Jim Eisenhauer Denise Green Dan Steele Grace Swan Andrew

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Honourees In The Year of Our Lord, 2015
As we mark the 10th Anniversary
of the Reopening and Reconsecration of the Church,
we honour the members of the Restoration Committee:
Jim Eisenhauer
Denise Green
Dan Steele
Grace Swan
Andrew Eisenhauer *Jim Morrow*
Ed Jordan *Ben Smith*
*have been previously honoured
We honour the Parish Wardens who served during the
Restoration and the Reopening of the Church
Peter Allen
Ron Swan
Jane Ritcey Moore
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We honour the following Parishioners
who have faithfully served St. John’s Parish
throughout the years.
Alex and Sharon Green
Jim and Viola Green
Andrew and Patty Tanner
Ernest and Paulette Symes
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACW Catering Report .................................................................................................................. 42
ACW Report ................................................................................................................................. 41
ACW Treasurer’s Report .............................................................................................................. 43
Auditor’s Report............................................................................................................................ 52
Balance Report .............................................................................................................................. 53
Chimer’s Report............................................................................................................................ 18
Clergy Continuing Education Statement ...................................................................................... 39
Congregational Development Report ........................................................................................... 23
Contribution Range Report ........................................................................................................... 52
Crumbs from the Table ................................................................................................................ 40
Director of Music Report .............................................................................................................. 16
Discretionary Fund Report ........................................................................................................... 51
Energy Report ............................................................................................................................... 29
Hand Bells Report ......................................................................................................................... 17
Heritage Ministry Report .............................................................................................................. 19
Honourees Report ...........................................................................................................................1
Ladies’ Guild Report...................................................................................................................... 47
Ladies’ Guild Financial Statement.................................................................................................. 48
Lay Reader’s Annual Report .......................................................................................................... 25
Lunenburg Interchurch Food Bank Report ................................................................................... 40
Minutes of the Annual Meeting 2014 ...............................................................................................5
Missionaries and Rectors .................................................................................................Back Cover
Parish Register .................................................................................................................................4
Planned Giving Report .................................................................................................................. 46
Planned Giving Financials .............................................................................................................. 44
Prayer & Healing Ministry Report ................................................................................................. 18
Property Ministry Report .............................................................................................................. 28
Proposed Parish Council 2015 ...................................................................................................... 60
Rector’s Report ................................................................................................................................8
Regional Council Report ............................................................................................................... 33
SafeR Church ................................................................................................................................. 27
Sanctuary & Chancel Guild Report ............................................................................................... 49
Sanctuary & Chancel Guild Financial Statement ........................................................................... 50
Service Statistics for 2014 ............................................................................................................. 38
Spiritual Development Ministry Report ........................................................................................ 30
Summer Tour Report.................................................................................................................... 32
Sunday School Report ................................................................................................................... 21
Treasurer’s Report Income & Expenses 2014 .............................................................................. 54
Warden’s Report ........................................................................................................................... 14
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ST. JOHN’S PARISH REGISTER
Baptisms
CHILD
Soraya Rita-Elizabeth Ward
Tenley Karen Spindler
Lillian Eileen Selig
Eadlin Ruth Fraser
Landyn Emmet Richard
Julia June Eisenhauer
Lucus Mathew Daniels
Owen Marc Ricketts
Lexi Mary-Sue Wagner
Anna Marion Bower
Ellen Jane Spence
PARENTS
Nolan Ward & Shayna Kenney
Chad & Chasity Spindler
Joel Selig & Laura Johnston
Hughie & Emmi Fraser
Cody Richard & Caitlan Mahaney
Graham & Christine Eisenhauer
Mathew & Jacqueline Daniels
Kyle Ricketts & Laura Kayser
Drew & Jaylynn Wagner
Adam & Christina Bower
Lorne & Anne Spence
ADULT - Nolan Charles Ward
Marriages
DATE
June 14
June 21
July 5
August 2
August 30
August 31
September 6
November 1
December 31
NAMES
Beverley Ware & Darrell Kays
Michaela Pittman & Peter Kalliecharan
Crystal Harris & Stephen O’Rourke
Laura Kayser & Kyle Ricketts
Shana Cail & Alexandre Daigle
Tiffanie Demone & Anuk Karunaratne
Amanda Sweeny & Jason Rose
Brittany Osbourne & Jeremy Harding
Elizabeth Kobes & Nicholas Halley
Deaths
DATE of DEATH
January 10
January 11
January 22
February 16
February 21
March 5
April 15
May 6
May 22
June 16
June 22
NAMES
Simon Steele
Leolyn Walker
Rose Savoury
Florence Barnes
Laura Risser
Edward Keeping
Dr. John Osmond
Harriet Whynacht
Mary Himmelman
Dorothy Gemmell
Phoebe Strowbridge
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Deaths
DATE of DEATH
NAMES
June 23
June 27
July 9
July 18
July 23
July 25
August 9
August 10
September 12
September 18
September 23
October 7
October 30
November 21
November 30
Sandra Chancey
Gordon Winters
Everett Tanner
Anderson Martin
Bernice Veinotte
Donald Hebb
Dorothy Macklin
Pearl Veinote
Charles (Sonny) Risser
Silas Walters
Margaret Tibbo
Timmy Weaver
John James
George Himmelman
Olive Croft
Annual Meeting Minutes for St. John’s Church - February 16, 2014
1. Call To Order
The 261st Annual Meeting of St. John’s Church was called to order by the Rector, Archdeacon
Michael Mitchell.
2. Opening Prayer
Father Michael opened the meeting with a prayer. At this time the Rector presented a painting
of St. John’s Church by artist and deceased parishioner, Hal Cunningham. The painting was a gift
to the late Dean Austin and Mrs. Verna Munroe, who in their estate, left the painting to the
parish. It was received with gratitude by the gathering.
Attendees
Joyce Creaser, Sandra MacDonald, Heather Eisenhauer, Jim Eisenhauer, Raymond Francis, Peter
Allen, Madalyn Allen, Holly Mitchell, Joseph Carnevale, Anne Curtin, Audrey Morgan, Barbara
Eisenhauer, John Perry, Ann Perry, Mary Meisner, Roxie Smith, Barbara Simonds, Barbara
Zwicker, Rena Demone, Jim Morris, Susan MacMillan, Louis Quennelle, Katharine Owen, Robert
MacMillan, Brian Kenefick, Janice Kenefick, Roger Mason, Sheila Morris, Ed Jordan, Sandra
Jordan, Betty Lou Olivier, Jo Eisenhauer, Lillian Keeping, Howard Keeping, Jennifer GreenHeisler, Tegan Heisler, Avery Heisler, Bruce Holdbrook, Maureen Moffatt, Julia Butler, Mary
King, Barbara Nowe, Reg MacDonald, Cammy Tibbo, Archdeacon Michael Mitchell, Wayne
Dodge, Jane Ritcey Moore, Mary Wagner.
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3. Election of Chairperson
Roxie Smith was nominated to Chair the Annual Meeting by Wayne Dodge and Mary
Meisner. Nominations ceased. Unanimous.
4. Approval of Minutes of Annual Meeting of February 17, 2013
Motion: Acceptance of Annual Minutes February 17, 2013.
Robert MacMillan / Jennifer Green. All in favour. The Chair declared the motion carried.
5. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Report of the Treasurer, Cammy Tibbo
Cammy stated that 2013 has been a great year financially for St. John’s. January 2014’s stormy
weather has meant that contributions are down in January. She encouraged parishioners to
consider making up contributions not received because of lost church services due to storms.
Jim Eisenhauer congratulated Cammy for her outstanding job as Parish Treasurer. The
Committee Chairs worked with the Treasurer to form the budget. Cammy reported that under
Spiritual Development, $1000 is designated for Messy Church and Sunday School.
Planned Giving – Jim Eisenhauer reported on Planned Giving. He explained that his reports go to
the end of September and not to year end.
Fr. Michael reported that people have been very generous to the Discretionary Fund. The needs
continue to be many. A designated donation of $3000.00 was made for the needs of a specific
family. Anyone in the area needing help may be given assistance by the rector.
Roger Mason gave a presentation on the new ‘St. John’s Community Outreach’ Fund. Questions
were received from the floor. He works closely with NS Community College to give assistance
to students in financial difficulty. Students complete an application for assistance. It is a program
geared at helping people in crisis. Roger Mason initially set up the fund and people have made
donations to it.
In terms of Outreach, Fr. Michael noted that $28,000.00 has been given by parishioners to share
with others in need beyond our walls.
Motion: Adoption of the reports. Robert MacMillan / Joseph Carnevale
Motion: Adoption of the 2014 Budget. Jim Eisenhauer / Betty Lou Olivier
7. ELECTIONS Nominating Committee – Parish Wardens, Rector and Parish Council
Chair
Proposed Parish Council for 2014: Rena Demone, Velvet Eliuk, Jane Ritcey Moore, Judy
McPherson Mary Meisner, Heather Eisenhauer, Jim Green, Peter Matthews, Maureen Moffatt
and Alex Green.
Election of Warden 2014: Bruce Holdbrook. Nominations from the floor were asked three
times. None received. Nominations ceased.
Election of Four Parish Council Members at Large
Acceptance of Nomination Report Wayne Dodge / Jim Eisenhauer
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Synod Delegates: Robert MacMillan, Michael Lee and Katharine Owen. We seek an alternate
and one youth. No Synod will be held this year, but there could be an electoral synod. Refer to
Parish Council if a Synod Alternate or Youth delegate want to come forward.
Regional Council: Members are Mary Meisner and Velvet Eliuk. Three members would be
desirable. Betty Lou Olivier offered to serve. Motion for acceptance of Regional Council
member. Robert MacMillan / Joseph Carnevale.
Appointments: Mary Wagner, Secretary of Parish Council; Cammy Tibbo, Parish
Treasurer.
Representatives: Youth – None. Father Michael suggested a young mother would be a good
choice for representation of youth. Nominations cease.
8. New Business
a. Process to continue updating the Parish Vision/Missions Documents – Heather Eisenhauer
Heather reported that in 2005, we welcomed Fr. Michael as the captain of our ship. The
following year, Fr. Michael proposed that we work on a vision statement. The parish engaged
Janet Marshall to assist this process. It was a year-long activity which was adopted at the 2007
AGM. The vision moved forward in the newly restored parish with a new rector. In 2013 we
began to examine this vision. A great workshop with Parish Council was held in November. We
discussed ongoing areas of challenge, as well as areas that are redundant from the 2007 vision.
We intend to review this in 2014.
b. Review of Covenants with the Parish, Rector, Priest Assistant and Honourary
Associates
Fr. Michael reported that the parish and he entered into a Covenant in 2005. This was reviewed
in 2008 with Archdeacon Sandra Fife. It would seem appropriate to do this review every few
years.
c. Healthy Congregations Program
The Diocese has developed a five part video program on Healthy Congregations. Fr. Michael
mentioned that the parish will engage in this program with video and discussion.
A word of gratitude and appreciation was expressed to out-going Parish Council members;
Sandra MacDonald; Ed Jordan and Charlene Demone. A word of thanks was given to Louise
Holdbrook (warden for 5 years) and Jane Ritcey Moore, a 1-year warden. Thanks were
expressed to Cammy Tibbo, Treasurer and Roxie Smith, Chair of AGM.
9. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 2:15pm. Robert MacMillan / Betty Lou Olivier
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Wagner
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RECTOR’S REPORT 2014
Dear parishioners and friends,
I am pleased to present the Rector’s Annual Report for 2014. While the report will focus on
the past year, I am writing the report in the 10th anniversary of the reopening and rededication of
the Church, following the Restoration. 2015 also marks the 10th anniversary since Holly and I
came to begin our ministry among you here at St. John’s. We worshipped in the parish hall until
our move into the restored church in June of 2005. The 10 years seem to have gone by so
quickly, which is an indication that they have been very full and productive.
The past year has been marked with the rhythm of our weekly Sunday gatherings, along with
a full year of parish ministries, outreach and special events. We gather weekly to worship and
pray to God, to sing and to give thanks for the good Lord’s many blessings to us. Our weekly
worship leads us to focus on God as the source of our blessings and builds gratitude and
thanksgiving in our lives. From the church, we leave to go out to the world, to love God and our
neighbor in so many situations, wherever we find ourselves. As members of a parish family, we
know we are not alone in living our faith in the world. We have the support of one another. Our
social times together, whether at suppers, lunches and BBQ’s or on the church plaza in the
summer, all help to build our fellowship where we have enjoyed hospitality with one another.
With 2015 being my 10th anniversary in the parish, Parish Council and I decided that this
would be a good time to renew our Covenant in Ministry which we have with one another. A
parish survey was circulated which will help inform our renewed Covenant. In our current
covenant we read, “The Covenant between the people of the Parish of St. John’s, Lunenburg and
the Reverend Michael H. Mitchell, is grounded upon our desire to journey together in this parish in a
loving relationship with God and with one another in a spirit of a mutual ministry. This is an initial
covenant, and as such, is a statement of our desire to get to know each other and to discover each
other’s gifts.” We certainly have been on an exciting journey of faith these many years and as we
have come to know one another, we continue to discover each other’s gifts and talents.
My ministry in the parish takes many forms. There is a primary focus on providing Spiritual
leadership and teaching in our Liturgy and worship of God. An average of 6 – 8 hours is spent
each week preparing sermons and bringing the liturgy together in the bulletin. We also hold a
Service of Holy Communion each Wednesday morning. Throughout the year, my ministry
involves preparing individuals, couples and families for baptisms and marriages. These are often
joyful occasions and in our preparation time together, I seek to help these folks enliven their
relationship with God and with the church.
I regularly visit our hospitals and nursing homes but given the complexities of hospital stays, I
greatly appreciate it when you or a family member call me or the parish office to let me know of
your hospital stay or desire for a home visit which enables me to offer appropriate pastoral
support. My ministry includes monthly services at Harbour View Haven and I am very pleased
that throughout the year, our Lay Readers have been taking turns in coming to assist. Members
of St. John’s Congregational choir also come and lend their voice to support the music ministry
offered by Jim Aulenbach. Every six weeks or so, I lead services at the Veterans Unit.
We have an average of 30 people on our Pastoral Care Visiting list. I make every attempt to
visit these folks with Holy Communion, three times a year – at Easter, Thanksgiving and
Christmas. Over the past few years, the number of parishioners doing pastoral visiting has
dwindled. This is an important ministry of the parish and in our shared Covenant, parishioners
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made the commitment to actively share in this ministry. At present, Betty Creaser and Sandy
MacDonald faithfully visit a number of parishioners in the name of the parish each month. It is
my hope that in 2015, we will see other parishioners becoming pastoral visitors.
There were 29 funerals from St. John’s parish this past year. We mourn the loss of these
individuals and the contribution they have made to our parish. Funerals are often a time when
individuals and families reconnect with their spiritual lives and their connections with the church.
Ministry at these times involves pastoral care with the dying and time with family; funeral
preparations, times of visitations, the funeral and internment as well as follow up pastoral visits.
