October 18 - 24, 2026
Oct 18 to Oct 24, 2026
- JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
Sun., Oct 18 Pentecost 21
Readings: Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 99; Matthew 22:15-22
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
Sun., Oct 25 Pentecost 22
Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 1; Matthew 22:34-46
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Paul Petersen; Gospel and Prayers – Doris Petersen
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Elizabeth Stanley; Gospel – Jennifer Silverthorne
Prayers – Cindy Mooney; Communion – Rae Jenkins
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
St. John’s and St. Anne’s
- On Sunday November 1st we will be recognizing Rev. Jim’s 10th year anniversary at both St. John’s and St. Anne’s. After the service, at our traditional coffee hour at St. John’s 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. There will also be a recognition time and a cake at St. Anne’s, following their service. All are welcome!! If you have any questions, please contact Dawna King.
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 Barbara Fletcher, 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 – London Deanery
Churches: St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London St. Michael & All Angels, London St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Holy Trinity, Lucan
Clergy: The Rev Sarah Armstrong The Rev Mike Dekay The Rev Philice Masinde The Very Rev Dr. Kevin George The Rev Patricia Henderson The Rev Steve Greene
Retired Clergy: The Rev Canon Dr. Donald Hull The Rev Anne Jaikaran The Ven. Dr. Richard Jones The Red David Joyce
Clergy on Leave: The Rev Andrew Wilson The Rev Thomas Anderson
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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Bishop’s Messages https://diohuron.org/our-bishop/latest-from-our-bishop
Huron Church News https://diohuron.org/news
News from General Synod https://mailchi.mp/national/update-for-nov-13-4187878?e=1fb967d72a
Cindy Mooney
Administrative Assistant