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2016 ANNUAL REPORT
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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH WESTBORO DIOCESE OF OTTAWA; ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
2017 Annual Report Table of Contents Agenda 3 All Saints’ Westboro Minutes of Vestry, February 28, 2016 4 All Saints’ Westboro Minutes of Special Vestry, November 17, 2016 9 All Saints’ Westboro Incumbent’s Report 11 All Saints’ Westboro Associate Incumbent’s Report 12 All Saints’ Westboro Associate Priest’s Report 14 All Saints’ Westboro’s Annual Report of Corporation 15 Report of the Nominating Committee 17 All Saints’ Westboro’s 2016 Annual Financial Statements 18 2017 Proposed Budget 27 Ministries at All Saints’ Westboro with St. Matthias All Saints’ Westboro with St. Matthias Reading Circle 28 Altar Guild 28 All Saints’ Westboro Village Fair 29 Church School 29 Craft Guild 30 GiFT Campaign 30 GranAid Project 30 Jazz Vespers 31 Joint Property Committee 32 Movies with Meaning 33 Music 34 New-To-You Shop 36 Parish at Learning (PAL) Hour 36 Partnership Management Committee 37 Pastoral Care 37 Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund 37 Quilters 38 Refugee Sponsorship 38 Seniors’ Exercise and Wellness Group 39 Servers’ Guild 39 St. Matthias Community Meals 40 Sunday Refreshments 40 Teen Ministry 41 Westboro Region Food Bank 42 Westboro Fuse 42 All Saints Westboro with St. Matthias: Those Baptized, Married and Buried 44
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2017 ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING AGENDA
1. Opening Prayer With Prayers for the Recently Departed Members of Vestry
2. Appointment of Vestry Clerk
3. Confirmation of Minutes of the February 28, 2016 Meeting of Vestry of All Saints’ Westboro
4. Confirmation of Minutes of the November 17, 2016 Meeting of Special Vestry of All Saints’ Westboro
5. Incumbent's Reports
6. Church Wardens’ Financial Statement for 2016 from All Saints’ Westboro
7. Presentation of the Budget for 2017
8. Reports of Committees and Organizations from All Saints’ Westboro
9. Report of the Nominating Committee: Wardens Election of Lay Members of Synod Election of Members of Parish Council
10. Election of Auditors
11. Signing Authorities for the Church Financial Accounts
12. Motion to approve the appointment of Lay Administrators for the Eucharist
13. General Business
Upgrading of our Accessible Lift Support of Cornerstone’s “Princeton Avenue” Affordable Housing project
14. Adjournment
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ALL SAINTS WESTBORO MINUTES OF VESTRY MEETING – FEBRUARY 28, 2016
1. The Ven. Chris Dunn declared the Annual Vestry Meeting in session at 11:22 a.m. with his opening prayer. Archdeacon Dunn added prayers for the following Recently Departed Members of Vestry: Roger Aston, Bea Brace, Lydia Clark, David Code, Doug Digby, Carol Dumais, Helen Higginson, Norm Lackey, Jane Ward, Cynthia Knoll, Cellia Benns, Denise Moenting, Vernan Valcin, Dorothy McGregor, Bea Barradas, Norah Goodman, Gordon Salley, Helga Bambrough, Ken Harwood, Margaret Sanders, Margaret (Peggy) Sharp. "Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them."
2. Vestry Secretary: Michael Norman moved, Margaret Cook seconded the appointment of Elizabeth Reicker as Vestry Secretary. - Carried
3. The Vestry Declaration was read to be considered by all before signing the circulated Attendance Sheets. Total attendees who signed the declaration were 95, with 55 being from the original All Saints' Westboro and 40 from St. Matthias.
4. The minutes of the All Saints' Annual Vestry Meeting of February 22, 2015 are found on pages 2 to 9 of the All Saints' Westboro 2015 Annual Report. There was no discussion on the Minutes or comments. Doug Fisher moved, Murray Wilker seconded "the approval of the Minutes of the All Saints' Westboro February 22, 2015 Vestry Meeting." Carried.
5. The minutes of the All Saints' Special Vestry Meeting of September 15, 2015 are found on pages 9 to 11 of the All Saints' Westboro 2015 Annual Report. During the discussion on the Minutes Archdeacon Dunn announced that the work on the accessible washroom has begun, and that work will soon begin on the Madison and Richmond doors. The projects are expected to be completed by April 15th. Loris Jordan moved, Lynda Dredge seconded, "the approval of the Minutes of the All Saints' Westboro September 15, 2015 Special Vestry Meeting." Carried.
6. The minutes of the St. Matthias Annual Vestry Meeting of February 22, 2015 are found on pages 8 to 11 of the St. Matthias Annual Vestry Report for 2015. There was no discussion on the Minutes or comments. Penny Irwin moved, Toni Larsen seconded, "the approval of the Minutes of the St. Matthias February 22, 2015 Vestry Meeting." Carried.
7. The minutes of the St. Matthias Special Vestry Meeting of June 7, 2015 are found on pages 11 to 18 of the St. Matthias 2015 Annual Vestry Report. During discussion on the Minutes, and in response to a question, it was noted that Imogen Henderson took notes during the meeting and that these were printed as the minutes. Although the dialogue was complex, the vote and conclusion are clearly presented. Linda Phillips moved, Ted Cherrett seconded, "the approval of the Minutes of the St. Matthias June 7, 2015 Special Vestry Meeting." Carried.
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8. The minutes of the St. Matthias Special Vestry Meeting of October 25, 2015 are found on pages 19 to 22 of the St. Matthias Annual Vestry Report. There was no discussion on the Minutes or comments. Susan Gates moved, Julia Brady seconded, "the approval of the Minutes of the St. Matthias October 25, 2015 Special Vestry Meeting." Carried.
9. The All Saints' Westboro Incumbent's Report is found on pages 12 to 13 of the All Saints' Annual Reports Document. The Incumbent, Christopher Dunn, expressed particular thanks to The Rev. Dr. Linda Privitera and to The Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley. He noted that the many meetings since May 2015 about the amalgamation of St Matthias and All Saints' Westboro benefitted from the dedication, support, energy, and hard work, along with a focus on what was important and valuable, by St Matthias' wardens Katy Burnett, Chris Helleur, Linda Phillips and Ted Cherrett and Treasurer Ken McMillan. Applause. There were no questions or comments from Vestry.
10. The St. Matthias Incumbent's Report is found on pages 4 to 5 of the St. Matthias 2015 Annual Vestry Report. The Incumbent, John Wilker-Blakley, shared that while 2015 had been devastating, great thanks is expressed for the support and welcome to all at All Saints Westboro, especially to its Corporation. There were no questions or comments from Vestry.
11. The All Saints' Westboro Financial Reports for 2015 are found on pages 17 to 25 of the All Saints' Annual Reports Document. Treasurer Barbara Fisher introduced the report with the following comments:
Barbara thanked our Counting Group, headed by Doug Fisher, along with Larry Broome who work very hard all year on your behalf. Thanks as well to Pat Scotcher who helps us when someone is away. Many thanks to Susan Garnham for all the excellent support she gives to us all year long as our bookkeeper. I would also like to thank David Jones and Kim Chenger for their hard work in auditing our books.
The GENERAL ACCOUNT is found on page 21 of the Annual Report, and deals with the Day to Day Operations of the Parish. Barbara focused on Highlights in the general account. In 2015 our overall income was down mainly due to the fact that we had a Diocesan grant for Carolyn Seabrook for the first half of 2014. We did not have a grant in 2015. Rentals were down a bit. The Ottawa School of Spirituality and Theology moved from All Saints' in September; this was in no way due to anything with our facilities. Their history shows that they move locations every so many years. Some of the loss was made up in other short-term rentals. Rentals are split 50/50 with First United Church. The small amount in "Sundry" was due to interest received on our HST refund. Our Income from First United increased, but this is a direct result of increased overhead expenses; First United continues to pay 50% of the operating expenses.
Our total offerings were down over 2014 by $1,890, however the general offerings were up by $1,243. Open offerings were down in 2015 by $4,465 due to an anonymous donor that appears to have moved on. Note 3 on page 23 gives a breakdown of the various categories of offerings. You will see how important these special offerings are to our total income: General Offerings are $306,341; Open are
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$4,416; Initial are $214; Lent Offering is $960; Easter Offering is $4,875; Thanksgiving Offering is $1,684; and the Advent/Christmas Offering is $6,656.
Donations from Organizations within the parish are comprised of the New to You Shop, Wednesday Quilters and Movies with Meaning. The New to You Shop contributes 10% of their income to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Note 4 on page 16 shows a breakdown of this account.
Our Bazaar income after expenses was $15,763. The Garage Sale portion did not realize as much in 2015 as in 2014. However, the Bazaar in November was a great success.
The General Account total expenses decreased by $39,637 from 2014, largely because the cost of priestly services was down by $30,223. We did not have a full-time assistant or curate to replace Carolyn. Linda Privitera joined us on a part-time basis from April to the end of December. Diocesan Fair Share was reduced from the 2014 level by $12,535; in 2015 we paid $37,951. We enjoyed this decrease due to the extensive renovations and worship space renewal projects in 2013.
Our net costs for Activities were under 2014 by $431. Note 6 on page 24 provides a breakdown of the activities account. Under "Contribution to Joint Building Fund" All Saints' and First United each contribute $15,000 a year. Note 9, on page 25, provides a breakdown of the income and expenses for this Joint Building account. Our Building and Property Expenses (Repairs & Maintenance) were largely in line with the budget; note 7 on page 24 gives for a breakdown of the Repairs and Maintenance account.
Our internally held Trust Accounts are listed on page 22. The Trust accounts are divided into three sections; Special Outreach Projects, Other Outreach and Miscellaneous Trust Funds. Parish Council voted to evenly divide General Outreach and to support Ottawa Innercity Ministries and Victoria's Quilts. The St Matthias Refugee Project was added as donations were being received to support this initiative in 2015. The Westboro Youth Centre was closed as of December 31, 2014 and this account has now been closed out. Please refer to page 22 for additional information on individual Trust Accounts.
The Parish Balance Sheet is found on page 19 This is a statement of what assets we have and what we owe. The Statement of Accumulated Surplus and Deficit is found on page 20; at the end of 2015 we reduced the accumulated deficit from $52,346 to $21,442. If you refer to page 20 you will see a chart showing the accumulation of the deficit from 1999.
In response to a question about the doubling of miscellaneous expenses in the Repairs and Maintenance line, the treasurer noted that some unexpected expenses such as new floor mats and the replacement of 6 toilets had not been foreseen. Vestry was referred to the report from the Joint Property Committee for more details.
There being no further questions it was moved by Barbara Fisher, seconded by Eric Lugtigheid, "that the All Saints' Westboro 2015 Annual Financial Statement be accepted as presented." Carried.
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12. The St. Matthias Financial Reports for 2015 are found on pages 39 to 42 of the St. Matthias Annual Reports Document. Canon John Wilker-Blakley introduced the report by noting that donations were almost exactly what was forecast. The deficit was reduced in part because parishioners took on the role of cleaners and in part because of the hard and imaginative work of the Stewardship Committee. There being no questions it was moved by Ken McMillan, seconded by Peter Cormier, "that the St. Matthias 2015 Annual Financial Statement be accepted as presented." Carried
13. The Budget for 2016 is found on page 26 of the All Saints' Westboro Annual Reports Document and on page 25 of the St. Matthias Annual Report Document. Barbara Fisher introduced the Budget for 2016.
