St Timothy St Paul

The Anglican Parish of

St Timothy, Hatchet Lake, and St Paul, Terence Bay

A friendly place in the family of God.

Our mission, as a caring, inclusive congregation, is to reach out in fellowship, to share our Christian Faith and grow in learning, by worshipping and working together.

Date Change - Post-Cursillo Gathering

DATE CHANGE - Post-Cursillo Gathering

All Cursillistas are warmly invited to attend a post-Curillo retreat gathering on May 21, at 7 p.m. in St. Timothy’s Church. This is for recent candidates, Team and anyone who has ever attended a Cursillo weekend. Over the years our Parish has sent 90 CANDIDATES to Cursillo! BRAVO! This year’s new Cursillistas are Bernice Stevens, Judi Ray, Karen Caldwell, Jean Welsh, Lannie Welsh, Kim Peddle, Wendy Crowley, Don Ray, Steve Purcell and Billy Kunnis.

Kid's Fun-day Sunday at St. Timothy's

Kids’ FUN-day Sunday at St. Timothy’s

On Trinity Sunday, May 26^th we’re having a special children’s worship time at the 11 a.m. service in St. Timothy’s. The message, songs and prayers will all be suitable for young people. Fun! Engaging! A great worship for the entire family! Newcomers are invited!

Come Back From the Edge!

Come Back From the Edge!

One of the Best Programs Returns – “Take It to the Limit - How to Get the Most Out of Life” begins May 29^th. This video series from Andy Stanley is back by popular demand! Several years ago we offered this program and the feedback was fabulous! Join us for the first time or again (there’s so much to learn in this one!). Do you feel snowed under and maxed out? In our Take It to the Limit culture, many people spend, acquire, and try to squeeze as much out of life as they can - and end up feeling empty in the process. In this 6-part series Andy Stanley pulls you back from the edge and helps you strike a balance by showing you how to do less, not more. Topics explore issues around priorities, personal schedules, finances, sexual sin and professional margin. Takeplace in St. Timothy’s Church at 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

Springtime in the Cemetery

Springtime in the Cemetery

It’s that time of year when we do our spring clean-up in our Parish Cemeteries. We are asking families to remove all old flowers, wreaths and trinkets from around the grave stones, especially on the grass area. We will soon be mowing! Please take these items home with you as there is no refuse receptacle onsite.

Helping Kids Understand Communion

Helping Kids Understand Communion

We’re considering putting on a “Life in the Eucharist” program for children and their families. This program is a special part of the ongoing moral and spiritual education of kids ages 8 and up. Preparing a child for the Eucharist is not mainly teaching things about the sacrament. It is initiating that child into a Christian way of living and worshipping in a community. It is leading that child to discover the joy of living in communion with God and with others. The Eucharist is a sacrament of love and unity and most importantly, a remembrance of the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ –The Last Supper. The program is built upon family involvement in the faith development of the child. Parents participate fully with the child along with Godparents or a Parish Sponsor if desired. Life in the Eucharist is offered over three sessions. All sessions are mandatory with homework to be completed between sessions. Following the preparation is a celebration of Holy Eucharist for each church on a following Sunday.

Brochures are available at the back of St. Timothy’s Church. Interested? See Pastor Lisa or Dawn Purcell (852-3046).

St. Paul's Anniversary Memories

St. Paul’s Anniversary Memories

2013 marks St. Paul’s 160^th. Anniversary! Come and see many photos, articles and writings posted on our church walls. Thanks to Judi Eld, Bertha Slaunwhite and Jean Slaunwhite for all their work on this project. We’re going to be selling beautiful glass Christmas ornaments. Cost is $5. See the sample at the back table and sign up to let us know if you’d be interested in purchasing any. Council is planning a special Celebration Service on Sunday, Sept. 8^th. At 9 a.m. we will gather on the original church foundation site (on the hill beside the SS Atlantic museum), where we will have prayers, song, etc. At 9:30 a.m. we’ll move to the Church and share in a traditional B.C.P. Morning Prayer Worship. Past members and visitors are warmly welcomed. A festive reception will follow. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SPREAD THE WORD! Questions? See Lay Reader, Judi Eld (444-4455)

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What's Happening!

