St. Mark's and Christ Church along with many friends sang Silent Night at our Talent Auction evening on November 27th.Here is the You Tube link to view our stellar performance; we raised $125+ towards the Military Chaplancy project!
Friday, 10 December 2010
Parish of the South Peace Sings Silent Night
St. Mark's and Christ Church along with many friends sang Silent Night at our Talent Auction evening on November 27th.Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Coming Events
Sunday, December 12 at the 11:00am service at St. Mark's will feature the Sunday School Christmas Pageant with lunch following hosted by the Sunday School and Youth Group.
Saturday, December 18 is the Open House at the Rectory from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
Saturday, December 18 is the Open House at the Rectory from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
Monday, 29 November 2010
A Busy Weekend
The Parish of the South Peace had a very busy weekend over November 26 - 28.
First was Friday, with the latest of the Poor Boy Luncheons with a delicious Chili Lunch.
Saturday afternoon was our Christ Church Bazaar and Tea at the Pouce Coupe Legion. The community comes from far and wide to seek the baking, preserves, knitwear and gifts then stays to enjoy fresh, hot scones and tea. Thank you to all our volunteers who worked so hard to bake and work the Bazaar. Thank you to our knitting friends in the south who send us their knit goodies every year.
Saturday night was the grand Parish Talent Auction at St. Mark's. Beginning with a pot luck dinner...for we all know that Anglican's do food so well...the bidding got under way quickly on all the goods displayed. From jewellry to baked goods, puzzels to books and gift baskets; there was so much to choose from! We took a short break before the fun really got under way and everyone filed into the church to sing Silent Night for the Armed Forces Chaplancy. (We raised an additional $125.00 during our singing for that good cause too!!)
This year featured a very talented live auctioneer, Ted Pilozow (also known as the husband of the Presbyterian Pastor Barbara!) and everyone loved him. We auctioned off a set of Rage tickets, dinners, very nice painted milk cans and even people as labourers and A PUPPY! Puppy went to a nice new home where he will be well loved.
Sunday evening brought the weekend to a close with the Ecumenical Advent Lessons and Carols service at Notre Dame Catholic Church. The Ecumenical Choir sounded as lovely as ever and had more than 30 members this year!!! The service was well attended...it's getting bigger every year. Our town Ministerial representatives took turns in readings and prayers and final blessings. The evening's offering goes to the local food banks; Salvation Army and the Ecumenical Food Bank which is hosted at St. Mark's Church.
Thank you one and all for all your hard work this weekend; we couldn't do it with out you!
Lots of new pictures are on our web album at http://picasaweb.google.com/stmarksanglican
First was Friday, with the latest of the Poor Boy Luncheons with a delicious Chili Lunch.
Saturday afternoon was our Christ Church Bazaar and Tea at the Pouce Coupe Legion. The community comes from far and wide to seek the baking, preserves, knitwear and gifts then stays to enjoy fresh, hot scones and tea. Thank you to all our volunteers who worked so hard to bake and work the Bazaar. Thank you to our knitting friends in the south who send us their knit goodies every year.
Saturday night was the grand Parish Talent Auction at St. Mark's. Beginning with a pot luck dinner...for we all know that Anglican's do food so well...the bidding got under way quickly on all the goods displayed. From jewellry to baked goods, puzzels to books and gift baskets; there was so much to choose from! We took a short break before the fun really got under way and everyone filed into the church to sing Silent Night for the Armed Forces Chaplancy. (We raised an additional $125.00 during our singing for that good cause too!!)
This year featured a very talented live auctioneer, Ted Pilozow (also known as the husband of the Presbyterian Pastor Barbara!) and everyone loved him. We auctioned off a set of Rage tickets, dinners, very nice painted milk cans and even people as labourers and A PUPPY! Puppy went to a nice new home where he will be well loved.
