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THANK YOU

Philippa would like to say a huge thank you for the cards, gifts and kind words she has received leading up to her last days in the parish.  

LUNCH BUNCH

Parishioners are invited to gather for lunch and fellowship on Thursday, October 27, at 11:45am, in the Upper Hall.  Lunch, coffee, tea and dessert will be provided at a cost of $6.00 per person.  Please confirm your attendance with Joan Hnedish by October 23. All are welcome.  

A NEW PLAN FOR SOUTH WESTMINSTER – COMPLETE THE SURVEY

The City of Surrey is looking for your input. Learn more and provide feedback about the plan by visiting https://www.surrey.ca/southwestminster. The survey closes October 27, 2022.   For questions about the plan, please reach out to John Nguyen at 236-598-3028 or john.nguyen@surrey.ca  

WOMEN’S RETREAT

The Diocesan ACW is hosting a Retreat to Explore & Experience Christian Celtic Spirituality at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, from Friday, November 25 (3 pm) to Sunday, November 27 (1 pm).  Attendees will explore what Christian Celtic Spirituality is about, engage in ways to be refreshed, be oriented to the goodness of all of Creation, gather for Morning Prayer overlooking the lake, and build a Celtic Cross in nature.  The presenters are Rev’d Lorie Martin, Rev’d David Taylor and Katherine Murray from the Centre for Spiritual Renewal.  Registration includes 5 meals; double occupancy $445.00 per person; single occupancy $525.00 Limited.  Maximum 30 persons.    Register at this link: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/5676769.  All interested women seeking spiritual refreshing through singing, Christian practices and activities are welcome.   

Prayer Requests to the Prayer Circle – please be in touch with Judy Nicholson who will receive and forward your prayer requests to the prayer circle.  If you do not have her contact details, please send an email to the office email address and it will be passed on to her for distribution.  

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 for both vases. If you would like to make a donation of a lesser amount, we always appreciate any contributions! 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 e-transfer is: giving2sthelen@gmail.com