Reflection on Reopening and Rebuilding at St. Paul’s
by Fr. Dean+

During Covid at St. Paul’s we offered as many of the services and kept going as much of the program as regulations and safety guidelines permitted.  And as the guidelines were relaxed last Easter, we set our eyes on restarting the six Sunday services and as much of our in-person activity as soon as possible, which began taking effect on the second Sunday of September.  Since then we have taken cues from our anniversary speaker, The Rev’d Dr. Ephraim Radner, and from a study on the effects of Covid in The Episcopal Church by David Goodhew
(https://covenant.livingchurch.org/2022/12/16/facing-episcopal-church-decline-after-covid/):

*That the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ serves as the fuel and anchor for our reopening and rebuilding - the vision of life as God has intended for us and for the world.

*That parishes who intend to grow tend to grow.
An average parish sees a decline each year of about 10% due to ordinary attrition.  Parishes who remain stable or grow are receiving new members of 10% or more.  This made Covid especially hard.  While attrition was about the same as usual, our ability to reach out was severely curtailed.

Nevertheless, we’ve been encouraged because of the opportunities which have emerged: for family ministry, for a doubling of our community basketball program, for outreach to the African communities (and an interest which remains lively in reaching out to the Indigenous Community), for our new West Indian/African Dance program, and for a new outreach to young adults at a Saturday study that has added to its numbers each time it has met.

*That we need a multi-year plan for the post-pandemic period.
Important to this will be bold but realistic milestones for the first, third and fifth years.  Back to Church Sunday, the last Sunday of September, is probably as good a time as any to frame the annual plans.  And as David Goodhew suggested,  he recommends: “I'd put work with children and families at the top of the list.”

*Church closures must not distract us from the need for church planting.
While there will be church closures, David Goodhew insists that this “should not distract us from the urgent need for church planting — notably in areas of expanding population, new housing, and ethnic diversification.”  So as we always have, and with a proven record of taking risks and acting on new opportunities for Christian mission, we keep our eyes open.

As Fr. Ephraim Radner encouraged us on Anniversary Sunday, we do not see this is as a time to start from scratch.  Rather, post-Covid we using our pre-Covid schedule as our planning guide in order to restore the foundation of parish ministry: prayer, the sacraments, trustworthy preaching and teaching, care of each other, and reaching out boldly and cheerfully with the Good News of the Gospel and with hands open and willing to serve.

Two final words.

First, the recommended annual planning could be formalized, similar to what we did with the Renaissance 100 program with a committee who had several large goals and for several years planned and reviewed.  It served us very well in finding ways to reach out in the community and to ensure that there are opportunities in the parish to understand and enter the Christian faith and life.

The Corporation and Parish council could take time, say in early October, to evaluate the whole program, to review new initiatives, and to make suggestions for the year to come.  This would keep us realistic, but I expect that it will also prove encouraging.  For instance, even though financial support has remained strong (around 90% of the pre-Covid level in 2022) it is unrealistic to expect the level of in-person participation (i.e., attendance on Sundays) to return to the pre-Covid levels in one year.  The Covid cloud still hangs over us.  But 60% by Back to Church Sunday 2023, and a 10% increase in the succeeding four years is a healthy and realistic goal for welcoming those who return and those who are new.

Secondly, since the beginning of October, it has been a very full season, not only with the challenge of reopening and restarting much that has been in hiatus for most of three years.  There have also been staffing and program changes - the recruitment for, and development of our Family Ministry and new Office Manager positions, the overhaul of our phone and wireless system, and now another change upcoming (below).  That said, we’re progressing well in all these areas with a strong foundation for the days ahead.

In all of this I remain convinced that it is for others to be discouraged. For the sake of Jesus Christ, and for the sake of the world God loves, the Lord has given us too much to do!

*************

Thank you, Annette
The Rev’d Dr. Annette Brownlee is retiring at Wycliffe College this year and, with that change, will be stepping back at St. Paul’s as of Pentecost Sunday, May 28.  She has served here since 2009 and will be greatly missed.  Watch for details about a special concert at which we will honor Annette for her dedicated service at St. Paul’s.

