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parishioner Definition

pa·rish·ioner (pə ris̸hə nər)

noun

a member of a parish

Etymology: ME parisshoner < parishion (< OFr paroissien < paroiche, parish) + -er

parishioner Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • invite: A better suggestion was that we should invited all parishioners who wanted to, to make a donation to pay for the new vessels.
  • thank: We thank parishioners for their generous support for our parish.
  • ask: I ask all parishioners to enrich our parish by taking an active part in parish life, either through prayer or action.
  • encourage: Announcements encouraging parishioners to complete the questionnaire will be made at Mass and in the bulletin.
  • welcome: We are therefore looking to raise £ 100 each toward the purchase of these animals and would welcome any contributions parishioners can make.
  • enable: The general consensus view of the meeting was that it was both informative as well as enabling Parishioners to air their views.

Converse of subject

  • erect: A Reading Room was erected by the parishioners in 1897, in memory of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
  • raise: The point was raised by a parishioner in the context of footpath 12.
  • build: Charities - The Hospital was built by the parishioners, and endowed in 1632, by Mr. Hen.

Adjective modifier

  • wealthy: The Church in his time was sufficiently well thought of for wealthy parishioners to set their mark on it.
  • poor: It is now the asylum of three poor parishioners, who each receive £ 8 a year.
  • elderly: I was reminded of a young vicar burying an elderly parishioner whom he had never actually met.
  • fellow: It's a good way to get to know fellow parishioners!
  • former: These may relate to the memory of former parishioners or friends who have died or they may simply be personal choice.
  • senior: St Mary's SVP are arranging a Summer Outing with a tea for the senior parishioners.

Modifies a noun

  • apology: Plus: 1 parishioner Apologies for absence: L Alsop; M Gosling.

Preposition: in

  • hospital: If you know a parishioner in hospital, please let us know.

Preposition: of

  • parish: This window and tablet are erected by his many friends and the parishioners of both parishes.

Preposition: for

  • donation: Many thanks to: Thank you to a parishioner for a donation of £ 20 toward the building Fund.
  • gift: Many thanks to the parishioners for the gifts this week toward the St Mary's repair fund.

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