Important Documents created during the COVID-19 Lockdown
FROM ST. MARK’S
October 25, 2020 – Pentecost 21 VIDEO published
October 21, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Jacob’s Blessing
October 18, 2020 – Pentecost 20 VIDEO published
October 14, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Jacob and Esau
October 11, 2020 – Harvest Thanksgiving VIDEO published
October 9, 2020 – MESSY CHURCH Online Programme for October published – Theme: Gratitude Changes Attitude
October 7, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Thanks Living
October 4, 2020 – Pentecost 18 VIDEO published
September 30, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme – God’s People: Isaac and Rebekah
September 27, 2020 – Creation Sunday VIDEO published
September 23 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Beginnings: Abraham and the Birth of Isaac
September 20, 2020 – Pentecost 16 VIDEO published
September 16, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Abraham and Lot
September 13, 2020 – Pentecost 15 VIDEO published
September 11, 2020 – MESSY CHURCH Online Programme for September published – Theme: Welcoming Others
September 9, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Beginnings: Abraham and Sarah
September 6, 2020 – Pentecost 14 VIDEO published
September 5, 2020 – ‘Welcome Back to St. Mark’s’ DOCUMENT published outlining protocols for in-person worship
September 2, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: In the Beginning
August 30, 2020 – Pentecost 13 VIDEO published
August 27, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
August 26, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Celebrate God
August 23, 2020 – Pentecost 12 VIDEO published
August 21, 2020 – SERVICES at St. Mark’s for September announced
August 20, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
August 20, 2020 – Returning to St. Mark’s DOCUMENT from the Re-opening Action Team published
August 19, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Singing for God
August 17, 2020 – Online Vacation Bible School WEBPAGE published
August 16, 2020 – Pentecost 11 VIDEO published
August 12, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: A Temple for God
August 9, 2020 – Pentecost 10 VIDEO published
August 5, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Having a Heart of Gold
August 2, 2020 – Pentecost 9 VIDEO published
July 30, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
July 29, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Seeking a Partnership with God
July 26, 2020 – Pentecost 8 VIDEO published
July 23, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
July 22, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: What is the Kingdom of God Like?
July 19, 2020 – Pentecost 7 VIDEO published
July 16, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
July 15, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Saul Becomes the New King
July 11, 2020 – Pentecost 6 VIDEO published
July 9, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
July 8, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: The Rewards of Being a Leader for God
July 5, 2020 – Pentecost 5 VIDEO published
July 2, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
July 1, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: About Being Brave and Strong Through Our Faith in God)
June 28, 2020 – Pentecost 4 VIDEO published
June 25, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
June 24, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: What is God’s Love?
June 20, 2020 – National Indigenous Day of Prayer VIDEO service published
June 18, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
June 16, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Who is my neighbour?
June 21, 2020 – National Indigenous Day of Prayer VIDEO service published
June 14, 2020 – Pentecost 2 VIDEO published
June 11, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
June 10, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated – Theme: Communities need Foundations
June 7 2020 – Trinity Sunday VIDEO published
June 4, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
June 1, 2020 – Family Resource WEBPAGE updated – Theme: The Golden Rule
May 31, 2020 – Day of Pentecost VIDEO published
May 28, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
May 26, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated to include Pentecost activities
May 24, 2020 – Seventh Sunday of Easter VIDEO published
May 22, 2020 – St. Mark’s launches Weekly Check-In network
May 21, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
May 19, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated to include Easter 7 activities
May 17, 2020 – Sixth Sunday of Easter VIDEO published
May 14, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
May 14, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated to include Easter 6 activities
May 10, 2020 – Fifth Sunday of Easter VIDEO published
May 7, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
May 6, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated to include Easter 5 activities
May 6, 2020 – St. Mark’s posts ‘From Me to You’ WEBPAGE for parishioners to give words of welcome to other members of the congregation
May 3, 2020 – Fourth Sunday of Easter VIDEO published
April 30, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
April 28, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE updated to include Easter 4 activities
April 26 2020 – Third Sunday of Easter VIDEO published
April 23, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral VIDEO for the week published
April 23, 2020 – St. Mark’s posts a ‘Support Us’ WEBPAGE containing ways to financially support our church
April 19, 2020 – Second Sunday of Easter VIDEO published
April 16, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral LETTER for the week
April 13, 2020 – St. Mark’s posts a Community Supports WEBPAGE containing links and support phone numbers
April 12, 2020 – Easter VIDEO published by the Diocese of Huron
April 10, 2020 – Good Friday VIDEO published
April 9, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral LETTER for Easter
April 8, 2020 – St. Mark’s begins monthly Food Bank Drive-Thru – see our ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE for details
April 5, 2020 – Palm Sunday VIDEO published
April 3, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral LETTER for Holy Week
April 2, 2020 – Easter NEWSLETTER hand delivered to all parishioners
March 31, 2020 – Family Resources WEBPAGE added to the St. Mark’s website
March 29, 2020 – Lent 5 worship VIDEO published
March 26, 2020 – Rector’s Pastoral LETTER describing ways we are connecting
March 22, 2020 – Lent 4 worship VIDEO published
March 20, 2020 – Rector’s LETTER – Announcing care network, virtual worship services, prayer resources
March 19, 2020 – FLYER from our Parish Nurse outlining important health information
March 16, 2020 – Warden’s LETTER – Keeping our finances healthy
March 16, 2020 – BROCHURE – Pre-Authorized Debit Programme. Contact Anne Walker for information about collecting your VOID cheque and signature.
