News Update and Service sheet for May 29 2022 Ascension Sunday
Where’s Philippa? Philippa is on study leave from Tuesday 24th – 28th and the at clergy conference from Monday 30th May – Wednesday 1st June. She will be here to lead worship on the Sundays. If there is a pastoral emergency, please ring her mobile, not the parish office number.
Invitation to June BBQ and fellowship at St. Mark’s Ocean Park
Date: Saturday June 11 Time: 12-4pm
Venue: Outdoor space behind Church Building
Please RSVP to ymautio@gmail.com by Thursday June 3.
St. Helen’s Lunch Bunch - is up and running;) Our next gathering will be on Tuesday, June 21, at 11:30am in the Upper Hall. Bring along a bag lunch. Tea, coffee, and cake will be provided. Please note this social time has changed to the 3rd Tuesday of the month. After a relaxing July and August, we plan to meet again on September 20…same time, place, and format. Please join us for a time of fellowship and leisurely conversation. All are welcome, including family, friends, and neighbours.
Annual Strawberry Tea – will be held at St. Helen’s on Saturday June 25, 2022. This is a fundraising event and your support is greatly appreciated.
Raffle Tickets - are available now from Judy Nicholson for the Strawberry Tea event. 1st prize is $250.00 cash, 2nd prize a $50.00 Keg Gift Card and 3rd prize a floral hanging basket. Tickets are 3 for $5.00 or a book of 12 for $20.00. Please support this annual parish event by purchasing your own tickets, as well as, selling to your family, friends, and neighbours. The draw will take place during the event on Saturday, June 25.
Altar Flowers – Please consider providing for the flowers placed on the Altar to the glory of God, in celebration, in thanksgiving, or in memory of loved ones. The cost is usually in the $40 - $50 range. Contact Heather Herd for details. You may make your donation by cheque made out to St. Helen's Anglican Church and send it in the mail or leave it in the offering plate on a Sunday or by Interac e-Transfer. The email address to transfer electronically is: giving2sthelen@gmail.com