Readings for 12th April, Easter 2
Psalm 16
Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 22-32
Gospel: John 20.19-31
Psalm refrain: “I have said to the most high, you are my God”
Learning Together
“Chapter 29: The Church That Easter Built” – Today, we begin a new, five-week preaching series for the Easter season. Based on readings from the New Testament’s Book of Acts, the series develops Scripture’s witness that the Church is a living force sent into the world by Jesus. The Book of Acts contains 28 chapters, so we may think of ourselves as the disciples of Chapter 29. These messages from Father Kevin will echo former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams who said in his book Being the Church that, “the Church exists because something has happened – Jesus is alive.”
Streams of Grace: Reflections on Spiritual Formation – A new series began Wednesday on St. Jude’s Facebook page. Each week, Father Kevin offers a reflection under the banner, The Heart Sees Further. In this six-part series we acknowledge that Christian spiritual formation has never been shaped by a single path alone. Across the centuries, the Church has returned again and again to practices and convictions that renew its life in seasons of need. These reflections explore six enduring traditions within the Christian faith: contemplative prayer, holiness of life, charismatic openness to the Spirit, social justice, evangelical witness, and incarnational living. Each tradition offers a distinct gift, yet none stands alone. Together they form a richer, deeper vision of discipleship – one that calls believers to love God fully, serve others faithfully, and be transformed into the likeness of Christ.
Outreach
Outreach for April
Concentrating on Paul’s Place, and our own Breakfast program.
St. Paul’s Foodbank
Our next Paul’s Place food bank Sunday is this Sunday, 12th April. As usual, they appreciate
Pasta Sauce, Pasta noodles, Canned Meat , canned soup, pork & beans, peanut butter or jam,
mac & cheese, toilet paper, granola bars or oatmeal for kids, and as much fresh stuff as possible
– potatoes, apples, veggies, etc.
Breakfast Program
We served 135 breakfasts this past Saturday despite the terrible weather- rain, cold and windy.
How blessed we are to have such a large warm space to welcome guests and friends. We give
thanks for our committed volunteers who did a great job in the absence of some who had family
obligations on this Easter weekend. And, we are ever so grateful for the generosity of the St.
Jude’s family and your unwavering support of this ministry- financially, clothing, household
items, toiletries, toilet paper, baking, cooking, and serving! Thank you!
Indwell Open House: Tomorrow, Thursday 9th April, Indwell will be opening their latest
facility, Coves Landing, 46 Elmwood Place, with an open house from 3.00 to 5.00 pm. We are
invited to go along and see the kind of apartment we donated to in our recent appeal.
Fundraising and Social
FundScrip: Good news!! Rick is back, and will be in the Narthex between the services this
Sunday, 12th April, to take our card orders.
Diocese of Huron Annual Meeting of the ACW – “Believe and Trust” Join with the women of
the Diocese at our annual meeting on Saturday April 25th at the Church of the Ascension on
Dundas Street East. Registration fee includes morning coffee and lunch. $20 in advance, $25 at
the door. Preregistration required. See poster on the bulletin board. Contact: Glenda Hayward.
Thursday after Easter, 16th April at 2.00 pm, a special celebration of Holy Eucharist for those
who find it difficult to attend the regular services. Rides will be available, and the service will be
followed by a time of fellowship in the LGC Room, with refreshments.
Fr. Kevin is looking for volunteer drivers for this event.
Men’s lunch. Our next Men’s lunch is Tuesday April 14th, 12:30 at Formaggios
Anglican Fellowship of Prayer: The Bishop of Huron’s conference will be at St. Jude’s on
Saturday 2nd May, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, with Bishop Todd as guest speaker. All are welcome
and invited to attend. Cost is $20.00, and you can register at brlmail2@aol.com.
See the poster in the Narthex for more details.
Camp Huron Sings – Camp Huron (formerly Huron Church Camp) celebrates 80 years in 2026. Come to St. James Westminster Church (115 Askin St) on Saturday, May 9th from 7:00-9:30 pm for an evening of music, stories, and connection. Cost is $30 and profits support capital improvement projects. Go to simpli.events/e/camp-huron-sings to purchase tickets.
Our Environment
The 68th London Scouting Group will be holding their annual E-Waste and Scrap Metal
Drive. This is a fundraiser for the Scouting Group but also a way to recycle e-waste and scrap
metal in an environmentally friendly way. We are taking e-waste and Scrap metal on Friday
April 17th to Sunday April 19th in the parking lot of Rona at the corner of Hyde Park Road and
Fanshawe Park Rd. Friday from 5-8pm, Saturday from 8am-5pm and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
Please see the poster for what items are accepted. Please no light bulbs, fire alarms or fridges
and freezers. Thank you for all your support.
Grubby Day: A spring grubby day for parish volunteers on Saturday 25th, when we shall clean up
outside, and fix things inside. Bring your appropriate tools, beginning at 9.00 am, and coffee will
be available!! The more people come, the more we’ll get done.
Today’s Creation Care Tip – Drought affects all of us. Treat water as sacred. Avoid wasting it. Don’t let water run when brushing teeth, loading the dishwasher, cleaning vegetables, getting ready to shower. Little things we can do factor into dealing with the big changes of a shifting climate. In a rainy month like April, it’s easy to forget the long dry spells caused by climate change. So, plan ahead. Look for ways to conserve water: set up a rain barrel, plant tea bags with your flowers and veggies to hold moisture longer, and use leftover pet water for the plants. Inside, fix leaks, add a low-flush toilet, and install a fine-spray shower head. For more ideas, see this resource from the United Methodist Church in the USA: www.umcreationjustice.org