Sunday School at Grace

On March 7, children in Sunday School had a short rehearsal of the Palm Sunday dance, followed by a look at ' The Parable of the Fig Tree' in the classroom.

Robbie Hamilton, our boys' choir head chorister, has been invited to sing with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra this week, as part of a trio of boys in Tafelmusik's "Bach in Leipzig" concert. Congratulations Robbie! And thanks to Melva Graham and the people of Grace Church for their support of the Anglican choral tradition and boys choir, where boys can discover the joy of singing.

Volunteers needed to help coordinate the newsletter, Spirit of Grace, on Thursday, March 18, from 9:00 to noon (approx.)  Please call the church office if you can help: 416-488-7884.

Daily Morning Prayer at Grace Church

Continues through the winter. Members of our congregation lead a simple 15-minute service of Morning Prayer in the chapel Monday through Friday, including a psalm, a reading, silence, and prayer.

Youth Group for ages 11-18 meets on Sundays at 12:30 pm. A pizza lunch is served.

Bible study

The Rev. Mary Lewis is back from her winter break this week, beginning Wednesday, March 10. Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, March 16 at 10:30 am in the Reception Room

Ron Jordan, our Associate Organist, has announced his retirement at the end of May. The information for applicants for this position can be found by clicking HERE.

Grace Church on-the-Hill Choirs 

We hope you enjoy the music presented by our choirs from week to week. You, or a member of your family, may like to participate on a regular basis. We are especially seeking boys aged 8 to 11 for our choir of Gentlemen and Boys, and girls aged 8 to 15 for our St. Cecilia Choir (Women and Girls). Choristers become part of a great choral tradition, receive excellent musical training, enjoy camaraderie, and have the opportunity to tour. Young choristers are paid monthly. For further information, please contact Melva Graham, our Director of Music, at 416-488-7884 ext. 117.

Lenten Reading - After you finish Tokens of Trust for the Wednesday evening Lenten programme, extend your reading by checking the Library Display at the back of the church sanctuary. If you don't find what you need in the display, come to the Library for a much broader selection. Please remember to SIGN OUT all books that you take. In the Library, Self-Service Instructions are on the BCG & Fiction bookcase beside the window. In the church, Self-Service Instructions are beside the Book Display. Special request - please include your phone number when you sign out any book by signing its card.

Illustrated cards with art by Sharon Matthews are for sale in the church officve at a cost of $20 for a package of eight. Partial proceeds will be donated to Grace Church im memory of Peter Matthews and Sue Arthur.

Palm Sunday, March 28

Archbishop Terence Finlay will preach at our Palm Sundayservices at 9:15 and 11:00 am and preside at 11:00. We will be glad to welcome Terry back to Grace Church!

For information on the following events, visit the Church Events page by clicking HERE.

March 11 - Cariboo Group, with Rev. Canon Peter Walker

March 14, 21, and 28 - Lenten Programme

March 29 - Book and Film Group

April 30 - Gershwin at Grace

May 5 - Bishop's Company Dinner

May 8 - Grace Church Golf Day