8:30 am Traditional Eucharist

10:30 am BAS Eucharist

Readings 

Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Romans 12:9-21;
Matthew 16:21-28

A few people have recently asked whether we can improve the assisted-listening system in the church. Our current FM radio system is rather dated. I’m not sure when it was installed at St Peter’s, but technologically it is a little like watching an old
black-and-white television.

Personal hearing aids and implants have advanced considerably. Many can now connect directly to smartphones and filter out background noise. Even so, some people still find it difficult to hear our services, and we want everyone to feel included.

Newer assisted-listening technologies are available for public spaces. One well-established option is a telecoil hearing loop, which transmits sound from the church sound system directly to compatible hearing devices. A newer technology, Auracast, is also emerging
as an important standard.

If you use a personal hearing device, or are considering getting one, we would be grateful if you would complete a short survey to help us plan for the future. Surveys will be available in church on Sunday morning and from the church office. Please return completed surveys
by Sunday, August 30.

Thank you.

Jonathan Hocking

The Men's and Women's Bible Study will resume Monday,
September 14 at 10:30am in the hall.
We look forward to seeing you all after the summer break!

Right now we'd particularly appreciate donations of spaghetti, rice, canned food items such as tuna and salmon, vegetables or fruit;
cookies or crackers and snack food.

Thank you to everyone who's been stopping by with food!

Our beloved Blessings Boutique is running low on inventory, and we need your help to restock our shelves.

What We Need Most:

• Summer Clothing: Clean, gently used clothes for men, women, and children.
• Housewares: Small kitchen appliances, dishes, utensils, and cookware.

By donating your items, you directly support local families and individuals who rely on our boutique for affordable, high-quality essentials.

Alongside Hope has been connecting Anglicans in Canada to people in need since 1958. Once named for the Primate, the head of the Anglican Church in Canada, in 2024 the membership approved our new name. 

Alongside Hope is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief. Since 1958, they have worked hand-in-hand with trusted partners in Canada and around the world on a journey of positive change. Together, we are improving health, food security and livelihoods where needs are greatest. Alongside Hope receives donations from people across Canada – Anglicans as well as non-Anglicans – and also receives funds from other sources, including Global Affairs Canada and institutional donors. Their volunteers promote Alongside Hope programs in churches and communities, to raise money and awareness about the needs of vulnerable people around the world. The staff in Toronto are careful stewards of these funds and work to ensure that development and relief programs are as efficient and effective as possible. Alongside Hope is committed to working in diverse communities and does not proselytize in its work.