November 1 - 7, 2026
Nov 01 to Nov 07, 2026
JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
Sun., Nov 01 Pentecost 23 - All Saints Day
Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; Matthew 5:1-12
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – John Scholz; Gospel and Prayers – Paul Petersen
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Lori Mansell Sway Taylor; Gospel – David Clarke
Prayers – Jennifer Silverthorne; Communion – Dawna King
Sun., Nov 08 Pentecost 24 – Remembrance Sunday
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Psalm 78:1-7; Matthew 25:1-13
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – John Adams; Gospel and Prayers –Fran McCordic
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Rae Jenkins; Gospel – Lori Mansell Sway Taylor
Prayers – Margaret Townsend; Communion – Jennifer Silverthorne
St. John’s
Upcoming Events
- Nov 12 - Council Meeting - 7:00pm
- Nov 28 - Annual Indoor Bazaar & Bake Sale – 8:30am – 2:30pm
Come out and shop from our wonderful variety of vendors! Stock up on our amazing fresh baked goods! Enjoy a light lunch break with us in our annual “tea rooms.”
- Dec 5,12,19 - Carols and Cookies - 3:00pm
St. Anne’s
Upcoming Events
- Nov 14 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Spaghetti with Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert. Bring your family and friends out to enjoy this delicious meal! Free Will Offering.
- Nov 19 – Town Hall Meeting – 7:00pm in person
- Nov. 22 - The Sunday service will focus on “What does it mean to be Anglican?”
Note: St. Anne's Christmas Outreach will be in support of Alongside Hope's A World of Gifts. More information is on the bulletin board in the parish hall.
St. John’s and St. Anne’s
- Nov 1
- St. John’s will be recognizing Rev. Jim’s 10th year anniversary. After the service, at our traditional coffee hour there will be a light lunch and a special cake. Anyone who would like to say a few words are more than welcome to speak in the church hall.
- St. Anne's will also be marking Rev. Jim's 10th anniversary with cake (provided by Rev. Jim) at coffee hour following the 8:30 service. All are welcome!
Alongside Hope Annual World of Gifts
The 2026 Alongside Hope World of Gifts Guide is ready for you to make a meaningful gift this Christmas. You can support our partners as they work to improve families’ food security, train people to make an income, increase access to clean water and health care, and more.
The World of Gifts guide is available online at alongsidehope.org/worldofgifts. Make your gift in honour of a loved one and we will send you a card to give them, or if you’re making your gift online you can choose the ecard option.
A copy of the World of Gifts Guide is posted on the Alongside Hope bulletin board in the parish hall.
Alongside Hope Christmas Cards
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The Anglican Journal and Huron Church News
We have paper copies of the Anglican Journal and the Huron Church News posted on the board, in the parish hall at St. John’s. If you are interested in receiving a paper copy delivered to your home, please call 1-866-924-9192, Ext 245. These publications are published from September to June.
Rev. Jim writes a monthly article for the Huron Church News, which we now have posted on our website. Here is the link, for easy access.
https://www.stjohnsgrandbend.ca/blog
Each week the people of St. John’s by-the-Lake recognize one of its Christian family. Today, in our prayers, we hold before God Gladys Gibbons, and those they love. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.
St. John’s: Rev. Jim, Catherine Taylor and Warren Hayden, Mary Lloyd, Carole Mathers, Denis Shackel, Pru Bonham, Janet, Norm Harris.
St. Anne’s: Prayer Requests: We offer prayers for Rev. Jim and family, Nick, Dalt, Eva and family, Hadley, Beverely, Raquel Murray, Susan Timmins, John Adams
In our intercessions we pray for God’s blessing and wisdom on: Todd, Bishop of Huron, Shane, our Primate, Anne, our Metropolitan, Christopher, National Indigenous Archbishop, and Marinez, Bishop of Amazonia.
Diocesan Chain of Prayer – Oxford Deanery
Churches: Parishes of Oxford Centre • St. John’s, Eastwood • Christ Church, Oxford Centre • St. Paul’s, Princeton Parish of the Thames • St. John’s, Thamesford St. George’s-on-the-Wye, Thorndale
Clergy: The Rev Patrick Martin The Rev Quenton Little
Retired Clergy: The Rev Dr. Virginia Lane The Rev Peter Leonard The Rev Merelyn Letson The Rev Gregory Little
Clergy on Leave: The Rev Elizabeth Bower The Rev Angela Brands
Contact The Church
Phone: 519-238-2489
Email: st.johnsgrandbend@hay.net
70642 Bluewater Highway, Grand Bend, ON N0M1T0
For Pastoral Care or Home Visits, Contact the Rev. Jim Innes, jiminnes@diohuron.org 519-280-7795
Rector’s Warden, Dawna King dawnaatStJohns@gmail.com 519-238-5155
Peoples’ Warden, David Clarke dclarke@hay.net 519-871-2268
Deputy Rector’s Warden, Peter Timmins ptimmins@uwo.ca 519-238-5719
Deputy Peoples’ Warden, Laurie Gibbs la.ha.gibbs@gmail.com 519-243-2755
Ways to Give – Pre Authorized Givings. If you wish to use the Pre Authorized Givings method, please contact the office or our Treasurer for the appropriate form. There are 2 options – credit card or bank debit. Credit card transactions are recorded on the 15th of each month, whereas bank withdrawals are recorded on the 10thor 25th of each month (or split between these two dates, if you prefer).
Donate by e-transfer at donationssjbl@hay.net.
Please contact the office if you would like a set offering envelopes.
Website: stjohnsgrandbend.ca
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Cindy Mooney
Administrative Assistant