The Church of St. Bartholomew The Guards Chapel

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1 The Church of St. Bartholomew The Guards Chapel Installing the new sign Doors Open at St Bart's June 2014 Investiture Ceremony The Order of St George, April 2014 Marriage of Alicia Noonan and Jonathan Adams May 2014 DOCUMENTS FOR 2015 VESTRY February 24, 2015 New Year s Eve Gala, 2014

2 Fr David at the 175th Anniversary of the Parish of Eganville, May His first parish, Marriage of Josh Robbins and Danielle Blondin October 2014 Birthday cake for two Governor General's Foot Guard's ensemble at Guard's Christmas Carol Service Christmas Pageant Baptismal Font and new plaques Our Governor General David Johnston greets parishioners on Remembrance Sunday Ordination of Kristy Reimers-Loader May 2014 (former student at St. Barts) Report to Vestry, February 24, page 35

3 In the fall of 2010, Parish Council approved the following mandate for this committee: The Nominating Committee for the Church of St. Bartholomew s 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. In 2011, in addition to seeking people to fulfill the many roles and responsibilities needed to carry out the work of the parish, the Nominating Committee established two general principles to guide the selection of names to present to Vestry each year: (i) for most positions it is an advantage to have a term of 3 years to ensure continuity and to allow for turnover so that no one becomes over-burdened; (ii) people holding positions in the parish are being asked to give careful consideration to identifying their eventual successor and suggesting possible names to the Nominating Committee for consideration. This year, the Nominating Committee sought again to apply these principles. Given the shortage of volunteers, however, this did not always prove possible and we are especially grateful to those who have agreed to prolong their term of service and/or to serve again after a relatively short period. Thursday morning Meditation group Respectfully submitted, Craig MacDonald (Chair), David Clunie, Brian Eckert, Carol Matson Sean Edward Tattersfield, first baptism using the new font. May 2014 Mayor Jim Watson opens our Bazaar Carole Schmidt retires as our Sunday School Coordinator June 2014 St Bart's on November 9, 2014 Remembrance Sunday Happy Bazaar Volunteers Discussion of St Bart's Day, October 25, 2014 page 34 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel

4 Other Parish Officers Altar Guild Pam Mallon Looking back on 2014 We celebrated Lay Administrators / Readers / Sidespersons 8:15 Lay Administrators 10:30 Readers 10:30 Brian Eckert Ray Perrin Fran Flavelle Intercessors 10:30 Alice Lurie Baptisms Sidespersons 10:30 Martine Cappon May 4, 2014 August 24, 2014 Sean Edward Tattersfield Beatrix Emma Bresalier Bazaar Convenors Mary Capson Liz Heatherington Envelope Secretary Ron Burrows Confirmation Nursery Julia Laku December 15, 2013 Adrienne Gaudreault Youth Coordinator Facilities & Property: Exterior Brian Eckert Rob Nelson Marriages May 17, 2014 May 31, 2014 August 8, 2014 September 27, 2014 October 11, 2014 Funerals and Memorials January 29, 2014 February 13, 2014 February 19, 2014 February 27, 2014 June 6, 2014 June 14, 2014 June 25, 2014 July 19, 2014 July 28, 2014 August 14, 2014 August 21, 2014 September 23, 2014 October 18, 2014 November December 5, 2014 December 22, 2014 Alicia Erin Noonan and Jonathan Paul Adams Anne-Marie St.Laurent & Gerald William Doyle Emily Katherine Conrad & Reed Darryl Bernard Morrison Carol Lynn Malko & Michael James Beall Danielle Catherine Blondin & Joshua Nathanael Robbins We remember fondly Rachel Burton Raymond Phillips Olive Eva Hobbs Rae Katherine Campbell Mercelina Lipo Gwendolyn (Stainton) Peart Ralph Lucien Hennessy Randolph Gherson Nigel John Hopkins Hilary Anne Nicolson Tibor Michael Gatszegi Geoffrey Franklin Bruce Erik John Spicer Elizabeth Purton Keith Berridge Campbell Ann Clarke Edwards Interior Pastoral Care - Armstrong Center Pastoral Care - Parish Coffee Hour Co-ordinator 8:15 Coffee Hour Co-ordinator 10:30 Community Communications BBQ Pub Nights Cornerstone Meals Coordinator Counters/Depositors Coordinator Flower Convenor Gardeners Liaison Church Staff Parish Administrator Music Director Sexton Judy Wiesinger Nancy Millson Laurie Mason Jane Billings Linda Assad-Butcher, Rosemary MacDonald Carol Matson Jane Billings Michèle Corriveau and Jake Harding Lisa Samson Sandra Ferguson Jim Bradford Sandra Ferguson Carol Matson Ruth Honeyman Tim Piper Clement Olomoi Report to Vestry, February 24, page 33

5 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE In light of its mandate, the Nominating Committee makes the following recommendations to Vestry: Church Wardens Rector s Warden (appointed by the Rector) Rob Nelson People s Warden Brian Eckert Deputy Warden Sheila Perry Deputy Warden Judy Wiesinger TABLE OF CONTENTS The following documents have been prepared for the 2015Vestry Meeting and are presented here in the same order as the proposed draft agenda. page no. Draft Agenda for 2014 Vestry Meeting Draft Minutes of the 2013 Vestry Meeting 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 Rob Nelson Brian Eckert Sheila Perry Judy Wiesinger (to be elected by Council) (to be elected by Council) Rob Nelson Brian Eckert Sheila Perry Judy Wiesinger Bill Turner Michael Beall Ward Heatherington Gary Toft Gina Watson Rector s Report Report of Corporation to Vestry Organization and Committee Reports Music/Choir Organ Recital Committee Sunday School Altar Guild Pastoral Care (Garry Armstrong Home) Cornerstone Meals Project Envelope Secretary s Report Coffee Hour St. Bart s Bazaar Treasurer s Report Report of the 150th GIFT Continuation & Stewardship Committee Report of the Nominating Committee Stewardship Committee Co-Chairs Rob Nelson Bonnie Robinson 150 th Anniversary Co-Chairs Liz Heatherington Tony Kellett One of the four regimental colours newly framed and relocated. Nominating Committee Chair Craig MacDonald page 32 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 5