The budget numbers show the actual financials for All Saints' Westboro for 2015 and budget numbers for the amalgamated Parish for 2016. Over the last while many discussions took place and this is the result. A budget is a working document and represents our best guestimate.
On the income side, the budgeted number for offerings is approximately 60% of St. Matthias 2015 numbers along with the indicated offerings for All Saints. "Income for Parking" is based on 2 month's income for parking at St. Matthias. "Income from Investments" is based on income from the Consolidated Trust Funds from St. Matthias. Payments from First United are based on historical information, however, the amount received is directly related to the total overhead expenses that First United shares with All Saints; it could very well be higher.
On the Budget expenditure side the Cost of Priestly Services and Clergy Support includes 2 full time priests and one part-time assistant. Lay staff, and Administration and Office, increases are due to the joining together of staff. The Parkdale Food Centre Donation has been a tradition of St. Matthias. This will be supported by All Saints' with St. Matthias. Payments to the Parkdale Food Centre will include the budgeted amount along with extra donations from parishioners. The balance of the operating expenses are within expected increases.
The Diocesan Fair Share portion is significantly higher. Father Chris explained that the amount is established based on the diocesan 3 year budget; ASW's portion was artificially low in 2015 because of renovations; St. Matthias was high because proceeds from the disposition of Consolidated Trust Fund investments was counted as income. The two Fair Share amounts were added together. We will appeal the anomaly in the income for future calculation of Fair Share. Archdeacon Dunn is now the chair of the Diocesan Budget Working group and serves on the committee which oversees Parish Fair Share contributions.
There was some discussion on the cost of priestly services; the cost of ECOPS is determined by a similar formula to the formula for Fair Share and a small discount has been applied to the total cost by the Diocese.
Archdeacon Dunn explained that givings have been conservatively estimated and some costs in the amalgamated Parish are unknown. He also noted that the new parish is responsible for the building costs of St Matthias in January and February 2016.
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There being no further questions, Barbara Fisher moved, Murray Wilker seconded, "that the 2016 Budget be accepted". Carried. Thanks and applause to Barbara and Ken were warmly expressed.
14. The Reports from All Saints' Westboro Committees are found in the All Saints' Annual Reports Document on pages 13 to 16, and on pages 27 to 43. Thanks were expressed to every group and the members; the reports are recommended reading for all. There being no questions, Sharon Chop moved, Larry Chop seconded, "that the All Saints' Westboro Committee reports for 2015 be accepted as published." Carried
15. The Reports from St. Matthias Committees are found in the St. Matthias Annual Reports Document on pages 22 to 24, and on pages 27 to 38. There being no questions or comments, Sandra Cherrett moved, Penny Irwin seconded, "that the St. Matthias Committee reports for 2015 be accepted as published." Carried
16. The Nominations Committee Report for 2016 is found on page 27 of the All Saints' Westboro Annual Reports Document and on page 26 of the St. Matthias Annual Reports Document. In the printed versions of the All Saints' Annual Reports we omitted to include Janet Stevens as the "Alternate Lay Delegate to Synod" for a two year term; the change has been rectified. Archdeacon Dunn noted that All Saints' tradition is to appoint the Wardens as Synod members, and that the newly amalgamated parish will be represented by 6 Synod delegates; an increase of 1. Elizabeth Harris, retiring Senior Warden was thanked. The pattern is to have a Senior Warden, in the 3rd year of service (Glen Fox) and 2 others in their 1st and 2nd year of wardenship (Steve Sibbald and Katy Burnett who has agreed to act as warden for 1 year to provide guidance to the newly amalgamated parish). There being no further nominations, Doug Fisher moved, Diane Bays seconded, "that the report of the Nominations Committee as amended to include Janet Stevens as Alternate Lay Member of Synod be accepted as published." Carried
17. Appointment of an Auditor/Review of the Books for 2016. Barbara Fisher moved, Toni Larsen seconded, "that Corporation be authorized to appoint an Auditor or appropriate persons to Review the Books for 2016". Carried
18. The Signing Authorities for the St. Matthias Church Bank Accounts. This is required as, even though we have amalgamated, some cheques may arrive for St Matthias. Jeff Wheeler moved, Susan Gates seconded, "that the Venerable Christopher Dunn, Barbara Fisher, Ken McMillan, Katy Burnett and the Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley be signing authorities on the St. Matthias Anglican Church remaining bank account held in the Royal Bank of Canada". Carried
19. The Signing Authorities for the All Saints' Westboro Anglican Church bank accounts. The practice at All Saints is to have the Wardens, Treasurer and Incumbent as signing authorities. Ken McMillan moved, Michael Norman seconded, "that the Venerable Christopher Dunn, Barbara Fisher, Glen Fox, Steve Sibbald, and Katy Burnett be signing authorities on bank Accounts for All Saints' Anglican Church, Westboro, held in the Toronto Dominion Trust". Carried
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20. The Lay Administrators (called Eucharistic Ministers at All Saints) for 2016 are: Peter Andrews, Alex Bokij, Larry Broome, Jarrett Carty, Sharon Chop, Roger Eaton, Barb Fisher, Doug Fisher, Susan Garnham, Janice Gilmartin, Ann Haché, Janet Holgate, Simone Hurkmans, Linda Lord, Carol Ann Lugtigheid, Alex Manodon, John Merritt, Michael Norman, Peter Robertson, Marcie Taylor, Murray Wilker, Bryan Bondy, Toni Larsen, and others to be added as they come forward. The Rector thanked Ann Haché for her work as the Coordinator of Eucharistic Ministers; anyone wishing to share in this ministry is invited to speak with Ann Haché. Sharon Chop moved, Karen Blackie seconded, "that the list of people be appointed Lay Administrators for 2016". Carried
21. General Business : Susan Gates and The Rev. Canon John Wilker Blakley made a special presentation and thanked the Wardens and the Treasurer of St Matthias for their support, fellowship and conversations. Each was presented with framed keys "of the kingdom", gifts to suit their talents and work at St Matthias, and gift certificates. Thanks were expressed with applause to Susan Gates for creating and organizing this recognition.
22. Adjournment of the 2016 Vestry Meeting at 12:30 p.m. was moved by Jeff Wheeler and seconded by Sally Baycroft. Carried. We closed with the Doxology.
ALL SAINTS WESTBORO MINUTES OF SPECIAL VESTRY MEETING - November 17, 2016
1. The Ven. Chris Dunn declared the Special Vestry Meeting in session with his opening prayer.
2. Vestry Secretary: Doug Fisher moved, Larry Chop seconded the appointment of Katy Burnett as Vestry Secretary. - Carried
3. The Vestry Declaration and the Attendance Sheets were circulated. The Incumbent then explained the sole purpose of the Special Vestry meeting.
4. The motion was read: "That this Special Vestry of All Saints' Westboro approves the withholding from deposit in to the Consolidated Trust Fund of the Diocese of Ottawa of the Robert Church Bequest ($50,000) for a period of eighteen months, and the use of this bequest for two proposed purposes; the restoration and repairs needed on the Chapel, and to fund ministry needs in 2017 at All Saints' Westboro." The Incumbent explained the background to the motion using information in the attachment to the motion. The budget for proposed projects includes
(1) The Repointing of stone work on the entry way to the Chapel from Richmond Road by Keystone Traditional Masonry Inc. at a cost of $2,565.00 plus HST
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(2) The Restoration of the exterior entry doors from Richmond Road at a cost of approximately $4,000.00 plus HST
(3) The Repair and Painting of the walls inside the exterior entry way from Richmond Road at an approximate cost of $2,000.00 plus HST
(4) The Repointing of stone work on the remaining portion of the South wall of the Chapel by Keystone Traditional Masonry Inc. at an approximate cost of $12,000.00 plus HST
(5) The balance of the Bequest of $50,000, after completion of the Chapel restoration projects, would then be placed in the Ministry Fund of All Saints' Westboro to be used in 2017.
Discussion followed:
Sharon Chop asked if the Chapel door handles would be the same; Chris Dunn answered that we hope that the handles would be the same. Larry Chop asked about an accessibility button. Chris Dunn replied that the lay out of the door frame does not allow for an accessibility button and the hardware to open the doors. Larry Chop asked for an example of the use of the Ministry Fund. Chris Dunn indicated that it could help fund a curate (with the Diocese paying half). Janet Stevens asked if we needed a curate. Chris Dunn advised that John Wilker-Blakely will be taking a 4-month leave in 2017 and that Linda Privitera is working part-time. Chris also pointed out that All Saints' has been an important part of the training of Curates over the years; the Bishop asked us to take a Curate in 2016 but we asked him to hold off until 2017. Janet Stevens asked if there will be a need for another meeting if the work is not done in 2017. Chris Dunn advised that the work should be completed in 2017 since some of the work has already been done. Patricia Fox asked if it was Bob Church's request to divide the bequest in this way. Chris Dunn said he had spoken with the family and the will left it open ended. Corporation had agreed to split the funds in this way. There will be a plaque to commemorate the gift. Gaetan Haché asked about the rule concerning withholding funds from the Diocese; Chris Dunn explained the guidelines.
The motion was called for and read again. Glen Fox moved, Steve Sibbald seconded the Motion. Carried.
5. Adjournment at 7:15 p.m.
Lamar Mason moved, Ken McMillan seconded, adjournment of the 2016 Special Vestry Meeting.
We closed with the Grace.
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Incumbent’s Report to the annual Vestry meeting of All Saints’ Anglican Church Westboro, Ottawa February 26, 2017
As we move in to 2017 the Parish celebrates two important milestones: 10 years in Partnership with First United congregation and one year in the amalgamation of All Saints’ with St. Matthias. We are truly the “big tent”; we are learning to live together, strengthening community, and making a difference in the world.
I hope that you will take a few moments and read through the reports in this document. They capture some of the numerous events that took place around the Parish over the past year. We have celebrated milestones, losses, great joys and we are truly stronger together.
At the start of 2016 we became one Parish under the name All Saints’ Westboro but it has been important for us not to lose sight of the St. Matthias name and the strong history that it represents. Financially we amalgamated the books of the two congregations on January 1, 2016 so you will find only one set of financial reports in this document. We operated with two sites until the St. Matthias location closed on March 2, 2016. The two congregations came together in the season of Lent.
There is strength in numbers as you will see in the statistical changes reflected in the attendance numbers. More important though, are the new ministries and the renewed vision, including the St. Matthias Community Meals and the monthly service at the Parkdale Food Centre, and the support of our Refugee family.
The Westboro Food Bank continues to provide a valuable service to our community under the leadership of Sarah Brown; we are seeing the growth of the Westboro Community Kitchen as part of our support for our neighbours. The parish also supports the Parkdale Food Centre in Hintonburg through financial donations and the gathering of food. The New-to-You shop continues to grow under the hard work of some very dedicated volunteers and the leadership of Doris Reed. Westfest is now Westboro Fuse and it will undergo even more changes in 2017.
Our Children and Youth ministries, under the leadership of Barbara Robertson and Steve Sibbald, continue to engage our young members in new ways. We have a very large server’s guild, a youth group that travelled off to CLAY in Prince Edward Island this year, a great Church School and a Summer Sunday School program.
There are now 44 people who read on Sunday mornings, and many new people who participate as Eucharistic ministers, sidespeople, help out in the altar guild, and there are some new intercessors. Our music program has come together quite well under the leadership of both Deirdre and Edith. We continue to have a very active and involved liturgical life together.
