· Wednesday, March 14, 2007 · Page 27 Essex Retirees Social Club Plans are in full swing for our Easter Bazaar. Mark your calendars for March 31 and come and see all the craft items, baked goods, etc. Lunch will also be served. Pepper lessons are on Mondays at 1 p.m. Come and learn a new activity. It's one of the most popular card games around. Monday Pepper winner was Betty Fields, most Peppers Nina Towle, booby prize Helen Slavik. Tuesday Pepper winner was Georgette Nadeau, most Peppers was a three way tie between Bernard Shuttleworth, Julia Drouillard and Larry Lane, booby prize was a two way tie between Lily Hundey and Maxine Weller. Wednesday Pepper winner was Don Ames, most Peppers Linda Malott, booby prize John Simpson. Thursday Bridge winners were Euta Johnson and Phyllis Armstrong. St. Paul's Anglican If you wish to donate oney towards flowers to ecorate the church for aster, a list will be posted n the bulletin board in the oming weeks. Please place our name on the list and or whom the flowers are edicated to. The money onations may be placed on he offering plate, given to erry Murdoch or dropped ff at the church office. Due to Good Friday the asta Dinner has been oved to Fri. Apr. 13 from -7 p.m. Congregational Council eeting on Tues. Mar. 20 at p.m. at St. Paul's. Sunday School Teachers eeting on Tues. Mar. 27 at p.m. at St. Paul's. Communion Service at ler Lodge on Thurs. Mar. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Traditionally in Lent there are no flowers placed in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thank You Bank or the church operating fund during this season. If you wish to have an acknowledgement placed into the bulletin, please call the office. Movie night at the church: to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Diocese, a screening will take place of the new documentary "Huron Our Story" a documentary that brings to life the legacy of our first bishop, Benjamin Cronyn on Wed. Apr. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity in Cottam. Baptism date is set for May 27. If you wish to participate or bring forth a child to receive the sacrament, please call the office. If you are over the age of 12 and are interested in Confirmation, please let the Rector know by contacting the office so that preparation can be made for classes. Salvation Army Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. for the children. For a ride to Sunday school call 519-776-4628. Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. Church at 11 a.m. We also have a chair lift. Home League for all women on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Band practice on Thursday at 7 p.m. Lenten Lunch Services all begin at noon followed by lunch, free will offering. March 14 at Brooker Baptist with Rev. Doreen Canavan; March 21 at Holy Name with Rev. Loretta Zimmerman; March 28 at Trinity Anglican with Rev. Stephen Jones. St. Patrick's Day Irish Stew and Fellowship Night on Sat. Mar. 17 at 6 p.m. The proceeds will be going to our Partners In Mission Fund. See George Kennedy for tickets. Good Friday Services will be held in Essex this year with Leamington Corps joining with us. Our Young People are planning a Pasta Supper and Dessert Auction on Sat. Apr. 14 at 6 p.m. Proceeds for the Young People. Come and support them. Holy Name K of C Fish Fry on Fri. Mar. 23 from 4:30-7 p.m. with takeout available. Pastoral Council Meeting on Sat. Mar. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Board room. Members please contact our parish office if you are unable to attend. Essex Food Bank is in need of butter, sour cream and cottage cheese containers. Pastoral Advisory Meeting on Sat. Mar. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Board room. During Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. before the 7 p.m. mass and on every Friday at 8 a.m. before the 8:30 a.m. mass. Lenten Lunch Service on Wed. Mar. 14 at Brooker Baptist Church with Rev. Doreen Canavan presiding. Women's Twilight Retreat on Fri. Mar. 23 at 4 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Retreat speaker is Fr. Larry Brunet. Dinner at the K of C Fish Fry. Sponsored by C.W.L. Please bring a canned good donation for the Essex Food Bank. Our next Lifeteen will take place on Sun. Mar. 18 at 7 p.m. Reserve your spot now for the Steubenville Youth Conference on June 29 to July 1. South County Cor IX will take place April 13-15 at Cardinal Carter School. Applications are available on the Information Desk. Grade 