Readings for Sunday 16th November, Pentecost 23.
Isaiah 12.1-6
Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2.5,13-17
Gospel: Luke 21.5-19
Psalm response: “Shout aloud and sing for joy. O royal Zion”
Live stream link for Sunday’s 10.00 am service:
Outreach
Breakfast Program
We are very excited and thankful for the great support the program received for our inaugural
fundraising Run / Walk with St. John’s last month. Final totals and evaluation will be shared
with the parish soon and initial numbers are that we raised around $13,000. Hurray and thanks
be to God!
Forecast shows warmer temperatures for the weekend, but these last few days reminded us why
warm coats for men in larger sizes and smaller sizes for women are needed.
Our next breakfast is this Saturday November 15th from 9 to 10:30 am. All are welcome!
St. Paul’s Foodbank
Our next time to donate food for St. Paul’s Foodbank is Sunday, 14th
December. Laura sent this picture of the November offering, down a bit, so for
December, the last chance before Christmas, let’s make a special effort!
An appeal from Trish M-F.
On June 9th, 2024, beautiful St Anne’s Anglican Church, in the Little Portugal area of Toronto
was destroyed by a terrible fire, along with the priceless interior murals by Canada’s Group of
Seven artists. It was a designated National Historic Site not only due to the artwork but for its
unique Byzantine arches.
The parish has remained open to serve their diverse downtown community. Architectural plans
have been drawn up to rebuild and restore the church incorporating the exterior walls and front
façade which remain standing.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by a parishioner which has reached 50% of the
$100,000 goal. For further information about the plans for St Anne’s visit GoFundMe Toronto:
Rebuild St Anne’s.
Fundraising and Social
Calendars!! 2026 Canadian Church Calendars are now here and can be purchased from any
Chancel Guild member at the usual price – $10.00. An annual bargain!
FundScrip: Rick will be in the Narthex between the services on Sunday with your card orders.
Choir!!
Will always welcome anyone with a love of music and singing to join them. Rehearsal time is
on Sunday at 11.15 am, after the 10.00 am service.
The Bazaar is November 22nd
Come and find those attic treasures, Christmas decorations, crafts, jewelry,
preserves and baked goods. And don’t forget the quilt draw and a light lunch
when you’re done shopping!
Bazaar Bake Table:
Just a reminder that at this time of the year, shoppers are looking for holiday baked goods.
Favorites are such items as: shortbread, holiday cookies, mincemeat pies and tarts, fruit pies,
squares, homemade candy, fruitcake and fruit loaves and other favorites that you like to make;
e.g. scones, coffee cake, etc.
If you have your baking ready, it may be dropped off at the church on Friday the 21st of
November from 4-6 p.m. or Saturday morning before 9 a.m.
Label the baking for the ‘bake table’ and include if the item contains nuts or peanut butter.
BAZAAR BOTTLES STILL NEEDED for the Church Bazaar on Saturday November 22nd
and we need bottles (preferably full ones). The legendary bottle table king, Derek Shadlock, has
passed on the mantle this year to an admiring, but menial, peon of his. Dennis Johns (under the
supervision of his bride) is the bottle table dude this fall. Show mercy on him by donating wine
(or anything else…condiments, anything consumable but hard liquor or beer). Donations can be
dropped off at the church office
Learning Together
Baptismal Living: “I will with God’s Help” A Deanery of London sponsored event
A series of workshops offered online, to help us remember the promises made at Baptism. We
had hoped to watch as a group at St Jude’s and then discuss. Unfortunately, for the 1st
session Kevin and Sharon had personal conflicts, and the 2nd
session conflicted with Diane Beedle’s funeral.
Please register for the sessions (they are all recorded and can be viewed later). Kevin and Sharon
are still hoping we can gather for the last three sessions, or watch online at home.
To register, or for more info, contact lisawang@diohuron.org.
Saturdays from 10:00 am -11:30 am:
January 17th, 2026, Venerable Matthew Kieswetter
February 14th, 2026, Venerable Rosalyn Elm
March 21st, 2026, the Rev’d Dr Dawn Davis
Let’s Celebrate
Happy Birthday this week to Evan D. (9th. November), Brian McM. and Peter K. (both on the 12th),
and Amaris I. (13th). Hope you had or have a happy celebration!
And, congratulations to Mary Lynn and Dave H., who celebrated their wedding anniversary on
10th November, and Michele and John G., celebrating on the15th.