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If you are able to help with Coffee after church, please sign up on the bulletin board.

Please make sure you use the meal labels provided (a sample below)

Thank you Ray, Nancy, Jeannette and Don for a fun and successful event.

We are still in need of these items by December 6th. Please tell Steff ASAP if you are able to bring in any of the following. Thank you so much! Steff

Linens

• Bath towels (3 sets)
• Bed Sheets (Double; Grey/Neutral)
• Blanket (Double; Grey/Neutral)
• Wash cloths (2 sets)

Clothing

• Socks (Size 10)
• Slippers (Size 10)
• Boxers (Size L)
• Sweatshirt (Size L)
• Shirts (Size L)
• Socks (Size 7-11; Black)
• Slippers (Size 7-11; Black)
• Pyjamas (Size M; any colour)
• Sweatshirt (Size M; any colour)
• Sweatshirt (XL)
• Slippers (Size 12+)

Personal Care

• Kleenex
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Laundry Soap
• Dryer Sheets

Kitchen

• Baking Sheet
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring cups
• Cooking Utensils
• Silverware set
• Food storage containers
• Plastic wrap
• Tin foil
• Baggies

Miscellaneous

• Emergency first aid kit
• Basic Tool kit x 2
• Dish Soap
• Scrub Brush

All readers and Intercessors are asked to attend a workshop on Sunday November 17th after the 10:30 service. Best practices and helpful hints will be shared.
Please plan to attend.

Fall is here and winter is around the corner. Many International Students come to Canada without proper winter gear. One of the ways NIS seeks to support/bless them is by hosting a Winter Clothing Give Away on Nov. 20 at Brock. We are looking for good, used, winter coats, gloves, winter boots and blankets.

Please connect with Hilda Vander Klippe at hildavk@gmail.com if you have items to donate. Thank you so much! Together, with God’s help we are making a difference in the lives of many International Students! For more information on NIS check out www.niagarainternationalstudents.com.

November 20, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a time of Vigil and Prayer

November 20 is the Trans Day of Remembrance, a day on which we pause to remember the trans lives lost and to anti-trans violence. This day calls for an end to hatred and violence against trans and non-binary people. Statistics show trans communities, and in particular trans people of colour face some of the highest rates of violent crime. 70% of trans and non-binary youth face some form of sexual harassment, or violence and are twice as likely to have thoughts of self-harm in their lifetime.

To honour these lives, the day will be observed with a time of vigil and prayer, beginning at 7 pm at St. George’s Anglican Church in St. Catharines (83 Church Street). All are welcome to attend this diocesan service. The day follows Transgender Awareness Week, observed annually from November 13-19. The week honours the lives of trans and non-binary people and their contributions. It also aims to increase awareness, visibility, and knowledge of trans people and the issues faced by members of the trans community.

“Through baptism, we commit to respecting the dignity of every human being,” says Bishop Susan Bell. “Tragically, violence committed against trans people is a pervasive, persistent, and deeply concerning problem. As God’s beloved children, we recognize the image of Christ in every trans person.”

On Sunday November 17th at 4:00pm at the Cathedral in Hamilton, Eleanor Johnston and Kelly Twerdy will be receiving the Order of Niagara.
Please join them in this celebration.

Special thanks to everyone who volunteered, had a table, baked, provided soup, and shopped at our vendor sale. Traffic seemed to be low this year, so we did not make budget. Current total raised is $1137.00, with some more funds to come in from the left-over popcorn.

This Week: Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m.
September 24 to November 19, 2024

Big Questions Discussion Group Mondays at 2:00 pm. Upcoming dates:
Nov. 11, Nov. 25 and Dec. 9

2025 Church Calendars are here – Get yours while they last. $ 6 each.

Set your clocks back one hour this Saturday night at bedtime.

Congrats Loonie Toonie Winners

1st prize – Dorothy Hulan
$ 125 Gift Cards
Donated by: Butcher & Banker Fonthill, Sobeys Fonthill
Fresco’s St Catharines & Dominics on 20 Fonthill

2nd Prize – Ray Elder
$ 50 Gift Card donated by:
Betty’s Restaurant and Kari & Lindsey Vanderzee-Mills

3rd Prize $ 20 – Eleanor Johnson
Donated by: Food Basics, Fonthill

Thank you to everyone who participated and thank you Kari V for all your work to make this fun fundraiser.

To our Parish Family, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all who responded to our invitation to join us for lunch following church on October 6th to help kick off a week of festivities for Bob, honouring him as he celebrated his 100th birthday. It was wonderful to have so many share with us in the joy of the day.

A huge thank you to Sheila for asking the blessing; to Ray Elder for the delicious birthday cake; to Nancy his wife for taking so many photos and printing up pictures for us and to Ayo Adewumi for the amazing video he sent to us capturing the event so well. As well I thank my family for the room setup and dismantle and for all necessary kitchen chores handled so capably.

Thanks also to our parish family for the many lovely birthday cards received and/ or messages written in the birthday memory book. Also for your many contributions of cereal boxes and jars of peanut butter and cheese whiz . These have all been designated towards the
Breakfast Program where they will help to feed those less fortunate.

Years ago Bob’s sons and their friends gave Bob the nickname of BTO (Bob Trinder OverDrive). Always on the go! Somethings never change as he has just left the house for yet another game of golf :). We are indeed blessed to have him still enjoying such a full life.
Bless you all, Marilyn

Thanksgiving Blessings of food from our
Altar on Thanksgiving Sunday

Jeanette Aslop just called to tell us that she & Don dropped off the food from Thanksgiving to community care. It was 156 lbs of food! Wow!
Thank you to everyone who was able to
donate.

PWRDF lunch supporting Indigenous programs

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our lunch on Sept 29. We raised $712.55 for PWRDF. There are still some soups and chilis in the freezer if you would like to
purchase a bowl @ $5.