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St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 7S1 (corner of Ford and Hanmer) 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 Two Christmas Messages Induction Service

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 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

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

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 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. Starting on Wednesdays, February 24th, during Lent after lunch join us for a bible study called "Planting Lent in the Soil of Prayer."

Important Lenten Dates March 10 Lenten Evening Prayer light supper at 6:30 p.m. with worship service at 7:30 p.m. at Westside Evangelical Lutheran Church March 17 Lenten Evening Prayer light supper at 6:30 p.m. with worship service at 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret's March 24 Lenten Evening Prayer light supper at 6:30 p.m. with worship service at 7:30 p.m. at Westside Evangelical Lutheran Church March 28 Palm Sunday April 1 Maundy Thursday 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion, Washing of Feet, Stripping of the Alter April 2 Good Friday 9:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross, 11:00 am Liturgy of the Day April 3 Easter Vigil 7:00 p.m. April 4 Easter Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids following the 10:00 a.m. service.

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. Our next Vista order will be submitted on Sunday January 11th. See Shelley Sweasy or Grant Robinson with any questions or for a list of merchants that support the program.

Lenten Evening Prayer Starting Wednesday, Feb. 24th During the season of Lent, Westside Evangelical Lutheran Church will share Wednesday evening dinner and worship with us. The alternating services will start at Westside, 510 Ferndale Drive North, on Wednesday, February 24th, with supper at 6:30 p.m. and a worship service at 7:30 p.m. Then we'll meet at St. Margaret's the following Wednesday, March 3rd etc. Everyone is welcome to worship with us and our friends from Westside.

Men's Breakfast - Wednesday, March 10th, 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.

Parish Council Meeting Thursday, Evenings, March 11th, 7:15 to 9:00 at St. Margaret's Please pass your agenda items to Bill Gray as soon as possible.

Movie Night for Kids at St. Margaret's Friday Evening, March 12th, Pizza at 7:00 followed with the movie at 7:30 More information to follow.

St. Patrick's Tea Saturday, March 13th, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at St. Margaret's Please join us for us on this fun occation for tea, coffee and some authentic Irish desserts. Adults: $5.00 Children $2.50 Live Irish Music

Murder Mistery Dinner at St. Margaret's Saturay, April 24th Rehersal Every Sunday after the 10:00 am Service We need actors to participate in this event. If you are 11 years or older and would like to join the cast please contact Bill Goodyer by Sunday, Feb. 28th. Rehersals will begin the first Sunday in March.

AWARE 2010 AWARE 2010 Conference Anglican Women, Alive, Renewed and Enriched Celebrating their 25th Anniversary The women of our parish are invited to a special retreat, a spiritual spa, a lovely weekend of worship and praise, learning and sharing, prayer and celebration at beautiful Geneva Park, in Orillia from Friday through Sunday, April 23 to April 25, 2010. This is a time for women and their faith. AWARE Preparation Day is Saturday, March 27, 2010. Registrar: Daphne Hamill (416)283-8118. Click here to open a registration form. (in pdf format)

49TH Annual Bishop's Company Dinner Wednesday, May 5th 2010 Please join us on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010, Cocktails at 6 p.m., Church of the Holy Trinity, Dinner at 7 p.m., Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. Guest Speaker: Mr. Don Morrison, Chief Operating Officer - Blackberry Division, Research In Motion. Entertainment: "St. Paul, Rexdale Steel Pan Band". Check out www.toronto.anglican.ca to view the live and silent auction items! Single Seat: $175.00 or Parish Table: $1,400.00 (10 Seats). To reserve a seat or table, please contact Sheryl Thorpe at (416) 363-6021 x243.

"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

Diocese of Toronto
Anglican Journal
Anglicans Online
The General Synod of the Anglican Church
The Anglican
Anglican and Theological Links
Daily Prayer Online
the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
Samaritan's Purse
Christ Church Vespra Cemetary
The 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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