Lent & Holy Week at St. Paul’s
Lent
Wednesdays in Lent - March 1-29 - 
Holy Eucharist - 7.30 am (in-person and online)
Holy Eucharist - 10.30 am (in-person)
Holy Eucharist - 7.00 pm (in-person and online)
Wednesday Evenings: 
6:00 pm - soup and fresh bread 
(Meal signup at the church, both cooks & attendees)
7:00 pm - Eucharist with Reflections on the Psalms; Children’s Program

Holy Week
April 2 - Palm Sunday
April 5 - Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm
April 6 - Maundy Thursday, 7.00 pm
April 7 - Good Friday, 10.30 am & 3 pm (Tamil)
April 8 - Easter Vigil, 8 pm
April 9 - Easter Sunday

Dramatic Reading of the Gospel - Good Friday: Have a flair for the dramatic?  We’re looking for readers for a dramatic reading of John’s Gospel on Good Friday.  Interested volunteers please contact Sarah at stpl@stpl.ca or Peter at conliffe_layne@yahoo.com.

A Note from the Bursaries and Scholarship Committee: York-Scarborough Area Council 2023 Student Bursary are now available for students attending St. Paul’s Church L’Amoreaux. The applications should be submitted by the deadline Friday May 19th 2023 electronically and duly signed by Incumbent. Please contact the Church office (stpl@stpl.ca) for application form and details.

Flower Guild Meeting - March 25
A meeting is being called on Saturday, March 25 at 9.00 a.m. for all those from the pre-Covid Flower Guild well as any new friends who’d be interested.  Kindly pass the word along.

Servers Guild Meeting - March 25
A meeting is being called for Saturday, March 25, at 11.00 a.m. to all our servers, as well as to new friends willing to be part of the program.  We have taken a couple of first steps, but this meeting serves as our formal restart in time for Holy Week.

A Note from the Ladies’ Group of St. Paul’s: We will be hosting our Post-COVID prayer breakfast on April 1st, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.  Please indicate if you will be attending by putting your name on the sign up sheet provided outside of the church office.

A Note from the Outreach Team: Calling all walkers. It’s that time again to get your walking shoes on and get into shape for our annual walk. Like last year we will have an actual walk on September 24, 2023,  meeting at the church at 8:30 for a 9:00 start.  If you still wish to maintain distance you can do your own walk at your pace in your favourite space. Pledge sheets will be available on line, from the office or on the table outside the office. Your love and support of our Outreach projects is greatly appreciated.  Happy walking.  Blessings, Kathy and the Outreach team. 

What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life - Saturdays at 10am in the Boundy Room. For more information, contact Fr. Dean.  Next meeting: March 25.

Interested in Volunteering with St. Paul’s?  Have a passion for teaching the word of God to children?  We’re looking for Sunday School teachers.  Have great hospitality and organizational skills?  We’re on the hunt for a Kitchen Coordinator.  For more information, please email Sarah at stpl@stpl.ca

2022 Income Tax Receipts Now Available
The 2022 Income Tax Receipts are now available.  Contact the office if you would like your receipt mailed, delivered or sent by email.

2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.

Friday Night Bible Study has resumed in person and on Zoom The study is on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright.  Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.  
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830877703
Telephone: 647-374 4685, or 647-558 0588; Meeting ID: 830 877 703

Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)

Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon

Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.

St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - back in the double gym

St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute

SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12.  Registration is at the Thursday classes.  For more information, contact Kathy B.

Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.

African Caribbean Dance & Movement Program - Saturday Mornings 10:30 - 11:45 am.  Come and move your bodies in worship to the Lord.  All ages welcome.  For more information, contact Sarah at splcyouthministry@gmail.com

Youth Music Program:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.  
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.

Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.

Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.

Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island.  If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.

A Single “Church Service” Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588

Couple Have Arrived
Great news!  The couple St. Paul’s co-sponsored in order to be reunited with their family in Toronto have arrived.  We pray for them as they settle in their new home.  We give God thanks for their safe arrival.

Earthquake Relief - the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund is accepting donations for assistance in the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.  Information here:  https://pwrdf.org/news/

War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.

Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.

S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm.  Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.

Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so throughout 2022 due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important. 

Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html

NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.

Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca; 
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com; 
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

