1. The Rev. Deborah Kraft will be collated as the Archdeacon of Thunder Bay on Sunday, October 23, 3:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s, Thunder Bay. The Ven. Anne Germond, Archdeacon of Sudbury/Manitoulin will be the preacher. Clergy are invited to robe and process. The liturgical color will be green. Following the service there will be a “beef-on-a-bun” supper in the parish hall. All are welcome.

2. St. Thomas, Thunder Bay is seeking its first Parish Administrative Assistant. This position replaces Parish Secretary. The position requires excellent computer skills, initiative and knowledge of church policies and procedures. 20 hours per week, Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Hourly rate : $17.50 ($350/week). Full job description posted at www.stthomasanglican.org. Deadline : October 15th. Submit resume by email to Garry Barker, Rector’s Warden, St. Thomas Anglican Church, gbarker@tbaytel.net.

3. The Mission to Seafarers in Thunder Bay is looking for donations for Christmas Gift Bags to be given to seafarers in December. Donations need to be at the Seafarers’ Centre by November 21. Suggested donations include mittens, gloves, writing paper, and wrapped candy. For further information information go to www.missiontoseafarers.ca/thunderbay or call 344-8241 . The Mission to Seafarers is also still looking for clothing, particularly warm small to medium men’s clothing. There was a ship in over this past weekend and the crew appreciated getting warm clothing as they were from the Philippines. However, they took most of what was on hand.

4. Pipes, Pedals and Performance. Award-winning organist, accompanist, composer and arranger, Michael Cutler of Winnipeg organmike.ca, introduces you to … the pipe organ. (These events sponsored by Sponsored by the Royal Canadian College of Organists Thunder Bay Centre.)

· Interactive Workshop. Music for keyboard or small organ Open to Students, Organists, Teachers and anyone interested in Keyboard Music Thursday, October 13 4:15 —6:00 pm at Knox United, (1 Shuniah St.) Free.

· Recital and Demonstration. An introduction to how this amazing instrument works using music of The Great Masters from Bach to Bédard Friday, October 14 — 8:00pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian (Brodie St. at Donald). Admission by donation.

· Open Console!! Want to try the Pipe Organ? Bring your own music to St. Andrew’s on Friday Oct 14 from 6:30 –7:30.

5. St. Stephen’s Annual Turkey Dinner Fundraiser 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 15 at the Current River Recreation Centre, 450 Dewe Ave. Tickets are Adults $15, $7.50 children, under 5 free. This is a fundraiser for St. Stephen’s Operating Fund. Tickets must be purchased in advance from a member of the Men’s Club. Call George Monkhouse 683‑8506 for tickets or leave a message on St. Stephen’s voice mail 683‑6051.

6. St Michael’s famous Soup and Sandwich Lunch will be held on October 21st from 11 am to 2 pm. Cost is $10.

1. St. Thomas, Thunder Bay is seeking its first Parish Administrative Assistant. This position replaces Parish Secretary. The position requires excellent computer skills, initiative and knowledge of church policies and procedures. 20 hours per week, Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Hourly rate : $17.50 ($350/week). Full job description posted at www.stthomasanglican.org. Deadline : October 15th. Submit resume by email to Garry Barker, Rector’s Warden, St. Thomas Anglican Church, gbarker@tbaytel.net.

2. St. Paul’s invites you to a blessing of pets on St. Francis Day, Tuesday October 4 at 7pm. Veterinarian Dr. Paul Gerry will give a short talk on the bond between pets and their humans. There will be special treats for both pets and pet lovers.

3. From the Mission to Seafarers:

· Please drop in at the Mission to Seafarers Centre during our Open House 2 – 4 pm Sunday, October 2. The Centre is located at Keefer Terminal, 100 Main St., just follow the Harbour Expressway until you get to Keefer Terminal. We have been ministering to seafarers in the Port of Thunder Bay since 1962 and are celebrating our 50th anniversary.

· After a slow summer, the port is picking up with the fall harvest coming into the port. The Mission to Seafarers would appreciate donations of warm, small to large size men’s clothing. Many of the sailors on ocean-going vessels come from warmer countries and find our fall weather rather cold. Donations can be put in the drop off box outside the Seafarers’ Centre or given to the Mission to Seafarer Rep at each Anglican parish.

· If anyone is interested in volunteering, we are busy enough now to need help: people are needed to staff the Seafarers’ Centre and drive the van.

· For further information go to www.missiontoseafarers.ca/thunderbay or call 344-8241.