All are welcome. You are invited to share in our worship
September 13, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Meeting ID: 839 6957 5036
Password: 512509
Meeting ID: 834 2301 2555
Password: 908907
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
September 13, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Meeting ID: 839 6957 5036
Password: 512509
Meeting ID: 834 2301 2555
Password: 908907
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
We have a Nursery Attendant for those under the age of 5 at the 9:15 and 11:00 services.
Church School during 9:15 AM Service
In-person Only
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
ACW Lunch Meeting Tuesday, May 5 at 12:30 PM
The next ACW luncheon will be on Tuesday, May 5 at 12:30pm. We will again be meeting in the church hall for the presentation. Lori Dolloff and her sister, Jennifer Pierson, will be telling us about their birding experiences titled Close Encounters of the Feathered Kind. There will photos and stories shared. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and treats will be provided.
Please let Elizabeth (melizabethboyes@gmail.com cell 416-209-6816)or Dawn (dawnpollard@bell.net ph. 905-286-0862) know if you plan to attend so we can set the tables. We begin our luncheon at 12:30pm but if you can come early at noon to help set up it is appreciated. Also let us know if you can bring some treats to share with our tea. All women in St. Peter’s congregation are invited.
Truth and Reconciliation Study Group
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 PM on Zoom
All parishioners are welcome to join us online.
We look forward to seeing you. 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
Stories
St. Peter’s Garden Renovation Project
St. Peter’s gardens have always been a beautiful and meaningful part of our space and history. The gardens were last designed and renovated in 1970, and the garden ministry team works hard every year to care for our gardens. A proposal for a 2-part garden renovation has been presented to the corporation and approved. This design is meant to repurpose plant material when possible and embrace low-maintenance care for sustainability in the future.
You may download or view the proposal PDF here and in the narthex. The cost of this redesign has been fully funded by a donor. We plan to have the first part of this renovation project completed in July 2026. If you have any questions, please contact our wardens at wardens@stpeterserindale.ca
Spring Concert : An Afternoon of Musical Sunshine
It was fitting that the sun shone warmly on the afternoon of Sunday, April 26th, setting the mood for St. Peter’s Music Ministries Spring Concert.
A joint presentation by the St. Peter’s Parish Choir and St. Peter’s Handbell Ringers, this program combined classical, liturgical and contemporary selections to create a heartfelt and uplifting afternoon of music.
As Master of Ceremonies, Lori Dolloff, who has been part of our Music Ministry for 50 years, guided us through the program with a combination of informational insights and personal recollections relevant to the performers and the musical pieces.
From Classical to Polka and Back Again
The program began with Mozart’s Kegelstatt Trio featuring Mark Materson on clarinet, guest musician Bill Chambers on viola, and Walt Lemiski on piano.
Western Theme Fundraiser Dinner a Sell-out Success
On Saturday April 18th some 78 cow-folk dressed for a Home On The Range hoedown filled the Parish Hall for an evening of good food, good fun and cowboy games.
Organized by Mary Ellen and Thom Wigle, this year’s fundraiser dinner featured a delicious menu of Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hash Browns, Creamy Coleslaw, Cowboy Caviar Bean Salad, Dill Pickles and Homemade Peach Cobbler with ice cream.
These photos tell the story of the evening’s success and enthusiasm of all who came.
Special thank yous to all who helped with setting up and serving the dinner.
Depression Glass and Ecclesiastical Needlework
ACW Spring Luncheon Meetings
This spring our ACW monthly luncheons featured presentations on two very different and fascinating topics.
Depression Glassware Yesterday and Today
The March luncheon welcomed Walt Lemiski for an amazing look at the history and traditions of Depression Glass. Coming from a family of collectors, Walt focused his energies on vintage glassware, and in the process has become both a connoisseur and expert on Depression Glass, and has authored a book on the subject.
In his presentation Walt discussed the history of Depression glass and its place in Canadian homes during the depression era, and its current popularity as vintage treasure. Often in shades of pink, yellow or green, Depression glassware comes in many shapes and sizes, from simple etched plates to decorative bowls, pitchers and vases. You may well have seen it in your grandmother’s cupboard or even have some in your own kitchen.
Our lunch sandwiches and treats were served on a selection of Walt’s Depression glassware. After lunch, pieces of glassware were raffled off for attendees to take home and enjoy – or even start their own collections.
Kim Lemiski, Walt’s wife, collects kitchen items from bygone days and supplemented Walt’s display of glassware with samples from her own collection of treasures.
The luncheon was held in the parish hall so that we could seat the many ladies who attended. In honour of the presentation topic, Elizabeth Boyes arranged a retro theme including special scones with jam and whipped cream to enjoy with our tea. White tablecloths, flowers and cloth napkins made it feel very special.
Stitchery and Ecclesiastical Vestments
Our April meeting was preceded by a noon time music presentation in the Church.
We welcomed Ruth Griffith and Peggy Perkins from Ecclesiastical Stitching as our guest speakers, who set up a beautiful display of their work. We learned about the special type of embroidery and stitching that goes into making fine linens and vestments for the clergy and services.
