The Church of St. Bartholomew The Guards Chapel DOCUMENTS FOR 2017 VESTRY FEBRUARY 26, 2017

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1 The Church of St. Bartholomew The Guards Chapel DOCUMENTS FOR 2017 VESTRY FEBRUARY 26, 2017

2 Looking back on 2016 We celebrated Baptisms Spencer Peter Neil Hyde Rebecca (Pearl) Perry Serena Elizabeth Ferguson Dell Isidora Jacqueline Ferguson Retamal Alexandre Patrick Corbin Randall Weston Hudson Wilson Legge Anna Marion Irina Lombardi Quinn Noelle McEvoy Marriages Fellowship Kitchen Coordinator Judi Ward Coffee Coordinator 8:15 Diane Harper Coffee Coordinators 10:30 Linda Assad-Butcher, Carol Matson Doors Open Judy Wiesinger Maundy Thursday Under discussion Pub Night Lisa Samson Shrove Tuesday Under discussion Skating Party Judy Wiesinger Summer BBQ Michèle Corriveau, Jake Harding Roxane Pothakos and Grant B. Walsh Church Staff We remember fondly Funerals and Memorials January Anthony Francis Burger Jean Elizabeth Eldon February Barbara Ruth McKenzie Elizabeth O Donnell April Felicitas Svejda Maureen Harrington May Barbara Mary Steenberg The Reverend Morris Wendell MacFarlane September Donald Loren Bethune Elizabeth Shelley Wild November Moira Esdaile Parish Administrator Ruth Honeyman Music Director Tim Piper Sexton Clement Olomoi * Upon completion of current assignment in Chicago, anticipated for April In the fall of 2010, Parish Council approved the following mandate for the Nominations Committee: The Nominating Committee for the Church of St. Bartholomew is a standing committee of the parish whose mandate is to recommend annually to Parish Council a slate for both elected and appointed positions. Following review and approval by Parish Council, the slate will be recommended by the Chair of the Nominating Committee (or designate) to Vestry. The composition of the Committee will include the Chair (appointed by Vestry), the Incumbent and a Warden along with two others, whose appointments are approved by Parish Council. The Committee may also be requested by Corporation throughout the year to help in identifying resources required for parish programs and activities. Meetings will be called by the chair periodically throughout the year in order to achieve the Committee s mandate. Respectfully submitted, Craig MacDonald (Chair), David Clunie, Carol Matson, Judy Wiesinger ~ page 35 ~

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Parish Committees and Working Groups: Altar Guild Bazaar Convenors Cornerstone Meal Coordinator Building Advisory Committee Chair Nominating Committee Chair Pam Mallon Linda Assad-Butcher Liz Heatherington Sandra Ferguson Andy Robinson Martha Patterson The following documents have been prepared for the 2017 Vestry Meeting and are presented here in the same order as the proposed draft agenda. Draft Agenda for 2017 Vestry Meeting 4 Refugee Committee Chair Rosemary MacDonald Stewardship Committee Co-Chairs Bonnie Robinson, Rob Nelson 150 th Anniversary Co-Chairs: Liz Heatherington, Tony Kellett Draft Minutes of the 2016 Vestry Meeting 6 Rector s Report 9 Other Parish Officers: Community Ministries Coordinator Counters/Depositors Coordinator Envelope Secretary Flower Convenor Lay Admin/Readers/Sidespersons 8:15 Lay Administrators 10:30 Sidespersons 10:30 Readers 10:30 Intercessors 10:30 Nursery Pastoral Care Armstrong Centre Pastoral Care - Parish Flower Ministry PWRDF Sunday School Ann Wesch Jim Bradford Bob Orr Sandra Ferguson Brian Eckert Ray Perrin Martine Cappon Martha Patterson Michael Beall Under discussion Nancy Millson Laurie Mason Fran Flavelle Shelagh M Gonigle Richard Maclure Report of Corporation to Vestry 15 Organization and Committee Reports Music/Choir 16 Altar Guild 17 Parish History 18 PWDRF 19 Coffee Hour TH Anniversary GIFT Continuation and Stewardship Committee Report 20 Building Advisory Committee 21 Meal a Month Project at Cornerstone 22 Sunday School th Anniversary Committee 23 Refugee Committee 24 Pastoral Care 26 Treasurer s Report 27 Report of the Nominating Committee 33 ~ page 3 ~ ~ page 34 ~

4 DRAFT AGENDA 1. Opening Prayer 2. Appointment of Vestry Clerk 3. Adoption of Agenda A motion of approval will be sought. 4. Adoption of the Minutes of February 21, 2016 Vestry Meeting A motion of approval will be sought. 5. Rector s Report Following remarks by the Rector and any discussion, Vestry will be asked to accept the Rector s Report as contained in the written Reports to Vestry document prepared for meeting. 6. Wardens Report on behalf of Corporation Following brief remarks by the Wardens and any discussion, Vestry will be asked to accept the Corporation Report as contained in the written Reports to Vestry document prepared for the meeting. 7. Organization and Committee Reports as listed on pg. 3 Following any discussion thereon, Vestry will be asked to accept these written reports. 8. Treasurer s Report Proposed Operating and Facilities Budget for 2017 and Financial Results for Bill Turner, our Treasurer, will make the above-noted presentation, which also reflects the outcome of previous discussion within Corporation and Council. Motions will be sought to: receive the 2016 Financial Report; approve the proposed Operating Budget included in the 2016 Vestry Report; and authorize a financial review process for St Bart s 150 th Campaign/GIFT Report Rob Nelson and Bonnie Robinson, Co-Chairs of the Campaign Committee. A motion seeking reception will be put to Vestry. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 10. Appointment of Rector s Warden 11. Report of the Nominating Committee/Confirmation of Church Officers ~ page 4 ~ REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE C onsistent with its mandate, the Nominating Committee has recommended a slate of parishioners to occupy positions in the Parish. These recommendations are set out below. Council is currently considering replacements for the heads of the Sunday School and Nursery in light of the recent resignations of the current incumbents. The following have kindly agreed to serve as Nominating Committee following the February 2017 meeting of Vestry: Martha Patterson (Chair), Michael Beall, David Clunie; Carol Matson, Judy Wiesinger. On behalf of the parish, the Committee wishes to thank all of those agreeing to serve in the positions listed below. Others interested in supporting the work of the church are, of course, always encouraged to make their interest known to the Nominating Committee. Respectfully submitted, Craig MacDonald (Chair), David Clunie, Carol Matson, Judy Wiesinger Church Wardens Rector s Warden (appointed by the Rector) People s Warden Deputy Warden Deputy Warden Lay Members of Synod Regular Member Regular Member Regular Member Alternate Parish Council Members Chair Secretary Rector s Warden People s Warden Deputy Warden Deputy Warden Treasurer Member at Large Member at Large Member at Large Member at Large Member at Large Member at Large ~ page 33 ~ Sheila Perry Judy Wiesinger Steve Brereton* Richard Remillard Sheila Perry Judy Wiesinger Steve Brereton Brian Eckert (to be elected by Council) (to be elected by Council) Sheila Perry Judy Wiesinger Steve Brereton Richard Remillard Bill Turner Jon Adams Michael Beall Brian Eckert Gaye Moffett Irene Walker Gina Watson

5 St. Bart's Diocesan Trust Funds (in $ 000's) 31-Dec Dec Dec Dec-16 (note 1) (note 2) Funds held at the diocese: Church Fund SOCE Brodribb Bequest Hobbs Bequest Total Starting Inv. Ending Balance Gain Additions W'drawals Balance 2016 Activity: 31-Dec Dec-16 Following upon this Report, motions will be presented to Vestry regarding: Election of Peoples Warden Election of Lay Members of Synod Ratification of Deputy Wardens 12. Appointments by the Rector and Wardens of the Treasurer, Envelope Secretary and Signing Officers Motions on these appointments will be put to Vestry. 13. Other Business 14. Closing Prayer and Adjournment Church Fund SOCE (12) 147 Brodribb Bequest Hobbs Bequest (41) 167 Total (53) 326 GIFT Summary GIFT Receipts: Total received since inception through 31 Dec ,255 Uses to-date: Payments outside the parish: Organ Supplier 465,786 Diocesan Fair Share for GIFT 170,500 Total 636,286 Amounts transferred to the parish: P&L Gain recorded in ,478 P&L Gain recorded in ,939 P&L Gain recorded in ,000 P&L Gain recorded in ,000 Reserve remaining on St. Bart's 31 Dec ,552 Total 252,969 Our Syrian family arriving in November 2016 Grand Total Uses 889,255 ~ page 32 ~ ~ page 5 ~

