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Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 

  1. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S

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 – Marg Townsend; Communion – Rae Jenkins

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 Adams; Gospel and Prayers – Paul Petersen

St. John’s – 1st Reading – Lori Mansell Sway Taylor; Gospel – David Clarke

Prayers – Jennifer Silverthorne; Communion – Dawna King

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 - 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.

 2027 Canadian Church Calendar

It is that time of year! Cindy will be ordering the 2027 Canadian Church Calendars before the end of the October. Please let Cindy know by Oct 30th, via email st.johnsgrandbend@hay.net, if you would like to buy one. The cost is $8.00.

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

 
 

Proceeds from Alongside Hope Christmas cards support our programs all over the world. But they also tell your friends and family that you care about the work of Alongside Hope. 

This year's Christmas cards evoke the miracle of Jesus’ birth under a dark night sky. Just as the weary world rejoiced 2,000 years ago, we too feel the thrill of hope as we celebrate Christmas. Choose from two watercolour illustrations: In “O Holy Night,” a caribou admires the Northern Lights shimmering over a cozy log cabin; in “Our Dear Saviour’s Birth,” Joseph and Mary admire the newborn King.

Order your cards today - Choose from two designs. A minimum donation of $25 per 12-card pack is recommended. You may order cards by contacting Anslim Hameed at (416) 822-9083 or toll-free at 1 (877) 936-9199 ext. 228 or by email at ahameed@alongsidehope.org, or contact him with any questions. 

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 Mary Lynn Fluter and Denis Shackel, 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 and Oxford Deaneries

 

Churches: St. George’s, Middlesex Centre Zion, Oneida St. Andrew’s, Muncey St. Peter’s, Dorchester Christ Church, Huntingford

Clergy: The Rev Andra O’Neill The Rev Hana Scorrar The Rev Quenton Little Darryl Watson, Lay Pastor

Retired Clergy: The Ven. Willi Kammerer The Rev Christopher Kelly The Rev Alan Knight The Ven. Dr. Jawn Kolohon

Clergy on Leave: The Rev Susannah Anderson The Rev Chantal Blackshaw

 

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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Diocesan Announcements and Resources https://diohuron.org

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