Providing spiritual care at the time of a funeral, often takes place in the midst of an already full
and busy week. As members of a faith community, our beautiful church is the focus of our
common prayer. It is most appropriate therefore, that funerals take place in the church, where
we have prayed and worshipped together. Increasingly, with families coming from other parts
and with a lessened participation in the life of the church, there are tendencies to move to the
funeral home, or a graveside committal. There always will be pastoral circumstances where
these locations are suitable but the norm for Anglicans is burial from the parish church. The
music ministry led by Barbara Butler and the members of our Congregational Choir have
brought comfort and strength to many grieving families and members of the community. Thank
you.
There are many people in our parish and community who face challenges that bring them
face to face with economic, social, mental stress. This can lead to a spiritual crisis and they turn
to St. John’s for help. Our parish has a wide outreach ministry including the Interchurch Food
Bank, support for community programs, PWRDF, the Madagascar School Project and the
Rector’s Discretionary Fund. In the name of the parish, your generosity means that St. John’s
can be there to offer some support and help. On behalf of these folks, thank you.
In addition to ministry in the parish as your Rector, I share in the life of the Region of the
South Shore through Regional Council and in the life of the Diocese through Diocesan Synod.
When Bishop Ron became our Diocesan Bishop, he asked if I would continue to be the
Archdeacon for the South Shore, which supports the pastoral ministry of the Bishop among the
clergy and parishioners in the 13 parishes that make up our region. Archdeacon Guidelines are
that this ministry is to take no more than 20% of my time. I am grateful to you the parishioners
of St. John’s for ‘sharing me’ with the parishes of the region and whenever I am in a parish, I
acknowledge that this is a volunteer ministry that St. John’s supports as a part of our
commitment to the life of the diocese. Thank you.
Sunday school - This year we bid a fond farewell to Jennifer Green who served as the Sunday
School Coordinator and teacher for more than a dozen years. In appreciation for her ministry,
the parish gave her a gift of appreciation. Jenn will continue to work with our young people
through the Messy Church Program.
Several of us, including Parish Council and Congregational Development Committee have
given a great deal of thought and prayer about how as a parish we can support our ministry to
children, youth and young parents. We are seeking creative ways to reach out to them in their
very busy lives. I’m grateful to Rena Demone and her leadership in making numerous calls and
contacts with parents and families and taking on a coordinating role with schedules and supplies.
In dialogue with staff at the National Church, I discovered the Anglican Church of Canada’s
‘Compendium of the Church Mice Program’ which is based on the Five Marks of Mission of the
Anglian Church. It seems to be a good program and is user friendly. We are grateful that
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Christina Bower accepted the invitation to coordinate the Sunday school program and develop
lesson plans. She also offered valuable input in developing Safe R Church protocols for our work
with youth. The Sunday school rooms have been repainted and the hardwood floors cleaned up
by Jim, Alex and Howard. It is now a very inviting area for groups of all ages. Stop in and take a
look if you’ve not yet had the opportunity.
Having a team approach to Sunday school is making a difference. The number of children and
parent involvement has steadily grown so that in 2015, we have a nursery and separate classes
for toddlers and older children. We are blessed that in addition to Christina, there are a team of
people to help out. These include: Rena Demone, Louise Holdbrook, Sherry Skinner, Emmi
Fraser, Viola Green, Brooke Nodding, Barbara West, Lori Nickerson, Missy Romkey and Nikki
Saunders.
I invite your continued support and encouragement to the Sunday school and Messy Church
and to give thanks that we are witnessing such growth and renewal in the Sunday School through
the efforts of so many. We give thanks to each person who shares of their time and talents with
our young people. A particular word of thanks to the dedicated parents and grandparents who
bring the young people to Sunday school and to Church.
Safe R Church – St. John’s aims to be an open and welcoming Parish by creating a trusting and
trustworthy community. As part of this aim is the obligation to develop measures to protect
people from abuse that might result through any of its activities. Our goal is to ensure that every
program and ministry in our parish is undertaken in a safe and secure manner to ensure the
wellbeing of every participant. Special attention is given to the wellbeing of any vulnerable
person.
Bishop Ron informed the Diocese that every parish was to develop a SafeR Church policy and
plan and that each ministry was to undertake an assessment of risks. An initial committee of
resource people were invited to participate and Maureen Moffatt offered her valuable skill to
help create risk assessment forms, craft a Draft Safe R Church Policy and Plan and build a binder
of Safe R Church materials. We are grateful for her ministry in this area.
Most of our parish ministries undertook the task of doing a Risk Assessment of their ministry
with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose that we are wanting the best for our parish.
Ecclesiastical Insurance, a world-wide insurer of churches, and our insurer, has made it very
clear to the Diocese and Parishes that we will not be able to receive further insurance unless we
have a Safe R Church Policy and Plan in place. In March of this year, they will undertake an audit
of the Safe R Church of each parish. I am confident that St. John’s will meet the insurer’s audit.
At the AGM, we will be reviewing the Draft Policy and Plan and will ask for a motion to adopt
the Safe R Church Policy and Plan. Throughout the year, Parish Council has been kept informed
of the process of Safe R Church. It must be stated, that there is still much work to be done with
this and the parish is looking for someone who will volunteer to coordinate the Safe R Church
Policy and to work with the parish to complete the remaining unfinished components. Please
give this some thought and consideration.
Financial Health and Well-being of the Parish – Our parish treasurer, Cammy Tibbo has
been doing a fantastic job of helping the parish maintain financial health. She is supported by an
active Finance Committee. Her monthly reports to Parish Council are clear and easy to
understand and are full of pertinent information. St. John’s is a large parish, with a number of
staff, programs and ministries as well as a substantial outreach ministry. We are housed in
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unique and beautiful historic buildings that are expensive to maintain. With Cammy’s leadership,
each ministry has worked within a budget that contributes to the overall financial health of the
parish.
This year, the parish developed a Policy for the Use of Parish Properties by External Groups.
The policy states: “The Parish seeks to participate fully in the life of the community in which we are
located, and to offer assistance and support to individuals and groups/organizations in the community,
in meaningful ways, as the Parish is able.” While reaffirming the parish’s commitment to welcome
groups and organizations to use our facilities, we can do this as the Parish is able. Rental rates for
the use of the church and parish hall have not changed in seven years. As a result of steadily
increasing utility costs, the Finance Committee and Parish Council revised our rental rates for
2015, to be reviewed annually.
A major initiative to make the Church energy efficient was led by Raymond Francis with
Efficiency NS. All the lights in the church have been changed to LED’s, resulting in a 50%
reduction in electricity costs for the church. Thanks Raymond.
Not to be forgotten are the efforts of the ACW to support the overall wellbeing of the parish.
Their hard work and dedication are often in the background but the results are very significant
to the overall financial health of the parish. We recognize their efforts and encourage other
women in the parish, as time and health allows, to become active members of the ACW. St.
John’s is also blessed by the members of the Ladies Guild and the Chancel Guild who give so
generously of their time in support of one another and in their ministry in the Chancel and
Church. Thank you.
Heritage Ministry - are a very committed group which meets most Monday’s. They have
compiled an archive of our historic materials and in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of
the church, each week an article is being prepared for the bulletin.
Summer Tour Program – Despite not receiving summer student grants this year, St. John’s
once again opened its doors to thousands of visitors who take delight in our beautiful church,
with its rich history and unique architecture. Under the leadership of Jane Ritcey and Peter
Allen, we were open from Mid-May to Mid-October. Our two guides did an excellent job and a
special word of appreciation to our own parishioners who proudly served as volunteer guides in
the spring and fall.
Parish Ministries – Throughout the years, visitors, clergy and parishioners have made
comments about our Service bulletin here at St. John’s. One of the comments I hear over and
over again when people look at the back page is the number of ministries and organizations
listed here that involve parishioners of St. John’s. While my Rector’s report can’t possible
encompass every ministry, I do want to acknowledge the wonderful work being undertaken in
the name of St. John’s.
Parish Council - The ministry of the Parish Council supports the overall life and ministry of the
parish through effective governance and discerning God’s call for the parish. Parish Council
consists of the Rector and Assistant Priest, the Parish Wardens, up to 12 elected members and
representatives of parish organizations. We have had a very full and productive year working
together under the effective leadership of Parish Council Chair, Heather Eisenhauer.
Throughout the year, Parish Council worked together to put on two very successful fun filled
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events, a spring Roast Beef Dinner and a fall Schnitzel Night. Thanks to Master Chef Konrad
Haumering and friends who prepared the excellent food.
Friends, as you read through the Annual Report, I invite you to think about our shared
Covenant and how we work together in what is often called: “mutual ministry”. Ministry that is
shared by priest and people. The many reports from our various Ministries/Committees paint a
picture of a very active and engaged parish, where people are doing ministry both within and
without the church building. Consider how we have grown and changed over our 10 years
together. What are we doing really well? What are we missing or overlooking in meeting the
needs of the world? What can we do better? Our Covenant calls us to be a welcoming
community in worship, music, pastoral care, learning, fellowship and service beyond the parish,
as living witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
My hope and prayer is that we will celebrate our 10th anniversary with much joy and
gratitude. Like every congregation, St. John’s faces many challenges ~ reaching out to families
and younger parishioners in our Sunday School and with Messy Church ~ the growing number
of parishioners who are no longer able to come to the church to worship on a regular basis ~
the continued secularization of society which makes little time for faith or religion. We can meet
these challenges with the power of the Holy Spirit that has guided our 10 years together.
Parishes thrive when people pray and work together. It is a pleasure to share ministry with
so many gifted individuals and families. I want to say a word of appreciation to our two
Wardens, Wayne Dodge and Bruce Holdbrook. They have offered us good leadership and have
been very generous in giving their time and energy to us. Bruce will be moving on as Warden.
Over the years, he has served on several councils and was a Warden at the time of the fire. It is
fitting then, that he should be warden at the start of the 10th anniversary of the reopening of the
church.
A word of thanks to Heather Eisenhauer who has chaired Council meetings. Her balanced
leadership brings out the best in us all and has helped to create a healthy environment where we
can express our diverse opinions. This year, those individuals completing their time reoffered to
serve on Council, Thank you. I look forward to working with a new council following the AGM.
Every organization needs a centre of operation with an effective person at the centre. We
are most fortunate to Mary Wagner as our secretary and book keeper. Her dedication to the
parish, her good humour and hospitality helps everyone feel welcome. She does a great job in
keeping me well connected with the parish and community. Thank you Mary for all you do.
At the recent gathering of Lutheran pastors, several of the pastor’s spouses spoke about their
work and ministry in supporting their congregations and the ministry of their spouses. A
Rector’s wife is very connected to the pastoral and spiritual concerns of a parish. Behind the
scenes, Holly works quietly volunteering the parish office, leading the prayer chain, visiting
parishioners and in a thousand ways, supporting the parish and our ministry here. Thank you.
Music plays an important role in our parish. Barbara Butler, our Director of Music works
with our Music Ministry to support our parish liturgies. She leads the Chancel Choir and
Congregational Choir, engages in music outreach and brings creative musicians to our parish.
Thank you Barbara. We are blessed to have such a vibrant ministry assisted by James Aulenbach,
Honorary Organist, Sharon Hill, Director of St. John’s Hand Bells and Peter Allen, our Parish
Chimer. Together they contribute to a very rich music ministry.
St. John’s Church and Hall have been kept clean by our dedicated support staff, Bruce
Holdbrook our Hall Custodian and Ryan Francis, our Church Sexton this past year. At the end of
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October, Ryan gave his resignation due to his busy family and work schedule. Thank you Ryan
and all the best in the future. The Property Committee revised the Sexton position and
advertised, resulting in the hiring of Mr. Paul Woodley as the Church Sexton. In December,
Brue Holdbrook, our hall custodian gave his resignation as custodian. A sincere word of
appreciation to Bruce and ‘happy retirement’ as you take a break from this work. Paul Woodley
began his work as Hall Custodian in January and he has been greeted with many snowstorms to
keep him busy. Welcome Paul to both ministries in the parish as Sexton and Custodian.
Over the years, I have always counted it a blessing to work in a team ministry. It is
encouraging to be in ministry together with our parish staff, Mary, Barbara and Paul and with our
assistant priest, Rev’d Louis Quennelle. Louis brings many gifts and skills to his ministry. He and
I meet and talk regularly to strengthen our collegial relationship and to find areas where he can
minister in the context of his full time job with Air Canada. Louis takes an active part in Sunday
worship and he has taken funerals and also officiated at a wedding this past year. Louis leads our
Spiritual Development Ministry, sings in the choir and is active in many parish ministries. I
appreciate his friendship and ministry as a valued colleague and look forward to greater
involvement as time permits.
Our parish has a number of retired clergy living within the parish. Each of them is a valued
colleague and enrich our parish by their presence among us. I am sure that you will join with me
in thanking them for their presence and occasional support. Each of our Honorary Associate
Priests has been or are currently serving in neighbouring parishes. They are: Rev’d Capt. Reg
MacDonald, Rev’d Linda Macdonald, Rev’d Alvin Westgate and Rev’d Oliver Osmond. I also
want to express gratitude to the Rev’d Gillian Ball who enjoys being with us when she is home in
the summer from Mexico. Thanks to you all.
I invite you to look forward as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the reopening and
rededication of our church. There will be a special service with our Diocesan Bishop on Sunday,
June 14th, along with other events throughout the year.
There are never enough words of appreciation to say to every parishioner who gives
generously of themselves in all the ministries that make up our parish family. You help to make
St. John’s a great parish.
Friends, on behalf of Holly and I, thank you for your support and encouragement in our
ministry here among you. We look forward to celebrating our 10th anniversary with you. May
we continue to pray for one another on the journey.
Archdeacon Michael H. Mitchell
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WARDENS REPORT 2014
To the Rector, members of Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s Parish:
We pray the good Lord’s blessing upon our parish as we reflect on the events of the past year.
St. John’s is a vibrant, busy parish with great strength and vitality.
St. John’s welcomed priest assistant Father Louis Quennelle who preached at our 10:30 AM
service held February 2nd, 2014.
The month of March brought in the installation of our parish council members at large, our
regional delegates and delegates to synod. Our sincere appreciation is extended to the members
of Regional Council, Synod Delegates, youth representative and members of parish council. To
those who are finishing their terms, thank-you for your dedication and service to the parish of
Saint John’s.
At our 10:30 AM service held on March 16th, an oil painting of St. John’s church by the late Hal
Cunningham of our parish was presented to the congregation of St. John’s by Craig Munroe. The
oil painting was from Craig’s mother, Verna Munroe; in memory of her husband the Very Rev’d
Austin Munroe, Rector of St. John’s Church from 1968 – 1979.
St. John’ began a new tradition in “Walk with the Donkey” for the Palm Sunday service held
April 13th. A procession through town to mark the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem riding a
donkey began at the Adams & Knickle Wharf on the waterfront. The community was asked to
bring along a coat to be given to those in need of clothing and carry them into the church as an
offering to the Lord.
Saint John’s held “Rogation Sunday” on May 4th at our 10:30 AM service. Every parishioner of St.
John’s from the youngest member of our Sunday School to our most revered elder brought soil
from their gardens or fields, seeds they intended to sow and plants which the first settlers would
have brought – potatoes, carrots, turnips, beans, peas and herbs. A special thank-you to our
Priest Assistant Rev. Louis Quennelle who brought this creative liturgy together.
In addition to our Rogation Sunday Service; St. John’s welcomed the members of the Royal
Canadian Sea Cadets Corps #39 Neptune with commanding officer LT (N) Devin Mills and staff
for their “Commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic” service.
