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A Prayer for the Week
O God of Isaiah and John the Baptist,
through all such faithful ones
you proclaim the unfolding of future joy
and renewed life.
Strengthen our hearts to believe your advent promise
that one day we will walk in the holy way of Christ,
where sorrow and sighing will be no more
and the journey of God's people will be joy. Amen.
From Revised Common Lectionary Prayers copyright © 2002 Consultation on Common Texts
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Sunday, December 11th - The Third Sunday of Advent
8:30am - Sunday Morning Service (in-person)
10:30am - Sunday Morning Service* (in-person/livestream)
Lessons & Carols Service
Guest Musician: Sam Hughes
Leaflet: PDF
* Creche and children's programming are available at the 10:30am service.
December Programming Calendar [PDF]
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Sun, Dec 11 11:45am, Advent Divina Lectio (Part 2)
Tues, Dec 13 10:30am, Delmanor Residence Service
Wed, Dec 14 7:30pm, Church by Candlelight
8:30pm, Advent Divina Lectio (Part 2)
Thurs, Dec 15 10:00am, Contemplative Prayer
Sun, Dec 18 10:30am, Christmas Pageant (during 10:30 service)
Tues, Dec 20 6:30pm, Prayer Shawl Group Potluck
7:00pm, Pints of View (St. James' Gate Pub)
Wed, Dec 21 7:30pm, Longest Night Service
* please note that all events are in person unless otherwise indicated
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In This Edition
December Polychronia
Mitten Tree
Prayer Shawl Group Potluck
Pints of View Update
Christmas Pageant
Church by Candlelight - Dec 14
Peter Longfield (Cemetery Manager) Retires
Coffee Hour Hosting
For Sale: 2023 Church Calendars & Cards
Lectern-Sized Bible Available
Thank You! OOTC Take-Out Community Dinner
Advent Food Drive
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December Polychronia
This Sunday, we remember major milestones in the lives of our church family for the month of December. Please send your name and your birthday, anniversary or other life event for remembrance to info@stgeorgesonthehill.ca to be included in this month's blessing.
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Mitten Tree
St. George’s on-the-Hill’s annual mitten tree is up in the sanctuary beside the Lady Altar. Please bring in new waterproof mittens, hats and scarves suitable for children or adults. This warm winter clothing will be donated to LAMP on the Lakeshore and St. James Food Basket.
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A Thank-You from St. James Food Basket
Dear Natalie and the Prayer Shawl Group:
Thank you so much for the group’s donation of knitted items to St. James Food Basket. Our food recipients always appreciate hand-made items. We offer each family a choice of one knitted item as they go through the line. They appreciate receiving something warm for a member of their family, but also appreciate the involvement of people in their community. It really helps people feel less alone as they live through tough times.
Sincerely,
Marie Truelove
Chair, St. James Food Basket
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Prayer Shawl Group Potluck
Our Christmas potluck is on Tuesday, December 20 at 6:30 pm in Luxton Hall. We look forward to seeing everyone. Please let us know if you will attend (n_quinton@hotmail.com).
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Pints of View Update
Last spring, after discussing how to become involved in active volunteerism, the Pints of View group decided to volunteer with Etobicoke Support Services for Seniors (ESS). The ESS Mobile Food Bank service provides weekly food hampers to Etobicoke seniors who are experiencing barriers to accessing other food banks.
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As a member of the Daily Bread Food Bank, ESS receives weekly supplies of donated food items. Our volunteer activities include stocking hampers with grocery items received to, as best possible, reflect that of a well-balanced diet and to accommodate individual dietary restrictions. Once boxed, the hampers are delivered directly to the client’s door.
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Donation cheque that was presented to ESS from funds raised through the Pints of View group. The donation enabled ESS to expand their shelving storage racks and the tables used to fill all the boxes.
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Pints of View volunteers filling food donation cartons. The new storage racks (behind) have really made a difference in helping keep things organized, off the floor, and easier to pack.
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The initial volunteering plan was to help on Monday morning, filling the hampers. As we have worked with their team, other volunteer opportunities have been identified. We have begun to help with the deliveries of the food hampers on Wednesdays. If you would be interested in joining in the volunteering, please contact any member of the Pints of View group. It’s very rewarding!
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Church by Candlelight - December 14th
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This Wednesday, the choir will sing a selection of Healey Willan's O Antiphons, as well as music by Giovanni da Palestrina. All are invited to attend a time of refreshment following the service.
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Cemetery Manager, Peter Longfield, Retires
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Many of you may now be aware that Peter Longfield has retired as our Cemetery Manager, as of November 30th. Peter has been a valued member of the St. George’s community for many years, and was instrumental in updating our cemetery records and mapping.
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We are excited for Peter and his wife Katrina and we wish them every blessing!
Your wardens and cemetery board are in the process of arranging for future management of the cemetery. In the meantime, if you have questions about purchasing burial or cremation plots, please contact Sarah in the Church Office.
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Coffee Hour Hosting
Thank you to all those who have volunteered to provide coffee and snacks after the 10:30 service this fall. Isn't it great to be back together!
We will be taking a bit of a break over Christmas, but will be starting up again on January 8th after both services. Please consider hosting and sign up for a date that works for you. Sign-up sheets are on clipboards in Luxton kitchen or you may email Linda (javorskil@gmail.com) or Steph(sjgrattan@gmail.com).
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2023 Church Calendars
2023 church calendars are now available for purchase ($5 each) from the Church Office. The office is open Tues-Fri, 9am-1pm.
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Greeting Card Packs
Lovely cards from a painting by the late Reverend Henry C Cooper. These cards are suitable for any and all occasions including Christmas! Bargain price of $5 for packet of 5; proceeds to go to our Youth Group!
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Lectern-Sized Bible Available
We have one large red Bible that is looking for a new home:
1. An NEB translation, in memory of Verna and Dick Boyd, dedicated in 1988 by then Archbishop Lewis Garnsworthy
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Regrettably, we do not have space in the Archive to keep this item. If you are interested in taking this item home, please contact the Church Office.
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THANK YOU!
Out of the Cold Take-Out Community Dinner
On behalf of the St. George's-on-the-Hill Dream Team, we would like to sincerely thank you for your generous food donations to the St. Margaret's Church Community Dinner Program that was held on Mon, Nov. 28th.
The place was bustling with activity and everyone enjoyed the tasty shepherd's pie, coleslaw, homemade buns and brownies. We definitely need to count our blessings.
Thanks again for continually being there for this worthwhile cause!
For more information about this community event at St. Margaret's or to donate, please visit: www.smnt.ca
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Our Advent Food Drive is Underway!
Please drop off any non-perishable items for the Daily Bread Food Bank in the bins inside the church. Bins are located at the north (main) doors, west doors and the breezeway.
If you have items to donate but are unable to drop them off at the church, please call Sarah in the office to arrange a pick up.
We will also be accepting monetary donations via our website, or simply use the envelopes in the church.
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This week, we remember those who have died, and those whose memorials occur at this time, especially:
Olive Hooker
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace and rise with Christ in Glory.
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If you have pastoral concerns or would like to talk, please call Fr. Michelle at 647-234-8229.
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St. George's on-the-Hill Anglican is a parish of the Diocese of Toronto, Anglican Church of Canada.
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