ST. ALBAN S SPIRIT ON THE MOVE

35 TH ISSUE ST. ALBAN S SPIRIT ON THE MOVE THE PARISH NEWSLETTER OF ST. ALBAN THE MARTYR 1350 HURON ST. AT HIGHBURY BESIDE ARCHIE RCHIE S 1350 ST. ALBAN S LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Supper:.....Tuesday, March 4 th..... 5:30 7:30 p.m. Signup sheets are in the narthex to bring items for the dinner. Ash Wednesday Worship:...Wednesday, March 5 th, 7:00 pm Youth Group..Feb. 14 th, Feb. 28 th, Mar. 14 th, Mar. 28 th -7:00 9:00 pm World Day of Prayer....... Friday, March 7 th, 2:00 p.m. St. Lawrence Presbyterian Church, 910 Huron Street Community Breakfast:..Sat., Feb. 15 th & Mar. 15 th, 9:00 a.m. Watercolour Painting Workshop. Sat., Mar. 22 nd, 9:30 am 2:00 pm Holy Week Agape Potluck Dinner:....... Thursday, April 17 th, 6:30 p.m. Making Palm Crosses & Cleaning the Silver.. Sat. April 12 th, 10 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship:.... April 13 th, 8:30 &10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday Worship with Stripping of the Altar:......Thursday, April 17 th, 7:00 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY Worship: Friday, April 18 th, 10:30 a.m. EASTER SUNDAY.. Sunday, April 20 th, 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FEBRUARY 2014 Editor Win Mizon 519-433-7485 winken@worldline.ca wimizon@hotmail.ca *********************************** MID-WINTER SURPRISE!! Presented by the SALS (St. Alban s Ladies Society) Sunday, February 16, 2014 Following the 10:30 am Service Join us for Soup & Sandwich Lunch & Edible Silent Auction Tickets on sale now!!! $5.00 each Children under 10 eat free. *********************** ST. ALBAN S PHOTO ALBUM It s photo time again for St. Alban s. IPC Photo will be commencing their first photo shoot on February 24/25 during the hours of 2:30 8:30 at the church. Appointments can be made by calling the church office 519-455-5788 during normal office hours (9 1) Tuesday to Friday. The appointment book will also be made available after service on Sundays. http://www.stalbanslondon.ca 1 stalba1@bellnet.ca

Joy Comes With the Morning The Reverend Christine Young By the end of January this year, we have had an old-fashioned Canadian winter once again. Snow piles all around us and winds howl outside our windows. In addition to the snow and the wind, we have had freezing temperatures that we are not used to here in Southwestern Ontario. Many of us have been winter-stayed by the snow and the deep freeze, unable to get out and about as we usually do. Under these circumstances, some of us can sometimes feel that we are trapped, isolated from the world outside. And sometimes, we can feel that spring may never come. But spring will come. We ll shed our heavy coats and boots. We ll open our windows to allow the warm breezes to clear the air. We ll watch the birds build their nests and the daffodils begin to appear. And so it is with our faith. Whatever our circumstances, whatever is happening in our lives today, our hope always lies with God and Jesus Christ to give birth to a new day, a brighter day. As with the world around us, life is always growing in the darkness, waiting for its moment to burst forth and fill our hearts with joy. Weeping may linger for the night but joy comes with the morning (Psalm 30). For Christians, the winter of the spirit is built into our church year, Lent. But, even though we are to honour Lent and to walk with Jesus to the cross, I encourage you to allow the true joy to bubble up inside you when it comes. Our faith is a wellspring of joy and whenever we feel the deep love of God and Jesus Christ, we are wise to express that love in our lives and our world. We have had a hard winter. Some of us have had a difficult time personally. Allow your hearts and spirits to know and feel the love of God and Jesus Christ. Take heart and know that just as spring always comes, so too does resurrection. Celebrate love and goodness wherever you find it! God is always with us. Amen. Many blessings, Christine+ F.Y.I. BISHOP APPOINTED The Anglican Journal February 2014 National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald has been appointed as the new area bishop for the Northern Manitoba region of the diocese of Keewatin. After June 4, the region will be a part of the newly created Indigenous Spititual Ministry of Mishamikweesh, led by Bishop Lydia Mamakwa. The diocese of Keewatin will close on December 31, 2014. MacDonald said his role will be transitional-providing pastoral care and Episcopal visitation until a process is set up for those congregations to select their own area bishop. God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laughter is God s sunshine. St. Alban s Council for 2012 Warden s: Heather Williams Barbara Pinder Deputy Warden: Sharon Viglianti Lay Delegates to Synod: Fran Rinker Dawn Porter Substitute Lay delegate: Martha Cosan Members at Large: Tom Jarvis Paul Walsh Martha Cosan Pat Lewis Cindy Warner Fran Rinker Dawn Porter Bill Birnie Treasurer: Sharon Viglianti Envelope Secretary: Greg Duffy Outreach Projects