The Church of St. Martin-in-the Fields, 489 Pinetree Drive, London, Ontario in the Diocese of Huron,
was officially opened and dedicated by the Rt. Rev. G.N. Luxton on April 20, 1957. St. Martin was a
Roman soldier before he became a Christian and Bishop of Tours (397 A.D.) The banner and font seal in
our Church depict the famous incident when, having nothing else to give a beggar, he cut his cloak in half
and draped it around him. Later Martin had a vision of Christ wearing the part of the cloak which he had
given away.
St. Martin-in-theFields is named after a famous Church of that name in Trafalgar Square in London,
England. It is the Parish in which Buckingham Palace is situated and is therefore the Parish Church of the
Kings and Queens of England. King George I was its first Church Warden.
OUR PRAYER
We do not fear tomorrow
For we know the past
And we love today.
I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE: NO ONE COMETH UNTO THE FATHER, BUT BY ME John 14:6
RECTOR
THE REV. CANON SID
SMITHSON
HONORARY ASSISTANT
THE REV. BOB CARSON THE REV. TIM ROWLAND THE REV. KEITH STOKES
STUDENT ASSISTANT
ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR
CHURCHWARDENS
MR. BILL FRASER MR. KEN STROUD
DEPUTY CHURCHWARDENS
MRS. VIVI FITZGERALD, MR. JIM GEDDES
CARETAKER
MR. RANDY SINCLAIR
SECRETARY
MRS. MARIE BLACK
The first church service was held on Sunday, November 6th, 1955 in the rectory on West Mile Road. By March 1957 the present church building (worship area) was built, and in 1963 additions were made which included Congress Hall and a new narthex and cloakroom. as well as the extension of the sanctuary area. An elevator was installed in 1999 making the
church wheelchair accessible
St. Martin's membership is approximately 300. Our Sunday School includes a Nursery.
The organizations, groups and activities of our church are listed below. There are many areas where talents could be used and appreciated.
We endeavour to be a friendly church, and we look forward to serving your needs.
OUR GOALS
To bring others into a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
To witness our Christian faith in our community and to the world.
To be strengthened by the sacraments of the church.
To enable parishioners and others to worship God, both corporately
and individually.
Office Hours:.9:00 a.m. to noon, Tuesday to Friday.
OUR WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAYS
9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist (1st, 3rd & 5th
Sundays)
Morning Prayer (2nd & 4th Sundays)
JULY & AUGUST
One service (Holy Eucharist) at 9:30
a.m.
WEDNESDAYS
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist (2nd Wednesday each
month)
Book of Common Prayer & Book of Alternative Services are used for worship services.
JUNIOR CHURCH AND NURSERY
Our Nursery's quarters are large, bright and well staffed. A play room is also available for infants and young children, on the main floor. This room is outfitted with a large window and audio system, to allow service participation.
ORGANIZATIONS - GROUPS - ACTIVITIES
ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMAN meet on the 1st Monday of each month at 1:30. There is usually a speaker, refreshments and business meeting. Special events include outings & rummage sales. etc. President: BARBARA O'HARA 519-657-4897.
PRAYER GROUP meet every 2nd
Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and keeps in touch on a weekly & daily basis, to offer prayers for people in illness or crisis. The group hosts special events such as the Ash Wednesday service. Co-ordinators:
BERNIECE PULFORD 519-471-5482 & MARY LAING 519-471-2472.
JUNIOR CHURCH SCHOOL takes place every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. from September to June.
NURSERY is for children ages 1 to 3 and is fully staffed and supervised for the child's safety and comfort.
CHANCEL GUILD has no formal meetings. This group works on a rotation basis to maintain the altar & chancel furnishings and to prepare the vessels for the sacraments. Directress: MARNA BLANCHARD 519-471-2832 and JUNE McGROTTY 519-471-1941.
SERVERS' GUILD is a group of young people (boys and girls) who assist the priest at the Sunday Services. Vestments and training are provided. There are occasional suppers and information sessions. Co-ordinator: REV. CANON SID SMITHSON 519-471-4250.
BIBLE STUDY GROUP meet at 10:45 a.m. every Wednesday, following the midweek Eucharist, which is led by the Rector.
BRIDGE CLUB meet in each other's
homes monthly. Couples Co-ordinators:Vic and Shirley Govan 519-471-5207. Ladies
Marathon Bridge: Marilyn Reed 519-675-0941 and Shirley Govan 519-471-5207.
CHOIR practices are held on Thursday evenings at 8:00 p.m. The Choir leads the singing during the Sunday services.
DAILY BREAD is operated by St. Paul's Social Services at the Cathedral. We collect non-perishable food and personal care items in a basket in the narthex. These are delivered early in the week by Co-ordinator:ISABEL ARNOLD 519-472-7306.
SIDESPERSONS work on a rotating basis. They attend to seating and the offering during Sunday worship services. Co-ordinator:ROY DUXBURY 519-471-3456.
READERS GROUP read the Scripture lessons at the 10:30 a.m. service. Co-ordinator:
PENNY FUND We collect pennies in a basket on the table in the narthex, to be used for unspecified worthy causes. Co-ordinator: SHIRLEY STROUD 519-473-2092
PARISH COUNCIL meet every 3rd Monday evening of the month (except July & August).
BARBARA O'HARA 519-657-4897.
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