Readings for Sunday 10th May, Easter 6 (and Mother’s Day)
Psalm 66.8-20
Reading: Acts 1.22-31.
Gospel: John 14.15-22
Psalm refrain: “Be joyful in God, all you lands”
Outreach
Outreach for May
In May we Focus on Women:
My Sister’s Place: Is many things to the 100 plus women who walk through its doors each day. It is Safety. It is Support. It is Sisterhood. Women who access My Sisters’ Place range in age from 16 – 70 and come from diverse backgrounds. Most have experienced abuse, trauma, and isolation. More than 80% are dealing with mental health challenges. Needs: panties (all sizes), hats/mittens, small birthday gifts, hairbrushes, feminine hygiene products; craft items, wool, jewelry.
anova: formerly Women’s Community House (WCH) and Sexual Assault Centre London (SACL), anova provides safe places, shelter, support, counselling, and resources for abused women, their children, and all oppressed individuals to find a new start. Provide enhanced sexual violence and prevention work for youth, and an integrated 24-hour crisis and support line.
Needs: pajamas, slippers, coloring books and crayons, makeup, sheets, craft items, wool.
St. Paul's Foodbank
Our next Paul’s Place food bank Sunday is this Sunday, 10th May. The usual stuff, pasta sauce, pasta noodles, canned meat, canned soup, pork & beans, peanut butter or jam, mac & cheese, toilet paper, granola bars or oatmeal for kids, are all much appreciated, plus fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Oh, and egg cartons too, if you have some.
Community Breakfast: The team served 122 breakfasts this past Saturday. It was a beautiful sunny morning and our guests and friends were in good spirits. We gladly welcomed two new volunteers- a student and a St. Jude’s parishioner. Both said they enjoyed the morning and will join us again. Are you interested in volunteering but not sure if this ministry is a good fit? Come and visit on the first or third Saturday each month and see our volunteers in action. You can also check out the prep teams at work on the Friday morning before each breakfast. Our next breakfast is Saturday May 16 from 9 - 10:30 am. All are welcome!
Resource Fair This may be of interest, a Message from St. Mark’s:
In times of uncertainty, coming together as a community is our greatest strength. St. Mark’s and the Church of The Ascension are proud to invite you to a collaborative Resource Fair on May 14th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at 2060 Dundas East. Whether you are seeking support or hoping to empower others, this evening is dedicated to building bridges of hope. Attendees can connect with vital organizations like Goodwill Industries, the City of London, the Glen Cairn Community Centre, and the Food Coalition. We will also provide copies of Helping Yourself Through Hard Times 2025 and information from the Anglican Foundation. If your organization offers outreach programs, we would be honored to have you join us. If you know of individuals who may be interested in attending please extend the invitation. Together, let’s ensure that every neighbor has access to the tools and support they need to thrive. We look forward to seeing you there.
Fundraising and Social
ACW (Anglican Church Women) All women of the parish are invited and encouraged to join us on Wednesday May 14 for fellowship, lunch and a business meeting. Just bring your lunch, tea is provided. Timing - 12 noon for lunch followed by the meeting at 12:30 pm.
Where: St. Martha’s room downstairs
Men’s lunch will be at Formaggio’s on Tuesday 19th May at 12.30 pm.
Pig Roast and Auction has been postponed until September, but if you were intending to donate articles to the auction, please save them at home and do not bring them to the church at this time. The church has no storage space in which to keep them.
FundScrip Rick will be in the Narthex between the services on Sunday with your card orders.
2026 Yard Sale. The 2026 Yard Sale will be Saturday June 13th, 8 am - noon. Contact Derek Shadlock to reserve a table. As other years it will be a 50/50 profit split.
Nearly New Shop The Nearly New Shop now has spring and summer clothes available. A great time to freshen up your wardrobe. All sizes from babies to adult 2X, both men and women, shoes, hats and purses. Everything is like new. For those who are unfamiliar the shop is downstairs.
Open Tuesday morning 10 to noon, Saturday 9 to noon.
All sales are used for Outreach.
Please come in and see what we have. Cash only, please.
Helen Poole. Helen Poole, a parishioner of St. Jude’s and our church’s former organist, was a beloved musician in the London area. She died in 2023. In her honour, St. Jude’s will host a recital featuring Alexandre von Wartburg and Eliza Lam on bassoon, harp and piano, Sat, May 30th. Please note time change: 3:00 pm. Donations are welcome with all proceeds going toward St. Jude’s music ministry.
Learning Together
“Chapter 29: The Church That Easter Built” – Today’s message is the last in a five-part series on the Book of Acts, Chapter 29: The Church That Easter Built, with insights from Archbishop Rowan Williams. The apostle Paul addresses an audience in Athens, entreating to see that what they worship as “unknown” is the God in whom we live and move. This sermon is called, On Being an Advocate in the Face of the Unknown.
Education for Ministry (EfM) Open House – EfM is a small group experience focussed on how faith connects and is lived in everyday life. One of EfM’s face-t0-face mentoring groups meets at St. Jude’s on Tuesday mornings. Interested in learning more? Attend one of the upcoming Open Houses: May 12th at 7:00 pm (virtual), June 10th at 7:00 pm (in person), August 26th (virtual). Reach out at EFM@huron.anglican.ca to indicate you’re coming or with any questions. Also, speak to Sharon Frank here at St. Jude’s.
Exploring the Epistle to the Ephesians – The Church of St. John the Evangelist has invited the people of St. Jude’s to join in an online study of the Letter to the Ephesians on Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:00 pm, throughout the summer. These online sessions will be facilitated by Tom Mawlam who is the licensed lay reader at St. John’s, with occasional drop-ins by the clergy of St. John’s and St. Jude’s. Tom will visit St. Jude’s on some upcoming Sundays to introduce himself. For more info, please speak to Father Kevin.
Living the Gift – Stewardship in Word and Practice – On Sat, June 13th, St. Jude’s will be the location for a diocesan workshop on holistic stewardship. The facilitator will be Davey Gerhart, Executive Director of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship. Plan to attend! Also, please speak to Father Kevin to serve on a local arrangements team for this event, or for the diocesan clergy day that will precede it on Friday, June 12th. Register through the poster’s QR code on the bulletin board in the narthex.
Streams of Grace: Reflections on Spiritual Formation – This series of online reflections from Father Kevin appears on St. Jude’s Facebook page each Wednesday. As you view each reflection please hit “like” and “share.”
Let's Celebrate
Happy birthday! This week to David B. (3rd May) and Rick K. (5th). Hope you both had or
have a great day!
Special congatulations to the Rev’d. Larry O’Connor, who will celebrate 60 years since his ordination on Saturday 9th May.