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VESTRY MEETING 27TH FEBRUARY 11.30am .

Our Vestry meeting will be held in person in the church hall following our service.   

PANCAKE SUPPER TUESDAY 1ST MARCH (5:30-7pm)

We are hosting a pancake supper on Tuesday 1st March. We look forward to seeing you. Invite your friends! Please note that proof of vaccination is required.   

ASH WEDNESDAY 2nd MARCH There will be services at 10.00am and 7.00pm to mark the beginning of Lent. The 7.00pm will be livestreamed.    

SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of two new teams to oversee our post service fellowship time in the hall after services. If you are interested please speak to Philippa, the wardens or John Palmer.   

ALTAR FLOWERS DURING LENT

As many of you will know, Lent is a solemn and penitential season of the church. As part of the traditions of keeping Lent, the liturgical colour is purple, we don't use the word Alleluia in prayers or hymns, we don't sing or say the Gloria. This year Philippa is reintroducing the tradition of not having flowers at the altar. The purpose of these traditions is so that we notice a shift in our worship, a little more sombre and reflective. 

The decor and colour change allows for a much greater contrast with the joy and excitement of Easter Day.

If folks still want to make donations in memory of loved ones whose anniversaries fall during Lent, these contributions will be used towards the Easter flowers.  Any questions? Ask Philippa!  

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE 2022 --  FRIDAY MARCH 4TH

Parishioners are encouraged to watch the WDP Service Video on Friday, March 4 at 1pm which focusses on ENGLAND, WALES, and NORTHERN IRELAND.  Join others in this global ecumenical service united in prayer celebrating the theme, ‘I Know the Plans I Have for You.’      

These are the links:  Women’s Inter-Church Council website (World Day of Prayer 2022 Service Video - Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC) or You Tube (World Day of Prayer 2022 Virtual Service - YouTube).

BOTTLE DRIVE - As of Feb 1, 2022, a 10-cent deposit will be charged on “ready to drink” milk and plant-based beverage containers, including cartons and jugs. Kelly and Les Foulds would be happy to accept any clean, rinsed containers along with bottles and cans that you donate regularly on the last Sunday of each month. 

Containers not included are whipping cream, coffee cream and other coffee additives, buttermilk, drinkable yoghurt, kefir, infant formula, and meal replacements (Ensure) and dietary supplements. 

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. 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 

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