St George's Anglican Church
St. Catharines ON
L2R 3C7
Who we are
As the first established church in St. Catharines, St. George’s is an integral part of our city’s history. In 2017, join with us in celebrating our 225th Anniversary. This has been a spiritual home for generations of people finding strength and peace through prayer and fellowship, growing in their relationship with God, and generously serving the needs of our community.
Church Website
St George's Anglican Church on Social Media
St George's Anglican Church YouTube Video
Facebook Video: St George's Anglican Church Facebook Video
Leadership
Leader Name:
The Reverend Canon Martha Tatarnic
Leader Position:
Rector
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact The Reverend Canon Martha Tatarnic
The Reverend Canon Martha Tatarnic on Social Media:
Other Church Leaders:
Associate Priest:
The Reverend Scott McLeod
Bishop in Residence:
The Right Reverend Walter Asbil
Honourary Assistant:
Archdeacon Marion Vincett
Ecumenical Honourary Assistant:
The Reverend Dr. Doreen McFarlane
The Reverend Scott McLeod
Bishop in Residence:
The Right Reverend Walter Asbil
Honourary Assistant:
Archdeacon Marion Vincett
Ecumenical Honourary Assistant:
The Reverend Dr. Doreen McFarlane
Administration
Admin Name:
Linda Telega
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Fax:
866-333-6092
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Linda Telega
Parking
We are located at 83 Church Street, St. Catharines
The church Parking Lot is located off Raymond Street.
On weekdays, use the upper lot
On evenings and weekends, the whole parking lot is available for use
On evenings and weekends, we also have use of the parking lot off Lyman Street, beside the Hulse & English Funeral Home parking lot
If you are planning a visit to St. George’s and you have mobility issues, call our office so we can plan to assist you.
The church Parking Lot is located off Raymond Street.
On weekdays, use the upper lot
On evenings and weekends, the whole parking lot is available for use
On evenings and weekends, we also have use of the parking lot off Lyman Street, beside the Hulse & English Funeral Home parking lot
If you are planning a visit to St. George’s and you have mobility issues, call our office so we can plan to assist you.
St George's Anglican Church Service Times
Worship at St. Georges
Sunday 8am – This is a quiet, reflective, and simple service of prayer and holy Eucharist, following the traditional Anglican rite.
Sunday 10:00am – with choir and music, Sunday school and children’s activities, a meaningful message and the Communion of bread and wine, our main worship service of the week is vibrant and engaging, allowing people both to actively participate as well as to quietly receive the strength, prayers, and guidance that they may need in their work, responsibilities, celebrations and joys.
Wednesday Evenings: A fresh and refreshing evening worship service, featuring the power of prayer through a variety of contemporary music styles. Advent Café is every Wednesday at 7pm in the “Bear’s Den.” Enter through the side entrance (West side) through the Meditation Garden – Look for the signs!
Noon Hour Services: Wednesday & Thursday at 12:10pm Take your lunch hour as a time of oasis and re-centering in the midst of busy-ness and challenge of life.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Sunday 8am – This is a quiet, reflective, and simple service of prayer and holy Eucharist, following the traditional Anglican rite.
Sunday 10:00am – with choir and music, Sunday school and children’s activities, a meaningful message and the Communion of bread and wine, our main worship service of the week is vibrant and engaging, allowing people both to actively participate as well as to quietly receive the strength, prayers, and guidance that they may need in their work, responsibilities, celebrations and joys.
Wednesday Evenings: A fresh and refreshing evening worship service, featuring the power of prayer through a variety of contemporary music styles. Advent Café is every Wednesday at 7pm in the “Bear’s Den.” Enter through the side entrance (West side) through the Meditation Garden – Look for the signs!
Noon Hour Services: Wednesday & Thursday at 12:10pm Take your lunch hour as a time of oasis and re-centering in the midst of busy-ness and challenge of life.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
PRINT
ZOOM
ICAL
SUBSCRIBE
Dress Code
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 18s:
Youth, Children and Families
St. George’s is a wonderful place for people of all ages! Children are welcome to be part of our worship service, and during the 10am service, we have Sunday School and Nursery available. And we have a thriving Youth Group that meets regularly.
