St. Matthew’s United Church eBulletin May 5, 2019
News
What's coming up at St. Matthew's
Thu. May 9 - Bible study in the sanctuary, 12 noon
Sat. May 11 - Funeral for Donna Salter, 10:30 am
Sun. May 12 - Worship service with AcabellA Handbells, 10:30 am
Sun. May 19 - No Sunday School due to Victoria Day holiday
Tue. May 22 - Book Club, 2 pm (see notice)
Sun. May 26 - Stewards, Kirk Session, Official Board, after church
Sun. June 2 - Congregational meeting, after church
Funeral Saturday for Donna Salter
A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 am at St. Matthew's for the late Donna Salter, who died at the end of March after a prolonged illness. Donna was the sister of Dale MacLennan of our congregation, and daughter of the late Bill and Georgie MacLennan.
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St. Matthew's Book Club
The Book Club meets on Tue. May 22 at 2 pm at 5662 Roberts St. The book topic is "The Summer Before the War" by Helen Simonson. Goodreads calls it "… a breathtaking novel of love and war that reaches far beyond the small English town in which it is set." For more information contact Elaine Murray, edamur50@gmail.com
Successful fundraising concert for Nigerian flutist
Thanks to all who either attended and/or supported the fundraising concert for Nigerian flute student Ogo-Oluwa Sobukola at St. Matthew's. There was an appreciative audience of about 70, and about $3,000 was raised.
Bluenose Marathon June 9 this year
Waiting for the annual warning about needing extra time to get to the church during Bluenose Marathon weekend? In past years the Marathon has coincided with the Victoria Day long weekend, but not this year! The Marathon is scheduled for Sunday June 9 – and there will be church, but no Sunday school that day.
In the Community
Contemporary Art Society’s 46th Annual Juried Show and Sale – May 2-15, Nova Scotia Public Archives, 6016 University Ave. The show is open weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; extended hours on Wednesdays, from 8:30 am to 9 pm; Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm; and closed Sundays. For more details visit the website www.contemporaryart/ns.ca or contact Terry Hurrell (902) 457-0920.
Dartmouth Choral Society – May 12 at 7:30 pm, Grace United Church, 70 King St., Dartmouth. "Planes, Train and Automobiles: A Journey in Song" with special guests the Halifax Regional Arts West Jazz Choir. Tickets $15 at the door.
Bereavement Support – Contact the Hospice Society of Greater Halifax at (902) 446-0929.
St. Matthew’s Activities
REGULAR EVENTS
Sunday Free Breakfast – Sundays 8:30 am (If you are interested in joining a Breakfast Team, please email Carol Smillie at carolsmillie@hfx.eastlink.ca)
Thursday Noon Bible Study – Come to the Sanctuary doors at noon
Choir Practices – AcabellA handbells Thursday 6:15 pm; Sanctuary choir Thursday at 7:30 pm
Lunch Bunch community choir – Fridays at noon
St. Matthew’s Book Club – Third Tuesday each month
Potluck Church -- Fall
Ushering – Click this link to open the sign-up page
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17186169
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Caritas Service – Second Sunday at 2:30 pm for Victoria Hall Residence for Senior Women, now at the Caritas Building, Mount St. Vincent
Melville Heights Service – Second Sunday at 2 pm at Melville Heights retirement lodge
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2018/19
Congregational Meeting June 2
Session, Stewards, Board May 26
Worship and Music Fall
Administrative Stuff
Church office: stmatts@ns.sympatico.ca or (902) 423-9209
Pastoral care: Rev. Betsy Hogan, (902) 423-9209, stmatts.betsy@ns.sympatico.ca
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Minister of Music: Wayne Rogers, (902) 429-1680, humber@ns.sympatico.ca
Student Organist: Matthew Fraser
On the web: www.stmatts.ns.ca
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