News update and Service Sheet March 19th 2023 Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday School
Our Sunday School program will be starting up again, many thanks to Fil Sotana and Sarah Vinu for taking the initiative in this important ministry.
The general format for Sunday School will include a brief Children’s Focus at the beginning of the service. Sunday School then takes place in the upper hall, returning back to the service towards the conclusion of the Prayer of the People.
As this is a re-start with some renewed and fresh program material, the Sunday School will be entering a Pilot Period over Lent where there will be opportunity for Fil and Sarah to determine what is working and how this ministry can grow. Please spread the word among your neighbours and friends who may interested in participating again in Sunday School.
For more information and registration, please contact Fil at: fil_sotana@hotmail.com or phone, 778-828-4057.
Celebration of Life for Sarah Sergius RIP
We commend to almighty God our sister in Faith, Sarah Sergius. Sarah died in hospital surrounded by family last week. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held at St. Helen's on April 1 @ 1pm. Grant eternal rest unto Sarah Sergius O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
Lunch Bunch
Attendance needs to be confirmed by today March 19th with Glenda. Lunch Bunch meets on March 23 at 11:30am in the Church Hall.
Important Dates
March 21, Tuesday - PARISH COUNCIL MEETS IN THE CHURCH HALL AT 7:00 P.M. Council members, please confirm your attendance with Lynn or Fr. Robin.
April 6, MAUNDY THURSDAY - Lent ends, we will begin with a Pot-Luck dinner at 5:30 p.m. Marking the night of the Last Supper, then we will move to the Church for the Maundy Thursday Eucharist.
April 7, GOOD FRIDAY - service at 10:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross
April 8, EASTER VIGIL - service at 7:00 p.m. The fire, made of dry wood, begins the liturgy of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. It represents Christ's resurrection. While the fire is being blessed we pray "Father, we share in the light of your glory through your Son, the light of the world.”
April 9, EASTER SUNDAY - service at 10:00 a.m. Resurrection Sunday! The Alleluia’s are back
June 3, Saturday - Parking Lot Yard Sale - start gathering your goods, more information to come.
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