parishioner
parishioner
Definition
pa·rish·ioner (pə ris̸h′ə nər)
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
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