Official Publication of the Diocese of Algoma Volume 33 June/July 1986 Number 6 Announcement ... The falnily uf Tlle Must Reverelld aIld Mrs. W. L. Wright curdially invite yuu tu a CUlne and gu recept iUll ill celebratiull uf their 50t It Weddillg An­ lliversary, tu be held at Bisliuplturst, 134 Simpsull Street, Sault Ste. Marie, un Friday August 1st, 1986, 'fruln 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Greetillgs unly.

Ig delegates ec Bv the Ifeverend wait for the House of port were made on behalf C~llon D. A. P. Smith Bishops to send back of the bishops, the laity their nominations. This and the clergy, and then On Monday, June 16th, the new Primate very the 300 members of the they achieved by an in­ vol ved balloting process quietly addressed the 31st General Synod of their own in order that assembly. He said three gathered in St. John's things: that he was "no Cathedral, Winnipeg, and each of their nominees would carry a majority Ted Scott" and all had elected the Most heard it first from him; Reverend Michael Peers support amongst the Order of Bishops. In the that his family "would to be the 11th Primate of not rise up and bless you" CEREMONY AT SHEQUIANDAH: At the time of the celebration of the the Anglican Church of meantime, clergy and lai­ ty chatted and drank cof­ for electing him; and lOath anniversary of Holy Trinity Church, Little Current, a unique Canada. It was an fee outside in the sun­ that, quoting an ancient ceremony took place at nearby Shequiandah, when two cultures came historical as well as an version of the Creed, he emotional event made shine and, inside the together for a special Sweetgrass Ceremony. Left to right in the picture cathedral, listened to believed "in the Holy are the Reverend W. Gary Dobinson, Rector; the Right Reverend Leslie more meaningful for Spirit in the Holy Algoma delega tes some selections on the Peterson, Bishop of Algoma; the Chief of Shequiandah, Norman organ and the exquisite Church" and that the Ho­ because of the past ly Spirit would continue to Aguonic, and Elder Dominic Eshlaukogan. See page 3 for a description associations of the new Mozart of a very fine str­ ing quartet, and prayed. guide the church. Then, of this occasion. [Photo Manitoulin Expositor). Primate with the Diocese upon leaving the of Algoma. Finally they were given a recess for a picnic lunch cathedral, the respon­ Members of Synod in the park across the sibilites of his office were The Reverend Peter Homann representing the Diocese road, sitting on the grass immediately thrust upon of Algoma were the under a cloudless sky. him as he was surrounded By the Venerable Thank God for the of Ivy Bray and Peter Bishop, the Right At last at 2:00 o'clock, by reporters. Archdeacon F. R. C(lyle witness and strong faith Homann. Reverend Leslie Peter­ five names came down "A safe stronghold son; [our Priests: the Archbishop Peers at 51 from the House of is young for a Primate our God is still." We Annual meeting at Sudbury Reverend Muriel Hornby, Bishops; Archbishop of of North Bay; Ar­ although his white hair sang with strong of Algoma Diocese A.C.W. Ontario John Bothwell and sagacious ap­ voices. Like an iron chdeacon Eric Paterson, (Archbishop of Niagara), The Annual Meeting of the Anglican Church of Sudbury; Dean pearance lent him an air rod of faith the words Archbishop of British Col­ of dignity and wisdom. He Women of the Diocese of Algoma was held at the · Lawrence Robertson, of umbia Douglas Ham­ of the great German Church of the Epiphany in Sudbury on May 6th and 7th. St. Luke's Cathedral, is obviously able and has bridge (Archbishop of a firm grasp of affairs Lutheran hymn rang Over two hundred women from across the Diocese Sault Ste. Marie, and the New Westminster), Ar­ through the Church of gathered to launch the contribution of women in the Canon D. A. P Smith, of from the international to chbishop of Rupert's the parish level. He has a St. James', Massey. It Church into a second century. Thunder Bay, and four Land Michael Peers (Ar­ The theme of the conference was "Algoma Aglow lay representatives, Biff good sense of humour and was Tuesday, June chbishop of Qu' Appelle), is very approachable. He 10th, Bishop Peterson for Christ," and the motto was "Thy word is a lamp un­ Gigg, of North Bay; Dr. the Bishop of Ottawa Ed­ to my feet and a light unto my path," (Psalm 119:105). David Gould, of Sault Ste. is an accomplished was celebrating the win Lackey and the . linguist. He comes The keynote speaker was Madeline Critchell, from the Marie; Miss Marion Bishop of Western New­ Funeral Eucharist for Diocese of Newfoundland, who led the delegates in a Page, of Thunder Bay, originally from Van­ foundland Stewart couver and studied at the the incumbent, the series of talks and studies on the scriptures. and Din Oosterbaan, of Payne. Reverend Peter The meeting opened with the Eucharist at which Sault Ste. Marie, and the University of British Col­ Clergy and laity voted umbia and at Trinity Col­ Homann. He had been the Bishop was preacher and celebrant; he was youth representative, separately since a ma­ assisted by the Venerable Eric Paterson, rector of the Jim T90hey, of Thunder lege, Toronto. As a killed in a car crash jority of votes was re­ Divinity student, he spent host parish and Archdeacon of Sudbury IManitoulin. Bay. quired in each order to near Cutler on June Along with the learning and business of the the summer of 1958 in the 5th. Also killed had The Synod members make an election. After Diocese of Algoma at meeting there was time for fun and fellowship. Many gathered in St. John's the second ballot, the Temagami and Bear been Ivy Bray, his of the delegates toured "Science North" and met Rolf Cathedral at 9:30 a.m. for name with the fewest Island where he speaks of parish organist. the porcupine. The gentlemen of the Deanery prepared the opening Eucharist, votes after each ballot a nearly disastrous ex­ The church was filled and served a delicious gourmet dinner which was the senior Metropolitan, was removed from the perience on the lake. He and overflowing; more followed by an entertaining variety show featuring Archbishop Harold Nut­ list. On the fifth ballot, served as a university than half the clergy of many talented people from the Sudbury parishes. ter, presiding. Forty-six Archbishop Peers was chaplain in Ottawa before. Algoma were present. We Business included ratifying the budget for 1987 and bishops, all in their pur­ elected. becoming Archdeacon in had all come to know and electing two new officers to fill the executive board of ple cassocks, filled the Word was sent by the Winnipeg. He was then love Peter, who at 44 the diocesan A.C.W.: Mrs. Barbara Garvin of chancel. A number of Prolocutor of Synod to the appointed the Dean of years of age had begun in Haileybury was elected to the office of diocesan Chair­ visitors, as many as could Bishops who had been Qu' Appelle and Rector of Massey his ministry as man of Girls, and Mrs. Margaret Ramsey of North secure tickets, filled the waiting in their turn. St. Paul's Cathedral in Deacon August 1st, 1985. Bay will fill the position of Chairman of Family Life. transepts and the back of They processed back into The meeting closed with the induction of these new of­ Regina and was made In less than a year he the nave. After the the cathedral with Ar­ Bishop of Qu' Appelle in ficers along with the rest of the Executive Board of a bishops had processed chbishop.Nutter escorting had gained the respect second term. 1977, and Archbishop of and love of those who out, the Prolocutor of the new Primate while Rupert's Land in 1982. Synod, Diane Maybee, the organ pealed trium­ knew him. At a recent It was a happy, although er