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Photo by Diana Hutton DOZENS OF from across greet as they make the Anglican Church of Canada. The celebration marked the end of General Synod their way into Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton. A special ceremony was held June 2004 in St. Catharines May 28-June 4. Complete coverage can be found in this month’s 4 for the installation of Archbishop Andrew Hutchison as the newly elected primate of Anglican Journal. Local coverage can be found on pages 10-11 and 16. General Synod affirms ‘integrity, Empowering the people By DIANA HUTTON sanctity’ of same-sex unions Editor Dear Friends: Primate’s Theological Commission consider whether n less than six months, a year-long consultation process about the the blessing of such is a matter of doctrine. The Iface of the diocese in the future has ignited the passions of thousands eneral Synod gathered at in report is to be prepared for study by Provinces, of Niagara Anglicans. GSt. Catharines (May 28-June 4). Dioceses and the House of Bishops by 2006. What was a leap of faith just six months ago has become a catalyst for Archbishop Andrew Hutchison was elected and Second, we affirmed the continued need to study hope, change, and movement, says New Niagara’s spokesperson, Christyn installed as primate of Canada. We the subject through respectful dialogue Perkons, a tireless volunteer who has devoted hundreds of hours to the assure him of our prayers and support. Bishop Spence examining the biblical, theological, process. Inspired by the worship, and stirred liturgical, pastoral, scientific, psycho- “People feel incredible ownership, they feel empowered (by the by Stephen Lewis’ call to address the speaks to faithful logical and social aspects of human process),” Christyn said. “They believed the bishop when he said they HIV/AIDS pandemic in our world, we in Pastoral letter sexuality. We recognized that indige- could determine their future and the future of the diocese.” accomplished much. nous and other communities will need At diocesan synod in Nov. 2003, Bishop Ralph Spence announced he I want to share with you my under- to consider this matter in culturally was undertaking the largest, most extensive consultation process in the standing of some of the decisions that were made appropriate ways. history of the diocese. He wanted to know where Anglicans hoped to take regarding the issue of committed same-sex unions. We affirmed that, in spite of the variety of convic- the church in order to build a “New Niagara”. First, General Synod deferred consideration of the tions held, we are members one of another in Christ Bishop Spence asked for as much input and participation as possible, blessing of committed same-sex unions until General Jesus through our baptism, and committed ourselves saying he wanted “every voice in the diocese” to be heard. Synod 2007, and requested that our Canadian See GENERAL SYNOD / page 2 See NEW NIAGARA / page 8 Youth Synod is about faith, fellowship By JOSH MORRISON debates about equally boring sub- Then I met a new guy who told June-July 2004 jects followed by boring votes. me Youth Synod wasn’t the boring Cycle of Prayer...... 17-19 People In the News . . . .20 ou know, when most peo- As the son of a priest, that’s debate I’d heard about and I fig- Deadlines ...... 4 Synod Photo Pages . . 10-11 Yple think of the word what I always thought. ured I’d give it a go. synod – assuming they even know So when I heard about Youth When I spent the weekend of Editorials ...... 4 V iewpoint s ...... 5 what it is or what it means – they Synod, I really didn’t think of it as April 30–May 2 at St. Faith Journey ...... 14 Youth Page ...... 12-13 tend to think of long, boring something I’d want to go to. See YOUTH SYNOD / page 2 Getting to Know You . . . .15 2 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2004 Youth Synod is more than just debates Continued from page 1 Christopher’s in Burlington, I discovered my friend was so very right. Coming from a small rural town, I never knew so many cool kids my age thought the same about issues involving my faith, and that they loved the Church, God and Christianity as much as I did. Just finding that out and having fun with the many friends I met there would have made it all worthwhile, but there was more than that. While at Youth Synod, there was time to do some really heavy reflecting, praying and soul searching that I don’t think I could have done in my regular environment, since it’s not really in my routine. Being around so many like me who shared my faith and beliefs let me open myself up to the Lord and discover much about myself and my faith. It also allowed me the chance to discern where God wants me to go in the future, both in terms of a career and in terms of where I should be setting my emotional and spiritual compass (to use a somewhat cliché, yet accurate, metaphor). That inner sanctity mixed with a healthy dose of what might have been divine intervention gave me the inspiration for a song I have been trying to compose for quite a time now, a work still in progress. This showed me that, as well as my gifts in music and so many other things, my inspiration and guidance really did come from the “Man Upstairs”, not some quasi-mystical muse buried deep in my psyche. It was just one more positive revelation to come out of an amazing two-and-a-half days in Burlington. And of course, there was the whole synod thing too. The synod prop- er sessions and workshops surrounding them taught me a lot about issues involving the Church and its youth. As well, all the information and discussion helped me form my own opinions about issues that affect DELEGATES WERE HARD at work at Saturday’s motion-writing workshop during Youth us today. Synod, which was held April 30–May 2 at St. Christopher’s Church, Burlington. Overall, it was a very well-run, academic and informative event. It seems to me the real point of Youth Synod is not just about debat- ing issues but it’s about friendship, fellowship, prayer, reflection, inspi- ration, guidance and, last but most definitely not least, fun! General Synod members vote Josh Morrison is a member of Holy Trinity, Hamilton. He lives in Caledonia. on continued study, talks Youth Synod motions Continued from page 1 relationships. tions concerning these issues, but to strive for that communion into As you know, the Canadian we are committed to continuing anada’s two Houses of Parliament will not receive a letter from which Christ continually calls us. bishops embody much of the this process as we move towards CNiagara Diocese’s Youth Synod asking for the decriminalization We also requested the House of diversity of opinion on these mat- our Diocesan Synod in November. or legalization of marijuana. Bishops to continue to do its work ters that is found in the Canadian I commit myself as a Bishop of A motion supporting the legalization of cannabis was defeated at on the provision of adequate epis- Church as a whole. None of us the Church to provide Episcopal Youth Synod in a vote of more than two to one. copal oversight and pastoral care takes these questions lightly. care to all members of our dio- “It is a sad day when the government receives a letter from the for all. General Synod was painfully con- cese, not least to those who are Anglican Church wanting legalized drugs,” one delegate said. Third, while deferring consid- scious of the different voices from distressed by the individual posi- Other resolutions included: eration of blessings, General within Canada, and outside of it, tions taken on this matter. ■ Youth Synod 2004 delegates will encourage their boards of educa- Synod affirmed “the integrity and calling for diverse and incompati- If we are faithful to our Lord’s tion to establish a harassment policy that will specifically include sexu- sanctity of committed adult same- ble responses. Yet our loyalties in call to the costly love that alone al orientation, train teachers and staff to intervene when they hear neg- sex relationships”. Christ remain common – to scrip- can sustain us in our common life, ative comments based on sexual orientation; support the establishment It was clear that this was a pas- ture; to our sisters and brothers then the world, whatever else it of a Gay-Straight Alliance or similar student club; ensure students know toral, not doctrinal, response to throughout the Communion, both sees, will see the love of Jesus at where to go for information and support; and introduce curriculum that our faithful gay and lesbian now and across time; and to our work in our frailty and imperfec- includes information about sexual orientation and gender identity. church members. ecumenical partners, and particu- tion and find hope for its own Delegates will also encourage the diocese and its churches to create a While all of these issues passed larly to the people of our diocese future. harassment policy that includes sexual orientation. Church leaders are with clear majorities, there were committed to our charge. Peace. also asked to use language that is respectful, supportive and inclusive nine bishops who expressly dis- It is clear that, in the Diocese of The Right Rev. of all youth regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. agreed with the use of the word Niagara, we are further along than D. Ralph Spence ■ A unanimous vote for youth delegates to attend Open Space meet- “sanctity” referring to same-sex some in our study and consulta- Bishop of Niagara ings to lend support for a child and youth counsellor for the diocese. ■ Delegates of Youth Synod 2004 are encouraged to support stores with a good history of social and environmental policies. Youth also Attending GS was a privilege called on Niagara’s Youth Ministry Department to try to buy products which come from ethical companies. By CAROL SUMMERS I heard familiar stories similar to our own in ■ All churches are encouraged to recognize and appreciate youth Niagara. We talked about the struggles to keep small contributions, to give youth opportunities to take on meaningful tasks, he opening service of General Synod was churches open and the energy required, which we to hold a youth appreciation weekend which might include a retreat, Theld in the O’Sullivan Theatre and, when it would rather be spending elsewhere. special services (put on by parishes for youth, not by youth), confer- was time to say the Lord’s Prayer in several different Tales of the ACW and Altar Guild and of the very ences/workshops (on topics the youth are interested in), guest speakers languages, I had to stop speaking and just listen, as interesting people who form our congregations were (motivational speakers, etc.), events with other churches from our dio- the entire row of people sitting behind me began also familiar. cese, fun theme nights/dances, coffee houses or day trips. speaking in Inuktitut. I also heard of the hardships of trying to run a dio- ■ Youth Synod 2004 requests the body with authority over the I am fairly certain I would not have heard the cese in the Arctic, the huge distances involved, the scheduling of Diocesan Synod to consider its mandate of participation Lord’s Prayer in that language in Saint John’s, York! social problems, and the sheer cost of everything. and schedule Diocesan Synod to accommodate all delegates. Youth I heard people speak in their own languages of Cree I met a man who is translating the bible into Synod suggests Diocesan Synod be scheduled over a weekend and that and French and was even given a lesson in the lan- Inuktitut and has found that he has to expand the lan- services be conducted in parishes on the Sunday morning to allow all guage of Newfoundland. What an amazing country guage in order to do so. active clergy to attend the full schedule of Diocesan Synod. this is and what a Church that would draw all these Mostly, I met people who enjoyed being together, ■ Youth Synod 2004 delegates are encouraged to participate or pro- people together and grant me the privilege to be there sharing their faith with others they did not know but mote a Diocesan Youth Mission trip within their parishes. to meet with them. who were not, by any means, strangers. ■ Youth delegates are encouraged to bring petitions to their peers in I cannot say how many hands I shook over the I came away with many invitations to churches all an attempt to remove music censorship from our society. It is intended eight days at Brock University but I took Bishop over the country. I will be able to go to some of these, that these petitions will convey these discussions to the Canadian Radio Ralph Spence’s instruction to heart and did my best but others I will probably not have the opportunity to and Television Commission (CRTC) and encourage the elimination of to make everyone feel welcome. It was not difficult visit. censorship of music. to talk to these people. For eight days I felt as if they had all come to me. ■ Members tabled a motion against supporting the Cuban economy They were glad to be there, motivated and keen to Thank you for sending me. through the purchase of Cuban productsin order to force the Cuban gov- share their parish experiences and to hear mine. Carol Summers was a delegate to General Synod. ernment to reconsiser how it deals with human rights. June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 3 Canadian Mothers’ Union Conference in Niagara Anglican family. ministry, death and resurrection of our Lord God’s creation and His intention to do what Making All Things New – In Canada, MU is dated to 1888. The in terms that might prove to be more accept- He intended humans to do from the begin- Partners in Restoration organization has status at the United able to the society in which we live. ning, working hand in hand with him. Nations and is very strong and influential in A new approach This approach does not deny the divinity hey came to McMaster University in Third World countries and the Caribbean. Archdeacon Richard Berryman, the of Jesus, but asks that we concentrate on THamilton from across Canada and Only last fall it was instituted nationally Canadian National Chaplain, of Hamilton, what we mean, when we say that Jesus was there were also a number from the United in the United States, at the National expressed his own experience that trying to also “perfectly human”. States. Cathedral in Washington. interpret the Incarnation in terms of the The conference examined what it means Worldwide president Trish Heywood Founder Mary Sumner would be over- Hebrew sacrificial system is increasingly to say we have been made part of the new was there from the U.K. and the banquet whelmed at what has emerged from her ineffective and inappropriate. humanity of Jesus, or “heirs with Him”. As speaker, The Rev. Dr. George Sumner – the vision, in terms of empowering women and Slain lambs and blood sacrifices are Paul says, we are called to be partners in the great nephew of the founder – came from the aim of supporting the Christian home repugnant to at least two generations of restoration of God’s image in all creation. Wycliffe College, . and family. people unfamiliar with either Hebrew or The basis for the discussions was the The Mothers’ Union name may seem a There are six branches in the Diocese of Christian scriptures, he said. book A Totally Human Hope: The little archaic, but don’t even think about Niagara. Archdeacon Berryman spoke of another Restoration of the Image of God in changing it. It has been around since 1876 The conference officially got under way scriptural approach to Jesus and what He Creation, by Archdeacon Berryman, to be and its logo is proudly worn by more than with a Eucharist at Christ’s Church has done and does. published this month. three million members in the global Cathedral, Hamilton, June 2, with the This is the concept of the Second Adam, It will be available at the Cathedral beginning of the exploration of the life, a human remade in the image of God – Shoppe. ‘It is good to belong’ t is so good to belong! These to underpin the roles of parents in Iwords were said and repeat- the Christian community and ed by Mothers’ Union worldwide beyond. It is the organization’s president Trish Heywood at the mission to reach into such places opening Eucharist, of the as health clinics, prisons, schools Canadian MU Conference, June 2 and sport centres. at Christ’s Church Cathedral. In the United Kingdom, More than 200 people attended women and men from these the Eucharist, bringing branch groups are eager to share in the banners from across Canada and MU organization. several places in the United States. Worldwide programs Archdeacon Richard Berryman The second initiative, the led the liturgy and retired Bishop Literacy and Development Walter G. Asbil was celebrant. Program, is making a difference in Trish Heywood lives in such places as Burundi, Malawi Dunfermline, Scotland, but her and the Sudan. work is based at Mary Sumner The cost of teaching one House, the central MU headquar- woman to read and write is about ters, in London. $50, hardly the price of a dinner She spoke of the beginnings of out, but it is an opportunity that the movement in 1876 in England brings unforeseen benefits. Both and its arrival in Canada in 1888. projects have an exciting future. Need for growth MU has accreditation to the She also spoke of the need for Commission on the Status of WHERE IN THE world is Mothers’ Union? During an excursion to Niagara Falls and Niagara-on- new growth in Canada and her Women at the United Nations, the-Lake, they are at the historic Angel Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake. From the left are worldwide pres- hope the Holy Spirit would move which provides an important voice ident Trish Heywood, Canadian president-elect, Kathleen Snow, and a group of delegates including and inspire the conference. through its own programs. Christine Berryman, Niagara Diocese, gathered in conversation over a brew. In her capacity as worldwide Uganda president, Mrs. Heywood travels In Uganda, MU works with the sexuality and family relationships. Taking into account MU work, say with feeling that it is so good the globe, meeting groups and and its With its strength drawn from vision and ministry, it is clearly to belong. individuals and learning of the Archbishop on the Family Life the vigorous enthusiasm of mem- not difficult for Mrs. Heywood to work and, more recently, the suc- Program and elsewhere with the bers, their prayers, quiet days and cess of two major initiatives underprivileged and helping those retreats, MU moves forward to launched in 2000. whose family life has met with embrace within its membership The organization of parenting adversity. baptized men and women of all groups is in the spirit of MU New work is in progress in vio- ages and of other Christian com- founder Mary Sumner and seeks lence against women and human munities beyond .