Our Parish continues to work towards our Vision: Inspired by God's Will to Know, Sow and Grow! Here are some highlights of upcoming"happenings" - for more details check out our Parish Events page...

Starting this fall Sept. 10 (for 13 weeks) - every Tuesday night at 7 pm - the Divorce Care support group meets at St. Timothy's Hall

Starting this fall Sept. 12 ( for 13 weeks) - every Thursday night at 7 pm - the Grief Share support group meets at St. Timothy's Hall

Tuesday, May 14th, 10:00 am - Busy Bee Community Quiltres meet in St. Timothy's Hall

- 7:30 pm - Cursillo Ultreya! Gathering in St. Francis by the Lakes

Wednesday, May 15th, 6:30 pm - Study: "Gospel in Life" in St. Timothy's Church

- 6:30 pm - "The Beatitudes" in St. Timothy's Church

Thursday, May 16th, 10:00 am - Springtime Morning Prayer, in St. Timothy's Hall

- 7:30 pm - ACW Meeting - D. Shaw's House, Hatchet Lake

Friday, May 17th - Evening - TEC Team gathres in Dartmouth

Saturday, May 18th - Morning - Teens Encounter Christ Retreat begins, Dartmouth

Sunday, May 19th - Feast of Pentecost

Tuesday, May 21st, 10:00 am - Busy Bee Community Quilters meet in St. Timothy's Hall

- 7:00 pm - Post - Cursillo Gathering in St. Timothy's Church

Wednesday, May 22nd, 6:30 pm - "Gospel in Life" in St. Timothy's Church

- 6:30 pm - "The Beatitudes" in St. Timothy's Church

Thursday, May 23rd, 10:00 pm - Springtime Morning Prayer, in St. Timothy's Hall

Sunday, May 26th - Trinity Sunday

- 11:15 am - Kid's FUN-day Sunday with BAS Eucharist, St. Timothy's Hall

Monday, May 27th, 7:00 pm - Parish Council meets in St. Paul's Church

Tuesday, May 28th, 10:00 am - Busy Bee Quilters LAST SESSION, St. Timothy's Hall

Wednesday, May 29th, (also June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 23)

- 6:30 pm - "Take It to the Limit" program in St. Timothy's HALL. POTLUCK SUPPER!

Thursday, May 30th, 10:00 am - Spring Time Morning Prayer, in St. Timothy's Hall

- Evening - Diocesan Synod begins at Dalhousie University, Halifax

Friday, May 31st, All Day - Diocesan Synod at Dalhouse University, Halifax

Saturday, June 1st - All Day - Diocesan Synod at Dalhousie University, Halifax

Easter Season studies

Easter Season Studies

On April 3^rd we start two 8-week programs.

“Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything” is a DVD study with Presbyterian author Timothy Keller. Learn how the gospel can change your heart, your community, and how you live in this world. This is for all who seek to live the message of Jesus right here and right now.

“The Beatitudes: Developing Spiritual Character” is a Bible study with teaching from Anglican scholar Rev. John Stott. Explore the qualities that Bring God's blessing: meekness and mercy, poorness in spirit and purity of heart, mourning and hunger, peacemaking and persecution. Live distinctly as Jesus’ followers in a world with values much different from God's.

These are free and open to anyone of any faith background. Join us any Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. in St. Timothy’s Church. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Hurting Hearts Healed Here - Divorce

There's an old saying, "A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." We are a church that cares about people when they're struggling. We don't judge or condemn. Our aim is to walk with one another in Christian love and acceptance until healing is discovered. "DivorceCare" is a weekly program for those facing the pain of separation or divorce (married or living common law). It features seminar teaching and small group discussion. Topics include: facing anger, loneliness, financial survival and forgiveness. The group meets in St. Timothy's Hall, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Free. Church affiliation not necessary. Call 852-4580. Privacy assured. Leaders are Rev. Cheryl Rafuse, Stephen Snow and Kimberly Field. DivorceCare is on break for the summer and will resume this fall.

GriefShare: Help to Cope with the Death of a Loved One

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. Meets on Thursdays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in St. Timothy's Hall. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You'll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Free. Open to anyone. New people may join us at any time. Facilitator is Reverend Cheryl Rafuse. Phone 852-4580 The GriefShare Progam is on break for the summer and will resume this fall. However, if earlier assistance is needed, please contact the church office at 852-4580.