Spring Forward One Hour
Reminder: clocks spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins.
Lent & Holy Week at St. Paul’s
Lent
Wednesdays in Lent - March 1-29 -
Holy Eucharist - 7.30 am (in-person and online)
Holy Eucharist - 10.30 am (in-person)
Holy Eucharist - 7.00 pm (in-person and online)
Wednesday Evenings:
6:00 pm - soup and fresh bread
(Meal signup at the church, both cooks & attendees)
7:00 pm - Eucharist with Reflections on the Psalms; Children’s Program
Holy Week
April 2 - Palm Sunday
April 5 - Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm
April 6 - Maundy Thursday, 7.00 pm
April 7 - Good Friday, 10.30 am & 3 pm (Tamil)
April 8 - Easter Vigil, 8 pm
April 9 - Easter Sunday
A Note from the Ladies’ Group of St. Paul’s: We will be hosting our Post-COVID prayer breakfast on April 1st, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Please indicate if you will be attending by putting your name on the sign up sheet provided outside of the church office.
A Note from the Outreach Team: Calling all walkers. It’s that time again to get your walking shoes on and get into shape for our annual walk. Like last year we will have an actual walk on September 24, 2023, meeting at the church at 8:30 for a 9:00 start. If you still wish to maintain distance you can do your own walk at your pace in your favourite space. Pledge sheets will be available on line, from the office or on the table outside the office. Your love and support of our Outreach projects is greatly appreciated. Happy walking. Blessings, Kathy and the Outreach team.
Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - next meeting - Saturday, March 18 - program, singing and prayers and a hearty reception. Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance. Please note: for simplicities sake, we will have a hearty reception concluding the evening. If you wish to attend, and if you’re willing to bring some finger foods or fruit, kindly sign up in the entrance.
The Final Edition of the Vestry Reports Now Available
https://stpl.ca/applications-forms--reports.html
Upon request, printed copies are available at the church.
What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life - Saturdays at 10am in the Boundy Room. For more information, contact Fr. Dean. Next meeting: March 25.
Interested in Volunteering with St. Paul’s? Have a passion for teaching the word of God to children? We’re looking for Sunday School teachers. Have great hospitality and organizational skills? We’re on the hunt for a Kitchen Coordinator. For more information, please email Sarah at stpl@stpl.ca
2022 Income Tax Receipts Now Available
The 2022 Income Tax Receipts are now available. Contact the office if you would like your receipt mailed, delivered or sent by email.
2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.
Friday Night Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke has resumed in person and on Zoom The study is on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright. Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830877703
Telephone: 647-374 4685, or 647-558 0588; Meeting ID: 830 877 703
Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon
Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.
St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - back in the double gym
St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12. Registration is at the Thursday classes. For more information, contact Kathy B.
Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.
African Caribbean Dance & Movement Program - Saturday Mornings 10:30 - 11:45 am. Come and move your bodies in worship to the Lord. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Sarah at splcyouthministry@gmail.com
Youth Music Program:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.
Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.
Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.
Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.
A Single "Church Service" Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588
Couple Have Arrived
Great news! The couple St. Paul’s co-sponsored in order to be reunited with their family in Toronto have arrived. We pray for them as they settle in their new home. We give God thanks for their safe arrival.
Earthquake Relief - the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund is accepting donations for assistance in the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Information here: https://pwrdf.org/news/
War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.
Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.
S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.
Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so throughout 2022 due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important.
Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html
NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.
Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca;
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com;
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

Notice for Saturday, March 4 - due to the heavy snowfall, all Saturday in-person activities at the church have been cancelled.

All Sunday Services will take place as usual.

Lent & Holy Week at St. Paul’s
Lent
Wednesdays in Lent - March 1-29 - 7.30 am, 10.30 am, 7.00 pm
Wednesday Evenings: 
6:00 pm - soup and fresh bread 
(Meal signup at the church, both cooks & attendees)
7:00 pm - Eucharist with Reflections on the Psalms; Children’s Program

Holy Week
April 2 - Palm Sunday
April 5 - Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm
April 6 - Maundy Thursday, 7.00 pm
April 7 - Good Friday, 10.30 am & 3 pm (Tamil)
April 8 - Easter Vigil, 8 pm
April 9 - Easter Sunday

A Note from the Ladies’ Group of St. Paul’s: We will be hosting our Post-COVID prayer breakfast on April 1st, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.  Please indicate if you will be attending by putting your name on the sign up sheet provided outside of the church office.

A Note from the Outreach Team: Calling all walkers. It’s that time again to get your walking shoes on and get into shape for our annual walk. Like last year we will have an actual walk on September 23, 2023,  meeting at the church at 8:30 for a 9:00 start.  If you still wish to maintain distance you can do your own walk at your pace in your favourite space. Pledge sheets will be available on line, from the office or on the table outside the office. Your love and support of our Outreach projects is greatly appreciated.  Happy walking.  Blessings, Kathy and the Outreach team. 

Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - next meeting - Saturday, March 18 - meal, program, singing and prayers.  Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance.

The Final Edition of the Vestry Reports Now Available
https://stpl.ca/applications-forms--reports.html
Printed copies are available at the church.

What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life - Saturdays at 10am in the Boundy Room. For more information, contact Fr. Dean.  Next meeting: March 11.

Interested in Volunteering with St. Paul’s?  Have a passion for teaching the word of God to children?  We’re looking for Sunday School teachers.  Have great hospitality and organizational skills?  We’re on the hunt for a Kitchen Coordinator.  For more information, please email Sarah at stpl@stpl.ca

2022 Income Tax Receipts Now Available
The 2022 Income Tax Receipts are now available.  Contact the office if you would like your receipt mailed, delivered or sent by email.

2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.

Friday Night Bible Study  has resumed in person and on Zoom The study is on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright.  Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.  
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830877703
Telephone: 647-374 4685, or 647-558 0588; Meeting ID: 830 877 703

Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)

Office Hours:
Tuesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon

Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.

St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - back in the double gym

St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute

SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12.  Registration is at the Thursday classes.  For more information, contact Kathy B.

Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.

African Caribbean Dance & Movement Program - Saturday Mornings 10:30 - 11:45 am.  Come and move your bodies in worship to the Lord.  All ages welcome.  For more information, contact Sarah at splcyouthministry@gmail.com

Youth Music Program:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.  
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.

Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.

Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.

Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island.  If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.

A Single “Church Service” Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588

Couple Have Arrived
Great news!  The couple St. Paul’s co-sponsored in order to be reunited with their family in Toronto have arrived.  We pray for them as they settle in their new home.  We give God thanks for their safe arrival.

Earthquake Relief - the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund is accepting donations for assistance in the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.  Information here:  https://pwrdf.org/news/

War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.

Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.

S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm.  Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.

Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important. 

Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html

NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.

Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca; 
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com; 
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

Lent & Holy Week at St. Paul’s
Lent
February 22 - Ash Wednesday - 7.30 am, 10.30 am, 7.00 pm.
At the evening service - guest preacher: Fr. Pierre Niyongere
Wednesdays in Lent - March 1-29 - 7.30 am, 10.30 am, 7.00 pm
Wednesday Evenings:
6:00 pm - soup and fresh bread
(Meal signup at the church, both cooks & attendees)
7:00 pm - Eucharist with Reflections on the Psalms; Children’s Program
Holy Week
April 2 - Palm Sunday
April 5 - Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm
April 6 - Maundy Thursday, 7.00 pm
April 7 - Good Friday, 10.30 am & 3 pm (Tamil)
April 8 - Easter Vigil, 8 pm
April 9 - Easter Sunday
Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - next meeting - Saturday, March 18 - meal, program, singing and prayers. Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance.
The Final Edition of the Vestry Reports Now Available
https://stpl.ca/applications-forms--reports.html
Printed copies are available at the church.
What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life - Saturdays at 10am in the Boundy Room. For more information, contact Fr. Dean. Next meeting: March 4.
2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.
Friday Night Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke has resumed in person and on Zoom The study is on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright. Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830877703
Telephone: 647-374 4685, or 647-558 0588; Meeting ID: 830 877 703


Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon
Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.
St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - back in the double gym
St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12. Registration is at the Thursday classes. For more information, contact Kathy B.
Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.
Youth Music Program:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.
Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.
Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.
Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.
A Single "Church Service" Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588
Couple Have Arrived
Great news! The couple St. Paul’s co-sponsored in order to be reunited with their family in Toronto have arrived. We pray for them as they settle in their new home. We give God thanks for their safe arrival.
Earthquake Relief - the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund is accepting donations for assistance in the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Information here: https://pwrdf.org/news/
War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.
Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.
S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.
Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so throughout 2022 due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important.
Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html
NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.
Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca;
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com;
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

Black History Sunday - today at St. Paul's
Guest preacher: Matthew Waterman
Featuring - the Pans, the Strings, the Choir, the Dancers and a Grand Reception
Marking the Transfiguration of our Lord and giving thanks for the African/West Indian Community at St. Paul's
Youtube Replay - *The Replay of the 8.00 am Youtube Recording will not be available today. A Youtube recording of the Black History Service will be available this afternoon or early evening.
The Final Edition of the Vestry Reports Now Available
https://stpl.ca/applications-forms--reports.html
Printed copies are available at the church.
What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life - Saturdays at 10am in the Boundy Room. Next meeting:  Saturday, March 4.  For more information, contact Fr. Dean.
2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.
Lent Begins this Week
Lent & Holy Week at St. Paul’s
Lent
February 22 - Ash Wednesday - 7.30 am, 10.30 am, 7.00 pm.
At the evening service - guest preacher: Fr. Pierre Niyongere
Wednesdays in Lent - March 1-29 - 7.30 am, 10.30 am, 7.00 pm
Wednesday Evenings:
6:00 pm - soup and fresh bread
(Meal signup at the church, both cooks & attendees)
7:00 pm - Eucharist with Reflections on the Psalms; Children’s Program
Holy Week
April 2 - Palm Sunday
April 5 - Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm
April 6 - Maundy Thursday, 7.00 pm
April 7 - Good Friday, 10.30 am & 3 pm (Tamil)
April 8 - Easter Vigil, 8 pm
April 9 - Easter Sunday
Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - next meeting - Saturday, March 18 - meal, program, singing and prayers. Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance.
Friday Night Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke has resumed in person and on Zoom. Beginning February 10, the study will be on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright. Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830877703
Telephone: 647-374 4685, or 647-558 0588; Meeting ID: 830 877 703
Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon
Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.
St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - back in the double gym
St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12. Registration is at the Thursday classes. For more information, contact Kathy B.
Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.
Youth Music Program:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.
Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.
Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.
Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.
A Single "Church Service" Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588
Refugee Couple
Great news! The couple St. Paul’s co-sponsored in order to be reunited with their family in Toronto have arrived. We pray for them as they settle in their new home. We give God thanks for their safe arrival.
Earthquake Relief - the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund is accepting donations for assistance in the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Information here: https://pwrdf.org/news/
War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.
Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.
S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.
Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so throughout 2022 due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important.
Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html
NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.
Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca;
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com;
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

The Final Edition of the Vestry Reports Now Available
https://stpl.ca/applications-forms--reports.html
Printed copies are available at the church.
What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life - Saturdays at 10am in the Boundy Room. For more information, contact Fr. Dean.
2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.
Lent & Holy Week at St. Paul’s
Lent
February 22 - Ash Wednesday - 7.30 AM, 10.30 AM, 7.00 PM
Wednesdays in Lent - March 1-29 - 7.30 AM, 10.30 AM, 7.00 PM
Wednesday Evenings: 6:00 pm - soup and fresh bread
7:00 pm - Eucharist with Reflections on the Psalms; Children’s Program
Holy Week
April 2 - Palm Sunday
April 5 - Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm
April 6 - Maundy Thursday, 7.00 pm
April 7 - Good Friday, 10.30 am & 3 pm (Tamil)
April 8 - Easter Vigil, 8 pm
April 9 - Easter Sunday
Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - postponed until Saturday, March 18 - meal, program, singing and prayers. Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance.
Friday Night Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke has resumed in person and on Zoom. Beginning February 10, the study will be on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright. Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830877703
Telephone: 647-374 4685, or 647-558 0588; Meeting ID: 830 877 703
Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon
Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.
St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - back in the double gym
St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12. Registration is at the Thursday classes. For more information, contact Kathy B.
Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.
Youth Music Program:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.
Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.
Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.
Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.
A Single "Church Service" Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588
Refugee Couple
More good news. The refugee couple St. Paul’s are now scheduled to arrive in Toronto on February 15. We thank God that the end of the long wait is now in sight, praying for a safe trip and for this new season, reunited with their family here.
War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.
Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.
S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.
Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so throughout 2022 due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important.
Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html
NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.
Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca;
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com;
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

The Youtube Recording (and its replay on Sundays at 11 am) will not be available this week.
Vestry Reports Now Available
Reports to Vestry, received as of January 21, 2023, are now available here:
https://stpl.ca/applications-forms--reports.html
Printed copies are available at the church.
The final version will be posted this coming week.
What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life - Saturdays at 10am in the Boundy Room. For more information, contact Fr. Dean.
2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.
Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - postponed until Saturday, March 18 - meal, program, singing and prayers. Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance.
Friday Night Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke has resumed in person and on Zoom. The study of Luke will conclude this coming Friday, February 3. The next study, beginning February 10, will be on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright. Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830877703
Telephone: 647-374 4685, or 647-558 0588; Meeting ID: 830 877 703
Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon
Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.
St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - back in the double gym
St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12. Registration is at the Thursday classes. For more information, contact Kathy B.
Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.
Youth Music Program:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.
Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.
Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.
Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.
A Single "Church Service" Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588
Refugee Couple
More good news. The refugee couple St. Paul’s are now scheduled to arrive in Toronto on February 15. We thank God that the end of the long wait is now in sight, praying for a safe trip and for this new season, reunited with their family here.
War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.
Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.
S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.
Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so throughout 2022 due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important.
Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html
NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.
Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca;
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com;
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

