Notices: October 18, 2024
Dear St. Aidan’s,
This coming Sunday, runners will be making their way around the city in the annual Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Be aware that Queen Street East will be closed between Woodbine Ave. and Beech Ave., (8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) which means some of you may find it more challenging (or even impossible) to make your way to worship with us at the church. If you find this to be the case, please consider joining the 10:30 service via our Zoom livestream (scroll down for details on how to connect).
Hopefully by now you’ve noticed that we’re focusing on the theme of Walk in Love for our stewardship (Joyful Giving) season this year. Stewardship is the word many churches use to talk about being intentional in how we share our time, talents, and treasure (money) with our local church. If as Christians we believe that all that we have is a gift from God, then it makes sense for us (whether as individuals or as families) to consider prayerfully how we can, in turn, give some of what we have back to God through supporting St. Aidan’s.
A church has many expenses—utilities, personnel, community outreach, and supplies for education, hospitality, and worship (to name just a few). Some of the financial costs of running a church can be mitigated when people volunteer their time and talent. For instance, we’re looking to re-launch our in-house snow removal team (if you’re interested, talk with one of the wardens). This has the potential to save the church thousands of dollars per year, money that can instead go toward other ministry expenses. There are so many ways to support our church!
I hope that you’ll consider attending one of the Walk in Love gatherings being hosted over the next couple of weeks in various church members’ homes—or attend the gathering here on Sun., Nov. 10 (following the 10:30 service). These gatherings offer you the chance to reconnect with St. Aidan’s friends, and meet new ones, while sharing stories of how we’ve all experienced God’s love expressed through this church community. If you haven’t yet received your invitation, contact Adam Gordon to learn more about a gathering happening near you.
Grace and peace,
Becky+
Notices at a Glance
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1. Live Streaming at 10:30 a.m., Order of Service
2. Interested in baptism?
Opportunities to Share & Serve
3. Busy Bees Play Group welcomes children ages 0-3
4. Come sing with the St. Aidan’s Choir
5. Euchre
6. Beach Interfaith Outreach
7. Campaign Update
Opportunities to Gather & Grow
8. Gather & Grow—every Sunday morning, 9:15-10:15 in the Parish Hall
9. Toronto Diocese Social Justice & Advocacy Outreach Conference
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 18, 2024 – October 25, 2024
1. Live Streaming at 10:30 a.m., Order of Service
Click here to view a PDF of the October 20th 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. 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.
❦ Two ways you can support Busy Bees: We are looking for lightly used toys for babies and toddlers for our Busy Bees Play Group. Do you like to bake? We are looking for people to bake peanut-free goodies for the Busy Bees Play Group. If you can support us in either of these ways, please speak with Elizabeth.
4. 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!
5. 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 $5.00 to play with all proceeds going to support St. Aidan’s community outreach to neighbours in need.
6. 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., Oct. 29, 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.
7. 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
8. 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. Childcare available for infants through grade 5.
❦ 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
9. 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.. 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/
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:
· 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
· Envelopes – to obtain a set of weekly offering envelopes, send a request 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 beside the front door.
· Credit card – click on the link Canada Helps: St. Aidan's Church or scan the QR code below.