Readings for Sunday 10th November, Pentecost 25 and Remembrance Sunday.
First reading: Micah 4:1-5
Psalm 146
Second reading: Romans 8:31-39
Gospel: John 15-9-17
Psalm response: “Our God opens blind eyes and straightens the bent”
Here is the live stream link for Sunday’s 10.00 am service:
Outreach
St. Paul’s Food Bank. This Sunday, November 10th, is our next Food Bank Sunday, and they
always appreciate Pasta Sauce, Pasta Noodles, Canned Meat, Canned Soup, Pork & Beans,
Peanut Butter or Jam, Mac & Cheese, toilet paper, granola bars or oatmeal for kids.
Thank you to all who contribute to this outreach, and to the Fairbairns for so faithfully delivering
our gifts to the cathedral each month.
FundScrip cards should be here on Sunday. See Rick in the Narthex between the services.
Breakfast program
Our next breakfast is Saturday November 16th from 9 – 10:30 am. All are welcome! Thank you
for all you have done to keep this program possible.
Fundraising and Social
Coffee House 2024. This Saturday, November 9th. Our 29th annual! Coffee House is a
“cabaret style” evening, featuring Rick McGhie and St. Jude’s own Talent in an evening
guaranteed to please all live music lovers. A licensed cash bar will be available for refreshments
and patrons are encouraged to bring their own snacks and/or hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are still
available from the Church Office at $25 each, and you can call to get them set aside so you
can pick them up when you come. But don’t delay!!
Doors open at 7:00 and the festivities begin at 7:30.
2024 Bazaar A note from coordinator Linda Howard.
Christmas Bazaar, November 23rd, 9am to 1 pm.
Volunteers are needed, see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Donations needed: Crafts; Christmas Decorations; Knits; Jewelry; Attic Treasures; Items for the
Bottle Table; Baked Goods for the Bake Tables and Muffins/Squares for the Lunch Room.
To help with sorting and pricing of donated items, it would be appreciated if all donations could
be at the church before November 20th. For your convenience, they can be dropped off at the
office. It would be appreciated if baked goods and preserves can be delivered by November 22nd
before 4 pm.
Something new!!
A new event. On Saturday November 30th, Dr. Sydney Siu, our resident photographer, is going
to host an exhibition and sale of his photos. 100 % of the sales money will be donated, London
Food Bank receiving 50 %, St Paul’s Food Bank 25 % and our Breakfast programme 25 %.
We hope everyone can come out and support this unique and generous offer.
Calendars. The Chancel Guild has 2025 Church calendars available for sale, at the still bargain
price of $10.00 each. Ask any Chancel Guild member.
Let’s Celebrate
Happy birthday! This week to Brian B. (5th November) and Catherine S., Kerry O. and
Jonathan S., all on the 6th. Hope you all had a happy time!
And, congratulations to Trena and Barry B., who celebrated their wedding anniversary on
the 4th of November.