* From Reverends Martha & Scott
“I have called you by name; you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1)
As parents ourselves, we know that bringing little ones to church can be a challenge. We also know that the desire to raise our children in the faith can be a significant motivation in connecting once again with a church. At St. George’s, we want to make church-going a viable and nourishing options for young families. Children are always welcome in our church services and there are many ways for them to become involved, to find that they, like all of us, have much to receive from and a great deal to offer to our church family.
Nursery – we have a responsible paid caregiver during the 10am worship service. Chandra is trained in First Aid and has a wonderful way with children. If you are leaving your child in our care, please also leave supplies and instructions for feeding and diapering. Babies and children also may, of course, choose to remain with their parents or guardians in the church service.
Sunday School – we have Sunday School classes geared toward the eeds and interests of each particular age group. Through arts, crafts and games, or music, storytelling and acting, our talented team is committed to helping our children connect their lives with the teachings of our faith tradition and foundational Bible stories. Most importantly, our children are valued as full members of our community, and like all of us, are discovering the JOY of friendship and service and relationship with God in a community of faith.
Children’s Liturgy – Once a month, we have an inter-generational worship service that is designed to appeal to children and adults alike. The children are strongly encouraged to participate in the leadership of these services and help us all to understand the story and tradition of our faith in new ways.
Youth Group – Under the leadership of Tanya Schleich, our Youth Group offers a full schedule of fun activities to connect our lives with God, one another, and service in our community and world. Contact Tanya for more info.
Music at St. George’s – Music has always been a way for people to connect more deeply with God. Music lifts our spirits and brings us into communion with one another. We offer music programs for people of all ages. Our worship services offer a wide variety of musical expressions, allowing us to pray more fully!
George Express Youth Choir – Ages 7 to 14 – Children learn about their faith and help to lead our church’s prayer through the power of music.
St. George’s is a wonderful place for people of all ages! Children are welcome to be part of our worship service, and during the 10am service, we have Sunday School and Nursery available. And we have a thriving Youth Group that meets regularly.
* From Reverends Martha & Scott
“I have called you by name; you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1)
As parents ourselves, we know that bringing little ones to church can be a challenge. We also know that the desire to raise our children in the faith can be a significant motivation in connecting once again with a church. At St. George’s, we want to make church-going a viable and nourishing options for young families. Children are always welcome in our church services and there are many ways for them to become involved, to find that they, like all of us, have much to receive from and a great deal to offer to our church family.
Nursery – we have a responsible paid caregiver during the 10am worship service. Chandra is trained in First Aid and has a wonderful way with children. If you are leaving your child in our care, please also leave supplies and instructions for feeding and diapering. Babies and children also may, of course, choose to remain with their parents or guardians in the church service.
Sunday School – we have Sunday School classes geared toward the eeds and interests of each particular age group. Through arts, crafts and games, or music, storytelling and acting, our talented team is committed to helping our children connect their lives with the teachings of our faith tradition and foundational Bible stories. Most importantly, our children are valued as full members of our community, and like all of us, are discovering the JOY of friendship and service and relationship with God in a community of faith.
Children’s Liturgy – Once a month, we have an inter-generational worship service that is designed to appeal to children and adults alike. The children are strongly encouraged to participate in the leadership of these services and help us all to understand the story and tradition of our faith in new ways.
Youth Group – Under the leadership of Tanya Schleich, our Youth Group offers a full schedule of fun activities to connect our lives with God, one another, and service in our community and world. Contact Tanya for more info.
Music at St. George’s – Music has always been a way for people to connect more deeply with God. Music lifts our spirits and brings us into communion with one another. We offer music programs for people of all ages. Our worship services offer a wide variety of musical expressions, allowing us to pray more fully!
George Express Youth Choir – Ages 7 to 14 – Children learn about their faith and help to lead our church’s prayer through the power of music.
