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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.

You can pick up your copy in the hallway in front of the Youth Ministry Bulletin Board.

Flowers on the Altar today are given by Marilyn Trinder In honour of Bob’s 100th Birthday.

Orange Shirt Day is this Sunday, wear orange. Can you help with making soup, setting up or serving soup? Please sign up on the bulletin board. Any help would be so appreciated.

A message from Bob: Absolutely no Gifts. If you want to do something special, please donate to the Breakfast Program: a box of cereal, jam or peanut butter.

Christians around the world are invited to give particular attention to praying and caring for God’s creation as part of the global Season of Creation, observed from September 1 to October 4 every year. General Synod 2019 passed a resolution adopting the Season of Creation in the Anglican Church of Canada as a time of prayer, education and action, and encouraging dioceses and parishes to participate.

This year we will be celebrating with prayer and conversation. During the worship services we will be engaged in praying for the wonderful gift of creation. I also encourage you to remember the blessings we receive from the natural world in your own prayers.

We will also be engaging in discussions around creation and the future of our world through a video and discussion series called Profuture Faith: The Prodigal Species Comes Home with renowned eco-theologian, author, and TEDx speaker, Rev. Michael Dowd.

Sign Up sheets will be in the Narthex, all welcome!