Our June 8th Patronal Festival of St. John’s marked the 261st Anniversary of the founding of St.
John’s Anglican Church. The 10:30 AM Choral Eucharist service was accompanied with organ,
brass and handbells. The 4:00 PM Choral Evensong included the choir of St. George’s Round
Church, Halifax, Organist and Choirmaster Garth MacPhee. A community BBQ was held in the
church parade square following the service of Evensong.
St. John’s welcomed back guest preacher Reverend Gillian Ball who preached at our 10:30 AM
service held July 13th, 2014. Gillian shared her love of God and love of the church through her
experience of ministry in both Mexico and Canada.
In the afternoon on Sunday, July 13th, St. John’s held a special service for approximately 200
members of the International Rebekah’s and Oddfellows as part of an International Conference
being held on the South Shore.
At our Sunday service held on July 27th, St. John’s extended a warm welcome to our friends from
Boxwood. It was a delight as Boxwood shared their musical gifts with us at the 10:30 AM
service.
As Father Michael and Holly were on vacation for the month of August, St. John’s welcomed
Rev. Gillian Ball as our guest preacher, with Rev. Louis Quennelle presiding at our August 3rd
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Sunday Service of worship. At our Sunday service held August 10th, the parish of St. John’s
welcomed the Rev. Capt. Reg MacDonald as our guest celebrant and preacher. At our Sunday
services held August 17th August 24th and August 31st Rev’d Louis Quennelle and Rev’d Gillian
Ball shared the ministry while Father Michael and Holly continued with their vacation. Special
words of appreciation are extended to Rev. Louis Quennelle and Rev. Gillian Ball for their gift of
ministry throughout August while Father Michael and Holly were on vacation. A special thankyou is also extended to Rev. Reg MacDonald and Rev. Alvin Westgate who provided pastoral
support during the month of August.
A special welcome was extended at our 10:30 AM Sunday service held August 24th to the
Lunenburg Academy Class of 1964 who were celebrating their 50th High School Graduation
reunion. Two members of the class, who are also members of our congregation, Sharon Green
and Jackie Manthorne, proclaimed the Sacred Scripture for us.
Our 10:30 AM service held September 7th marked the return of our children, parents and
teachers as Sunday school resumed. Christina Bower is our new Sunday School Coordinator.
She brings a lot of enthusiasm and experience as a professional school teacher. A sincere thankyou is extended to Jennifer Green who has led our Sunday school for many years. Jenn will
continue to work with our youth as she will coordinate our monthly Messy Church events.
Back to Church Sunday was held Sunday September 28th. In the afternoon a special service was
held at 3:00 PM as St. John’s hosted three – time Covenant award nominee, Infinitely More for
an afternoon of inspirational gospel music. The concert was followed by a fabulous fall BBQ.
Our Thanksgiving services held Sunday, October 12th were well attended.
Later in the afternoon Saint John’s held the “Blessing of the Animals Service” inside at the parish
hall as the weather outside was raining, preventing the blessing to be held in the church parade
square.
At both our 8:30 and 10:30 AM services held October 26th, St. John’s welcomed Bishop Ron
Cutler for his first visit as Diocesan Bishop. Following the 10:30 AM service a parish Potluck
luncheon was held at the parish hall followed by some time for questions and answers.
As the year came to a close we had strong attendances for both the Nova Scotia Christmas
Family Service at 4:00 PM and the Candlelit service held at 10:30 PM. It is always a special
experience to witness the generosity in giving and the spirit of joy.
During the year Saint John’s is blessed to have an outstanding music program under the
leadership of Barbara Butler our Director of Music and Organist. We also thank Sharon Hill for
her dedication to our music program and patience as Director of the handbells and Junior Choir.
To all choir members your musical talents and gifts are greatly appreciated by all of us.
Our gratitudes are extended to Jane Ritcey Moore and Peter Allen for overseeing the summer
tour program. We extend also a thank-you to our tour guides David Rechnitzer and Eamonn
Sullivan this past season and the many volunteers who assist with this informative program.
Also, Peter Allen is our bell chimer and a sincere thank-you is extended for the many hours he
spends showing and educating our visitors as he plays the chimes filling the streets of Lunenburg
with the chimes of Saint John’s.
Our sincere appreciation is expressed to our lay readers and servers, our Sunday school and
nursery school teachers, Altar Guild, the ACW and catering Group, Ladies Guild, Pastoral
Visitation team, Spiritual Development, Prayer and Healing Ministry, Congregational
Development Committee, Music Committee, Heritage Committee, Property Committee,
Sexton and Custodians, Food Bank, and Meals on Wheels volunteers, Finance Committee. Our
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appreciation is also extended to Mr. James Aulenbach, our honourary assistant organist, for his
musical talents, as he plays piano and organ for our many visitors.
Special gratitudes are extended to Mary Wagner our Parish Administrative Assistant who works
untiringly on our behalf and for her valuable contribution to our parish. We also extend our
appreciation to Rev. Capt. Reg MacDonald our Honourary Associate and to Rev. Linda
Macdonald, Rev. Oliver Osmond and Rev. Alvin Westgate for their ministry in our parish and in
the region. Our appreciation is also extended to Priest Assistant Rev. Louis Quennelle.
To Michael our Rector, we are truly blessed to have your guidance as our spiritual leader. We
thank both you and Holly for your care, compassion and the blessings you bestow upon us.
Respectively submitted,
Wayne Dodge, Bruce Holdbrook (Wardens of Saint John’s)
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC REPORT 2014
‘Through our ministry of music, people of all ages feel the loving presence of God’
It is a pleasure to report a successful and meaningful year in the musical life of our parish.
We are blessed with three choirs – chancel, handbell and congregational and each, in its own
way, has special gifts to offer. I want to express my appreciation to everyone involved in our
music program as it is such a pleasure to work with all of you. Our music committee (Jane as
chair, Michael, Louis, Hazel, Doreen, Sharon and myself) meets monthly and provides a
wonderful forum for discussion and sharing of ideas. I feel blessed with a strong supportive
network of volunteers both in our parish music program and various forms of outreach.
To help with financial challenges at St. John’s we committed to raising $2,000 in 2014 so
that music programs could continue to be nurtured and grow. Musique Royale also helped with
contributions to finance a workshop with Edmund Brownless in January, an evensong with St.
George’s Choir for the Patronal Festival and our Music and Meditation program. Complimentary
tickets were made available to the congregation to hear Clary Croft’s special presentation in
June. As a folklorist he spent many years working with Dr. Helen Creighton cataloging her
collection of songs and stories about Nova Scotia.
Our third annual Souper Market was held in February. The event was a lot of fun to
organize – we served delicious soups of all kinds provided by members of our choirs and
congregation, plus a treasure table filled with interesting items. We were invited once again to
participate in an evensong in Port Williams but had to cancel because of bad weather. However
we have been delighted to join with St. Barnabas Choir in singing at Blue Rocks. A new
communion setting was introduced to the congregation. Written by Nova Scotia composer
Alexander Tilley, it is sung regularly at All Saints in Halifax. We have continued Music Moments
at children’s time and a presence each month at Sunday School. Sharon Hill has been a great
help here with the children, occasionally assisted by choir members and others in the
congregation. During the summer months our congregational choir was quite visible at Sunday
services and their participation was also deeply appreciated at funeral services, whether at St.
John’s or at the funeral home. There were 7 presentations for our Lenten Music and Meditation
Series. They included as guests Mary Knickle, Garth MacPhee, Nina Scott Stoddart, Sharon
Gow-Knickle, Judith Burdett, St. John’s Lutheran Choir and the Madrigal Chorus. Also there
were 3 presentations for our Advent Music and Meditation Series and guests there included
Walter Delahunt, John Scott and Nina Scott Stoddart.
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I am able to contribute to parish and community life through my work with Musique
Royale where I have been its Artistic and Administrative Director for the past 16 years. In my
capacity there Musique Royale continued to provide opportunities for our choirs to hear many
fine choral events this year. Among the noted choirs were Halifax Camerata Singers, Capella
Regalis, King’s Chorus, National Youth Choir, Elmer Iseler Singers, King’s College Chapel Choir,
Toronto’s Amadeus Choir, British Columbia Boys Choir and in August the North Lakeshore
Mass Chorus presented a special tribute to those who died in WW1. We were grateful to
congregation members and citizens in the town who opened their homes to accommodate the
British Columbia Boys Choir plus their chaperones and the National Youth Choir. These
enthusiastic choristers all left Lunenburg hoping to return again - such were the warm welcomes
they received. Other events included 2 choral workshops, one with Nick Halley in April and
another with Lydia Adams in November. A particular highlight for all the choral participants was
singing 2 pieces in concert with the Elmer Iseler Singers. Our ‘To Bethlehem with King’s’ event
raised $2,300 for Lunenburg area food banks as well as a substantial amount of groceries. Two
of Canada’s great vocal personalities, Richard Margison in July and Measha Brueggergosman in
December were hosted at St. John’s as well as our province’s two main orchestras, the Nova
Scotia Youth Orchestra and Symphony Nova Scotia. Three organ concerts with Robert Quinney,
Shawn Potter and John Laing were also a special treat and gave an opportunity to showcase the
wonderful instrument that we have.
At the last Annual General Meeting for the Lunenburg Board of Trade three guest speakers,
all from the cultural sector, spoke passionately about living and working in Lunenburg. It was
most interesting to hear what they had to say. Fresh ideas are bringing new energy into the area
much like the discussions that are unfolding at the diocesan and parish levels on ‘re-imagining
church’ and ‘fresh expressions’. Bishop Ron has stated that ‘St. John’s is a leader on the south
shore – that, too, is a wonderful goal to pursue as we celebrate 10 years after the re-opening of
the church. It is also good to ponder just how we do that. Giving back to the community was a
strong message then, and is a thought which I continue to share with you in moving forward into
a new year.
Barbara Butler
ST. JOHN’S RINGERS REPORT 2014
This year we have 10 ringers. We played at various services. As well we did fund raising at the
Rotary Club. We also attended a Hand Bell Festival at Bethany United Church in Halifax on May
23 & 24 for a two day workshop and a concert on the Saturday evening with 9 Hand Bell choirs.
We are planning a workshop of our own with 7 Hand Bell Choirs at St. Johns on May 22 & 23
this year with a Freewill concert on Saturday May 23 @ 7 PM at St. Johns. Our guest conductor
is John Nelson from Regina Sask. Our plans involve volunteers to help set up and take down,
lunch for the ringers involved and some refreshments for breaks. Lunch will be served at the
Parrish Hall by the ACW group and our expenses for this would be approximately $750.00.
I would like to thank all the ringers and volunteers for their hard work during the year.
Sharon Hill, Director
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CHIMER’S REPORT 2014
This year our summer chiming program was held from July 1st through mid-September 2014.
The bells were played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm and
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 2:00pm to 2:30pm. This allowed visitors to be able to
see and hear the chimes over a broader period of time. The chimes were also played a number
of times this season for the visitors from the tour bus companies and cruise ships.
The summer chiming program was started in 1982 as a request by a local individual. The reason
for starting the program was to provide something unique for the people visiting Lunenburg. I
would like to express my gratitude to our anonymous donors who once again generously
supported our summer chiming program.
Thanks once again to Nona, for helping out during the afternoon sessions.
Since the installation of the Chimes in 2005, I continue to carry out a spring and fall maintenance
program on the chimes. I am very pleased to report that the chimes are in excellent working
order.
Peter Allen, Chimer
ST. JOHN’S PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY ANNUAL REPORT 2014
To the Rector, Wardens, Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s Anglican Church, I wish to
submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 2014.
Presently we have twenty-three Pray-ers. These are people who have committed to
praying for those who are ill, in distress, facing uncertainty, surgery, or other forms of illness or
concern.
Anyone can call or email me to request prayer for themselves, family member, friend or
acquaintance. The permission of the person requesting prayer is relevant for sending a request
on to the ‘Prayer Chain’.
We have been blessed with many successful outcomes of those who have asked for
prayer. And we have journeyed with those our Creator has welcomed home at their journey’s
end. We share intimately in people’s lives, as we journey in faith through the hard time and the
good times. It is very gratifying to be part of this ministry.
If you would like to join us in being a ‘Prayer Partner’, please call or email myself and I
will add your name to our Prayer Chain. Phone 902-634-8477 or email
[email protected].
Please consider being a Prayer Partner. Thank you.
Holly Mitchell
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HERITAGE MINISTRY REPORT 2014
To the Rector, Wardens, Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s Anglican Church, I wish to
submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 2014.
The members of the Heritage Committee are: Doreen and Grant Dixon, Roger and Charlene
Demone, Gary Tanner, Pat Smith, Peter Matthews, Cathy Ramey and Father Michael ( ExOfficio Archdeacon).
The members work diligently every Monday from 10 am to 3 pm from November to April
(inclusive) trying to satisfy and meet the needs of St. John’s Heritage Mandate – that St. John’s
Church Archives will acquire, arrange, describe, preserve and make available non-current
records (not active) of continuing value to the parish, officers, agencies, committees and
organizations; the Archives will preserve and maintain intellectual and physical control of the
records in the custody and develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to achieve this Mandate
– with the assistance of Jaimie Serran (Archives Advisor) at the Nova Scotia Public Archives in
Halifax. The Records date from the Founding of St. John’s Church 1753 to the present, with
special emphasis on the restoration of St. John’s Church 2001 – 2005.
Here are just a few of the tasks that the Committee Members do each Monday:
1) Completing the files for the twenty-three ministers – organizing and classifying the
records for each minister.
2) Creating sub-files from the Ministers’ inventory such as
(a) Stain-glass windows
(b) Anniversary services
(c) Curates
(d) Organ
(e) Pews
(f) Lighting
(g) Church Societies
(h) Stars in the Chancel
(i) Altar
(j) Bells
(k) Parish Hall
(l) Rectory
3) Obtaining missing Annual Reports, Parish Bulletins and Parish Council Minutes.
4) Updating St. John’s Inventory of Archival Records.
5) Preparing the Display Cabinets with Archival materials for the Tour Guide Season.
6) Removing Archival Records from the 19th century Parish Safe that was first located in
the Old Post Office of Lunenburg; then the Safe was moved to a room below the Parish
Hall.
7) Writing a caption for Pew 22 (end piece) that went with Rev. Fred Hiltz (1988-1994)
when he left St. John’s in 1994 to become Suffragan Bishop of NS and PEI. Then in 2007,
when Bishop Fred Hiltz was elected Primate of the Anglican Church in Canada, Pew 22
followed him to Toronto as a reminder of the good years in Lunenburg and at St. John’s.
Then in 2013, the Primate brought Pew 22 home to Lunenburg to celebrate the 260th
Anniversary of St. John’s Anglican Church. Pew 22 is now in the Interpretive Center
below the church.
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8) Organizing and classifying all Parish photos and placing them into selected enclosure
sleeves for preservation.
9) Checking to see if all newspaper clippings are properly preserved and stored by name
of article, date, and Minister.
10) Comprising the Family Tree of Rev. Jean Baptiste Moreau (Cathy Ramey’s ancestry.)
11) Applying for a PADP grant of $10,000 for 2015/2016.
12) Researching Family Trees from Correspondence around the world, especially
Canada and the U.S. – individuals requesting dates of baptism, marriages and deaths of
family members.