Parish Council and Corporation have looked over many of the details of the amalgamation and the work on our facilities with the help of Lamar Mason and Peter Nicoll. I would like to thank Glen Fox who now finishes his term as Warden and Katy Burnett who stayed on as a Warden to help us through this period of transition; she organized the big move in March.
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The Wardens and I appreciate the hard work of our treasurer, Barbara Fisher, our Assistant Treasurer, Ken McMillan, and our Bookkeeper, Susan Garnham, who worked to kept us on track financially. We were concerned going in to the amalgamation about how we would meet the budget but we have finished the year very well.
In our office, Catherine Pageau continues to provide us with invaluable support as we move through the preparation of bulletins, newsletters, ticket sales, and so many other tasks, and in the early part of the year Kathy Laffin worked to wrap up the office at St. Matthias. Kathy was instrumental in putting together the photo book of St. Matthias history. Our office volunteers, Lynda, Toni, Dixie and Norma are a big part of keeping this place humming.
We have a tremendous team of Clergy at All Saints’ with St. Matthias. It has been wonderful working with the Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley who has taken on many of the educational programs, much of the pastoral work, and has a continuing interest in the area of Ecumenical and Inter-Faith awareness. The Rev. Dr. Linda Privitera continues to bring so many gifts to our ministry and I am pleased that she will be returning to the fold after her period of rest in Florida.
There is life in this community. There is a wonderful sense of energy and a sense of openness. Perhaps this was symbolized most this past year by the new doors that went on at the Richmond Road entrance. The world can see in, and we can also look out in to the world that we will return to after worship. We remain a vital and active center of ministry in the heart of Ottawa, and reaching out into the wider world. My thanks to each of you for helping to make all of this possible.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris The Ven. Christopher Dunn
Report of the Associate Incumbent to the annual Vestry meeting of All Saints’ Anglican Church Westboro, Ottawa February 26, 2017
This past year has been a very eventful one in the life of this parish. We entered 2016 holding in our hands the official document amalgamating All Saints’ Westboro with St. Matthias. This allowed us to begin to merge our financial books at the start of the fiscal year but we were still, at that point, two communities worshipping in two buildings. As the days of the New Year moved on, we, at St. Matthias, began the work of inventorying, packing and disposing of items from our common life together. This was all done in conjunction with an ongoing conversation here at All Saints’ as we tried to sort out what items needed to come over to our new home, move on to the archives, find a different home, or be disposed of entirely.
We marked the transition with much conversation, a grief workshop, and a couple of special worship services. The special services involved Christmas where I tried to express, to our local visitors, the journey we had made which lead to our amalgamation decision. At our final Sunday service we marked the Sunday of the Transfiguration by hearing the voices of some parish members as they shared key memories of what the Parish 12
had meant for them. We were then blessed to have a community meal prepared for us by our Sisters and Brothers in Christ at Parkdale United Church. Our final Liturgical act happened some weeks later on March 2nd as we took part in the moving service of “deconsecration” (although it must be said that no one can remove or destroy the consecration of our lives and worship lived at St. Matthias).
On moving day we carried over to All Saints’ a host of items which had to find a home. With moving day the process of fully amalgamating our corporate life began. We attended to the many details of closing out a parish’s life, from dealing with archived financial reports and closing bank accounts to negotiating how to give communion to a congregation grown suddenly by half. Most of the detail work of the administrative amalgamation was done quietly with the Corporation and Treasurers who put in long hours making this happen.
Thanks are due as well to Kathy Laffin who packed up the office, sorted archival material, and assembled our memory books. Thank you to Catherine Pageau who made a home for our registers and found storage for our files as well as answering endless questions on where things are and where they go. I am deeply grateful as well to Ted Cherrett, Chris Helleur, Katy Burnett, and Linda Philips, who, as the wardens of St. Matthias, stood in thoughtful solidarity as we negotiated the path which took us to our amalgamation decision. This was not an easy journey for anyone but was undertaken courageously and mindful of the call of the Gospel.
On the first Sunday of Lent, as we began to worship together in earnest, All Saints’ put together a welcome event naming the various groups and activities which are a part of this parish’s life. People from St. Matthias were able to see who to talk to if they were interested in the activities offered here, and connect, in many instances with the similar ministries familiar from St. Matthias. In addition, over the next few weeks, we worked at sorting out how to manage the greater numbers coming up to communion, integrating choirs and arranging responsibilities between the clergy and volunteers.
In April we began meeting at the Parkdale Food Centre every third Wednesday of the month to share in the making, sharing, and eating of a meal with the ‘neighbours’ who use the food centre. This ministry came out of the work we had done in the run up to the amalgamation. In various community consultations we heard repeatedly that one of the things not being addressed in the community was the social isolation felt by many of the poor of the Hintonburg area of the parish. Our food offering is designed to help us meet and make friends with those in the neighbourhood. In this way they come to know that there are those who care enough to come alongside, and we can all make new friends and have our hearts opened. It is humbling to hear how little it takes to find oneself living on the margins and it is a gift to partake in a meal with new friends.
In May we began to worship at the Food Centre on the third Sunday of each month. This takes the form of an informal Eucharist to pray for our ministry and to be present worshipfully in the community.
Throughout the ensuing months we have worked together to integrate the various ministries which are part of our life together. We have met to integrate our liturgical participation with readers, intercessors, lay administers of communion etc. We have, through vestry at the end of February last year, integrated our lay leadership with members from both congregations taking part in leadership responsibilities. We met with the pastoral care team to integrate our two lists and team members. We met together as the altar guild of the amalgamated parish to look at duties and responsibilities. Many members of the Altar Guild from the former St. Matthias have already been in the Sacristy polishing and cleaning brass etc. as part of their contribution.
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In the Autumn we were also pleased to welcome the Refugee family which St. Matthias had sponsored. They are now being supported by the amalgamated parish and have attended our worship as their parish home, at least for the present.
In the process of meeting with people of all backgrounds I regularly hear a great degree of satisfaction with the move to amalgamation, and the hard work the parish of All Saints’ has put into extending welcome so that we are all fulfilling our common calling in Christ. I look forward to the months and years ahead as we continue to grow our fellowship together in Christ.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Wilker-Blakley The Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley
Associate Priest’s Report to the annual Vestry meeting of All Saints’ Anglican Church Westboro, Ottawa February 26, 2017
This past year has given me the delightful opportunity to work as part of a collegial team with Chris and John as we share responsibilities for the pastoral, liturgical and program aspects of parish life. From being "Father Linda" at the men's monthly breakfast, arranging a shared leadership model for a women's retreat, helping to choose a new baptismal bowl with artistic beauty, co-leading a PAL hour on priestly accompaniment of the dying process, and working with Brian Cornelius on several liturgies including the memorial for the Orlando massacre, it has been a rich and satisfying ministry time. I have been the principal celebrant for Taste and See and for the Advent Calm liturgies. I can't forget the wonderful time in PEI as a part of the CLAY experience or underestimate the blessings of being in the company of our youth leadership here at All Saints’ with St. Matthias. I have been asked to be a chaplain again for the diocesan youth events and that also pleases me. As I celebrate thirty years as a priest I hope I continue to age well in wisdom, cherishing my time in your midst.
I spoke to an Ottawa University World Religion class as a representative of the Christian tradition. I have led a workshop on the contemplative gaze for the Anglican Church in Picton as my reflective process continues to be art-based. A similar piece was done for a diocesan training event for youth leadership held with the diocese of Montreal. I continue to carry some folks in spiritual direction and look forward to new opportunities for service.
Faithfully,
Linda The Rev. Dr. Linda Privitera
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Annual Report of Corporation to the annual Vestry meeting of All Saints’ Anglican Church, Westboro, Ottawa February 26, 2017
In 2016, the Corporation of All Saints’ with St. Matthias was composed of the Venerable Chris Dunn, the Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley (Clergy), Glen Fox, Steve Sibbald, and Katy Burnett (Wardens), and Barbara Fisher (Treasurer) and Ken McMillan (Assistant Treasurer). As the executive management committee of the parish, Corporation meets regularly to make decisions on financial and other matters in the parish. The members of Corporation also serve on Parish Council which provides leadership on stewardship, spiritual, and other important matters in our parish life. During 2016, Parish Council Members were Patricia Bays, Julia Brady, Sarah Brown, Doug Fisher, Susan Gates, Gaetan Hache, Eleanor Jarrett, Linda Lord, Mason Praine, Oisin Smith, Janet Stevens, and Jane Wood. Thank you all for your thoughtful contributions to the life of our parish.
This year has been one of change, challenges, and growth for All Saints’ Westboro with St. Matthias. As our parish name indicates, we are now an amalgamated parish. The service of deconsecration of the St. Matthias sanctuary was held on March 2 and the movers arrived the following week. The process went very smoothly and I believe both congregations have been pleased with the outcome. New friends, a warm sanctuary, more willing hands, a balanced budget, a gifted organist and choral director, new choir members, and the ministry of Father John. We have been blessed! Barbara Fisher and Ken McMillan developed a realistic budget for our first year together and we finished the year with a small surplus; thank you Barbara and Ken. Katy Burnett consented to serve as the third warden on Corporation and brought us her knowledge, wisdom and sensitivity gained over many years of service at St. Matthias; thank you Katy.
Our amalgamation has brought us a new outreach ministry, the Hintonburg Mission. Father John and two teams of volunteers are preparing and sharing a meal with the ‘neighbours’ once a month and offering a worship service one Sunday afternoon each month at the Parkdale Food Centre. Their presence and efforts are greatly appreciated by the community which has many needy folks; about 30-35 ‘neighbours’ attend the meals. Thanks to Father John, Susan Gates, and the other volunteers.
Our amalgamation also brought us a Refugee Project. St. Matthias had already raised funds to sponsor a refugee family and had located an Iraqi family of Chaldean Christians who had fled persecution to Amman, Jordan. In April we received word that they had been granted Canadian visas. Aneesa Putrus and her adult daughters Valentina and Zina arrived in Ottawa on the evening of September 19th and were reunited with their son and brother Tahreer who was already living and working in Ottawa. The family is now comfortably living in an apartment on Carling Avenue furnished with items donated by parishioners and the wider community. Thanks to all who have assisted with this project in any way and a special thank you to Noel Lomer and Katy Burnett for their devoted care of the family.
In October, Corporation and our Lay Members of Synod attended the 135th Synod of the Diocese of Ottawa. The theme of this synod was “walking in our way towards justice and wholeness”. In his Charge to Synod, Bishop John reminded us that the ministry of the cross is one of repentance, reconciliation, and mission. He asked us to return to our parishes and ask each of our fellow parishioners to invite one person/family to come to 15
church to hear the story of Jesus. The guest speaker was the Rev. Norman Wesley, Incumbent of St. Thomas’s Church, Moose Factory. Norm is a member of the Moose Cree Nation in the James Bay area, a deeply committed Christian, who shared his journey with us, and discussed the impact of Residential Schools. He asked us to walk and journey with them and to remember who we are. Each of our worship liturgies began with a reading of events noted in, “Indigenous Peoples and the Anglican Church of Canada: Timeline of an Evolving Relationship”. A bell was sounded at the end of each reading and one minute of silence was observed. This exercise was very moving and informative and covered events from 1452 to 2016. It can be found at http://www.anglican.ca/tr/timeline. I urge you to read it as part of your personal journey towards reconciliation. This was my third synod; all have been very special and moving experiences. I am always amazed by what I learn about our Diocese and what we collectively do in our community and the wider world.
