| Church Facilities |
| The facilities at St. Jude's Church are most spectacular.
The square footage of the entire premises is approximately 14,000
square feet. The church nave, balcony, chancel and sanctuary
seat a total of 435 people. In the year 2000, the entire old
steam heating system was replaced with an up-to-date computer
controlled hot water system. In 1996, the pews were removed
and refurbished and the flooring was replaced with attractive
marmoleum. Two insignias were created on the floor. The first
one is the Canterbury Cross located at the baptismal font and
the second is the ship logo of St. Jude's Church located near
the altar area. The Narthex was also renovated to create a washroom
at this level and the paneling received a much-needed refurbishment.
The electrical fixtures and wiring were updated and we added
some theatrical lighting. Dimmer switches and new breakers were
also incorporated. The altar area received new carpeting and
the old organ loft curtains were replaced to blend with the
bricks. The front steps were also replaced supplying us with
a new handrail and the concrete with a unique finish. In 1987
the illuminated text, which is over the arch area in front of
the altar, was restored. |
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The Victoria Hall is used
by many groups as a meeting space.
- The Alcoholic Anonymous - Oakville Group meet at St. Jude's
on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm.
- Our Sunday School uses the hall for their weekly classes.
- The Scouts hold their annual banquet in the hall in February.
- The Anglican Church Women hold a Fall Fair and two rummage sales
per year which occupy both the Victoria and Library Halls. For
more information please contact the President, Mrs. Helen Ford
905-849-1257.
- People suffering with Parkinson's disease also use the hall
for a weekly exercise regime on Tuesdays at 10:30 am
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The Helen Poole Library Hall is
also used by many:
- The monthly luncheon is held after our Wednesday morning service
from September to June. For further information, please contact
Mrs. Mavis Davison at (905) 844-9621.
- The Anglican Church Women meet the first Monday of the month
at 7:45 pm
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The Upper Nursery Rooms are used
primarily on a rental basis during the week by Hopedale Montessori
School offering a program for 2 1/2 to 6 year old students. They can
be reached at (905) 338-5247. |
The Parish Council Room is
located on our upper level and has numerous church meetings
scheduled on a weekly basis. The room is very comfortably furnished
with several couches and chairs and has a board table surrounded
by upholstered chairs. |
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"On a sunny day in the spring, summer or autumn, passersby
walking along William Street in Oakville will come upon a
garden that will make them stop in wonder. It is the garden
of St. Jude's Anglican Church. " The Glory of the Garden"
(with photographs by Diana Wiggins) is a hardcover coffee
table book that has been published telling the story of the
garden, and of the group of dedicated volunteers who created
it and keep it growing. It is also the story of all gardens
- of the cycle that unfolds each year from bud to blossom
to "withered sere" and then to bud again. The book
is for sale in the Church office for $26.00 with proceeds
to Outreach or is also for sale in fine bookstores. The book
makes a great birthday, anniversary of wedding gift!!!
In the year 2000
a lovely Garden Chapel was erected in the west garden. This
is a very serene place to sit and reflect or just enjoy the
splendor of our gardens.
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