St. Christopher's seeks new Priest for half time position
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Some participants at the ordination to the priesthood of the Rev’d Beryl Whitecap (front, centre) included (L to R): Rt. Rev. Michael Hawkins, Bishop of Saskatchewan; Ven. Adam Halkett, Archdeacon of Saskatchewan; and Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop.Prince Albert (Saskatchewan)
The Cathedral Church of St Alban the Martyr in Prince Albert was filled with joyous energy on the evening of Friday, May 14th, during Ascensiontide.
One cause of the energy was the gathering of lay and clergy delegates from the many Cree reserves and churches across the Diocese of Saskatchewan for a significant Indigenous Council gathering, to meet together, pray together, and to dream and plan for greater Indigenous Self-determination within the Church.
But on that Friday night, there was also another source of the joy-infused energy: the ordination to the priesthood of the Rev. Beryl Whitecap. She had been the Deacon-in-charge of St. James Church, Little Red Reserve, located a few miles north of Prince Albert, since 2007.
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National Church refocuses Jerusalem partnership in practical ways
Partnership with the Diocese of Jerusalem is emerging as an international priority for the Anglican Church of Canada.
The groundwork was laid at the General Synod meeting, June 3 to 11, where in the presence of the bishop of Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, and his wife, Shafeeqa, members passed two related resolutions: one calling for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel, and another calling to strengthen the relationship with the diocese.
Canada Notes: Greater Partnership in Montreal and Quebec
The bishops and leaders of the dioceses of Montreal and Quebec are considering proposals that they commit themselves to a “process of discernment toward a fuller partnership as diocesan institutional churches.”
Canada Notes: Kneeler Needlepointers
The next time you visit St. Thomas, in Kingston, Ont., check out the newly hand-stitched altar-rail kneelers and think of the hands who laboured over them for hours on end.
Back to Church Sunday's surprising results
The Diocese of Saskatchewan will be joining Anglican churches around the world this fall to mark Back to Church Sunday. As the day approaches, be inspired by this story from Toronto about a surprising effect of their 2009 Back to Church Sunday.
Clergy Burn-Out
Check out this article on clergy burn-out. It's a wake-up call to all ministers and congregations.
Click here to read the article.
Plan a Workshop for Back to Church Sunday
Need some inspiration for a workshop on Back to Church Sunday in your congregation? Click here for an excellent workshop planning resource from the Australian Anglican Church.
FYI - August 2010
Congratulations
- Charles and Anna Irish had a baby boy, Nathaniel Winsor, on July 15, 2010
Deaths
Norma Jean Hawkins, who wrote the book Chokecherry (an often hilarious novel based on the author’s own experiences as the bride of a newly ordained Anglican minister in his first parish in the Diocese of Saskatchewan) died in B.C. on September 14, 2009.
Upcoming Events
- VBS July 26 – 30 – Church of the Good Shepherd, Cumberland House
- August 1 -St. Andrew’s, Shellbrook 100th Anniversary. 10:00 a.m. H.C. service with Bishop Tom Morgan
- VBS August 2-6 – Fort a la Corne, Kinistino in Kinistino
- August 26 – BARRDS – 11:00 a.m.
- August 26 – Finance Meeting 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- September 1 – Leadership meeting - noon – 3:15 p.m.
- September 9 – Executive Committee – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Back to Church Sunday – September 26, 2010
- Clergy Retreat – October 5 – 8, 2010, St. Peter’s Abbey, Muenster
Please Note
- Bishop Michael will be on vacation from July 28 to August 20 –
- Dean Davis will be acting as Commissary in his absence
- The Bishop will be in Uganda visiting the Diocese of West Ankole, Bishop McAllister College and Seminary and Canon Paul Jeffries
Canada Notes: Partners in support of Suicide Awareness
St. Matthew’s, diocese of Ottawa, has become the first parish in the Anglican Church of Canada to partner with the Council of the North in support of suicide awareness and prevention in remote communities of the north.
