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Notices for the 2 Weeks June 19th to July 2nd

Quiz night at the Pub   Thank you to everyone who set things up for us all to have such a wonderful time.  And the Wise Old Owl Trophy goes to….  

Sunday School is winding up today, June 19th.  We are so thankful to have so many of the young people participating in the service as they are this morning.  Over the summer there will be activities available for the children at the back of the church as well as opportunities for the children to participate in the Eucharist service.  Thank you to teachers Roshi, Kelly, & Anoma and Ashnah, Lyn, and Amarindhya in assisting.  

Choir  This is the last Sunday of the gowning up.  They will be on parade again in September.  We thank Lynn and the choir for their leadership in the music over this past season.  

Thanks to Les Foulds and Crew from the Church Yesterday, in the rain, 5 or 6 intrepid men of the parish worked in the rain to install a fence between the rectory and the play area of the parish grounds.  Thank you very much for all your hard work.  It is a job well done.  

Gardening Bee  There will be a garden work bee on Saturday, June 25 from 9am to 1pm.  We are in dire need of volunteers to give us a hand, even if it is only for an hour or two.  The grounds around the rectory need to be cleaned up in preparation for the new renters.  If you have any garden implements such as rakes, weed eaters, power saws, shovels and the like, please bring them along.  It is imperative that we get this job done and we need your help.  Food will be provided.  These sessions are a great opportunity for fellowship.  

The Gardening Bucket – There is always some work that needs to be done on the grounds that requires some financial input as well as the usual sweat equity from those who minister by keeping the grounds in great shape.  To that end over the course of the summer we will have a bucket out in the church and in the hall at coffee hour and are looking for loonies, toonies, and fivers that you find are just burning holes in your pockets and purses.  We will use what is collected to offset the cost of materials.  We hope to achieve a goal of around $800.  Please do be generous.  If you would like to know more about getting involved with the grounds keeping and flower beds, please speak with our lead gardener, Jean Robertson or our associate warden, John Palmer.  

Tri-Parish Service and Picnic – is next Sunday, June 26th - Bishop Melissa will be with us once again as St. Helen’s, St. Michael’s and Church of the Epiphany gather at Bear Creek Park. The service and picnic area will be off 140 Street where there is parking.  The service begins promptly at 10:30am so please try to be there 15 minutes early to set up your chairs and get yourselves settled before that time. 
**What to Bring… Chairs for everyone in your party.  A potluck picnic lunch – which should enough to share with others as well.  It can be made up of all kinds of foods.  Remember to bring sunscreen and sunglasses and hats for protection from the sun and heat.
**What if it rains…In case of rain, the alternate location will be at Saint Michael's (12996 60th Ave). If the weather is questionable, an announcement will be posted on the Saint Michael's website (www.stmichaelschurch.ca) by 9 am to advise of the location.  

Readings for Sunday, June 26th    – Pentecost 6 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20, Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62