PARISH OF RICHMOND

14 May 2026

“Not only with our lips but in our lives”

Services This Sunday
May 17, 2026
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday

9:00 AM - Morning Prayer Service at St Mark's Anglican Church, Jackson Falls, NB

• 9:00 AM - Communion Service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Hartland, NB [view bulletin]

  11:00 AM - Communion Service at St Luke's Anglican Church, Woodstock, NB

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• Most weekdays the rector offers morning prayers and reflection live at 8:30 AM and viewable any time later. See Parish of Richmond and Woodstock - YouTube

• Sunday services from St John's are broadcast live on the internet and remain available for viewing. Find them at [YouTube link]

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

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

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

Food Bank families rely on our weekly and monthly generosity.

Have you checked the parish’s Facebook page lately?  The Anglican Parish of Richmond, Diocese of Fredericton | Facebook  There’s a gorgeous birthday photo there.

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Today, being Ascension Day, marks the start of the annual spiritual discipline known as Thy Kingdom Come. From now until Pentecost Sunday (24 May) Christians undertake to pray daily that five specific people will come to know the love of God: https://www.thykingdomcome.global/  Who are you praying for? Special times of quiet meditation and prayer are offered at Holy Trinity on Tuesday 19 May at 2:00 PM, at St Mark’s on Wednesday 20 May at 7:00 PM, and at St John’s on Thursday 21 May at 7:00 PM. 

Student in Training – Last Sunday the rector announced that the bishop, with the consent of the two parish vestries, is posting LA Henry here as a student-in-training for ordained ministry. The posting begins Monday 1 June and lasts a year. Dr Henry is already a person of accomplishment in other fields, as the attached letter from the rector indicates. On Sunday 7 June we will join in welcoming LA (pronounced Elle-Ay) to our community at a joint Richmond/Woodstock service and potluck luncheon.

Indoor Yard Sale 13 June – Vestry has called on parishioners to join in a yard sale on Saturday, 13 June. Already there is quite a collection of materials at the Parish Centre. Let Vestry members know what good work the proceeds of the day should support. Particularly wanted are donations of gardening and other tools, household items and small furniture, house décor, craft supplies, kids’ toys, puzzles, jewellery, tableware, pet stuff, collectables. No clothing, please. Further drop-off opportunities:

• Pentecost Sunday 24 May 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

• Thursday 28 May Do Drop Inn, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon)

• Sunday 31 May 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

• OR by arrangement via David (dbell@unb.ca)

Home visits – In times of crisis the rector will be there. Other visits can be arranged by speaking to her or leaving a call back message at 506-328-3042.

Forthcoming ~

• Tonight Thursday 14 May: Vestry meets at the Rectory and on Zoom, 7:00 PM

• Tuesday 19 May: meditation & prayer at Holy Trinity, 2:00 PM

• Wednesday 20 May: meditation & prayer at St Mark’s, 7:00 PM

• Thursday 21 May: meditation & prayer at St John’s, 7:00 PM

• Thursday 28 May: Do Drop Inn conversation and fun at the Parish Centre, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon)

• Monday 1 June: 8^th anniversary of the consecration of St John’s

• Sunday 7 June: Joint Richmond/Woodstock service w/ welcoming potluck for LA Henry at St Luke’s, 11:00 AM

• Saturday 13 June: Yard sale at the Parish Centre

• Thursday 18 June: Vestry meets at the Rectory and on Zoom, 7:00 PM

• Tuesday 7 July: 119^th anniversary of the consecration of St Mark’s

• Saturday 12 September: Mass ordination at Christ Church Cathedral

• Thursday 17 September: Vestry meets at the Rectory and on Zoom, 7:00 PM

• Tuesday 3 November: 97^th anniversary of the consecration of Holy Trinity

• Saturday 7 November: Diocesan Synod, Christ Church Cathedral, 8:45 AM

Opportunities for spiritual enrichment (individuals/couples)

• Pathways to Peace retreat (Mount Allison University, Sackville), 29-31 May: to learn more, visit https://nb.anglican.ca/events/pathways-to-peace-retreat/2026-05-29

• Spirit-Centred Approach to Dementia Care workshop (Christ Church, St Stephen), 30 May: to learn more, visit https://nb.anglican.ca/events/a-spirit-centered-approach-to-dementia-care/2026-05-30

• New Brunswick Christian Ashram offers a Christian retreat at the Beulah Camp & Conference Centre, Brown’s Flat, in the lower St John River valley, 6-9 August. Archbishop Edwards will be this year’s evangelist. For more information see www.nbca.ca and speak with Cindy Derksen 375-4642.

There is good news. People have been known to wonder whether the Diocesan Synod – the name for the central organization of the Anglican church in NB -- is rich or poor. The general answer is that the Synod has nothing like the funds needed to secure Christ Church Cathedral for future generations but it does have funds to support the practical training of candidates for ordination, such as LA Henry. The reason multiple ministerial students can be supported is that some wise soul bequeathed money to the Synod for that very purpose. Without such gifts in people’s wills, the Diocesan Synod, the parishes, and Camps Brookwood and Medley could not do what they do.

Circulating with this week’s e-News are images of the spider plant that sustained hope of spring all through the winter at Holy Trinity and of the St John valley’s favourite seasonal delicacy.

Services Next Sunday
May 24, 2026
Pentecost Sunday
Altar Colors:  Red

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

• 11:00 AM:  Communion Service at St Luke's Anglican Church, Woodstock, NB

 

Parish Outreach:

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KEEPING INFORMED

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