13) Organizing, classifying and storing/labelling of additional baptismal records, marriage
and death records, Annual Reports, Bulletins, Parish Council Minutes, Bibles, Prayer
Books, Heritage Committee Minutes, Ladies Aid Minute Books 1920-1988, Social Club
Minutes, Women’s Auxiliary Minutes from 1901/1902-1969, Envelope Accounts 18871931, Ledgers 1900-1990, Men’s Club Minutes from 1934-1948, Sunday School Records
1936-1961, Registers of teachers and Scholars 1929-1936, Seating Plans for Parishioners
1812-1950, Videos of the Fire and Restoration and computer Diskettes, and Guest Books
from 2002-2007, etc..
14) Making improvements to the Crypt-resting place for twenty (20) known buried - by
cleaning tombstones and improving the lighting of the Crypt.
15) Thanks to Grant Dixon who created the Heritage Ministry Website that has a
permanent sermon of the Vinegar Bible at St. John’s by Archdeacon Father Michael. As a
result of the sermon, Robert Mennel, retired professor of History at the University of
New Hampshire, is planning to contact Father Michael, and the Historian of the Church
in Portsmouth to give them information and the LINK to the Vinegar Bible sermon from
St. John’s, Lunenburg.
The task of the Heritage members who give up their time, talent, and interest is endless; they
are always open in accepting records from parishioners for preparation, assessment and postassessment processes for the Interpretive Centre beneath the Church.
Future tasks will be a Memorial Book for St. John’s Church – listing all memorials (physical) that
were given to the church since its founding, describing each memorial and naming the donor, if
possible. Another task is to update the Heritage Ministry website by putting the Archival
Inventory – all Archival Records contained in the Interpretive Center – on the website to allow
parishioners of St. John’s and community to access the website. Another task is to clean out the
remaining archival records – financial records of the Restoration 2001- 2005 - from the room
below the Parish Hall. Finally, creating a New Brochure for the Tour Guide Season 2015 with
an emphasis on the 10th anniversary of the re-opening and re-consecration of St. John’s Anglican
Church (a good way to honour those ten (10) years since 2005.)
The Heritage Committee is planning to set the stage for the visit of Bishop Ron Cutler on
Sunday, June 14, 2015 (major celebration of the re-consecration of the church) by placing
weekly flashbacks of the re-opening of St. John’s Church in June 2005 in the Church Bulletin.
Any material is welcomed by the Heritage Committee.
Roger L. Demone (Chair of the Heritage Ministry)
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SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT 2014
To the Rector, Wardens, Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s Anglican Church:
Our Sunday School report is in two parts, January – May and September – December.
January – May
There were approximately 10 children registered. The Music Moment with the children in
church was a success, having Sharon and Doreen help with the children. They would come for
the first part of our class to teach a song and then it was used in church with the Congregation.
A note of appreciation to Barbara for this ministry. The kids seem to enjoy this and hopefully
the congregation does as well – it’s nice to have the kids involved in church as much as possible
as they are our future! Father Michael was able to join us a couple of Sundays to share in our
Sunday School program, while Rev. Louis was preaching. Thanks to both of them.
The Annual pancake supper in support of Ruth, our sponsor child, was a great success. Thanks
to Jim, Howard, Lillian, Viola, Louise, Bruce, Sharon and Alex who helped out.
We bid a fond farewell to Jennifer Green who moved on as the Sunday School Coordinator after
a dozen or so years serving in the Sunday School. At the closing, the parish gave her a gift and
thanked her for her valuable ministry. She will continue to work with our young people through
the Messy Church Program.
Archdeacon Michael Mitchell
September – December
A meeting was called in June 2014 by members of the Congregational Development Council
with Rev. Mitchell and Jennifer Green in attendance, to discuss the future of our Sunday School.
Jennifer had stepped down as the Superintendent and no one had come forward to take her
place. We had already reached out to several individuals, all coming back with the same
response, “it was too much work and responsibility for one person”. However, if we could find
someone to take the lead, they wouldn’t mind helping.
It was decided the way to move forward was to take a team approach. Once we confirmed our
key person, Christina Bower, a professional teacher who was home on maternity leave, we had
the foundation laid. Christina agreed to prepare a weekly lesson plan from the curriculum,
“Compendium of the Church Mice” which is based on the Five Marks of mission of the Anglican
Church. She also agreed to teach each week, if possible as a new mom. Over the duration of the
summer we were able to secure additional leaders to support her; to help in the classroom,
organize events outside of classroom time which required Sunday School participation and any
other organizational needs required as a team.
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Although the year started slowly, attendance grew each week with both returning and new
students leading up to the Christmas Season and continuing into the New Year. At this point, we
were able to divide the Sunday School into two groups, ages 3-6 yrs. and 7 yrs. and up. As I
prepare this report we have had 8-10 children in the younger class and 6-8 children in the older
class since Christmas.
We asked some moms with infants, if they would appreciate having a nursery made available to
them. With a positive response we moved forward with plans for a nursery to welcome the little
ones on Sunday mornings. We do not have Sunday School instruction the week of Family
Service, however, it is our intention to make the nursery available even on that day, enabling
families to attend church service with their older children. Thanks to Emmi Fraser who makes
sure we have lots of supplies and an organized craft each week for the little ones.
Since September we have had great participation from the children, parents and leaders in: the
Santa Claus Parade. Thanks also to Jane Ritcey and Howard Keeping for the truck, driver, float
and Howard for his lovely decorating. Also to Raymond Francis for use of his trailer. Decorating
the Lunenburg Bandstand Christmas Tree. Thanks to Alex and Jim Green for extra supplies.
Christmas Eve Service...Thanks to Jane and Michael for their input and guidance, Alex Green, Jim
Green and Jim Morris for their Wisemen attire, Sharon Hill for musical instruction and to Anne
Eisenhauer, Lorne Spence and cute baby Ellen for volunteering to be our Nativity Family.
We had a Parent Meet and Greet social in November with hot chocolate and treats after
decorating the Lunenburg Bandstand Christmas Tree. Thanks Audrey Morgan for the cookies.
Louise Holdbrook reintroduced the treat-activity bags for the children. They take these to
church with them after their Sunday School instruction.
We all really appreciate Barbara Butler’s and Rev. Mitchell’s efforts with “Music Moments”. Also
thanks to Sharon Hill, and members of the choir for musical support.
Last but not least, if you haven’t already, you must go and see the new improved Sunday School
Rooms. Jim Green, Howard Keeping, and Alex Green put a fresh coat of paint on all the walls
and pulled up the carpets to reveal the lovely hardwood floors. Christina added the finishing
decorating touches. Jeff and Brooke Nodding donated child size tables and chairs and we did a
little purging of furniture and outdated supplies to complete the job.
On behalf of all the leaders, Christina Bower (head Leader-Leader 6 and up), Sherry Skinner
(Leader 3-6), Lori Nickerson (Leader 3-6), Emmi Fraser (Leader 3-6), Brooke Nodding (Leader
3-6) and Barbara West (Leader 3-6). Alex Payne and Nikki Saunders (Youth support). Louise
Holdbrook, Viola Green, Missy Romkey and Rena Demone (Nursery Support) we would like to
thank all the participating parents, grandparents and aunts who bring their children on Sunday
Mornings so that we can be a part of their journey of faith with God.
Rena Demone
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CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Committee Meetings were held on January 9, February 13, March 27, May 22, June 12,
October 7 and November 9, 2014. Members of the Committee include Rena Demone, Judy
McPherson, Jane Ritcey and Archdeacon Michael Mitchell. Barbara Butler, Director of Music,
kindly joined our May and June meetings.
With our Committee’s emphasis this year on “young people/couples”, there were
general discussions during our winter and spring meetings concerning Fresh Expressions, Sunday
School, Messy Church (the Committee would help to promote it), involvement of young
people/couples, Baptism family follow-up and ‘Cookie Concerts’. Mary Meisner attended
several evening sessions of the Diocesan Vital Church Conference held February 3-5, 2014 at All
Saints Anglican Church in Bedford, N.S. and shared what she learned from the Conference with
the Committee.
The Committee hosted two (2) Congregational Meetings again this year - May 25 and
November 9, 2014. The Congregational Meetings are intended to be informal but informative and for snowbirds and year-rounders. There were financial, property, music, SafeR Church,
Parish Survey and Covenant reports and other program updates - and the meetings afforded an
opportunity for questions, answers and dialogue on an informal basis. Approximately 18
attended the May meeting and 25 attended the November meeting. Members of the
congregation have expressed to Committee members their appreciation of this forum, which
will be continued again in the 2015 year. The Committee considers that communication with
parishioners is an important and vital ingredient for a healthy congregation - and we welcome
your comments and suggestions at any time, so please do not hesitate to be in contact with any
Committee member.
Three (3) infants were baptized at the Easter Vigil Service. With the Committee’s
emphasis on youth and young people, several CDC members attended at Rev. Michael’s
preparation meeting with the parents and godparents held at the Parish Hall on Saturday
morning, April 12. We met with these delightful young people, provided refreshments and sat in
on the discussion. It appears to have been well received by those who were present - and
allowed us an opportunity to connect with some newer congregation members, and they with
us. The Committee considers these “gentle introductions” an important and vital facet of
attracting people to our fold. The Committee followed up with these young families, who were
contacted to attend the Mother’s Day Luncheon. CDC hopes to play a similar part in future
Baptism preparations at St. John’s.
Again, with the Committee’s emphasis on youth and young people, Rev. Michael has
spent time with the Mothers & Tots group that meets in the Parish Hall.
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Concerned about the future of the Sunday School with the retirement of Jennifer Green, who so
ably ran the Sunday School program for the past several years, the Committee met with Jennifer
in July to discuss the future of the Sunday School. Various scenarios were discussed, including
recruiting several Sunday School teachers who could divide the Sundays in a month among them,
with attention to the ages of the children. Following the meeting, Rena Demone contacted
Christina Bowers, who so willingly stepped up to the plate to coordinate Sunday School
2014/15. Thank you Rena. Thank you Christina. We are indebted to them both. Rena has kindly
taken Sunday School under her wing and has provided, and continues to provide, a capable and
delightful liaison with the Sunday School. Hats off to all those who are involved with the Sunday
School!
Approximately fifty (50) replenishing Welcome Brochures were delivered to Lunenburg’s
Town Office in October, to be included in and distributed with the Town’s Welcome Package,
as part of the Town’s (and our) initiative to welcome newcomers.
Following requests received by members of our Committee as they update the Parish
List, Parish Council agreed that those parishioners with email would receive their Newsletters
electronically, unless they request otherwise. This decision is in response to the feedback
received from many of you who appreciate our continued efforts to find ways to make our
parish more environmentally friendly. Rev. Michael’s Seasonal Message and the offertory
envelopes will continue to be mailed/delivered.
Encouraged by our enthusiastic Sunday School group, St. John’s had a float in the
Lunenburg Christmas Parade on November 29. We had a great turnout. Approximately 10
children, 2 young people and 6 adults (including 2 mothers and 1 grandmother.) Everyone
appeared to have fun! A special thanks to Jane Ritcey and Adams & Knickle for their
contribution of the dory, truck and driver, to Raymond Francis for the trailer, to Howard
Keeping and his elves for decorating the dory, to Christina Bowers, Rena Demone and Louise
Holdbrook for organizing, to Sharon Hill for supplying bells and, especially, to all our young
people and parents who joined our dory crew for the parade!
The lighting of St. John’s outdoor Christmas tree was held this year in conjunction with
Lunenburg’s Annual Pilgrimage and Lighting of Christmas Trees on November 29. There was
great attendance of ‘townspeople’, especially young families, and it was wonderful to see so
many (young and old) in awe as they viewed the interior of beautiful St. John’s, while escaping
the cold before the commencement of the event. There were a number of spontaneous ‘tours’
and invitations to our Christmas Eve services at that time - and it provided a wonderful
opportunity for us to tell people about our Chancel stars! The Committee is of the view that
the more people visit St. John’s, the more familiar they will become with the Church - and its
members - and feel comfortable and welcome here.
Approximately 27 (16 adults and 11 children) attended the combined Messy Church and
Caroling at Harbour View Haven on Sunday, December 7. The children made ornaments for
the residents, which were given to them during the caroling. An enjoyable evening for all.
Congratulations again to organizers Jane, Rena and Rev. Michael for the Christmas Eve
Family Service “A Nova Scotia Christmas”, a delightful service celebrating Christmas and
inspired by our strong connection to the bounty of the sea and land. Well done to all the
organizers, our young people, choirs and other participants, including our 4-legged friends! The
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Committee is hopeful that many of those who attended the Service included, for example, those
‘townspeople’ who visited St. John’s on the evening of the Annual Pilgrimage and Lighting of
Christmas Trees, as referred to above.
The Committee was established to further energize the existing congregation and
expand our numbers. Our emphasis in 2014 was young people/couples and the Committee is
pleased with the tremendous energy created in that regard this year and hopes to build upon
what has been achieved this past year in 2015.
I am grateful to the very hard-working members of the Committee and exceptionally
dedicated parishioners, Rena Demone, Judy McPherson and Jane Ritcey, for their energy,
enthusiasm and imagination. The Committee and St. John’s are truly fortunate to have, and are
indebted to, the very capable, hard-working and wonderful trio of Howard Keeping, Jim Green
and Alex Green - from decorating Xmas floats, to tearing up carpets, to painting Sunday School
rooms, to putting up Church Christmas decorations (inside and out), to hauling dories around,
to slinging hamburgers at our barbeques and so much more - and always with a smile and in
good cheer. Thank you, gentlemen, for all you do! The Committee is also appreciative of the
contributions of Barbara Butler, Rev. Michael and Mary Wagner, and the many other
parishioners and others who have assisted the Committee with its work thus far - and we look
forward to their and your continued support. Thank you.
Mary E. Meisner, Chair
LAY READERS ANNUAL REPORT 2014
To the Rector, Wardens, Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s Anglican Church:
I wish to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 2014. St. John’s is
blessed with eleven (11) licensed Lay Readers. The licensed Lay Readers are Barbara Eisenhauer,
Sharon Green, Susan MacMillan, Sheila Morris, Sandy MacDonald, Velvet Eliuk, Holly Mitchell,
Roger Demone and Charlene Demone; the newly licensed Lay Readers are Heather Hyson and
Robert MacMillan. St. John’s is blessed with Bill Black (licensed Lay Reader) who assists with the
8:30 am service during the summer months.
The Lay Readers’ duties and vestments are written in the Lay Readers’ Handbook of Standards
and Regulations. All Lay Readers are appointed by the Bishop to serve in the parish under the
direction and supervision of Father Michael. Under the direction of the Rector and/or Bishop, a
Lay Reader may be called upon to:
1. Read the appointed lesson and prayers in the church.
2. Conduct the service of Morning Prayer (not the Absolution & Benediction).
3. Read the Litany, Order of Compline, Service for Young People, or other services.
4. Administer Holy Eucharist.
5. Prepare and preach a sermon.
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6. Gather and prepare candidates for Confirmation and/or Servers.
7. View segments of the new Lay Reader “training videos” to strengthen our ministry.
8. Carry out other duties when specifically requested by the Rector.
- assisting Father Michael and Rev. Linda Macdonald with the services at Harbour View
Haven on a monthly basis.
