December 24th, 2023 4th Sunday of Advent

  1. THIS Sunday, December 24 Services

  2. Christmas Day Monday, December 25 at 10:30am Bilingual Holy Communion Service & Lunch Fellowship

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

    • Children’s program will begin after choir anthem

    • No Youth Group scheduled

    • 10:30 am Joint In-Person & Online Holy Communion ZOOM Link: Click here

    • May you have a merry Christmas, and may your life be filled with peace, joy, and strength in Christ. Our bilingual Holy Communion Christmas service will be at 10:30 am on Dec 25. We extend an invitation and hope that you will join us for this special Christmas service.

    • Following the Christmas service, please join us for our lunch fellowship. Let's celebrate the birth and the coming of our Lord together!

    • Lunch tickets can be purchased this Sunday after service:

      • Adults $10,

      • Children aged 5-12 $5

      • Children 4 or under are free.

  3. Dec 31, 2023 Expense Reimbursement Deadline

    • If you have expenses paid for the church please submit it before the end of the year for reimbursement. Late submission will not be accepted.

  4. English Prayer Group Next Meeting

    • English Prayer Group will be taking a break for Christmas.

    • The next meeting will be on Wednesday Jan 3, 2024 at 8pm.

  5. Next meetings for Cantonese Bible Study Group and Cantonese Prayer Group 

    • We are taking a break for Christmas for the Cantonese Bible Study Group and the Cantonese Prayer Group.

    • The next meeting for the Cantonese Bible Study Group will be at 7 pm on Thursday Jan 11, 2024 (the second Thursday in January 2024).

    • The next meeting for the Cantonese Prayer Group will be at 8 pm on Tuesday Jan 2, 2024 (the first Tuesday in January 2024).

    • If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Loo via email info@stechurch.com.

  6. Plan for Baptisms in 2024

    • On Easter Day next year, we are arranging to have a holy baptism.

    • Those who have not been baptized but considering to be baptized, whether adults or children, please contact to Rev. Leung to let her know of your situation and considerations.

  7. Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Siu Chun Leung at 4pm on Sun Jan 28, 2024 at St. E

    • We invite you to join us at St. E on Sun. Jan 28 at 4pm as we will hold the Celebration of New Ministry service for Rev. Leung.

    • Our archdeacon, The Ven. Steven Mackison will be coming to St. E as celebrant.

    • Rev. Canon Simon Li will be preaching at that service.

    • Rev. Canon Susan Climo, Regional Dean of our Mississauga Deanery will also be attending

  8. Learning the Liturgy in Ten Minutes

    • In order to encourage everyone to understand the Anglican liturgy and appreciate the meaning and tradition of the liturgy, a series of liturgical sessions are now being arranged.

    • The first phase will be held on December 10, 17, and 31.

    • After every Sunday service, brothers and sisters are invited to attend and stay for ten minutes, Rev. Leung will explain the Anglican liturgy and give some demonstrations.

    • Please contact Rev. Leung and the church wardens.

  9. Cantonese Ministry - Faith formation Ministry: Advent 2023 Devotion

    • The Advent season this year is from December 3 to 24. It is a season for devotion and reflection. The Faith Formation ministry encourages our fellow church members of the Cantonese Ministry to listen to "The Daily Word", a public bible reading online program on the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui provincial website or YouTube. It includes scripture reading and pastoral sharing accompanied by meditative paintings and contemplative music. Audiences can enjoy six to seven minutes of quiet time from Monday to Saturday, in addition to Sunday, to encounter God, and receive spiritual nourishment through the Word of God to give them the strength to meet the challenges of daily life.‎

    • Here are the links

    • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui provincial website: https://www.hkskh.org/

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@user-py7bd4sq8p

    • For members who need technical assistance to access the website, please bring your mobile phone and stay behind after the worship service on Nov. 26. Volunteers will be available to help

  10. Other Programs on Zoom

    • Sundays 11:15am -noon English Online Youth Group

    • 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursdays 7pm – 8:30pm Cantonese Bible Study

      • Next meeting: Thu Jan 11, 2024

      • If interested contact Margaret Loo or email info@stechurch.com

    • 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 8pm-8:45pm Cantonese Prayer Meeting

      • Next meeting: Tue Jan 2, 2024

      • If interested contact Margaret Loo or email info@stechurch.com

    • Wednesdays 8pm English Prayer Meeting

    • Mondays 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mandarin “Holy Light Bible Study Group”

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