Weekly Announcements
For the week of May 3rd 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.
SPRING CLEANUP DAY – MAY 4th
Mark your calendars for the Christ Church Spring Cleanup Day on Monday, May 4th! We're looking for volunteers to come help tidy the church property by removing garbage, fallen branches and sticks, etc., so we're ready for the 2026 gardening season. A signup sheet is available for anyone who'd like to volunteer. You can also let Jenna know in the office if you're able to help out! Thank you!
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF FAITHWORKS - FEATURED MINISTRY PARTNER: THE DAM - MISSISSAUGA
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 The Dam - Mississauga, one of several FaithWorks ministry partners who care for at-risk youth. Adolescence is a difficult time of life, and many young people seek an understanding of where they belong. In The Dam, everyone finds belonging, a basic human need. From the safety of being part of something, they find connections to friends, values and their self-worth. The Dam offers a number of different programs at three different locations including lunch drop-in programs, after school drop-in programs, and youth employment programs. More information can be found on The Dam's website: Youth Outreach and programming - The Dam - Mississauga
If you would like to support The Dam in the area of at-risk youth, 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!
“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.
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.
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.