JUNE 6, 2025
PLEASE NOTE:
Art Smith-Windsor's in charge of pastoral needs between now and next Thursday.
Please reach out to him at 519-238-1072
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.
ST. JOHN’S-BY-THE-LAKE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events Committee Meeting
Thurs, June 19, 3:15pm
Council Meeting
Thurs, June 19, 7pm
Church Yard Sale, Bake Sale & BBQ
Sat, June 28, 8:30am – 1pm
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
BBQ & Better Dayz Band Sat, June 7 – CANCELLED!
ST. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
Lay Delegate position is OPEN and Alternate Lay Delegate position us OPEN, and we need to fill it. If you are interested, please speak to Rev. Jim.
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, Nancy R. and those she loves. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.
St. John’s: Denis S, Cooper P, Thelma D, Mary L, Rev. Jim, Thomas G, Catherine T, Jim M, Estelle D, Edith W, Emily B, Sharon N, Ron B, Frank A, Jeanette H
St. Anne’s: Dalt G, Rev. Jim, Colleen and family, Eva G and family, Silvia B 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 – Lambton
Churches: Christ Church Petrolia, St. Paul’s Point Edward, St. John the Evangelist Strathroy, New Parish Sarnia
Clergy: Rev. David Hewett, Ven. Kristen Aikman, Rev. Karen Nelles, Rev. Canon Steve Harnadek, Rev. Mary Belnap
Retired Clergy: Rev. Canon Laverne Jacobs, Rev. Anne Jaikaran, Rev. Raymond Jenkins, Ven. Dr. Richard Jones
Clergy on Leave: Rev. Angela Brands, Rev. Sylvia Brightwell
DAY OF PENTCOST
Sunday June 8, 2025 – Day of Pentecost Rev. Sherry DeJonge
Readings: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, John 14:8-17, 25-27
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Peter, Gospel and Prayers – Katharine
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Lori, Gospel – Elizabeth, Prayers – Jennifer, Communion Assistant – Dawna
TRINITY SUNDAY
Sunday June 15, 2025 – First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, Psalm 8, John 16:12-15
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Carrie, Gospel and Prayers – Judy
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Dawna, Gospel – Art, Prayers – Jennifer, Communion Assistant – N/A
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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