Notices: October 31, 2025
Notices at a Glance
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1. Live Streaming at 10:30 a.m., Order of Service
2. Karaoke and Silent Auction Fundraiser - next Saturday! (Link to Song List)
3. Out of the Cold Suppers
4. Beach Interfaith Outreach
5. Welcome to Creative Preschool!
6. Upcoming Concert- Cantemus Singers return to sing “Gloria in Excelsis”
7. Euchre
8. Garden Committee Work Days and Collection Requests
9. Welcome Video
10. Volunteers needed to host Sunday Coffee Hour
11. Wednesday Eucharistic Service
12. Incumbent Search
13. Diocese of Toronto Workshops & Retreats: Practical Advice on Legacy Giving
14. Diocese of Toronto: Season of Spiritual Renewal Workshops & Retreats
15. Announcements for the Notices
1. Live Streaming at 10:30 a.m., Order of Service: The service will be live-streamed on YouTube, which can be found through the following link. The service may be viewed live or at anytime later through our YouTube channel.
https://staidansinthebeach.com/live
Click here to view a PDF of the Booklet
Click here to view a PDF of the Service Details for Nov. 2
2. Karaoke & Silent Auction Fundraiser – next Saturday!
Tickets for the EERC Karaoke and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, November 8, 2025 , 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall can be purchased here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/137723748RR0001-st-aidans-church/events/karaoke-silent-auction-fundraiser-for-eerc/
Karaoke song list: Click here for the song list.
Silent auction items include a pair of Leaf tickets, artwork, and lots of amazing local services. If you cannot attend but want to donate, visit here: Canada Helps: St Aidan's - EERC
3. St. Aidan's Out of the Cold (OOTC) Suppers are resuming on Monday evenings starting on Nov. 3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. Meal ends not later than 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
4. Beach Interfaith Outreach: Locations and dates for all lunches are listed in the Beach Metro News. The next lunch held here at St. Aidan’s is Tues., Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. As part of St. Aidan’s involvement in the Beach Interfaith Outreach Committee, we support the Grace Pascoe Care Centre. Your weekly donations (to the basket by the church office) are gratefully received.
5. Welcome to Creative Preschool! The basement rooms Silver Birch, Spruce, Willow and Maple and the two east side washrooms have been rented, for five years, to Creative Preschool. They will be moving in over the next few weeks. St. Aidan’s will have access to the space on weekdays after 7 p.m. and on the weekends.
6. Upcoming Concert: After a hiatus of 5 years, Cantemus Singers return to sing “Gloria in Excelsis”, a concert of Tudor carols and Christmas motets on Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. here at St. Aidan’s. Tickets $35; children 12 and under free. Tickets available at the door (cash only) or via the Eventbrite link on www.cantemus.ca (credit cards). Call 416-578-6602 or visit the website for more information. A portion of concert receipts will be donated to Centre 55’s Share-a-Santa program, that gives food support to over 900 east end families in need.
7. Euchre: Join us on Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m. for a fun and friendly evening of progressive Euchre downstairs in the Parish Hall. Beginners welcome. Cost is $5; all proceeds support St. Aidan’s community outreach.
8. Garden Committee Workdays and Collection requests. The Garden Committee meets on Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. through the end of November. Join us for coffee, snacks, weeding, mulching and planting! Save the Date! Saturday, November 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. will be our annual leaf raking workday. We are collecting the following items: 4L milk/juice jugs and plastic clamshell containers (like the kind spinach comes in) for winter sowing native plants; and large carboard boxes (untreated, unwaxed, minimal ink) for sheet mulching. Please bring jugs and broken down boxes to the Narthex or contact Courtney to arrange pick up.
9. Welcome Video: We are currently looking to shoot some brief video footage for a welcome video. We would especially like to get aerial footage of the worship space and outdoors to include. If you or someone you know has a drone with recording capabilities, please contact Michael at music@staidansinthebeach.com.
10. Volunteers are needed to host Sunday Coffee Hour. The sign up sheet is in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact C. Morfitt.
11. Wednesday Eucharistic Service: Our Wednesday 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion will continue each week. Please join us and enjoy some refreshments afterwards.
12. Incumbent Search: The Wardens are continuing to work with the Bishop on the search for a new priest.
13. Diocese of Toronto Workshops & Retreats: Practical Advice on Legacy Giving (Free Event):
This fall, the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation will host Wine, Wisdom & Generosity, a series of relaxed, inspiring gatherings. Enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments and explore how your generosity can make a lasting impact through planned giving. Attendees will hear practical advice on planning their legacy for their parish, learn about the foundation’s free online will-writing program, and have the chance to connect with bishops and fellow Anglicans in meaningful conversation. These free events are open to all. The final date is:
Thursday, Nov. 13, 5-7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Norway (Woodbine Ave.)
14. Diocese of Toronto: Season of Spiritual Renewal Workshops & Retreats
The Season of Spiritual Renewal fall workshops are now open for registration. Some are offered during the day and some in the evening. Explore both the single- and multi-session workshops and courses.
Workshops include “A New & Ancient Evangelism” (Judy Paulsen).
For details and to register, Link to workshops here
15. Please submit new announcements for the weekly notices to Mary at office@staidansinthebeach.com by Wednesdays at 4 p.m.