WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR September 17th, 2023 Season of Pentecost 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: Margaret C., Jessica W., Diane L., Mary G., Ed N.,Brenda P., Dan L., Joanne P., David H., Meghan R., Yvonne H., Ted D., Alvin, Jean & Bill F., Saraann, Mary B., Kelly Stevens Hartley, Maisie, Solange H., Terry, Cavell, Karen C., Dan, Robert S., Philip W., Raymie D., Ted M., James L., Nancy, Marilyn A., Molly Rose, Al & Yvonne, Sandy M., Linda R., Steve I., Kathryn H., Kathy G., Jennifer A., Bea, Luke, Lucy, Edith, Jerry, Carol, Hiba, Petra, and Hailey, Evelyn, Dave, Leona, Junia, Gloria, Joanie T., and Bob.
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: HTSSMPrayerList@gmail.com. 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. SEPTEMBER ALTAR FLOWERS: Sep 3- Given to the Glory of God by Jeanette Maloney in memory of her parents, Marco & Flora Simone. Sep 10- Given to the Glory of God by Ray & Carol Masters in Memory of Loved Ones. Sep 17- Given to the Glory of God by Dan & Karen Lemanski with gratitude for 35 years of marriage. Sep 24- Given to the Glory of God by Horst & Shirley Ammonns in memory of their son, Gregory Scott.
Midweek Worship and Community Time at HTSSM Please join us for a time of worship and community on Wednesday mornings. Mid-week services will resume on September 6th with Morning Prayer. September Schedule: Sept 06 - 8:00am Morning Prayer via Zoom Sept 13 - 10:30am Holy Eucharist in Sanctuary Sept 20 - 8:00am Morning Prayer on Zoom Sept 27 - 10:30am Holy Eucharist in Sanctuary Please email Rev. Rob for the Zoom link: robhenderson@diohuron.org.
Book Study coming this Fall! What does it mean to come home? Author and spiritual guide Henri Nouwen explores the themes of Homecoming in his powerful book: The Return of the Prodigal Son. Exploring the text of one of Jesus’ most well-known parables, Nouwen considers our place with God as the younger son and the older son, as well as some themes around reconciliation and unconditional love. Rev. Rob will lead a 3-part book study beginning Thursday September 21 at 7pm, Thursday October 5 at 7pm and Thursday October 26 at 7pm. To sign up, please email Rev. Rob (robhenderson@diohuron.org) or see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board next to his office. For all who ask, “Where has my struggle led me”? Or for those “on the road”, this work will inspire and guide each time it is read. “My son you are with me always; your brother here was dead and has come to life, he was lost and is found” (Luke 15)
"Sharing the Harvest": a 'Feed The Hungry' Fundraiser Sunday October 15th at HTSSM, the evening will begin at 5:30pm with a Spaghetti Dinner. A live concert will follow at 7:00pm featuring Stevie's Sliders Trombone Ensemble. Admission $20. All Proceeds going to the London Food Bank. For Tickets call or text Chuck @519-857-2535 OR or click here: Concert page Orange Shirt Day - Sunday October 1st, 2023 Sunday October 1st will be observed as Orange Shirt Day at Holy Trinity St. Stephen’s Memorial. It is a day we will remember the residential school experience, bear witness and honour to the healing journey of the survivors and their families and commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. Orange shirts are available for purchase through many vendors and locations. If you would like to purchase an orange shirt, please consider supporting local business and/or businesses that support Indigenous healing and reconciliation such as Giant Tiger. For Orange Shirt Day, Giant Tiger and Indspire have launched a new shirt designed to raise funds in support of the Learning from the Past Fund. 100% of proceeds from the sale of this shirt are donated to Indspire’s Learning from the Past Fund, which provides bursaries to Indigenous post-secondary students pursuing an education in Indigenous Studies and Languages.
Prayer Services at Parkwood and Dearness Rev Rob will be leading monthly services at Parkwood and Dearness Home this fall. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact him. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit residents and share the love of Jesus with our neighbours!
CHRISTMAS CAKES GREAT NEWS! We are now taking orders for Christmas Cakes at $10 each. Please contact Anne Buchanan as soon as possible at 519-872-2997 or via email to place your order. Limited quantities available. Please indicate your preference to ‘Light’ or ‘Dark’. Thanks!
