St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff
WELCOME!
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A word from Fr. Kevin here »


EVERY WEEK
SUNDAYS
8:30 & 10:30 am + coffee afterward - Services »

MORNING PRAYER
every Tuesday at 8:45 am Services »

HOLY EUCHARIST
every Wednesday at 10 am Services »

GIRL GUIDES
every Wednesday: Guides »

MORNING PRAYER
every Thursday at 8:45 am Services »




ACCESSIBLE
St Nicholas, Birch Cliff is an accessible facility: details »


Rectory Clean-Up

Our tenants in the Rectory moved out at the end of May, and we are looking for new tenants. We need volunteers to help prepare the house and property for viewing. Please advise Janet in the Church Office if you would be available to help on Saturday, June 20 or at another time in June. If you want more information on the work that needs to be done, or if you know of anyone interested in renting a 4-bedroom home, please speak to one of the Churchwardens.

For Sale - Some parishioners are trying to sell their 2-bedroom condo at Midland Ave. & Danforth Rd. If you are interested, please speak with Virginia and Doug Finlay

3rd Annual Summer Vacation Bible Camp!

9:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday, August 24 to Friday August 28 “HEROES OF OUR FAITH”

Calling all kids…Mark your calendars and sign up for the most exciting VBC yet. Hear about the “heroes” of our faith down the through the ages, and learn how you can be one too. Explore God’s love through song, crafts, games and worship. Enjoy nutritious lunches, some of which you will make yourself, and discover new friends while having a great time!

There is no cost. Please sign up at the Manderley door. The camp is just weeks away!

We also need volunteers to deliver VBC pamphlets to the young people in our neighbourhood, inviting them to our camp. If you can help with this, please sign up on the bulletin board.

Free the Children logo
The Church School
would like to thank the congregation for their support of our "Collect Coins for Free the Children" project.  We have collected just over $200 and are still counting.  If you still have coin containers at home, please be sure to bring them back next Sunday. Many thanks.

Visit Free the Children website here »

A First Communion Program for children will be offered this spring for children who are preparing to receive Communion for the first time, or those who have recently started receiving Communion. If parents are interested in this program for their children, please speak with me. (KTR+)

BUS TRIPS FOR 2009
have been arranged! Shaw! King's Wharf! Stirling! Stratford! St. Jacobs! details »

CHESTER VILLAGE
Service: Thursday July 9

The neighbourhood long-term care facility urgently needs volunteers. Can you spare 2-3 hours per week, there are many different tasks to be done. Please call Andrea Macina, Volunteer Co-ordinator at 416-466-2173 x229.

A few of our parishioners are currently volunteers at Chester Village, and they find it a most enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Talk to Betsy Jones, Barb Betts or Jane Roberts.

Chester Village website »
3555 Danforth Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario M1L 1E3

You, St Nick's, & the
World Wide Web

YouTube videos here »
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WELCOME TO ST NICHOLAS BIRCH CLIFF

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - Sunday July 5, 2009

  • 8:30am – Sung Eucharist
  • 10:30am – Sung Eucharist & Baptism - see worship page here »

  • Children are welcome at St. Nicholas! They belong here as much as anyone else. see worship page here »
  • Summer Church School Program This summer, we are offering a Summer Church School Program for children of all ages during the 10:30am service each Sunday. see worship page here »

COMING UP at St. Nicholas

Birch Cliff Village Farmers' Market: Markets by the Bluffs
Every Friday in St Nicholas gardens 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. [until October 23] Info here »

Tuesday Morning Prayer
Every Tuesday morning at 8:45 am. All are welcome!

Are you interested in visiting the Holy Land? Plans are well underway for our parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land in February 2010. Copies of the itinerary are on the credenza at the back of the church. Spaces are filling up quickly, so if you’re interested in coming along, please fill out the registration form. Details are in the brochure.  (KTR+)


ST Nick's Knights - Softball

St. Nick’s Knights - Church League Softball
Tuesday July 7 at 7 pm - 6 of 7 teams play at Arsandco/ Corvette / North Bridlewood. This week, the St Nick's Knights play Scarborough Baptist at Arsandco. See the schedule website here » or download the season schedule here » [40k pdf]. June 30 results: Calvary Baptist: 12/ St. Nick: 7 For scores and general info on the team, the league: see here »

2012 Centennial Committee
The Church Executive Committee is pleased to advise that Arlene McGuire has agreed to co-chair our Centennial Committee with David Roberts.  Our centennial is just three years away, and we look forward to hearing more from Arlene and Dave as this committee takes shape

Thursday Morning Prayer
Every Thursday morning at 8:45 am. All are welcome!

Service at Chester Village
Thursday July 9 at 10 am

Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday July 15

Parish Bus Trip to Stirling
Thursday July 16 - see social committee page here »

Parish Meeting
Sunday, July 19 following both the 8:30am & 10:30am services. This is an information meeting, led by the Churchwardens, to discuss plans to overhaul the church heating system. Please plan to attend.

Vacation Bible Camp
August 24-28 - see above left

Summer BBQ & Picnic
Sunday August 30

Regular Church School resumes
Saturday September 13

Bazaar Committee Fall Lunch
Saturday September 13

St. Nick’s Golf Tournament
Saturday September 19

St Nick's Book Sale
Saturday, September 26 - on he front lawn

“Back to Church” Sunday
Sunday September 27

The Blessing of Animals
Sunday October 4

ST NICHOLAS' BAZAAR ! Saturday, November 7, 2009

Our Annual St. Nicholas’ Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. 

Over the next few months, the Bazaar Committee will provide information about what you can do to help make our Bazaar as big a success this year as it has been in the past. 

The funds raised from the Bazaar go directly to the operations of St. Nicholas’ Church.  Those who have read our financial statements in the annual Vestry Report will recall that the Bazaar is the major fundraiser for the year and is necessary to help balance our budget.

As well as being an important fundraiser, it is also an opportunity to open our doors to many people from the wider community and welcome them to our church. It’s a lot of fun too! 

- The 2009 Bazaar Committee

St Nicholas' records video for the cross-Canada Amazing Grace Project
CLICK the play button OR to see a larger view direct from St Nicholas' YouTube site, click here »

November 23 was Amazing Grace Sunday all across the Anglican Church of Canada, and St Nicholas participated in the "Amazing Grace Project". Thank you to Joshua Spencer, who played Amazing Grace on the saxophone before we all sang it together. Our video of the event will be sent in to the National Church, along with similar videos from all across the country. See the national Amazing Grace video website here ».

Screening in Faith - The Diocese has recently updated its "Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith" policy to require police checks of those who carry out high-risk ministries once every three years.  We are pleased to advise that Pauline Green has agreed to become our Parish Screening Coordinator to assist us in complying with this important policy. Diocese webpage about screening here »

Food Safety Training - If you are interested in being certified as a “Safe Food Handler”, please sign the sheet that is posted on the bulletin board. The course involves study of the Food Handler’s Manual, group discussion, and then a written examination for certification. See Deb Chapman for further details.



The Parish of St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff • Diocese of Toronto • Anglican Church of Canada
1512 Kingston Road,Toronto, Ontario, M1N 1R7
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