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October 25, Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Meeting ID: 839 6957 5036
Password: 512509
Meeting ID: 836 5715 6258
Password: 181910
Meeting ID: 817 7888 2657
Password: 5739632
We have a Nursery Attendant for those under the age of 5 at the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. services
You may join any of our online live Zoom services by telephone. Dial one of the telephone numbers here. When prompted, enter the Meeting ID and Password shown for that service.
From the Greater Toronto Area call either 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588
Elsewhere in Canada: +1 204-272-7920; +1 438-809-7799; +1 587-328-1099; +1 778-907-2071
Church School at 9:15 AM
If you would like information about our church school program (ages 5 to 11) or would like to help in any way with church school, please contact Linda Ghirardo at: churchschoolstpeterserindale@gmail.com
Youth Group during 9:15 AM Service
In-person and Online
For information on how to join the S.P.Y. Bible Study, please contact Lydia Cordie at stpetersyouth14@gmail.com.
Mark Your Calendar
All Souls Service
Monday, November 2 at 7:00 pm
All Souls’ is the day of the Christian Year when we remember, with thanksgiving, the lives of those who have gone before us, and who, in their lives, touched our lives with grace. During the service we will hear beautiful music, light candles, partake in communion, pray for those who have died and pray for each other.
If you have lost a loved one, you are welcome to join us for this opportunity for remembrance, thanksgiving and prayer.
The service will be in-person and live-streamed.
Meeting ID: 829 4407 1937
Passcode: 143974
12:45 PM Tuesday, November 3
ACW Lunch Meeting
The ACW will meet in the church hall on Tuesday Nov. 3 at 12:45 pm to allow those who wish to attend the music program in the church at 12:05. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and treats will be provided. Let Dawn Pollard (dawnpollard@bell.net 905 286 0862 ) or Beth Boyes melizabethboyes@gmail.com 416 209 6816) know if you are coming so we can set the tables. Our theme is Remembrance Day and there will be a presentation on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion.
7:30 PM Wednesday, November 3
You are invited to join us in a monthly Bible Study using the Lifeguide study series “Following Jesus “.
The group meets online via Zoom on the first Tuesday of every month where we discuss together with self-guided questions. The tone is openness and listening to each other.
If interested, please let the Church office know by calling (905) 828-2095 or email: stpeters@stpeterserindale.ca . The study is co-facilitated by Linda Kibblewhite and Linda Ghirardo.
10:00 AM Saturday, November 8
Beginners’ Christmas Cookie Decorating
Cost is $10/person. Sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex from Sunday, October 18th to Sunday, November 8th. Details of supplies and ingredients needed for the class will be sent via email to all who sign up. For information contact Mary Ellen Wigle, tmewigle@gmail.com.
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St. Peter's Anglican Erindale
🍂 Our Historic Cemetery: A Place for Quiet Reflection 🍂 The cemetery at St. Peter's was one of the first Christian burial grounds in what was then Upper Canada. The earliest known burial, Samuel Conover, dates to 1827. Since then, it has become the resting place of generations of our community, including soldiers who served in the War of 1812 and jazz legend Oscar Peterson, a longtime parishioner. Today, the grounds also hold a Peace Garden and Stations of the Cross, a gift honouring longtime parish leader Bert Fleming. As autumn settles in and we approach All Saints and All See more
Our 2026 Vestry
Thanks to all who attended our vestry meeting this past Sunday. The approved budget and Rev. Roshni’s note of reflection can be found on our website here. As we prayerfully consider our givings, many have asked to have access to the PAG giving form for any changes their household is considering. You can find this form on our Giving page or on the table in the Narthex.