6 151 ST ANNUAL MEETING OF VESTRY FEBRUARY 21, :30 P.M. MINUTES OF THE 150 TH MEETING OF VESTRY Linda Assad-Butcher Eve Hampson Mary Muller Stephen Brereton Laurette Glasgow Sheila Perry Roslyn Butler Nancy Hooper Laurie Mason Ronald Burrows Christina Lubbock Pamela Mallon Carol Burrows Carol Matson Shelagh M Gonigle David Clunie Dan Mason Joanne Nelson Carol Burrows Penelope Muller Rob Nelson Brian Eckert Brian Mallon Barry Walker Ward Heatherington Susan Revere Stephen Woolcombe Ray Perrin David Younger Richard Remillard Gary Toft Gina Watson Alexandra Wood Irene Templeman-Walker Penny Younger These minutes should be read with reference to the attachment entitled: Documents for 2015 Vestry, February 26, Opening Prayer- The Reverend Canon David Clunie, Rector 2. Appointment of Vestry Clerk The Chair appointed Sheila Perry as Vestry Clerk. 3. Adoption of Agenda Motion: to approve agenda as is, Moved: Carol Burrows Seconded: Richard Remillard Carried 4. Adoption of the Minutes of February 24, 2015 Vestry Meeting Motion: to approve Minutes of 149 th Vestry of the Church of St. Bartholomew Moved: Rob Nelson Seconded: Carol Burrows Carried 5. Rector s Report See Rector s Report as contained in the written Reports to Vestry document prepared for the meeting p. 9 to 14. Remarks by the Rector: Highlights of this past year included a Sabbath Leave from mid-april to mid-august in Haifa and Jerusalem. Appreciation was expressed to Rob Nelson and Brian Eckert, who will be stepping down as Wardens after their four year term. Vestry was asked to accept the Rector s Report as contained in the written Reports to Vestry document prepared for meeting. ~ page 6 ~ 31-Dec Dec Dec-16 Assets: Parish Cash 89, , ,238 Refugee Fund Cash 0 55,391 50,214 Cash total 89, , ,452 HST Receivable 9,542 22,410 5,228 Diocesan Trust Fund Assets: Church Fund SOCE 156, , ,890 Brodribb Bequest 54,231 10,283 10,753 Hobbs Bequest 339, , ,058 CTF total 550, , ,679 Total Assets 649, , ,359 Liabilities: Accounts Payable 28,110 1,528 2,070 GIFT Reserve 0 50, ,554 Refugee Fund Reserve 0 55,391 50,226 PWRDF 3,295 4,050 3,330 Rector's Discr. Fund Total Current Liabilities 32, , ,180 Parochial Fund Liabilities: Church Fund SOCE 48, , ,890 Brodribb Bequest 157,011 19,565 10,753 Hobbs Bequest 341, , ,058 Other 76, Parochial Fund total 624, , ,679 Total Liabilities: 656, , ,859 Equity: Opening Balance 12,541 (6,730) 75,170 Net Income (19,271) 81,900 (2,670) Equity total (6,730) 75,170 72,500 Liabilities & Equity total 649, , ,359 ~ page 31 ~

7 6. St. Bart's Capital Expenditures in 2016 (excluding HST) Pastoral Care & Storage Room Bernhardt- Church Sign Ambico-repair of hall doors Dowall Interior-roof leak Francis Fuels-Air Conditioning Savage-Roof Consulting NBL-Plumbing F&G-Painting Francis Fuels-Water Heater Misc. minor items Total 8,227 1,500 2,492 1,688 3,844 1,100 1,160 5,610 2,604 1,187 29,412 Note: An additional $4,000 was paid for the pastoral care and storage room in Wardens Report on behalf of Corporation Rob Nelson highlighted Warden s Report on pages 15/16. Appreciation was expressed to Ruth Honeyman, Office Administrator, and to Tim Piper, Organist, for his music leadership. Vestry accepted the Corporation Report as contained in the written Reports to Vestry document prepared for the meeting. 7. Organization and Committee Reports - See reports included in the Reports to Vestry Included in the Reports to Vestry document prepared for Vestry are written reports from: the Director of Music, Organ Recital Committee, Sunday School, Altar Guild, Pastoral Care (Garry Armstrong Home), Cornerstone Meals Program, Coffee Hour, St. Bart s Bazaar and the Envelope Secretary. Vestry accepted the Organization and Committee Reports as contained in the written Reports to Vestry document prepared for the meeting. 8. Treasurer s Report Bill Turner Bill reviewed the report p. 29 to 33. This report reflects the outcome of previous discussion within Corporation and Parish Council. Discussion followed regarding general givings, which are down. It is important to note that this will be the last year for Diocese Gift Funding. St. Bart s benefits from these funds. Management of facilities, upkeep and necessary renovations are realities for our church buildings. Motion: to receive the 2015 Financial Report, to approve the Proposed Operating and Facilities Budget for 2016 and authorize a financial review process for Moved: Bill Turner Seconded: Brian Eckert Carried 10. St Bart s 150th Gift Continuation and Stewardship Committee Campaign Report Rob Nelson and Bonnie Robinson, Co-Chairs of the Campaign Committee reviewed report highlights on page 22. Note: 2016 is the final year of Diocese Gift- Growing in Faith Together Fundraising Campaign. Rob commented on the generosity of Parishioners at St. Bart s. It is important to note that thank offerings do not meet the requirements for operating expenses and ongoing programs. Future capital needs will need to be financed by generous support from parishioners. Priorities for 2016 are listed in the report. Vestry in 2012, originally approved $100,000 for Ministry. However, we cannot afford a full time Curate. We pay for our Sunday school teachers. Many churches give support to youth and keep flexible funds. Our priorities listed in 2012 included ministry, outreach, organ and renovations. Motion: that the Special Vestry of May 30, 2012 be amended to re-purpose the $ 100,000 directed to provide for a Curate to general Christian Education purposes, which may or may not include a Curate. Moved: Rob Nelson Seconded: Carol Burrows Carried Father David commented on the outstanding work of the 150th Campaign and Gift Committee. Special thanks was expressed to Ruth Honeyman, Office Administrator for going above and beyond the call of duty here at St. Bart s. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 11. Appointment of Rector s Warden ~ page 30 ~ ~ page 7 ~