- giving Lay Reader support in other parishes, if needed, in our Region.
9. With the approval and recommendation of the Rector and Parish council, the Bishop may also
authorize the Lay Readers to assist in the distribution of the Elements at the Communion Service
in the presence of the celebrant to Homes for Special Care, Hospitals, etc.
10. Work closely with the Spiritual Development Committee of St. John’s and assisting with
special services and programs for the congregation.
Lay Readers’ Prayer
Loving and eternal God, who through your Son, Jesus Christ, calls your people and sends them
forth to witness and serve in your name, bless each member of the Lay Readers’ Association of
this Diocese. Give us Grace that we, walking in the footsteps of your Son, and being filled and
strengthened by your Holy Spirit, may serve you and your Church as faithful stewards in the
ministry to which we are called and, by our example, enable others to know and love you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
This Lay Reader’s Prayer strengthens each one of the Lay Readers at St. John’s. It is you, who in
various and special ways, have dedicated yourselves to the glory of God in service to your
Diocese and parish. As a Lay Reader, you are regarded as a leader in your parish. Canon 17
reminds us that we are part of a “team ministry” and that we should take our position seriously;
this we all do at St. John’s. Parishioners look up to us as being a model, a good servant, as well
as an honourable and a prayerful follower of Christ.
Thank you Lay Readers for your continued ministry at St. John’s Anglican Church.
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Please note the Lay Readers’ Annual Meeting for 2015 is set for June 6 at Trinity Church,
Sydney Mines.
Installation of the newly licensed Lay Readers – Heather Hyson and Robert MacMillan –
will be held at a suitable date in 2015 at St. John’s Church, Lunenburg.
Roger L. Demone
(Co-ordinator of Lay Readers and Area Representative for the South Shore)
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SAFE R CHURCH REPORT
Since the early 2000’s, the Diocese of Nova Scotia has been raising awareness to make our
churches safe places for all. A policy was established for the Diocese and in 2011, all clergy in
the diocese attended a Risk Management Workshop to educate the clergy and to develop the
SafeR Church Guide for the Prevention of and Response to Abuse to assist parishes develop
individual Risk Assessment and Response plans.
In October 2013 resource material was prepared to assist parishes in the Anglican Diocese of
NS and PEI in their ongoing work of responding to the threat of abuse. The resource material,
created to respond to the concerns raised by clergy during the Risk Management Workshop
held across the diocese, was to help focus on the real goal of abuse prevention and response. As
a result, “SafeR Church” was articulated to create a community of trust and trustworthiness,
where people care for one another and find healing and hope.
In Spring 2014 St. John’s SafeR Church Committee was established and throughout the summer
and fall prepared the material and process by which the Risk Audit/Self-Assessment and
Response Plans would be undertaken.
At the October 30 Parish Council Meeting, which included the Chairs of St. John’s ministries,
the SafeR Church Committee gave a presentation on the status of the SafeR Church work at St
John’s. The requirements of the Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Audit were reviewed. The
requirements included: undertake a Risk Assessment/Self Audit of all activities and identify
response measures; create a SafeR Church Committee to oversee implementation of the Plan;
and establish a system of reporting and responding to abuse. The briefing also included
instruction on completion of the Risk Assessment/Self-Audit forms, the identification of response
plans and the process for their completion. The target date for completion was the end of
November. This was in order to have sufficient time for review before the Ecclesiastical
Insurance Audit.
Most of our parish ministries undertook the task of doing a Risk Assessment of their ministry
with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose that we are wanting the best for our parish.
Ecclesiastical Insurance, a world-wide insurer of churches, and our insurer, has made it very
clear to the Diocese and Parishes that we will not be able to receive further insurance unless we
have a Safe R Church Policy and Plan in place. We should have every confidence that St. John’s
will meet the insurer’s audit. At the AGM, we will be reviewing the Draft Policy and Plan and
will ask for a motion to adopt the Safe R Church Policy and Plan. Throughout the year, Parish
Council has been kept informed of the process of Safe R Church. It must be stated, that there is
still much work to be done with this and the parish is looking for someone who will volunteer to
coordinate the Safe R Church Policy and to work with the parish to complete the remaining
unfinished components. Please give this some thought and consideration.
Maureen Moffatt
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PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT 2014
To the Rector, members of Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s Lunenburg:
Work to the rectory in 2014 consisted of shingling the roof on the Townsend street side and the
kitchen area. The black trim and soffits were scrapped, primed and painted. The underside of
the back deck to the rectory was pressure washed to remove algae. Rotten clad boards were
also replaced. The property committee along with parish council extends a sincere thank-you to
the parishioners of St. John’s for your generous support in allowing us to complete the “Repairs
to the Rectory Campaign.” The property committee has not budgeted or foresees any major
expenses with the rectory 2014, only a few minor repairs and maintenance items.
In 2014 work carried out to the parish hall included pressure washing of the green mildew on
the north side, the pressure washing and cleaning of the black grit on the east side, cleaning of
the eaves, replacing the washboard on the Cornwallis Street side, replacement of rotten
clapboard and an outside water faucet. The parish hall is in need of painting and the property
committee for 2015 has budgeted for the scraping, priming and painting of the entire parish hall.
A new controller was installed in St. John’s church in 2014 by West Nova Fuels to improve our
oil consumption at the church. The new Tekmar controller provides staging and equal run time
rotation of the two boilers and will run one boiler to heat space if that is all that is required. A
new compressor was installed for the church’s sprinkler system. The new compressor was
installed by Viking Fire Protection Inc. A new lighting system with LED lights was installed in the
church in October 2014. St. John’s is now saving considerable dollars on its monthly light bill
with better lighting and visibility in the church. A special thank-you is extended to Raymond
Francis and Efficiency Nova Scotia for approving our application and contributing 78% of the
cost to replace the bulbs. The property committee has budgeted in 2015 to scrape, glaze, prime
and paint six storm windows on the Cumberland Street side of the church. Sills on three storm
windows are rotten and will have to be replaced. The interpretative door to the Duke Street
entrance will be repaired in 2015.
The annual spring and fall clean up on the grounds for both the church and the rectory was
completed by volunteers and arranged by Elroy Creaser. The continued support is appreciated
by all parishioners of St. John’s. A sincere thank you is extended also to the many volunteers and
committee members who assisted us this year in keeping our property grounds in good shape.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of all members of the Property Committee
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EFFICIENCY OF NEW LIGHTS 2014
This is a follow up memo on the new lighting system with LED lights that were installed
in the whole church on Monday, October 13, 2014.
I have included a simple drawing showing the light levels measured in candle light power
with the 1st number being the before any change and the 2nd number being after the complete
change. Please note that in some places the light level has more than doubled. This was done
using the 2nd light back on the left in the centre aisle. I have attached in the square the light levels
now in choir, altar, bell ringers area and centre aisle of the church.
This changing of the LED light from the quartz lights that was done on Monday, October
13, 2014 has proven out to be a savings on the light bill. I am also attaching a copy of the Light
Bill of the church for November, December, January 2013/14 and comparison to November,
December, January 2014/15.
2013/14
KWH
Oct. 3480 KWH
Nov. 3000 KWH
Dec. 3600 KWH
Actual Bill
$508.92
$450.18
$571.31
2014/15
KWH
Oct. 1500 KWH
Nov. 1320 KWH
Dec. 1680 KWH
Actual Bill
$242.69
$215.61
$271.56
Not only are we saving dollars on our Light Bill, but we have more light in the church and
we can see better.
Thanks to Efficiency Nova Scotia for approving our application and contributing 78% of
the cost to replace the bulbs.
Raymond Francis
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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY 2014
This year our ministry undertook some projects which have become somewhat of a tradition
and some which we hope will help us to rethink our relationship with church and the
community.
Annual Events & Projects:
 Lent 2014 – the Ministry of Jesus in the Gospel of John. We renewed our study
and reflection sessions after worship services on three Sundays during Lent. We took as
our Bible studies this year three of the passages from the Gospel John from our Sunday
Lectionary. As a major resource for this study we purchased a DVD of “The Gospel of
John” from the Visual Bible (This series has begun dramatizing with narration some
books of the New Testament in ‘word for word’ high quality productions. Do a search
on the internet and check out some excerpts on YouTube.) The series was well
received. The DVD was also used in several Sunday services. It is a great resource
which continues to be available for the future.
 Seder 2014, Tuesday, April 15 - We can now definitely call it our ‘annual Seder’. It was
certainly enjoyed once again by our 30+ participants. It provides good food, good
fellowship, good prayer and good connections with our Jewish ancestors in faith,
including Jesus and the disciples as they celebrated it prior to his death.
 Rogation Sunday, May 04 – Once again we celebrated the beginning of the growing
season in our part of the world and the gifts of farm and garden which God has provided
in Creation. Many members of our parish brought soil, seeds and plants to ask for God’s
blessing on their planting and growing. These were then taken back to gardens for
sowing and planting. Many shared plants and seeds with each other as God has shared
creation with us all.
 Environmental Awareness - We did not have a specific Sunday liturgy with focus on
the environment this year. We did, however, include prayers concerning environmental
awareness and our responsibilities in stewardship of Creation in the Sunday liturgies
during September.
 Back to Church Sunday, September 28 – Once again this year we joined many
churches across the Anglican Communion in taking one Sunday in September to make a
special invitation to our friends, families and former members to come to be with us –
for one day at least. In addition, this year Back to Church Sunday included a concert by
the musical Gospel Duo – ‘Infinitely More’ and a parish barbeque – both organised and
sponsored by Parish Council.
 We continue to provide publications for personal prayer and reflection which are always
available at the church (Forward Day by Day and daily reflections for Advent and Lent).
Our ministry was also able to participate in and sponsor something new:
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Vital Church Maritimes Conference 2014, February 03-05 – This was the first Vital
Church Conference in the Maritimes. In Canada, several have been held in Ontario and
at least one in Edmonton. Through a series of workshops, seminars, and keynote
addresses many people from our diocese, and guests from other dioceses and churches
were able to learn and share about our Church. The conference especially focused on
new ways – new expressions of bringing new life to our faith. Mary Meisner, Michael
Mitchell, Louis Quennelle, & Robert MacMillan from our parish were able to participate
in all or in part of this Conference. Vital Church Maritimes will once again be held this
year. The dates this year are April 21-23. We encourage other members of our parish
to consider participating in this great opportunity to learn , share and bring new life to
their own faith by participarting in this worthwhile event. Your experience can be
brought back to help revitalize us all.
Reimagining Church, May/June & October/November – Reimagining Church is a series
of sessions prepared for use in our diocese examining where we have been and are as
church, and especially where we want to go. The sessions, using videos and story telling,
give us insights into some of the ‘fresh expressions’ of Church which are reaching out
especially to people who at present have no connection with Christianity or church. The
sessions (5 each time) were offered twice this year. The first sessions in May/June were
offered, as most programs are, in our church hall. The second set (October/November)
was offered in a local restaurant which offered its space and provided coffee, tea and a
treat at very reasonable cost to us. This set of sessions included a sixth session meant for
the participants to look at some fresh expressions of church which God might be calling
us to in our own community. More than thirty members of our congregation
participated in some or all of these sessions. Although nothing concrete has yet emerged
from the sessions, we are still re-imagining. There has been some interest in the
possibility of the sessions being offered once again in 2015. Stay tuned!
We hope to continue many of our projects this year. Many of them provide traditions which
help us sustain our faith. Some offer us new ways of growing and connecting in our relationship
to God and the church. Please look to our Sunday bulletins for upcoming events.
We thank all who have participated in any of the programs, liturgies and sessions. We
especially thank all who have helped organize and provided food, set up, clean up, or other
services for any of the events. We look forward to your continued involvement and input in
providing you ways to live and grow in your lives of faith in God; in our church, community and
world.
In Christ,
Louis Quennelle
Chair, Spiritual Development Ministry
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SUMMER TOUR PROGRAM REPORT
To the Rector, Wardens, Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s:
Our Tour Guide Program has had another busy season as we welcomed approximately
18,000 visitors through the doors of St. John’s. Interest in our Parish and Church buildings
continues to be very strong.
2014 was our first season working with Ambassatours who brought an additional 1500
visitors through the church at $2 a person. We also greeted visitors from cruise ships anchored
in our harbour. It is always interesting to glance through our “Guest Book” to see that the world
is coming to Lunenburg and St. John’s is pleased to be a part of their destination.
This past season we were fortunate to employ two excellent Tour Guides, David
Rechnitzer and Eamonn Sullivan. They welcomed visitors in English, French and German while
telling the interesting history of our church and community. We thank them for their efforts and
wish them well in their continuing university studies.
Appreciation is also extended to James Aulenbach, our honorary assistant organist for his
musical talents as he played piano and organ for our visitors. I would also like to thank Jane
Ritcey and Roger Demone for their assistance and time spent interviewing applicants for the
Tour Guide positions and for providing tours of the Church during the summer.
To those faithful volunteers who came forward to assist us during a very busy fall season with
many days reaching over 200 visitors. We owe you a great debt of gratitude and without you we
would not be able to extend the tour season into September and October. It is very important
we keep our doors open throughout the fall season. We welcome anyone who would like to
volunteer in the Tour Guide Program.
Peter Allen
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SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES’ 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Canon 20 provides that the Regional Council shall meet for the purposes of but are not limited
to:
(a)
providing a forum for parishioners and clergy to discuss matters of importance to the
Region, its parishioners and churches;
(b)
assessing matters of diocesan concern, including subjects that will arise at Synod;
(c)
holding a pre Synod meeting so that Synod Delegates may become familiar with the
motions and
(d)
providing opportunities for fellowship within the wider Church.
March 8, 2014 Regional Council Meeting
Parish delegates Betty Lou Olivier and Mary Meisner attended the South Shore Regional
Council meeting at St. Andrew’s, Brooklyn (Parish of South Queens) on Sat., March 8, 2014.
Following opening devotions, Rev. Marion Lucas Jefferies gave a presentation on
M.O.S.T. Formerly the Diocesan National and World Mission Committee and its
Subcommittees, the focus of the Mission, Outreach and Social Justice Task Group evolves
around the following specific categories: Environment, Primate's World Relief and Development
Fund (PWRDF), Social Justice, Indigenous Relations and Refugees. Rev. Jefferies spoke about
each of the foregoing, with a particular emphasis on the environment. An environment
challenge has been issued for the next 12 months. How can our parishes become more green
and environmentally conscious/friendly? Rev. Jefferies also spoke about the “Fred Says”
campaign, under the PWRDF program. For more information, please visit
http://www.fredsays.ca
Marilyn Newport gave a presentation on the Non-stipendiary Ordained Ministry program
(NSOM).
Highlights of the Business Meeting included the following:
1. Welcoming new clergy, namely: Rev. Helen Chandler (Yarmouth/Tusket), Rev. Shona
Broadman (Parish of South Queens) and Rev. Robert Richmond (Lockport/Barrington).
2. Reports from the Regional Dean, Diocesan Council Representatives, PWRDF and the
Archdeacon.
3. Consideration of a daylong information event for Regional Council (similar to the workshop
held at St. John’s in March, 2012), with an emphasis on ”Healthy Congregations”, applicable
Canons and finances.
