Weekly Announcements
For the week of November 16th 2025
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 THANK YOU!
A big thank you to everyone who helped bring the annual Christmas Market together. It truly is a team effort and your work is greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Christmas Market! Save the date! The market returns November 14, 2026.
CHRISTMAS MARKET CRAFT TABLE THANK YOU!
It takes a Church village to put on a market. Our church village is huge and produced the best market ever! Joe and I would like to thank all those that contributed to the craft table. It was a huge success and we look forward to next year. Happy crafting!
Sharon Sweeney
LOSE AN EARRING?
Last Sunday an earring with a round blue gem was found in the Hall during coffee hour. If you’ve lost this earring, please let the office know so we can return it to you!
2026 BUDGET
Work has begun on drafting the 2026 operating budget. If you are a Ministry leader and have any specific requests for funding over and above the usual allocation, please relay these to the Wardens or Treasurer.
PARKING LOT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the recent tragedy at a daycare in Richmond Hill, the corporation and Christ Church Child Care Center (CCCCC) Board are in conversation as to how we might ensure the safety of the children of our daycare as it relates to parking in the east lot during daycare operating hours while we await further instructions from the Ministry as to what permanent changes may be required. In the interim, you may notice that some of the spots have been blocked off by orange cones, with the exception of the accessible parking spots. We thank you for your understanding regarding this matter and will provide further updates as available.
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 will be found the Narthex!
BISHOPS' ADVENT STUDY
The bishops of the diocese are inviting Anglicans to join them online this Advent for four evenings of prayer and reflection, Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. online. These gatherings will give Anglicans a chance to pause, connect and deepen their spiritual journey during this holy season. Each gathering will feature a reflection by the bishop and time for personal reflection, concluding with a short service of Compline. The evenings will be live on Zoom.
Nov. 25: Bishop Riscylla Shaw (sign up for Nov. 25)
Dec. 2: Bishop Mauricio Andrade (sign up for Dec. 2)
Dec. 9: Bishop Kevin Robertson (sign up for Dec. 9)
Dec. 16: Bishop Andrew Asbil (sign up for Dec. 16)
For those who would like to attend in-person, we will gather as a group in the Nailer Room. Please let Canon Lisa know if you are planning on attending in-person.
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.
A MESSAGE FROM CITY STREET OUTREACH
Dear Christ Church Family,
Your compassionate support of City Street Outreach has made make a profound difference in our community. As the cold months draw near, we're reaching out with an urgent need that could literally be the difference between warmth and a freezing night for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
The Need: Every Thursday evening, City Street Outreach serves over 120 homeless clients with hot meals, essential supplies, and most importantly—hope. During winter months, we distribute 15-20 sleeping bags each week to those facing the harsh reality of sleeping outdoors. With our current stock at fewer than 20 bags, we're rapidly approaching a critical shortage just as temperatures begin to drop.
How You Can Help: Do you have clean, serviceable sleeping bags gathering dust in your closet or garage? These unused items can become lifelines for someone facing a cold winter night on the streets. Simply drop off any sleeping bags you no longer need at the church, and Martin Mickeler will get them to CSO.
Your Impact: Each sleeping bag donated represents more than just warmth—it's a tangible expression of Christ's love, a reminder to someone that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten. In a world where it's easy to feel invisible, your generosity sends a powerful message: "You matter."
Thank you for continuing to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community. Together, we can ensure that no one faces winter's chill without the basic dignity of warmth.
For more information about our mission and impact, visit www.citystreetoutreach.org or contact Kathy Mickeler 416-526-8937
CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS
The Christ Church Child Care Center (CCCCC) is an independent Not-for-Profit organization. While the daily operations of the CCCCC is the responsibility of EduKids, the CCCCC Board of Directors provides oversight and governance.
The CCCCC is currently looking for 3 additional Board members. Responsibilities include attending the quarterly Board meetings, plus any additional meetings that may arise. Board members need to be at least 18 years of age.
If you are interested in serving on the CCCCC Board or any questions, please communicate your interest or direct your questions to one of the current CCCCC Board members listed:
Linda Hadaway
Glenda Kerr
Martin Mickler
Dan Paulikot
EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT FLOOR is back!
We are excited to announce that Friday night floor hockey is coming back to Christ Church! Join us Friday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm for a multigenerational pick-up hockey league (minimum age of 12 to play). This will be "No contact" hockey with sticks and goalie equipment provided. Players may choose to bring additional safety equipment. No ice hockey sticks (except goalie sticks) will be permitted.
ACW SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 23
On Sunday November 23 - we celebrate ACW Sunday with a special guest speaker, Rev. Canon Margaret Johnston Jones, will join us for the 10:00am service. Following the service, everyone is invited to the Great Hall for a light luncheon. In order to plan for enough food for the luncheon - please sign up on the Attendance Sheet in the Narthex.
CHRIST CHURCH SKI DAY
Preliminary Notice: Our 21st annual Ski Day has been confirmed for February 13th, 2026, at Devil’s Glen. I know it is early but you can let your friends know and mark their calendars accordingly. More information to come later.
Don. (NEW > don.petrie1@gmail.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.