WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LAST UPDATED: Oct 8, 2024
Beloved SMSV Family,
Peace and joy.
Please note the following upcoming events.
+ Feast of St. Maurice
The church will commemorate the Feast of St. Maurice by celebrating the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 am – 11:15 am.
+ Small Groups Relaunch
Small Groups will restart on October 28th and through the Advent season. Sign up to host a SG at church, home, or virtually. Training will be provided to the hosts. SGs will also take place during Lent and summer seasons. Experience spiritual growth and fellowship. SG open house will be held on October 6th following the Liturgy. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3XQXvnK or contact [email protected]
+ Fraud & Investment Scams
Please join us for a very special presentation on Fraud & Investment Scams: Prevention, Protection, & Reporting, presented to us by the Ontario Securities Commission on Sunday, October 6th at 1:00 pm. This valuable presentation is of great interest to everyone who might be vulnerable to many modern day scams and fraudulent attempts. Presentation will be held in the main sanctuary. Registration link: bit.ly/OSCfraudprevention or contact [email protected]
+ Upper Room Bible Study
The URBS will be moving to Thursdays, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm starting October 17th. We are currently studying 1 Timothy. Everyone is welcome.
+ Good Shepherd Shelter Ministry
The Good Shepherd casseroles are now available at church for pick-up. Collection date is October 20th. Contact [email protected] for details.
+ Visit of Mena Massoud
We are delighted to welcome Mena Massoud, star of Disney’s Aladdin and many other movies and TV series, on Friday October 25th, at 8:00 pm. Mena will share with us the role that the church and the Coptic community played in inspiring him to pursue his dreams. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired.
+ Save the Dates
– All Saints Children’s Celebration: October 31st, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm bit.ly/allsaints2024
– Youth Retreat: November 15-17, 2024, more details to follow
– 17th Annual Christmas & Anniversary Dinner: Sunday, December 8th, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
– Children’s Christmas Choir & Drama Presentation: Sunday, December 15th, 12:00 pm
– March Break Retreat: Grades 3 to 6 at Muskoka Bible Camp, March 14-16, 25.
+ Divine Liturgies
+ Saturday, October 5th: 9:00 am – 11:15 am (Feast of St. Maurice)
+ Sunday, October 6th: Raising of Incense 8:15 am, Divine Liturgy 9:00 am – 11:30 am
+ Thursday, October 10th: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
+ Saturday, October 12th: 9:00 am – 11:15 am
+ Sunday, October 13th: Raising of Incense 8:15 am, Divine Liturgy 9:00 am – 11:30 am
+ Thursday, October 17th: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
+ Weekly Services
+ Sunday School Ministry: on Sundays from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm. One time registration: https://smsvc.infellowship.
+ Children’s Choir: Sundays, 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm. https://smsvc.infellowship.
+ Adults’ Hymns class: Sundays at 11:30 am – 12:00 pm [email protected]
+ OnRoute Young Adults & Professionals Meeting: Sundays, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm [email protected]
+ Upper Room Bible Study: Thursdays, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm [email protected]
+ CREW Young Adults Fellowship: Tuesdays from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall [email protected]
+ Parent Club: Every other Thursday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.
+ Youth Group for Junior High, High School, College & University on Fridays from 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm [email protected]
+ Seniors Meeting: On the second Saturday of every month following the Divine Liturgy [email protected]
+ Roots Children’s Bible Study: Will resume God willing on Saturday September 14th, 2024 https://smsvc.infellowship.
+ Vespers Raising of Incense: Saturdays from 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm followed by the Midnight Psalmody.
In Christ,
Fr. Thomas & Fr. Pishoy
