Weekly Announcements
For the week of November 17th 2024
News & Events
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). Please note that coffee hours will only take place on Sundays if someone has signed up to facilitate!
CHRISTMAS MARKET BAKE TABLE PREPARATIONS
At the Bake Table these items are gratefully accepted: cookies, squares, muffins, tea biscuits, bread, loaves (banana, lemon, zucchini, etc.), cakes, pies, fudge, preserves (jams, pickles, etc.). NO NUTS please. Package items in even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.) with a label. DO NOT PRICE the baking yourself. Drop off your baking at the Church Friday, November 15 9am-1pm (front door) or after 6pm (Great Hall). Contact Bev Whittaker with any questions (905-640-4206). Thank you!
2025 CHURCH CALENDARS
It's that time of year again! If you'd like to order a 2025 Canadian church calendar, please use the online order form: https://www.stouffvilleanglican.ca/2025calendar (or let Jenna know in the office) Calendars are $8 each and orders need to be in by Friday, November 15th.
ACW POINSETTIA SALE
ACW will be holding their Poinsettia fund raiser again this year, starting October 14th through to November 17th. The prices are the same as last year: 6" - $10.00, 8" - $25.00 and 10" - $35.00. Order forms will be available from October 14th, please DO NOT put the orders on the offering plate, please put in the box provided on the side persons table, this will ensure that we do not miss any orders. The Poinsettias will be delivered on Friday, December 13th, we will let you know the time once we know it. For any questions, please contact Susan Walmsley at either susan.walmsley58@gmail.com or 905-640-7891
FOOD BANK SALMON DRIVE
Canned salmon is a much needed source of protein for those who are in need of the Food Bank, but the Food Bank has been noticing a significant drop in donations. Christ Church has taken on the responsibility to supply the Stouffville Food Bank with canned salmon. To achieve this goal we are asking parishioners to donate cans of salmon (in addition to any regular Foodbank donations people like to bring). Please place the cans of salmon in the specially marked basket in the Narthex.
FILL A PURSE FOR A SISTER CAMPAIGN
Christ Church is pleased to announce that we will again be participating in the "Fill A Purse For A Sister Campaign". We are a drop off location for the wider community and the campaign runs from September 1 - December 1. New or gently used purses can be donated as well as other essential items listed on the "Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign" poster in the front entry and on the donation bin. The donation bin can be found the Narthex!
New or Gentle Used Purses can be donated by themselves or filled with items such as:
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene products
Shampoo and conditioner
Bath soap
Body wash
Tissues
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Gift cards
Hair brush
Hand sanitizer
Socks
Gloves
Hat
Lip balm
Notepad
Pen
Scarf
Flashlight
GET YOUR QUILT TICKETS NOW
Quilt tickets are available for the beautiful multicoloured queen size quilt, hand stitched by our own ACW ladies. This year’s quilt is the “Variation on Courthouse Steps Quilt”. The price of these tickets has remained the same for several years so $2.00 for one ticket and three for $5.00. A bargain not to pass up, especially because tickets are limited.
SEASON OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL PRESENTS SLATE OF WORKSHOPS
Starting this fall, the Season of Spiritual Renewal will offer workshops to help strengthen and encourage churches. Some are geared to clergy, some to lay leaders of various ministries and some to everyone wanting to grow and be renewed in their faith. Registration will open on Aug. 27. Some workshops have a limit on the number of registrants, so sign up early. Visit Season of Spiritual Renewal Workshops - The Diocese of Toronto (anglican.ca) for a full list of fall workshops and descriptions.
November workshops
Nov. 14: Silence, Stillness, Simplicity: An Introduction to Leading Christian Meditation
Julie Meakin
We will learn about and experience this way of contemplative prayer as taught by Fr. John Main, as well as how to lead and begin a Christian meditation group in one’s parish. “Our aim in Christian prayer is to allow God’s mysterious and silent presence within us to become more and more not only a reality, but the reality which gives meaning, shape and purpose to everything we do, to everything we are.” John Main, OSB – The Gethsemani Talks 1976
Nov. 21: Equipping Parents as Spiritual Nurturers
Tiffany Robinson
A practical toolbox for growing as a family in the practices of the Christian life (prayer, worship, reading the Bible, service, and generosity).