6, 7, 8 March Break Dance on Fri. Mar. 16 from 7-10 p.m. in the hall. God bless you all and have a great week. - Therese Lecuyer Essex United Wed. Mar. 14 Lenten Lunch Service at 12 noon at Brooker Baptist Church with speaker Rev. Doreen Canavan Thurs. Mar. 15 U.C.W. meeting at Iler Lodge at 2 p.m. Lenten Bible Study, On the road with the little children at 7:30 p.m. Wed. Mar. 21 Lenten Lunch Service at Holy Name of Jesus Church with speaker Rev. Loretta Zimmerman. Scouting to all those ever involved as a Beaver, Cub, Scout, Venturer or as a Leader, Scouter Dan is looking to beg or borrow or find books, badges, uniforms, etc. for the 100th anniversary of Scouting display. For further information please call the church office. Morand on March 8, Laura Goddard on March 14. Happy anniversary to and Sherry Bruce Armstrong, Tom and Megan Shuttleworth on March 13 and Pattie and John Logan on March 25. Trinity Anglican Traditionally in Lent there are no flowers placed in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thank You Bank or the church operating fund during this season. If you wish to have an acknowledgement placed into the bulletin, please call the office. Movie night at the church, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Diocese, a screening will take place of the new documentary "Huron Our Story" a documentary that brings to life the legacy of our first bishop, Benjamin Cronyn on Wed. Apr. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity in Cottam. Baptism date is set for May 27. If you wish to participate or bring forth a child to receive the sacrament, please call the office. If you are over the age of 12 and are interested in Confirmation, please let the Rector know by contacting the office so that preparation can be made for classes. Diocese of Huron Sesquicentennial Children's Festival is on Sat. May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Ontario. For further details call 519-6318750 or www.diohuron.org. Huron Church Camp Clean-up Day is on Sat. May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Please call 1-800939-9599 by May 4 if you are able to help. ESSEX & DISTRICT CHURCHES Bethel Christian Church 119 Talbot St. E., Cottam · 839-4632 Sunday: 10:30 am Bethel-Maidstone United Church Talbot Rd., Maidstone · 723-2284 Sunday: 10:30 am "Come and Worship With Us!" Essex Gospel Tabernacle 335 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-4667 Sunday: 10:30 am & 6:30 pm St. John's R. C. Church 1688 County Rd. 46, Woodslee 723-4458 · Sat.: 5:00 pm; Sun.: 11:00 am Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone. Cottam United Church is hosting an Irish Stew Dinner on Sat. Mar. 17 from 4:30-7 p.m. The last few days, the weather has been so nice that we may start to think spring is here. Don't put your shovels away just yet. Cottam United Church will be celebrating their 140th anniversary on March 25, 10:15 a.m. Rev. Katie Southon who served at Cottam and Albuna from 1980-1983 will be heading the celebration. Everyone is welcome. After the service there will be a pot-blessing lunch. Please bring a main dish and a salad or a main dish and a dessert. The Sunday school will also be holding their annual Gigantic Bake and Chocolate Sale on March 25 and they need your help with donations of baked goods. Lenten Services by the Essex District Ministerial Association: March 14 at Brooker Baptist with speaker Rev. Doreen Canavan; March 21 at Holy Name of Jesus with speaker Rev. Loretta Zimmerman; March 28 at Essex Christian Reformed with speaker Rev. Stephen Jones. Cottam United Happy birthday blessings to Emily and Wesley new address and phone number to the office. Put it on a piece of paper and place it in the collection plate. If anyone would like to receive the United Church Observer, please let Rob Reeb know by April 1. The Sunday school is having a March Break Fun Day on March 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is provided. Open to all children of all ages. Please register with Sandra at 519-7767434 by Wed. Mar. 14. Noon Hour Lenten Service on March 14 is at Brooker Baptist Church on the Belle River Rd., Cottam with Rev. Doreen Canavan speaking. On March 21 the service is at Holy Name with Rev. Loretta Zimmerman speaking. Lunch follows the service. A free will offering is appreciated. Tai Chi will be on March 16 at 10 a.m. in the hall. On March 25 there is a special Induction Service for the newest members of the Session. The Official Board Meeting will be held on March 25 at 