Readings for Sunday 26th July, Trinity 9
The Song of Solomon
Reading: Romans 8.26-39
Gospel: Matthew 13.33,44-52
Sunday’s Sermon – “The Last Word”
Sunday is the last of our Lift Up the Cup sermons with Sunday’s message based on a collection of Jesus’ very short parables in Matthew 13. This message is intended to show that the teachings of Jesus are not meant to be reduced to the limited sensibility of the human imagination. Instead, they lift our hearts and minds to a vision of God’s kingdom different from our expectations.
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 in July, so can we make a better effort for August, when it’s harvest time for many things?
Breakfast Program
The St. Jude’s team served 132 breakfasts this past Saturday. Despite the hot weather, we had to make extra porridge for our hungry guests and friends. We are thankful that we have the resources to provide a nourishing meal for those who join us twice a month. To ensure we have the resources going forward, it’s time to start planning for our fall fundraiser, the October 5 km walk / run with St. John the Evangelist. Please consider pulling your team together and getting your team page ready for our Canada Helps website. Our next breakfast is Saturday August 1st from 9 - 10:30 am. All are welcome ro join us.
Fundraising and Social
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!
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 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.
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 get a link.
The Pilgrim Course – Last year, a group of 14-18 people participated in the “Follow” stage of The Pilgrim Course. This autumn, we will start into the “Grow” stage, with four six-session courses led by Father Kevin on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm, that explore the Creeds (starting Oct 6th – in person), the Eucharist (starting Nov 17 – online), and then two courses in the new year, the first will be online and the second in person. Make your spiritual health a priority! Sign-up sheets for the Creeds course will be available soon.
Let's Celebrate
Happy birthday! This week to Trish M-F and Sheno S. (Both on the 19th July), Ken N. (20th) and Chris C. (21st). Hope you all celebrated well.
And, congratulations to Faye and Mike G., who celebrated their wedding anniversary on July 20th!!