At St. Paul's we have programs designed for the needs of our members and community.

PASTORAL CARE

From shut-in ministry to friendly visiting, from hospital visitations to crisis intervention, from Lay Holy Communion visitors to volunteer drivers, from on-going counselling to a telephone care connection, we have put together a comprehensive program to demonstrate a high value on warmth and concern for one another.

Sacramental Ministry: Holy Matrimony and Holy Baptism following preparation courses.

The answer to a request for sacramental ministry is always - Yes!  Please get to know us as a parish family and take time to reflect upon your own spiritual well-being.  For those new to St. Paul's we ask you to participate in our Newcomer Process which includes a weekend Membership Course.  On average it takes about one year before this can be completed. Information brochures explaining our thinking are available from the parish office.

Services For Those In Need: One-on-one Counseling, Hospital Visitation, Pastoral Visits for crisis situations and long-term illnesses; Home Holy Communion for seniors and the chronically ill; Meals for those in need.

We have three retired clergy in our parish who are generous with their time.  The Rev. Donald French is a tireless worker and visits the Royal Victoria Hospital.  The Rev. Canon John Fralick has an active ministry with the elderly, often responding to requests to officiate at funerals. The Rev. Joanne Bennett presides at our Contemporary Holy Communion service and is a key leader in Pioneer Club.  Mrs. Anita Farmer also officiates at the funeral liturgies of those connected to our parish in the local community.

We have trained and supervised pastoral visitors.  We have licenced Lay Readers who visit those who are housebound with Holy Communion.  Mrs. Doris Neelin makes weekly calls to parishioners' homes and the local seniors' residences.