Parish Life

On Sunday, September 15, our Illa turned 92! Illa is a very dear member of our St. Philip’s family, as well a a dear friend to Gord & Alfie. So Alfie arranged for a beautiful cake, which we all got to enjoy! Happy Birthday Illa (and Alfie too, who also celebrated that week!)

Our Sally Latimour, member of the St. Philip’s Altar Guild and ACW, is a champion to us, but now the County knows of her talents too! Sally placed first in many of the Decorative categories, and we couldn’t be more proud – congratulations Sally!

Our Gord Deyo turned 90 this year, and a surprise party was held at St. Philip’s, after our morning service. Click HERE for more!

Where you able to join us on August 7th? St. Philip’s held our annual Pork & Corn Roast dinner – consisting of BBQ Pork, Fresh Corn-on-the-Cob, New Potatoes, Salads, Tomatoes, Roll and and a slice of Pie. All this for only $25! Click HERE for photos from the event!

We had a dinner to thank the wonderful Guest Workers that come to South Marysburgh each year and help the farmers at Creasy’s Apple Dabble Family Farm, Waupoos Estates Winery and The Blueberry Patch prepare and harvest. Click on the PHOTO for more information and photos from this fun event!

We hope you were able to join us for Easter this year! Please click on the PHOTO for information on our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday services.

Sunday, December 3rd was St. Philip’s White Gift Sunday. Gifts and monetary donations will be given to the Picton Salvation Army Christmas Hampers. As you can see, our parishioners were very generous, please prayerfully consider a donation to this worthwhile cause!

On Sunday, September 17, October 15 and October 22, we welcomed Reverend Rod BrantFrancis as our guest preacher. And preach he did! We are so grateful to Rev. Rod for joining us, and we look forward to having you back to St. Philip’s again!

A special Thank You to the St. Philip’s Altar Guild, for beautifully decorating the church for Thanksgiving!

On Saturday, October 14, St. Philip’s Outreach Group hosted a presentation by OPP Detachment Commander Acting Staff Sergeant Sean Guscott. Sean was very open and understanding that seniors are falling victim to fraud, and has witnessed it in the County.

Below are a few of the slides Acting Staff Sergeant Sean Guscott presented to the group. The dollar value of the fraud being reported was surprising, especially as it is estimated that only 5% is actually reported. Sean answered many questions from the room, which was very much appreciated.

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, we had a double celebration! We honoured the ministry of our parish priest and pastor, Nancy Beale, as on Wednesday, June 7th she was installed officially as a Canon in the Diocese of Ontario. Nancy was actually made a Canon in 2020, but due to the pandemic, the celebration recognizing her dedication and service to the church was postponed. We also celebrated our lay reader, Paula Walker, as she was honoured with an Award of Merit at the Diocese of Ontario Synod in May, 2023. Click HERE to read what Bishop Oulton said about our Paula!

Then we dedicated this tree, as a recognition of St. Philip’s part in Bishop Oulton’s 160 Tree Project. St. Philip’s planted over 160 trees on parishioners’ properties in celebration of Bishop Oulton’s retirement.

A tradition at St. Philip’s is a May 2-4 weekend paddle! This year the weather was cool, but hey, no rain – so we had a great time! Click here for more photos!

Yet another successful and fun Pancake Supper was held at St. Philip’s! Fun, because who doesn’t like pancakes with sausages and LOCAL maple syrup! And successful, as $565 was raised for DOORS – the Diocese of Ontario Refugee Sponsorship.

On Sunday, May 15, 2022 St. Philip’s and our new minister, Canon Nancy Beale, held our our Celebration of New Ministry. The service was officiated by Bishop Peter Mason, as Bishop Michael Oulton was not able to attend. It was a lovely day for this celebration, click here for more information and some photos from the day.

We at St. Philip’s are so very pleased to welcome The Reverend Canon Nancy Beale as our new incumbent, in shared ministry with St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Wellington. Nancy is with us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month – come and check her out!

Want to join us in worship but don’t feel comfortable coming into the Church? We have the solution for you! Just park in the church lot, and turn your radio to channel 88.3.

Do you have a prayer request? Our team of parishioners confidentially pray for the needs of our church, our community and our world. If you have a prayer request, for a need or thanksgiving, or would like to join the team, please email us  here.