Special Issue

APRIL 2020

OUR NEW RECTOR RETURNS TO THE GLEBE

PEGGY NANKIVELL

In a heartfelt homily in Epiphany Anglican Church in Gloucester on Easter Sunday, The Reverend Geoff Chap- man spoke of the emotional roller coaster of a COVID-19 crisis-beset Holy Week. It was his last service there before taking up his duties as St. Matthew’s new rector. It was a message tinged with sadness about leaving his Gloucester flock by means of a Facebook Live service without a physical gathering. Difficult feelings such as grief and sorrow should not be repressed but contemplat- ed with honesty and openness, he told his parishioners. He was sorry he couldn’t say a proper goodbye. Despite the circumstances imposed by the pandemic, Reverend Chapman felt the Holy Week virtual services were satisfying and he appreciated having alternative ways of reaching parishioners and indeed those further afield. Lessons learned from the experience might be used to broaden the reach of services in future when and will encourage one-on-one meetings through Zoom churches reopen. conferencing as well as by phone. “I am really excited about coming to St. Matthew’s,” he In the immediate future, Reverend Chapman will contin- said. “It feels like a call, a really good fit.” He has been ue to provide virtual services with live music (he has an preparing himself by speaking with some of our church’s excellent tenor voice) and he is interested in offering sim- honorary clergy and former clergy and is looking forward ple Evensong services online. When the church reopens to meeting parishioners -- virtually at first and then in properly, he will investigate offering virtual services for person. those who cannot physically attend each week. Not only He is also delighted to return to the Glebe where he lived can such services reach those who are ill or frail, but for several years when he was a bachelor and serving at could be enjoyed by those who travel, he said. the Gloucester church. “It’s fascinating to be a visible par- He is also looking forward to working with St. Matthew’s ish within a community,” he said of St. Matthew’s. “The pastoral-care teams. Pastoral care is the lifeblood of par- role and future of our church will build on the love for our ish ministry, he said, whether in hospitals, homes or on community -- not like being in a walled temple.” social occasions. Still, the pandemic will oblige him to meet congregants in Reverend Chapman grew up as “a clergy kid” because his a different way than during coffee hour and church father John Chapman was an Anglican priest and now the meetings. Social distancing means being creative in use of soon-to-retire Bishop of Ottawa. social-media options. He plans to establish office hours (Continued on page 2)

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(Continued from page 1) “I continue to love my vocation and responding to people seeking God through Jesus Christ.” Throughout his life, our new rector has been passionate about church and music. Initially he wished for a career His training at the University of the South emphasized as a classical musician and was drawn to the traditions of formal liturgical studies and a deep knowledge of scrip- sacred music. When studying music at the University of ture. And his background in classical music will fit well Western Ontario (French horn performance), he realized with the Anglican choral tradition that is so valued at St. that he wanted to explore music with God to guide him. Matthew’s, he said. He wasn’t sure which path this would take. “God gives us Ordained a Deacon by the Anglican Diocese of Montreal the compass heading but not a map,” he said. in 2008 and Priest in 2009, he served as Assistant Curate Reverend Chapman completed a Master in Divinity at the for the Parish of Verdun before becoming the Rector of University of the South in Tennessee followed by a Mas- Saint George’s Anglican Church in Chateauguay, Quebec. ter of Arts in Religion (Ethics) at the Yale Divinity School. He was Incumbent of Epiphany Anglican Church for eight He considered pursuing a doctorate in religious studies years. with the goal of teaching theology. "At Yale I loved being When St. Matthew’s parishioners can meet again in per- surrounded by some of the smartest people in the disci- son, a reception will be held to welcome the Reverend pline, but while I love the idea of spending a life in aca- Chapman, his wife Sarah, and their son Theodore (now demia, God was calling me to be a parish priest,” he said. six months old) to the parish.

