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WELCOME

A big welcome to the Rev'd Mark Munn to become the Interim Priest in charge at St. Helen's.

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.  

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.   

BOTTLE DRIVE

A big thank you from Kelly and Les Foulds to everyone for the continued support of the bottle drive. Please be reminded that Kelly and Les would be happy to accept any clean, rinsed milk containers including almond, oat and soy along with bottles and cans that you donate on the last Sunday of the month in clear plastic bags, if possible. 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd


• Doors Open at 11:00 am
• Raffle Draw at 2:30 pm
• Doors Close at 3:00 pm


St. Helen’s will hold our annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 3rd. Let’s all pitch in to make this an unforgettable Bazaar. We’ll volunteer, donate, and gather our Church (and wider) communities to come together and raise funds for St. Helen’s.


PANTRY and BAKING: Make and bring your favourite cookies, cakes and loafs. We put them on tables and watch the visitors ‘gobble’ them up. And oh yes, we’d also like items for the pantry, such as jams, pickles, chutneys, cookies, etc.


DONATIONS to SELL: Start gathering you previously loved jewelry and Christmas items and decor, that can be purchased by visitors and ‘re-gifted,’ or simply enjoyed anew.


BOOKS: John Palmer will be running his ‘mini book fair.’ Do you have books to donate? Please check with John to see if he could use some additions to the offering.


TEA ROOM: We need members to donate ingredients (or a bit of cash), and then if the spirit lifts you, bake shortbread, Christmas Cakes, or any other sweet edibles that come to mind. Please let Zoltán know what you have in mind.


DELIVERING ALL YOUR KIND OFFERINGS … All Donations and Foodstuffs should be dropped off on Friday, December 1st between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm.


RAFFLE: Judy Nicholson will coordinate the Raffle. Tickets will be available starting Sunday, November 6th. Grab a bunch of ticket books, and sell them to everyone you love, at home and at work. The prizes include tickets to a Canucks game, an impressive cash prize, and a gourmet food hamper.

GETTING THE WORD OUT: This year we’ll be embarking on a major advertising blitz. And in addition to our publicity efforts, we’ll also need everyone’s help putting up Posters & Flyers where you can, and distributing Handouts to your network.


PARTICIPATING: Not sure of how you can help? A bit shy? Please contact Zoltán and he’ll find you something to do, commensurate with your availability and resources.


Zoltán Barabás, Christmas Bazaar Convener
604 715 5723 mobile
zoltanbarabas@me.com 

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 

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