WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR November 9th, 2025 Remembrance Sunday Day Worship readings for this week’s Remembrance Day service, Nov 9th are: Hebrews 9:24-28; Psalm 127; Mark 12:38-44 Worship readings for next week’s 23rd Sun after Pentecost, Nov 16th are: Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12 (As Canticle); 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 THIS PRAYER MINISTRY IS MOST IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW! Your prayers DO MAKE a difference. Please take additional time in your day and in you daily prayers for those most vulnerable and in need of healing. We reverently keep in our prayers, family, friends, loved ones, and all in need. We pray especially for those listed in this bulletin and those in our hearts and minds this day.
Prayers for all those in need of Health and Healing including our Parishioners homebound or in Long Term Care facilities: Walter, Jenn S., Nathan B., Rev. Pam Cullen, Carol Hill, Ray M., John Heddle, Barb & Ted D., Deb L., Rick & Karen P., Randy V., Gerry M., Marge W., David L., Kyra, Gloria, Craig T., Dave D., Margaret C., Jessica W., Diane L., Ed N., Mary G., Brenda P., Dan L., Joanne P., David H., Meghan R., Ted D., Alvin, Jean F., Saraann, Mary B., Maisie, Solange H., Terry, Cavell, Karen C., Dan, Philip W., Raymie D., Ted M., James L., Nancy, Marilyn A., Molly Rose, Sandy M., Steve I., Kathryn H., Kathy G., Bea, Jennifer A., Luke, Lucy, Edith, Jerry, Carol, Petra, Dave, Leona, and Junia.
HTSSM Prayer List If you would like to have yourself; a family member; or a loved one, included on the Prayer List or Long Term Care list we are now asking for a new submission to be sent directly to our new dedicated email at: [email protected]. 1) Please indicate the person who is to be allocated, 2) advise if you’d like the initial of their Last Name to be included, and 3) if able, please indicate if there is a length of time you’d like their name to be upheld. Please also share with us as God meets your needs so that we may rejoice with you; or send a follow up email to remove a name from the Prayer list when needed. Sincerely and Respectfully, Allison G.
As a parish family, those noted below have a place of importance for us to hold in tribute and remembrance. NOVEMBER ALTAR FLOWERS: Nov 2- Given to the Glory of God by Marcus Hahn in loving memory of the two loves of his life, Andria and Ruth Hahn AND Given by Marjorie Waller in loving memory of her husband Dave. Nov 9- Given to the Glory of God by Paul & Leslie Savard in memory of the soldiers who fought in the wars around the world, and their families who support them. Nov 16- Given to the Glory of God by Karen Beuermann in memory of her husband Wayne. Nov 23- Given to the Glory of God by Deb Lafond in memory of her parents, Nelson & Shirley Patterson AND Given by Judy Stewart in loving memory of her husband Jim and daughter Lori. Nov 30- Available for dedication. Please contact Jeanette Maloney
Altar Flower Ministry Have you thought of Donating Altar Flowers in Memory of a Loved One, or for a Celebration or In Gratitude? We currently have an opening for the end of November. If you prefer another time of the year, just let us know. Please contact Jeanette @ 226-456-8776 to further discuss
Midweek Worship at HTSSM Midweek services are held every Wednesday with Rev. Jordan at 10:30am.
Remembrance Day Worship Services Please join us on Sunday November 9 as we commemorate Remembrance Day at our 10:30am worship service. On Tuesday November 11 we will continue to honour this sacred occasion in our Veteran’s Memorial garden, as it has been our parish's cherished tradition. We will gather together at 10:50 AM for a service of remembrance and prayers, followed by a minute of silence at 11am. As the morning will be quite crisp, everyone is encouraged to dress warmly. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet in the sanctuary. All are welcome.
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Our HTSSM Parish is pleased to once again be hosting a Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at White Oaks Mall on Saturday December 6th, 10am-7:45pm. Our location is in proximity to the Tim Hortons by the food court. If you are interested in supporting this ministry by committing to one hour of the stated times, please reach out to Heather Gough at church or call her at 519-685-1010. With appreciation and blessings for your consideration, Heather.
