Announcements

Personal Care Bags for the people attending the Daily Bread Christmas Dinner:

This year, there is going to be a small change in order to make it easier for the congregation to be a part of this outreach project.  Items will be collected throughout the year and all bags will be unisex.  Our goal is to fill 225 bags with: toothbrush, toothpaste, bar of soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush or comb (comb without handles please), razor, pen, notepad, washcloth, box of bandages and hard candy.  This will ensure that all recipients receive the same items.  Items will be tracked so you will know when we have met out target for each gift.  There is a box in the front narthex near the courtyard window for donations.  Thank YOU for your ongoing support of this project.

The Chancel Guild is accepting florist vases (opening minimum 3 inches by 10 inches tall)for our flower ministry to send flowers to parishioners in hospital or facilities that may not have vases.  For more information, see Mary Ogilvie.  Thank you.

Empty Milk Bags:

The "Bag Lady" has asked us to please flatten the empty milk bags that we give her to make ground mats to be sent to Africa & Asia.  She very much appreciates the number of bags that St. Mark's sends.

Sylvia has lots of wool:

If you are a knitter or crocheter, there's something for you.  We will need sweaters, hats, mitts, scarves, baby wear, socks etc. for the Christmas Baskets and Holly Jolly Faire.  If you would like to help, please contact the church office or Sylvia Learn.

We are not collecting used pill bottles anymore as we no longer have a way to reuse them.  Thank you for your generosity in the past.

Vision 2019:

is an initiative of the Anglican Church of Canada asking all churches to consider where their church is now and where they would like it to be in 2019.  For more information, visit the Anglican Church of Canada website.

The Penny Jar:

Again this year (2010), the money collected in the penny jar will go to the Council of the North, a group of financially assisted Dioceses in Canada's north currently supported by grants.  The Council, comprised of Bishops of the assisted Diocese, meet twice a year to share information about the unique challenges facing these congregations.  Our contribution will be truly appreciated to assist these isolated congregations.

To Increase the Number of Hymn Books and Prayer Books for our pews, we are inviting parishioners to make a donation toward the costs.  A dedication will be printed inside the books on a bookplate.  Books can be given in memory of a loved one or a friend, in thanksgiving for children, grandchildren, a marriage etc. or to the Glory of God.  The donation for a Hymn Book is $25.00, a Book of Common Prayer (the burgundy book used at 9:00 a.m.) is $20.00 and a Book of Alternate Services (the green book used at 10:30 a.m.) is $20.00.  If a donation is made in memory of someone who passed away recently, a Memorial Card will be sent to the family.  Please speak to Mary Ogilvie who will record your dedication, receive your payment and process your donation through the parish funds so you will receive a receipt for your donation.  Thank you.