Aug 09 to Aug 15, 2026

  1. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S

Sun., Aug 09 Pentecost 11

 Readings:  Romans 10:5-15; Psalm 85:8-13; Matthew 14:22-23

St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Fran McCordic; Gospel and Prayers – Doris Peterson

St. John’s – 1st Reading – Lori Mansell Sway Taylor; Gospel – Dawna King

Prayers – Cindy Mooney; Communion – Jennifer Silverthorne

Sun., Aug 16 Pentecost 12 

Readings:  Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 133; Matthew 15:10-20, 21-28

St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Doris Peterson; Gospel and Prayers – Judy McCordic

St. John’s – 1st Reading – Gladys Gibbons; Gospel – David Clarke

Prayers – Rae Jenkins; Communion – N/A 

St. John’s and St. Anne’s

Next Council Meeting

Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

(St. John’s Hall)

 St. John’s

 Flower Donation Cards

New Flower Donation cards have been made. If you would like to have the flowers, on the altar, dedicated in honour of an occasion, or in memory of someone, please fill out the card, place it in an envelope, which is also provided, along with the donation, and place on the offertory plate at a Sunday service. We appreciate your participation!

If you any questions, please contact Jennifer Silverthorne.

 Cheques Received for Deposit

FYI - Our banker has advised that all cheques received for deposit, to our account at TD Bank, should be payable to "St. John's by the Lake Anglican Church".

 The Anglican Journal and Huron Church News

We have paper copies of the Anglican Journal and the Huron Church News posted on the board, in the hall at St. John’s. If you are interested in receiving a paper copy delivered to your home, please call 1-866-924-9192, Ext 245. These publications are published from September to June.

 Rev. Jim writes a monthly article for the Huron Church News, which we now have posted on our website. Here is the link, for easy access.

https://www.stjohnsgrandbend.ca/blog

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 Mark Trumper, and those they love. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.

St. John’s: Rev. Jim, Catherine Taylor and Warren Hayden, Mary Lloyd, Carole Mathers, Dot and Lloyd Kemp, Denis Shackel, Janet.

St. Anne’s: Prayer Requests: We offer prayers for Rev. Jim and family, Dalt, Ellen and Laurie, Eva and family, Hadley, Beverely, Raquel Murray, Nick.

 In our intercessions we pray for God’s blessing and wisdom on: Todd, Bishop of Huron, Shane, our Primate, Anne, our Metropolitan, Christopher, National Indigenous Archbishop, and Marinez, Bishop of Amazonia.

Diocesan Chain of Prayer – Huron/ Perth Deanery

 Churches: Holy Trinity, Stratford; St. James’, St. Mary’s

Clergy: The Ven. Robert Lemon, the Ven. Tanya Phibbs, the Revs. Diana Boland, Tiana Gocan, Tom Patterson, Stephanie Donaldson

Retired Clergy: The Rev. Audrey Clark, the Rev. Canon Brenda Clark, the Rev. Elaine ClarkSiberry, the Ven. Megan Collings-Moore

Clergy on Leave: The Rev. Suzanne Edgar, the Rev. Dr. Keith Fleming

Contact The Church

Phone:  519-238-2489

Email:  st.johnsgrandbend@hay.net

70642 Bluewater Highway, Grand Bend, ON N0M1T0

For Pastoral Care or Home Visits, Contact the Rev. Jim Innes, jiminnes@diohuron.org 519-280-7795

Rector’s Warden, Dawna King dawnaatStJohns@gmail.com 519-238-5155

Peoples’ Warden, David Clarke dclarke@hay.net 519-871-2268

Deputy Rector’s Warden, Peter Timmins ptimmins@uwo.ca 519-238-5719

Deputy Peoples’ Warden, Laurie Gibbs la.ha.gibbs@gmail.com 519-243-2755

Ways to Give – Pre Authorized Givings. If you wish to use the Pre Authorized Givings method, please contact the office or our Treasurer for the appropriate form. There are 2 options – credit card or bank debit. Credit card transactions are recorded on the 15th of each month, whereas bank withdrawals are recorded on the 10th or 25th of each month (or split between these two dates, if you prefer).

Donate by e-transfer at donationssjbl@hay.net.

Please contact the office if you would like a set offering envelopes.

 Website: stjohnsgrandbend.ca

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Diocesan Announcements and Resources https://diohuron.org

Bishop’s Messages https://diohuron.org/our-bishop/latest-from-our-bishop

Huron Church News https://diohuron.org/news

News from General Synod https://mailchi.mp/national/update-for-nov-13-4187878?e=1fb967d72a

Cindy Mooney

Administrative Assistant