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All That (Communion) Jazz!

By stmmpicton

Another summer tradition at St. Mary Magdalene continues, as we partner with the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival to create a special jazz-themed Sunday service featuring guest artists The Dixie Demons.  Come join us as we combine our liturgy of Holy Communion with the freedom of jazz im...

June 12, 2025 10:59 PM - Comment(s)

Celebrate the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene (with Sundae Sunday!)

By stmmpicton

The feast of St. Mary Magdalene is on July 22, so we'll be observing our patron saint's celebration on July 20.  During our regular Sunday-morning service, the choir will perform Locus Iste by Anton Bruckner, under the leadership of choir director Michael Goodwin.  After the serv...
June 12, 2025 10:58 PM - Comment(s)

Music at Port Milford at St. Mary Magdalene, Summer 2025

By stmmpicton

We are delighted to host Music at Port Milford for yet another wonderful series of chamber-music concerts this summer. 

Saturday, July 19, 2025, ​7:30 p.m.

Part 1: Catharsis

TICKETS


Saturday, July 26, 2025, ​7:30 p.m.

Part 2: With Heart

TICKETS


Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Part 3: Fam...
June 12, 2025 10:56 PM - Comment(s)

Choral Evensong, Sunday, May 25 at 4 p.m.

By stmmpicton

Evensong, or Evening Prayer, is a service that marks the end of the day. Its mix of music, scripture and prayer offers a special opportunity for contemplation and meditation—an experience of transcendence. Our choir will lead Evensong on Sunday, May 25, at 4 p.m., and all are welcome.
May 15, 2025 10:07 PM - Comment(s)

Elmer Iseler Singers

By stmmpicton

Lydia Adams, Artistic Director and Order of Canada recipient, will conduct this 20 person internationally renowned choir on May 4, 2024 at 4 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Picton. Tickets are $35.00 available on Eventbrite or from Books & Co, Picton.  This is an event not to be missed...

March 04, 2024 12:02 PM - Comment(s)

Service of 9 Lessons & Carols

By stmmpicton

Service will take place at 10am and everyone welcome.

November 21, 2023 03:31 PM - Comment(s)

Annual Vestry Meeting

By stmmpicton

This year's Annual Vestry Meeting will take place on Sunday February 5th, 2023, beginning with worship at the church at 10:30 a.m.
January 30, 2023 12:00 PM - Comment(s)

Christmas Services at Seniors Residences

By stmmpicton

Seniors' Services for Christmas have resumed! Teams lead by Deacon Fran Langlois bring a Christmas Communion Service, followed by cake and ice-cream with the residents.
December 09, 2022 08:55 PM - Comment(s)

Noon Concerts a Great Success

By stmmpicton

Noon concerts returned after a two year gap, and they were a great success! Concerts featured Josie Farrar and Janine Dudding in the first week, and Michael Goodwin, Ernie Neufeld, and Josie Farrar in the second.
July 07, 2022 01:16 PM - Comment(s)

New Paten dedicated in memory of Helen Pinkerton

By stmmpicton

Bishop Peter Mason, Honorary Assistant at St Mary Magdalene, dedicated a new paten in loving memory of Helen Pinkerton. Helen was a much loved member of the congregation who served in a number of roles, including especially leading the Altar Guild. She died in October 2021 after a difficult and hero...
June 26, 2022 01:06 PM - Comment(s)

Communion Kit for Deacon Fran

By stmmpicton

Our Parish Deacon Fran Langlois has served our parish for 12 years. She was ordained to serve the Anglican Ministry to Seniors in The County, and has been the leader of that ministry since 2017. The Churchwardens decided it was time to equip her with a new communion kit which she will use when bring...

June 12, 2022 01:17 PM - Comment(s)

Noon Concerts are Back!

By stmmpicton

St. Mary Magdalene Mid-day Concerts
June 07, 2022 11:26 AM - Comment(s)

Funds raised to support Ukraine Relief

By stmmpicton

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We are delighted to report that during Lent we raised $2,635 for our church's Primate's World Relief and Development Fund in support of Ukraine Relief. Thank you everyone who supported this effort!

June 01, 2022 12:11 PM - Comment(s)

Martha Riddell ordained Deacon

By stmmpicton

Bishop Peter Mason, standing in for Bishop Michael Oulton who was down with Covid, ordained Martha Riddell to the order of Deacon.

2022-05-14 Ordination 2
May 14, 2022 01:03 PM - Comment(s)

Lenten Devotional

By stmmpicton

A Lenten Devotional, Behold the Lamb, Lenten reflections from Canadian Anglicans, with contributions from Anglicans across Canada can be downloaded by clicking on this link. It includes a contribution from our own Martha Riddell.

March 09, 2022 06:28 PM - Comment(s)

Annual Vestry Meeting March 13th

By stmmpicton

Our Annual Vestry Meeting takes place Sunday, March 13th, 2022, during the 10:30 a.m. service in the church. You can attend in person or via Zoom. The Annual Reports booklet is available at the back of the church, and online by tapping on the report cover on the left.

March 01, 2022 05:30 PM - Comment(s)

Church Buildings Reopen!

By stmmpicton

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Our Diocese has issued new pandemic guidelines which permit the church to reopen this week. We are very pleased to be able to worship in-person, and we are resuming with these protocols in place:

  • Anyone experiencing Covid symptoms or otherwise feeling unwell, and anyone who has reason to believe they...
February 09, 2022 01:24 PM - Comment(s)

Services have moved back to online-only

By stmmpicton

Services for at least the next 3 Sundays have moved back to online-only. The link will be sent each Friday as usual, helping you get to the service for the coming Sunday. Or you can go to our website, stmmpicton.ca, where you will find a button that takes you to our YouTube channel for past and up...
December 30, 2021 03:42 PM - Comment(s)

Celebrate Christmas on 99.3 FM Returns

By stmmpicton

Celebrate Christmas returns to 99.3 FM County Radio for a second year. The PEC Ministerial Association (chaired by Archdeacon Charles Morris) has collaborated again with the local radio station to produce a programme of scripture and carols to be broadcast Christmas Eve at 8:00 p.m. and Christmas Da...

December 18, 2021 02:48 PM - Comment(s)