4. SafeRChurch. The next Regional Council meeting is intended to have a presentation on this.
A motion for a $300 gift from Regional Council to the Diocesan Lay Leadership Legacy Fund, as
a retirement gift for Bishop Sue.
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May 26, 2014 Regional Council Meeting
Parish delegates Betty Lou Olivier and Mary Meisner attended the Annual Meeting of South
Shore Regional Council meeting held at St. James’ Parish Hall, Mahone Bay, on Monday, May 26,
2014. Archdeacon Michael Mitchell was also in attendance.
Business Arising from the Minutes:
(a) Report of Episcopal Ministry Task Group (Mitre Group). Surveys had been conducted by the
Task Group and its recommendation was that no Suffragan Bishop would be hired at this time
and that certain of the monies that otherwise would have been expended in that regard would
be used to hire additional administrative staff, so to ease the workload of the Bishop so he
canconcentrate on his pastoral work.
(b) SafeRChurch. “Formalizing a culture of mindfulness”. A Regional Council Workshop (open
to all) is scheduled for May 31, 2014 at St. John’s, Lunenburg.
Reports:
(a) Archdeacon. Archdeacon Michael Mitchell reported on Helen Chandler’s June 18th service
in Yarmouth, that the minister in New Germany finishes in October, that the Parish of LaHave
and Blue Rocks will have part-time ministry, that the LaHave parish will be closing and that the
Archdeacons and Regional Deans will be meeting with Bishop Culter. Archdeacon Michael
Mitchell referenced our new Regional Dean, The Rev. Ian Wissler (Mahone Bay), and thanked
our former Regional Dean, The Rev. Gordon Druggett (Chester).
(b) Diocesan Council. The Diocesan Controller forecasts a $50K operating deficit for this year.
There is a 94% compliance rate for the allotment payment. Mitre Group (see above). Building
deficiencies in the newly constructed Anglican Diocesan Centre are being addressed. There will
be a youth worker for one-half the time in 2015. Discussion ensued about the process of
applications to the Anglican Foundation (and that a Parish requires the approval of te Diocesan
Council before an application is made). Atlantic School of Theology is looking for a new
President.
(c) PWRDF. Written report was received from Pam Oliver. The Annual Workshop will be held
at Holy Trinity, Bridgewater, on October 25, 2014.
(d) Environment Network. Eco-challenge starts in September.
Elections:
(a) Clergy Representative to Diocesan Council: The Rev. Ed Trevors.
(b) New Clergy Co-Chair of Regional Council: The Rev. Ian Wissler.
New Business:
(a) The Super Amazing Bible Camp of Awesomeness II. Bridgewater Saturday, June 21, 2014.
Volunteers needed.
(b) C.L.A.Y. (Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth) Conference. The Rev. Ed Trevor and 7 youth
will be attending the Conference in Kamloops, B.C. in August. The Conference will be in P.E.I.
in 2015. MOTION: Donate $500 to assist our youth attending the 2014 C.L.A.Y Conference.
(www.claygathering.ca)
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(c) Invitation to Shelburne. October 3/4/5, 2014 weekend. Primate Fred Hiltz will be in
attendance. Celebrating 40 years in the Church. Blessing of the Church on October 4, 2014.
Invitation for Parishes to build a soap box car and come race in the derby.
May 31, 2014 Regional Council Workshop
A Regional Council SafeR Church Workshop was held at St. John’s, Lunenburg on Saturday, May
31, 2014. A number of parishioners attended this workshop on behalf of St. John’s, including Ms.
Maureen Moffatt.
September 20, 2014 Regional Council Meeting
Parish delegate Velvet Eliuk attended the South Shore Regional Council meeting held at
Yarmouth, on September 20, 2014. The meeting focused primarily on SafeR Church.
November 27, 2014 Regional Council Meeting
Parish delegates Betty Lou Olivier and Mary Meisner attended the South Shore Regional Council
meeting held at St. Andrew’s, Brooklyn (Parish of South Queens) on the evening of November
27, 2014. Archdeacon Michael Mitchell was also in attendance. Following are some highlights of
the meeting:
Business Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting
(a) Rev. Ed Trevors reported on the CLAY (Canadian Lutheran and Anglican Youth) Conference
held in Kamloops B.C. in August. There were approximately 800 young people (13 to 21
years of age) in attendance at the 4-day Conference. 4 teenagers and 2 adults attended from
our Diocese. Rev. Trevors reported that the next conference will be in Charlottetown PEI
in August 2016 at the University of PEI. Please encourage attendance from your parish.
Significant number of volunteers will be needed.
(b) Rev. Trevors is also reported on the 40th anniversary celebration of his parish and indicated
that it would have been delightful if parishioners from other churches had attended.
Reports
(a) Archdeacon. Archdeacon Mitchell reported that the parishes were busy. He encouraged to
parishes to contact the Archdeacon and Regional Dean, before contacting the Bishop’s Office.
He indicated that the Archdeacons meet four times a year with the Bishop. Michael reminded us
of the Diocesan Committee that has created various liturgical resources, that are available on the
Diocesan website and referenced Bishop Ron’s theme of ”It’s not about us, but about the world”.
The Rector from South Queens has resigned and Bonnie Baird has been appointed Priest-incharge. Rev. John Wright is Priest-in-charge in Blue Rocks/LaHave and Rev. Stephen Kristenson
is Priest-in-charge of New Germany
(b) Regional Dean. Regional Dean Wissler also encouraged parishes to call upon the Archdeacon
and/or the Regional Dean if assistance is needed in the Parish. He indicated that the parishes are
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busy with SafeR Church and reminded us that the Regional Councils are the foundation of
administration in the Diocese.
(c) Diocesan Council (Rev Ed. Trevors) Our Region’s representatives on Diocesan Council are
Rev. Ed Trevors and Mr. David Warner (lay rep). Rev. Trevors reported the following from the
October 18, 2014 meeting of Diocesan Council:
i.
It was hoped that the REJOICE campaign would raise $300,000, with the intent that the
interest from these monies would be used to help new ministries in parishes.
Unfortunately, the campaign only raised $13,000. A different approach may be tried in the
future.
ii.
Without having the assistance of a Suffragan Bishop, Bishop Ron is busy. Bishop Ron was
given the salary of a suffragan bishop to restructure the administration within the Diocesan
office. As a consequence the following measures have taken place or in or in the works:
(a)
the Bishop’s administrative responsibilities have been transferred to existing staff
(b)
the position of the Diocesan Secretary ( basically acts as the coordinator of
Synod) has been continued
(c)
the re-establishment of a vocation coordinator. The intent is to use existing clergy
in the area. This is a paid position but with minimal hours per month. It is
intended to assist in the discernment process
(d)
the hiring of a full-time Parish Vitality Coordinator. His or her job description
would be to help parishes be vibrant and relevant - i.e. in the community
iii. the deadline for Church Extension and Ministry Fund applications has been extended to
mid-November. Rev. Trevors encouraged us to visit the Diocesan website. This Fund
provides various grants and loans within the Diocese
iv. The Youth and Family Ministry is looking for new members, particularly males
v.
CLAY Conference, 2016 - will be seeking help (financial and volunteers) from the Region
and the Diocese
vi. Recommended (only) salary increase for all employees: 0.5% increase for 2015; 0.5%
increase for 2016 and 1.0% increase for 2017
vii. Social Justice/Outreach is looking for five people from each region to join the Task Groups
viii. Healthy church. The Vital Church Maritimes Conference will be held mid-week sometime
mid-April, 2015. The Rev. Dr. Judy Paulson, Professor of Evangelism, Wycliffe College will
be the keynote speaker
ix. The 2014 Diocesan Budget is expected to be balanced
(d) PWRDF (Pam Oliver). 37 attended the Bridgewater workshop this fall. Next year’s
workshop will be held in Stellarton. Christmas cards are available. Various resources, including
those related to “Fred Says”, are available online. A Spring conference is in the works
Diocesan Synod, 2105
Regional Dean Wissler reported that Diocesan Synod will be held May 28, 29, 30, 2015 at
Dalhousie University. There is a change in the number of delegates Parishes can send: 2 lay
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delegates, 1 youth delegate and 2 clergy. Regional Dean Wissler also encouraged members to
approach their Parishes with regard to what their primary concern is for Regional Council to
address, for purposes of future meetings.
Tentative future meetings:
Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Shelburne; Wednesday, May 6, 2615 (pre-Synod meeting);
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 (AGM); Wednesday, September 16; Saturday, November 14
SafeR Church
The meeting continued with a discussion with regard to use of parish property by others (third
parties) as it relates to the SafeR Church
This Report has been written in the absence of Velvet Eliuk, but with the blessings of Betty Lou
Olivier, St. John’s other elected lay representatives on South Shore Regional Council. I am
confident that Velvet will, and Betty Lou does, join me in thanking you for allowing us the
opportunity to serve as your lay representatives on Regional Council.
Mary E. Meisner, Representative, South Shore Regional Council
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Service Statistics for 2014 - (2013 Figures)
SERVICE
# OF SERVICES
ATTENDANCE
SUNDAY SERVICES
2013
2014
8:30 am Eucharist
47
48
2013 2014
2007
1253 1222
10:30 am Eucharist
42
44
4099
10:30 am Morning Prayer
8
7
Evening Prayer
3
AVERAGE
2013 2014
28
26
4006
98
93
1011
728
126
104
1
93
115
101
101
6456
6071
10:00 am Wednesday Service
46
45
480
480
10
10
Harbour View Haven
11
10
550
500
55
50
Veterans Unit – Fishermen’s Memorial
10
10
250
225
25
23
Ash Wednesday - 10:00 am Service
1
2
37
14
Ash Wednesday - 7:00 pm Service
1
1
25
33
8:30 Palm Sunday
1
0
31
10:30 Palm Sunday
1
1
110
120
Seder Supper Service
1
1
55
50
Maundy Thursday
1
1
35
30
10:00 am Good Friday
1
1
110
93
TOTAL SUNDAY ATTENDANCE
MIDWEEK SERVICES
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
EASTER SERVICES
Easter Vigil
1
1
31
99_
Easter Sunday 8:30 am Eucharist
1
1
45
40
Easter Sunday 10:30 am Eucharist
1
1
195
220
1
275
229
2
50
200
Patronal Festival Service – 06/08
Anglican/Lutheran Joint Services
1
World Day of Prayer
1
50
International Rebekka’s Service
1
200
September 24 HVH Residents
1
1
32
28
Back to Church Sunday – 3 events
3
3
233
150
STORM 1
25
20
Oct 5 Blessing of Animals
38
Sept. 7 Fishermen’s Memorial Service
1
250
# OF SERVICES
ATTENDANCE
2013
2014
2013
10:00 pm Christmas Eve
1
1
1
1
425+
175
430+
150
Christmas Day
1
1
12
15
BAPTISMS
7
13
280
281
WEDDINGS
7
9
690
905
FUNERALS
17
26
1001
3086
Clericus Gatherings
1
2
50
48
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
4:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
TOTAL ATTENDANCE
2014
10743
13,615
ST. JOHN=S ANGLICAN CHURCH
CLERGY CONTINUING EDUCATION
Ven. W.E. Ryder, Ven. R.G. Fowlow, Donna Howe Memorial Trust Fund
For the 12 months ended December 31, 2014
2014
2012
2013
$679.79
$912.76
$531.11
Investment Interest
$472.13
$385.49
$357.05
Bank Interest
$.00
$.06
$.00
Bank Service Charge
$(6.79)
$(.40)
$(.40)
Continuing Education - Rector
Donation/HST Rebate
$(250.00)
$(661.25)
$.00
$125.00
$43.13
$25.00
$1020.13
$679.79
$912.76
Balance January 1
Balance December 31
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LUNENBURG INTERCHURCH FOOD BANK REPORT 2014
The Lunenburg Interchurch Food Bank continues to work hard to meet the needs of people in
our area. Approximately twenty-five volunteers take on the responsibilities of operating the
Food Bank, which is open every second Tuesday morning between 9:00 a.m. and noon at the
United Church Hall on Cumberland Street. Throughout the year, a number of initiatives collect
large quantities of food, including the Folk Harbor Festival, Eastern Star Harbor cruises,
Bluenose Academy, local churches and schools. Many folks make financial contributions as
well. St John's Anglican Church provides gift cards to those in need who may have an
emergency during times when the Food Bank is not open.
Parishioners are reminded that items donated to the Food Bank must be unopened and not be
expired. Items such as shampoo, Kleenex, toilet tissue and toothpaste are also very
useful. Barrels at the back of the church are available for dropping off items.
For information please call Laura Roblee 521-4823.
Laura Roblee
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE REPORT 2014
Crumbs From the Table is a registered charity which was begun by Jean Harrison of Antigonish
several years ago. Collection boxes are placed in restaurants in a number of communities in
Nova Scotia with the hope that patrons will drop in their spare change. All monies are used to
alleviate world hunger through such agencies as the Primate's World Relief and Development
Fund and the Canadian Hunger Foundation. In Lunenburg, there are boxes on the counters at
Savvy Sailor, Kate's Sweet Indulgence, Docksider and Big Red's. Please support this worthy
cause. For more information please contact Laura Roblee 521-4823.
Laura Roblee
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A.C.W. ANNUAL REPORT 2014
To the Rector, Wardens, Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s:
I wish to submit my eighth Annual Report as President of St. John’s Anglican Church Women.
We began our year hosting a potluck luncheon and mystery auction for all the women of
the parish in mid-January. We donated the money raised - $1,000.00 – to the Madagascar
School Project.
In February, St. John’s held the Marriage Preparation Course for the region and this
involved our preparation of morning snacks and a hot meal at midday. Also, in February, we set
up and oversaw the lunch for the Annual Meeting. On Friday, March 7, we hosted the World
Day of Prayer in the church, with a fellowship hour following the Service.
On a monthly basis, we also catered for a local volunteer group, providing a chowder
lunch, the second Thursday of each month from October to May. The luncheons are held in St.
John’s Parish Hall.
Meetings were held monthly throughout the year except for August. There were several
fundraisers held: in June, the Lobster Roll Take out and in July, the Parish Council Roast Beef
Dinner. In October, a Flea Market with canteen in the Parish Hall proved most profitable. All
these fund raisers made it possible to contribute to our church, to Lunenburg Meals on Wheels,
The Mission to Seafarers, Christmas Daddies, The Anglican Foundation of Canada and the
Diocesan A.C.W. Fund for Indigenous Students. A new fund raiser was initiated at the end of
2014 with the A.C.W. preparing specially marked paper plates which were distributed to those
in the congregation who wished to take part, by filling them with “Loonies” throughout the year,
on the appropriate dates marked. These will be collected and the end of 2015 and all monies
will be given to St. John’s Church.
The Annual Meeting of Lunenburg/St. Margaret’s Region Anglican Church Women was
held at St. George’s Church, Hubbards, in October with 11 members from St. John’s in
attendance. The meeting in 2015 will be held in Bridgewater.
To all parishioners, thank-you for all the donations of food, monies and time you have
given to us this year. With your help we have been able to donate $10,000.00 to St. John’s
General Fund and to help pay the cost of lawn care.
I would like to thank Louise Holdbrook for keeping our finances in order. Great job! I
personally would like to thank all the members of our committee for your continued
commitment at meetings and all other functions. It is a pleasure to work with you all.
Thank you to the Rector and Wardens for your support during the year.