6 DRAFT AGENDA 1. Opening Prayer 2. Appointment of Vestry Clerk A motion will be presented seeking Vestry approval of the proposed appointment. 3. Adoption of Agenda A motion of approval will be sought. 4. Adoption of the Minutes of February 23, 2014 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. Warden s 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 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. Following any discussion thereon, Vestry will be asked to accept these written reports. The committee oversees the Diocesan GIFT Campaign, identifies how we can support and inspire each other to meet our financial responsibilities as Christians and ways to work together to individually and collectively change lives. St. Bart s thank offerings do not yet meet the requirements for 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 2014 provided focus on the following: Monitored donations related to the 5 year St. Bart s Anniversary/GIFT Campaign to ensure the financial objectives are achieved: as of the end of 2014, the third year of the campaign, St. Bart s donations under this program totalled nearly $715,000; Provided regular communications in the bulletin using the GIFT & Stewardship Corner to communicate the importance of generous and regular givings necessary to operate and support the plans of the parish; Assisted in the planning of the November annual Stewardship Appeal program; and Planned the Congregational Day on October 25 th for parishioners to discuss the success we are experiencing and to identify how we might build on these strengths over the longer term. In 2015, the priorities for the committee will be to: Continue to monitor the donations against pledges for the St. Bart s Anniversary/GIFT campaign to ensure commitments are met; Regularly communicate using the GIFT & Stewardship Corner of the bulletin about the importance of thank offerings to support worship at St. Bart s and service in our communities; Introduce a welcome letter package for new parishioners and encourage others to become parishioners; Assist in the planning of the annual Stewardship Appeal in November; and Introduce a Legacy Gift Program to encourage parishioners to leave a tax preferred gift or other estate planning instrument in their will to sustain our spiritual home in the future. Respectfully submitted by Bonnie Robinson and Rob Nelson: Co-chairs 150TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT CONTINUATION & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE 8. Treasurer s Report Proposed Operating and Facilities Budget for 2015 and Financial Results for 2014 Carol Devenny, 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 2014 Financial Report; approve the proposed Operating Budget included in the 2014 Vestry Report; and authorize a financial review process for Marriage of Reed Morrison and Emily Conrad August 2014 page 6 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 31

7 Notes from page 29: 1. 2 per cent increase over FY14 actual 2. Consistent with prior year 3. Rental of rectory at $2,500 per month 4. Sunday school for 42 weeks at $200 per week funded by a parishioner 5. includes 2% salary increase 6. Additional honoraria required to cover Father David's sabbatical 15 $ Represents 1% actual increase in Rector's salary. "Ecops" Equalized Cost of Priestly Service is $8700 more that Rector's cost to parish as assessed by diocese. 8. Amount assessed by the Diocese is calculated based on the average of all parish income and expenses in the preceding 3 years, less certain exemptions such as: capital expenditures for projects relating to structure, services, site and environmental initiatives, health, safety and accessibility initiatives. The Diocese calculates PFS by adding the total net assessable parish income for all parishes together; each parish's net assessable income is then expressed as a percentage of the total next income of all of the parishes. Each parish's fair share is this percentage of the approved diocesan budget. 9. Includes salary for Piper for 12 months, musicians 10. Assumes additional bookkeeping support in FY Assumes contribution from monies raised from GIFT Capital Expenditures-Actuals 2014 Estimated Capital Improvement Details Washroom upgrade/accessible $14,000* Repaint Church Hall $8,000* Church sign $2,500 $7,500 Sound system $8,530 Repair Roof in Link $ St Bart s 150 th Campaign/GIFT Report Rob Nelson and Bonnie Robinson, Co-Chairs of the Campaign Committee will elaborate on their report. A motion seeking reception will be put to Vestry. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 12. Appointment of Rector s Warden The Rector will comment on his choice as Rector s Warden. 13. Report of the Nominating Committee/Confirmation of Church Officers 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 14. Appointments by the Rector and Wardens of the Treasurer, Envelope Secretary and Signing Officers Motions on these appointments will be put to Vestry. 15. Other Business 16. Closing Prayer and Adjournment Lighting & Fan $2,319 Masonry repair $4,369 $5,000 Church and Rectory Landscaping $1,930 Hall Wall - complete rebuild northwest wall $218,000* Hall Wall - design and plans for permits $20,000 Church touch-up (internal) $3,000 Ross Peterson's Retainer $4,867 Ross Peterson's Retainer $5,000 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 Sub Total (before HST) $30,200 $297,000 $12,500 $10,500 10% $29,700 Total with Contingency $326,700 *To be approved at Special Vestry Parish Council 2014 Adrienne Clarkson, Colonel-in-Chief Princess Patricia s Canadian Light Infantry, unveils a new memorial plaque to commemorate their 100th Anniversary page 30 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 7

