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Readings for next Sunday, 13th December, Advent 3; First reading: Isaiah 61.1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24; Gospel: John 1.6-8, 19-28 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for - Evan and Matt; Gord and Terri; Betty and Ruth;...

Join us for this service to celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent. The peace candle has been lit. We worship together in the sanctuary and in the safety of our homes. Christina celebrates with music and song. Fr Bill remarks on the difference between the Gospels with...

Readings for next Sunday, 6thDecember, Advent 2; First reading: Isaiah 40.1-11; Psalm 85.1-2, 8-13; Second reading: 1 Peter 3.8-15a; Gospel: Mark 1.1-8 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for - Margaret and Anita; Anne; Margaret and Jennifer; Sue; Brian;...

Hope - the first of the candles to be lit as we enter the season of Advent. Listen as Fr Bill explores why God's love will always provide a reason for hope - even in these seemingly endless days of the pandemic. Thank you to Christina, Allie, Bryan, Fr Bill and...

Readings for next Sunday, 29thNovember, Advent 1; First reading: Isaiah 64.1-9; Psalm 80.1-7, 17-19; Second reading: 1 Corinthians 1.3-9; Gospel: Mark 13.24-37 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for - Anne; Margaret and Jennifer; Toby- Lindsey- Erin-...

Will you be surprised when and where you find the face of God in your life? Please join the parish family of St. Jude's as we continue to worship together in the sanctuary and in our homes. On this last Sunday of Pentecost, the Reign of Christ, we come to the end of...

Readings for next Sunday, 22nd November, Pentecost 25, The Reign of Christ; First reading: Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95.1-7a; Second reading: Ephesians 1.15-23; Gospel: Matthew 25.31-46 Prayer and Pastoral Care Rest in Peace:  It is with great sadness that we...

A wet and blustery Sunday today for those who braved the services at 8:30 and 10:30 am. Hopefully those of you watching from home are warm and dry. In today's homily Fr Bill asks us to question our assumptions and discover the truth about God and others through...

The flowers left thick at nightfall in the wood This Eastertide call into mind the men, Now far from home, who, with their sweethearts, should Have gathered them and will do never again. “In Memoriam” (Easter, 1915) By Edward Thomas  Readings for next Sunday, 15th...

On Remembrance Sunday, we honour those who serve, have served, and died in service to protect us all. While we weren't able to sing Oh Canada in the sanctuary, we can sing along with Christina in the safety of our homes. Fr Bill's homily "Choose this day whom you will...

Readings for next Sunday, 8th November, Remembrance Sunday (Pentecost 23); First reading: Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 70; Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18; Gospel: Matthew 25.1-13 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Toby- Lindsey- Erin- Theresa...

Welcome to this service of remembrance for the lives of those who have gone to their eternal rest. Fr Matt speaks of God's love - recognizing us as we are and leading us through these times of chaos, fear and pandemics. Thank you to Fr Bill, Fr Matt and Christina for...

On November 1st we celebrate the Feast of All Saints - living and passed. Fr Bill recounts the child's definition of a Saint - "the person the light shines through". Watch, listen to the liturgy and the music, and give thanks for those who shine the light of Christ in...

A life well lived - and not to be forgotten. The celebration of the life of long time St. Jude's parishioner, Margery Rutherford was held on Saturday October 24. The numbers may have been limited in the church but the love and memories were abundant. The service is...

Welcome to this Holy Eucharist celebration for our patron St. Jude! We are blessed to be able to offer this service so that together we can share in the music and liturgy of our Anglican faith - whether together in the sanctuary or safe at home. Fr Bill describes...

Readings for next Sunday, 25th October, Pentecost 21; First reading: Deuteronomy 34.1-12; Psalm 90.1-6, 13-17; Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8; Gospel: Matthew 22.34-46 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Toby- Lindsey- Erin- Theresa and family;...

Join us for the service this week as our student Allie preaches and Christina enriches the day with music and song. We are reminded that while we fulfil our obligations as citizens in this earthly world, our lives should be lived in service to God. Thank you to Fr...

Readings for next Sunday, 18th October, Pentecost 20; First reading: Exodus 33.12-33; Psalm 96.1-9; Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10; Gospel: Matthew 22.15-22 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Toby- Lindsey- Erin- Theresa and family; Ruth;...

