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 [...]
Announcements + news
Holy Week and Easter
March 14, 2013 – 2:22 pm
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 [...]
Journey to the Cross
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 [...]
Lenten Message from our Rector, Mike
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 [...]
Christmas Services
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 [...]
Christmas ~ Awaiting the Wonder
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 [...]
Clergy statement on the movie “Hellbound?”
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 [...]
NEWS RELEASE
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 [...]
Thanksgiving message
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 [...]
Holy Week Services
April 2, 2012 – 2:42 pm
Draw closer to Jesus by attending these special services during Holy Week: HOLY COMMUNION @7 PM: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday (April 2, 3, 4) MAUNDY THURSDAY @ 7 PM: April 5 This is a special service that commemorates Christ’s last supper with foot washing, Holy Communion and a meaningful stripping of the Altar, then departing in [...]
A Prayer for Holy Week
April 2, 2012 – 10:25 am
Jesus, by your wounded feet, direct my path aright. Jesus, by your nailed hands, move mine to deeds of love: Jesus, by your pierced side, cleanse my desires: Jesus, by your crown of thorns, annihilate my pride: Jesus, by your silence, shame my complaints. Jesus, by your parched lips, curb my cruel speech. Jesus, by [...]
LENTEN SERIES: What Kind of Church do We Want to be?
February 2, 2012 – 8:53 am
Held Wednesdays at 7 pm February 22 to March 28 in the Grace Church Sanctuary, the Lenten Series will be presented by the clergy of Saint Matthew’s in the context of Evening Prayer, with teaching and the opportunity for discussion. They spent their time learning from the apostles, and they were like family to each [...]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 23 @ 12:15 pm
January 16, 2012 – 4:39 pm
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Coming January 23rd-29th “Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.” So said Samuel Johnson, one of the literary giants of the English-speaking world. The things a person focuses on and prioritizes in their last days [...]
Sunday Service @ 8:30 am
October 18, 2011 – 1:09 pm
Sunday services include nursery, children’s ministry and youth Bible study. They are Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led, sacramental services, distinctively Anglican in style, rich in liturgy, preaching, aesthetics and music and are characterized by a sense of mystery, contemplation and majesty to the glory of God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
