September 22nd, 2024 18th Sunday after Pentecost

THIS SUNDAY SERVICES

Welcome an internship theological student

  • Our church cooperates with Church of the Holy Spirit of Peace, from September 2024 to August of 2025, we have an internship theological student, Ms. Iris Mak. We welcome her and hope brothers and sisters pray for her.

Sep 21 Garage Sale and Fundraising (St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church and Carefirst Joint Program)

  • Thanks to all who volunteered to help

St. E Community Garden Network

  • Thank you for contributing your fresh produce last Sunday September 15.

  • Our next collection date will be Sun October 20.  We encourage you to support the families in need.

Property Management

  • Thanks to all who volunteered to help with the gardening and clean up last Saturday.

  • Our next and final scheduled date: October 19 from 9am – 12noon

Thanksgiving Food Drive

  • In response to the Food Bank’s recent appeal to address food insecurity and poverty needs, parishioners are encouraged to bring donated food to St. E. from September 22 to October 6.  The most needed food includes canned fish, canned meat, canned vegetables, peanut butter, cooking oil, flour, pasta, rice, etc.  We will transfer all donated food to Mississauga Food Bank before Thanksgiving so that families in need can have a Thanksgiving dinner.

  • In addition, all the donated fresh produce collected from St E. Community Garden Network on October 20 will also be donated to Mississauga Food Bank on the next day.

  • Let us pray to our Lord to help our neighbors through this year's Thanksgiving Food Drive.

  • Please email to mission@stechurch.com or contact Bonny for inquiries.

Oct 6th 10:30am St. Elizabeth’s 32nd Anniversary Joint Holy Communion Service & Lunch Fellowship

  • Rev. Siu Chun Leung will be preaching in Cantonese and English

  • Children’s program will begin after choir anthem

  • No Adult Faith Group & Timothy Group scheduled

  • We invite you to join us for lunch following service that Sunday.

  • All are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

  • Please purchase your lunch tickets this Sunday after service.

  • Adults $15, children 5-12yr $7.

  • Children 4 or under are free.

Season of Spiritual Renewal

  • Toronto Diocesan Season of Spiritual Renewal will start a series of workshops in September. For details, please visit bit.ly/3y1ZMCy or see poster on bulletin board.

  • Rev. Canon Philip Der will lead two of these workshops. The first one will be on Tuesday, September 24, focusing on small group ministry and church revival, in Cantonese. The second one will be on Wednesday, October 9, on the same topic, in English. Time: 1-2.30 pm.

  • All are welcome! Please sign-up online.

English Bible Study

  • Starting from October 2, Rev. Leung will lead a Wednesday night Bible study on the book of Jonah. We will be using the same zoom link as the 8 p.m. 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 add you to the group.

  • Session Dates: Oct 2, 16, 30

  • Zoom Meeting ID: 996 5736 5249 Password: 3944

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 Sun Sep 22, 29

11am – 12pm

Adult Faith Group Meets Sundays in Old Worship Hall

All are welcome

Sun Oct 20

St. E Community Garden Network 3 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.

Sep 22 to Oct 6

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Wed Oct 2, 16, 30

8 pm – 9 pm

English Bible Study: Book of Jonah

Zoom Meeting ID: 996 5736 5249 Password: 3944

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

Sun Oct 13

11 am - 12 pm

Women’s Group 2 nd Sunday of month

(Adult Faith Group cancelled)All ladies are welcome

Sat Oct 19

9am – 12pm

Garden & Clean Up 3 rd Saturday of month

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

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.

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