8 148TH ANNUAL MEETING OF VESTRY FEBRUARY 24, :00 P.M. DRAFT MINUTES OF THE 147TH MEETING OF VESTRY Linda Assad-Butcher Anthony Kellett Rob Nelson Meriel V.M. Bradford Marie Kiar Joanne Nelson Carol Burrows Palle Kiar Clement Olomai Ronald Burrows Julia Laku Sheila Perry Hugh Dale-Harris Wolfgang Lassl Richard Remillard Carol Devenny Christina Lubbock Andy Robinson David Clendinning Mary Mahoney Bonnie Robinson Sally Doherty Pamela Mallon Gary Toft Brian Eckert Brian Mallon Bill Turner Don Eldon Carol Matson Gina Watson Laurette Glasgow Grant McDonald Catherine Welch Barb Hallam-Price Anne McDougall J.D. Younger Ward Heatherington Mary Morican These minutes should be read with reference to the attachment entitled: Documents for 2014 Vestry, February 23, 2014 Meeting brought to order by Rev. David Clunie at 12:18 p.m. 1. Opening Prayer led by Rev. David Clunie, Rector 2. Appointment of Vestry Clerk Motion to approve proposed appointment of Shannon Worek as vestry clerk. Moved by: Carol Matson; Seconder: Bill Turner. Carried. 3. Adoption of Agenda Motion to approve agenda as is. Moved by Brian Eckert ; Seconded by Don Eldon. Carried. ST BART'S 2015 BUDGET Operating Statement Approved Actual Budget Notes Budget Revenue General Givings 358, , ,252 1 Bazaar 12,000 10,204 10,500 2 Facilities rental 13,000 10,750 10,000 2 Rectory rental 30,000 27,888 30,000 3 Other Income (Sunday school recovery) 6,000 5,004 8,400 4 Total Revenue 419, , ,152 Operating Costs Utilities/PT - church 20,000 13,675 14,000 2 Rectory property tax 5,723 6,000 2 Telephone 5,000 5,739 6,000 2 Sexton Salary and supplies 30,700 27,881 30,000 5 Altar Guild including Liturgical 4,000 2,794 3,000 2 Altar Flowers 3,000 3,387 3,500 2 Adult Education 1, ,000 2 Sunday School 3,000 7,090 8,400 4 Honoraria 1,200 1,000 3,075 6 Clergy-David (in Equalization) 89,966 89,966 94,312 7 Clergy-Housing Allowance 25,429 25,429 25,709 Communications 3,000 1,970 2,500 2 Cornerstone Meal program 2,000 1,342 2,000 2 Equalization/ Parish Fair Share 73,718 73,718 89,552 8 Fellowship 2,000 2,713 3,000 2 Grounds/ snow clearing 7,500 9,106 8,000 2 Insurance 8,000 7,093 7,204 7 Music and Choir 45,640 44,861 55,000 9 Nursery 2,000 2,169 2,200 2 Bookkeeping/Review 13,000 9,031 13, Office 69,485 70,992 72,000 5 Bank Charges Other/ Rector Discretionary 4,000 4,097 4,000 2 Total Operating expenses 418, , ,152 Revenue over expenses before investments ,425-48,000 GIFT Contribution 30, Investment income from Diocese 3,132 Unrealized Gain on investments 21,222 Contribution from Hobbs for music 18,000 Revenue over expenses 362 5,929 0 (Notes: see page 30) page 8 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 29

9 TREASURER S REPORT December Balance Sheet The following is a summary of our balance sheet as at December Adoption of the Minutes of February 24, 2013 Vestry Meeting Motion to receive Minutes of 148 th Vestry of Church of St. Bartholomew. Moved by Carol Burrows; Seconded by Nancy Chance. Carried. Cash $ 86,867 Notes 5. Rector s Report See the Rector s Report as contained in the written Reports to Vestry document prepared for meeting. Parochial Funds SOCE 146,672 Broadribb 54,231 Hobbs Bequest 339,000 GIFT 39, Remarks by the Rector Richard Remillard (Deputy Warden) and Carole Schmidt (Sunday School Coordinator) will both be vacating their roles in Rev. Clunie thanked them both for their work and years of service. With regards to the Sunday School, Chelsea Honeyman will continue as a paid teacher, thanks to a donation from an anonymous parishioner. There is no active youth group at this time, but we hope to have one in the future. Net $666,170 Motion to receive the Rector s Report. Moved by Meriel Bradford; Seconded by Sheila Perry. Carried. 1. Distributions during the year included Gary J. Armstrong Centre ($4,000 for 2013 and 2014) $5,000 to St. Luke's Table and $5,000 to Ottawa Pastoral Care 2. Capital Expenditures of $30,200 including Ross Peterson retainer($11,000), sound system, masonry repairs 3. Bequest received during 2014 set up as new trust account with the Diocese 4. $724,934 GIFT donations received to December 31, Funds used to purchase organ and capital improvement. St Bart's share of Diocese campaign fully paid in the amount of $170,500. All future monies received transfer to St. Bart's. 5. Font, Regimental Colours framing and 150th Anniversary Book special projects fully paid by parishioners Respectfully submitted by Carol Devenny, Treasurer 6. Corporation s Report See the Corporation s Report as contained in the written Reports to Vestry document prepared for meeting. Remarks by the Wardens (Rob Nelson) The Corporation is charged with carrying out the wishes of vestry, specifically the budget. Rob Nelson thanked the members of the corporation for their time and efforts. Motion to accept the Corporation s Report Moved by Don Eldon; Seconded by Carol Burrows. Carried. 7. Organization and Committee Reports See reports included in the Reports to Vestry document prepared for Vestry: the Director of Music, Organ Committee, Sunday School, Altar Guild Coordinator, Pastoral Care (Garry Armstrong Home), the Envelope Secretary, and Coordinator of the Cornerstone Meal Project. Newly installed shields of Governors General David Johnston and Michaëlle Jean Discussion Don Eldon paid tribute to the organ committee for their work. Motion to receive the reports listed above. Moved by Brian Mallon; Seconded by Andy Robinson. Carried. page 28 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 9