VISION-TO-ACTION! WHAT IS YOUR ‘BLUE SKY’ WISH LIST? The Steering committee wants to fully engage our parishioners and gather everyone’s wish lists for the new church. Therefore, we have created Vision boards for each high interest area of the new space; and we are looking to the parish for their ideas and support. These Vision boards will focus on the following areas: Kitchen, Sanctuary/Community Space, Multi-Purpose room, Foyer/Entrance/Reception area, and Garden. There will also be a Miscellaneous board that can cover wish list items for down the road i.e. Washrooms, Meeting rooms, Storage, Office Space, Flex Space, etc. These Vision boards will be on display in the Fireside Lounge from Nov 9th to 30th. The last opportunity to contribute to these boards will be during the Parish Potluck on Sunday Nov 30th. Please take the time to write down your ideas and initial beside that idea to show your vote of support. If an idea that you like is already listed, simply write your initials in the boxes provided to also show your vote of support. The Steering committee will also hold two in-person engagement sessions during Coffee hour on Sunday Dec 7th and 14th. This will allow everyone various times and opportunities to provide your thoughts, suggestions and feedback pertaining to the new building. If anyone would prefer to submit their thoughts via email, please send to Rev Jordan Murray at his email: [email protected]. After that, the Steering committee will gather all the information and summarize the priorities to present them to the design team of Dream Legacy. As always, we ask for your continual prayers for the Holy Spirit to guide us as we discern our future steps as a parish community. Many thanks for your involvement and cooperation. Regards from the Steering Committee: John Biro, Allison Gortzak, Rick Hill, Dave Keegan, Leslie Savard, and Jordan Murray.
Cursillo Niagara-Huron Great news! There is a new Cursillo weekend being held November 21-23, 2025. If you have considered going on one of these weekends, please see Colin Shutt and he can answer your questions. It is a time to spend in Christian community, with God; with music; prayer; meditation; worship; conversation and talks on Faith, Study and Action by Cursillistas and Clergy, with plenty of small group discussion. It is a weekend that will last a lifetime. Please see Colin for more information and take home a brochure. Thanks, and Ultreya (ever onwards in Spanish), Colin.
CC Carrothers Breakfast Program Once again, C.C. Carrothers public school is accepting donations for their snack and breakfast program. The drop off basket is still located in the ‘Sowing’ room at the back of the church, with the list of items they can accept. Thank you in advance, Liz.
Social Events Committee There will be an interim meeting on Tuesday Nov 4, at 1pm* as we finish our preparations for the upcoming Fall season! Please join us if you have any ideas or interested in participating in any events! *Please note the earlier time for those who are available during the afternoon. Thanks! Morning Coffee Group in the Fireside Lounge Ladies Coffee Hour will be on Tuesday, November 25 at 10am in the Fireside Lounge. All are welcome; we look forward to seeing you there. Let’s sit, chat, and be together!
2026 Anglican Church Calendars For everyone who ordered a calendar, they are now available for pick up. Please see Jeanette in the office. Thanks
HTSSM’s “Bits’n’Bobs” Rummage Sale – Sat Nov 8th!! Celebrate the season of savings with the HTSSM Rummage Sale! The Book Nook will be holding its biggest clearance sale ever, and EVERYTHING is priced to go! This will be the final date of operation for the Book Nook, so come out and get your Reading-On! This fundraiser will include donated rummage sale items, and of course the Bottle Draw that has always been a sell-out at the past Bazaars, along with our very popular BBQ lunch and Fireside Tea Room! BUTWE NEED YOUR HELP to make this another hugely successful fundraising event. Please reach out to anyone from the Social Events Team if you have any questions or for more information. Social Event Team (SET) members include: Chuck, Beth, Leslie, Dave P., Harry, Pat and Allison. Annual Mitten Tree Once again, our annual MITTEN TREE will be returning this Advent season! We are supporting the four previous charities: C.C. Carothers School, Salvation Army (Pat's Kids ages 0-2 years) and Ark Aid. In addition to all the snuggly warm hats and mitts, we are also asking for warm socks for Ark Aid as they are the most needed item in any shelter. All donations can be brought in and left at the Mitten tree beginning Sunday, Nov 30 through the advent season. Thanking you with many blessings for your continued generosity, from Sharron Pirrie Is your car in need of a good clean? Linda Riley’s grandson, Ben, has started up his own private car detailing business with the hopes of earning some summer savings. He comes highly recommended, and Linda would be happy to provide a business card or offer more information regarding his car detailing services. Please call/text #289-682-2169 or email [email protected] for a quote. Assistive Listening System Assistive listening devices (ALDs) help amplify the sounds you want to hear, especially where there's a lot of background noise. Our audio system in the church is now equipped for Assistive Listening. Anyone with a hearing aid that has Bluetooth capabilities can pick up the signal. Any questions please see Rick Hill or Rev Rob for more information. HTSSM’s “Sowing Room” is a growing success! As the Summer season continues, our Parish continues to collect items for the many Outreach Ministries we support. Bread is needed for the Glen Cairn Bread Program. Food donations of canned fruit, vegetables, fish and meat, soups, pasta, cereal, and spaghetti sauce are always gratefully received for the St. Paul's Food Bank and Ark Aide. Granola Bars and bottles water are still being collected to be distributed to those experiencing homelessness in our community. Underwear, socks, shoes, and lunch boxes are needed for London Community Chaplaincy and C.C. Carrothers. Anything you can offer is a huge support and your donations sow seeds of hope and love to our neighbors! Please drop off any items in the large basket located in the lounge or see Beth for details. Thank you for your generosity!
