March 20th, 2022 3rd Sunday in Lent

  1. Links to Online Services on Zoom

  2. Plans for returning to in-person services

    • Mar 20 – 10am English Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Mar 27 – 11am Joint Holy Communion Service

    • Apr 3 – 10am English Service re-open for online & in-person service

  3. 30th Anniversary Survey (English Ministry)

    • The 30th Anniversary committee met last weekend and compiled a big list of different activities and ideas.

    • Please take a couple minutes to reflect on what the 30th anniversary means to you and fill out this survey to share your opinions on how we should celebrate together.

    • https://forms.gle/kP6efStkg25LAhpy9

    • Please respond by end of day Sunday March 20th

    • Next planning committee will Tues March 29 at 7:30pm

    • Zoom Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 849 6872 7181 Passcode: 105101.

  4. Next Sunday Mar 27 11am Joint Online Holy Communion Service

    • Rev. Maria will preach in English and Margaret will interpret in Cantonese.

    • As there will not be English or Mandarin services, please join the joint service instead

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School

    • Zoom Click here on Mar 27 at 11am

    • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 Password: 494353

  5. Helping Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine

  6. Lenten Devotions (English)

  7. Lent Bible Study (English)

    • English Ministry Monday Bible Study will study "Toward the Sunrise" for Lent. Materials will be sent to everyone in EM via email. Those who wish to meet can join on Mondays at 8pm starting March 7 until April 4.

    • Zoom Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  8. Lenten Studies (Cantonese) stechurch.com/lent

    • The Cantonese Ministry will be providing selected articles in Cantonese for your devotional studies during the Lent season. There will be one article per week for a total of seven weeks. These articles are taken from “Spirituality through the Liturgical Seasons” of the Working Group for Discipleship Training of the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Church Policy Paper. We would like to thank the Chairman, The Very Rev. Samson Fan for his kind permission to allow St. Elizabeth’s Church to use such articles. These articles will be sent through our “Love and Pandemic” network. As well, they will be uploaded to the St. E website. We encourage all, during this Lent season, to regularly meditate, pray and reflect on the questions set out at the end of these devotional articles.

    • The devotional articles are,

      • #1 Feb. 27: Ashes and Temptation

      • #2 Mar 6: Fasting

      • #3 Mar 13 Prayer

      • #4 Mar 20 Almsgiving

      • #5 Mar 27 Self Control

      • #6 Apr 3 Listening to the Holy Word

      • #7 Apr 10 Follow the True Light.

  9. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  10. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  11. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  12. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

March 13th, 2022 2nd Sunday in Lent

  1. Daylight Saving Time Begins

    • Reminder that Daylight Saving Time will begin on early morning of Mar 13 and clocks will need to be adjusted forward one hour. Please come to Sunday service according to the adjusted time.

  2. Plans for returning to in-person services

    • Mar 20 – 10am English Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Mar 27 – 11am Joint Holy Communion Service

    • Apr 3 – 10am English Service re-open for online & in-person service

  3. Mar 19 English Ministry Retreat “God’s Family of Faith”

    • All EM members and friends are invited to come together for a safe and physically distanced in-person retreat led by the Rev. Micah Latimer-Dennis who will speak and facilitate our discussion on the story of the Prodigal Son and what we can learn from this family for our own relationships.

      • Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022

      • Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm

      • Venue: St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church (In-Person)

      • Registration: stechurch.com/EMRetreat

      • The registration closing date is March 18.

    • The day begins with Morning Prayer at 9am and ends at 12:30pm after a pizza lunch. Here is the schedule:

      • 9-9:15 Morning Prayer

      • 9:15-10:15 Session 1

      • 10:15-10:30 Break

      • 10:30-11:30 Session 2

      • 11:30-12:30 Lunch (Please bring your own drinks)

      • 12:30 Close

    • There will be a Children’s programme led by Yvonne Zheng and helpers. A freewill offering will be received to help cover costs.

    • For more info, contact Rev. Maria by email priest@stechurch.com or phone 647 507 1051

  4. Helping Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine

  5. Lenten Devotions (English)

  6. Lent Bible Study (English)

    • English Ministry Monday Bible Study will study "Toward the Sunrise" for Lent. Materials will be sent to everyone in EM via email. Those who wish to meet can join on Mondays at 8pm starting March 7 until April 4.

    • Zoom Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  7. Lenten Studies (Cantonese) stechurch.com/lent

    • The Cantonese Ministry will be providing selected articles in Cantonese for your devotional studies during the Lent season. There will be one article per week for a total of seven weeks. These articles are taken from “Spirituality through the Liturgical Seasons” of the Working Group for Discipleship Training of the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Church Policy Paper. We would like to thank the Chairman, The Very Rev. Samson Fan for his kind permission to allow St. Elizabeth’s Church to use such articles. These articles will be sent through our “Love and Pandemic” network. As well, they will be uploaded to the St. E website. We encourage all, during this Lent season, to regularly meditate, pray and reflect on the questions set out at the end of these devotional articles.

    • The devotional articles are,

      • #1 Feb. 27: Ashes and Temptation

      • #2 Mar 6: Fasting

      • #3 Mar 13 Prayer

      • #4 Mar 20 Almsgiving

      • #5 Mar 27 Self Control

      • #6 Apr 3 Listening to the Holy Word

      • #7 Apr 10 Follow the True Light.

  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

March 6th, 2022 1st Sunday in Lent

  1. Collection of Essential Supplies for Ukraine - Urgent!

    • St E's is organizing a collection of medical supplies to be shipped to Ukraine. Please bring any of the following new items to church on Sundays.

      • Disposable Gloves

      • First Aid Kits

      • Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen

      • Baby diapers and wet wipes

    • Contact Annie Chan to arrange a pick up from your home if you are unable to bring the items to church.

  2. Helping Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine

  3. Lenten Devotions (English)

  4. Lent Bible Study (English)

    • English Ministry Monday Bible Study will study "Toward the Sunrise" for Lent. Materials will be sent to everyone in EM via email. Those who wish to meet can join on Mondays at 8pm starting March 7 until April 4.

    • Zoom Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  5. E 30thAnniversary Planning Committee

    • This year will be St. Elizabeth’s 30thWe are looking for volunteers to form this committee to plan and coordinate celebration.

    • This committee will hold their first meeting on March 12 at 10am through Zoom.

    • We are looking for a member from each of the Cantonese fellowship groups and 1-2 members from each of the Mandarin & English Ministries to join this committee along with the corporate team and the 3 ministry chairs or their delegates. Please contact the corporate team or your ministry chairs if interested.

  6. Mar 19 English Ministry Retreat “God’s Family of Faith”

    • All EM members and friends are invited to come together for a safe and physically distanced in-person retreat led by the Rev. Micah Latimer-Dennis who will speak and facilitate our discussion on the story of the Prodigal Son and what we can learn from this family for our own relationships.

      • Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022

      • Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm

      • Venue: St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church (In-Person)

      • Registration: stechurch.com/EMRetreat

      • The registration closing date is March 18.

    • The day begins with Morning Prayer at 9am and ends at 12:30pm after a pizza lunch. Here is the schedule:

      • 9-9:15 Morning Prayer

      • 9:15-10:15 Session 1

      • 10:15-10:30 Break

      • 10:30-11:30 Session 2

      • 11:30-12:30 Lunch (Please bring your own drinks)

      • 12:30 Close

    • There will be a Children’s programme led by Yvonne Zheng and helpers. A freewill offering will be received to help cover costs.

    • For more info, contact Rev. Maria by email priest@stechurch.com or phone 647 507 1051

  7. Plans for returning to in-person services

    • Mar 20 – English Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Apr 3 – English Service re-open for online & in-person service

  8. Mar – Apr Worship Rosters

    • The English, Cantonese and Mandarin rosters for March & April worship are available on our website: stechurch.com/roster

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

  9. 2022 Elections & Appointments from Feb 20 Vestry

    • Thanks to all those who attended our vestry last Sunday. We will be posting the minutes of the meeting in the coming week.

    • Appointed:

      • Rector’s Warden: Fenella Chiu

      • Deputy Warden: Chivas Chu

      • Treasurer: Kenny Pang

    • Elected:

      • People’s Warden: Paul Seto

      • Cantonese Ministry Chair: Tali Wong

      • English Ministry Chair: Michelle Zheng

      • Mandarin Ministry Chair: Bao Zhong Xing

      • Parochial Tribunal Lay Members: Amy Chiu, Tali Wong

      • Lay Member of Synod: Joel Chiu

      • Alternate Lay Member of Synod: Paul Seto

  10. Donation Tax Receipt

    • Those who have not picked up their receipts will receive them through standard mail in the coming days.

