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May 9, 2025 

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.  

Townhall Meeting

Wed, May 14, 7pm in person 

 BBQ

Fri, May 23, 4:30-7pm

Free will offering 

 

ST. JOHN’S-BY-THE-LAKE

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Events Committee Meeting

Thurs, May 15, 3:15pm  

Council Meeting

Thurs, May 15, 7pm 

 

High Tea Party in Celebration of Mother’s Day

Sun, May 11, following the service.  

 

Karaoke with Cassidy & Clarke, Soup & Sandwiches

Sun, May 25, 11:45am 

BBQ & Better Dayz Band

Sat, June 7, 12-3pm (Bring chair, $10) 

Church Yard Sale

Sat, June 28

It's time to set aside items you no longer need, because the church would like them for our upcoming yard sale fundraiser!  

 

The next schedule for readers, intercessors (prayers of the people) and communion helpers will be put together shortly.  The new schedule will run from April until September.  New volunteers are always welcome!  You do not need to have any experience, and mentoring is available.  Let Tina know if you would like to be added to the roster.  

 ST. JOHNS BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S

 

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. Johns by-the-Lake recognize one of its Christian family. Today, in our prayers, we hold before God Carole 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 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 – Huron/ Perth 

Churches: St. James’ Stratford, St. Paul’s Stratford, St. Stephen’s Stratford, St. James’ St. Marys 

Clergy: Rev. Canon Robert Lemon, Rev. Diana Boland, Rev’d Allie McDougall, Rev. Tom Patterson, Rev. Stephanie Donaldson, Rev. Lorraine Brooks 

RetiredClergy: Rev. Bryan Girling, Ven. William Graham, Rev, Willaim Graham, Ven. Janet Griffith-Clarke 

Clergy on Leave: Rev. Brian Wearne, Rev. Robert Whiteford   

FORTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 

Sunday May 11, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Easter / Mother’s Day  

Readings: Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, John 10:22-30 

St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Kathleen J, Gospel and Prayers – Laurie G 

St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Elizabeth S, Gospel – Art S, Prayers – Dawna K, Communion Assistant – Marg T

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 

Sunday May 18, 2025 – Fifth Sunday of Easter / Morning Prayer  

Readings:  Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, John 13:31-35 

St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Doris P, Gospel and Prayers – Judy S

St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Jennifer S, Gospel – Marg T, Prayers – Dawna K, 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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Ways to Give - If you would like offering envelopes, or to set up preauthorized payments. Please contact the office. To donate by e-transfer donationssjbl@hay.net 

 

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