Options for Tithing & Contributions! With the summer months here and many on holidays, we’d like to remind all Parishioners of the following options to help continue with their summer offertory. 1) Deliver to the office on Wednesday mornings during our regular office hours. Please call Jeanette at 226-456-8776 before you come to confirm availability. 2) Mail a cheque indicating your Envelope No. to HTSSM, 727 Southdale Rd. E., London, ON N6E 1A9. Please do not send cash through the mail. 3) E-transfer your givings to [email protected] In the Notes Field, please indicate the allocation as ‘Offertory’, or other specification as desired (ie: Altar Flowers, PWRDF etc.). 4) In addition, you are always encouraged to consider pre-authorized payments (PAP) on a recurring monthly date of your choice. Please contact the office directly for more details. We thank you for your continued support of this essential ministry at HTSSM.
PLEASE SAVE YOUR BREAD BAGS!! The Meat Pie Ladies are asking folks to please collect your empty bread bags as they need them for meat pies. The easiest way to store the bags is to fold and place them in an empty Kleenex box. When the box is full, just pass them on to Pat or Carolyn. Thanks!
Ark Aid Street Mission Please visit The Ark’s face group page (@arkaidlondon) as they regularly list the top items needed. Each week we will also list their top needs below. Please help whenever possible or contact Beth for more information. With Spring here Ark Aid will no longer be accepting Winter donations, thank you everyone for your kind donations getting them through the colder months of the year. Beginning Monday, March 27, all clothing donations will need to be dropped off at The Ark (696 Dundas St. Location). Top 5 Needs: 1. Underwear; 2. Running Shoes; 3. Hoodies; 4. Pants; 5. Light Weight Jackets. Ongoing items always include: socks, underwear; blankets, sheets, hygiene products, toiletries (even if partly filled). Top 5 Food Needs: 1. Potatoes; 2. Noodles (except Spaghetti); 3. Frozen Mixed Vegetables; 4. Frozen Meat. As they serve cooked meals, they are always looking for meats, veggies, potatoes, cookies, granola bars, coffee, tea, anything helps.
Book Nook - HOURS Pat Edgerton and her Book Ladies will be holding their biggest clearance sale ever, and EVERYTHING is priced to go! There will be boxes available for a low price of $5 and you can fill it with as much as you can carry! This will be the final date of operation for the Book Nook, so come out and get your Reading-On! You’ll find used books from dozens of authors, genres, and multiple subjects, as well as a children’s room.
ALTAR FLOWER PRICING Please read following message regarding the current upkeep of the weekly Altar flower ministry. Due to the cost of fresh flowers having risen considerably in past months, it has been agreed upon that some new options will be offered going forward. Here are the three selections that people will have to choose from. Option 1 - Fresh Flowers will be purchased and arranged at a cost of $60.00 per family. Option 2 - You can split the cost of fresh flowers with another family for the same weekend at a price of $30.00 per family. Option 3 - In lieu of the cost of fresh flowers, Silk flowers will be arranged at the altar and your money will be donated to one of the designated HTSSM outreach projects. We have set a $20.00 minimum donation, but the dollar value can be whatever you wish. Each option will still acknowledge you and your loved one’s dedication in the bulletin. Jeanette will be calling everyone each month to get your decision. Memorial information for each weekend will still be noted in bulletin. If you have any questions, please speak directly to Jeanette or contact the church office. Meat Pies Delicious chicken and beef pies are available at $4 each. Please call or email Carolyn Keegan if you're interested.
Social Care Committee The Social Care Committee is composed of a group of parishioners who regularly visit and maintain caring relationships with HTSSM parishioners who have limited or no access to weekly services at the church. If you know of a parishioner who would benefit from such visits, or if you’d like more information about how to get involved with this meaningful ministry, please speak to Heather Gough in person or at [email protected].
