Weekly Announcements
Aug 30 to Sept 5, 2026
- JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
Sun., Aug 30 Pentecost 14
Readings: Romans 12:9-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Matthew 16:21-28
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Katharine Timmins; Gospel and Prayers – Peter Timmins
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Lori Mansell Sway Taylor; Gospel – Dawna King
Prayers – Cindy Mooney; Communion – Jennifer Silverhorne
Sun., Sept 06 Pentecost 15
Readings: Romans 13:8-14; Psalm 149; Matthew 18:15-20
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – John Adams; Gospel and Prayers – Laurie Gibbs
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Gladys Gibbons; Gospel – Lori Mansell Sway Taylor
Prayers – Marg Townsend; Communion – Dawna King
St. John’s
Upcoming Events
- Sept 10 - Council Meeting - 7:00pm to 8:00pm (in person)
- Sept 23 - Within These Walls and Beyond - With the Grand Cove Choir - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
- Oct 04 - Harvest Basket Silent Auction (more information to come)
- Nov 28 - Christmas Bazaar (more information to come)
- Dec 5,12,19 - Carols and Cookies - 3:00pm
St. Anne’s
Upcoming Events
- Sept 17 - Town Hall Meeting - 7:00pm (in person)
- Sept 22 - The exercise/coffee group will resume
- Nov 14 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Alongside Hope (formerly the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)
Alongside Hope is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief. Since 1958, they have worked hand-in-hand with trusted partners in Canada and around the world, on a journey of positive change. Together, they are improving health, food security and livelihoods where needs are greatest.
Alongside Hope receives donations from people across Canada. If you are interested in learning more and/or donating, information material, can be found on the table, by the Outreach Bulletin Board in the St. John’s parish hall.
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 parish 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 Darrell Wiebe and Terry Finlay, 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.
Mr. Fred Clarke passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 28th. Details will be on the Haskett Funeral Homes website. Arrangements will be made within the next couple of months.
St. Anne’s: Prayer Requests: We offer prayers for Rev. Jim and family, Nick, Dalt, Ellen and Laurie, Eva and family, Hadley, Beverely, Raquel Murray, Susan Timmins
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 – Kent Deanery
Churches: St. James the Apostle, Port Lambton St. James the Apostle, Wallaceburg Holy Trinity/St.Paul’s, Chatham Christ Church, Chatham Church of the Ascension, Comber
Clergy: The Rev Jamie Baxter The Rev Bill Bradley The Rev John Maroney
Retired Clergy: The Rev Vicky EdgeworthPitcher The Rev Canon Michael Farr The Rev Peggy Fidom The Rev Evelyn Fisher
Clergy on Leave: The Rev Laura Lightfoot The Rev Luanne MacPherson
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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Cindy Mooney
Administrative Assistant