Published by the Church Wardens

Rectors Rob & Ellen Willngham 629-6700

Wardens: Pat Gasston 539-5519 Dereck Atha 539-5530

 

Warden’s Report	Did you attend the Blessing of the Animals Church service last month? If you didn’t you missed something special: Bart’s two goats! Between the goats, the cats & dogs, and the rest of God’s creatures & people too, it was another special day enjoyed by all. Did you notice the new ceiling fans? Installed by Wesley Mulvin on Friday, October 10. We missed the hot summer months when we needed them, but we have them now to circulate some of the warm air from the electric heaters under the pews. Thanks to Denis for his help. News about the Colombian family refugee program. We are very pleased to announce that our Island community is pledging financially and in kind with promises of clothing, furniture, and kitchenware & free taxi service. We have a ways to go yet, and we thank-you for your continuing support. A special committee will be formed in the very near future to help us in establishing a smooth transition for this family. Lorna Kirby has volunteered to assist with setting up a committee; if you are interested in helping too, please talk to Rob or Ellen or a churchwarden. Last week, following our Sunday discussion about the Colombian Refugee family programme at Church house, Edward Gale and I met with Fr. Antonio Orsorio and Violet Cantel, (churchwarden) at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Vic West to discuss and review the Refugee Sponsorship Application and to ask questions about the Colombian refugee family. A Non Government Organization (NGO) in Colombia is looking after the family, likely by a Christian group. From the time the application is forwarded to Immigration Canada, it may be a minimum of nine months before the family actually arrives in Canada and to Mayne Island. As far as completing the immigration application forms, our Diocese is the Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) with Fr. Antonio as the signing authority and the contact person. The Constituent Group (CG) is our parish, St. Mary Magdalene Church, with Rob & Ellen, Pat, Dereck and Sue (Treasurer) as signing authorities with Dereck as the Church’s contact person. The Co-sponsor is Edward Gale who along with the Diocese and our Church officially shares responsibility for the sponsorship. Ellen serves on the Diocese’s Social Justice Committee with Fr. Antonio and along with Rob are very dedicated, committed and involved with the sponsorship of this family.
Treasurer’s Report	Total Income was $48,335.96 for the nine months ending September 30, 2003. Total Expenses were $42,735.32 resulting in Net Retained Earnings of $5600.64. The financial picture continues to look good with revenue ahead of projections, and expenses under projections. Donations to the PWRDF total $1,685, which is under our budgeted forecast of $1,920. The Schools Settlement Fund donations are $1,314.
Buildings & Maintenance	You can’t help but notice how wonderful the entrance to the Church looks now – again thanks to the efforts of Denis Simmons, Dennis Watts & John Larson. Two dead trees down near Georgia Point Road will be removed and if you have some spare time to rake up a few Sycamore leaves , please give Denis a call. The Church windows were cleaned inside and out on October 1 by David Reid, Island Cleaning.
Memorial Garden	Call for volunteers. There will be a general Memorial Garden fall clean-up and daffodil bulb planting Thursday, October 16, 9am, weather permitting. (In event of poor weather, the alternate will be the following Thursday, October 23, same time). Max & Daphne Shepard said they are donating some extra daffodil bulbs over and above the 200 bulbs Jack Lewis has already for planting.
Church House	Call Janet Guy at 539-3132 for bookings.
Women’s Auxiliary	The WA is planning to replace the old Church house chairs with 12 new ones.
Sunday School	Please call Emily Boldt 539-2039 or Colleen Fraser 539-5460 for information.
Announcements	Rob, Ellen and Lorna will be attending Synod for the election of a new Bishop, replacing Bishop Barry who retired earlier this year. Bob Irving & Marion McLean are getting married at Church Saturday, November 8, 2003. Tuesday, November 11, Remembrance Day Church Service commences following the Commemorative Ceremonies at Lych Gate. Men’s Christmas Breakfast is Thursday, December 11 at the Ag Hall. Wives and partners welcome to attend. White Gift Sunday is Sunday, December 14. 2004 Annual General Meeting – Preparation Schedule Sunday , January 4 Annual Reports that require typing to be submitted to Bart Wittke, Secretary. Friday, January 9 Budget Committee Meeting (Treasurer) Thursday, January 15 Parish Council Meeting to approve the Budget Deadline for all Annual Reports to the Secretary Sunday, January 25 Notice of AGM to be posted (Secretary) Sunday, February 1 Distribute AGM Reports at Church Service (Secretary) Sunday, February 8 AGM following Church Service (Church House)
Parish Council Members	Rob & Ellen Willingham, Pat Gasston, Dereck Atha, Sue Atha, Bart Wittke, Jack Lewis, Naidae Betker, Denis Simmons, Hank Betker, Lorna Kirby, Mary Simmons, Janet Guy, June Yates, Don Kirby, Marion Worrall.

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