Parish Groups and Activities


One of our strengths is our wide and active variety of parish groups, that come together for fun, friendship and service.
We are always delighted to welcome new members!

Adult Education

The Adult Education team coordinates speakers or videos on a range of topics monthly on Sunday mornings after the service. Topics are chosen to expand awareness of international and community needs and programs, as well as issues of personal interest to parishioners.

For upcoming events and speakers, click here.
Altar Guild

Members of the Altar Guild prepare the Altar for Sunday Liturgy, as well as special services such as Christmas, Easter, Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. Altar flowers are given as memorials or thank offerings, and Guild members are responsible for delivering the flowers each Sunday after service to a member of our extended community. With over a dozen active members, the Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month. To raise funds, Guild members make and sell St Marys Mincemeat and have a Bake Sale one Sunday during Advent.
Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club meets once a month on Saturday mornings in the parish hall for an hour of good fellowship and good repast during winter, spring and fall. Projects include running the Chili Supper on Ash Wednesday, providing assistance at the Rummage Sales, clean-up duties in the spring and fall on church grounds, and sponsoring the Children's Christmas party.
Charleswood Caring & Sharing Food Bank

A group of 45 parishioners, along with neighbors and friends, meet in the hall to organize the food bank at St. Mary, as a partner agency of Winnipeg Harvest. Since opening in 2014, we have increased our client base from 24 to 40 biweekly! We dedicate a good part of our time to offering fellowship and friendship to our regular clients; we also offer a quiet prayer station and time of short worship for those looking for extra support. For more information, click here.
Friendship Group

The Friendship Group meets on the first Monday of each month. This is a time for women of the parish to come together for fellowship and study. A guest speaker is sometimes invited to attend and give a presentation. Members also often gather for lunch together at various neighbourhood restaurants, on the third Thursday of the month. Contact the Parish Office for more information.
Mission & Outreach

The Mission & Outreach Committee works to provide cash and gifts to many charities and projects within our city. During this past year, for example, they were able to offer assistance to Winnipeg Harvest, St Matthew's Maryland Community Ministries, the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) and the Charleswood Caring & Sharing Food Bank.
Mitten Tree

Each Christmas season, our mitten tree at St Mary is adorned with mittens, scarves and toques that are later donated to needy children. In 2015, for example, the congregation came together to donate 72 toques, 14 scarves and 129 pairs of mittens. Items are delivered to St Matthew's Maryland Community Ministry and Westgrove School.
Rummage Sale

A well-loved Charleswood institution, the Rummage Sale takes place each year in the spring and fall. This acts as a successful church fundraiser and a wonderful opportunity to reuse and 'upcycle' some unexpected treasures. For more information on donating goods or arranging for a pick-up of donations, please leave a message for Trish Wood at 204-831-0600.

Wondering if there's a Rummage Sale coming up? Click here to see our upcoming events.
Space Cadets

This busy group takes on the coordination of a number of important projects related to the church building, and are always keen and willing to help make St Marys a more accessible, informative and enjoyable space for all.