St. Matthew's

05/28/2026

The Prayer Service led by Church of The Epiphany and St. St. Matthew's, scheduled for Sunday, May 31st, has been rescheduled to a later date.

05/25/2026

For everyone’s safety and comfort, we have installed new exterior lights at the front of the church facing Norfolk Street. These improvements help ensure a brighter, safer, and more welcoming environment for all.

05/19/2026

Dear Friends of St.Matthew's,
I invite you all to read this thoughtful article from Rev’d Chris. What follows is my own perspective and the pastoral insights that arose for me in response.

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Dear Rev’d Chris Brouillard-Coyle +,
Your article is more than a reflection — it is a mirror held up to our society, and for those of us in Windsor, it is a mirror we can no longer avoid. The way our city has chosen to deal with the unhoused and those living in poverty is not only ineffective; it is ethically troubling and spiritually alarming. When a city’s first instinct is to move people out of sight rather than address the causes of their suffering, we are no longer dealing with policy — we are dealing with a failure of moral imagination.
Your words expose a truth many would prefer to ignore: that power, when left unchecked, will always choose convenience over compassion. And Windsor is no exception. We have seen decisions made that prioritize aesthetics over humanity, “order” over dignity, and public image over the well‑being of our neighbours. These actions may be legal, but legality is not the measure of righteousness. The Gospel calls us to a higher standard.
What does it say about us when the most vulnerable are treated as obstacles to be managed rather than people to be loved? What does it say about our ethics when we invest more energy in hiding poverty than in healing it?
This is not the way of Christ. This is not the way of justice. This is not the way of a city that claims to care for its people.
And for us in the Church — clergy, lay leaders, and people of faith — your article is a wake‑up call. We cannot preach the Gospel on Sunday and remain silent when our neighbours are pushed aside on Monday. We cannot speak of dignity while watching it be stripped away. We cannot proclaim Good News while ignoring the bad news unfolding on our own streets.
The Gospel is not meant to be admired; it is meant to be lived. It is not meant to be recited; it is meant to be embodied. It is not meant to be safe; it is meant to be transformative.
Windsor’s current approach to the unhoused reveals a deeper spiritual crisis — not among those living in tents, but among those making decisions from comfortable rooms. When a city chooses visibility over vulnerability, efficiency over empathy, and control over compassion, it reveals how far we have drifted from the values we claim to uphold.
Your reflection reminds us that the people being moved are not the problem. The problem is our unwillingness to be moved ourselves — moved in conscience, moved in compassion, moved in courage.
Thank you for naming this truth with such clarity and grace. Your voice strengthens ours. Your courage calls forth our own. And your words remind us that the Gospel is not a theory but a way of life — a way that always leads us toward those who are forgotten, not away from them.
With gratitude for your ministry and your prophetic witness,

Gilles Haché +

By Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle Recently Windsor city council proposed posting signs discouraging donations to individual panhandlers on the streets with the caveat that those who want to help can make donations to appropriate organisations. In doing so, they join the plethora of municipalities...

05/18/2026

Upcoming Events Across the Essex Deanery
Our Anglican parishes across the Essex Deanery are joyfully preparing a series of wonderful community events over the next few weeks — and everyone is warmly invited.

Each gathering is an opportunity to connect, support one another, and celebrate the life we share in Christ.
Please take a moment to view the posters attached for full details, dates, and locations.

Whether you enjoy community meals, book sales, prayer gatherings, music events, or parish fundraisers, there is something for everyone. Your presence makes these moments richer and more meaningful.

Let’s continue building a vibrant and caring Anglican community together.

Blessings to you and yours.

05/11/2026

Voices Raised, Hearts United for Peace & Hope!

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church and Church of the Epiphany invite you to a beautiful joint service of prayer, song, and fellowship as we gather as one community seeking peace and unity.

🕊 Sunday, May 31 at 3:00 PM
📍 St. Matthew’s Church — 1600 Norfolk Street, Windsor.

Two churches, one voice. One hope, shared together.
A reception will follow the service.

Free admission — all are warmly welcome.