Collation of New Archdeacons - Fr. Theadore Hunt
A service of collation for five new Archdeacons and Canon Administrators, including Fr. Theadore Hunt,former Associate Priest of St. Paul’s, will take place at St. James Cathedral on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m. You can attend either in-person or online via the diocesan YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/tordio135.
St. Paul’s will organize car-pooling to and from the church, leaving at 3.30 p.m.. Please sign up or contact the office if you are attending and are willing to give ride (kindly indicate how many rides you can offer). Those seeking a ride are also asked to sign up. Riders will be matched with offers of rides on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Thank You for All Your Support
Sincere thanks to everyone for your generous support of the ACSA foodbank, with more than $2500 raised; for the support of the Angel Tree Program; of the Outreach Christmas Mitten Tree; and the strong support of our Youth collecting food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. As He has taught, it is more blessed to give than to receive.
Parking
During Covid, parking spots available for church members on Sundays in the Centre covered parking were assigned to new Centre residents. The church only became aware of this recently and is now following this up in order to restore the weekend and Sunday parking spots that were lost. In the meantime, this weekend all spots along the north and south have been reserved for those attending Christmas services, and those qualified are welcome to use any of the Disabled Parking Spots. But as always it is first come, first serve. Plenty of parking is available at the Bridlewood Mall.
What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life. The study begins on Saturday January 14th at 10am in the Boundy Room. For more information, contact Fr. Dean.
New Office Administrator - Sarah Mair
We are happy to announce that Sarah Mair is our new office administrator. We thank each applicant and those who conducted the interviews. This, we trust and believe, is a complementary addition to Sarah’s present responsibilities as Director of Family Ministry.
Volunteers for Office Reception - we are in search of interested and willing members who would volunteer in the office one or two mornings a week, Tuesday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, to answer phone calls and to assist guests. If interested, please see Fr. Dean.
2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.
2023 Vestry - Sunday, January 22, 12.30 noon
Vestry Reports Now Due - Sunday, January 8 - all officers, please note.
Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - next meeting: Saturday, January 21 - meal, program, singing and prayers. Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance.
Friday Night Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke resumes this Friday, January 13, in person and on Zoom. The next study will be on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright. Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.
Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon
Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.
St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - back in the double gym
St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12. Registration is at the Thursday classes. For more information, contact Kathy B.
Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.
Youth Music Program Resume January 14:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.
Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.
Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.
Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.
A Single "Church Service" Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588
Refugee Couple - Sanaz and Alireza
More good news. This past we learned that the refugee couple St. Paul’s is co-sponsoring have received their VISA and are waiting on their air tickets.
War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.
Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.
S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.
Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so throughout 2022 due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important.
Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html
NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.
Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca;
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com;
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

