Two dozen people, mostly from the Archdeaconry of Woodstock, gathered at St. John’s church in the Parish of Richmond for one reason: their love of PWRDF.

The Sept. 28 event, organized by the Rev. Canon Bonnie LeBlanc and others, featured PWRDF’s diocesan representative, Debbie Edwards, who led the day with several sessions. 

The Ven. Rob Marsh’s term as Archdeacon of Kingston and the Kennebecasis has been extended by one year to Sept. 30, 2025.

October 9 (TOMORROW):  Induction of the Rev. Stephen Harnish into the parishes of St. Mary, York, and Marysville, 7 p.m. at St. Mary's, 780 McEvoy St, Fredericton. 

Clergy anniversaries
October 14 - Craig O'Brien, 25 years a priest
October 18 - Jeremy Boehr, 10 years a deacon
October 19 - John Simons, 55 years a priest

Clergy anniversaries are recognized at 10 and 25 years and subsequent five-year intervals.

Sunday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.   Stone Church Saint John (St. John, Parish of St. Mark) is celebrating its 200th anniversary. Friends and former parishioners of Stone are invited to the service and shared lunch afterwards. There will be a time of fellowship when people can share their stories of Stone Church.

Saturday, Oct. 26   Holy Trinity Church 2 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis will hold a delicious fall take-out meal, with a choice of homemade Boston baked beans and sausage or chili. Meal includes brown bread and apple crisp. Cost $12 per take out. Call Mark & Kathy by Oct. 22 to pre-order at 506-832-3759. Pick up times are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church.  Treat yourself to a lovely fall meal. Proceeds will help support local food banks.

Oct. 18-19   Church of the Ascension ACW in Apohaqui is once again selling apple pies and crisps — ready to bake or pop in the freezer. Price is $10 each. They will be available to pick up at the Apohaqui Recreation Centre at Jones Park. If you're interested, contact Mary Anne Mitton (506-432-5198 or 506-435-3400); Nicole Bent (506-434-2420); Phyllis Price (506-639-1049); Bev Floyd (bbfloyd@xplornet.ca) or Barb Brown (506-433-2546 or 506-433-5020). Deadline for orders is Oct. 15. Thanks for your support!

Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  Winter Clothing Giveaway, Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd, 8772 Main St., Florenceville-Bristol. Free coffee and muffins. For more information, contact Sherry (506-391-5219) or Wilma (506-278-3229).

Saturday, Oct. 19, 4:30-6 p.m.  Fall supper and silent auction at Kingston Parish Hall. Menu: ham, potato scallop, baked beans, carrots, rolls and apple crisp. Tickets are $15 per person. Call 506-763-3183.

Friday, Oct. 25   Get your Halloween moves going! The Halloween dance is on at St. Andrew's Anglican Church (62 Church St., Petitcodiac). Wear your costume, bust a move, win some prizes, get treats from the cash canteen, and more! $2 admission. Grades K-2 from 6-7 p.m.; Grades 3-5 from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Kids MUST be signed in by a parent or guardian. 

Saturday, Oct. 26   Holy Trinity Church 2 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis will hold a delicious fall take-out meal, with a choice of homemade Boston baked beans and sausage or chili. Meal includes brown bread and apple crisp. Cost $12 per take out. Call Mark & Kathy by Oct. 22 to pre-order at 506-832-3759. Pick up times are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church.  Treat yourself to a lovely fall meal. Proceeds will help support local food banks.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Christmas Bazaar at Christ Church (Parish) Church, 245 Westmorland St., Fredericton.  Please join us for our sale of Christmas cooking, crafts and new-to-you items. Our Church Closet will be open, featuring clothing and books. Christmas café on site. Cash only.

It’s Clergy Appreciation Month. How will you show your support?  

Some suggestions:  A supper invitation, homemade baking, gift cards, free babysitting, lawn care, consistent prayer, a handwritten message thanking them for their commitment to your parish.

Ask them what they need. Is it encouragement? Time for self-care? Help with their family?

“Let me help you” is a powerful gift you can offer your parish leader. 

Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.  St. Paul’s in Hampton will host a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for all whom we have laid to rest, but not only those who are buried at St. Paul’s.

One very special moment in the service will be the Rose Ceremony during which family members and friends can have the name(s) of their loved one(s) read aloud as a rose is offered in their memory.

If you have a loved one whose name you would like to have included in the rose ceremony, please contact the parish office by October 21st to let us know.

Office Administrator: stpauls-hampton@outlook.com or (506) 832-3375

An offering will also be collected to support the ongoing preservation and maintenance of St. Paul’s cemetery.

Centre For Youth Care Inc. which operates Beacon Cove (formerly Safe Harbour) in Saint John, presents a youth homelessness forum and panel discussion. This takes place at Haven Music Hall, 201 Union St., on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m.

Registration is required, as the venue has limited seating. To access this event for free, please select a ticket and use discount code NOFEETICKET on the information form. Select "CHECK" after entering the discount code.

Get your ticket here. 

A workshop to empower and inspire - to explore Godly Play as a creative approach to nurturing children’s faith.

Training is offered in modules over two weekends: Friday pm to Saturday pm.  October 18-19 and November 15-16

This training includes the art of Christian language in parables, sacred stories, liturgical actions and silence. It highlights creating sacred space, supporting children’s spirituality and community.

Together participants will explore the principles and practices of Godly Play including plenary sessions on the Godly Play Environment, the Spirituality of the Child, and the Community of Children. Participants experience telling stories and receiving supportive feedback.

Both those new to Godly Play and experienced storytellers and doorpersons who want to refresh their skills are welcome.

For more information and contacts, please see the Godly Play Maritimes webpage.  

Archdeaconry Greater Chapter meetings

Chatham - October 26 @ 10:00 am, St. Andrew's (Newcastle), Miramichi
Fredericton - October 16 @ 6:30 pm, Christ Church (Parish), Fredericton
Kingston and the Kenn. - October 21 @ 7:00 pm, St. Paul's, Hampton
Moncton - October 24 @ 7:00 pm, St. John the Baptist, Riverview
Saint John - October 17 @ 6:30 pm, St. Luke's, Main St.
St. Andrews - October 18 @ 6:30 pm, St. Margaret's, Lepreau
Woodstock - October 23 @ 7:00 pm,  Good Shepherd, Florenceville-Bristol

Join friends from across the diocese and beyond for a 24-hour Advent breakaway. Our Advent Retreat is open to anyone (Anglican or not) looking for a moment to pause and reflect on the season's true meaning.

Our retreat leader (teacher) is Bishop Sandra Fyfe. Bishop Sandra is the 17th diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, having been elected and consecrated to that role in 2020. Before that, she served as rector of the Parish of Horton (Wolfville NS). She is a gifted retreat leader and has led a variety of retreats across the Atlantic provinces.

All are welcome - pre-registration is required.

Costs - Overnight: $140 | Couples: $215 | Commuter: $95 (meals included) 

Registration deadline is December 4, 2024; spaces are limited. (Some bursary funding is available.)

For more information, contact Shawn C. Branch: 506-459-1801 ext 1008.

Kings Landing will close for the season on Thanksgiving Monday, so come out on Sunday to take in the final service at St. Mark's Chapel of Ease in the village. No charge for attending the service only.

Service begins at 2 p.m. Horse and wagon rides available to get you from the welcome building to the chapel. 

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