The document is a church bulletin that provides information about upcoming events at the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas in Toronto. It includes prayers, scripture readings, and announcements about services, activities, and ministries at the church for the coming week. Special events highlighted include a bus trip, Vacation Bible Camp, and the church's annual bazaar in November.

1. The Anglican Church of St. Nicholas
1512 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ontario, M1N 1R7
416–691–0449 www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com
To contact the wardens directly, email: wardens@stnicholasbirchcliff.com
Prayers for the Week
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering persevere in prayer.” Rom 12: 12
For the world: For all those suffering in the midst of war, civil unrest or disaster
For the Global Church: The Church in Nigeria
For the Diocese: Suffragan Bishop Elect, Peter Fenty
The Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, Meadowvale West
Parish Ministries: The ministry of our Greeters
Parish Families: Joan Douglas, Brian & Brenda Dow, Diane Drake
The sick or those in need: Karen Evans, John Aman, Anne Moir, Doug Goss,
Mabel Hogan, Deb Chapman, Jack Pound, Vivienne Radford, Beverley Spencer;
Doone Warner; Marie-Louise Lister.
And all those living with chronic problems, our housebound parishioners and their caregivers
Thanksgivings – please add your personal thanksgiving.
Special Prayer - We offer thanksgiving for the gift of fathers who model the love of
God, and pray for any who grieve the loss of their fathers, the gift of fatherhood or
who find this day difficult due to memories or experiences.
Prayers – If you desire prayers for yourself, family, or friends, please contact the
prayer chain. Members of the prayer chain will uphold your name (s) in daily
prayer for 30 days. The prayer chain contact is Elaine Fisher 416- 281-9659
Daily Devotions – Copies of Forward Day by Day are also available at the back
of the church. This devotion includes a short passage of scripture, a brief
reflection and a prayer focus for each day of the week.
Newcomer / Visitor Form
Nick’s News – Please take this home
Sunday June 16, 2013
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Happy Father’s Day!
We warmly welcome those who are visiting with us today. Please introduce yourself
to the clergy, fill out the “Newcomer / Visitor” Information form (on the back page of
this bulletin) and place it in the offertory plate. Please also join us for refreshments
following the 10:30am service.
Please note: LARGE PRINT bulletins and Announcements sheets
for the 10:30 a.m. Service are available at the back of the Church
This Week at St. Nicholas’…
Tuesday 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m. Bus Trip to Penetang – “Oliver”
11:00 a.m. Alzheimer’s Society Men’s Cooking Group
7:00 p.m. St. Nick’s Knights vs. Calvary Baptist at
Arsandco, W. off Midland, S. of Lawrence.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Thursday 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer
Saturday 10:30 a.m. Consecration of Bishop Elect Peter Fenty at
St. James’ Cathedral
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist
3:00 p.m. Foodbank Fundraiser The Bach Children’s Chorus
Scripture Readings for Sunday June 23rd, The 5th Sunday after Pentecost
1 Kings 19: 1-15a Psalm 42 Galatians 3: 23-29 Luke 8: 26-39
Gluten free wafers are available for communion. To indicate your need, please pick
up a purple card from a sidesperson. With the purple card in your hand at the altar
rail, the communion minister will know that you require a gluten free wafer.
All baptized Christians, regardless of denomination or age, are invited to receive
Communion in the Anglican Church. If you do not wish to receive the bread and wine,
please come to the Altar, and cross your arms over your chest to receive a blessing.
Children are welcome at St. Nicholas’! Children are invited to attend our Church
School Program downstairs during the 10:30am service.
If you are new to our parish, or you are visiting, we invite you to
complete this form. Please place it on the Offering plate, or give it to one
of the Sidespeople at the back of the church.
You are a Newcomer You wish a Pastoral Visit
You wish to have Offering Envelopes
Name___________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
Postal Code____________ Phone#_________________________________
e-mail address ________________________________________________
Please note: for the months of July and August the Church Office will be closed on
Fridays. The office will be open, as usual, Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to
12 noon. In the case of a pastoral emergency, outside of office hours, please
contact Rev. Janet directly at 416-648-1418.