On the Eve of 2023, by Fr. Dean Mercer
This simple word.
Most of us will never forget where we were when the Covid lockdowns began. I certainly won’t. It was Saturday, March 14th and I was in a hotel in Kelowna, B.C., preparing for the funeral of my sister. I received an email from the Wardens that the doors of the church were ordered closed for Sunday.
None of us could have known what would follow. I thought we’d reopen within two weeks - and was off by more than two years!
And as we’ve discovered, the reopening has not been as simple as unlocking doors and turning on the lights. It has been a gradual affair.
But with the relaxation of safety guidelines this past Easter, not only have former things resumed but wonderful new people have joined us and new programs added. Throughout it all the Lord has been good and the people of St. Paul’s have remained faithful.
And on the eve of the new year, we look back on a very good year for St. Paul’s, with new growth and opportunity, and all the signs pointing in the right direction.
The doors of St. Paul’s are open again.
Let us give thanks to God for his faithfulness. Let us ask him to lead us and guide us in the year to come.
*****
New Year’s Eve - 11.00 p.m. - Watchnight service
New Year’s Day:
8.00 a.m. - English
10.00 a.m. - English
1.00 p.m. - Chinese
3.00 p.m. - Tamil
6.00 p.m. - Evensong (in-person and streamed)
A Youtube recording of the 8.00 a.m. New Year's Day Service will be available by mid-afternoon, New Year's Day, here: https://stpl.ca/youtube-service-recordings.html
Thank You for All Your Support
Sincere thanks to everyone for your generous support of the ACSA foodbank, with more than $2500 raised; for the support of the Angel Tree Program; of the Outreach Christmas Mitten Tree; and the strong support of our Youth collecting food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. As He has taught, it is more blessed to give than to receive.
Parking
During Covid, parking spots available for church members on Sundays in the Centre covered parking were assigned to new Centre residents. The church only became aware of this recently and is now following this up in order to restore the weekend and Sunday parking spots that were lost. Those qualified are welcome to use any of the Disabled Parking Spots. As always it is first come, first serve, and plenty of parking is available at the Bridlewood Mall.
What Comes Next? - an invitation to young adults in the parish to a study of What Comes Next? By Bishop Tom Wright on building a mature foundation for the Christian life. The study begins on Saturday January 14th at 10am in the Boundy Room. For more information, contact Fr. Dean.
New Office Administrator - Sarah Mair
We are happy to announce that Sarah Mair is our new office administrator. We thank each applicant and those who conducted the interviews. This, we trust and believe, is a complementary addition to Sarah’s present responsibilities as Director of Family Ministry.
2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.
2023 Vestry - Sunday, January 22, 12.30 noon
Vestry Reports Due - Sunday, January 8 - all officers, please note.
2022 Expense Reports - due December 31.
Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - next meeting: Saturday, January 21 - meal, program, singing and prayers. Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance.
Friday Night Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke continues this Friday in person and on Zoom, but will take a break until Friday, January 13. The next study will be on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright. Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.
Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon
Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.
St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - as of October 18, back in the double gym
St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12. Registration is at the Thursday classes. For more information, contact Kathy B.
Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.
Youth Music Program Resume January 14:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.
Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.
Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.
Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.
A Single "Church Service" Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588
Refugee Couple - Sanaz and Alireza
More good news. This past we learned that the refugee couple St. Paul’s is co-sponsoring have received their VISA and are waiting on their air tickets.
War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.
Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.
S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.
Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remained so throughout 2022 due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important.
Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html.
NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.
Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca;
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com;
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14, NRSV)
Merry Christmas.
*****
Christmas and New Year’s Schedule
Christmas Eve - 6.00 p.m. - Pageant and Eucharist - in-person
Christmas Eve - 11.00 p.m. - Candlelight Eucharist - in-person & streamed, using the "Church Service" Zoom link - https://stpl.ca/services.html
Christmas Day:
8.00 a.m. - Tamil
10.00 a.m. - English - in person
1.00 p.m. - Chinese
A Youtube recording of the 11.00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service will be available by mid-afternoon, Christmas Day, here: https://stpl.ca/youtube-service-recordings.html
New Year’s Eve - 11.00 p.m. - Watchnight service
New Year’s Day:
8.00 a.m. - English
10.00 a.m. - English
1.00 p.m. - Chinese
3.00 p.m. - Tamil
6.00 p.m. - Evensong (in-person and streamed)
A Youtube recording of the 8.00 a.m. New Year's Day Service will be available by mid-afternoon, New Year's Day, here: https://stpl.ca/youtube-service-recordings.html
Thank You for All Your Support
Sincere thanks to everyone for your generous support of the ACSA foodbank, with more than $2500 raised; for the support of the Angel Tree Program; of the Outreach Christmas Mitten Tree; and the strong support of our Youth collecting food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. As He has taught, it is more blessed to give than to receive.
Parking
During Covid, parking spots available for church members on Sundays in the Centre covered parking were assigned to new Centre residents. The church only became aware of this recently and is now following this up in order to restore the weekend and Sunday parking spots that were lost. In the meantime, this weekend all spots along the north and south have been reserved for those attending Christmas services, and those qualified are welcome to use any of the Disabled Parking Spots. But as always it is first come, first serve. Plenty of parking is available at the Bridlewood Mall.
