November 16th, 2025 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

THIS SUNDAY SERVICES

Clergy Vacation

  • Rev. Leung will be on vacation from November 10 to 21. During this time, if there is an emergency that needs pastoral care or assistant, don’t hesitate to contact Rev. Leung directly.

Clergy Update

  • Rev. Leung has been granted a license by the Ontario government, allowing her to officiate marriage ceremonies in accordance with government regulations regarding weddings and the guidelines and rituals of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. This is hereby announced to the congregation.

SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Chinese Four Congregations’ Joint Summer Conference

  • To promote cooperation and fellowship among the four Chinese congregations, the triannual Joint Summer Conference is being organized. Congregants are encouraged to reserve time to participate. Here are the details:

  • Date: June 27-28, 2026 (Saturday to Sunday)

  • Location: Durham College, Oshawa

  • Theme: Following Jesus and Renewing His Church

  • Guest Speaker: Bishop Andrew Asbil (Bishop of the Diocese of Toronto)

  • Program (Tentative): The bishop will give three talks, and clergy will lead five Chinese workshops and two English workshops. There will also be children's workshops and activities.

  • Note: The conference will arrange interpreters to assist with English translation into Cantonese and Mandarin.

  • Additional details will be announced later.

Summary of Decisions and Reports from the Synod of the Diocese of Toronto

  • The diocese held its synod on November 8-9, during which multiple decisions were made, and reports and recommendations from relevant committees or working groups were accepted. The key points are as follows:

    • Continuing to promote the 'Spiritual Renewal' workshops and related activities, as well as the ministry for children and youth.

    • Allocating funds to promote and support reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples. Ten percent of the revenue from land sales will be used to support this ministry.

    • Continuing to support refugee ministries, education and training related to climate change, and advocating for affordable housing and care for the homeless.

    • Promoting new models of cooperation between parishes. To assist resource-scarce and under-resourced parishes, it is proposed to develop collaborative or merged ministries among several parishes to combine resources and meet pastoral needs.

The Bishops’ Advent Retreat Evenings

  • A time of listening, learning, worship and music with our bishops, Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. online. Each gathering will be an hour long and will feature a reflection by the bishop and time for personal reflection, concluding with a short service of Compline. The evenings will be live on Zoom.

  • Nov. 25: Bishop Riscylla Shaw; Dec. 2: Bishop Mauricio Andrade

  • Dec. 9: Bishop Kevin Robertson; Dec. 16: Bishop Andrew Asbil

  • Registration: 

    https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/events/the-bishops-advent-retreat-evenings/

THIS Sun Nov 16 4pm St. Peter’s Hymn Festival

  • As part of their 200th anniversary celebrations St. Peter’s Erindale (3041 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga) is hosting a hymn festival at on Sunday November 16th at 4pm

Wed Nov 26 from 8pm-9:15pm Book Study 6-part series (Oct to Dec)

  • Next meeting will be on Nov 26 from 8pm to 9:15pm for an extended session covering chapters 4 & 5.

  • Book: “Following Jesus, 6 Marks of Discipleship” by Dr. John Kater

  • When: Wed. @ 8 p.m.

  • Dates: Nov 26, and Dec 10

  • Where: Zoom (Link)

    • Zoom Meeting ID: 996 5736 5249 Password:3944

  • Leader: Rev. Siu Chun Leung

  • Contact Yvonne to sign up and join the accompanying WhatsApp Discussion Group.

2026 Budget Prep

  • The Finance Team would like to remind all department heads to submit their 2026 budget by NEXT Sunday Nov 23.

  • For submission of the 2026 financial budget, please email finance@stechurch.com

Good Stewardship Program (PAR Giving)

  • Our "Good Stewardship Program" allows you to support the church's growth and needs by setting up automatic monthly donations. The Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) is easy, reliable, and helps you develop a good habit of giving on time. If you want to join or have questions, please contact the church wardens or email par@stechurch.com.

  • “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.” (Malachi 3:10)

Q3 Financial Update

  • Total Revenue: Actual $181K, Budget $215K, Below Budget 16% ($34K)

    • Offerings: Actual $65K, Budget $81K, Below Budget 20% ($16K)

  • Expenses: Actual $199K, Budget $215K, Below Budget 7% ($16K)

  • Net DEFICIT: $18K

  • Note: these are preliminary numbers as some items still need to be updated

  • Offering -$16K and occupancy income -$6K main driver of deficit

  • Revenue include full amount of $38K grant received but this will need to moved to separate restricted fund for new ministry

  • When adjusted Net will be deficit of approx -$27K

Fri Dec 5 from 3pm-4:30pm Christmas Concert

  • Our church’s Percussion Group is partnering with "Terry Fox Montessori School," "Carefirst Musical Art Group," and "Golden Maple Chinese Seniors Association" to host a "Christmas Concert" on December 5 (Friday) from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.

  • We will share the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through music and songs, including musical instruments.

  • Everyone is welcome to attend and invite friends and family.

  • For more details, please contact our church’s Lay Pastoral Associate, Ms. Angela Kwong, or Rev. Leung.

Sun Dec 14 11:30am – 12:30pm Women’s Group Meeting

  • Women’s group will meet after “Tea-time” on Dec 14 in the old worship hall.

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