Euchre Anyone? Next meeting: Wednesday September 20th, at 7 pm in the Fireside Lounge. All are welcome whether you’re expert, amateur or novice; lets have some fun! Please see Colin for all the details! Bring your best game face!!
Social Events Committee Meeting The next regular meeting will be Monday, October 2nd, at 7pm. Please join us if you would like to contribute or have any ideas!
A Huge Thanks from London Community Chaplaincy and C.C. Carrothers! The collection for lunch bags; shoes; and undies is now complete! This has been a wonderful outreach project this summer supporting the many children who will now be able to go back to school with a new pair of shoes, backpacks to carry, and of course much needed undies to wear! Once again, thank you for your generosity!
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!
Morning Coffee Group in the Fireside Lounge Ladies Coffee Hour will continue as outdoors (weather permitting) on Tuesday, September 26 at 10am in the Veterans Memorial Garden. All are welcome; come and have a coffee or tea, relax and chat along with some laughs. Blessings Sharron
Social Events Committee Meeting We are resuming our planning of Parish social events over the winter months! The next regular meeting will be Monday, October 2nd at 7pm. Please join us if you would like to contribute or have any ideas! Please note, meetings will continue, so if you cannot attend, stay tuned for more dates. 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 holytrinityststephens@gmail.com 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.
Composting @ HTSSM For our gardens and the environment, we are very thankful for everyone that is contributing to our composting bins. It is a wonderful way to help with the health and growth of our parish garden. If you are not using a composter at home, we at HTSSM would like you to give us a helping hand. If you would bring your compost to the church on Sundays and leave it by the Blue Shed, we will put it in our composter for you. Not only will this keep scraps out of the landfill but will save us from having to buy soil for our garden. Acceptable items include: 1. All fruit and vegetable scraps including peels. 2. Coffee grounds (filters if unbleached); compostable coffee pods; tea bags. 3. Egg shells well crunched. Please remember no meat, bones, or plastic. All necessary grass clippings and leaves will be supplied from church property to give a nitrogen & carbon balance. Many thanks from your Friendly Gardeners on a Mission!
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!
CC Carrothers Breakfast Program Please be advised that Liz will not be taking donations for the Snack & Breakfast Program for C.C. Carrothers after Sunday June 18th, 2023. More details to follow in mid to late September on this Program. Thank you for all the contributions, from Liz
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.
NEW ‘Our Daily Bread’ Readings Booklets We have the NEW Daily Bread Reading Booklets for March/ April/ May 2023. They will be available at the back of the church starting at this Sunday’s service. A few copies will also be in our mailbox, should you wish to pick it up on another day. If you can’t make it to the church, please call the office at 226-456-8776. Thanks, from Jeanette. Book Nook - NEW SUMMER HOURS Beginning July 1st, the Book Nook's Open Times will be: Saturdays from 10- 3pm You’ll find used books from dozens of authors, genres, and multiple subjects, as well as a children’s room. There are puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s, and also featuring unique handcrafted Art and Paintings by local artists for sale.
NEW ALTAR FLOWER PRICING The following message comes from Anne Buchanan regarding the current upkeep of the weekly Altar flower ministry. Due to the cost of fresh flowers having risen considerably in the past months, it has been agreed upon that some new options will be offered beginning in the fall. Here are the three new 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. Anne 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 Anne Buchanan at 519-872-2997. 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 hergo44@hotmail.com.
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 dcmcewen@sympatico.ca. We will get you the information you need. Please check out this very worthwhile effort.
C.C. Carrothers SNACKS PROGRAM C.C. Carrothers is now accepting donations of any peanut-free packaged foods, for both Snack and Breakfast programs. All donations can be left in the "plastic tote box", labelled "CC Carrothers." Inside the main church entrance, at the top of the stairs by the Greeters. Thank You in Advance, from Liz. Please Note: MUST BE PACKAGED SNACKS ONLY
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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 Euchre & Games Night: Thurs at 7pm Next Crafts & Laughs: Thurs at 9:30am Next Open Prayer Group: Tues at 9am Next Parish Council Mtg: Tues at 7pm Next Ladies Coffee Hour: Tues at 10am
