Taken from the first register of services
of what became St. Hilda’s Church:
Rossland Mission
St. Alban’s Parish
Herbert O. Horsey, Rector.
“Sunday School held first on Sunday Sept 29th 1907 in a room in flat occupied by Mr. Morris in house owned by Mr. Joseph King. Opened by Revd. H. O. Horsey, and in charge of Mr. D. G. Lepage with Mr. H. Peterson as assistant. Other teachers Miss Annie King, Miss Flora King, and Miss Fannie Cotham. Continued to be held in a room in Mr. Morris’ house till present building was ready for use. Present building opened by a social on Wednesday July 1st Dominion Day 1908. Mr. W. C. Butcher was present at first meeting of Sunday School.”
of what became St. Hilda’s Church:
Rossland Mission
St. Alban’s Parish
Herbert O. Horsey, Rector.
“Sunday School held first on Sunday Sept 29th 1907 in a room in flat occupied by Mr. Morris in house owned by Mr. Joseph King. Opened by Revd. H. O. Horsey, and in charge of Mr. D. G. Lepage with Mr. H. Peterson as assistant. Other teachers Miss Annie King, Miss Flora King, and Miss Fannie Cotham. Continued to be held in a room in Mr. Morris’ house till present building was ready for use. Present building opened by a social on Wednesday July 1st Dominion Day 1908. Mr. W. C. Butcher was present at first meeting of Sunday School.”
The Parish of St. Cuthbert, St. Hilda and St. Luke
is the faithful remnant of ten to twelve
Anglican Churches in eastern Montréal.
Church of the Ascension and St. Cuthbert
The Church of the Ascension was sold in 1991 to the City of Montréal for use as a library. The renovation was done in a respectful manner, and the stained glass windows, wood beams, and large memorials remain as a testimony to those who worshipped there. Many of the Ascension parishioners joined with the Parish of St. Cuthbert, north in Park Extension. Interest from the sale of the Church of the Ascension and, later, its rectory, help support continuing ministry in the area at Mile End Community Mission.St. Cuthbert, St. Hilda, and St. Luke
In January 1995, the congregation from the Parish of St. Luke, in Rosemount, moved west and joined the combined parish, becoming the Parish of St. Cuthbert, St. Hilda and St. Luke (St. CHL for short!), and the Rev. Roslyn Macgregor was appointed priest.
In January 1995, the congregation from the Parish of St. Luke, in Rosemount, moved west and joined the combined parish, becoming the Parish of St. Cuthbert, St. Hilda and St. Luke (St. CHL for short!), and the Rev. Roslyn Macgregor was appointed priest. Over these past thirteen years, we have journeyed together through a process of grief and enormous challenge to a place of health, trust, and hope in the future. This is a church family that continues to address issues of an aging population, while welcoming and encouraging the involvement of younger members. Most parishioners - young, old, and in-between - must use several stages of public transportation to get to church, yet they faithfully appear, by bicycle, bus, car, metro, and on foot. Our parishioners are committed to reaching out to others in the congregation in various ways, as well as being committed to outreach in the greater community. In addition, we share our space with a Greek Baptist Church, which worships every Sunday at 11:30am. and a Haitian Baptist Church at 2:00pm.The many moves and re-alignments of the parishes have created a racially and culturally diverse community, representative of the church in the world. CELEBRATING 100+ YEARS OF MINISTRY
St. Hilda's First Sunday School, 1907.
St. Hilda's circa 1930
St. Hilda's Church was built on railroad ties donated by the CPR Angus Shops where many of the men worked in the early 1900's. The original church building is now the hall.
St. Cuthbert's children
Park Extension, 1920's
Church of the Ascension
Park Avenue in Mile End
St. Cuthbert and St. Hilda
Shortly after, St. Cuthbert's also closed, and many from the combined parish moved east to the Parish of St. Hilda (Bishop Carmichael Memorial Church) at 6341 de Lorimier. The parish became known as St Cuthbert and St. Hilda's. There followed a period of some uncertainty as people from all three parishes adjusted to the changes and challenges of the two closings and moves in such a short time.
Shortly after, St. Cuthbert's also closed, and many from the combined parish moved east to the Parish of St. Hilda (Bishop Carmichael Memorial Church) at 6341 de Lorimier. The parish became known as St Cuthbert and St. Hilda's. There followed a period of some uncertainty as people from all three parishes adjusted to the changes and challenges of the two closings and moves in such a short time.St. Luke's Church
Rosemount
ST. CUTHBERT, ST. HILDA, & ST. LUKE, MONTREAL, QC
