Pastoral Care Ministry - Christian Nurture to our church family:
To be alone, sick, hurting, afraid, or sad; and a friendly, warm voice says, “How are you?” or a familiar face with sensitivity and understanding, steps through the door and with a soft touch says, “I am here.” is a gift of love. By this caring act, a light will shine through the darkness of our sorrow and reveal to us our Savior’s face. This can lift one’s spirit immensely.
We are blessed that support and encouragement are provided to the sick and to our seniors by a trained pastoral visitor and others, who assist our Pastor in this ministry by supporting those who are sick and or/ hospitalized. Telephone contacts and visits are made to those seniors who are unable to attend church, as well as, assisting the Pastor with worship service and Holy Communion at senior’s residences. Birthdays are acknowledged and celebrated. Contact us at 450-671-6000 with any particular requests. We can also be contacted at stpauls@qc.aibn.com.
To be alone, sick, hurting, afraid, or sad; and a friendly, warm voice says, “How are you?” or a familiar face with sensitivity and understanding, steps through the door and with a soft touch says, “I am here.” is a gift of love. By this caring act, a light will shine through the darkness of our sorrow and reveal to us our Savior’s face. This can lift one’s spirit immensely.
We are blessed that support and encouragement are provided to the sick and to our seniors by a trained pastoral visitor and others, who assist our Pastor in this ministry by supporting those who are sick and or/ hospitalized. Telephone contacts and visits are made to those seniors who are unable to attend church, as well as, assisting the Pastor with worship service and Holy Communion at senior’s residences. Birthdays are acknowledged and celebrated. Contact us at 450-671-6000 with any particular requests. We can also be contacted at stpauls@qc.aibn.com.
The Sacraments at St. Paul’s Greenfield Park
Holy Baptism – arrangements for baptisms can be made through a call to the church office. It is customary for the parents to have several meetings with the Rector and if at all possible with the godparents for at least one session. Handouts are given as an overview of the liturgy and the significance of baptism. Both parents and godparents are expected to attend a rehearsal a few days prior to the baptismal date. Frequently the DVD produced by the Anglican Church of Canada is used with the parents and godparents in broadening our understanding of baptism and in giving a different perspective to the discussion.
In considering baptism it is important for you to think about the vows that you will be making:
(Book of Alternative Services of the Anglican Church of Canada pg.153)
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is nurtured in the faith and life of the
Christian community?
Parents and sponsors,
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and sponsors,
I will, with God’s help.
If you are not a regular Church attender how are you going to make these promises a reality for your child/children? Two possibilities are
The child’s birth certificate.
The date and place of the parents’ baptisms ie. Name of church and date and date of confirmation.
If one of the parents has not been baptized then special permission must be obtained in order to baptize the child and the parent should consider whether or not this is the time in their spiritual journey to consider being baptized.
God parents must be baptized as their role is to pray for your child and help your child prepare for confirmation.
Baptisms are conducted in English or bilingually but the actual worship service is in English. Further information available on request.
Marriage at St. Paul’s, Greenfield Park
As church Canon law states that no one can be married without the celebrant knowing them for a period of 60 days we are guided by the Canon.
Arrangements for a wedding begin with a call to the church to make an appointment with the Rector. You will be asked to bring your birth certificates, baptismal certificates (or dates and place of baptism) and equally for confirmation. If you have been previously married then it will be necessary for you to supply copies of the divorce decrees so that the appropriate information can be recorded on the declaration of marriage for the Government of Quebec. If you have been married and divorced more than once then special permission must be obtained from the office of the Diocesan Bishop.
Banns for the marriage are posted on the notice board one month prior to the date of the wedding. An application for the dispensation of banns is possible but is only offered when there is a pastoral reason for proceeding in this manner and certain conditions are met.
It is the stated policy of the Rector that pre-marital counselling is a condition of being married at St. Paul’s. This counselling is based on a profile which has been generated by responding to questions online with Prepare-Enrich Canada. Your couple profile is then prepared and forms the basis for counselling sessions. Topics dealt with include: communication, conflict resolution, couple expectations, finance and budgeting, role relationships, family of origin and couple flexibililty or structure, sexual expectations, parenting and spiritual life and practice.