As usual, the parish has had a busy year. Father John led sessions of Living the Questions 2.0 in the Spring and Fall. Our Spring Fair and GranAid Plant Sale in May was very successful; thank you to Sharon Chop, Loris Jordan and Julie Cross. We participated in the Westboro FUSE festival in May and raised significant funds for the Westboro Food Bank and the youth programs of ASW and First United; thank you to John Hurkmans, Scott Sorenson, Chris and Will Kirch, Nick Wise, and Sarah Brown, the performers and all the other volunteers. Barbara Robertson organized a Newcomer’s Lunch in June. Julie Cross and her volunteer assistants have kept the courtyard looking beautiful all summer; thank you Julie. In early July, Father John led a Parish Canoe trip into Algonquin Park. In August, Steve Sibbald and Rev. Linda journeyed with five of our youth to Charlottetown, PEI, to attend the Canadian Lutheran-Anglican Youth event where they had an awesome spiritual and social experience. In October, the Corporation, all staff, and volunteers in the Food Bank and New-to-You all completed the training to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2002. Also in October, Rev. Linda facilitated a very successful woman’s retreat. Marcie Taylor and Sue Wise organized “Music and Apps” a very successful gala in support of the Ottawa Pastoral Care Centre. In November, Sharon Chop and Diane Bays managed our very successful Bazaar. Thank you to the many volunteers who took part in that activity, our most significant fund-raiser of any year. Thanks to Elizabeth Harris, Karline Fontaine Gordon and Gaye Moffett of GEM Health Care for facilitating a Flu Shot clinic after a Sunday service in November. We wrapped up our year with “You’re Welcome”, a parish day focused on building a welcoming community; thank you to Barbara Robertson and guest speaker Leslie Giddings.
Our Joint Property Committee informs us of what has to be done to maintain our building, providing us with justifications and cost estimates. We decide how and when to fund it, relying primarily on the Building Improvement Fund and the Major Capital Fund that we and First United contribute to each year as part of our Partnership Agreement. Those funds are limited and often depleted before the end of the year. If there is something that needs fixing or a bigger project is suggested, we look for other sources of funding such as bequests held in trust. This year All Saints’ Westboro received bequests from the estates of Bob Church, Eldoris Fidoe, Margaret Sanders, Marion Smillie, and Shirley Taylor. Corporation is very grateful to the estates of these parishioners; their generosity makes a huge difference to what we can accomplish and when.
As I end my term on Corporation I wish to thank our Clergy for their leadership, Dr. Deirdre Piper and Edith Troup and choir members for the blessing of music, and Barbara Robertson for her passion and energy as our Children and Youth Coordinator. A heartfelt thank you to Catherine Pageau, our wonderful office administrator, to Susan Garnham our bookkeeper and to Paul Dumais, John McGovern, and David McGechie who care for our building. A thank you as well to Peter Nicoll and Lamar Mason and the Joint Property
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Committee. We send our good wishes to Gerri Rondeau, who moved to St. Catherines in November. Gerri lived in our apartment for the past 18 years; she did security checks, locked doors, and served the parish in many ways. Thanks to the Altar Guild and all those who provide hospitality every Sunday. Finally, I wish to thank Steve and Katy, my fellow Wardens in 2016, and Elizabeth Harris and Sharon Chop who mentored me. It has been a joy to work with all of you in serving the Lord. I leave you in the able hands of Steve Sibbald, Chris Helleur and Gaetan Haché, your new Wardens.
Blessings,
Glen Fox Senior Warden
2017 Report of the Nominating Committee
WARDENS
Continuing Wardens: Steve Sibbald 1 year (Delegate to Synod) Chris Helleur 2 years (Delegate to Synod) Gaetan Haché 3 years (Delegate to Synod)
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Continuing Members: Sarah Brown 1 year Julia Brady 1 year Jane Wood 1 year Eleanor Jarrett 1 year
New Members: Doug Fisher 2 years Debbie Holzman 2 years Jarrett Carty 2 years Ken McMillan 2 years William Kirch 2 years
LAY DELEGATES TO SYNOD Susan Gates 1 year Patricia Bays 2 years
ALTERNATE LAY DELEGATE TO SYNOD
Janet Stevens 1 year
APPOINTMENTS
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All Saints’ Anglican Church Westboro
Annual Financial Statement
2016
(1) Auditors’ Report (2) Balance Sheet (3) Statement of Accumulated Surplus/Deficit – General Account (4) Income and Expenditures – General Account (5) Internal Trust Funds (6) Notes
Ottawa, Ontario February 26, 2017
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All Saints’ Anglican Church, Westboro
AUDITORS’ REPORT
February 26, 2017
. To the Vestry, All Saints’ Anglican Church, Westboro
We have reviewed the balance sheet and statement of accumulated surplus/deficit of All Saints’ Westboro as at December 31, 2016 as well as the statement of income and expenditures and the statement of accumulated surplus/deficit for the year then ended. Our review was made in accordance with Canadian generally accepted standards for review engagements and accordingly, consisted primarily of inquiry analytical procedures and discussion related to information supplied to us by the management of All Saints’ Westboro.
A review does not constitute an audit and, consequently, we do not express an audit opinion on these financial statements.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that these financial statements are not, in all material respects, in accordance with the stated basis of accounting.
______David Jones Kim Chenger Ottawa, Ontario Ottawa, Ontario
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All Saints’ Anglican Church, Westboro
BALANCE SHEET
As at December 31, 2016 with comparative figures for 2015 (in Canadian dollars) 2016 2015 CURRENT ASSETS GENERAL FUND Cash in Bank (28,343) (33,269) Accounts Receivable 10,129 7,065 Pre-Paid Expenses 0 0 GST/PST/HST Paid on Purchases 2,338 6,201 (15,876) (20,003)
TRUST FUNDS Cash in Bank 407,073 295,925 Due from General Fund 28,343 33,269 Trust Accounts Receivable 1,181 4,226 St. John (13:34) Memorial Fund 5,000 5,000 441,597 338,420
TOTAL ASSETS 425,721 318,417
LIABILITIES GENERAL FUND Due to Trust Funds 0 0 Accounts Payable (Note 2) 1,754 1,728 1,754 1,728
TRUST FUNDS Accounts Payable (Note 2) 10,672 4,919 Contributions for Distribution 429,499 328,212 Consolidated Trust Funds 5,000 5,000 445,171 338,131
TOTAL LIABILITIES 446,925 339,859
DEFICIT (21,204) (21,442)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT 425,721 318,417
______Barbara Fisher, Parish Treasurer
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STATEMENT OF ACCUMULATED SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)
General Account
As of December 31, 2016, with comparable figures at December 31, 2015
(in Canadian dollars) 2016 2015
Balance, at the beginning of the year (21,442) (52.346)
Surplus / (Deficit) 238 30,904
Balance, at the end of the year (21,204) (21,442)
STATEMENTS OF ACCUMULATED SURPLUS - DEFICIT - GENERAL ACCOUNT Opening Excess Closing Balance Revenue Deficit Balance 1999 1,025 2,455 3,480 2000 3,480 2,257 5,737 2001 5,737 1,623 7,360 2002 7,360 (17,148) (9,788) 2003 (9,788) (22,562) (32,350) 2004 (32,350) 3,821 (28,529) 2005 (28,529) (7,305) (35,834) 2006 (35,834) 675 (35,159) 2007 (35,159) 2,942 (32,217) 2008 (32,217) (17,763) (49,980) 2009 (49,980) (32,394) (82,374) 2010 (82,374) 18,303 (64,071) 2011 (64,071) 958 (63,113) 2012 (63,113) (3,196) (66,309) 2013 (66,309) 521 (65,788) 2014 (65,788) 13,442 (52,346) 2015 (52,346) 30,904 (21,442)
2016 (21,442) 238 (21,204)
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GENERAL ACCOUNT
Statement of Income and Expenditures in the year ending December 31, 2016 with comparative figures for 2015
(in Canadian dollars) 2016 2015 Income Offerings (Note 3) 430,342 325,146 Organizations (Note 4) 18,499 17,061 Bazaar 18,381 15,763 Rentals 14,671 7,024 Investments 19,546 0 Ministry Income 64,290 0 Fundraising 512 0 Sundry Income / Expenses (87) 171 From First United 55,232 54,359
Total Income 621,386 419,524
Expenditures Cost of Priestly Services 224,161 114,632 Lay Staff (Note 5) 162,026 129,923 Administration 18,815 16,854 Activities (Note 6) 16,915 11,615 Contribution to Parkdale Food Centre 4,000 0 Contributions to Joint Building Improvement Fund 15,000 15,000 Building & Property Fuel 10,639 11,608 Phone (ASW) 7,599 4,944 Power, Phone, Water 18,786 15,923 Repairs & Maintenance (Note 7) 25,750 15,683 Insurance / Alarms / Security 14,209 12,003 Furniture & Equipment 247 2,484 Diocesan Fair Share 103,001 37,951 Total Expenditures 621,148 388,620
Operating Surplus / Deficit 238 30,904
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TRUST ACCOUNTS
Receipts and Disbursements for the year ended December 31, 2016
(in Canadian dollars) Balance Receipts Disbursed Balance 2015 2016 2016 2016 SPECIAL OUTREACH PROJECTS
Ottawa Inner City Ministries 0 940 940 0 Victoria’s Quilts 0 940 940 0 Primate’s World Relief & Development Fund 0 7,462 7,462 0 0 9,342 9,342 0
OTHER OUTREACH Anglican Social Service Centre 0 690 690 0 Cornerstone Women’s Shelter 0 300 300 0 Gran-Aid 16,790 12,089 4,158 24,721 Hospice at May Court 0 110 110 0 Rector’s Discretionary Fund 1,527 7,691 6,617 2,601 Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre 0 3,253 3,253 0 Refugee Project 300 36,484 10,586 26,198 Hintonburg Mission 0 3,580 1,635 1,945 Parkdale Food Centre 0 8,996 8,996 0 Westboro Regional Foodbank 57,086 24,977 16,504 65,560 75,703 98,170 52,849 121,025
MISCELLENEOUS TRUST FUNDS Altar Guild 69 10,355 1,598 8,826 Apartment Rent Reserve 200 0 200 0 Building Maintenance Fund 2,470 915 0 3,385 Bea Brace Fund 3,000 0 3,000 0 Bynoe / Devitt Scholarship Fund 0 2,431 900 1,531 Charlotte Peacocke Fund 10,000 0 10,000 0 Chapel Fund 906 0 0 906 Choir Fund 641 275 65 851 Clergy Vestment Fund 590 0 0 590 Eldoris Fidoe Fund 100,000 32,500 41,394 91,106 Gift Ministry Fund 39,908 70,241 63,933 46,216 Isabel Allan Fund 3,890 0 3,890 0 Joint Building Improvement Fund (Note 8) 29,432 50,000 71,305 8,127 Len Jeffs Memorial Organ Fund 0 11,448 2,065 9,383 Margaret Sanders 0 5,000 0 5,000 Marion Smillie 0 707 0 707 Mary McNaughton-Scott Fund (internally restricted) 3,317 0 3,317 0 Mavis Nichols Altar Fund (internally restricted) 1,146 0 0 1,146 Memorial Fund (internally restricted) 42,240 2,818 1,750 43,308 Micky Robinson Fund (internally restricted) 5,000 0 0 5,000
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TRUST ACCOUNTS (cont.)
