Below is a list of parish events that might be of interest to other members of the diocesan family. To have an event added to this listing, please send details to Gisele McKnight.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m.-noon New-To-You Sale at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 28 Woolridge St., Riverview. Gently used clothing and household items, in support of the work of the Mothers’ Union.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 11a.m. Annual cemetery service at St. Paul’s, Hampton. This is a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for all whom we have laid to rest. This gathering is to remember and honour all our loved ones who have died, not only those who are buried at St. Paul’s. If you have a loved one whose name you would like included in the rose ceremony, please contact the parish office by Oct. 27. Email or phone: (506) 832-3375.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 12 noon-1 p.m. St. Luke's ACW take-out lunch. Menu: hamburger soup, biscuit and dessert. Take-out only. Pick up at St. Luke's Gondola Point Church Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Price: $12. For tickets, call 506 847-4105.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Bazaar at Christ Church (Parish Church), 245 Westmorland St., Fredericton. Christmas cooking, crafts, clothing, books, new-to-you items, and café. Cash only.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Christmas Tea and Quilt Show at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew’s Church, 646 Westmorland Rd., Saint John. Crafts, gifts, silent auction, baked goods. Sandwiches and sweets will be served. Adults: $10; children (12 & under): $5. Tickets available at the door or by calling the church (506-696-1347).
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Happening at Trinity, Saint John: a second recital by Michael Molloy with the program based on specific panels of the seven-light Kempe window, and commentary will be offered on the music chosen to augment the Christ story Kempe so ably fashioned. Fee is $20. This is a fundraiser for Trinity Saint John’s great east window.
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2:30 p.m. The 17th annual Sounds for Sigowet benefit concert, silent auction and reception will be held at St. Paul’s Rothesay. The concert will feature John Buckley, Alberto Duran, Kevin Langford and Rosemary Drummond. This concert is in support of orphans going to secondary school in Kenya. Tickets are $25 ($10 for students), and available by calling 506-847-1812 or 506-849-2414.
Nov. 21 & 22 Trinity Saint John’s semi-annual book sale, and the annual Christmas craft corner, will be staged in the Bennett Room. Open Friday from 4-6 and Saturday from 9:30- 12:00.