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SCORES OF PRACTICAL EVANGELISM IDEAS TO HELP YOUR OWN CHURCH ATTRACT, WELCOME AND RETAIN NEW MEMBERS If you’ve been asking yourself ... ✔ How can we make our church communications, signs, buildings and property, website and worship more inviting and welcoming? ✔ How can we make visitors want to return to our church and stay? ✔ I’m private and reserved; how can I ‘do’ evangelism in my church? GATHERED AT THE Canadian Mothers’ Union Banquet at McMaster University June 4 are (left) ✔ Many members of my church are uncomfortable with ‘evangelism’ and Canadian president Annette Graydon, Niagara; president-elect Kathleen Snow, Fredericton, New are resistant to change; how can I motivate and interest them? Brunswick; The Rev. Canon Dr. George Sumner, principal, Wycliffe College and member of the founding family; Trish Heywood, world-wide president; and Kathy Nason, diocesan president, Mark these dates on your calendars, and watch your Fredericton. church mail and this space for further information. 4 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2004 Editorials Time to move on t was undoubtedly with a heavy heart that many gay and les- bian Anglicans in Niagara and their friends and families Iwatched 2004 General Synod vote down the blessing of same- sex unions. Instead, they received tacit approval – a second best? – recogniz- The will and grace ing the sanctity of long-term, monogamous, same-sex unions. They he deferral of blessing same sex unions was seen by also received assurances that the “issue” will be studied by a primates Tmany at first as a virtuous compromise – a truly committee and will be returned to the table at the next General Synod ‘Anglican’ way of treading middle ground, of ‘bearing with in 2007 in Winnipeg. patience’, and a valuing of the unity of the national and global Editor/Advertising: Some will argue it’s a start. And in some dioceses across the coun- Church. Diana Hutton try, that may be so. But in others – Niagara, Montreal, Toronto, New This all changed when the youth spoke in the second session (905) 527-1316 x 700 (905) 573-0962 Westminster, etc. – to suggest more dialogue is necessary borders on of the debate and it became evident that there was at least a [email protected] the ridiculous. The church has been engaged in this discussion for at small amount of fear mixed in with all these virtues. [email protected] least 28 years. Stalling the issue for another three years serves noth- It was surely these young voices that banished this fear and ing. inspired the delegates to pass the affirmation of the sanctity of Mailing Address: We bless pets in this diocese, yet we won’t openly bless a union Cathedral Place same sex relationships. They acted as God’s prophets, calling 252 James Street North between two people joined in life out of choice? Would the church General Synod to a new vision. Hamilton, , Canada bless the union of two heterosexuals who lived together for decades? The delegates listened, and heard the voice of God. L8R 2L3 To be sure, the debate is as complex as one chooses to make it. There are many other voices in our Church today, like the Diocesan Web site: Yes, a large quadrant of the world’s Anglicans are loath to consider ones who spread fear and doubt, the ones who need God to be w w w.niagara.anglican.ca the issue. They are the same provinces that do not recognize the gifts less. brought to the church by women priests 25 years ago. Still, the world- There are also voices who are more concerned about the The official, independently wide church limps along in spite of this divisive” issue. Church as an institution than they are about the Church as the edited publication of the Anglican D iocese of Niagara. Canada’s Anglicans and individual dioceses owe it to their gay and embodiment of God in the world. Published 10 times a year (no lesbian brothers and sisters to “draw the circle wide” but not so wide What has happened to the prophetic voice of the Church, the issue in July or August) in as to lose sight of their mission. one that speaks the truth in love, and without fear? Have we Hamilton, Ontario. Printed by Call the question Signal Star Publishing, Goderich, gotten so used to being the voice of the establishment that we a division of Bowes Publishers Bishop Spence could call the question at the next diocesan synod find ourselves uncomfortable or incapable in our prophetic Limited. later this fall. He has stated he would consider a local options policy role? if at least 70 per cent of his flock supported the idea. It’s evident why Please note: some of the There are so many more important things for the Church to editorial material sent to the he would want/need such a plurality. be doing than wasting energy talking amongst ourselves about Niagara Anglican may appear on Once again, as it did 25 years ago by being one of the first sex. the diocesan web site as well. Canadian dioceses along with New Westminster and Toronto to Society is craving for meaning and needs to hear about Advertising Policy ordain a woman into the priesthood, Niagara must show leadership another way of living besides the materialistic, selfish, egocen- The Niagara Anglican reserves and courage and call the question. tric messages that are so prevalent today. the right to decline any Bishop Spence could also reconsider his 70-per-cent plurality This is what we need to get about being. And rocking soci- advertisement. Publication of an requirement. We are Niagara and his first pastoral duty is to his flock. advertisement does not imply ety’s boat on this would make same sex blessings look like a endorsement by the diocese or This diocese has long dismissed the notion of homosexuality as an walk in the park. Case in point is the letter-writing campaign any of it s princip als. Advertisers abomination. It has journeyed to draw that circle wide in matters sex- against the US ballistic missile defence program – a resolution and advertising agencies ual. But it is now time to steer the debate away from sexuality and assume liability for all content s, also passed at General Synod. including text, represent ations return it to its true realm – the realm of spirituality, the realm of God Unfortunately, we as a Church are too hung up on our own and illustrations, and also (to paraphrase Acting-Primate Archbishop David Crawley.) maintenance to actually be looking out at the world. assume responsibility for any As he laid himself out more than a year ago for our aboriginal Our new primate has promised to take on the role of being a claims and cost s arising therefrom. brothers and sisters in the residential school settlement, our embattled prophetic voice of the Church to world. But surely he is not bishop faces another crisis. This time it is the gay and lesbian com- alone in the Canadian Church to take this role. Subscriptions munity and their supporters in this diocese who call for his leader- Our diocese, our parishes, and all of us need to take a lesson $12 per year ship. from our youth at synod, and start caring about the world more We urge Niagara to publicly embrace what it has done in the past than we care about our own security. New subscriptions, cancellations, (albeit in something of a cloak of secrecy) bless these unions. We need to get some experience in being prophetic. Perhaps changes of address (please att ach label) should be sent to: God will take it from there. the blessing of same sex unions is the path that we need to take – The Rev. Canon Charles Stirling, The Rev. David Ponting, as a diocese, and as a Church in order to get that experience. Circulation Dep artment John Janisse, The Rev. Kristine Swir With the will and grace of God, we will. Anglican Journal Pam Claridge and Diana Hutton – John Janisse, M.Div 600 Jarvis Street Toronto, Ont ario M4Y 2J6 (416) 924-9199 x 241 Letter to the Editor [email protected] Circulation A toast, tribute, thank you to St. James The Apostle 16,175 Bette and I were saddened to hear of the Whoever stayed behind got the silver. Paul (age three). Jack Shoesmith, the organist, closure of St. James. I was in my third year as If we had differing views on what a sacra- would occasionally drop his hymn book if I Deadlines for rector of St. Paul’s, Palmerston, when Bishop ment did or did not accomplish, we managed spoke of the New Israel in the wrong context. Submissions: called me into his office and to keep most of the congregation awake on a There was Rosie who waited at the door to Sept. 2004: August 6 said, “Pat Patterson would like you to work hot summer night by speaking on our view of follow the choir in procession. The Chi Rho, with him at St. James. I think you should go.” the matter. The AYPA, The Servers Guild, the WA, the JA, The Bishop s Publishing Advisory (Or something to that effect). Pat had enough Irish in him to enjoy a the BAC – all with their regular get-togethers. Board includes: Pam Claridge In those days, we younger clergy were scrap. He’d put candles on the altar, Mrs. It seemed to us that Bette never attended a John Janisse heavily inclined to think pretty much what the Darby would take them off. If he had an argu- women’s gatheringwithout coming home with The Rev. David Ponting bishop thought. So we went, full of trepidation ment with someone, he could recall what each a gift; a cup and saucer, a memento of some The Rev. Canon Charles Stirling at the thought of serving in the great metropo- person said. kind. Talk of loving, gracious people! The Rev. Kristine Swire lis of Hamilton, being so close to the Synod I owe him much. I could go on and on. Office, sharing the ministry with a dynamo The day we arrived at Huxley Avenue, Instead, “Here's to St. James, those who are Letters to the Editor Policy The Niagara Anglican welcomes like Pat Patterson in a large and thriving parish. Betty Picton (rest her soul) and Molly still around, stiff knees and all, and to the faith- submissions from readers as Pat was ahead of his time. Though we both Herdman had flowers for our table. Betty was ful departed whose lives are surely richer Letters to the Editor. This forum knew the buck stopped with him as the rector godmother for our son, Peter, who brought up where they are because of their time at St. is available to everyone. All sub- of the parish, he made every attempt to split the all over her at his baptism on a hot July James.” missions must include a name, telephone number, e-mail work and the Christmas collections. Evensong. Betty never forgot his birthday. In Christ, address or physical address of If the Pattersons were going out of town for So many beautiful people! The Rev. Glen Bresee the author for verification purpos- a post-Christmas break, they got the folding I wish I had kept a parish list or had a better Former clergy of es. The newspaper reserves the stuff. If the Bresees were leaving, they got it. memory. Mr. Baker made a table and chairs for St. James the Apostle right to edit submissions. June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 5 Viewpoints Worship for all seasons Churches can s I write this article, we are still celebrating Some norms could be: Athe Easter season – the season which is ■ that worship is an enjoyable and inviting expe- marked by “alleluias” and joy-filled resurrection rience, both to the regular worshipper and to the new- celebrate past hymnody. While there is a sense that each and every comer Sunday of the year is an Easter celebration, as litur- ■ that worship is participatory; i.e. that all may gical people we mark this season in particular ways, feel a part of the service, through music that invites and build future just as we mark the other seasons of the Church’s full participation, through prayers that involve the year in appropriate and sensitive needs of the local community as ways. All of this is part of what well as those of the world, and artly because I’m an histori- makes liturgy. The Very through preaching that is accessible Pan and partly because my The The original Greek from which Reverend and transformative. mother has dementia and can’t Itinerant the word “liturgy” derives means , ■ that worship is important. We remember anything, I think a lot simply the work of the people, and read and hear the most important about the importance of memory. Churchgoer Dean For churches as well as for indi- so it is both appropriate and impor- words ever written; we search for – The Reverend tant that the liturgy of a particular meaning and relevance in our own viduals, it’s important both to know community reflects who makes up that community lives from these great words. It is necessary, there- your past and to be at some meas- Alan L. Hayes and what issues or concerns are particularly at work fore, that we carry out these acts to the best of our ure of peace with it. Otherwise, it in that place. abilities. can be hard to have a healthy sense of identity. And without a healthy Specific questions ■ that worship is uplifting – providing those in sense of identity, it can be hard to have a strong sense of purpose. As diocesan liturgical officer, I am often contact- attendance with an opportunity to be touched by God So, I’m glad for those people – and most churches have them – who ed with very specific questions about various liturgi- and to feel encouraged and empowered for the work help us remember and give thanks to God for our parish histories. cal matters: What eucharistic prayers may we use? and week which lies ahead. There are two obvious ways to celebrate the history of a parish. One How can we help equip lectors and intercessors? Do ■ that worship is peaceful – giving those who wor- is to write a book. The other is to set up a display in the church. we have rites for commissioning various ministries? ship together an opportunity to be “apart” for a few Niagara parish histories What about lay eucharistic ministers who take the moments, to drink in the grace of God in healthy and In the Diocese of Niagara, I am aware of about 40 published books sacrament to the sick and shut-in? holistic ways. of parish history. A few, such as the one for St. Christopher’s, Many of these requests can be answered by refer- ■ that worship is authentic, reflecting honestly the Burlington, are available on the Internet. ring people to our various resources: the Book of needs and concerns of the gathered assembly. For others, you’ll need to get in touch with the parish itself or you Common Prayer, the Book of Alternative Services, We are the inheritors of great traditions and treas- can visit one of two important research collections. One of these is the the Book of Occasional Celebrations, and other ures. These treasures include our scripture and our diocesan archives in the basement of Mills Library at McMaster authorized texts for eucharistic prayers, Service of own history as the Church. University. The other is the Anglican studies collection on the third the Word, and Night Prayer. While our worship is as old as the Church itself, it floor in the Graham Library of Trinity and Wycliffe colleges in Toronto. From time to time — and again at this year’s is also as new and as current as we are. Both collections are open to the public and non-circulating. General Synod — minor changes are made to our The challenge to us all is to bring all of these rich- Incidentally, the organizer and steward of the Graham collection is a authorized forms of worship or to our calendar. es together into a whole that is quite miraculous. It Niagara Anglican. Thomas Power ([email protected], 416- These changes are communicated to the Church also becomes, for us, the root out of which spring our 946-352) is a member of St. George, Lowville. through bishops and local diocesan liturgical offi- lives as Christians. If your parish has a written history which isn’t yet represented in the cers. All of our work through the week, both inside the collection, I know he’d be glad to hear from you. Norms parish and in our own individual lives, should come As for parish history displays, I came across a wonderful example So what of all of this? Local communities (parish- together in our weekly celebrations and be motivated one Sunday recently when I worshipped at Holy Trinity Church, es) using authorized resources plan and implement by what we have done. Chippewa. worship week by week and day by day which we What an enormous privilege it is to worship This must be one of the most recognized churches in the diocese. So hope is involving, moving, life-giving and faithful. together! See PAST / page 6 Sign of hope for community of Christians “ ... Let us then pursue the things that make research parishes in transition; become through shorter periods of commitment; what the role of the cleric was to be. And no for peace and build up the common life” aware of the tools and tactics that can help and a much smaller group of new clergy one, not even the Apostle Paul, was suc- Romans 14:19 parishes undergoing significant transitions; who have been seriously abused by dys- cessful in being all things to all people. and discern our own par- functional congregations, inept administra- Some have suggested that the phenome- t was a remarkable ticular strengths, weak- tions, or over-reactions to their own errors non we’ve noticed in the network is simply Igathering. Thirty Signs & nesses and abilities to use in judgment, but who still deeply desire to the consequences of people who were never clergy from 14 denomina- Wonders those various tools and continue to serve the church. suited to parish ministry in the first place. tions of the Christian tactics. Over the last five years, the network has But the pension boards of all of the major Church. Twenty – The Rev. Canon And each evening, we experienced an upsurge in the numbers of denominations are reporting similar find- William C. Americans, 10 Canadians. Thomas gathered over snacks and clergy whom society at large would ings. White, black, aboriginal, drinks to relax, get to describe as being at the peak of their Declining life expectency persons of colour. Twelve know each other, laugh careers. They are clergy in their late 40s to In a profession known for the longevity women, 18 men, all ranging in age from late over jokes, and discuss the significant early 50s, with solid reputations as gifted of its practitioners — which insurance actu- 20s to late 60s. Two-thirds married or in a issues facing our churches and our soci- and compassionate pastors of large multi- aries have attributed to the view that clergy committed relationship, half of those in a eties. staffed, prestigious congregations, who were people who enjoyed positions of high second marriage, the rest never married, Remarkable have unblemished records of strong leader- stature and low stress — life expectancy has divorced or widowed, and one in a religious What made it all the more remarkable ship and growing communities. begun to decline, primarily due to serious order. Three diocesan staff, four adjunct was that, in spite of the diverse communi- And they were also present in this group increases in stress-related diseases, break- seminary professors, some the senior cleric, ties in which we serve, with their consider- at Paris. And they were exhausted, frustrat- down; and long-term disability. And the in a local church, some the assistants, some able differences in doctrine, polity, and ed, and nearly burned out. Most had experi- actuaries now tell us that clergy are increas- interim pastors, one a seminary student. practice, we were all able on the last night enced the serious onset of some stress-relat- ingly identified as an occupation of low sta- Twenty eight students, two trainers. to sing, pray, break bread; and share the cup ed disease in the past 18 months, and had tus and high stress. We ranged in experience from not quite with each other, without either offence or understood it to be a clear warning sign. And yet, there is throughout North one year in Holy Orders to more than 40. embarrassment. Frustration America a growing hunger for authentic We had come to the United Church For me, it was a sign of hope for the And they shared the common frustration spirituality and growth, particularly Conference Centre in Paris, Ontario, from wider community of Christians, far too of wondering if anyone in their congrega- amongst those under 50. We Christians as far away as Berkeley, California; many of whom seem intent on splitting tion had heard and understood a single word have a heritage reaching back more than Lethbridge, Alberta; Fredericton, N.B.; and themselves off instead of welcoming others of what was read from the scriptures 5,000 years from which to draw. Surely Alexandria, Virginia; and from as near as in. Sunday by Sunday, or preached from the there is a way to draw on and be nourished Dundas, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. But there were darker, more ominous pulpit or the aisle week after week. by that experience and wisdom. Vocation to interim ministry signs as well. For much of its 27 years, the In community after community, across In fact, I know there is, because I experi- What brought us together was a vocation Interim Ministry Network has found itself all the major denominations, we found enced it in Paris. It began with the recogni- to interim ministry and a desire to learn how training primarily two groups of clergy who examples of people distorting or defying tion that we each had much to learn from to do that particular ministry as well as pos- have always outnumbered those who have the traditions of the church, and justifying the others. sible. long felt a vocation to, and a gift for, inter- their behaviour by claiming their personal From noon on Monday to noon on im ministry. Those two other groups are interpretation of scripture was the only cor- “In a word, accept one another as Christ Friday, from 9 o’clock in the morning till 9 composed of senior clergy within four to rect way to discern God’s will. And we accepted us, to the glory of God”. Romans o’clock at night, we met to study the bible; five years of retirement, who are looking at found no common agreement amongst the 15:7 pray with, and for, one another; learn about ways to continue to serve the church, but members of their congregations as to just 6 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2004 Different but exciting approaches to partnership parish profile, which is sent to our the history and development of the had hoped to be twinned with abo- large dollar figures attached we Niagara’s new partner diocese. This profile will church in that area. riginal parishes. However, there is would like to challenge the partnership with assist our partner diocese to twin Growth, understanding another way in which parishes can churches in each region to consid- parishes that have similar interests No matter how partnership reach out in friendship to our abo- er working together on one proj- Keewatin and ministries. develops, growth and new under- riginal brothers and sisters in the ect. Parishes will then be told of the standing take place, friendships northern portion of the diocese. Contact information By BEV GROOMBRIDGE name of their partner parish, and are formed, and many of these Fundraising projects that will For more information contact Partnership as we have known the process of building friendships friendships last long after our for- greatly benefit our aboriginal Karen Nowicki at the Synod and experienced it involved the begins. mal partnership is over. And this is brothers and sisters may be under- office 905-527-1316 ext. 380 or twinning of a parish in Niagara Twinning how it should be! taken. email to [email protected] with a parish in a diocese in a dif- Each parish twinning takes on Our new partnership with Choices can.ca. ferent part of the country or world. its own unique personality. Some Keewatin offers us a new And so now parishes may Let’s work together in the spir- Our partnership with Cuba has parishes have travelled in groups approach to partnership. While choose which form of partnership it of the New Agape to make our taken on that traditional form of to visit their partner parish and parishes here may be twinned with they would like to get involved new partnership with the Diocese twinning. Parishes in Niagara returned home with new excite- parishes in the southern region of with by either twinning in the tra- of Keewatin a real success. were twinned one on one with ment, focus and energy. Keewatin in the traditional parish- ditional way with a parish in the The Partners in Mission parishes in Cuba, and for many Others have brought people to-parish way, the same opportuni- south or taking on the new chal- Committee is available to answer parishes, it has been a wonderful from their partner parish to ty is not available to us with the lenge of joining with other your questions and help you in and rewarding experience. Canada to share this side of the aboriginal parishes in the northern churches from across the diocese any way possible. How does the twinning process partnership with them. Still other portion of the diocese. to raise funds to support the work happen? Initially, parishes in parishes have developed pen pals We realize this is very disap- of the . Bev Groombridge is chair of Niagara are asked to complete a and have researched something of pointing to many parishes who As most of the projects have Partners in Mission. Past offers hope for the future

