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December 2013 northlandTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF MOOSONEE • www.moosoneeanglican.ca • A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER, 2013 O U R N E W V I S I O N S T A T E M E N T The Diocese of Moosonee – called by God to live and proclaim the Gospel St. Matthew’s 100 Years Young Article by Susanne Mavor, Warden, St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Timmins. N SUNDAY, November 16th, 1913, the first ser- vice was held at the new OAnglican Church of St. Matthew in Timmins. The service was conducted by a theological student whose study and living quarters were in the base- ment of the church. The rectory was built in 1915 and in December of that year, the first rector, Reverend J. Douglas Patterson, was installed by Archbishop Anderson. On May 7th, 1916, three years after its first service and with all debts paid, the Archbishop officially consecrated St. Diocesan Bishop, Thomas Corston, Bishop Philip Poole, Suffragan Bishop in the Diocese of Toronto, and Archdeacon Harry Matthew’s Church. In 1961, after Huskins attended the 2013 Clericus for the Diocese of Moosnee along with the diocesan clergy and many lay readers. many years and numerous renova- tions to the worship area and the Article by Richard Moore, Lay church hall, the parish became the Reader, Holy Trinity,Cochrane. Clericus 2013Moosonee Style Cathedral Church of St. Matthew. HE DIOCESAN clergy Bishop Philip Poole, Suffragan and loss, giving and receiving, calling This year, the parish of St. Mat- of Moosonee and some Bishop in the Diocese of Toronto, and choosing, praying and working, thew’s Cathedral decided to hold Tguests,met at Camp Bickle in presented a series of sessions on stew- being and doing). The pearls that His several events in celebration of its the second week of September, to be ardship, from the perspectives of a Grace dispensed inspired penetrating 100th anniversary in Timmins. The guided by their Bishop, to pray to- parishioner, a missionary to South reflection. It was heartening to note first of such events was a Mediter- gether, to plan, to listen to the sages Africa, and from his broad knowledge that the Christian experience, unique- ranean dinner in January. St. Paul, of the Church, and to share Christian as a parish priest. His lively, excited ly, went beyond the duality of our aka Reverend Greg Gilson, was even fellowship. It was an amazing week. humour, and his heartrending anec- nature to encompass the tri-unity of seen wandering among the tables! And it was a busy week! Monday dotes from his experience in the Third life, death, and life. The utter silence Of course, Shrove Tuesday is never and Friday were half-days, to allow for World, kept his listeners enthralled. in the room as he spoke, and the con- complete without a pancake sup- necessary travel, but the three days in Bishop Poole challenged us to truly centrated intent postures of his listen- per in the parish hall and in May between were fourteen working hours examine our consciences and change ers, testified to the effectiveness of his we held a pasta supper. In June, we long, filled with learning, prayer (up attitudes, moving from living with lessons. had our first ever wine tasting and to nine times a day), and inspiration. an attitude of scarcity to that of one The third facilitator for the week hors d’oeuvres night which we are The breaks that were scheduled for re- of abundance, and moving from the was our Chaplain, Ed, as he asked us hoping to make an annual event. A flection were well appreciated, as were ‘house of fear’ to the ‘house of God.’ to call him. The Reverend Ed Trevors centennial book, Mana Fest, is also the social gatherings in the evenings. Having worked with us for two days, is a young, Nova Scotian priest, a hus- being published this fall and plans The main focus of clericus was to learn he, and Karin, his wife, traveled to band, and father, a craft-beer sophis- are underway for a turkey dinner in from two challenging and inspiration- Moose Factory, adding a northern ele- ticate, and a joyful disciple of Christ. November. al speakers, and to hear from our own ment to his experience. Originally ‘from the Miramichi’ Centennial celebrations were held Bishop. However, a discussion of the The second half of the week was led (which is like us saying ‘proud to be on the weekend of September 21st. Living Stones program, in which the by Archbishop Michael Peers, former a Northerner’), he was once Bishop Diocese will be taking a learning role Primate of the Anglican Church in Tom’s senior server, and then a pro- An open house on Saturday after- this year, and clergy ‘sharing circles’, Canada. His teaching style is reminis- fessional engineer. He