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The Parish of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong><br />
Diocese of Rupert's Land<br />
Annual General Meeting<br />
Sunday February 19, 2012<br />
12:00 PM<br />
Reports and <strong>St</strong>atement of Accounts<br />
For<br />
Year Ending December 31, 2011<br />
Rector<br />
The Reverend <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki<br />
People's Warden Rector's Warden<br />
Brian Crow Ray Nembhard<br />
Deputy People’s Warden Deputy Rector's Warden<br />
Therasa Hunt Heather Birtles
Table of Contents<br />
Agenda Annual General Meeting ............................................................................................................. 2<br />
Notice of Meeting .................................................................................................................................... 2<br />
Minutes ................................................................................................................................................... .3<br />
Parish Priest’s AGM Report ..................................................................................................................... 5<br />
Deacon’s Report 2011 .............................................................................................................................. 6<br />
Wardens’ Report 2011 .............................................................................................................................. 7<br />
Property Committee Report 2011 ............................................................................................................ 9<br />
Ride Coordinator Report........................................................................................................................10<br />
Greeters Report 2011 ............................................................................................................................. 10<br />
Sunday Morning Coffee Ministry............................................................................................................10<br />
Sidespersons Report 2011 ...................................................................................................................... 11<br />
Pastoral Care Ministry Annual Report for 2011 ...................................................................................... 11<br />
Altar Guild – Annual Report Jan. 2011 .................................................................................................. 11<br />
Lay Readers Annual Report 2011 ........................................................................................................... 12<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Matthew’s-<strong>Mary</strong>land Community Ministry Annual Report 2011 ........................................................ 12<br />
Garage Sales Year End Report 2011 ....................................................................................................... 13<br />
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund 2011 ..................................................................... 13<br />
Memorials Annual Report 2011.............................................................................................................. 14<br />
Wednesday Bible <strong>St</strong>udy Group Report 2011 .......................................................................................... 14<br />
Music and Choir Report 2011................................................................................................................15<br />
Christmas Hampers Report for 2011 ...................................................................................................... 15<br />
Prayer Partners Annual Report 2011 ...................................................................................................... 16<br />
Family Ministries Annual Report 2011 ................................................................................................... 16<br />
Parish Activities Reports 2011 ................................................................................................................ 17<br />
Activities In The Parish 2012 ................................................................................................................. 19<br />
Budget 2012 ........................................................................................................................................... 21<br />
Financial Review .................................................................................................................................... 25<br />
2011 Financial Report ............................................................................................................................ 26<br />
Nominating Committee Report 2010 ..................................................................................................... 27<br />
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Agenda Annual General Meeting<br />
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH<br />
3 <strong>St</strong>. Vital Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba<br />
Notice of Meeting<br />
When: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12 noon<br />
Where: Lower Hall, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> Church<br />
Sandwich lunch provided prior to the start of the meeting<br />
Chairperson: Therasa Hunt<br />
1. Opening Prayer – The Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki<br />
2. Message from the Rector - The. Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki<br />
3. Adoption of the Agenda<br />
Motion: That the Agenda be adopted as circulated.<br />
4. Adoption of the Minutes of January 30, 2011<br />
Motion: That the Minutes of January 30, 2011 be adopted as circulated.<br />
5. Annual Reports for the Year ending December 31, 2011<br />
Motion: That the Reports for the Year 2011 be adopted as presented.<br />
6. Financial review of the income and expenditures for 2011<br />
Motion: That the 2011 financial statements be accepted as reviewed.<br />
7. Budget 2012<br />
Motion: That the 2012 Budget be accepted as presented.<br />
8. Elections and Appointments<br />
9. Other Business<br />
10. Appreciation<br />
1. Members of vestry<br />
2. People’s Warden<br />
3. Deputy People’s Warden<br />
4. Synod Delegates<br />
5. Deputy Synod Delegates<br />
6. Rector’s Warden<br />
7. Deputy Rector’s Warden<br />
11. Adjournment and Closing Prayer<br />
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Chairperson: The Rev. Preston Parsons<br />
Recorder: Judy Asker<br />
Attendance: 49, attendance sheet filed with Minutes<br />
MINUTES<br />
Annual General Meeting<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> Church<br />
3 <strong>St</strong>. Vital Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba<br />
Sunday, January 30, 2011, 12:00 noon<br />
1. Opening Prayer – The Rev. Preston Parsons opened with prayer at 12:06p.m.<br />
Slideshow by Luc Moulaison, Sophie Moulaison and Jane Barter Moulaison.<br />
2. Adoption of the Agenda<br />
MOTION: Gerry Brown motioned to adopt the January 30, 2011 Agenda as amended.<br />
Seconded by Barbara Crow. Carried.<br />
Agenda Amendments:<br />
5.1 Message from Bishop, 5.2 Message from Rector<br />
11.1 Emergency Contact Sheets<br />
3. Adoption of the Minutes of January 31, 2010<br />
MOTION: Therasa Hunt moved that the Minutes of January 31, 2010 be adopted as circulated. Seconded by<br />
Bob Cobb. Carried.<br />
4. Annual Reports for the Year ending December 31, 2010<br />
MOTION: Alan Forrest moved that the Reports for the Year 2010 be adopted as circulated. Seconded by<br />
John Haitsma. Carried.<br />
5. Message from:<br />
6. Budget<br />
5.1 The Bishop: The Right Reverend Donald Phillips, letter read and made available for circulation.<br />
5.2 The Rector: The Rev. Preston Parsons’ message as attached.<br />
Comments from the floor: David Newman expressed his thanks to Preston and welcomes his questioning spirit, and<br />
his inclusiveness. He feels moved by Preston’s words and transparency. He is encouraged and thanks Preston for his<br />
courage, wisdom and understanding.<br />
MOTION: <strong>Mary</strong> Valentine moved that the 2011 Budget be accepted as presented. Seconded by Therasa<br />
Hunt. Carried.<br />
7. Financial Review<br />
MOTION: Barbara Crow moved that the 2010 Financials be accepted as reviewed. Seconded by John<br />
Haitsma. Carried.<br />
8. Appointments<br />
Rector’s Warden: Ray Nembhard has accepted the appointment as Rector’s Warden<br />
Deputy Rector’s Warden: Heather Birtles has accepted the appointment as Deputy Rector’s Warden<br />
9. Elections: Nominations Report Distributed as below.<br />
The Rev. Preston Parsons, called for nominations from the floor 3 times for each position.<br />
i. People’s Warden & Deputy People’s Warden<br />
People’s Warden: Brian Crow Deputy People’s Warden: vacant<br />