The Rev. Bev Harvey Memorial Award
St. Peter’s has awarded the Rev. Bev Harvey Memorial Award to Makayla M. Makayla is a granddaughter of one of our parishioners and is currently in nursing school at Toronto Metropolitan University. Through her schooling, sports, volunteer roles, and jobs working with children, Makayla has recognized the importance of empathy, communication, and advocacy, which have inspired her to become a pediatric nurse! Makayla believes receiving this award would be a meaningful reminder of the values that Rev. Bev Harvey embodied through her service as a parish nurse and deacon: “Rev. Bev’s dedication to caring for others is an inspiration, and I would be honoured to continue that legacy through my own commitment to nursing.” Congratulations, Makayla, and thank you to all who give to the Rev. Bev Harvey Memorial Award Fund.
Deacon’s Cupboard
The Deacon’s Cupboard Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
We serve postal codes: L5B, L5C, L5H, L5J, L5K, L5L
Click here for more information about the Deacon’s Cupboard.
Donations requested for the month of October: Cereal
Donations requested for the month of November: Canned Meat-Turkey, chicken, or ham
Non-perishable food items will always be gratefully accepted as well as monetary donations.
Your support will help us meet the growing need in our community. Thank you very much.
Monetary donations would be most welcome. Please consider writing a cheque to St. Peter’s Erindale and include “Deacon’s Cupboard” on the memo line. Donations can also be sent as an e-transfer to giving@stpeterserindale.ca and put “Deacon’s Cupboard” in the comments section.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
The Deacon’s Cupboard Coat Drive
Drop off October 15 thru November 3
The Bi-annual Winter Coat Giveaway for Deacon’s Cupboard (DC) families is returning this year!
If you’re clearing out closets and find excess adult and outgrown kid’s winter coats, jackets, snow pants, boots, mitts, hats and scarves, please set aside any items that are CLEAN and in GOOD REUSABLE CONDITION to donate to this cause. You can bring them to St. Peter’s from October 15 to November 3 for giveaway on Wednesdays at the DC throughout November.
If you don’t have items to donate you can still help by spreading the word to neighbours and neighbourhood associations, extended family members, friends, condo association members, or anyone else you can think of. We can provide you with a colourful poster if you wish.
We will also need volunteers to help in various ways leading up to and during the November giveaway period. Contact Cathy Robertson at cathyfrobertson1@gmail.com for more details or sign up on the bulletin board.
Serving Christ and Your Neighbour
For Our Book of Remembrance
This year November 8th is Remembrance Sunday. Last year the museum committee honoured the legacy of service and dedication to duty of those who served in the Armed Forces. We invited St. Peter’s parishioners, who had a late relative that answered the call to serve their country, to place their names in our Book of Remembrance. This book was placed on the altar along with the Honour Roll for the Remembrance Sunday service and was later displayed in the Bell Tower. If you would like to add to our Book of Remembrance, for a late veteran who served for the Canadian or other Armed Forces please complete the form which is on the table in the Narthex. Completed forms can be handed into the office, or sent via email to museums@stpeterserindale.ca.
The names of loved ones who were named in The Book of Remembrance last year remain.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kim Lemiski. Submissions should be no later than November 6th.
Pastoral Care and Lay Home Communion Ministries
As we continue rebuilding after the pandemic, we are revamping two important ministries: our Pastoral Care Ministry and our Lay Home Communion Ministry. Both ministries provide vital care and remind homebound community members and those going through difficult times that they are not alone. Below is information about both ministries.
PASTORAL VISITORS help clergy extend pastoral care and practical assistance to community members who need care and connection. They will provide care through monthly home visits, Zoom calls, and/or phone calls. They will meet regularly with clergy to share any important information.
LAY HOME COMMUNION VISITORS will go out in pairs to take Sunday communion to some of our members in need. During the visit, the Home Communion Visitors will lead the provided liturgy and share communion.
Those interested in participating in either ministry must complete a police check, Safe Church training, and the St. Peter’s training for these roles. If you are interested in serving with either of these ministries, please email Rev. Yaa at associate@stpeterserindale.ca by November 7th.
Help Us Celebrate One Another!
The Card Ministry would love to recognize all St. Peter’s parishioners on their birthday and wedding anniversary with a card and a message of encouragement. These special days should be celebrated! Please email the church office stpeters@stpeterserindale.ca with your full name and birthdate (month/day/year) and your wedding anniversary (month/day/year) if applicable. We will add you to our ever-growing list! Thank you for helping the St. Peter’s family stay connected as a caring community celebrating each other.
