Cold and Flu Season will be soon upon us. As much as we like to see full attendance, we like it even better when our friends take care of themselves (and keep their germs at home.) In the meantime, our normal protocols for receiving communion remain in place: the chalice will be offered to every communicant. If you prefer not to receive, please simply touch the base of the chalice, or say “Amen” as it is offered to you. Dipping the host in the wine is not permitted, as this has been proved to be the least sanitary of all options. Our Church teaches that receiving either the host or the chalice conveys the full benefit of the sacrament. – MAT

Oh, no! Please note, there will be no coffee after the 10.30 service this Sunday. Sadly, it is increasingly difficult to find enough volunteers to provide this ministry on a weekly basis. We know that the parish deeply values this opportunity to spend time together, but we also know it’s not fair to depend upon the same small group of people to cover every gap. If you could take this on once every four to six weeks, please speak to Stan Willow, Helen Love, Brian Goddard or Dean Ansley. Training can be provided! – MAT

There will be a meeting of all the Altar Guild members, this coming Sunday, Oct 5th, after 10:30 service.

Please gather at the Altar.

Many thanks, Nancy Whysker.

November has often been called “the month of the dead.” It begins with the great festival of All Saints, which celebrates all the faithful departed, but quickly moves to the observance of “All Souls,” which is more sombre in tone. This year, we are keeping All Saints on Sunday morning, November 2; and we are adding a service of Evensong at 4.00 p.m. This service will be an opportunity to pray by name for those who have gone before us, and to commend them to the continued care of God. In a week or so, we will have a sheet at the back of the church to begin collecting their names. Over the years, many have found the observance of All Souls to be a great comfort. Please pass the word.

Registration for We Together, our regular (once every other year) diocesan conference, is now open. Registration rate is $86. 

For all you early-planners, forward-lookers and church architectural admirers! The 2026 Canadian Church Calendar is now available, while they last. You can pick up your copy in the narthex starting this Sunday. Cost is $7.00.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, at St. Stephen’sAnglican Church, 7921 St. Stephen’s Road (off Mt. Newton X Road) everyone is invited to the annual blessing of the animals.

Read the details by clicking here

Our Sunday 8:30am service is shaped by the 1962 Book of Common Prayer. The lilt and rhythm of old English finds its way into this liturgy, and some beautiful turns of phrase illuminate this service where there is no music. While the service itself is quiet, regular attendees are lively, friendly and very welcoming.

Our Sunday 10:30am service, shaped by the Book of Alternative Services, includes music and more contemporary language and images for understanding God. This service is normally recorded and available for view on Sunday afternoon on the website.

WATCH the Service HERE

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