Pop Cans for elevator maintenance Pop Can Tabs for Wheelchairs Milk bags large 4 L milk bags for mats for children in developing countries. Cambell s Soup labels for children s educational resources Canadian Tire Money The Bible Study group provides Comfort Casseroles for grieving families, shut-ins and those in need. Our Sunday School promoted the donation of backpacks and school supplies for children in need. The PIP s, our Youth Group, come up with creative projects to assist with outreach to the community. St. Alban s provides a Hospitality Breakfast to the community. St. Alban s makes food vouchers available from time to time to those in desperate need of food. We donate non-perishable food items for Daily Bread and we participated in the Daily Bread Christmas Share program. http://www.stalbanslondon.ca 2 stalba1@bellnet.ca

Are Lives Changed? The Reverend Marjorie Reid This February s issue of the Sojourners magazine caused me to pause. The article asks if we are as Christians changing lives. Joy J. Moore writes that as Isaiah spoke the message of God to ancient Israel s people while exiled in Babylon so long ago, so we also must heed his words: Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet. Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins. (Isaiah 58-1). Today, communities of faith require a word, as Marvin McMickle puts it, that points out what we have become as a people.[and] challenges us to return to the ways of God, the way in which we had promised we would walk. We must be willing to shout out against those who are disenfranchising those in need of welfare, and those who ignore the suffering of children and the elderly. We must shout out against the pain of people lost in our world without hope. How easy it is to believe we are living our lives as God, through Jesus, has shown and instructed us to do. We sometimes are just too pleased with ourselves and easily congratulate ourselves when we are convinced we can do no more. It takes courage and the power of the Holy Spirit working through us to change what we know to be the multitude of injustices we see in our time and culture. The Psalmist in Psalm 112:10 points out that the wicked become angry and less successful when they take note of the generosity of those who help the poor, and whose lives are filled with acts of justice and mercy. According to Matthew (5:13-20) Jesus said the acts of grace that reminded Israel to practice justice will enable the world to glimpse the righteousness of God s kingdom that will change the world. So indeed, are we willing to Shout Out against the sins of our culture that cause so much suffering to those who need our voices to be heard? We live in a time when other voices seem to be taking centre stage and the voices of us who believe in God s presence in the world shrink back in fear of persecution and ridicule from others. that I will have the courage to shout out when needed against what I know to be an injustice, no matter how small the issue may be. Perhaps as a church community we can put forth a combined voice to affirm our faith whenever the opportunity presents itself. God calls us to action on behalf of others. Let us continue to find ways to help change the lives of others by our generosity and sharing of the gospel. St. Alban s Ladies Society (SALS) We welcome all the ladies of the parish to attend our DINNERS these events are opportunities for us to get to know each other and have a little fun. You don t have to be a member of the SALS if you decide at some point to join our group we would be very happy to have you participate in our activities. In September we host a Pot-Luck Dinner to start off the year bring your favourite dish and share it with old and new friends. In December and June we have a catered Chinese Dinner (cost of $10.00 per person) or if you prefer you can bring pot-luck. Come out to any or all the dinners and have a little fun with the ladies of the parish. Contact: Joan Maddox 519-951-0330 or maddoxjo@sympatico.ca Prayer Group If you or someone you know has concerns for which you would appreciate prayer, please contact one of the members of the prayer group or drop a note into the prayer box near the elevator. The prayer group usually meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. However, during the winter months they meet on the fourth Tuesday only after the Healing Service. This year the prayer group made donations to the Ark Aid Street Mission in East London and to St. Paul s Daily Bread Food program. All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson As I examine myself more closely, I pray that http://www.stalbanslondon.ca 3 stalba1@bellnet.ca