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The People’s Warden was unanimously accepted by acclamation.<br />
ii. Synod Delegates as proposed by the Nominating Committee (we are allowed 3 Synod Delegates)<br />
1. Bill Regehr<br />
2. Tannis Webster<br />
3. Pam Parisian<br />
This close votes tells us that this parish has confidence in each of these perspective delegates. The vote was<br />
only separated by 5 votes between the first spot and the alternate.<br />
Nominations from the floor:<br />
Dr. Jane Barter Moulaison nominates Dr. Lissa Wray Beal. Lissa Wray Beal accepts the nomination.<br />
Barbara Crow nominates Margaret Jones. Margaret Jones declines the nomination.<br />
A vote will be taken to choose the 3 Delegates.<br />
MOTION: Therasa Hunt moved that Judy Asker fill the role of scrutineer. Seconded by Jean Crowe . Carried.<br />
Vote results for Synod Delegates:<br />
1. Dr. Lissa Wray Beal<br />
2. Bill Regehr<br />
3. Tannis Webster<br />
Pam Parisian, first alternate<br />
iii. Vestry Members, with the exception of Josie Cantafio who has withdrawn her name,<br />
Hope Bettess Qaiser Bhatti<br />
Alan Forrest Doreen Giesbrecht<br />
Therasa Hunt Pam Parisian<br />
Winston Peddle Karen <strong>St</strong>uart<br />
Nominations from the floor:<br />
Margaret Jones nominates Aaron Peterson. Aaron accepts the nomination.<br />
The entire slate of Vestry members, with the addition of Aaron Peterson, was unanimously accepted by<br />
acclamation. Installation Date for Vestry: February 6, 2011<br />
Preston invited to the front of the room, and addressed, all Vestry Members, the Canonical Committee, and the<br />
congregation.<br />
10. Appreciation: The floor was opened for words of encouragement and appreciation.<br />
Special Plaque Dedication: Brian Crow unveiled a plaque commemorating all renovation projects at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong><br />
<strong>Magdalene</strong> since 2005.<br />
Ministries and individuals thanked and mentioned:<br />
Ray Nembhard, The Corporation, Alan Forrest, Margaret Jones, Doreen Giesbrecht-Special thanks to Doreen for 26<br />
years of service as Envelope secretary, The Bettess Family, Preston, Pam Parisian, Jane Barter Moulaison and all those<br />
working with children and youth, Nancy Aasland, all those that made special donations of time, money and support to<br />
all of our renovations, Barbara Crow, all those who produced reports for the AGM, Judy Asker, Dayle Michaud, all Lay<br />
Readers.<br />
Thank you to each of you that do so much for our parish community!<br />
11. Other Business<br />
11.1 Emergency Contact Sheets: Please fill out the gold emergency contact forms and place them in the office for<br />
filling.<br />
12. Adjournment and Closing Prayer<br />
MOTION: Alan Forrest motioned to adjourn the Annual General Meeting. Seconded by Margaret Jones. Carried.<br />
Meeting Adjourned at 1:57 p.m.<br />
Attachments: Letter from The Bishop, Message from The Rev. Preston Parsons<br />
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Report of the Parish Priest 2011<br />
Thanks for the welcome<br />
It has been nearly six months since you welcomed Burton and me into the parish. You have completely and<br />
beautifully renovated the rector’s study. You celebrated this new ministry we share with a wonderful service<br />
and dinner. Ray Nembhard, the rector’s warden and Brian Crow, the peoples’ warden have been very attentive<br />
in helping me find my feet. Judy Asker, our administrator, has gently and efficiently initiated me into the<br />
mysteries of the Apple computer, the Vestry book and all the schedules of activities here at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong><br />
<strong>Magdalene</strong>. Barbara Crow and the pastoral care team have introduced me to the shut-ins, Dayle Michaud, our<br />
honorary assistant deacon has been very helpful as I discover how <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> Mag does worship. Members of<br />
vestry, Hope Bettess and the altar guild, Nancy Aasland, our music director, Jane Barter Moulaison, our<br />
honorary assistant priest and youth ministry leader, Bob English, honorary assistant priest, and all those who<br />
volunteer to provide worship for personal care home residents, members of the congregation, and the<br />
members of the Asian Christian Fellowship – all have been gracious in welcoming and guiding me as I begin to<br />
minister among you. Thank you all for your gracious hospitality and your generous spirit. And although I am<br />
feeling very much at home here, I am aware that I am still learning who you are and how the parish works. I<br />
haven’t done everything once yet. So for my report this year I thought that I would share with you my goals<br />
for this first year together, some of my first impressions of the parish and talk a bit about how the process has<br />
been going.<br />
First impressions<br />
My first impression of this parish was one of a strong and active parish. The building and the finances are in<br />
good shape. The many people active in worship ministry, the altar guild members, the lay readers, intercessors,<br />
scripture readers, sound system managers, anointers, administrants, and choir reveal the importance of prayer<br />
in this community. You are actively involved in learning about your faith through regular and ongoing Bible<br />
study and book study.<br />
As I began to get to know you I was impressed by your care for each other and for your neighbours. Pastoral<br />
care is a high priority, and the way the pastoral care team ministers to the sick and the shut-ins as well as<br />
ensuring that no one “falls through the cracks”, reveals the deep connection between your faith and your love<br />
for each other. You care for your neighbours by volunteering in three different personal care homes, by your<br />
commitment to the people of the inner city through <strong>St</strong>. Matthew’s-<strong>Mary</strong>land Community Ministry, by<br />
preparing Christmas hampers, by sharing the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter offerings with others,<br />
through the Table Wisdom program, by sharing this building with the Vital Seniors, the French Presbyterian<br />
ministry, the Girl Guide movement and the Scouting movement.<br />
Goals for the first year<br />
I set myself some goals for this first year together. My plan is:<br />
1. To spend the first 3-4 months getting to know you, meeting with individuals and small groups.<br />
2. To set up a worship planning committee, beginning with a study of worship and then moving on to<br />
plan some special services and seasons.<br />
3. After Christmas to have at least one and maybe two parish events for the purpose of getting to know<br />
the parish as a functioning whole.<br />
4. And of course to carry on with the daily life of the parish.<br />
I am slowly getting to know you. A group of those interested in worship have been meeting on Sundays after<br />
church and have nearly completed the study of Joan Chittister’s book, “The Liturgical Year: the spiralling<br />
adventure of the spiritual life”. We have also done some planning for ways to enrich our worship experience<br />
during Lent. In March we will meet to plan for Holy Week and Easter.<br />
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Our first parish conference, “Unveiling <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> or letting <strong>Mary</strong> know what matters to us” was held on<br />
January 28 with about 45 people attending. It seems that what matters to the parish of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> is<br />
our faith, and the ability to participate in worship. In fact we would like to share our faith with our friends and<br />
neighbours. We are also very committed to caring for one another and would like to do more of it and to do it<br />
better. And we wish we could do more with and for children and young families. However we are aware that<br />
we are growing older and we are a little frustrated that we are not capable of doing the same things we could<br />
ten years ago.<br />
My hope is that we will continue to explore how and to what God is calling the parish of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong>.<br />
It is an honour and a privilege to be your priest. I frequently give thanks to God for you, for your faith, your<br />
loving care for your parish and your world.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki<br />
Deacon's Annual Report for 2011<br />
The past year has been one of many changes. We said goodbye to The Rev. Preston Parsons and his wife<br />
Karen Sunabacka. Preston is now studying in Cambridge, England, and Karen is moving back and forth<br />
between Cambridge and Winnipeg where she holds two positions – one at Providence College, and one at the<br />
University of Manitoba. On September 1 st , 2011 we welcomed The Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki as our rector to <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong>, and <strong>Mary</strong> has been settling in since that time.<br />
