December 8th , 2024 2nd Sunday of Advent

THIS SUNDAY SERVICES

Christmas Flowers

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

The Member of the Order of the Diocese of Toronto

  • Our People’s Churchwarden, Paul Seto is being awarded The Member of the Order of the Diocese of Toronto for his outstanding service and contribution to the diocese and the parish. We are grateful and happy for him and his family. The presentation will occur during the New Year’s Day Levée at St. James Cathedral on January 1st, as part of the Choral Evensong service at 3:30 PM.

Art of Thinking (Cantonese)

  • Date: 2025 Jan 9, 16 & 23 (Thursday)

  • Time: 10:30-11:30 am

  • Venue: St Elizabeth Anglican Church (in-person)

  • Target: Retirees or Seniors who speak Cantonese (Free of charge)

  • Purpose: Brain training including logical thinking, reasoning, improving mental agility, to become a clear minded senior.

  • You may join in any week. If you would like to join, please sign up at reception.

Jan – Feb Roster Planning

  • We are in the process of preparing the English and Cantonese rosters for January & February worship. If you or your family members are not available to serve on certain days, please contact Fenella as soon as possible.

Nov 30 St. E. Christmas Party

  • Thanks to the brothers and sisters who helped organize and all who attended last Saturday

2025 Budget

  • The Finance Team would like to remind all department heads to submit their 2025 budget by THIS Sunday December 8.

Cantonese Bible Study

  • There will be no Bible study meetings in October, November and December 2024 so that parishioners can focus on participating in devotional activities during Advent.

  • Rev Leung will be leading us in studying the book of Daniel in three zoom sessions in January 2025. These three sessions will be on Thursdays of January 9, January 16, and January 23 at 7 pm. All parishioners are welcome. For details, please contact Margaret Loo.

St. E Upcoming Events and Ministry Programs

Date and time

Events & Notes

Sun Dec 8, 15, 22

11am – 12pm

Adult Faith Group

Meets Sundays in Old Worship Hall

All are welcome

NEXT Sat Dec 14

9:30am – 6pm

Standard First Aid & CPR Level C+AED Certification (English)

St. E & CFSO partnered program

Fee: $125, Light lunch provided Inquiry: 416-979-8299

Registration: https://form.jotform.com/243244233495254

Tue Dec 24 7pm

Christmas Eve Joint Holy Communion Evening Service

Wed Dec 25

10:30am

Christmas Day Joint Holy Communion Service

& Lunch Fellowship

Please purchase your lunch tickets this Sunday after service.

Lunch tickets:

Adults $12, Children aged 5-12 $6 . Children 4 or under are free.

Sun Jan 12

11 am - 12 pm

Women’s Group

2 nd Sunday of month

Not meeting in December

(Adult Faith Group cancelled)All ladies are welcome


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Rosters stechurch.com/roster