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 Prayers and Anointing for healing on the third Sunday of every month during the 10:00 a.m. service Office Hours are 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Incumbent: The Rev. Stephen Pessah Easter Letter - 2011 Advent Letter - 2010 Thanksgiving Dimension - 2010 Pass the Word - Sept.26, 2010 Pass the Word - June 27, 2010. Looking Ahead - June 2010 Induction Service - Nov. 8, 2009

We are fully wheelchair accessible.

Hearing assist device available upon request.

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Mission

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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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.

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 donation 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.

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 shbarrie@gmail.com or call (705) 720-7111 Location: 37 Burton Avenue, Burton Avenue United Church (lower level).

Operation Christmas Child

ACSI Haiti Outreach

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

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

Join us every Wednesday, 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 setting! Then join us for lunch afterward. The cost is a free-will donation. Our Gospel Reading for Wednesday, February 8th will be John 8:12-20. Join us when we gather in the pastors's office at 10:00 a.m. for a time of prayer for our parish, community and beyond.

PRAYER LIST Please note that names submitted for the prayer list will be removed after two weeks unless we are asked to keep in the bulletin. Also, people need to inform the office whether or not a name should be moved to the "bottom" list of those in "continuing need of God's healing touch and grace" and when/if the name should be removed.

Enhance Your Prayer Life Saturday, February 25, 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. On Saturday, February 25th we invite you to come along and share with us, at St. Margaret's, as we receive specific teaching in praying for others; praying aloud, and praying in the business of life. Guests from the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer will join us from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Music, tea, coffee, etc. will be provided; please bring a bag lunch. We ask only a small donation of $5.00 to assist with costs. Please let us know if you will be attending. Click on the graphic to view the poster.

Men's Breakfast Wednesday, February 15th, 9:00 am Please join the men of our parish once a month at Little D's Family Restaurant in the Wellington Street Plaza.

“Gym Night” Friday February 17th Meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. as usual and go to the school together.

“Forgiveness” A Lenton Study Starting the Week after Ash Wednesday This lentin study presented by Colin Bowler and Rev. Stephen Pessah will start the week after Ash Wednesday, the last week of February. Stay tuned for further information.

Parish Council Meeting Wednesday, February 29th, 7:15 to 9:00 p.m Please pass your agenda items to Bill Gray as soon as possible.

“St. Patricks day Tea” Saturday March 17th, 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be a St. Patty's Day Tea again this year, with Wallie & His Dollies supplying entertainment but we will need help making it happen. So please speek to Maggie Prentice about baked goods and helpful items.

“Let’s Celebrate” an A.W.A.R.E. Weekend Retreat May 4, 5 & 6 Elim Lodge, Peterborough Cost: $215.00 Includes HST and Gratuities A.W.A.R.E. (Anglican Women Alive, Renewed and Enriched) Aware is a retreat for women of all denominations and ages. It is a weekend of spiritual refreshment and challenge. It is a weekend that includes an excellent speaker, small group discussions, worshipful music, fun and fellowship, or the blissful solitude of sitting beside the lake and listening to the loons Registration Form Please register early as accommodations are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Cheques & registration forms must be received no later than March 24, 2012. Cost Cost: $215.00 Includes HST and Gratuities The Weekend includes everything for body, mind and spirit: . Guest speaker – Dana Fisher . Prayer ministry . Music team . Workshops . Small group discussions . Camaraderie, solitude, laughter, tears, reflection, growth, enrichment . Two nights accommodation on beautiful Pigeon Lake . Friday - Note: Elim Lodge requests that you please do not arrive before 3:00 pm . Registration begins @ 4:00 pm . Dinner is @ 5:30 pm . Saturday - Breakfast, lunch & dinner . Sunday - Light breakfast as well as brunch You may Want to bring. . . Bible, umbrella, flashlight, extra pillows and blankets, tea or coffee for your room, notepaper, pen, warm p.j.’s, an instrument (if you have one), campfire chair, fruit for snacks … etc. Allergy Alert No Perfumes or Scents Please THIS IS A NON SMOKING FACILITY Accommodation & Directions Speaker & Chaplain

Remember to use Vista for your Gift Cards and Day-to-Day Purchases Click on the graphic to open the order form. 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 with any questions or for a list of merchants that support the program. VISTA orders will be taken on the last Sunday of every month starting in September.

“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.

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.

Links

Archives
Diocese of Toronto
Anglican Journal
Anglicans Online
The General Synod of the Anglican Church
The Anglican
Anglican and Theological Links
AWARE - Anglican Women Alive Renewed Enriched
Camp Koinonia - a Christian summer camp located in Parry Sound
Daily Prayer Online
David Busby Street Centre - 24 Collier Street, Barrie, ON L4M 1G6, (705) 739-6916
Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
Rainbows Canada - fosters emotional healing in grieving children
80 Bradford St. Suite 545, Barrie, ON L4N 6S7 - (705) 726-7407
Samaritan's Purse
Christ Church Vespra Cemetary
Mother's Union - is a worldwide Anglican organisation that supports children in the parish; in their spiritual upbringing and learning.
Pass the Word
Natural Church Development

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