8 The Rector commented on his choice of Sheila Perry as Rector s Warden. 12. Report of the Nominating Committee/Confirmation of Church Officers Submitted by : Craig MacDonald (Chair), David Clunie, Carol Matson, Judy Wiesinger Peoples Warden Judy Wiesinger Lay Members of Synod Brian Eckert, Stephen Brereton, Sheila Perry Deputy Wardens Richard Remillard, Stephen Brereton Parish Council members include : Gina Watson p. 34 Moved: Rob Nelson Seconded: Brian Eckert Carried Carol Matson: reviewed the Parish Committees, Officers and volunteers presented on P.34/35 1) Correction: Pastoral Care-Parish is Laurie Mason 2) Bazaar: 2 co-ordinators are needed for Bazaar Moved: Carol Matson Seconded: Joanne Nelson Carried 13. Appointments by the Rector and Wardens of the Treasurer, Envelope Secretary and Signing Officers Motion: to approve the Nominating Committee report for Vestry on P. 34/35 Church of St. Bartholomew, The Guard s Chapel: Church Wardens, Lay Members of Synod, Parish Council Members, Parish Committees and Working Groups and Officers Moved: Rob Nelson Seconded by Brian Eckert Carried 14. Other Business - none 15. Closing Prayer and Adjournment - Father David Clunie Respectfully submitted by Sheila Perry, Vestry Clerk Dec 2016 YTD P&L Dec YTD Dec YTD Dec YTD Act Act Act Bud Act Delta Bud Revenue: General Givings 331, , , , ,823 (5,177) 325,000 GIFT Receipts ,000 30,000 30, ,000 Facilities Rental 10,283 10,750 13,595 14,000 13,445 (555) 14,000 Rectory Rental 0 27,888 30,000 30,000 30, ,000 Bazaar (net profit) 11,746 10,204 12,426 13,000 13, ,000 Sunday School Recovery 2,621 4,228 3, CTF Income 0 0 8, ,172 11,172 0 Total 355, , , , ,581 5, ,000 Diocesan-Paid Expenses: Clergy Salaries & Housing 96, , , , ,792 (0) 124,597 Other staff salaries 113, , , , ,254 (2,704) 117,213 Insurance 7,183 7,093 7,699 7,699 7, ,000 Parish Fair Share 52,682 73,718 80,227 70,356 70, ,858 Assessment: over/(under) payment Total Diocesan-Paid Expens- 269, , , , ,110 (2,695) 314,668 Parish-Paid Expenses: Sexton supplies 4,106 4,174 3,567 4,000 6,278 2,278 5,000 Choir Supplies (60) 9,389 4,115 5,000 1,228 (3,772) 2,000 Office Supplies 12,395 12,851 13,602 13,000 13, ,000 Unreimbursed HST 0 0 1, ,600 1,600 5,000 Church utilities 21,691 19,399 13,213 14,500 15,826 1,326 15,000 Rectory property tax 0 5,191 6,300 5,261 (1,039) 5,500 Grounds & Snowplowing 6,630 9,106 11,183 9,500 16,634 7,134 10,000 Bookkeeping & Audit 9,933 9,031 2,692 3,000 2,470 (530) 2,600 Sunday School Supplies 2,207 7,090 6,014 1,200 2, ,000 Telephone 5,481 5,739 4,048 4,600 3,202 (1,398) 3,300 Other/Rector Discretionary 3,161 4,065 1,090 1, (1,085) 1,000 Altar Flowers 2,741 3,387 2,491 3,000 2,052 (948) 2,500 Liturgical 1,291 2,795 2,323 3,000 7,458 4,458 3,000 Fellowship 1,593 2, ,000 3,360 1,360 2,500 Nursery 2,169 2,169 1,980 2,100 1,800 (300) 2,100 Communications 3,029 1,970 3,601 6,000 4,083 (1,917) 3,500 Cornerstone 973 1, , (487) 1,000 Honoraria 950 1, ,200 1, ,200 Adult Education 1, , (444) 1,000 Bank Charges th Anniversary Events ,500 16,330 3,830 13,000 Youth Group 0 0 2,553 1, (420) 1,000 Sub-total Parish-Paid 79,942 97,826 81,778 96, ,141 10,741 96,100 Grand Total Expenses 349, , , , ,251 8, ,768 Profit/(Loss) 6,523 (19,173) 3,696 (205) (2,670) (2,465) 1,232 ~ page 8 ~ ~ page 29 ~

9 Summary: St. Bart s is in good financial shape. Ruth Honeyman keeps good records, Ron Burrows racks all the Givings, and our bookkeeper, Julia Wasserman, is quick and efficient. Peter Hyde and Phil Anido will separately report on their financial review. Our balance sheet is clean and well-understood. Most importantly, we have $177K in our main parish bank account. Although we do tap our trust funds to pay some expenses, it is important to bear in mind that St. Bart s really has three equally important sources of income: General Givings, major campaigns such as GIFT, and bequests. My recommendation is that we focus intently on the third one (bequests) in Respectfully submitted, Bill Turner, Treasurer Overview On New Year s Eve, we launched our 150 th Anniversary Celebrations. The new year was rung in on our bells even as we at St Bartholomew s were mindful of the parallel course of our history and Canada s. In 2017 we will have many opportunities to rejoice in the faithfulness of our forebears. This vestry report encompasses the past year of 2016 and it describes where we are as a worshipping and outreach community. We are both a spiritual institution and a physical one. Both sides are represented in what we do. On the physical side 2016 marked a culmination of all the efforts toward refurbishing the church, hall and grounds that began in 2010 with a new roof for the church and peaked in 2014 with the new organ and restructuring of the choir area. Last year saw the wall of the hall replaced and its redecoration along with new and accessible washrooms. In 2016 a new room was created off the hall, the Olive Branch Room for meetings and meditation. It also houses new cupboards for our kitchen and catering needs. This was made possible through the estate of Olive Hobbs whose generous bequest allowed for the refurbishing of the hall and the new room. It was splendid effort organized by Rev Laurette Glasgow, Pamela Mallon and Carol Matson. Outside our hall is a new labyrinth. At first glance it looks like an outdoor patio with lines on it. It will function as a new outdoor space or outdoor room for many different activities. With its surrounding gardens, it is a wonderful place to sit on a bench and simply just be. A labyrinth is also a spiritual tool. It is not a maze; you cannot get lost or confused. You begin at the beginning and follow the path to the centre. This is an ancient spiritual practice that has become a way of meditation for many. There are literally thousands of labyrinths in Ontario and people have found a calm and a power in walking it. We will be holding workshops on using the labyrinth in the spring. The cost of the project was born by the Order of St George, in gratitude for their having used St Bart s for a number of inductions into their order. Worship We are accustomed to our church looking RECTOR S REPORT beautiful each Sunday. Altar linens, the change of seasonal colours, flowers and special preparations for baptisms all happen seemingly like magic. That is why I would like to highlight our Altar Guild members who are so faithful in their duties. Altar Guild work is a real ministry and a work of love. We owe them a great deal as they keep everything organized for our two services each Sunday not to mention the many funerals and weddings. I thank them and their Convener Pam Mallon for their splendid work. Also, I am grateful for the work done by Sandra Ferguson with Memorial Flowers and the major feasts of Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Ward Heatherington is our chief server and he has helped train new members, including Colin and Cameron Christie. Our servers add greatly to our worship experience I thank them for their help. Worship is a communal affair and we are all grateful for the Sidespersons, Readers, Intercessors and Communion Assistants. Choir Under the inspired leadership of Tim Piper our music program has flourished. The Choir has grown and their musical offerings greatly enrich our services. Choir anthems are engaging and always appropriate for the particular Sunday. Our choir in enhanced with students from Ottawa University by their support in choir and their lovely solos. Once again we held the Advent Carol Service in late November. The choir undertook new and traditional Advent music that really stretched our ears and deepened the experience. That service was beautifully augmented with Advent poetry read by Chris Burn, a member of the choir. Our Sunday experience is made all the richer for Chris beautifully crafted biographies of Saint s Days and other celebrations that grace our bulletin. Our Sunday School children are experiencing more worship with the whole congregation. We held five Family Services this year with the youth reading lessons, helping with bulletins, taking the prayers and singing. The Sunday School was led by Chelsea Honeyman with assistance from Meiping MacIsaac. They both, ~ page 28 ~ ~ page 9 ~