Continued from page 5 in the centennial year of Holy many of our churches are tucked Trinity, which was 1920. It tells us out of the way and hard to find. that the land was given by a mem- But thousands and thousands of ber of the so-called Family people have noticed Holy Trinity. Compact of named It stands on a handsome Thomas Clark. His wife, a native expanse of land separating the Canadian, was related to the Niagara Parkway on one side famous Mohawk chief Joseph from Portage Road on the other, Brant. and it’s almost across the street Thomas Cummings from Marineland. A lovely brick Another founder was Thomas church in early Gothic Revival Cummings, the first settler in style, with a spire visible from Chippewa. He was a progenitor of some distance, it grabs the atten- the great Charles Henry Brent, the tion and lifts the spirit. missionary bishop and ecumenist In the southwest nave you’ll who is commemorated in our find the historical display. There Anglican calendar on March 27. are pictures, memorabilia and a (See the BAS, page 24.) large book con- Now, I know taining letters, that some people official docu- Holy Trinity, and some churches THE REV. DR. JOHN COURSE (centre), rector of St. David’s, Welland, poses for a cele- ments, press clip- can live so much in pings and other Chippewa, the past that they bratory photo with The Rev. David Thomas and layreader Richard Middleton on St. items illustrating makes history almost forget to David’s Day. In addition to the Patronal Festival, the parish marked Rev. Thomas’ 50th the history of the think about the birthday and the March 21 ordination of layreader Richard Middleton into the diaconate. church. as it moves future. And that There are also can be fine for an two leaflets you into the future individual of late can take home retirement age. Celebrating St. David’s Day with you. One The psychoana- summarizes the important events lyst Erik Erikson thought that, by of the parish since 1812. The other then, it was time to reflect, inte- in St. David’s way is a guide to some of the graves in grate and feel fulfilled in what one the churchyard. had accomplished. By BERYL MARTIN Welsh cakes were served during the coffee hour. A After the service, I happened to But, for a church, being fixed pot-luck luncheon followed the 10 a.m. service with meet Eleanor Kerr, who has been on the past can be a problem. St. David’s, Welland, celebrated St. David’s Day a birthday cake for the rector. a parishioner of Holy Trinity all So I want to assure readers that in a special way. The event was hosted by the Anglican Council of her life. It turned out that she was Holy Trinity, Chippewa, isn’t just Not only did the parish celebrate the Altar Guild’s Women, under president Judy Metler. one of the team that created this looking back. With a very able gift of new white altar hangings, but the day also Earlier this year, the parish celebrated Shrove wonderful display. (Mavis priest-in-charge and some new marked the 50th birthday of rector The Rev. Dr. John Tuesday by marking the 15th annual pancake supper, Doherty and Doreen Mackey were members from the recently closed E. Course and the anticipated March 21 ordination of convened by the deputy rector’s warden Ray others.) St. Stephen’s, Niagara Falls, it has layleader Richard Middleton to the diaconate. Alexander and his assistants, Murray Wall, David In 2002 at the “Doors Open a growing congregation, strong The Rev. David Thomas was on hand to bring a Middleton, Tian Dobbie and Wes Stonos. Ontario” event sponsored by the community connections, lots of touch of Wales to the celebration. David has been our The event was well attended and successful, Ontario Heritage Foundation, program opportunities, solid guest preacher at both 8 and 10 a.m. services for sev- organizers said. Eleanor and others dressed up in preaching and, so far as a visitor eral years marking the Patronal Festival. Speculation is that it “must be the whipped cream period costume and greeted visi- can tell, a high morale. Don Smith played the flugelhorn for the 8 a.m. and Ray’s special strawberry topping that keeps peo- tors to the church. It’s continuing to make history congregation’s rendition of “Guide Me O Thou Great ple coming back year after year.” A parish history was published as it moves into the future. Jehovah.” SUMMER’S HERE At last, we can embrace the warmth of the summer sun. Enjoy this leisurely time of the year and all that God has to offer us. The members of the Publisher’s Advisory Board – The Rev. Canon Charles Stirling, The Rev. David Ponting, The Rev. Kristine Swire, Pam Claridge and John Janisse – wish you and yours a safe and holy summer. June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 7 BDC is a ‘gem’ in adult Christian education By CATHY HORTON “Three Colours of Ministry” based on the book by Christian h! So are you going to Schwarz. “Obe a priest?” We were a group of 12 repre- I’m always amazed at the num- senting parishes throughout the ber of people who ask that ques- diocese. Together we discovered a tion when I mention I’m taking a lot about our gifts and how they Bishop’s Diploma Course. My might best be used to contribute to answer is always the same – “No, ministry. Through Schwarz’s no I’m not” – and then I take the material, we were able to identify opportunity to talk about how our God-given gifts and even much I enjoy the BDC program. uncover some of our latent gifts. I’m amazed, but truth be told, Also included in the retreat was until 2002, I didn’t know what it an opportunity to walk the was all about either. labyrinth. The Rev. Canon Elaine I’m what you might call a late Hooker facilitated this portion of bloomer in the world of adult the retreat and brought her very Christian education. You might special giftand passion for the even say I’m a Christian education labyrinth experience. dropout, because it pretty much Labyrinth ended for me after Sunday school. Once again, until my experi- Everything I needed to know I ence with the BDC, I wasn’t clear learned in my confirmation class- on what a labyrinth was. I didn’t es! Well, I was wrong and now I know that it is an ancient tool for know it’s never too late to start. prayer and meditation, a unicursal In fall 2002, I signed up for path leading to a central space and World Religions – just one of the then out again, a place of healing, eight courses offered as part of the of reconciliation – a place to ask BDC program. God to order chaos in a busy and Hooked hectic world. After just one class, I was The 12 of us, who along with hooked. our gifted facilitators, shared our Facilitated at St. Andrew’s thoughts, shared the calming Church, Grimsby, by the experience of the labyrinth. We

Reverend John Ripley, I found the Photo by Jane Stewart shared a wonderful lunch prepared program interesting, thought-pro- by Virginia and Steve Cummings, voking and a great way to engage JOHN MOORE, (FRONT ROW LEFT), SUSAN SANDERS, Marlene Minken, Cathy and discovered our gifts and how in discussion with others in the Horton, The Rev. Canon Elaine Hooker, labyrinth workshop leader, Lesley Edwards, Mary we might best share them with diocese about other religions – Lou Murdza, Paul White. Back row (left-right) Rev. John Ripley, retreat facilitator, Robert others. some I’d never heard about. Kirk, Mike Dufour. This BDC retreat was held April 16-17. In very simple surroundings, In a post 9/11 world, I found we shared the very special gift of the section on Islam particularly God’s peace, we shared the body enlightening. at various locations throughout the world religions, Anglicanism (how of the eight courses to receive a and blood of Christ. It’s easy to get involved in diocese, there are eight courses – little I knew), ethics, spirituality, Bishop’s Diploma. The resources I went to my first BDC not BDC since there are no prerequi- two per year – fall and winter, history and liturgy. There is a nom- are well chosen. The atmosphere really knowing what to expect or sites. You simply need to register. running in eight week blocks. inal cost of $35 per course, includ- is relaxed. I’ve just completed my even if I’d stay. I went hoping I Let me share some information Classes cover such topics as the ing resource materials. fourth course and I have found might discover a little about Islam. about the diploma program. Held Old Testament, New Testament, It is necessary to complete six each course very worthwhile. I found so much more. My In fact I wish there were more small investment of time and than just eight courses. money has reaped many, many Participation in the BDC pro- benefits. St. James’ parishioners explore many vides an opportunity to move After just four courses, I know beyond the walls of our individual a whole lot more about the potential uses for new hall/gym space parishes. It is a way to connect Hebrew Bible, I know more about with others in our diocesan family. my world, and I know more about The meetings provided an opportunity for all Along with completion of six myself. In some way, each course By ROBERT MORROW members of the congregation to help decide on the courses, it is also necessary to par- has helped enrich my worship ultimate use of this space. The space will be reno- ticipate in a retreat. This year, a experience. arishioners from St. James’, Dundas, vated using Capital Campaign funds which raised retreat was held April 16-17 at St. I highly recommend the BDC. recently met in a variety of members’ $400 000. Comments were recorded the com- P Andrew’s Church, Grimsby. The It is a gem in the world of adult homes to discuss the changes that should take ments and forwarded them to the Capital retreat began Friday under the Christian education. I can hardly place in the parish hall/gym. Campaign team and corporation for action. guidance of Rev. Ripley. The wait for the next course, and the theme for the weekend was the one after that. Canterbury Hills names new directors By ROBERT MORROW

David Toth, St. Paul’s, Glanford, has been appointed chair of the Canterbury Hills Board of Directors. Jim Rundle, St. Mary’s, Bartonville, was named vice-chair and Jim Rundle, St. Mary’s, Bartonville, was named secretary/treasurer. The Canterbury Hills annual general meeting was held April 25 at Bagnall Lodge. Several new board members were welcomed including The Reverend Marni Nancekivell (St. Aidan’s, Oakville), John Howard (St. Mary’s, Bartonville, Hamilton), Rodger Boyd (St. Simon's, Oakville), Greg Murray (St. Matthias, Guelph) and The Rev. Barry Randle (Christ Church, Flamborough). Returning and novice directors met again May 12 for an orientation session at Bagnall Lodge. At the meeting, new officers were elected for the Canterbury Hills Board of Directors. Also elected were Irene Pasel (St. James’, Dundas) Synod Council representative, and Robert Morrow (St. James', Dundas) - past chair and recording secretary. John Layfield (St. John's, Ancaster) and Kirk Boyd (St. Simon’s, Oakville), The REVEREND DAVID LINN explains to new and returning members of the Canterbury and Archdeacon Marion Vincett, executive officer, are also members of Hills Board of Directors, some of the finer points related to Bagnall Lodge while John the board. Layfield takes the point for incoming deer. 8 NIAGARA ANGLICAN May 2004 New Niagara readies for the number-crunchers Continued from page 1 were cynics who questioned the basis of a document called Our always “add”, Christyn said. diocesan website at validity of the project. Positive Core. They were invited to create ini- www.niagara.anglican.ca. Under the leadership of Sharon But as the days and weeks The paper revealed the 23 areas tiatives to address identified needs “If someone doesn’t see King of Starfield Consultants, passed, more became involved and faith communities had identified as and opportunities. Open Space (his/her) project or passion there, Oakville, a team of 15 volunteers – excited, she said. critical to the future of the Anglican meetings were held at Church of it’s not too late. They can contact clergy, senior staff and lay – was Seventy-three faith communi- Church in Niagara. the Resurrection, Hamilton, St. me and we can work with them.” brought together to provide leader- ties, from Fort Erie to Orangeville, Team members compiled state- George’s, Guelph, St. George’s, St. The next step in the process will ship to the diocese. They were completed the process which ments for each based on what they Catharines, and St. Cuthbert’s, be determining funding for identi- trained in “appreciative inquiry”, a involved sharing peak faith had read. Oakville. fied diocese-wide projects. The model used to develop a strategic moments, identifying values and March 27 was Visioning Day. Over 300 people combined finance/budget committee will direction for the diocese for the wishes for the future. One-hundred people from across attended the four events. “Yes, it spend the summer developing vari- next three to five years. All told, thousands of people the diocese were invited to spend was lower than we had expected,” ous funding scenarios which priori- The next step was to take the were listened to, and their ideas and the day together. Their goal was to Christyn said. ties as well as taking into account model to parishes where local com- opinions validated. All results were come up with a set of statements The leadership team moved for- the other initiatives and Our mittees would be trained to conduct tabulated. defining the New Niagara. ward. Armed with the information Positive Core, the summary of their own “appreciative inquiry” From there, 25 people from Four “Open Space” meetings compiled, they created three cate- parish values and wishes. within their communities. At other across the diocese were invited to followed across the diocese early in gories into which projects or initia- These will be presented at the parishes, volunteer consultants be part of the data compilation spring to give people an opportuni- tives could be put: local, regional regional budget meetings. This is took parishes through the process. team. Members spent two days ty to review the statements, make or diocese-wide but requiring no another opportunity for people to While excitement mounted in sorting values and wishes into com- amendments, alter, and always, funding only staff support, and dio- shape the diocese. People are many areas of the diocese, there mon themes, which became the cese-wide requiring funding. The encouraged to attend the meetings first two require no funding. and vote for the scenario which June 12 was another important best meets their values, wishes and Volunteer Opportunity day in the New Niagara calendar. priorities. Billed as a convergence day, it was “We want as many people as Project Manager held for all people who had initiat- possible to come out to the region- ed had initiated a funded project. al budget meetings. The more voic- The goal was to prioritize the top es, the better. If people are genuine- On the outskirts of Oakville, St. Luke’s – Palermo is a three to five initiatives and to begin ly passionate about something, they charming, historic country church with the opportunity costing for budgetary purposes for need to show their support.” of ministry to a growing housing development. Like any the next three years. Bishop Ralph last year promised Submissions to the diocesan everything was up for grabs in the small family with plans to grow, our first step is to finish financial committee will be heard New Niagara. “Don’t let the small the basement – to coincide with connection to city serv- early this fall. There are six 10 number of people who usually ices in mid-2005. We have enthusiasm, ideas and some pages of diocese-wide initiatives attend budget meetings determine and five local and regional. the priorities of our diocese,” skills. We are looking for a keen volunteer Project “It’s been an incredible experi- Christyn said. “Comeout and sup- Manager with time, experience in building conversion ence,” Christyn said. “People are port your project and your values.” and people skills, who will see this opportunity as a call feeling so empowered, so excited Meeting dates will be posted on as they see their initiatives unfold.” the website as they are confirmed. to a very special ministry of stewardship and evangelism She said the New Niagara Although it’s been an exhaus- in a growing corner of our diocese. If you think you process has re-energized thousands tive process, Christyn said she feels might be interested in learning more about this opportu- of people who have taken part. “blessed” to have been part of this “We’re all excited to see where historic consultation. nity, please call: it goes next,” Christyn said. “I used all of my gifts and I feel Antony Davies at 416-838-9056 The success of New Niagara really connected. We’ve had great or leave a message at the Church at 905-825-3364 rests on the passions of its partici- representation from the very young pants, she said. Initiatives and to the very old and I think that’s “actions” are available on the really cool.” Gallery 252 at the Cathedral The most recent reincarnation of Gallery 252 at Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton operates now with a few special showings through the year. They are advertised. In addition to these, as a summer project, Gallery 252 will dress cathedral altars in various liturgical colours complemented by dis- plays of the matching or appropriate Eucharistic and festal vestments. Other Cathedral treasures from the archives will be displayed. The Cathedral is open for tourists from mid-morning to mid-after- noon on weekdays.

