Food Bank Item(s): June Monthly Items- Shampoo, instant coffee, baking ingredients; In these covid-19 times please remember there are Food Bank drop off boxes located in Superstore and Sobeys - Tantallon. Items can also be dropped off at the SMB Food Bank, Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00-16:00.
Bay Rides Vaccine Fare
The other special program on the go right now is our trips to vaccine clinics - $5 round trip; FREE to seniors. Thanks to funding support from the government of Nova Scotia, we are able to offer trips to vaccine clinics for $5 return for everyone. The trip is FREE for seniors and low-income individuals unable to cover the fare. Our goal is to help get as many people as possible to vaccine clinics. If a person needs an attendant with them the attendant rides for free. To take advantage of this program, people first book their vaccination appointment then call BayRides dispatch at 902-820-6600 to book their ride (48 hours advance booking required).
Weekly Study and Fellowship St. Peter’s Parish, Weekly (usually Wednesdays @1030) Wednesday, Morning Prayer @ 10:30am, St. Peter’s Church followed by fellowship and introduction of summer book study around 11:15am (if you wish to attend either or both by ZOOM e-mail: reverdspp@eastlink.ca).
Parish Book Room We have a wonderful stock of used books of all sorts, arranged by subject and author filling two rooms of our comfortable basement. Whenever the church is open, St. Peter's Book Room is available for parishioners.
Weekly E-News Our Parish secretary is offering a weekly email of ongoing events and news within the Parish communities. If you are not on this list and would like to be, you need only send an email to admin-st.peterschurch@bellaliant.com and you will begin to receive weekly notices and in the event of any cancellations (due to power or storm) we will attempt to reach out this way to advise.
Your email address will be kept private and you can opt out at any time.
News from Parish Council Next meeting July 5, 7 pm in St. Peter's Church
Bay Rides WANT TO GET OUT FOR A DRIVE? Thanks to the covid-19 Emergency Community Support Fund and the United Way, Bayrides is able to offer transportation to people who are feeling isolated. This service is designed for people who do not have access to a car. If you are feeling cooped up and would like to go for a drive in the St. Margaret's Bay area please call Lynn, the BayRides dispatcher at 9028206600
Men's Breakfast (check back for details -- postponed until further notice) A Men's Breakfast is held on the last Saturday of each month at 8:30am: Come and join this group of males who share friendship and fellowship while enjoying breakfast. If you wish to help with preparations, come around 7:45. This is a welcoming event, open to all men of the church and the community. It is an informal time for men to gather over traditional breakfast, followed by a short talk and open discussion is invited. The breakfast is a no charge event but a freewill offering is there for those wishing to donate towards the cost.
Stitchin' Time (check back for details -- postponed until further notice)
This program, which has been very successful in years past, meets at St. Peter's Church Hall on Mondays from 9:30 am - noon. Bring along your stitching project whether new, current or long-neglected. Share your skills, and perhaps learn something new in an atmosphere of fun and friendship! Cost: $2.00 per day with coffee and tea available for $0.50 (bring your own mug).
For more details contact Susan Reid at 902-823-2522.
Medical Equipment Available St. Peter's Church has available for use (parishioners or non parishioners) a set of crutches and 1 small and 1 large wheel chairs in good shape. These are available to be loaned out on an as-needed basis for anyone in need of any of this equipment. Please contact Mike Cooper (902-823-1600).
Bay Rides Vaccine Fare
The other special program on the go right now is our trips to vaccine clinics - $5 round trip; FREE to seniors. Thanks to funding support from the government of Nova Scotia, we are able to offer trips to vaccine clinics for $5 return for everyone. The trip is FREE for seniors and low-income individuals unable to cover the fare. Our goal is to help get as many people as possible to vaccine clinics. If a person needs an attendant with them the attendant rides for free. To take advantage of this program, people first book their vaccination appointment then call BayRides dispatch at 902-820-6600 to book their ride (48 hours advance booking required).
Weekly Study and Fellowship St. Peter’s Parish, Weekly (usually Wednesdays @1030) Wednesday, Morning Prayer @ 10:30am, St. Peter’s Church followed by fellowship and introduction of summer book study around 11:15am (if you wish to attend either or both by ZOOM e-mail: reverdspp@eastlink.ca).
Parish Book Room We have a wonderful stock of used books of all sorts, arranged by subject and author filling two rooms of our comfortable basement. Whenever the church is open, St. Peter's Book Room is available for parishioners.
Weekly E-News Our Parish secretary is offering a weekly email of ongoing events and news within the Parish communities. If you are not on this list and would like to be, you need only send an email to admin-st.peterschurch@bellaliant.com and you will begin to receive weekly notices and in the event of any cancellations (due to power or storm) we will attempt to reach out this way to advise.
Your email address will be kept private and you can opt out at any time.
News from Parish Council Next meeting July 5, 7 pm in St. Peter's Church
Bay Rides WANT TO GET OUT FOR A DRIVE? Thanks to the covid-19 Emergency Community Support Fund and the United Way, Bayrides is able to offer transportation to people who are feeling isolated. This service is designed for people who do not have access to a car. If you are feeling cooped up and would like to go for a drive in the St. Margaret's Bay area please call Lynn, the BayRides dispatcher at 9028206600
Men's Breakfast (check back for details -- postponed until further notice) A Men's Breakfast is held on the last Saturday of each month at 8:30am: Come and join this group of males who share friendship and fellowship while enjoying breakfast. If you wish to help with preparations, come around 7:45. This is a welcoming event, open to all men of the church and the community. It is an informal time for men to gather over traditional breakfast, followed by a short talk and open discussion is invited. The breakfast is a no charge event but a freewill offering is there for those wishing to donate towards the cost.
Stitchin' Time (check back for details -- postponed until further notice)
This program, which has been very successful in years past, meets at St. Peter's Church Hall on Mondays from 9:30 am - noon. Bring along your stitching project whether new, current or long-neglected. Share your skills, and perhaps learn something new in an atmosphere of fun and friendship! Cost: $2.00 per day with coffee and tea available for $0.50 (bring your own mug).
For more details contact Susan Reid at 902-823-2522.
Medical Equipment Available St. Peter's Church has available for use (parishioners or non parishioners) a set of crutches and 1 small and 1 large wheel chairs in good shape. These are available to be loaned out on an as-needed basis for anyone in need of any of this equipment. Please contact Mike Cooper (902-823-1600).
St. Peter's Church is celebrating the 150th year. While we're experiencing an unprecedented time, many tasks are being fulfilled at home to make this a joyus year for all. Check out the letter, by clicking on the picture above... As more info will be available as we close in on the dates. Please see page dedicated to this wonderful milestone.