Readings for Sunday 19th July, Trinity 8
Psalm 139 1-11, 22-23
Reading: Romans 8.12-15
Gospel: Matthew 13.24-30.36-43
Pslam refrain: “God, your hand will hold me fast”
Summer Services – We will continue to gather for worship at 8:30 and 10:00 am on Sundays throughout the summer at St. Jude’s.
Sunday’s Sermon
Sunday’s is the last of our Crazy Eights sermons, which are meant to be brief, eight-minute reflections for sunny (smoky?) summer mornings. Today’s message, based on Jesus’ Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds in Matthew 13 is entitled “The Root, Not Just the Stem.”
Outreach
Outreach for July
In July we concentrate on the St. Paul’s food bank, and our own breakfast program. Also, even though school has just started the summer break, it’s time to think about backpacks and school supplies.
St. Paul's Foodbank
Our next Paul’s Place food bank Sunday is Sunday, 11th August. Donations were still down, so can we make a better effort for August, when it’s harvest time for many things?
Breakfast Program
Many thanks to our hardy volunteers who brave all types of weather, including this hot and dry season, to prep and serve at our twice monthly breakfast. We have space for more teen volunteers so please feel free to recruit your children or grandchildren who may be looking for volunteer hours. Our next breakfast is this Saturday July 18th from 9 to 10:30 am. All are welcome to join us.
Alongside Hope’s Venezuela Earthquake Response. You can donate by calling at 1-866-308-7973, or mail a cheque to Alongside Hope, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate “Venezuela” in the memo field. The federal government will match donations up to a maximum of $2 million if you donate before 16th July. Please continue to pray for the Venezuelan people.
LUSO Summer Snack Program – LUSO supports newcomers recently arrived in Canada. St. Jude’s makes space available for LUSO’s programs. Volunteers are needed to help with food prep and/or delivery driving. The commitment is usually 8:00-9:00 am on Mondays. An info sheet is available in the narthex. For more info, please contact amy.williams@ymcaswo.ca
5K Run/Walk
Planning is officially underway for the 5K Run/ Walk with St. John’s! The date is Sunday October 18th. This event is a great fundraiser for our breakfast program that serves the most vulnerable members of our community. To make this year’s race a success, we are looking for sponsors. We are asking for your help to expand our reach. Please take a moment to think about your own network. Do you know local business owners, vendors, individuals or community leaders who value giving back? Please share this opportunity with them. By becoming a sponsor, they will gain local visibility while directly supporting life-changing food security programs right here in our neighbourhood.
The three levels of sponsorship are;
Gold. $5,000 +
Sliver $2,500 +
Bronze $1,000 +
If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to the office at stjudeslondon@diohuron.org or 519-660-6198, or any member of the Breakfast Program team for more details. Thank you for your continued prayers, generosity, and support!
The St. John’s 5K Race Team.
Fundraising and Social
Fundscrip Rick will be in the Narthex on Sunday between the services with your July card orders.
Advance notice!!
Hold this Date! Please join us for a fun game or two of mini-putt on September 19th, 3:45 pm at Tin Cup, on Adelaide St. a short distance from the church. There was a very good turnout of enthusiastic putters last year. This is an all ages event. Please invite your friends. There will be a casual dinner at the church immediately after we finish playing. Cost to play is $14.99 + tax for one or two games (18 holes each). Putters and balls will be provided. Suggested contribution to the cost of the meal will be provided closer to the event. We will likely have pizza again this year. Please contact the office at stjudeslondon@diohuron.org if you plan to come, or if you have any questions. Thanks and have a great summer!
Pride Parade: Sunday, July 19 is the date for this wonderful and joyous event. The parade starts at noon, leaves the fairgrounds and goes up to Queens Avenue , walk to Waterloo, turn right up to Dufferin, Dufferin to Victoria Park. Be at the fairgrounds at 11-11:15, look for the Proud Anglicans of Huron. BRING WATER.
Learning Together
The Heart Sees Further – Each Wednesday, Father Kevin offers a brief spiritual reflection viewable on St. Jude’s Facebook page. The current series is called “An Introduction the Devout Life” based on a book by St. Francis de Sales. As you view each reflection, please hit “like” and “share.”
Exploring the Epistle to the Ephesians – St. John the Evangelist has invited St. Jude’s to join an online study of Ephesians on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm, through the summer. These sessions are facilitated by Tom Mawlam, the licensed lay reader at St. John’s. Please sign up in the narthex.
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 the upcoming virtual Open House on August 26th. Reach out at EFM@huron.anglican.ca to learn more. Also, speak to Sharon Frank here at St. Jude’s who is an EfM mentor.
Let's Celebrate
Happy birthday! This week to Thampi V. (16th July), and Mae G. (18th) . Hope you both have a great celebration!
And, congratulations to Laura and Doug F., who celebrate their wedding anniversary on 18th July.