On Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, we will be holding a Spring Sale and Silent Auction in support of the washroom construction project. We seek new and gently used items in the following categories: books, games and puzzles, clothing and shoes, small appliances, art, tools, and gift baskets. There will also be tables for baking and plants. Donations may be dropped off from Tuesday, June 17, to Thursday, June 19, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at the parish hall. Volunteers to help with receiving donations and on the day of the sale would be welcome. If you are interested in volunteering, please speak with Reta Gardner or call the office.
Anyone wishing Memorial Flowersfor Father's Day, please contact Margot Lutes in person or by phone (902-530-5878) no later than June 8. Please make cheques payable to St James’ Flower Fund.
There will be a regional Confirmation Service on May 11 at St. James' at 3:00 pm. Please pray for those seeking confirmation and reception into the Anglican Communion.
We are still seeking a couple more volunteers for our Community Roots Day Camp this summer. Our camp will take place from August 4 to 8, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (drop-off 8:30 am, pick-up until 3:30 pm). Volunteering involves training and a current Vulnerable Sector Check. We need one volunteer for every five children as well as volunteers to provide snacks each day. In addition, we will be looking for someone willing to billet the two diocesan camp staff members for the week.
We are delighted to announce that the Anglican Foundation of Canada has awarded St. James’ a $15,000 grant toward the addition of the washroom to the church. We are very grateful to them for their generous support of our effort to welcome our community in our space with this project.
If you'd like to donate bottles and drink cans to the CBL, you can drop them off at the garage doors beside the Parish Hall. If you have questions, please contact Tom Ernst at 624-6133.
Community Events
Trillium, a trio made up of Bev Shaw (fiddle), Tricia Snell (flute), and Liam Britten (guitar/cello) will offer a concert in support Spark! on Sunday, June 1, 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Spark! is a fund that supports the costs of children’s participation in arts activities in Lunenburg County. Students of the musicians, including your rector, will join them. Admission is by donation.
Sunday Brunch at the Mahone Bay Legion is held on the last Sunday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. No reservations required. Adults are $13; children 12 and under are $7; ages 5 and under are free.
Recurring Events and Information
Patti will be in the office on Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and at The Barn on Fridays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
The Prayer Beads group meets on the first and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 pm in the church. Come and discover a new way to pray.
Food Bank Sunday is the first Sunday of the month! Please place donations in the basket at the back of the church or items may be dropped off at the office during office hours. Items they can always use more of include Cheez Whiz, canned milk, boxed macaroni and cheese, jam and jelly, canned fruit, and canned meat. Other deeply needed items are toiletries and feminine hygiene products.
Join the Church Boys' League (CBL) on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the parish hall. Any questions, please call Tom Ernst at 624.6133. If you'd like to donate bottles to the CBL's ongoing fund drive, you can drop them off at the garage doors beside the Parish Hall.
Anyone wishing to have an afternoon out and enjoy a cup of tea please feel free to join the knitters between 1:00 – 3:30 pm on Wednesdays. They will make you most welcome!
We have a Prayer Chain in the parish. If you would like prayers for yourself, or a friend, please call the office.
Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) is a way of giving your weekly offerings by automatic monthly deductions on your credit card or from your bank account. If you are interested, information and forms are available at the back of the church. You can also contact Debbie Smeltzer, or find the information on the diocesan website.
Memorial donations may be made by mailing or dropping off cheques payable to St. James' In Memoriam Fund to the office.