From the simplest white linen cloths used for communion with specially stitched crosses and hems to the most elaborate silk embroidered vestments, all work is done by hand by a dedicated group of volunteers in Toronto.
In addition to creating new pieces, the team of ecclesiastical stitchers repair items that are worn and help to send donated pieces to clergy who might not be able to afford them new.
Ruth and Peggy were able to answer any questions and discuss their work in more detail. Those interested in volunteering are trained and shown how to do the intricate work.
Given this new insight, we will all be looking more closely at the vestments that Rev. Roshni is wearing and with a greater appreciation for the work involved.
Help Us Solve A Mystery
The Museums Committee is hoping to discover who donated this uniform to our archives. Were you, or anyone you know, a member of the Anglican Church of Canada Junior Auxiliary? Do you have any memories or knowledge of this group at St Peter’s Erindale?We’d love to hear from you! Share your stories with us at museums@stpeterserindale.ca
Updates from the Parish Retreat
On Saturday, February 28, around 50 parishioners gathered for our parish retreat! We spent the morning together in worship, Bible study, and conversation about our past 200th-anniversary year, and continued to explore the Cast the Net and Calls to Action. After conversation and prayer, we narrowed the 20 Calls to Action to 3 that we would like to focus on at St. Peter’s over the next 3 years.
I invite you, this Lenten season, to reflect on the three calls listed below. Think and pray about what they mean to you and how St. Peter’s can live out these calls through our existing ministries and new ideas. If you would like to share your insights, please reach out to me by email, phone or we can have a cup of tea (and treats!). I will reflect on these calls and notes from the parish and share them with the Corporation, Advisory Board, and other groups in the coming months. Then, together, we will move forward with an implementation plan to carry out this good work. Thank you especially to everyone who came to the retreat. It was a very meaningful and inspiring time for me, and I hope it was for you, too!
Our Selected Calls to Action
- Call to Action #2: Reinvigorate and recommit to children’s, youth, family, and intergenerational ministries.
- Call to Action #7:Take, sustain and communicate actions that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
- Call to Action #13: Enable and celebrate the work of ministries focused on service in the world.
Rev. Roshni Jayawardena
Incumbent
More Stories from St. Peter’s
Serving Christ and Your Neighbour
The Deacon’s Cupboard is in need of Small Bottles of Laundry Detergent (798ml/1 litre).
Why the small jug? It’s because the majority of the people who use the Deacon’s Cupboard are arriving here via transit or walking, so large laundry detergent bottles are too heavy and not easy to transport. Plus they are not easy to store in the DC.
If you can help, please place your donation in the box just outside of the church office that is marked Deacon’s Cupboard.
Thank you for all your support to the Deacon’s Cupboard whether it is financial contributions or donating the food items we ask for each month. Thank you very much!
The Deacon’s Cupboard Coat Drive
The Deacon’s Cupboard will be hosting a coat drive this Fall for our guests.
In past years this has been a much needed and appreciated event.
As you are putting away your winter coats and accessories for the summer, ask yourself if it is time for something new.
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 the Fall when we will provide further details about drop off dates.
Many of our guests are from warmer climates and require winter clothing. They are very grateful to receive these items.
Thank-you for your ongoing support.
The 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.
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 welcomed. 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.
An Invitation to Sing!
At St. Peter’s we have two choral ensembles: a contemporary choir for the 9:15 BAS service, and a traditional choir for the 11 am BCP service. We are always pleased to have new singers join either choir. Please feel free to contact Walt to join. For more information email musicdirector@stpeterserindale.ca.
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!
Additional training and screening may be necessary depending on the work being done.
Volunteer with us!
As we continue our recovery from the Covid epidemic, we have a renewed need for volunteers to support St. Peter’s many ministries. 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’d rather, you may pick up a paper copy in the Narthex.
If you have any questions please contact Dave Weeden (email), chair of our Stewardship Team.
Notices
Stewardship Update
We would like to offer a sincere thank you for your continued support of St. Peter’s.
Receipted offerings concluded the first half of the year below last year’s level by 2.6% and short of our budgeted target by 7.7%. This has been offset by revenue from two movie shoots early in the year, bringing total revenue equal to last year for the same period.
Expenses are close to budgeted levels year-to-date but higher than last year, largely due to higher insurance costs and the hiring of a full-time music director.
The majority of the revenues for St. Peter’s come from the generous givings from our congregation. We are, therefore, asking you to prayerfully evaluate increasing your financial gifts to St. Peter’s. Our givings supports the many ministries, committees and our building and property that are so important to all of us.
Supporting St. Peter’s through the Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) program helps us by enabling a predictable, sustained cash flow throughout the year. If you are not presently enrolled in the program, you may join by using the PAG Enrollment Form found here. You may change your PAG commitment at any time with the PAG Change Form found here.
Prayerfully Yours,
Dave Weeden
Chair of Stewardship
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.