News & Views from the Diocese of Saskatchewan

St. Christopher's seeks new Priest for half time position

Administrator — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:48:34 +0000

The Parish seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, priest, who values lay ministry, seeks out young families and children and is sensitive to the needs of the elderly.

Beryl Whitecap Ordained Priest

Administrator — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:00:44 +0000

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 14^th, 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.

Submit a Parish News Story

Administrator — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:37:17 +0000

Did your parish recently have a special event? Or would you like to share something else about what God is doing in your area?

Share your story, book review, music review, poem or article with fellow Anglicans. We would love to consider posting your news on the diocesan website or publishing it in the Saskatchewan Anglican newspaper.

We have prepared a simple form to help you submit your stories. The form will also be available under "Ministry Resources" on this website.

For the MS Word form, click here.

For the pdf form, click here.

National Church refocuses Jerusalem partnership in practical ways

Administrator — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:00:53 +0000

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.

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Canada Notes: Greater Partnership in Montreal and Quebec

Administrator — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:00:13 +0000

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

Administrator — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:00:51 +0000

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

Administrator — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:00:15 +0000

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

Administrator — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:15:08 +0000

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

Administrator — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:01:10 +0000

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

Administrator — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:00:44 +0000

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 100^th 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