Voice for Life
Voice for Life is an educational program to help people learn to sing and improve their musicianship. Especially, if you were curious about joining our choir, Voice For Life can help you gain confidence and brush up on your hidden vocal talents! At St. Peter’s, Jenny Matterson teaches Voice for Life as a weekly program and all are welcome. Voice for Life lessons will resume the week of October 4th (see schedule below). If you are interested in beginning or continuing your VFL journey please reach out to Jenny at jmatterson@rogers.com by Friday, September 18th.
Wednesdays:
6:30pm-7:00pm (for everyone including non-choir and choir members)
Thursdays:
7:00pm-7:30pm (singing award only)
7:30pm-8:00pm (for Parish choir members)
8:00pm-8:30pm (for St. Peter’s singers choir members)
Yarn Donations
IThank you to all the new creative parishioners who joined our September Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting. We know we also missed a few experienced members this month but are eager to see you at our next gathering on October 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the Church Lounge!
As we try to increase our yarn inventory for future projects, we invite any parishioners who may have some unused yarn stashed at home, to donate it to our Ministry. Please leave it in the Church Office or contact Debbie Barker (crossbark@rogers.com). Any donation is greatly appreciated!
We traditionally meet every second Tuesday of the month in the Church Lounge from 2:00-3:00 pm. We can also link you in virtually if you can’t meet us in person. We can certainly look at alternative times/dates if this is helpful to newcomers. We love bringing & sharing treats to this meeting, so there’s an extra incentive to join us!If you’d like to share your talents with St. Peter’s and their Outreach ministries, please do! For more information, please contact Debbie Barker 905.302.1940 or crossbark@rogers.com.
We are grateful for all those who offer their time and talent throughout the church year. We need more people to volunteer in-person and online for our Sunday services and programs throughout the week. Consider your gifts and talents, and please get in touch with one of the clergy or the church office to discuss possibilities for service. Thank you!
Please view the online St Peter’s Volunteer Survey and identify your talents and interests. All the information you provide in the survey is encrypted and securely stored. If you have any questions please contact Dave Weeden (email), chair of our Stewardship Team.
Additional training and screening may be necessary depending on the work being done.
Notices
As we continue into cold and flu season, a reminder that your health is most important as we care for everyone in our midst. A reminder that there are bottles of sanitizer in each pew and masks available in the narthex for use. If you are feeling under the weather, you can always worship on Sunday through our Zoom services. Thank you for your care of this community.
Season of Spiritual Renewal
Over the past 14 months we have offered 40 workshops. These have been focused on our primary foci of prayer, scripture, worship, and sharing the faith. Many of our workshop leaders distilled their workshop material into Tip Sheets, to help those who couldn’t participate but who would like to access the most key information shared. These sheets may be particularly helpful to you as church leaders, as you plan for the upcoming year. These are now available to download from the website.
We have been delighted to hear about the impact of the Season of Spiritual Renewal on clergy and churches- please do visit the website to hear some stories!
Every blessing on your ministry,
Judy Paulsen, Coordinator
Season of Spiritual Renewal
Help us keep the air we share healthy and fragrance free
The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. Recently the scents people have been wearing to Sunday services have been quite strong and have irritated the sensitivities of others in the church. Please be mindful of those around you and limit your use of scented body products. Thank you!
Prayer Corner Available
In-person congregants who wish additional, private prayer can meet with a prayer minister following the Sunday services. The Prayer Corner is located in the Bell Tower. Anointing with oil for healing will also be available at this time.
Booking a Meeting? We are grateful to have such a busy and lively parish almost every day of the week! As such, please check with the church office before booking any meetings in the church so that we can avoid conflicting bookings and services.
If you have any news or suggestions for future communications that you would like shared with the St. Peter’s Erindale parish, please email the Communications Committee here or contact the Clergy.