SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
ST. ANNE’S
UPCOMING EVENTS
Townhall meeting
Thurs, Oct 16, 7pm in person
Spaghetti Dinner
Sat, Nov. 8, beginning at 4:30pm.
We will need volunteers to provide spaghetti sauce etc., as well as help the day of. Please let Peter know how you can help with this fundraiser.
Thank you, Port Franks! Chili Dinner
Wed, Dec. 10.
This dinner will be provided free to the community of Port Franks in thanks for their support. Please speak with Laurie about how you can help!
Pop/beer can pull tabs collection
We have started collecting tabs for the Grand Bend Legion. They in turn sell and the money made is used to buy wheelchairs. Please add your tabs to the jar in the parish hall.
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, Oct 9, 3:15pm
Council Meeting
Thurs, Oct 9, 7pm by Zoom
Harvest Baskets Silent Auction
Sun, Oct 5, following the 10:30am service
Everyone is invited to fill baskets with your choice of contents and bring them in on Oct 4, 1-3pm
ST. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
2026 Anglican Church Calendars will be ordered shortly. If you would like one for your personal use, please contact Tina
(cost $10 each)
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 Peter W and those he loves. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.
St. John’s: Denis S, Mary L, Rev. Jim, Catherine T, Jim M, Edith W, Frank A, Jeanette H, George J, Fred C, Adrienne S
St. Anne’s: Dalt G, Rev. Jim, Colleen and family, Eva G and family, Silvia B and Family, Hendrickx Family
In our intercessions we pray for God’s blessing and wisdom: Todd, Bishop of Huron, Shane, our Primate, Anne, our Metropolitan, Christopher, National Indigenous Archbishop, and Marinez, Bishop of Amazonia.
Diocesan Chain of Prayer – Waterloo
Churches: St. George’s of Forest Hill Kitchener, St. John the Evangelist Kitchener, St. George’s New Hamburg, All Saints’ Filipino Community Church Waterloo
Clergy: Rev. Sharla Malliff, Rev. John McIntosh, Rev. Canon Dr. Preston Parsons
Retired Clergy: Rev. William Strang, Ven. Dr. James Sutton, Rev. Canon Peter Tett, Rev. Arthington Thompson
Clergy on Leave: Rev. Angela Brands, Rev. Robert Clifford
Sunday September 28, 2025 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Luke 16:19-31
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Marcia, Gospel and Prayers – Carrie
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Dawna, Gospel – Elizabeth, Prayers – Jennifer, Communion Assistant – Dawna
Sunday October 5, 2025 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: Lamentations 3:19-26, Psalm 37:1-9, Luke 17:5-10
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Peter, Gospel and Prayers – Paul
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Elizabeth, Gospel – Lori, Prayers – Dawna, Communion Assistant – Jennifer
Contact The Church
Phone: 519-238-2489
Email: sjbtlad@gmail.com
70642 Bluewater Highway, Grand Bend, ON N0M1T0
For Pastoral Care or Home Visits, Contact Rev. Jim Innes, jiminnes@diohuron.org 519-280-7795
Website: stjohnsgrandbend.ca
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