Upcoming Events
See further down for our list of announcements.
Blessing of the Backpacks - Sunday, September 14
Mark you calendars! Join us at the 10:30 service Sunday, September 14th, for the annual blessing of the backpacks to celebrate the start of the new school year! Then be sure to stay and join us for a special coffee hour..
Christmas Market
Join us for the St. Thomas Christmas Market on Saturday, November 22nd!
Whether you're a shopper looking for unique gifts or a vendor eager to showcase your wares, this festive event is not to be missed.
Scan one of the two QR codes to the left to check out our event page for all the latest updates and details or for the vendor application form or click here to view.
Please remember, vendor spots won't be allocated via DM, and approved vendors will receive an email confirmation.
We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season with you!
St. Paul’s Service
The Board of St. Paul’s Cemetery and parish of St. Thomas’ Brooklin invite you to attend the Annual Memorial Service to be held in the chapel, on Sunday, September 21st, at 2:30 PM. Refreshments immediately following the service in the Parish Hall.
Bailey House Entrance Construction
Please note, beginning the week of July 14th, the north door of the Bailey House will be under construction. For the near future, please avoid the north side of the church. South parking lot and south doors will be open.
Take-A-Bag, Fill-A-Bag Easter Food Drive
As we continue our journey through the Easter Season, we are inviting you to participate in the practice of sharing what we have with those in need through donations to our Easter Take-A-Bag, Fill-A-Bag Food Drive. Reusable bags (donated by Freshco) are available in the Gathering Space. Items collected will be donated to the Deacon’s Cupboard Food Bank at All Saints’ Church in Whitby.
Announcements
The Lent Edition of the Grapevine!
Download the newest edition of the Grapevine here. Thank you to Bruce Beveridge for all his hard work and dedication in putting this together.
Summer Office Hours
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Fridays: CLOSED
Our office is closed on most statutory holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, August Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Has Your Information Changed?
We are currently working on updating our parish list. If you’ve moved, have a different e-mail address or phone number you’d like us to use. Please call, (905) 655-3883, or email the office.
Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser
We have a new ongoing fundraiser with Mabel’s Labels. They provide customs for clothing, school supplies, etc. Select “St Thomas’ Brooklin” before you make your purchase and 20% will be donated back towards the church. You can shop here.
Altar Flower Dedications
If you would like to dedicate flowers in memory or thanksgiving of loved ones, envelopes labelled as Altar Flowers can be found in the Gathering Space of the church. Please complete the dedication and enclose $60. Once completed, the envelopes can be placed in the offering plate or dropped off at the office.
Volunteers Wanted!
As we continue to re-boot ministries, there are several volunteer opportunities for which we’re looking for parishioners to become involved:
Sides-people & greeters
Hosting coffee hour
Chancel guild (setting up for Sunday worship)
Readers & intercessors
Singing in the choir
And many others!
Please phone or email the office if you’d like to get involved in one of the above roles. If there’s another area you’d like to become involved, you can contact the office and Fr. Douglas will follow up with you.