Ministries

We have a service of healing with anointing of oil and the laying of hands on the third Sunday of the month.  We alternate between the 8:30 and the 10:30 services.  We do this for 8 months of the year excluding July and August, December and the month in which Easter falls.
 
We also have a prayer station at the back of the church during the 10:30 service only.  People are invited to go to the back of the church for personal prayer after receiving communion.

Servers Guild

Guild members are men, women, and children ages 10 and up who assist the Priest at liturgies.

Contact: Rev. Anne Moore

Altar Guild

This group maintains the sanctuary area of the Church and prepares vessels and linens for the liturgy on Sundays and Holy Days.

Contact: Lori Wilson

The Choir

Adults meet Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.  Bath-tub singers are welcome!

Contact : Paddy Ann McHaffie

Readers, Intercessors and Chalice Bearers

Persons interested in reading scripture during the liturgy should speak to the Priest. Some training is normally given for public speaking. We have a sound system.

Contact: Marjorie Myton

Sidespersons

This group assists in liturgies by greeting parishioners, distributing leaflets and ensuring the smooth flow of traffic during the service.

Contact: Marjorie Myton

Craft Circle

This group meets on Monday at 7:30 p.m. for fellowship and craft making in preparation for the annual bazaar.

Contact: Louise O'Connor & Debra Robinson

Children's Ministry

Contact: Carolyn Birkett

Nursery

The nursery is located on the main floor of the church.

Contact: TBA

Property Committee

A group meets from time to time to evaluate the condition of the church property and to do light repairs and maintenance.

Contact: Tony Day, Joe Menard & Paul Williams

Parish Newsletter

"Heartbeat" is published 12 times a year. Submission deadlines are announced and contributions of articles are always welcomed.  NOTE: There will not be a July or August edition in 2007.

Contact:  Tony Day

Outreach Committee

This group coordinates the parish's efforts to reach out with tangible support to those who are in need. Food is continuously collected for donation to food banks. Financial contributions are also made to the outreach programmes of the Diocese and the National Church.

Contact: Lynn Edwards

Baptismal Preparation

Parishioners assist baptismal candidates and/or their parents in preparing for the sacrament of initiation. The parish community offers support and teaching to those returning to the Church after an absence and to those seeking baptism for themselves or their children.

Contact: Reta Smith

Happenings at Holy Family

This news bulletin appears each Sunday with topical information about parish activities.

Contact: Secretary

Bazaar

Held each year in November.  Ideal place for securing items early for christmas.

Contact: TBA

Envelope Secretary

All envelope donations are handled by one person who maintains complete confidentiality about individual donations and commitments, and issues tax receipts.

Contact: Grace McDonald

Flower Arrangers

Donations toward the flowers at the altar and in the narthex, in thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one, can be made through the church office. The flowers are purchased and arranged by members of the Flower Guild who will gladly teach their art to others.

Contact: Lorie Wilson

Lay Members of Synod

The parish is represented at Synod, the Governing body of the Diocese, by the Incumbent and two Lay Members of Synod, who are elected at the annual Vestry.

Contact: Bobby Collins & Susan Winfrow

Lay Ministry

A number of lay members of the parish assist the Priest in the performance of liturgical ministries of the parish.

Pastoral Visit Coordinator

Several lay members of the parish, after a period of training, assist the Priest with pastoral ministry. This involves visiting people who need support because of health or emotional difficulties, in their homes, in hospitals and Woodhall Park.

Contact: Rev. Judy Allen

Welcoming Committee

Members of this group greet people at the beginning of services on Sundays and are available during the coffee hour after the service, to answer questions and make introductions.

Contact: Norma Deacon