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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 Day) Our new student - Shauna Cairns Gundy is a first year MDiv student at Trinity College. With degrees in English, Education and Drama she has been a teacher and facilitator in schools and various theatre companies. Shauna has lived in Toronto for twenty-eight years and has been active in a number of community projects in the areas of mental health, affordable housing, teen parents, public education as well as being involved in many aspects of several parishes in the Diocese of Toronto. Shauna has been married to Michael for twenty seven years and they have three daughters and two sons. “I am really looking forward to being part of the St. Barnabas community for the next few months. Thank you for your very warm welcome!”
Thursday Service
Doors Open for Prayer 11 am-1 pm Holy Communion 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 !
St Barnabas has joined an international Prayer Shawl Ministry movement. Are you a knitter? Want to learn? Details ».
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WELCOME to St. Barnabas!
Sunday March 14, 2010
- The Fourth Sunday in Lent
THE LIFE & MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY:
COMING UP AT ST BARNABAS  Teddy Bear Ministry - Teddies for Tragedies
Thanks to many hands we now have 27 Teddy Bears. There is a large blue box at the back of the church with wool and stuffing for our Teddy Bear ministry that you may either add to or use . If you wish, you may also make a financial donation. Please speak to Jenny Reid. Our teddy bears expect to be winging their way to Haiti by now. Safe journey, little bears! see www.teddiesfortragedies.org
Monday Night Bible Study Mondays at 7:30 pm - at Grace’s home at 7:30 pm. All are welcome. Call the Parish Office for details (416) 463-1344 or email ».
Advisory Board Tuesday March 9 at 7:30 pm - meeting In Deborah’s Study
Confirmation
Our confirmation continues Wednesday, March 3 4:30-5:30 pm in Rev. Deb's Study. Please come in the Chester entrance and ring the top door bell. The Confirmation service will take place at St. James Cathedral on Sunday, April 18 at 4:30 pm. Please speak to Rev. Deb if you are interested or have any questions.
Thursday Morning Communion
Doors Open for Prayer Thursdays at 11 am and Midweek Eucharist at 12 noon.
Lent, Holy Week & Easter at St. Barnabas. Listings below - download the brochure here »
 Lenten Series: Mission Impossible? Our series Mission Impossible? is a diocesan Lenten program begins after our Sunday morning 10:30 am worship with a light lunch in Debby’s study.
Taizé
- candlelight, prayer, meditation, music
Sunday March 21 at 7 pm - more about Taizé here »
Maundy Thursday
April 1 - Service at 7:00 pm
Good Friday
April 2 - This year the Good Friday Walk will begin at Riverdale Presbyterian Church at 10:00 am. We walk together, as the body of Christ, each church will present the Stations of the Cross thru music, dance, drama, readings and prayers.
Easter Sunday
Good Friday 2:00 pm service of prayers and reflections will be held at St. Barnabas April 4 - 10:30 am: Choral Eucharist
Book Club
April 7- The Glenwood Treasure by Kim Montsugu - at 10:30 am in Deb's study- details here » All are welcome.
ALSO NOTE!  Retreats, Quiet Days, Contemplation The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine is a religious community of the Anglican Church of Canada located in Willowdale. Visit the sisters' website here » SSJD has an ongoing program of retreats & quiet days for groups and individuals - even a space to stay and enjoy rest and quietness. See their schedule here » .
On Friday nights until March 26, 2010, volunteers from the “Out Of The Cold” program are busy setting up in the Eastminster United Church kitchen. Almost 150 people line up on the steps of this church every Friday night during these chilly months. Out of the Cold offers shelter – not judgement – a nourishing meal and access to a nurse, a hot shower and decent used clothing. Many will choose to stay the night. It is a mat on the floor and a blanket – far from ideal – but at least our church hall is secure and out of the elements. After a hot breakfast in the morning, they are on their way. Since the winter of 1992-1993, volunteers from all walks of life have put their faith into action, serving over 65,000 meals (dinners and breakfasts) and providing more than twenty thousand beds. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Eastminster Church Office (416) 463- 2179. Out of the Cold is supported by an ecumenical cooperation of the neighbourhood churches through the facilities at Eastminster. For more info, see here »
RIVERDALE SHARE at ST BARNABAS
Luba Goy of Royal Canadian Air Farce fame!  WATCH LUBA GOY of Air Farce fame play to a packed house at St. Barnabas for the Riverdale Share concert (December 12), reading a parody to "O Little Town of Bethlehem" here ». Riverdale Share Community Association celebrates diversity in our local community, mentors youth volunteerism and creativity, and provides support and resources for a caring neighbourhood. The office is located at St Barnabas. For more about this important initiative, see here ». Visit the Riverdale Share YouTube channel here » 
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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