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ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Ontario M5J 1W9 -- 416-593-5600 The people of St. Andrew's are called by God to serve in faith, hope and love in the heart of Toronto. |
Wednesday October 29, 2008
There are quite a number of important announcements about events which are taking place this weekend -- please make sure to read them all!
Clocks and Socks this Weekend!
Please remember that this weekend marks the end of daylight savings time -- set your CLOCKS to fall back an hour on Saturday night in order to get to church at the proper time on Sunday. And, when you come to church, please remember to bring some SOCKS to donate to the 'Out of the Cold' programme!
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This Coming Sunday
Sunday, November 2, 2008 The Feast of All Saints Sunday Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12
The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated by intinction during the morning worship service.
Reader – Stuart Maiden Greeting Elder – Phyllis Matheson |
At A Quick Glance (details below)
2) Online Donations 3) "The Art of Prayer" -- the 2008 Fall Supper Seminars Continue Tonight 4) The 6th Annual 'Chris Vais Memorial Event' - Saturday November 1, 2008 - 10 am 5) KNOXFRA Dinner -- Saturday November 1, 2008 - 5:30 pm 6) Catalyst Deadline this Sunday 7) Junior Choir Rehearsal this Sunday 8) St. Andrew's Annual Fall Retreat -- Saturday November 15, 2008 9) Faces of Faith - Peter Price
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1) 'OUT OF THE COLD' dinner programme commences November 4, 2008
With the beginning of another Out of the Cold Winter program on Monday, November 3rd, we are embarking on our 17th year of this important outreach ministry to some of the poorest and most vulnerable of our neighbours. We rely on hundreds of long-time volunteers that we welcome back each year to keep it running smoothly. The program continues to be a success, year after year, due to funds from the community and friends to support it. Please give prayerful consideration to ways you might participate in this ministry in the coming season. We are again grateful for whatever form your support can take. If you wish to volunteer your time, please contact Joan Matheson jmmatheson@rogers.com
2) Online Donations
We are pleased to announce that donations to the Church, and to ministries such as the 'Out of the Cold' programme, can be made online. To learn more, please click on the button below!
3) "The Art of Prayer: Responding to Icons as Christian Theology" -- the 2008 Fall Supper Seminars
On Wednesday, October 29, 2008, we will be gathering together for the third lecture in the fall lecture series on "The Art of Prayer: Responding to Icons as Christian Theology". This evening's focus will be on " Iconography in Liturgical Space: decorating the walls and enacting prayer inside them". For more information about these events and about our guest speaker, Richard Schneider, please click here.
4) The 6th Annual "Chris Vais Memorial Event" - Saturday November 1
The 6th Annual Chris Vais Memorial Event will take place this coming Saturday at Knox College, 59 St. George St., Toronto from 10 am until noon. This year’s paper will be given by the Rev. Dr. Pam McCarroll, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, Knox College and will be entitled “Kicking Against the Darkness: Hope for the Living of These Days". All are welcome, and there is no admission fee. Refreshments will be available from 9 a.m.
5) KNOXFRA Dinner - Saturday November 1, 2008
Allan Lever, a dedicated member of St. Andrew's Church, will be the guest speaker at the Knoxfra Dinner on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Knox College, which is the Presbyterian seminary at the University of Toronto. Allan is the former Canadian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Yemen. The evening reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.
Knoxfra is an association which is organized by former residents of Knox College. However, everyone is welcome to attend this special dinner.
For more information and to reserve tickets, please contact Michelle at 416-978-6228 or visit http://www.utoronto.ca/knox/pages/Residence/knoxfra.htm
6) Catalyst Deadline -- Sunday November 2, 2008
Please submit articles and items for the next Catalyst to Pat Reynolds or the
church office by Sunday, November 2nd. This will be the last issue
Pat will edit. Our new co-editors, Kristen Stout and Jane Martin, will take up
their new duties beginning with the February, 2009 issue.
7) Junior Choir Rehearsal this Sunday
A rehearsal for the junior choir will take place this Sunday following the morning service.
8) St. Andrew's Annual Fall Retreat -- Saturday November 15, 2008
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10th Annual Congregational Retreat will take place at The Old Mill Inn, 21 Old
Mill Road (Bloor St. W., South Kingsway) Our guest leader will be the Rev.
Karen Horst from First Presbyterian Church, Collingwood, who will facilitate
a discussion of “Strengthening Our Spiritual Core”. To register, please contact
Judy Neal in the church office 416-593-5600. Registration fee is $35 (a subsidy
is available for those who are in need of financial aid).
9) Faces of Faith - Peter Price
Peter Price is a dedicated elder, a faithful worshipper and a regular participant in many of the events and activities in our congregation. Please click here to read his contribution to the 'Faces of Faith'.
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