called the clergy and laity phantly. Spontaneous ap­ Confirmation, he had iliuctsuri 'tan (lturner to order and explained plause broke out and went exhausting day, for the presented 25 candidates. the electoral process. on and on. Brief expres­ delegates who witnessed Many of the native peo­ Pray for parishes seeking a new Incum­ Then followed a long sions of loyalty and sup- history . in the making. ple from Gowan Gillmor bent: st. John's, Sault Ste. Marie; 5t. James', They were caught up in Memorial Church at Gravenhurst; St. Thomas', Thunder Bay. an atmosphere of joyful Spanish Reserve were This issue expectation and promise ***** there to mourn with us Please pray for: The Venerable George The last issue of your news, letters and articles, of a future of growth and his sudden death. We also diocesan newspaper ap­ so many that it became Godly development for celebrated Peter's vic­ Doolan; The Venerable Cyril Peto; The peared in May and the necessary to hold several the Church under the tory in Christ Jesus. Reverend Canon James Hinchliffe. present edition was of these over until our leadership ' of a Primate The loving prayers of delayed until after the September issue. We who, by the Hand of God, Algoma go out to the peo­ Sometimes these people are not known to meeting of General believe everything is in will give continued ple of Massey, Webbwood some of you. They have served our Diocese Synod. During the inter­ the paper this time thaf guidance to the Anglican and Spanish River well, and are now out of sight - let them not be Church of Canada 'in the val the Editor has receiv­ was promised, and regret Reserve who have sus­ out of mind! ed many contributions of space has been limited. years ahead. tained a double tragedy. 2 ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JUNE/JULY - 1986 Announcements .., ·Summer Thought The Very Reverend Noel Goater, Dean of Brandon, Letter from the Bishop­ has accepted the appointment to Trinity Church, By Canon lohn G. McCausland SSJE Parry Sound, effective September 1st, 1986. God is alive in our midst The Reverend Morley Clark (Trinity Church, I t is a pity that some of the most in­ Marathon) is to be the Incumbent of the Parish of I am writing this today conscious that by teresting and significant festivals occur Powassan, Callander and Restoule, as of August 1st, the time it is published a whole series of 1986. . during the summer "off-time." The Church events will have taken place. Our Diocesan seems to go on vacation. As a matter of The Reverend Edward Richmond is appointed to A.C.W. Annual at Sudbury; the election of the Incumbency of Holy Trinity Church, Marathon, fact, the return to the normal schedule in a as of September 1st, 1986. a new Primate at General Synod; a Con­ parish is now delayed to the first of Oc­ The Reverend Patrick Atkinson is planning a year ference of the Theological Students prepar­ tober in some places. of training for Chaplaincy in Correctional Institu­ ing for Summer Ministry - the life of the tions, and will be leaving the Parish of St. James', Church in the Diocese percolates along - Let us take a look at the wealth of . Gravenhurst, as of August 31st, 1986. so many good and wonderful things to spirituality and devotion given to us in the The Reverend Nigel Shaw will be leaving the celebrate. revised Calendar (June to September). parish of Holy Trinity, Sault Ste. Marie, and will be There are strong statements of opposi­ Justin Martyr (June first) is one of the posted as a Chaplain to the Armed Forces, as of tion from some quarters - I have always earliest Christian Teachers. He became a September 1st, 1986. appreciated loyal opposition. It is healthy Christian through his study of Greek The Reverend Susan De Gruchy will be leaving in a good family to be open and honest, but the Parish of St. Michael and All Angels, Thunder Philosophy. Truth can come to us from supportive. I like the term the Governme~t Bay, and is to be the Incumbent of All Saints', Onap­ of Canada uses "Her Majesty's Loyal Op­ many sources. The Age of Martyrs is not ing, and St. Michael's, Azilda, effective June 1st, over: in 1977, Archbishop Luwum has join­ 1986. position" . ed others who were killed because they Retirement In the Church of Jesus Christ it is more The Venerable E. R. Haddon, Rector of St. than just a good idea, it is of the essence of were Christians (June 3rd). On June 11th, Thomas' Church, Thunder Bay, has announced his we remember St. Barnabas. He was one of our foundations that we work for harmony retirement effective· October 26th, 1986. He and his and truth in a loving fellowship. The the "seven" whom the Apostles ordained wife Jean, will be living in Fort William at Apt. 104, authors of the Anglican Roman Catholic to a ministry of serviCe. Saint Barnabas had 401 North Edward Street, Thunder Bay, P7C 4P5. International Commission found that as the wonderful gift of being able to settle Committee Chairman they met together for a long period of time The Bishop is pleased to announce the appointment quarrels, and solve misunderstandings. I and shared their views and their am very glad that Bernard Mizeki has been of The Reverend Russell Nicolle, Rector of St. Peter's Church, Elliott Lake, as Chairman of the understandings, that a Koinonia - a added to our Calendar: his name also has a Diocesan Stewardship Committee. fellowship, developed that was greater place in the Modern Martyrs Chapel in The Reverend Canon Jack Crouch has been ap­ than any of their individual perceptions. Canterbury Cathedral. He was a Lay pointed, effective September 1st for one year, as I believe that we can experience this Reader in Zimbabe (Rhodesia). Opponents Diocesan Planning Co-ordinator. He will be assisted sense of deep fellowship that is broader of the Christian Faith had him killed. He in the work of his Parish, st. John the Divine, Copper than any denominational confession and had been baptized by the SSJE Fathers of Cliff, by the Reverend Gail Conrick-Pilon, deacon. experience when we take the time to be the South African Province. together, to listen to one another, and to love one another. Even though we .see The birth of St. John Baptist is kept on Letters to the Editor through a glass darkly as we seek to unders­ June 24th ..As Ambassador for Jesus Christ, COInments on book "For Christ's Sake" tand out different theologies, God's love he was specially prepared for that mission . Dear Sir: with all one's MIND as binds us together - this is Koinonia. by special grace, given at birth (Luke 1:15). It is a cause for sadness well as heart and soul. The New Testament Christians were in­ The title, "Acts of the Apostles" is so-called rather than anger to read Tom Harpur volved in a struggle as the mission moved because it deals with the Ministry, among the savage attack on'my Toronto, Ontario. outward towards new dimensions with the Jews, of St. Peter, and among the Gen­ beliefs and motives in those who demanded that the Church stay writing For Christ's Sake with its Jewish roots. Paul had a group tiles of St. Paul. The Church is founded on as expressed by your cor­ Dear Sir: the Confession of Faith of Peter (Mat­ I was interested to see follow him around and worked against his st. respondent Gordon B. teachings. This kind of energy and sedition thew 16:16f£), and the Conversion of St. Wong, April issue. the heavily headlined warning against false is nothing new; it has always been a part of Paul (I Cor 15:10). Mr. Wong has obviously the flip side of gospel teaching. not even had the intellec­ teaching in the April, 1986, issue of the A1.goma We can be sure as the Church, in The Revised Calendar for July has three tual honesty to read my book for himself