7 p.m. for both churches at B-M. Community Social Time at Bethel-Maidstone will be held on March 26 from 1-3 p.m. Palm Sunday is on April 1. Communion will be held on Sun. Apr. 1. The Sunday school is having its Annual Easter Party and Egg Hunt during church time for the children. Come and bring a friend. Ladies - Cottam United Church U.C.W. are holding their Annual Easter Luncheon on Wed. Apr. 4 at 12:30 p.m. The speaker is Madeline Malott of the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society. To reserve a seat please call 519-8394165 by March 30. - Beverly Holland St. Mary's R. C. Church Cty. Rd. 34, Maidstone · 737-6869 Sat.: 7:00 pm; Sun.: 9:00 am Brooker Baptist Church 269 Belle River Rd., R.R. #1, Cottam 839-4953 Sunday: 10:00 am Essex United Church 53 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-5121 Sunday: 10:30 am St. Paul's Anglican Church 92 St. Paul St., Essex · 776-7711 Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:10 am Bethel-Maidstone United Next week Gwen Salter will be speaking as Rev. Lilian is on vacation. The congregation extends its deepest sympathy to Gary and Roberta Coomber and family on the death of Gary's father Henry (Harry) Coomber. If you have moved recently, please report your Call Today! It pays to advertise! 519-776-4268 Church of The Living Word 1697 South Middle Rd., Woodslee 723-2535 · Sunday: 10:30 am Gesto United Church Gesto Rd., Cty. Rd. 12 · 990-8870 or Office: 723-2284 · Sunday: 9:00 am St. Stephen's Anglican Church 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle Sunday: 8:15 am & 11:00 am Church of The Redeemer 15545 County Road 8 (formerly Colchester North) Sunday: 9:30 am Grace Baptist Church of Essex 120 Talbot Street North · 776-6222 Sunday: 11:00 am The Salvation Army Essex Citadel 26 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-4628 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Cottam Baptist Church 161 Talbot St., Cottam · 839-4789 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Holy Name of Jesus R. C. Church 146 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-8483 Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 am Trinity Anglican Church 247 Talbot St. W., Cottam 776-7711 · Sunday: 9:30 am Cottam United Church 137 Talbot St. W., Cty. Rd. 34, Cottam · 839-4266 Sunday: 10:15 am Rock of Help Christian Centre 43 Fox Street, Essex · 776-4158 Sunday: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 326-4352 Sunday: 10:30 am Income Tax Clinic for Low-Income individuals will once again be offered at Essex Community Services. To be eligible you must have a total income of less than $15,000 without dependents, or less than $22,500 with dependents. Tax returns will be accepted from March 6-22. A checklist is available to be picked up now which outlines all the information required in order to complete the tax returns. This program is offered in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and local chartered accountants who volunteer their time to work on the tax returns. Call 776-4231 for more information. A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario is a publication that is available in our office for pick-up. The book is a detailed guide that provides seniors with phone numbers, email addresses, internet sources as well as addresses and many other sources. It is user friendly and broken down into such chapters as health, housing, finance, transportation and many more. Stop by our office to pick up your copy today! Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan Reference Guide is now available for pick up at our office. Provided by Service Canada, the booklet is intended to give a general description of how the programs operate, who is eligible, and how benefits are determined. Pick up your copy today. Essex Baptist Church 71 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex 776-8563 - Sunday School 9:45 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:00 pm 11th. Conc. & Baseline, Maidstone Community Church 735-4717 · Sunday:10-11am. & 6pm; 2548 Cty. Rd. 27, Woodslee Tuesday: 6p.m. 975-1082 · Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:00 am St. Clair Baptist Church Woodslee Prayer Essex Christian Reformed Church 276 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-5071 Sunday: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm St. Clement Church 9567 County Road 11, McGregor 726-5127 · Sat.:5:00 pm & Sun.:10:00 am Woodslee United Church 2616 Belle River Rd., Woodslee 975-2252