This past year, we lost many long time and well known parishioners. Kitty and Ken Welham, Nell Hicks,<br />
Jessie Smith, <strong>Mary</strong> Saranchuk, Jack Sheffield and more recently Gary Brabant have all passed away since our<br />
last annual meeting in January, 2011.<br />
Lissa Wray Beal left <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> in the Fall to do a term placement at the parish of <strong>St</strong>. Philip in<br />
Norwood, and is due back this Spring after Easter. The Rev. Dr. Jane Barter Moulaison began working with<br />
the Sudanese community, Emmanuel Mission, which meets at the parish of <strong>St</strong>. Matthew in downtown<br />
Winnipeg, and she continues to serve <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> as Director of Family Christian Education. Aaron<br />
Peterson and his wife Erin welcomed daughter Taliah Miriam in December, 2011. Brian Crow resumed his<br />
duties as lay reader in the parish, and has been a great addition to the roster of lay readers who serve at Sunday<br />
morning worship.<br />
Change in our personal lives and in the life of a parish is a constant, and <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> has seen a much<br />
more than usual amount of change in the past year. <strong>St</strong>ill we move on, and remain open to the new possibilities<br />
with a new rector and all the creative ideas that can come from creative and open minded parishioners. <strong>Mary</strong><br />
has begun to work with a group of people who will form a worship committee, and we look forward to the<br />
ideas and dreams that will come from that group.<br />
One of the highlights of the year was Faith Horizons, the semi annual diocesan event which was held on<br />
October 14 th , and 15 th , 2011. It was entitled Xpressions, and featured guest speakers Drs. Nix-Early and<br />
Corbitt, co-founders of Build-a-Bridge International, a community-based organization that uses the arts to<br />
reach out to at-risk youth worldwide. It was good to hear Drs. Nix-Early and Corbitt as they described the<br />
work they do to help youth become transformed through art and music. The deacons in the diocese held a<br />
workshop where their expressions of artistic endeavours were displayed as well as a video that was shown to<br />
give example of the work that is being done by deacons in the diocese. The workshop was well attended, and<br />
those who came spent time in conversation with the deacons present and learned more about what it is to be a<br />
deacon, and some of the educational routes that are available to help move toward ordination to the diaconate.<br />
It has been good to attend Fresh <strong>St</strong>art gatherings, where we look at new beginnings for rectors/incumbents<br />
and their parishes. It’s a very positive way to sit with other parishes who are also beginning a new process with<br />
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a new rector, and to consider all the positive possibilities available as well as the difficulties that can arise for<br />
both clergy and lay with change in a parish.<br />
I continue to schedule lay readers, administrants, intercessors, and anointing ministers. I attend Vestry<br />
meetings, pastoral meetings, deanery meetings, ministerial meetings, Network of Deacons meetings, Diaconal<br />
Working Group meetings, and attend a book study which meets on Wednesday evenings.<br />
I have been asked to be part of a small group who will be planning worship for the upcoming Diocesan Synod<br />
which be held in October. It will be a challenge and a privilege to plan the services that begin with the<br />
opening at the Cathedral on Thursday, Oct. 18 th , as well as the services that occur throughout the sessions on<br />
Friday, and Saturday, Oct. 19 th , and 20 th<br />
It is an honour to serve and be part of the parish of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong>.<br />
Blessings, Dayle+<br />
Wardens’ Annual Report for 2011<br />
At the beginning of the year the Rev. Preston Parsons announced his resignation as rector effective 31<br />
July. The wardens met immediately to discuss the process for finding a new rector. We worked at developing a<br />
parish profile (a required document used in hiring an incumbent.) The process involved responses to<br />
questions from the Bishop, feedback from parishioners as well as from outside the parish. We had<br />
approximately 100 parishioner inputs. The profile was completed and approved by the Bishop and the position<br />
advertised in mid-April for seven weeks. After short listing the candidates the Canonical Committee<br />
comprising the wardens and Synod delegates (Bill Regehr, Tannis Webster and Lissa Wray-Beal) completed a<br />
set of interview questions, prepared for the interviews and provided an opportunity for some key parish<br />
leaders to meet with the candidates. The interviews took place in June. The Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki was the<br />
unanimous choice and the Bishop was pleased to appoint <strong>Mary</strong> as our parish priest.<br />
It was a joy to welcome <strong>Mary</strong> to our parish family at the beginning of September. She wasted no time<br />
in becoming familiar with the Fall schedule and the many activities going on in the parish and our building.<br />
She has been working hard to meet and get to know parishioners individually. <strong>Mary</strong> would also be pleased to<br />
have you call and make an appointment to meet together.<br />
A very moving “Commissioning of New Ministries” service for <strong>Mary</strong> was held on September 18. It<br />
was attended by over 200 people from all over the diocese. An elder, Barbara Shmooski invoked a blessing,<br />
our choir was joined by <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s choir and the Asian Christian Fellowship choir provided hymns sung in<br />
Urdu. The Service was followed by a wonderful potluck supper and warm words of welcome from Bishop<br />
Donald Phillips.<br />
A farewell dinner was held for Preston and Karen on 17 June attended by well over 100 people. Gifts<br />
were presented including a purse of money to help with the expense of attending Cambridge University in<br />
England, a print and an icon of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> and a beautiful chasuble made by Gail Forrest. Bill Regehr<br />
and Pam Parisian organized a delicious sit down dinner and the choir provided some fun musical<br />
entertainment. The parish was pleased to support this send-off accompanied with words and prayers of<br />
encouragement for Preston and Karen’s future endeavours.<br />
The Wardens have been meeting with <strong>Mary</strong> on a regular basis to attend to the affairs of the parish and<br />
to assist her in working towards a vision of the future. We have been invited to stand ‘in solidarity’ with <strong>Mary</strong><br />
at the end of the Sunday Service to greet worshippers as they go to the outer hall for coffee and socialization.<br />
So far this is an idea that seems to be well received.<br />
The parish has been participating in “Fresh <strong>St</strong>art”, a program for clergy and lay readers at the<br />
beginning of new incumbencies. The Parish is represented by <strong>Mary</strong> (who is one of the program leaders), Dayle<br />
Michaud, the Wardens, Margaret Jones, Gail and Alan Forrest. The third of four sessions was held in our<br />
building on 24 January.<br />
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A big thank you goes to The Rev. Dr. Jane Barter-Moulaison who conducted Confirmation classes and<br />
prepared candidates for taking their place in the church. The Confirmation ceremony took place on Sunday 17<br />
May with the Bishop presiding. Six young persons were confirmed and one other received into the Anglican<br />
Church. We are grateful to Jane, for her work with the Sunday school and the leadership provided by Carey<br />
Isaac and Barbara Bater in taking turns working with the youth.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> was well represented at Faith Horizons in October. The Rev. Dr. Jane Barter-<br />
Moulaison and The Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki were part of the planning/leadership committee for the event. Barbara<br />
Bater hosted a display table which showcased various items unique to our parish. These included Altar linens<br />
and photographs of robes made by Gail Forrest, a prayer shawl made by Pat Darlington, seasonal banners by<br />
Lianne Marsh and plates of cookies baked by Pam Parisian for the visitors who stopped by our table. Tannis<br />
Webster and <strong>Mary</strong> assisted in the worship services. Jennifer Nembhard led a workshop which focused on<br />
music in keeping with the theme of the conference which was the Arts in the life of the Church.<br />
On Sunday 16 October we had Simon Chambers, the Communication Coordinator for PWRDF visit<br />