10 8. Treasurer s Report Refer to the Treasurer s Report for more information. Proposed Operating and Facilities Budget for 2014 & Financial Results for 2013 (Carol Devenny, Treasurer) Financial Results for 2013 The financial statements for 2012 and 2013 have been reviewed by McCay Duff, Chartered Accountants. We came in slightly under budget ($2,300) in COFFEE HOUR Coffee hour after the 10:30 services is well attended. The introduction of blue mugs for new comers seems to work. Many parishioners have been seen talking and welcoming these visitors to our family at St.Bart's. We accept donations to keep it supplied with (free trade organic) coffee as voted in by Vestry. As well, we buy tea, sugar, cream, milk, juice, cookies and napkins. The sign up sheet on the wall by the kitchen is a challenge to get filled with names. It still has a few dates open until the end of June and we encourage you to take a turn to lighten the load!! This is our last term as your coffee convenors and we thank you for all for your support. Respectfully submitted, Richard & Mary Capson Operating and Facilities Budget for 2014 In general discussion, questions were raised regarding SOCE and Brodribb Capital, which are both set aside for social outreach. Over the past few years, the church has contributed about $100,000 to outreach through SOCE. Prior to this fund, outreach was a budget line item of about $20,000 which came from offerings. The projected offerings for 2014 are $358,000. The active Stewardship Committee will plan a strategy for meeting this target; however Carol Burrows made the point that this target is a challenge implicit in approving the budget. Motions to: receive the 2013 Financial Report; approve the proposed Operating Budget included in the 2013 Vestry Report; authorize withdrawals from the Broadribb Fund commonly knows as the Capital Fund and GIFT monies for proposed capital projects in the 2014 Vestry Report; authorize a financial review process for Moved by Tony Kellett; Seconded by Ward Heatherington. Carried. 10. St. Bart s 150 th Campaign/GIFT Report Rob Nelson and Bonnie Robinson, Co-Chairs of the Campaign Committee Bonnie Robinson introduced the team (Carol Burrows, Meriel Bradford, Rob Nelson and Tony Kellet) and thanked them for their work, as well as Ron Burrows for his dedication on a weekly basis. Rev. Clunie also thanked the GIFT campaign committee for continuing on as a regular Stewardship committee. In terms of the Envelope Secretary s report, note that 1/3 of givings are from only 30 families, and there is a significant risk of a shortfall when these families leave. For 2014, the committee will be focusing on three things: 1. Keeping momentum going on the GIFT campaign until the end of the 5 years. 2. Working on ways to encourage and inspire people to financially support St. Bartholomew s; this includes expanding the congregation. 3. Continuing to find ways to increase fellowship and a sense of community, possibly through a congregation event in the Fall to participate in strategic planning. ST. BART S BAZAAR The Bazaar at the Church of St Bartholomew has a long tradition. In 1878 Lady Dufferin, the wife of the Governor General of Canada, held a Bazaar in the Tent Room of Rideau Hall for our little Church which collected $2,000. This past year- November 2014, thanks to more than 100 volunteers from our Congregation, over $13, was raised for the work of our Church which includes the lunch programme at the Cornerstone Women s Shelter, the Bale for the North and the Ministry to the Garry J. Armstrong Centre. Our Bazaar has become an established tradition in the wider community, and people come from all corners of Ottawa to purchase Books, Gifts, Attic Treasures, Home Baking, Toys, Knitting, Christmas Decorations, Jewellery and then pause for refreshment at our superb Tea Room. We were honoured this year to welcome His Worship Jim Watson, the Mayor of Ottawa, who kindly opened our Bazaar and enjoyed the fine sandwiches in our Tea Room before greeting the public as they entered the Church Hall. Volunteers included not only the outstanding Table Conveners, but also workers who set up and took down all our tables, greeted, baked, made telephone calls, assisted with security, made posters, helped with advertising, assisted the disabled, kept things clean and tidy and many other tasks! To our marvellous Table Conveners, please accept our accolades, and to all the others who assisted in so many other ways as noted above, our heartfelt thanks. Respectfully submitted, Mary Capson and Liz Heatherington Co-conveners, Annual Bazaar The Church of St Bartholomew Table Conveners (alphabetically): Attic Treasures (Jennifer Barbarie and Katherine Robinson), Baking (Michael Beall), Books (Joan and Tony Kellett), Christmas (Sandra Ferguson), Financial Services (Mark Ellis), Gifts (Carol Matson), Jams and Jellies (Betty Bell and Sheila Perry), Jewellery (Ruth Honeyman), Knitting (Diane Anido, Mary and Penny Muller), Publicity (Shannon Worek), Silent Auction (Julie Wurtele and Peter McLaine), Sandwiches (Ellen Zeiss), Tea Room (Linda Assad), Toys and Games (Gina and John Watson), Ways & Means (Clement Olomoi). page 10 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 27

