Below is a list of parish events that might be of interest to other members of the diocesan family. To have an event added to this listing, please send details to Gisele McKnight.
Thursday, May 2, 1-3 p.m. Seniors Drop In at the Trinity Corner Café, Parish of Hammond River. The seniors drop-in café is open the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month for coffee & chats. It’s a great opportunity to meet over coffee and snacks for card games, puzzles, explore the library or just sit and chat!
Friday, May 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Spaghetti supper at St. John’s Anglican Church, Salisbury, a fundraiser to help put a roof on our church. Tickets: adults $15; kids 5-12 $10; kids under five eat free. Contact Sharon Hopper (506-372-4498) or Chris Hayes (506-756-2296) for tickets and information. Follow us on Facebook: Anglican parish of Salisbury and Havelock.
May 3, 4 Annual art show and sale at Trinity Anglican church hall, Sussex. Friday 7-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the ACW and the Sussex Art Club. Table rentals of $25 available, the proceeds of which will help fund the parish’s outreach program in the community. Information: Anita Corbett (506-433-5460 or corbettr@nbnet.nb.ca) or Marilyn Thorne (506-433-4854). Please book by April 26.
Saturday, May 4 Anglican Parish of Upham Annual Roast Beef Supper, held at Central Kings Rec Centre, 110 Titusville Rd. Adults $16, ages 6-12 $8, pre-schooler free. Call 506-650-5948 for more information.
Saturday, May 4 St. Augustine’s in Quispamsis is having its annual takeout salmon supper. The meal includes potatoes, carrots, peas, white sauce, roll and dessert for $15/person, with a chicken alternative. Please call Art Scott for tickets at 506-849-2430. Pick up times are 4:30, 5, and 5:30.
May 4, 7 p.m. The shared ministry parishes of Sussex, Waterford and St. Mark’s present a mystery auction. Enjoy a night of fellowship, fun and mystery in bidding on hidden items. Dessert, tea and coffee served. All welcome. All money raised will be distributed back to the community. Saturday,
Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. Music for Royal Occasions: an organ recital of regal music for Kings and Queens for the anniversary of King Charles III’s Coronation Sunday, being held at Trinity, Saint John. Organizer: Maestro Spencer Belyea. Tickets: $30 each (includes a $10 charitable tax receipt). Proceeds will go to the Chiming & Timing into the Future Campaign.
May 11, 8 a.m.-noon Yard sale at St. Margaret’s, 775 Forest Hill Road, Fredericton. Great bargains to be had.
May 11, 11:30-1:30 Mother’s Day Luncheon at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 4 Church Ave., Rothesay. Sandwiches, tea, coffee and sweets will be served. There will also be a jewellery table, book stall, jams and preserves. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. To buy tickets, contact the parish office at 506-847-1812 or 506-849-2414. Proceeds go to support the outreach and charitable work of St. Paul’s.
Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Spring tea and quilt show at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew’s Church, 646 Westmorland Rd., Saint John. Enjoy crafts, gifts, books, silent auction, bake sale. Sandwiches and cakes served. Tickets are $10, or $5 for children, available at the church office or at the door.