Thank you, Mary, for being there for us.
Barbara Nowe
A.C.W. President
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A.C.W. CATERING REPORT FOR 2014
To Father Michael, Parish Council and Parishioners of St. John’s:
We are pleased to submit the A.C.W. Catering Report for 2014. All funds earned were turned
over to the A.C.W. Treasurer.
1. January 9 – Chowder Luncheon
2. January 16 – Chowder Luncheon
3. January 18 – Funeral Reception for Simon Steele
4. January 20 – A.C.W. Potluck Lunch and Mystery Auction
5. February 8 – Marriage Preparation Program (Luncheon)
6. February 13 – Chowder Luncheon
7. February 16 – St. John’s Annual Meeting
8. March 13 – Chowder Luncheon
9. April 10 – Chowder Luncheon
10. May 8 – Chowder Luncheon
11. May 9 – Funeral Reception for Harriet Whynacht
12. May 29 – Clericus Meeting (Lunch)
13. May 31 – Regional Council Meeting
14. June 20 – Lobster Burger Take-out
15. July 2 – Funeral Reception for Gordon Winters
16. July 13 – Roast Beef Dinner
17. July 28 – Funeral Reception for Donald Hebb
18. September 5 – Clericus Quiet Day (Lunch)
19. September 26 – Funeral Reception for Margaret Tibbo
20. October 9 – Chowder Luncheon
21. October 18 – Flea Market, Bake Table, Silent Auction and Canteen
22. October 26 – Potluck Lunch for Bishop Ron Cutler
23. November 1 – Funeral reception for John James
24. November 13 – Chowder luncheon
25. November 18 – Clericus Meeting (Lunch)
26. December 4 – Funeral Reception for Olive Croft
27. December 11- Chowder Luncheon
This year we catered to 27 different functions, those being funeral receptions, chowder
luncheons, Lobster Burger Take out, Flea Market Canteen and our first Roast Beef Supper. We
welcomed Louise Holdbrook as our new Treasurer and Sheila Morris as a new member. We
are happy to have you both with us. Thank you to our congregation for supporting us in all our
catering activities; those who made food, gave donations and helped in the kitchen. Thank you
to our Calling committee who do a fabulous job. A big thank you goes to the men who set up
and take down tables and chairs and help with the dishes. It’s a great big help and we appreciate
it. Thank You to Father Michael and Mary for all your support this past year.
As a result of everyone working together, we had another successful year. Thank you all!
Patty Tanner and Sharon Green
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ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
PLANNED GIVING Account Investment Units
Schedule of Bequests and Memorials
As At September 30,2014
No. of Parish
Units Assigned
Name of Bequest
No. of Parish
Units Assigned
For Church Music
Carl Stoodley Memorial
Minnie Gardner Bequest
Roy M. Whynacht Bequest
Louis C.B. Schwartz Bequest
Piano Fund Surplus
Mrs. Dorothy Meisner Endowment
For Current Account
(2.15 New)
66.61
16.47
33.66
2.87
12.89
69.62
202.12
Miss Aleatha Anderson Bequest
Aubrey Smith Bequest
J. J. Rudolf Bequest
Sunday School World War II Funds
L.H. & I.C. Smith Bequest
Capt. J.R. Knickle Bequest
Marion Adams Bequest
Mrs. Roseville Anderson
The Anderson Trust
Fred Glover Bequest
W.A. Zwicker Bequest
Archibald Knickle Bequest
Arabella Dauphinee Bequest
Ellen Sponagle Bequest
A.S. Kaulbach Bequest
Benjamin C. & Antoinette
Smith Memorial
Proceeds from Sale of Glebe Lands
J.W.Y. Creighton Bequest
George Anderson Bequest
Mrs. Naomi Rudolf Bequest
Harry Smith Bequest
Mrs. Agnes Martin Bequest
Mrs. Annie Rudolf Bequest
Miss Annie B. Anderson Bequest
Mrs. Maple Messias Bequest
Miss Gladys Smith Bequest
Douglas Adams Bequest
Harry & Grace Buckmaster Bequest
Beatrice & Wilson Anderson Bequest
John W.W. & Edythe E.Oxner Bequest
Dr. Owen B. Smith Bequest
Lilla B. Knickle Bequest
A.C.W. Vivian Zinck Bequest
Lucille Reid Bequest
Ethel Read Bequest
Wally Knock Bequest
Wallace W. Smith Bequest
Mavourneen Smith Bequest
Eisenhauer Endowment
Frank H.M.Adams Bequest
C.J.Morrow Bequest
Ruth M.James Bequest
WA/ACW Endowment
Ormus Benjamin Berringer Bequest
1997 transfer re:Armadillo Productions
Wallace & Ruth Galton Bequest
Lillian M Mason Bequest
Rodney D Himmelman Bequest
Pat & Doug Robertson Memorial
For Chime Maintenance
A.S. Kaulback Bequest
74.49
For Fabric & Containments of the Church
Miss Maple B. Anderson Memorial
300.83
For Clergy Continuing Education
The Ven. W.E. Ryder &
The Ven.R.G.Fowlow Fund
Donna Howe (Mrs. Bruce H.W.)
Memorial
66.61
147.55
214.16
For Rector's Discretionary Fund
D Andrew Eisenhauer Memorial
360.02
For Property Maintenance - 250th Ann Fund
1989 Special Envelope
1991 General Acct Transfer
Mabel Zwicker Memorial
1992 General Acct Transfer
Barbara Walker Bequest
Ronald G. Smith Bequest
Edna E. Knickle Bequest
Capt. W P Cluett & W Guy
Tanner Memorial
Mrs. June D Tanner Bequest
Mrs. C. J. Morrow Memorial
Dorothy Heisler Bequest
1995 Special Transfer
Trevor Kent Memorial
Stewart Veinotte Memorial
282.92
229.20
37.96
31.52
191.96
27.22
2478.26
693.34
1884.48
27.22
189.09
270.03
27.22
15.76
26.50
5.37
42.26
74.49
6534.80
TOTAL UNITS
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66.61
20.06
16.47
2.87
33.66
33.66
100.28
182.65
66.61
33.66
3.58
6.45
3.58
6.45
25.79
(107.5 New)
838.05
2762.61
870.26
243.55
37.25
47.30
234.95
83.80
75.21
167.60
200.55
335.21
141.10
106.01
250.87
724.15
28.65
14.35
85.95
43.00
30.10
285.10
136.81
181.46
289.40
188.40
32.25
275.78
15.05
221.35
161.18
1471.10
514.92
121.80
11817.50
19503.92
PLANNED GIVING ACCOUNT
HISTORIAL PERFORMANCE 1985-2014
======================
Historical Data:
Total
Market
Value
Total
Income
Funds transferred to Central Fund June 30/99
Dec 99
16,852.9
39.49
1.86
Dec 00
16,852.9
43.51
1.78
Dec 01
16,852.9
42.85
1.75
Dec 02
16,852.9
40.59
1.78
Dec 03
16,852.9
41.21
2.00
665,453.00
733,448.40
722,160.77
684,019.15
694,514.62
31,332.00
29,979.85
29,514.34
29,954.68
33,772.89
6,560.40
nil
nil
nil
nil
Reporting year changed to Oct 1 - Sept 30
Sept 04
16,852.9
41.14
Sept 05
16,852.9
43.96
Sept 06
16,852.9
44.19
Sept 07
16,852.9
43.92
Sept 08
18,324.0
40.45
Sept 09
18,385.8
40.80
Sept 10
18,900.7
41.15
Sept 11
19,263.1
40.87
Sept 12
19,389.7
42.55
Sept 13
19,394.2
45.55
Sept 14
19,503.9
46.68
693,344.81
740,915.60
744,658.25
740,127.46
741,153.15
751,869.38
777,800.26
787,219.35
824,942.42
883,440.23
910,504.14
37,150.86
36,340.38
37,021.45
38,385.71
44,510.74
37,484.20
31,870.93
31,991.36
32,458.89
34,682.03
38,306.26
nil
nil
nil
nil
60,000.00
2,500.00
20,000.00
15,388.40
5,200.00
200.00
5,100.00
Date
Units
Market/
Unit
Income/
Unit
2.20
2.16
2.20
2.28
2.43
2.04
1.69
1.66
1.67
1.79
1.96
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Net
Capital
Additions
PLANNED GIVING ACCOUNT REPORT
Schedules attached to this report detail all bequests to, income from and changes in
market value of our Planned Giving Investment Account for the 12 month period ended
September 30, 2014. Funds in this account were transferred to the Diocesan Consolidated
Investment Trust Fund during 1999. The fund is managed by Jarislowsky Fraser in Toronto. The
Parish has no involvement in the investment management of this fund. Income distributions
from the fund and valuation reports are received quarterly approximately 2 months in arrears.
Therefore, since 2004, we report on investments for the twelve-month period - October 1 to
September 30.
The market value of the fund on Sept. 30, 2014 was $910,504.14. Income distributions
for the year ended Sept. 30, 2014 were $38,306.26 equivalent to $1.96 per unit or 4.2% of the
Sept. 30, 2014 unit value of $46.68, a 2.5% increase in value during the 12 month period.
Our Planned Giving Account is a vitally important incoming-producing asset of our Parish.
This year we received just over $38,300 from our Planned Giving Account due to generous
Planned Giving by former and current members of the Parish, or their family and friends.
Without the benefit of this income, the financial realities for today’s congregation of St. John’s
would be very different. It is incumbent upon us to be good stewards of these funds for our
benefit, and that of future generations.
During the year $5,100 was contributed to the Planned Giving Account for permanent
investment. In addition, $79,795.74 was contributed in the last quarter of 2014 and will be
reported next year as a 2015 contribution.
The attached Investment Units Schedule indicates how income earned in the Planned
Giving Account is to be used by the Parish. Income is allocated of the basis of the ratio of the
number of fund units in each category to the total units in the fund.
The resulting allocation is as follows:
Church Music
1.04%
Chime Maintenance
0.38%
Fabric and Containment of the Church
1.54%
Clergy Continuing Education
1.10%
Rector’s Discretionary Fund
1.85%
Property Maintenance
33.50%
General Account
60.59%
As you review this report and the attached schedules, please reflect upon your personal
approach to Planned Giving. Would you like to be in a position to know that your Parish would
benefit forever from a Planned Giving decision that you made in your lifetime? There are a lot of
options to accomplish this if you plan ahead.
If you would like to discuss any of these options – your Rector, Archdeacon Michael Mitchell, or
Planned Giving Officer, Jim Eisenhauer, would be pleased to talk with you, or put you in touch
with other Planned Giving advisors within our Diocese. Wills, gifts of cash, securities, life
insurance, annuities or other assets are just some of the possibilities. The key is – do not delay.
We encourage you to be a faithful steward of God’s work forever - Please plan today!
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ST JOHN’S LADIES’ GUILD REPORT 2014
The Ladies’ Guild with a membership of thirty-two meets on the third Monday of the
month in the Zinck room of the Parish Hall. We are always pleased to welcome new members
and added 2 more to our group this year. The purpose of the Guild is fellowship so we always
make time to chat together and to get to know each other better. Thanks to Glo McNeill who
kept the minutes; to Sandy Jordan who presented a devotional reading and to Sharon Green
who coordinated the refreshments at each meeting. Members who are not able to attend the
meetings are remembered at Christmas with cards.
We attended the funeral for a sad farewell to long time and very active member and
former president Harriet Whynacht and made a donation in her name to St. John’s.
The meeting topics included: January - joining the ACW for a potluck and auction;
March - Roger Mason explained how the St John’s Community Outreach Program began and is
working; April - Nicole Satler who established a new business in town - The New Voice
Language Academy; June - lunch at Kedy’s Innlet Café and a visit to the Mahone Bay Settlers’
Museum; September - potluck lunch and blind auction; and November- Maureen Moffatt
educated us about the SafeR Church initiative.
At the December meeting we were busy wrapping “Santa” presents for residents at
Harbour View Haven, and wrapping gifts for residents without family, expertly shopped for
during the year by Marie Daurie. Thanks to Marie for her superb shopping skills and for
organizing the wrapping materials.
In September, 15 residents and staff from HVH arrived at the church for a service. They
stayed for a cool drink, cookies and fellowship at the back of the church. Thanks to Jo
Eisenhauer for organizing the occasion. Thank you to the choir members and Jim Aulenbach on
organ who helped to make the service so special with familiar hymns, and to Father Michael for
presiding.
On our behalf Laura Roblee sends birthday cards to Anglican residents of HVH. We also
helped out at the HVH Tea in October by sending 2 servers and 3 plates of sweets.
The Take-Out Lunches, our wonderful fundraisers, took place in May and Oct. In
October we served our 50th lunch. The preparations run so smoothly as to seem effortless.
However, it is the result of great effort and organization that it appears so. We are indebted to
all who participated and to Pam Kent who initiated the lunches.
We support Meals-on-Wheels every 6 weeks by delivering the meals twice during the
week. Thank you to Hazel Oliver and Jo who are retiring from that position after many years of
great service and thanks to Barbara Simonds and Laura Roblee who are stepping in to the
drivers’ seat.
We financially support a school project in Madagascar and thank Laura Roblee who acts
as our liaison with Kathy Lucking and the project. Donations were also made to St. John’s
general, discretionary and community outreach funds, Mission-to-Seafarers and Feed Nova
Scotia. We also renewed our memberships in the Provincial ACW and the Anglican Foundation.
Another activity undertaken in December 2014 was selling church calendars.
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I am delighted to represent such a fine group of women from the congregation. It was a
distinct pleasure to serve with members so willing to assist in all the activities. Thanks to the
membership for the trust you placed in me.
Susan MacMillan, President
Revenue
St John’s Ladies Guild Financial Report 2014
2014
2013
Starting Balance
Take-Out Lunch
$254.12
$270.27
May
$1151
$1133.10
October
$1096.65
$1119.50
$125
$135
Dues
Donations, Christmas stockings, Auction & Tea money$626.35
$330.25
Calendars
Total
$65
$3053.12
$50
$3303.12
Disbursements
Misc. office –cheque purchase
Social work cards and gifts for HVH & rector
Memorial
Madagascar Project
PWDRF for Philippines Relief
St. John’s Discretionary Fund
St. John’s General Fund
St. John’s Community Outreach Fund
Mission to Seafarers
Feed Nova Scotia
ACW Newsletter
Anglican Foundation
Total
$57.75
$365.44
$50
$500
Final Balance
$464.93
Susan MacMillan, Treasurer
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$1000
$500
$100
$100
$100
$15
$50
$2838.19
$339
$500
$100
$1000
$500
$200
$100
$10
$50
$2799
$254.12
CHANCEL GUILD ANNUAL REPORT 2014
There was a signed agreement with CIBC on April 15, 2014 by Lillian Keeping, Carolyn
White, and Joyce Creaser. I have received files from Sandy MacDonald and Jo Eisenhauer. If a
member should request information from them, they are available. Thanks to Barbara Nowe
for purchasing flowers from Seaside Flowers for Easter.