It is strongly recommended that the engaged couple, if they are not all ready members of a worshipping community, participate in worship at St. Paul’s.
The liturgy for the wedding is that of the Book of Alternative services and it is up to the couple to choose whether or not they want to have holy communion as part of their celebration.
At the rehearsal the required articles of the Quebec Civil code are read to the couple in their presence of their witnesses who then sign that these articles have been read.
Weddings are conducted in English, bilingually or in French.
Information regarding fees for the church can be obtained by either a phone message or an email message.
Further information is available by contacting the church.
Confirmation at St. Paul’s
Ages for youth being confirmed usually range between 12 and 17 years of age. It has been the practise of the parish to have the youth participate in a one year pre-Confirmation class before going on for confirmation preparation. Candidates can prepare for confirmation at any age.
Confirmation preparation consists of taking a look at baptism the promises made on their behalf and then through the process of examining the Christian faith to decide whether or not the youth choose to make this their faith.
Materials used are taken from the Youth Alpha course as well as other materials which have been developed looking at the Bible, Prayer, worship and aspects of living out our faith in the world. While the preparation is for confirmation in the Anglican Church of Canada the greater issue is about how do I live out my faith in the world outside of the church and proclaim the good news of Jesus.
On the day of confirmation the Diocesan Bishop will come to the parish and lay hands on the candidate using these or similar words…
Defend, O Lord, your servant N with your heavenly grace, that he/she may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until he/she comes to your
everlasting kingdom. Amen.
After all candidates have been presented either for confirmation or to be received into the Anglican communion or to renew their baptismal covenant, the Bishop offers up the following prayer:
Almighty and ever living God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your
word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The service continues with the exchanging of the peace and the celebration of the Eucharist. It is customary for the confirmation class to prepare the bread for this service.
Further information available on request.
Confession
At. St. Paul’s we follow the Anglican practice which states:
None must… some should… all may.
Confession is not compulsory but is offered for those who find this a helpful spiritual discipline.
While the words of general confession are offered at morning prayer or the eucharist there are times that some may find it helpful to arrange an appointment to make a private confession for an area of sin which may defeat or plague their Christian walk and the presence of sin in the life of the believer affects the life of the body.
The liturgy used is that of “The Reconciliation of a Penitent” in the Book of Alternative services of the Anglican church of Canada.
An appointment can be made by contacting the church office.
The Laying on of Hands for healing
In James 5:13-16 we read:
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
At St. Paul’s we have a vital prayer ministry with many people calling for prayer for healing and these calls are referred to the prayer chain. During the worship service we also have an opportunity for healing prayer and the prayer team ministers to all who come for prayer. There are times that people need to receive the laying on of hands and anointing with oil for healing and while some occasions occur during public worship there are times that you sense this need. Provision can be made for healing anointing by calling the church office with a specific request and an appointment will be made as quickly as possible.
By his stripes we are healed Isaiah 53:5
In considering baptism it is important for you to think about the vows that you will be making:
(Book of Alternative Services of the Anglican Church of Canada pg.153)
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is nurtured in the faith and life of the
Christian community?
Parents and sponsors,
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and sponsors,
I will, with God’s help.
If you are not a regular Church attender how are you going to make these promises a reality for your child/children? Two possibilities are
- bringing your child/children to Sunday School (and then you can come to church)
- a seasonal activity offered at both Christmas and Easter. On a Saturday morning children and their parents are invited to attend an event which is geared to teach the children the spiritual significance of both Christmas and Easter telling the story through activities and games and visual presentation. This event is about 2 hours in length.
The child’s birth certificate.
The date and place of the parents’ baptisms ie. Name of church and date and date of confirmation.
If one of the parents has not been baptized then special permission must be obtained in order to baptize the child and the parent should consider whether or not this is the time in their spiritual journey to consider being baptized.
God parents must be baptized as their role is to pray for your child and help your child prepare for confirmation.
Baptisms are conducted in English or bilingually but the actual worship service is in English. Further information available on request.