The Christ’s Cathedral Shoppe is now open

Devotional books, gift items, cards, good selection of used books, Cathedral memo pads and pens, collectible silver, new or used. We look forward to seeing you when you visit your Cathedral. (905) 527-1316 252 James St. North, Hamilton June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 9 St. John’s makes the connection Port Dalhousie parish’s new narthex the diocese,” said Canon Kinkley. A chartered accountant and connects church with new parish centre partner-in-charge with Deloitte & Touche until his retirement, Mr. ife is thriving at St. John’s through which the parish’s build- Smiley died Oct. 24, 1998. Church, Port Dalhousie. ing committee had to steer. L Rapid growth On Jan. 18, Bishop Ralph St. John’s rector, The Rev. For the past seven years, St. Spence officiated at the dedica- Canon Gordon Kinkley said com- John’s Church has been growing tion of a new parish centre – a mittee chair Hap Lafferty at a rate of 20 new families per 450-square-metre (5,000-square- (P.Eng.) did so with the assis- year, Canon Kinkley said. foot) addition which provides the tance of Brian Leyden, “financial This past Easter Sunday, the parish with more space, new chair extraordinaire.” parish set a 38-year record with nursery facilities and an elevator, The parish’s upper hall, con- 250 parishioners in attendance. making the church buildings structed in 1912, has been com- The growing number of accessible to everyone. pletely refurbished and named parishioners was also evident More than $200,000 in new Smiley Hall, in memory of during the church’s annual Good money has already been raised William Charles Smiley, FCA. Friday Walkathon. This year’s within the congregation towards “Bill Smiley ... was for most walk raised more than $1,300 for the $500,000 cost of the centre. of his life a pillar of this parish the Primates’ World Relief and There were some rocky waters and an indispensable servant to Development Fund. Each year, under the direction of Barb Stone, St. John’s Church sends more than $3,000 to the work of the PWRDF. Approximately 70 adults and young people take part in the annual walk through the streets of old Port Dalhousie carrying a large wooden cross. It is the same cross the parish uses earlier in the day walking the Stations of the Cross. Three areas The parish growth comes from three areas: 30 per cent are peo- ple who have moved into Port Dalhousie (near Niagara Falls), 30 per cent are friends or rela- tives members and 40 per cent have come from outside of Port Photo by Greg Bolek Dalhousie with no connections to THE REV. CANON Gordon Kinkley stands in the new narthex the parish at all. which connects the new parish centre to the church. With him are The latter group was “shop- youth worker Sonya Bokek and her daughters, Laryssa, 4, and ping” and found in St. John’s Gillian, 18 months. Church “great vitality, a warm welcome and tolerance.” Canon Kinkley said. “The people The event marks the 136th They decided to stay. are energetic, loving and very tol- anniversary of the laying of the Canon Kinkley is now erant. I have been richly cornerstone for St. John’s Church halfway through his 26th year at blessed.” and the 170th anniversary of the St. John’s and he’s seen the On Sun., June 20, the parish parish. parish’s operating budget grow was to have celebrated its Former Niagara Bishop John 600 per cent from $37,200 in Patronal Festival with the Feast Bothwell celebrated the occa- Photo by Stuart Bell 1978 to $222,500 for 2004. of St. John the Baptist (trans- sions with parishioners. “It is a wonderful place to be,” BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS include chair Hap ferred). Lafferty, (front row left), Valerie Acott, Canon Gordon Kinkley, Brian Leyden, financial chair. (Second row left) Ed Storosko, St. John’s, Stewarttown celebrates 170th Violet Priddle, ON, Wilma Howard, Gary Osmond. (Third row St. John’s, Stewarttown, is celebrating its 170th A strawberry social will precede the service left) Theresa Bell, Kathleen Penton, Dave Cargill. (Top row left) anniverary with an Evensong service on June 27. starting at 3:30 p.m. Tom Turon, Roger Daniels, Dave Feasby, Joe Dobranski, Bill A special service will be held at the church at 5 p.m. Filer, P.Eng, and diocesan representatives Roy Shoalts and Bryon Nicholson, P.Eng. Missing from the photo is Bruce Timmins, P.Eng.

Special rates for MUSIC DIRECTOR churches & seniors, St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Oakville, Ontario. free custom tints, We are seeking an experienced, creative and self-motivated music director to build and enrich our 33 Princess St., Hamilton free parking music ministry. St. Cuthbert’s is a friendly and welcoming church located in east Oakville in the Diocese of Niagara. We have a Rodgers 2-manual organ, a piano, a traditional choir of approxi- 905/529-2205 or 905/529-2983 mately 15 members, and a contemporary group of three musicians (keyboard and guitars) and five singers. We wish to expand and develop our music program and provide blended worship for all ages, including developing a Junior Choir. We are searching for a candidate with an interest in, and knowledge of, a wide variety of musical styles ranging from classical to contemporary, and an appreciation of Christian traditions. Ability to play the organ and piano and proficiency in choral direction are essential. Skills in other instruments would be beneficial. The Music Director will lead all worship services, organize and lead practices and select music in consultation with the clergy. Availability to play at weddings and funerals and other special services during the year would be an asset. The position will average 13–17 hours weekly, with more time required during busier sea- sons (e.g. Christmas, Easter). The position is available now. Salary is in accordance with RCCO guidelines. Please reply with cover letter and resume to the Rector at [email protected] or mail to St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, 1541 Oakhill Drive, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1Y6. For inquiries phone 905-844-6200. 10 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2002 The 37th annual General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

ACTING PRIMATE ARCHBISHOP David Crawley presides over the opening Eucharist of the 37th Session of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada. Niagara Archdeacon Lynne Corfield (far right) assists, and Bishop Ralph Spence can be seen behind Archbishop Crawley.

Photos by Diana Hutton

CHOIR MEMBERS CELEBRATE the opening Eucharist through song at Brock University, scene of the 37th session of General Synod.

MORE THAN 300 delegates, members and visitors attended the opening service on May 28 at THE FINAL BLESSING by acting Primate Archbishop David the O’Sullivan Theatre, Brock University, St. Catharines. Crawley. June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 11 The 37th annual General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada

ARCHBISHOP DAVID CRAWLEY (left) and newly elected Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, at Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton, for the installation of Archbishop Hutchison and closing Eucharist of General Synod. The Eucharist was highlighted by a procession through downtown Hamilton on June 4.

ARCHBISHOP HUTCHISON, primate, receives a gift from Aboriginal delegates.

CHRIST’S CHURCH CATHEDRAL was filled to capacity June 4 for the installa- tion of the Anglican Church of Canada’s new primate. (Left photo) The faithful join in the celebration during the installa- tion ceremony. (Right photo) Archbishop Hutchison accepts a gift from the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Several members of various faith tradi- tions shared in the celebration, including the Jewish, Roman Catholic, United, and Islamic communities of Hamilton.

(LEFT PHOTO) A SPEAKER RAISES concerns over a motion during one of the many sessions of the 37th General Synod held at Brock University. (Right photo) In small working groups, synod delegates discuss a reso- lution about the blessing of same-sex unions. Niagara Bishop Ralph Spence can be seen at far right. 12 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2004 Youth Page HEY! 24/7 God is with you every minute of every day Niagara’s Children’s CRAFTS, FRIENDS, FELLOWSHIP and fun were the Festivals – order of the day for the annual Children’s Festivals. April 24, May 15

CHILDREN AT ST. JOHN the Evangelist, Hamilton take part in a special service during Children’s Festival on April 24. Hundreds of young people celebrate a common faith

By SUSAN LITTLE line chain they formed around the church as they sang the Veggie ey! 24/7: God is with you Tales “Forgiveness Song” that has Hevery moment of every a strong Mexican beat. day! That’s right, 24 hours, seven Quieter songs, like “God Is A days a week. Flashlight” gave children a chance That was the message of all to reflect, too, on the qualities of a Children’s Festivals held April 24 God who is 24/7. or May 15 across the diocese. Older children liked the peren- Each location adopted this nial favourite “The Days of theme, 24/7, in its own way, but Elijah”. FACE PAINTING IS always a favourite pursuit at the diocese’s Children’s Festival. This everyone – child or adult – will Children went from one activi- one was held at St. John the Evangelist, Hamilton. now think about 24/7 in a different ty to another by following a per- way after the Children’s Festivals. son with balloons who played a because Noah announced that he munch on while an adult debriefed At St. John the Evangelist, song asking, “Children, children, was 600 years old! Parents love it the story with them. Hamilton, more than 200 children will you come and follow me?” when someone else’s child does Games rated high again this and adults gathered for the 22nd and they sang back the response, this, don’t they? Parents also year because of two old-time Children’s Festival. “Yes, Lord, yes.” loved the children’s re-enactment favourites: shoes and the para- It was one of the best for a Children had their choice of of the story because they got to chute. All age groups enjoyed number of reasons. One of the non-messy crafts. The favourite hold the squirt bottles. kicking their shoes or sorting them most outstanding features of this appeared to be a shield. They per- The flood out from a pile for their friend. location is its wonderfully blessed sonalized a shield with symbols When the appropriate time in They also played with several dif- musicians and singers. representing their particular the drama came along, when the ferent sizes of balls with the para- Everyday awareness of God’s 24/7 care for rains poured and poured for 40 chute. The song, “Everyday”, inspired us. days, the adults went crazy, spray- The oldest groups raved about and energized the children and Spiral mobiles, featuring cre- ing the ones on the ark (most of elbow tag. Adults delighted the adults throughout the day, chal- ation and growth charts, and time the most of the children were in children with the impossible lenging them to seek God’s pres- capsules to measure or treasure the ark). knots they got themselves into. ence and to acknowledge God’s developments were popular activ- Fortunately, the children had By the end of the day, teen power to overcome whatever ities as well. umbrellas and rain slickers so helpers were ready to crash, so the obstacles they face in their lives. Glow-in-the-dark crosses or there wasn’t much damage. seasoned adults knew it had been Each age group rotated to necklaces were a great take-home The rainbow emerged at the a successful festival. singing during the day and their craft, gently assuring God’s 24/7 end of the story as a sign of God’s God’s grace and spirit enabled favourite was Pharoah, Pharoah. presence in their lives. promises: 24/7. so much to happen. But are we The younger ones loved the In drama, a seven-year-old To conclude the session, each surprised? Of course not! After all, rhythm instruments and the chorus called Noah “an old geezer” child had some animal crackers to God is 24/7. A STAR IS BORN June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 13 GOD IS ALL AROUND US!

THE WELLINGTON CHILDREN’S Festival was a rousing success. (Top photo) The entire group poses for a fun photo outside the church after a celebra- tory parade through the neighbourhood to close the day. (Bottom left) Children between six and nine years old sing songs to celebrate God’s presence in their lives 24/7. (Bottom right) Canon Reiny joined the children for lunch and shared some thoughts on God’s presence all around them.

Niagara Youth Conference an ‘amazing experience’ of friendship, faith development he Niagara Youth Conference, better things.” Tknown as NYC, will take place in August, ■ “You feel like you make a difference in peo- with approximately 110 participants and 58 years ple’s lives.” of history behind it. ■ “I have learned about myself, my qualities This well-loved youth ministry program in and abilities, and also how God talks to us.” Niagara welcomes youth ages 14-19 years for a If you would like more information about week-long extravaganza of learning about them- NYC, please contact Joyce Wilton at Cathedral selves and others, community building, faith Place at (905) 527-1316 ext. 430. sharing, fun and frivolity. A limited number of bursaries are available for NYC will take place from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 at those delegates in need. Camp Canterbury Hills. As any past NYCer will tell you, the Niagara Youth Conference is an amazing experience of friendship and faith development, both for dele- LAST SUMMER’S NYC was another huge success. gates and for the staff. Pictured here are (front to back) Katie Avery, Kate It is based on a conference model, so partici- Kenel, Brian Perry, Drew Henry, Mitchell Archer, pants shouldn’t expect a typical camp experience Erika Siebert, Sarah Johnston. (Back row) Andrew because that isn’t what NYC is all about. Schneider, The Reverend Kathy Morgan, staff, Some of the quotes from past conferences are: Sarah Warner, and Lyndsie Doyle, staff. ■ “An amazing experience. It rocks!” ■ “Awesome to the full extent! We learn great 14 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2004 Faith Journey The magic never dulls iagara Youth Conference (NYC) clearly surrounded by God’s creation, surrounded by new Nstands out from all of my memories with the friends, in a space filled with “cool and lively” Church, specifically my first year as a delegate. music, sharing the peace, as family should, through At 16, I had a million questions about life, about hugs and not handshakes. I remember the engaging faith and about God. liturgy and prayers, designed by the delegates, I NYC provided a forum for me to discuss such remember getting chills throughout the service questions in a community that was accepting of thinking about how great God is. who I was and in an environment that is one of a I’ve been going to NYC now for seven years and kind: a truly safe space. the magic that is NYC never dulls. I remember, vividly, the final worship service Bill Mous outside, a fabulous and new type of worship for me: Fonthill

