The Parish of Heart's Content

St. Luke’s, Winterton

History

The following information was acquired from the late Mr. Marcus French and the late Mr Aaron Parrott for the 100 th anniversary celebrations held 2001.

In 1899, the members of St Luke's started cutting the timbers necessary for the new Church. The materials were cut inside of Winterton (then Scilly Cove), which were readily available at that time, and were pulled out by any means possible, ie; horse and sled, dog sled and hauling rope. The timbers were then sawn by pit-saw and/or chopped with axe or adze, and this comprised the main frame of the Church, which was built in 1901. The measurements are 60 ft. long, 35 ft. wide, and height at the nave is approximately 25 ft. not including the gable. The Chancel is 25 ft. long, 20 ft. wide and slightly lower than the nave. Breastwork consists of four iron bars which give the main bracing to the Church

The Foreman was Mr. Augustus Kelland, who was paid 70 cents per day, along with the other carpenters. The other work being done was free of charge and there was a lot of it.

In April 1901 Mr. John Parrott procured the finishings, special coverings and trimmings which he brought home in his "skiff". The decorative "cut work" , Maltese Crosses, etc., were hand cut by Mr. William Kelland.

The Secretary/Treasurer was Mr. Aaron Parrott. He was credited with having the most "free days labor given". At the service of Sunday, March 30, 1902, the cornerstone collection amounted to $24.14. The Church was consecrated on November 2, 1902, by Bishop Llewellyn Jones at the 11:00 a.m. service, along with the rector, Rev. W. Charles White. The collection at this service amounted to $28.78. Mr. Henry Piercey donated the front pews in the Chancel. It would not be before 1910 that the Church was completely finished.

It was a custom at the time that those who had worked the most free labor time would have their choice of pews. This custom was passed down through the years as families continued to sit in the same pews, and many still do today. The old hand-made pews are still in use, although a few have been removed to provide additional space during funerals and other special occasions.

Personnel

Wardens ................................... Gordon Hiscock, Snowden Norris
Congregational Treasurer ........ Mary Parrott
Envelope Secretary ................. Sandra Pinhorn
Vestry Secretary ...................... Joan Hiscock
ACW President ........................ Joan Hiscock
Vice-President ................ Rachel Hindy
Recording Secretary ....... Evelyn Mugford
Treasurer ........................ Marina Piercey
Altar Guild Chair ............. Monica Hindy
Organists ................................ Eloise Piercey, Bobby Andrews, June Peet, Rona Reid
Server..................................... Marion Piercey
Sexton .................................... Keith Coates
Select Vestry: Sandy Mugford, Stan George, R.L. Andrews, Joan Hiscock, Grace Peet, Peter Pinhorn, Melvin Pinhorn, Charlie Pinhorn, Keith Coates, Monica Hindy, Jehu Green, June Peet

Address & Contact Info

Anglican Parish of Heart's Content
P. O. Box 56
Heart's Content, NL A0B 1Z0

Phone: 709 583-2359; Fax 709 583-0359
Eemail: angchurchhrts@personainternet.com

Office Hours

Schedule of Services

The schedule of services rotates weekly among the three congregations: