St. Margaret of Scotland
Anglican Church

161 Hanmer St. West, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 7S1
(corner of Ford and Hanmer, beside the West Bayfield Elementary School)
Office Phone: (705) 721-9528 Fax: (705) 721-9455

Welcome to St. Margaret's Anglican Church
Weekly Sunday Services 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM
Mid-Week Holy Communion Service, Wednesday 11:00 AM

Office Hours are 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Incumbent: The Rev. Capt. Stephen Pessah
Vaya con Dios.
Looking Ahead
Induction Service

We are fully wheelchair accessible.

Hearing assist device available upon request.

Mission Our mission at St. Margaret's is to be a loving, leading community of God's people, dedicated to involvement in the life of the parish and surrounding community, following the example of Christ and welcoming all in friendship.
At St Margaret's, we pride ourselves in having many programs to offer support, education in the way of Christ and more. In our local community we offer support & volunteer to help with the Out of the Cold program and Rainbows. We have a youth group for children and teens from about ages 13+, offering events about once every week or so. For adults, our church offers Bible studies, the Alpha course, Men's breakfast, and much more.

History

St. Margaret's originally started out as a weekly service in the one of the local elementary schools' gymnasium. Since that time, in the last ten years, it has grown; having moved from the gym, to the Letitia plaza storefront, to a portable at its current location, to its existing partially completed permanent location, which was officially dedicated in April of 1999. Within the next few years or sooner, it is hoped that we will be able to expand our facilities to better serve the needs of the church and the community.

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An artists drawing of our church. Click on the picture for an actual view.

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Youth

At St. Margaret's we feel it is very important that our youth are exposed to the teachings of the Lord and learn how to be better people through Christianity. Our Youth Group allows teenagers to learn more about God and make new friends, in a fun-filled setting.
The group participates in a variety of activities in and outside of the church, including drama, helping with the readings and prayers at the family services, fundraisers, and activity nights.

Click here to view Confirmation Pictures.

To view pictures from Confirmation Day, click on the dove.

Community Outreach

Christmas Hampers

Celine Becket-McCarthy and Kathy Futzmaurice will be co-ordinators for this year’s Christmas Hamper Campaign. If you would like to make a domation to the Christmas Hamper fund please put it in an envelope and give it to Celine or Kathy or hand it in at the office. If you know of a family in need of help this Christmas, please speak to one of these ladies or let the Church Office know.

First Sunday Every Month

"They gave to anyone as he had need" Acts2:45

Almost every week lately, we have people approach us at St. Margaret's looking for something to tide them over until the end of the month or until they can get appointments with other organizations. We have decided to re-establish a St. Margaret's Food Shelf to help those in our community who are in immediate need of food. We will still have our Food Bank program running on the first Sunday of the month but we are asking that you consider bringing just one or two items: canned goods, tea, instant coffee, cereal, etc. to church each week or so. Then we can have a supply on hand to help those who are in desperate need. We know the present situation is challenging for most families but anything our congregation can do to improve life for those most seriously in need will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance with this initiative.

Food Bank Sunday

Each month we ask you to provide donations to the food-bank. Of course donationd are needed and very welcome at any time. For more information on this program please speak with Pam & Dave Williams.

www.FaithWorks.ca A unique partnership of clergy and laity, Faithworks supports the Toronto Diocesan Mission Statement to embody God's love, justice, compassion and liberation in action by seeking and distributing funds from individuals and parishes for the delivery of direct, practical assistance to people in need or at risk in the Diocese. Community ministries supported by Faithworks are located across the Diocese of Toronto and include the David Busby Street Centre and Samaritan House here in Barrie. Faithworks is a living, viable example of how our faith in action can work to bring a better life for those in our community in need.

Barrie Out of the Cold
Barrie Out Of The Cold
Providing shelter and meals for those in need. Volunteers are urgently needed.

For several years, the parishioners of St. Margaret's have shown their compassion and generosity for those less fortunate in our community by providing meals for the "Out of the Cold" program, one evening a month throughout the winter months. Once again this year, we have been asked to participate by preparing and delivering 4 lasagnas to Collier St. United Church, hot and ready to serve, by 5:30 pm.

