Parish Council and the Ministries of Council - 2010

Parish Council is the governing body of the Parish and is elected and/or appointed at the Annual General Meeting. Comprising of The Corporation on the Parish (Rector, three Wardens and Treasurer) twelve members-at-large and Chairs of the various organizations. This body overseas the general business of the Parish and is the steward of the financial affairs of the congregation. Election and/or appointment is for a three year term with one Warden and four members-at-large being elected each year on a rotation basis.

Parish Administration: In the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canon 35 provides the framework for the administration of a parish. The diocese also has a series of ministry handbooks. www.nspeidiocese.ca

Rector: The Rector is an ordained priest called to guide a parish. Rectors are “Instituted” into parishes by the Bishop at a special service of “Institution”. The Rector is then “Inducted” into this ministry at a service of the whole parish and region. At that time, the parish and rector enter into a covenant relationship (See Covenant in Ministry).

The Rector of the parish is the chief liturgical officer of the parish and as such is solely responsible for all things pertaining to liturgy in the parish. All those who assist at the liturgy do so under the direction of the Rector (organists, choir directors, lay readers, visiting and assisting clergy etc.).

While the clergy are part of the Parochial Corporation and receive a stipend indirectly by the parish, the clergy are appointed by and responsible to the Bishop of the Diocese.

Parish Council:

Wardens: The Wardens are the principal elected lay officers of the parish and are members of Parish Council. As such, Wardens are called upon to carry out the same responsibilities as all members of the Parish Council. Namely, to regularly evaluate the overall life of the parish or church, to recommend ideas for effective ministry and to give leadership towards the achievement of the purpose of the parish. Wardens share with the share with the Rector mutual responsibility in fulfilling the total ministry to people in the community and share with the Rector the concern, needs and desires of the congregation. They are responsible, with the Rector, for seeing that the decisions of the Parish or Church Council and Parish Meetings are carried out.

Executive Committee: While not specifically outlined in Canon 35, many parishes form an executive Committee usually composed of the Rector and Wardens. This group meets for mutual support and to ensure that the decisions of Parish Council are carried out expeditiously. This group might also identify concerns and problems that need to be addressed by Council.

Parish Council Members: The Parish Council consists of elected members of the parish who serve for a three-year term. Representatives are also chosen from various parish organizations at the Annual Meeting. Each member of Parish Council is to be active in one or more ministries of Council. The Parish Council, of which the Rector is a member, is the governing body of the parish. The Parish Council has a number of ministries/committees which reflect the life, ministry and outreach of St. Johns’. These ministries promote an effective division of labour so that the varied interests and abilities of people are put to the best use. The term "shared ministry" is often mentioned in our Diocese. The ministries/committees are not meant to work in isolation but to work closely with the Parish Council and are in all cases responsible to that Council. Effective reporting to Council must be maintained at all times. Ministries/committees must receive Council approval of their activities before implementation. St. John’s has the following ministries/committees at present:

WARDENS: Peter Allen 634-4668 • Louise Holdbrook 634-3510 • Wayne Dodge 634-4885

TREASURER: Cammy Tibbo 530-6034

DIRECTOR of MUSIC: Barbara Butler 624-0506

HAND BELL/Jr CHOIR DIRECTOR: Sharon Hill 634-8781

HONORAY ORGANIST: James Aulenbach 634-3913

CHIMER: Peter Allen 634-4668

ALTAR GUILD: Sandy MacDonald 634-4657

PASTORAL VISITATION: Holly Mitchell 634-8477

PRAYER & HEALING MINISTRY: Sandy MacDonald 634-4657

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY: Louis Quennelle 527-0122

HERITAGE MINISTRY: George Munroe 634-3356

PROPERTY MINISTRY: Raymond Francis 634-8487

LADIES’ GUILD: Susan MacMillan 634-3019

ACW: Barbara Nowe 634-4473

ACW CATERING: Patty Tanner 543-3474

LAY READERS: Roger Demone 543-5753

ALTAR SERVERS: Sheila Morris 634-3713

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY:

YOUTH:

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jennifre Green-Heisler 640-2088

NURSERY: Jennifer Green-Heisler 640-2088

FOOD BANK: Bruce Holdbrook, 634-3510, Audrey Morgan 634-3485

MEALS ON WHEELS: Hazel Oliver 634-3236

TOUR PROGRAM: Peter Allen 634-4668

STEWARDSHIP:

PLANNED GIVING: Jim Eisenhauer 634-4713

PWRDF: Michael Lee 543-2803

REGIONAL COUNCIL: - Mary Meisner 634-8429 and Velvet Eliuk 640-2332

SYNOD DELEGATES: Robert MacMillan 527-0122, Rena Demone 634-9644 Louis Quennelle 527-0122

NEWSLETTER: Janice & Brian Kenefick 764-2145

WEBSITE: Grant Dixon - 640-2897

LECTORS:

GREETERS: Hazel Oliver 634-3236;