11 ENVELOPE SECRETARY S REPORT Motion to receive GIFT report. Moved by Merial Bradford; Seconded by Wolfgang Lassl. Carried. During 2014, $346,667 in donations was received from 205 parishioners (families or individuals), and from 43 visitors and in memoriam donors. This compares to 222 parishioners and 37 other donors in 2013 who gave $316,011. From the 2014 donations, $3,295 was designated to be sent to the Primate s Fund (PWRDF), $172 to the Sunday School African Project, $324,140 was for general parish operations and $19,060 was for special parish projects (i.e. the Font $6,000; the GGFG Colours $5,560; the St. Bart s History Book $6,500; the Organ $1,000). There were additional cash receipts of $3,310 from unidentified donors in Sunday collections and at special services, which compares to $4,145 received in The above figures do not include bequests or gifts-in-kind. In 2014, there were 109 envelope users, 86 PAR system users, and 18 parishioners gave single or occasional gifts. In 2013, there were 122 envelope users, 81 PAR users, and 24 parishioners giving single or occasional gifts. During 2014, in memoriam gifts totaling $9,112 were received to honour Rachel Burton, Keith Campbell, Rae Campbell, Catherine Curfoot-Mollington, Ralph Hennessy and Ray Phillips. The font was given in memory of Ron Thompson and Patrick Mahoney by the families of Jane Billings and Mary Mahoney. The 205 parishioners donations (222 in 2013) ranged widely in amount. At the lower end, 24 (38) gave less than $200, constituting less than 1% of total donations. Toward the upper end, 53 (48) gave $2,000 or more, constituting 66% (60%) of parishioners total gifts. The following table gives a more detailed breakdown of amounts given by our 205 parishioners in 2014 using ten ranges. Respectfully submitted Ronald Burrows, Envelope Secretary $ Amount ========= Donors ======== Average ========= Total given ========= % of total ========= $118 $4, % $228 $7, % $623 $21, % $1,198 $43, % $1,689 $36, % $2,437 $50, % $3,280 $29, % $4,587 $45, % $7,587 $65, % 10, $11,531 $46, % TOTALS 205 $338, % 11. Other Committee Reports Motion to approve all reports. Moved by Christina Lubbock; Seconded by Sheila Perry. Carried. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 12. Appointment of Rector s Warden Rob Nelson has been re-appointed as Rector s Warden. 13. Report of the Nominating Committee/Confirmation of Church Officers Carol Matson for Nominating Committee: The committee only had to meet twice, as everyone who was approached to fill a role accepted the responsibility. The committee hopes that people will also think of succession planning for the roles they are currently occupying. Motion to approve the report and the following: Election of Peoples Warden Election of Lay Members of Synod Ratification of Deputy Wardens Moved by Tony Kellett; Seconded by Gary Toft. Carried. 14. Appointments by the Rector and Wardens of the Treasurer, Envelope Secretary and Signing Officers Motion to approve all appointments Moved by Don Eldon; Seconded by Brian Mallon. Carried. 15. Other Business 16. Closing Prayer and Adjournment by Rev. Clunie at 13:40 page 26 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 11

12 RECTOR S REPORT Overview of the past three years Three years ago we made the decision to purchase a new pipe organ. That was part of the GIFT/150 Anniversary Campaign. The campaign and fund raising was very successful and by the end of 2012 we had pledges to allow us to afford the organ, the remodeling of the back of the church and the promise of extra funding for ministry, outreach and capital projects. At the beginning of 2013 the organ contract was signed and it was delivered in August of that year. Meanwhile extensive renovations had been completed to accommodate the organ. We were able to remove the steps at the back of the church and make our worship space accessible. On St Michael and all Angels Day, September 29, 2013, we dedicated the new organ. Outside the church many improvements were made including re-grading, sodding and installing an underground watering system. The rectory was successfully rented after a number of inside renovations were completed. This past year 2014, has been a busy year of consolidating all the changes we have gone through. On October 25, we held a St Bart s Day to look at what we have been doing and to ask questions regarding directions we should pursue. It was an extremely worthwhile exercise and you can read about the findings in the report available in the church. We also changed Music Directors. In the process, we learned how very important music is in our church life and just how much it is valued. In this year 2015, we will be trying to assess what we learned from the St Bart s Day and how to incorporate this into our parish life. This will happen in the context of our planning for our 150th Anniversary Celebrations that begin in Worship Our regular Sunday pattern continues with the Book of Common Prayer being used at our 8:15 service and the Book of Alternative Services used at 10:30 (first Sunday BCP). Over the past few years we have been increasing the number of Family Services at 10:30 to incorporate our Sunday School and Youth into the worship. We held four of these in 2014 and hope to hold at least six this year. Sunday School Our Sunday School members regularly come in for communion and we are working on getting them into the church a little earlier in the service. Carole Schmidt has been our Sunday School coordinator for over five years and stepped down from that role in June. I want to thank her for her terrific dedication and good work in keeping our Sunday School viable and interesting a real accomplishment in today s climate. Chelsea Honeyman had been working alongside Carole and now takes over with the help of Meiping MacIsaac. Our Christmas Pageant again was a great success. Emma Riddell and Gillian Campbell were to organizers and motivators for the lovely occasion. may be particularly anxious, depressed or isolated, or who receive few visits from family or friends. I come to them with no agenda they are free to talk about anything they wish. My reward, apart from the friendships developed, is hearing the wonderful lives lived stories from so many people! My sincerest thanks to the people of St. Bart s and St. John s for their generous support; to Nancy Millson for her dedication and encouragement; and to the splendid team of caregivers and administrators at the Garry J.. Respectfully submitted, (The Reverend Canon) Jim Beall CORNERSTONE MEALS PROJECT We at St Barts are blessed to have many dedicated parishioners interested in participating in this outreach endeavour. St Barts is represented at Cornerstone by the following parishioners/friends of the parish - Mary Mahoney, Jane Little, Joanne Nelson, Bev Hyde, Jane Breen, Jenni Barbarie, Nancy Hooper, Linda Assad, 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, Ann Clayton, Felicity Davis, Kitty Jones, Marilyn Myers, Pam Mallon, Pat Morris, Jane Mather, Anne McDougall, Carnia DePellegrin, Mary Armstrong, Charlotte Ward, Betty Smallridge, Jonathan Adams, Alicia Adams and Sandra Ferguson. Menu planning, food preparation and serving the monthly noon meal to residents of Cornerstone Shelter provides a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. In some months the first Saturday is part of a holiday weekend which means giving up time with family to prepare and serve a tasty meal to the Cornerstone ladies. The budget is $125/month with funding from donations by parishioners, weekly givings, team members and Janet Uren's theatre productions. Donations to this project can be made by placing an envelope on the collection plate clearly marked 'Cornerstone Meal a Month'. We gratefully acknowledge the leadership shown by Moira Esdaile to residents of The Rockcliffe Retirement Residence who monthly joined Moira and her family in a major sandwich-making-bee to provide a healthy supper to Cornerstone residents. The Rockcliffe provided $50/month towards expenses and provided the car and driver for delivery to the Shelter. Moira has been a generous donor and in September hung up her apron after being involved with this outreach since arriving from Toronto where, from her church, she fed many, many homeless people. Cornerstone administration greatly appreciates St Bart/s contribution to the Meal a Month program and residents are generous in their praise of our menus. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Ferguson, Coordinator. Admiral Ralph Hennessy's burial at the National Cemetery June 2014 page 12 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 25

