St. Monica's Anglican Church

09/20/2021

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom: Guide and direct, we humbly beseech thee, the minds of all those who are called at this time to elect fit persons to serve in the House of Commons. Grant that in the exercise of their choice they may promote thy glory, and the welfare of this country. And this we beg for the sake of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

01/29/2021

We pray for the loved ones of those injured and killed in this fire as well as the neighbours who have evacuated.

At least three firefighters were injured in the three-alarm blaze that broke out at 95 Gainsborough Road around 4:30 a.m. Friday.

06/21/2020

Rev. Nola shares some thoughts on some of the questions we need to be asking of ourselves - as individuals, as a society, and as a church. We will not be holding services until at least September due to covid. We are invited to reflect during this time.

Would you like to be part of the dreaming about the future of St. Monica’s in caring for the community? Let us know !

THOUGHTS FROM REV. NOLA

The premier is talking about school opening and Sick Kids tells us how important it is for that to happen . . . but it is not just the children who need each other to play with and trade secrets and work together. We adults need it as well. One of the challenges in the months ahead will be regaining trust that it is safe to meet those needs: and to do it in a way that is safe for everyone. And yet, we know that people, being people, some will not play by the rules and some innocent people will pay for it. But it is worth the risk.

So gird your loins and take the chance.

In the Fall we will be back to Church with a whole new set of rules and ways of worshipping. In the meantime, open your heart to a new world in which we spend more time worrying about our neighbour and less about ourselves. A time when we strip away the unnecessary time wasters that have filled our days and fill our time with worthwhile chores and time for others. Take time for those important people that we have learned how much we have missed over this time of isolation. Plan something special for them. Set time aside for important things that never seemed so important. Set aside your cell phone and your tablet and your emails and your texts and Facebook and all those other time consumers. Instead, look into the eyes of someone you care for and explore all the mysteries that are lost when divided by the ether world.

God bless and keep you and love you until next Sunday . . . when I will be looking and hoping for you once again.

Good morning this 21st day of June . . . I am so happy to welcome you back this first full day of summer . . . with optimism growing under the warmth of the ...

05/31/2020

Rev. Nola reflects on the Holy Spirit and prayer this Pentecost Sunday

It is Pentecost Sunday and time to explore what that's all about and what it means to you. The Most Reverend Anne Germond invited us to join an online celebr...

05/24/2020

05/23/2020

The work that St. Monica’s has been called to is to be in the community, caring for the neighbourhood and seeking creative ways to join God’s mission for the church beyond the walls and typical ways we gather in our churches. Church services, prayers, worshiping and fellowship are all essential to our faith. But there are many ways we can be the church in our world. We pray that during this pandemic that we find ways to be the church, faithful to our Lord and caring for one another.

Here are some words by Deon K. Johnson

“The work of the church is essential.
The work of caring for the lonely, the marginalized, and the oppressed is essential.
The work of speaking truth to power and seeking justice is essential.
The work of being a loving, liberating, and life giving presence in the world is essential.
The work of welcoming the stranger, the refugee and the undocumented is essential.
The work of reconciliation and healing and caring is essential.
The church does not need to “open” because the church never “closed”. We who make up the Body of Christ, the church, love God and our neighbors and ourselves so much that we will stay away from our buildings until it is safe. We are the church.”

04/28/2020

Rev. Nola’s sermon from Sunday.... with a little note:

“From The Book of Uncommon Prayer, comes a prayer of Hope:

When the night is at its darkest
appears the morning star
a promise of the coming dawn
dreamers of the future
living against the odds
bring newness to a weary land

Seeds of hope
Seeds of hope
Dare to sow seeds of hope

Keep sowing your seeds of hope until we are together once more. Until next Sunday, may God ever be with you and watch over you.”

HOPE - WISH - WANT - NEED

04/06/2020

In these strange times of social distancing and self isolation, we enter into what Christian’s refer to as Holy Week. This is the week where we journey together from celebrating Jesus arriving as our king to the unthinkable death on the cross to the miracle of the resurrection. This week is the crux of our faith.

We may not be able to gather in person, but there are ample opportunities with the internet for us to travel through this week alone but together.

Here is Rev. Nola’s reflection for today.

As always, do reach out to us.

The Rev.Nola Crewe, Grand Prior of Canada for OSMTH, has provided some thoughts for Sunday while services are not being offered by the church during this pan...

12/23/2018

Merry Christmas from all of us at St. Monica’s. We are grateful for the ways that this community has welcomed us into its market, community spaces, homes and cafes/restaurants.

If you would like to start Christmas Day with a relaxed and short service, we have a Eucharist at 9:30am. (See event link below)

It’s a nice way to start the day (and who knows ! Maybe I could become a family tradition). It is early so people can get on with their feasting and presents and traveling and guests.

All are welcome. No prior experience necessary.

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2248503732060672/?ti=ia

11/04/2018

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Daylight Savings ends on Sunday, November 5th. Don't forget to change your clocks!

11/04/2018

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10/30/2018

YOUTH BAND AND CHOIR

Would your child(ren) and/or youth be interested in taking part in our choir and band for our lessons and carols service? This is a traditional Christmas service that has been done for about a hundred years in Anglican churches that involves singing carols and reading passages from the Bible that tell the Christmas story.

Send us a message or email ([email protected]) or call (437-344-1231) if interested or if you have any questions.