All are welcome. You are invited to share in our worship
Sunday Name Tags
As you arrive to the church building on Sunday, there will be a table with reusable name tags. You are invited to make yourself a name tag and continue to wear them in the weeks to come as Rev. Yaa gets to know the many faces of St. Peter’s (and you might learn a new name too!). If you already have a reusable name tag at church or at home, feel free to use that!
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September 13, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Meeting ID: 839 6957 5036
Password: 512509
Meeting ID: 834 2301 2555
Password: 908907
We have a Nursery Attendant for those under the age of 5 at the 9:15 and 11:00 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 is on break until the Fall
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 10:00 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
Truth and Reconciliation Study Group Meeting
Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM on Zoom
We look forward to seeing you online. If you have any questions, please reach out to: Lori Dolloff, Chairperson, or Helen Baxter, Recorder (helenbaxter@rogers.com)
Meeting ID: 882 7431 3776, Passcode: 006996
September 13, Blessing of Backpacks (and bags)
JAs we begin a new school year and return to some of our routines this fall, you are invited to bring your backpacks or bags (purses, brief cases etc.) to church this Sunday, September 13th. We will have a blessing of the bags at our 10am service as we enter this new season!
September 13 Gathering Sunday
BBQ and Ice Cream Truck
Join us after the 10:00 am service on Sunday, September 13, for our annual Gathering Sunday BBQ hosted by the 1st Erindale Scouts. Click here for the BBQ prices. All proceeds go toward helping the Scouts attend their Jamboree next year. If you can, please indicate on the sheet on the bulletin board how many hamburgers/hot dogs you want so the Scouts have an idea of how many to bring. There will also be an ice cream truck with free ice cream provided by Amica Erin Mills. You will also be entertained by music from the Nancy Walker Jazz Trio, organized by our Stewardship group.
Monday, September 14 at 6:00 PM
Men’s Group Dinner
All men are invited to join us for a social get together and dinner on Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m.in the parish hall. Enjoy a libation and a delicious dinner cooked by our expert chef, Kim Tucker. The usual fee of $20, or what you can afford, will be requested at the door for drinks and dinner. Please let us know if you are coming by email to Ian Cowan (cowanian@hotmail.com) or by signing the list on the church bulletin board.
Sunday, September 20
Our annual Vestry meeting will be held on Sunday, September 20 after the 10am service (approx. 11:30am). Last year’s Vestry Minutes are on our website and the new Annual Reports and Financial statements will be there soon. Some paper copies will be available in the Narthex.
The meeting will be held in-person in the church and online. To join online, please use the Zoom link for the 10am service.
Meeting ID: 834 2301 2555 Passcode: 908907
Confirmation Preparation
Please register by September 18, 2026
On Sunday, March 7, 2027, Bishop Kevin Robertson will be coming to St. Peter’s for a confirmation service! If you are between grades 5-12 and interested in being confirmed, please contact Lydia at stpetersyouth14@gmail.com by September 18th. Youth being confirmed will have mandatory confirmation preparation once a month starting Sunday, September 27th during the 9:15am service.
If you are an adult and interested in being confirmed, please contact Rev. Roshni (rector@stpeterserindale.ca) by September 18th to discuss your confirmation preparation program!
ACW Meetings Start Tuesday, October 6
Please note that there will be no meeting for the ACW in September. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 6
Stories
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St. Peter's Anglican Erindale
Twenty-five years ago today, the world watched in grief as the events of September 11 unfolded. Today we remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, including 24 Canadians. We hold in prayer the families who still carry that loss, the first responders who ran toward danger, and all whose lives were changed that day. We also remember what followed. In the days after, communities across Canada opened their homes, churches, and schools to thousands of stranded travellers. Strangers were fed, sheltered and cared for without a second thought. In a dark moment, ordinary people chose kindness. That choice See more
Magnificart Being Repaired
Our Magnificart (Golf Cart) is currently out for repair. On Sunday, if you have someone in your car who finds it difficult to walk to the top of the hill, please feel free to drop them at the doors before finding parking. We hope the Magnificart is back and running shortly and we appreciate your understanding.
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.
Refurbishment of our Formal Gardens to commence this July
As you walk up the hill to St. Peter’s Erindale you are surrounded by greenery. Large trees form an overhead canopy to the west, while the embankment around the cemetery is carpeted in small green plants, with purple flowers that poke through in early Spring.
The natural greenery of our grounds is enhanced by curated formal gardens beside the Narthex extension, the main steps and the Bell Tower. A smaller garden blooms on the southeast corner of lawn.
These gardens are happy reflections of the seasons – spring, summer and fall – and are lovingly maintained by a dedicated team of volunteer gardeners in our Garden Ministry.
This year a review of our gardens determined that it was time for a redesign. The gardens were last updated in 1970 by Philip Stuart, who cared for them for many years with the assistance of his wife Winnie. A proposal was presented to Corporation and approved. The entire cost has been fully funded thanks to the kindness of an anonymous donor.
Starting in July you will see replanting in progress as the garden refurbishment begins.
The selection of plant material was based on a criteria of being drought tolerant and low maintenance for future sustainability. Many of the plants proposed for the refurbishment are pollinators that attract bees, butterflies and even small birds like goldfinches.
This builds on an initiative from a few years ago, when Cathy Robertson was part of a Greening initiative from the diocese to plant a garden of native species to support insects, pollinators, and the Monarch butterfly. Native milkweed was planted around the Bell Tower, and those seeds have now spread beyond the garden into the lawn on the east side of the building.
A second phase of the garden redesign project calls for installation of irrigation systems in the Narthex garden and the Bell Tower garden. This work is planned for 2027 and will ease the burden of hand watering.
Next time you come to the church, take a moment to smell the flowers, and give thanks to our Garden Ministry for their care of our lovely flower beds.
If you are interested in more specific details about the Garden Refurbishment, you may download or view the proposal PDF here and in the narthex.
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 September: Canola and Vegetable Oil (1L bottles)
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
Dropoff begins October 15
The Deacon’s Cupboard will be hosting a coat drive this Fall for our guests. We are looking for clean and gently worn coats, jackets, warm boots, hats and mitts.
If you have something you wish to donate, please keep it until October 15 when drop off begins at St. Peter’s.
Thank-you for your ongoing support.
Serving Christ and Your Neighbour
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)
Calling All Creative St. Peter’s Parishioners
Knitters, Crocheters, Stitchers, etc.!
If you possess any of these handicraft talents, you are warmly invited to join the St. Peter’s Prayer Shawl Ministry group. (Although, we create Prayer Shawls and more!)
In the past, not only have we provided parishioners with prayer shawls, we have also knit for Seafarers, Breast Cancer survivors, new baptismal babies and premature newborns. We are open to create whatever, and to whomever, is in need. We also welcome your ideas!
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. Our first meeting of the fall will take place on Tuesday September 8th at 2 PM. 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
Stewardship Update
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.