10 with help from parents, produced the Christmas Pageant this year that was very beautiful and moving. Chelsea and Meiping s enthusiastic leadership kept our church school vibrant and interesting for the children. They are both retiring in February Chelsea after almost four years and Meiping for two and a half. I thank them for their great work and dedication over that time. We will miss them. On St Francis Day, October 4 we held our second Blessing of the Animals service inside the church itself. We built on last year success and even more pets came out to worship than the first year. It sounds like a new tradition is forming. Our Honorary Assistant the Rev. Laurette Glasgow is a real blessing for us. She led an Advent Quiet day that was very well attended and appreciated. This is not to mention the regular help at our Sunday services and many engaging sermons. Laurette is unique in the Anglican Church of Canada for being our first Special Advisor for Government Relations. She holds this post with both the National Church and our Ottawa Diocese. Using her extensive diplomatic experience, she counsels the church on the important interface with governments and media. The church has a perspective that needs telling, especially towards the needy and marginalized and we need expertise like hers to make our point of view known. Two ongoing groups are real anchors for me and their participants. The first is the Thursday morning Silent Meditation Group, now in its eighth year. It provides a different worship experience and I take comfort knowing that the communal silent prayer enriches our communal parish life in ways unseen. So too the Bible Study each Thursday prepares all those who attend to have a better understanding of the context and meaning of the scriptures. Since the bible passages we study are the ones we will hear on Sunday it adds a great depth to our Sabbath experience. Outreach and Pastoral Care Our longest running pastoral project is our ministry at the Garry Armstrong Home, a longterm care facility. Nancy Millson has continued the work of the Rev. Pat Blyth begun in the 1980 s. Nancy coordinates a team who visit Anglicans regularly and helps organize the monthly Communion service taken by me. Further to this we created the position and support financially a Chaplain at the Garry Armstrong Home who visits all Christians and anyone else who wishes it. Our former rector the Rev. Jim Beall continues in this role tha he does so effectively. Nancy and her team are greatly respected by the staff at the home. They constantly sing their praises to me when I am there. We have a Pastoral Care team organized and coordinated by Laurie Mason. All members of the team have completed a Pastoral Care Course. When they visit they really deepen the sense of care and community for those who are ill or unable to regularly attend church. Many of you are aware of our Flower Ministry. Fran Flavelle brings our Sunday altar flowers to those who cannot get out to church. As with our pastoral visitors it lets people know they are not forgotten. The Cornerstone Lunch Program prepares a Saturday meal each month and takes it to the one of the women s residences run by our diocesan Community Ministries. Sandra Ferguson continues to coordinate this and we thank all who help with this meal. Three years ago, we determined that our major outreach projects would be in collaboration with our Community Ministries. This year we gave $5000 to Community Ministries for all their work at St Luke s Table, Cornerstone, Centre 454, The Well and The Ottawa Pastoral Centre. Ann Wesch has undertaken to be a Community Ministries Coordinator to keep our parish up to date with all the ministries our diocese is undertaking. We also gave $2600 to the Ft McMurray Fund an amount that was matched by two levels of government. Refugees In 2015, responding to the Syrian Refugee emergency, we raised funds for a refugee family. After truly incredible amounts of paperwork and organization our first family arrived in November What a great moment for them and indeed for us. Many of you not only contributed financially but gave of enormous amounts of time and energy. You can read details in the Refugee Committee report. Rosemary McDonald as our Chair and Commentary on St. Bart s 2016 Financial Results P&L: Our net results were close to budget and essentially at breakeven. TREASURER S REPORT G ivings, helped by gifts to offset the cost of the history book and the flower stands, increased $10K from the low 2015 level. We also received just over $13K each from both facilities rental and the bazaar. The diocese distributed $11K in cash dividends to us from our trust funds. In total, revenues were up $10K over 2015 and $6K ahead of our budget. Diocesan-paid expenses are about 75% of the total. They were slightly under budget and $9K less than in 2015, primarily due to a drop in St. Bart s Fair share charge from the diocese. Parish-paid expenses were $11K over budget and up $25K from The main reasons for the variance vs. budget were $7K for gardening and $4K each for Liturgical (flower stands) and 150 th Anniversary Events. The latter two were offset by targeted donations recorded as revenue in Givings. Although the gardens are looking better than they have for many years, we are considering carefully how to reduce this expense in The same three line items largely explain the variance vs plus the fact that there was no expense for 150 th Anniversary Events in Capital Expenditures: These fell by 85% in 2016 to just under $30K. The main investment was $12K for the Pastoral Care & Storage Room. The remainder was spent on some basic housekeeping items: air conditioning, roof repairs, painting, water heater updates and some plumbing improvements. Diocesan Trust Funds: It is important to remember that we help our P&L by transferring cash from our trust funds to pay for all capital improvements as well as choir and Sunday School teacher compensation and outreach donations. The total amount transferred in 2016 was $53K. Nonetheless, our trust fund balance actually rose slightly in 2016 to $326K because the funds recorded a $21K unrealized capital gain and we received a further distribution of $36K from the estate of Olive Hobbs. Balance Sheet: We have a very simple B/S. The cash balance in our main BMO account rose significantly to $177K this year. Our other assets are the $326K of trust fund assets held at the diocese and a $5K refund owed us by CRA for Q4 HST. On the liabilities side, we have some minor December invoices to pay as well as the annual PWRDF collections to remit. We also have $105K in deferred GIFT revenue as a liability and a pro forma $326K liability to offset our trust fund assets. In a similar fashion, we have a $50K asset in a separate bank account for our Refugee Fund activities offset by a $50K liability. In this way, changes in the level of our trust fund or Refugee Fund bank balances will never impact our P&L. GIFT: St. Bart s parishioners have contributed almost $900K through the end of About 70% of this went to the organ supplier and to settle our Fair Share portion of the campaign. $252K has been deposited into our parish bank account, of which $84K arrived in This is the reason that our cash balance rose by $60K Budget: Corporation has set a breakeven budget for 2017 with modest increases targeted for Givings. The diocesan-paid expenses are per the direction from the diocese. On the parish-paid side, we are budgeting for a decrease of $11K due to tighter control of gardening expenses, no repeat of the flower stand purchase on the liturgical line and somewhat lower 150 th Anniversary expenses. We have also set a preliminary capital budget of $30K subject to further input from the Property Committee. ~ page 10 ~ ~ page 27 ~

11 PASTORAL CARE T he Anglican Pastoral Care Team continues to bring God s love and hope to the residents of the Garry J. Armstrong Home. We are supported and encouraged by Father David, by the prayers of our St. Bartholomew s family and by your kind funding of our Chaplain, The Reverend Jim Beall. We are delighted to report that Judi Ward has joined our team. She has proven to be a compassionate visitor who has enthusiastically drawn a group of residents under her wing. At the time of writing, Rob Nelson has also joined our group and is in the process of becoming an official visitor at the GJA Home. Welcome Rob! Elizabeth Dale-Harris continues to be dependable and loyal and brings her experience and compassion to those whom she visits. Mary Morican seeks out those who are particularly vulnerable and does a superb job of ministering to them. Betty Smallridge is our honourary member and helps out at our monthly service when able, but more importantly keeps us all wrapped in her prayers. So now we are five. Elizabeth, Mary, Judi, Rob and I each try to be at the Armstrong Home at least once a week, usually more. Our aim is to bring Christ s love not only to the approximately thirty Anglicans who live there, but also to the staff, other residents and family members. We comfort the lonely, depressed and confused, sit with the sick and dying and are often the resident s only visitor. We are also very happy to report that Father Jim Beall continues to be the official ecumenical, interfaith chaplain at the Armstrong Home. His ministry is being funded by the kindness of the people of St. Bartholomew s Anglican Church and St. John s Lutheran Church. Jim visits a huge percentage of the one hundred and eighty residents at the GJA Home. He is in close contact with the nurses, aides, social worker and recreation staff and so is poised to visit those most in need. His cheeriness, his openness and his ability to listen to both residents and staff have made him an invaluable asset and we thank you for helping to provide his funding. Anyone who is interested in pastoral care visiting should please contact Nancy Millson at We will continue our work at the Garry Armstrong Home with your blessings. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Millson On the first Tuesday of every month, we have our Anglican Church service. Father David very kindly comes and celebrates the Eucharist. On average, we have about thirty residents in attendance. After the service, there is always a long line of residents at the back of the chapel to thank David and shake [or kiss!] his hand. Our team also helps with Memorial Services, Remembrance Day and other special occasions. Nancy is the chair of the Spiritual Care Committee. Again this year, Christmas cards were delivered to the residents and as many staff as possible. The week after Palm Sunday, we will deliver palm crosses to everyone. Both these gifts are appreciated by all and are looked forward to each year. ~ page 26 ~ Penelope Muller as housing coordinator have put in an uncountable number of hours to make our family feel welcome and integrate them into our society. They and their team have embodied the gospel imperative, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) Our youth helped raise money for our Refugee program and learned about famine and immigration issues in the world. Gina Watson, Karen McClure and Sophie Wood Massicotte led a number of our youth on a St Bart s 24 Hour Famine. A thoughtful program that had our youth engaged and helping and learning. Stewardship Physical Stewardship As I noted at the beginning of this report our buildings and grounds are in terrific shape. This is important as we move into our 150th year. We have been faithful stewards of our property. It has to be said that the funds to do much of this have come from generous bequests made from former parishioners. A Property Committee has been formed, chaired by Andy Robinson, to ensure that we maintain our current level of repair and restoration. Old buildings always have surprises and this committee systematically keeps track of our needs they are a real blessing to us. treasure Bill Turner with me make up the St Bartholomew s Corporation. Sheila Perry and Judy Wiesinger, our Rector s and People s Wardens have taken on so many details and tasks in the daily running of the parish and deserve our sincere thanks. Each warden has taken on particular areas and we simply couldn t function without them. Bill Turner has completed his first full year as treasurer and we are grateful for his transparent analysis of our financial picture. Again, as with the wardens, these positions take a great deal of time. It is a ministry that he performs superbly. Ron Burrows Our Envelope Secretary After eleven years of exemplary service Ron Burrows is retiring as our Envelope Secretary. The time and dedication Ron has given us over the years is really beyond calculation and praise. The Envelope Secretary tracks our givings, as well as donations from outside the parish. Income tax receipts need to be issued early in the New Year. It is a great testament to Ron s ability and thoroughness that over that eleven-year period there have been virtually no issues of disagreement arising from the tax receipts. In my 35 years of parish ministry I ve never seen the like of it! Our Stewardship Committee provides crucial guidance and deliberation on the church finances and future direction. Chaired by Bonnie Robinson and Rob Nelson this committee began as the GIFT Committee and was critical in the great success in our GIFT campaign. GIFT, the fundraising campaign run by the diocese, in partnership with our parish, is almost finished now but the need for parish stewardship on an organized level continues. I thank all the members of the committee who, along with our Corporation and Parish Council provide the crucial planning so needed in our current climate. Corporation Our wardens, Sheila Perry, Judy Wiesinger, Steve Brereton, Richard Remillard and our ~ page 11 ~

