relative who lives at the home.
Tuesday, June 7, 5:15 – 6:45 pm
Bury – Messy Church. All families with children 12 and under are invited to this year-end celebration at Messy Church. Our story, worship, and craft will focus on Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well and drinking the living water. Supper is provided. Please contact lynndillabough@gmail to let us know if you are coming.
Wednesday, June 8th – 10:00 – 2:00
EfM Retreat Day – All EfM graduates, along with the current 3rd year participants are invited by Marilyn Mastine to her farm in Danville for a short retreat. Theological reflection, followed by a pot-luck lunch, worship and singing will be the order of the day surrounded by her beautiful farm and gardens. Marilyn will make rolls and dessert. Please contact her at [email protected] to let her know that you are coming and what you will bring.
Thursday, June 9
Danville – Messy Church. All families with children 12 and under are invited to this year-end celebration at Messy Church. Our story, worship, and craft will focus on Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well and drinking the living water. Supper is provided. Please contact [email protected] or lynndillabough@gmail to let us know if you are coming.
Thursday, June 16, 6:30 pm
St George’s Church Hall, Lennoxville – Semi-annual meeting of the Deanery New Ministry Model churches. Layreaders, wardens and treasurers should attend, but all members are invited to participate. Discussion will focus on the churches in the new model, but members of all of the deanery churches are welcome.
Sunday, June 26, 2:30 – 4:00 pm
St Augustine’s, Danville (73 rue du Carmel) – Going Away Party & Celebration of Ministry With Lynn Dillabough. This short worship service followed by cake and ice cream. There is no need to bring anything or to confirm your attendance. Please just come and enjoy a last time together before Lynn moves the next day.
St. John’s Church Waterville, and Christ Church Eustis Summer Schedule
First Sunday of the month from May-October services will be held at the Christ Church Eustis Hall at 9:30 am. All the other Sunday services will be at St. John’s Waterville, 9:30 am. Everyone welcome.
Pew Cushions
Twenty-five pew cushions from St John the Less in Compton are available. They are 8 ft. long and12 inches wide, quite thick, and all blue. They seem to be in quite good shape, except for the dust from the work that is being done in the old church. The contact is Rene Jubinville in Coaticook at (819)570 0848 who is giving them free of charge.
Monthly Services of Holy Eucharist in Senior’s Residences
Service at Manor Stanstead, third Friday of every month at 1:30 p.m. David Woodard officiating. All are welcome.
