NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
OUTDOOR CREATION SERVICE WITH BLESSING OF THE GARDEN & COMPANIONS
OCTOBER 4TH, 2026
8 AM SERVICE OF HOLY EUCHARIST
IN-PERSON ONLY AT 10 AM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: Join us this Sunday for worship at 8 am (Said Eucharist) and 10 am (Outdoor Sung Eucharist) as we observe the close of the Season of Creation, bless our pets and give thanks for God’s many blessings in nature! Don’t forget to bring something meaningful or special from your garden or local park for blessing.
- ANOINTING & HEALING PRAYER CHANGES: Due to some changes in our roster of anointers, we will be offering healing prayer and anointing on the 4th Sunday of each month at our contemporary healing service, beginning on October 25th.
- CHURCH CALENDARS FOR SALE: 2027 Church Calendars will be on sale in the Narthex, on Sunday Oct 4th, and 11th, between services. The cost is $8.00 and there is a limited number of calendars available. Calendars may also be purchased from Jie during Church office hours. - Sheila Martin
- DO YOU LOVE TO SING? Our new Choral Director, Taline Yeremian, is excited about adding additional voices to our classic and contempoary choirs. If you love singing (even if you are not able to read sheet music!) please contact Taline through the officet! office@sttims.ca
- UPDATE FROM KAYONA KARUNAKUMAR (Stationed in Cameroon:) - a presentation with my colleagues to various partners Cuso has on the ground (e.g., Women in Alternative Action; trauma centre personnel; and a government ministry).Blessings to you and the St. Timothy's family, Kayona
- - a 3-hour program for children aged 3-7 to occupy the children while their parents receive training from the trauma centre.
- Greetings St. Timothy’s! Thank for your prayers and for thinking of me. It's been almost a month since I landed in Cameroon (Sept 7). I am adjusting fairly well, and have been safe so far. Enjoying my apartment. Some of the activities I am currently working on at the trauma centre include:
- ALL SOULS PRAYER LIST: Each year, on the Feast of All Souls, we take a few moments during the service to remember and lift up the names of the family members and friends we have lost over the years. Church family members are invited to place the names of their dearly departed (up to 5 names OR a family name) on the sign-up sheet located in the Narthex from this Sunday, October 4th through November 1st, 2026. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call the office for more information. 416-293-5711 or office@sttims.ca
- EXPERIENCING GRIEF? Are you feeling the weight of a loss for a loved one and looking for some support? On behalf of the parish, Lorna Fyffe and Canon Andrea are organizing an informal get together for those experiencing grief in the parish. It is our hope to come together for an hour of sharing, support and nourishment for the body and soul. Interested? Let us know, and stay tuned for details!