March 15, 2020 – Warden’s LETTER – Closing the building
March 13, 2020 – Rector’s LETTER – Cancelling Worship
FROM THE DIOCESE OF HURON
July 4, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s VIDEO message on the Book of Genesis Week 1
June 27, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s VIDEO message for Pentecost 4
June 20, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s VIDEO Message & National Indigenous Day of Prayer
June 17, 2020 – A template for the reopening of churches
June 13, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s VIDEO message: On racism and the Doctrine of Discovery
June 8, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s LETTER reaffirming the letter from the House of Bishops (churches will remain closed until September)
June 2, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s Anti-Racism MESSAGE
June 1, 2020 – Pastoral LETTER from the House of Bishops (re: churches opening date)
May 31, 2020 – online resources for Pentecost
- 10:00 a.m. The Diocesan Executive Staff are leading worship for Pentecost Online from St. Paul’s Cathedral Sunday, May 31 at 10 o’clock. (available on the St. Paul’s Cathedral website)
- 2:00 p.m. ONE IN THE SPIRIT – The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario invites all to an online celebration of Pentecost. The celebration will be premiered on YouTube on Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 pm through the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario’s website and shared on diocesan websites and social media channels.
- 4:00 p.m. One Family in Mission: A video premiere of a Pentecost celebration with Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Archbishop Mark MacDonald and the ELCIC’s National Bishop Susan Johnson. https://anglicanlutheran.ca/pentecost/
May 23, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s VIDEO for the season of Ascensiontide
May 16, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s weekly VIDEO for Easter 6
May 9, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s weekly VIDEO for Easter 5
May 3, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s weekly VIDEO for Easter 4
April 26, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s weekly VIDEO for Easter 3
April 19, 2020 – Bishop Todd’s weekly VIDEO for Easter 2
April 8, 2020 – Catholic Family of Faith WEB LINKS shared with parishes by the diocese
April 8, 2020 – At Home Hosanna Community Art Project WEBPAGE promoted by the diocese
April 8, 2020 – The Three Days and Easter at Home with Children DOCUMENT received from the Diocese of Huron
April 8, 2020 – LETTER from Bishop Todd Townshend to churches in the Diocese of Huron
April 7, 2020 – Archbishop Anne Germond offers this Holy Week VIDEO message to Anglicans in the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario
April 4, 2020 – Bishop’s weekly VIDEO message
March 28, 2020 – Bishop’s weekly VIDEO message
March 28, 2020 – Invitation from Archbishop Linda Nicholls (Primate of Canada) to join Anglicans and view a LIVE STREAM of ‘A National Call to Prayer on Lent 5’ via the national church’s Facebook page
March 24, 2020 – Bishop’s LETTER: Fasting on the Eucharist but feasting on the Word
March 21, 2020 – Bishop’s weekly VIDEO address
March 20, 2020 – House of Bishops LETTER – “A Word from One is a Word from All”
March 18, 2020 – DIOCESAN PASTORAL CARE GUIDELINES
March 14, 2020 – Bishop’s VIDEO – message to the Diocese of Huron amidst the COVID-19 crisis
March 13, 2020 – Bishop’s LETTER – to all people of the Diocese of Huron temporarily suspending worship
March 13, 2020 – Metropolitan’s LETTER – Temporary suspension of all public worship services in Anglican churches in Ontario
March 11, 2020 – Bishop’s LETTER – regarding COVID-19
HEALTH RELATED SITES
Contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or your primary care provider if you’re experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Brant Community Health Care System – use this link if you are planning on visiting or going to the Emergency Department at BGH or Willet Hospitals for screening
Brant County Health Unit – The best source for local information. You can also email your questions to covid19@bchu.org
Government of Canada Public Health: Outbreak Updates
Government of Canada Public Health: COVID-19 Awareness Resources
Government of Ontario: COVID-19 Resource Page
Ontario Ministry of Health Self Assessment Page
World Health Organization: COVID-19 Resource Page
Use and Care of a Cloth Mask – video and step-by-step instructions