FINANCIAL UPDATE WALT DRAPER

The purpose of this article is to provide parishioners with for the Federal Government wage subsidy program. This an update answering the question, “How are we manag- application will need to be well documented, requiring ing with our finances during the COVID-19 pandemic?” supporting information from parishes attesting to a de- Firstly, we will look at expenditures, followed by infor- cline in revenues. As a result, funding support from this mation around revenue. program is likely to be weeks away. At Vestry on March 1, I stated that cash flow in 2020 Revenue from PAR has continued at the same amount as would be a challenge. The depth and breadth of the im- in previous months. Parishioners are experiencing uncer- pact of COVID-19 was not in my mind when I made this tainty around employment and a possible decrease in comment! However, thanks to the initiative of the Dio- investment income, so a decrease in this revenue stream cese, personnel will continue to be paid during this time. would not be unexpected. The financial planning of the Diocese anticipates that At St. Matthew’s, we have suspended routine deposit some parishes will continue to meet their commitments processes for the health and safety of volunteers as well to Parish Fair Share and Equalized Cost of Priestly Ser- as to comply with isolation and distancing rules. On Tues- vices (ECOPS) as they are able. To that end, St. Matthew’s day, April 21, we deposited contributions received after sent a payment this week for the full amount of person- the church was closed on March 14, 2020. We are grate- nel costs as well as Parish Fair Share for the month of ful for donations made by cheque and cash that we con- February. All our other expenditures (utilities, mainte- tinue to receive. Thank you. nance contracts, etc.) are paid and up to date. And so, for now, rest assured that our Rector and our The Diocese is continuing to meet salary commitments to valued staff are receiving their salaries and that our bills staff and will continue to do so for April and May and are paid and up to date. possibly longer. Work is underway at the Diocese to apply

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WARDENS’ WORDS PEGGY NANKIVELL

As other articles in this special edition of the “Pulse of offering meditation through Zoom conferencing on the Parish” will show, the COVID-19 crisis has caused Wednesdays – needed moments of peaceful reflection major disruptions to all of our lives; the speed with in times of trouble. which all this has taken place has been extraordinary. Our Welcoming Team under the leadership of Randi In a matter of weeks, St. Matthew’s Church has, by ne- Goddard and Janice Sonnen have done a wonderful job cessity, shifted from familiar community gatherings to of co-ordinating people to call other parishioners to see online programs and services. The Diocese of Ottawa if they are all right. In some respects, we are more con- announced the closure of all churches on Saturday, nected than ever. March 14, the same day The Very Reverend Shane Par- Behind our closed doors, parishioner Ian Glen has been ker was elected to become Ottawa’s next bishop. The overseeing the cleaning of the church by our custodians next day -- the “Ides of March” -- our doors were closed. Robina Bulleid and Bob Richard -- although this was sus- On March 22, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, our first virtual pended after the provincial government issued a new service was launched. At time of writing, our church ser- list of essential services on April 4th. And Cathy Simons vices on YouTube and Facebook have been viewed more has been into the office on a regular basis to write than 3,000 times. cheques and update financial information. The wardens are extremely proud of those who have On the financial side, our revenues have, not surprising- enabled St. Matthew’s to continue offering church ser- ly, dropped significantly. But we received good news vices, Sunday School classes, Bible studies and other from The Right Reverend John Chapman, Bishop of Otta- online programs to those who need spiritual comfort at wa of “A Time of Jubilee” that will allow parishes to hold this time. The Reverend Canon Jim Beall, our honorary back financial obligations to the diocese for two months, clergy the Reverend Kevin Flynn and the Reverend Allen beginning April 1st (see Bishop Chapman’s letter on page Box, our Director of Music Kirkland Adsett and our Chil- 4). The diocese will also apply for wage subsidies under dren and Youth Co-ordinator Aïcha Ducharme-Leblanc the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program. have worked hard to make things as normal as possible over Lent, Holy Week and Easter. The Jubilee is a forgiveness of obligation rather than a deferral of debt. However, the letter notes that some This has been no easy achievement because the Diocese parishes will be able to continue their obligations to the has mandated a maximum of three people in the church diocese. It is expected that St. Matthew’s will make a at any given time. We have been blessed to have the sizable contribution. benefit of Leonard Surges’s video and technical talents, the dedication of our administrator Catherine James We would like to thank Val Needham, the Editor of McGuinty, who has co-ordinated announcements and “Pulse of the Parish”, for suggesting this special issue of bulletins, and the commitment of our e-blast editor the “Pulse”. At no time have communications been so Leslie Jones whose workload has greatly increased. important for us. We would also like to thank our parish- ioners for their expressions of support and encourage- We are grateful for scripture readers Kathryn Racine, ment. This means a great deal to us. Marilyn Box, Mary Glen, and Elizabeth MacMillan, as well as members of the Altar Guild and servers who ar- Peggy Nankivell, Rector’s Warden ranged palms and flowers and who kept the sanctuary On behalf of Julia Lipinska, People’s Warden, and Ed and chapel lights going. We also thank Sue Rayner for O’Meara, Deputy Warden.