Happy Thanksgiving Sunday! What a picture perfect fall day to be together to give thanks for all we receive from our heavenly Father - not just today but everyday. "Rejoice - rejoice and give thanks" Fr Bill encourages us to choose gratitude and joy over fear, anger,...

Readings for next Sunday, 11th October, Pentecost 19; First reading: Exodus 32.1-14; Psalm 23; Second reading: Philippians 4.1-9; Gospel: Matthew 22.1-14 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Toby- Lindsey- Erin- Theresa and family; Ruth; Victoria plus...

Welcome back to the Church of St. Jude's 10:30 am Holy Eucharist service with music! We are so pleased to be able to share this worship with those of you safe at home during this challenging time. This week, our Huron College divinity student, Allie McDougal, reads...

Readings for next Sunday, 4thOctober, Pentecost 18; First reading: Exodus 20.1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 80.7-15; Second reading: Philippians 3.4b-14; Gospel: Matthew 21.33-46 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Toby- Lindsey- Erin- Theresa and family,...

A beautiful fall day to join us in worship. Fr Bill reminds us that each day we have the choice - "God's kingdom - Caesar's kingdom". Hope, love, justice, serving, caring - the way of Jesus. Caesar's world - power, greed, anger, fear, and resentment. And when we find...

We continue to safely celebrate the Holy Eucharist together in-church at 8:30 am and 10:30 am. Please join us virtually for this week's service with the music provided by Music Director Christina Willatt. Fr Bill reminds us that our place in God's heavenly kingdom is...

Readings for next Sunday, 20th September, Pentecost 16; First reading: Exodus 16.2-15; Psalm 145.1-8; Second reading: Philippians 1.21-30; Gospel: Matthew 20.1-16 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for - Toby- Lindsey- Erin- Theresa and family; Ruth;...

A Celebration of the Life of Wes Adam, long time member of our parish, was held at St. Jude's last week. Guests for this service were limited due to the pandemic guidelines. We were able to record the service and it is available here.

Readings for next Sunday, 13th September, Pentecost 15; First reading: Exodus 14.19-31; Psalm 103. (1-7), 8-13; Second reading: Romans 14.1-12; Gospel: Matthew 18.21-35 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Toby- Lindsey- Erin- Theresa and family; Ruth;...

"Whenever two or more of you are gathered in my name, I am there among them". This phrase from today's gospel has never been so important as through these months of the pandemic. Join us for our on-line service with Fr Bill, Sharon, Bryan and Christina. Sharon's...

It is with great hope and anticipation that we prepare to move into the Amber Stage of Loving Our Neighbour on September 8, 2020. Once we have approval for our reopening plan, the first services will take place on Sunday September 13th. The times for the services are...

Readings for next Sunday, 6th September, Pentecost 14; First reading: Exodus 12.1-14; Psalm 119.33-40; Second reading: Romans 13.814; Gospel: Matthew 18.15-20 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for – Toby, Lindsey, Erin, Theresa and family; Ruth; Wes and...

Thank you for worshiping with the St. Jude's family during these last days of August. This week our colleague and friend, Fr Matt reflects on Paul's teachings about how we are grafted onto Christ. Fr Matt reminds us of the challenges we deal with in trying to follow...

This week Bishop Todd winds up our summer journey through Genesis. Watch and hear the familiar story about Joseph as he deals with family treachery, jealousy and hate. On the other side is his understanding that it was God's plan that he go to Egypt and help save many...

Readings for next Sunday, 30th August, Pentecost 13; First reading: Exodus 3.1-15; Psalm 26.1-8; Second reading: Romans 12.9-21; Gospel: Matthew 16.21-28 Good News! Great news from the Diocese! We are moving to the Amber Stage of our COVID-19 plan as of September 6th...

The Lord be with you! Glad you are able to join us as we worship together apart this warm and sunny summer weekend. Licensed Lay Reader Bryan helps us to see the elements and processes that go into building a strong foundation for our faith - built on the cornerstone...

Jacob, the beginning of the 12 tribes and a continued journey through Genesis. Join with Bishop Todd as he describes the very human behaviours of Jacob - no perfection - rather - schemes and intrigue. Catch the video or the transcript for this week's message.