Sunday evening brought the weekend to a close with the Ecumenical Advent Lessons and Carols service at Notre Dame Catholic Church. The Ecumenical Choir sounded as lovely as ever and had more than 30 members this year!!! The service was well attended...it's getting bigger every year. Our town Ministerial representatives took turns in readings and prayers and final blessings. The evening's offering goes to the local food banks; Salvation Army and the Ecumenical Food Bank which is hosted at St. Mark's Church.
Thank you one and all for all your hard work this weekend; we couldn't do it with out you!
Lots of new pictures are on our web album at http://picasaweb.google.com/stmarksanglican
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Men's Bible Study Group
There have been a few variations in the night the men meet for their study group; due to a few conflicts, the men's group is meeting every other Tuesday until March!!
Please check with Fr. Greg if you haven't been attending and wish to join so you can confirm where and when the next meeting is.
Please check with Fr. Greg if you haven't been attending and wish to join so you can confirm where and when the next meeting is.
Friday Lunches
Anglicans always have food and our Friday lunches have been very popular!!
January lunch is back to regular schedule with Pulled Pork sandwiches, sides, dessert and beverage on Friday, January 28. Lunches run from 11:30 - 1:00pm...bring a friend, or two!
Sans les Enfants Christmas
Sans les Enfants will gather for their Christmas celebration Pot Luck dinner and gift exchange on Saturday, December 4th at 6:00pm at the home of Eric and Nora Smart.
Bring your full 'lucky pot' and a generic gift under $10.00.
Christ Church Bazaar and Tea
Christ Church Pouce Coupe will hold its annual Bazaar and Tea on
Saturday, November 27th. Doors open at 1:00pm.
Great knitwear and gift items, delicious baked goods and wonderful hot tea and scones.
A small entrance fee is charged; which gives you the chance to win a great door prize. Come one, come all...and bring a friend!
Friday, 29 October 2010
Talent Auction Date Change!!!
The date of the Talent Auction and Pot Luck has changed due to conflicts in schedules and too many things on the same weekend for everyone to take part!!
The NEW DATE is Saturday, November 27th, with the pot luck dinner beginning at 6:00pm!
YES...this IS the same date as the Christ Church Bazaar!!
Let Fr. Greg know how talented you are and what you are adding to the auction items soon.
We are anticipating a great LIVE auction this year!!
Lots of fun and laughter; this event is not to be missed!
Remember...it's a Pot Luck Dinner...beverages are provided.
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Operation Christmas Child
UPDATE:
Thank you to everyone who donated towards the goodies or shipping of the boxes and for all the packing time - we packed 48 boxes this year!!
What great work and what great gifts 48 children will receive! Thank you!
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The youth are once again gathering donations for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to be shipped to children who would otherwise not have a Christmas.
Our Sunday School Superintendent, Valerie, says that they now have lots of boxes (which were in short supply) and generous donations for the shipping. Now they just need all the goodies to go into the boxes!!
The boxes are made for a girl or a boy aged 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14,
so any items good for these age groups can be gathered such as
- school supplies (pencils, crayons, note pads, picture books)
- toys and gift items (small musical instruments, stuffed animals, toy jewelry, hair clips or ribbons, t-shirts, socks)
- and personal hygiene products (cake soap, wash cloths, toothbrush, comb)
- loose, individually wrapped hard candy in a sealable bag
You may include a note in the box to the child that receives it, add a picture of yourself if you wish.
Please do not include any used items, toothpaste, crumbly candy, food or gum, anything that might freeze, break or leak (lip balm, mirrors, creams or lotion) and nothing that might scare a child (war toys, knives) or playing cards.
Thank you from the Sunday School...and the recipients of the shoeboxes!!
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Upcoming events...
Sans les Enfants (our adults social group) will enjoy Octoberfest, a fundraiser for KPAC, on Friday, October 22. If you wish to join the gathering please let Fr. Greg know so we are sure to have enough tickets!
The Harvest Dinner will be served on Sunday, October 24 from 5:30 - 7:00pm. You can never have enough turkey with all the fixings!
The next Poor Boy Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 29 from 11:30 - 1:00pm. What a great way to end the work week...join your friends for lunch!
