Pastoral Epistle – December 21, 2023

Beloved Congregation,

Greetings in Jesus! 

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  Romans 15:13

We are thankful for the exciting Christmas Tree Celebration last Sunday.  Thanks to everyone who helped to make it a wonderful day. 

This Sunday, December 24th we will celebrate Christmas Eve Service at 7.00 pm followed by Holy Eucharist.  Try to join in person to enjoy carols, special songs and inspiring Homily.  

Christmas Eve Service Live Stream link – Sunday Dec 24^th 2023, 7:00pm
https://youtube.com/live/MfHYiMjZSvs

Past and Present Videos can be accessed through the below link
https://www.youtube.com/@stbedesanglican/streams

Christmas Day Service: We will gather in the morning of December 25^th at 10:30am, to celebrate Christmas day one last time for this season to sing and praise our Lord with Christmas hymns and regular worship service with Eucharist.

New Year Eve:  We will have our regular Sunday morning service at 10.30 on Dec 31st.  Watch night service will begin at 11.00pm on Dec 31^st. Join in person service as we enter 2024. 

Thank you to all who contributed generously towards non perishable food items.  We have delivered the food to the church of St. Jude. They have expressed their gratitude to our parish.

We are thankful to our Sunday School children for making beautiful Christmas Cards for our seniors. We have begun delivering them to our seniors.  

Here are the details to send your tithes and offerings.  Thank you to everyone who contributes regularly for the ministry of God.

E-transfer your Contributions to: cw-stbede@toronto.anglican.ca

Please note that if you want the contributions of this month, December to appear in your Tax receipt, please send in your e-transfer by Dec 31st.

Birthdays:

Jeffery Arun    Dec 24

Noel Selvaretnam Dec 25

Vijay Chellakumar    Dec 26

May our Lord fill your hearts and home with overwhelming joy as you prepare to celebrate the Advent of our Lord. 

Regards and blessings, 

Pastor 

416-908-5686