Readings for next Sunday, 23rd August, Pentecost 12; First reading: Exodus 1.8-2, 10; Psalm 138; Second reading: Romans 12.1-8; Gospel: Matthew 16.21-28 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Nalini; Sangeeta and Raj; Ruth; Wes and Joyce; Jeff; Sharon and...

Welcome back to St. Jude's for this week's Morning Prayer service! We give thanks and praise for God and the glory of this world. We pray for those in our community, in our nation and in our world. And we hope that all will continue to care for one another by acting...

Continue on this summer journey with Bishop Todd Townshend as he explores the women of Genesis. This week, we hear that the amazing matriarchs of Islam and Israel, Hagar and Rebekah, found hope and direction as God spoke directly to them. These are women of strength...

We are pleased to continue to bring this virtual service - and you can join at any time and as many times as you would like. This week, Fr Phil shares his reflections on Joseph, Owen Meany and recognizing that "God's fingerprints" show us what we are being called to...

Bishop Todd is back from Huron Church Camp and looking at women in Genesis. Watch, listen and follow with the on-line transcript as he explores the lives of Eve and Sarah who lived many of the traumas experienced by women today. Consider how God worked in their lives....

Readings for next Sunday, 9th August, Pentecost 10; First reading: Genesis 37.1-4, 12-28; Psalm 85.8-13; Second reading: Romans 101.5-15; Gospel: Matthew 14.22-33 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Nalini; Sangeeta and Raj; Ruth; Wes and Joyce; Jeff;...

This week Licensed Lay Reader Cyndi reminds us of the benefits of asking for God's help before we take on a task and how the story of the loaves and fishes might be applied in our lives. Thank you to Cyndi, Fr Bill and Christina for their continued service in helping...

What a wonderful evening of prayer we shared this past Thursday! While observing all the social distancing rules, we had a chance to greet fellow parishioners we haven't seen for months. We listened to songs of worship sung out in Christina's beautiful voice. And Fr...

Join Bishop Todd Townshend this week as he gives us a video tour of Huron Church Camp with his son Samuel. See the beautiful surroundings and hear why the Reverend Canon Gerry Adam finds it a special place. Perhaps in watching and listening, you will be reminded of...

A couple of additions to the Morning Prayer service for St. Jude's this week. Fr Bill has ceded the homily space to Todd Townshend, Bishop of the Diocese of Huron. Todd can routinely be followed on our site or on the Diocese website. This summer, he is taking us...

Please join Fr Bill, Christina and Sharon in this week's on-line service. While we continue to worship in our homes and gardens, the scriptures, the music and the homily presented here offer us a chance to be together in God's name. Fr Bill reminds us that God does...

Bishop Todd continues his study of Genesis - asking us to consider our desires - the positive, the negative, controlled by us or are we controlled by them? How can the church help us to turn our desires to follow in the path forged by Jesus? Find his message and the...

Readings for next Sunday, 19th July, Pentecost 7: First reading: Genesis 28.10-19a; Psalm 86.11-17; Second reading: Romans 8.12-25; Gospel: Matthew 13.24-30, 44-52 Up Coming Event OUTDOOR SERVICE OF EVENING PRAYER – JULY 30TH, 7:00 p.m. - There will be an outdoor...

"Do you really think that any of us is really made up of only one type of soil?  That some of us are made up of the kind of soil that will bear fruit and others aren’t.... Because I think if we are honest with ourselves we would find evidence of all the different...

Watch, listen and consider as Bishop Todd continues to explore the messages in Genesis. We are reminded that humans are the last in the creation story - the land, the water, flora and fauna, were all here and blessed before us. We are tasked to have domain over these....

Readings for next Sunday, 12th July, Pentecost 6 First reading: Genesis 25.19-34; Psalm 65.1-8, 12-13; Second reading: Romans 78.1-11; Gospel: Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Wes and Joyce; Jeff; Myfanwy; Marjorie; Phillip and...

The God we want or the God we need? Comfortable with our view of the world or challenged to see the world through a different lens? Watch, listen and consider the messages in today's readings and Fr Bill's homily. The service this week is brought to you by Fr Bill,...

Bishop of Huron Todd Townshend follows up on his message from last week to lead us through the Book of Genesis "I’m going to read through parts of Genesis this summer looking for God. What is God up to here? What kind of God is revealed in these stories? How does this...

