January 28th, 2024 4th Sunday after Epiphany

  1. “God's position in your heart”

    • Article for meditation and reflection posted on today's bulletin

  2. THIS Sun Jan 28, 2024 4pm Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Siu Chun Leung

    • We invite you to join us at St. E on Sun. Jan 28 at 4pm as we will hold the Celebration of New Ministry service for Rev. Leung.

    • Our archdeacon, The Ven. Steven Mackison will be coming to St. E as celebrant.

    • Rev. Canon Simon Li will be preaching at that service.

    • Rev. Canon Susan Climo, Regional Dean of our Mississauga Deanery will also be attending

    • Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81446057342

    • Meeting ID: 814 4605 7342

  3. Commemorating Florence Tim-Oi Li 80th Anniversary of her priesthood

    • This year, January 25, marks the 80th  Anniversary of Florence Tim-Oi Li in priesthood.  Bishop Ronald Hall ordained her to meet the pastoral needs during war in Macau and China.  Rev. Li’s faithful service set a good example to us all.

    • Collect in Commemoration of Florence Li Tim-Oi:

      Loving God, giver of all good gifts,
      fill us with your grace,
      that we, like your servant  Tim-Oi,
      first woman to be ordained an Anglican priest,
      may entrust you with our destiny.
      May we, with her same forbearance in the face
      of adversity, witness to you in all things;
      through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
      one God, now and forever. Amen.

  4. English Ministry Book Study

    • Starting from March 13, Rev. Leung will lead a Wednesday night book study on “Introducing the Christian Faith” by Arthur Michael Ramsey. We will be using the same zoom link as the Wednesday night Prayer Meeting. The book study will take place twice a month with follow-up discussions on a WhatsApp Chat group.

    • Please contact Yvonne Zheng to obtain your own copy of the book. Those who would like to read the book on their own are welcome to join the chat group as well.

    • Session Dates

      • March 13 Introducing the Christian Faith session 1

      • March 27 Introducing the Christian Faith session 2

      • April 10 Introducing the Christian Faith session 3

      • April 24 Introducing the Christian Faith session 4

      • May 8 Introducing the Christian Faith session 5

      • May 22 Introducing the Christian Faith session 6

  5. Pre-Lenten Day hosted by Diocese for clergy and lay leaders ​

  6. Jan 30 (Tue) 7:30pm Cantonese Ministry Committee (CMC) Meeting on Zoom

  7. Lunar New Year Celebration

    • On February 11 Sunday after the JOINT English & Cantonese Holy Communion service, we will celebrate the Lunar New Year at St. E’s with lunch fellowship

    • The parish invites parishioners to celebrate together by coming to Church in traditional cultural attires if you prefer.

    • Friends and Families are welcome.

    • Lunch tickets can be purchased this Sunday after service:

      • Adults are $10,

      • Children aged 5-12 are $5,

      • Children 4 or under are free.

  8. March 3, 2024 Vestry & 2023 Reports

    • Our next annual vestry to be held at St. Elizabeth's after Joint Morning Prayer service on Sun. March 3, 2024

    • More details will be closer to the date.

    • Department heads and small group leaders are invited to write short reports (about half a page with photos) on the development of their ministries in either English or Chinese.

    • Please submit your reports to Fenella Chiu by Sat. Feb 3, 2024.

  9. Cantonese Faith Formation Ministry Lent Devotional Activities

    • In the church calendar, the forty days before Easter (not including Sunday) are Lent. This year, the first day of Lent (Ash Wednesday) will be February 14. Lent is an important period for Christians to reflect on their lives, especially their relationship with God, with the purpose of preparing ourselves to remember the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

    • This year, the Faith Formation Ministry invites everyone to read the Chinese translated version of the book "Introducing the Christian Faith" by Michael Ramsey, who was the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury. This book discusses the Christian faith from simple to profound through eight chapters, leading everyone to reflect on faith, change their perspective, and thereby understand the power of God.

    • This year’s Cantonese Lent Devotional meetings will be held in via ZOOM and led by Rev. Leung. St. E Members are welcome to attend. Please contact Margaret Loo or email rsvp@stechurch.com. Our church will order books on your behalf and arrange to attend six relevant lectures and group discussions.

  10. Links to Online Services and Other Programs

    • Sundays 11:15am English Faith Group for Adults

      • All are welcome

      • Location: Old worship hall

    • 2nd Sundays of month 11:15am Womens Group

      • Next meeting changed to Sun Feb 18, 2024 due to Feb 11 Lunar New Year Joint Worship.

      • All ladies are welcome

    • Sundays 11:15am Timothy Group

      • Age group: Grade 4 and up

      • Location: Multipurpose room

    • Sundays 11:15am Children Sunday School

      • Age group: toddlers to Grade 3 children

      • Location: Sunday School Classrooms

    • Wednesdays 8pm English Prayer Meeting on Zoom

    • 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursdays 7pm – 8:30pm Cantonese Bible Study on Zoom

    • 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 8pm-8:45pm Cantonese Prayer Meeting on Zoom

      • Next meeting: Tue Feb 6, 2024

      • If interested contact Margaret Loo or email info@stechurch.com

    • Mondays 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mandarin “Holy Light Bible Study Group” on Zoom

  11. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  12. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  13. Rosters stechurch.com/roster