Advent & Christmas
See what we are planning in Advent and Christmas
Sunday, November 29th, Advent 1, 10:30, online
Sunday, December 6th, Advent 2, 10:30 am, online
Sunday, December 13th, Advent 3, 10.30 am, online
Sunday, December 20th
A message from Fr Geoffrey
Christmas this year is certainly going to be very different. With more intense distancing restrictions in place once again our time of preparation and celebration may in fact be a bit less hectic. In our homes, things will certainly be quieter – the same will be the case at Church. As well as our pre-recorded carol service on December 20th, and live-stream service on Christmas Eve at 9 pm with Bishop Kevin Robertson present, we have scheduled a series of intimate in-person services for Christmas Eve and through the Christmas season. The intention is to enable the faithful to come into the Church safely for a time of prayer and to receive Holy Communion. At each Service, there can be a maximum of ten people present including the priest. All taking part must of course wear masks and observe social distancing.
Friends, we are not “losing” Christmas. Yes, it will be different, but we have a unique opportunity to discover again, or perhaps for the first time, a deep joy and hope in the celebration of our Saviour’s birth and his meaning in the world. He is Emanuel – God with us. At this time, He is very near and it is my prayer for us all that this Christmas will be a chance to draw closer to Him. Best wishes for a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. “O come, let us adore him”.
Geoffrey+
During Christmastide, we ask you to pre-register for the in-person services by calling 416-923-8714
Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24
- 3.00 pm Holy Eucharist (In person with a maximum of 10 people)
- 5.00 pm Holy Eucharist (In person with a maximum of 10 people)
- 7.00 pm Holy Eucharist (In person with a maximum of 10 people)
- 9.00 pm Blessing of the Crib & Holy Eucharist online
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25
- 10.30 am Holy Eucharist (In person with a maximum of 10 people)