12 Throughout the year Ron is to be found in his office off the vestry at least 2 or 3 days every week tracking and inputting the donations data. Of course, that doesn t include him being a part of our choir every Sunday. On behalf of all of us at St Bart s I thank Ron for this critical work that he has undertaken. It speaks of a level of commitment to the financial ministry of the church for which we are extraordinarily grateful. Fellowship Our Youth continued the tradition of making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Just before this we held of second skating party evening. Skating at the Rideau Hall rink followed by a delicious pot luck dinner. We had a very enjoyable pub night in April along with our end of spring BBQ in June. I d also like to thank the coffee coordinators at both our 8:15 and 10:30 services for their part in helping our fellowship to grow. In the spring we held a pot luck dinner with a slide show and talk by me on my Sabbath Leave in the Holy Land. In the fall Dr. Chelsea Honeyman gave us another of her wonderful lectures on medieval history. Open Doors, our own effort to welcome our neighbours and show St Bart s to the community was again a success for its third year. It was Judy Wiesinger s inspiration to begin this informally and in 2017 we will now be part of the official Doors Open coordinated by the city. Our Bridge Club, although not an official ministry on our vestry books has been a great source of community and enjoyment. It brings not only parishioners but our neighbours together on a weekly basis. Our thanks to David Younger for his fine leadership in this weekly communal event. Bazaar Our annual bazaar is a wonderful example of stewardship, fellowship and celebration. Elizabeth Heatherington was joined by Linda Assad-Butcher as co-chairs. It is an event that takes over six months of planning and involves more members of the church and community than any other. Liz and Linda were the first to thank their many helpers but on behalf of all of us I want to thank them for their leadership that helped bring such and extraordinary spirit to the day. 150 th Anniversary Since early in 2015 the 150 th Anniversary Committee has been planning our celebrations. They have organized and set dates for special events throughout the year and have chosen, ordered and already sold 150 keepsakes such as St Bart s bags, mugs and cards. The planning for a new photo directory coming in the spring came from this committee as well. Elizabeth Heatherington has been directing these activities with great skill and enthusiasm. The other Co-Chair of the 150 th Committee is Tony Kellett. Tony is focusing two new history books on St Bart s that will be published in The book that will be produced in the greatest numbers is Faithful A History of St Bartholomew s. This book is an in depth look at our history up to the present. It has been written by Janet Uren, of our congregation, and Glen Lockwood the diocesan archivist. We will have our book launch of May 7, just two days before the anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of St Bart s. The main source for much of the material is a scholarly book written by Glen Lockwood and underwritten by Tony and Joan Kellett and a small grant from the City of Ottawa. There will be a very limited number of copies of this book produced but the church will have its own copy For 2017, we estimate our monthly budgeted expenses will total about $19,000. Once the retroactive child benefit payments are received, hopefully in March, we can expect to be reimbursed $7,240 by the family. There will probably be another $4,000 of unexpected expenses between now and November St. Bartholomew's Church Welcomes Syrian Refugee Family (for New Edinburgh News) From Syria to Lebanon for three years; from Lebanon to Canada and an initial overnight in Toronto; then from Toronto to Ottawa: on November 3 rd 2016, the Aldiban family - the parents and three children finally arrived in Ottawa. They were joyously greeted at the airport first and foremost by a brother and his family and two aunts who had arrived in Ottawa from Lebanon earlier in the year. Immediately next in the happy welcoming lineup were members of St. Bartholomew's Church Refugee Committee who had been preparing for the family's arrival for the previous twelve months. After many pieces of luggage were corralled and packed into waiting cars, everybody regrouped at a nearby Lebanese restaurant to celebrate the Aldiban's arrival and the reuniting of three branches of this extended family. The advance planning and work of the Refugee Committee has had good results. The family was able to move quickly into their home which, importantly, is within walking distance of both the brother's family and the aunts. The home is now cozily furnished, thanks to many thoughtful donations and the substantial efforts of many kind people, both by members of St. Bartholomew s congregation and good neighbors of Lindenlea and New Edinburgh. The children were quickly enrolled in school and are already expanding their English skills. The men of the family have already been treated to an Ottawa 67s hockey game (they loved it soccer on ice!) and the children are now taking ice skating lessons (essential Canadian skill!) and making remarkable progress. The parents, who already have a reasonable basis in English, will begin improving their language skills when their ESL sessions start at the end of January. Their social life is taking off. The family has met members of the congregation at Sunday services. Volunteers stopping by their home to help with a specific task or to simply have a visit are delighted with treats of delicious cookies and Syrian espresso. Endless details have been accomplished (oh, the administrative work!), though much more remains to be done, but outstanding matters are progressing well. And we, the volunteers, have the feeling that in this complicated but oh-so-worthwhile-process, we've gained a new and very large extended family. Rosemary MacDonald, Coordinator St. Bartholomew s Refugee Committee Therefore, we are presently staying within our $30,000 target for our first family. This will leave approximately $30,000 for our sponsorship of another branch (3 adults) of our extended Syrian family. Mark H. Ellis Support Fund Manager ~ page 12 ~ ~ page 25 ~

13 REFUGEE COMMITTEE T he committee has been very busy over the past year, preparing for and assisting the Aldibans, a Syrian family of five. The family arrived in Ottawa November 3rd, 2016 after spending the previous three years in Lebanon. It has been a pleasure getting to know Jihad and Roula and their three children, Mark, John and Meri, aged 13, 11 and 7, and helping them settle into their new lives here in Ottawa. Support work has been wide-ranging. It has included among other things: the filing of refugee sponsorship papers and applying on the family s behalf for Canadian permanent resident status; identification and furnishing of accommodation in the Elmvale Acres neighbourhood; purchase of household supplies and suitable clothing; arranging for medical and dental coverage and services; administration of applications for federal, provincial and City of Ottawa programs, grants, subsidies and services; enrolment of the children in local Catholic schools; registration of the parents in English as Second Language classes; and transportation arrangements to and from appointments and activities. Early attendance at an Ottawa 67s hockey game and formal skating lessons for the children have been included on the fun side of their adaptation activities. Our formal sponsorship will last for one year. In 2017, the committee looks forward to continuing to assist the family s settlement, and supporting Jihad and Roula to advance their language skills and find work relevant to their backgrounds, as dental laboratory technician and art teacher respectively. Over the past couple of months, the committee and the family have had, and profited greatly from, considerable interaction with Roula s brother and family and two aunts, who arrived in Ottawa earlier in 2016, and their respective sponsors - the Ottawa Lutheran Refugee Sponsorship Committee and St. Aidan s Anglican Church. We are grateful for this additional extended support. On the horizon is St. Bartholomew s sponsorship of another branch (3 adults) of this extended Syrian family. They are expected to arrive in early summer. The congregation has had the opportunity to meet the Aldiban family on several occasions at Sunday services and social activities at St. Bart s. Members of St. Bart s Refugee Committee (who have benefited from the family s smiles and gratitude and enjoyed delicious homemade food and the best coffee in town) are: Children s Education: Craig MacDonald, Karen McClure, Carole Schmidt Children s Sports and Leisure Activities: Craig MacDonald Clothing and Children s Supplies: Diane Chau Committee Coordinator: Rosemary MacDonald Dental Care: Anna Lee Chabot Drivers & Interpreters: Sally Doherty Education: Adults, Bill Houston Family Budget: Rosemary MacDonald, Penelope Muller Food, Household Supplies and Toiletries: Martine Cappon Fundraising: Howard Mains Furnishings, Housewares & Linens: Irene Walker Health Care, Welcome & Social Integration Liz Heatherington Housing Coordinator: Penelope Muller Shopping Orientation: Barbara Anderson Sponsorship Application: Jennifer Irish, assisted by Karen McClure and Gina Watson Storage & Moving: Andrew Millson Support Fund Manager: Mark Ellis Respectfully submitted, Rosemary MacDonald, Coordinator, Refugee Committee Presently (February 3rd), there is a bank balance of $45,266 in our Refugee Support Fund account. The Fund peaked at $63,572 on November 1, 2016 and at year end 2016 was $50,214. Although the family arrived in November 2016, a significant amount of spending took place in November and December. This was because of all the necessary start-up costs such as furniture, clothes, food, household supplies, last month s rent, and January monthly income support. ~ page 24 ~ and the work and history will be preserved for the future. We are also grateful for the financial support in the production of the Faithful book by Kellett family. In addition to their support for the scholarly book they are by themselves financing the Faithful" books total production and have even more generously allowed the church to keep the money from the sale of these books for use in our ministries. This is an extraordinary act of faithfulness on their part. hard it was in the first seventy five years to keep our church alive. The Holy Spirit really has been moving in this place. I am certain that future members of St Bart s will look back gratefully on the first 150 years and be inspired to carry on in the same faithful spirit. My prayer for all of us is that together our spiritual life, centered on Jesus, may deepen. We have been entrusted with the stewardship of this wonderful place, both physical and spiritual and we are blessed to be a part of it. Thanks There are so many people deserving of thanks. We still track well over 10,000 hours of volunteer time. The choir members, both old and new, our parish council, the nursery workers and Sunday School helpers. The organizers and helpers in the after-service coffee hours makes a great difference to our sense of Sunday community. The readers, sidespersons, lay administrators, intercessors and those who coordinate them allow our worship services to involve so many of congregation. I am overdue in thanking Kevin McQuinn who has such an important role in our parish communications. It is Kevin s design sense and skill that has given St Bart s a unified look. The vestry book itself, our new to be unveiled website and the design of the 150th Anniversary artifacts have been directed and unified by him into a pleasing and harmonious presentation. Special thanks must be given to our Office Administrator Ruth Honeyman. She is at the centre of everything that happens at St Bart s. Ruth s job is a true ministry and she is often the first face or voice that people see or hear when they call or come to St Bart s. Ruth makes my job and all who work and volunteer at our church must easier and more pleasant. Add to this is the work she does with concerts and the new tradition she began of the New Year s Eve Gala. For this and more are we very grateful for her work and presence among us. What an honour is has been for me to be Rector of St Bart s these almost nine years and to have the opportunity to be part of the 150th celebrations. The parish history will be a revelation to all of us in understanding how ~ page 13 ~

