September 19th, 2021 17th Sunday after Pentecost

  1. August Offering Summary Report: Click here

  2. Appreciative Inquiry Course Taught by Bishop Patrick Yu

    • Two separate courses for Chinese and English,

    • Evenings by Zoom @ 7:30 p.m.

    • (English on Thursdays; Chinese on Tuesdays)

    • English course dates - Nov 11 & 18, Dec 2 & 9, Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27

    • Chinese course dates - Nov 9, 16 & 30, Dec 7, Jan 4, 11, 18 & 25

    • Session includes: lecture, group exercise, homework exercise

    • Class size: 20 for each of Chinese and English courses.

    • Chinese course to be taught in Cantonese.

    • Registration fees:

      • Chinese course - $50 (includes Chinese book 築福之道)

      • English course - $25 (Students to order book for themselves*)

    • Registration will be opened starting Oct.

    • Registration requirements:

      • - Name

      • - Email address

      • - Choice of English or Chinese course

      • - Cheque payable to "St. John's Anglican Church"

    • *Textbook for English course:

      • The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry, by Sue Hammond (about $10)

    • These courses are funded by Rita Lee-Chui Trust Fund.

  3. English Ministry Social Event

    • English Ministry is hosting a Harvest Festival on October 16th from 3-5pm. You are all invited! It will be in the parking lot of the church and in the surrounding area. We welcome you to drive in with Fall decorated trunks. If you would like, you may bring nut-free prepackaged treats to share with all the kids.

    • We invite each participant to bring their own snacks so that we can all have a picnic together while social distancing. Children can join in activities such as crafts and a scavenger hunt during the time.

    • Due to health & safety, we will not be able to serve open food and drinks, but you are welcome to bring your own to be consumed while physically distanced.

    • If you’d like to join us, please e-mail the organizing team at RSVP@stechurch.com. We hope to see you there!

  4. Confirmation

    • Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey at which you affirm for yourself the faith into which you have been baptized and your intention to live a life of committed discipleship. This affirmation is confirmed through prayer and the laying on of hands by the confirming bishop. The Church also asks God to give you power through the Holy Spirit to enable you to live in the way of Jesus. If you wish to confirm the vows that were made at your baptism, please contact Rev. Maria at priest@stechurch.com or at 647-507-1051

  5. Rev. Maria’s Office Hours

    • From September 2021, Rev. Maria will be at church on Sundays, Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. If anyone would like to meet with her, please call or text ahead to confirm. All other times, Rev. Maria will be working from home. Friday is her day off.

  6. UPDATED Sep - Oct Worship Rosters

    • Attached are the English, Cantonese and Mandarin rosters for September & October worship and they are also available on our website: stechurch.com/roster

    • The rosters are based on our current situation and arrangements for worship, if there will be any impacts to services due to changes in the COVID-19 restrictions. The rosters will be adjusted accordingly.

    • If you or your family members are not available to serve on certain days, please contact Fenella as soon as possible.

    • If you are on our roster serving in speaking roles in worship and do not wish to have your image recorded, please let Fenella know to arrange for alternative options such as recording audio only.

  7. Infirmed Prayer Requests

    • Vanky So’s health and recovery.

    • Please pray for Mrs. Tsang’s recovery and pray for her family as well. Thank you.

  8. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  9. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  10. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  11. Rosters stechurch.com/roster