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*Summer Sunday Hours for Church Services -June 26 through September 4:
8.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 10.00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 1.00 p.m. - Chinese service 3.00 p.m. - Tamil service 6.00 p.m. - Evening Prayer (in person and online) *Summer Office Hours - as of the week of July 3 - Wednesday to Friday, 8.30 am - 12.30 noon. *The recording of the 8.00 a.m. Sunday has restarted as of this Sunday at the usual time of 11.00 a.m. using the "Church Service" Zoom link (below). *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 As all three services have resumed, the Sunday recording has been scaled back as the time devoted to it has now been shifted back to the three services. (The recordings with music could take 8-12 hours of preparation and involved a team of over 35 people.) That said, after experimentation, we can provide a simple but high-quality Youtube recording of the 8 a.m. service and, in most cases, have it ready for viewing and playback on Zoom by 11.00 a.m.. The playback on Zoom is offered especially for those whose contact is by telephone. Kindly note the new time for the replay. Each Youtube recording will be available on the website for several weeks. A word - at St. Paul’s we continue to uphold and support the Christian standard of gathering together on the Lord’s Day. The Youtube recordings are not an attempt to provide an electronic alternative but rather a meaningful representation of the Sunday lessons, prayers and sermon for those unable to attend. Since the invention of television, the electronic church has been with us, but it involves a significant investment of money and people and it cannot answer the duty or replace the joy of gathering and praying together. *Grad Sunday. A special Sunday on June 26 at St. Paul’s - and quick look here: https://youtu.be/DyDsnxqjBLQ *NOTE - Bursaries: The Berthebell Moo & St. Paul’s Academic Bursaries and the St. Paul’s Music Bursary Each year bursaries of $600.00 each are awarded to St.Paul’s youths who are High School graduates who are beginning or continuing post-secondary education at a university , a community college or in an apprenticeship program. Also, bursaries of $600.00 each are awarded to youths who are members of St.Paul’s and/or involved in the St. Paul’s youth music program, who show promise in music and are pursuing musical studies. August 31, 2022 is the deadline for all bursaries which will be awarded on Thanksgiving Sunday, October 9, 2022. Forms are available at: https://stpl.ca/applications-forms--reports.html (under the "About" menu on the church website). *UPDATE: Assistance for Refugee Couple - Sanaz and Alireza More good news. This past week we learned that the refugee couple St. Paul’s is co-sponsoring has received their VISA and will be free to leave Turkey for Canada in September. We thank God for this wonderful development. We also extend sincere thanks to generous members who have stepped forward and provided a new bed, bedroom furniture and household supplies. While most of the major items needed have been provided, there is still the need for the following: Electric Kettle (for making tea or coffee) Coffee table Dining table and chairs Pots and pans Floor lamp (2 if possible) TV If you are able to donate, please contact the office. *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. *Indigenous Spiritual Centre at St. Paul’s On Saturday, March 12, a public meeting was held to consider the development of a spiritual centre at St. Paul’s for the indigenous community in Scarborough, serving as a bridge to youth and senior programs. The original impetus was a report to the SPLC Board (Senior Persons Living Connected) identifying a significant community of indigenous seniors in Scarborough. This possibility remains an active pursuit. A planning committee has been formed and begun. If interested, and for more information, contact Fr. Dean. *Community Youth Basketball Program has finished for the year, to resume in September. It has been a great and enthusiastic re-opening. For more information, contact Sarah Mair - splcyouthministry@gmail.com. NOTE: Hope is in the air for the addition of a children’s basketball program, too. *The 2021-2022 St. Paul’s Youth Music Program Season Concluded Our parish and community youth music program has finished their season. It was our largest string group ever. They will return in September. *Steel Pans Had another Great Season Gemini Groove (Tuesday evenings) and The St. Paul’s Steel Pan band (Saturdays, 12.30 noon) have restarted. Hope is in the air. See you in September. *Schedule 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. *UPDATE: 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, please join us for an information meeting where I will present the itinerary, budget and travel information for this trip. 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. Please join us for this important meeting to sign up to join the team. Spaces are limited on the team. We will be meeting at St. Paul's on Wednesday September 15th from 7:30 -8:30 p.m.. If you would like more information please contact: the Reverend Canon Kim Beard at beard3300@rogers.com. *S.P.Y. - St. Paul’s Youth - Friday nights at 7 pm. Contact Sarah for more information: splcyouthministry@gmail.com. *Friday Night Bible Study - on summer break until September 9 Join us at the church or online for study, following the Bible study guides of Bishop Tom Wright which are available online (www.amazon.ca or www.parasource.com or www.christianbook.com) or may be ordered through Fr. Dean for $13. We are studying the Gospel of Luke. Next study, Friday, September 9 at 7.00 pm: Luke 8.26-9.17 - Lesson 10. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830877703 Telephone: 647-374 4685, or 647-558 0588; Meeting ID: 830 877 703 *Looking Ahead Annual Walk-a-thon - Saturday, September 24 - forms now available. Anniversary Sunday - Sunday, November 20, 10.00 a.m. (combined service) *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. Comments are closed.
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