Check out the Events listing in the right side menu for other things happening at the Parish of the South Peace.
The Harvest Dinner will be served on Sunday, October 24 from 5:30 - 7:00pm. You can never have enough turkey with all the fixings!
The next Poor Boy Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 29 from 11:30 - 1:00pm. What a great way to end the work week...join your friends for lunch!
Check out the Events listing in the right side menu for other things happening at the Parish of the South Peace.
Lots on the go....
So many things have been happening in the last month or so and there are many events being planned - it's been hard to keep up!!
I've posted a number of pictures in our album at http://picasaweb.google.com/stmarksanglican
for you to take a look at from several functions that happened in September...but I'll add a couple here too!
First, on September 12 we had to say good-bye to one of our Lay Readers, Brenda, as she moved to Oliver with her husband Dwayne. We baptized her grandson Nathan the same day as the farewell. We wish Brenda and Dwayne all the best in their new home!
Then, on September 19, we had the Stew and Bannock Luncheon; a fundraiser for Council of the North. We raised $271 from the luncheon!! We also celebrated Jen's 89th Birthday the same day!!
Back to Church Sunday on September 26 saw several new and returning faces join us at both St. Mark's and Christ Church - Welcome!! (No pictures!!) A grand lunch and fellowship followed worship!
Sunday School was also back in full swing with the new curriculum and some new faces.
The Fun(D)raising Committee was hard at work during September planning our regular Poor Boy Lunches (next on on October 29 at 11:30am), a spring dinner and a spring concert among other things!
And we also acquired a 'new' organ which now graces the sanctuary. The necessary placement of the organ has caused a bit of shuffling of our altar and decisions to be made around what's best for the layout and celebration of communion. We are trying a few variations and will see how people feel before the final decision is made.
Keep an eye out...lots of things still to come between now and Christmas and beyond - never a dull moment at Parish of the South Peace!
Peace
v
I've posted a number of pictures in our album at http://picasaweb.google.com/stmarksanglican
for you to take a look at from several functions that happened in September...but I'll add a couple here too!
First, on September 12 we had to say good-bye to one of our Lay Readers, Brenda, as she moved to Oliver with her husband Dwayne. We baptized her grandson Nathan the same day as the farewell. We wish Brenda and Dwayne all the best in their new home!
Then, on September 19, we had the Stew and Bannock Luncheon; a fundraiser for Council of the North. We raised $271 from the luncheon!! We also celebrated Jen's 89th Birthday the same day!!
Back to Church Sunday on September 26 saw several new and returning faces join us at both St. Mark's and Christ Church - Welcome!! (No pictures!!) A grand lunch and fellowship followed worship!
Sunday School was also back in full swing with the new curriculum and some new faces.
The Fun(D)raising Committee was hard at work during September planning our regular Poor Boy Lunches (next on on October 29 at 11:30am), a spring dinner and a spring concert among other things!
And we also acquired a 'new' organ which now graces the sanctuary. The necessary placement of the organ has caused a bit of shuffling of our altar and decisions to be made around what's best for the layout and celebration of communion. We are trying a few variations and will see how people feel before the final decision is made.
Keep an eye out...lots of things still to come between now and Christmas and beyond - never a dull moment at Parish of the South Peace!
Peace
v
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Welcome Back to Church Sunday!
Sunday, September 26th is Back to Church Sunday in the Anglican Church.
Back to Church Sunday is a time to invite past members we haven't seen for a while, and invite others who have never been to join us in worship so they can see who we are and may decide to join us in regular worship as new members. We know (statistically) that many people don't go to church because they've never been invited!
Back to Church Sunday began in the Church of England and now takes place in churches across denominations in countries around the world; Scotland, Wales, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Argentina and continental Europe. This is the first year it has been celebrated Canada wide and promoted by the House of Bishops.
The Parish of the South Peace invites you, friends old and new, 'Back to Church', on September 26. We'll have chance to chat and get to know each other better during lunch following worship.
We'd love to have you join us...once...or every Sunday!