13 PASTORAL CARE (GARRY ARMSTRONG HOME) The Anglican The 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 and by the prayers of our St. Bartholomew s family. We are delighted to report that Betty Smallridge has returned to our group after a leave of absence. Betty brings a wonderful enthusiasm to her work at the Armstrong Home and the residents she visits look forward to seeing her. Elizabeth Dale-Harris continues to be the mainstay of our team. Always dependable and loyal, her residents also look forward to her visits. We are sorry to say, Good bye to Dianne Bussmann. Dianne was with us for only a short while, but was a valuable visitor. She left to continue her volunteer work in another field. So now we are three. Elizabeth, Betty and I 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. Anyone who is interested in pastoral care visiting should please contact Nancy Millson at 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. 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 five residents in attendance. We sometimes have a rather vocal parishioner who will call out Amen or will answer rhetorical questions. David never misses a beat and incorporates her comments into what he is saying. 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 occasions. Nancy is the chair of the Spiritual Care Committee. Again this year, our 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. We will continue our work at the Garry Armstrong Home with your blessings. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Millson The Ecumenical Chaplaincy of the Garry J. Armstrong Home has three principal areas of ministry: 1.) Pastoral visiting of and care for all residents of the Home, including people of all Faiths, or of no identified faith. In 2014, I visited more than 150 Residents, and met several dozen family members. 2.) Provision of pastoral and sacramental Services of the Church, as requested by residents or family members, including prayers at bedside; the Sacraments of the Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Last Rites; funeral or memorial Services at the Home or gravesite. 3.) Consultation with other members of the care teams at the Home regarding the well-being of residents. It has been my privilege to serve as Chaplain of the Home for the past four years, enabled by the sponsorship of the Parishes of St. Bartholomew s and St. John s Lutheran, Crichton Street. This ministry is both valuable to the Home and rewarding for me personally. My focus is with residents who Font After the removal of the old badly cracked font, a new one was fashioned, in part from the old. The top of the old font with its distinctive three dimensional cross was kept intact. That top or lid became the defining template for the new font in terms of dimension and appearance. Wood carvings from the extra privacy screen were inlaid into the new font. The inscription at the base of the old font was transferred to a new plaque on the lid. The font was given as a memorial by Jane Billings In memory of Ron Thompson and Mary Mahoney For the Children. I would like to thank them and Pam Mallon, the other member of the Font Committee for seeing this project through to such a satisfactory conclusion. Music Barbara Hallam-Price was our Music Director until September. In the time she was with us she helped enormously in the installation of the organ and worked out many of the inevitable problems that come with a new instrument. All through the winter and spring Barb and the choir produced wonderful music, most especially in the Lenten and Easter season. Barbara s resignation was a great loss for us and we wish her well in the future. Two organ recitals were held with Barbara giving a stunning and beautiful recital in March. We were indeed blessed that Tim Piper was available to take over. He had taken off organ duties at our Cathedral for two years to be with his family and also to compose. Just at the time we needed someone, he had independently decided it was time to come back to parish musical life. We have all benefited from his musicianship and enthusiasm. Most Sundays Tim composes a musical setting for the psalm and they have been a source of great inspiration. Tim also has had extensive experience with youth choirs and has already worked with the Sunday School children for Christmas Pageant and family services. He hopes to begin a Youth Choir at St Bart s possibly later this year. Our Honorary Assistant Priest We have been blessed by the presence of the Rev. Laurette Glasgow over the past two years. In addition to her thoughtful and inspiring sermons, Laurette led an Advent Conversation series in December that was most meaningful for those who attended. Laurette shared her Holy Land experience with us throughout the year and was able to link us to the Rev. John Organ. John preached in June about his current position as the Executive assistant to the Bishop of Jerusalem. Laurette s day job is Special Advisor for Government Relations for the Anglican Church of Canada and our Diocese. In October Laurette brought our Primate, Bishops and the executive team of our national church to St. Bart s for a day long presentation by politicians, government leaders and members of the media to help our church better relate to them. It was a tour de force that greatly impressed those who came. It can also be added that those who came were greatly impressed with St Bart s. Laurette is doing a unique job for the larger church, using her great experience as a former Canadian Ambassador. Sound System The sound system was upgraded with new microphones and speakers. We were able to use some of the hardware from before which helped in the cost. Also, we now have updated units for the hard of hearing. The universal consensus is that it makes a great difference to our worship experience. Christmas Eve Last year I signaled that we would try an earlier service time on Christmas Eve. Accordingly, we held our service at 7:30pm and had 25 more in attendance than last year s later time. Therefore for the foreseeable future we will use the 7:30 time. The 4:00 pm service continues to draw standing room only numbers. page 24 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 13

