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A Prayer for Today
God, as we rush around in this busy season help us step back and hear the straight words of John the Baptist. Let us clean up our act in how we do business, how we treat others, how we exercise power and how contentedly we live in this challenging economy. Help us make space in our lives to receive you, who lovingly and patiently transform us day after day. For Jesus' sake, Amen.
© December 1, 2008 Touchstone Ministries Inc.
Used with Permission
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Ministry Schedules
(click the links below to view the current Ministry Schedule)
May 3 - July 28, 2009
are ready to be picked up in the Narthex
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Summer Hours
Please note that beginning this coming Sunday on June 28th, we switch to one service for the summer months.
That
service will be held at 9:00am .
(Morning Song, the 10:30am Service and the
Tuesday service will resume Sept.13th.)
Reading & Ingesting
Ahead of Time
Readings for Sunday, June 14
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13/Psalm 20
2 Corinthians 5:6-10/Mark 4:26-34
Readings for Sunday - June 21
1 Samuel 17:32-49/Psalm 9:9-20
2 Corinthians 6:1-13/Mark 4:35-41
Readings for Sunday - June 28
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27/Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 8:7-15/Mark 5:21-43
Readings for Sunday - July 5
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10/Psalm 48
2 Corinthians 12:2-10/Mark 6:1-13
If you do not have a Bible and would like one,
please call the office (905) 985-7278
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Swine Flu Information
Public Health Canada relaxes travel recommendations.
As of May 21st, the World Health Organization reports that Canada has confirmed 719 cases of the H1N1 Influenza Virus with one reported death related to underlying complications.
On May 18th, the Public Health Agency of Canada indicated that as the risk of contracting the H1N1 virus has decreased and that as almost all confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza infection are reported as mild, the recommendation against travel to Mexico has been lifted.
On May 20th Ontario’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reports there are 272 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu). Most cases are considered mild in nature. The Ontario cases breakdown by health unit as follows:
Toronto-37, York Region-38, Peel Region- 41, Halton Region- 34, Durham Region-10, Ottawa-13, Windsor-Essex-5, Sudbury and District-3, Simcoe-Muskoka District-4, Hamilton-3, Middlesex-London-1, Hastings and Prince Edward Counties-1, Waterloo Region-3, Oxford County-1, Wellington Dufferin Guelph-2, Leeds Grenville&Lanark-1, out of province -2.
Clergy are reminded that as of April 30 the practice of intinction is prohibited. Please reference the Influenza Pandemic Response Plan, Appendix D, Liturgical Conduct, page 17 for information regarding hygienic protocols.
The pastoral reality of this ongoing pandemic event increasingly now rests within the growing awareness that as the H1N1 virus continues to spread, so does the accompanying anxiety, stress and worry related to this urgent health concern.
For every single case of H1N1 there can be numerous worried family members, friends and co-workers. Parish clergy, parish nurses, lay pastoral visitors, lay anointers and all Anglicans involved in ministry can provide valuable and vital pastoral care to those who, while not ill with the H1N1 virus, may have a loved one who is.
Finally, as the Diocese prepares to meet on May 29 th for its Residential Synod, all Synod delegates are encouraged to adhere to those public health practices as outlined in earlier Pandemic Updates and that if one is feeling ill or flu-ish, to check with a family physician before attending Synod.
Future Pandemic Updates will continue to be issued as significant events occur.
Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon
Coordinator of Chaplaincy Services
Pandemic Planning Resource Coordinator
Some things to Consider, as we Gather to Worship
Hand sanitizers are made available in the Narthex for those who may have concern and want to take precautions. If an individual feels uncomfortable exchanging the peace, feel free to offer a gentle bow to members of the community. Please keep in mind that Anglican liturgical tradition allows for receiving communion in one kind only. Therefore, it is completely acceptable for an individual to choose not to receive the common cup. Please do NOT intinct (dip) the bread into the chalice
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For I know the plans that I have for you.”
Jeremiah 29:11
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Summer Reading
Check out the Ascension's library (located in the hall) and stock up on summer reading. There are many new selections in the fiction section. Just sign the card in the book and place the card in the small sign-out box. Then, enjoy your book and please remember to return it when you are done. Happy reading!
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Are you missing out on important information that is mailed out or handed out at our Church? Perhaps the Church office doesn’t have all your contact details. If so, please fill in the “contact information” section on the back of these announcements, and put in Jackie Wees’ mail slot in the Narthex. We would love to keep you in the loop! Your administrative facilitator, Jackie Wees
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