Readings for Sunday 2nd February, Presentation of the Lord
First reading: Malachi 3.1-4
Psalm 84
Second reading: Hebrews 1.14-18
Gospel: Luke 2.22-40
Psalm refrain: “Happy are the people whose strength is in you”

Livestream link for Sunday 26th January 9.30 am service:

Outreach

Outreach for January.
Socks Share:
We are gathering new socks and underwear for all ages. Suggestion for socks is those with some
wool that last longer than white cotton. Due to need and allergies to wool any donation is
thankfully received. Donations will be blessed during our service.
These will be shared with Unity Project, St. Joseph’s House with CCLC and My Sisters Place.
With a sincere thank-you for helping members of our community.

Outreach for February concentrates on St. Paul’s Foodbank and our Breakfast Program.

Breakfast program
These cold temperatures and snowy days continue to be a challenge for all those without proper
housing. Your donations of warm coats, boots and snow wear make such a difference to those in
need. Men’s boots in larger sizes 10 – 13, women’s boots in larger sizes, and coats and sweaters
are needed. We are seeing some newcomer families with young children and water proof mitts
and hats are needed for them as they learn what to wear on these cold days.
This month we are trying out some new wrap recipes and reexamining the take away bags to
ensure we are providing the most economical and nutritious meal for our breakfast friends.
Please join us any Saturday for a coffee or hot chocolate. The next breakfast is this Saturday
February 1st from 9 – 10:30 am.

St. Paul’s Food Bank. Our next Food Bank Sunday is Sunday 9th February.
The Fairbairns’, who faithfully take our gifts to the cathedral each month, will be away in March,
and so are asking for a volunteer(s) to take their place for that month. Please contact Kathy in the
office if you can help.

Fundraising and Social

Next for your calendars:
It’s time again for St. Jude’s Trivia Night- March 1st, 7 pm. Teams of 6-8 people are welcome
for a night of fun, as they engage the trivia portion of their brains to answer 100 diverse
questions. If you wish to come, but don’t have a full team, please sign up and we will add others
to your group if they are available. Tickets cost $ 20 per person, and are available from Derek
Shadlock and David Belford. Snacks will be provided. There will be a cash bar selling wine and
beer. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 519-660-6198.
Practice question- What is the capital of Papua New Guinea? (actually the questions will not be
that hard!)

The Intrepid Women (IW)of St Jude’s have traditionally gone away for a long winter weekend.
The dates this year are February 21st-24th. We stay in an Air B n B, and sleeping arrangements
may include sharing a bed, being in a bunk bed, both negotiable. Food is shared and prepared in
teams. Spaces are limited and people from previous years have first right of refusal. Each year
the people attending changes. If you would like to join a group of fun loving women for
good/fun conversation, fabulous food options, fellowship, games, campfires, hot tub and.
weather permitting. optional gentle walks, contact the office for more information.
Cost/person approx. $200 for 4 days/nights.

Happy Groundhog Day!