    • Contact info@stechurch.com if your mailing address has changed in the last year.

    • Online donations through our website should have already received their receipts immediately through your registered email at the time of you submitting the donation. If you have not received it, please also contact us through above email for further assistance

  11. Lenten Studies (Cantonese) stechurch.com/lent

    • The Cantonese Ministry will be providing selected articles in Cantonese for your devotional studies during the Lent season. There will be one article per week for a total of seven weeks. These articles are taken from “Spirituality through the Liturgical Seasons” of the Working Group for Discipleship Training of the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Church Policy Paper. We would like to thank the Chairman, The Very Rev. Samson Fan for his kind permission to allow St. Elizabeth’s Church to use such articles. These articles will be sent through our “Love and Pandemic” network. As well, they will be uploaded to the St. E website. We encourage all, during this Lent season, to regularly meditate, pray and reflect on the questions set out at the end of these devotional articles.

    • The devotional articles are,

      • #1 Feb. 27: Ashes and Temptation

      • #2 Mar 6: Fasting

      • #3 Mar 13 Prayer

      • #4 Mar 20 Almsgiving

      • #5 Mar 27 Self Control

      • #6 Apr 3 Listening to the Holy Word

      • #7 Apr 10 Follow the True Light.

  12. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  13. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  14. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  15. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

February 27th, 2022 Last Sunday of Epiphany

  1. This Sunday Feb 27 11am Joint Online Holy Communion & Holy Baptism Service

  2. Mar – Apr Worship Rosters

    • The English, Cantonese and Mandarin rosters for March & April worship are available on our website: stechurch.com/roster

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

  3. 2022 Elections & Appointments from Feb 20 Vestry

    • Thanks to all those who attended our vestry last Sunday. We will be posting the minutes of the meeting in the coming week.

    • Appointed:

      • Rector’s Warden: Fenella Chiu

      • Deputy Warden: Chivas Chu

      • Treasurer: Kenny Pang

    • Elected:

      • People’s Warden: Paul Seto

      • Cantonese Ministry Chair: Tali Wong

      • English Ministry Chair: Michelle Zheng

      • Mandarin Ministry Chair: Bao Zhong Xing

      • Parochial Tribunal Lay Members: Amy Chiu, Tali Wong

      • Lay Member of Synod: Joel Chiu

      • Alternate Lay Member of Synod: Paul Seto

  4. Donation Tax Receipt

    • Can be picked up at church this Sunday after service. Those who have not picked up their receipts will receive them through standard mail in the coming days.

    • Contact info@stechurch.com if your mailing address has changed in the last year.

    • Online donations through our website should have already received their receipts immediately through your registered email at the time of you submitting the donation. If you have not received it, please also contact us through above email for further assistance

  5. “God’s Great Mercy” Lent Devotional booklet

    • Simon Li informed us that St. John’s Chinese Anglican church has completed the production of the Chinese version of “God’s Great Mercy” by Creative Communications, Bayard Inc. This electronic booklet consists of daily devotional articles for Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day. Parishioners who would like to receive a copy (in Chinese) by email, please write to cmchair@stechurch.com before Feb 28.

    • A copyright fees will be charged at US $0.89 per copy. CM will apply to the church for support to cover the fees.

  6. Mar 2 8pm Ash Wednesday Service

    • Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day Lent season. During this time, we commemorate Jesus spending 40 days facing Satan’s temptation. We also prepare our hearts for the passion of our Lord. Ashes remind us that “we are dust and to dust we shall return.”

    • This year’s Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, March 2, will be a combined service with St. Christopher’s. The service will be held both online and in-person in Richmond Hill. Please join the online worship at www.stchris.ca at 8 p.m. Bulletins will be posted on St. Christopher’s website under “Members Login,” passcode 490#.

    • If you cannot go online, you are welcome to join the service by

      • Phone 647 374 4685

      • Meeting ID: 910 5680 1758 #

      • When it asks for participant ID just press #

      • Password: 490 #

    • Ashes – if you wish to pick up a small bag of ashes to impose on your forehead during worship, please pick it up from the church on Sundays.

  7. Wednesdays March 2 8pm English Prayer Meeting Cancelled

  8. Mar 19 English Ministry Retreat “God’s Family of Faith”

    • All EM members and friends are invited to come together for a safe and physically distanced in-person retreat led by the Rev. Micah Latimer-Dennis who will speak and facilitate our discussion on the story of the Prodigal Son and what we can learn from this family for our own relationships.

      • Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022

      • Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm

      • Venue: St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church (In-Person)

      • Registration: stechurch.com/EMRetreat

      • The registration closing date is March 18.

    • The day begins with Morning Prayer at 9am and ends at 12:30pm after a pizza lunch. Here is the schedule:

      • 9-9:15 Morning Prayer

      • 9:15-10:15 Session 1

      • 10:15-10:30 Break

      • 10:30-11:30 Session 2

      • 11:30-12:30 Lunch (Please bring your own drinks)

      • 12:30 Close

    • There will be a Children’s programme led by Yvonne Zheng and helpers. A freewill offering will be received to help cover costs.

    • For more info, contact Rev. Maria by email priest@stechurch.com or phone 647 507 1051

  9. Lenten Studies (Cantonese) stechurch.com/lent

    • The Cantonese Ministry will be providing selected articles in Cantonese for your devotional studies during the Lent season. There will be one article per week for a total of seven weeks. These articles are taken from “Spirituality through the Liturgical Seasons” of the Working Group for Discipleship Training of the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Church Policy Paper. We would like to thank the Chairman, The Very Rev. Samson Fan for his kind permission to allow St. Elizabeth’s Church to use such articles. These articles will be sent through our “Love and Pandemic” network. As well, they will be uploaded to the St. E website. We encourage all, during this Lent season, to regularly meditate, pray and reflect on the questions set out at the end of these devotional articles.

    • The devotional articles are,

      • #1 Feb. 27: Ashes and Temptation

      • #2 Mar 6: Fasting

      • #3 Mar 13 Prayer

      • #4 Mar 20 Almsgiving

      • #5 Mar 27 Self Control

      • #6 Apr 3 Listening to the Holy Word

      • #7 Apr 10 Follow the True Light.

  10. Lent Bible Study (English)

    • English Ministry Monday Bible Study will study "Toward the Sunrise" for Lent. Materials will be sent to everyone in EM via email. Those who wish to meet can join on Mondays at 8pm starting March 6 until April 4.

    • Zoom Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  11. Plans for returning to in-person services

    • Feb 13 – Cantonese Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Feb 20 – Cantonese Service re-open for online & in-person service

    • Feb 27 – 11am Joint Holy Communion & Baptism Online & In-person Service

    • Mar 20 – English Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Apr 3 – English Service re-open for online & in-person service

  12. St. E 30th Anniversary Planning Committee

    • This year will be St. Elizabeth’s 30th We are looking for volunteers to form this committee to plan and coordinate celebration.

    • This committee will hold their first meeting on March 12 at 10am through Zoom.

    • We are looking for a member from each of the Cantonese fellowship groups and 1-2 members from each of the Mandarin & English Ministries to join this committee along with the corporate team and the 3 ministry chairs or their delegates. Please contact the corporate team or your ministry chairs if interested.

  13. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  14. Links to Other Programs on Zoom

  15. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  16. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  17. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

February 20th, 2022 7th Sunday after Epiphany

  1. Vestry Meeting This Sunday Feb 20, 2022 at 1:30pm

    • REVISED Vestry report, Budget and draft financial statements are available on website: stechurch.com/vestry

    • Page Password: (only included in email distribution of St. E members)

    • The vestry name list of those parish members who are eligible to vote and be voted is posted on locked vestry webpage above.

    • Church members must meet with conditions stated in the Diocese Canon to be eligible to vote in Vestry Meeting. According to the Diocese Canon 14, voting members need to declare the following: "I solemnly declare that I have been a member of the Anglican Church of Canada and of this congregation for at least three (3) months, that I have attended regularly scheduled services of worship with this congregation at least three (3) times in the past year, that I am of the full age of sixteen (16) years and that I have not voted as a member of any other vestry during the previous three (3) months, nor do I intend to vote in any other vestry during the ensuing year".

    • Zoom Meeting Link: Click here

    • Meeting ID: 848 9491 6287 Passcode: 1051

  2. Next Sunday Feb 27 11am Joint Online Holy Communion & Holy Baptism Service

    • Pastor Tom Ho will preach that day.