Photo Credits in this issue of the Pulse of the Parish: Ian Glen, Kirkland Adsett, Leonard Surges, Val Needham and Sarah Chapman

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Episcopal Office, Diocese of Ottawa Anglican Church of Canada Bureau épiscopal, Diocèse d'Ottawa L'Eglise anglicane du Canada

With God's grace, the mission of our ministries is to enable people to know Jesus Christ, to live The Right Reverend John H. Chapman and share the good news, to grow in faith, and Bishop of Ottawa to serve God's world. Son Excellence Monseigneur John H. Chapman Évéque d'Ottawa

April 3, 2020

To Parishes of the Diocese of Ottawa Re: A Time of Jubilee My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Finally, some good news that I am able to share with you. Through the tireless efforts of our Financial Ministry Department, the work of our Property & Finance Committee, and with the approval of our Diocesan Council, I am delighted to announce that our diocese is in a position to offer a time of Jubilee. While in the Book of Leviticus, Jubilee references the freeing of slaves and forgiveness of debt, the Christian Church typically references Jubilee as a time to free a community or an individual from obligation.

It is in the spirit of Jubilee that our diocesan leadership has managed to find a way that will allow parishes to hold back financial obligations to the Diocese, including Parish Fair Share, ECOPS (stipend, housing, and travel), insur- ance and local non-clergy salaries, for a period of two months beginning April 1, 2020. This not a loan or incurred debt. It is the forgiveness of your obligation to the Diocese for this period of time. Some parishes will remain able to continue their financial obligations to the Diocese and it is my hope that they will continue to do so. Our calculations count on a few parishes being able to sustain their commitment and to those parishes, I am most grateful. To all others, may I encourage you to seize the moment so that you may continue to support your local ministry obligations.

This time of Jubilee is only possible if our leadership works responsibly and well. May I, on your behalf, thank all those who have worked very hard these last many years so that this gracious and grace-filled time is available to us. Freed of this particular financial worry for a time, let us thank God for this blessing and for God's continual pres- ence in our midst. I remain, Yours in the faith of Christ,

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UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS SUE RAYNER

“Thank God for the internet and social media. Whatev- St. Matthew’s Wednesday Meditation Group is no excep- er bad use we made of them before the virus, we are tion. Just a week after the church sorrowfully closed its now discovering how they can be a lifeline to meaning, doors, the group grabbed the lifeline of Zoom and with a to connection.” Fr. Laurence Freeman, Leader of the bit of technical scrambling, we’re once again connected. World Community for Christian Meditation. There are even some unforeseen benefits. We’ve wel- Sitting at my dining table, iPad propped beside the book, comed people from other cities and other traditions; we I recently read one of my favourite Curious George sto- enjoy true silence by using the Mute All button. But the ries to my 4 year old grandson, 3000 miles away. Was it core purpose – to sit in prayerful silence together, to Messenger, Facetime or Zoom? I’m not sure. Whatever support each other in this profound practice – is continu- the platform, wide-eyed Michael could see the pictures ing. And during this time of anxiety and deprivation, see- of the book and “be” in his Mima’s house. But more im- ing and hearing our dear companions on the journey is a portantly, we could grin together over George in his run- great gift. away go-cart and enjoy a warm moment together. For excellent spiritual resources tailored to the global Although contacts like these happened before the pan- crisis by the World Community for Christian Meditation, demic, they are now much more frequent and precious. go to https://www.wccm.org/. And if you have been People are home, available, and aching for connection. wondering about the practice of silent meditation, but Everyone I know, although social distancing physically, is didn’t have time until now, please contact Sue Rayner experiencing social deepening virtually. (613-233-8380).