Year-end Giving
Through the end of November, the church has remained in a strong position for which we thank God and thank our members and supporters for their faithfulness. We now seek your help through the year’s end. A reminder that December 31 is the the deadline for gifts given in 2022, noting that because Christmas and New Year's falls on a Sunday, there is one less Sunday collection. A reminder - due to Covid we have made available a number of electronic means of giving - Pre-authorized giving and E-transfers being the ones we recommend. We say our prayers and do our best - to the glory of God.
2023 Envelopes Now Available
The 2023 church envelopes are now available at the church. A reminder that any envelope will do so long as it is marked with your name and Church Envelope #.
Thank you Matthew Waterman
After three years of service as Church Secretary - he arrived just in time for Covid! - Matthew W. will be ending his service at the end of December. We pray for him in his postulancy. We will find an occasion to express our thanks. We hope to make an announcement about his successor soon.
2023 Vestry - Sunday, January 22, 12.30 noon
Vestry Reports Due - Sunday, January 8 - all officers, please note.
2022 Expense Reports - due December 31.
Adzua Fellowship: The Immigrant Support Program of St. Paul’s - next meeting: Saturday, January 21 - meal, program, singing and prayers. Topic - Volunteering: Opportunities & Importance.
Friday Night Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke continues this Friday in person and on Zoom, but will take a break until Friday, January 13. The next study will be on the Acts of the Apostles, the 2nd half of Luke’s Gospel, using the study guide by N. T. Wright. Copies are available from Fr. Dean for $13.
Regular Sunday Hours:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
11.00 a.m. - replay on Zoom of 8.00 a.m. service
11.15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Sunday School
1.00 p.m. - Chinese service
3.00 p.m. - Tamil service
6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online)
Office Hours:
Tuesday - 10.00 am to 12.30 noon
Wednesday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon
NOTE: The office will be closed, Tuesday to Thursday, Christmas week. E-mail and phone messages will be monitored.
Steel Pan Practice - Saturdays, 12.30 noon.
St. Paul’s Teen Basketball Clinic - Mondays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - as of October 18, back in the double gym
St. Paul’s Children’s Basketball Clinic - as of October 17, Tuesdays, 6.00 p.m., L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
SPARC - Thursdays, 4.00 - 5.45 pm.
After School Tutoring Program, in Math and English, at 4 pm on Thursdays for children ages 6-12. Registration is at the Thursday classes. For more information, contact Kathy B.
Adult Choir - occasional practices, Saturdays, 4.00 p.m.
Youth Music Program Resumes:
African Dance Program - Saturdays at 10.30 a.m..
Pan practices - Saturdays at 12.30 noon.
A new youth voices program (ages 12+) practice on Saturdays at 4.00 pm.
The string program - Saturdays, at 4.30 pm.
For more information, contact Sarah M., Sylbert G., or David Mc.
Adult ESL - Thursday and Saturday at 4.30 pm.
Altar Guild Members who attend the 11:15am service and are interested in joining the Altar Guild, please contact Valerie W.
St. Paul’s Ladies Group - Attention all members - there will be a very important meeting on November 22, 2022, at 7 pm at the church. Please make an effort to attend. Thank you. Venetta S.
Mission Trip & Safari to Tanzania: July 2023 - Fr. Kim Beard, leader.
For anyone interested (including families) in joining a group traveling to Tanzania from July 4-22nd, 2023. The Tanzania experience will include five days visiting and connecting with Anglicans in Tarime and Zanzibar, the chance to see and participate in a variety of development projects, safaris to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro National Park, and a week exploring Zanzibar island. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com.
The Zoom Replay of the recording of the 8.00 a.m. Sunday service is at 11.00 a.m., Sundays, using the "Church Service" Zoom link.
A Single "Church Service" Zoom Link for all church services
This new link applies to all English church services which are streamed on Zoom, for the replay of the Sunday recording, and including Evening Prayer on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. and Morning Prayer, Monday through Saturday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86566347435?pwd=WnhpMDJQRkxjMEV3d2pMU0FCa0JuUT09
By Phone:
Meeting ID: 865 6634 7435
Passcode: 501805
647-374-4685
647-558-0588
Refugee Couple - Sanaz and Alireza
More good news. This past we learned that the refugee couple St. Paul’s is co-sponsoring have received their VISA and are waiting on their air tickets.
War in Ukraine
For those wishing to contribute to refugee relief, The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is now accepting donations to support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, here:
www.toronto.anglican.ca/news/pwrdf-accepts-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees/. Our Outreach Committee donated $2000 to refugee relief program.
Online Calendar
The full schedule of in-person and online services and programs can be found on the online church calendar - www.stpl.ca/calendar.html - or here: www.stpl.ca/services.html.
S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com.
Thank you for your Faithful Gifts and Offerings - St. Paul’s is a strong parish and remains strong due to everyone’s faithful support at a time when never has it been more important. Gifts can be dropped off at the church or sent by mail. Kindly ensure that your name and envelope number is included. Or, members may wish to sign up for the Pre-Authorized Giving Program (contact the office). Members who use online banking can now make E-transfers (instructions here: www.stpl.ca/give.html). Gifts can also be made at our website through CanadaHelps: www.stpl.ca/give.html.
NOTE: Of the various means for online giving, we recommend The Pre-Authorized Giving Program. It is regular, matching the regular responsibilities of the parish, and once initiated all it takes is a phone call or quick e-mail note to increase, decrease, or cancel the donation. The monthly amount is withdrawn on the 20th of each month, and the cost to the church is 50 cents per transaction, irrespective of the amount of the gift. This makes the PAG the most economical of all methods of giving.
Contact - The clergy of St. Paul’s are permitted once again to visit in homes. Don’t hesitate to call or write.
Website: www.stpl.ca; Church phone: 416-499-1545; Email: stpl@stpl.ca;
Fr. Dean Mercer: deanmercer@hotmail.com;
Rectory phone: 416-497-6352.