Pastoral Services

Holy Baptism 

       Baptism is a sign of our new life in Christ, uniting Christ with his people, and initiating us into the corporate life of the Church.  In our tradition baptism takes place in the context of full Sunday worship, most commonly at the 10AM service.  We prefer that all children and adults who are to receive the sacrament of Baptism undergo some period of preparation.  In the case of infants presented for baptism, preparation is undertaken by the parents of the child.  Please call the church office or e-mail the church for more information.

Confirmation

Since confirmation represents a mature reaffirmation of the faith, especially by those who were baptized as infants or small children, all confirmation candidates, whether adults or teenagers undergo extensive training and preparation before being presented to the Bishop for confirmation. While in the past, the Anglican Church encouraged young teenagers to prepare and receive confirmation at about thirteen, increasingly it is our preference to encourage our young people to wait until later in their teens, so that this experience can become more meaningful.   If you are interested in the sacrament of Confirmation for yourself, or your teenager, please contact the office for more information.

Weddings

Here at the parish of St. Andrew and St. Mark’s we are happy to speak to you about the possibility of you sharing your wedding day with us.  We expect that it will be your preference to celebrate your wedding with a traditional Anglican wedding rite, though we are open to some innovation.  Our main church accommodates approximately 250 people, and for smaller parties, we also can make use of a beautiful original chapel built in 1898 that holds up to 80 people comfortably.  All weddings that take place in the parish involve a period of preparation, which includes a marriage preparation course; one strongly recommended is given by our diocesan Centre for Lay Education.

  http://www.montreal.anglican.ca/cle/marriage.htm

       Our fees are available on request, and include the time of the rector, the use of the church, a fee for the organist, and a small contribution to the Altar Guild.  For more information, please call the Parish office for information and to make an appointment to see the rector. Civil and Canon Law require a minimum of thirty days notice before a marriage may be performed. For a wedding held in the Parish, however, you need to apply much earlier in order to reserve a date and complete the premarital counselling sessions.

The Reconciliation Of A Penitent (Confession)

       Contact the priest to make an appointment.  (Parish Office 514-631-3601)

In Times Of Sickness

       Remember to let the church know if you or a family member is ill so that they may be visited, and receive prayers as desired.  A priest will pray with you and offer counsel. The sacraments of Holy Communion and Holy Unction are available. If you enter the hospital, register as "Anglican" so that the clergy can find you, or have a relative call the Parish office (514-631-3601) so that the clergy can be notified.  Please be aware that women who normally use their married name will be registered in hospital under their maiden names, so let the church know under what name a patient is registered.