In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Joe Oraha; Madge Passmore; Ken Patterson; Nellie Pieluck; Linda & Stan Raike.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Nippon Sei Ko Kai.

In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for The dean, council, and congregations of the Central Toronto Area and Greater Toronto Areas East and West of the Eastern Synod. 

In the Anglican Church of Canada  we pray for The Rt. Rev. Sam Rose, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Eastern
Newfoundland and Labrador.

In our diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell,   St. Al ban's, Acton, the clergy and lay leaders during this time of transition, 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 & Willow Braun-Jackson; Justin; Allan; Veronica; Brian; Diana; Michael; Mildred; Paul; Jim; Shirley.     

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Anglicans from across Canada came together again this year to raise more than $360,000 for PWRDF partners and programs all around the globe.

Over 1,350 donors provided more than 3,100 gifts. This includes over $40,000 raised for PWRDF's Indigenous Responsive Program to support Indigenous communities in Canada through its responsive programs grant.

Once again, agricultural gifts were the most popular in 2021. Goats beat out chickens to claim the lead: 439 goats as compared with 416 chickens. PWRDF donors also gave funds to provide 65 donkeys to help families in Kenya carry clean water from the wells to their homes. Nearly $8,000 was raised to provide seeds to smallholder and women farmers in Bangladesh.

For some of the larger ticket items, parishes and groups teamed up to make a bigger impact. These joint efforts resulted in more than 100 whole farms being provided!

Anglicans in Canada also supported clean water this year, raising enough to provide five solar pump water wells and 40 hand pump wells through PWRDF’s Kenyan partner Utooni Development Organization (UDO).

Despite many churches being closed to worship through Advent and Christmas, and other impacts of COVID-19, PWRDF supporters came together to make this year’s fundraiser a great success, and helped PWRDF and its partners create a truly just, healthy, and peaceful world.

PWRDF’s World of Gifts is available all year long and can make great gifts for Easter, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

Check out the online shop by clicking on the picture above.

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

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

 Sunday, March 6th at 1:00pm via Zoom 

Please email or phone the church office in order to receive the Zoom link to attend this meeting. (You can also participate by telephone if you would like.)

The Corporation have also scheduled a Vestry "Test" Zoom meeting on Sunday, February 27th at 2:30pm  for those who would like to experience the format prior to March 6th.

Please indicate, when you contact the office, if your are registering for both.  Thank you.

A list of eligible voters is available upon request.

Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm

Via Zoom

When:  Feb. 26

Time:  TBD

Where:  starting at 621 Barton Street East 

for more information contact Kerry Lubrick 906-679-2818, kerryllubrick@gmail.com or  Louise vanWoelderen (905) 387-1820, louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com

Money raised will go to 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.

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 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. 

A monthly diocesan event for junior youth (ages 10-13 years). The virtual gathering includes fun, games, music, time for sharing, and spiritual practices. There will also be in person special events pending pandemic restrictions and guidelines.

Meeting Dates: (4:30-5:30pm)

February 22, March 22, April 19, May 17, June 21
No gatherings in July or August
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13

***JYC will meet in-person from 7:00-8:30pm on Friday, May 13 and Friday, September 30.