Worship Services
Canon Francis Gooch Celebrates Ordination Anniversary
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
On Reign of Christ Sunday November 25 2007, family, friends and parishioners gathered at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Smiths Falls to express appreciation for the ministry of The Rev. Canon Francis Gooch. Fr. Francis was ordained deacon on The Feast of St. Matthew 1948 and began his ordained ministry at St. John’s. Smiths Falls. He was ordained priest on Trinity Sunday 1949.
During the service, Fr. Francis chanted the gospel and St. John’s choir sang an anthem in Fr. Francis’ honour. The Rev. Albert Hoppins was the celebrant and The Rev. Jim Roberts presented Fr. Francis with Certificates of Appreciation from The Rt. Rev. John Chapman, Bishop of Ottawa and The Ven. Rob Davis, Archdeacon of Lanark Deanery. Rick Warren, People’s Warden presented a gift on behalf of the parish. The Ven. Sid Irwin (a former rector of St. John’s and long-time friend of Francis) administered the wine during communion.
Following a prolonged standing ovation as one and all expressed their gratit
ude to Fr. Francis for his many years of service there was a luncheon in the parish hall.
At the luncheon St. John’s choir presented the gift of a donation in Fr. Francis’ name to the Smith Fall Hospital Foundation. Until “retiring” from the choir in July 2007, Fr. Francis was a valued chorister at St. John’s and was a volunteer at the hospital for many years. At the luncheon The Ven. Sid Irwin prayed grace and reminded the parish of Francis’ involvement in the Church Army prior to his being ordained Deacon.
Fr. Francis continues his ministry as an honorary assistant at St. John’s.
Times of Worship Services
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007There are four opportunities each week to worship at St. John’s.
- Wednesday at 10.00 am Holy Eucharist (traditional communion service using the 1959 Book of Common Prayer) — approx. 30 minutes
- Saturdays at 5.00 pm Holy Eucharist (traditional communion service using the Book of Alternative Service page 230) — approx. 30 minutes
- Sundays at 8.00 am Holy Eucharist (traditional communion services using the Book of Alternative Services page 230) — approx. 45 minutes
- Sundays at 10.00 am Holy Eucharist ( Choral Eucharist (sung communion service using the Book of Alternative Services page 185) — approx 70 minutes
- Sunday school and Nursery in the parish hall and coffee hour following the 10.00 am service