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Rectors Rob & Ellen Willngham 629-6700

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

 

Warden’s Report	The beginning of another fine year on Mayne Island and according to our proposed 2004 Financial Budget which will be presented at the February 8th AGM it will be a busy year, but first some news about the Colombian family. We are very pleased to announce that sometime in late Spring or early Summer we should be receiving the family from Colombia. We have had a very difficult decision to make as we were informed in early January that the family size had increased from a mother & father and three school age children to a family of six: mother & father and four children, ranging in age from twenty-two to thirteen years old. We expressed our very deepest regret to Father Antonio, the Diocese immigration representative, that the Church and the Mayne Island community could not provide the financial or support services that will be required for this family. We were told that two other parishes in Victoria might sponsor this family. Father Antonio and Immigration Canada understood our position and have submitted to us a smaller family: a mother and her thirteen-year-old son. We are confident that all will go smoothly, committees have met and we have received some household items for the family. We are now accepting financial donations for the Colombian family. All donations over $10 will receive an income tax receipt – please be sure to mark your donation "Colombian Family". Thank-you. The Church Fair theme this year will be Colombian! To remind us of the Colombian families, and as a focus for our prayers on their behalf, a small Colombian flag has been placed near the front side wall niche.
Treasurer’s Report	For the month of December, Receipts totaled $6,998 and Disbursements totalled $5,145 resulting in an Excess of Receipts over Disbursements of $1,853. Our 2003 year-end totals resulted in Excess of Receipts over Disbursements of $7,400. Thank you to the congregation and supporters of the Church for such a good year. Contributions to the White Gifts fund were $975. After the distribution of Christmas hampers on Mayne Island, the Church sent $135 to Mustard Seed and $135 to the Open Door in Victoria. Thank you for your contributions. The Budget Committee met on January 9th and subsequently presented their budget forecast for the year 2004 to Council on January 15th. Details of the 2003 Financial Position and 2004 Budget will be available in the AGM Report, and discussed at our Annual General Meeting, February 8th, at the Church House following morning Church service. A light lunch will be served.
Buildings & Maintenance	Denis reports that apart from a few small repairs all is OK. If you see something that you feel needs attention, please bring it to our attention
Memorial Garden	The memorial garden is in hibernation. We are looking forward to the blooming of the Spring bulbs & flowers!
Church House	Call Janet Guy at 539-3132 for bookings.
Women’s Auxiliary	The results of the WA December elections are Pat Gasston, President; Janet Guy, Vice President; and Kathy Bradley, Treasurer. Congratulations! We wish to thank the WA for the latest 6 new matching chairs for Church house. The next New-to-You event is scheduled for May 4th from 10am to Noon at Church house.
Sunday School	The Sunday School room has had a face-lift – painted walls and bookcases. Good work – the room looks very warm and inviting.
Announcements	Consecration of Rev. Cowan as our Bishop will take place, by invitation only, at the Cathedral January 25, 2004. At the back of the Church house parking lot there is a stack of split cedar rail fencing and a number of used fence poles. If you are interested, please help yourself and make a donation to the Church.
2004 Annual General Meeting Preparation Schedule	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) A light lunch will be served.
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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