August 18th, 2024 13th Sunday after Pentecost

THIS SUNDAY SERVICES

Adult Faith Group

  • TODAY will be the final session on the study of the Gospel of Matthew

  • Adult Faith Group will take a short break for the next few weeks and meetings will resume on September 15

  • The next series of studies will be on the Acts of the Apostles

Music in August 25 worship service

Property Management

  • Thanks to all who volunteered to help with the gardening and clean up on Saturday.

  • Due to the Garage Sale & Fundraising on Sep 21, the next scheduled clean up date has been changed to Sep 14 9am – 12pm

St. E Community Garden Network

  • Mission Ministry will have Community Garden Network again this year. On the third Sunday of each month, we will collect fresh vegetables grown or purchased by church members and donate them to families in need in our community.

  • If you are willing to share your loving produce, please bring them to church on the following Sundays:

    • July 21, THIS Sunday August 18, September 15, October 20

  • If you have any questions, please contact Bonny at mission@stechurch.com

Clergy Vacation

  • Rev. Leung will be away from August 18 to September 8 & September 15.

  • During her absence, for any pastoral emergency, you may contact the Rev. Canon Kevin Wong at All Saints' Church, Markham.

Fire Drill

  • Please be advised we shall conduct a Fire Drill on THIS Sunday, August 18 at around 11am after English service.

Garage Sale and Fundraising (St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church and Carefirst Joint Program)

  • Date: Sept 21, 2024   Time: 8:00am-12:00noon

  • Venue: at the front door of our church

  • All proceeds will be donated to St. E church and Carefirst.

  • Collection of household goods: Sept 16-18 (Monday to Wednesday)

  • Any enquiries, please contact Anna, Tammy or Rev. Leung

  • We need volunteers to help mark prices & classify items; assist sales on that day.

Sep – Oct Roster Planning

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

All Saints’ Church 40th Anniversary

  • Charity Concert: September 28, Saturday @ 3:00 pm

    • Peoples Theatre for the Performing Arts

    • 22 Esna Park Drive, Markham (near Woodbine & John St.)

    • Tickets: $25 (reg), $60 (VIP)

  • Anniversary Worship and Banquet: November 3, Sunday

    • Thanksgiving Service @ 4:00 pm

    • Venue:   All Saints Church Markham

    • 1100 Denison Avenue, Markham (near Warden)

    • Anniversary Banquet @ 6:45 pm

    • Venue:   Zunyan Fine Dining & Banquet

    • 648 Silver Star Blvd., Scarborough (at Steeles)

    • Tickets: $110

  • For tickets for either events contact wardens or Rev. Leung. info@stechurch.com

  • Enquiries: allsaintschinese@gmail.com or 905-946-1637

  • Please buy tickets early (If paid by cheque, please make cheque payable to: “All Saints’ Church” and write in note for what tickets.)

Diocese of Toronto - ‘Season of Spiritual Renewal Workshops’

Children’s Sunday School Summer Programme

  • Date – Service – Programme

  • 8/18 – M.P. – Tie Dye shirt (Everybody brings a plain colour shirt)

  • 8/25 – H.C. – Centres

  • Sunday School will have walking trips to Father Angelos Saad Community Park on July 14th, July 28th and Aug 11th.

  • All Sunday School children must have a signed permission form to participate. Children under 4 and children without signed permission from parents/guardians must be accompanied by an adult to join.

  • Please bring sun hats, sunscreen, water, a change of clothes and a towel for the walking trips. We may play at the splash pad if the weather is warm.

  • If your child does not attend our Sunday School on a regular basis, please bring him/her to the Sunday School room in person and check in with the teacher before dropping him/her off.

St. E Upcoming Events and Ministry Programs

Date and time
Events & Notes
TODAY Sun Aug 18
11 am - 12 pm
Sunday School Summer Programme
Tie Dye shirt (Everybody brings a plain colour shirt)
TODAY Sun Aug 18,
Sep 15, 22, 29
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Adult Faith Group
MeetsSundays inOld Worship Hall
All are welcome
TODAYSun Aug 18,
Sep 15, Oct 20
St. E Community Garden Network
3 rd Sunday of month
Collect and donate fresh produce to community Contact Bonny at mission@stechurch.com
Wed Aug 21,
Sep 4, 18
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
English Prayer Meeting (Link )
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of month
Zoom Meeting ID: 996 5736 5249Password: 3944
Thu Aug 22
10:30am
– 11:30am
Happy Playtime – Fun Fun Fun (Cantonese)
o Date: August 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024 (Thursday)
o Time: 10:30 to 11:30 am
o Venue: St. E. Old Chapel
o Participants: Retirees or Seniors (No. of Participants: 20)
o Content: Group Interactive Games and Refreshments
o Objectives: Enjoy the fun of the games, learn in the games, and improve the wellness of body, mind and spirit.
o Sign up: Please contact Angela Kwong, the Lay Pastoral Assistant, by calling the church cellphone: 647-507-1051, church office telephone: 905-812-2938 or church email: info@stechurch.com . Please be reminded to leave your Chinese and English name and contact no.
Sun Sep 8
11 am - 12 pm
Women’s Group
2 nd Sunday of month
(Adult Faith Group cancelled)All ladies are welcome
Sun Sep 8
(~12:30 pm
after all services)
Family Fellowship2nd Sunday every other month
Contact Ernest if interested or for more info info@stechurch.com
Sat Sep 21
8am – 12pm
Garage Sale & FundraisingatFront door of our church
Collection of household goods: Sept 16-18 (Mon to Wed)
Volunteers needed
Contact Anna, Tammy or Rev. Leung
Sat Sep 21 14, Oct 19
9am – 12pm
Garden & Clean Up
3 rd Saturday of month
Contact Paul if interested or for more info info@stechurch.com

Cantonese Thursday Evening Bible Study – Aug & Sep Break

  • The Bible Study Group of the Cantonese Ministry will be taking a summer break for the months of August and September. You are invited to join our next meeting, which will be on Thursday October 10 at 7 pm. Rev Leung will be leading us to study the book of Ezekiel.  Please contact Margaret Loo for details.

Cantonese Tuesday Evening Prayer Meeting – Summer Break

  • Please be informed that the Cantonese Prayer group will take a summer break in July and August. We will resume meeting  on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday starting in September. Our next prayer meeting will be on Tuesday, September 3  at 8pm to 8:45pm.

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