St. Paul the Apostle Rexdale
Toronto ON
M9W 4K9
Who we are
We are a welcoming, friendly and diverse Anglican church serving the Rexdale community and surroundings for over 60 years.
“St. Paul the Apostle, Rexdale exists to honour God, and to enable questioning, open-minded people to discover for themselves the significance of Jesus Christ.”
As our slogan says, we believe in “sharing the love of Christ, whenever, wherever, however and whoever.”
We do this by being a vibrant congregation worshipping God, being of service to each other, being open to new directions where God may be leading us and to the many opportunities in our community.
“St. Paul the Apostle, Rexdale exists to honour God, and to enable questioning, open-minded people to discover for themselves the significance of Jesus Christ.”
As our slogan says, we believe in “sharing the love of Christ, whenever, wherever, however and whoever.”
We do this by being a vibrant congregation worshipping God, being of service to each other, being open to new directions where God may be leading us and to the many opportunities in our community.
Church Website
St. Paul the Apostle Rexdale on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Jo-Anne Billinger
Leader Position:
Incumbent
Phone:
Fax:
416 743 9810
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Jo-Anne Billinger
Leader Bio:
Rev. Jo-Anne started her ministry with us in September 2016. Jo-Anne is passionate about how, as individuals and as a body of Christ, we can make a difference in the lives of people and a difference in our community. She has an empowering style of leadership, lots of energy, does her best to deliver thoughtful, understandable and relevant sermons, believes deeply in the power of prayer, and the importance of humour, has a pastoral heart, and says she couldn’t imagine how life would have turned out had it not been for faith and God.
Rev. Jo-Anne is married to Dieter, has two sons and one grandson. She enjoys time with friends and family, reading, travelling, the theatre and movies. She plays the piano, a few other musical instruments and loves to sing. Jo-Anne is an extrovert and enjoys spending time with people.
Rev. Jo-Anne is married to Dieter, has two sons and one grandson. She enjoys time with friends and family, reading, travelling, the theatre and movies. She plays the piano, a few other musical instruments and loves to sing. Jo-Anne is an extrovert and enjoys spending time with people.
Administration
Admin Name:
David Luscombe
Admin Position:
Parish Administrator
Phone:
Fax:
416 743 9810
Admin Email:
Click here to contact David Luscombe
Driving Directions to St. Paul the Apostle Rexdale
Travel/Direction Tips
We are on Kipling Avenue, north of Rexdale Blvd.
Take bus route 45 from Kipling Subway and get off at Snaresbrook Dr.
Take bus route 45 from Kipling Subway and get off at Snaresbrook Dr.
Parking
We have ample parking behind the church.
St. Paul the Apostle Rexdale Service Times
Worship Times
We worship together every Sunday morning at 9 & 10:30 AM.
Our Liturgy
The liturgy is from the BAS and most hymns are from Common praise.
The organ, piano and steel pan lead the music.
During Prayer we kneel or sit. If you find standing difficult, please feel free to remain seated. Nursing mothers are encouraged to stay.
During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sunday Service Times
We will only have one service at 10:30 am. You should arrive by 10:00 am for registration and screening per government regulations.
Sunday School activities are currently suspended until further notice.
You will register upon entry, and asked a series of brief questions, you will be asked to use our sanitization station and a greeter will direct you to a socially distanced pew.
Our service will be projected onto a screen.
We stand for singing, we stand kneel or sit for prayer. You are welcome to participate to the level you are comfortable. Nursing mothers are encouraged to stay.
During the service, we share “The Peace” with a bow “Peace be with you” – symbolic of being at peace with God and others.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
We worship together every Sunday morning at 9 & 10:30 AM.
Our Liturgy
The liturgy is from the BAS and most hymns are from Common praise.
The organ, piano and steel pan lead the music.
During Prayer we kneel or sit. If you find standing difficult, please feel free to remain seated. Nursing mothers are encouraged to stay.
During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sunday Service Times
We will only have one service at 10:30 am. You should arrive by 10:00 am for registration and screening per government regulations.
Sunday School activities are currently suspended until further notice.
You will register upon entry, and asked a series of brief questions, you will be asked to use our sanitization station and a greeter will direct you to a socially distanced pew.
Our service will be projected onto a screen.
We stand for singing, we stand kneel or sit for prayer. You are welcome to participate to the level you are comfortable. Nursing mothers are encouraged to stay.
During the service, we share “The Peace” with a bow “Peace be with you” – symbolic of being at peace with God and others.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Dress Code
Our members of the congregation wear a wide range of styles, from casual to dressy to national garments.
