DECEMBER 25th & January 1st
NOTICES AT A GLANCE – more details below
1. Live Streaming for Christmas Services & Orders of Service
2. Christmas services
3. Christmas letter from the churchwardens
4. Tax receipts for 2022
5. Masking Recommendation
6. Offering Envelopes for 2023
7. Supper at St. Aidan's, Thursday, January 19
8. Altar Flowers for February
9. Food Bank Needs
10. Offerings
AND NOW THE DETAILS:
1. Live Streaming of Christmas Services & Orders of Service For those who are not comfortable attending services in person, or are unable to attend, we are live streaming the Christmas & New Year’s Day services via Zoom at the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91628466455
Meeting ID: 916 2846 6455 Passcode: 548507 Phone: 647-374-4685
To Access the orders of service please click on the links below
Christmas Eve 4:30 p.m.: https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/9f3c0e3e-5b60-c9a0-732a-ee41e4e08452/Christmas_Eve_430_22.pdf
Christmas Eve 9 p.m.: https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/33fd5b01-8086-4132-cbb2-3ec411889b93/Christmas_Eve_9_pm_22.pdf
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day 10:30: https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/42065af6-5d43-5631-7673-8423a15159a8/Dec_25_and_Jan_1_1030.pdf
2. Christmas Services
Christmas Eve: Family service & pageant at 4:30 pm, Sung Eucharist at 9 pm;
Christmas Day: Eucharist at 10:30 am;
New Year’s Day Sunday, January 1st, Eucharist at 10:30 am.
There is no Wednesday eucharist on December 28th. Note: there will be no children’s programme on either Christmas Day or January 1st.
3. Christmas letter from the churchwardens
Please click on the link below to access this. https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/6e855289-7cb2-47b3-819f-ac3417121897/Warden_s_Christmas_message_Dec_2022.pdf
4. Tax Receipts for 2022
Donations must be received by December 31st in order to qualify for a 2022 tax receipt.
5. Masking Strongly Recommended Indoors
Because of the ongoing stress on our hospitals, Bishop Andrew Asbil has issued an important memo “strongly recommending the wearing of masks in indoor public settings, including in our church buildings.” He concludes his plea with these words: “As we come to the end of another difficult year, may God grant that we not tire of caring for our neighbours, but rather work toward the Reign of Christ when all will be reconciled in Him and in true wholeness of health.”
6. Offering Envelopes for 2023
If you would like a set of weekly offering envelopes for 2023, please speak the Donations Secretary, Amy Ferguson at church or by email donations@staidansinthebeach.com If you would prefer to make regular donations using pre-authorized debit (PAG) you can find the sign up form on our website or pick up a paper copy at church. Other donation options are also available, please speak to Amy or email if you have questions. Thank you for your financial support of the ministries at St. Aidan's.
7. Supper at St. Aidan's, Thursday, January 19, 5:45pm - 7:15pm
On Thursday, January 19, our parish will host our neighbours in the Beach for dinner and community building. We hope you will join us, bring your friends and neighbours, and engage with newcomers at the dinner. RSVP at this link or by phone to the church office. We also need help with set up, dinner prep, children’s activities, clean up and more; to volunteer at one of our upcoming dinners, please sign up here.
8. Altar Flowers for February
There are multiple Sundays open for a flower dedication in February of the new year. If you are interested, the cost is $80 for the two vases. Please contact Hian-Lie Liem at hian.lie.liem@gmail.com
9. Food Bank Needs
Donations of non-perishable food items for the Grace Pascoe Care Centre food bank and the St. John’s Norway food pantry are always welcome. Please place them in the basket in the narthex. Note: empty egg cartons are needed once again. Your donations are delivered every week or two and are very well received. Thank you!
10. Offerings - Your regular offerings support the mission and ministry of St Aidan's, and we thank you. There are a variety of ways to make a donation:
- PAG – set up monthly pre-authorized debits from your bank account directly to St. Aidan’s by completing the authorization form found on the Giving page of our website https://www.staidansinthebeach.com/giving
- PAG Changes – to change the amount of an existing donation, send an email with the details to donations@staidansinthebeach.com
- E-transfer – send to donations@staidansinthebeach.com
- Cheques should be payable to and can be mailed to: The Church of St. Aidan, 2423 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4E 1H6, or dropped in our secure mailbox at the north-east corner of the building.
- Credit card – click on the link Canada Helps: St. Aidan's Church