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Earlier this year, we had the joy of welcoming Sheila Archer to our parish. Formerly a Deacon in the Parish
of Perrytown, Sheila brings with her years of experience in ministry and a special concern for the marginalized.
While Deacon Sheila and Deacon Barb Russell do similar things on a Sunday morning, their diaconal
ministry is quite different. One of the key things to remember is that the ministry of deacons is not carried out among the people of the parish. Rather, it is a reaching out to the wider community with the love of Christ, and ought to be aimed at the marginalized. That is why Deacon Barb oversees Outreach, for instance. That said, deacons also encourage members of the parish to use their gifts in ministry outside the parish.
Here is a brief summary of what Sheila will be doing in the Port Hope area:
1. Sheila will reach out with the love of Christ to those living in Nursing Homes who have no pastoral care from local churches. These people will be identified by the nursing home staff as people who are especially lonely and need to see a caring face from time to time.
2. Like all deacons, including Deacon Barb, Sheila will be available to provide funeral services for
people who have no connection to a church.
3. Sheila will form a spiritual support group for women in the area who are searching for God in
their lives. Her aim is to help them grow in faith and minister to one another.
4. Finally, Sheila will conduct grief workshops a few times each year in cooperation with our local
funeral homes. These will be open to all in the community who are struggling with the loss of
loved ones.
Please make Deacon Sheila feel welcome and pray for her as she serves Christ in our area.
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St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church • Port Hope
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 12 noon
Phone: 905-885-2171
Fax: 905-885-7592
Email: stjohns@stjohnschurchph.ca
Location:
35 Pine St. North
Port Hope,ON
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Mailing Address:
42 South St.
Port Hope,ON
L1A 1R8 |
 The Rector
The Reverend Stephen Vail
BA, BSc, MDiv
Incumbent / Rector
See Fr. Stephen's welcome message here »
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| Deacons |
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The Reverend Barbara Russell, B.A., M.T.S.
The Reverend Sheila Archer, Dip L.M.
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| Honorary Assistants |
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The Reverend Canon Timothy Foley, B.A., S.T.B.
The Reverend Stanley Isherwood, C.A., B.A., B. Th.
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| Kids’ Club |
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Marianne Woodward
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| Youth Ministry |
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Steve & Stacy White
Jackie Foote
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| Director of Music |
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Jaine Klassen Jeninga, B.R.S., B.A. Mus.
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Office Administrator & Treasurer
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Laurie Woodruff - 905-885-2171
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| The Wardens |
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Rector’s Warden: Bev Kelly
People’s Warden: Robert Kyle
Deputy Rector’s Warden: Doug Burgess
Deputy People’s Warden: Pat Honey
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Outreach Coordinator & Servers’ Guild
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The Reverend Barb Russell
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| Chancel Guild |
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Vivian Foster
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| Flower Coordinator |
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Diane Fraser
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Screening in Faith Coordinator
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Barry Mason
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| Head Sidesperson |
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Steve Sanders
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| Sexton |
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Dave Kelly
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| Treasure Trove |
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Bev Kelly
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| Men’s Club |
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Scott Allison
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| Women’s Groups: |
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Service Club
Trinity Group
Parish Guild |
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Penny Burgess
Pat Honey
Marion Ling
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| Prayer Chain |
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Jackie Brimblecombe
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SUNDAY SERVICES
8:30 am Holy Eucharist
10:30 am Choral Eucharist, Kids Club and Nursery
MISSION STATEMENT
Learn Love Serve
We are a Christian community dedicated to helping others know God's love in their lives through worship, learning, and caring for others.
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