Back to Church Sunday is a time to invite past members we haven't seen for a while, and invite others who have never been to join us in worship so they can see who we are and may decide to join us in regular worship as new members. We know (statistically) that many people don't go to church because they've never been invited!
Back to Church Sunday began in the Church of England and now takes place in churches across denominations in countries around the world; Scotland, Wales, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Argentina and continental Europe. This is the first year it has been celebrated Canada wide and promoted by the House of Bishops.
The Parish of the South Peace invites you, friends old and new, 'Back to Church', on September 26. We'll have chance to chat and get to know each other better during lunch following worship.
We'd love to have you join us...once...or every Sunday!
Stew and Bannock
A hot stew and bannock luncheon was enjoyed following worship on Sunday, September 19th.
Moose, bison and beef stews along with several varieties of bannock and biscuits were served
and consumed by hungry parishioners raising $250 for Council of the North projects.
Thanks to all who cooked, baked, ate and donated!!
Unfortunately, we were too busy enjoying to remember to take pictures!!
Moose, bison and beef stews along with several varieties of bannock and biscuits were served
and consumed by hungry parishioners raising $250 for Council of the North projects.
Thanks to all who cooked, baked, ate and donated!!
Unfortunately, we were too busy enjoying to remember to take pictures!!
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Parish Picnic
The Parish Picnic was held on Sunday, June 27 at the Ashwell Residence following worship at Christ Church. A grand BBQ feast and water games were enjoyed by all. See the photo album for more shots http://picasaweb.google.com/stmarksanglican
Many thanks to the Ashwell's for hosting the party again!
View our Picasa Photo Album
We have a photo album online with a number of photos from events over the last few years. I'll be adding more as I have time to sort them out.
Take a look at what we have so far...
http://picasaweb.google.com/stmarksanglican
Take a look at what we have so far...
http://picasaweb.google.com/stmarksanglican
Monday, 14 June 2010
2010 Order of St. Mark
Rupert Kirk, Fr. Greg and Lena Malony
We had a joyful worship service on Sunday, June 13 to celebrate St. Mark's 80th Anniversary! Our Christ Church congregation (second point in the parish) joined us for the day.
During the service, the 2010 Order of St. Mark was bestowed on Lena Malony and Rupert Kirk, two long serving members of the church.
Lena has been a member of St. Mark's and head of the Altar Guild longer than she can remember! Our Rector, Greg Gilson, commented that he thinks she lives at the church sometimes because we can find her there almost anytime doing something; in the kitchen getting food ready, cleaning silver, ironing linens, at choir practice, with the ACW or Sunday School or any of the other various things Lena always does without being asked.
Rupert is a long time Lay Reader, member of parish vestry and alternate Lay Delegate to Synod. He is also one of the people that is regularly called on to 'take a look at..." and willingly grabs his hammer at the first opportunity as needed.
Members of the Community Ecumenical Choir also joined our regular choir for the service and the choir provided a wonderful leadership in music. In addition to two anthems they also provided a special antiphone for the psalm and participated with regular worship music.
During the service, the 2010 Order of St. Mark was bestowed on Lena Malony and Rupert Kirk, two long serving members of the church.
Lena has been a member of St. Mark's and head of the Altar Guild longer than she can remember! Our Rector, Greg Gilson, commented that he thinks she lives at the church sometimes because we can find her there almost anytime doing something; in the kitchen getting food ready, cleaning silver, ironing linens, at choir practice, with the ACW or Sunday School or any of the other various things Lena always does without being asked.
Rupert is a long time Lay Reader, member of parish vestry and alternate Lay Delegate to Synod. He is also one of the people that is regularly called on to 'take a look at..." and willingly grabs his hammer at the first opportunity as needed.
Members of the Community Ecumenical Choir also joined our regular choir for the service and the choir provided a wonderful leadership in music. In addition to two anthems they also provided a special antiphone for the psalm and participated with regular worship music.
Thelma celebrates with cake!
Nora and Valerie (the other one!)
