Weekly Notices - March 27

Please note that mask wearing is till mandated inside all churches in the Diocese of Toronto until further notice.
 
NOTICES AT A GLANCE - more details below
 
  1. Special service this Sunday at 10:30 am
  2. Live streaming at 10:30 am and order of service
  3. Lent group: Holy Listening, Monday evening
  4. Meditation on Wednesday evening
  5. Cathedral Evensong for Peace and Unity in Ukraine: April3
  6. Ukraine Outreach
  7. Easter Flowers
  8. Flowers for May
  9. Vaccination Clinic at Beach United Church: March 31
10. Offerings
11. Offering Envelope sets for 2022

 
AND NOW THE DETAILS:
 
1. Special Service This Sunday at 10:30 am
Bishop Kevin Robertson will be with us this Sunday to celebrate the completed renovation of the church interior, and rededicate it. Our architects, builder and local councillor will be present. Bishop Kevin will also talk with us about the search process that is to come after Lucy's retirement. During this period Jeff Nowers will become Interim Priest-in-Charge, effective June 1.
March 27 is also Commitment Sunday, as our Strong Roots, New Season campaign wraps up. We ask you to bring any remaining pledge cards to the service with you.
 
2.  Live Streaming at 10:30am and Order of Service
For those who are not comfortable attending in person, or unable to attend, we are live streaming the 10:30am Sunday services via Zoom at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87208863417?pwd=MC9jQitjNDhpUnYyZ3M5cU4rOE90dz09
Phone: 647-374-4685
Meeting ID: 872 0886 3417
Passcode: 281705

The order of service for this Sunday's special service of blessing and celebration is here: https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/542cc240-90a2-cb78-ebed-e7a3d6f06322/March_27_Booklet.pdf
 
3. Lent group: Holy Listening, Monday evening
Where is God in the crises of our day? During Lent we are gathering weekly to listen for God’s voice in the tumult. Led by our clergy and our own congregation, the sessions are on Mondays at 7.30 pm on Zoom.
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87208863417?pwd=MC9jQitjNDhpUnYyZ3M5cU4rOE90dz09
Phone: 647-374-4685
Meeting ID: 872 0886 3417
Passcode: 281705
This week: Listening to the voices in politics  Based on lessons we have learned from the crises that surround us, what factors should determine our vote? What does our experience in voting tell us that may be useful in the current times and in upcoming elections?

4.  Meditation on Wednesday Evenings in Church
Through Lent the theme of the Wednesday evening meditations will be Holy Listening: Contemplative Prayer. We meet in the church and on Zoom from 7:30 to 8:15pm. All welcome: no previous experience with meditation required.
The Zoom link is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535845519?pwd=RGlONUQrdTNQeW5aa3g2Znl5SDJMZz09
Phone: 647-374-4685
Meeting ID: 865 3584 5519
Passcode: 832430

5. Cathedral Evensong for Peace and Unity in Ukraine
All are welcome to a service of prayer for peace and unity in Ukraine, planned in conjunction with the Greater Toronto Christian Council. It will take place at St. James Cathedral on Sunday April 3 at 4:30 p.m. Bishop Andrew Asbil, Cardinal Collins, the Ukrainian Orthodox bishop and other Christian leaders will be present.

6. Ukraine Outreach
The Outreach Committee has put together a resource for those wanting to help in some way. To access please click on the link:
https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/858eacd7-0928-6a9a-0407-ebe038d49e3e/Ukraine_outreach.pdf

7. Easter Flowers
For those wishing to donate towards the cost of the Easter flowers, forms are included with Sunday’s leaflet. As well, those who are not attending in person can access a similar form here:  https://mcusercontent.com/9602008078ea1b1ac17a38d52/files/f10eda90-5194-7f96-3032-695dab3b4e15/Easter_flowers_e_mail_form.pdf
 
8. Flowers for May
There are a few Sundays open for a flower dedication in May. If you are interested, the cost is $80 for the two vases. Please contact Hian-Lie Liem at 416-706-3775 or at hian.lie.liem@gmail.com 
 
9. Vaccination Clinic at Beach United Church
A Vaccination Clinic takes place Thursday, March 31 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for those 5 years and up. Walk-ins welcome.
 
10. Offerings
Your regular offerings support the mission and ministry of St Aidan's, and we thank you.  Here's how to make a donation:

• E-transfer from your bank account to donations@staidansinthebeach.com  Please note the new email address.  Security password is not required as auto deposit is now enabled.
• Donate online using your credit card at Canada Helps: St. Aidan's Church
• Mail cheques to the church: 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4E 1H6, or drop off your donation in our secure mailbox on the front of the building near the stairs at the north-east corner of the building
• If you would like to consider moving to pre-authorized debits from your bank account to make it easier for you to fulfill your ongoing support for the ministries at St. Aidan’s, please go to the Giving page of the website and print off the PAG Authorization Form to sign up: https://www.staidansinthebeach.com/giving

If you already given by PAG, and wish to change the amount of your monthly donation, please send an email with the details to donations@staidansinthebeach.com 
 
11. Offering Envelope Sets for 2022
We have some sets available for those who prefer to use weekly envelopes. Send an email to  donations@staidansinthebeach.com to request and they will be ready for you to pick up when we return to church in March. If you only give monthly or intermittently, please feel free to just use the pew envelopes when you are making a donation.