14 REPORT OF CORPORATION TO VESTRY It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your Name, O Most High. Psalm 92:1 W e have much to celebrate and to be thankful for throughout our St. Bart s Parish Family. Our lovely, historic church is celebrating 150 years this year. And we give thanks for the many who have paved the way for us. Spiritual Foundation Since 2008, Father David has provided active spiritual leadership in our Parish. We are truly blessed to have his knowledge, experience and support for all aspects of ministry here at St. Bart s. In addition, we are so fortunate to have the spiritual assistance and leadership of the Reverend Laurette Glasgow, our Honorary Assistant. Administration The office, under the direction of Ruth Honeyman, provides warm, kind and very efficient administrative assistance to Father David and the Parish of St. Bart s. Her role is critical to all operations, programmes and information flowing from the office. Music and the Choir Under the leadership of Tim Piper, the music programme at St. Bart s is delightful. Our congregation continues to experience the joy of music, to be inspired to participate and to witness our expanding choir. We are grateful for the dedication of all choir members. Outreach Parishioners at St. Bart s are deeply committed to community outreach. We were thrilled to have our wonderful Syrian refugee family arrive in November, Special thanks to our Refugee Committee and the ongoing dedication of volunteers to support the family of five. Many other outreach programs are underway and we thank everyone for their generous contributions. Leadership and St Bart s 150th Anniversary We look forward to many events of 2017 including our Anniversary Book launch, Doors Open and the Annual Bazaar. Special thanks to the 150 th Anniversary Committee members. We rang in the New Year with many parishioners and neighbours at our New Year s Eve Gala. Christian Education We have been blessed by the leadership of Chelsea Honeyman and Meiping MacIsaac in our Sunday School for the last three and a half years. Due to both career plans and increasing employment demands, both Chelsea and Meiping will be leaving their roles as teachers at St. Bart s. We will miss their dedication and exceptional gifts to our children and the Christian Education programme. We are thankful that Richard McClure and his daughter Sara have volunteered to take on their roles. Capital Projects and Operations Managing our historic church, the hall, the rectory and all aspects of the buildings is important not only now, but also, as we look to the future. Our construction of the north wall and installation of the Organ in recent years are good examples. We are delighted now to have a Property Committee whose members are tasked with the detailed planning and managing of the property going forward. In 2016, a generous donation from the Order of St. George resulted in the construction of the Labyrinth in the hall garden. The Olive Hobbs Bequest enabled the renovation of a little-used area into The Olive Branch Room, which provides a much needed and welcoming quiet space. Our gardens have been expanded and have looked beautiful for all to enjoy. Financials We are blessed to have Bill Turner managing our finances at St. Bart s. This is a major job and Bill is very capable and helpful in this important role. The administration of the budget O ne hundred and fifty years! What an accomplishment for our Church and what an opportunity to learn more about our history, building, music and community. As you know from our 2017 agenda noted below there will be monthly events to mark this anniversary. We are also fortunate to have four legacy projects to mark this birthday. First, thanks to the generosity of Tony and Joan Kellett, two outstanding history books will be produced. The first book, researched and written by Dr. Glen Lockwood, will be an extensive and detailed work about our church. The second, co -authored by Dr. Lockwood and Janet Uren, entitled Faithful, will be a concise pictorial history that will be available to all at a reasonable price. The third project will be a CD of music played at our Church produced by our outstanding director of music Tim Piper, and the fourth will be a new edition of parish photographs. As well souvenirs are on sale to mark this special occasion. We sincerely hope that you will join us for as many of these events as possible to celebrate the fellowship of our community that continues to flourish during its 150 th year. 150th Anniversary Calendar JANUARY 8 Visit of the Rt. Rev. John Chapman FEBRUARY 3 Skating at Rideau Hall and Pot-Luck 20 Family Day 28 Pancake Supper MARCH 1 Ash Wednesday APRIL 13 Maundy Thursday 14 Good Friday 16 Easter 20 May 5 Parish Photo s MAY 150 Anniversary tulips appear in Church Gardens 150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE JUNE JULY 7 Patronal Cornerstone Day Service, Reception and Book Launch 14 Mother s Day 22 Victoria Day Holiday 3 Doors Open Ottawa visit by the Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson 13 Concert with Latvian Pianist Dzintra Erliha 1 Canada Day AUGUST 7 Civic Holiday; 27 St Bartholomew s Day Service of Evensong, CD Launch and Reception SEPTEMBER 4 Labour Day 17 Homecoming Sunday OCTOBER 8 Thanksgiving 14 Primate s Visit and Luncheon NOVEMBER 4 Annual Bazaar 11 Remembrance Day TBC Concert with Ars Nova DECEMBER 3 Advent Carol Service 25 Christmas Day 31 Finale New Year s Gala Respectfully submitted Tony Kellett and Liz Heatherington Co-chairs, 150 th Celebrations for the Church of St Bartholomew ~ page 14 ~ ~ page 23 ~