14 Altar Guild Each November our Altar Guild holds an annual meeting. I am always amazed and grateful for the number of members who are part of the guild. It is without question the ministry we could not do without. The amount of work and care involved is truly inspiring and their dedication makes me thankful of what they do for us every week of the year. I thank, on your behalf, Pam Mallon for coordinating the ministry and the great dedication she brings to it. Also for the work of Sandra Ferguson who manages our flowers and the special decorations that mean so much on Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. Serving Others St Bart s continues with its dedicated ministry at the Garry Armstrong Long Term Care Home on the nearby island. The Rev. Pat Blyth began this outreach and it continues under the leadership of Nancy Millson. Nancy coordinates pastoral ministry at Garry Armstrong with a team from St Bart s as well as others in the community. Her team visits the residents weekly and gathers them in for a monthly service in their chapel that I take. St Bart s funds an ecumenical chaplain at the Garry Armstrong Home, currently held by the Rev. Jim Beall, a former rector of our church. It is also supported by St John s Lutheran Church. The Cornerstone Lunch Program draws on four teams of members from St Bart s to prepare and serve a lunch, once a month at one of the homes for women. We are grateful for all the work done and especially to Sandra Ferguson who coordinates all the teams. As in the past we thank Janet Uren for donating the proceeds from the St Bart s night of her play to the work of this lunch program. We also supported a new ministry of our diocese, St Luke s table that serves lunches in the basement of St Luke s Church in Chinatown. We are also supporting another of the Diocesan ministries, the Ottawa Pastoral Centre. They offer affordable counseling and it is a lifeline for many inside and outside the church. Our grant from the SOCE fund will go to their fund for people unable to afford some or any counseling. I am grateful for the compassionate work of Laurie Mason, our parish pastoral care person. Laurie has visited a surprising number of members who are unable to come to church on a regular basis. Much of the pastoral work in our church is carried on informally and I commend all those who have helped others in visiting, giving rides to church or medical appointments. Many of you have been grateful for the Flower Ministry that Fran Flavelle does in bringing our Sunday flowers to various people after the service. On our St Bart s Day our leader, the Rev. Monique Stone asked the fifty people present How many of you help with other non-profit groups outside the church? She was astonished to see that virtually everyone was doing some other work. I certainly want to acknowledge that service being done in the community by our members and take comfort that our communal worship can inspire and recharge our spiritual and emotional batteries for the work we are called to do. 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 Christmas, Lent and Easter; and 3) baptism, confirmation and first communion, wedding, and funeral/memorial services. In 2014 we prepared for two baptisms; five weddings, and 17 funeral/memorial services. The responsibility for maintaining and preparing the sanctuary for worship is ongoing. Pam Mallon, as Co-ordinator of the Guild, served on the Font Committee with the two donors and the Rector. Bob Coté of Dimension Cabinets who designed and built the font was also commissioned to design and build a large cabinet for the Vestry to store vestments and fair linen. Responsibility for the Altar Flowers remains under the guidance of Sandra Ferguson. We are very pleased that, over the past year, many parishioners have requested flowers for the Sanctuary on Sundays and during the festivals at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas as memorials or thank offerings, and have contributed a total of $3,230 towards the Altar Flower expenditures for The Guild s Annual Meeting was held on November 18 in the Parish Hall. Members of the Guild discussed with Fr. David our liturgical needs for our Christmas services and the upcoming year. It is noted, with regret, that Fran Flavelle has found it necessary to resign as a member of the Guild, and Marion Newton was unable to continue as a member of Guild due to ill health. We welcome Ann Wesch and Felicity Davies as new members. Thank you to each member of the Guild who gives her time and commitment to the care of our Sanctuary; to Busy Dale-Harris who launders our fair linen; to Sandra Ferguson who decorates our church for our celebrations during our festivals (Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving); to Ruth Honeyman, Parish Administrator, who is our liaison in the office providing the Guild with timely information; and to Fr. David who gives us his constant support and guidance. 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 Members of the Altar Guild: Jane Breen, Mary Capson, Busy Dale-Harris, Felicity Davies, Joanne Delamere, Sally Doherty, Chris Edwards, Deborah Fraser, Barbara Konst, Jean MacIsaac, Pamela Mallon, Carol Matson, Janet McLaine, Sheila Perry, Shannon Worek, Ann Wesch, Julie Wurtele and Ellen Zeiss Sandra Ferguson (Spare Member and Seasonal Decorator), Nancy Millson (Spare Member), Joyce Bryant (Honorary Member) Respectfully submitted, Pamela Mallon, Co-ordinator ALTAR GUILD In the diocese my wife the Rev. Linda Hill and I coordinate the Fresh Start program for all the clergy that have just moved to a new parish. The Fresh Start program gives advice and direction into what to expect in a new parish. It also helps clergy in the sometimes difficult transitions that both they are their congregations may experience. I am also the chaplain for the Governor Generals Foot Guards. Young chefs hosted our Pancake Supper Feb 17 page 14 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 23

