Bishop Hawkins

“This is my Son, whom I love”

Administrator — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:08:09 +0000

The Baptism of our Lord

By Bishop Michael Hawkins

St. Mark dives right into the account of Jesus’ baptism in his Gospel, always a part of Epiphany, especially as it is celebrated in the East.

While crowds did come to John the Baptist, Mark’s description of Jesus’ baptism, like many paintings of it,
appears much more intimate. It is, dare I say, almost a private baptism, a secret Epiphany.

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Christmas 2011 Message from the Bishop

Administrator — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:29 +0000

I enjoy all our Christmas nativity scenes and carols but in their soft familiarity they may allow us to forget the harsh details of the birth of Jesus. In the idealized version Mary smiles, her hair is unruffled. She looks fresh as a daisy, unlike any newly delivered mother. Jesus is silent and still, clean and pink and happy unlike most newborns. But we need to think and imagine a little more accurately about the birth of Jesus.

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Charge of the Bishop to Synod

Administrator — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:01:20 +0000

To the 67^th Session of Synod

October 21^st 2011

We assemble here and I speak to you in the name of the true and living God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Welcome my sisters and brothers in Christ. We gather as always in the open recognition that we are but a portion of the One Body of Christ.

Rooted and Grounded

Administrator — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:59:55 +0000

Whether our roots are in our First Nations, in the immigrants who came to explore and farm this land or in both, everyone in Saskatchewan has some direct connection to the land and to a particular part of it. In Saskatchewan we are all rural, even those who live in our cities have their roots in the country and the thousands who return to farms and reserves, lakes and bush over the summer season are a testament to these rural roots.

Response to Diocesan Visitations

Administrator — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:45:47 +0000

In autumn 2010, lay and clergy leaders from around the diocese traveled hundreds of kilometres each, to visit as many parishes as possible. They listened to the congregations' celebrations, concerns and questions, and they brought them back to Bishop Michael.

Click here for Bishop Michael's response.

Bishop's Charge (Part II) to the 66th Diocesan Synod

Administrator — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:52:52 +0000

Click on the link below to read PART II of the Charge of the Bishop of Saskatchewan to the 66th Synod of the Diocese of Saskatchewan (Oct. 16, 2009)

Bishop's Charge (Part I) to the 66th Diocesan Synod

Administrator — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:45:52 +0000

Click on the link below to read PART I of the Charge of the Bishop of Saskatchewan to the 66th Synod of the Diocese of Saskatchewan (Oct 16, 2009).