Receipts and Disbursements for the year ended December 31, 2016
Ministry Fund 5,229 21,308 0 26,537 Movies With Meaning 624 1,160 800 984 Robert Church 0 50,000 2,666 47,334 Shirley Taylor 0 5,000 0 5,000 Youth Special Event Program 3,847 2,851 4,160 2,537 252,509 267,009 211,043 308,475 TOTAL TRUST FUNDS ON HAND DECEMBER 31st 328,212 374,521 273,234 429,499
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
All Saints’ Anglican Church, Westboro
Notes to the 2016 Financial Statements
1. Basis of Accounting
The general fund and the trust funds are presented on the balance sheet. Trust funds comprise both externally and internally restricted funds. Detailed income and expenses of the general fund are presented in the income statement. Total receipts and total disbursements are presented for trust funds on page 6 and 7.
Assets and liabilities are measured at cost.
Revenue is recognized when received, except for revenue from First United, which is recognized when performance is satisfied. Expenses are recognized when paid, except for employee-related expenses and outreach contributions, which are recognized when the Church has an obligation to pay. The Diocesan Fair Share expense is recognized when paid.
Prepaid expenses are recognized when amounts are paid but the good or service has not yet been received. Fixed assets are expensed when purchased.
All amounts are in Canadian dollars.
2. Accounts Payable
Represents disbursements for 2016, for which cheques were issued in early 2017.
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3. Offerings – General Fund 2016 2015 Envelopes 399,308 306,341 Open 5,433 4,416 Initial 374 214 Lent 1,705 960 Easter 5,460 4,875 Thanksgiving 5,087 1,684 Christmas 12,975 6,656 430,342 325,146
4. Organizations
New to You Shop Quilters Movies with Meaning
The New to You Shop contributes 10% of their revenue to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. The balance is contributed to the General Fund.
The Quilting Group contributed $995 to the General Fund
Movies with Meaning contributed $500 to the General Fund.
5. Lay Staff
Includes full-time custodian, part-time custodial help, Parish administrators, part-time music directors, fill-in musical accompanist, part-time coordinator of children’s and youth ministries and bookkeeping help.
6. Activities Expenses 2016 2015 Christian Education 3,128 1,912 Hospitality (978) (236) Jazz Vespers 1,736 1,346 Ministry Development 300 763 Music 2,349 1,034 Pastoral Care 976 603 Social events 0 0 Synod & Conference Attendance 1,510 832 Westboro Fuse 461 381 Worship 7,433 4,980 16,915 11,615 25
7. Repairs & Maintenance 2016 2015 Cleaning & washroom supplies 6,641 4,762 Elevator maintenance 1,648 1,748 Heating repairs 2,534 378 Lock repair & key 522 506 Miscellaneous 799 1,278 Other repairs 2,897 2,153 Moving Costs 2,422 0 Repairs & maintenance supplies 3,085 3,715 Snow removal 5,203 1,143 25,751 15,683
8. Joint Building Improvement Fund
Balance at beginning of 2016 29,432
Contribution from First United 25,000 Contribution from All Saints’ Westboro 25,000
Expenses
Accessible washroom 41,989 Hot water / Emergency Lights 20,259 Roof Consulting (Well) 3,638 Main / Chapel entrance lift & relay paving stones 2,957 Repair rotted concrete at main door sill 1,559 Toilet replacement 443 Goodkey, Weedmark & Assoc. Ltd. 260 Painting of Madison Avenue Door 200 Balance at end of 2016 8,127
9. Fixed Assets
The following are the original purchase prices of certain fixed assets, less depreciation up to and including 2007. The original purchase prices were expensed for accounting purposes.
Stained Glass Windows 10,000 Land 48,800 Church 220,677 Chapel 41,874 Steacy Hall 342,760 Furniture & Equipment 14,959
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Proposed 2017 Budget compared to 2016 Results
Actual Budget 2016 2017
Income Offerings 430,342 435,000 Ministry (Gift Funds) 64,290 56,000 Curate 0 40,000 Organizations 18,499 19,000 Bazaar 18,381 19,000 Parking 5,624 0 Apartment Rent 0 10,000 Rentals 9,047 9,000 Fundraising 512 0 Sundry (87) 0 Income from Investments 19,546 19,437 Payments from First United 55,232 55,000
Total Income 621,386 662,437
Expenditures Cost of Priestly Services 224,161 234,754 Curate 0 40,000 Lay Staff 162,026 159,000 Administration & Office 18,815 18,000 Activities 16,915 17,000 Parkdale Food Centre Donation 4,000 4,000 Buildings & Property Fuel 10,639 8,500 Phone (ASW) 7,599 7,600 Power, Phone, Water & Sewer 18,786 17,500 Repairs & Maintenance 25,750 18,000 Insurance & Alarms 14,209 15,000 Furniture & Equipment 247 250 Contribution to Joint Building Imp. Fund 15,000 15000 Diocesan Fair Share 103,001 111,760
Total Expenditures 621,148 666,364
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MINISTRIES AT ALL SAINTS’ WESTBORO WITH ST. MATTHIAS
All Saints’ Westboro with St. Matthias Reading Circle Diane Bays The women’s book discussion group meets one Wednesday a month in the Chapel to explore religious faith through works of fiction or nonfiction. This year we are reading five novels, one graphic novel, and seven works of nonfiction that address faith or social and moral issues. In November our discussion was enhanced by a visit from the author, Monia Mazigh, a Westboro resident. December’s book was chosen to support our partnership with the Diocese of Jerusalem. To deepen our understanding of the legacy of residential schools, we will read two books about urban aboriginal youth in June.
The books chosen for 2016/17 are:
September: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. October: The Postmistress by Sarah Blake. November: Mirrors and Mirages by Monia Mazigh December: Children of the Stone: The Power of Music in a Hard Land by Sandy Tolan January: The Prison Book Club by Ann Walmsley. February: City of Thorns: Nine Lives in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp by Ben Rawlence and The Year of the Runaways by Sunjeev Sahota March: My Bright Abyss: Meditations of a Modern Believer by Christian Winman April: Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire and Other Overlooked Ways of Meeting God by Lauren Wilder May: Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin and/or The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks. June: Looks like Daylight by Sarah Ellis with Outside Circle by Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Attendance has been excellent this fall and we have welcomed several new members. Books were chosen at a potluck dinner in July attended by over twenty-five women. While we are able to obtain sufficient copies of most of the books from the public library, we remain grateful to the parish for supplying funds to purchase additional copies when necessary.
Altar Guild Sandra Coultish
This year there are only three All Saints’ people on the Altar Guild (Sandra Coultish, Ruth McEwan, Earla Clemo), but we have been joined by several ladies from St. Matthias (Joanne Bocking, Susan Dibble, Susan Morland). They have been cleaning the silver and brass. Thanks to all the Altar Guild members. Those interested in donating flowers for Sunday morning worship may contact Sandra Coultish or the office. If you are interested in joining the guild, new members are welcome. Please contact Sandra Coultish.
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All Saints’ Westboro Village Fair Diane Bays and Sharon Chop In 2016 the fundraising efforts of the Bazaar Committee raised almost $18,400. Our fundraising efforts have moved beyond the Christmas bazaar. We hold a Flea Market of gently used items in conjunction with GranAid's plant sale in May; we sell preserves and crafts at the Fisher Park Christmas Craft Show; and we hold a mini bazaar in conjunction with First United for last minute shopping in December.
Total sales for each event were: Bazaar: $13,395.00 Mini-Bazaar: $1,823.15 May Flea Market: $2,767.91 Fisher Park Sale: $1,651.20 Miscellaneous Sales: $575.00
The New-to-You Shop took in an additional $1,300 on the day of the bazaar. Expenses for advertising, rentals and supplies amounted to $2,200.00. The infusion of energy from both the new members of the parish and the St. Matthias members contributed to our success in 2016. They were enthusiastic workers at both the Spring Fair and Bazaar. The revenues at the preserves table were boosted when St. Matthias resumed making their antipasto, which they have been selling for years at the Fisher Park Christmas Craft sale.
We would like to thank the many volunteers who help with these events through their attendance, donations, and volunteer hours as well as the Bazaar Committee members without whom these events would not be possible.
Church School Barbara Robertson
We continue to have fun learning in the church school. This year, we have 73 children on the register, and they are being ably led by 22 wonderful teachers. We now have five classes: kindergarten, Grade 1-2, Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6, and Grade 7-8. In addition, the babies have play time in the nursery.
On Good Friday about twenty children and their families heard again the stories of Holy Week and finished with the good news of the resurrection; this year, each child made a Good Friday Ribbon with pictures along its length to remind them of the stories. The four week Communion Enrichment curriculum was led by Barbara with the Grade 3-4 class this year.
Our theme in Summer Sunday School was Let’s Sing. Each Sunday, a volunteer from the congregation led the children in learning a song connected to a story from the Bible. After a very quick practice of the song, the children were able to sing it for the congregation to everyone’s great pleasure.
The Grade 6-8 children made a “Welcome to Canada” quilt, with help from Blanche Dunn, Sally Lees, Cindy Brown and other quilters. It was presented to Aneesa Putrus, the matriarch of our Refugee family from Iraq in October.
This year’s Advent family activity was the making of felt Advent calendars; fourteen families participated and everyone took home a hanging which they will be able to use for years to come. St Nicholas Eve found us on 29
the courtyard with our many Westboro neighbours while the giant Christmas tree was lit and carols sung. The children took lighted lanterns into the chapel where they met St. Nicholas (thanks to Bishop Eric Bays) and learned something of the origins of the gift giving tradition. Families contributed bags filled with gifts for all ages which we took to the Cathedral for the annual Centre 454 Christmas party.
Our teachers are top-notch. They are Sarah Brown, Helen Norman, Andrea Schlieman, Natasha Oliarnyk, Julia Coe, Carron Taylor, Julie Buvyer, Corey Greenidge, Connie Stevens, Barbara Robertson, Olwyn Schoorl, Aaron Leach, Nikki Carty, Karen Blackie, Michellle Brazier, Julie Cross, Catrina Tapley, Fiona Hill, Kathryn Baker, Scott Sorenson, Linda Lord, and Amy Castle. On behalf of the parish, a huge thank you!
Craft Guild Barbara Robertson
We meet on the first Wednesday of each month from February to October. We make items for sale at the annual bazaar and enjoy each other’s company while we work. We welcome any interested person who would like to bring ideas, organize work bees or work at home on items for sale.
GiFT Campaign Report Larry Chop
Growing In Faith Together (GIFT) is All Saints’ Westboro and the Diocese working together to achieve our Goals. The five-year Gift Campaign, which started in 2012, is winding down successfully with the final donation giving’s concluded in 2017. A total of over $12 million was raised at the Diocesan level.
At All Saints' Westboro with St. Matthias we continue to see the benefits from the GIFT campaign. In addition to work on the building that has already been done, we are using the remaining money that will come in to support ministry in the Parish.
The campaign also fulfilled the Diocese’s goals of strengthening congregations; focusing ministry outward; educating leaders; and connecting with the wider church. Funds from the diocesan share have been distributed to many ministries including the Bishop's Child Poverty Initiative, the Council of the North, Curacies, congregational resource days, events for youth, support for social justice and outreach through our community ministries, and others.
The Diocese is now initiating an annual appeal directed to individuals titled “Today 4 Tomorrow”. Stay tuned. Thank you again for your generous donations.
