Weekly Announcements
For the week of March 22nd 2026
News & Events
Announcements from The Corporation
We wish a warm WELCOME to our New People's Warden Larry Hopperton and Deputy Peoples Warden Jane Smith (who Zoomed in from England with grandchild in her arms)
We have 160 New Banquet Chairs in the Great Hall for your seating pleasure, take note there's extra padding. Double dollies were also purchased for easy maneuvering, set up and take down. All chairs are now stored in the large electrical room, due to a major cleaning of this room thank you to Adam Paulikot. After 20+ years of use the previous chairs were retired.
The purchase of an upright freezer to aid the Community Dinner program is also in the electrical room paid by an outside donation.
There are renovations underway, hallways, Junior/Senior Youth rooms and the Sunshine room are undergoing a refresh with cleaning, reorganization and new paint. In addition, new acoustical tiles will be added to the Sunshine room. The Child Care has hired Adam Paulikot to complete this work.
NEWS
FRIENDLY REMINDER: HOSTS NEEDED FOR COFFEE HOURS
If you are interested in hosting, please sign up using the sheet on the welcome table. Expenses can be reimbursed through the office; all you need to do is submit your receipt(s). The tables and chairs will be set up by the Friday Night Floor Hockey Group. Please note that coffee hours will only take place on Sundays if someone has signed up to facilitate!
HOLY WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH
Join us as we move into the Easter season together:
April 2nd: Maundy Thursday (7pm service)
April 3th: Good Friday (8:30am Cross Walk; 10:00am Ecumenical service at St. James)
April 5th: Easter Sunday (8am & 10am services)
MAUNDY THURSDAY FOOT WASHING
Please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table if you are interested in having your feet washed during the Maundy Thursday service at 7pm on April 2nd.
GOOD FRIDAY WATCH
A sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Table for those wishing to sit watch on Good Friday between 12-3pm. If you are unable to sign-up in person, please email or call the office.
Prayers will follow at 3pm.
FLOWERS FOR EASTER SUNDAY
Easter is fast approaching and the Christ Church Altar Guild will be decorating for Easter on Saturday, April 4th. Donations of flowers or money towards flowers to decorate the sanctuary would be greatly appreciated. There are special offering envelopes for flowers on the welcome table in the Narthex. Thank you!
BISHOP’S APPEAL FOR JAMAICAN RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes to ever strike Jamaica, the scale of devastation is staggering, with homes, infrastructure and livelihoods destroyed and half of Jamaica’s houses of worship damaged or destroyed.
The FaithWorks Allocation Committee has approved a dollar-for-dollar Matching Challenge Grant of up to $50,000, with the goal of raising at least $100,000 for relief and reconstruction. Every gift will be matched, doubling its impact, until the challenge is met.
This is a short and focused campaign, ending on April 17.
FaithWorks invites parishes and individuals to respond promptly and generously. Donations can be made online at FaithWorks.ca and designated to the Bishop’s Appeal for Jamaican Relief and Reconstruction. All funds will be forwarded to Alongside Hope for distribution through its established partners in Jamaica.
EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR HOCKEY!
Come out Friday nights from 7pm-9pm for Floor Hockey and fun!
NEXT COMMUNITY MEAL - APRIL 18
Thank you to everyone who helped out with the first Christ Church Community Meal! Your hard work made this event possible. Mark your calendars for the next Community Meal, happening Saturday April 18th from 5:00-6:30pm. For all the upcoming dates, see the poster on the bulletin board. Volunteers are always welcome, so contact Andrea or the church office if you are interested in helping out. Please spread the word! Posters are available on the welcome table in the Narthex.
Acw Spring muffin breakfast
Spring Muffin Breakfast, Sunday April 19th at 8.30 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Dawn Gillespie who will speak about “Room for a Child”. Please let Gail Wood know if you can bake some muffins or help set up early on April 19th. gail@woodmail.ca
YORK CENTRAL DEANERY LAY REFRESHER DAY, APRIL 25, 2026, 9AM - 12:30PM AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH THORNHILL
The Heart of Worship seminar will focus on understanding the four-fold pattern of Christian worship and how this liturgical concept shapes the practice of worship and the place of worship arts in our churches. The second part will explore our understanding of community formation as we cultivate different worship practices. Attending as a church group is strongly encouraged.
Please register with your priest to attend this Lay Refresher Day. Closing date is April 19.
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 25 - COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE EVENT
Join us for the Christ Church Community Garage Sale, where you'll discover a treasure trove of goods from the Christ Church community inside AND a parking lot boot sale from the wider Stouffville community. Take a break from bargain hunting and refuel with a cup of Tea or Coffee, available on site! This fantastic event is all in support of the Community Meal. All are invited to attend the next planning meeting on Sunday, April 8th, in the Nailer Room.
“THE NEIL YOUNG STORY” – MAY 9
Join us on Saturday May 9 at 2:30pm as we continue our musical journey learning about iconic Canadian artists. This time it is Neil Young's turn, as we spend an hour or so with Dr. Mike Daley listening to Neil's songs and hearing the story behind them. Tickets are now available online through Eventbrite (https://bit.ly/4bHB9vO) or at the door. A limited number of tickets are being sold through the office, exclusively for Christ Church members.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
If you would like to add someone to our prayer list, please fill out our prayer request form. We ask that you seek permission from the person you wish us to pray for before submitting the form. Only first names will be read out during the service to help preserve privacy.