Marriage at St. Paul’s, Greenfield Park
As church Canon law states that no one can be married without the celebrant knowing them for a period of 60 days we are guided by the Canon.
Arrangements for a wedding begin with a call to the church to make an appointment with the Rector. You will be asked to bring your birth certificates, baptismal certificates (or dates and place of baptism) and equally for confirmation. If you have been previously married then it will be necessary for you to supply copies of the divorce decrees so that the appropriate information can be recorded on the declaration of marriage for the Government of Quebec. If you have been married and divorced more than once then special permission must be obtained from the office of the Diocesan Bishop.
Banns for the marriage are posted on the notice board one month prior to the date of the wedding. An application for the dispensation of banns is possible but is only offered when there is a pastoral reason for proceeding in this manner and certain conditions are met.
It is the stated policy of the Rector that pre-marital counselling is a condition of being married at St. Paul’s. This counselling is based on a profile which has been generated by responding to questions online with Prepare-Enrich Canada. Your couple profile is then prepared and forms the basis for counselling sessions. Topics dealt with include: communication, conflict resolution, couple expectations, finance and budgeting, role relationships, family of origin and couple flexibililty or structure, sexual expectations, parenting and spiritual life and practice.
It is strongly recommended that the engaged couple, if they are not all ready members of a worshipping community, participate in worship at St. Paul’s.
The liturgy for the wedding is that of the Book of Alternative services and it is up to the couple to choose whether or not they want to have holy communion as part of their celebration.
At the rehearsal the required articles of the Quebec Civil code are read to the couple in their presence of their witnesses who then sign that these articles have been read.
Weddings are conducted in English, bilingually or in French.
Information regarding fees for the church can be obtained by either a phone message or an email message.
Further information is available by contacting the church.
Confirmation at St. Paul’s
Ages for youth being confirmed usually range between 12 and 17 years of age. It has been the practise of the parish to have the youth participate in a one year pre-Confirmation class before going on for confirmation preparation. Candidates can prepare for confirmation at any age.
Confirmation preparation consists of taking a look at baptism the promises made on their behalf and then through the process of examining the Christian faith to decide whether or not the youth choose to make this their faith.
Materials used are taken from the Youth Alpha course as well as other materials which have been developed looking at the Bible, Prayer, worship and aspects of living out our faith in the world. While the preparation is for confirmation in the Anglican Church of Canada the greater issue is about how do I live out my faith in the world outside of the church and proclaim the good news of Jesus.
On the day of confirmation the Diocesan Bishop will come to the parish and lay hands on the candidate using these or similar words…
Defend, O Lord, your servant N with your heavenly grace, that he/she may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until he/she comes to your
everlasting kingdom. Amen.
After all candidates have been presented either for confirmation or to be received into the Anglican communion or to renew their baptismal covenant, the Bishop offers up the following prayer:
Almighty and ever living God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your
word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The service continues with the exchanging of the peace and the celebration of the Eucharist. It is customary for the confirmation class to prepare the bread for this service.
Further information available on request.
Confession
At. St. Paul’s we follow the Anglican practice which states:
None must… some should… all may.
Confession is not compulsory but is offered for those who find this a helpful spiritual discipline.
While the words of general confession are offered at morning prayer or the eucharist there are times that some may find it helpful to arrange an appointment to make a private confession for an area of sin which may defeat or plague their Christian walk and the presence of sin in the life of the believer affects the life of the body.
The liturgy used is that of “The Reconciliation of a Penitent” in the Book of Alternative services of the Anglican church of Canada.
An appointment can be made by contacting the church office.
The Laying on of Hands for healing
In James 5:13-16 we read:
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
At St. Paul’s we have a vital prayer ministry with many people calling for prayer for healing and these calls are referred to the prayer chain. During the worship service we also have an opportunity for healing prayer and the prayer team ministers to all who come for prayer. There are times that people need to receive the laying on of hands and anointing with oil for healing and while some occasions occur during public worship there are times that you sense this need. Provision can be made for healing anointing by calling the church office with a specific request and an appointment will be made as quickly as possible.
By his stripes we are healed Isaiah 53:5