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NOTICES AT A GLANCE - more details below   1. Guest preacher and Zoom link for Sunday eucharist, 9:30 am  2. Children's ministry on Zoom  3. Service videos  4. Celebrating Black History Month  5. Epiphany meditation series  6. Eco-spirituality survey  7. Annual Vestry Meeting February 27th  8. Social Justice and Advocacy motion  9. Pancake Tuesday 10. Church kneelers 11. Altar Guild flowers and aumbry candle 12. OfferingsAND NOW THE DETAILS:1. Guest Preacher and Zoom Link for Sunday Eucharist, 9:30 amWe continue to worship by Zoom, and the link to join is here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84505590891Meeting ID: 845 0559 0891   Phone: 647-374-4685This Sunday our guest preacher for Black History Month is the Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, Vicar of St James Cathedral, Toronto.2.  Children's Ministry on ZoomGemma is with us at the start of our 9:30 service each week, and we invite families with children to join us. After singing a song Gemma then opens a separate Zoom session for the children.3. Service Videos on Website and YouTubeWe are recording our Zoom services for those unable to attend them live. Look for them on the church website here: https://www.staidansinthebeach.com/services/pages/virtual-services or on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Gtpvu9EWn9-g7oZ1VyKfA.4. Celebrating Black History MonthAt St. Aidan’s we are intentionally celebrating Black History Month as part of our Zoom Sunday services. Here’s the weekly schedule of themes and homilists:Feb. 13: Why Are Churches So Racially Divided? (Stephen Fields, Vicar of St. James Cathedral)Feb. 20: The Enduring Black Presence in the Church (video collage of different Black voices)Feb. 27: Where Do We Go From Here? (Lucy Reid)These services will feature special music from Urla Duncan. Join us, and invite friends and family! 5. Epiphany Meditation SeriesMeditation takes place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30 to 8 pm, by Zoom.The link is here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535845519Phone: 647-374-4685  Meeting ID: 865 3584 5519The theme for this series is Epiphanies of God's Presence in All Things, and some simple instruction is given on using the silence to settle more deeply into the heart of God. All are welcome. 6. Eco-Spirituality SurveyFor the past two years the Eco-Spirituality Group has sponsored a variety of activities. We want to hear from the broader community·       Were the programs meaningful?·       What could be continued?·       What new activities would people like to see, participate in and maybe lead?Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey to be found in this link:access the surveyWe will report the results of the survey back to the congregation. Thank you 7. Annual Vestry Meeting February 27Our annual vestry meeting will be held on Zoom on Sunday February 27 following the 9:30 am service. We expect to call the meeting to order around 10:30 am. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. The brochure with all reports etc will be sent out by email early next week. 8. Social Justice and Advocacy MotionOnce again the diocesan Social Justice and Advocacy Committee has put forward a motion for parishes to consider at their annual vestry meetings. This year the focus is on justice for workers, especially those who are precariously employed. You can read the full motion and its backgrounder on the diocesan website here: https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/diocesan-life/social-justice-advocacy/social-justice-vestry-motion/?lang=enThere is a 12 minute Q and A video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MAfpBzOa8A&t=1sBishop Andrew has issued a letter about it here: https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/from-our-bishops/letter-to-the-diocese-from-bishop-andrew-feb-4/ 9. Pancake TuesdayJoin us on Zoom for a Pancake Party at 6:00 pm! This Pancake Tuesday we will gather (virtually) to cook together, catch up, and play a game or two! All are welcome and we hope you can make it: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/91046036597 10. Church KneelersCalling all crafters for our Needlepoint Kneeler Project!  Join our team and help to create new kneelers for our renovated space. No needlepoint experience necessary! Pick from hundreds of patterns including symbols, church year, saints, and more!Please contact Colin (colin_snider@hotmail.com) if you are interested in helping or leading this project.  11. Altar Guild Flowers and Aumbry CandleOnce we are back in the church we are going to resume our donation programme for altar flowers and aumbry candles. If you would like to dedicate the flowers or candle for a particular Sunday the cost for flowers is $80 for one Sunday and the aumbry candle is $40 for a full month. Please contact Hian-Lie Liem at 416-706-3775 or at hian.lie.liem@gmail.com 12. OfferingsYour 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  Please note the new email address.  Security password is not required as auto deposit is now enabled.
  • Donate online using your credit card at Canada Helps: St. Aidan's Church
  • Mail cheques to the church: 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4E 1H6, or drop off your donation in our secure mailbox on the front of the building near the stairs at the north-east corner of the building
  • If you would like to consider moving to 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

If you already give by PAG, and wish to change the amount of your monthly donation, please send an email with the details to donations@staidansinthebeach.com