Thanks to Lillian Keeping for replacing all church supplies as required and for purchasing
flowers from Seaside in the past. Previously when purchasing flowers, the procedure has been
to take vases from the church on the previous day and to pick them up the next day, which,
when filled with water and flowers they are heavy to carry, and it is necessary to open the
church on two days. Now they provide the arrangements wrapped to place in water-filled vases
in the church on the same day. Is there agreement on this? When some flowers in a large
arrangement begin to fade it is possible to extend their life a week or two by removing them
from the vase – discard the faded ones, cut the stems off one inch on the fresh ones and replace
them in fresh water in the vase.
Flowers for Christmas were purchased from Seaside on December 20th for a concert
that evening and for the Christmas Season. There were two 10” and four 8” red Poinsettias and
two red and white arrangements of flowers for the vases on either side of the altar.
Jane Ritcey donated eight small Poinsettias for the pews and loaned to us a large red and
white Poinsettia on two occasions from Adams & Knickle which was placed in the font.
Has there been acknowledgement of the urns of flowers at the church entrance that
were planted by Velvet? They were extraordinarily beautiful as the season progressed.
Mary has been most helpful at the Parish Office and has advised me of weddings and
funerals so that I could contact the committee star of the month to prepare for them. My
thanks to Marie Daurie who has been a fountain of information for me in preparation for
communion and events.
There are 16 purificators on hand, including two that have been supplied by Father
Michael. He has always been available with advice and support. Please remember to provide a
glass of water for him during services.
Twenty-two members have served on six committees twice a year with a starred
member as contact person. They have been faithful to carry out all the duties as required.
It has been a privilege to serve as president of the Chancel Guild this year and I thank you
for entrusting me with this office.
Joyce Creaser
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ST. JOHN’S ALTAR GUILD FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2014
Forward from 2013:
$5,049.28
Receipts:
The Parish of St. John’s (flowers)
CIBC – GIC interest
D.M. Owen Fund (RBC dividends)
935.00
49.08
9315.20
$15,348.56
Expenses:
Seaside Flowers
Parish of St. John’s (Ryan)
CIBC – Safety Deposit Box
Donation to St. John’s
Broughton’s – wafers, canisters
Weed Man (Apr.25+Dec.4/14 (1/2 the cost)
Lillian Keeping – wine, supplies
Parish of St. John’s (Raymond Schultz)
New vacuum cleaner
Marie Daurie (new kettle)
Receipts:
Expenses:
$15,348.56
13,958.57
$ 1,389.99
Balance in bank book:
o/s cheques
1357.00
4500.00
115.00
2000.00
947.39
1320.80
371.39
2979.01
344.99
22.99
$ 13,958.57
Bank balance as of Jan. 20, 2015
$2,715.48
1,325.49
$1,389.99
o/s cheques
Lillian Keeping, Treasurer
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$ 900.00 (Ryan)
22.79 Kettle
402.50 (Xmas flowers)
$1,325.49
St. John’s Parish, Rector’s Discretionary Fund 2014
St. John’s Rector’s Discretionary Fund is an outreach ministry of the parish offering
assistance to those who from time to time have special needs. Your generous support
sustains the fund which is administered by the Rector in a confidential manner. On behalf
of those who have received assistance, please accept this sincere word of appreciation to
all who contribute to this fund. Your generosity makes a difference in the community.
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
2014
INCOME
BANK BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2014
$4,960.25
Advances from Parish
$7,451.59
Total Income
$12,411.84
DISBURSEMENTS
Groceries
$952.84
Medical
$689.35
Christmas Assistance
$699.27
Fuel
$651.75
Rent
$1,065.00
Education Support
$219.15
Emergency Assistance
$908.69
Pastoral Support
$173.51
Bank Charges
$89.15
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
$6,182.02
BANK BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2014
$6,587.07
Respectfully submitted
Archdeacon Michael H. Mitchell
51
52
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2014
2014
2013
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and petty cash
Prepaid expenses and receivables
HST receivable
$ 25,821
2,350
$ 36,492
3,667
28,171
$ 40,159
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
Fund for Parish:
Parish shortfall
Funds reserved for Paint the Church Project
Funds reserved for Heritage Grant/FOOF
Funds reserved for Rectory Repairs
Funds reserved for Music Program
Funds reserved for Continuing Clergy Education
Funds reserved for St. John’s Outreach Program
(9,185)
18,721
826
0
473
472
1,864
(5,094)
18,721
395
6,219
0
0
4,918
Total Fund for Parish
13,172
25,159
Total Liabilities and Fund for Parish
28,171
$ 40,159
Total Assets
LIABILITIES & FUND FOR PARISH
Current liabilities:
Payroll taxes and other payable
Restoration funds
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St. John's Anglican Church-Statement of Income and Expense - December 2014
Actual
Actual
INCOME
2014
2013
Contributions
Investment income
Rental Income
143,403
38,306
5,192
139,532
34,682
6,893
3,871
3,624
(1,701)
140,000
36,000
7,000
3,403
2,306
(1,808)
143,500
40,000
6,750
Rectory Rent, net (Note 1)
10,710
7,511
3,199
10,710
-
10,710
Heritage Foundation
Parish Fundraising
Tour Program, net (Schedule 1)
Concert Music Program/Church Venue
Other Income (Note 2)
Parish Organizations (Note 3)
Pictorial Book
Faith of Our Fathers
Music Fundraising
HST Recovery
Heritage Committee
48,610
5,592
3,478
5,525
16,641
14,100
2,103
431
2,473
543
-
48,400
7,431
3,839
6,020
10,139
18,800
1,537
394
3,127
500
210
(1,839)
(361)
(495)
6,502
(4,700)
566
37
2,473
(2,584)
(500)
41,000
7,500
5,535
5,500
11,000
14,100
1,700
400
2,000
2,700
-
7,610
(1,908)
(2,057)
25
5,641
403
31
473
(2,157)
-
48,000
4,000
5,090
3,900
11,500
13,300
2,100
400
1,000
265
-
Designated Memorials
-
-
-
100
(100)
100
10th Anniversary
-
-
-
-
-
5,000
Paint The Church
-
100
(100)
-
-
-
Rectory Repairs Project
-
11,945
(11,945)
-
-
-
260th Anniversary
-
4,821
(4,821)
-
-
-
297,107
305,671
(8,564)
285,245
11,862
295,615
8,692
8,253
12,396
14,009
(3,704)
(5,756)
12,500
7,500
(3,808)
753
8,700
7,400
314,052
332,076
(18,024)
305,245
8,807
311,715
Operating Income
Non-operating parochial/Outreach (Note 4)
Extra parochial income (Note 5)
Total income
BUDGET
Variance
54
BUDGET
2014
Variance
2015
EXPENSES
Payroll (Note 6)
139,439
136,242
(3,197)
139,088
(351)
140,946
47,780
19,628
17,383
3,738
27,974
150
2,438
5,394
71
738
13,290
14,447
14,400
-
43,220
19,127
14,506
6,090
7,080
370
2,024
3,566
206
1,955
12,554
11,366
14,400
1,209
1,476
8,976
18,726
(4,560)
(501)
(2,877)
2,352
(20,894)
220
(414)
(1,828)
135
1,217
(736)
(3,081)
1,209
1,476
8,976
18,726
47,780
19,700
14,600
4,000
15,875
450
4,100
5,000
200
1,000
100
12,700
11,400
14,400
500
-
72
(2,783)
262
(12,099)
300
1,662
(394)
129
262
100
(590)
(3,047)
500
-
42,644
14,650
13,875
2,900
27,375
450
4,300
5,000
200
650
100
14,353
14,000
14,400
500
1,200
-
306,870
303,093
(3,777)
290,893
(15,977)
297,543
8,732
10,870
12,527
9,320
3,795
(1,550)
12,600
7,700
3,868
(3,170)
7,600
8,600
Total expenses
326,472
324,940
(1,532)
311,193
(15,279)
313,743
SURPLUS (SHORTFALL)
(12,420)
7,136
(19,556)
(5,948)
(6,472)
(2,028)
RESERVES - MUSIC FUNDRAISING
(473)
-
(473)
-
RESERVES - Faith of Our Fathers
(431)
-
(431)
-
RESERVES-Con't Clergy Education
(472)
-
(472)
-
RESERVES-Outreach-donations/spent-net
3,053
(4,918)
7,971
-
Reserves-R. repairs-donations/spent-net
6,219
(6,219)
12,438
-
Diocesan Allotment
Church utilities (Note 7)
Hall utilities (Note 8)
Rectory utilities (Note 9)
Maintenance (Note 10)
Dues/Fees/Donations
Spiritual Development
Parish Music & Instrument Upkeep
Pastoral Ministry
Heritage
Designated Memorials
Insurance (Note 11)
Office/Admin./Misc.(Note 12)
Housing Allowance
Faith of Our Fathers
Congregational Development
10th Anniversary
260th Anniversary
Paint The Church
Rectory Repair Project
Operating expenses
Non-operating parochial/Outreach (Note 13)
Extral Parochial expense (Note 14)
Reserves-Paint the Church-spent-net
RESERVES-Heritage-spent
SURPLUS
-
8,876
(8,876)
2,805
433
1,455
(1,022)
-
(4,091)
6,330
(10,421)
777
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year's presentation
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St. John's Anglican Church - Notes
2014
Note 1: Rectory Rent (net)
Return of Deposit
Rent Income
Gross Rent
Minus 1st months rent-management fee
Minus 10% of other rent-management fee
Minus HST expense on fees
Note 2: Other Income
Memorials
Weddings and Church Fees
Research Fees
Music Donation
Miscellaneous Donation
Miscellaneous
Note 3: Parish Organizations
A.C.W
Ladies Guild
Altar Guild
Note 4:Non Operating Parochial Income
Discretionary Fund
Altar Guild-Flowers
Resale Items
PWRDF (Christmas cards)
Note 5: Extra Parochial Income
PWRDF
Food Bank
World Vision
Diocesan Times
St. John's Community Outreach
Miscellaneous
2013
(1,200)
(90)
500
9,000
9,500
(1,000)
(850)
(139)
10,710
7,511
13,577
2,450
48
150
400
16
8,445
1,455
16,641
10,139
10,000
13,000
12,000
12,000
175
64
500
500
3,600
5,300
14,100
18,800
7,452
775
355
110
11,260
430
491
215
8,692
12,396
5,116
1,470
504
0
400
763
5,271
1,170
354
195
6,518
501
8,253
14,009
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Note 6: Payroll
Rector and Relief
Secretary and Relief
Organist and Relief
Bell Director
Sexton
Hall Custodian
Chimers
Staff Benefits
Rector-Pension, Travel & Benefits
Pension Admin. Fee
Note 7: Church Utilities
Fuel
Electricity
Water & Sewer
Telephone & Security
Furnace-Main./Cleaning Supplies
Note 8: Hall Utilities
Fuel
Electricity
Telephone & Security
Water & Sewer
Cleaning
Fire Ext. & Salt
Furnace Maintenance
Note 9: Rectory Utilities
Fuel
Taxes
Telephone
Electricity
Water & Sewer
Furnace Mainteance
Note 10: Maintenance
Grounds/Snow Removal
Church/Rectory Cleaning
Hall
Rectory
Church
Miscellaneous
52,560
28,111
19,414
1,975
4,035
5,333
1,050
7,177
18,649
1,135
51,718
27,141
19,234
1,925
3,425
5,228
1,050
7,295
19,226
0
139,439
136,242
12,140
5,360
1,116
996
16
9,977
5,781
1,113
1,767
489
19,628
19,127
9,737
3,286
1,908
953
872
252
375
7,201
3,074
1,821
968
496
416
530
17,383
14,506
0
2,774
964
0
0
0
1,821
2,674
639
140
200
616
3,738
6,090
2,109
13
2,161
12,458
11,233
-
2,577
1,646
1,250
0
0
1,607
27,974
7,080
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St. John's Anglican Church - Notes
2014
Note 11: Insurance
Church
Rectory
Hall
Note 12: Office & Admin. & Misc.
Copier Contracts
Copier Supplies
Computer & Software
Postage
Bank Charges
Offering Envelopes
Advertising
Internet
Hospitality
Fax/Telehone
Stationery, Supplies & Bulletins
Membership Dues
Miscellaneous
Note 13: Non-Operating Parochial Exp.
Discretionary Fund/Outreach
Altar Guild-Flowers
Resale Items
Continuing Education
Note 14: Extra Parochial Expense
PWRDF
Food Bank
World Vision
Diocesan Times
St. John's Community Outreach
Miscellaneous
2013
8,952
1,066
3,272
8,498
1,001
3,055
13,290
12,554
5,269
680
1,116
739
586
826
642
1,415
990
836
117
1,231
4,114
999
263
472
658
730
581
953
612
507
359
1,118
14,447
11,366
7,552
11,360
775
430
405
0
8,732
351
386
12,527
5,226
1,470
429
3,454
291
5,486
1,170
468
195
1,600
401
10,870
9,320
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SCHEDULE 1
St. John's Anglican Church
Year to date December 31, 2014
2014
2013
SUMMER TOUR PROGRAM
Contributions
Donations by Vistors
Music donations
Lunenburg Walking Tours
Bus Tour Admission
10,944
1,000
1,000
3,056
11,829
1,000
1,000
Total summer revenues
16,000
13,829
Expenses
Payroll
Musical performances during tours
Chimers
Tour guides
Less: Grants received for guides
Organ Tuning
Other expenses
Total expenses
Net contribution to parish
665
1,000
9,786
0
11,451
8,786
800
271
762
442
12,522
9,990
3,478
3,839
SUMMER TOUR PROGRAM - 2015 BUDGET CALCULATIONS
Revenues
Donations by Vistors
Music Donations
Lunenburg Walking Tours
Bus Tours
12,000
1,000
1,000
3,056
Total revenues
17,056
Expenses
Musical performances during tours
Chimers
Tour Guide Payroll Less Grants
Organ Tuning
Brochures
Miscellaneous
Total expenses
Net contribution to parish
1,295
1,000
14,891
(8,400)
1,365
1,000
6,600
800
2,000
200
11,965
5,091
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St. John’s Proposed Parish Council 2015
Parish Rector
Archdeacon Michael Mitchell
Assistant Priest
Rev’d Louis Quennelle
Parish Wardens
Wayne Dodge*
Warden
Heather Eisenhauer
Warden
Elected Members (12)
Rena Demone*
Elected Member
Velvet Eliuk
Elected Member
Jane Ritcey Moore*
Elected Member
Judy McPherson
Elected Member
Mary Meisner*
Elected Member
James Green*
Elected Member
Peter Matthews*
Elected Member
Maureen Moffatt
Elected Member
Alex Green*
Elected Member
Barbara Nowe*
Elected Member
Duncan Crowdis
Elected Member
Robert MacMillan
Elected Member
Synod Delegates
1)
Alternate –
Regional Council
Appointments
Parish Secretary
Parish Treasurer
2016
2017
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2018
2018
2016
2018
2018
2018
2018
2)
Youth Delegate –
Mary Meisner, Velvet Eliuk & Betty Lou Oliver (not on council)
Mary Wagner
Cammy Tibbo
Parish Organizations Representatives *
Director of Music
Barbara Butler
Sunday School
Rena Demone*
PWRDF
ACW
Barbara Nowe*
Heritage Ministry
Peter Matthews*
Property Committee
Wayne Dodge, Jim Green, Alex Green
CDC
Mary Meisner
Music Committee
Jane Ritcey Moore
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Jim Eisenhauer Denise Green Dan Steele Grace Swan Andrew

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