An extended hand He said he needed me and it would be nice to p until the time I had my two boys (in have some younger females since there were too U1995 and 1997), my attendance at many men. Without hesitation I said yes! church was quite sporadic. It was the first time I felt a sense of belong- I went along because mom and dad encour- ing at church and realized that someone had aged me (bugged me a lot) and I felt it was a noticed I was there. good thing to do for my children. Thank goodness we had support with the A DELEGATE TO LAST SUMMER’S NYC tries to wrestle a My roots go pretty far back at nursery. Knowing the boys were looked after enabled me to do my part on my watergun from the hands of Bishop Ralph Spence. For many, St. Matthew’s on the Plains, scheduled days. NYC is recalled as a defining week in their lives Burlington. This encounter led me to a My brother was baptized there, my much larger involvement in the aunt was married there, I was married church both physically and spiri- there and my children were baptized there. tually, and I have one parishioner The prodigal daughter But even though my family had a history here, I never truly felt a part of the congrega- to thank for extending me that first invitation. Rev. Chris McMaster’s contri- tion. Leslie Gerlofs butions to the local paper, The I was always on the outside looking in – until St. Matthew on the Plains, Burlington Sachem. a fellow parishioner, who was the co-ordinator It seemed to be speaking for the ushers, asked if I would like to joint one directly to me, and I just knew I of the usher teams. had to return to my roots and go back to what I regarded as my church and my faith. The people of St. Paul’s 9/11 tragedy strengthens faith have become my spiritual fami- hile still living in English relatives worried about Eventually, we tried St. ly. Finally I have peace and WEngland, my husband us and our assumed close proxim- George’s, Homer, because we live confidence in myself with the and I attended ity to New York City. in Virgil and it is in our area. help of Jesus Christ. services. When we moved to But our hearts went out to the On our first visit there, we felt My life is much more ful- Canada, we went to an Anglican families of the thousands killed in so welcomed. People were friend- filled. I help with nursery and church where our last child was the Trade Towers. ly to us at the coffee hour and we chalice, am on the Altar Guild baptized. We worshipped there for Compassion knew we had found a new home. and work in pastoral care. two years. Then we felt great compassion Since then, health issues have Coming back to my faith has Then we became very disillu- for firefighters and police officers, come up, and we have been so meant more to me that I can sioned and left. We talked a few who worked long hours during the grateful for the support of our new was born and educated in ever say. The help of Rev. Chris times over the years about want- day of the crashes and in the church friends. IEngland. We were always and the parishioners of St. Paul’s ing to find another church, but it weeks that followed. Tragedy brought us back to Church of England (Anglican) have made me a far better person. never happened. We wanted to help and we church and from here our faith has members of our local church – St. May God bless you all. Then in 2001, 9/11 occurred. It decided to look for a church. We been strengthened. Mary’s, East Molesey. Christine Gillies was a tragedy that deeply affected went to a church but found we Linda Brevitt My mother and father were us. really missed Anglican services. St. George’s, Homer. married there, and both my sister and I were christened there. I joined Brownies, Girl Guides and Family love brings new life finally Land Rangers. We then worshipped at St. Nicholas ave you ever prayed (bargained) for driving me back and forth to hospital and pray- a day to visit in the hospital (I do not drive) and Church in Thames Ditton, Surrey. Hyour life? What did you offer in ing for me, I have made great progress. I thank also fed me. They did many other chores for I was confirmed at St. Nicholas exchange? On April 3, 1995, as my wife, the Lord for prayers answered. me and took me shopping and banking and to when I was 15. Shirley, and I sat in Dr. Wilson’s office at the Douglas Woodburn, O.N. visits to my own doctor. Unfortunately, my church Hamilton General Hospital, he told us I had When Sundays came they saw that I was attendance lapsed sadly after multiple myeloma, a bone cancer. In December 2002, my husband Doug able to attend church. When I walked in the immigrating to Canada. Dr. Wilson showed us a 67-minute video, crashed in his health. He has a blood cancer. doors of St. Paul’s, I could feel the love and I did attend an Anglican explaining how your bones produce your blood Our son, Scott, and daughter-in-law, care of my church family surround me. With Church in Oakville on occasion. cells. Katherine, who live in Belleville, brought us all the prayers for Doug and the good care of We moved to Caledonia in 1988. A decrease in red cells causes anemia. Your home from the hospital and we spent some his blood doctor, Doug was put on a new drug. My husband was Catholic and we immune system has difficulty fighting infec- very worrying times together. In January, Doug This turned him around. He continues to attend attended Christmas and Easter tions without white blood cells. Platelets went back to the Cancer Centre in Hamilton. worship weekly and is currently the people’s services at the local Roman enable blood to clot; this can lead to kidney The outlook was very poor. warden. Church. failure. I have played this video a number of Doug spent three weeks in hospital and then The faith and prayers given on our behalf I never felt any peace or rever- times, to refresh my memory and remind came home. The prognosis was not good. The and the love of all surrounding us have given ence from attending these servic- myself how lucky I am to be here. doctor again suggested that I call my son home us new life. We continue to go forward with es. Dr. Foley at the Cancer Centre warned and make funeral arrangements as Doug would our trust in the Lord and humbly thank God for My husband became very ill Shirley while I was in hospital in early 2003 wish them to be. all of the care extended to us through the peo- and I was the sole caregiver for that I was on the edge of life. He asked if we During the time he was in hospital, my ple of St. Paul’s. over four years. At a real low would try the drug thalidomide. church family surrounded both of us with care point in my life, I read one of The With the support of many church friends, and prayers. They saw to it that I did not miss Shirley Woodburn June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 15 Reducing anxiety, educating, healing gallery of rectors,” has shown that “after a In any relationship undergoing transi- Canon William rector has been in place for five to seven tion, those involved need to “discover who years or longer, the transition is difficult, they were … how they have grown and Thomas is and results in an unintentional interim that changed, (that) they are not the same as only lasts two to three years.” when they entered the relationship.” director of Also, Bill explains, “the rate of change Drawing a parallel with a family trying in society and in the Church is steadily to deal with a difficult relative, he says, Interim Ministry increasing, which tends to make people “Hopefully, interim clergy are being helped anxious,” which can lead to poor decisions to identify healthy systems … and to figure sk Bill Thomas, “So, what do you and difficult behaviours. IMN’s goal is to out how to help heal unhealthy ones.” Ado?” and you’ll hear his warm “develop non-anxious clergy who hopefully Reducing anxiety chuckle followed by a thoughtful “Well…” can come in and guide congregations Summing up, Bill explains, “The interim as he begins describing his current ministry. through a process of discernment as they process is largely about reducing anxiety, Since his ordination in prepare to search for a educating about what is normal, healing 1980, Bill has served Getting new rector.” what is abnormal, and trying as much as Niagara as a parish The phrase “as they possible to engage the whole community in priest, director of to Know You prepare to search for a the process of self-examination, visioning Canterbury Hills, and new rector” is at the heart and decision-making.” canon pastor at Christ’s – The Rev. of the Interim Ministry In his personal life, Bill is able to instant- Church Cathedral, where Fran Darlington program. ly provide a list of helpful websites from he still has an office. “You can push the memory. Bill says he “got into computers Chairing Niagara’s Transitional Ministry analogy too far, but no one would counsel a by necessity, to get work done,” but he’s Committee, Bill assembles representatives recently divorced or widowed person to also “fascinated with gadgets.” of pastoral leadership change: interim cler- find a new partner quickly,” Bill said. “The He also enjoys 3-D puzzles, particularly gy (“about 14 qualified folks right now”), parallel is that neither in a voluntary organ- the Cathedral Series, of which he has com- Fresh Start Training teams, and Voluntary ization is it wise to immediately seek a new pleted several, and now awaits St. Peter’s in Transition consultants. rector.” Rome. This committee advises the bishop and Bill cautions of a “tendency in parishes THE REV. CANON A former high school geography depart- executive officer on policy, procedure and to see Interim Ministry as a time when they WILLIAM THOMAS ment head, Bill says, “I go canoeing every placement of interim clergy “in a variety of can hire part-time clergy and save money. chance I get, (but) not as often as I’d like.” settings – hardly anything is normal any The fact is that there is more work to be long absence. Also a keen reader, Bill enjoys “lots of more,” Bill said. done, not less. The downside is that, (in “The really positive aspect of Interim sci-fi, some of the great classics from way Interim Ministry Network dealing) with interim clergy on a part-time Ministry is to try out various things in (for before the Dune series, by Robert Heinlein Bill is also chair of the Judicatory basis, parishes find themselves confronted example) worship, ministry, Bible study, or Isaac Asimov.” Liaison Committee of the Interim Ministry with very different choices, for example the evangelism … without long-term commit- Enjoys interim ministry Network (IMN), currently active in over 36 priorities of pastoral care versus necessary ment because … the cleric is only there for Bill knows himself well, admitting “I denominations in Europe, North America, administration. a short time.” really do enjoy Interim Ministry, though I Australia and New Zealand. “Many parishes tend to define them- Big questions are also considered, such need to stretch the time between places. I “I help them design and conduct work- selves in relationship to the current rector,” as “the viability of a parish, whether it think I’m looking forward to retirement, shops and information events to introduce he said. “They want to find a clone or the needs to downsize and share a cleric, or a though there are days when it can’t come senior church executives to the whole con- opposite, and miss the huge area between.” shift in local culture.” fast enough.” cept of Interim Ministry.” Directions For example, when the Church of the Bill’s wife, Jette, would second that idea. A member of IMN’s teaching faculty, Without reflection on “the parish and the Incarnation moved from a school cafeteria Asked what his plans are, he grins widely, Bill trains clergy of many denominations in neighbourhood, they concentrate on keep- into its own building, more time and energy “I want to build z-gauge train sets inside transitional ministry, in several locations ing the wheels on the wagon without look- to manage that building became essential. glass-topped coffee tables – that’s some- across North America. ing at where the whole thing is going.” Other issues demanding serious attention thing I need to do.” Bill is himself an interim pastor for For example, Bill describes a recent include grief over the departure of a Under Bill Thomas’ leadership, Interim Niagara, first at Oakville’s Church of the exercise at his current placement, looking at beloved rector or, conversely, distress at the Ministry in the Diocese of Niagara is in Incarnation, then at St. James and St. past history, “identifying myths that hang end of a difficult relationship. good hands. Bill appreciates the variety of Alban’s, Hamilton, and currently for the around the place, ways of looking at our- “Older generations say, ‘Get on with it,’ opportunities, and the challenges of looking Church of the Ascension, Hamilton. selves that bear no relevance to ourselves but younger folk respond, ‘We don’t work at the in-between times as much more than Why this interest in interim ministry? today, (which have) no meaning whatever that way,’” Bill said. “All these need some a span of being “on hold” until a new rector Referring to Canadian research, Bill warns to someone who has a) never been part of a healing before rushing off to search for a arrives in our parishes, and his guidance that experience, “recorded in a rogues’ church, or b) is rediscovering church after a new rector.” will benefit our diocese for years to come. The labyrinth of life offers pause, prayer By NANCY F. REVIE a benediction. Some of them included: esterday, I walked the labyrinth. Let “Glory to God, whose power working in Yme explain. The church where I us can do infinitely more than we could ask work has a labyrinth on loan. or imagine.” It is really a huge piece of canvas with a While my journey out of the labyrinth maze-like circular drawing on it. It takes followed the same path as going in, I did not you on a long, winding path, ending up in recognize it. It felt different. the middle. As I got nearer and nearer to the end of There is even a place where, if you so my walk, I was moved to step up my pace. choose, you can step out of the labyrinth I was excited to be sent into the world to without completing your journey. teach the good news of Jesus Christ. The canvas is right in the middle of the I was refreshed and renewed, having church’s sanctuary and takes up pretty spent only a few moments focusing on my much all the available space. Lord and creator. It was quiet, with soft music playing in My devotion that morning was 1 the background. Samuel, Chapter 3. The verse that stayed Called to pray with me was verse 19: “The Lord was with As I walked, I felt called to pray for each Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his part of the church and what lay beyond the words fall to the ground.” walls. I prayed for the staff in the office as I As you walk your labyrinth of life, pray passed by and for the people who lived in AT MOUNT CARMEL Spiritual Centre in Niagara Falls, Alpha program without ceasing, and when God speaks to the homes past the office and beyond the leaders at a recent retreat walked the labyrinth. you, answer, “Speak, for your servant is lis- city. tening”. The same was true for each winding path family; friends that are hurting; joys in my table. There was room for everyone I had What joy will fill your soul. – prayer for the building; angels surround- life. Prayers for my husband, my children, thought to pray for and all others as well. ing and protecting it; the choir; the services; that they would have a hope and future. I shared communion with two of my sis- Nancy Revie is a freelance writer and the leaders; the congregation; the church I prayed without ceasing and it felt good! ters-in-Christ – leaders in the Church. What motivational speaker who lives in Guelph, that shares the space and all who enter in. When I reached the middle, there set joy filled my soul. Ontario with her family. She can be reached Prayers kept pouring out of me – for before me was a beautiful communion After communion, we repeated words to by email at [email protected] 16 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2004 AWARE: changing the lives of believers By CHERYL MCNICHOL came away from this weekend God’s timing with such perfection. I couldn’t “There was something I was WARE is a special time feel true peace before because the still waiting for, a moment of Aaway: two days of discov- fires around me have been burning release, a moment of prayer and a ery, worship, prayer, praise, shar- me. Boiling inside from the emo- moment of peace. But I was wait- ing and laughter. tion, I found it hard to write on the ing for God’s timing and the peo- The weekend includes speak- paper all that I tried to hide within ple He chose. It came while at the ers, worshipful music leaders, me. How could anyone here art table. On Saturday, as a few of small group discussion, fun and understand? New faces, women us began to talk about our prob- fellowship. with perfect lives, basically lems, I couldn’t help but break This year’s speaker was Ruth strangers, surrounded into tears, and two Copland from Inter-Varsity me. But then we were “I found out women prayed for Christian Fellowship. encouraged to share. me. God gave me Our worship leader was Ruth I wasn’t ready, this I’m not the true peace in my Wright and our priest was The was too deep. At that only one soul.” Reverend Sandy Copland. moment, as I heard Holy Spirit The theme was Living a Life of the others talk, their with complex “The service on Peace. The following are some faces turned into Sunday was a whole experiences in prose and poetry something more. I and equally new experience for from some women who attended. found out I’m not the painful me. It was the com- First AWARE only one with com- munion and an “This was the first AWARE plex and equally problems.” anointing filled with I’ve been too. The impression on painful problems.” the Holy Spirit, His me was phenomenal. I went there No judgments presence ran through my anointer longing to worship God but it had “I was thankful to find out and tears ran down my face. My been a long time since I’ve been in there were art supplies at the back. heart was filled with God’s ever- a group with such intense praise. I I like to express myself through lasting love.” learned that each year a banner is art, especially while listening to My Shepherd’s side created to reflect the theme. The worship music. I’ve missed hav- “This weekend, even though it banner this year had a background ing time to draw. Unfortunately I was only a couple days long, of batiked flames, with Bible vers- always judge my work and ask, brought me back to my Shep- es about peace hidden throughout ‘does it look professional or is it herd’s side. I want to follow along it. A translucent Jesus stood good enough for my age’ in my the path He takes me.” among the flames with His hands head. I realize now that is not how outstretched offering us His gift of God judges it. He isn’t looking to Cheryl McNichol is from Zion RUTH COPLAND, with Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, peace during our personal times of award a first prize to someone’s United Church in Gowanstown. was the speaker for the AWARE weekend, held April 30- fire.” work. Those questions stemmed Sharon Jenkins is a member of St. May 2 at the Guelph Bible Conference Centre. The theme Finding ‘true’ peace from school and I no longer need John the Evangelist, in Elora. this year was Living a Life of Peace. “It applied to my life and I to ask them.”

General Synod Children’s Program

“We’re smiling because God loves us and we are ‘making all things new’ which include new A CHILDREN’S PROGRAM participant holds her group sign for others to friendships today! follow in the various activities led throughout the day. June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 17