2. Thank you to Brian & Betsy Jones for organizing the Golf Tournament yesterday, and
the BBQ that followed at their home.
VACATION BIBLE CAMP RETURNS TO ST. NICHOLAS AUGUST 19 – 23, 2013
All young people, aged 4-12, are invited to Gospel Light’s SonRise
National Park VBC- a five day adventure where we learn the most
important survival skill of all: that we can always depend on Jesus and
His promises of true peace, true riches, true power, true love and true
hope! In order to continue building on this important ministry we need
your help whether it is providing supervision, leading, helping with crafts or a host of
other opportunities. For more information, or to volunteer please contact Rev. Janet
at 416-691-0449 or via email at jrh@stnicholasbirchcliff.com
Parables & Pints
Thanks to Andrew Reeves and Tom Gehrels for starting this new sociable,
conversational and educational study group, watch here for a July date.
The Rev’d. Jo-Anne Billinger will be ordained to the Priesthood on July 14th at 6:30pm
at St. Mary’s Richmond Hill 10300 Yonge St. on the N.W. corner of Major Mackenzie
and Yonge St.
Deb Chapman, our Pastoral Associate, will be undergoing ankle surgery at the end of
June. Following the surgery, Deb will be recovering at home for approximately 4
months. Please uphold Deb in your prayers during this time.
Why has the response to the readings changed? Through the season of
Pentecost, the Reader’s proclamation “The Word of the Lord” has been changed to
“Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.” The phrase “Listen to what
the Spirit is saying to the Churches” comes from the Book of Revelation. It serves as
a reminder and witness to the power of the Spirit at work in our life calling us to new
awareness of God’s word, activity and salvation.
See Janet Baron at coffee hour for tickets to the Bach Children’s Chorus
Concert for the Foodbank – June 23rd at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and will be
on sale today and through the week from the church office.
The Alzheimer’s Society and St. Nicholas’ are hosting a special Men’s Cooking
and Support Group. The group is a free, four week beginner’s cooking class and
support group for male partners caring for someone with dementia. It runs each
Tuesday in June from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will have a hands on cooking
experience, prepare a simple easy to learn recipe, enjoy lunch together and take
home two heart healthy meals.
Summer is approaching and even though our regular church school program will end
on June 30th; we will be providing a church school program during the summer
months. As with previous years, instead of splitting into three classes, we will be
offering one class for all ages and we will be using the "Seasons of the Spirit"
curriculum. If you are interested in teaching a class for a week or two, please feel
free to sign your name on the Church School sign-up sheet at the Manderley Door
entrance or speak to Angela McCullock (Church School Coordinator) during Coffee
Hour. New teachers are welcome!
LOOKING AHEAD…more info in paragraphs below
Aug 19-23 SonRise National Park Vacation Bible Camp
Sept 9 Parish Council Meeting
Sept 22 Bazaar Kick off Lunch
Sept 22 Rev’d Alison’s Induction service at St. Martin’s 4pm
Sept 28 Birch Cliff Art Show
Oct 18 Bus Trip - Stratford
Nov 2 The Bazaar
Rev. Janet is available for conversations about life or faith, and to respond to
pastoral situations and pastoral emergencies. Please don’t hesitate to contact her
via email at jrh@stnicholasbirchcliff.com or by calling the church office 416-691-0449
ext. 223 or in the case of an emergency at 416-648-1418.
Bazaar News
Watch this space for information and ways you can help.
Ontario Strawberries will soon be available. If you’re making jam, please
consider putting aside a few jars for “Cathy’s Kitchen” our preserves and jams
table at the bazaar. We always sell out quickly, and many of our patrons come
specifically to purchase those wonderful homemade goodies. Whatever you’re
making this summer and fall, zucchini relish, dill pickles, jams, preserves, or
anything else, please remember this popular table.
Bazaar Committee: Julia Hanson, Brian Jones, Suzanne Lehtinen