Readings for Sunday 6th April, Lent 5
First reading: Isaiah 43.16-21
Psalm 126
Second reading: Philippians 3.4b-14
Gospel: John 12.1-8
Livestream link for the Sunday 6th April 10.00 am service:
Learning Together
Walking the Way of Jesus. Dean Richard Sewell of St. George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem offers
two virtual reflections on living the Way of Jesus. These will be screened in the LGC Room,
Saturday 5th April, 12.00 – 1.30 pm, and 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
Fr. Kevin reminds us to check our Facebook page each Wednesday to see his posts on
“The Heart Sees Further”.
Outreach
St. Paul’s Food Bank. Our next Food Bank Sunday is 13th April. They always appreciate Pasta
Sauce , Pasta noodles , Canned Meat , canned Soup , pork & beans , peanut butter or jam , mac
& cheese, toilet papers , granola bars or oatmeal for kids.
Breakfast program
Thank you! To our generous donors, our volunteers, our supportive families, friends and
colleagues. Thank you for making it possible that we can provide some food, clothing, soap,
toilet paper to those who visit our breakfast program a couple of times each month. AND yet
– this is a time when we are called to do more – as individuals and as a community. In London,
300 – 400 people are living unhoused, 7000 are listed for supportive housing – a wait of about 10
years.
We are in the midst of a federal election campaign and affordable housing is a hot topic. The
question – affordable for whom? Those who can’t afford a million dollar duplex in Toronto or
those whose minimum wage job doesn’t cover the rent on a bachelor apartment, let alone meet
food and other expenses? Take a look at the London Cares website to see how supportive
housing can make a difference to those in need. Discuss these ideas with your friends and
neighbours. Ask the candidates who come to your door about their ideas for providing for the
unhoused and under housed people in our community. Raise the issue at the all candidates
meeting in your riding. There are solutions to housing – we just need to get a plan and get to work
together!
Our next breakfast is this Saturday, April 5th, from 9 – 10:30 am.
Fundraising and Social
FundScrip. Rick will be in the Narthex this Sunday between the services to take your orders for
the FundScrip cards.
Ingersoll Choral Society presents “Requiem”, and other sacred selections, with live orchestral
accompaniment. Good Friday, April 18th, 8 pm, at Sacred Heart Church, Ingersoll. Doors open
at 7 pm. Freewill offering.
Let’s Celebrate
Happy birthday this week to Burnissa G. (30thMarch), Phil U. (1stApril), Ian McC. (2nd) and
Warren D. (3rd). Hope you all had or have happy birthday celebrations.
Holy Week and Easter services.
13th April Palm/Passion Sunday, 8.30 and 10.00 am.
17th April Maundy Thursday, 7.30 pm.
18th April Good Friday, 10.00 am.
20th April Easter Day, the Sunday of the Resurrection, 8.30 and 10.00 am.