    • As there will not be English or Mandarin services, please join the joint service instead

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School

    • Zoom Click here on Feb 27 at 11am

    • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 Password: 494353

  3. Mar 19 English Ministry Retreat “God’s Family of Faith”

    • All EM members and friends are invited to come together for a safe and physically distanced in-person retreat led by the Rev. Micah Latimer-Dennis who will speak and facilitate our discussion on the story of the Prodigal Son and what we can learn from this family for our own relationships.

      • Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022

      • Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm

      • Venue: St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church (In-Person)

      • Registration: stechurch.com/EMRetreat

      • The registration closing date is March 18.

    • The day begins with Morning Prayer at 9am and ends at 12:30pm after a pizza lunch. Here is the schedule:

      • 9-9:15 Morning Prayer

      • 9:15-10:15 Session 1

      • 10:15-10:30 Break

      • 10:30-11:30 Session 2

      • 11:30-12:30 Lunch (Please bring your own drinks)

      • 12:30 Close

    • There will be a Children’s programme led by Yvonne Zheng and helpers. A freewill offering will be received to help cover costs.

    • For more info, contact Rev. Maria by email priest@stechurch.com or phone 647 507 1051

  4. Lenten Studies (Cantonese) stechurch.com/lent

    • The Cantonese Ministry will be providing selected articles in Cantonese for your devotional studies during the Lent season. There will be one article per week for a total of seven weeks. These articles are taken from “Spirituality through the Liturgical Seasons” of the Working Group for Discipleship Training of the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Church Policy Paper. We would like to thank the Chairman, The Very Rev. Samson Fan for his kind permission to allow St. Elizabeth’s Church to use such articles. These articles will be sent through our “Love and Pandemic” network. As well, they will be uploaded to the St. E website. We encourage all, during this Lent season, to regularly meditate, pray and reflect on the questions set out at the end of these devotional articles.

    • The devotional articles are,

      • #1 Feb. 27: Ashes and Temptation

      • #2 Mar 6: Fasting

      • #3 Mar 13 Prayer

      • #4 Mar 20 Almsgiving

      • #5 Mar 27 Self Control

      • #6 Apr 3 Listening to the Holy Word

      • #7 Apr 10 Follow the True Light.

  5. Mar 2 8pm Ash Wednesday Service

    • Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day Lent season. During this time, we commemorate Jesus spending 40 days facing Satan’s temptation. We also prepare our hearts for the passion of our Lord. Ashes remind us that “we are dust and to dust we shall return.”

    • This year’s Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, March 2, will be a combined service with St. Christopher’s. The service will be held both online and in-person in Richmond Hill. Please join the online worship at www.stchris.ca at 8 p.m. Bulletins will be posted on St. Christopher’s website under “Members Login,” passcode 490#.

    • If you cannot go online, you are welcome to join the service by

      • Phone 647 374 4685

      • Meeting ID: 910 5680 1758 #

      • When it asks for participant ID just press #

      • Password: 490 #

    • Ashes – if you wish to pick up a small bag of ashes to impose on your forehead during worship, please pick it up from the church on Sundays.

  6. Feb 20 Preacher at EM Morning Prayer

    • EM will have a guest preacher on Feb 20. He is Pastor Melvin Tai from St Christopher's Anglican Church. Here is a short write-up from him: I am from Singapore, married, and have 2 adult daughters. We came to Canada in 2009 for my theological training. Prior to that, I served as a missionary to Thailand, and pastored an Indonesian congregation in Singapore. On top of that, I have led many short-term mission trips to Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

    • After graduation from Master of Divinity at Wycliffe College, U of T, I served as a church planter in Toronto, as well as a parish pastor in Singapore. My interest is in liturgy and outreach work, but my greatest passion is to share a meal with friends in my house.

  7. Lent Bible Study (English)

    • English Ministry Monday Bible Study will study "Toward the Sunrise" for Lent. Materials will be sent to everyone in EM via email. Those who wish to meet can join on Mondays at 8pm starting March 6 until April 4.

    • Zoom Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  8. Plans for returning to in-person services

    • Feb 13 – Cantonese Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Feb 20 – Cantonese Service re-open for online & in-person service

    • Feb 27 – 11am Joint Holy Communion & Baptism Online & In-person Service

    • Mar 20 – English Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Apr 3 – English Service re-open for online & in-person service

  9. St. E 30th Anniversary Planning Committee

    • This year will be St. Elizabeth’s 30th We are looking for volunteers to form this committee to plan and coordinate celebration.

    • This committee will hold their first meeting on March 12 at 10am through Zoom.

    • We are looking for a member from each of the Cantonese fellowship groups and 1-2 members from each of the Mandarin & English Ministries to join this committee along with the corporate team and the 3 ministry chairs or their delegates. Please contact the corporate team or your ministry chairs if interested.

  10. 2021 Donation Receipts

    • We are in the process of preparing the donation receipts for those who made offerings to St. E in 2021. If your mailing address or other contact information has changed, please let us know by contacting the corporate team by phone or email info@stechurch.com.

  11. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  12. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  13. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  14. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  15. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

February 13th, 2022 6th Sunday after Epiphany

  1. Mar 2 8pm Ash Wednesday Service

    • Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day Lent season. During this time, we commemorate Jesus spending 40 days facing Satan’s temptation. We also prepare our hearts for the passion of our Lord. Ashes remind us that “we are dust and to dust we shall return.”

    • This year’s Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, March 2, will be a combined service with St. Christopher’s. The service will be held both online and in-person in Richmond Hill. Please join the online worship at stchris.ca at 8 p.m. Bulletins will be posted on St. Christopher’s website under “Members Login,” passcode 490#.

      • Phone 647 374 4685

      • Meeting ID: 910 5680 1758 #

      • When it asks for participant ID just press #

      • Password: 490 #

    • Ashes – if you wish to pick up a small bag of ashes to impose on your forehead during worship, please pick it up from the church on Sundays.

  2. Feb 20 Preacher at EM Morning Prayer

    • EM will have a guest preacher on Feb 20. He is Pastor Melvin Tai from St Christopher's Anglican Church. Here is a short write-up from him: I am from Singapore, married, and have 2 adult daughters. We came to Canada in 2009 for my theological training. Prior to that, I served as a missionary to Thailand, and pastored an Indonesian congregation in Singapore. On top of that, I have led many short-term mission trips to Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

    • After graduation from Master of Divinity at Wycliffe College, U of T, I served as a church planter in Toronto, as well as a parish pastor in Singapore. My interest is in liturgy and outreach work, but my greatest passion is to share a meal with friends in my house.

  3. Mar 19 English Ministry Retreat

    • All EM parishioners are invited to mark their calendars for our retreat on Saturday, March 19 from 9am - 12:30pm. There will be a children's programme, too. Registration will begin soon.

  4. Lent Bible Study (English)

    • English Ministry Monday Bible Study will study "Toward the Sunrise" for Lent. Materials will be sent to everyone in EM via email. Those who wish to meet can join on Mondays at 8pm starting March 6 until April 4.

    • Zoom Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  5. Plans for returning to in-person services

    • Feb 13 – Cantonese Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Feb 20 – Cantonese Service re-open for online & in-person service

    • Feb 27 – 11am Joint Holy Communion & Baptism Online & In-person Service

    • Mar 20 – English Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Apr 3 – English Service re-open for online & in-person service

  6. Outreach & Caring – Level-3 face masks available to those in need

    • As a way to help those in our community, we have purchased 40 boxes of level-3 face masks (40 per box) that are available for free to parishioners in need. Please contact the corporate team, the Cantonese Caring ministry or your fellowship group leader if you or someone you know would like to receive a box.

    • Email: info@stechurch.com

  7. St. E 30th Anniversary Planning Committee

    • This year will be St. Elizabeth’s 30th We are looking for volunteers to form this committee to plan and coordinate celebration.

    • This committee will hold their first meeting on March 12 at 10am through Zoom.

    • We are looking for a member from each of the Cantonese fellowship groups and 1-2 members from each of the Mandarin & English Ministries to join this committee along with the corporate team and the 3 ministry chairs or their delegates. Please contact the corporate team or your ministry chairs if interested.

  8. 2021 Donation Receipts

    • We are in the process of preparing the donation receipts for those who made offerings to St. E in 2021. If your mailing address or other contact information has changed, please let us know by contacting the corporate team by phone or email info@stechurch.com.

