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Let us faithfully witness to the Risen Jesus, giving generously of our lives and substance for the relief of the poor and the sharing of the Gospel, bringing encouragement to all. (From the Collect for St. Barnabas)

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Taize candlelight prayer meditation musicTAIZÉ - see here »

ACCEPTING DONATIONS
Clothes for
Out of the Cold
Anyone with good used winter clothing and shoes for men and women that they wish to donate to Out of the Cold is asked to take it directly to Eastminster United Church. Please mark it with “Out of the Cold” and put it on the small pew on the left side, inside the entrance on the east side of the building facing Jackman Ave. OOTC website here »

Can you sing?
Each week we enjoy the support given to congregational singing as well as contributions of music that it’s hoped will enhance your worship experience by a group of dedicated members of the St. Barnabas Choir... read more here »

Prayer Shawl ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry
St Barnabas has joined an international Prayer Shawl Ministry movement. Are you a knitter? Want to learn? Details ».

Thursday Service
11 AM – 12 noon: Doors Open for Prayer
12 noon: Holy Eucharist
There will be no Thursday service on December 29th or January 5th

The need continues
Our own Deacon’s Cupboard is seriously depleted after the summer. Donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes are deeply appreciated by those who come here looking for our help.

With the Deacon's Cupboard, the parish maintains modest emergency nourishment for individuals in particular need. Can you provide food or a few dollars? See outreach ministry page here »


Enjoy reading? Enjoy the St Barnabas Book Club !
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Welcome to St. Barnabas
Sunday May 20, 2012 - Easter 7: Sunday after Ascension
  • 9:00 am - Quiet Eucharist
  • 10:30 am - Contemporary Eucharist
  • 7:00 pm - Taizé - more about Taizé services gentle music, prayer and quiet meditation - here »
  • See Sunday services webpage - details »
  • Music at St. Barnabas for Sundays - here »
  • Little Saints: For the children We welcome our younger St. Barnabas Saints. Please keep these ministries in your prayers.
  • St. Barnabas Day will be celebrated June 10, 2012.
  • St Barnabas stained glass window (above left) - see here ».
  • East Toronto Latvian Lutheran Community - Austrum Draudzeworships at St. Barnabas - details & service information here »
THE LIFE & MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY:
COMING UP AT ST BARNABAS

NO BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK
Monday night Bible study - On Monday May 21, there will be no Bible study because of the holiday long weekend, but the following Monday, May 28, Bible study will resume at the same time.
BAKE SALE
What a good idea! The choir is planning a BAKE SALE on Saturday, June 2nd in the back of the church. If you can contribute home-made baked goods it would be greatly appreciated; and your support in coming to purchase delicious cakes, cookies, squares etc. will be equally appreciated!
STRENGTHENING THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
IN A TIME OF CLIMATE CHANGE
A Workshop at St. Aidan’s for those who * lead the Prayers of the People; * write prayers for worship; * care about the earth; * want to learn more about prayer and the environmental crisis. Saturday, June 2 from 9:00 am to 12 noon at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church in the Beach (Queen St. E. & Silver Birch Ave / website ».) Led by Canon John Hill & Dianne Marshall. To register, please email staidan@eol.ca or call 416-691-2222. Suggested donation: $20.
Rowan's RuleTHE BOOK CLUB
The St. Barnabas Book Club will resume in the rector's study on June 6: Rowan’s Rule by Rupert Shortt. The book for July 4th will be Girls Fall Down by Maggie Helwig. Book club page »
Sisterhood of St John the Divine - Retreats SSJD - SISTERHOOD OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
Food for the Soul 2011-2012 is a booklet of retreats to be held at St. John's Convent (The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine) on Cummer Ave. Why not take some time and look at the retreats being offered - you just might find one or two that interest you. The booklet is on the bulletin board at the back of the church. SSJD is a religious community within the Anglican Church of Canada - The sisters conduct retreats, quiet days, public lectures, liturgies, and a place of quiet to rest and refresh. The convent is located at 233 Cummer Avenue, near Yonge & Finch. email» / web site (416) 226-2201. A comprehensive listing of SSJD quiet days and retreats is available here »
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Amnesty International needs people like you The Riverdale/Cabbagetown chapter of Amnesty International is looking for new members. Come join us. We meet right here at St. Barnabas. Group 164 (Riverdale/ Cabbagetown) of Amnesty International meets at 7 PM on the first Tuesday of each month (except for July and August) in the reception room. What do we do? See here for details »
FOOD for the Deacon's Cupboard
The wonderful abundance of food for our Deacon’s Cupboard that we received as a result of the Riverdale Share concert has dwindled considerably, but hungry people are still looking to us for help. Donations of non-perishable canned and packaged food such as hearty soups & stews, meat, fish, fruits & vegetables as well as pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, cereals and fruit juice are gratefully received.
CLOTHES FOR OUT OF THE COLD
We at St. Barnabas support and have a number of volunteers that assist at the Out of the Cold Program at Eastminster United Church. One of the many ways that you can help is by donating both women’s and men's clothing and shoes. You can leave your donations at the back of the church under the Yellow Sign. Please label them "Out of the Cold."
CHILREN'S CIRCLE - Board seeks new rep. from St. Barnabas
If anyone is interested in serving on the Board for Children’s Circle Daycare, please speak to a member of the Leadership Team.
HAITI ORPHANAGE: our new adoptee!!
The Leadership Team asked the last Advisory Board meeting for their thoughts and support concerning financially supporting the orphanage in Haiti as our international outreach ministry. .. Approved! see here »
ST BARNABAS BOOK TABLE
The Book Club has graciously offered to oversee a book table that will be located at the back of the church. You are welcome to bring in any books that you would like to pass on and donate to this table - LIMIT of 3 books per person! The books will remain on the book table for a period of 6 weeks, after which time they will be recycled. Everyone is invited to take a book for a small donation of either a loonie or a toonie.
TEDDY BEAR MINISTRY - Teddies for Tragedies / Crocs for Haiti

Crocs for Haiti

What do teddy bears, rubber shoes, God and a creative community have in common? It all started with one parishioner who saw a video of medical relief boxes being unpacked in Haiti after the earthquake in January. Find out more here »

ALSO NOTE!

150 REMEMBRANCES 
ST. BARNABAS (CHESTER) ANGLICAN CHURCH, TORONTO

St. Barnabas, Chester celebrated the parish's 150th Anniversary in 2008. In conjunction with Special Memorial Service on Sunday, November 9 was an Exhibition of Artifacts collected from the extensive research project still currently underway. 

This research project is being conducted by several members of the congregation who have collected the names from the church’s many memorial plaques and dedications representing those who fought in past world conflicts. By using the Canadian National Archives and old newspaper clippings available on the Internet, they have already uncovered over 90 enlistment or casualty records. It is their great hope that, with the assistance of the wider community, they will be able to discover even more information on the over 60 remaining names. 

Anyone wishing to participate in this project, either to find out more information on a relative or particular individual or to offer additional details to the project, should contact Sheila Cram of the 150th Anniversary Committee through the parish office at (416) 463-1344 or email »

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