May 2, 2025
ST. ANNE’S
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Anne’s Coffee Group Tues & Thurs mornings from 10-11:15am
Donations of cookies, squares, loaves; either homemade or store bought for these coffee hours, and Sunday morning, are appreciated.
Townhall Meeting Wed, May 14, 7pm in person
BBQ Fri, May 23, 4:30-7pm Free will offering
ST. JOHN’S-BY-THE-LAKE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events Committee Meeting Thurs, May 15, 3:15pm
Council Meeting Thurs, May 15, 7pm
High Tea Party in Celebration of Mother’s Day Sun, May 11, following the service.
Karaoke with Cassidy & Clarke, Soup & Sandwiches Sun, May 25, 11:45am
BBQ & Better Dayz Band Sat, June 7, 12-3pm (Bring chair, $10)
Church Yard Sale Sat, June 28, it is time to set aside items you no longer need, because the church would like them for our upcoming yard sale fundraiser!
The next schedule for readers, intercessors (prayers of the people) and communion helpers will be put together shortly. The new schedule will run from April until September. New volunteers are always welcome! You do not need to have any experience, and mentoring is available. Let Tina know if you would like to be added to the roster.
ST. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
The diocese is looking for volunteers at the General Synod 2025 – Local Arrangements, in London this year; Monday June 23 – Sunday June 29.
https://diohuron.org/resources/synod-resources/pages/general-synod-2025-local-arrangements
We offer our prayers for: Todd, Bishop of Huron; Anne, our Metropolitan and Acting Primate; Christopher, National Indigenous Archbishop; and Marinez, Bishop of Amazonia, we pray for God’s blessing and wisdom for their leadership.
Diocesan Chain of Prayer – Essex, Huron/ Perth
Churches: St. Matthew’s, Windsor, Trivitt Memorial, Exeter, St. George’s, Goderich - Christ Church, Port Albert
Clergy: Rev. Gilles Haché, Rev. Glenda Fisher, Rev. Canon Wendy Mencel, Rev. Dr. Justin Comber
Retired Clergy: Rev. Bruce Genge, Rev. Julia Gill, Rev. Ross Gill, Rev. Brian Gillard
Clergy on Leave: Rev. Pamela Stevenson, Rev. Christopher Travers
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Sunday May 4, 2025 – Third Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 30, John 21:1-19
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – John F S, Gospel and Prayers – Paul P
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Lori T, Gospel – Dawna K, Prayers – Rae J, Communion Assistant – Jennifer S
Rev. Gerry Adams the Camp Director from Camp Huron, will be at St. John’s-By-The-Lake to speak to us about Camp Huron. www.camphuron.ca
FORTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Sunday May 11, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, John 10:22-30
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Kathleen J, Gospel and Prayers – Laurie G
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Elizabeth S, Gospel – Art S, Prayers – Dawna K, Communion Assistant – Marg T
Contact The Church
Phone: 519-238-2489
70642 Bluewater Highway, Grand Bend, ON N0M1T0
Website: stjohnsgrandbend.ca
Email: sjbtlad@gmail.com
For Pastoral Care or Home Visits, Contact Rev. Jim Innes,
jiminnes@diohuron.org 519-280-7795 (Mondays are his day off)
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