  9. Pre-Vestry and Vestry Meetings

    • Our next annual vestry to be on Sun Feb 20, 2022 at 1:30pm

    • Pre-Vestry online meeting on Sat Feb 19, 2022 at 10am for anyone with questions to help the leadership prepare for Vestry

    • Church members must meet with conditions stated in the Diocese Canon to be eligible to vote in Vestry Meeting. According to the Diocese Canon 14, voting members need to declare the following: "I solemnly declare that I have been a member of the Anglican Church of Canada and of this congregation for at least three (3) months, that I have attended regularly scheduled services of worship with this congregation at least three (3) times in the past year, that I am of the full age of sixteen (16) years and that I have not voted as a member of any other vestry during the previous three (3) months, nor do I intend to vote in any other vestry during the ensuing year".

    • Zoom Meeting Link: Click here

    • Meeting ID: 848 9491 6287 Passcode: 1051

  10. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  11. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  12. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  13. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  14. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

February 6th, 2022 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Lunar New Year

  1. Plans for returning to in-person services

    • Feb 13 – Cantonese Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Feb 20 – Cantonese Service re-open for online & in-person service

    • Feb 27 – 11am Joint Holy Communion & Baptism Online & In-person Service

    • Mar 20 – English Online Service where those on service roster can come to church to prepare

    • Apr 3 – English Service re-open for online & in-person service

  2. Outreach & Caring – Level-3 face masks available to those in need

    • As a way to help those in our community, we have purchased 40 boxes of level-3 face masks (40 per box) that are available for free to parishioners in need. Please contact the corporate team, the Cantonese Caring ministry or your fellowship group leader if you or someone you know would like to receive a box.

    • Email: info@stechurch.com

  3. St. E 30th Anniversary Planning Committee

    • This year will be St. Elizabeth’s 30th We are looking for volunteers to form this committee to plan and coordinate celebration.

    • This committee will hold their first meeting on March 12 at 10am through Zoom.

    • We are looking for a member from each of the Cantonese fellowship groups and 1-2 members from each of the Mandarin & English Ministries to join this committee along with the corporate team and the 3 ministry chairs or their delegates. Please contact the corporate team or your ministry chairs if interested.

  4. 2021 Donation Receipts

    • We are in the process of preparing the donation receipts for those who made offerings to St. E in 2021. If your mailing address or other contact information has changed, please let us know by contacting the corporate team by phone or email info@stechurch.com.

  5. Pre-Vestry and Vestry Meetings

    • Our next annual vestry to be on Sun Feb 20, 2022 at 1:30pm

    • Pre-Vestry online meeting on Sat Feb 19, 2022 at 10am for anyone with questions to help the leadership prepare for Vestry

    • Zoom Meeting Link: Click here

    • Meeting ID: 848 9491 6287 Passcode: 1051

  6. Rev. Maria's Winter Break

    • Maria will take her winter break from Jan 31 to Feb 6, 2022.

    • During that time, please call the Churchwardens or the ministry leaders for assistance. In case of a pastoral emergency, please contact the Canon Philip Der by phone (905) 918 2205 or by email pder@stchris.ca

  7. Film “Paul, Apostle of Christ”

    • On Monday, February 7th, at 7:45pm the English Ministry Bible Study is going to watch “Paul, Apostle of Christ” https://youtu.be/T_Cbyl6ykhw a 1hr 48min movie.

    • We will watch it via Zoom.

    • All are welcome to join us using these Zoom details:

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  8. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  9. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  10. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  11. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  12. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

January 30th, 2022 4th Sunday after Epiphany

  1. Pre-Vestry and Vestry Meetings

    • Our next annual vestry to be on Sun Feb 20, 2022 at 1:30pm

    • Pre-Vestry online meeting on Sat Feb 19, 2022 at 10am for anyone with questions to help the leadership prepare for Vestry

  2. Rev. Maria's Winter Break

    • Rev. Maria will take her winter break from Jan 31 to Feb 6, 2022.

    • During that time, please call the Churchwardens or the ministry leaders for assistance. In case of a pastoral emergency, please contact the Rev. Canon Philip Der by phone (905) 918 2205 or by email pder@stchris.ca

  3. English Ministry – Lenten Devotions

    • Rev. Maria needs 5-9 readers to record devotions for Lent. It will be in audio form. If you would like to read and record 1-2 devotions, please email or WhatsApp/Signal Maria at priest@stechurch.com or 647 507 1051. She will send you the reading/s so we can complete the recordings and before March 2 (Ash Wednesday). Thank you.

  4. Film “Paul, Apostle of Christ”

    • On Monday, February 7th, at 7:45pm the English Ministry Bible Study is going to watch “Paul, Apostle of Christ” https://youtu.be/T_Cbyl6ykhw  a 1hr 48min movie.

    • We will watch it via Zoom.

    • All are welcome to join us using these Zoom details:

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  5. Nov & Dec 2021 Offering Summary Reports: Click here

  6. Jan – Feb Worship Rosters

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

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

  7. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  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

January 23rd, 2022 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

  1. Jan 29 (Sat) at 10am PAB Meeting: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 992 5232 3954 Passcode: 105101

  2. English Ministry – Lenten Devotions

    • Rev. Maria needs 5-9 readers to record devotions for Lent. It will be in audio form. If you would like to read and record 1-2 devotions, please email or WhatsApp/Signal Maria at priest@stechurch.com or 647 507 1051. She will send you the reading/s so we can complete the recordings and before March 2 (Ash Wednesday). Thank you.

  3. Rev. Maria's Winter Break

    • Rev. Maria will take her winter break from Jan 31 to Feb 6, 2022.

    • During that time, please call the Churchwardens or the ministry leaders for assistance. In case of a pastoral emergency, please call Rev. Maria at 647 507 1051

  4. Film “Paul, Apostle of Christ”

    • On Monday, February 7th, at 7:45pm the English Ministry Bible Study is going to watch “Paul, Apostle of Christ” https://youtu.be/T_Cbyl6ykhw  a 1hr 48min movie.

    • We will watch it via Zoom.

    • All are welcome to join us using these Zoom details:

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  5. Nov & Dec 2021 Offering Summary Reports: Click here

  6. Monday English Bible Study on the Book of the Acts of the Apostles

    • We will complete the final 3 chapters of "We are the Church, Let's Act Like It!" on Mondays, Jan 10, 17 and 24 at 8pm. If you need the materials please email Rev. Maria at priest@stechurch.com

    • Join the Bible Study via Zoom: Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  7. Jan – Feb Worship Rosters

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

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

  8. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  9. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  10. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  11. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  12. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

January 16th, 2022 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

  1. This Sunday Jan 16 11am Joint English & Cantonese Online Liturgy of Healing

    • We will have a joint service at 11am on Sunday, Jan 16. Our preacher for that day Rev. Maria will preach in English and Margaret will interpret in Cantonese.

    • As there will not be Mandarin service, please join the joint service instead

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School

    • Zoom Click here on Jan 16 at 11am

    • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 Password: 494353

  2. Nov & Dec 2021 Offering Summary Reports: Click here

  3. 2021 Vestry Report

    • We are in the process of compiling our annual vestry report for 2021. Department heads and small group leaders are invited to write short reports (about half a page with photos) on the development of their ministries in either English or Chinese. Please submit your reports to Fenella Chiu by Sunday Jan 16.

  4. Monday English Bible Study on the Book of the Acts of the Apostles

    • We will complete the final 3 chapters of "We are the Church, Let's Act Like It!" on Mondays, Jan 10, 17 and 24 at 8pm. If you need the materials please email Rev. Maria at priest@stechurch.com

    • Join the Bible Study via Zoom: Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  5. Jan – Feb Worship Rosters

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

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

  6. Responsible Ministry Screening and Sexual Misconduct Policy Workshop

    • Those serving in various ministries in church and are due to be screened again can attend a Mississauga deanery Sexual Misconduct Policy workshop in English. Please register with Rev. Maria or Churchwarden Fenella.

    • The workshop will be conducted by Zoom on Saturday January 22 from 9:30am - 12:30pm

  7. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  8. Links to Other Programs on Zoom

  9. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  10. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  11. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

January 9th, 2022 Baptism of the Lord

  1. Monday English Bible Study on the Book of the Acts of the Apostles

    • We will complete the final 3 chapters of "We are the Church, Let's Act Like It!" on Mondays, Jan 10, 17 and 24 at 8pm. If you need the materials please email Rev. Maria at priest@stechurch.com

    • Join the Bible Study via Zoom: Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

  2. Next Sunday Jan 16 11am Joint English & Cantonese Online Liturgy of Healing

    • We will have a joint service at 11am on Sunday, Jan 16. Our preacher for that day Rev. Maria will preach in English and Margaret will interpret in Cantonese.

