WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 23, 2025
ST. ANNE’S
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.
TODAY - MAY 23RD
BBQ Fri, May 23, 4:30-7pm Free will offering
Colder weather does not deter the St. Annes BBQ - dining will be inside. Come and join us!
ST. JOHN’S-BY-THE-LAKE
Karaoke with Cassady & Clarke, Soup & Sandwiches
Sun, May 25, 11:45am
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events Committee Meeting Thurs, June 19, 3:15pm
Council Meeting Thurs, June 19, 7pm
BBQ & Better Dayz Band Sat, June 7, 12-3pm (Bring chair, $10)
Church Yard Sale, Bake Sale & BBQ Sat, June 28, 8:30am – 1pm
ST. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
CAMP CLEAN-UP DAY
CAMP HURON ANNUAL CLEAN-UP DAY Time to sweep out the cobwebs, trim the tall grass, and tidy up the camp for our upcoming summer programs!
Sat June 21, 2025, 9:30am - 4pm
Lay Delegate position is OPEN, and we need to fill it.
If you are interested, please speak to Rev. Jim.
SUMMER CONCERTS
“Homegrown in God’s House”
July Concert, potential date is Mon July 21, 7pm.
We did 3 concerts last year, great fun!! It’s an evening of music, combined with inspirational stories and readings. If anyone who would like to perform in the concert to give Catherine a call 519-281-5563 or email Catherine.teachermom@gmail.com
GARDEN BOXES AND BIRD HOUSES
Warren Hayden as graciously erected vegetable garden boxes at St. John’s-by-the-Lake. Warren wants fresh vegetables to be available to the congregation and as a community outreach. When ready, PLEASE help yourself to some fresh vegetables! Also, look at all the lovely bird houses he has put up. THANK YOU, WARREN!
Diocesan Council Highlights - May 7, 2025 - As we continue to grow in and through our Diocesan Plan “Turing to Grace” we have developed a new communication that will be shared with the Diocese following every Diocesan Council meeting.
It is meant to be a highlight of the meeting and contains information that was discussed and shared during the meeting. Please watch for it following every meeting. Follow the link below
https://tithely-media-prod.s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/863193/20250507---DC-Highlights.pdf
ICE
We are working on updating the Parish Contact Lists. We should have your name, phone #, address, email already. If this changes, please update.
We would like to add your “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) contact. Let’s all be prepared!
This could be a family member, close friend, or trusted individual who can help manage the situation. The key is that they are reachable and can make decisions on your behalf if needed. Please forward me your information to sjbtlad@gmail.com
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Your contact information is PRIVATE and only a few will have access to this information, and it will not be used except with Warden and/or Rector's oversight.
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
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 Jean 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, 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 – Kent
Churches: Rondeau Bay Transfiguration Partnership • Trinity, Blenheim • St. Paul’s, Erieau • St. John’s-in-the-Woods, Aughrim • Christ Church, Dresden • St. Matthew’s, Florence • Church of the Advent, Ridgetown
Clergy: Rev. Harold Harvey
Retired Clergy: Rev. David Hewett, Rev. Canon Vicars Hodge, Rev. Catherine Hodgson, Rev. Dr. Raymond Hodgson
Clergy on Leave: Rev. Thomas Anderson, Rev. Susannah Anderson
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 – Fran, Gospel and Prayers – Peter
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Dawna, Gospel – Lori, Prayers – Jennifer, Communion Assistant – Dawna
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Sunday June 1, 2025 – Seventh Sunday of Easter
Readings: TBA
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – John, Gospel and Prayers – Carrie
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Elizabeth, Gospel – Art, Prayers – Dawna, Communion Assistant – Jennifer
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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