FROM THE DEAN
Cathedral
• 3 care facility Communions; Deanery Clericus; 1 funeral; 1 funeral attended; 8 committee/group meetings; congregational meeting 21 November; choir rehearsal 30 November;10 home/hospital visits
• noted: no work review, housing allowance or stipend review in 2023
• Chapter vacancies: Lay Chair | Vice Chair | Property
Diocesan
• 2 meetings of the Synod Finance; over-night Diocesan Council 1/2 Dec
Up-coming
• Spencer funeral 10am 16 Dec; Farraline 12 Dec; Windsor 28 Dec; Christmas Lessons and Carols (b) - 17 Dec; 24 Dec 8am, 4pm, 8pm (b), 11pm (b); 25 Dec 10am (b); 31 Dec 8am, 10:30 am; 01 Jan 11am (b)
DISCUSSION
• 2024 Budget - draft was discussed. Adjustments over the next month with the goal to adopt a proposed budget version in January
DECISION
• That we reimburse K. Schmidt $1500 for an October course on Celtic spirituality
• That the Dean request Bishop’s permission for Michele LeBlanc to administer the chalice in worship and administer Home Communions
• That staff salaries receive a 3% cost of living increase in 2024
• That the stipend of the Dean be $65,976 (3% cost of living increase, $16,906 above the diocesan minimum stipend scale (Regulation 7-2)
• With security cameras and locking system installed at the hall, that we end our contract with Garda Security (one visit per night) at the end of 2023
REPORTS
Treasurer - November reports need revisions for accuracy. Deficit to end of November $46,549. Bookkeeper Ben Bourque resigned in November; engaged Justin McCoy as bookkeeper. Working with Scotiabank on Anglican Church Women BMO shares conversion
Nominating - 4 meetings thus far. 2024 nominations remain to be required
Buildings and Property - R. Crowe graciously offered to be interim chair. 1) Cathedral sprinklers need maintenance ($60,000) in 2024. 2) Hall platform lift is inoperable needing replacement. Exploring grant and other fund possibilities. 3) East window has been repaired ($8257) insurance coverage less deductable ($5219). 4) Leaks inside Cathedral are an ongoing concern. Next meeting 09 January
Christian Formation - Advent programming proceeding. Consideration of Medical Assistance in Dying (Faith Seeking Understanding)
Health / Pastoral Care - assisted Anglican Church Women luncheon. Christmas gifts to be delivered by Cathedral Visitors. Chair of Health Ministries, Sally Dibblee has resigned.
Mission / Outreach - Angel Christmas gifts for children complete. Giving Tuesday exceeded $2000 commitment to school food and winter clothing programme
Worship - committee met in November including discussion/planning for Christmas worship including a possible youth choir. Meeting of Sunday intercessors on 07 November
UPCOMING
• 17 December, 4 p.m. Christmas Lesson and Carols
• 01 January, 11 a.m. New Year’s Day with our Bishop
GMH