May 16, 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 TBA
BBQ Fri, May 23, 4:30-7pm Free will offering
ST. JOHN’S-BY-THE-LAKE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events Committee Meeting Thurs, June 19, 3:15pm
Council Meeting Thurs, June 19, 7pm
Karaoke with Cassady & 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
PRAYER REQUESTS
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 Elizabeth M and those she loves. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.
St. John’s: Denis, Cooper, Thelma, Mary, Rev. Jim, Thomas, Catherine, Jim, Estelle D, Edith, Emily, Sharon, Ron, Frank, Jeanette
St. Anne’s: Dalt, Rev. Jim, Colleen and family, Eva and family, Silvia and Family
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 – Huron/ Perth
Churches: St. John’s-by-the-Lake Grand Bend • St. Anne’s Worshipping Community Port Franks, St. Paul’s Palmerston, Regional Ministry of Hope • Trinity Blyth, St. Paul’s-Trinity Wingham, Parish of the Holy Spirit Seaforth
Clergy: Rev. Jim Innes, Rev. Kevin Cull, Rev. JoAnn Todd
Retired Clergy: Rev. Canon Marian Haggerty, Ven. Stephen Haig, Rev. Kate Hathaway, Ven. Dennis Hayden
Clergy on Leave: Rev. Marita Williams, Rev. Andrew Wilson
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Sunday May 18, 2025 – Fifth Sunday of Easter / Morning Prayer
Readings: Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, John 13:31-35
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Doris P, Gospel and Prayers – Judy S
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Jennifer S, Gospel –Lori T, Prayers – Dawna K, Communion Assistant – N/A
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Sunday May 25, 2025 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, John 14:23-29
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Kathleen J, Gospel and Prayers – Laurie G
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Dawna K, Gospel – Lori T, Prayers – Jennifer S, Communion Assistant – D
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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