The Columbarium of our Parish was initially erected in 1992 holding 89 niches. In 2011 it was realized that there was a need for more niches and 60 more were added. Over the years many Church volunteers oversaw the administration and maintenance of this most tranquil structure and area.
As reported in the last edition of Common Supplications there has been a lot of activity in this area. As the current Administrator I have taken seriously the responsibilities entrusted to me to meet the standards expected by the Corporation of St. John’s Church, the parishioners, the Interment Rights holders, and the Province.
The following is a summary of the present position of this area:
1. BY-LAWS:
As of December 31, 2016 final approval was granted by the Registrar of the Bereavement
Authority of Ontario for the By-Laws for St. John’s Church Columbarium. I wish to thank the members of the Corporation for their assistance in this endeavour.
I wish to sincerely express my gratitude to Norman Morris for his guidance, words of wisdom, and assistance in meeting all the extensive requirements to accomplish this task.
Anyone wishing for a copy of the By-Laws please contact the church office.
2. NICHES:
It was approved in September of 2016 by members of the Corporation and the majority of Interment Rights holders to cover all the unused niches.
Fergus Monuments has ordered the required 92 plain black plaques which have arrived from India. The installation will begin in the spring by Al Thiessen who has been very faithful in his commitment to St. John’s.
The cost of each plaque was covered by the majority of the current Interment Rights holders.
The remainder of the cost will be realized at the time of need or when new Interment Rights are purchased.
To clarify, an “Interment Rights Holder” is a person who has purchased the Right to be interred in St. John’s Columbarium. It does not include ownership of the niche.
3. GARDENS:
Gordon and Dinah Bristowe have kindly offered to do the gardening for the Columbarium.
They have been wonderful! The area was cleaned and beautified for All Saints day and we received many messages of thanks and praise for this endeavour. In the spring they will assist Walter Langford in painting the fence and benches, putting in new lighting, and proceed with plantings for the year. Thank you!
4. ADMINISTRATION:
All forms are current. Packages are available for all interested persons.
I am most willing to meet with anyone with questions or interest in the Columbarium. It is a most tranquil place. It holds many memories for us who have loved ones there and know they rest in peace.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Ellis
The Columbarium of our Parish was initially erected in 1992 holding 89 niches. In 2011 it was realized that there was a need for more niches and 60 more were added. Over the years many Church volunteers oversaw the administration and maintenance of this most tranquil structure and area.
As reported in the last edition of Common Supplications there has been a lot of activity in this area. As the current Administrator I have taken seriously the responsibilities entrusted to me to meet the standards expected by the Corporation of St. John’s Church, the parishioners, the Interment Rights holders, and the Province.
The following is a summary of the present position of this area:
1. BY-LAWS:
As of December 31, 2016 final approval was granted by the Registrar of the Bereavement
Authority of Ontario for the By-Laws for St. John’s Church Columbarium. I wish to thank the members of the Corporation for their assistance in this endeavour.
I wish to sincerely express my gratitude to Norman Morris for his guidance, words of wisdom, and assistance in meeting all the extensive requirements to accomplish this task.
Anyone wishing for a copy of the By-Laws please contact the church office.
2. NICHES:
It was approved in September of 2016 by members of the Corporation and the majority of Interment Rights holders to cover all the unused niches.
Fergus Monuments has ordered the required 92 plain black plaques which have arrived from India. The installation will begin in the spring by Al Thiessen who has been very faithful in his commitment to St. John’s.
The cost of each plaque was covered by the majority of the current Interment Rights holders.
The remainder of the cost will be realized at the time of need or when new Interment Rights are purchased.
To clarify, an “Interment Rights Holder” is a person who has purchased the Right to be interred in St. John’s Columbarium. It does not include ownership of the niche.
3. GARDENS:
Gordon and Dinah Bristowe have kindly offered to do the gardening for the Columbarium.
They have been wonderful! The area was cleaned and beautified for All Saints day and we received many messages of thanks and praise for this endeavour. In the spring they will assist Walter Langford in painting the fence and benches, putting in new lighting, and proceed with plantings for the year. Thank you!
4. ADMINISTRATION:
All forms are current. Packages are available for all interested persons.
I am most willing to meet with anyone with questions or interest in the Columbarium. It is a most tranquil place. It holds many memories for us who have loved ones there and know they rest in peace.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Ellis