    • As there will not be Mandarin service, please join the joint service instead

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School

    • Zoom Click here on Jan 16 at 11am

    • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 Password: 494353

  3. 2021 Vestry Report

    • We are in the process of compiling our annual vestry report for 2021. Department heads and small group leaders are invited to write short reports (about half a page with photos) on the development of their ministries in either English or Chinese. Please submit your reports to Fenella Chiu by Sunday Jan 16.

  4. Jan – Feb Worship Rosters

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

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

  5. Responsible Ministry Screening and Sexual Misconduct Policy Workshop

    • Those serving in various ministries in church and are due to be screened again can attend a Mississauga deanery Sexual Misconduct Policy workshop in English. Please register with Rev. Maria or Churchwarden Fenella.

    • The workshop will be conducted by Zoom on Saturday January 22 from 9:30am - 12:30pm

  6. Cantonese Bible Study Group

    • Cantonese Bible Study group will continue to use John Stott’s “Through the Bible, Through the Year” as a guide for our Bible study in 2022.

    • We have finished the New Testament portion in the book and will embark on the Old Testament part.

    • We will continue to meet on the 2nd , 3rd, and the 4th Thursday of each month, at 7:00-8:30pm.

    • All St. E members are welcome. Please contact Margaret Loo for information and registration. info@stechurch.com

  7. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  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

January 2nd, 2022 2nd Sunday after Christmas

  1. 2021 Vestry Report

    • We are in the process of compiling our annual vestry report for 2021. Department heads and small group leaders are invited to write short reports (about half a page with photos) on the development of their ministries in either English or Chinese. Please submit your reports to Fenella Chiu by Sunday Jan 16.

  2. Jan – Feb Worship Rosters

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

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

  3. Wednesdays 8pm English Prayer Meeting: Click here

    • Meetings will resume Wed Jan 5 at 8pm

    • Meeting ID: 996 5736 5249 Password: 3944

  4. Responsible Ministry Screening and Sexual Misconduct Policy Workshop

    • Those serving in various ministries in church and are due to be screened again can attend a Mississauga deanery Sexual Misconduct Policy workshop in English. Please register with Rev. Maria or Churchwarden Fenella.

    • The workshop will be conducted by Zoom on Saturday January 22 from 9:30am - 12:30pm

  5. Cantonese Bible Study Group

    • Cantonese Bible Study group will continue to use John Stott’s “Through the Bible, Through the Year” as a guide for our Bible study in 2022.

    • We have finished the New Testament portion in the book and will embark on the Old Testament part.

    • We will continue to meet on the 2nd , 3rd, and the 4th Thursday of each month, at 7:00-8:30pm.

    • All St. E members are welcome. Please contact Margaret Loo for information and registration. info@stechurch.com

  6. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  7. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  8. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  9. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  10. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

December 26th, 2021 1st Sunday after Christmas

  1. 11am Sun Dec 26 – 1st Sunday after Christmas Joint Morning Prayer Service (ONLINE ONLY)

    • Pastor Tom will be preaching

    • There will not be separate online English or Mandarin services on Dec 25 & 26, but we invite members to join the 11am services.

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School nor English Youth Group

    • Joint Service English Bulletin (PDF) is attached

    • Joint Service Chinese Bulletin (PDF) is attached

    • Phone 647 374 4685

    • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 #

    • When it asks for participant ID just press #

    • Password: 494353 #

  2. Christmas Flowers

    • For those who purchased the Christmas flowers, you can pick them up at the Church front door on December 26 between 1 - 2 pm or contact Marian Chu (corporate@stechurch.com) for arrangements.

  3. No English Prayer Meeting on Web Dec 29

    • CANCELLED for Wed Dec 29 for Christmas holiday

    • Meetings will resume Wed Jan 5 at 8pm

  4. Responsible Ministry Screening and Sexual Misconduct Policy Workshop

    • Those serving in various ministries in church and are due to be screened again can attend a Mississauga deanery Sexual Misconduct Policy workshop in English. Please register with Rev. Maria or Churchwarden Fenella.

    • The workshop will be conducted by Zoom on Saturday January 22 from 9:30am - 12:30pm

  5. Cantonese Bible Study Group

    • Cantonese Bible Study group will continue to use John Stott’s “Through the Bible, Through the Year” as a guide for our Bible study in 2022.

    • We have finished the New Testament portion in the book and will embark on the Old Testament part.

    • We will continue to meet on the 2nd , 3rd, and the 4th Thursday of each month, at 7:00-8:30pm.

    • All St. E members are welcome. Please contact Margaret Loo for information and registration. info@stechurch.com

  6. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Feb 27 in Joint service in your prayers

  7. Dec 31, 2021 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.

  8. Links Other Programs on Zoom

  9. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  10. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  11. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

December 19th, 2021 4th Sunday of Advent

  1. This Sun Dec 19 – 4th Sunday of Advent

  2. Christmas Joint Services

    • 11am Sat Dec 25 – Christmas Day Joint Holy Communion Service (Online & In-Person)

    • 11am Sun Dec 26 – 1st Sunday after Christmas Joint Holy Baptism & Holy Communion Service (Online & In-Person)

      • Pastor Tom will be preaching and assisting with the Mandarin baptism

    • There will not be separate online English or Mandarin services on Dec 25 & 26, but we invite members to join the 11am services.

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School nor English Youth Group

    • To ensure that we will be within our building capacity limit please register through online form on website: stechurch.com/rsvp

    • Or email rsvp@stechurch.com if you plan to attend in-person worship

  3. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Edwin Chan who will be baptised on Dec 19 in Cantonese service and Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Dec 26 in Joint service in your prayers

  4. Dec 31, 2021 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.

  5. St. Hilary’s Christmas Hampers

    • Looking for 5 members from St. E who will help at St Hilary’s to pack the Christmas 'hampers' on

      • Thurs Dec 16 from 10 am - 12 noon, and again on

      • Mon Dec 20 from 10 am on.

    • They will be distributing the hampers on

      • Thurs Dec 23 from 10 am - 12 noon

    • Please let Rev. Maria know if you are interested to do this.

  6. Christmas Flowers

    • Every Christmas we have Christmas flowers for decoration. We encourage parishioners to order Christmas flowers at $10.00 per pot. Please ask Marian Chu for order. Christmas flowers can be taken home after the Christmas Day service.

  7. Advent Bible Study with the Online Cantonese Bible Study Group

    • A series of Advent Bible study sessions have been scheduled by the Faith Formation Ministry.

    • Please see details as follows. If interested please contact Margaret Loo or email info@stechurch.com

    • Meeting dates & time

    • DEC 2. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Wilson LOO Bible Passage: Luke 21 : 25 – 36

    • DEC 9. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Manny LAI Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 1 – 6

    • DEC 16. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Margaret LOO Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 7 – 18

    • DEC 23. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Billy NG Bible Passage: Luke 1:39 – 45 (46-55)

  8. Advent Study with Rev. Maria Ling on Zoom

    • “Names for the Messiah: An Advent Study” by Walter Brueggemann

    • In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles--Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Names for the Messiah ponders each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title.

    • Christians have claimed from the beginning that Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. In this study, best-selling author Walter Brueggemann tackles the questions: "What were these expectations?" and "Did Jesus fulfill them?"

    • Date: Mondays Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20

    • Time: 8pm

    • On Zoom

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

    • There is a reading for each week and discussion questions following that. There is no need to purchase the book unless participants want to.

  9. Infirmed Prayer Requests

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

  10. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  11. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  12. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  13. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

December 12th, 2021 3rd Sunday of Advent

  1. St. E. Christmas Celebration on Sat. Dec.11 from 3pm to 5pm

    • Thanks to Wilson, Yvonne for coordinating our Christmas Celebration on Saturday. We thank all the volunteers who helped with the preparation.

    • Thanks to Annie, Anna and all volunteers for their efforts in organizing the St. Hilary’s food drive and gift program.

    • Praise the Lord!

  2. Next Sun Dec 19 – 4th Sunday of Advent

  3. Christmas Joint Services

    • 11am Sat Dec 25 – Christmas Day Joint Holy Communion Service (Online & In-Person)

    • 11am Sun Dec 26 – 1st Sunday after Christmas Joint Holy Baptism & Holy Communion Service (Online & In-Person)

      • Pastor Tom will be preaching and assisting with the Mandarin baptism

    • There will not be separate online English or Mandarin services on Dec 25 & 26, but we invite members to join the 11am services.

