Readings for Sunday 13th April, The Sunday of the Passion, and Palm Sunday.
First reading: Isaiah 50.4-9a
Psalm 31.9-16
Second reading: Philippians 2.5-11
Gospel: Luke 22.14-23.56
Livestream link for the Sunday 13th April 10.00 am service:
Outreach
During April we concentrate on the environment, making sure to recycle, reuse,
compost as much as possible, and make full use of London’s excellent Green Bin program.
Breakfast program
138 breakfasts were served this past Saturday. Friends and guests arrived early to beat the rain –
hard to do when it rained harder as the morning went on. The porridge and hot chocolate were
appreciated given the weather, as was our warm dry hall. Items that seem to go quickly include
books, recent magazines, puzzle books like Sudoku and Crosswords. We thank you for all your
donations to this ministry and pray that your generosity continues into the future as the need in
our community is not receding.
Please join us at the next breakfast on Easter Saturday, April 19th, from 9 am to 10:30 am.
St. Paul’s Food Bank. Our next Food Bank Sunday is this Sunday, 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, plus it would be much
appreciated if we could supply some fresh stuff – potatoes, apples, veggies, etc..
Fundraising and Social
FundScrip. Rick will be in the Narthex this Sunday between the services with your card orders.
A message from the Chancel Guild:
The parish and friends/ family are invited to join the Chancel Guild on Saturday April 12th at
9:30 am to make palm crosses. No experience necessary. There will be several people that can
guide you along. We will be in the St. Alban’s room. Please bring a pair of scissors with you.
Hope to see you there.
Nearly New Shop. The Nearly New Shop now has our spring clothing available.
Sure hope it warms up soon! Lots of really nice things at reasonable prices for men and women
in all sizes from small to 2X including many things for children this year.
Open Tuesday 10 to noon and Saturday 9 to noon, but closed during Holy Week, April 15th
and 19th. Bring along family and friends. All funds go to Outreach.
Quilting Show. The Oxford Quilters Guild presents “Pieces of Magic”, their 2025 annual quilt
show, on 2nd and 3rd May, at the Embro/Zorra Community Centre, 355644 35th
Line, Embro. Admission is $10.00, and for more information call 519-495-6192, or visit
www.oxfordquilterguild.org.
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.
Parish News
Fr. Kevin reminds us to check our Facebook page each Wednesday to see his posts on
“The Heart Sees Further”.
Also, make full use of the information contained in the notice sheet made available each Sunday,
lots of stuff going on! Among them, a planned Easter Egg hunt on Saturday 19th
April, starting at 10.00 am, to which all kids will be welcomed.
(How is your Easter bonnet coming along??)
Easter Flowers. Parish members are invited by the Chancel Guild to contribute to the flowers
which will decorate our church for the Easter season. Special envelopes are available for this,
and be sure to include your dedication, in Thanksgiving, or as a memorial for loved ones, etc.
Deadline for this is 15th April so that your dedication can be added to the list.
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.
Historical note:
On Sunday Fr. Kevin drew our attention to our stained glass windows, noting that they are
unusual in that they combine clear glass panels with the stained glass. Visitors have often
commented on this not usual format, and have been told that it was intentional and the idea of
St. Jude’s longest serving incumbent, the Rev’d Lloyd Cracknell. As he would put it, the clear
panels were there to let God’s light in, and Fr. Kevin expanded on that by saying they were a
reminder of our place and mission in the world outside the church. One of the early windows
was dedicated to the memory of Lloyd Cracknell’s first wife, who died tragically at a young age.
Let’s Celebrate
Happy birthday this week to Ruth G. (12thApril). Hope you will have a happy birthday
celebration.
And, congratulations to Shirley and Bill L., who celebrate their wedding anniversary on
11th April.