with us. He gave the sermon and gave a video presentation after about the work of PWRDF. Closer to home<br />
we continue to support the inner city ministry of <strong>St</strong>. Matthew’s-<strong>Mary</strong>land. Our liaison is provided by Margaret<br />
Jones and Barbara Bater. The parish is assisting <strong>St</strong>. Vital Youville Clinic provide a school lunch program and<br />
continue to host a seniors kitchen wisdom meal preparation program.<br />
A shortened version of Consecration Sunday was held on the Feast of Christ the King, Nov 20<br />
followed by a hot lunch prepared by men of the parish. This condensed version was held in order to return to<br />
holding the event in the fall, since one was held earlier in March of the year.<br />
The Parish members rejoiced in the successful outcome of the “Out of Africa” project which reunited<br />
three Hambira children with their parents. A big “well done” and thanks to all who were involved from our<br />
congregation especially David Newman who travelled back from South Africa to Canada. The Rotary Club of<br />
Charleswood were and still are the lead sponsors. The family worshipped with us on 4 December and<br />
presented an altar cloth from Zimbabwe.<br />
Thanks to Nancy and John Chan’s continued leadership with two very successful Garage Sale events<br />
held in the Spring and Fall of the year. These events provide fellowship and a valuable connection with our<br />
surrounding community.<br />
We are pleased to have the Asian Christian Fellowship worshipping in the building monthly on Sunday<br />
evenings. The turnout is well over 50 persons. The majority of this congregation is Urdu speaking. Qaiser<br />
Bhatti is one of the leaders and a lay reader in our congregation. With the approval of Vestry we have signed a<br />
document which cements the relationship as one that falls under the authority of the parish priest and as a<br />
consequence is a part of the fabric of the parish and diocese. A special thanks to the ACF for their<br />
participation in the welcome service held for <strong>Mary</strong> back in September.<br />
The Corporation has negotiated an arrangement with a group of French speaking Presbyterians to hold<br />
services and other church related activities in our building. Known as L’Eglise Viens et Vois, they are small<br />
group just getting started and draw on folks living in the <strong>St</strong>. Vital and <strong>St</strong>. Boniface areas. We will continue to<br />
do what we can to make this a success. Please welcome The Rev. Charles Kahumbu as he leads services, bible<br />
studies and counseling sessions.<br />
Judy Asker, office administrator, now works in the office four afternoons a week. This arrangement<br />
started in September as Judy accepted a similar position but in the mornings at <strong>St</strong>. Luke’s parish on Nassau.<br />
This arrangement is working well for all concerned.<br />
Improvements with security were necessitated by concern for the safety of persons working alone in<br />
the building and the loss of items. A camera intercom system was installed in November. A second phase, a<br />
buzzer door unlock mechanism will be undertaken so that <strong>Mary</strong> and Judy will be able to unlock the door from<br />
their offices. A third part of the security is to install an overnight alarm system. It seems that these steps have<br />
already been or are being undertaken in a number of churches. At the same time the 10 year old phone system<br />
was upgraded and a separate line added for the rector.<br />
We are blessed to have many parishioners exercise outreach ministries in various ways. Of note is the<br />
pastoral care team that now includes, <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki, Barbara Crow, Gerry Brown, <strong>Mary</strong> Valentine, June Freeth,<br />
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Eleanor Goffard, Dayle Michaud among others who take communion to and/or visit those not always able to<br />
get out and about. The Altar Guild, chaired by Hope Bettess, faithfully prepares the Sanctuary for Sunday<br />
worship and special occasions. Thanks to the group of people who contribute to our fellowship following the<br />
Services – thinking here of people like Pam Parisian, Geri Cassels, Margaret Jones who bake treats and prepare<br />
the tea/coffee. Pam also arranges for the Altar Flower donations and the greeters ministry. Thanks to Barbara<br />
Bater and Gail Eyolfson who continue to care for the gardens and flowers that grace the outside of our<br />
building. Many passers-by comment favourably on the pleasant surroundings. Bill Regehr, Alan Forrest and<br />
others take on maintenance tasks around the buildings and it was they, with Pam Parisian who arranged for the<br />
new furniture and decorating <strong>Mary</strong>’s office for her. Brian Aminot-Waseila in a very cheerful manner continues<br />
to do a wonderful job as our building caretaker. This is no easy job given all the groups that use the building.<br />
We are appreciative of the music leadership Nancy Aasland and choir bring to the Sunday service. For sure<br />
there are people and activities that we have failed to mention. However, the One for whom we are pleased to<br />
do these things knows who you are.<br />
In a final observation we thank everyone who makes <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> their worshipping home and<br />
for the care and love you bring to this community. If you are moved by anything you read in the pages of the<br />
2011 annual report we would be pleased to receive your comments and if you feel called to volunteer for any<br />
activity your involvement would be appreciated.<br />
Respectfully, Ray Nembhard, Brian Crow, Heather Birtles, Therasa Hunt. (Wardens)<br />
Property Committee Report 2011<br />
After a very productive 2010 - the roof on the sanctuary and parish hall was replaced, the sound system<br />
upgraded, the nursery and adjoining room modified to accommodate a Kindermusik program it was decided<br />
that 2011 would be a year of rest from major projects. However, some things were undertaken.<br />
� The electric door opener on the main door was installed.<br />
� Repairs were completed to the downstairs kitchen cupboards following a water line break.<br />
� The Norberry-Glenlee Community Club started/completed an extensive rebuild of their sports fields.<br />
The parking lot we share was left intact.<br />
� Rectory repairs included unplugging, on two occasions, the drain to the city sewer, replacing the hot<br />
water heater, trimming the large trees in the yard, banking soil against the foundation, repairs to the<br />
storm doors.<br />
� The chimney was repointed.<br />
� The driveway and parking lot were graded and covered with 40 tons of crushed limestone.<br />
� The committee reviewed plans for 2012 and set about obtaining quotes for new carpet in the<br />
sanctuary, asphalting the driveway, insulating the exterior wall of the 1926 hall and replacing the roof<br />
over the rector’s office and upstairs washrooms. Contact was made with the University of Manitoba<br />
Electrical Engineering department and <strong>St</strong>. John’s Cathedral for help in redesigning the lighting in the<br />
sanctuary.<br />
� A toilet in a downstairs washroom was replaced with a water efficient model as a trial.<br />
� The rector’s office was repainted and new furniture purchased to make the space comfortable and<br />
welcoming.<br />
� A camera/voice security system was installed at the main door following some security matters. An<br />
application to the Cropo Foundation for funding to undertake a phase two – remote lock release is<br />
pending. A third phase involves installing motion detectors with 24/7 monitoring.<br />
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� A Provincial Community Places Grant application has been submitted. The items included are:-<br />
o Insulating the exterior foundation wall of the 1926 building (upper hall, conference room and<br />
nursery) in order to reduce heat loss through the wall,<br />
o Rebuilding/asphalting the driveway to improve the safety of persons alighting from their cars,<br />
and<br />
o Replacing five old style toilets with water efficient ones.<br />
The cost of doing these three items is approximately $ 38,000. The amount requested from CPP is $<br />
12,440. We should hear in late March early April if we have been successful.<br />
The Committee members wish to give a vote of thanks to Bill Regehr who has chaired the committee for a<br />
number of years. He has done a great deal of planning, proposal writing and physical work for many years. Bill<br />
passed on the baton of chairperson at the end of October.<br />
The Committee consists of Bill Regehr, Gerry Brown, Jim Cartlidge, Gail and Alan Forest, Pam Parisian, Neil<br />
Giesbrecht <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki and Brian Crow. Other people assisted with activities throughout the year including<br />
Dave Gittins and members of his family, Winston Peddle and Tannis Webster.<br />