June 23 Benedetta. Cuba: Santa Maria in Santiago Gallagher. Cuba: San Lucas in Sibanicu; Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania), de Cuba; Rev. Ulises Aguero Prendes, rec- Ven. Juan Antonio Gonzalez Rodriguez, Cycle Valentino Mokiwa. Niagara Retired tor, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Paul’s rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Clergy: Rev. Canon Richard Church in Churchill, Manitoba; Northern Mark’s Church in Pikwitonei, Manitoba; Rokeby, Rev. Edward Sewell. Cuba: Manitoba Region; Rev. Hannah Bazlik, rec- Northern Manitoba Region; and parish- of San Pablo in Bolondron; the Rev. tor, and parishioners. ioners. Dr. Juan Manuel Barreras July 2 July 10 Rodriguez, rector, and parishioners. Dominican Republic (Province IX, U.S.), Dutse (Province III, Nigeria), Yesufu Prayer Keewatin: St. John’s Church in Lac Julio Cesar Holguin Khoury. Niagara Ibrahim Lumu. Niagara Retired Clergy: Du Bonnet, Manitoba; Southern Retired Clergy: Ven. Richard Berryman, Rev. Robert Gardner, Rev. Canon Lloyd By KAREN NOWICKI Region; the Rev. Sandra Tankard Rev. Jack Bielby, Ven. Laughton Binns. Gesner, Rev. Norman Green. Cuba: San June 16 – September 15, 2004 and parishioners. Cuba: San Lucas in Santiago de Cuba; Rev. Juan Evangelista in Vertientes; Ven. Juan June 24 Ulises Aguero Prendes, rector, and parish- Antonio Gonzalez Rodriguez, rector, and June 16 Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Delaware ioners. Keewatin: St. Luke’s Church, Bird parishioners. Keewatin: St. Stephen’s Cueibet (The Sudan), Reuben Maciir (Province III, U.S.), Wayne Parker Wright. in Gillam, Manitoba; Northern Manitoba Church in Ilford and the Anglican Mission Makoi. Niagara Retired Clergy: The Ven. Niagara Retired Clergy: Rev. Canon Region; Rev. Catherine Beardy, rector, and in Island Lake, Manitoba; Northern Harold Llewellin, Rev. Duncan Lyon, Rev. Beverley Shanley, Rev. Olive Shepherd, parishioners. Manitoba Region; and those congregations. George Martyn, Rev. Canon James Ven. Robert Snelling. Cuba: El Buen Pastor July 3 July 11 Maxwell. Cuba: La Santa Cruz parish in in Guira de Macurijes; the Rev. Dr. Juan Dornakal (South India), Rajarathnam Allu. Give thanks for the Santa Cruz del Norte; the Very Rev. Juan Manuel Barreras Rodriguez, rector, and Niagara Retired Clergy: Niagara: Rev. (United), The Most Rev. Zechariah James Ramon de la Paz Cerezo, rector, and parish- parishioners. Keewatin: Pinawa Christian Canon David Blackwood, Rev. William Terom, primate. Niagara Retired Clergy: ioners. Keewatin: St. Paul’s Church in Ear Fellowship in Pinawa, Manitoba; Southern Blott, Rev. David Bolton, Rt. Rev. John Rev. Ian Grieve, Ven. Robert Grigg, Rev. Falls, Ontario; Southern Region; the Rev. Region; the Rev. Robert Murray, rector, and Bothwell. Cuba: San Agustin in Mirando; David Hamilton. Cuba: The parish of San Audrey Hazelwood, rector, parishioners. parishioners. Rev. Ulises Aquero Prendes, rector and Miguel in Nuevitas; Ven. Juan Antonio June 17 June 25 parishioners. Keewatin: St. Andrew’s Gonzalez Rodriguez, rector, and parish- Cuernavaca (Mexico), Ramiro Delgado Delhi (North India), Karam Masih. Niagara Church in Gillam, Manitoba; Northern ioners. Keewatin: St. James Church in Vega. Niagara Retired Clergy: Rev. Donald Retired Clergy: Canon Charles Stirling, Manitoba Region; Rev. Verna Jebb, rector, Thompson, Manitoba; Northern Manitoba McIntyre, Ven. John McMulkin, Rev. Rev. Henk Stokreef, Rev. Ian Stuart. Cuba: and parishioners. Region; Rev. David Maynard and parish- Canon Eric Mills. Cuba: San Francisco de La Trinidad in Los Arabos; the Rev. Carlos July 4 ioners. Asis parish in Cardenas; the Rev. Emilio Alberto Tamayo Lopez, rector, and parish- Give thanks for the Church of the Province July 12 Martin Fumero, rector, and parishioners. ioners. Keewatin: Church of the Advent in of Myanmar (Burma), The Most Rev. St. Benedict (Trans.) East Ankole (Uganda), Keewatin: St. George’s Church in Emo, Pine Falls, Manitoba; Southern Region; the Samuel San Si Htay, primate. Niagara Elisha Kyamugambi. Niagara: (Mohawk) Ontario; Southern Region; the Rev. Eileen Rev. Sandra Tankard, rector, and parish- Retired Clergy: Rev. Glen Bresee, Rev. St. John’s, Ancaster; Rev. David Pickett, Bragg, rector, and parishioners ioners. Canon Paul Brillinger, Rev. Donald Brown, rector, Rev. Pamela Guyatt, assistant curate, June 18 June 26 Rev. John Burke. Cuba: San Juan Bautista Rev. Olive Shepherd, Canon Philip Cuttack (North India), Dhirendra Kumar Derby (Canterbury, England), Jonathan in Plama Soriano; Rev. Ulises Aquero Jefferson, honourary assistants and parish- Mohanty. Niagara Retired Clergy: Rev. Sansbury Bailey. Niagara Retired Clergy: Prendes, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: ioners. Cuba: La Santisima Trinidad in La Charles Mitchell, Rt. Rev. Clarence Rev. James Styles, Rev. Stuart St. John the Divine in Long Dog Lake and Gloria; Rev. Evelio Perez Rubi, rector, and Mitchell, Rev. Paul Moore. Cuba: Santa Summerhayes, Rev. Canon Paul Taylor. St. Mary’s in Lac Seul, Ontario; Northern parishioners. Keewatin: St. John’s Church Maria Virger parish in Itabo; the Rev. Cuba: Jesus Nazareno in Santa Clara; the Ontario Region; Rev. Jeremiah Nanokeesic, in York Landing, Manitoba; Northern Griselda Delgado del Carpio, rector, and Rev. Julio Alonso Milian, rector, and priest-in-charge, and the people of those Manitoba Region; Obediah Wastesicoot, parishioners. Keewatin: Christ Church in parishioners. Keewatin: St. James Church congregations. layleader-in-charge, and parishioners. Fort Alexander; Holy Trinity, Minnitaki, in Rainy River, Ontario; Southern Region; July 5 July 13 Ontario; St. George’s, Little Black River, rector to be chosen, and parishioners. Down and Dromore (Armagh, Ireland), East Carolina (Province IV, U.S.), Clifton St. Phillip’s, Manigotagan and Christ June 27 Harold Creeth Miller. Niagara Retired Daniel. Niagara: (Mohawk) St. Paul, Church, Wanipigow, Manitoba; Southern Give thanks for La Iglesia Anglicana de Clergy: Rev. Brian Burrows, Caledonia; Rev. Christine McMaster, rec- Region; the Rev. Nancy Bruyere, rector, Mexico, The Most Rev. Samuel Espinoza- Rev. Arthur Capper, Ven. Ken Cardwell, tor, and parishioners. Cuba: El Buen Pastor and the congregations. Venegas, primate. Niagara Retired Clergy: Ven. Earl Clark. Cuba: San Andres in in Esmeralda; Rev. Evelio Perez Rubi, rec- June 19 Rev. Canon William Thistle, Rev. David Manati; Rev. Aurelio Bernabe de la Paz tor, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Peter’s Corpus Christi. Cyangugu (Rwanda), Thomas, Rev. Robert Thorne. Cuba: San Cot, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Church in Bearskin Lake, Ontario; Geoffrey Rwubusisi. Niagara Retired Pablo in Cienfuegos; Rev. Hector Pablo Mark’s Church in Norway House, Northern Ontario Region; Ven. Alex Fox, Clergy: Ven. Peter Moore, Rev. Carol Conde Suarez, rector, and parishioners. Manitoba; Northern Manitoba Region; Rev. Archdeacon, Rev. Howie McKay, rector, Overing, Ven. Kenneth Patterson. Cuba: Keewatin: Church of Cleopas, shared min- Lawrence Apetagon, rector, and parish- and parishioners. San Juan Evangelista in Coliseo; the Rev. istry parish with the United Church of ioners. July 14 Griselda Delgado del Carpio, rector, and Canada in Red Lake, Ontario; Southern July 6 East Tennessee (Province IV, U.S.), Charles parishioners. Keewatin: St. John the Baptist Region; Rev. Canon Terry McNear, rector, Dublin and Glendalough (Dublin, Ireland), Glen vonRosenberg. Niagara: (Mohawk) in Fort Frances, Ontario; Southern Region; and parishioners. John Robert Winder Neill. Niagara Retired St. John the Divine, Cayuga and St. John, the Rev. Wayne McIntosh, rector and acting June 28 Clergy: Rev. Morley Clark, Rev. Donald York; rector to be chosen, and people of archdeacon in the Southern Region, and Derby-Repton (Canterbury, England), Coombe, Rev. Stephen Coombs, Rev. Ted those congregations. Cuba: La Santisima parishioners. David Christopher Hawtin. Niagara Retired Crabtree. Cuba: San Jorge in Bartle; Rev. Trinidad in Moron; Rev. Alfredo Nuno June 20 Clergy: Rev. Dorothy Thorpe, Rev. Aurelio Bernabe de la Paz Cot, rector, and Sierra, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: Give thanks for the Province of Melanesia, Graham Thorpe, Rev. Robert Tilbury. Cuba: parishioners. Keewatin: St. John’s Church St. Peter’s Church in Big Trout Lake, The Most Rev. Sir Ellison Leslie Pogo. Santa Maria in Rodas; Rev. Hector Pablo in Shamattawa, Manitoba; Northern Ontario; Northern Ontario Region; Rev. Niagara Retired Clergy: Rev. Jack Pearce, Conde Suarez, ministro encargado and Manitoba Region; Rev. Mary Ann Miles, Thaddeus Cutfeet, rector, and parishioners. Rev. Barbara Pettit, Rev. Canon Norman parishioners. Keewatin: St. Mary’s Church rector, and parishioners. July 15 Pilcher. Cuba: Fieles a Jesus parish in in Sioux Lookout, Ontario; Southern July 7 Eastern Himalayas (North India), Dhirendra Matanzas; the Ven. Pablo Oden Marichal Region; Rev. Susan Barclay and parishioners. Durgapur (North India). Niagara Retired Kumar Sahu. Niagara: (Mohawk) St. John, Rodriguez, rector, and parishioners. June 29 Clergy: Ven. Harry Dawson, Ven. Ian Cheapside and All Saints, Hagersville; Rev. Keewatin: Emmanuel Church in Ignace, St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles. Derry and Dingwall, Rev. John Docker, Rev. Lynne Thackwray, rector, Rev. John Ontario; Southern Region; Jeanne Bryan, Raphoe (Armagh, Ireland), Kenneth John Dunn. Cuba: San Pedro in Jobabo; Docker, honourary assistant, and those con- layleader-in-charge, and parishioners. Raymond Good. Niagara Retired Clergy: Ven. Juan Antonio Gonzalez Rodriguez, gregations.Cuba: La Anunciacion in June 21 Rev. Arthur Tribe, Rev. Clifford Ward, Rev. rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. John Florida; Rev. Aurelio de la Paz Cot, rector, Dallas (Province VII, U.S.), James M. Alan Whitton. Cuba: San Bernabe in Sancti the Baptist Church in Tataskweyak (Split and parishioners. Keewatin: St. John’s Stanton. Niagara Retired Clergy: Rev. Ruth Spiritus; Rev. Hector Pablo Conde Suarez, Lake), Manitoba; Northern Manitoba Church in Cat Lake, Ontario; Northern Pogson, Rev. Canon William Rainey, Ven. rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Region; Rev. Martha Spence, priest-in- Ontario Region; Rev. Titus Keewaycabo, John Rathbone. Cuba: San Felipe Diacono John’s Church in Wabigoon, Ontario; charge and parishioners. rector, and parishioners. in Limonar; the Rev. Dr. Juan Manuel Southern Region; rector to be chosen, and July 8 July 16 Rodriguez Barreras, rector, and parish- parishioners. Durham (York, England), Michael Eastern Kowloon (Hong Kong), Louis Tsui. ioners. Keewatin: St. James Church in June 30 Turnbull. Niagara Retired Clergy: Rev. Western Kowloon (Hong Kong), Thomas Keewatin, Ontario; Southern Region; the The (Canterbury, Joseph Edwards, Rev. Donald Eustace, Ven. Yee-po Soo. Niagara: (Mohawk) St. James, Rev. Canon Cathy Giroux, rector, and England), Geoffrey Rowell; David Hamid. Malcolm Evans. Cuba: San Pablo in Dundas; Canon James Sandilands, rector, parishioners. Niagara Retired Clergy: Rev. Tom Wilding, Camaguey; Ven. Juan Antonio Gonzalez Rev. Stephen Murray, assistant curate, Ven. June 22 Rev. Neil Williams, Rev. Canon Constance Rodriguez, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Robert Grigg, Rev. David Linn, honourary St. Alban. Damaturu (Province III, Nigeria), Williston. Cuba: Todos los Santos in Paul’s Church in Tadoule Lake and St. assistants and parishioners. Cuba: Santa Daniel Abu Yisa. Niagara Retired Clergy: Guantanamo; the Ven. Carlos Manuel James in Thicket Portage, Manitoba; Maria de la Gracia in Cespedes; Rev. Rev. Clarke Raymond, Rev. Larry Reese, Rivero de Feria, rector, and parishioners. Northern Manitoba Region; Ven. Gordon Aurelio de la Paz Cot, rector, and parish- Rev. Canon Fred Roberts. Cuba: La Keewatin: St. Mark’s, Big Trout Lake, Swanson, archdeacon of the Northern ioners. Keewatin: St. James Church in Fort Trinidad in Bermeja; the Rev. Dr. Juan Ontario; Northern Manitoba Region; the Manitoba Region and people of those con- Hope, Ontario; Northern Ontario Region; Manuel Barreras Rodriguez, rector, and Rev. John Albany, deacon-in-charge, and gregations. Rev. Clara Nate and parishioners. parishioners. Keewatin: St. Alban’s parishioners. July 9 July 17 Cathedral in Kenora, Ontario; Southern July 1 Durham-Jarrow (York, England), Michael Eastern Michigan (Province V, U.S.), Region; the Very Rev. Hugh Matheson, Dogura (Papua New Guinea), Tevita Turnbull; John L. Pritchard. Niagara Edwin Max Leidel. Niagara: (Mohawk) dean, and parishioners. Talanoa. Niagara Retired Clergy: Rt. Rev. Retired Clergy: Canon Desmond Fleming, Christ Church, Flamborough; Canon Barry , Ven. Harry Bagnall, Sister Rt. Rev. , Rev. Robert Continued to page 18 18 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2004 SUMMER CYCLE OF PRAYER ❍ SUMMER CYCLE OF PRAYER ❍ SUMMER CYCLE OF Continued from page 17 gregations. Cuba: El Espiritu Santo; Rev. Southern Region; Rev. Audrey Hazelwood, Capuyan Soliba, primate. Niagara: Randle, rector, Rev. Donald McIntyre, Carlos Alberto Tamayo Lopez, ministro rector, and parishioners. (Trafalgar) Church of the Incarnation, Canon Wendy Roy, honourary assistants encargado and parishioners. Keewatin: St. August 1 Oakville; Canon Trudy Lebans, rector, Rev. and parishioners. Cuba: San Juan Bautista Paul’s Church in Wapekeka, Ontario; Give thanks for The Anglican Church of Ian Grieve, priest emeritus, and parish- in Florencia; Rev. Alfredo Nuno Sierra, rec- Northern Ontario Region; Rev. Rita Papua New Guinea, The Mt. Rev. James ioners. Cuba: San Juan Evangelista in tor, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Peter’s Cutfeet, rector,and parishioners. Simon Ayong, primate. Niagara: (Trafalgar) Coliseo; Rev. Griselda Delgado del Carpio, Church in Fort Severn, Ontario; Northern July 25 St. George, Georgetown; Rev. Robert Park, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: Pinawa Ontario Region; Rev. Moses Kakekaspan, Give thanks for the rector, Ven. John McMulkin, honourary Christian Fellowship in Pinawa, Manitoba; rector, and parishioners. (United), Most Rev. Samuel Azariah, pri- assistant, and parishioners. Cuba: The Southern Region; Rev. Robert Murray, rec- July 18 mate. Niagara: (Mohawk) Christ Church, Worcester Seminario Evangelico de tor, and parishioners. Give thanks for the Woodburn; Rev. Kathy Morgan, rector, and Teologia in the city of Matanzas and stu- August 9 (), The Most Rev. parishioners. Cuba: The parish of El dents and faculty. Keewatin: St. George’s Embu (Kenya), Moses Njeru Njue. Peter Jasper Akinola, primate. Niagara: Redentor in Las Tunas; Rev. Aurelio Church in Emo, Ontario; Southern Region; Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Aidan’s, Oakville; (Mohawk) St. Paul, Glanford; Rev. Kristine Bernabe de la Paz Cot, ministro encargado, Rev. Eileen Bragg, rector, and parishioners. Canon Marni Nancekivell, rector, Rev. Swire, rector, and parishioners. Cuba: and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Peter’s August 2 Mary Lucas, honourary assistant and Santiago Apostol in Baragua; Rev. Jose Church in Weagamow Lake, Ontario; El Camino Real (Province VIII, U.S.), parishioners. Cuba: Fieles a Jesus in Angel Gutierrez Ferro, rector, and parish- Northern Ontario Region; Rev. Sarah Richard L. Shimpfky. Niagara: (Trafalgar) Matanzas; Ven. Pablo Oden Marichal ioners. Keewatin: St. Mark’s Church in Sakachekapo, rector, and parishioners. St. Alban, Glen Williams; Rev. Grahame Rodriguez, rector, and parishioners. Kasabonika, Ontario; Northern Ontario July 26 Stap, priest-in-charge and parishioners. Keewatin: Church of the Advent in Pine Region; Rev. Stewart Nanokeesic, rector, St. James the Apostle (Trans.) Edmonton Cuba: Cathedral of La Santisima Trinidad Falls, Manitoba; Southern Region; Rev. and parishioners. (Rupert’s Land, Canada), Victoria in Havana; the Very Rev. Juan Ramon de la Sandra Tankard, rector, and parishioners. July 19 Matthews. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Paz Cerezo, dean, and parishioners. August 10 Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Christopher, Burlington; Canon Dr. Fred Keewatin: Christ Church in Fort Alexander; Enugu (Province II, Nigeria), Emmanuel O (Canada), Donald F. Harvey. Niagara: Gosse, rector, Rev. Jean Archbell, priest Holy Trinity, Minnitaki, Ontario; St. Chukwuma. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. (Mohawk) Holy Trinity, Hamilton; Rev. associate, Rev. Daniel Tatarnic, assistant George’s, Little Black River, St. Phillip’s, Cuthbert, Oakville; Rev. Joseph Asselin, Victoria Hedelius, rector, Rev. Morley curate, Rev. Stephen Coombs, Canon Lloyd Manigotagan and Christ Church, rector, Rev. Audrey Conard, honourary Clark, Rev. Keith Morrison, honourary Gesner, honourary assistants, Ven. Ian Wanipigow, Manitoba; Southern Region; assistant, Rev. Cheryl Gaver, youth co-ordi- assistants, and parishioners. Cuba: San Dingwall, honourary priest associate and Rev. Nancy Bruyere, rector, and those con- nator, and parishioners. Cuba: San Felipe Lucas in Ciego de Avila; Rev. Jose Angel parishioners. Cuba: Santa Maria in San gregations. Diacono in Limonar; Rev. Dr. Juan Manuel Gutierrez Ferro, rector, and parishioners. Manuel; Rev. Aurelio Bernabe de la Paz August 3 Rodriguez Barreras, rector, and parish- Keewatin: St. Matthew’s Church in Cot, ministro encargado, and parishioners. El-Obeid (The Sudan), Ismail Abudigin ioners. Keewatin: St. James Church in Kingfisher Lake, Ontario; Northern Ontario Keewatin: Church of the Messiah in Kawo Gibreil. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Rainy River, Ontario; Southern Region; Region; Rev. Samuel Winter, rector, and Webequie, Ontario; Northern Ontario Stephen, Hornby and St. John, rector to be chosen, and parishioners. parishioners. Region; Rev. Stephen Ashpanaquestcum, Stewarttown; Rev. Tim Novis, rector and August 11 July 20 rector, and parishioners. the people of those congregations. Cuba: Esan (Province II, Nigeria). Niagara: Eastern Oregon (Province VIII, U.S.), July 27 The parish of El Calvario in Jesus del (Trafalgar) St. Hilda, Oakville; Rev. Paul William Otis Gregg. Niagara: (Mohawk) Egba (Province I, Nigeria), Matthew Monte; Rev. Ian Gonzalez Tasse, rector, and Charbonneau, rector, and parishioners. Church of the Resurrection, Hamilton; Ven. Oluremi Owadayo. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. parishioners. Keewatin: St. John the Baptist Cuba: La Trinidad in Bermeja; Rev. Dr. Dr. Richard Jones, rector, Rev. Leon Burke, Elizabeth, Burlington; Rev. Roger Forster, in Fort Frances, Ontario; Southern Region; Juan Manuel Barreras Rodriguez, rector, Rev. Elizabeth Loaring, assistant curates, rector, and parishioners. Cuba: San Pedro in Rev. Wayne McIntosh, rector and acting and parishioners. Keewatin: Church of Rev. Victoria Hedelius, priest associate, Santiago de Cuba; Rev. Ulises Mario archdeacon in the Southern Region, and Cleopas, shared ministry parish with the Ven. Marion Vincett, honourary assistant, Aguero Prendes, ministro encargado and parishioners. United Church in Red Lake, Ontario; Rev. Howard Gorle, deacon assistant, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. James Church August 4 Southern Region; Rev. Canon Terry parishioners. Cuba: Miguel y Todos los in Wunnumin Lake, Ontario; Northern Eldoret (Kenya), Thomas Kogo. Niagara: McNear, rector, and parishioners. Angeles in Ceballos; Rev. Jose Angel Ontario Region; Rev. Joel Bighead, rector, (Trafalgar) St. George, Lowville and St. August 12 Gutierrez Ferro, ministro encargado, and and parishioners. John, Nassagaweya; Canon Charles Convocation of American Churches in parishioners. Keewatin: St. Matthew’s July 28 Masters, rector, Rev. Jerome Salloum, Europe (Province II, U.S), Pierre Welté Church in Muskrat Dam, Ontario; Northern Egbu (Province II, Nigeria), Emmanuel priest associate, Rev. Peter Case, honourary Whalon. