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Tree of Hope Lenten Appeal
Throughout the season of Lent, we are invited to embrace the call to a holy Lent through prayer, self-examination, and almsgiving. This year, we are pleased to partner with the Tree of Hope campaign in support of Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA). You are invited to participate in this Lenten appeal by making a donation using the special envelopes provided. Cheques may be made payable to Family and Children’s Services with “Tree of Hope” noted on the memo line. Tax receipts will be issued by FACSFLA for all donations over $20. Please ensure your address is clearly written on the envelope. If you prefer, you may also give directly through FACSFLA’s secure online portal - here As part of our Lenten journey, we invite everyone to “take up your Cross” from the Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery, allowing it to serve as a prayerful symbol of your commitment. May it guide your discernment and generosity as we grow together in faith, compassion, and service this holy season. Thank you for helping to plant seeds of hope that will flourish throughout the year.
For more infomation visit: http://stmarksbarriefield.com/events/tree-of-hope-lenten-appeal/2026-02-22
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Lenten StudyMonday, March 2 Starting Monday, February 23 and running until March 30 from 11:00 to12:30 we will meet in St. Mark’s Church Hall to study “To Love and Serve: Anglican Beliefs and Practices.” This is a book by Forward Movement Ministries and is adapted for the Anglican Church of Canada. The book is available wherever you purchase books either electronically or in hard copy. This book has been recommended for study by our Diocesan Bishop William Cliff. It is an opportunity to take a journey through the basic beliefs of our faith through the lens of Anglican Christianity. We will walk through the liturgical year, the sacraments of the church, the habits of daily prayer and the teachings of the Anglican Church. We will see how our prayer shapes our belief and our lives and how our beliefs lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Join us for a spirit led conversation of where God might be leading us. |
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Lenten ServicesWednesday, March 4 Plan to join us every Wednesday evening throughout the season of Lent for evening worship. Worship will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be a time of prayer, scripture and reflection. |
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Parish Council RetreatSaturday, March 7 This is a reminder to all parish council members that we have a retreat day planned for Saturday, March 7 in our Parish Hall. All parish council members are invited and encouraged to come to this time of prayer, reflection, and team building. We will also take the time to do some organizational work as well. We will begin at 10:00 am and end by 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary concerns or are unable to attend please speak to Rev. Sandra. |
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Message from Susan HubbardZimbabwe My heart is very full as I write to you all from the Karanda Mission Hospital guest house. Sebastian and I have had an amazing time here..
Our days start together as we join the hospital staff for morning devotions. Then Sebastian goes one way with the surgeon for his morning rounds and I go with Dr Thistle (the OB) for his morning rounds on the maternity ward. I have delivered more babies than I have digits to count on and Sebastian has done surgeries, spinals, and biopsies.
Standing side by side with my grown son, whose desire to learn more medicine and serve God is so evident, and doing what we both love to do is a moment I may never have again.
You will never fully understand the length and breadth of your generosity, as the fetal dopplers and medical supplies have blessed this hospital, and those who have received them have been moved to know there are people on the other side of the world who care. Thank you.
Thank you for supporting Sebastian and me with your outstretched hands here in Zimbabwe.
Susan and Sebastian delivered this little one above - together! The first time they have done that..so a very special moment for them both.
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Upcoming Events
March Saturday, March 21: Movie Matinee CANCELLED Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday Sunday, March 29: Pot Luck Lunch at 11:30 am April Thursday, April 2: Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 pm Friday, April 3: Good Friday Service at 10:30 am Sunday, April 11: Book, Bake, Bling and Bargain Sale at 10:00 am Saturday, April 18 Spring Clean-up Day at 10:00 am Sunday, April 26 St. Mark's 183rd Birthday Service
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