A crowd for the celebration lunch!
Monday, 7 June 2010
80th Anniversary Celebration
Join us
Sunday, June 13
11:00am
in celebration of
80 years
of faithful worship in the community
at
St. Mark's Anglican Church
The Order of St. Mark will also be presented
Everyone welcome - lunch to follow!
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Follow General Synod 2010 from Halifax
General Synod is finally here!!
More than 500 people, including 300 delegates/members will gather at the 39th General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which runs from June 3 to 11 at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The theme for this years (triennial) gathering is Feel the Winds of God Today - Charting a New Course.
The General Synod opening service is this evening at 7:30AST or 3:30PST for those of us on the west coast of Canada.
You can follow GS2010 online with daily updates, blogs, live webstreaming, photo albums and video at
http://www.anglican.ca/gs2010
http://www.anglican.ca/index.php
if you are on Facebook, search for Anglican Church of Canada to receive updates.
As our brothers and sisters in Christ gather to discern the future of the Anglican Church in Canada, let us pray:
A Prayer for the Church:
Holy God, navigator of our souls, hear us as we uphold The General Synod of our Church. Be with us in our yearning to chart a new course together, inspired by the presence of your Spirit. Give courage to our Bishops, our Diocesan Synods, and all our leaders as we move forward with your blessing. For all we do, we do to your glory, in Jesus’ name.
AMEN
A Prayer for General Synod:
Sovereign God, we gather in your name in Halifax for the 39th General Synod of our Church. We ask your continued blessing on Fred, our Primate, on the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, on Bishops Sue and Ron, and on all who work together to welcome the Synod to their home. Give us the gift of your Spirit, to inspire and lead us, to help us be buoyed up in your gentle breezes, so that, together. We may offer you worship and praise as we plan together for a new future. All of this we ask in the name of Jesus, our chief Shepherd.
AMEN
Also, keep our General Synod delegates in our prayers as they take the Diocese of Caledonia to the east coast: Bishop William Anderson, Rev. Ernest Buchanan, (our) Rev. Dr. Gregory Gilson, Lay Delegates Ken Ponsford, Desiree Read and Youth Delegate Lisa Smart.
Thanks be to God!
Valerie
More than 500 people, including 300 delegates/members will gather at the 39th General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which runs from June 3 to 11 at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The theme for this years (triennial) gathering is Feel the Winds of God Today - Charting a New Course.
The General Synod opening service is this evening at 7:30AST or 3:30PST for those of us on the west coast of Canada.
You can follow GS2010 online with daily updates, blogs, live webstreaming, photo albums and video at
http://www.anglican.ca/gs2010
http://www.anglican.ca/index.php
if you are on Facebook, search for Anglican Church of Canada to receive updates.
As our brothers and sisters in Christ gather to discern the future of the Anglican Church in Canada, let us pray:
A Prayer for the Church:
Holy God, navigator of our souls, hear us as we uphold The General Synod of our Church. Be with us in our yearning to chart a new course together, inspired by the presence of your Spirit. Give courage to our Bishops, our Diocesan Synods, and all our leaders as we move forward with your blessing. For all we do, we do to your glory, in Jesus’ name.
AMEN
A Prayer for General Synod:
Sovereign God, we gather in your name in Halifax for the 39th General Synod of our Church. We ask your continued blessing on Fred, our Primate, on the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, on Bishops Sue and Ron, and on all who work together to welcome the Synod to their home. Give us the gift of your Spirit, to inspire and lead us, to help us be buoyed up in your gentle breezes, so that, together. We may offer you worship and praise as we plan together for a new future. All of this we ask in the name of Jesus, our chief Shepherd.
AMEN
Also, keep our General Synod delegates in our prayers as they take the Diocese of Caledonia to the east coast: Bishop William Anderson, Rev. Ernest Buchanan, (our) Rev. Dr. Gregory Gilson, Lay Delegates Ken Ponsford, Desiree Read and Youth Delegate Lisa Smart.
Thanks be to God!
Valerie