Local outreach & community activities
Community Outreach Programs
The Community Breakfast Program
Bereavement Group
A.A. meets regularly in the Parish Hall
Out of the Cold
The Greeting Ministry
The Funeral & Wedding Ministry
Boy Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Brownies
Advent Giving Tree
Drumming Circle
The Community Breakfast Program
Bereavement Group
A.A. meets regularly in the Parish Hall
Out of the Cold
The Greeting Ministry
The Funeral & Wedding Ministry
Boy Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Brownies
Advent Giving Tree
Drumming Circle
Other information
St George's Anglican Church History
St. George’s History:
Written by Bishop-in-Residence, Walter Asbil
Small groups of people began to settle on the west side of the Niagara River in the 1780s, many choosing to live under British rule rather than be citizens of the new United States of America. The new arrivals in Niagara formed several communities and a few church denominations began to hold informal services in residents’ homes. One such group were Anglicans (Episcopal Church in the USA) and by 1792 home worship services were first recorded. Those living in the area now known as St. Catharine soon felt the need to erect a church building and it opened in 1776, located close to the eastern end of the present Burgoyne Bridge. This was not strictly an Anglican building, but more like a community church used by several groups. Lay members of the congregation, most of them Anglican, were in charge with occasional visiting clergy.
After the end of the 1812/13 War, the Anglican Bishop in Quebec, then having jurisdiction in Niagara, indicated that he wanted the church to become distinctly Anglican and that happened gradually. As the village of St. Catharines grew, especially after the opening of the Welland Canal in 1829, the need for a new and larger church building was necessary and the present St. George’s Church opened in 1840. A resident Anglican priest had lived in the village after 1828. While there have been some difficult times for the parish through the years, the congregation has also enjoyed prosperity and great strength, with capable and imaginative lay and clergy leaders. It has always tried to serve not only the needs of the congregation but of the wider community as well.
St. George’s continues today as part of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara and fulfils its ministry under the leadership of a rector, assistant clergy, churchwardens and many other lay leaers. The Reverend Martha Tatarnic became rector in 2014 and the parish is growing, as well as expanding its ministry within St. Catharines and area. Everyone is welcome to become part of the joyful spirit-filled worship, share in spiritual vitality and look to the future together in a strong spirit of hopefulness. All of these signs and more are evident in this old, yet always new, parish. New members are welcomed into this 225 year long story and invited to take their part in the ongoing story of St. George’s Church in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Small groups of people began to settle on the west side of the Niagara River in the 1780s, many choosing to live under British rule rather than be citizens of the new United States of America. The new arrivals in Niagara formed several communities and a few church denominations began to hold informal services in residents’ homes. One such group were Anglicans (Episcopal Church in the USA) and by 1792 home worship services were first recorded. Those living in the area now known as St. Catharine soon felt the need to erect a church building and it opened in 1776, located close to the eastern end of the present Burgoyne Bridge. This was not strictly an Anglican building, but more like a community church used by several groups. Lay members of the congregation, most of them Anglican, were in charge with occasional visiting clergy.
After the end of the 1812/13 War, the Anglican Bishop in Quebec, then having jurisdiction in Niagara, indicated that he wanted the church to become distinctly Anglican and that happened gradually. As the village of St. Catharines grew, especially after the opening of the Welland Canal in 1829, the need for a new and larger church building was necessary and the present St. George’s Church opened in 1840. A resident Anglican priest had lived in the village after 1828. While there have been some difficult times for the parish through the years, the congregation has also enjoyed prosperity and great strength, with capable and imaginative lay and clergy leaders. It has always tried to serve not only the needs of the congregation but of the wider community as well.
Empower me
Empower me to be a bold participant, rather than a timid saint in waiting; to exercise authority of honesty, rather than to defer to power or deceive to get it; to influence someone for justice, rather than impress anyone for gain; and by grace, to find treasures of joy, of friendship, of peace hidden in the fields you give me daily to plow.
St George's Anglican Church listing was last updated on the 16th of November, 2020
