BULLETIN FOR October 13th, Harvest Thanksgiving 18th Sunday after Pentecost PRAYER INTENTIONS We are honoured to hold in prayer – family, friends, loved ones, and all in need. We pray especially for those listed in the bulletin and those in our hearts this day.
PLEASE NOTE: The prayer list is on a 3 month schedule. The following people will be remembered in prayer only until the end of September. If after that time you still need prayers for the person, please fill out the Prayer Request Form in the bulletin, or email: holytrinityststephens@gmail.com.
Friends, Family & Caregivers Barbara, Lisa, James, Petra, Hailey, John & Val, Carol, Kristen, Kylee, Molly Rose, Michel, Dean, Catalina, Bea, Linda, Sandra, Luke, Peter, Diane, and Peggy.
Those at Home and in Seniors/Nursing Homes Marg, Diane, Noreen, Helen, Jim, Peter, Gene, Evelyn, Dave, Shirley, Rhiannon, Janet, Junia, Shirley Mac, Florence, Cliff, Vivian, Leona, Laurie, Joannie, Sheila, Hazel, Gloria, Bob, June, and Peggy R.
OCTOBER ALTAR FLOWERS: Oct 6 - Given to the Glory of God by Agnes Comeau in memory of her parents Thomas and Bessie Rideout Oct 13 - Given to the Glory of God by Vince McCarthy and family in memory of My Loving Wife Joan Oct 20 - Given to the Glory of God by Paul and Leslie Savard in memory of our parents Oct 27 - Given to the Glory of God by Jim and Judy Stewart in memory of our daughter Lori.
Sun Catchers Dedication A Dedication of Sun Catchers will be held during the Thanksgiving Sunday 10:30am service on Oct 13th, in memory of Edith Rudnicki and Roseanne Beyers.
Check out our Garland of Thanksgiving given by some of our parish children and placed in front of the altar for our upcoming Thanksgiving Service on October 13th! There's also a basket there with blank leaves for you to complete your own Leaf of Gratitude! Let's make this Garland as full as possible! Jesus and Me (JAM) Disciples! HTSSM has begun a new Children’s Ministry and we’re calling all our kids to gather with us during the last Sunday of every Month!! Group activities will take place during the 10:30am service. Next date: October 27th
Knitting Outreach: There will be several bags in the Lounge after church with yarn and patterns for those who would like a couple of new or different patterns to make up for the Mitten Tree. The TREE will be going up for the first Sunday in Advent and will be coming down before school is out for Christmas, so everything can be delivered for Christmas. Thanking everyone in advance. Blessings Sharron Next Ladies Coffee Hour is October 29th. Please come join us for a cuppa!
Mark your calendar! Evergreen Bazaar is coming Nov. 16th 2019. We are hoping for donations for our bottle draw, valued at over $2. Sample items include bath and beauty products, wine, nuts, etc. Also we would appreciate donations for our Children's, Men's and Ladies surprise boxes, as well as unused gift items or jewelry.
CC Carrothers Public School Snack Program Over 5 years the lunches being served have more than doubled. HTSSM has generously been donating: pudding cups, fruit cups, NUT FREE granola bars and small cheese & cracker packages. Now a Breakfast Program is also being served to the children from Mon-Thurs. Whenever possible please consider donating any items including Cereal. All donations will be gladly accepted. Drop off is at the back of the church, in a plastic tote box labeled “CC Carrothers." Please contact Liz for questions or more information.
Don't Forget To Confirm Your Subscription FOR YOUR ANGLICAN JOURNAL/HURON CHURCH NEWS EXTENDED CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: OCT 31st, 2019 Only the confirmed subscribers will receive their newspaper. Use this toll-free number to confirm your subscription: 1-866-333-0959 or email: yes@national.anglican.ca
St. Paul's Social Services Fundraiser ST. PAUL’S SOCIAL SERVICES is holding a Raffle to raise money for Food Purchases for its Food Bank and Fellowship Centre. Tickets cost $5 each or 5 for $20. Only 2000 Tickets were printed and selling fast. To purchase tickets please see Heather Gough or Dave Pirrie. 1st Prize – Golf for Four (Highland Country Club) $600, 2ndPrize – One Week at Huron Church Camp $600 3rd Prize – Basket of Wine (20 bottles) $400 4th Prize – Grand Theatre ticket and Dinner at The Church Key Restaurant $225 5th Prize – Silver and Pearl Necklace-Diamonds on Richmond $110 6th Prize – Aeolian Hall Tickets $50 7th Prize - Grocery Certificate $50 The Draw takes place on October 19th at 7:30 pm a St. Paul’s Cathedral, 472 Richmond St., London. Must be 19 years of age to purchase. Lottery License No. M774369 Full Poster can be seen on Current Events page.
St. Paul's Social Services Food Bank Toiletries; Pancake Mixes; Biscuits.
Parish Council: Minutes are now posted in the Fireside Lounge. Please contact a Council Member if you have questions. Next meeting: October 22, 2019
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DATES TO REMEMBER: Oct 13 Thanksgiving Sunday and Dedications Oct 27 Jesus And Me (JAM) Disciples Nov 10 Remembrance Day Service Nov 16 Evergreen Bazaar Nov 24 Jesus And Me (JAM) Disciples Dec 01 First Sunday of Advent Dec 01 Parish Potluck & Messy Christmas
Recurring Meeting Times: Next Crafts & Laughs: Thurs October 10 at 9:30am Next Evangelism Team Mtg: TBA Next Parish Council Mtg: Tues October 22 at 7pm Next Ladies Coffee Hour: Tues October 29 at 10am Next Euchre & Games Night: Thurs November 7 at 7pm Next Open Prayer Group: Tues November 12 at 9am