SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
ST.ANNE’S
Townhall meeting
Thurs, Sept 18, 7pm
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
Events Committee Meeting
Thurs, Oct 9, 3:15pm
Council Meeting
Thurs, Oct 9, 7pm
ST. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
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 Robert and Patricia V and those they love. 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
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: Christ Church Ayr, St. James Cambridge, St. John’s Cambridge, St. Luke’s Cambridge
Clergy: Rev. Jenny Sharp, Rev. Fred Walther, Rev. Rambie Bernardino, Rev. Stephen Berryman, Rev. Susan Bagshaw, Rev. Dr. Craig Love
Retired Clergy: Rev. William Shepherd, Rev. Margaret Shortell, Rev. Dr. Dalice Sim, Rev. Sandra Sinnicks
Clergy on Leave: Rev. Thomas Anderson, Rev. Susannah Anderson
Sunday September 14, 2025 – Holy Cross Day
Readings: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Psalm 14, Luke 15:1-10
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Carrie, Gospel and Prayers – Peter
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading –Elizabeth, Gospel – Lori, Prayers – Art, Communion Assistant – Marg
Sunday September 21, 2025 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Psalm 79:1-9, Luke 16:1-13
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Katharine, Gospel and Prayers – Carrie
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Lori, Gospel – Marg, Prayers – Dawna, Communion Assistant – N/A
Special Music at St. John’s - Katie and the Beattie Girls will be joining us. Great family of singers!
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 – Katharine
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Dawna, Gospel – Elizabeth, Prayers – Jennifer, Communion Assistant – Dawna
YOUR INVITED!!
A tour and walk about, at the Warner Wildlife & Nature Preserve - Hope you all can make it!
Date: Mon Sept 15, 1pm
Location: The gate to the Preserve will be open - Enter by Merrywood Subdivision on Merrywood Drive and follow to the end. Parking on site.10122 Merrywood Drive, Grand Bend Please RSVP to let Peter Warner know if you plan to attend warner@hay.net 519-238-2473
2026 Anglican Church Calendars will be ordered shortly. If you would like one for your personal use, please contact me – Tina (cost $10 each)
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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