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COOS Information You Need To Know and FAQ's!

Calling the church offices:  You can reach the church office anytime of the day or night.  If the recorded message comes on, follow the prompts to reach the desired extension, where you may leave a private message.

Address -- 12236 Mandarin Road - Jacksonville, Florida - 32223

COOS Main Office -- 268-9457         Fax 268-8350      

Father John Palarine, Rector, Ext. 11

Father Mark Atkinson, Associate Rector   Ext. 24

Joanne Blalock, Parish Secretary  Ext. 10

Becky James, Bookkeeper  Ext. 12

Frances Shults, Dir. of Youth Ministries   Ext. 18

Kirk Clendaniel, Building Supervisor   Ext. 33

Alan Whitmore, Director of Music  Ext. 14

Pam Gillis, Children's Ministry Coordinator   Ext. 23

Diane Gates, Office Administrator   Ext 1

From the Desk of Fr. John ... "What to do if ..."

You are going to the hospital:  Call the Parish Office and let us know where and when you will be hospitalized.  During admission, indicate that you are a member of COOS.  Ministry is the responsibility of the parishioners as well as the clergy and such a partnership makes ministry possible.

Your are confined to your home because of illness:  Calls are made regularly by the clergy and the laity on those who are shut in.  Do not hesitate to call the parish office if you know of a friend who is shut in and may be deprived of this ministry.  Help keep your priests informed.

You wish to have Holy Communion brought to you at home or in the hospital:  Request that the sacrament be brought to you when the priest calls on you, or call the parish office.

You are faced with a death in the family:  Contact the parish office immediately.  The priests are prepared to assist you with ministry and in managing the details of burial.  Please do not set the time for the funeral before contacting the priest.

You are planning to be married:  Our church and the services of the priest are available to those who are active participants in the life of the church for a period of at least three months.  Contact the parish office for an appointment with the priest before any plans are made and to secure a date when the clergy and church are available.  The church requires 60 days notice to the priest to provide adequate time for planning and counseling.  More time is needed in cases where a divorce is involved.

You desire the sacrament of Holy Baptism:  Baptisms are celebrated on certain Sundays of the year.  Contact the parish office to indicate your interest.  You will be informed of the date and time of the next baptismal instruction.

You want to become a member of the Church of Our Saviour:  a) if you are a member of another Episcopal Church, call our parish office with the name and address of that church and we will request a transfer on your behalf.   b) if you are not an Episcopalian, bring your baptismal certificate to be recorded and you will become a baptized member of the parish and the Episcopal Church.   c) if you wish to be confirmed or received, contact the office for dates of confirmation and the schedule of required classes.

You have need for special seating in the church:  The first pew on the pulpit side of the church is made available for those with special needs at all services, including Baptisms and Confirmations.

There is NO photography permitted during services including Baptisms, Confirmations, or Weddings.  The priests will be happy to be available after the service for photos.

Thank you and we hope this information is helpful.