Ministry to SeniorsFriendship Circle for Senior Citizens
The Friendship Circle
is "a social group to cater for older women of the district, not
necessarily of the Anglican faith".
The purpose is to be a group of people who cherish meeting together on
the first Wednesday of each month, February to December, for Holy Communion,
fellowship and sharing a meal. The group
consists of senior ladies, although men have been members over the years. Friendship Circle meets at St Mark’s at 10:15am on the first Wednesday of each month from February to December inclusive. Some members join in the Wednesday 9:30am Communion Service. Each member receives a program of activities. Guest speakers are sometimes featured and activities include musical mornings and occasional outings.
Singles Plus
The purpose of this
group is to provide a time of fellowship for the older single (mostly widowed)
ladies of St Marks. This group meets to
encourage each other, share concerns and joys, go on outings and
enjoy each other’s company.
Regis TreeTops Ministry
A hymn and prayer
service is held on the third level of the facility every third and fifth
Wednesday of the month. The service is
open to residents of all denominations and starts at 11:00 am and goes for
about 20 to 25 minutes. For those
residents who are confined to their rooms, Holy Communion can be given to them
in their room.
Regis Coffee Club
The Coffee Club is an
activity for residents to come together from the 1st and 2nd levels of the
facility for a chat and move away from their usual area, the coffee time takes
place in the Explorer Cafe on the ground floor of the facility.
Regis Men’s Club
The purpose of this ministry is to create an atmosphere of
fellowship between the Regis men and St.
Mark’s parish. This is achieved
through its volunteers, to provide enjoyment and stimulation for the Regis men
via an external source, and to assist the Regis staff in the provision of a
caring environment. Regis Church ServiceA monthly Ecumenical Church Service conducted on the third Wednesday of the month at 11:00am followed by Holy Communion which is also administered to individuals who are unable to join the group. |