rather Anglican. Certainly, it is response to the gospel action of Jesus red-letter days. For many centuries the responsibility of any Christ, responds to the cry of the poor and St.Thomas' Day was December 21st, and than third-hand press ac­ counts in fifth-rate Christian to shun false marginalized, that many who are being was mostly neglected. Besides he is an papers. This is Christian teaching at all times and challenged to become more open, more "Easter" saint rather than a Christmas one. love in action? to help others to do so. generous will shrink - many will respond, His date is July 3rd; we need his witness He can quote scripture In order to shun false and led by the Spirit of God, will move for­ because many struggle with doubts and out of context until he is teachings, however, the ward into the future with faith in God who misunderstandings. Our Lord was very pa­ blue in the face but it will individual Christian must be able to distinguish bet­ leads us - with hope. that justice will tient with Thomas. St. Mary Magdalene not change the basic prevail, and with love flowing like a river of or­ ween true and false. For (July 22nd) should be the patron saint for all reality that the bulk this purpose the recom­ from the Throne of Grace, build Koinonia. those who would appreciate the vocation thodox Christian teaching mendations made by your Hang in there, Anglican people - God is today makes little sense alive and moving in our midst! of women in the Church. st. James the to and has even less im­ correspondent are ex­ Great (July 25th), along with Peter and pact on the average Cana- cellent and I venture to Yours in Christ, John, were present at the Transfiguration, . dian. repea t them: The ironic thing is that - Make a personal com­ in the Garden of Gethsemane, and in the mitment to Jesus Christ early years of the New Testament Church. my new book is being ~~. widely acclaimed (it is as Saviour and Saint Stephen (old date December 26th: Redeemer; Leslie E. Peterson, new date August 3rd) was also largely now in its third printing) precisely because it does (Continued on page 5) Bishop of Algoma. neglected, except for singing "Good King state the central impor­ Wenceslas." He was the first martyr of the tance of Jesus in a man­ Church. He heiped to bring in non-Jews to ner ordinary people will, . The Bishop/s Itinerary the Faith. Another gravely neglected of course, object to being JULY festival is that of the Transfiguration. It has made to think. However, July 13th - Llewellyn Beach - Visitation. it is a command of no less AUGUST a special Preface and is concerned with the August 1st to 4th - Diocesan Youth Synod - Thorneloe College. relationship between worship and Chris­ than Jesus to love God August 1st - 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration - The Most Reverend and Mrs. W. tian Welfare. The black-letter "Falling L. Wright. No issue August 10th, 9:00 a.m. - Christ Church, Ilfracombe - 100th Anniversary. Asleep of the B.V.M." is raised to a red­ August 10th, 3:30 p.m. - St. Mary's, Aspdin - 100th Anniversary. letter day. st. Bartholomew is remembered in August August 11th, 7:00 p.m. - Christ Church, Gregory - Visitation. on August 24th. While nothing much is There will be no issue of August 12th, 7:00 p.m. - St. Mary's, Southwood - Visitation. The A 19oma Anglican in August 13th, 7:30 p.m. - St. James', Port Cunnington - Confirmation and Holy known of his missionary labours, a sound the month of August. The Eucharist. tradition tells us he was born in Cana of deadline for contributions August 17th, 9:00 a.m. - St. Augustine, Whitefish Falls - Visitation. Galilee, and after the Ascension of our August 17th, 11:00 a.m. - St. Christopher's, McGregor Bay - Visitation. for the September issue August 18th - -Camp Manitou - Visitation. Lord, he laboured in parts of India. will be AUGUST loth. August 26th - youth Seminar - Hanmer, Ontario. According to modern notions, a red­ letter festival can be kept on the Sunday ALGOMA ANGLICAN following, if necessary, and if it is a Feast of our Lord. The Sunday nearest August If Official Publication of the Diocese of Algoma The Right Reverend Leslie Peterson, Bishop 6th is often the Civic Holiday weekend. P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie. Ontario P6A 5N7 the Church, particularly in tourist places, Robert J. Boyer, Editor emphasized that Festival of the Subscriptions S3.50per annum. Donald Smith, Associate Editor Transfiguration, a step forward in Second class mail registration No. 1423. D. Oosterbaan, Treasurer understanding the mysteries of Jesus Christ MAILING: Send change of address notices and subscription renewals Produced monthly by Muskoka Publications Limited, might take place. to The Algoma AnJ(lican . P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie, P.O. Box 1600. Bracebridge, Ontario. POB lCO. Ontario. P6A 5N7. (Send articles for publication to this address) ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JUNE/JULY - 1986 3 Holy Trinity Church, LiHle Current, celebrates 100 years By Rosalind Waples Barney Turner were followed by former Mani­ the presentation to the Holy Trinity Church parishioners and clergy Holy Trinity Church in doubly :honoured as toulin resident Betty church of . two stained holds the distinction of be­ can look forward to ad­ Little Current, Centennial Committee Hurd, who now resides in glass windows. The ing the oldest standing ding to its record of Manitoulin Island, has a members. Other commit­ British Columbia, cutting "Trinity Window" was church structure in Little pastoral support for the pristine, old-world charm tee members who com­ a special centennial cake donated to the church by Current and with the full people of Little Current about it that is not easilY' pleted the head table in­ presented by Little Cur­ William Glennie and support of its dedicated and area. duplicated these days for cluded Betty McHarg, rent resident Freda Bond. family and "Christ Calm­ the very reason of its age. Marg Glover, Joan Bishop Leslie Peterson ing the Waters" is The church officially Dangus and Jack Bailey. then spoke of the Church dedicated to the memory celebrated its one hun­ Dinner commenced with and its history and thank­ of W. A. (Bill) Sims by his dred years of pastoral grace and Albert Eadie, ed the congregation for family. A special service service on May 24th and the oldest member of the inviting him to celebrate was held at 7: 30 in the 25th, 1986. parish, led the toast to the the centennial. Barney evening, led by Bishop Celebrations for the Queen. Turner thanked the Peterson and the centennial commenced After dinner, Deputy Bishop and presented Ho­ Reverend Gary Dobinson on Saturday evening with People's Warden Cam ly Trinity with full ar­ in celebration of Confir­ resident rector Reverend Spec took the floor to tistic copyright to the mation for members of W. Gary Dobinson and his welcome the guests and drawing in celebration of the parish. wife Jane welcoming celebrants. He read a let­ this unique event. In remembrance of the special guests, past and ter I)f greeting from The evening's festivities church's centennial a present parishioners and I Queen Elizabeth II were completed with a book of the history of the former residents of Little bestowing "warmest musical tribute by the 90 church including lists of Current at a reception wishes and thanks to the children choral group rectors and memorials, held in the courtyard of wardens and the parish from Little Current trivets to be used as wall 'the church. for their continued loyal­ Public School who were hangings with renderings After mingling wi th ty to the Crown." Letters presented with an inscrib­ of the old