Happy Canada Day to everyone!! Readings for next Sunday, 5th July, Pentecost 5 First reading: Genesis 24.34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 69.7-10, 16-18; Second reading: Romans 7.15-25a; Gospel: Matthew 11.16-19, 25-30 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for:...

Join with parishioners of St. Jude's at the time and in the place best for you through this on-line service. Stop the service if needed, replay a specific section so you can reflect on the message, fast forward to sing along with the choir and Christina. This week Fr...

A reflection posted on the Diocese of Huron website - our ACW (Anglican Church Women) President Bonnie G. Rees challenges us not to waste this enforced time of solitude and quiet. "Open your eyes to what is around you. It is not there by accident, but through the...

Bishop Todd gives us an update on the cautious plans for opening our worship spaces over the coming months. The document labelled Loving Our Neighbours has details for office staff as well as for drive-in and outdoor services. He also outlines his own plan to use this...

Weekly Update Readings for next Sunday, 28th June, Pentecost 4 First reading: Genesis 22.1-14; Psalm 89.1-4, 15-18; Second reading: Romans 6.12-23;Gospel: Matthew 10.40-42 Prayers and Pastoral Care Please offer this week for: Ruth; Wes and Joyce; Jeff; Myfanwy;...

Happy Fathers Day to all the Fathers celebrating today! This Third Sunday after Pentecost join the members of St. Jude's in Morning Prayer. In the sanctuary, in the garden, and in our homes, we continue to celebrate together apart. And this week, choir members Debby,...

Bishop Todd invites us to reflect that we all belong - through our baptism -we are in relationship with God and all others in Creation. Celebrate the beauty in our diversity as we pray with all Christians across the world when we begin "Our Father". Take the...

"When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." The Gospel this week inspires Fr Bill's homily about the pain, suffering and brokenness in this world, in our community, in our parish...

The Doctrine of Discovery - how a law conceived and implemented 500 years ago became the basis of the systemic, legally sanctioned and promoted racism throughout North America that continues to thrive today. Bishop Todd encourages us to learn about our history, our...

Readings for next Sunday, 14th June, Pentecost 2 First reading: Genesis 18.1-15; Psalm 100; Second reading: Romans 5.1-8; Gospel: Matthew 9.35 - 10.8 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for: Wes and Joyce; Myfanwy; Marjorie and Phillip; Dan and Courtney and...

A Message to the Diocese from Bishop Townshend Dear friends, Many of us are deeply missing the opportunity to gather as church to worship God.  Premier Ford’s statement today that worship services may resume in many parts of our province has been greeted with both...

Different venues for the participants this week as we worship together apart. Fr Matt Arguin, celebrating 8 years in the priesthood, rescues Fr Bill from the discussion of the Trinity. He reminds us that we are called, as Jesus was, to live in community and pay...

We are indeed fortunate to hear from our diocesan Bishop Todd Townshend again this week. View his message here or go to the Diocesan web site where a number of resources are available.

Statement from Rt. Rev. Dr. Todd Townshend, Bishop of Huron, on June 2, 2020: As part of our Baptismal Covenant, Anglicans promise to “strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being.” Keeping with this covenant, the Diocese...

Protests, riots, anger, despair... listen, pray, hope, love. Racism continues to be the lived reality of so many in our communities. Rev. Steve Greene from Cambridge writes of his reality and thoughts for the future of his children in this broken world. This disease...

Readings for next Sunday, 7th June, Trinity Sunday First reading: Genesis 1.1- 2.4a; Psalm 8; Second reading: 2 Corinthians 13.11-13; Gospel: Matthew 28.16-20 Fundraising Fundscrip Rick is now taking orders for gift cards, and you can order yours by dropping off a...

Join in this week's service, much of it captured outside on a beautiful May morning! Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ and so begins the Christian Church! Fr Bill, Christina, Dennis and Sharon...

“Christ is Risen; He is Risen indeed”! Alleluia!! Readings for next Sunday, 31 st May, The Day of Pentecost First reading: Acts 2.1-21; Psalm 104.24-34, 35b; Second reading: 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13; Gospel: John 20.19-23 Keeping In Touch - Virtual Coffee Hours. Fr....

Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! The seventh and last Sunday of the Easter season is celebrated in this week's service. Join with Fr Bill, Bryan, Christina and Glenda in prayer, word, and music. The homily encourages and reminds us that even in,...