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School nor English Youth Group

    • To ensure that we will be within our building capacity limit please register through online form on website: stechurch.com/rsvp

    • Or email rsvp@stechurch.com if you plan to attend in-person worship

  4. Pray for Baptismal Candidates

    • Please keep Edwin Chan who will be baptised on Dec 19 in Cantonese service and Xiu Lin Li who will be baptised on Dec 26 in Joint service in your prayers

  5. Dec 31, 2021 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.

  6. St. Hilary’s Christmas Hampers

    • Looking for 5 members from St. E who will help at St Hilary’s to pack the Christmas 'hampers' on

      • Thurs Dec 16 from 10 am - 12 noon, and again on

      • Mon Dec 20 from 10 am on.

    • They will be distributing the hampers on

      • Thurs Dec 23 from 10 am - 12 noon

    • Please let Rev. Maria know if you are interested to do this.

  7. Christmas Flowers

    • Every Christmas we have Christmas flowers for decoration. We encourage parishioners to order Christmas flowers at $10.00 per pot. Please ask Marian Chu for order. Christmas flowers can be taken home after the Christmas Day service.

  8. Advent Bible Study with the Online Cantonese Bible Study Group

    • A series of Advent Bible study sessions have been scheduled by the Faith Formation Ministry.

    • Please see details as follows. If interested please contact Margaret Loo or email info@stechurch.com

    • Meeting dates & time

    • DEC 2. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Wilson LOO Bible Passage: Luke 21 : 25 – 36

    • DEC 9. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Manny LAI Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 1 – 6

    • DEC 16. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Margaret LOO Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 7 – 18

    • DEC 23. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Billy NG Bible Passage: Luke 1:39 – 45 (46-55)

  9. Advent Study with Rev. Maria Ling on Zoom

    • “Names for the Messiah: An Advent Study” by Walter Brueggemann

    • In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles--Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Names for the Messiah ponders each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title.

    • Christians have claimed from the beginning that Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. In this study, best-selling author Walter Brueggemann tackles the questions: "What were these expectations?" and "Did Jesus fulfill them?"

    • Date: Mondays Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20

    • Time: 8pm

    • On Zoom

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

    • There is a reading for each week and discussion questions following that. There is no need to purchase the book unless participants want to.

  10. Infirmed Prayer Requests

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

  11. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  12. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  13. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  14. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

December 5th, 2021 2nd Sunday of Advent

  1. St E Christmas Celebration (Online and In-person)

    • Dec 11, 3-5pm

    • Zoom Meeting: Click Here

      • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 Password: 494353

    • Program

      • Visiting Booths

      • Carols & Prayer

      • Christmas Greetings

      • One Special Night (Matthew 2:1-11, Luke 2:8-20)

      • Christmas Celebration Before the Pandemic

      • Sit Dance: Waltz

      • Christmas gourmet dessert demonstration

      • St E Fellowship Time

      • Carol & Prayer

      • Christmas celebration ends

    • For in-person attendees, please note

    • We welcome St E parishioners and their immediate relatives to attend in person. Capacity limit will be enforced.

    • Please be reminded to bring your full Covid vaccination proofs. (except for children under 12, and those with medical exemption certification)

    • Please follow pandemic protocols. Masks must be worn at all times in the premise. Social distancing must be observed. No food nor drink is allowed in the premises. Frequent hand sanitizing is encouraged.

    • You can join or leave the premise at any time during the celebration.

  2. E. Christmas Celebration on Sat. Dec.11 from 3pm to 5pm

    • Elizabeth’s Anglican Church will be holding a Christmas celebration on Dec 11 (Sat) from 3pm to 5pm, both in-person and online simultaneously. Program will include Christmas carols and prayer, display booths, Christmas photo spot (in-person), Christmas story telling, sit dance-waltz, Christmas gourmet dessert demonstration.

    • We welcome parishioners and their immediate family members who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend in person (except for children under the age of 12, who are not yet eligible or may not be in time to be vaccinated after the recent roll-out for the age group of 5-12). Strict provincial and diocesan pandemic guidelines will be followed.

    • For those parishioners who are unable to attend in person, we welcome them to join our online portion, or they can visit the booths of the Christmas celebration, which will be left in place at church till the Christmas season is over. These booths can be visited and viewed on Sundays before or after church services.

    • Due to Covid restrictions, we can only cater for 45 people to attend in-person. We thank you for your kind early registration in the past one week. So far, we have over 30 parishioners joining in person. For those who would like to join in person, but have not registered, please register at RSVP@stechurch.com, latest by Dec 5th (Sun). Thank you.

  3. St. Hilary’s Christmas Hampers

    • Looking for 5 members from St. E who will help at St Hilary’s to pack the Christmas 'hampers' on

      • Thurs Dec 16 from 10 am - 12 noon, and again on

      • Mon Dec 20 from 10 am on.

    • They will be distributing the hampers on

      • Thurs Dec 23 from 10 am - 12 noon

    • Please let Rev. Maria know if you are interested to do this.

  4. Christmas Flowers

    • Every Christmas we have Christmas flowers for decoration. We encourage parishioners to order Christmas flowers at $10.00 per pot. Please ask Marian Chu for order. Christmas flowers can be taken home after the Christmas Day service.

  5. Advent Bible Study with the Online Cantonese Bible Study Group

    • A series of Advent Bible study sessions have been scheduled by the Faith Formation Ministry.

    • Please see details as follows. If interested please contact Margaret Loo or email info@stechurch.com

    • Meeting dates & time

    • DEC 2. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Wilson LOO Bible Passage: Luke 21 : 25 – 36

    • DEC 9. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Manny LAI Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 1 – 6

    • DEC 16. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Margaret LOO Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 7 – 18

    • DEC 23. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Billy NG Bible Passage: Luke 1:39 – 45 (46-55)

  6. Advent Study with Rev. Maria Ling on Zoom

    • “Names for the Messiah: An Advent Study” by Walter Brueggemann

    • In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles--Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Names for the Messiah ponders each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title.

    • Christians have claimed from the beginning that Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. In this study, best-selling author Walter Brueggemann tackles the questions: "What were these expectations?" and "Did Jesus fulfill them?"

    • Date: Mondays Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20

    • Time: 8pm

    • On Zoom

    • Meeting ID: 830 0185 3125 Passcode: 275638

    • There is a reading for each week and discussion questions following that. There is no need to purchase the book unless participants want to.

  7. Christmas Outreach 2021

    • St Hilary’s Anglican Church Food Bank is organizing their annual Christmas outreach. St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church with the leadership of the Corporate Team and Outreach committee have decided to support and collaborate with them in their initiative. There are 3 ways we will participate starting Nov 7, 2021:

      • 1) Ongoing donations of canned milk, instant coffee, tea (in bags), spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned corn and macaroni and cheese (i.e. Kraft Dinner)

      • 2) For Christmas, to provide some special items such as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, Christmas cookies, Christmas candies, socks for children and adults, also donations of $25 gift cards for Walmart - this will allow the parents to choose Christmas gifts for their children. St E’s will also add $10 McDonalds’ gift cards for each child.

      • 3) For 5 members of St E’s to help at St Hilary’s to pack the Christmas hampers and on another day to hand them out to their clients. St Hilary’s would be happy to welcome helpers from St E’s to join them on both days (Packing: Dec 16 & 20 10am-12noon, Distributing: Dec 23 10am-12noon). Please let Rev. Maria know if you are interested to do this.

    • Beginning Nov 7, parishioners can begin to bring in the abovementioned items and drop them off in the box provided. Gifts cards and cash gifts should only be handed to the Corporate Team (Fenella, Paul, Chivas and Rev. Maria) and the Outreach Committee (Andy & Anna, Annie). For parishioners who are unable to come to church, members of the Outreach Committee can pick up your contributions. The last day for pick-up is Friday, Dec 10 and the last day for drop off at church is Sunday, Dec 12. You may also bring your contributions to the churchwide Christmas Party/Event on Saturday Dec 11, 2021.

    • Each time you go shopping, do remember to pick up some of the items and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter and happier this year! God bless your intention to help families in need!

  8. Infirmed Prayer Requests

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

  9. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  10. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  11. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  12. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

November 28th, 2021 1st Sunday of Advent

  1. This Sunday Nov 28 11am Joint English & Cantonese Online Holy Communion Service

    • We will have a joint service at 11am on Sunday, Nov 28. Our preacher for that day Rev. Maria will preach in English and Joel will interpret in Cantonese.

    • As there will not be Mandarin service, please join the joint service instead

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School

    • Zoom Click here on Nov 28 at 11am

    • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 Password: 494353

    • English Bulletin (PDF) is attached

    • Chinese Bulletin (PDF) is attached

  2. Nov 28 FaithWorks Sunday

    • This Sunday, will be FaithWorks Sunday where we will be accepting special offering to support their ministries.

