Why the Parables?

Jesus’s parables are familiar and popular, but they are sometimes misinterpreted or misapplied, treated as timeless stories with moral lessons. But Jesus isn’t simply relaying information or providing instruction, he’s ushering in his kingdom. In this Bible study, we’ll discover that the parables are not merely describing something but doing something through the words and works of Jesus.

The study will be at 1:30 pm on Wednesdays, at the home of Pam and John Barron at 222, Green Bay Road in Barriefield.

All are most welcome to participate. There's lots of great, thoughtful discussion and much warm fellowship. Study sheets are sent out, through email, prior to the Wednesday session.

If you are interested in participating, let John know at: jpgalleries2004@yahoo.ca

Parish Council will meet in the Parish Hall at 4:15 pm for its regular monthly meeting.

Parish Council meetings are open meetings and members of the congregation are welcome to attend.

Approved Minutes of previous Parish Council meetings are available at the Parish Office, upon request.

On Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm, St. Mark’s will be streaming a choral Evensong from Cambridge, England.  This will be a time to listen to amazing Choral music and to centre yourself before the beginning of the week.  We will enter into the worship through listening with our hearts and minds. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with Rev. Sandra.  More information will follow closer to the date.

Susan and Sebastian Hubbard (Father Haynes’ wife and eldest son) will be leaving on Thursday, February 5 for a one-month medical mission in Zimbabwe. Sebastian has a medical placement at a mission hospital located about three hours north of the capital city, Harare. Susan will serve as a midwife, helping to teach at a hospital-based midwifery school and, God willing, assisting with the delivery of babies.

Susan has been asked to bring essential midwifery supplies, particularly fetal dopplers, which are used to monitor fetal heart rates during clinic appointments and labour. These are greatly needed. Susan has already purchased several herself and is hoping others may be willing to help by contributing toward the purchase of one or two higher-quality dopplers, which are more durable and cost approximately $850 each.

Anyone wishing to contribute, should contact Susan Hubbard  directly, ASAP, at susanacasa@gmail.com (rather than placing a cheque in the collection plates).

I am sure everyone has seen the books for sale on the table in the hall, but did you ever wonder where the proceeds from the sale of these books go?

The table is managed by the Mini Outreach Committee which is part of the ACW. The proceeds from the sale of these books are used directly for outreach.  Over the years, thousands of dollars have been sent to many different projects, from Alongside Hope (formerly Primates Word Relief and Development Fund) to specific needs such as the Jamaican Relief Fund. As soon as a decent amount of money is made, the ACW members discuss and decide where to send it.  We don't leave money sitting around! 

Here is where we need your help.

We would like to keep the books on the table fresh and current, so if you have any books that fit that description, please consider donating them to us.  Many people have now read the books they got for Christmas and are ready to pass them on.  We would love to have them! 

If you have any questions, or books to donate, please see Susan Evans (416-451-1538, or susan.dunbar55@gmail.com) or speak to any ACW member.