Notices for the Week of June 12-18
Notices for the Week of June 12-18
Tuesday
7pm - Church Council (lower hall kitchen)
Wednesday
6:30pm - ACW closing meeting
Saturday
Quiz Night at the Pub 7:00 pm
The Wednesday Morning Eucharist has now stopped for the summer and will resume in the autumn.
Quiz night at the Pub
St Helen’s ‘pub’ that is! Taking place THIS Sat evening, June 18th at 7:00 pm in our upper hall. Make up a team of 2-6 people & register your team with Jacquie. We are already running close to 6 teams. More people = more fun! Munchies & some beverages will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own preferred beverage. Are you up for the challenge of winning the coveted ‘St Helen’s Wise Old Owl’ trophy? Promises to be a fun evening! Spectators are welcomed! J
Sunday School will be winding up next Sunday, June 19th. The children and youth will be taking a major part in our 10am Eucharist that morning. Families mark your calendars for this and don’t forget about our picnic service on June 26th at Bear Creek Park. See notice below. 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.
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 – 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.
Forthcoming Fundraising Events Over the summer months between June and September we are planning to have a number of fun fundraisers for which we will need help from all the congregation. These events will include summer concerts, a flower bulb sale and a yard sale. More information about these will be available in the coming weeks. In the mean time please mark your calendar for the fellowship pub quiz night on Saturday, June 18th.
Readings for Sunday, June 19th – Pentecost 5 1 Kings 19:1-4, 8-15a, Psalm 42 & 43, Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39