05/10/2026

As we gather this weekend, we do so with Mother’s Day in our hearts — a day that holds many different emotions and meanings for each of us.

This Sunday, we give thanks for all who share the gift of mothering love in our lives: women who raise children, women who nurture through friendship and compassion, and all who offer guidance, strength, and tenderness in quiet, everyday ways.

We also hold in prayer those for whom this day is tender — those who grieve the loss of a mother, those who longed, those who carry memories, and those who miss children they once held or hoped for. May God’s gentle presence surrounds each of you with comfort and peace.

As a community, we give thanks for the many expressions of love that shape us, sustain us, and remind us of God’s own nurturing heart.

May this weekend be a blessing to all who mother, all who remember, and all who need a place of grace.

Blessings to you and yours.

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Alors que nous nous rassemblons en fin de semaine, nous le faisons avec la Fête des Mères dans nos cœurs — une journée qui porte pour chacun et chacune d’entre nous des émotions et des significations différentes.

Ce dimanche, nous rendons grâce pour toutes celles qui partagent le don d’un amour maternel dans nos vies : les femmes qui élèvent des enfants, celles qui nourrissent par l’amitié et la compassion, et toutes celles qui offrent guidance, force et tendresse dans les gestes simples du quotidien.

Nous portons aussi dans la prière celles et ceux pour qui cette journée est délicate — ceux qui pleurent la perte d’une mère, ceux qui ont espéré, ceux qui vivent de précieux souvenirs, et ceux qui portent l’absence d’un enfant qu’ils ont tenu ou espéré tenir un jour. Que la douce présence de Dieu vous entoure de réconfort et de paix.

Comme communauté, nous rendons grâce pour les multiples expressions d’amour qui nous façonnent, nous soutiennent et nous rappellent le cœur maternant de Dieu.

Que cette fin de semaine soit une bénédiction pour toutes celles qui maternent, toutes celles et ceux qui se souviennent, et tous ceux qui ont besoin d’un lieu de grâce.

Bénédictions à vous et à vos proches.

04/24/2026

As we gather this coming Sunday for the Fourth Sunday
of Easter, we continue to rejoice in the risen life of Christ and the promise of renewal that Easter brings.

This week, Rev. Mark Wilton who will lead us in worship and preach on the Gospel of John 10:1–10; the beautiful passage where Jesus reveals Himself as the Good
Shepherd, calling His sheep by name and leading them to abundant life.

Let us come together in faith and fellowship, ready to
listen for the Shepherd’s voice and to be renewed in spirit.

Join us this SUNDAY, APRIL 26, at 8:00 a.m. (said Eucharist) and 10:00 a.m. (sung Eucharist), for worship, prayer, and community as we celebrate the living presence of Christ among us.

04/19/2026

Wonderful News!

Our Lobster Dinner on Friday, May 22nd is officially SOLD OUT for Dine‑In, with all 120 tickets sold.

We are now accepting up to 36 take‑out meals for Lobster or Chicken & Ribs.

To reserve a take‑out order, please contact Rev’d Gilles or Irene at [email protected] or 519.259.2420.

Take‑out orders must be paid at the time of reservation (cash, Visa, MasterCard, or debit).

Orders will be handled on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Thank you all for your incredible support and for helping strengthen our wonderful church family.

04/17/2026

Lobster Dinner Celebration – Tickets Now Available! ONLY 18 Tickets left✨

We’re excited to invite you to our annual Lobster Dinner Celebration in support of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church! This special evening helps us continue the important work we do in our community, and we’d love to have you join us.

🦞 Friday, May 22, 2026
📍 St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
1600, Norfolk Street, Windsor

⏰ Doors open at 5:00 PM • Dinner served at 5:30 PM
Choose from:
• Lobster from the Maritimes – $65
• Chicken & Ribs – $50

Your meal includes: Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Slaw, Vegetables, Rolls, and Dessert Table.

Plus: Cash Bar • Silent Auction • Door Prizes • Entertainment
🎟️ Tickets are now available!

Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
📧 [email protected]
📞 519-259-2420

We look forward to sharing a wonderful evening together in support of our church community!