We are a small Episcopal Church on the banks of the Rappahannock in Port Royal, Virginia. We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Port Royal, the Nandtaughtacund, and we respect and honor with gratitude the land itself, the legacy of the ancestors, and the life of the Rappahannock Tribe. Our mission statement is to do God’s Will in all that we do.

Congregational Meeting – Jan 16, 2011 – ECW Report

Marian Mahoney 

ECW OUTREACH 2010

 

 

I.  Episcopal Church Women — Diocese of Virginia Mission and Ministry

 

 

A. Episcopal Church Women

 

 

1. Administrative Fund

$100.00

 

2. Diocesan ECW Delegates Expense Fund

$25.00

 

3. Diocesan ECW South African Partnership Ministry

$50.00

 

4. Viva Voce

$25.00

 

B. Women & Children in Crisis

 

 

1. Ecumenical Transitional Home for Women

$150.00

 

2. St. Andrew’s School, Rich mond,Va

$200.00

 

3. Jackson-Field Home for Girls

$200.00

 

4. Covington Boys’ Home

$200.00

 

5. “Our Little Roses Home for Girl’s”, Honduras

$200.00

 

6. Children’s Hospital of Richmond

$100.00

 

C. National and Worldwide

 

 

1. Ministry to Native Americans

$200.00

 

2. Episcopal Relief & Development Fund

$50.00

 

3. Church Periodical Club

 

 

a. Miles of Pennies

$38.87

 

b. National Book Fund

$50.00

 

II. Additional ECW Outreach

 

 

1. Hospice Support Care

$500.00

 

2. Habitat for Humanity "Caroline"

$300.00

 

3. Bragg Hill Family Center (in honor of John & Suzanne Wall)

$250.00

 

4. Scholarships – Dominican Republic

$500.00

 

5. Heifer Project-Goat & 4 Flocks of Chickens

$200.00

 

6. 5 Talents

$100.00

 

8. World Vision

$435.00

 

10. Religious Goods       Paschal Candle, etc.

$226.00

 

11. C.E.R.V.E.

$300.00

 

12. Steeple Fund

$500.00

 

13. Daughters of Zelophehad  

$500.00

 

Total

$5,399.87

 

 

    

ECW Report for 2010

Submitted by Marion Mahoney, President

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Port Royal, VA

 

Other Officers:

Eunice Key, Vice-President

Betty Kunstmann, Secretary

Crystal Pannell, Treasurer

Crystal Pannell, Altar Guild Chairmen

Betty Kunstmann, UTO Chairman

Crystal Pannell, CPC Chairman

             2011 was a very successful year for our ECW, due as always to the faithful service of our members.  Crystal Pannell continued her excellent leadership of our Altar Guild.  In June she held a training session, followed by a dinner, to train guild members on the proper set-up and handling of silver, brass and linens.  The women all participated in supplying flowers for the altar, helped by a flower arranging class held by Joan Poland at her home on June 19th. 

            The Village Dinners continue to be a great source of income as well as an opportunity for fellowship.   Eunice Key and her talented helpers (Betty, Vivian, Cookie, Cindy, Katherine and Helmut) have done an outstanding job with this ministry; we owe them a debt of gratitude.  Their total contribution to the ECW was $2,868.50. 

In addition to the income generated by the dinners, we held two flea markets which raised a total of $1,242.20 and hosted our first Halloween Costume Party.  Heartfelt thanks to Johnny and Cookie Davis, who let us use their barn, and to everyone who worked so hard to ensure the success of the party.  It was great fun to see the imaginative outfit’s people came up with – some folks were virtually unrecognizable!  We hope to continue and improve upon this event, which raised about $600.00.  (See attachment for a complete list of our charitable giving for 2010). 

            Our on-going activities included hosting the monthly coffee hours, participating in the annual “shoebox” collection and “adopting” two families by providing clothes and toys at Christmas.  The entire congregation joined in this project. 

            Joan Poland continued her important ministry to our military, collecting clothes, toilet articles and phone cards for our wounded vets. 

Betty Kunstmann, our UTO Chairman, did her usual fine job, collecting $498.00 in 2010. 

            In May, we enjoyed a field trip to Stratford Hall, which included a tour of the house, and grounds and a delicious luncheon.

 On December 11th, a group from St. Peter’s had the pleasure of seeing our new priest, Catherine Hicks, ordained at St. Mary’s Church in Richmond.  Two of our ECW members, Cookie Davis and Cindy Fields provided the refreshments for the reception following the ceremony.  We were  delighted to welcome Catherine and her husband Ben to St. Peter’s.  We feel blessed to have them.   

            As always, I must express the gratitude of the entire ECW to our “men’s auxiliary”.  Without their help and support we could not accomplish what we do.  Thank you all so much!  

            As we begin a new year, the members of St. Peter’s ECW will rededicate themselves to continue to grow in grace and service to God and our community.  With his help and guidance, we hope to do great things in 2011.