15 MEAL A MONTH PROJECT AT CORNERSTONE W e at St Bart s are blessed to have many parishioners interested in providing the noon meal to residents of Cornerstone Shelter. St Bart s is represented at Cornerstone by the following parishioners and friends of the parish: Jane Little, Joanne Nelson, Bev Hyde, Jane Breen, Jenni Barbarie, Nancy Hooper, Linda Assad-Butcher, Busy Dale-Harris, Bonnie Robinson, Lynne McGuffin, Nancy Colton, Rosemary MacDonald, Liz Heatherington, Ellen Zeiss, Sheila Perry, Barbara Konst, Carol Matson, Ann Ericsson, Janet McLaine, Claire Schofield, Joanne Delamere, Marilyn Myers, Pam Mallon, Pat Morris, Jane Mather, Charlotte Ward, Betty Smallridge, Jonathan & Alicia Adams and Sandra Ferguson. Team Leader Mary Mahoney hung up her apron this year and we thank her for the many years of organizing her team. The dedication of our volunteers is very much appreciated. If you would like to be involved in this SUNDAY SCHOOL outreach initiative please contact Sandra at Donations to this project can be made by placing an envelope on the collection plate clearly marked 'Cornerstone Meal a Month'. Menu planning, food preparation and serving the noon meal to residents of Cornerstone Shelter provides a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. The budget is $125/month with funding from donations by parishioners, weekly givings and team members. We are grateful for the very generous donation of $500 from ticket sales to the recent Linden House Theatre performance under direction of our own Janet Uren. Cornerstone administration greatly appreciates the meals prepared and provided by St. Bart s and other parishes. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Ferguson, Coordinator and the many activities that it covers, is the responsibility of Corporation. We note that General Givings are under-budget this year. However, we appreciate the generous givings to GIFT and to our Refugee Fund. Our thanks After eleven and a half years as Envelope Secretary, Ron Burrows has submitted his resignation. We are most indebted to Ron for the hundreds of hours that he has contributed. We are fortunate that Bob Orr has volunteered to step into this role. Stewardship As stated in their report, our active Stewardship Committee led a very successful Gift Campaign. As significant funds are required to help run the day -to- day operations at St. Bart s, fundraising will continue to be an Respectfully submitted, Father David Clunie Sheila Perry, Rector s Warden Judy Wiesinger, People s Warden Richard Remillard, Deputy Warden Stephen Brereton, Deputy Warden Bill Turner, Treasurer ongoing activity in our Parish. Thank You Our wonderful St. Bart s hums with activity. We are grateful to the hundreds of volunteer hours by all parishioners! Attendance T ypically, attendance is higher in the fall term (September-December) and drops somewhat in the winter/spring terms (January-June) owing to children s commitments to activities such as hockey. However, many children also had activities this autumn and so our fall 2016 term was also inconsistently attended; while there was a small core of two to three children who attended most weeks, it was never clear how many additional children would attend. Some weeks, we would have only those two or three students; other weeks, we would have 11 or 12 as guests came in for the day. The inconsistency was especially challenging in our senior class (Grades 4 to 6), where we would often have only one or two students. This inconsistency presented challenges for lesson planning, classroom management, and events such as Family Services, as we could never be sure that children would attend on a given day. The unreliable attendance also resulted in us shortening the Christmas Pageant to include fewer speaking roles. That being said, the pageant was very well received and we were very appreciative of the parent volunteers who came on pageant day to help prepare and costume the children! Leadership In February 2017, Richard Maclure and Laura Doyel will assume shared duties in leading the Sunday School. Richard and Laura both have extensive experience in education and I am confident that they will bring a fresh perspective to the Sunday School. Meiping and I wish them the best! Respectfully submitted, Chelsea Honeyman Meiping MacIsaac Bishop Chapman dedicates the Olive Branch Room, January 8, ~ page 22 ~ ~ page 15 ~

16 MUSIC / CHOIR T his past year, 2016 was a wonderful year in the musical life of St. Bart s. We enjoyed the sounds of our organ and piano, welcomed visiting instrumentalists, and continued to be blessed by excellent musical leadership from our choir. The choir worked on expanding its repertoire. In Lent, we learned some very challenging music including the Lamentations by Edward Bairstow and the De Profundis by Arvo Pärt. Through the church year, we tried to reflect the musical traditions of St Bartholomew s, while also learning new repertoire and offering up these pieces into the worship experience. Examples of these include a setting of Going Home for the Remembrance Day Service, a new setting of The Record of John (by Grayston Ives) for the Advent Carol Service, and a piece called Christmas Eve by Matthew Larkin for the Christmas Eve service. A particular choral highlight was again, the Advent Carol Service, which featured motets, biblical readings, and a series of sonnets by the British poet Malcolm Guite. Many thanks to Chris Burn who continues to be a key figure in the development of this lovely liturgical and musical experience was a steady year in terms of numbers for the choir. We started the year with a group of about 18 choristers, and ended the year with about the same, though some members left and new singers joined. In 2016, our choir was once again supported by a stellar cast of choral interns. The student interns provide stability to our choir and their musicality and expertise is much appreciated. Kristen Jerabek was our soprano lead for the year. In November, we decided to hire another soprano in lieu of a tenor, to provide additional support to our soprano line. We were pleased to welcome Madison MacIvor-Kirkpatrick who led the sopranos along with Kristen, for the remaining two months of the year. In June, we saw the departure of our tenor lead Pascal Viens who provided great leadership during his time with us. We also said goodbye to Alexander Ouellette as our alto lead in May. Kathryn Anderson became our new alto lead following Alex s departure and was a great lead the rest of the year. Through all these changes, Kevin Burke remained as our steadfast bass. I wish to thank all our interns for the leadership they provide, and the genuine sense of fellowship and community they share with all of our choir members. Many of our special services were also enriched by the addition of instrumentalists, including trumpeters for Easter and Christmas, brass members from the Governor General s Foot Guards at our Remembrance Day service, a string quartet for our Advent Carol service, and clarinetists for our Christmas Day service. As we look to 2017 and our anniversary celebrations, I feel confident that St. Bartholomew s will continue to enjoy a rich tradition of music making. We look to the recording of an archival CD documenting the musical life of the congregation in our 150 th year. Expanding our musical repertoire will continue to be a focus as well as providing familiar and wonderful music to our anniversary celebrations. Respectfully submitted by Timothy Piper Music Director MEMBERS The members of the committee are: Judy Wiesinger, Sheila Perry, Carol Matson, Barry Walker, Dennis Laurin, Ross Peterson and Andy Robinson. TERMS OF REFERENCE The building advisory committee has been formed with the mandate to provide input and guidance to Corporation on the maintenance, upkeep and major improvements to the church, hall and rectory. The terms of reference developed by the committee, which are subject to updating over time, include the following: Review the present state of the buildings and property. Prepare a matrix spread sheet of projects completed including extent of work, time when completed, warranty, expected life span, etc. Review original Halsall Report to determine if there is any outstanding work to complete. Complete a list of projects for future use. List to include short term projects, mid-term projects and long term projects. Research and provide recommendations to Corporation for retention of professionals to undertake studies, analysis and designs as required, as well as providing budgets for the identified work. Facilitate preparation of a report summarizing an Action Plan, including cost estimates, with input from professionals. Facilitate preparation of an Operations and Maintenance Manual for facilities and equipment. Facilitate preparation of cost estimates for planning purposes and for use in preparation of the annual budgets. Assist with tendering for construction projects (possibly with the assistance of Ross Peterson or a similar person who can BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE oversee the construction on behalf of Corporation). The committee has co-ordinated a number of maintenance and restoration projects, however, the main focus has been an inventory of repairs, maintenance and restoration projects that will be required over the next five years, including estimates of costs for the required works. Based on the inventory we will develop an Asset Management & Maintenance Plan which will cover the church, link, hall, rectory and grounds. The committee is also developing a Repair and Maintenance Manual which will gather all pertinent information in one or a series of binders. All existing paper work and additions as we move forward should be filed in the proper division in the manual. The goal is to have one place for anyone to find all the information with respect to the church property. We anticipate having a condition survey, recommendations and budget costs for the Memorial Window completed in the first half of The intent is also to complete a brief report to include the inventories, plans and budgets for future use. I would like to thank the members of the committee who have all made significant contributions to our work to date. Judy, Sheila and Carol all bring a wealth of background knowledge of many aspects of the work to date and existing needs. Barry has special knowledge in procurement, electronics and a keen interest in the Memorial Window. Ross has more knowledge on what has been undertaken over the last ten years than anyone else and Dennis knows building construction and his input has been invaluable in developing the inventory, maintenance plan and repair and maintenance manual. Respectfully Submitted, Andy Robinson, Committee Chair ~ page 16 ~ ~ page 21 ~

