Weekly Notices - April 10

PLEASE NOTE: We have a new Zoom link for Sunday Services:
https://zoom.us/j/91628466455
Meeting ID: 916 2846 6455
Passcode: 548507
 
NOTICES AT A GLANCE - more details below

  1. Live streaming at 10:30 am and order of service
  2. Meditation on Wednesday evening
  3. Sign-ups for Maundy Thursday dinner and prayer vigil, April 14
  4. Easter Flowers
  5. Good Friday walk
  6. Easter Parade
  7. One-Day retreat
  8. Food bank director needed
  9. Mennonite spring treats fundraiser
10. Offerings


AND NOW THE DETAILS:
 
1.  Live Streaming at 10:30am and Order of Service
For those who are not comfortable attending services in person, or are unable to attend, we are live streaming the 10:30am Sunday services via Zoom at the new link below:
https://zoom.us/j/91628466455
Phone: 647-374-4685
Meeting ID: 916 2846 6455
Passcode: 548507
The order of service for Palm Sunday can be accessed by clicking the link below:
https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/e82c4d47-d423-9fd7-428a-b97a624544f0/Palm_Sunday_1030_Booklet_2022.pdf

2.  Meditation on Wednesday Evening
Our final session on this series on the theme Holy Listening: Contemplative Prayer takes place in the church and on Zoom from 7:30 to 8:15pm.
The Zoom link is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535845519?pwd=RGlONUQrdTNQeW5aa3g2Znl5SDJMZz09
Phone: 647-374-4685
Meeting ID: 865 3584 5519
Passcode: 832430

3. Sign-ups for the Maundy Thursday Dinner and Prayer Vigil, April 14
Sign-up sheets are on an easel in the narthex for our Maundy Thursday lamb dinner at 5:30 pm, and/or the prayer vigil that goes from 9pm that night to 8am on Good Friday morning. If you are signing up to attend the dinner please also sign up to indicate what dish you can bring: either a lamb stew, some roast lamb, or a vegetable dish. You may also email Lucy to sign up: lreid08@gmail.com

4. Easter Flowers
For those wishing to donate towards the cost of the Easter flowers, forms are at the back of the church. As well, those who are not attending in person can access a similar form here:  https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/f10eda90-5194-7f96-3032-695dab3b4e15/Easter_flowers_e_mail_form.pdf
Note: Today is the last day to submit your form in order that names be included in the Easter leaflets.
 
5. Good Friday Walk at All Saints Church-Community Centre, April 15.
Join All Saints (315 Dundas St. E., Toronto) for a Good Friday Walk on April 15 beginning at 9 a.m. Just as the traditional Stations of the Cross mark stopping places along Jesus' last journey to the cross, this walk will stop at 14 places in the neighbourhood where All Saints' community members have died in recent years. Registration is not necessary. The walk will take between 90 and 120 minutes; please dress appropriately for the weather.
 
6. Easter Parade
The Lions Club is hosting an Easter parade in the Beach on Easter Day, and there will be road closures around the church as of 12:30pm. Please make sure you move your car after the church service to avoid towing.
 
7. One Day Retreat on Toronto Island: Saturday May 7th
St Aidan's eco-spirituality group is planning a day of prayer, quiet and reflection on beautiful Toronto Island, on the theme of Seeking Refuge and Healing of the Earth. More details to follow. Hold the date!
 
8. Food Bank Director Needed
Calvary Baptist Church is seeking a part-time, volunteer Food Bank Director for the Grace Pascoe Care Centre, currently located in the church at 72 Main Street. 12-15 hours per week. For more information click the link below:
https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/478a924a-5d97-03ff-42bd-640c55cd80f8/Calvary_GPCC_Food_Bank_Director_Job_Description.pdf
 
9. Aurora House Spring Treats Fundraiser 
You can enjoy yummy treats made by talented bakers and support a great cause! Many items are available but quantities of each choice are limited. Orders close Friday, April 15th at 10am. Pick up (1774 Queen East) or delivery ($5) is Saturday, April 16th. Click here for more information and to place your order.  This fundraiser is organized by Toronto United Mennonite Church to support Aurora House which provides community-based housing for human trafficking survivors, including women with children or expecting a baby, in their journey towards independent living.
 
10. Offerings
Your regular offerings support the mission and ministry of St Aidan's, and we thank you.  Here's how to make a donation:

• E-transfer from your bank account to donations@staidansinthebeach.com  
• Donate online using your credit card at Canada Helps: St. Aidan's Church
• If you would like to consider moving to monthly pre-authorized debits from your bank account to make it easier for you to fulfill your ongoing support for the ministries at St. Aidan’s, please go to the Giving page of the website and print off the PAG Authorization Form to sign up: https://www.staidansinthebeach.com/giving or pick up a brochure/Authorization form at the back the church
• If you already given by PAG, and wish to change the amount of your monthly donation, please send an email with the details to donations@staidansinthebeach.com 
• If you would like a set of weekly offering envelopes, please send a request to donations@staidansinthebeach.com 
• Cheques can be mailed to the church: 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4E 1H6, or dropped of in our secure mailbox on the front of the building near the stairs at the north-east corner of the building