Notices for the Week of May 20th - 26th

Notices for the Week of – May 20th – 27th
Tuesday – 7pm Parish Council meets in the upper hall  

Orders for the Frozen Food Purchase need to be with Kelly Foulds today.  Please speak with her if you would make an order.  

Flowers for the Altar – If you would like to make a donation in memory or in thanksgiving toward the flowers on the altar on a particular Sunday, please speak with Heather Herd.  

Monthly Bottle Drive – next Sunday, May 27th  

Yard Sale and Textile Drive St. Helen’s will be holding a yard sale on Sat. June 2nd between 10:00am and 2:00pm and donations for the Textile Drive will be picked up on Sunday, June 3rd.  We would be very happy to receive your donations of clothing and household items - these should be clean and, in the case of household items, in good working order.  If you have really good clothing that is new or nearly new, we will be having a little boutique where items will sell for a little more money.  Donations will be accepted on Fri., June 1st from 2:00 until 8:00pm.  We cannot accept anything prior to that as we have no storage space at all.  Have fun spring cleaning and decluttering.

Readings for Next Sunday, May 27th - Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 6:1–8;
Psalm 29;
Romans 8:12–17;
John 3:1–17  

Tea for Two – Concert and Strawberry Tea Tickets for the concert and our annual strawberry tea on Saturday, June 23rd are on sale now.  They are just $20 for the early bird purchase or $25 after June 17th.  The start time is as the title indicates 2PM.  This is a great time to invite family and friends and perhaps even purchase a ticket for them as a gift.  

Don’t Forget! For updates on what is happening at St. Helen’s go to both our Facebook Page and our website.  Current information is put up on these pages each week. The web addresses are: Parish Website:  www.sthelensurrey.ca Parish
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/sainthelensurrey  

This Summer at St. Helen’s ‘Here Our Prayer’ – A Journey of Discovery
A Gathering on Prayer and Spirituality in the 21st Century. This gathering is open to everyone of faith or no faith, members of St. Helen’s, another church or no church at all.  The conference is about who we are as creatures, our humanity, and children of God. How do we make our pilgrimage through our life’s journey?  How are we moved to action through prayer?  We are planning to have childcare available for those who would like to attend but need the help.   
When – Monday, July 23rd to Friday, July 27th.
Time – 5:30 pm - A light Supper will be served (salads, breads, rolls, tea, coffee, dessert etc.)
            7:00 pm - Gathering Worship and Praise begins There will be a Keynote Address each
                             evening with Prayer Stations for laying on of hands and anointing.  Each evening
                             will conclude with a fellowship time.  

Vacation Camp - Caring for Creatin 
When -Monday, July 30th to Friday August 3rd. 
Time - Drop off as early as 8am pick up as late as 6pm
Who – School aged children from 5 – 12 years of age
Lunch and Snacks - A light breakfast can be offered.  Morning and Afternoon snacks as well as a nutritious lunch will be in place for all the young people.  If there are allergies or special food requirements, parents will may be asked to supply the snacks and lunch for their child.
Where – St. Helen’s Anglican Church Hall, Church, and Grounds   It will be a Monday to Friday offering and volunteers are needed.  If you are interested in volunteering, please speak with the Rector.