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Jude’s, Ontario Region; Rev. Morris Fiddler and Uchechukwu Iheagwam. Niagara: assistant, Rev. Deacon William Phipps and Oakville; Rev. Michael Thompson, rector, the parishioners. (Trafalgar) St. John, Burlington; Rev. those congregations. Cuba: San Juan Rev. Martha Tatarnic, assistant curate, July 21 Victoria Edgeworth-Pitcher, rector, and Evangelista in Bacuranao; Rev. Nerva Canon Norman Pilcher, honourary assis- Eastern Zambia (Central Africa), John parishioners. Cuba: La Transfiguracion in Luisa Cot Aguilera, rector, and parish- tant, Ven. Harry Dawson, pastoral associate, Osmers. Niagara: (Mohawk) St. Michael, Sola; Rev. Evelio Perez Rubi, ministro ioners. Keewatin: Emmanuel Church in and parishioners. Cuba: San Pablo in Hamilton; Rev. Lynda Kealey, rector, encargado, and parishioners. Keewatin: The Ignace, Ontario; Southern Region; Jeanne Bolondron; Rev. Dr. Juan Manuel Barreras Canon Fred Roberts, Ven. Harold Diocese of Keewatin; Rt. Rev. David N. Bryan, layleader-in-charge, and parish- Rodriguez, rector, and parishioners. ioners. Keewatin: St. Mary’s Church in Sioux Llewellin, honourary assistants, and parish- Ashdown, bishop, his wife, Penny, and their ioners. Cuba: Cristo Rey in Cuatro August 5 Lookout, Ontario; Southern Region; Rev. family. Ely (Canterbury, England), Anthony John Susan Barclay and parishioners. Esquinas; Rev. Carlos Alberto Tamayo July 29 Lopez, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: Russell. Niagara: (Trafalgar) Grace Church, August 13 St. John’s Church in Osnaburgh, Ontario; Egypt (Jerusalem and The Middle East), Milton; Canon Dr. Mark McDermott, rec- Exeter (Canterbury, England), Michael Northern Ontario Region; Virginia Mouneer Hanna Anis. Niagara: (Trafalgar) tor, Rev. Randall Johnson, Rev. Carole Laurence Langrish. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Masakeyash, layleader-in-charge, and St. Luke, Burlington; Canon , Langlotz, honourary assistants, and parish- Simon’s, Oakville; Rev. Darcey Lazerte, parishioners. rector, Rev. Robert Hurkmans, assistant ioners. Cuba: La Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz rector, Rev. Owen Ash, assistant curate, July 22 curate, Rev. Dr. Sharyn Hall, parish vicar, del Norte; Very Rev. Juan Ramon de la Paz Rev. Robert Gardner, honourary assistant, St. Mary Magdalene. Easton (Province III, Rev. William Gibb, honourary deacon assis- Cerezo, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: and parishioners. Cuba: El Buen Pastor in U.S.), Charles L. Longest. Niagara: tant, Rev. Deacon Anne Crawford and St. James Church in Keewatin, Ontario; Guira de Macurijes; Rev. Dr. Juan Manuel (Mohawk) St. Paul, Hamilton; Canon Patrick parishioners. Cuba: La Transfiguracion in Southern Region; Rev. Canon Cathy Barreras Rodriguez, rector, and parish- Doran, rector, Rev. Dr. Brian Ruttan, Rev. Dr. Tabor; Rev. Evelio Perez Rubi, ministro Giroux, rector, and parishioners. ioners. Keewatin: St. John’s Church in Michael Knowles, honourary assistants, and encargado, and parishioners. Keewatin: August 6 Wabigoon, Ontario; Southern Region; rec- parishioners. Cuba: El Buen Pastor in Church of the Good Shepherd in Atikokan, The Transfiguration of Our Lord. Ely- tor to be chosen, and parishioners. Boqueron; Ven. Carlos Manuel Rivero de Ontario; Southern Region; Rev. Robert Huntingdon (Canterbury, England), John August 14 Feria, ministro encargado, and the people of Faykes, rector, and parishioners. Robert Flack. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Paul, Exeter-Crediton (Canterbury, England), parishioners. Keewatin: St. Clement’s Church Norval; Rev. Dr. Richard Ruggle, rector, Richard Stephen Hawkins. Niagara: in Sachigo Lake, Ontario; Northern Ontario July 30 and parishioners. Cuba: San Francisco de (Trafalgar) , Oakville; Rev. Region; Rev. Solomon Beardy, rector, and Ekiti (Province I, Nigeria), Samuel Asis in Cardenas; Rev. Emilio Martin Robert Lennox, chaplain, and students and parishioners. Adedaye Abe. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Fumero, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: faculty members. Cuba: La Trinidad in Los July 23 Matthew, Burlington; Canon Carol St. Alban’s Cathedral in Kenora, Ontario; Arabos; Rev. Carlos Alberto Tamayo Eau Claire (Province V, U.S.), Keith Skidmore, rector, Rev. Suzanne Craven, Southern Region; Very Rev. Hugh Lopez, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: Bernard Whitmore. Niagara: (Mohawk) St. assistant curate, and parishioners. Cuba: Matheson, dean, and parishioners. St. Mark’s, Big Trout Lake, Ontario; Stephen-on-the-Mount, Hamilton; Canon San Pedro Apostol in Zorrilla; Rev. Carlos August 7 Northern Manitoba Region; Rev. John Scott McNaughton, rector, Ven. John Alberto Tamayo Lopeg, ministro encarga- Give thanks for Sacristans and those who Albany, deacon-in-charge, and parish- Rathbone, honourary assistant, and parish- do, and the parish. Keewatin: St. Luke’s serve on altar guilds. Niagara: (Trafalgar) ioners. ioners. Cuba: San Jorge in Chaparra; Rev. Parish in Dryden, Ontario; Southern Church of the Epiphany, Oakville; Canon August 15 Aurelio de la Paz Cot, ministro encargado Region; Rev. Patricia Cleghorn, rector, and Robert McCord, rector, Rev. Philip Give thanks for the Province de L’Eglise and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Barnabas parishioners. Santram, honourary assistant, and parish- Episcopal du Rwanda, The Most Rev. Church in Summer Beaver, Ontario; July 31 ioners. Cuba: Santa Maria Virger in Itabo; Emmanuel Mbona Kolini, primate. Northern Ontario Region; Rev. Georgina Ekiti West (Province I, Nigeria), Samuel Rev. Griselda Delgado del Carpio, rector, Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Mildred- Neshinapaise, rector, and parishioners. Oludare Oke. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. and parishioners. Keewatin: St. John’s Lightbourn School, Oakville; Rev. Maria July 24 Philip, Burlington; Rev. Susan Nicolls, rec- Church in Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba; Nightingale, chaplain, and students and fac- Edinburgh (Scotland), Brian Arthur Smith. tor, and parishioners. Cuba: Episcopal Southern Region; Rev. Sandra Tankard and ulty. Cuba: Jesus Nazareno in Santa Clara; Niagara: (Mohawk) St. Paul, Jarvis and Diocese of Cuba; Interim Bishop Miguel parishioners. Rev. Julio Alonso Milian, rector, and Christ Church, Nanticoke; Rev. Erin Tamayo Zaldivar, his wife, Martha Lopez August 8 parishioners. Keewatin: St. Paul’s Church Marriott, priest-in-charge, and those con- Riutort, and their family. Keewatin: St. Give thanks for The Episcopal Church in in Churchill, Manitoba; Northern Manitoba Paul’s, Church in Ear Falls, Ontario; the Philippines, The Most Rev. Ignacio Continued to page 19 June/July 2004 NIAGARA ANGLICAN 19 SUMMER CYCLE OF PRAYER ❍ SUMMER CYCLE OF PRAYER ❍ SUMMER CYCLE OF Continued from page 18 Church in Pikwitonei, Manitoba; Northern Wellington) St. Paul, Shelburne, St. James, Northern Ontario Region; Rev. Rita Region; Rev. Hannah Bazlik, rector, and Manitoba Region; and parishioners. Dundalk, Christ Church, Whitfield; Rev. Cutfeet, rector, and the parish. parishioners. August 24 Richard Moorse, rector, and those congre- September 8 August 16 St. Bartholomew. Fredericton (Canada, gations. Cuba: La Santisima Trinidad in La Grahamstown (Southern Africa), David St. Mary the Virgin (Trans.) Exeter- Canada), William J. Hockin. Niagara: Gloria; Rev. Evelio Perez Rubi, rector and Patrick Hamilton Russell; Thabo Cecil Plymouth (Canterbury, England), John (Greater Wellington) St. David & St. tparishioners. Keewatin: St. Peter’s Church Makgoba. Niagara: (Undermount) St. Luke, Henry Garton. Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Patrick, Guelph; Rev. David Howells, rec- in Fort Severn, Ontario; Northern Ontario Hamilton; Rev. Robert Hudson, rector, Rev. Michael’s Convent; Sister Michael and tor, Rev. Pauline Head, assistant curate, Region; Rev. Moses Kakekaspan, rector, David Lennerton, honourary assistant, and staff. Cuba: San Pablo in Cienfuegos; Rev. Canon Lucy Reid, honourary assistant and and parishioners. the parish. Cuba: San Miguel y Todos los Hector Pablo Conde Suarez, rector, and parishioners. Cuba: San Andres in Manati; September 1 Angeles in Ceballos; Rev. Jose Angel parishioners. Keewatin: St. Luke’s Church, Rev. Aurelio Bernabe de la Paz Cot, rector, Gitega (Burundi), Jean W. Nduwayo. Gutierrez Ferro, ministro encargado, and Bird in Gillam, Manitoba; Northern and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Stephen’s Niagara: (Undermount) Cathedral Place, parishioners. Keewatin: St. Peter’s Church Manitoba Region; Rev. Catherine Beardy, Church in Ilford and the Anglican Mission Hamilton; Rt. Rev. D. Ralph Spence, bish- in Weagamow Lake, Ontario; Northern rector, and parishioners. in Island Lake, Manitoba; Northern op, the Synod Office and Cathedral staff. Ontario Region; Rev. Sarah Sakachekapo, August 17 Manitoba Region; and those congregations. Cuba: El Buen Pastor in Esmeralda; Rev. rector, and parishioners. Ezo (The Sudan), Benjamin John Ruati. August 25 Evelio Perez Rubi, rector, and parishioners. September 9 Niagara: (Trafalgar) St. Luke’s, Palermo; Freetown, Sierra Leone (West Africa), Keewatin: St. Mark’s Church in Guatemala (Central America), Armando Rev. Linda Corry, rector, and parishioners. Julius Olotu Prince Lynch. Niagara: Kasabonika, Ontario; Northern Ontario Roman Guerra Soria. Niagara: Cuba: Santa Maria in Rodas; Rev. Hector (Greater Wellington) St. George, Guelph; Region; Rev. Stewart Nanokeesic, rector, (Undermount) St. Mary, Hamilton; Rev. Pablo Conde Suarez, ministro encargado, Ven. Thomas Greene, rector, Rev. Jean and parishioners. Frances Darlington, rector, Rev. Katherine and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Andrew’s Mitchell, Rev. Stephen Berryman, assistant September 2 Feher, Rev. Robert Linklater, honourary Church in Gillam, Manitoba; Northern priests, Canon William Rainey, honourary Glasgow and Galloway (Scotland), Idris assistants, Rev. Jack Pearce, associate Manitoba Region; Rev. Verna Jebb, rector, assistant, and parishioners. Cuba: San Jorge Jones. Niagara: (Undermount) All Saints, priest, Ven. Earl Clark, rector emeritus, Rev. and parishioners. in Bartle; Rev. Aurelio Bernabe de la Paz Hamilton; Rev. Gale Macaulay-Newcombe, Deacon Derek Perry and the parish. Cuba: August 18 Cot, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. rector, Rev. Paul Crippen, assistant curate, Cristo Rey in Cuatro Esquinas; Rev. Carlos Faisalabad (Pakistan), John Samuel. James Church in Thompson, Manitoba; Canon Terry DeForest, Rev. Robert Tilbury, Alberto Tamayo Lopez, rector, and the Niagara: (Trafalgar) Grace Church, Northern Manitoba Region; Rev. David honourary assistants, and parishioners. Cuba: parish. Keewatin: The Church of the Waterdown; Canon Laurence Duby, rector, Maynard and parishioners. La Santisima Trinidad in Moron; Rev. Alfredo Messiah in Webequie, Ontario; Northern and the parishioners. Cuba: San Bernabe in August 26 Nuno Sierra, rector, and parishioners. Ontario Region; Rev. Stephen Sancti Spiritus; Rev. Hector Pablo Conde Gahini (Rwanda), Alexis Bilinda-bagabo. Keewatin: St. Matthew’s Church in King fish- Ashpanaquestcum, rector, and the parish. Suarez, recto, and parishioners. Keewatin: Niagara: (Greater Wellington) St. James, er Lake, Ontario; Northern Ontario Region; September 10 St. John the Divine in Long Dog Lake and Guelph; Rev. Kevin Bothwell, rector, Rev. Samuel Winter, rector, and parishioners. Guildford (Canterbury, England), John St. Mary’s in Lac Seul, Ontario; Northern Canon John Garrett, Canon Emery Harris, September 3 Gladwin.The Mission to Seafarers, Ontario Region; Rev. Jeremiah Nanokeesic, Rev. Barbara Pettit, Canon Constance Gloucester (Canterbury, England), David Hamilton: Rev. Robert Hudson, chaplain priest-in-charge and those congregations. Williston, honourary assistants, and parish- Edward Bentley. Niagara: (Undermount) and staff. Cuba: El Buen Pastor in August 19 ioners. Cuba: San Pedro in Jobabo; Ven. Ascension, Hamilton; Canon William Boqueron; Ven. Carlos Manuel Rivero de Fianarantsoa (Indian Ocean), Gilbert Juan Antonio Gonzalez Rodriguez, rector, Thomas, interim pastor, Rev. Neil Williams, Feria, ministro encargado and the parish. Rateloson Rakotondravelo. Niagara: and parishioners. Keewatin: The parish of Rev. James Styles, honourary assistants and Keewatin: St. James Church in Wunnumin (Greater Wellington) St. Alban, Acton; Rev. St. John’s Church in York Landing, parishioners. Cuba: La Anunciacion in Lake, Ontario; Northern Ontario Region; Mark Tiller, rector, and parishioners. Cuba: Manitoba; Northern Manitoba Region; Florida; Rev. Aurelio de la Paz Cot, rector, Rev. Joel Bighead, rector, and the parish. Todos los Santos in Guantanamo; Ven. Obediah Wastesicoot, layleader-in-charge, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Matthew’s September 11 Carlos Manuel Rivero de Feria, rector, and and parishioners. Church in Muskrat Dam, Ontario; Northern Guildford-Dorking (Canterbury, England), parishioners. Keewatin: St. Mark’s Church August 27 Ontario Region; Rev. Morris Fiddler and James Brackley. Niagara: (Undermount) in Norway House, Manitoba; Northern Gambia, The Gambia (West Africa), parishioners. St. Matthew’s House, Hamilton; Canon Manitoba Region; Rev. Lawrence Solomon Tilewa Johnson. Niagara: (Greater September 4 Wendy Roy, executive director, and staff. Apetagon, rector, and parishioners. Wellington) St. Matthias, Guelph; Canon Gloucester-Tewkesbury (Canterbury, Cuba: San Jorge in Chaparra; Rev. Aurelio August 20 Margaret Murray, rector, Canon Richard England), John Stewart Went. Niagara: de la Paz Cot, ministro encargado, and the Florida (Province IV, U.S.), Stephen Hays Rokeby, honourary assistant, Rev. Deacon (Undermount) Christ’s Church Cathedral, parish. Keewatin: The Diocese of Jecko. Niagara: (Greater Wellington) Grace Jane Rokeby and parishioners. Cuba: San Hamilton; Very Rev. Peter Wall, rector, Rev. Keewatin; Rt. Rev. David N. Ashdown, Church, Arthur and St. Paul, Mount Forest; Pablo in Camaguey; Ven. Juan Antonio Daniel Brereton, vicar, Ven. Richard bishop, his wife Penny, and their family. Rev. Steele Lazerte, rector, and those con- Gonzalez Rodriguez and parishioners. Berryman, Canon Desmond Fleming, Rev. September 12 gregations. Cuba: Santa Maria in Santiago Keewatin: St. Peter’s Church in Bearskin Neil Follett, Rev. Gerald Holmes, Rev. Give thanks for the Province of the de Cuba; Rev. Ulises Aguero Prendes, rec- Lake, Ontario; Northern Ontario Region; James Lefebvre, Canon Eric Mills, Rt. Rev. Anglican Church in South East Asia, The tor, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. John’s Ven. Alex Fox, archdeacon, Rev. Howie Clarence Mitchell, Canon Charles Stirling, Most Rev. Datuk Yong Ping Chung, pri- Church in Shamattawa, Manitoba; Northern McKay, rector, and parishioners. Canon William Thomas, honorary assis- mate. Niagara: (Undermount) St. Peter, Manitoba Region; Rev. Mary Ann Miles, August 28 tants and the people of that parish. Cuba: Hamilton; Rev. Sandra Copland, rector and rector, and parishioners. George (Southern Africa), Donald The parish of Santa Maria de la Gracia in the parish. Cuba: El Espiritu Santo; Rev. August 21 Frederick Harker. Niagara: (Greater Cespedes; Rev. Aurelio de la Paz Cot, rec- Carlos Alberto Tamayo Lopez, ministro Fond du Lac (Province V, U.S.), Russell Wellington) St. Alban, Grand Valley; Rev. tor, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. John’s encargado, and the parish. Keewatin: Edward Jacobus. Niagara: (Greater Susan Wilson, deacon-in-charge and parish- Church in Osnaburgh, Ontario; Northern Church of the Good Shepherd in Atikokan, Wellington) St. John’s, Elora; Canon Robert ioners. Cuba: San Lucas in Sibanicu; Ven. Ontario Region; Virginia Masakeyash, Ontario; Southern Region; Rev. Robert Hulse, rector, Rev. Lincoln McKoen, assis- Juan Antonio Gonzalez Rodriguez, rector, layleader-in-charge, and parishioners. Faykes, rector, and parishioners. tant curate, Rev. John Burke, honourary and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Peter’s September 5 September 13 assistant, and parishioners. Cuba: San Church in Big Trout Lake, Ontario; Give thanks for The Scottish Episcopal Guinea (West Africa), Albert D. Gomez. Lucas in Santiago de Cuba; Rev. Ulises Northern Ontario Region; Rev. Thaddeus Church, The Most Rev. Andrew Bruce Niagara: (Undermount) Church of Our Aguero Prendes, rector, and parishioners. Cutfeet, rector, and parishioners. Cameron, primate. Niagara: (Undermount) Saviour, Stoney Creek; Rev. Jack Cox, rec- Keewatin: St. John the Baptist Church in August 29 Grace Church, Hamilton; Rev. Timothy tor, and the parish. Cuba: El Redentor in Tataskweyak (Split Lake), Manitoba; Give thanks for the Morgan, rector, and parishioners. Cuba: San Las Tunas; Rev. Aurelio Bernabe de la Paz Northern Manitoba Region; Rev. Martha (United), The Most Rev. K. J. Samuel, pri- Juan Bautista in Florencia; Rev. Alfredo Cot, ministro encargado, and parish. Spence, priest-in-charge, and parishioners. mate. Niagara: (Greater Wellington) St. Nuno Sierra, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Luke’s Parish in Dryden, August 22 Mark, Orangeville; Rev. Peter Scott, rector, Keewatin: The parish of St. Clement’s Ontario; Southern Region; Rev. Patricia Give thanks for the Church of the Southern Rev. Patricia Lucy, assistant curate, Rev. Church in Sachigo Lake, Ontario; Northern Cleghorn, rector, and parishioners. Cone (Iglesia Anglicana del Cono Sur de George Martyn, honourary assistant, Rev. Ontario Region; Rev. Solomon Beardy, rec- September 14 America), Rt. Rev. Gregory James Deacon Ronald Pincoe and parishioners. tor, and parishioners. Holy Cross Day. Gujarat (North India), Venables, primate. Niagara: (Greater Cuba: San Juan Evangelista in Vertientes; September 6 Vinodkumar Mathushellah Malaviya. Wellington) All Saints, Erin; Rev. Amy Ven. Juan Antonio Gonzalez Rodriguez, Gombe (Province III, Nigeria), Henry Niagara: (Undermount) Church of the Cousineau, rector, Canon Muriel Hornby, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Chukwudum Ndukuba. Undermount) St. Redeemer, Stoney Creek; Ven. Robert honorary assistant, and parishioners. Cuba: John’s Church in Cat Lake, Ontario; Alban, Hamilton; Rev. Dianne Distler, dea- Leckey, rector, Rev. Donald Coombe, hon- San Agustin in Mirando; Rev. Ulises Northern Ontario Region; Rev. Titus con-in-charge, and parishioners. Cuba: ourary assistant and parishioners. Cuba: Aquero Prendes, rector, and parishioners. Keewaycabo, rector, and parishioners. Santiago Apostol in Baragua; Rev. Jose Santa Maria in San Manuel; Rev. Aurelio Keewatin: St. Paul’s Church in Tadoule August 30 Angel Gutierrez Ferro, rector, and parish- Bernabe de la Paz Cot, ministro encargado, Lake and St. James in Thicket Portage, Georgia (Province IV, U.S.), Henry Irving ioners. Keewatin: St. Barnabas Church in and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Paul’s, Manitoba; Northern Manitoba Region; Ven. Louttit. Niagara: (Greater Wellington) St. Summer Beaver, Ontario; Northern Ontario Church in Ear Falls, Ontario; Southern Gordon Swanson, archdeacon of the John, Rockwood; Rev. Susan Wells, rector, Region; Rev. Georgina Neshinapaise, rec- Region; Rev. Audrey Hazelwood, rector, Northern Manitoba Region, and those con- Canon William Rainey, interim pastor, and tor, and parishioners. and parishioners. gregations. parishioners. Cuba: The parish of San September 7 September 15 August 23 Miguel in Nuevitas; Ven. Juan Antonio Grafton (New South Wales, Australia), Gusau (Province III, Nigeria), Simon Bala. Fort Worth (Province VII, U.S.), Jack Leo Gonzalez Rodriguez, rector, and parish- Philip James Huggins. Niagara: Niagara: (Undermount) St. John, Winona; Iker. Niagara: (Greater Wellington) St. James, ioners. Keewatin: St. James Church in Fort (Undermount) St. John the Evangelist, Rev. Jack Cox, rector and the parish. Cuba: Fergus; Rev. Stephen Witcher, rector, Rev. Hope, Ontario; Northern Ontario Region; Hamilton; Rev. Dr. Stephen Hopkins, rec- San Pedro in Santiago de Cuba; Rev. Ulises Nigel Bunce, assistant curate and parish- Rev. Clara Nate and parishioners. tor, and parishioners. Cuba: San Lucas in Mario Aguero Prendes, ministro encargado, ioners. Cuba: San Juan Bautista in Plama August 31 Ciego de Avila; Rev. Jose Angel Gutierrez and parishioners. Keewatin: St. George’s Soriano; Rev. Ulises Aquero Prendes, rector, Gippsland (Victoria, Australia), Jeffrey Ferro, rector, and parishioners. Keewatin: Church in Emo, Ontario; Southern Region; and parishioners. Keewatin: St. Mark’s William Driver. Niagara: (Greater St. Paul’s Church in Wapekeka, Ontario; Rev. Eileen Bragg, rector, and parishioners. 20 NIAGARA ANGLICAN June/July 2004