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Other activities & ministries
Other Services throughout the Church Season
Special Services in Lent
Ash Wednesday – services at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.
Wednesday Mornings during Lent – 10:30 am services, followed by Bible study, light lunch and time of fellowship.
Quiet Morning
“A Quiet Morning with the Lord”. Also time for making palm crosses for Palm Sunday and distributing them to nursing homes in the area.
Services in Holy Week
Passion/Palm Sunday – 9:00 am and 10:30 am Holy Eucharist. The beginning of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday – 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist with foot washing and solemn stripping of the altar.
Good Friday – 11:00 am and Veneration of the Cross
Easter Sunday – 9:00 am and 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
October:
Blessing of the Animals: Usually held the second Sunday in October. A joyous service where four legged (dogs, cats, gerbils, hampsters, etc.) and no legged (fish) pets join their owners for a service of blessing. Each of God’s creatures that is blessed receives a certificate of pet blessing. A wonderful service for adults, children and families.
November
All Souls Day: 11:00 am Holy Eucharist and Commemoration of All Faithful Departed.
Remembrance Sunday: We honour the fallen on the Sunday closest to Remembrance Day. A service of special remembrance and prayer with Holy Eucharist. In an act of remembrance, all are invited to pin a poppy on the Remembrance wreath and place a carnation at the Altar.
December
Blue Christmas – Third Sunday. We remember loved ones who have passed on with a special service and ritual of placing blue bulbs on a Christmas tree at the foot of the Altar.
Lessons and Carols – Fourth Sunday. A joyful celebration filled with Lessons from Scripture readings, music and Carols.
Christmas Eve – 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm services of Holy Eucharist with music, hymns, choir, candle lighting.
Christmas Day – 10:00 am service of Holy Communion.
New Year’s Eve – 10:30 pm – A Watch Night Service with Holy Communion followed by pot-luck hospitality and fellowship as we ring in the new year.
Special Services in Lent
Ash Wednesday – services at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.
Wednesday Mornings during Lent – 10:30 am services, followed by Bible study, light lunch and time of fellowship.
Quiet Morning
“A Quiet Morning with the Lord”. Also time for making palm crosses for Palm Sunday and distributing them to nursing homes in the area.
Services in Holy Week
Passion/Palm Sunday – 9:00 am and 10:30 am Holy Eucharist. The beginning of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday – 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist with foot washing and solemn stripping of the altar.
Good Friday – 11:00 am and Veneration of the Cross
Easter Sunday – 9:00 am and 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
October:
Blessing of the Animals: Usually held the second Sunday in October. A joyous service where four legged (dogs, cats, gerbils, hampsters, etc.) and no legged (fish) pets join their owners for a service of blessing. Each of God’s creatures that is blessed receives a certificate of pet blessing. A wonderful service for adults, children and families.
November
All Souls Day: 11:00 am Holy Eucharist and Commemoration of All Faithful Departed.
Remembrance Sunday: We honour the fallen on the Sunday closest to Remembrance Day. A service of special remembrance and prayer with Holy Eucharist. In an act of remembrance, all are invited to pin a poppy on the Remembrance wreath and place a carnation at the Altar.
December
Blue Christmas – Third Sunday. We remember loved ones who have passed on with a special service and ritual of placing blue bulbs on a Christmas tree at the foot of the Altar.
Lessons and Carols – Fourth Sunday. A joyful celebration filled with Lessons from Scripture readings, music and Carols.
Christmas Eve – 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm services of Holy Eucharist with music, hymns, choir, candle lighting.
Christmas Day – 10:00 am service of Holy Communion.
New Year’s Eve – 10:30 pm – A Watch Night Service with Holy Communion followed by pot-luck hospitality and fellowship as we ring in the new year.
Special Needs/Accessibility
There’s an accessibility ramp to the front door of the church and a main floor accessible washroom.
Other information
St. Paul the Apostle Rexdale History
"Yes, Lord"
"Yes, Lord! Jesus, I give all of this to you. Jesus," I just started out a dream for my neighbourhood. "I didn't ask you to make me a messenger to the world. I just wanted to love my neighbours. But Jesus, here it is. Here's my future, here's my loneliness, here are all the pressures, here are the criticism", and I gave Him everything. And I told Him to take me again and I would try to make "Yes, Lord" the continuing motto of my life..
St. Paul the Apostle Rexdale listing was last updated on the 24th of October, 2020
