Readings for next Sunday, 16th August, Pentecost 11; First reading: Genesis 45.1-15; Psalm 67; Second reading: Romans 11.1-2a, 29-32; Gospel: Matthew 15.10-28
Prayer and Pastoral Care
Please pray this week for: Nalini; Sangeeta and Raj; Ruth; Wes and Joyce; Jeff; Mary; Nelson; Shirley; Myfanwy; Jack and Diane; Tobin; Mary Anne and Ray; Margaret; Pat and Sean; Brenda; Laurel and Rob; Ruth; Yvonne and Suzette; Nancy June; Barry; Donna; Sarah; Mike and family; Susan; Stephanie and Ron; Scott and Logan; Beth; Mary Anne; Cate; Don and Shirley; Keith and Betty; Cathy and Susan; Terry and Mike; Brent; Victoria and Debbie; Charles and Pauline; Aldene; Jack and Nancy plus Cindy; Irene and Yoli; Izzy; Joe and Shannon; Phyllis; Norma; Joe; Elaine and Warren; Marg; Loraine; Jennifer; Chris and JoAnne . AND for those who are in need of prayer but have no one today to remember them by name, and those known to each of you alone.
Rest in Peace – Marjorie Rutherford (long time St Jude’s member – pre- deceased by husband Frank, and sister to Phil and his wife Mo). Mrs. Colleen Heckendorn, (mother of the Rev’d Canon Kim Van Allen). Ms. Dawn Idenden, (sister-in-law of the Rev’d Canon Nick Wells). May the souls of our dearly departed sisters, Marjorie, Colleen, and Dawn, find rest eternal and rise in glory, and family and friends find strength and comfort as they mourn.
Pray for – the Anglican Church in South Sudan, following a brutal attack. Pray for the souls of the departed; the healing of the victims; the rescue of the kidnapped; and the will of the people to rebuild their lives.
Pray for – Beirut, Lebanon, for all those who lost their lives. May their souls find rest and rise in glory. For those who lost their livelihood and their homes; for the injured and hurting people; all the victims of this horrendous tragic event. May they find strength and courage to work for all; to rebuild their community; the economy; and overcome the corruption that helped put them in this untenable position.
Pray for – all people whose lives are directly and indirectly impacted by COVID19. Pray for the dying; the sick and the recovered. Pray for those who tirelessly work to provide essential services to their fellow human beings, those that offer care and support, those who devote themselves to find treatment, ways of control, and hopefully a vaccine or other cure.
Pray for – all who offer leadership and support within the church, especially Bishop Todd; our priest Bill; the Lay Readers and parish volunteers. All helping to provide our weekly virtual services, and who offer hope and much needed spiritual guidance.
Pray for – all persons striving to advance the anti-racism message and actions, so that all members of the human race will experience justice and peace with respect for and love of all, for all are beloved children of God.
“Our Daily Bread” booklet – The current edition for June -July -August – (small size) devotion booklet of our Daily Bread is available. September, October, and November are also here. Please contact Sharon [email protected] or 519-933-3164 if you would like to receive your copy.
Cycle of Prayer for July and August – Living the Marks of Mission WHEN YOU listen with all your heart; honour your elders; encourage young people to be active in church often and loudly; choose good over evil; welcome the stranger; write to the government about the issues that matter; invite a co-worker to church; help your dad with housework; get messy with school kids; say “Thank the Lord”, and mean it; tweet your blessings one by one; introduce your grand-kids to nature; read and share God’s word. Pray, THEN YOU ARE LIVING THE MARKS OF MISSION!
Outreach
Community Breakfast Program – The next take out breakfast is this Saturday, 15thAugust,9:00 am – 10:30 am.
Around The Deanery
The Deanery of London – invites us to attend a seminar, via Zoom, called “Dignity for All”, Honest Conversations about Racism. It’s on Thursday 10th September. The panelists include our bishop Todd Townsend. Full details can be found on the poster which we have forwarded to everyone.
Fundraising
Yard Sale – A yard sale is being planned for Saturday 12th September, 8:00 am to 12 noon. Details of how to take part, etc. will follow soon.
Pig Roast – The Fund Raising Committee have decided to go ahead with the long planned Pig Roast (following up a highly successful St. Alban’s tradition). This year it will have to be a takeout event. It’s on Saturday 19th September, (time to be announced), and tickets will be $20.00 each. More details will follow. Mark your calendars – no need to cook that night!
Let’s Celebrate!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! This week to Emma Sandron (9th August); Rageeta Rajan (12th); Norma Flaxman; Janette Newcombe; and Nalina Massey (15th). Hope you all had/have a happy celebration!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Joanne and Dennis Johns (11th August), Jennifer and Mike Chalmers (12th). We hope you all celebrated well (and safely!).
Stay home as much as possible and stay safe, everybody!