Join with fellow members of the Huron Diocese to watch and listen to Bishop Todd Townshend's weekly message. In "usual" times, the Bishop is present with us only once every 3 years or so in order to reach each parish in the diocese. In these "Covid" times, we have an...

“Christ is Risen; He is Risen indeed”! Alleluia!! Readings for next Sunday, 24th May, Easter 7First reading: Acts 1. 6-14; Psalm 68. 1-10, 32-35; Second reading: 1 Peter 4.12-14; 5.6-11; Gospel: John 17.1-11 Keeping In Touch - Virtual Coffee Hours. Fr. Bill will be...

Welcome to the Sixth Sunday of Easter! The weather actually feels like spring, the grass and trees become more green every day, the birds and small creatures make their presence known, and the rhubarb is coming on. Watch, listen, pray and sing along as Fr Bill, Fr...

Archbishop Anne Germond, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario outlines the approach of Anglicans to returning to worship together. She writes - "While we share the desire of many other churches in the province to physically gather in-person to...

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to influence all aspects of our lives, Bishop Todd shares the planning that has begun for the future - "We’re going to be patient, we’re going to spend our time making sure that we do this as responsibly and beautifully as possible...

“Christ is Risen; He is Risen indeed”! Alleluia!! Readings for next Sunday, 17th May, Easter 6 First reading: Acts 17.22-31 Psalm 66.8-20 Second reading: 1 Peter 3.13-22; Gospel: John 14.15-21 Keeping In Touch - Are you getting the on-line newsletter – We Are the...

Happy Mothers Day! A day to give special thanks for all those who are mothers in our lives - in memory, in distance and in person. Fr Bill, Christina and Cyndi offer a service for you and your family to celebrate this continuing season of Easter. While temperatures...

Once again we have the opportunity to hear directly from our diocesan Bishop Todd Townshend. Take some time to watch and listen to his message and perhaps take a look around the other resources on the diocese web site. The message for May 9th is here.

“Christ is Risen; He is Risen indeed”! Alleluia!! Readings for next Sunday, 10th May, Easter 5 First reading: Acts 7.55-60; Psalm 31.1-5, 15-16; Second reading: 1 Peter 2.2-10; Gospel: John 14.1-14 Keeping in Touch - Virtual Coffee Hours. We are going to do another...

Each week the Bishop of Huron, Todd Townshend, shares his thoughts with the Anglican community. There are news items and many other resources on the Diocesan site that you may want to take a look at as well. Watch Bishop Todd's message for May 2nd here.

Join fellow parishioners and friends in celebration of Good Shepherd Sunday with Fr Bill, Christina, and Sharon. This Morning Prayer service offers readings, music, prayers and a homily to enjoy at home while we continue to care for each other through physical...

“Christ is Risen; He is Risen indeed”!  Alleluia! Readings for next Sunday, 3rd May, Easter 4 First reading: Acts 2. 2-47; Psalm 23; Second reading: 1 Peter 2.19-25; Gospel: John 10.1 Keeping in touch - you will have received a message from Fr Bill suggesting that we...

Join together with fellow parishioners in watching, listening and praying as Fr Bill, Fr Phil and Christina offer a service of Morning Prayer for the Third Sunday of Easter. While we continue to be physically apart, here is an opportunity to be together spiritually....

“Christ is Risen; He is Risen indeed”! Readings for next Sunday, 26th April, Easter 3 First reading: Acts 2. 14a, 36-41; Psalm 116. 1-4, 12-19; Second reading: 1 Peter 1.17-23; Gospel: Luke 24.13-35 To All Parishioners During this time of giving up public worship we...

2020 EARTH DAY PRAYEROn Earth Daywe give thanks for signs of springmelting snow or blooming flowers,singing robins or flowing streams.O Creator, we give You thanks and praise.THIS Earth Dayas we mostly see those signs through our windows or walking alone,we notice...

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Easter April 19th. Fr Bill, Christina and Bryan have taped a Morning Prayer service for all to watch and listen. You can then chat with your family or friends about the service and share your insights. Feel...

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Celebrate the gift of the resurrection in this Easter service with Fr Bill, Christina, Cyndi and Sharon. May the joy of the Easter season be with you, your family and friends, together or at a distance. And may we look forward to the days...