In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Hazel Naylor; Jim & Wendy Newman; Carole Nixon; Justin Okomi; Robert Oldham.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Diocese of Andaman & Car Nicobar Islands – The (united) Church of North India.

In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the dean, council, and congregations of the Two Rivers, Nith Valley and Niagara Areas of the Eastern Synod. 

In the Anglican Church of Canada  we pray for the Rt. Rev. John Watton, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Central
Newfoundland.

In our diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell,  St. David's, Welland, the Reverend Terry Holub, Rector; the Reverend Nirmal Mendis, Associate; the Venerable Bill Maus, Honorary Assistant; the Reverend Deacon Richard Middleton, and the people of this parish. 

As a community we pray for the homeless and those living in extreme poverty; those who struggle with debt, employment or underemployed and those who help,  support, counsel and care for them.         

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers:   Susan Andrews; Eric Mills; Susan Worrall; Linda Andrews-McFarlane; Michael F.; Joseph C.; Kathy Johnston; Gary Hanna; Brandon Johnson; Joshua Fitzpatrick; Larry Andrews; Pat Crowe & family; Jeff & Sally Braun-Jackson; Justin; Allan; Veronica; Brian; Diana; Michael; Mildred; Paul; Jim.     

Over the fall and winter, together we explored generosity. We reflected on how the concepts of abundance, thanksgiving, and Christian hospitality can become spiritual habits in each of our personal stories.

With Vestry approaching, we have shifted our focus to urgency, decisions and the many convenient ways there are to give.

In years past, an “intention form” was distributed and all were encouraged to decide how much they would give and then return the form to the Church office. While many did complete and submit the form, there was never enough of a response to use the forms for financial planning and budgeting.

This year we are asking each of you to complete the attached “Generosity Reflection Exercise.” It is designed to remind us of the concepts we explored together and how each of them impact our willingness to give. This is a personal exercise we are not asking anyone to submit it to the office.

“The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also read bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.” II Corinthians 9:6-8

Now it is our turn to respond!

This $15,000 is part of a larger response, highlighted in last week's Chronicle, to support Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario and Manitoba coping with the pandemic. To read more about this response please go to                                                         www.pwrdf.org/pwrdf-supports-northern-ontario-indigenous-communities-with-15k-for-food-and-ppe   

HOW YOU CAN HELP

To donate to this response, click on the button below. You can also phone 416-822-9083 or leave a voicemail toll-free at 1-866-308-7973 and your call will be returned. Alternatively, you can mail a cheque to PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3G2. Remember to mark “Indigenous COVID” in the memo field.

For information on other ways to support PWRDF, please contact your Parish Representative at louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com or 905-387-1820.

Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm

It's that time of year again!

Why Believe? is a new and exciting five-week course for youth across the diocese. It is not your typical confirmation class, but rather an invitation for youth who are curious or interested in exploring Christianity, the Anglican Church, sacraments, and confirmation.

The five-week Zoom gatherings will be held on Wednesdays - March 30, April 6, April 20, April 27, May 4 - from 6:30-8:30pm will feature guest speakers, including Bishop Susan. Led by Sarah Bird, youth will have the opportunity to deepen their relationship with God, learn how the Holy Spirit works within our daily lives, and connect with new people. The process of this course does lead to confirmation; however, there is always the choice.

Why Believe? is also being offered in-person, as permitted, on April 3, 10, 14-15, 24 at St. John, Ancaster. 

In support of the Helping Hands Mission

This year, Bishop Susan Bell has once again chosen to recommend two books for study during the season of Lent: Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Katharine Hayhoe and A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen. 

"My two choices for Lenten books are my attempt to redirect our attention to some other deep concerns," says Bishop Susan Bell.  "Not that the pandemic is over or not important – but that we must begin to live with its rhythms - and other things must now regain their importance in our hearts and minds."

Please click on the picture above for more details.

Both books are available through online book suppliers.

Via Zoom

Join us for worship online.  Services are available on YouTube or via Zoom.