Enter into the season of Advent with a special choral liturgy. In Advent the church waits in hope and in expectation for the birth of Jesus. This service will feature the music of our former choir director, Derek Holman, as well as, the works of other famous composers: Carter, Ledger, Bruckner, Biebl, Near & Palestrina. […]
Enter into the sacredness of the Christmas week with a candlelight, traditional service. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service that has its roots in Victorian England. The service tells the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus in nine different readings, beginning […]
On Sunday January 19th at 4:30 pm, Fr Geoffrey will be made a Canon of St. James Cathedral. Being made a canon is a mark of recognition of his long and faithful service in the Diocese of Toronto. Bishop Andrew Asbil will preside and the Dean of the Cathedral Stephen Vail will be preaching. Come […]
Our first Evensong of the decade is on Sunday, January 26th, at 4 pm and will include a Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis setting by Thomas Walmisley. The anthem will be Tu es Petrus by Palestrina. After the service, come and join us for our annual Parish Dinner and Dance. For tickets please speak with Laurie […]
On Sunday, February 16th, we will have a service that marks Black History Month. Our Children's Coordinator, Sileen Philips, will be preaching and the music will feature African American spirituals. Additionally, there will be informational boards displayed in the parish hall during coffee hour.
Wednesday, February 26th, is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent. We will have services at 11 am and 7 pm, with the imposition of ashes offered at both services. At the evening liturgy, we will be singing the beloved Allegri setting of the Miserere Mei with the glorious floating soprano solo high C's. […]
The College of Bishops is inviting all people in the Diocese of Toronto to a day of prayer and fasting on Thursday, March 26, during the unfolding situation with COVID-19. Throughout the centuries, God’s people have joined in unified prayer across the world in times of need. In prayerful fasting, we are brought closer to […]
All around us, while many are in quarantine or self-isolation, the church is blossoming with prayer. We are digging deep into the heart of our faith to lift our voices in the sure and certain knowledge that the Holy Spirit hears our intercessions, thanksgivings and even our groans. Please join me in a national day […]
We are pleased to announce the College of Bishops has given concurrence for Deacon Michael’s ordination to the priesthood. The service will take place here at SPSS on the Feast of All Saints, November 1st, 2020, at 4:00 pm. Celebrant, the Rt Reverend Kevin Robertson. Preacher, the Reverend Canon Dr David Neelands. Unfortunately, due to […]
Join us at 4 pm on Sunday, November 8th for a Requiem Eucharist in Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. This is a quiet service in which we remember all those who have touched our own lives and the people of our own parish community who have died in the preceding year and years prior. The […]