GranAid Project Loris Jordan
The 21st International Aids Conference took place last summer in Durban, South Africa where the pandemic has ripped through the social fabric of sub-Saharan Africa for more than three decades. To date, more than 35 million people who have contracted HIV-AIDS have died and more than half of those deaths have been in sub- Saharan Africa. One of the results is a never ending stream of orphans in their wake. The Diocese of Capetown set up a volunteer program, Fikelela (Outreach), to provide support including food, clothing, education, to Grannies and others (sometimes siblings) raising these children. Ms. Ndolvu is an outspoken activist who lost
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two children to the epidemic: her daughter died of AIDS in 2000 and her son took his own life in 2001 after he learned he tested positive. Ms. Ndolvu said, “He left a suicide note saying he didn’t want to be a burden.” Like many of the grannies, she herself is infected with HIV but what she is most proud of is that the granddaughter she raised, who is now 23, is HIV Negative! “That's why we are demonstrating - to end the epidemic, to make a better world for our grandchildren.”
Our All Saints’ Westboro GranAid supports Fikelela and twice a year we send $2,000 to them, with next to nothing in administrative costs deducted. The Loblaws gift card project brings in a healthy contribution, thanks to Janet Holgate. We are always looking for new people to purchase these cards; it costs you nothing more for your groceries, and incidentally makes it quicker to go through the checkout. Along with this we hold the annual Plant Sale in May, the Christmas Cookie Sale, and donations are received from the parish members.
We are very grateful to the many people who have volunteered help including baking, digging plants, helping sell, advertise and complete many other tasks. We extend a hearty welcome to anyone who would like to join us. We always have a lot of fun and camaraderie; being a grandparent is not a prerequisite!
Jazz Vespers: The Ensemble Pulls Us In Elizabeth Brown, Coordinator
“… (W)e are invited to a mystery. Not so it can be explained away or talked to death—but that we can dive within it and find at the center of the mystery the key to our longing.” - Derek Olsen
Welcome to Jazz Vespers! From this time last year our musicians were:
February: London Trio + vocal ensemble; March: Scott Poll, clarinet, Yves Laroche, piano, and Tom Denison, bass; April: Mike Mullin, saxophone, Tom McMahon, baliset, and Tom Denison, drums; May: Mike Tremblay, saxophone and Mark Ferguson, piano; June: Vince Halfhide, guitar, Michel Delage, drums, and Chris Breitner, bass; October: Elise Letourneau, voice, flute, and piano, and Tim Bedner, guitar; November: London Trio + vocal ensemble December: Yves Laroche, piano, Charley Gordon, trumpet and flugelhorn, Tom Denison, bass, and Peter Turner, trombone; January 2017: Mike Mullin, saxophone, Tom McMahon, baliset, and Mark Rehder, drums February 2017: Steve Boudreau, piano, Michel Delage, drums, and John Geggie, bass.
Despite the fact that a few of the ensembles appear on the list more than once, each of them only appears once in a season (the season running October to June of the following calendar year). Some of our friends participate in more than one ensemble and this is lovely because we have an opportunity to hear how they may be influenced or inspired by each other in different ways. It’s nice to have so many musicians returning, too, as they often grow into an understanding of their role in the Vespers service and, hopefully, of their own spiritual nature.
The past year had a few unexpected complications – some of the musicians were not as advertised, generally due to double bookings, thankfully, rather than health. Most notably we welcomed Vince Halfhide and Michel Delage, both relative newcomers to Jazz Vespers, to sub for Peter Brown. We missed Sylvie Duchesneau and 31
Mike MacNeil but we got to hear Tom Denison on the drums (instead of bass, as usual) and made a new friend in Mark Rehder. We had a trombone here, which we haven’t heard here in a while, with Charley and Yves and Tom in December and made a new friend in Peter Turner. The music was great, as always.
We welcomed a new form of reflection in a poem-duet from Linda Privitera and Patricia Bays. We enjoyed many thought-provoking and inspiring reflections through the year, in fact. Among them, we heard from Paul Durber of First United, regarding outreach and refugee support; Pastor Martin Malina of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church on how understanding is shaped by experience and inspiration; from Simone Hurkmans on courage; Steve Sibbald on praise and hope in Advent; Janice Anderson of the London Trio + on due season; and many others.
As always, our volunteers have been amazing. All Saints’ was very aptly named it seems to me. Thanks to Barb and Peter Robertson, David W. Jones and family, Grace Clarke and Murray Wilker, Larry and Sharon Chop, Karen McKinnon, Steve Sibbald, Simone and John Hurkmans, Patricia and Eric Bays, Linda Privitera, Chris Dunn, John Wilker-Blakley, Catherine Pageau, Julie Cross, Edith Troup, and any others, whose names may have escaped me. From their kindnesses at the door to their careful and loving rendering of scripture or prayers to their very thoughtful and inspiring words of wisdom, they are all making beautiful music with us.
Coming up on March 5th will be the ever-popular Peter Woods and Brian Browne. As a United Church Minister, Peter always has an interesting take on Jazz in particular and music in general, in church. And Brian is a delight to listen to no matter what they play. Please consider joining us for our remaining Jazz Vespers of the 2016/2017 season:
April 2nd: Scott Poll, clarinet, Yves Laroche, piano and Tom Denison, bass May 7th: Mike Tremblay, saxophone and Mark Ferguson, piano June 4th: Peter Brown, piano and Chris Breitner, bass
You can follow us on twitter (@jazzvespersasw) or facebook (Jazz Vespers ASW & First) and you can reach me, if you have further questions or comments or wish to volunteer.
Joint Property Committee Lamar Mason
The Joint Property Committee for 2016 consisted of Bryan Bonell, Chris Carlson, Doug Fisher, Neil McFadden, Peter Nicoll and myself. Larry Broome, while not a member of the Joint Property Committee, assisted with onsite project management. I would like to thank the members for their efforts on project leadership and for their input and support. In particular, on behalf of both churches, I would like to thank Peter Nicoll for his exceptional support to this committee as its Chair over the past several years. The hours he has contributed cannot be counted. I would also like to welcome Howard Clark from First United to the Joint Property Committee; Howard joined us in November.
The following projects were completed during 2016:
• Emergency lighting was installed throughout the church • A new hot water system was installed to address concerns of “no” hot water in the kitchen and washrooms 32
• New main entrance doors were installed along with accessibility mechanisms • The Madison Avenue door was replaced and an accessibility mechanism added • The stone walls of the entrance way to the Chapel were repointed • The accessible washroom off the Narthex was completed • New lighting was installed on the cross above the main entrance • Water leaks in a city pipe into the church were identified and repaired • Exterior lighting was installed on the Madison Avenue side of the church • New lighting was installed in Steacy Hall (January 2017) and defective lights in the Chancel were replaced • Paving stones at the front entrance and Chapel entrance were lifted and relayed to improve drainage and accessibility • Damage to the St. Matthias font that occurred in the move was repaired • A new three-year plan for property maintenance projects was developed and submitted to the Partnership Management Committee for approval. • The Dangerous Substances Report was updated.
Planning and design efforts were undertaken on the following projects:
• New doors for the Chapel entrance • Repairs to the flat roof (the “well”) to prevent water damage throughout the building • Replacement of the windows in Steacy Hall • Repointing of the south wall and inside corridor wall of the Chapel • Water damage on roof edging on East side of church • Renovation of the upstairs apartment • An Adult change table for the accessible washroom
Many of the above projects are expected to be completed in 2017, along with several others that have been identified. We continue to address the 100 plus small minor fixups and cosmetic repairs that we had previously identified. This is an ongoing effort to repair the property and improve its condition.
It should be noted that while the members of the Joint Property Committee have overseen all of these projects, funding came from several sources other than the Property Maintenance Budget, including the Major Capital Fund and from some Parish Bequests.
We would also like to thank Julie Cross and her volunteers for their tireless efforts to ensure that the Courtyard Gardens are beautiful and welcoming throughout the year. Finally, we wish to acknowledge the work of our custodians, Paul Dumais, John McGovern and David McGechie for their ongoing efforts to maintain the property and their many other custodial responsibilities.
Movies with Meaning Sharon Chop and Patricia Fox
“Movies with Meaning” is now in its 11th season! The participants continue to meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month for dinner, then watch a movie together and discuss its content. Some individuals just join the group in time to watch the movie – the “movie only” fee is $3. Movies seen in 2016 were – Woman in Gold, The Singing Revolution (cancelled due to snow storm), Boychoir, I’ll See you in my Dreams. My Afternoons with 33
Margaritte, Mr. Holmes, Testament of Youth, Suffragette, Lady in the Van, Dancing Arabs, and A Brilliant Young Mind
As has been our custom, the August movie night was hosted by Amica of Westboro. The monthly movie night is advertised in Saints Alive and is posted on our website at www.allsaintswestboro.com in the calendar of events Regular participants also receive notices via e-mail; occasional and new participants may also choose to add their e-mail address to this list. Movies are selected by the members who propose titles which are then voted upon via e-mail.
“Movies with Meaning” relies heavily upon volunteers for a variety of tasks, especially the preparation of the dinners, and associated chores. The commitment of these volunteers to this program is much appreciated, and is instrumental in ensuring that this program continues to be self-sustaining. We are able to cover all the costs of delicious meals, DVD rentals, equipment, AV Technician, kitchen clean-up staff and annual license, from our movie night fee of $10 for dinner and a movie! In addition to covering all these expenses, “Movies with Meaning” was again able to make a $500.00 contribution to the church's General Fund in 2016 and make a donation to Amica’s charity following our evening with them.
See you at the movies!
Music
Edith Troup, Music Co- Director
The main event this year was Sunday, February 14th, when St Matthias joined us. The merger of the two Parishes meant that the Choir doubled in size, Deirdre Piper became our Choir Director, and the Choir's energy and enthusiasm went up several notches! This has benefitted the Parish in so many ways: an increase in volume and leading power by the Choir, more use of the organ to lead hymns and for incidental music, access to the collection of psalm settings arranged by Deirdre (which are wonderful to sing), and a wider scope of anthems available due to merging our choral collections.
Some of the musical highlights at All Saints’ Westboro services through this past year:
All Saints’ Westboro and First United Choirs joined forces for Partnership Sunday on January 17; A Brass Quartet added greatly to the celebration of Easter Sunday morning and Christmas Eve at 10pm; Our Choir participated in the Joy of Faith concert on Sunday, June 12, at St Gabriel's Church, Gloucester; Bev Souliere led some traditional indigenous music on Aboriginal Sunday, June 19; Stephen Rouble played violin, accompanied by Edith, on Sunday, August 7 Our Choir provided the music for the Multi-Faith Service at All Saints’ Westboro on Sunday, October 16; At the Christmas Eve Pageant, our young musicians participated in the music: Michaela, Molly and Marlee Mullan, string trio and dance, Catharine Hume, violin, and Sarah Hume sang a solo verse to lead one carol; On Christmas Eve at 10 pm, Bronwyn Blakely sang Adolphe Adam's O, Holy Night, accompanied by Deirdre on the piano.
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During the summer Choir break, music and song continued at All Saints’ Westboro. Barbara Robertson created a Church School Summer Program around learning songs, so the children presented what they learned just before Communion most Sundays through the summer.
The Music at All Saints’ Westboro could not happen without the help of so many dedicated and hardworking people: Wikke Walop and Janet Stevens, our Librarians, spent countless hours merging the sheet music files of the 2 choirs, and continue to maintain the collection; Tom Pierce organized the move of furniture and boxes from St Matthias to our Music Room; Pat Brush and Wikke Walop regularly put hymns and metrical psalms into the computer to make them easier to read; Geoff Oliver and Wikke Walop and Heidi Rath are always willing to add recorder (or other instruments) as incidental music or to accompany anthems; Pat Brush, Margaret Cook, Geoff Oliver, Michelle Jodoin, Laura Reynolds, and Patricia Bays were featured soloists in psalms and/or anthems this year.
