September 1st, 2024 15th Sunday after Pentecost

THIS SUNDAY SERVICES

Sep – Oct Worship Rosters

  • The English and Cantonese rosters for September & October worship are available on our website stechurch.com/roster

  • If you or your family members are not available to serve on certain days, please contact Fenella as soon as possible.

Garage Sale and Fundraising (St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church and Carefirst Joint Program)

  • Date: Sep 21, 2024   Time: 8:00am-12:00noon

  • Venue: at the front door of our church

  • All proceeds will be donated to St. E church and Carefirst

  • St. E has full authority over all donated items

  • Collection of household goods:

    • Sep 15 12pm-1:30pm, Sep 16-18 10am-3pm, Sep 20 3pm-7pm

  • Any enquiries, please contact Anna, Tammy or Rev. Leung

  • We need volunteers to help mark prices & classify items; assist sales on that day. Sep 19 from 3pm-5pm & Sep 20 from 3pm-8pm

  • Donations Accepted:

    • Backpack/Handbags

    • Children Books

    • Clothing

    • Electronics (except TV & computer monitor)

    • Toys/Games (except plushie)

    • Kitchen wares

    • Small appliances

  • Donations NOT Accepted:

    • Automobiles parts

    • Construction materials

    • Damaged furniture

    • Flammable & hazardous materials

    • Infant products

    • Large appliances (need to be carried by 2 people)

Adult Faith Group

  • Adult Faith Group will take a short break for the next few weeks and meetings will resume on September 15

Property Management

  • Due to the Garage Sale & Fundraising on Sep 21, the next scheduled clean up date has been changed to Sep 14 9am – 12pm

St. E Community Garden Network

  • Thanks to all the brothers and sisters who helped in building the community garden last week

  • Thank you for contributing your fresh produce on Sunday August 18.

  • Our next collection date will be September 15.  We encourage you to support the families in need.

Clergy Vacation

  • Rev. Leung will be away from August 18 to September 8 & September 15.

  • During her absence, for any pastoral emergency, you may contact the Rev. Canon Kevin Wong at All Saints' Church, Markham.

All Saints’ Church 40th Anniversary

  • Charity Concert: September 28, Saturday @ 3:00 pm

    • Peoples Theatre for the Performing Arts

    • 22 Esna Park Drive, Markham (near Woodbine & John St.)

    • Tickets: $25 (reg), $60 (VIP)

  • Anniversary Worship and Banquet: November 3, Sunday

    • Thanksgiving Service @ 4:00 pm

    • Venue:   All Saints Church Markham

    • 1100 Denison Avenue, Markham (near Warden)

    • Anniversary Banquet @ 6:45 pm

    • Venue:   Zunyan Fine Dining & Banquet

    • 648 Silver Star Blvd., Scarborough (at Steeles)

    • Tickets: $110

  • For tickets for either events contact wardens or Rev. Leung. info@stechurch.com

  • Enquiries: allsaintschinese@gmail.com or 905-946-1637

  • Please buy tickets early (If paid by cheque, please make cheque payable to: “All Saints’ Church” and write in note for what tickets.)

St. E Upcoming Events and Ministry Programs

Date and time

Events & Notes

THIS Wed Sep 4, 18

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

English Prayer Meeting (Link )

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of month

Zoom Meeting ID: 996 5736 5249Password: 3944

Sun Sep 8

11 am - 12 pm

Women’s Group

2 nd Sunday of month

(Adult Faith Group cancelled)All ladies are welcome

Sun Sep 8(~12:30 pmafter all services)

Family Fellowship

2nd Sunday every other month

Contact Ernest if interested or for more info info@stechurch.com

Sat Sep 21 14,

Oct 19 9am – 12pm

Garden & Clean Up

3 rd Saturday of month

Contact Paul if interested or for more info info@stechurch.com

Sun Sep 15, 22, 29

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Adult Faith Group

MeetsSundays inOld Worship Hall

All are welcome

Sun Sep 15, Oct 20

St. E Community Garden Network3 rd Sunday of month

Collect and donate fresh produce to community Contact Bonny at mission@stechurch.com

Thu Sep 19, 26,

Oct 3 & 10

10:30am

– 11:30am

Happy Playtime – Fun Fun Fun (Cantonese) Phase 2

o Venue: St. E. Old Chapel

o Participants: Retirees or Seniors (No. of Participants: 20)

o Content: Group Interactive Games and Refreshments

o Objectives: Enjoy the fun of the games, learn in the games, and improve the wellness of body, mind and spirit.

o Sign up: Please contact Angela Kwong, the Lay Pastoral Assistant, by calling the church cellphone: 647-507-1051, church office telephone: 905-812-2938 or church email: info@stechurch.com . Please be reminded to leave your Chinese and English name and contact no.

Sat Sep 21

8am – 12pm

Garage Sale and Fundraising (St E and Carefirst Joint Program)

Item Collection: Sep 15 12pm-1:30pm, Sep 16-18 10am-3pm, Sep 20 3pm-7pm

Volunteers: Sep 19 3pm-5pm & Sep 20 3pm-8pm

Contact Anna, Tammy or Rev. Leung

Sat Oct 5

11am – 1:30pm

Animal Ministry: Bilingual (Cantonese & English) Morning Prayer & Blessing of the Animals

o Venue: St. E. Main Worship Hall

o Content:Pet Blessing Service; Light lunch

o Remarks:1. Please sign up early to predict the number of people and pets, and arrange lunch

o 2. Please use animal-specific ropes, bags, or cages to bring pets for care and watch

Cantonese Thursday Evening Bible Study – Aug & Sep Break

  • The Bible Study Group of the Cantonese Ministry will be taking a summer break for the months of August and September. You are invited to join our next meeting, which will be on Thursday October 10 at 7 pm. Rev Leung will be leading us to study the book of Ezekiel.  Please contact Margaret Loo for details.

Cantonese Tuesday Evening Prayer Meeting – Summer Break

  • Please be informed that the Cantonese Prayer group will take a summer break in July and August. We will resume meeting  on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday starting in September. Our next prayer meeting will be on Tuesday, September 3  at 8pm to 8:45pm.

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