ZOOMING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES AÏCHA DUCHARME-LEBLANC

We can’t sugarcoat it, these times are difficult for all of A favourite moment from this series of virtual meetings: us. We are confined to a small space and we feel discon- I asked the children to imagine what Jesus’s tomb looked nected from everything and this is felt universally, like and then to decorate a prepared outline of the tomb whether you are young or old. Thus, finding ways to in accordance with their vision of it. After 5 minutes or reach out to one another becomes imperative. so, the children were asked all at once to show their drawings. The result? A collection of creative, unique I must admit that in the beginning of this pandemic, I, reproductions of this very important scene.. It was quite like many others, wasn’t too sure how I was going to a sight to see! stay connected with the children and youth of St. Matthew’s; Church is, after all, a very person-to-person After checking in with some of the older youth in our activity. What’s incredible though about the society we church, a Zoom meeting was organized. This meeting live in is the unifying power of the technology that inun- was a very unstructured chat during which the youth dates us. Amazingly, we can be connected to someone in shared their quarantine experiences and how they were an instant! keeping themselves occupied. We talked about baking, Tik Tok, Netflix and more! It was pleasant for all of us to And it is technology, and more specifically the now very see each other and catch up on what we’ve been up to. well known platform Zoom, that makes it possible for Sunday school and youth activities to proceed. Indeed, In brief, these meetings succeed in keeping our Children so far we have held five Sunday school meetings and Youth Ministries community connected and we’ll (including Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday) carry on with them until it becomes possible for us to via Zoom - meetings during which we have worshipped, worship in person again. prayed, sang songs, done crafts, had discussions and

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CONVERSATIONS: WHAT DOES THE RESURRECTION DO? STUDYING THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES”

FATHER KEVIN FLYNN

“Conversations”, the study group that usually meets be- for what you see as significant parts of the story. (Don’t tween the two Sunday morning liturgies, is carrying on worry about the official chapter divisions. Sometimes throughout the pandemic lock down. We meet on Sun- they can be helpful and sometimes they are misplaced.) days at 9 am via a Zoom conference. How do you think the book is organized? Some people If you would like to receive the link to the study group, see it as planned around the two main characters: Peter please contact either and Paul. Others see it as a three-part narrative of how Janice Sonnen at [email protected] or the gospel was preached from Jerusalem, Judea and Sa- Father Kevin at [email protected]. maria, and to the ends of the earth. You may find still other markers which suggest another principle of organi- During the Easter season, the Church’s lectionary always zation. includes readings from Acts as the book describes how the resurrection establishes and shapes a new communi- If you have less time, try reading each of the three major ty. parts prior to the Sundays when we’ll discuss passages within the larger unit. You may still want to devise your The plan for the study of this book will take us to the end own chapter titles. This is a good way to help remember of June. I have organized the contents of into three ma- the content. jor sections, plus a prologue. Follow this link (Conversations: The Acts of the Apostles) I encourage you to read the entire book of Acts. Once to find the weekly readings for this study. We invite you you’ve read it through, go back and make your own titles to join us!

MAKING MASKS AS A RESPONSE TO COVID-19 JEAN MCCARTHY

As the coronavirus began Recently, 80 masks were delivered to to spread and personal the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at protective equipment be- CHEO. There had not been enough came scarcer, a plea went medical masks to spare from out from a couple of phy- healthcare worker needs so parents sicians to seamstresses in had not been able to visit their infants. our neighbourhood to sew Now the parents of the 29 babies in cotton masks. the neonatal ICU will be using the reus- able cloth masks when they come visit These masks are distribut- and thus will be able to see their babies. ed to personal support workers, Ottawa Public Health staff, doctor’s offices or wherever there is a need and a If you wish to contribute, we could always use more cot- group willing to accept them. So far the sewing group ton fabric, thread and especially ¼” elastic. I also noticed (although the size of the group seems to be a bit of a that someone was asking for a sewing machine so that mystery) has made and contributed over 500 masks. The she/he would be able to help. goal, I believe, is to make over 1,000 masks or to contin- ue as long as personal protective equipment is in short I am happy to be contacted by email at supply. [email protected]

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ST. MATTHEW’S TELEPHONE TREE: PARISHIONERS

