Update for 21st January 2026
Readings for Sunday 25th January, Epiphany 3. Psalm 27.1,5-13 Reading: Isaiah 9.1-4
Gospel: Matthew 4.12-23
Psalm response: “O God is my light and my salvation”
Hymns: 425, 460, 465
Live stream link for Sunday’s 10.00 am service: https://youtube.com/live/si_mIRw0SOA?feature=share
Live stream link for the funeral service for Randy Warner: https://youtube.com/live/DQsVufxss0I?feature=share
Outreach
St. Paul's Foodbank: Our next Paul’s Place foodbank Sunday is 8th February.
January Ministry of the Month: Socks Share: Gathering new, gently used and mismatched socks. Also, new underwear for all ages. Suggestions for socks are those with some wool that last longer than white cotton. Donations will be blessed during our service. These will be shared with Unity Project, St. Joseph's House with CCLC, Youth Action Center.
Indwell musical fundraiser: Don’t forget your “bar” donation for our Indwell project $25.00 per bar of music of Handel's Messiah.
Breakfast Program: Our “hearty” team of volunteers served 152 breakfasts this past Saturday. Children and adults enjoyed warm apple cider and the addition of marshmallows to their hot chocolate. Thank you for your donations of warm coats and footwear - they make a significant difference for those living outside during these cold weather extremes.
Our next breakfast is Saturday, 7th February, 9 - 10.30 am. Everyone is welcome!
For new Church calendar Dates to remember:
Save the date! January 31st, 2026 Trivia Night
It's getting closer! January 31st, 7 pm- St. Jude's annual Trivia night social and fundraiser. Plan to come and invite your friends! You don't need to bring a whole team- singles, couples and small groups are welcome- we will add you to a 6-8 person team that evening. You will explore the breadth and depth of trivia through 100 questions. Multiple-choice answers will be provided for most. Guaranteed head scratchers and laughs! On a team, it is likely someone has an answer! And -there is fun in the discussion! $20 per person. Snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available. To register, please contact David Belford at 519-663-9359 or Belford.david@gmail.com.
Practice question: All of the following sports were invented in Canada: basketball, 5-pin bowling and wheelchair rugby. True or false?
Save another date! “Guess Who's Coming to Dinner” returns on February 14th, 2026. As in past years, parishioners are invited to sign up for in-home group potluck dinners (6-8 people), with none of the participants knowing in advance whose home they will be going to or who will show up. A great evening to socialize with friends you know well and also people you want to get to know better. Always an evening of fellowship, great food, great stories and laughs. Sign up sheets will be available in the Narthex in mid-January. For more information, please contact Derek Shadlock in person or at shadlockdn@gmail.com .
And one More Date! Pancake Tuesday- February 17th, 5-7 pm.
Happy birthday this week to Amanda C. (20th January), Jack B. (21st) and Vicki N. (23rd). Hope
you had or have a great day!
And, congratulations to Sangeeta and Rowland R., who celebrate their wedding anniversary
today, 21st January.