Mission and Outreach The Rev. Jack Beedle Mission statement: At St. Alban s we believe the work of our parish is to love God and to make His love known through our worship and outreach to the wider community. As a parish, we at St. Alban s enjoy connections with a number of specific mission and outreach projects, both locally and internationally. You will find information on our missions and outreach projects on our bulletin boards, in our Sunday pew leaflets, during sermon times focused on missions and outreach, and through contact with our Ministerial team. We are often given the opportunity to contribute to the Primate s World Relief & Development Fund (PWRDF- aka- Huron Hunger Fund) which is the official development and relief agency of the Anglican Church of Canada. The staff works with church-based and secular partners throughout the world, including Canada, to respond to humanitarian crises, carry out long-term community development and engage in education and advocacy. Huron Hunger Fund Sunday is traditionally celebrated in Huron the first Sunday in May each year (May 4, 2014). I was able to attend a gathering of PWRDF supporters on Saturday, November 16 at Huron Church House, hosted by the Huron Hunger Fund Committee, to be updated regarding new resources introduced at a recent National Forum meeting. In 2014 the HHF committee will meet in Feb, April, Sept and Nov. luncheon held at the Salvation Army Hillcrest Community Church just down the street beside the library. The Sally Ann has also started a North East Community Men s Breakfast Club on the third Saturday of each month for $2.00 a person. St. Alban s held a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb. 12 and invited the community to join us. Some of the proceeds were donated to St. Paul s Daily Bread Food Bank. Diane and I continue to provide worship services at Kensington Village Senior s Retirement/Nursing Home on a quarterly basis (Feb, May, Aug. and Nov.) with great assistance from our Spirits of Glory choir. Once again this year, as we have for the past four years, we participated in the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Campaign. We had a good response and collected a grand total of 98 shoeboxes Well done everyone!. Last year s total was 129. We participated, as we always have, in the Daily Bread Christmas Share 2013 program. The program was changed this year. Instead of donated food and unwrapped gift items they requested donations of gift cards from selected major department and grocery stores (Giant Tiger, Walmart, Food Basics, Loblaws, No Frills, Sears and movie passes in denominations of $10. and $25). It was felt that this would allow the families the dignity of choosing for themselves what they preferred to purchase. They also accepted Christmas cards and small gift bags (they no longer needed wrapping paper, tape or tags) Cash donations were also acceptable During the week of Dec. 16-20 volunteers were still needed at the Cathedral to register and assign gift cards. The gifts were delivered on Dec. 17-18. a worship service on the fourth Sunday evening of each month with an average attendance of 20 people. THANK YOU so much to everyone in our congregation for your continuing support of our Mission & Outreach ministries and to all those wonderful people who contribute their time, talents, treasure and attention to make all of the above things happen. When Praying Is A Challenge Rev. Valerie Kenyon Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Representative for the Diocese of Huron On Saturday, October 5, the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Huron) together with the Associates of St. John the Divine, gathered to hear Sister Sue speak on the topic of 'When Praying Is A Challenge'. For some the challenges were a question of time, for others a matter of focus, and for others a perceived lack of skill in their prayer life. Sister Sue addressed these questions in her usual honest, open and engaging manner, while giving us time to reflect on our own and with one another. It was a very pleasant event of learning and fellowship, with participants leaving feeling inspired and not quite so alone in their struggles. Bishop s Conference on Prayer 2014 Saturday, May 3, 2014 St. Aidan's Church, London The speaker will be The Rev. Dr. Todd Townshend We will be considering the topic of "Developing and Sustaining Praying Communities". We are hoping many will be able to join us for this conference. To register please call the Rev'd Kim Metelka at 519-869-2403 or e-mail: kametelka@gmail.com This is our third year of hosting monthly Saturday morning Hospitality Breakfasts which have Diane and I continue our ministry, become very popular in our established several years ago, at surrounding community. We are Royalcliffe Retirement Residence on supporters of Welcome Wharncliffe Road, South. We provide Wednesday, a weekly outreach http://www.stalbanslondon.ca 4 stalba1@bellnet.ca