Respectfully,<br />
Brian Crow<br />
Property Committee Chair<br />
Ride Coordinator Report 2011<br />
Thank you to all the faithful drivers who so willingly help many of our parishioners attend church regularly. I<br />
know these rides are greatly appreciated and I always get a positive response to a request for a ride. It does<br />
help to let a driver know a day, or a couple of days ahead, if a ride is needed. Please think about being a driver.<br />
I am the Ride Coordinator and I can be reached at 253-9456.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Fran Duffey<br />
Greeter’s Report 2011<br />
To the fifteen people who so faithfully do this very important ministry, a BIG Thank You! Your warm<br />
welcome sets the stage for people visiting for the first time. New Greeters are always needed so please come<br />
and be part of the Greeter’s Ministry. Call Pam Parisian if you are interested at 253-9848.<br />
Sunday Morning Coffee Ministry Report 2011<br />
I bet you didn’t think it was a ministry but.....”IT IS!!”<br />
If you want the Coffee Ministry to continue, we need more people to volunteer to take a turn. Sign-up sheets<br />
are on the refirdgerator door. Just bring milk and cookies and everything else is at the church! Coffee time is<br />
very important, please consider helping!<br />
Submitted by Pam Parisian<br />
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Sidespersons Report 2011<br />
I would like to thank everyone for volunteering their time to help with Sidesperson duties.<br />
I am always looking for new people and would welcome anyone who feels that this is something they would<br />
like to do,<br />
please contact me at 255-4259.<br />
Eleanor Henderson<br />
Pastoral Care Ministry Annual Report for 2011<br />
During the past year, there were monthly Pastoral Care Team meetings. Members on this team include: The<br />
Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki, Deacon Dayle Michaud, Gerry Brown, Eleanor Goffard, June Freeth, <strong>Mary</strong> Valentine and<br />
Barbara Crow. The purpose of the meetings is to update team members and coordinate services to<br />
parishioners in need. Sadly, the church lost many, dedicated parishioners who passed on to eternal life last<br />
year.<br />
Personal Care Home (PCH) worship services continue once / month, led by The Reverend <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki both<br />
at Vista Park Lodge and River Park Gardens. The Reverend Bob English conducts services at Catherine Place<br />
with the assistance of parishioner/resident Betty Buck. Maureen Dryburgh coordinates the volunteers (9) for<br />
Vista Park Lodge, as well as leading the intercessions. Thank you to Bill Birtles for many years of service,<br />
choosing hymns and accompanying the singing on piano. During Bill’s ‘grandparental leave’ in Nov. and Dec.<br />
2011, Reinhold Pauls stepped into plan and play music at the PCH services. Indeed, thank you to all the<br />
faithful volunteers who assist <strong>Mary</strong>, Bob, Dayle and the personal care home residents in their worship services.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Barbara Crow<br />
Altar Guild Report 2011<br />
The Altar Guild continues to do their part behind the scenes caring for the sanctuary and setting up for<br />
communion every Sunday as well as special services, funerals and weddings. At Christmas and Easter, the<br />
brass and silverware gets a fresh coat of polish. We also decorate the church for Thanksgiving and Christmas<br />
services. We would like to thank the congregation for their help at these times.<br />
A special thank you to Jennifer and Alicia Porth our “junior” members for all their help. We also thank Ken<br />
Bettess for refreshing our memory on how to make crosses each year.<br />
Pam Parisian continues to coordinate the Altar flowers for each Sunday and ordering poinsettias for Christmas<br />
and lilies for Easter. Thank you to everyone who makes her job easier. Hilda Rudnicki makes sure all of our<br />
linens are kept clean, thank you Hilda! Also, a big thank you to Betty Buck, “our mum”, who keeps us all in<br />
line.<br />
We meet quarterly, on a Tuesday morning, and we always welcome new members. Last year we dropped to<br />
nine members, eight after Jessie Smith’s death. We would like to thank Jean Crowe for filling in for Jessie<br />
when she was ill and joining us later in the year. We would also like to welcome Nancy Chan and Margaret<br />
Jones as new members and also welcome back Lois Melnyk.<br />
Please feel free to contact Hope Bettess, 256-3730, if you have any questions about the Altar Guild.<br />
Respectfully Submitted,<br />
Hope Bettess<br />
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Lay Readers Annual Report 2011<br />
The lay readers of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> who assist in the leading of worship on Sunday mornings and other<br />
services are Barbara Bater, Brian Crow, Joe Darlington, Maureen Dryburgh, Lissa Wray Beal and Aaron<br />
Peterson. Brian Crow who provided lay leadership during the summer months has returned to the regular<br />
roster. Maureen has been on sick leave and we pray for her health and her return to this ministry. During the<br />
early months of the year Lissa was on a work sabbatical in Cambridge, England. She was able to return to us at<br />
Easter through to September when she was assigned to <strong>St</strong>. Philip’s Parish to complete a ministerial placement.<br />
Aaron Peterson became a first father on December 11th. He and his wife, Erin, have a beautiful daughter,<br />
Taliah.<br />
The lay readers met twice during the year to share a meal, discuss ministry, evaluate past services, plan for<br />
upcoming services and to support each other. Rev. Preston Parsons joined us for the January meeting and Rev.<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki for the September meeting. Rev. Deacon Dayle Michaud attended both meetings.<br />
It is a privilege to be part of a ministry that gives glory to God and hopefully enriches the lives of all that<br />
worship at the Parish of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong>.<br />
Submitted by Barbara Bater<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Matthew’s <strong>Mary</strong>land Community Ministry Annual Report 2011<br />
We represented our Parish at meetings with the Community Ministry and other Anglican parishes on January<br />
26 th , May 18 th and September 28 th . The other parishes were <strong>St</strong>. Paul’s Fort Garry, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong>’s Charleswood, <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Peter’s and <strong>St</strong>. Matthew’s. The United Church partners also attended the May meeting.<br />
In March our Parish provided 20 sets of food for ”<strong>St</strong>ir Fry with Rice” for the Nutrition Bingo. $162.24 was<br />
also donated towards the purchase of other ingredients for the recipe. On March 15th we donated eight litres<br />
of hamburger soup, 2 dozen whole wheat buns and cookies for the Ministry’s Dinner and a Movie evening.<br />
In June we sold tickets and collected donations for the Urban Retreats Garden Tour held in the West End area<br />
of the city. We volunteered as hosts at one of the gardens on the tour.<br />
In December new toys, white gifts, knitted clothing and toiletries were donated towards the Christmas Toy<br />
<strong>St</strong>ore hosted by the Ministry. The free Toy <strong>St</strong>ore is open to parents who cannot afford to buy gifts for their<br />
children. The Wednesday Bible <strong>St</strong>udy group provided sandwiches and other goodies for the Christmas week<br />
drop–in. Two of our parishioners volunteered as hosts at the event.<br />
Thanks to the generosity of two of our parishioners four sets of children’s snowsuits, hats, mittens and snow<br />
boots were donated to the Ministry.<br />
Throughout the year we collected food and other non-perishable items for their emergency cupboard. Coffee<br />
mugs and Canadian Tire money were also collected.<br />
Our vestry donated $575.00 to the Ministry.<br />
Thanks for your generous support to this Outreach Ministry.<br />
Submitted by Margaret Jones and Barbara Bater<br />
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Garage Sale Report 2011<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> Church held two successful garage sales this past year. Our Spring sale netted $4529.42<br />
profit and Fall sale $5022.44 for a grand total of $9551.86. Expenses of the garage sale consist of markers,<br />
masking tape and ads placed in the Free Press and Winnipeg Sun. The internet has opened us up to a whole<br />
new clientele with free ads being placed on various sites such as kijjii.<br />
Set up and sorting during the week of both sales ran efficiently with our large number of volunteers. Again<br />
this year Waka Whitecloud and his friends were able to provide an invaluable service of help with clean up.<br />