church on them, various people at the of congratulations from ed picture of the church Paul Mitchell's architec­ reception Fr. Dobinson M. P. for Algoma, Dr. for the school library by tural drawing done on invited them into the Maurice Foster, and Bishop Peterson. parchment, hasty notes HOLY TRINITY, LITTLE CURRENT: This church hall where a Father Macdonald and Sunday's centenary and a special cook book catered formal dinner Parish Council of St. Ber­ beautiful architectural drawing of the events included a special have been completed and 100-year-old Holy Trinity Church at Little Cur­ was served to the over 100 nard's Catholic Church, 11 : 00 morning service will provide a lasting people in attendance. located in Little Current, with the Bishop preach­ tribute to this very rent was the work of Paul Mitchell and was Special guests who graQ­ were read as well. ing the sermon and special event. presented at the centennial dinner. ed the head table included M. P. P. John Lane the Bishop of Algoma, the presented a plaque to the Right Reverend Leslie Reverend Gary Dobinson Peterson; the M. P. P. for on behalf of Queen's Park A merging of two ideologies • • • Algoma, John Lane, to be displayed in the sweetgrass ceremony the former Rector from 1951 church and he offered his By Rosalind Waples Anishabe music of a in 1984, burned the to 1954; the Reverend Manitoulin Island is uni­ drum group from the sweetgrass and offered it hymn "Abide With Me" heartfelt congratulations que in that it is viewed by was sung and the drum ',Allan Haldenby, his wife to the people in atten­ Nipissing reserve. The to the attending con­ and daughter; Mr. and the native people of the congregation of over one gregation. group played another dance. native ceremonial selec­ Mrs. Albert Eadie; Millie Millie Bond, the second area as the sacred home hundred people then sang The sweetgrass consists Bond; Betty Hurd; the of the Great Manitou, the the hymn "Mine Eyes of four native elements: tion. oldest parishioner, led a greatest diety of the in­ Have Seen The Glory," Deacon Eshkawkogan - Wardens of Holy Trinity. toast to the Church cedar, sage, tobacco, digenous people. It has and this was followed sweetgrass and a fifth then spoke about the also become the home of with Chief Aguonie new element, the history of the Church, its many non-native people welcoming the people to frankicense of the attempt to take away the and a celebration of the the service. Fr. Dobinson Church. The burning native cultural beliefs sharing of the two led the people in the scrip"' sweetgrass is offered to and the gradual intergra­ cultures was' held on May tures and psalm and perform a purifying rite, tion of the church and 25th in Sheguiandah, a Bishop Peterson then said for forgiveness of sins native cultures. He spoke reserve located south of the prayers. and the cleansing of all positively of the accep­ Little Current on the The very special wrong thoughts and deeds tance of both beliefs being island. ceremony known as "The by the community as a assimilated completely St. Andrew's Anglican Scared Sweetgrass whole. The smoke is with no loss of grace, Church held a special in­ Ceremony" was perform­ brushed over the hands respect, and conviction terdenominational ed by Deacon Dominic and faces and then is by native and non-native ceremony conducted by Eshkawkogan. This allowed to rise to sym­ alike. the Right Reverend ceremony holds a very bolize the congregation's Bishop Peterson thank­ Bishop Leslie Peterson. special place in the hearts prayers. ed all the people for atten­ Sheguiandah Chief Nor­ and belief of the native Deacon Eshkawkogan ding the service and man Aguonie, deacon and population and on this prayed in native Ojibway, ceremony and extended elder Dominic particular day it was all invoking the four direc­ his best wishes to all Eshkawkogan, from the the more special for being tions in a loud vOIce, to those present. Fr. Dobin­ Spanish River reserve, the first held on call the people's son offered a blessing and and the Reverend W. Manitoulin Island and ancestors and guardian prayers to the congrega­ Gary Dobinson, Rector of with the ' Anglican spirits to lead the people tion, followed by the CENTENNIAL CAKE: Former Manitoulin the church. Church. in wisdom and drums and hymn. The Island resident Betty Hurd cuts the centennial The four celebrants Deacon ' Eshkawkogan, knowledge, purity of company of people then cake at Holy Trinity Church, Little Current, as . entered the courtyard of who performed the thought, word and deed shared in refreshments Warden Cam Spec looks on. (Photo Manitoulin the church for the outdoor ceremony before Pope and the strength to stand offered by the band of the Expositor). service to the traditional John Paul II at Midland for their convictions. reserve and ladies of the Following the church. .

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SWEETGRASS CEREMONY; John Bind, from p the Department of Indian Affairs, plans a documentary on Indian culture and was pre­ sent at 'the Sweetgrass Ceremony held in She­ SCHOOL CHORUS ENTERTAINED: At the gO-voice choral group of Little Current Public quiandah. The actual ceremony was not per­ Centennial Dinner of Holy Trinity Church, Lit- School students.-(Photo Manitoulin Expositor). mitted to be filmed because of its sacred 4 ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JUNE/JULY - 1986 83-year-old St. Thomas' ChurchlOrrville, to be replaced? By Joan Gonder Kemp and Helen Hannon Forbes "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: ... a time to break down, and a time to build up; ... a time to keep, and a time to cast away." This timely excerpt from Ecclesiastes typified the problems, hopes and dreams of our forefathers in the early days of St. Thomas' and its congregation to­ day. About 1870, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Haines and children, a pioneer family, came to Parry Sound from Charles ville in the County of Cork, Ireland. They settled on land that is now Camp Koinonia and Lodge Louise. Misses Charlotte and Dora Haines held Anglican Sunday School in the small Christie Road school house for some years. Regular church services were held there also, from June 16th, 1902-1904. In 1902, land in the Township of Foley, owned by a Mary Jane Vankoughnett, was deeded to the Diocese of Algoma. The Reverend G. E. Chilcott, of Parry Sound, enthusiastically proposed the erection of a church on this property. With the help of willing workers, material from the Peters Lumber Co., and donations of money from neighbors and friends in England and. Ireland, the project was begun. The new edifice was a plain, unpainted, wooden struc­ ture, and was capable of seating 120 people. It was St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Orrville named St. Thomas' for the church in Ireland where all the Haines family had been baptized and confirm­ rocky hill in the village, on the land deeded by Mrs. manent basis. The Reverend J. S. Ditchburn, Ar­ ed. Some of the ladies instrumental in the building of Magee! chdeacon Cyril Peto, Archdeacon John B. Lindsell, the church were: Misses Haines, Mrs. W. Haines, The original name, St. Thomas', was retained, Sister Theadora and Miss Gwladys Davis were Mrs. Drury, Mrs. Liness, Mrs. Alex Vankoughnett with the first service being held on Palm Sunday, assisted by lay people and summer students, Donald and Misses Liness and Nelson. The altar cloth was March 21st, 1937. On August 7th, 1937, St. Thomas' M. Landon and William Moore. Mr. Landon's mother given to the new church by the Irish congregation, was consecrated by the Right Reverend kindly donated material for choir gowns, cassocks and a Miss Kitty Lawrence, a