Episcopal
Church Women

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) is one of the busiest groups at St. James. They conduct events throughout the year to benefit both St. James and the community of Central Louisiana. From "kitchen showers," to luncheons, to receptions, to their infamous Canterbury birthday parties, these ladies add style to doing ministry.

Canterbury Birthday Parties

St. James Church & School

The Canterbury House birthday parties sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women are held the third Wednesday of each month. Each resident having a birthday that month is honored with a gift and special attention. The party time is 3 pm and guests are welcome. Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Church office. 

 

Hostesses are always needed. If interested please contact Kelly. Come and join us for a month and spread some cheer!

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ABOUT THE CANTERBURY HOUSE BIRTHDAY PARTIES

The party is held the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00PM.

The hostess should arrive for setup around 2:30, as the Residents begin to arrive around 2:45.

The Hostess Duties and Supply Budget: $50.00.  ECW will reimburse by check, save your receipts and send them to St. James Episcopal Church, Attn:  ECW Treasurer.

Call Canterbury House office to get the list of birthday people for your party that month.

Purchase and wrap gifts for each birthday person.  We usually spend about $4-$5 per person.

Music:  Ray Bloch has been available to play the piano for us.

Begin the party with a prayer led by our priest if attending, or the hostess, or one of the residents if they choose.  Call Mary to remind the priests of the party date.

Identify the Birthday people and light the candles on one of the cakes and sing “Happy Birthday”.  Allow those that are able and wish to blow out the candles.
Distribute the gifts.

Serve Coffee, Punch, Cake and Ice Cream.
(Some non-sugar items are good too:  pretzels, crackers, fruit)

The party is over about 4:00 or 4:30.

HOSTESS PROVIDES:
Wrapped Birthday Gifts
Plastic Cups and Utensils
Paper Plates
Paper Napkins
Punch or Lemonade or some type of Drink.  (Canterbury provides Coffee, Punch bowl if and ice.)
Cake Knife or Cake server
Two Cakes
A Sugar Free Cake or Cookies for those with Diabetes
1Gallon Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream
Candles for one Cake

If you do happen to forget something the Canterbury House Kitchen has always graciously provided the forgotten item.

THANK YOU: The Outreach Committee, ECW and Parish Life would like to thank all of you in advance for supporting Habitat for Humanity and Canterbury House. Your gracious support and kindness is just one of the many things that make St. James such a wonderful place.
2010 Scheduled Events
  • Delivery of Easter Flowers & Cards
    April 2010
  • Day School Tea
    Whimsical Cake & Cookie Party in March
  • United Thank Offering
    In May & November
  • Graduate Reception
    High School & College Graduates in May
  • Confirmation, Funeral, & Baptism Receptions
  • Ministry Fair in the Fall
  • Christmas Flower & Basket Delivery
  • Bishop's Visit: Reception

Download Sign-up Sheet here.

Thanks for taking an active part in St. James' ECW.


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