St. Alban s Spirit 35TH ISSUE Hospitality Breakfasts Burnissa Green "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in." Matt. 25:35. We serve breakfast to an average of 42 guests each month. After having breakfast the majority of our guests spend a considerable amount of time socializing with each other. Thanks to Barb McGregor for encouraging this. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the team leaders and the volunteers for their dedication. To all who donate money and supplies to the breakfast programme, thank you for your generosity. To those who post flyers, thank you for help. Finally, to Glenda and Christine, thanks for all you do. *********************** WATERCOLOUR PAINTING WORKSHOP Presented by the St. Albans Ladies Society (SALS) Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Leader Beverley Payne Fee: $20.00 (Watercolour Kits available for cost of $5.00 if required) Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED: 1. Empty container for water (ice cream/cottage cheese size) 2. Used For Sale/Political sign 3. Your own Watercolour paints, brushes and paper; 4. Landscape picture or photo that you would like to paint. 5. Your lunch 6. A FUN ATTITUDE! LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS St. Albans Anglican Church http://www.stalbanslondon.ca Prayer for Ash Wednesday Lord, help me to honor this day with the ashes on my forehead. They help me remember from where I have come and where I am going. May I acknowledge to you my sins and my deep need for your loving forgiveness and grace? I pray that this Lenten season will make me so much more aware of how much I need your healing in my life. Amen FEBRUARY 2014 Congratulations Verlie Adams First place finish in the 80+ age group at the Houston, Texas 5K marathon. Way to go Verlie!!!! *********************** Prayer for Good Friday Jesus you took bread and broke it, You shared it with your friends. As you were broken to feed us with the bread of life. Jesus you took wine and poured it out, grapes crushed and drained of life. As you were crushed and drained of your life blood. Jesus you prayed fervently in agony of spirit, that God s cup of suffering might pass away. Your sweat fell like drops of blood yet you endured the pain. You hung upon a tree and were crucified for us, but looked in compassion on your murderers. Look too in compassion on us who caused your suffering and your death. Jesus you died for us and fell as a seed into the ground, knowing that your death would produce a plentiful harvest of new life. May we too be willing to die to ourselves that others may find true and eternal life. Amen *************************** Easter Prayer Lord of life We pray for all who bring your word of life as a light to those in darkness, For those who bring your word of peace to those enslaved by fear, For those who bring your word of love to those in need of comfort. Lord of love and Lord of peace Lord of resurrection life Be known through our lives and through your power. Christ the Lord is risen to-day. Alleluia! 5 "Sometimes prayers don't change situations, but they change our attitude towards situations and give us hope which changes our entire life." No man ever prayed heartily without learning something. stalba1@bellnet.ca

THE MAGIC OF good solid round of We Wish You A Silent Auction Merry Christmas, accompanied by her CHRISTMAS 2013!! Pat Lewis pitch perfect voice. These two very William Birnie solid services lead the whole Parish of St. Alban s into a very merry and satisfying Christmas. The good shepherd of our flock at St. Alban s Anglican Church, Rev. Christine Young, our six year minister as of January 2014, never ceases to amaze me with her extraordinary speaking skills that both surprise us, entertain us, give us food for thought, and inspire us to greater heights. On Christmas Eve of 2013, she managed to raise the rare level of her speaking skills, one bar higher, and often without any use of notes, both at the 7 pm family service, and the 10:30 pm Holy Eucharist. At the 7 pm service, she engaged the children with her sermon, and asked the server to hand out various types of bells to both children and adults alike. Then she skillfully wove the use of bells to herald the onset of various events, especially the birth of the Christ child. Then, to the delight of the whole congregation, she borrowed a little baby, one of the newest members of our congregation, to portray how the Christ child was born, in swaddling clothes. I was fortunate enough to be at the back of the church, as impromptu sidesman for both services, and was able to take in the divine spectacle from a different perspective. You could see the whole congregation, especially the children, were transfixed, hanging on to Rev. Christine s every word. The 10:30 Holy Eucharist took a different twist. Bob Sexsmith, a senior member of the church, was asked to hand out various types of bells to as many members of the adult congregation as possible. Rev. Christine was very much in charge of the diversified sermon, and again had everyone, who had bells, ringing them together on cue. The rest of the service was also choreographed, with new candles that turned on with just a twist of the bulb. Never was Silent Night so reverently sung. To top off the service our organist, Martha Upton, ensured that the choir ended the service with a The Joys of Lay Pastoral Visiting William J. Birnie I have been fortunate enough now to spend approximately four and a half years doing lay pastoral visiting. The