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October 18, Twenty-first 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
7:00 PM Wednesday, October 14 (Zoom)
Truth and Reconciliation Study Group
Welcome to any parishioners who wish to learn more about Truth and Reconciliation. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Our study group meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, online at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 882 7431 3776
Passcode: 006996
We look forward to seeing you online. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to: Lori Dolloff, Chairperson, or Helen Baxter, Recorder (helenbaxter@rogers.com)
Do You Like Board Games?
Saturday, October 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Join us for an intergenerational board game afternoon in the Parish Hall! There will be a variety of games available for all ages. Feel free to bring along your favourite games too. Come enjoy some friendly competition, laughter, and time together across generations! Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Heather Mentore (heather.mentore@gmail.com) or Rev. Yaa Addison (associate@stpeterserindale.ca).
2:00 – 4:00 PM Thursday, October 22
Seniors’ Thanksgiving Communion and Tea
You are invited to join us for the Seniors Thanksgiving Communion and Tea on October 22. Please sign up on the bulletin board or RSVP to the church office (stpeters@stpeterserindale.ca)or to Helen Baxter (helenbaxter@rogers.com).
We are looking for donations of sandwiches, squares/cakes, cookies, etc. to serve our guests. No nuts please! Please sign up on the bulletin board with what you are bringing or let Helen know. We also need some assistance serving the tea. Again, if you can help, please sign up on the bulletin board or contact Helen.
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.
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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
Dropoff begins October 15
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.
Confirmation Preparation
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!
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.