former teacher, gave Rocksborough Remington-Smith, the fourth Bishop and surplices. A server's group was formed by Mr. the organ, patented in 1887, which is still playable to­ of Algoma, with the Reverend Richard K. Bamber as Landon which included: Elburn Bradley, David Dit­ day. the Incumbent. Just as the service was to begin, Mr. chburn, Bill Gonder, David Graves and Ken Redfern. The opening of the church was held on May 8th, Bamber selected Albert Healey as the Rector's Through Archdeacon Lindsell, a wooden Celtic cross 1904, but it was not consecrated until 1905, as the Warden, and Joseph Hannon, Jr., as the People's was presented to st. Tpomas'. This cross was 'made church was not yet free of debt, "there being still Warden, positions they held for many years, without by a patient at the Gravenhurst Sanitarium, and gilt­ Eighty Dollars owing. " The offering taken up election. colored by Frank Gonder. The missal stand made by towards this debt totalled $26.71. The choir from Furnishings from the Haines Lake Church were Hampton Swaine was sent to Church House by Trinity Church, Parry Sound, led the large congrega­ transferred too, including over 100 chairs, the font William Moore for re-finishing, and its exquisite tion (60) assembled, "many being unable to gain ad­ and stand, and the original organ. The church was beauty enhances the altar today. Insul-brick siding mission." The Lord Bishop of the Diocese was pre­ heated with wood stoves until 1954, when a partial was put on the Church in 1956, which improved the ex­ sent and the Rural Dean A. H. Allman and the In­ basement was excavated and an oil furnace installed terior appearance. cumbent, the Reverend T. E. Chilcott. and the church wired for electricity. On August 11th, 1957, the 20th Anniversary of the As the years passed, the chief supporters of the As time progressed, additional furnishings came Chul"ch was held with the Reverend R. Inshaw as the church died or moved away. The mission was closed to St. Thomas' from various churches, as they were guest minister. The 21st Anniversary was com­ from August 22nd, 1915, to June 17th, 1917, with closed: the altar from Depot Harbour; a bishop's memorated on August 17th, 1958. The visiting priest · periodic services thereafter. The last recorded ser­ chair, handmade by Henry Pletzer, North Seguin, for was the Reverend Arthur D. Brown, a former sum­ vice was October 20th, 1929. St. John's Church, Dufferin Bridge, and many items mer student, now a Bishop in Toronto Diocese. Since-the 1890's, Anglican services had been held from St. Paul's Church, Seguin Falls. These includ­ Under the ministry of the Reverend Robert G. in the Christie Township Hall, Orrville, and in peo­ ed: a brass missal stand, hymn books, Communion Charles between 1959-1982, ~t. Thomas' experienced, ple's homes and were well-attended. The parish at linens, candlesticks, sedilia seat, two matching or­ for the first time in its history, a sense of sustained that time was apparently known as Christ Church. nate wooden chairs, an Easter frontal and a continuity in its services and spiritual guidance. In The Reverend T. O. Curliss and the Reverend Joseph candlelighter and snuffer. The missal stand, sedilia the early 1960's, summer students Ian Nichols, Ken Waring were two of the priests during that time. seat and candlelighter were made by Hampton W. Gibbs and Rod Brazil assisted Mr. Charles. Other clergy providing services were: the Reverend Swaine, a lay reader at St. Paul's. The carved in­ Changes were initiated from time to time to im- Lawrence Sinclair, a Cowley Father from Brace­ scription on the sedilia seat was a poignant message: (Continued on page 5) bridge and the Reverend Richard K. Bamber from In memory of the pioneers of Spence Emsdale. Lawrence Sinclair would walk the circuit Township who built St. John's Church from Huntsville to Utterson, Rosseau, Orrville, at Duffedn Bridge from which the Broadbent, Seguin Falls, Bear Lake, Sprucedale, material for this sedilia was taken. Emsdale and back to Huntsville. The Anglicans in Orrville had hopes and dreams Mr. Swaine also embroidered the Easter frontal for their own church too. Land was deeded to Algoma which depicts the sacrificial lamb. He was skilled in Diocese on November 6th, 1934, by Mrs. Catherine wood carving, brass and metalwork. From Seguin (Cassie) Magee, for the consideration of $1.00. A Falls, Hampton moved to Port Credit. Here he carv­ group discussed using this land and re-Iocating the ed a wood cross which is suspended from the ceiling Haines Lake Church to Orrville, a distance of 13.5 of Trinity Anglican Church, Stavebank Road in Port kilometres. The fore-runners of the project were: A. Credit. E. Healey, Mrs. Magee, Joseph Hannon, Sr., and From 1937-1951, St. Thomas' was ministered to Joseph Hannon, Jr., Peter Hannon, Sr., Mrs. John by: the Reverend Richard K. Bamber, the Reverend The Heverend Gunn, and Mrs. Arthur Thompson - , a volatile mix­ C. Simpson, the Reverend A. P. Scott, the Reverend The Reverend St.ephen Gilbert ture of Irish and English! A second location was E. C. Boyer, the Reverend C. Darlington, the Hichard H. Bamber Summer Student 1942 preferred by some members on a lot near the Reverend A. Haldenby, and the student-in-charge, R. Incumbent, Emsdale­ Now retired in Township Hall, owned by Mr. Healey. Permission Inshaw. Several other summer students from Sprucedale 1913-1917 Ganges, B.C. was granted for St. Thomas' to be re-Iocated in Orr­ theological colleges served over this period: Guy ville and dances and card parties were held to cover Marston, Norman Pilcher, Arthur Brown, Lyndon moving costs. In the fall and winter of 1934-35, the Barclay, Stephen Gilbert, Hector Belton, Jim Haines Lake Church was dismantled and moved in Jackson and Arthur Chabot. The latter student, on oc­ sections by truck, and a horse-drawn sleigh owned by casion, walked to St. Paul's, a distance of nine miles, Albert Healey. Along with volunteer helpers, J. Pen­ to find an empty church! fold, a carpenter from Pointe au Baril, supervised Between 1951-1953, St. Thomas' became an of­ the re-building which was completed in 1936, on a ficial part of the Emsdale-Sprucedale Mission, under the student-in-charge, R. Inshaw. In 1953, Mr. Inshaw became the incumbent of the Rosseau Parish, at which time St. Thomas' joined this Parish and began to enjoy weekly services. In 1955, a 14-member choir was organized which travelled to Camp Koinonia and various churches in the area, on special occasions. The organist was Miss Myrtle Ditchburn, who played on a voluntary basis from 1937-1958. She passed away March 1st, 1978. A mother-of-pearl baptismal shell was presented to the Church by the A.C.W., in her memory. An Altar Guild was formed in 1955 and a W.A. group began in 1957 with the assistance of Mrs. Cyril Peto, Mrs. Jason Odd, Mrs. L. Fisk, and Miss 47th Anniversary, August 20th, 1985 Joyce Blake from Trinity Church, Parry Sound. The Reverend Donald M. Landon Rectory of st. Thomas' Church, From 1955-1959, efforts were made to continue Joseph Hannon, Lay Assistant services without an Incumbent in Rosseau on a per- 1 built in 1966 The Reverend Robert Davies C ,.;.:~ '{ l' H i..1' II '''l-' ';. llf'> /II il .1.1' f.'I ~:

ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JUNE/JULY - 1986 5 St. Thomas' Church, Orrville- of Annie Gonder; a prayer desk in memory of Joseph costs of repairs, also, the possibility of building a new (Continued from page 4) Hannon, Sr.; lectern and screen in memory of John extension. The Committee reported to the Vestry in and Harriet Sawdon, and Morley Sawdon; a pulpit in November. In their opinion, it would be extremely prove and beautify the Church. The congregation of memory of S. T. Malkin; and a communion rail in difficult to repair the building so that it would sit level Trinity Church, Parry Sound, gave pews which were memory of Mr. and Mrs. P. Hannon and Mr. and on a strong foundation. The general feeling of the remodelled by Frank Graves and refinished by Mrs. J. Graves. The bell was re-dedicated at this members present favored a new church building, Albert E. Hurst. The original wooden chairs were time. Attending this service were John Haines and rather than spending thousands of dollars on an old then sold for $1.00 each. Some of these are still used in Miss Margaret Haines, grandson and granddaughter structure. local homes. In 1959, through arrangements made by of the early pioneers, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Haines. In September,1985, after many meetings and in­ Archdeacon Peto, a bell, weighing 500 pounds, was The west memorial window was dedicated on Ju­ spections of the condition of the building, "it was transferred from Sprucedale to Orrville, and install­ ly 12th, 1961, by Archbishop W. L. Wright. The win­ unanimously decided that a new church building ed in the town by Mr. Graves and assistants. This dow is beautiful in its Simplicity and colors, and por­ should be considered to be built in phases, so as not to bell was originally in the Anglican Church in Depot trays our Lord with the children. The baptismal font incur debt, rather than repairing the present one." Harbour, and it could be heard in Parry Sound six is appropriately placed beneath this window. Further discussion dealt with the size, costs and miles away. The inspirational inscription on the bell Members of the Haines family were present for this other factors. The Vestry decided a new building reads: special occasion, including Canon Richard Haines. should be slightly larger, with a full basement to ac­ When I do Ring - God's Praises Sing. who spent all of his ministry in Algoma Diocese. The commodate Sunday School classes, kitchen and When I do Toll - Pray Heart and Soul. Haines Memorial window inscription reads: washroom facilities (a first!) and other functions. To commemorate the founding of St. Thomas' The existing furnishings, appointments and Further improvements included: the tiling of the Church at Haines Lake on the Christie Road, 1905 memorial windows are to be incorporated into the floor; insulation; kneeling pads, vestibule rug and A.D., and in loving tribute of its founders, Miss new building. A Fund-Raising Committee was form­ centre aisle runner; a new furnace (again) and hot Charlotte Haines, Mr. Thomas Haines, and Mr. and ed at this meeting also. The first official appeal was line in the partial basement. The chancel was Mrs. William F. Haines. Erected by the sons and launched in December, 1985. Through Church pro- remodelled and refinished by Mr. Graves and Mr. daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Haines. 'jects, A.C.W. contributions, memorials, and private Hurst to accommodate new furnishings. The W.A. Archdeacon Peto, the Reverend Peter Park, donations, over $27,000 has been raised to date presented a brass altar cross to commemorate its Bala, and the Reverend Kenneth Gibbs assisted the toward the erection of a new Church, a far cry from founding, and a dossal curtain in memory of Annie rector, Mr. Charles, in the service of Evensong. the amount needed to complete a new building. Gonder, the first secretary of the W.A., and the first Mr. Stan Izon, of Camp Koinonia, also made ar­ The congregation of St. Thomas', Orrville, Vestry Clerk of St. Thomas'. A new fair linen cloth rangements with Mr. Charles for a memorial win­ therefore', are appealing to all readers of The Algoma was made and donated by Mrs. Pat McPherson, a dow, with the result that the east window over the Anglican for your'prayers and goodwill in making W.A. member. Other gifts included: cruets in altar was installed on Labor Day Sunday, 1961, "to ' our hopes and dreams a reality. memory of Morely Sawdon; vases in memory of the memory of Margaret Gardiner by her friends Joseph Hannon is the Treasurer of the Building Mary Malkin; a missal in memory of Albert Healey, from Camp Koinonia." The sanctuary walls had been one of the original founders of the Church in Orrville. Fund. All monetary donations will be most gratefully freshly painted in blue by A. E. Hurst, to complement appreciated and acknowledged with an official On July 31st, 1960, the Venerable Cyril H. G. the beautiful window which features a Cross in the Peto, Archdeacon of Muskoka, dedicated the follow­ receipt for income tax purposes. Mr. Hannon's ad­ Centre panel, flanked by the Bible and the Chalice. In dress is R.R. 3, Parry Sound, Ontario, P2A 2W9. ing gifts to St. Thomas': the pews given by Trinity later years new hymn books were presented to the Church, Parry Sound; the dossal curtain in memory We wish to acknowledge and thank all those who Church in memory of Guy V. Shrider, Frank Graves, contributed to our research. If anyone has additional Duncan Robertson and Mrs. Catherine Hannon. New data or pictures to augment our history of St. prayer books were given in memory of Grace and Thomas', Orrville, we would appreciate hearing Terrence S. Herron and Morley Sawdon. from you. In 1964, the congregation discussed the merits of , building a rectory to accommodate summer clergy on holiday who would be willing to assist Mr. Charles Remember history at Uffington in his busy schedule. The rectory was subsequently At the conclusion of his where he was given a tour built in 1966, with volunteer help, and was used for its Spring itinerary in of the extensive work be­ original purpose for a few years. By May, 1971, the Muskoka this year Bishop ing done there and where debt on the rectory was paid in full. It was later Peterson officiated at a he met with several pa­ rented to various families to offset its expenses. At Confirmation service tients, including The present, the Rectory is rented to our faithful organist, held in St. Paul's, Uff­ Reverend Horace Gar­ Mrs. M. Sawdon, and it has been used for Sunday ington. Making his first rard, S.S.J.E., who has Canun HalTY Garbutt School classes since February, 1984, with her kind visit to this, one of the been in the home for Incumbent, Emsdale­ permission. oldest churches in that several years. At noon the Sprucedale In December, 1982, Mr. Charles retired after a part of the diocese, he Bishop was guest of zealous and fruitful ministry. The congregation of St. was assisted by the honour at a luncheon held Thomas' presented Mr. and Mrs. Charles with a gift priest-in-charge, Canon by the staff. of money and their good wishes for a happy and D. N. Mitchell, and the healthy retirement. Venerable J. H. Watson, From January to May, 1983, the Church was clos­ who acted as Bishop's Letters to ed. The parishioners anxiously awaited Bishop Frank Chaplain. The organist F. Nock's advice with regard to a new incumbent to for the service was the Editor the Rosseau Parish. Finally, in May, the Reverend Ernest Peeling, a son of (CUlltinued from page 2) Robert Davies was appointed to the Parish. the Reverend Henry Peel­ - spend some time each With the advent of new families in the area, a ing, one of the early mis­ small choir and Sunday School were organized in day in the study of the sionaries who held ,the scriptures; February, 1984. Youth groups were started and Bible charge of Uffington, Study classes organized under Mr. Davies' direction. - review the creeds and Vankoughnet and Pur­ prayers we profess, and On Thanksgiving Sunday, the church was colorfully brook. Mr. Peeling has decorated and presented with four dossal curtains by the word I'eview is signifi­ Mrs. Annie Gonder recently moved there cant. First Vestry Clerk Mrs. Sawdon, in memory of the Sawdon and Robert­ from Sault Ste. Marie to son families. - Engage in daily 1952-1958 and W,A. live in a new house he has prayer. secretal'y 1957-1958 On August 20th, 1984, the 47th Anniversary of St. built at Uffington. The study of the scrip­ Thomas' was celebrated, with the Reverend Donald Also making this event a M. Landon as the guest speake,r: ' The Reverend tures needs to be guided link with its former and informed. The Bible Robert Davies had served as assistant curate to Mr. history (St. Paul's had Landon at st. Paul's, Thunder Bay. At this service, is a very difficult book been the parish church of and needs, may I say, J.oseph Hannon was officially designated as a lay the Mission) was the fact assistant, a position he has fulfilled with dedication professional guidance by that several members of those who have been since 1937. St. Stephen's Church, The years have taken their toll - and the vestry trained in it. The quota­ Vankoughnet, attended tion of proof texts which The Reverend minutes from 1952 on show many recurring, expen­ the service, and together sive repairs, as well as substantial improvements to happen to appeal to us is R.Inshaw with six members of St. not what is meant by the Church. In January, 1984, the Vestry appointed a Paul's, there were four Incumbent Rosseau Building Committee to investigate the nature and serious study of the scrip­ Parish persons from St. tures. 1953-1956 The Reverend Stephen's presented for Your correspondent and Robert G. Charles the Laying On Of Hands. others like him would find and Mrs. Charles Following the service, it very helpful to seek (Retirement pat·ty 1982) which took place in the guidance in their bible lncun,bent, Rosseau evening, the congregation studies. In that way the Parish 1957-1982 enjoyed refreshments_ in exciting , and im­ the narthex of the church perishable message of the served by the ladies of St. scriptures would become Paul's. even plainer to them, The Confirmation con­ cluded a busy day in the F. A. Peake, Bishop's schedule, begin­ Sudbury, Ontario, ing with a conference with the Rector and honorary clergy of St. James', Gravenhurst, nyou. are the Salt then taking part in the regular weekly Commu­ of the Earth." nion Service in the Margaret Gardinel' chapel. The }lishop was -Diocese of Algoma Memorial Window next taken to the motto for 1986 The Venel'abJe 1961 First Servers, St. Thomas', 1957 Muskoka Carewell Nurs­ CYI'i1 H. G. Peto (Camp Koinonia) Bill Gonder David Graves ing Home in Gravenhurst ]j:j:j:!'j:j:!:j:!::'!:l:::::\,\:\I\I~:~[~I:[:::[:l:l:1:::I:::I:I:1::::::::1,j:jlj::::l::1,1::,1::[:[:[:[:1:j:: 6 ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JUNE/JULY - 1986 G.A. Festival was a bright event of April This year the annual was won by Thunder Bay t1 Girls' Auxiliary festival Deanery. was at the cathedral at In the competitions the s Sault Ste. Marie from winning Deaneries were: ti April 18th to 20th. Bishop and Mrs. Peterson were Dance: 1 Algoma, 2 present for the entire pro­ Thunder Bay, 3 gram. Archbishop and Temiskaming. Mrs. Wright were special Choral Speaking: 1 guests at the closing ban­ Thunder Bay, Algoma quet. and Temiskaming tied for second. -Miss Kyla Landy, Singing: 1 Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay, was chosen Temiskaming and as Miss G.A. for the year. Algoma tied for second. The Archbishop Wright Drama: Thunder Bay trophy for overall points and Algoma tied for first.

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The Algoma Anglican appreciates having received these pictures. Groups participating for which no pictures were available were St. John's, Sault Ste. Marie; St. John's, Schreiber, and st. Joseph Island. Archdeacon Haddon to retire in October The Rector of St. Rector wishes to com­ Concurrence Committee, Thomas' Church, mence his duties prior to and 225 parishioners Thunder Bay, the October 26th he would be voted by ballot to elect Venerable E. R. Haddon, prepared to step down at seven committee on Sunday morning, April an earlier time. members, as follows: 13th, announced to his Shirley Koza, Margaret ~ongregation his resigna­ Following a · shortened Landy, R. A. Morrison, tion from the parish to· morning service on Sun­ Frank Pierce, W. Reszit­ take effect October 26th. day, May 4th, 20 nomina­ nyk, T. Rudolph, S. B. He stated that if a new tions were received for a Turner. Bishop of Algoma visits Muskoka Parishes The Right Rev. Leslie day -evening was at St. The service of Confirma­ Peterson, Bishop of Thomas' Church, tion followed, with eight Algoma, in April visited a Bracebridge. Monday confirmands, presented number of congregations eveping he celebrated Ho­ by the Rector, the Rev. in Muskoka. April 15th ly Eucharist at St. Mary's Canon Stanley Tomes. was given over to a Church, Beatrice. Music of the service was meeting of the Bishop The service at st. led by the church choir, with the clergy of Thomas' Church, directed by Ruth Walsh, Muskoka Deanery, with a Bracebridge, was one of and the anthem was Confirmation service in special interest when "Come my Way." Those the evening at St. James' Bishop Peterson confirmed werre Casey ( Church, Gravenhurst and dedicated a beautiful Ball, Karen Clarke, Dana April 16th at 7: 30, he con­ memorial window, placed Vaughan, Trevor Hudson, ducted a Confirmation in the north wall near the Lisa Mayville, Jonathan t service at St. Paul's pulpit, which depicts the Hall, Christopher An­ Church, Uffington, in the Baptism of our Lord. The dison and Stewart Bracebridge East Mis­ stained glass window was Breithaupt. presented by William sion. The summer days a.re come again; Elliott in loving memory The birds are on the wing; On Sunday, April 13th, God's praises, in their loving strain, at 11 a.m., Bishop Peter­ of his parents, Hilliard U ncon.sciously they sing. We know who giveth all the good son conducted Confirma­ and Florence Elliott, aunt That doth our cup o'erbrirn; Gertrude, brother Jack For summer joy in field and wood, tion at St. Mark's Church, T1T _ 1:'...... _ ...... u : ...... ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JUNE/JULY - 1986 7 Rector of Gravenhurst leaving New Rector Inducted at St. John's, Chapleau to enter prison chaplaincy service What a wonderfully in­ sent, three Deaneries sibilities of the priest as spiring Service. When the were clearly he ministers to and An announcement which hymns were sung, it was represented. There were among the people of his surprised the congrega­ like a well trained choir; also priests from the parish; but such a Ser­ tion of st. James' Church and so beautiful with all neighboring Diocese of vice also affords an op­ Gravenhurst, on Sunday' those male voices. It was Moosonee, as well as portunity to concentrate April 27th, was made by wonderful how there was representation from on the whole ministry. the Rector, the Reverend only one "Amen" at the some of the local chur­ And the Dean, the Very Patrick Atkinson who end of the prayers and ches in the community. Reverend 1. L. Robert­ stated that after co~sulta­ hymns. As our Bishop, the Right son, preacher for this tion with Bishop Peter­ These are only a few of Reverend L. E. Peterson, special occasion, was us­ son, he would be granted the many positive com­ conducted the installa­ ed of the Lord to inspire leave of absence from the ments that were heard at tion and especially as we all the people of St. Diocese to conclude his the conclusion of the ser­ partook in the Sacrament John's to get involved in pastorate at Gravenhurst vice on April 22nd at St. of Holy Communion, we the total ministry of the at the end of