STAY CONNECTED DURING CHALLENGING TIMES RANDI GODDARD

Can you believe that a mere six weeks ago the World Telephone tree volunteers are contacting an average of Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic? 10 -12 parishioners on a regular basis. In addition to Like a horror movie in real time, humanity is facing the checking in with parishioners, callers ensure that church worldwide spread of a new disease for which most peo- members are receiving St. Matthew’s weekly e-blasts ple have no immunity. and staying up-to-date with parish news. Callers are also confirming contact information and identifying any out- We began to witness disruption on a massive scale. A of-date parishioner coordinates. These data are being new reality was rapidly taking shape with travel re- tracked and used to update Realm. strictions announced, events cancelled and schools closed. On March 14, two days after the pandemic was Feedback on this initiative has been very positive. It has declared, Bishop John Chapman directed that all worship been an excellent way to reestablish old connections, services be temporarily suspended. Physical distancing make new friendships and connect with those who may became the new normal. not have been at church recently. Almost immediately, discussions were underway at St. Parishioners have repeatedly noted their appreciation Matthew’s about the need to keep parishioners connect- for the virtual services being offered each week as well ed during this stressful and challenging time. The War- as Father Jim’s availability for pastoral calls and follow dens, Father Jim Beall, Janice Sonnen and I collectively up as needed. decided that a telephone tree would be an effective way to reach out to parishioners. With that, the work of de- Sincere thanks to all who have contributed to the suc- veloping a parish-wide phone tree began! cess of the telephone tree by making calls and helping to keep our parish strong. Michael Goddard assisted with exporting data from Realm, our church database, and creating a master We look forward to introducing Father Geoff Chapman telephone tree spreadsheet in Excel. Over the next 10 to the telephone tree! It will operate until we’re all back days, Janice and I developed guidelines for callers with at St. Matthew’s for worship services and the church is humming once again. Whenever that occurs, won’t it be input from Father Jim and the Wardens. wonderful to behold?

TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR A MASK?

THAT IS THE QUESTION PEIN PEIN HUANG

Since the beginning of the pandemic, countless mask- past week. In doing so, I know sewing tutorials and videos have popped up on the in- that I am not really protecting ternet. Initially, I was reluctant to join the mask-sewing myself - I just hope that I am movement because I knew that a minuscule virus (0.1 partially protecting others. micron in diameter) could not be blocked by cotton masks with relatively huge pores. With all choir activities can- celled, I sew to stay sane. If Now that home-made masks are officially endorsed as you would like a mask, please partial absorbers of respiratory droplets, I have decided email me at to make them. I have worn one on my daily walks for the [email protected]

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FATHER JIM BEALL: INTO THE COVID-19 MAELSTROM

NEVILLE NANKIVELL

When the retired Reverend Canon Jim Beall returned to forward to saying St. Matthew’s in December for his third time as Interim goodbye to pa- Priest-in-Charge, he was delighted that it was the start of rishioners over the magical Advent season at the church where he was Easter in what he baptized as a baby, went to Sunday School, sang in the expected to be a choirs (boys’ and men’s), and knew many parishioners by well-attended name. church. That was not to be as churches in Ontario were effectively closed, with Ottawa Diocese rules mandating Little did he know that within a couple of months he a maximum of three people together in a church at any would be thrown into the maelstrom of a worldwide one time. coronavirus crisis and coping with its stay-at-home re- strictions, suspension of church services, and an urgent There was however a very positive response to the rec- community need for expanded pastoral care. orded virtual services streamed by St. Matthew’s. That surprised him but in a very good way. It showed the val- Drawing on the words of Psalm 46:1 that “God is our ue of physical church presences in communities, he said, hope and strength, a very present help in trouble,” he with people wanting to stay connected to them. Some of assured parishioners that God would be there for those our parishioners even came to stand outside the church who were ill and those who worked to heal them. Then on Easter Sunday to listen to the pealing of the bells that he and other clergy and parishioners came together in morning. prayers and deeds in a fight against the COVID-19 virus he called “an implacable enemy.” Father Jim was also impressed with “the marvelous job” of pastoral care that our Welcoming Team is doing with “I was really glad to have been at St. Matthew’s,” he re- the ‘telephone tree’ (see pages 8,9) in getting infor- flected after completing one of his last interim-priest mation to parishioners widely and quickly and checking responsibilities by presiding over shortened online Easter up on those who are not well or living alone. services. Before the crisis broke, he said, he had looked (Continued on page 11)

