PARISH OF RICHMOND

Dioceses of Fredericton
The Anglican Church of Canada

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By God's grace, building a loving and caring community wherever we are.

Contacting the Rev Maria Shepherdson: maria.shepherdson@anglican.nb.ca

Contacting e-News: richmondparish@gmail.com

 Contacting parish officers: parishofrichmond@outlook.com

24 July 2025

“Not only with our lips but in our lives”

Services This Coming Week
July 27 - August 2, 2025

On Sunday, July 27, 2025
Altar Colors:  Green
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

  • 9:00 AM - Communion Service at St John's Anglican Church, Richmond Corner, NB

  • 11:00 AM - Morning Prayer Service at Christ Church Anglican Church, Lower Woodstock, NB

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025

  • 7:00 PM - Songs of Praise Service at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Jackson Falls, NB

Find Bible readings at [link]

On most days the rector offers a brief morning prayer time live at 8:30 AM (and viewable at any time later). See Parish of Richmond and Woodstock - YouTube

Among those we uphold in prayer:  Allen, Cole, Connie, Doris, Ivan, Joyce, Lynn, Melba, Michelle, Nadine, Peggy, Phyllis, Shirley, Steven

Please advise Pat Margison (506-328-8146) of name deletions as well as name additions.

This coming week’s birthday:  Sandra Black

Anniversaries:  Ronald & Sandra Black, Philip & Maria Shepherdson

 

Who doesn't know someone in hospital?
There’s a convenient way to get a cheery greeting to the hospitalized.  The hospital delivers it.  Parishioners receiving these notes have mentioned how important they are.  Check out:  [Link] 

Food Bank:  Let’s fill those boxes and show gratitude to God by sharing with our neighbour the blessings we have been given.

Have you checked the parish’s Facebook page lately?  [Facebook].

We welcome the return of Canon Walter Williams for this Sunday’s parish service at St John’s.

Next Wednesday evening Marjorie Burtt Lyons returns to the keyboard for a Summer Songs of Praise gathering at St Mark’s.

Forthcoming events/services ~

  • Tuesday 29 July: How to use a prayer labyrinth -- at the Rectory 2:00 PM and St Luke’s hall 7:00 PM

  • Wednesday 30 July: Summer Songs of Praise at St Mark’s, 7:00 PM

  • Thursday 31 July: Do-Drop-Inn drop-in at the Parish Centre, 10:00 AM - noon

  • Thursday 31 July: Between the Birches outdoor meditation at the Rectory, 7:00 PM

  • Saturday 2 August: Open Doors at Holy Trinity, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Monday 4 August: Celtic Evening Prayer at Christ Church, 6:30 PM

  • Tuesday 5 August: How the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) helps makes sense of the New Testament, at the Rectory 2:00 PM & St Luke’s hall 7:00 PM (pls bring a Bible)

  • Wednesday 6 August: Celtic Holy Communion at St Mark’s, 7:00 PM

  • Monday 11 August: Celtic Evening Prayer at Christ Church, 6:30 PM

  • Wednesday 13 August: Celtic Evening Prayer at St Mark’s, 7:00 PM

  • Thursday 14 August: Between the Birches outdoor meditation at the Rectory, 7:00 PM

  • Saturday 16 August: Open Doors at Holy Trinity, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Monday 18 August: Celtic Evening Prayer at Christ Church, 6:30 PM

  • Wednesday 20 August: Evening Prayer at St Mark’s, 7:00 PM

  • Thursday 21 August: Between the Birches outdoor meditation at the Rectory, 7:00 PM

  • Monday 25 August: Celtic Evening Prayer at Christ Church, 6:30 PM

  • Wednesday 27 August: Communion (w/ Archbishop Edwards) at St Mark’s, 7:00 PM

  • Thursday 28 August: Do-Drop-Inn drop-in at the Parish Centre, 10:00 AM - noon

  • Thursday 28 August: Between the Birches outdoor meditation at the Rectory, 7:00 PM

  • Wednesday 3 September: Harvest Festival Songs of Praise at St Mark’s, 7:00 PM

Note: In the churches for pick-up is a full guide to Rich/Wood services & activities across the summer.

There is good news:  Offerings and donations to the parish by interact transfer are now possible. Direct them to parishofrichmond@outlook.com If asked to create a security question, ensure that the specified answer is PRAYER (capital letters).  In the Comments window, give your name, email address and, if you are a new donor, your postal address. Donations will be directed to the parish’s Operating fund unless the donor directs otherwise. Eligible donations generate a tax receipt early in the new year.

This week’s e-News includes photos of offerings at the recent Flower Sunday service at Holy Trinity.

This Just IN:  Renovation work begins at Holy Trinity

Scaffolding being erected at Holy Trinity in preparation of removing upper section of the chimney.
Scaffolding being erected at Holy Trinity in preparation of removing chimney.

 

RICHMOND Next Week
August 3 - August 9, 2025

SuNday, August 3, 2025
eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Altar Colors:  Green

  • 9:00 AM - Parish Communion Service at St John's Anglican Church, Richmond Corner, NB, with a breakfast beginning at 8:00 AM

  • 11:00 AM - Communion Service at Christ Church Anglican Church, Woodstock, NB

 

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

  • 7:00 PM - Celtic Communion service at St Mark's Anglican Church, Jackson Falls, NB



Parish Outreach:

Used eye-glasses?  There is a depository at Progressive Credit Union, Richmond Street, Woodstock.

To join the 1000+ people who already subscribed to the diocese’s Tuesday evening e-newsletter, visit the eNews section of http://anglican.nb.ca/news.

 

KEEPING INFORMED

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