"The Chosen" Study Sessions - Season One
Save the Dates to join us as we watch and discuss the first season of "The Chosen", the groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of those who knew him. We will be joining with St. James Presbyterian, Stouffville United and Lemonville United to view each episode together followed by small group conversations and questions. Sessions will be held both in-person and on-line starting the last Wednesday of September. Meetings will be Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm – 9:00pm:
Nov. 13 – Stouffville United (hybrid)
“ADVENT FOR EVERYONE” - ADVENT SERIES
As part of the Season of Spiritual Renewal, the Diocese’s bishops will lead “Advent For Everyone,” four evenings of prayer and reflection. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays starting Nov. 26 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Zoom. We will be doing a watch party here at the church for those who would like to come in person. Please let Jenna or Canon Lisa know if you are interested in attending. Those who are watching in person do not need to register through the diocesan link (we will register once as a parish). For those who would like to participate on-line, you will need to register individually for each of the sessions:
Nov. 26: Bishop Andrew
(Register)
Dec. 3: Bishop Kevin
(Register)
Dec. 10: Bishop Riscylla
(Register)
Dec. 17: Bishop Andrew
(Register)
IMPORTANT REMINDER
A reminder that access to the daycare area is not permitted during their operating hours, 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. This includes using the daycare entrances as access to the Church areas. If the front door to the Church is locked, there is an intercom on the right side that will enable you to speak with the office, letting them know that you are there. Office hours are 9:00 to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday. With a building full of children, it is vital that access to the building is being controlled. Thank you for your cooperation.
ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE DAYCARE
We are pleased to announce that the enrolment at the Christ Church Child Care is near capacity. In order to keep our young guests safe and secure, we need to take a moment to remind everyone that all of the spaces used by the daycare are off limits during the hours that the daycare is operating, which are Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:15 pm. This includes the Great Hall, plus all washrooms except for the one across from the Nailer Room. This also means that there can be no space rentals or public gatherings in any of the daycare areas, Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:15 pm.
LIBRARY HIGHLIGHT: OUR OWN AUTHORS
Please take a look at the Christ Church adult library as we have two books of poetry authored by Larry Hopperton, who’s a member of our choir, and one book, "Grant us Tomorrow", a medical memoir which the stories of the Health Team missions to Northern Ghana with GRID and NEA, authored by Dr. Jennifer Wilson who is a GP from Uxbridge.
York Region Food Network's Good Food Box
York Region Food Network is a non-profit community organization based in Aurora and serves the Region. The Good Food Box program offers fresh, quality fruits and vegetables from local farmers at 19th Avenue Farmer's Market and sell them at wholesale pricing. They've recently added a pick-up location in Stouffville. The program is open to everyone and The Good Food Box is available for pick-up on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. The contents of each box are different and will change based on seasonal availability. Each Good Food Box contains 6-8 types of fruits and vegetables and cost $18 (plus PayPal fees). The boxes are packed in Aurora by YRFN staff and a team of volunteers. For more information, check out their website (here).
MISSING KEYS
Are you missing a set of keys? A set has been in the church office for a couple months and no one has come to claim it. If you have been missing your keys, we have them! There's a Freightliner tag attached to the ring. If this sounds like your keys, please contact the church office!
EVENTS
ACW SUNDAY
On Sunday November 24, we will be celebrating the amazing talents of ladies within the Anglican Church. We are pleased to feature Ruth Briffett and Deb Reilly as guest speakers with a presentation on Anglican Church Linens and Vestments. All are invited to join for coffee hour after the 10:00 service.
CHRISTMAS MARKET - NOVEMBER 16
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I’m telling you why… The Christ Church annual Christmas Market is back on Saturday, November 16th 10am- 3pm. Your one-stop-shop for all your Christmas shopping needs! Check out our amazing selection of vendors, the Church Boutique, and the delicious bake table. When you’re done shopping, put your feet up at our cafe for some yummy soup and sandwiches. We can’t wait to see you there!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – CHRIST CHURCH SKI DAY
Our 20th annual Christ Church Ski day is now confirmed as Friday, February 14th, 2025, Valentine's Day at Devil's Glen, Ontario's finest private ski club. A comprehensive Information Sheet will be available later to you, your friends and anyone interested from Don (below) I know this is early but you can mark your calendars now (905-640 3653) don.petrie@sympatico.ca
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.