These young men arrive promptly and do all the heavy lifting such as loading trucks and putting tables away.<br />
For this they are given an honorarium.<br />
Friday evening meals were provided this year by the generosity of Norma Edwards, spring sale and Bill<br />
Regehr, fall sale.<br />
We continue to deliver leftover items of the garage sale to Value Village due to proximity and the willingness<br />
of them to take all items. We have reviewed other methods of removal with no results so far.<br />
One concern over these years’ sales is the amount of broken and outdated electronics/televisions being<br />
donated. We have requested that people do not donate these items as the church has to take them to<br />
electronic waste depots. In the near future there will be an added cost to dispose of these items.<br />
Following Changes will be made to garage sales in 2012<br />
1. Hours of Sale Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-12noon<br />
2. In order to reduce electronic waste we will provide a list of unacceptable items to all parishioners and<br />
groups who use the church.<br />
3. Guides and Scouts will be asked to assist in clean up well in advance of sale.<br />
At this time we would like to request the following dates, April 27 th /28 th be reviewed and approved for the<br />
Spring Garage Sale 2012.<br />
Nancy and John Chan, Garage Sale Coordinators<br />
Primate’s World Relief & Development Fund Report 2011<br />
Information from the National PWRDF Annual General Meeting and the Forum of the Diocesan Reps held<br />
in Toronto November 2011 as reported by Susan Roe-Finlay, Rupert’s Land Diocesan Representative.<br />
Some of the plans about a way forward include:<br />
PWRDF continuing to do what it does best: Humanitarian response; and sustainable community development.<br />
Further, to achieve these goals the staff recognized there needs to be a continued engagement of Canadian<br />
Anglicans and financial sustainability.<br />
<strong>St</strong>aff members hope to have a presence in each Diocese in order to get to know the people in these areas. In<br />
Manitoba, we have been blessed with a visit by Adele Finney, the Executive Director, in the past year. As<br />
always, such a visit brings together the Parish partners and energizes them. We are able to ask our own<br />
questions and get immediate responses and to learn from each other.<br />
At the Forum, we learned more about the Anglican Alliance from Sally Keeble who heads this organization,<br />
which works out of UK. The Alliance was formed at the last Lambeth meeting to join together the outreach<br />
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efforts in other jurisdictions. PWRDF has also formed alliances with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the<br />
Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, the Anglican Council of Indigenous People, and Imagine Canada. PWRDF has<br />
joined the Canadian Christian Business Federation.<br />
We learned more about the constraints that CIDA is now imposing. Only certain countries, larger grants but<br />
fewer, and emphasis on such things as health and food security.<br />
This means that a larger portion of gathered monies is needed for projects that do not fit these criteria.<br />
Regular giving is needed and new booklets are out to tell you how to give! If you leave the gift undesignated<br />
the money can go where it is most needed. Some gifts can be given through a gift booklet (like other charities<br />
have been doing for a while)<br />
The Anglican Youth have developed new tools. They used the electronic devices that fit into computers as<br />
well as catchy booklets in print. There have been Leader conferences to fit our young for leadership. If you<br />
have someone in your parish please put her/his name forward.<br />
In the Forum, we also followed up with work we had done earlier about job descriptions for Parish Reps., and<br />
Diocesan Coordinators, and Diocesan Reps. Many Dioceses combine these last into one person. One<br />
strong recommendation was to appoint someone for a term of 3 years, with a maximum of 3 terms. This is to<br />
prevent burn out and to introduce new Leadership.<br />
This, like other potential shifts in the strategic plan will mean that although the work will continue, the<br />
PWRDF we know will look different at the next AGM in 2 years.<br />
Respectfully Submitted<br />
Susan Roe-Finlay<br />
Memorials Annual Report 2011<br />
Donations to the memorials Fund are gratefully appreciated and may be made on a regular basis or at any time.<br />
They may be donated for a specific purpose, such as in lieu of flowers in memory of someone, or in the form<br />
of a regular donation or as a bequest in a parishioner’s will. These funds help to ensure the ongoing<br />
maintenance of the building, or to complete specific projects.<br />
The memorial and pet memorial boards, on the rear wall of the church, are available for Memorial Plates -<br />
installed at a cost of $20 each, at any time.<br />
The bibles should remain in the pews for use during the service.<br />
I can be reached at 256-729 for further information.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Norma Edwards<br />
Wednesday Bible <strong>St</strong>udy Group Annual Report for 2011<br />
The bible study group has met regularly throughout the year, taking a break from June to September. We have<br />
continued to use the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum which is itself undergoing some changes, and have<br />
rotated the leadership between our members. The study follows our lectionary and we find it helpful to study<br />
the readings for the up- coming Sunday in fellowship and friendship. We meet at noon and say the Mid-day<br />
prayers from the BAS followed by a bag lunch and study. The group has also supported <strong>St</strong> Matthews <strong>Mary</strong>land<br />
Community Ministry by making sandwiches for their drop-in centre from time to time. New members are<br />
always welcome.<br />
Submitted by Heather Birtles<br />
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Music and Choir Report 2011<br />
2011 was a good year in the choir, as we continued to explore new music, revisit old favourites, and encourage<br />
our young singers to share their talents.<br />
Highlights include music at the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer’s Lenten Quiet Day led by Rev Aubrey<br />
Hemminger, an Easter anthem that our teens are asking to sing again, and a simple and beautiful Advent<br />
service. Not to mention our performance of Ghost Riders in the Sky to honour Preston’s love of Johnny<br />
Cash at his farewell party.<br />
We have a big project coming up in 2012. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki, Barbara Bater and I have begun meeting to organize<br />
an update of the parish songbook. It contains a lot of songs that are now duplicated in the blue hymnal, and<br />
we’d like to add some of the newer music that is currently appearing on inserts in the leaflet. Members of the<br />
choir will continue to help me narrow down which ones we need to keep, and there will be times when we<br />
seek congregational input too.<br />
Finally, I must mention that in 2011 we lost our good friend and long-time choir member Jessie Smith. We<br />
miss her smiles and hugs, and her sweets tin filled with candied ginger and “Fisherman’s Friend”. She had<br />
many songs that were among her favourites, and we think of her whenever we sing them.<br />
In Christ,<br />
Nancy Aasland<br />
Music Director<br />
Christmas Hampers Report 2011<br />
Once again I am very pleased with the very generous response from our parish. We had another very<br />
successful drive to make up Christmas Hampers for the Christmas Cheer Board. We were able to make up<br />
nine very generous hampers this year as well as having items for the <strong>St</strong>. Matthews <strong>Mary</strong>land collection.<br />
This year we decided to go out and buy gifts for all the children. This used up the funds we received for the<br />
hampers a lot quicker... However, we were then sure we had an appropriate gift for each child. Also, on<br />
the plus side this meant that the all the toys that were brought in were freed up in order to go to the <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Mathews <strong>Mary</strong>land ministry.<br />
I also want to give a big THANK YOU to all those who helped to assemble the Christmas Hampers! Any and<br />
all help is much appreciated.<br />
Yours truly,<br />
Alan Livingstone<br />
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Prayer Partners Annual Report 2011<br />
We currently have 18 members that make up our 5 Prayer teams . They are dedicated people that fulfill our<br />
many requests for prayer.<br />
Being part of the prayer ministry means taking time on a daily basis to pray for the 5 or 6 people on their lists.<br />
We have had a very busy year and have done our very best to fulfill this need.<br />
