Sunday, November 23 (Last Sunday after Pentecost: the Reign of Christ)
- 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion
- 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Sunday School, followed by Coffee Hour
Tuesday, November 25
- 6:00 p.m. The Big Church Read Book Study
Thursday, November 27
- 8:00 a.m. Men’s Online Bible Study
Friday, November 28
- 9:00 a.m. Women’s Online Bible Study
Sunday, November 30 (First Sunday of Advent)
- 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion
- 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Sunday School, followed by Coffee Hour
Rev. Aaron Office Hours
Rev. Aaron’s office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Friday is his Sabbath Day. He can be reached at stmrector@gmail.com or the church phone: 780-437-7231. Messages will be checked often.
Homes for Heroes Fundraiser
As was discussed at the AGM, our fundraising project this year is going to be Homes for Heroes, with a fundraising goal of at least $10,000. Their mission is to provide housing and support for homeless veterans.
They provide housing, onsite caseworkers, counsellors, job training, and more. See below for ways you can donate. Please make sure to note that the donation is for Homes for Heroes.
For more information, please see the display board in the foyer. To date we have raised $8,504 – thank you!
2026 Church Calendars
Calendars for the new year are still available! After many years, the distributor has increased costs, so calendars are now $7.00 each.
Stewardship Month
November is Stewardship Month! Please consider how you can serve and give to the Lord through the ministry of St. Margaret’s. Please also take time to read the letter from Rev. Aaron emailed out on Nov. 4, with printed copies also available. We are grateful to God for your faithfulness!
I.C.P.M.
There have been many recent changes to the Inner City Pastoral Ministry, including a move to a smaller location. As a result space is very limited and clothing cannot be accepted at this time. A request has been made for the following:
· Winter Gloves
· Long Underwear (medium and large, men’s and women’s)
· Dark Coloured Lined Toques
· Men’s Boxers and Women’s Briefs (medium and large)
· Grocery Cards and cash donations (cheques to Inner City Pastoral Ministry, please make sure your address is correct and clear for tax receipts)
We will have a plastic bin in the foyer to collect donations. If you have questions, please call Kathi Kilgour. Thanks!!!!
The Big Church Read: Potluck & Book Study
On Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m., join us for the Big Church Read. Potluck supper at 6:00 p.m. and study at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy an evening of comradery!
Upcoming Advent and Christmas Services and Events
Sun. Nov. 30th – Advent 1, 9am and 10:30am services
Wed. Dec. 3rd – Intergenerational Event ‘The Church Gathers for Advent’ 6pm
Thurs. Dec. 4th – Advent Lunch Bunch 11:30am
Sun. Dec. 7th – Advent 2, 9am and 10:30am services
Sun. Dec. 14th – Advent 3, 9am and 10:30am services
Tues. Dec. 16th – Blue Christmas Service 7pm
Sun. Dec. 21st - Advent Lessons and Carols followed by Potluck, ONE SERVICE 10am
Wed. Dec. 24th – Christmas Eve services, 4pm & 10pm
Thurs. Dec. 25th – Christmas Day Service, 10am
Sun. Dec. 28th – Christmas 1, 9am and 10:30am services
The Church Family Gathers for Advent: Dec. 3
On Wednesday, December 3, you are invited to join us for an intergenerational evening event - “The Church Family Gathers for Advent” from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please sign up on the sheet on the foyer table to indicate your attendance. Thank you!
Lunch Bunch: Thursday, December 4
We are planning a Lunch Bunch gathering for December 4 with doors opening at 11:30 and lunch being served at noon. Due to the unavailability of the church basement, we will be meeting in the Ministry Centre in the new addition.
With the limited space and facilities available we will be having a simplified menu. Gluten free items will still be available.
We hope to have a Christmas Carol sing-along. If we fail to find instrumental accompaniment, please be prepared to sing a cappella. Please register on the sign-up sheet in the foyer if you are planning to attend.
How to Donate
Cash or cheque – There is a plate at the back of the church.
PAG – Preauthorized Giving – Forms are available to authorize direct withdrawals from your bank account. Contact treasurerstmedm@gmail.com
E-Transfer to treasurerstmedm@gmail.com will be deposited to ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN
CHURCH. Please include your address and email in your first donation if you would like a tax receipt at the end of the year.
Canada Helps – The following is a link to our donation form on the Canada Helps page: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/100933