Dianne Bell Distler Nigel Bunce Kevin Block Pauline Head Robert Hurkmans Valerie Kerr William Steinman Martha Tatarnic Eight new deacons ordained to diaconate rdination to the diaconate Hamilton, will retire effective July mother, Helen, who died April 3. for 2004 are scheduled for Sun., Owas held on May 20, at 31. In September, he will become Anderson family Sept. 19 for the regions of Christ’s Church Cathedral, People In director of ministry support and Sympathy is extended to Kathy Trafalgar, Brock and Undermount Hamilton, by Bishop D. Ralph The News human resources, on a part-time Anderson and the Rev. David and on Sun., Sept. 26 for the Spence. Ordained to the diaconate basis. Anderson, All Saints, Ridgeway regions of Greater Wellington, were Kevin James Block, Nigel – Alison D’Atri Appointments and St. John’s, Ridgemount, and Lincoln and Mohawk. James Bunce, Dianne Bell Distler, Thompson at St. Jude’s the bereaved family, on the death Clarification Pauline Elizabeth Head, Robert The Rev. Michael Thompson, of Kathy’s grandfather, Horace In the last People Column, it William Hurkmans, Valerie Retirement principal secretary to the primate, Fisher, who died on April 24. was stated The Rev. Ann Dianne Kerr, William Howard The Rev. David Long, director has been appointed as rector of St. Graydon family Macdonald was a priest in good Steinman and Martha Jean of ministry support, and priest-in- Jude’s, Oakville, effective June Sympathy is extended to standing in the diocese. This was Tatarnic. charge of St. Margaret’s, 15. Annette Graydon, parishioner of meant to convey that Ann is Tatarnic assistant curate St. Alban’s, Glen Williams, and presently without interim assign- Martha Tatarnic has accepted president of the Canadian Council ment and could be available forva- the appointment of assistant curate of Mothers Union, on the death of cation fill in, associate or other Bishop’s Itinerary at St. Jude’s, Oakville, effective her mother, Meta Bonsma. priestly ministries in the diocese- Aug. 23. Administering the chalice until her next interim assignment. - summer 2004 New LARC member Permission to administer the Intergenerational The Rev. Dorothy Hewlett, rector chalice was given to Jeff Biggs, service June 4, General Synod concludes of St. George’s, Homer and Christ Erin Biggs and Don Kirby at St. The parish of St. Luke’s, June 6, morning, St. James the Apostle, Guelph, parish visit Church, McNab, was appointed a John the Evangelist, Hamilton, Hamilton, holds an intergenera- June 8, 11 a.m., Cathedral Place, meeting of supervising rectors member of the LARC Group, work- under the direction of the Rev. Dr. tional service on June 20, 9:30 a.m. June 8, 5 p.m., Cathedral Place, meeting of synod council ing with the Rev. Dr. Sharyn Hall as Stephen Hopkins; Dave Bartlett at Sunday school children and June 9, 6 p.m., Cathedral Place, meeting with vocational deacons Niagara representatives. St. Stephen’s, Hornby, under the other young people will join in June 10, LARC Day of Renewal Sympathy direction of the Rev. Tim Novis; this special service. They will June 13, 10 a.m., St. Margaret’s Church, Hamilton, service of dis- Feher Family and Valerie Cowling at St. John’s, dress up in costume and take part establishment Sympathy is extended to the Stewarttown, under the direction in many aspects of the service and June 15, 1:30 p.m., Cathedral Place, meeting of the candidates com- Rev. Katherine Feher, honourary of the Rev. Tim Novis. liturgy through action, song and mittee assistant at St. Mary’s, Hamilton, Order of Niagara the spoken word. June 16, Day with new ordinands and dinner and family on the death of her Order of Niagara celebrations June 22, 11 a.m., Cathedral Place, meeting of supervising rectors (vocational deacons) June 24, 11:30 a.m., Brock University, St. Catharines, Lutheran Trusting, asking, believing Synod Assembly June 27, morning, Grace Church, St. Catharines, parish visit ‘Whatsoever ye shall ask in done, reflect again where He has June 27, 3 p.m., Holy Trinity, Fonthill, Brock confirmation service prayer, believing, ye shall Anglican led us, what He has told us. June 29, 7 p.m., Christ’s Church Cathedral, meeting of Integrity receive’. Matt.- 21v 22 The prayer life will thus June 30 to July 6, Diocese of Keewatin become deeper and more mean- eavenly Father, gratefully Fellowship ingful. July 12 to August 1 – Vacation Hwe acknowledge Thy con- of Prayer We pray to the Father in heav- tinued loving kindness to us, wak- en, hallowed be His name, – By Annette Harris August ing and sleeping, protecting us at through the Son, His gift to us. all times, keeping our dear ones The one we come to know person- August 8, 10 a.m., Shelburne Arena, Ecumenical Service and precious ones from harm, Forgive us if we become so ally. August 12 to 15, Anglican/Lutheran Youth Gathering knowing our needs before we ask used to the regularity of Your gifts ‘Whatsoever’ the Son told us and our ignorance in asking and which we take for granted and that ‘ye ask in prayer, ‘believing’, ye providing for our daily needs. leads to forgetfulness of the shall receive’. Jesus did not say provider and the care which is today, He did say ‘ye shall….’ constant. It is all in the believing as part Above all else, we thank You of prayer, and the promise to us St. Cuthbert’s, Oakville, seeks music director for Your rarest gift, Your Son, that He, Jesus, made. We are seeking an experienced, creative, and self-motivated music director to Jesus Christ, our saviour and If you believe in Him, the most build and enrich our music ministry. St. Cuthbert’s is a friendly and welcoming redeemer, Your most gracious gift amazing gift our heavenly Father of all. made to humankind. church located in east Oakville in the Diocese of Niagara. We have a Rodgers 2- Help us to meditate upon this The lines of Matthew Ch. 21 v. manual organ, a piano, a traditional choir of approximately 15 members, and a gift, and in every way come to 22 will become a reality of the contemporary group of three musicians (keyboard and guitars) and five singers. know Him personally, as guide, prayer life. Belief and trust in the brother and friend in every situa- Father and the Son are essential We wish to expand and develop our music program and provide blended worship tion of life, and when the day is elements in the life of prayer. for all ages, including developing a Junior Choir. We are searching for a candi- date with an interest in, and knowledge of, a wide variety of musical styles rang- ing from classical to contemporary, and an appreciation of Christian traditions. Ability to play the organ and piano and proficiency in choral direction are essen- Organist/Choir Director tial. Skills in other instruments would be beneficial. The Music Director will lead required Sept. 1/04 all worship services, organize and lead practices and select music in consultation Contemporary and traditional liturgies. with the clergy. Availability to play at weddings and funerals, and other special Conn electronic organ with MIDI and services during the year would be an asset. The position will average 13 – 17 hours per week, with more time required dur- sequencer facilities. Small adult SA vocal ing busier seasons (e.g. Christmas, Easter) and less time during the summer ensemble. months. Salary is in accordance with RCCO guidelines. Apply with resume and references to: Please reply with cover letter and resume to the Rector at [email protected] Organist Search, St. Columba Anglican or mail to St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, 1541Oakhill Drive, Oakville, Ontario, L6J Church, 7 St. Columba Dr., St. Catharines, 1Y6. For further enquiries phone 905-844-6200. ON L2N 3G4