    • There are two ways for individuals to contribute to their parish's total.

    • To St. E directly through cash, cheque or our online donation form: https://www.stechurch.com/donate . Please select Fund type as "Other" and enter "FaithWorks" in the message specify to donate to this fund. For cash or cheque donations, please ensure to specify the donation is for “FaithWorks” on the envelope or in the memo.

    • Go to FaithWorks.ca and follow the instructions to put “St. Elizabeth’s (Mississauga)” as the parish's name in the Comments section when making a donation.

  3. St. Elizabeth's Christmas Celebration

    • St. Elizabeth’s Anglican Church will be holding a Christmas celebration on Dec 11 (Sat) from 3pm to 5pm, both in-person and online simultaneously. Program will include Christmas carols and prayer, display booths, Christmas photo spot (in-person), Christmas story telling, Christmas quiz, sit dance-waltz, Christmas gourmet dessert demonstration, and door prizes for participants.

    • We welcome parishioners and their immediate family members who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend in person (except for children under the age of 12, who are not yet eligible or may not be in time to be vaccinated after the recent roll-out for the age group of 5-12). Strict provincial and diocesan pandemic guidelines will be followed.

    • For those parishioners who are unable to attend in person, we welcome them to join our online portion, or they can visit the booths of the Christmas celebration, which will be left in place at church till the Christmas season is over. These booths can be visited and viewed on Sundays before or after church services.

    • We thank you for your kind early registration in the past one week. So far, we have over 30 parishioners joining in person. For those who would like to join in person, but have not registered, please register at RSVP@stechurch.com, latest by Dec 10th (Fri). Thank you.

  4. 2022 Budget

    • The Finance Team would like to remind all department heads to submit their budget for 2022 by this Sunday December 5.

  5. Advent Bible Study with the Online Cantonese Bible Study Group

    • A series of Advent Bible study sessions have been scheduled by the Faith Formation Ministry.

    • Please see details as follows. If interested please contact Margaret Loo or email info@stechurch.com

    • Meeting dates & time:

    • DEC 2. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Wilson LOO Bible Passage: Luke 21 : 25 – 36

    • DEC 9. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Manny LAI Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 1 – 6

    • DEC 16. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Margaret LOO Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 7 – 18

    • DEC 23. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Billy NG Bible Passage: Luke 1:39 – 45 (46-55)

  6. Christmas Flowers

    • Every Christmas we have Christmas flowers for decoration. We encourage parishioners to order Christmas flowers at $10.00 per pot. Please ask Marian Chu for order. Christmas flowers can be taken home after the Christmas Day service.

  7. Q3 Financial Update

    • Offerings: Actual $69K, Budget $74K, Below Budget 6%

    • Total Revenue: Actual $126K, Budget $137K, Below Budget 8%

    • Expenses: Actual $119K, Budget $122K, Below Budget 3%

    • Net Income: Actual $7K, Budget $15K, Below budget 52%

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

  8. Sep & Oct Offering Summary Reports: Click here

  9. Advent Study with Rev. Maria Ling on Zoom

    • “Names for the Messiah: An Advent Study” by Walter Brueggemann

    • In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles--Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Names for the Messiah ponders each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title.

    • Christians have claimed from the beginning that Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. In this study, best-selling author Walter Brueggemann tackles the questions: "What were these expectations?" and "Did Jesus fulfill them?"

    • Date: Mondays Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20

    • Time: 8pm

    • On ZOOM

    • There is a reading for each week and discussion questions following that. There is no need to purchase the book unless participants want to.

  10. Advent Study with Bishop Andrew Asbil on Zoom

    • Bishop Andrew Asbil will be leading an online Advent study with Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, co-chair of the Bishop’s Committee on Creation Care. It’s called “Reading the Bible from the Margins”

    • Date: Sundays Nov 21, 28, Dec 5, 12

    • Time: 7-9pm

    • Cost: FREE

    • For more information or to register for this free series, visit www.bibleremixed.ca/reading-the-bible-from-the-margins

  11. Mississauga Food Bank Volunteers Needed

  12. Christmas Outreach 2021

    • St Hilary’s Anglican Church Food Bank is organizing their annual Christmas outreach. St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church with the leadership of the Corporate Team and Outreach committee have decided to support and collaborate with them in their initiative. There are 3 ways we will participate starting Nov 7, 2021:

      • 1) Ongoing donations of canned milk, instant coffee, tea (in bags), spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned corn and macaroni and cheese (i.e. Kraft Dinner)

      • 2) For Christmas, to provide some special items such as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, Christmas cookies, Christmas candies, socks for children and adults, also donations of $25 gift cards for Walmart - this will allow the parents to choose Christmas gifts for their children. St E’s will also add $10 McDonalds’ gift cards for each child.

      • 3) For 5 members of St E’s to help at St Hilary’s to pack the Christmas hampers and on another day to hand them out to their clients. St Hilary’s would be happy to welcome helpers from St E’s to join them on both days (dates to be arranged). Please let Rev. Maria know if you are interested to do this.

    • Beginning Nov 7, parishioners can begin to bring in the abovementioned items and drop them off in the box provided. Gifts cards and cash gifts should only be handed to the Corporate Team (Fenella, Paul, Chivas and Rev. Maria) and the Outreach Committee (Andy & Anna, Annie). For parishioners who are unable to come to church, members of the Outreach Committee can pick up your contributions. The last day for pick-up is Friday, Dec 10 and the last day for drop off at church is Sunday, Dec 12. You may also bring your contributions to the churchwide Christmas Party/Event on Saturday Dec 11, 2021.

    • Each time you go shopping, do remember to pick up some of the items and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter and happier this year! God bless your intention to help families in need!

  13. Infirmed Prayer Requests

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

  14. Links to Other Programs on Zoom

  15. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  16. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  17. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

November 21st, 2021 Reign of Christ & FaithWorks Sunday

  1. Advent Bible Study with the Online Cantonese Bible Study Group

    • A series of Advent Bible study sessions have been scheduled by the Faith Formation Ministry.

    • Please see details as follows. If interested please contact Margaret Loo or email info@stechurch.com

    • Meeting dates & time:

    • DEC 2. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Wilson LOO Bible Passage: Luke 21 : 25 – 36

    • DEC 9. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Manny LAI Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 1 – 6

    • DEC 16. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Margaret LOO Bible Passage: Luke 3 : 7 – 18

    • DEC 23. 2021 7pm – 8:30pm

      • Group leader: Billy NG Bible Passage: Luke 1:39 – 45 (46-55)

  2. Online Cantonese Bible Study Nov 25 Cancelled

    • The Bible study meeting scheduled on Thursday Nov 25, 2021 has been cancelled as a CMC meeting will take place at the scheduled time.

  3. Christmas Flowers

    • Every Christmas we have Christmas flowers for decoration. We encourage parishioners to order Christmas flowers at $10.00 per pot. Please ask Marian Chu for order. Christmas flowers can be taken home after the Christmas Day service.

  4. Q3 Financial Update

    • Offerings: Actual $69K, Budget $74K, Below Budget 6%

    • Total Revenue: Actual $126K, Budget $137K, Below Budget 8%

    • Expenses: Actual $119K, Budget $122K, Below Budget 3%

    • Net Income: Actual $7K, Budget $15K, Below budget 52%

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

  5. Sep & Oct Offering Summary Reports: Click here

  6. Next Sunday Nov 28 11am Joint English & Cantonese Online Holy Communion Service

    • We will have a joint service at 11am on Sunday, Nov 28. Our preacher for that day Rev. Maria will preach in English and Joel will interpret in Cantonese.

    • As there will not be Mandarin service, please join the joint service instead

    • There will not be English Children’s Online Sunday School

    • Zoom Click here on Nov 28 at 11am

    • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 Password: 494353

  7. Nov 21 & Nov 28 FaithWorks Sunday

    • Next Sunday, will be FaithWorks Sunday where we will be accepting special offering to support their ministries.

    • There are two ways for individuals to contribute to their parish's total.

    • To St. E directly through cash, cheque or our online donation form: https://www.stechurch.com/donate . Please select Fund type as "Other" and enter "FaithWorks" in the message specify to donate to this fund. For cash or cheque donations, please ensure to specify the donation is for “FaithWorks” on the envelope or in the memo.

    • Go to FaithWorks.ca and follow the instructions to put “St. Elizabeth’s (Mississauga)” as the parish's name in the Comments section when making a donation.

