Parksville B.C., Canada

To know and share the love of Jesus

 ADULT EDUCATION

Bible studies and discussion groups take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning with noon day prayers in St. Edmund's followed by a bag lunch gathering and study in the hall.   Special Lenten studies are also held.

ALL AGE ACTIVITIES             

 The parish worships together on the first Sunday of the month. 

Our 9 am service in St. Anne's which takes place on all other Sundays of the month  has been especially planned to make worship for families with children of all ages a relaxed, meaningful and joyous time for all.   Quiet activities are available for children during the service.     

PRAYER CHAIN  A group of parish intercessors prays on a regular basis for requested prayer concerns and is ready to pray at any time for special needs.

ALTAR GUILD  A group of dedicated ladies prepares the altar for services, maintains linens and vessels, supplies and prepares Sanctuary flowers and decorates the church for special festivals. 

CHOIR  The choir leads the singing at the 10:45 a.m. Eucharist service. Anyone who loves to sing is most welcome - no auditions  required. Extra choir members augment the singing for special festivals.

GREETERS   Each Sunday those coming to worship at our services are greeted at the door by one of our greeters. Greeters are ready to answer any newcomers' queries or concerns. 

SIDES-PERSONS   Both men and women help out at the 10:45 Sunday service by giving out bulletins to all those coming into the service, by receiving and presenting the offering and by tidying the church after the service.

LECTIONARY READERS   At both our Sunday services, lay people read the lessons.
 

OUTREACH  PROJECTS
Many in our parish are involved in ecumenical groups such as the local Kairos Group that meet in our hall.  The parish is involved in several outreach projects during the year ranging from regular food bank donations to the Salvation Army and monetary donations to help support of Camp Columbia, the Primate's Fund,  and the St. Anne's Centenary Bursary Fund.  The St Anne's Bursary works hard to help mature students returning to educational pursuits. Some of our members were among the founders of the local Society of Organized Services (SOS), and that many continue to volunteer and provide practical and monetary support.

CARE HOME MINISTRIES
Our parish has a group who assist the Rector during regular Eucharist services at Parksville's care facilities. 

TLC MEALS
Meals for parishioners in times of crisis, returning home from hospital, etc., are prepared and delivered by their near-by parish neighbours. 

PARISH NEWSLETTER
A newsletter is published three times a year. All are encouraged to  submit  articles, art work,  photographs of interest. Anyone who would like to work with the newsletter team is most welcome.  CONTACT: Parish Office

PARISH PHONING COMMITTEE
A team of approximately 20 people is ready to inform the parish of any necessary  information. 

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
Each Sunday teams of parishioners  serve and clean up for the fellowship time between and after our services.  New helpers are always gratefully welcomed.

CHURCH CLEANERS
Each week parishioners take turns to clean St. Edmund's. Those assisting in this way  usually take a turn twice a year.

FLOWER DELIVERIES Altar flowers from our services are shared with any who are ill, shut-in or are recipients of a special thank you. Deliveries are made by a group of parishioners.

MEN'S GROUP - MEETS 1^ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH FOR BREAKFAST

WOMEN'S BREAKFAST GROUP ALSO MEETS ON THE 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

WOMEN'S GROUP B MEETS 3^RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH

(Check the News page for times and places)

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Last modified: 04/16/08