Weekly Announcements
For the week of May 10th 2026
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). 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!
AN UPDATE FROM CANON LISA REGARDING HER SABBATH LEAVE:
Last year when I requested permission from Bishop Andrew for a Sabbath leave, I had planned to use the time off for educational, spiritual and personal refreshment, which was to include a pilgrimage from London, England, to Canterbury Cathedral. Sometimes life has other plans, and this is one of those times. My mother-in-law, Rhonda, whom many of you know, has been diagnosed with cancer. She is still undergoing some tests but the information we do have at this point has led Geoff and I to the decision to cancel our trip to England. In conversation with Bishop Andrew this past week, he has encouraged me to still go ahead with my Sabbath leave and to be present with and to Rhonda and our family during this time for which I am grateful. This has come as a shock to our family, but we feel upheld by God in so many ways. As we learn more in the coming weeks we will share an update with the parish. In the meantime, we would ask for your prayers for Rhonda and our family.
In Christ, Canon Lisa+
CANON LISA'S SABBATH LEAVE
Please note that Canon Lisa will be away on Sabbath leave from May 14 - August 13 followed by her summer holidays from August 14 - September 7. During her Sabbath Leave, the Rev. Richard Newland will provide part-time coverage, including Sundays. Captain The Rev. Greg Bailey, our Honorary Assistant, will be providing Sunday coverage for Canon Lisa's holidays. Each will also be available for any pastoral emergencies. Contact information for Fr. Richard and Fr. Greg will be provided closer to their start times. Thank you!
TAKING FAITH HOME
Please see the new bulletin inserts included this week as part of a new initiative to expand worship beyond church services. Each week a new insert will be available that connects directly to the service liturgy. We are also looking for feedback! Please let us know what you like or dislike about the new inserts. A digital version can also be found on our website: stouffvilleanglican.ca/athome
NEWS FROM THE CORPORATION
An update on some church building maintenance! With the springtime air and nicer temperatures, all the carpets have been cleaned in the church and the Great Hall floor is scheduled to be cleaned and waxed on Friday, May 29th.
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF FAITHWORKS - FEATURED MINISTRY PARTNER: TORONTO URBAN NATIVE MINISTRY
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of our annual diocesan appeal, FaithWorks. This Easter season (April 12 - May 24) we are inviting everyone to consider making a donation in support of FaithWorks. This week we are featuring Toronto Urban Native Ministry, who, as one of the FaithWorks ministry partners, helps to address the social and economic crisis in indigenous communities to ensure a better future for Indigenous Peoples. The Toronto Urban Native Ministry (TUNM) supports both Traditional Indigenous Spiritualities and Christian Spiritual practices, showing they can walk together in harmony. It promotes principles of restoring right relations, building justice, and reconciliation. TUNM aims to provide outreach services, encourage personal healing, and offer worship and ceremonies that address healing needs.
TUNM operates in the Greater Toronto Area, serving a population of over 95,000 Indigenous people. It offers programming at its site in downtown Toronto and other areas of the GTA. The organization interacts with more than 8,000 lives each year, reaching out to Indigenous people in various settings like hospitals, jails, shelters, and hostels. The organization also addresses the legacy of the Indian Residential School System and supports churches in fulfilling the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. For more information, please visit TUMN's website at: Toronto Urban Native Ministry
If you would like to support Toronto Urban Native Ministry, or another ministry partner, Faithworks campaign material can be found in envelopes on the table in the narthex or you can make a donation on-line: FaithWorks. Donations can be made to specific ministry partners or designated generally (area of greatest need). Please speak to Cathy Tubb or Lilian Callaghan for further information. Thank you in advance for prayerfully considering how you can support FaithWorks.
EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR HOCKEY!
Come out Friday nights from 7pm-9pm for Floor Hockey and fun!
NEXT COMMUNITY MEAL – May 16
Thank you to everyone who helped out with our second Christ Church Community Meal! Your hard work made this event possible. Mark your calendars for the next Community Meal, happening Saturday May 16th 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.
STOUFFVILLE PRAYER BREAKFAST
Everyone is invited to attend the Whitchurch-Stouffville Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 14th at 7am at Station Creek Golf Course. The speaker will be Chris Tompkins, CEO of Muskoka Woods. Tickets are $30 and are available at online at wsprayerbreakfast.com
SAVE THE DATE! 2026 ANNUAL PLANT SALE
The 2026 Plant Sale will be held on Sat. May 23rd. It’s not too early to start looking for extra plants in your garden. As flowers come up, please put the extras into pots for our plant sale. Watch for a sign-up sheet soon. Any questions, please contact Gail Wood 416-432-0293 or gail@woodmail.ca.
SAVE THE DATE - PENTECOST HERITAGE POTLUCK
Everyone is invited to join us for a Pentecost Heritage Potluck on Sunday, May 24 after the 10am service. We'd love everyone who is able to bring a dish that tells the story of your family, whether that's a traditional dish from your families' heritage or a recipe your grandmother used to make or something you love. We want to celebrate the wonderful tapestry of people that make up Christ Church. We'd also like to invite you to include a card with your dish that tells the story of what you've shared. If you are planning on bringing a dish, please let us know using the signup sheet on the Welcome table in the Narthex. We hope to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE – GOSPEL MUSIC PRESENTATION
Come and join award-winning author Tom Locke in a journey down memory lane, with a focus on how Gospel and Christian music influenced the music of the 50s & 60s. Interactive in nature and featuring the playing of some memorable tunes, Tom’s presentation goes where his audience takes it. Perhaps you will “learn something new about the music you know.” This presentation will take place at Christ Church on Wednesday evening June 17 at 7pm. Tickets will be very reasonably priced at $15, available shortly on Eventbrite, from the office or at the door. Tom is a friend of Jim & Eleanor Winters. To learn more about him, go to www.mitstories.com.
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.