Samaritan House Community Ministry

Samaritan House is an ecumenical Ministry offering Christian support services for adults and children. Families who have been affected by poverty or violence are empowered to become self-sufficient through counselling, education and other programs. Samaritan House has a women and children's drop-in, providing clothing and household items, crisis intervention and advocacy, at Burton United Church.
Samaritan House also offers computer training, a weekly children's literacy program and assists youth referred by Community and Social Services within the justice system. Future plans include the development of Transitional (Safe) Housing and programs for women and children.

The Samaritan House "Children's Literacy Program" requires volunteers to tutor children from grades 2 to 5, Monday and/or Wednesdays, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This program runs through to the end of May. All curriculum materials are provided. Samaritan House also requires volunteers to tutor High School Math and English, with all curriculum and support materials provided.

Clothing (men's and infant wear) are urgently needed for the Samaritan House Clothing Depot Centre, as well as financial support for the Transitional (Safe) Housing Project.
You can drop off donations from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at the SHCM Resourse Centre, in the basement of Burton Ave. United Church at 37 Burton Ave.
For more information, send email to SHCMBARRIE@aol.com
Location: 37 Burton Avenue, Burton Avenue United Church (lower level).

Operation Christmas Child

Now in its 13th year, this project of Samaritan's Purse gives you and your family an opportunity to make Christmas brighter for a needy child by sending a message of love and compassion to children in crisis areas of the world. The principles of Operation Christmas Child are reflected through three simple, yet powerful, words - joy, faith and compassion.

"How to Pack a Shoe Box?"

Suggested Gift List
Small Toys: stuffed animals, dolls, balls, cars, harmonicas, etc.
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, colouring books, writing pads, paper, stamps and ink pads, etc.
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb/brush, washcloth, nail clippers, etc. Others: Bible story picture books, ball caps, sealed hard candy, music box, sunglasses, lead-free jewellery, hair clips, T-shirts, etc.
Please do not include: food items, used items, breakables, anything that can melt or freeze, etc.

ACSI Haiti Outreach

The Association of Christian Schools International ( ACSI ) is the largest Christian School Organization in the world, serving more than 5,000 schools in 102 countries. In 1996 they began serving Christian schools in Haiti. 60% of all Haitian students attend private Christian schools where facilities and resources are extremely poor. Funding provided by ACSI Eastern Canada enables Teacher Training Conferences, translation, printing and distribution of teacher training materials, and the shipment of French language books and supplies to Haiti.

How you can help school children in Haiti:
1) Pray for Christians in Haiti who are struggling to survive in a society largely controlled by the Voodoo religion and organized crime
2) Donate money (tax receipts are issued for all donations over $10.00) to help send trained teachers and supplies to Haiti;
3) Donate school supplies including pencils, pens, paper, chalk, erasers etc.

Leprosy Mission

In the next twenty-four hours, over 2000 people will hear the words "you have leprosy" in China, India and Africa. Relatively rare in Canada, leprosy is a disease caused by bacteria that is inhaled. In 1982 a multi drug therapy (MDT) was discovered which cures the disease in most people, resulting in less than 2 million cases of leprosy worldwide in 1999. MDT costs about $275/year to heal one person. The Leprosy Mission currently has 2,300 field staff working in over 30 countries treating the estimated 4 million people left disabled by leprosy as well as continuing to treat newly diagnosed cases, in order to bring leprosy under control by 2005. Your prayers, used stamps and financial support are needed to support this crucial Mission.
Leprosy Mission website

We support Teen Challenge in their efforts to free youth from drug addiction.

Upcoming Events & Important Notices
For complete details on the following, please see the weekly bulletin

Join us every Wednesdays, at 11:00 a.m.
for our Mid-Week Holy Communion Service. This service provides a wonderful opportunity for a quiet worship and reflection in a small congregational setting. Come and experience this unique opportunity to draw closer to God in this mid-week setting! Then join us for lunch afterward. The cost is a free-will donation.

Remember to use Vista for your Gift Cards and Day-to-Day Purchases

No, this is not a Windows operating system but rather a prepaid debit card that St. Margaret's gets a small percentage from when you buy them to purchase what you would normally purchase anyway. They are also convenient to use as gift cards. See Shelley Sweasy or Grant Robinson with any questions or for a list of merchants that support the program.

Click here for more detail about the service.

Scattering the Ashes from the
Tree of Remembrance
Dove Cards
took place
~ Sunday, May 23^rd, 2010 ~
Please click on the picture to the left for more detail.