We continuously receive positive and thankful feed back from the families that we have prayed for.<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> and I would encourage all parishioners to give prayerful consideration to joining Prayer Partners.<br />
This would allow us to form additional teams and enable us to fulfill all incoming requests in a timely manner.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Eleanor Goffard - Coordinator 255-3170<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> Valentine - Co-Coordinator 256-7990<br />
Family Ministries Coordinator Report 2011<br />
This was a year that saw many changes for family ministries. We said goodbye to Preston and Karen, both of<br />
whom were huge supporters of families in this parish. We said hello to <strong>Mary</strong> and are happy to have a new<br />
incumbent in the parish who is also supportive of youth and their witness within the church. We were also<br />
pleased to have been consulted during the parish's work of discernment for a new priest.<br />
Three of the children from the Sunday School were confirmed on the second Sunday of Easter of this past<br />
year. Amadea Aasland, Luc Moulaison, and Sophie Moulaison were joined by Alicia Porth, Jennifer Porth and<br />
Barbara LaJoie as they prepared for their confirmation. The confirmation class prepared for several months<br />
studying the Bible and the Anglican tradition. They also engaged in social ministry, liturgical leadership and<br />
community building activities. A particular highlight was our retreat at Canadian Mennonite University where<br />
Nancy Aasland and I led the confirmation class on an overnight trip including silent retreat, banner making,<br />
games, eucharist, and lots and lots of singing!<br />
The Confirmation service itself highlighted the wonderful creativity of the children. Jen and Alicia sang a<br />
heartfelt version of "Jesus Take the Wheel." Amadea Aasland composed and played a special piece of music<br />
for piano. Sophie Moulaison wrote some beautiful poetry for the bulletin. Amadea contributed a short<br />
story/allegory. Luc Moulaison read scripture and Luc, Sophie and I created a tear-jerker of a video montage of<br />
various special moments of the children's lives thus far and of their confirmation experience.<br />
Sunday School has an average attendance of seven children. Of these children, six are pre-teens and teenagers.<br />
The curriculum is titled "Living the Good News." It is lectionary-based and contains a variety of media for<br />
teaching and learning. Our classroom often incorporates creative reenactment of biblical stories such as <strong>St</strong>op<br />
Motion or acting out the story. This year, we are focusing on the biblical stories other than the gospels as the<br />
children do not feel they know these stories as well. In addition to myself, there are three dedicated teachers:<br />
Barbara Bater, Jeannie McClory and Carey Isaac. Carey recently took part in a workshop for "Catechesis of<br />
the Good Shepherd" at Faith Horizons.<br />
The children participated in several special forms of leadership throughout the year. Of particular note was<br />
their highly successful Christmas Eve service which features a shadow play of the Nativity as told through Jean<br />
de Brebeuf's "Huron Carol." Sophie and I co-authored the chancel drama which framed the shadow play.<br />
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Another memorable Christmas event was the considerable work the children did in wrapping over sixty gifts<br />
for the children of Emmanuel Mission.<br />
We were grateful for the safe return of Sherjeel, Ashbeel and Adbeel Bhatti from Pakistan. The boys shared<br />
their experience of their trip with us and we all learned a great deal.<br />
One area of concern continues to be the Nursery. Although I volunteer on occasion, there is no regular<br />
schedule, and I would very much like to see a rotation of volunteers who would be willing to work there-perhaps<br />
once a month. If anyone feels called to take such work on, please let me know.<br />
It is a deep privilege to work with such a creative and wonderful group of children. Please take the time to<br />
thank them for the ministry they offer as they share their energy and enthusiasm with us!<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Jane Barter Moulaison<br />
Parish Activities Reports 2011<br />
Report of the French Ministry, (a mission of the Presbyterian Church in Canada)<br />
Presbytery of Winnipeg.<br />
Reflections from the Rev. Charles Kahumbu, in advance of the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> Annual Meeting for 2011.<br />
Here in your hands is the report for the year 2011 of the Église Protestante Viens & Vois (a mission of the<br />
Presbyterian Church in Canada) in Winnipeg. As you read it and think for the annual meeting of your<br />
congregation in February 19 th , 2012, I encourage you to keep things in perspective.<br />
Now three months since December 2011, we have used the building of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> parish every<br />
Sunday afternoon, for the worship service in French. Thank you very much for having agreed to the use of<br />
the building of the church to serve the people of God who speak French.<br />
A special thanks to the entire congregation, for your warm fellowship of God's children. And especially<br />
thanks to the Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> and all members of vestry for your cooperation that I consider very special. We<br />
feel really at home, we wish you all the blessings of God.<br />
Regarding the French Ministry, one thing is true, that every beginning has always been difficult. We work hard<br />
for the community of Winnipeg to be informed of the existence of the French Ministry. As we have no<br />
financial means to educate the masses by any means of media that will take a long time for the growth of<br />
French-speaking ministry. So I work myself as a volunteer, as a tents weaver. We hope that over time with the<br />
Lord's help, things will gradually improve.<br />
Since we started the worship service in French in last December of 2011, the average number of participants in<br />
worship is 12 people including children. This is why we also need your prayers.<br />
First, let us remember our privileges. One thing struck me about the Fellowship of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong><br />
community. This is one aspect of the first era of the church. "They were together every day frequenting<br />
the temple; they broke bread in their homes and took their food with gladness and singleness of<br />
heart". (Acts 2: 46) The sense of wonder, that God has chosen to live in communion with and serve Christ in<br />
building His church, is something to be cultivated because it helps maintain the challenge facing us in proper<br />
perspective.<br />
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Secondly, let us seek to co-operate together in planning for the future. Discerning a clear vision of what God<br />
calls us to be and to do is not easy, but must be our desire and must be in part achieved before we can direct<br />
our gifts, energies and resources to Christ’s purposes.<br />
God the Holy Spirit promises to give His church both the vision to enable us to be what Christ calls us to be –<br />
His body; and the means to achieve what Christ calls us to do – the building of His church, hastening the<br />
coming of His kingdom. Setting our priorities and balancing our efforts and resources to achieve these goals<br />
should be the subject of a prayerful and healthy, active discussion. May God grant us both His guidance and<br />
His blessing in your meeting and in the year ahead.<br />
In Christ’s service, with a sense of privilege, a spirit of thanksgiving, and seeking to plan together with you and<br />
with God for the future.<br />
Rev. M. Charles Kahumbu,<br />
(Minister in charge of the French ministry)<br />
Presbytery of Winnipeg, of the PCC<br />
New Journey Al-Anon Family Group 2011<br />
New Journey Al-Anon Family Group meets each Monday night at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> Anglican Church.<br />
“Each Al-Anon Family Group has but one purpose, to help families of alcoholics.” (Tradition 5)<br />
Capoeira Group Report 2011<br />
The Capoeira Group has been using the basement hall for children’s class since October 2011. The class is<br />
held once a week on a Friday evening. It is open to children between 7-12 years of age. Currently 3-5 students<br />
attend class on a weekly basis.<br />
An Adult class has also been offered Friday nights since December 2011. The adult class averages between 4-<br />
8 students and is a mixture of Capoeira as well as music rehearsal.<br />
There are plans to offer a 30 minute Capoeira movement class for parents and young children in the near<br />
future. This would be open to young children under age 7<br />
Kitchen Table Wisdom / Nutrition on the Go Report 2011<br />
Youville Centre staff using a community development approach continues to use the Kitchen Facility at the<br />
