Notices: October 11, 2024

Written By Michael Pirri

Dear St. Aidan’s,

This Sunday, we will observe Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday in both our worship services at 8 and 10:30. As is our tradition, our Altar Guild will decorate the chancel area with fall flowers and vegetables, symbolizing the abundance we experience through the fruits of God’s creation.

As we observe Thanksgiving Day, please note that the church office will be closed on Monday, October 14, as our staff take time to celebrate with family and friends.

Our Gather & Grow hour will also take a break this Sunday, but resumes on October 20 as we begin a four-week series on Traveling the Way of Love, which runs through November 10. Each Sunday, from 9:15-10:15 in the parish hall, we’ll watch a short (10-15 minute) film highlighting stories of communities who are living out different aspects of living the Christian faith. Then we’ll share some small group conversation about how we experience these elements of faith--—turning, learning, praying, worshipping, going forth, blessing, and resting—in our daily lives.

  • October 20: Traveling the Way of Love—Turn & Learn

  • October 27:  Traveling the Way of Love—Pray & Worship

  • November 3: Traveling the Way of Love—Go & Bless

  • November 10: Traveling the Way of Love—Rest

As you read in last week’s e-news note from Adam and our stewardship committee, this fall our theme is Walk in Love. This Gather & Grow series is meant to complement what we’re asking everyone in our church community to be reflecting on these next several weeks:

  • What does it mean, in our churches and in our lives, to walk in the way of love?

  • And how does generously sharing from the abundance of what we have (time, talent, and money) through our church fit in with walking in the footsteps of Jesus?

I hope to see you in church soon,
Becky+

Notices at a Glance
Scroll down for details on each of these items.

  1. Live Streaming at 10:30 a.m., Order of Service
  2. Interested in baptism?
  Opportunities to Share & Serve
  3. Come sing with the St. Aidan’s Choir
  4. Garden Work Day, Wednesday, Oct 16, 9:30-11:30am
  5. Euchre
  6. Campaign Update
  Opportunities to Gather & Grow
  7. Gather & Grow—every Sunday morning, 9:15-10:15 in the Parish Hall
  8. Toronto Diocese Social Justice & Advocacy Outreach Conference
  9. A weekly Busy Bees Play Group for children ages 0-3
  Other Announcements and How to Give
 10. Nursery now available during Sunday worship
 11. Announcements for the Notices
 12. Offerings

Notices for the Week of October 11, 2024 – October 18, 2024

1. Live Streaming at 10:30 a.m., Order of Service
Click here to view a PDF of the October 13th  order of service

 2. Interested in baptism? We will offer the sacrament of Holy Baptism at our 10:30 a.m. service on Sun., Nov. 3, when we observe All Saints’ Day. If you are interested in learning more about being baptized (or your child being baptized), please contact Rev. Becky (priest@staidansinthebeach.com).
 
Opportunities to Share & Serve

 3. Come sing with the St. Aidan’s Choir! Are you passionate about singing, or simply love the sound of music? We invite you to become a part of the St. Aidan’s Choir this fall! Our choir is a warm and welcoming community, open to members of all ages and experience levels—whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just starting out, there’s a place for you here. We’re looking to grow our choir with at least four new voices, and we’d love for you to be one of them. We’ll be scheduling brief, informal meetings to chat about your musical interests and conduct a simple vocal assessment—nothing too formal, just a chance to get to know you! Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings, and there are exciting opportunities to travel and perform with the group this season. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Michael at music@staidansinthebeach.com. We can’t wait to sing with you!
 
  4. Garden Work Day, Wed., Oct 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Garden Committee meets on the first Saturdays (9-11 a.m.) and the third Wednesdays (9:30-11:30 a.m.) of the month. On Wed., Oct. 16, we will weed, transplant, and mulch in preparation for winter. For more information, contact Courtney Ebner at staidans.warden3@gmail.com.
 
 5. Euchre: Starting Oct. 15, 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 $5.00 to play with all proceeds going to support St. Aidan’s community outreach to neighbours in need.
 
 6. Campaign Update: The Stewardship Committee would like to update you on progress made to date on our Strong Roots New Season initiatives.  Please find their letter attached here. 

Opportunities to Gather & Grow

 7. Gather & Grow-every Sunday morning, 9:15-10:15 in the Parish Hall. Every Sunday between now and Christmas, as part of our Diocese’s Season of Spiritual Renewal, we are offering a variety of conversations, speakers, and activities meant to encourage us to gather together as we seek to walk in love and grow in our faith. All adults and youth are welcome to join our weekly Gather & Grow program. Childcare is available for infants through grade 5.

❦ October 13: No program this week (Thanksgiving)
❦ October 20: Traveling the Way of Love—Turn & Learn
❦ October 27:  Traveling the Way of Love—Pray & Worship
❦ November 3: Traveling the Way of Love—Go & Bless
❦ November 10: Traveling the Way of Love—Rest
 
 8. Toronto Diocese Social Justice & Advocacy Outreach Conference: Sat., Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. You can choose to attend select sessions or the whole day. The conference theme is Communities of Resilience and Resistance. Keynote speaker is Chief Rudy Turtle of Grassy Narrows First Nation. The conference will also include workshops on a range of topics, including taking creation care seriously, preventing overdose in community, deconstructing myths about homelessness, seeing anti-racism as creedal theology, ending disability poverty, and more. To register for individual breakout sessions, https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/diocesan-life/social- justice-advocacy/outreach-advocacy-conference/outreach-conference-registration-and-workshop-descriptions/
 
 9. A weekly Busy Bees Play Group welcomes children ages 0-3 and their caregivers on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in our Parish Hall. We offer stories, music, and activities. To learn more, or to get information cards to share with parents or caregivers you know who may enjoy such a group, please contact Elizabeth Achimah at children@staidansinthebeach.com.
 
Other Announcements and How to Give

10. Nursery now available during Sunday worship: We will be offering nursery care for children ages 0-3 during the 10:30 a.m. service. The nursery is located in the Beech Room, adjacent to the main basement hall. For more information, please speak with Erika or Elizabeth.
 
11. Please submit new announcements for the weekly notices to Mary at office@staidansinthebeach.com by Wednesdays at 4 p.m. All notices are subject to incumbent’s approval, and will be edited for clarity and conciseness.

12. Offerings - Thank you for your support. There are a variety of ways to make your donation: 

Michael Pirri
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