will tell you noon allowed parishioners past and served as change-of-pace activities. cent of a Celtic ‘seanchaidh’ or a Cree that God brought him to the priest- present to reminisce about their Parishes and problems were examined elder, seated with his disciples around hood, with help from Bishop Tom. time at St. Matthew’s. That evening, and analysed in the discussion circles, him, quietly recounting tales from his His openness and stories and lessons, an anniversary banquet and dance and the aims and process of Living vast experience. His topic, “Living in in groups and with us as individuals, were held at the Day’s Inn Ball- Stones, which is designed to assist Ministry” was set in the theme of the touched hearts and souls, and remind- room. As we listened to the musi- dioceses like us who are in transition, duality of our human existence (i.e. ed us all of our missions. cal styling of pianist Steve Kessler, were explained. speaking and listening, accumulation Refreshed and revitalized by our we welcomed our guests and former Clericus, continued on page 2 100 Years continued on page 2 100 Years continued from p. 1 parishioners, some of whom travelled but not to live in the past, and to use the great distances to be with us. The mas- past to move forward into the future. Af- ter of ceremonies for the evening was terwards, Bishop Tom Corston dedicated long time parishioner W. Peter Colbert a beautiful Spirit frontal, burse, veil, and and the saying of Grace was done by hangings created by Valerie Gilson that Dean Greg Gilson. Following a deli- were commissioned to commemorate cious buffet supper, our guest speaker, the centenary and the wardens received Bishop Dennis Drainville of the Dio- a certificate of congratulations on behalf cese of Quebec, provided us with not of the Primate. Lastly, a reception and only words of wisdom but also hu- the Anglican tradition of ‘Sherry on the mour as well. In addition, Bishop Tom Lawn’ followed the service. Corston reminisced about his time as a curate at the Cathedral and his time in the Diocese while Archbishop Co- Bishop Denis Drainville, Archbishop Colin Johnson, and Bishop Tom lin Johnson passed on greetings from Corston presented a certificate of congratulations from the Primate to St. the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario. Matthew’sWarden Susanne Mavor. Lastly, Mayor Tom Laughren present- ed a certificate of congratulations to the wardens on behalf of the residents of the City of Timmins. The evening was concluded with lively dancing to the melodious serenades of the Tim- mins All Star Band. A special service of praise and thanksgiving was held on Sunday, Clericus, continued from page 1 September 22nd. To assist in the mu- week, but with a sense that we wanted it sic we were joined by the Fifth Avenue to go on just a little longer, the participants Strings and the choir of St. Paul’s An- left Camp Bickell and colleagues on Friday, glican Church in South Porcupine. better prepared to face the challenges of the Our guest preacher, Archbishop Colin new church year, and thankful for the gifts Johnson, wisely reminded us to reflect that Clericus and its mentors had brought St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Timmins has been made even more beautiful on the past; to reflect and to remember to them. with the addition of a Spirit frontal, burse, veil and hangings made by Valerie Gilson. Bishop’s Message Article by the Right Reverend Thomas Corston, Bishop of Moosonee EAR FRIENDS, made from their own teeth, have endeavoured primar- Message continued on page 4 near the end of engraved with the words ily to share my love of Jesus the last war, Eu- from the Jewish Torah, “He Christ throughout. It’s been ropeanD industrialist, Os- who saves one soul saves the a ‘blast’ as I look back and kar Schindler, had to flee world.” In that moment, recognize that I have been the American forces who Schindler emotionally pon- led down paths and taken were pushing the German ders, “Could I have done roads I would never have Army into defeat. In spite more. Could I have saved taken had I not known the of the fact that he had saved just one more?” Lord Jesus. I have met a hundreds of Jews from the While not quite so emo- whole lot of interesting and holocaust, he had, never- tionally, the scene never- wonderful people along the theless, served the Nazi re- theless comes to mind as I way. gime. In the movie version, write this final letter to you These past few years as The Northland Schindler’s List, in a poi- as Bishop of Moosonee. I Bishop have been among gnant scene, as Schindler wonder, could I have done the most challenging of my A publication of the and his family embark on more? life.
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