  8. Advent Study with Rev. Maria Ling on Zoom

    • “Names for the Messiah: An Advent Study” by Walter Brueggemann

    • In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles--Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Names for the Messiah ponders each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title.

    • Christians have claimed from the beginning that Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. In this study, best-selling author Walter Brueggemann tackles the questions: "What were these expectations?" and "Did Jesus fulfill them?"

    • Date: Mondays Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20

    • Time: 8pm

    • On ZOOM

    • There is a reading for each week and discussion questions following that. There is no need to purchase the book unless participants want to.

  9. Advent Study with Bishop Andrew Asbil on Zoom

    • Bishop Andrew Asbil will be leading an online Advent study with Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, co-chair of the Bishop’s Committee on Creation Care. It’s called “Reading the Bible from the Margins”

    • Date: Sundays Nov 21, 28, Dec 5, 12

    • Time: 7-9pm

    • Cost: FREE

    • For more information or to register for this free series, visit www.bibleremixed.ca/reading-the-bible-from-the-margins

  10. Mississauga Food Bank Volunteers Needed

  11. Christmas Outreach 2021

    • St Hilary’s Anglican Church Food Bank is organizing their annual Christmas outreach. St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church with the leadership of the Corporate Team and Outreach committee have decided to support and collaborate with them in their initiative. There are 3 ways we will participate starting Nov 7, 2021:

      • 1) Ongoing donations of canned milk, instant coffee, tea (in bags), spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned corn and macaroni and cheese (i.e. Kraft Dinner)

      • 2) For Christmas, to provide some special items such as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, Christmas cookies, Christmas candies, socks for children and adults, also donations of $25 gift cards for Walmart - this will allow the parents to choose Christmas gifts for their children. St E’s will also add $10 McDonalds’ gift cards for each child.

      • 3) For 5 members of St E’s to help at St Hilary’s to pack the Christmas hampers and on another day to hand them out to their clients. St Hilary’s would be happy to welcome helpers from St E’s to join them on both days (dates to be arranged). Please let Rev. Maria know if you are interested to do this.

    • Beginning Nov 7, parishioners can begin to bring in the abovementioned items and drop them off in the box provided. Gifts cards and cash gifts should only be handed to the Corporate Team (Fenella, Paul, Chivas and Rev. Maria) and the Outreach Committee (Andy & Anna, Annie). For parishioners who are unable to come to church, members of the Outreach Committee can pick up your contributions. The last day for pick-up is Friday, Dec 10 and the last day for drop off at church is Sunday, Dec 12. You may also bring your contributions to the churchwide Christmas Party/Event on Saturday Dec 11, 2021.

    • Each time you go shopping, do remember to pick up some of the items and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter and happier this year! God bless your intention to help families in need!

  12. Infirmed Prayer Requests

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

  13. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  14. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  15. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  16. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

November 14th, 2021 Remembrance Sunday, 25th Sunday after Pentecost

  1. Nov 21 & Nov 28 FaithWorks Sunday

    • Next Sunday, will be FaithWorks Sunday where we will be accepting special offering to support their ministries.

    • There are two ways for individuals to contribute to their parish's total.

    • To St. E directly through cash, cheque or our online donation form: https://www.stechurch.com/donate . Please select Fund type as "Other" and enter "FaithWorks" in the message specify to donate to this fund. For cash or cheque donations, please ensure to specify the donation is for “FaithWorks” on the envelope or in the memo.

    • Go to FaithWorks.ca and follow the instructions to put “St. Elizabeth’s (Mississauga)” as the parish's name in the Comments section when making a donation.

  2. Advent Study with Rev. Maria Ling on Zoom

    • “Names for the Messiah: An Advent Study” by Walter Brueggemann

    • In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles--Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Names for the Messiah ponders each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title.

    • Christians have claimed from the beginning that Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. In this study, best-selling author Walter Brueggemann tackles the questions: "What were these expectations?" and "Did Jesus fulfill them?"

    • Date: Mondays Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20

    • Time: 8pm

    • On ZOOM

    • There is a reading for each week and discussion questions following that. There is no need to purchase the book unless participants want to.

  3. Advent Study with Bishop Andrew Asbil on Zoom

    • Bishop Andrew Asbil will be leading an online Advent study with Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, co-chair of the Bishop’s Committee on Creation Care. It’s called “Reading the Bible from the Margins”

    • Date: Sundays Nov 21, 28, Dec 5, 12

    • Time: 7-9pm

    • Cost: FREE

    • For more information or to register for this free series, visit www.bibleremixed.ca/reading-the-bible-from-the-margins

  4. Mississauga Food Bank Volunteers Needed

  5. Christmas Outreach 2021

    • St Hilary’s Anglican Church Food Bank is organizing their annual Christmas outreach. St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church with the leadership of the Corporate Team and Outreach committee have decided to support and collaborate with them in their initiative. There are 3 ways we will participate starting Nov 7, 2021:

      • 1) Ongoing donations of canned milk, instant coffee, tea (in bags), spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned corn and macaroni and cheese (i.e. Kraft Dinner)

      • 2) For Christmas, to provide some special items such as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, Christmas cookies, Christmas candies, socks for children and adults, also donations of $25 gift cards for Walmart - this will allow the parents to choose Christmas gifts for their children. St E’s will also add $10 McDonalds’ gift cards for each child.

      • 3) For 5 members of St E’s to help at St Hilary’s to pack the Christmas hampers and on another day to hand them out to their clients. St Hilary’s would be happy to welcome helpers from St E’s to join them on both days (dates to be arranged). Please let Rev. Maria know if you are interested to do this.

    • Beginning Nov 7, parishioners can begin to bring in the abovementioned items and drop them off in the box provided. Gifts cards and cash gifts should only be handed to the Corporate Team (Fenella, Paul, Chivas and Rev. Maria) and the Outreach Committee (Andy & Anna, Annie). For parishioners who are unable to come to church, members of the Outreach Committee can pick up your contributions. The last day for pick-up is Friday, Dec 10 and the last day for drop off at church is Sunday, Dec 12. You may also bring your contributions to the churchwide Christmas Party/Event on Saturday Dec 11, 2021.

    • Each time you go shopping, do remember to pick up some of the items and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter and happier this year! God bless your intention to help families in need!

  6. Infirmed Prayer Requests

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

  7. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  8. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  9. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  10. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

November 7th, 2021 All Saints’ Sunday

  1. Mississauga Food Bank Volunteers Needed

  2. Christmas Outreach 2021

    • St Hilary’s Anglican Church Food Bank is organizing their annual Christmas outreach. St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church with the leadership of the Corporate Team and Outreach committee have decided to support and collaborate with them in their initiative. There are 3 ways we will participate starting Nov 7, 2021:

      • 1) Ongoing donations of canned milk, instant coffee, tea (in bags), spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned corn and macaroni and cheese (i.e. Kraft Dinner)

      • 2) For Christmas, to provide some special items such as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, Christmas cookies, Christmas candies, socks for children and adults, also donations of $25 gift cards for Walmart - this will allow the parents to choose Christmas gifts for their children. St E’s will also add $10 McDonalds’ gift cards for each child.

      • 3) For 5 members of St E’s to help at St Hilary’s to pack the Christmas hampers and on another day to hand them out to their clients. St Hilary’s would be happy to welcome helpers from St E’s to join them on both days (dates to be arranged). Please let Rev. Maria know if you are interested to do this.

    • Beginning Nov 7, parishioners can begin to bring in the abovementioned items and drop them off in the box provided. Gifts cards and cash gifts should only be handed to the Corporate Team (Fenella, Paul, Chivas and Rev. Maria) and the Outreach Committee (Andy & Anna, Annie). For parishioners who are unable to come to church, members of the Outreach Committee can pick up your contributions. The last day for pick-up is Friday, Dec 10 and the last day for drop off at church is Sunday, Dec 12. You may also bring your contributions to the churchwide Christmas Party/Event on Saturday Dec 11, 2021.

    • Each time you go shopping, do remember to pick up some of the items and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter and happier this year! God bless your intention to help families in need!

  3. Nov - Dec Worship Rosters

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

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

  4. Condolences & Celebration of Life of Vanky So on Friday November 5, 2021

    • Vanky So, sister of Grace Liu and long time St. Elizabeth parishioner, passed away at home on the morning of Fri Oct 29 after a long illness.

    • May the peace of our Lord be with her family at this difficult time.

    • Please keep Grace and Vanky’s family in your prayers.

  5. Infirmed Prayer Requests

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

  6. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  7. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  8. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  9. Rosters stechurch.com/roster