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(Continued from page 10) his sermons and helped us to better understand the rele- He also talked on the phone to many who were isolated, vance today of certain biblical passages. noting that older people were more comfortable with phone conversations than email communications. And As a small kid growing up, Father Jim recalls St. he took great delight, he said, in “the lots of fascinating Matthew’s as a safe, comfortable place where he could stories I was told about their lives and families.” run about and his parents weren’t worried where he Father Jim’s own mid-life career switch makes a good was. That’s still the case with children at St. Matthew’s story too. After Queen’s University (English literature) he says, adding that “Aïcha (Ducharme-LeBlanc) is a and the Ontario College of Education, he taught second- treasure with what she is doing with the Sunday School.” ary school for nine years at Lisgar Collegiate Institute As for what’s ahead for him now, that’s a bit uncertain. where he had been a student. But first he says that he will catch up on his reading and household chores, and that he and his wife Joanne are In 1977 he enrolled in a Master of Divinity degree at Uni- th versity of Toronto’s Trinity College and graduated in looking forward to grandparenthood. An 11 - generation 1980. He was then appointed assistant curate at St. Quebecoise, Joanne is also now retired after a long ad- Matthias in Ottawa and went on to become the Incum- ministrative career in the Public Service of Canada that bent at several Ottawa-area Anglican churches. included the Canadian Human Rights Commission. He also served as chaplain at a long-term care home and What is certain is that at St. Matthew’s we have been taught at the Ottawa Lay School of Theology. As well as blessed to have had Father Jim bond with us once again singing with our choirs for 20 years, he was a member of and be a calming influence during such a stressful and the Cantata Singers of Ottawa. deadly pandemic. During these past months his English literature stud- ies and scripture-as-narrative perspectives enlivened

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Clergy Worship and Music Rector ……..…………………..……………The Reverend Geoffrey Chapman Director of Music and Organist ……………………………..Kirkland Adsett Honorary Assistants …………… The Reverend Professor Kevin Flynn Music Chair …………………………………………………………..Virginia Lindsay The Reverend Canon Allen Box Altar Guild ……………………………………………………..Elizabeth MacMillan The Most Reverend Barry Curtis Robina Bullied Servers Guild …………………………………………………………...Cathy Simons Leadership and Administration Sidespersons ……………………………………………………………..Peter Frayne Rector’s Warden …………………………………………………. Peggy Nankivell People’s Warden .……………………………………………………….ulia Lipinska Nurturing and Fellowship Deputy Warden ………………………………………………………….Ed O’Meara Christian Education and Formation…………………………….Helen Griffin Parish Administrator ………………………….. Catherine James McGuinty Community Chair …………………………………..………………….Marg Terrett Communications Co-Chairs ....…...………………………….Leonard Surges Coffee Hour …………………………………………………..Jane and Peter Rider Jan O’Meara Prayer Support Team ……………………………………….Catherine Thurlow Nominating Chair .………………………………………….………….Helen Griffin Prayer Chain …………………………………………………………...Janice Sonnen Property Co-Chairs …………………………………………….……...….Bill Nuttle Open Doors ………………………………………………………………..Jane Oulton Bill Cornfield Pastoral Care …………………………………………………………...Mollie Stokes Stewardship Officer.……………………………………………….. Charles Nixon Coordinator of Children and Youth Ministry ...……………………….. Members of Synod ………...…………………………………….Leonard Surges Aïcha Ducharme-LeBlanc Randi Goddard John McBride Outreach Rick Trites Outreach Co-Chair ………………………………………….Ashley Thorvaldson ………………………………………………………………….TBA Finance and Accounting CCSAC Emergency Food Centre………………………………Elizabeth Kent Finance Chair ………………………………………………………….….Walt Draper Cornerstone Meal-A-Month Program ………..…..Ashley Thorvaldson Fundraising Chair ……………………………………………...….Peggy Nankivell Harmony House ……………………………………………..Ashley Thorvaldson Treasurer ………………………………………………………….…..Amy Lockwood Marmalade Team………………………………………………………...Peter Rider Counters …………………………………………………………….Michael Goddard Out of the Cold Supper ……………………………………………...Anita Biguzs Contributions Coordinator...…………………………………...... Brian Effer FACES Refugee Committee …………………………………….…..Tom Martin

Pulse of the Parish, the community newsletter of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, is published four times a year. The tentative dates for publication in 2020 are as follows: March 27 (submissions by March 20), June 5 (submissions by May 29), September 18 (submissions by September 11) and November 27 (submissions by November 20). Please forward contributions of up to 600 words and photographs by these due dates to Val Needham, Editor: [email protected]. Together, we celebrate all that we do at St. Matthew’s to the glory of God and in loving service of our neighbours.

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