FYI - July 2010
Welcome to:
Gethin Edward, who started his ministry in Tisdale on July 4, 2010.
Josiah Henderson, David Gurley & Sophie Jaarsma from Crosstalk Ministries in Montreal, who are leading the Vacation Bible School activities this summer under the supervision of Stella Demery.
Upcoming Events:
VBS Schedule
- July 12 - 16 at St Stephen's Church, MacDowall
- July 19 - 23 at St Joseph's Church, Montreal Lake
- July 26 - 30 at Church of the Good Shepherd in Comberland House
Back to Church Sunday is coming September 26, 2010.
Clergy Retreat this year is October 5 to 8, at St Peter's abbey, Muenster.
Please Note:
Invitation packages for Back to Church Sunday have been ordered for every Parish in the Diocese.
There will be no services at the Synod Office chapel for July and August
The Synod office will be open throughout the summer months of July and August
Bishop Michael's Schedule:
July 4 - Tisdale
July 11 - Pelican Narrows
July 25 - Confirmation at 10 am at St George's Church, Prince Albert
July 25 - Holy Communion 7 pm at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary
July 28 to August 20 - Vacation
All Saints Melfort seeks new Rector
The Parish of Melfort is seeking a priest to lead them...
Update: St Jude's Cathedral, Iqaluit
“Rekindling a Northern Light”
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The Cathedral Parish of St. Jude’s is a strong community inside the larger community of Iqaluit/Apex, and is very used to and open in welcoming newcomers and visitors to the city and churches. The Queen has visited here on several occasions. Visitors are made to feel welcome during the services by the leaders and by parishioners taking the lead by smiling, shaking hands, etc.
Following the devastating fire (2005) and eventual demolition of St. Jude’s (2006), the parish hall is used for worship services. Unfortunately space in the parish hall is limited and this has caused some parishioners to stop attending services. However, the parish hall is well known in the community as a gathering/meeting place with excellent facilities and on average two community organizations meet here during the week.
Confirmation in Nipawin
On April 11, Bishop Michael Hawkins confirmed five young people at St. John's Anglican Church, Nipawin. Here are the happy confirmands, enjoying a joke with Bishop Michael.
What's Trinity Season all about?
By the Rev'd David Phillips, Mission of Spiritwood and Leoville
According to the church calendar, we're now in Trinity season and will be for some months to come. Ever wondered what Trinity season is for, and why it's so long? Check out this article, which was prepared by the Rev'd David Phillips in booklet form, for his parish.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission to launch first national event
General Synod Communications
May 11, 2010
Aboriginal and Church Leaders' Tour, Winnipeg, 2008. ©General Synod
The first national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada will take place at the Forks in Winnipeg, Man., June 16 to 19, 2010. The commission’s focus is to bring healing and reconciliation after the legacy of Indian Residential Schools.
Back to What?
by Bishop Michael Hawkins, Diocese of Saskatchewan
September 26th is Back to Church Sunday and I hope that you will join me in inviting a friend to Church on that day. We have some work to do before September 26th, praying that God will bless our efforts and thinking about how we invite and welcome people to our Churches and the fears and anxieties that surround that.
But there is one big question that we need to answer before we invite people back: Back to what?
Diocesan ACW have a new Chaplain
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The Rev. Joanne BeaconThe Diocese of Saskatchewan Anglican Church Women (ACW) met for their Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 24, at St. Alban’s Cathedral, Prince Albert. The Rev. Joanne Beacon was installed as their ACW Chaplain. This is a first, and in her Ministry she will provide spiritual advice and counsel, encouragement and direction as the ACW seeks to fulfil its ministry and mission.
Anglicans gather in Halifax to ‘Feel the winds of God…’
The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada is meeting in Halifax at St. Mary’s University, June 3-11, under the theme Feeling the Winds of God: Charting a New Course.
The agenda will cover a wide variety of topics including reports on work mandated by the General Synod of 2007 including:
- On-going deliberations over issues of human sexuality
- VISION 2019 (A strategic plan for the Church)
- A review of the Primacy