whole motto of that activity is that It is better to give than to receive, and that listening is a very good skill to have. Another good motto is Seize the opportunity of the day. The first two clients I had were wheelchair bound, but that did not stop them, with the help of a staff member, from starting the first choir at Kensington Village. Although they are no longer there, the choir continues on with the help of volunteers. My next two clients were a real joy with whom to work. One just happened to have a long term problem with a brain tumour, and altogether spent 12 years at Kensington Village. To my chagrin, he passed away in the latter part of 2013. Never was there a finer gentleman. Although he went through various aspects of his illness, he never complained. I felt touched enough by the relationship that we developed, that I donated a tree, a purple sand cherry, in his memory. Moving into 2014, another two opportunities have come my way: two gentlemen who are very good with cards. I ve been teaching one fellow the ins and outs of gin rummy, and with another fellow on the second floor, I play cribbage. Boy is he good! We have played three close games so far, but he won them all. His wife comes to visit him on Sundays, and also plays cribbage with him. I would highly recommend to anyone, when Rev. Marjorie Reid puts out a call for more lay pastoral visitors that you respond to that call. It is truly a very rewarding and satisfying experience. The Silent Auction this year was very successful. The congregation was, as usual, very generous in the donations and in the bidding, We augmented the Pig Roast and helped to make the evening most enjoyable. There is a tremendous amount of work and preparation involved prior to the event, and having eager volunteers makes light of the responsibilities undertaken. So we thank the people of St. Alban s for their response to our appeals once again. Committee : Patricia Lewis, Barb and Gord Baker God s Canada On the sixth day, God turned to Archangel Gabriel and said, "Today I am going to create a land called Canada. It will be a land of outstanding natural beauty. It shall have tall majestic mountains full of mountain goats and eagles, beautiful sparkling lakes bountiful with bass and trout, forests full of elk and moose, high cliffs over-looking sandy beaches with an abundance of sea life, and rivers stocked with salmon." God continued, "I shall make the land rich in resources so as to make the inhabitants prosper, I shall call these inhabitants Canadians, and they shall be known as the friendliest people on the earth." "But Lord," asked Gabriel, "don't you think you are being too generous to these Canadians?" "Not really," replied God. "Just wait and see the winters I am going to give them." http://www.stalbanslondon.ca 6 stalba1@bellnet.ca

A Little Check on Reality. What do you think Defines You!!! We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, 'Hi.' He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were crinkled in laughter and his mouth was bared in a toothless grin, as he wriggled and giggled with merriment. I looked around and saw the source of his merriment. It was a man whose pants were baggy with a zipper at halfmast and his toes poked out of would-be shoes. His shirt was dirty and his hair was uncombed and unwashed. His whiskers were too short to be called a beard and his nose was so varicose it looked like a road map. We were too far from him to smell, but I was sure he smelled. His hands waved and flapped on loose wrists. 'Hi there, baby; hi there, big boy. I see ya, buster,' the man said to Erik. My husband and I exchanged looks, 'What do we do?' Erik continued to laugh and answer, 'Hi.' Everyone in the restaurant noticed and looked at us and then at the man. The old geezer was creating a nuisance with my beautiful baby. Our meal came and the man began shouting from across the room, 'Do ya patty cake? Do you know peek-a-boo? Hey, look, he knows peek- a- boo.' Nobody thought the old man was cute. He was obviously drunk. My husband and I were embarrassed. We ate in silence; all except for Erik, who was running through his repertoire for the admiring skid-row bum, who in turn, reciprocated with his cute comments. We finally got through the meal and headed for the door. My husband went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man sat poised between me and the door. 