Tri-Churches Ministries You Were Asking Who is St. Cyprian Parish Nursing Contact Us Links Learn more about us here  → Please take time and acquaint yourself with our programs, ministries and worship. I think you will be impressed with the activities and the fellowship you will find in our congregation. Note particularly the strong focus on ecumenical life, which has always been central for us and the other members of the Tri-Churches community. This emphasis provides a whole new and enriching aspect to our lives. Please know that we are always delighted for you to worship with us at St. Cyprian’s. the Rev. Ken Johnstone Interim Priest-in-Charge ____________________________________________ Worship Service 5th Sunday of Easter May 15, 2022 led by Fr. Ken via Zoom at 10:00 am Order of Worship → _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________  the Right Rev. Andrew Asbil Bishop of Toronto Weekly Messages to the Diocese find Bishop Andrew's latest message here → ______________________________________________ Margaret Black Tri-Churches Parish Nurse Please find more health tips posted here → Parish Nursing Health Tip posted for the week of April 10, 2022 Coincidences or Gifts?     Yesterday I was taking my late morning walk past the house of a beloved friend from church, an older woman who lives alone. I usually just wave at the house and pray for her as I go by but this day there were two cars parked in her driveway. I was concerned that she might be ill and that family members had come to help her so I stopped to check. As I was ringing her doorbell, Rev. Paul, our wonderful Interim Minister, also arrived at the door much to my surprise. The surprise was even greater when the doorway was suddenly filled with three other friends from the church that I had not seen in person for 2 years! Coincidence? I don’t think so. This was clearly a gift from God which expanded into an impromptu party as we were both invited in for a visit and glass of wine. Hugs all around. Lots of laughter and chatter as we caught up with each other’s lives and experiences over the last 2 years.      One member of the group mentioned that COVID had actually brought some good things into her life as well as grief and pain from losses she had suffered. The good things were related to the use of technology to keep in touch and socialize with family members spread across the country in different time zones. Playing amazing computer games in the middle of the night with family in different time zones and locations. How joyful it has been to actually see them while talking with them, as it is with seeing other church members during our hybrid worship services. It was valuable to be reminded that even in the midst of very difficult times, there are always some good things to be grateful for. Most especially the love of family & friends.     Rev. Paul and I were encouraged to join them for lunch. I knew there would be an abundance of excellent food but unfortunately I was unable to stay. As I left the house to continue my walk, I could feel the presence of God so strongly with me.  Normally I spend my walking time praying for a long list of people and situations who need help but this can become depleting. On this occasion I just opened myself to God’s presence, obvious in the natural world around me on this spring day, birds singing, trees starting to show tiny buds, etc. It was so calming and beautiful to just BE with God instead of filling each moment with words or thoughts. The whole experience was definitely a GIFT, not a coincidence. How many times do we miss the gifts we are given because we are focused on too many other things? May you enjoy whatever gifts you receive each day. Margaret Black Parish Nurse ______________________________________________________________________________ 1080 Finch Avenue East, North York, Toronto (just east of Leslie and Finch, north of the 401) Map   Sunday Services Holy Communion at 9:30 am every Sunday Sung Eucharist at 11:00 am 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday of the month Morning Prayer at 11:00 am 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (except Holy Days) Occasionally, there will be a combined Communion service at 10:30 am   We also have a Sunday school and a nursery.