May 16, 2012
1. Parish of West Thunder Bay and 1st Murillo Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will hold a Spaghetti Supper on Sunday, May 27 from 4-6 p.m. at the Rosslyn Community Centre, Sit down or Take-out, $8 adults, $3 children. (Please bring your own container for take-out)
2. St. Thomas will host a Celebration of New Ministry between our Parish and our new Incumbent, the Rev. Doug McClure, on Mon., June 18th, 7:00 pm. Archdeacon Deborah Kraft will be the Officiant and the Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton, Bishop of the Diocese of Athabasca will be the preacher. You are invited to come celebrate as the people of St. Thomas, along with Pastor Doug commit ourselves to a shared ministry in our Parish.
3. St. Thomas will host a Deanery of Thunder Bay special event on Tues., June 19th, 7:00-9:00 pm. Guest presenter will be the Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton, Bishop of Athabasca, and we will have an uplifting time of prayer and praise, followed by refreshments and fellowship. There is no cost – no registration; just come as you are and bring a friend in need of encouragement.
4. On Saturday June 23 please plan to participate in the Blessing of the Fleet at the lookout on the Royal Canadian Navy Pier, Pier 3 at Marina Park. Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. For vessel instructions, and further information visit www.missiontoseafarers.ca/thunderbay or contact the Rev’d Ed Swayze 344-8241. Sponsored by the Mission to Seafarers.
5. Dr. John Harvey of Thorneloe University will be offering a one-week intensive course in Thunder Bay the week of July 9th-13th. The course (number TCST 3900) is on the Books of Moses and will be held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm each day. Students are encouraged to purchase the textbook “The Five Books of Moses” by Roberet Alter. Cost of the course is $250 for audit and $350 for credit. To register, contact David MacDonald at 1-866-846-7635 by May 31.
May 6, 2012
1. On May 12 there will be a Free Clothing Exchange at St. Michael’s from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please plan to attend this event and fill a bag of clothes for yourself, family or friends. If you are interested in donating clothes or volunteering for the event, please contact Diana at 683-0702 or e-mail healinghearts@shaw.ca.
2. St. Luke’s Triple ‘P’ Fish Fry (pickerel, pike, perch) takes place on Saturday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Limited number of tickets @ $12.50 per person. Children – no charge (hot dogs available for children). Call Sally @ 344-0906 or Patricia @ 623-8594. Hope to ‘catch you’ there!
3. Women at the Well Bible Study Group presents its 3rd 100 KM Women’s Breakfast on Saturday, May 12. 8:30 am Prayer Service, 9:00 am Breakfast. At St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Rosslyn. Guest Speaker: Yvonne Perrier of New Life Ministries Thunder Bay. Good Will Offering but you must have a ticket due to limited seating (first 60 women). All Local Food within “100 km”. We look forward to seeing you all there! Call Rev. Nancy at 939-1103, Alison at 935-2324 or Sally at 473-5335.
4. Last chance to support the Mission to Seafarers Meat Fund-Raiser with meat supplied by European Meats. Visit www.missiontoseafarers.ca/thunderbay and click on Meat Sale for price list. Orders must be prepaid, cheques should be payable to the Mission to Seafarers. Orders must be placed by Monday, May 7 and they will be delivered on Wednesday, May 16. Each Anglican parish has a Mission to Seafarers’ representative, contact your parish rep to place your order or contact the Mission at 344-8241 or flyingangel@tbaytel.net . Please help support our ministry to the seafarers.

