In addition to our regular weekly and monthly activities (Ladies Breakfast on May 11 @ 9 am, Men’s Breakfast on May 25 @ 8 am, Seniors’ Drop in every Thursday at noon and Wednesday 10 am Holy Communion), the following are highlights to be marked on your calendar: HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Our pilgrims to the [...]
My Dear Brothers and Sisters of Saint Matthew’s Alleluia! Christ is Risen! ‘And He who is seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new”. (Revelation 21. 5). In this great season of resurrection joy we give thanks and praise to our Risen LORD for His glorious resurrection from the dead and for [...]
PALM SUNDAY (March 24) marks the end of the season of Lent and the start of Holy Week. Draw closer to Jesus by attending these special services: PALM SUNDAY at 8 pm Service of Reconciliation Reconciliation to God is a Sacrament – not simply a function or ceremony, because it is an outward sign [...]
February 18, 2013 – 1:32 pm
Wednesday evenings at 7 pm The cross is the defining symbol of our Christian faith. What is the relevance of the Cross in today’s society and what difference can the cross make for us today? The story of the cross is your story… whether you know it or not. We invite you to join [...]
February 7, 2013 – 12:30 pm
February 7th, 2013 My Dear Brothers and Sisters of Saint Matthew’s ‘The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you will not despise’ (Psalm 51. 17). It seems hard to believe that we will soon be entering the great season of Lent in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Plans for [...]
February 7, 2013 – 12:25 pm
THE LENTEN PASTORAL LETTER OF THE RIGHT REVEREND DONALD F. HARVEY BISHOP AND MODERATOR 2013 My dear Friends in Christ: I am writing this in Toronto after spending a glorious weekend “celebrating” with our Celebration Church in Barrie as they move into their third year of celebrating their call from Christ to come out and [...]
December 31, 2012 – 11:26 am
My Dear Brothers and Sisters of Saint Matthew’s ‘You crown the year with your goodness, and richness overflows wherever you are’ (Psalm 65. 11). As this year draws to a close and we welcome in the New Year let us be mindful of God’s goodness that crowns the years. Our times and seasons are in [...]
December 28, 2012 – 8:23 am
Dear Friends of ANiC, It is my joy and honour to write a Christmas Greeting on behalf of Bishops Don and Trudy Harvey, Stephen and Nona Leung and Trevor and Dede Walters, Ron and Jan Ferris and Malcolm and Mary Lou Harding and myself and my wife, Judy. It is our prayer for you all, [...]
December 12, 2012 – 3:18 pm
You are warmly welcome to join our church family at our special Christmas services celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour: December 16 7 pm - Candlelight Celebration of Nine Lessons & Carols (the service is followed by fellowship & refreshments) Christmas Eve 10 pm – Christmas Eve Mass Christmas Day 10 am – special [...]
November 27, 2012 – 8:45 am
This Advent and Christmas tide we invite you to join with us at Saint Matthew’s Anglican Church as we Await the Wonder of the coming of Jesus Christ. When was the last time you were in awe of something or stood in amazement? Our world today is filled with busyness, hustle and bustle. We seem to [...]
November 19, 2012 – 8:56 am
A STATEMENT FROM THE CLERGY OF SAINT MATTHEW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, A PARISH OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA, ON THE FILM HELLBOUND? In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. By now many of you will have either seen or heard of Hellbound?, a film written and directed by Kevin [...]
November 14, 2012 – 2:08 pm
Anglican Network in Canada elects Co-adjutor Bishop FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 14 November 2012 Ottawa, ON – The Anglican Network in Canada (ANiC) synod has elected the Rt Rev Charles Masters as Co-adjutor Diocesan Bishop to succeed our Diocesan Bishop and Moderator the Rt Rev Donald Harvey when he retires in 2014. The election took place [...]
October 8, 2012 – 10:29 am
My Dear Brothers and Sisters of Saint Matthews Give thanks to the God of heaven, for His steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136.26). Let us give thanks the the LORD our God, it is meet and right so to do! How thankful I am to God and to you all for our life together at [...]
September 20, 2012 – 10:19 am
My Dear Brothers and Sisters of Saint Matthew’s ‘As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me”. And he rose and followed him’ (Matthew 9. 9). What a privilege it is to be part of the family of God here [...]
September 5, 2012 – 1:09 pm
September 5th, 2012 My Dear Brothers and Sisters of Saint Matthews ‘Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it’ (1 Corinthians 12. 27). Life in the body of Christ here at Saint Matthews is looking as full as ever as things are put into place for the fall season. Our faithful God continues [...]