Click here to view some pictures of the day.

Celebrate Barrie
took place
~ Saturday, June 5^th ~

It was our 7th time participating in this annual community festival. Thanks to all our volunteers we had a great day entertaining many children at our tent located near Victoria Street at Centennial Beach. It was also nice to have so many people drop by our tent to say, “Hello!” Click on the picture to the left to view some images of the day.

Canon John Speers was thank for his Ministry to St. Margaret's
and Rev. Elizabeth Morely was Commissioned as Honorary Assistant
~ on Sunday, June 6^th ~

Canon John and Rev. Liz were acknowleged with a prayer during the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 6 and a cake made in their honour was presented after the service. You can get more detail by clicking on the pictures.

CHURCH GARDENS Last year Blake Prentice did a wonderful job of cleaning up our church gardens. Although the ladies of the Chancel take care of our flowers inside the church, we need a teem to continue Blake’s work improving the flowerbeds around the church. If you enjoy gardening and can volunteer a couple of hours a week to help us maintain the church gardens, please contact Colleen or Rev. Stephen. We are also looking for a couple trellis for clematis vines.

"PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT"
Friday June 11
PIZZA at 6:30 p.m.
MOVIE at 7:00p.m.
This is a free, fun night offered to the children of St. Margaret's and their friends.
See ya there!!

Please note the date change.

Parish Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 23^rd, 7:15 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Margaret's

Please pass your agenda items to Bill Gray as soon as possible.

SATURDAY JUNE 26
AT ST. MARGARET’S
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM There will be something for everyone!
Kids’ Games and Activities,
Jumbo Yard Sale, Plant Sale, Bake Sale and BBQ.

will be at our event and providing music.

Please start saving “treasures” for the yard sale and remember as you clean up your garden that split perennial plants can make a great sale item. Please let the office know if you can loan us a tent or canopy for the day.

“Strawberry Dinner” Saturday June 26, at 6:00 p.m.
at the Minesing Community Centre
Presented by
St. Peter's Anglican Church in Minising
$15.00 Adults / $6.00 Children
Call 721-8449 to Reserve Today

After a day of activity at St. Margaret's a Strawberry Dinner is the perfect way to top it off. St. Peter's Anglican Church in Minesing is hosting their Annual Strawberry Dinner at the Minesing Community Centre, 2347 Ronald Road in Minesing at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. The cost is $15.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12 years of age. Edna will be selling tickets after the Sunday 10:00 am service as soon as they are available.

Men's Breakfast - Wednesday, July 14^th, 9:00 am

Please join the men of our parish on the second Wednesday of every month at Little D's Family Restaurant in the Wellington Street Plaza.

	*"They gave to anyone as he had need" Acts2:45* Almost every week lately, we have people approach us at St. Margaret's looking for something to tide them over until the end of the month or until they can get appointments with other organizations. We have decided to re-establish a St. Margaret's Food Shelf to help those in our community who are in immediate need of food. We will still have our Food Bank program running on the first Sunday of the month but we are asking that you consider bringing just one or two items: canned goods, tea, instant coffee, cereal, etc. to church each week or so. Then we can have a supply on hand to help those who are in desperate need. We know the present situation is challenging for most families but anything our congregation can do to improve life for those most seriously in need will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance with this initiative.
Food Bank Program The first Sunday of each month we ask for donations to the Barrie Food Bank but donations are always needed and very welcome at any time. For more information on this program please call Pam & Dave Williams.	Don't Forget - to save your stamps for the Leprosy Mission. We also are collecting Zehrs Supermarket Receipts, Campbell Soup Labels, and Canadian Tire Money to help with various church activities. Please give them to one of our Church helpers or hand them in at the office.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

We are looking for knitters and crocheters to help make shawls for this worthwhile endeavour which gives comfort to sick, infirmed or bereaved adults and children. If you are able to help make shawls please contact Colleen (728-8761) or Maggie (719-6083). We will provide suggested prayers and patterns.

From the Diocese: "Screening in Faith"...

Find more detail on the Toronto Diocese Website...

Directions & Information

St. Margaret's Anglican Church is located on the corner of Hanmer and Ford in the city of Barrie Ontario.
Weekly Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:00 am.

Map and Driving Directions (pdf format)