Announcements

Flowers on the Altar are from Kelly Twerdy and Lou in Loving Memory of Lila, Boulder, Rocky and Copper

Starting October 6th at 10:30am we will be looking at Paul’s first and second letter to the Thessalonians. Join me for some interesting conversations about the early church and our church today.

If anyone is interested in an evening Bible study on this topic please email Sheila.

The Transfiguration Choir, Worship Band and Prelude Artists are back! We are starting our preparations for Advent & Christmas. Our practices are Thursday 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m.

If you do not think you can commit for a year but might like to join us for our Advent & Christmas Liturgies to help lead the Music during our services that would be super!

Visit our website for more details: www.TransfigurationMusic.ca If you would like to come and join the fun please talk to our Music Director Lindsey Mills.
Come on! Come on! You know you want to!

Colouring books back on sale at the church next Sunday – OCT. 15. Pierre will be returning to the Church this Sunday to sell more of the Life of Jesus; Told through Classical Religious Paintings is a beautiful colouring book which is going to be on sale here at the church Sunday August 27th and available on-line.

This is also a fundraiser for the Out of the Cold Program and the Brock Supper Program. The books are $30.00 each (on-line they are $40.00 but there is a promo code TRANSFIG reducing the price by $10.00)

For each purchase $10.00 will be sent to the Out of the Cold Program and $10.00 will be given to the parish toward the Brock Supper Program.

A good time to start thinking about Christmas Gifts!

Bishop Susan is so sorry she is unable to worship with us today. Please keep her in your prayers.

This Sunday there will be soup and chili for sale, $5.00 each. All proceeds will go to PWRDF Indigenous Programs.

Flowers on the Altar this week are by Marg Smith, in loving memory of her Husband Ed and her son Peter.

Steff, our Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator, wrote this reflection for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and she wanted to share it with you. The official date for this is Sept. 30th.

The general idea of our gospel reading this week is that everyone comes to the vineyard, or faith, at different points in their lives. We might see it as unfair then, when Jesus says that our reward in Heaven is the same regardless of how long we have followed Him. But, Jesus also points out that the reward for longtime faith is indeed fair, the latecomers are receiving the same reward only by the grace of God. So if I, a lifelong follower of Jesus, have been treated justly, how could I reasonably complain that God is generous to others?

With our National Day For Truth and Reconciliation approaching, it is interesting that we are reading about “just” and “unjust” treatment. It is no secret that the appalling treatment toward our Aboriginal allies was unjust, to say the least. And it can be infuriating to think that most of the offenders were not held accountable or met with justice before their timely deaths. This seems so incredibly unfair. However, fortunately or unfortunately for us, we worship a God who isn’t “fair.” We worship a God who is gracious and merciful. How many of us would be in trouble if God gave us what we really deserved!? The punishment for our sin is death, but instead God gave us Jesus! I do struggle a bit writing this, because I cannot pretend that this makes everything easy to understand or digest. But when things are painful or hard to understand, that’s when our faith and trust in God is really put to the test.

As the ultimate “vineyard owner,” God will always be the Judge, and God will always show sinners grace and mercy. When things seem unfair, it’s quite possible that it’s because our human standards are obstructing our view of the world through God’s eyes. In these moments, my resolution is to show grace to others, pray a little harder, and try to trust God a little deeper.

Many of you were able to be here to say goodbye to Jane Sissmore last Wednesday. She has moved to Peterborough with her husband David. If anyone wanted to have Jane’s new address please contact Lindsey at the office and she will be happy to provide you with that Information. PS: Jane’s Birthday Is Oct. 6

Games night, this Saturday: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please register by contacting Steff Doan at transfigcyfm@gmail.com

All ages are welcome and people are encouraged to bring their favourite game. There will also be cards! Euchre was a real favourite last time we did this. We will serve pizza, with a free-will offering.

Flowers on the Altar today are giving: In memory of Loved Ones by Bill Muirhead.

You are cordially invited by Bishop Susan Bell to become a member of the Bishop’s Company, a group dedicated to providing resources that enable the bishop to respond compassionately and strategically to the emergent needs of our diocesan leaders, lay, and ordained. Membership also includes an exclusive invitation to Bishop’s Company events, a charitable tax receipt, and updates from the bishop!

You can register online here. Should you have any questions, please contact Hannah Keller, Bishop’s Company registrar. She can be reached by email or by calling 905-527-1316 ext. 380.

This year, Bishop Susan is delighted to resume in-person events; members will be invited to a special brunch with the bishop on September 14 at Liuna Station in Hamilton!

Lindsey will be away August 27 & September 3 and returning Sept 10 as Music Director and Sept 13th as Admin.

Starting in September our Offices hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The time has come where we are collecting school supplies for Community Cares’ “Snacks n’ Sneakers” Program!

Here are some things which they are in most need of:

• Shoes Pre-packaged
• peanut-free snacks
• Backpacks
• School supplies (pencils, glue, etc.)
• Reusable bottles

All items must be brand new

We will be collecting these for the month of August. If you would prefer to give a monetary donation toward supplies, please send it straight to community care, or give it to myself or Kelly by Sunday, August 20th so that I have time to purchase extra items. Please make sure to mark your cheque or envelope with Backpack Program. You can also eTransfer to: treasurer.transfiguration.stcath@gmail.com. Please indicate Backpack Program in the memo field!

Last year was so incredibly successful and I am excited to work together for the sweet children of our community again!

Thank you in advance! Steff

Note: There will only be a 10:30 service on July 23, July 30th, and August 6.

Newsletter on Vacation for July and August

We will have 1 newsletter In July & 1 mid-August and then resume weekly newsletters in September. If there are any messages of importance in between you will receive an email update.

Reflections will be on Vacation for July and August.

(July 21-23, 2023)

Cursillo is a weekend away intended to help Christians learn and live what is fundamental for being a Christian. The weekend includes talks given by lay people and clergy, with small group discussions, meditation and worship, all intended for the participants to learn more about themselves, God and equip them to live out their Baptismal covenant to serve Christ in all things. This is an annual event, so please contact Sheila or Sandra if interested for this year or future weekends.