Music Director – Robert Aszmies
Rob started his musical training as a child growing up in the St. Thomas area – beginning piano at age 5 and a brass instrument (as part of the Salvation Army) at age 8. Music and church have been important components in his life since that time in a wide range of denominational settings (in addition to the Salvation Army) such as Lutheran, Pentecostal, Presbyterian and Anglican. Rob has been active in music ministry since 1994 when he began as Music Director of St. David’s Anglican Church in Cambridge during his years an undergraduate at WLU.
Organist – John Shaw
John has been our church Organist for 45 years and current Youth Choir Director. A retired Secondary School educator he enjoys playing the organ for the congregation and ”sees music as a mirror into our souls and a great way to express aspects of our faith”. He tries to implement Christian education to our youth by discussing the meaning of the words of an anthem before performing it. All youngsters who can read are most welcome to join our Youth Choir.
Parish Administrator – Valerie Clarke
Our Parish Administrator is Valerie Clarke. Valerie assumed her current responsibilities in August 2003. She books all meetings, concerts, sundry rentals etc for the church and hall. She also books weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
Valerie arranges for all service bulletins, as well as attending to all minutes of the various parish committees and groups.
Valerie can be contacted at the Church Office or by phone at 519-744-4751 with office hours Mondays and Tuesdays 1:00 – 5:00 pm , Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with the exception of July and August when the hours are Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. .
Brother Mark
Brother Mark received his pastoral clinical training from Nora Francis Henderson Hospital [McMaster University] in Hamilton, and has taken Thanatology courses to improve his skill in working in end of life care. He has an Ontario Community College Teaching Certificate and taught Liberal Arts Courses at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work, a Diploma in Christian Ministry and a Diploma in Adult Recreation and Leadership. Brother Mark has training in Life Skills, Spiritual Formation and has directed quiet days. He is a life professed Anglican Benedictine and an ordained Deacon in the Diocese of Huron. He is a member of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament, Guild of All Souls, and the Diocesan College of Deacons. He is a Chaplain to the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, Canada, and the Canadian Tranditional Scouting Association. He is presently employed as head of Spiritual Care at Stirling Heights Long Term Care Centre. His interests include four season camping, scouting and wood working.
LAY READERS
Catherine Carlson
For nearly 3 decades, I have enjoyed being a member of this parish! (I cannot believe how quickly that time has passed.) During those years I have gone from being a member for Sunday worship where I have seen my daughter, Caitlyn, baptized. As she grew so did my involvement with the church. I was on duty in the Nursery, taught Sunday School, a director for the Christmas pageants, a Reader and an Intercessor, a Server and worked on the Pastoral Care team as well as volunteering on numerous committees–as time allowed. It has become my joy to archive moments in service and fellowship as the woman with the camera who merrily captures who we are each time we gather. Say Cheese!!
Retirement after 40 years of teaching English and Theatre has afforded me the opportunity and blessing of becoming more heavily engaged within the church. It also saw a deepening of my own personal faith journey. My sponsorship of schools and soccer teams in Uganda– beginning in 2014 til present day–continues to be a key factor in understanding how God works through us in not just our personal family life and community, but also in the world! Nearly 5 years ago I expressed an interest in becoming a Lay Reader. Joining this small group has allowed me opportunity to understand, explore, nurture and deepen my faith. Let us remember to give God room to work and humbly accept the path He has chosen for us. I am humbled to be able to serve and preach in this most marvelous faith family. Let Christ’s glory be in our every breath and word. He is our strength and stay.
Organist – John Shaw
John has been our church Organist for 45 years and current Youth Choir Director. A retired Secondary School educator he enjoys playing the organ for the congregation and ”sees music as a mirror into our souls and a great way to express aspects of our faith”. He tries to implement Christian education to our youth by discussing the meaning of the words of an anthem before performing it. All youngsters who can read are most welcome to join our Youth Choir.
Parish Administrator – Valerie Clarke
Our Parish Administrator is Valerie Clarke. Valerie assumed her current responsibilities in August 2003. She books all meetings, concerts, sundry rentals etc for the church and hall. She also books weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
Valerie arranges for all service bulletins, as well as attending to all minutes of the various parish committees and groups.
Valerie can be contacted at the Church Office or by phone at 519-744-4751 with office hours Mondays and Tuesdays 1:00 – 5:00 pm , Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with the exception of July and August when the hours are Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. .
Alan Lee
Greetings and welcome!
What would you call a life journey that starts off with earning a bachelor’s degree in Music, jumps to I.T.,takes a detour back into music in equipping and supporting schools and school board music programs, shifts to doing support, training, admin, and logistics for the elections (federal, provincial, and municipal), and currently is back in university exploring God’s call? I would call it my life so far!! I joined St. George’s in February of 2015 and am blessed to be able to call it home. There are so manyways that you can connect and be as involved as you want here. I have been given the opportunities tobe part of the Music ministry, to participate in bible studies, to go a bit deeper and join the EfM program(where the Bible is explored both in the scriptures and its history), and to be a part of the Lay Reader team. St. George’s is a beautiful building, but it is the people and community here
that really make it achurch. They are the reason my wife and I chose to call it home
Men’s Breakfast at Kypreos
Come join the fellas for breakfast Saturday Jan 20 at 9 to 10:30 am at 305 Lancaster st west.
Evangelism Retreat
Saturday Jan 24th from 9:00 am to noon an interactive lively discussion on the meaning of “Evangelism”. This is a free event and all are Welcome!
Sunday School
Sunday school When: Sept 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am Time to get back to school at church! Meet with your friends from church in Thompson Hall! Nursery is open as well now.