St. Philip’s in Moncton is now a cherished memory. The congregation held its last service April 27, with Archbishop David Edwards in attendance for the deconsecration. 

In a nod to the past, the offertory hymn was one that was sung at the first St. Philip service almost 70 years ago. The original choir had 34 voices and three of them attended the final service.

Several inmates at Dorchester Penitentiary have requested study Bibles (bibles with commentary) for their own use. The resources available through the chapel library are limited. 

Chaplain John Paul Westin is requesting that anyone who may have a study Bible that is not being used or perhaps one you would be willing to donate for the use of incarcerated believers, to contact him to arrange how he can collect them for delivery to interested inmates. Thanks in advance!

john.paul.westin@bridgesofcanada.com

The Atlantic Association of the Spiritual Exercises Apostolate (AASEA) will host retreats this June at Villa Madonna Retreat House, including 4-day residential retreats and 3-9 hour options.

Please click the links below for details.

https://www.aaseasaintjohn.ca/longer-retreats-residential

https://www.aaseasaintjohn.ca/short-retreats-3-9-hours

Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.  The Anglican Church Women's group at St. Andrew's, Petitcodiac, wants to make lunch for you! Come to their lunch and sale from 11-2 at the church (62 Church St.). Lunch is $10; admission is free. Enjoy not only lunch, but also a plant and bake sale, and new-to-you items. 

May 17, 8-10 a.m.  St. George’s Anglican Church is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Anglican Parish of Bathurst. Our opening event is a special community breakfast  — a hot, homestyle breakfast with unlimited coffee and tea is served.  We ask a donation of $10/adult, $5/ child under 12 at the door. Profits will help  support our local mission of assisting the disadvantaged in our area. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship  and a wonderful meal to start your day.

Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  Spring tea and quilt show. Sandwiches and cakes served; silent auction, jewelry, crafts, bake table. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, available at the church office or at the door. St. Mary & St. Bartholomew Church, 646 Westmorland Rd, Saint John. More information:  506-696-1347. 

Saturday, May 24, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Loyalist Day Spring Tea - Anglican Parish of Kingston, taking place at the Kingston Parish Hall. $15 per person. Loyalist costumes and festive attire encouraged.

Friday, May 30, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Community lunch at Holy Trinity Church, 2 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis.  There's no fee to attend and everyone is welcome! A freewill offering to support young people going to Camp Brookwood and Camp Medley and other mission activities would be appreciated. For information call 506-647-8170.

The diocesan ACW executive is looking for a clergy chaplain.

Please contact president Peggy Boucher at plenorab@hotmail.com for more information or to express interest.

Please be in prayer for the young people's pilgrimage to Grand Manan taking place this weekend.

We are excited to announce an extraordinary $250,000 matching gift for our newly launched Resilience Fund, responding on behalf of Anglicans in Canada to the needs of individuals, families and communities served by our partners around the world in the face of drastic cuts to international development aid funding. 

For more information:
• Resilience Fund page on the website.  

• Link to a recent webinar about the impact of the funding cuts. 

If you are interested in officiating at the Evening Prayer Office at St. Mark's chapel-of-ease, Kings Landing Historical Settlement, on a Sunday afternoon from June to Thanksgiving, you can sign up at this link. Layreaders are welcome to sign up.

The service is at 2 p.m. and a musician is provided. 

If you’d like to attend any Sunday service at Kings Landing, there is no admission charge. It is a 15-minute walk from the welcome centre to St. Marks.

To find Kings Landing, take exit 253 off the Trans-Canada Highway, or take route 102 north from Fredericton. 

When you turn 80 years old, there ought to be a big celebration. That’s what’s planned for Camp Medley, the diocesan camp which opened in 1945 as a place for kids to get out of the cities and back to fresh air and nature. Everyone is invited, especially those with a link to the camp.

The day begins at 10:30, and will include a worship service, live music, memorabilia, food, tours and more. Accommodations will be available for those needing or wanting to stay the night.

If readers have any memorabilia from camp — crafts, photos, t-shirts — they’d like to show off, they’re asked to contact John (director@campmedley.ca). As well, if readers have stories from camp they’d like to share, please send them to this address:  friends@campmedley.ca.

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Children aged 8 - 18 are invited to join us for a week-long choral camp filled with singing, learning, friendship and fun, culminating, as usual, with a glorious and beautiful Choral Evensong. Adults are invited to join us for the latter half of the week!

Founded in 1957, the Diocese of Fredericton Choir School has brought generations of Christians together through the beautiful spirit of music.

For more information or to register (by May 31), see the choir school website.

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