'Lord, just let me out of here before he speaks to me or Erik,' I prayed. As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be breathing. As I did, Erik leaned over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby's 'pickme-up' position. Before I could stop him, Erik had propelled himself from my arms to the man. Suddenly a very old smelly man and a very young baby consummated their love and kinship. Erik in an act of total trust, love, and submission laid his tiny head upon the man's ragged shoulder. The man's eyes closed, and I saw tears hover beneath his lashes. His aged hands full of grime, pain, and hard labor, cradled my baby's bottom and stroked his back. No two beings have ever loved so deeply for so short a time. I stood awestruck. The old man rocked and cradled Erik in his arms and his eyes opened and set squarely on mine. He said in a firm commanding voice, 'You take care of this baby.' Somehow I managed, 'I will,' from a throat that contained a stone. He pried Erik from his chest, lovingly and longingly, as though he were in pain. I received my baby, and the man said, 'God bless you, ma'am, you've given me my Christmas gift.' I said nothing more than a muttered thanks. With Erik in my arms, I ran for the car. My husband was wondering why I was crying and holding Erik so tightly, and why I was saying, My God, my God, forgive me.' I had just witnessed Christ's love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin, who made no judgment; a child who saw a soul, and a mother who saw a dirty exterior. I was a Christian who was blind, holding a child who was not. I felt it was God asking, 'Are you willing to share your son for a moment?' when He shared His for all eternity. How did God feel when he put his baby in our arms 2000 years ago? The ragged old man, unwittingly, had reminded me, 'To enter the Kingdom of God, we must become as little children.' Sometimes, it takes a child to remind us of what is really important. We must always remember who we are, where we came from and, most importantly, how we feel about others. The clothes on your back or the car that you drive or the house that you live in does not define you at all; it is how you treat your fellow man that identifies who you are. It is better to be liked for the true you, than to be loved for who people think you are... Cindy Warner The Sunday School continues to have a small but mighty group. We average 8 children and 3 teachers each week. The Senior Class is walking with Moses through his life and trials. The Junior class has just finished working with Noah. We are all getting ready for Valentines - Jesus Loves Me - and Easter. We are hoping to have an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday to celebrate Jesus' rising! All are welcome! We are hoping to bring some neighbourhood children in as well. http://www.stalbanslondon.ca 7 stalba1@bellnet.ca

St. Alban s Spirit 35TH ISSUE FEBRUARY 2014 BAZAAR 2013 Our bazaar was not JUST a day to sell our crafts and food, but a great experience for all that participated. We had around 400 people attend from around the community and city. They were welcomed and exposed to St. Alban s hospitality. We gain so much more than just money in preparing and opening our doors for the bazaar. We had craft classes prior to the sale that allowed us to not only prepare and share ideas but to have a fun night with lots of chatter. The plans and preparations started many weeks(months) before the day and soooo many of you were there to help. We had new signs printed and hung above each table, and buttons made for each member to wear saying "Welcome to St.Alban s". The front lawn had two huge Santa Clause blow-ups to attract attention and then the walk into the church & narthex was elegantly decorated. We had co-ordinators responsible for each table and many helpers. We found that people that were not prepared to work ended up staying and helping out because they didn't want to miss the fun. We had a great tea room again this year. We now have the reputation of a good sausage on a bun. Our SALS always do the bazaar justice with all kinds of baking etc. Many have contributed to our bazaar. We took 2 days to decorate and concentrate on setting up tables. We made approximately $2500. This is important but there is so much more to St. Alban's Bazaar. January exams are now over, but here s a prayer that works for any future exams. Keep it close by. Thanks Helen Booth Prayer Before Exams Loving God be with me now, as I prepare for my exams. Thank you for the many talents and gifts you have given me and for the opportunity of education. Calm my nerves and anxiety, help me to remember all that I have studied, to express it clearly and to answer the questions the very best that I can. Holy Spirit, sit with me in my exam - and always. In Jesus' name. Amen Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can t change the past but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future. THE CHURCH OF ST. ALBAN THE MARTYR The Rev. Christine Young - Rector 1350 Huron Street (at Highbury, beside Archie s Fish n Chips) Rev. Christine Young Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Glenda Patterson, our Parish Secretary 519-455-5788 - stalba1@bellnet.ca Web site: www.stalbanslondon.ca Worship: Sunday Mornings 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Rev. Marjorie Reid The Rev. Christine Young 519-645-0411 Deacon: The Rev. Deacon Marjorie Reid 519-539-7777 Honourary Assistant: The Rev. Jack Beedle 519-451-5702 Wardens: Heather Williams 519-451-5147 and Barbara Pinder 519-204-2960 Barbara Pinder Glenda Patterson Rev. Jack Beedle http://www.stalbanslondon.ca Heather Williams 8 stalba1@bellnet.ca