T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) This group is now meeting every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm in our Fireside Lounge. The weekly fee is $3 with an annual membership of approximately $60. This is an inexpensive way to obtain support in your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Since your first meeting is FREE, give it a try. Please use the rear door by our Veterans' Garden to gain access to their meeting.
BREAD OUTREACH PROGRAM We are once again giving out Bread every Tuesday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre, as well as assisting in the overall work of the centre. Should you be able to donate Whole Wheat Bread, please bring it to the church on Sunday. You can leave it at the back of the church entrance, and Jeanette will deliver it to G.C.C.R.C. for Tuesdays. Although HTSSM is only there Tuesday, the Centre is open to the Community on Mondays and Thursdays for food and bread outreach. Thank you to everyone donating to the Bread Outreach program through their weekly/monthly donations. It has been much appreciated. Also: GCCRC would appreciate any gently used winter coats, clothes, boots, scarves, hats, etc.; for all ages from babies to adults. Please leave your donations at the back of the entrance of the Church and once again Jeanette will deliver them. Many Thanks for supporting our Outreach at GCCRC.
El Sistema South London - Ability through Drumming You probably know about El Sistema South London's string group since it has played several of our services and concerts in the past. Did you know we also started a drumming school for severely challenged kids at St. Anne's Anglican Church in Byron? During the shutdown, everything stopped on a dime. Now, we are planning on starting up again in mid-October and need coaches. These kids are very fragile. We have a Doctor who acts as a coach, so it is well managed. We have seen severely autistic kids overcome their conditions at these classes through music. If you are interested in helping out, please see or email Dave McEwen at [email protected]. We will get you the information you need. Please check out this very worthwhile effort.
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CLOSED CAPTION - YouTube VIDEO OPTION: Did you know that if you are viewing the Sunday Services online, there should be a symbol on your computer, cell phone or iPad that shows a symbol indicating CLOSED CAPTION? If you click on the symbol you will be able to read what is being said. ________________________________________________
Further to one of Rev Rob’s previous Wednesday's check-in, here are the authors and a few titles that he suggested for personal reading: John Collins (Intro to Old Testament) Bart Ehrman (The New Testament), N T. Wright (Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian) N T. Wright (God and the Pandemic) Marcus Borg (The Heart of Christianity) , Brian McLaren (The Great Spiritual Migration) Brian McLaren (We Make the Road by Walking), Henri Nouwen (Wounded Healer, Return of the Prodigal Son)
In addition to the above suggested readings, here are a few from other parishioners: Allison G’s reading list: Nancy L. Bieber (Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way) Rachel Held Evans (Searching for Sundays; Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again) Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community)
Colin Shutt’s reading list: Frederick Buechner (pronounced buckner) Wishful thinking: A seekers’ ABC; Whistling in the dark: A doubter's dictionary; Peculiar treasures: A biblical who's who Rowan Williams - Being Christian
Community Outreach - Being the Church in a Time of Crisis There is still much need in our communities for us to find ways of being the hands of Jesus in the world, especially for the most vulnerable of our neighbours. The latest newsletter, Spring 2020, was sent from Rev. Pam Cullen at the London Community Chaplaincy and you are encouraged to read it, especially the section titled "Serve". For those who have the means, this is a wonderful way ‘to be the church’ in our neighbourhood. A copy of the newsletter is available for download from our Community Outreach page under the Ministries Menu.
Local Community Food Banks are still in need of donations! The Food Cupboard at Westminster Park Community Church on the corner of Southdale and Millbank is still open and currently accepting food donations at their front door. If you are able to help, please drop off your donation and ring the doorbell for pick up in order to observe physical distancing. Their most needed items are: cereal/pancake mix, peanut butter, canned meat/tuna, Kraft dinner, pasta and pasta sauce, soup and crackers and of course…toilet paper! You can find more information at their website: https://londoncommunitychaplaincy.com
St. Paul's Social Services Food Bank St. Paul's Fellowship Centre is currently closed for Lunch Distribution due to the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, but the Food Bank is still open and the staff and volunteers are dedicated to assist the community during this difficult time. Food and Monetary donations are always welcome and accepted. For donations please visit their website: http://stpaulssocialservices.ca. For the safety of staff and clients, they are offering service and intake by phone and web. For inquiries please call: 519-673-3242 or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/St.PaulsSocialServices ________________________________________________
During current Pandemic restrictions, all meetings are temporarily suspended until further notice. Recurring Meeting Times: Next Social Events Committee Mtg: Mon at 7pm Next Euchre & Games Night: Wed at 7pm Next Parish Council Mtg: Thurs at 7pm Next Ladies Coffee Hour: Tues at 10am