17 150TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT CONTINUATION AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT T he committee oversees the Diocesan GIFT Campaign, identifies how we can support and inspire each other to meet our financial responsibilities as parishioners and to seek ways to work together to individually and collectively change lives. St. Bart s thank offerings fall short of what is needed to cover operating expenses to provide worship and support ongoing programs. Additionally, future capital needs must be financed. Ongoing generous financial support from parishioners is necessary to meet these needs. The committee reports to Corporation and in 2016 addressed the following: Monitored donations and pledges related to the 5 year St. Bart s Anniversary/GIFT Campaign. Considering remaining outstanding donations to be completed in 2017, the 5 th and final year of the campaign, we expect our goal to be achieved; Communicated periodically in the bulletin using the GIFT & Stewardship Corner the importance of generous and regular givings necessary to operate and support the plans of the parish; updates on actual givings were provided by Corporation; Continue to welcome new parishioners with a welcome package sent by the office; Encouraged parishioners to provide the church with addresses for timely communications; Continued to profile St. Bart s outreach partner, the Diocese Community Ministries, and the Primate s World Relief Development Fund (PWRDF). Sharon York, the Executive Director of the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre, one of the four Diocesan Community Ministries, was a guest speaker on Thanksgiving; and Initiated the redevelopment of the St. Bart s website as a key communications tool. In 2017, priorities for the committee will be to: Continue to monitor the donations against pledges for the St. Bart s 150 th Anniversary/GIFT campaign in its 5 th and final year to ensure commitments are met and prepare a wrap-up report; Based on direction from Corporation, and as required, develop a strategy to raise funds to address the capital needs of the parish; Regularly communicate, using the GIFT & Stewardship Corner of the bulletin, the importance of thank offerings to support worship at St. Bart s and service in our communities; Assist in the planning of a Stewardship newsletter and the annual Stewardship Appeal in November; Continue to profile St. Bart s ongoing outreach partner, the Diocese Community Ministries, and PWRDF; Continue to raise awareness of the importance of legacy gifts in securing St. Bart s future and encourage parishioners to provide legacy gifts as part of estate planning; and Implement the new St. Bart s website and the process for the timely update of its content. Respectfully submitted by Bonnie Robinson and Rob Nelson: co-chairs Members: Meriel Bradford; Carol Burrows; Canon David Clunie; Tony Kellett ALTAR GUILD The Guild s three teams continue to work on a three-week rotation schedule to assist and to support our Rector in preparation for 1) all Sunday services; 2) special services pertaining to Lent, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; and 3) baptism, confirmation and first communion, wedding, and funeral/ memorial services. In 2016 we prepared for eight baptisms, one wedding, and 11 funeral/memorial services. The responsibility for maintaining and preparing the sanctuary for worship is ongoing. Two memorial flower stands were commissioned from Bob Coté, Dimension Cabinets, as gifts from Joan Kellett and family, and Anthony and John Kellett. On May 1, 2016 the stands were dedicated: To the Glory of God and in Memory of Lt-Col. Albert Edward Moll, RCAMC Lt N/S Patricia Moore, RCAMC Joan (Moll) Kellett and family To the Glory of God and in Memory of Norman Kellett Dame Elaine Kellett-Bowman DBE Given by Anthony and John Kellett New fair linen (two Altar Cloths and 12 Purificators) were commissioned from embroidery designer Seanagh Murdoch, Strands Embroidery, from the Altar Guild, and dedicated on May 1, Guild members from each team continue to purchase and arrange flowers for each Sunday (with the exception of Lent as flowers are not placed in the Sanctuary at this time); and our Seasonal Decorator, Sandra Ferguson, purchases and co-ordinates the decorating of the church for the festivals of Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you to the many parishioners who have requested Sanctuary Flowers during the year as memorials, thanksgivings and celebrations for/of people and events in their lives. In addition we are very pleased that parishioners also participated in the decorating of our church by donating towards the purchase of flowers and plants for festivals. In total, revenue of $2,235 was received towards the Altar Flower expenditures for The Guild s Annual Meeting was held on November 23 in the Parish Hall. Fr. David joined us to discuss our liturgical needs for our Christmas services and the upcoming year, and expressed his his appreciation and support for the work of the Guild. This meeting also provided an opportunity for members to bring forward suggestions and concerns while discussing the duties and responsibilities of the Guild. We are grateful to Sandra Ferguson for taking the responsibility of organizing our lunch. This time together gave us the opportunity for fellowship. This year we welcome Stephanie Gatszegi as a new member of the Guild. Thank you to each member for your dedication to this integral part of the life of St. Bart s; to Busy Dale-Harris who launders our fair linen; to Sandra Ferguson who decorates our church for our celebrations during festivals; to Ruth Honeyman, Parish Administrator, who is our steady presence and liaison in the office; and, especially, to Fr. David who gives us his constant support and guidance, his understanding when things don t always go perfectly, and for his recognition of the ministry of the Altar Guild at the service on May 1. ~ page 20 ~ ~ page 17 ~

18 Members of the Altar Guild: Jane Breen, Busy Dale-Harris, Felicity Davies, Joanne Delamere, Sally Doherty, Deborah Fraser, Stephanie Gatszegi, Barbara Konst, Rosemary MacDonald, Jean MacIsaac, Pamela Mallon, Carol Matson, Janet McLaine, Sheila Perry, Judi Ward, Ann Wesch, Julie Wurtele, and Ellen Zeiss Sandra Ferguson (Spare Member and Seasonal Decorator), Mary Capson and Nancy Millson (Spare Members), Joyce Bryant (Honorary Member) We are looking for and would be pleased to welcome new members to the Altar Guild. If interested please contact a member of the Guild or Pamela Mallon at Respectfully submitted by Pamela Mallon, Coordinator PARISH HISTORY COMMITTEE T he parish history project is a legacy part of the celebration of our 150 th anniversary. The history was the brainchild of Don Eldon, who assembled a committee to oversee the project at the end of 2010 and the beginning of The committee was fortunate in being able to secure the services of Dr Glenn Lockwood, the Diocesan Archivist, to prepare a scholarly history. Soon after he began work, the committee engaged the services of parishioner Janet Uren to produce, in consultation with Glenn Lockwood, a popular version for sale to parishioners and others. Thus, there will be two versions of our parish history. The scholarly version will be lengthy two volumes with perhaps 150 illustrations and will be issued in a limited Morocco-bound edition of 20 numbered copies. The popular version will be produced in an initial printing of 300 copies. It will be over 200 double-column pages and have around 250 images, many in colour. It will be printed on high-quality paper, be hard-bound (sewn not glued), and have a dust cover. The goal is to honour the parish s 150 th anniversary with a history of the very highest quality. The popular version is currently in the hands of a graphic designer in California. He has returned two (of ten) chapters, and they are truly a work of art. The expectation is that we will be able to send the manuscript to the printer at the beginning of March, with the aim of having a book launch after the 10:30 service on Sunday 7 May. The scholarly version will shortly be sent to a binder, with the aim of releasing it at the same time. After nearly seven years of work on this project, it comes as no surprise to committee members to discover that St Bartholomew s has a truly fascinating history that will delight and inspire parishioners. The committee currently comprises Tony Kellett (acting chair), Rev. David Clunie, Glenn Lockwood, Janet Uren, Joan Kellett, Chris Burn, Mary Morican and Liz Heatherington; Don Eldon is an emeritus member. Martha Patterson also participated in the early years of the project. Respectfully submitted by Tony Kellett T he annual 24 Hour Famine took place May 14/15, with youth fundraising and raising awareness of the needs of others throughout the world. This included the work of the Primate s World Relief and Development Fund, working in Canada and abroad through local partners delivering aid where most needed. Youth, 14 years and older, got together, under the guidance and supervision of parents Gina Watson and Karen McClure, for a variety of activities, and learning opportunities spanning a 24 hour period without food, ending with the Sunday church service and pizza! In preparation for the event, the youth took part, individually and collectively, in raising money, asking family, friends and the congregation to donate and, at the same time, raising awareness among those approached. In 2016, the youth were able to hear from a local First Nations guest who most articulately spoke of the challenges of being First Nations in the urban environment, especially difficult for a First Nations woman. Her connexion with nearby St. Margaret s Anglican Church in Vanier made the link between her and the youth especially poignant. The discussion and the questions asked made it clear how deeply the kids were engaged in the issues she raised. In November, I attended An Evening with our PWDRF African Partners, with the opportunity of hearing- firsthand- of the work being sponsored by PWRDF s Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Program. It is rare that we get the opportunity to meet personally with representatives of our overseas partners and hear directly how our donations are saving lives. An added bonus was putting faces to the names of those we work with from the national PWRDF office and getting together with other parish representatives. In 2016, over $3,000 was donated through St. Bart s by parishioners. The amount, however, represents the generosity of only a few people. Please note that you can donate using the envelopes found in the pew holders, or your own envelopes or automatically with PAR. The reality: the need continues. Respectfully submitted by Shelagh M Gonigle, St. Bartholomew PWRDF representative. I n 2016 coffee hour continued to provide an opportunity for both fellowship and volunteerism. Visitors and new parishioners were encouraged to use blue mugs, helping us to identify and welcome newcomers. Willing volunteers are asked to sign their names and phone numbers or addresses on the schedule posted outside the kitchen. A week prior to their Sunday commitment an with instructions will be sent. A duplicate copy is permanently posted on the kitchen notice board for quick reference. Many thanks to all who have helped to keep this important parish tradition alive in Respectfully submitted, Carol Matson Linda Assad-Butcher COFFEE HOUR 10:30 ~ page 18 ~ ~ page 19 ~