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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.
Ministry chairperson: Kelly Texada
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Canterbury House Birthday Parties
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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 2 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 Texada. Come and join us for a month and spread some cheer!
Canterbury party contact: Kelly Texada
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Tips for Hosting
The party is held the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. and is over about 3:00 or 3:30 p.m.
- Call Canterbury House office (445-7715) to get the list of birthday people for the party that month.
- Purchase and wrap gifts for each birthday person. Usually spend $4 - $5 per person.
- Music: Ray Bloch (phone # in church directory) has been available to play the piano for us.
- The supply budget is $50.00. ECW will reimburse you by check – save your receipts and send to St. James Episcopal Church, Attn: ECW Treasurer.
- The host/hostess should arrive for set-up around 1:30 p.m. as the residents begin to arrive by 2:00 p.m.
- Begin the party with a prayer led by our priest, if attending, or the host/hostess, or one of the residents if they choose. Call church office (445-9845) to remind priest of the party date.
- Identify those celebrating birthdays, light the candles on one of the cakes, and sing “Happy Birthday.” Allow those that are able and wish to blow out the candles to do so.
- Distribute the gifts.
- Serve coffee, punch, cake and ice cream. (Some non-sugar items are good too: pretzels, crackers, fruit, and/or sandwiches.)
Host/Hostess Provides:
Wrapped Birthday Gifts
Plastic Cups and Utensils
Paper Plates
Punch or Lemonade or some type of Drink (Canterbury provides coffee, punch bow if needed, and ice)
Cake Knife or Cake Server
Two Cakes
A Sugar-Free Cake or Cookies for those with Diabetes
1 Gallon Sugar-Free Vanilla Ice Cream
Candles for one Cake
If you do happen to forget something, the Canterbury House kitchen staff has always graciously provided the forgotten items.
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Event Schedule
- Canterbury House Birthday Party - 3rd Wed. each month
- Delivery of Easter Flowers & Cards
- Day School Tea - Whimsical Cake & Cookie Party after the Easter program
- United Thank Offering - May & November Ingatherings
- Confirmation Receptions and Funeral Visitations
- Bishop's Visit: Reception
Download Sign-up Sheet here.
Thank you for taking an active part in St. James' ECW.
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