October 11-17, 2026
Oct 11 to Oct 17, 2026
Harvest Thanksgiving
- JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
Sun., Oct 11 Pentecost 20
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:7–18; Psalm 65; and Luke 17:11–19
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Wendy Naylor; Gospel and Prayers – Paul Petersen
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Margaret Townsend; Gospel – David Clarke
Prayers – Dawna King; Communion – Jennifer Silverthorne
Sun., Oct 18 Pentecost 21
Readings: TBD
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Katharine Timmins; Gospel and Prayers – Carrie Wynne
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Dawna King; Gospel – Ron Bonham
Prayers – Margaret Townsend; Communion – N/A
Special Note for St. Anne’s
This Thanksgiving please bring produce, canned food or any food items to decorate the front of St. Anne’s altar for Thanksgiving. This food will then be taken into Contact House in Forest to be distributed to clients of many food banks.
St. John’s
Upcoming Events
- Nov 12 - Council Meeting – 7:00pm
- Nov 28 - Christmas Bazaar (more information to come)
- Dec 5,12,19 - Carols and Cookies - 3:00pm
St. Anne’s
Upcoming Events
- Nov 14 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Alongside Hope (formerly the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)
Alongside Hope is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief. Since 1958, they have worked hand-in-hand with trusted partners in Canada and around the world, on a journey of positive change. Together, they are improving health, food security and livelihoods where needs are greatest.
Alongside Hope receives donations from people across Canada. If you are interested in learning more and/or donating, information material, can be found on the table, by the Outreach Bulletin Board in the St. John’s parish hall.
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 Frances and Will Devine, 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 Llo+yd, 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 – London Deanery
Churches: Church of the Epiphany, London St. John the Evangelist Collegiate Chapel, Huron University College The Good Shepherd Worshipping Community, Lambeth St. Jude’s,London
Clergy: The Rev Teresa Corrigan The Rev Dr. Barry Craig The Rev Matthew Martin The Rev Dr. Joshua Samuel The Rev Augustin Lizardo The Rev Kevin Dixon
Retired Clergy: The Rev Catherine Hodgson The Rev Dr. Raymond Hodgson The Rt. Rev Bruce Howe The Rev Canon Mario Hryniewivcz
Clergy on Leave: The Rev Robert Whiteford The Rev Marita Williams
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 10th or 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