15 Christmas Pageant The Christmas pageant once again helmed expertly by Emma Riddell and Gillian Campbell was held on 21 December. This year s production of A Brand New Star was enhanced by the efforts of St. Bart s new music director Tim Piper. For several weeks before the pageant, Tim came in from the church during the sermon to rehearse the pageant music with the children; this definitely improved their familiarity and confidence with the material, and I am very grateful to Tim for his help! Many thanks go also to parent volunteers who brought their children to rehearsals, ran over lines at home, and helped with the frantic costuming on the day of the show. The pageant just wouldn t work without you! A Few Innovations Welcome, Meiping! There have been a few changes of note to the Sunday School this year. Firstly, thanks to the generosity of a St. Bart s parishioner, we have been able to fund a second regular teacher. Meiping MacIsaac teaches our senior class (Grades 3-6), while I am once again teaching our junior class (Pre-K to Grade 2). Given our challenges last year in finding volunteers to instruct our senior students each Sunday, Meiping s consistent and enthusiastic presence has been of great benefit to our older students! New Curriculum Whirl The Sunday School also saw a change to its teaching materials this year. As part of a move to engage the children more directly with the liturgy and church year, we adopted Augsburg Fortress new Whirl program. This is a lectionary-based curriculum that integrates lessons, activities and a short weekly video to introduce children to the same stories and themes that their parents will be hearing in church that week. Family Services Further to integrating our students more actively into the St. Bart s community, we experimented this past fall with holding family services on a slightly more frequent basis than in years past (approximately every six weeks). As in years past, the children volunteered by reading, greeting, and taking up the collection; we also tailored the music (with the help of Tim Piper) to include favourites for all ages. This year, the bulletins for the family services have featured artwork specially created by the students for the occasion (you may remember their portrait of St. Bartholomew from last autumn!). We hope to continue these more frequent family services in the winter if the number of students warrants. Attendance On the subject of numbers, this year s Sunday School attendance patterns are typical of those in previous years. We had 22 registered students in the fall term, with 20 of those students attending three times or more. After the Christmas Break, our attendance saw its usual drop. This decline is mainly attributable to the colder weather and to the children s other extracurricular activities (including hockey and dance). While we welcome all students equally, regardless of their frequency of attendance, it is undeniable that regular attendance helps foster a sense of community and belonging in the Sunday School and the larger St. Bart s community; with this in mind, I am hopeful that parents will continue to make an effort to bring their children to Sunday School whenever possible Meiping and I are grateful for it! Parish Life Princess Patricia s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment and St. Bart s This year marked the 100 th Anniversary of the PPCLI. The regiment made their way across Canada stopping along the way at many cities. On September 19 the PPCLIs came to St. Bart s to rededicate the memorial window and plaque. Their current Colonel- in-chief, Adrienne Clarkson, spoke about the Princess Pats and the St Bart s connection just before she unveiled the new plaque that will be installed behind the pulpit next to the original one. Service of Remembrance with the Governor General s Foot Guards Nov 9, 2014 It has become our custom to have the Foot Guards with us on the Sunday before Remembrance Day. St Bart s is also their regimental chapel and this day marks that kinship between us that has always existed since their inception and was made official in 1972, their 100 th Anniversary. The Governor General is the Colonel of the Foot Guards and he was present this year. Our Bishop John Chapman presided at the Eucharist, Dr Dan Cameron was our piper and members of the Foot Guards Band provided music along with Tim Piper and our choir. In addition to active and former Guards present there were two pews filled with members of the Princess Pats. The Governor General, Honorary Colonels, Commanding officer of the Guards and the Regimental Sergeant Major processed with me to the back of the church to recognize the new locations of the two stands of regimental colours. After working with the regiment it was agreed that the colours would be cleaned and mounted and installed on the church walls by the choir and organ. They are much more visible now and do not constitute a fire hazard either. We are grateful to Bryan Brulotte, Tony and Joan Kellett and Jim and Meriel Bradford for the financial and practical support in the relocation. The Governor General gave a short talk about the relationship between St Bartholomew s and Rideau Hall and how much it is appreciated. Shields of the Governors General at St Bart s Two new shields of Michaëlle Jean and David Johnston were dedicated by our bishop in the presence of our current Governor General David Johnston. The first twenty shields were painted by Lt-Cdr Alan Brookman Beddoe, OC, OBE. They were a gift of the late Herbert Kitchener Harris given in Mr. Harris died before completion of the work, but his widow Kathleen Harris saw that the work was finished and ensured that the shields were given to St. Bart s as a memorial to her husband. The last six Governors General shields, plus the two added, were given to St Bart s by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. A number of members of the society were present. The entire service was a moving occasion and when our Governor General was asked, in a television interview a month later, to pick one memorable occasion in the past year he replied, The wonderful remembrance service at St Bartholomew s! Respectfully submitted, Chelsea Honeyman Sunday School Director page 22 - The Church of Saint Bartholomew, The Guards Chapel Report to Vestry, February 24, page 15