March 30, 2017

March 30th, 2017 by mridea

Deanery Net Word will be on vacation April 14 – May 8.

St Michael’s Lenten Series

Runs Wednesdays, throughout Lent. A series of interesting speakers with inspiring information. Please join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.

A series of interesting speakers with inspiring information.

April 5th, Rev. Gordon Holroyd, “The Story of Anglicanism” Part 2
April 12th, Rev. Gordon Holroyd, “The Story of Anglicanism” Part 3

All Welcome!

April 7 5:30 p.m. Symposium, 6:15 p.m. Mission to Seafarers Annual Fund-raising Dinner at the Current River Community Centre, 450 Dewe Ave.

The Mission to Seafarers 12th Annual Fund-raising Dinner is being held Friday, April 7 at the Current River Community Centre – 450 Dewe Ave. Tickets $35.00 The guest speaker is the Rev’d Canon Andrew Wright, Secretary General of the Mission to Seafarers. This is one of the main fund-raisers for the Mission, so please come out and support this worthy cause. For tickets please see your MTS Congregational Representative. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, March 31. For ticket information please contact Janet Pike at 627-1112 or call the Seafarers Centre 344-8241. Please support our ministry to the seafarers. www.missiontoseafarers.ca/thunderbay .

April 19 12:15 p.m. lunch, 1:00 p.m. Mission to Seafarers Annual General Meeting at the Seafarers’ Centre, 100 Main St.

June 24 10:30 a.m. Blessing of the Fleet at the Royal Canadian Navy Pier – Pier 3, Prince Arthur’s Landing Marina Park

September 24 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Open House at the Seafarers’ Centre, 100 Main St.

Order forms for Deanery T-Shirts are available from:

Bonnie Shipston bshipston@gmail.com

EVENTS AT ST. PAUL’S

Lenten School!
(for children)
4 Fridays, starting on March 17
5:30pm – 7:30pm
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
808 Ridgeway Street (across from the former McKellar Hospital)
Wheelchair Accessible
FREE
All children ages 4-10 are invited to come learn about the REAL meaning of Easter!
Stories! Games! Crafts! Songs! Snack!
You can register your child by calling Marty at 768-9662
March 17, 24, 31 and April 7

Rector’s Lenten Teaching
3 Wednesdays
March 22, 29 and April 5
7:15pm – 9:00pm
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
808 Ridgeway Street (across from the former McKellar Hospital)
Wheelchair Accessible
Examine the pressures that surround us and how we handle the power of money, called “Mammon.” Who will be on the throne of our lives? What does it mean to dethrone Mammon and learn to trust in the abundance and grace of God?
Books available for purchase $20
For more information or to register please contact
Laurie @ 707-3048 or email

“Why Knot Try Knitting?”
Knitting for Beginners
Saturday, April 1st
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
808 Ridgeway Street
FREE – bring one ball of “chunky” yarn and a pair of 5mm needles
A very simple beginning for anyone with hands-on instruction, handouts and ongoing support for each individual. Join us for a bit of fun and fellowship and discover how easy knitting can be.
For more info contact
Laurie @ 707-3048 or email


“Learn to Play the Church Bells”

Saturday, April 1st
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
808 Ridgeway Street
FREE
No musical knowledge needed
Learn a bit of history of our century-old church bells and try your hand at playing them yourself.
Led by: Fiona Gardiner
Adults and teens 13+ are welcome
For more info contact
Laurie @ 707-3048 or email

“Almost World Famous”

St. Paul’s Anglican Church 12th Annual Fish Fry & Bonfire

Fresh Fish
Hand Cut French Fries
Hand Made Coleslaw
Fruit Cobbler
Ice Cream

Marshmallow and Weenie Roast for Kids (weather permitting)

Holy Saturday, April 15th two sittings; 5:00pm or 6:00pm [limited to 100 per sitting]

Get your tickets early, always sells out!

$15 Adults
$5 Kids (Fish) / $3 (Hotdogs) [5-10 years]
[ Kids under 5 FREE]

Bring your friends and family and celebrate the arrival of Easter with a Fish Fry and Bonfire!
Come in, sit down, enjoy!

A fundraiser for Thunder Bay’s “Teen Challenge” and “Underground Gym”, hosted by our St. Paul’s Men’s Breakfast Group

Marriage Prep Couples Workshop

– Saturday April 29th –

Calling all engaged couples!

The decision to become a married couple is profound and exciting. This day- long programme will provide you with the opportunity to explore your personality style, discuss your preferred “language of love,” learn budgeting tips, reflect on your family of origin and family values, address legal realities of marriage, explore wedding Music and find out how to keep the ‘woo’ in your marriage!

You will also have the opportunity to speak to Christian couples at different stages in your married life. Workshop includes snacks, and a healthy Lunch, ends with a delicious, romantic candlelight dinner.

Location: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE

St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Thunder Bay Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm – Cost: $100.

Prior To Workshop: Please purchase & read the book “5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman

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