church the 1 st and 4 th Wednesday of the month.<br />
Kitchen Table Wisdom is typically held on the 1 st Wednesday of the month. This group brings together<br />
individuals 55+ to prepare and eat a meal together. The program provides an opportunity for older adults to<br />
possibly try new recipes, to connect with other older adults, and learn from one another based on the<br />
collective wisdom of the group.<br />
The group recommenced October 2011 after taking a break for the summer. There is a core group of older<br />
adults that attend with the numbers ranging from 6 to 15 participants each session. Generally, 6-9 older adults<br />
attend regularly.<br />
Nutrition on the Go<br />
Initially slotted to be the second session for Kitchen Table Wisdom, the 4 th Wednesday of the month has<br />
become a snack preparation day for the Nutrition on the Go program. Nutrition on the Go is a program that<br />
has older adults preparing a hot lunch and a snack at Archwood school on Tuesday and Thursday on a weekly<br />
basis.<br />
Many of the older adults involved with Kitchen Table Wisdom have chosen to volunteer with Nutrition on the<br />
Go. Furthermore, some volunteers with Nutrition on the Go have subsequently joined Kitchen Table<br />
Wisdom. Nutrition on the Go commenced in the school in November 2011. Consequently, the volunteers<br />
involved have used the church in November 2011 and January 2012 to prepare snacks for the 122 K-8<br />
students at Archwood school. Generally there are 7-9 older adults that attend to prepare snacks for the<br />
students.<br />
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Vital Seniors Report 2011<br />
Our membership includes seniors from the community and many from the Parish of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong>. In<br />
2011, the membership stood at 264. The Executive and Activity Leadership includes church members in the<br />
Executive Gerry Brown, June Freeth, Director, Pam Parisian, Betty Cobb, Doreen Giesbrecht and Chaplain<br />
Bob English, Activity Coordinator Gerry Brown, and Fran Duffy.<br />
Our major joint activity is our monthly luncheon at which time we celebrate the annual church festivals,<br />
provide information sessions and entertainment. These luncheons are well attended and appreciated.<br />
Last year’s activities also included carpet bowling, line dancing, scrabble, PACE and bridge. We also planned<br />
and will celebrate our 20 th Anniversary on February 28, 2012.<br />
We make an annual contribution in lieu of rental payments to <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> for approximately $2500<br />
yearly. In 2012, we expect to provide a new dishwasher and furniture through our application for a New<br />
Horizons for Seniors grant of $10,000.<br />
We appreciate the hospitality of the parish!<br />
Respectfully,<br />
W. Regehr, President<br />
Kindermusik at <strong>St</strong> <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Magdalene</strong> 2011<br />
In September 2010 Nancy Aasland began teaching Kindermusik classes in the nursery here at <strong>St</strong> <strong>Mary</strong><br />
<strong>Magdalene</strong>. Kindermusik is an internationally renowned curriculum that introduces the joy of music-making to<br />
children from infancy to age 7. Nancy has been teaching this program since 1998 at two other locations in<br />
Winnipeg. Her program is now the largest in Canada, with over 500 students and 10 staff.<br />
This year we are running about a dozen classes a week serving around 100 local families. They are having a<br />
marvellous time – singing, dancing and playing percussion instruments.<br />
I have had a couple ask question about the church, including a request for a tour.<br />
Nancy Aasland, Director, Kindermusik Discovery www.kindermusikdiscovery.com<br />
Activities In The Parish 2012<br />
Nursing Homes<br />
Catherine Place - 4 th Friday of the month. 2 p.m.<br />
River Park Gardens - 3 rd Thursday of the month. 2:30 p.m.<br />
Vista Park - 3 rd Tuesday of the month. 2:30 p.m.<br />
Oakview Nursing Home - 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sundays of each month. 2:30 p.m<br />
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Weekly Parish Rentals and Events<br />
MONDAY<br />
Senior Melody Group 9:00 - 12:00 noon Lower Hall<br />
Kindermusik 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Classroom/Nursery<br />
Scrabble 12:00 - 4:30 p.m. Upper Hall<br />
Line Dancing 11:45 - 2:45 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
a. Beginners 11:45 - 12:45 a.m.<br />
b. Mixed Levels 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.<br />
Beavers 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Upper Hall<br />
Al-A. Teen (HT) 7:45 - 9:00 p.m. Upper Hall<br />
Al-Anon 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
TUESDAY<br />
Kindermusik 9:30-11:30 a.m. Classroom/Nursery<br />
Kindermusik 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Classroom/Nursery<br />
Carpet Bowling 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
Brownies 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Upper Hall<br />
376 Sparks 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
Seniors’ Luncheon 12:00 noon Lower Hall<br />
(last Tues. of month, Carpet Bowling 10:00 – noon)<br />
Vestry Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Conference Room<br />
(4 th Tues. of Month)<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
Kitchen Table Wisdom 9:00 am-1:00 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
(1 st & 4 th Wed. of the month)<br />
PACE Exercise 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Upper Hall<br />
Bible <strong>St</strong>udy 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Conference Room<br />
Kindermusik 4:30 -7:00 p.m. Classroom/Nursery<br />
Book <strong>St</strong>udy 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Conference Room<br />
Pathfinders 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
American Women’s Club 7:30 - 9:30 pm-4 th of Mth Upper Hall<br />
Choir Practice 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Nave<br />
THURSDAY<br />
Southglen Fiddlers 9:00 - 12:00 noon Lower Hall<br />
Kindermusik 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. Classroom/Nursery<br />
Bridge Club 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
Kindermusik 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Classroom/Nursery<br />
Kindermusik 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Classroom/Nursery<br />
Scouts 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
Emotions Anonymous 7:45 - 9:00 p.m. Conference Room<br />
FRIDAY<br />
Line Dancing 9:00 - 12:00 noon Lower Hall<br />
a. Beginners 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.<br />
b. Intermediate 10:40 - noon<br />
Presbyterian Choir 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Nave<br />
Capoeira 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
SATURDAY<br />
Presbyterian Bible <strong>St</strong>udy10:00 - 12:00 noon Conference Room<br />
Move It Dance Class 9:45 - 12:45 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
SUNDAY<br />
Eucharist 10:30 - 12:00 noon Nave<br />
Presbyterian Service 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Nave<br />
New Beginnings 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lower Hall<br />
Rangers 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Upper Hall<br />
Asian Christian Fellowship meets one Sunday/month at 7:00 pm<br />
*Various parish ministries meet on an irregular basis not listed here<br />
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Budget 2012<br />
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Financial Review<br />
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2011 Financial Report<br />
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Nominating Report 2011<br />
We are pleased to submit our list of nominees for 2012. Nominations from the floor are welcome for Vestry,<br />
People’s Warden, Deputy People’s Warden, Synod and Alternate Synod delegates.<br />
1. The following persons have been nominated for Vestry:<br />
Sean Baker Hope Bettess<br />
Qaiser Bhatti Heather Birtles<br />
Brian Crow Alan Forrest<br />
Therasa Hunt Beverley Joyce<br />
The Rev. Dayle Michaud Ray Nembhard<br />
Pam Parisian Bill Regehr<br />
Karen <strong>St</strong>uart Tannis Webster<br />
2. Nomination for People’s Warden: Brian Crow<br />
3. Nomination for Deputy People’s Warden: Therasa Hunt<br />
4. Synod Delegates: Pam Parisian, Bill Regehr, Tannis Webster<br />
5. Alternate Synod Delegates: Brian Crow, Alan Forrest, Ray Nembhard<br />
6. The Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki has appointed Ray Nembhard as Rector’s Warden and Heather Birtles as<br />
Deputy Rector’s Warden.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Gerry Brown, Pam Parisian<br />
The Rev. <strong>Mary</strong> Lysecki, Brian Crow<br />
19 Feb 2012<br />
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