Notices: August 24, 2025
1. Welcome Back Celebration! Sunday, September 7: Our Welcome Back celebration and BBQ will be held on Sunday, September 7, following the 10:30am service. The parish will be celebrating three baptisms over the two services. All are welcome!! We are also seeking volunteers to assist Matt James with the BBQ.
2. St. Aidan's Choir returns on Sunday, September 7: The choir will return on Sunday, September 7th. Our rehearsals from 9:30 a.m. on Sundays in the Willow Room (near the Parish Hall). New members are always welcome; please email Michael at music@staidansinthebeach.com if you’d like to join the choir.
3. The Recharge Youth Retreat is happening on September 26-28. All youth grades 6-12 are welcome. The cost is $180 which includes a bus ride to and from St. Timothy’s Church (4125 Sheppard Ave., East). Please register as soon as possible to ensure your spot on the bus. Registration form can be found here: https://linktr.ee/BYMC .
4. Karaoke Fundraiser: Please save the date for a karaoke fundraiser for the East End Refugee Committee on Saturday, November 8 at St. Aidan's. We will need volunteers for the event. Please email Fausta if you are available to help: warden.people@staidansinthebeach.com.
5. Youth Trip to the ROM: On August 26, the youth will be heading to the Royal Ontario Museum. Meet at the church for 10 a.m. and bring a lunch. Youth need to RSVP to Elizabeth (children@staidansinthebeach.com) by Monday, August 25 at noon. This is a free event.
6. Youth Pool Party: August 28 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Please email Elizabeth (children@staidansinthebeach.com) for the address.
7. Incumbent Search: The Wardens met with the Bishop in July to review applications and the selection process is ongoing. Reverend Benjamin's part-time contract had been extended until December 2025 to ensure coverage during the process.
8. Summer worship schedule: During the summer, our Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. We will return to two Sunday services on Sunday, September 7, which will also be our patronal service of celebration.
9. Children's and youth ministry this summer will be exploring faith together through science experiments. All ages are welcome.
10. Wednesday Eucharistic Service: Our Wednesday 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion will continue each week throughout the summer. Please join us and enjoy some refreshments afterwards.
11. Please submit new announcements for the weekly notices to Mary at office@staidansinthebeach.com by Wednesdays at 4 p.m.