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 Northern Mexico
For the Diocese: The Church of the Messiah
Parish Ministries: The ministry of our Choir
Parish Families: Lynda & Gary Cottenden, Reg Coultart, Barb & Charlie Cutts
The sick or those in need: John Aman, Anne Moir, Doug Goss, Mabel Hogan, Deb
Chapman, Cassandra Brake, Jack Pound, Mary Harris, Sheila Boutilier, Beverley
Spencer; Doone Warner; Marie-Louise Lister; Vernon Smitz.
Thanksgivings – please add your personal thanksgiving.
Special Prayer – We pray especially today for Alison Falby as she leaves St.
Nicholas, to begin her ministry at St. Martin’s Bay Ridges
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
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The Second Sunday after Pentecost
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.
This Week at St. Nicholas’…
Today Noon Farewell Reception for The Rev’d Alison Falby
Monday 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer
11:00 a.m. Alzheimer’s Society Men’s Cooking Group
7:00 p.m. St. Nick’s Knights vs. Christ Church/St. Bede at
Arsandco (West off Midland south of Lawrence)
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
7:30 p.m. Outreach Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer
Saturday 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service for Bill Paul
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist Guest Speaker: Chris Jones
Scripture Readings for Sunday June 9th , The 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
1 Kings 17: 8-16 Psalm 146 Galatians 1: 11-24 Luke 7: 11-17
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 ________________________________________________
Farewell Reception for The Reverend Dr. Alison Falby – Today following the
10:30am service. Please join us for a special celebration to mark the blessing of
Rev’d Alison’s ministry with us as Assistant Curate over the past two years. She will
begin her new ministry as Incumbent of St. Martin’s Bay Ridges on July 8th. Her
service of Induction will take place at St. Martin’s on September 22 at 4:00pm.
Please uphold Alison in your prayers during this transition.

2. Thank you to Marcia for holding the Annual Plant Sale at her home yesterday.
All proceeds from the Plant Sale will be forwarded to support Indigenous Youth
Initiatives through The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. If there are
any plants left unsold after the sale on Saturday, they will be available for sale,
outside on the lawn, on Sunday following both services.
The Date has been set!! Our annual Bazaar will be on Saturday November 2nd this
year, and we have a new Bazaar Committee. Julia Hanson, Brian Jones and
Suzanne Lehtinen, have agreed to organize the big day this year. Thank you to them,
and to Doreen Moffat and the retiring Bazaar Committee for the many years of
leadership they gave to the Bazaar.
Golf Tournament Saturday June 15 Please join us for a fun golf day at Lakeridge
Golf Course with BBQ following at the home of Brian and Betsy Jones. $ 60.00 per
person. Please add your name to the sign up list on Manderley Bulletin Board.
VACATION BIBLE CAMP RETURNS TO ST. NICHOLAS AUGUST 20 – 24, 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
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.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE !! Bach Children’s Chorus Concert for the
Foodbank – June 23rd at 3 p.m. If you missed the concert by the Bach Children’s
Chorus last year, and the opportunity to help out the Foodbank, you’re in luck,
they’re coming back on June 23rd at 3:00 pm to do another concert. All proceeds
will go to the foodbank. We raised $2,600 last year, let’s try to surpass that this
year. Tickets are $20 each and will be on sale today and through the week from
the church office. If you are willing to post flyers in your neighbourhood, please
speak to Janet Baron in the Church Office.
The Alzheimer’s Society and St. Nicholas’ are partnering to host 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. If you, or someone you know, is interested in
participating in the group, and meeting other caregivers, please contact, Eleni
Siliveridis at 416-322-6560 or by email at esiliveridis@alzheimertoronto.org.
Security Concerns: Over the past few weeks, security concerns have emerged in
respect to individuals entering the building via the Manderley doors both during the
week and during the 10:30 a.m. Service. We want to ensure that St. Nicholas is a
welcoming community for all. This, however, needs to be balanced with the assurance
that St. Nicholas is a safe community – especially for members and teachers of the
Sunday School. As such, over the month of May we will be monitoring the Manderley
doors during the 10:30 a.m. Service.. If concerns continue, or new ones emerge, we will
be locking the Manderley doors at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, and posting a sign asking
individuals to enter the Church via the Kingston Road entrance. This proposal will not
only assist in assuring security but also enable us to provide help to individuals should it
be required. If you have concerns, or comments, about this proposal, please speak to
Rev. Janet or one of the Wardens. Finally, if you are entering the building during Office
Hours, please let your presence be known by saying “hello” in the Office. Thank you.
LOOKING AHEAD…more info in paragraphs below
June 9 Guest Speaker: Chris Jones. Please join us as we welcome
(back) St. Nick’s former Youth Leader
June 15 Golf Tournament
June 18 9:00 am Bus Trip – “Oliver”
June 22 10:00 am Consecration of Bishop Elect Peter Fenty -St. James’ Cathedral
June 23 3:00 pm Bach Children’s Chorus Foodbank Fundraiser
Aug 20-24 SonRise National Park Vacation Bible Camp
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.
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.