Being part of the Choir has also been fun this year! In the Spring, Barbara and Peter Robertson opened their home for us to have a Choir party. Deirdre's birthday in March was marked by a post-practice get-together. And before our summer break, Deirdre hosted a party after the last Thursday practice in June.
Deirdre Piper, Music Co-Director
The year 2016 saw the end of music at St Matthias, closing generations of liturgical celebrations in which music served as an integral component of the congregation's worship. Essential to this was the volunteer SATB choir and the installation in 1956 of the 3-manual Casavant organ. For a few years during the '90s a liturgical children's choir (run according to the principles laid down by the RSCM) also sang independently of, but also often with, the senior choir.
Our final Sunday service took place on February 7th (The Last Sunday after Epiphany) with celebrant The Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley, and in attendance previous incumbents The Ven. John Fowler and The Rev. Joan Riding. Patricia Brush cantored the singing of the Litany of the Saints, and the choir sang John Scott's arrangement of When In Our Music God Is Glorified. The service ended with a singing of Hymn 598 'Go To the World' to Stanford's tune Engelberg, and as a postlude I played my Rhapsodic Variations on Engelberg.
The Service of Thanksgiving for Ministry, De-Consecration, and Leave-Taking took place on Tuesday, March 2nd. The combined choirs of St Matthias and All Saints' Westboro sang Grayston Ives' O sacrum convivium during Communion, during which I also played Fleming's Litany (the composer, Robert Fleming, was a previous music director at St Matthias). The final hymn, immediately preceding the procession out of the building, was For All the Saints (sine nomine).
The magnificent organ at St Matthias is currently not being used, although I and one other person go in occasionally to play it, trying to keep it alive. I am happy to report that the Diocese has agreed to pay for its maintenance for now. I and four other organists (Rachel Laurin, Gilles Leclerc, Donald Marjerrison, and Wesley Warren) have recorded a program for a commemorative CD, and this is now in the final editing stage. It is expected that copies of this CD will become available some time before Easter.
On behalf of the choir of St Matthias I wish to express gratitude to Edith and to the choir of All Saints’ Westboro for the kind and warm welcome you have given us. The joining together of two choirs (let alone two congregations!) can be tricky, but my sense has been that things have gone remarkably smoothly, and I rejoice 35
in the music that we now make together as one choir. On a personal note, I also wish to thank Edith for her welcome of me on to her territory; it is she who has ensured that all things have gone well.
New-To-You Shoppe Doris Reed
As we did last year, we were able to open on Saturdays in July and August and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the rest of the year. Our total income for the 2016 year was $ 18,455.
We provided free clothing and household items to clients of the Westboro Food Bank. We also made deliveries of clothing to the Civic Hospital, to a community centre in a less affluent area of the city, to The Mission and The Well. If anyone could make deliveries to a community centre, please call me.
Your donations of clean clothing and small household articles are much appreciated. A special “thank you” to our volunteers who worked over 1600 hours during the year.
Parish at Learning (PAL) Hours Peter Robertson
The goals of the PAL sessions are: to reflect on some Christian teachings and introduce us to the teachings and customs of other World Religions; to acquaint us with the life and work of some of All Saints' parishioners; to give us some background knowledge of current social issues; and, to learn about social action groups in the Diocese and the wider Anglican communion.
Our PAL hours during 2016 were as follows:
January 10th Parishioners Katy Burnett and Noel Lomer spoke about St. Matthias' Refugee Sponsorship Initiative. January 24th Parishioner Steve Sibbald spoke about his visit to, and impressions of, India. February 21st The introduction of the Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley as Associate Priest of All Saints' Westboro with St. Matthias. March 13th Abdul Rashid, a member of the Capital Region Interfaith Council, spoke about the basic tenets of Islam. March 20th Parishioner Bev Souliere spoke about First Nations Spirituality. April 10th Parishioner Dr. Melissa Haussman gave an overview of the United States' political system. April 17th Parishioners Helen and Paul Ries spoke about Sibling Caregiving. May 8th Parishioners Sarah Brown, Katy Burnett, Susan Gates and Barbara Robertson related their impressions of the 2016 Congregational Resource Day. September 11th CLAY [Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth] Report from Those Who Were There [in PEI]. December 11th The Rev. Canon John Wilker-Blakley and Rev. Dr. Linda Privitera spoke about spiritual practices to accompany those who are dying.
We are grateful to all our excellent presenters, who come expecting only the reward of sharing their particular interest with us. If you wish to suggest topics or speakers, please contact either the clergy or Peter Robertson.
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Partnership Management Committee Catrina Tapley
The role of the Partnership Management Committee (PMC) is to oversee the partnership with First United and ensure it is working well. The PMC also provides a forum for resolving any issues that arise. The composition of the committee is equal in numbers and role thus including the All Saints’ Westboro with St Matthias and First United senior clergy; All Saints’ Westboro’s Senior Warden and the Chair of First United’s Executive; the treasurers (ex officio); and two members-at-large make up the committee. The committee meets as required.
The partnership is in its tenth year and is operating smoothly. 2016 has been a steady year for the Partnership Management Committee and work continues to advance the necessary work identified by the Joint Property Committee. Work also continues to ensure expenses are shared equitably between our two congregations. The Partnership Sunday in January of 2017 followed the United Church of Canada order of service and celebrated two communities of faith, with a Pot Luck meal following the service.
The efforts of the PMC in the coming year will be focused on the 10 year review of the partnership agreement, continuing efforts to identify opportunities for the two congregations to work together on shared goals, and refining and improving our shared worship space.
Pastoral Care Christopher Dunn
With the amalgamation of the two congregations the Parish list of those who are in Nursing Homes, in Retirement Residences, those who are "shut-in", and those who are living in the community but benefit from extra contacts from others, continues to grow. The current list has 72 names with varying levels of need. We have a small Pastoral Care Team that follows many of these people. The team includes Nevitt Maybee, Sally Lees, Eleanor Conn, Patricia Fox, Sue Wise, Elsie Parkinson, Jarrett Carty, Chris Kirch, Susan Atherns, Katy Burnett, Elizabeth Reicker, Mollie Stokes, Marolynne Capstick, John Wilker-Blakley and Chris Dunn. There are many other Parishioners who keep Chris and John informed on how other individuals are doing as well. We will greatly miss Shirley Cross and her wonderful telephone ministry and Prayer team work.
If you are interested in becoming involved as a Pastoral Care Visitor please speak to Chris or John about an upcoming training course.
Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) Patricia Bays
Founded in 1959 in response to the Springhill mining disaster, the Primate’s Fund is the official development and relief agency of the Anglican Church of Canada. PWRDF works with relief and development organizations in Canada and abroad to respond to humanitarian crises, carry out community development projects, and engage in education and advocacy. Food security issues, work with refugees, and maternal, newborn and child health programs are current interests. At All Saints’ Westboro, funds are raised through the sale of Christmas cards, through the used book sale each Sunday, and through individual donations. Stay tuned for news of upcoming events, and look for resources on the table in the narthex.
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Quilters Patricia Fox
The “Wednesday Quilters” had another good year in 2016. This group welcomed a number of new participants during the year, some of whom are experienced quilters, and others who were trying hand-quilting on a big frame for the first time. We have continued with our practice of working on two large quilts each week; these quilts have been brought to us by quilters who have chosen to have their work hand-quilted by our group, and who pay us for our work. In 2016 we contributed $1,495 to the work of the church upon completion of the quilting on three beautiful large quilts. In addition to these big quilts we always have at least one smaller quilt of our own in progress; these smaller quilts are then donated to charities such as “bales for the north”, and very occasionally sold. This year we also made a somewhat larger quilt which we sent to Fort McMurray, along with one of our small quilts and several others donated by our members.
At the present time we have quite a long waiting list for our work, but we are always pleased to look at other quilt tops to determine whether the work needed on them is suited to our capabilities, and we can reach an agreement with the owner concerning the amount of money which we would “charge” for our work! It takes anything from a few months to a year to finish the hand-quilting on one quilt; depending upon its size, the density and degree of difficulty of the quilting, and the number of people available to work on it each week. There are currently close to 20 active members of this group but our average Wednesday attendance is about a dozen ladies. We are always pleased to show members of the congregation and other visitors what we are working on.
During our weekly sessions we also provide feedback to one another on our individual quilting projects, and enjoy great conversation and fellowship. Our annual “quilt retreat” in the late fall is a special opportunity to work alongside one another on our own quilts whilst continuing to share creative ideas, as well as delicious meals and fellowship. The “Wednesday Quilters” once again assisted with the serving of the annual Senior’s Luncheon at All Saints’ Westboro in 2016, as well as enjoying several luncheon outings together.
It is a privilege to be a part of this creative group of quilters, and to submit this report on behalf of its members.
Refugee Sponsorship Katy Burnett, Noel Lomer
At the Ottawa airport on September 19, 2016, first Zina, and then her mother Aneesa, with sister Valentina helping her, descended the escalator. It was close to midnight and these steps marked the end of this part of their journey. Their day had begun 23 hours earlier in Amman, Jordan, where they had lived for two years after fleeing Baghdad, Iraq. Their flight that day took them to Frankfurt, Germany, and then to their new life in Ottawa via Toronto.
They were met at the bottom of the escalator by their brother and son, Tahreer; a meeting four years in the making. With Tahreer were John Wilker-Blakley, Toni Larsen, Noel Lomer and Katy Burnett. Picking up their luggage – two bags each – the family departed the airport in convoy for their temporary lodging in a furnished apartment on Carling Avenue.
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fundraising started and the waiting began. In the midst of all this, St. Matthias worked on the Ministry Assessment Process (MAP) which ended with the amalgamation of the parish with All Saints’ Westboro. The new combined parish willingly continued the work begun at St. Matthias resulting in the arrival of the family in September, 2016.
Parishioners have been very supportive of the family, both financially (including the support of the Ottawa West Rotary), and with household donations. In rapid order the contents for a 3 bedroom apartment appeared; suites of bedroom furniture, a complete kitchen set-up, dining and living room furniture, bedding, lamps, curtains. We even had the luxury of duplicate offers.
Once the family settled in, Zina and Valentina enrolled in language classes. As of this writing, Zina is still in class, but beginning in January 2017, Valentina began studies leading to certification as a Personal Support Worker. She will graduate in mid-summer. Zina is also working (in an unpaid position) at a beauty salon in the Rideau Centre. Meanwhile Tahreer is studying at the Masters level at Carleton while working part-time at a grocery store on St. Laurent Blvd.
Aneesa, the mother, is at home and is unlikely to enter the workforce. She, along with her daughters, is going through a variety of medical appointments to catch up on health needs neglected in the preceding years.
The family are practicing Christians in the Chaldean tradition. Since there is no church of this kind in Ottawa, the family is attending weekly at All Saints’ Westboro. With a beautiful smile, Zina cheerfully accepted our rendition of Happy Birthday sung to her in early December. She, in turn, contributed a dish to our pot luck held on Partnership Sunday in January.
What’s next? Our legal undertaking is to support the family for a period of one year from their arrival in Canada. We are paying the rent for their apartment near Carlingwood, and have picked up other costs including some winter clothing and medical costs not covered elsewhere. We are also providing advice and friendship, tour guide and chauffeur duties.
Stay tuned as we hatch plans for a fundraiser and celebration dinner to take place in the fall of 2017.
Seniors Health and Wellness Christopher Dunn
The Seniors Health and Wellness Group meet Monday afternoons in Room 7/8 at All Saints’ Westboro. We begin with chair exercises led by a nice lady who visits us regularly on the TV screen for half an hour. On the first Monday of the month, Carrie, a wellness activities co-ordinator from Amica of Westboro, leads us in half an hour of chair exercises to keep us strong and fit. Afterward, we sit in at the table in Room 5/6 for tea anc cookies and share how our week went and any other topic we find interesting. We welcome both ladies and gentlemen to join our lively group.
Servers’ Guild Barbara Robertson
We have a group of eighteen fine young people who enhance the beauty and dignity of our worship by assisting with the liturgy at all services. We provide a month of training annually. This year, instruction was provided by
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Barbara Robertson, John Wilker-Blakley, Joanne Bocking, and Colman Brown who also held the position of Head Server this year. We invite children in their eleventh year to join our guild.
St Matthias Community Meals Susan Gates
Part of the St Matthias congregation’s decision to leave our building on Parkdale Avenue was a desire to redirect our resources to outreach ministry within the parish boundaries. Our Ministry Assessment Process (MAP) analyses indicated issues of food insecurity in the Hintonburg neighbourhood and a need for events to overcome the social isolation felt by our neighbours constrained by income, age, family situations, disabilities and health concerns.
We were invited, by the Parkdale Food Centre (http://parkdalefoodcentre.ca) to offer a monthly community meal in their cheerful, re-located facility at 2 - 30 Rosemount Avenue. Our new ministry, the St Matthias Community Meals was launched in March 2016. On the third Wednesday of each month, a team of volunteers brings in the ingredients for a healthy, seasonal supper to the Parkdale Food Centre’s professional kitchen. In concert with our Hintonburg neighbours, we prepare the meal together within a typical family’s evening time constraint. We then get to sit down at several long tables to enjoy our efforts and each other’s company.
By the end of 2016, we had achieved nine months’ of suppers (plus a December donation towards the Parkdale Food Centre’s Christmas baking workshops). We think this gestational period has been successful! We’ve had about 16 different parishioners lend a hand, with an average monthly team of seven to eight volunteers.
We greeted about a dozen people at our first supper, but now, with our growing reputation for good meals and a warm ambience, we draw an average of 25 neighbours per month. Some of the same folks come every month, but we also have had many new faces at each meal. We prepare enough food so there are leftovers to send home or to put into the Parkdale Food Centre’s community refrigerator. Monthly expenses range from $135 to $210; this is a per-serving cost that ranges from $3.60 to $5.90.
In 2017, we look forward to welcoming new volunteers onto our teams. If you can read a recipe, use a knife or set a table, you are qualified and we would love to have you join us. Part of Canon John’s sabbath leave will be devoted to learning from other Anglican churches engaged in this kind of ministry. As St Matthias Community Meals develops we would love to find folks to help us create a logo, provide “kitchen party” music or activities for the children. We see this ministry as one of huge potential with a broad scope. If you like to see things blossom, speak to Canon John or Susan Gates and please consider joining us.
Sunday Refreshments Susan Garnham
Every Sunday after the 9:30 am service there is a Hospitality time in Steacy Hall. This provides a time to catch up on news, and to welcome guests and new parishioners to All Saints’ Westboro with St. Matthias.
The Hospitality team of people provides hot and cold beverages and snacks, of both healthy and non-healthy treats. There are six teams that perform this ministry. Although the coffee and juices are provided by All Saints’ Westboro, the milk, cream and snacks are provided by team members who are on duty that Sunday. The teams are also responsible for the cleanup and washing of dishes, as well as setting up the table for First
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United’s Hospitality hour. During the summer months iced tea, juice and snacks are served in the courtyard. Many of the team members also help or organize other Social Events, like Pot Lucks.
This Ministry is a great way to meet new people as it really helps to break the ice over drinks and treats. As many of the team members are also involved in other Ministries it would be great if we had more volunteers.
Teen Ministry Steve Sibbald
The objective of the All Saints’ Westboro with St Matthias teen ministry is to put adult faith role models into the lives of teens, and we certainly did that in 2016. Eight parish teens and eight parish adults participated in a broad range of events this year.
We have some gifted athletes in our midst, and we used these talents well. We hosted two Ottawa-wide basketball games, and the one in April was the biggest Diocese youth event in years, with 34 teens and 12 adult leaders. Eight extra-large pizzas later, there were many smiles and new friendships. Thanks to Aaron Leach and Gavin Brown for refereeing. And in April a bunch of us went to Christie Lake Camp to help them prepare for the summer by painting everything and cleaning up the grounds. Thanks to Chris Kirch for providing transport and helping to supervise.
Social Justice was a giant theme this year. In February we went to the Ash Wednesday event in Manotick, learned about food justice, and went to St Luke’s Table downtown to live out what we learned. At the Diocesan Youth retreat in May, we continued with Aboriginal issues, an apt topic so soon after the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report. We also learned about different faith traditions, including how to put on a Sikh turban! Thanks to Linda Privitera for being a chaplain: assisting, mentoring and counselling teens.
The biggest event of 2016 was the Canadian Lutheran-Anglican Youth (CLAY) event, held in PEI from August 17 to 21. The teens worked hard at many fundraising events and raised over $2,000 for transport and registration. Many thanks to the adults who spearheaded these events: Tricia Kassotis and Elizabeth Brown for the bake sales at Jazz Vespers; Connie Stevens for the Beaver Tails (yum!); Tricia again for a High Tea and silent auction; and Scott Sorenson and his BBQ team at Westboro FUSE. We had a great teen turnout at each event. Thanks to all!
The CLAY week itself was a game-changer. We blessed the five participating teens in worship on August 14th, and 3 days later we were jetting to PEI. CLAY was fast-paced, with back-to-back, meaningful activities and learning. Bodies and minds were worked – hard! Among the highlights were a small group Q&A with our Primate Fred Hiltz and Susan Johnson, the leader of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), a sunset worship service on the beach, and service activities in local communities. Our teens baked bread for the homeless, painted, hammered, and dug weeds to help the locals.
Each CLAY participant selected one issue of particular concern to them, to study in depth, explore actions and carry forward into their lives. Cody and Zane want to fight global warming; Oisin is excited about the possibilities of rhythm and worship; Colman wants to work against human trafficking; and Ciarn wants to push for Aboriginal justice. The five participants presented their experiences and new-found passions to the parish at the PAL hour in September. Thanks to Linda for co-leading the CLAY team.
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Westboro Region Food Bank Sarah Brown, Co-ordinator
The Westboro Region Food Bank (WRFB) provides three days worth of emergency food once per month to anyone in need, who live between the Ottawa River and Dovercourt Avenue and between Broadview Avenue and Island Park Drive. The Westboro Region Food Bank is an agency of the Ottawa Food Bank (OFB) which means we receive about 50 to 60% of our food from the Ottawa Food Bank. The Westboro Region Food Bank is 100% volunteer driven. We currently have 56 volunteers on staff both from the church and the community.
In 2016, the Westboro Region Food Bank gave out 1,411 emergency food hampers. We helped a total of 641 unique individuals. Of these individuals, 7% are senior and 29% are children (under 18). On average the food bank gives out 118 hampers per month. In 2016 we registered 143 new households to our food bank showing that there is still a demand for the Westboro Region Food Bank in this neighbourhood.
We have taken advantage of the many opportunities presented by the Westboro Business Improvement Association to raise awareness and funds for our ministry. These include, Westboro FUSE, Wickedly Westboro, Light Up Westboro and Westboro Buy and Give.
We are grateful for the support of:
local churches: All Saints’ Westboro, First United, Westminster Presbyterian and West Village local businesses: Kiddie Kobbler, Westboro BIA, Bridgehead, Starbucks, Piggy Market, Kardish, Ottawa Gymnastics Centre, RBC, Natural Food Pantry, Westboro Closet Candy, The Best You many individuals: including the residents of the Metropole, members of the local churches and members of the community
Without your support our ministry could not exist and make a difference in our community.
Westboro Fuse John Hurkmans
2016 was a year of change for the traditional Westfest weekend for All Saints/First United. Westfest itself moved to a different part of Ottawa and we only learned of the replacement festival "Fuse" a short time before it was to happen. As a result, a lot of last minute organizing went on to ensure that the churches could put on something for the community. We succeeded in organizing almost all the same events, but the short notice made it difficult to book volunteer performers for the entire time. Finally, the weather during the weekend was cool and rainy, keeping many visitors home. This impacts our ability to fund raise for the Westboro Region Food Bank, youth groups and disaster relief.
What never changes is that the weekend program could simply not exist without the dozens of volunteers who come together to participate – members of both All Saints’ Westboro with St. Matthias and First United gave their time to help set up and take down facilities and equipment, mind parking, provide security, play MC, canvas for the Westboro Region Food Bank, run the BBQs, serve food, provide information, mind the sound system, support the artists and just do whatever needs to be done. It truly shows the wide breadth of talent and support that the congregations provide as well as the kindness of our parishioners.
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Those who did pass by our courtyard during the weekend could have experienced many diverse and worthwhile attractions – they might have sampled some delicious BBQ, or taken in some live music from such diverse categories as bluegrass, a Capella, Caribbean, choral and Irish. Or perhaps they might have learned some important information about GranAid (Fikelela) or Aboriginal issues; they may have invested in some aboriginal artwork, made a donation to the Westboro Region Food Bank or taken home a pile of books in support of disaster relief. Overall, the churches combined to provide a wonderful assortment of options to engage with the community.
We have learned that the Fuse festival intends to dramatically change again this year. The focus will be on multiple smaller events over several weekends. This will improve the odds of the weather not spoiling all the events but will make it difficult for the churches to put on our traditional offering. We will pay attention to the developments and look to the parish leadership to advise on the best course of action.
Both churches deeply appreciate everyone who supported these community outreaches through their time and talents over the years! Thank you so much.
Statistics for 2016 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Attendance 8:00 am. 23 21 21 19 18 18 27 Attendance 9:30 am. 125 135 134 131 138 138 171 Attendance Jazz Vespers 61 68 53 53 53 48 45 Attendance Evensong 19 21 22 23 Baptisms 11 13 10 13 8 7 7 Weddings 5 5 4 2 3 1 2 Funerals & Internments 62 38 47 28 45 39 56
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The following individuals were baptized into the Body of Christ Cooper Devin Hof-MacNeil Dominic Emilio Simon Jones Lucas John Douglas Austin-McCleary Caleb Matthew Milroy Timothy James Montgomery Sidney Robert Morrell Alim Tazhidinov
The following individuals were Confirmed into the Anglican Church Ida Capern
The following individuals were joined in Holy Matrimony Edmund William David Blakeney and Lois Ruth Emiliene Nagle Theodore Damen and Kelly Ann McGuire
The following members of All Saints’ with St. Matthias have died since our last Vestry Meeting Anthony (Tony) Henry Bambrough Neil Reginald Bays Colin Ralph Brown Robert (Bob) Emerson Church Shirley Eleanora Cross Gladys Frances Daynes Michael Graham Forward Alison Mason Francis Joy Margaret Gwendoline Green Audrie Myrtle Labelle Viola Reta Lackey Joan Elizabeth Mary McKay Hazel Agnes Merryweather Joseph Robert Jean Jules Guy Morin Nora Ann Morphy Jane (Pearl) Ellen Reade Patricia Helen Ross Shirley Ann Taylor John (Jack) George Threader Ada Ruth Wadsworth Karl Gordon Wilson
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