August. He is John's Church, Chapleau, became aware once more Church, based on to take up chaplaincy when the Reverend Fred of the strength and heal­ Romans 12: 1-18. work with the Ontario H. Carson was inducted ing the Lord gives us in it. We thank God for April Ministry of Correctional as Rector. The singing, As we traditionally knelt 22nd, and for the many Services. praying and celebration to receive the Body and ways in which we were During his seven years were outward signs of a Blood of our Lord, blessed. We thank Him in Gravenhurst, Father true and lasting unity we brothers and sisters in especially for the renew­ Atkinson became have in the Lord Jesus Christ, we knew once ed sense of unity we have chaplain with the Beaver Christ . . . there was a more that we were bound with fellow Christians Creek Correctional Camp 'oneness that caused together .in an unique throughout the diocese at Reay, and has been many to remark that manner by the Holy and beyond ... "to the on­ well regarded for his "this was the nicest in­ Spirit of God. , ly wise God be glory work there. duction I have attended." The Service of Induction forever through Jesus With over 20 Clergy pre- He came to Gravenhurst reminds us of the respon- Christ, Amen." from parish work in the RECTOR LEAVING: The Reverend Patrick Diocese of Keewatin, at Atkinson, of st. James' Church in Gravenhurst, Atikokan. He is a native has obtained a .leave of absence, beginning at The Rev. C. J. Morden Ordained at Thunder Bay The Reverend Patrick's Roman of India and came to the end of August, from the Diocese of Christopher Morden has Canada almost 30 years Christopher John Morden Catholic Cathedral, at­ had connections with Algoma. He will take up chaplaincy work with was ordained a deacon in tended also. Parry Sound where his ago, ' completing the Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services. theological studies in this the Church of God on the The preacher was Canon family managed a (Judith Brocklehurst photo). evening of the Fourth Mark Conliffe, Rural seasonal business, and he country. He is married, Sunday in Lent, March with four sons of school Dean of Thunder Bay, has worked with disturb­ age. concentrated," he said. and has been a civilian 9th, in St. Paul's Church, and the Retreat Master ed young people in Group In an interview with "if you help one or two padre for the Canadian Thunder Bay, where he was Canon Fred Roberts, Homes before studying Judith Brocklehurst on people to come back into Armed Forces, ,was appointed as Assis­ Rector of st. John's, theology at Wycliffe and behalf of The Algoma society you will have done His work as chaplain at tant Curate last February Thunder Bay. Trinity Colleges in Toron­ Anglican. Father Atkin- a good work." Beaver Creek Correc­ 1st. A large congregation The Reverend to. son told of the new form Educated at St. Paul's tional Camp, near filled the church and of ministry he_ will be High School in Palampur, Gravenhurst, has con­ nearly all the clergy of undertaking later this India, he came to Canada tinued to reflect the dual Thunder Bay Deanery year. in 1957. He has a degree in thrust of the Gospel and some from beyond This fall, he will start an Theology from Huron Col- towards caring for the were there to support the ll-month training period lege, London, and an whole person, offering candidate. in Supervised Pastoral M.A. in Sociology from ' both spiritual and prac­ The Bishop was the Education with the Civil Lakehead University. He 'tical pelp. preacher, and his Service Commission has been a priest of the He IS well aware of the chaplain, Canon Harry which will qualify him fo; An g I i can Ch u r c h 0 f di~ficulties and hazards of Morrow of Sault Ste. chaplaincy and intern- Canada since 1961 and prIson work, but feels a Marie, was in atten­ ship work. "I hope at the Rector in Gravenhurst deep concern for tho~e in­ dance. The presenters end of that time to go into since 1979. carcerated, espeCIally were the Reverend correctional work" he He has worked with the young offenders. Timothy Delaney and Bill MADE A DEACON: The above picture was says. ' developmentally han- . "The age of the inmat~s Kidd, rector and lay taken at the Ordination service at st. Paul's He expects to find the dicapped, with mental m t~e federal system IS reader of St. Matthew's, Church, Thunder Bay, and shows, left to right: work "more challenging health programs for ge.ttmg younger," he Sault Ste. Marie, where Canon Harry Morrow, Bishop's Chaplain: in a sense; it's working native Indians and bat- saId. ~'It used to be 35 and Mr. Morden was a Bishop Peterson and the Reverend Christopher student-intern last sum­ with the whole person on tered women, on older. I f~el sad when I John Morden, Deacon. ' an individual basis, more Children's Aid Societies ~ee ~ome Just 20 or 21 go- mer; the Reverend mg m there. When I see a Timothy Foley, Rector of young person, they're the Church of the The Pastoral Institute of Northern Ontario Public Education Feedback coming up agains~ some Redeemer, Toronto, CO-ORDINATOR OF PASTORAL EDUCATION hardened boys. I know where the new deacon did (Full Time) Where do you stand? I'm being used at times: I his student work, and The successful candidate will be a mature don't kid myself." Results are of responses to a questionnaire Michael Wrenshall, the person with an ability to work in an ecumenical Prison work is a situa­ People's Warden of St. church community (some formal theological published in The Algoma Anglican and all other tion of high tension, he Diocesan newspapers of the Ecclesiastical Province Paul's where Mr. Morden education an asset). Must have teaching and said. "The padres are in is now serving. supervisory skills in leadership development of Ontario in January, 1986. Following are responses the gap, between the of­ received by March 21st, 1986: Also present were his training and in adult education; excellent com­ ficers wh~ have to get munication and small group skills. Bilingualism Many respondents provided comments under an hardened, and the mother Mrs. Frances "Other Comments" question. These have yet to be Morden, from St. ' would be an asset. criminals; you'll be ac­ This position offers an attractive salary and analysed. cused by both sides, too." Thomas, Ontario, and his (1) It is importa,nt to maintain strong. public sisters, Mrs. Shirley benefit package. Applications must be received As he talks baout the by September 1st, 1986. Starting date negotiable. schools which offer a comprehensive programme problems of a prison Fowler, of London, On­ open to all. Strongly agree 567, agree 64, disagree 10, tario, and Mrs. Marion Job description available on request. Please send ministry, he shows his resume to: other 12, total 653. awareness that this is not Huntzinger of Laughton, (2) Children and young people in Ontario Oklahoma. Rev. John P. Romeril, Chairman, a question of "saving Board of Directors, elementary/secondary schools should be taught souls." He clearly has lit­ The Reverend Jack about religion and values at all grade levels. Strongly White representing the Pastoral Institute of Northern Ontario, tle time for the evangelist Huntington College, agree 359, agree 171, disagree 74, no answer 16, other who wants to chalk up Thunder Bay Council of 35, total 655. ,Clergy and Monsignor R. Laurentian University Campus, "souls for Christ" like Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6. (3) With regard to the extension of public fun­ notches on a gun; all A. Carroll, of st. ding to Roman Catholic Separate Schools to the end souls are Christ's. "You of grade 13, I think: Funding should be extended don't push; they mayor Special Social Action Conference' without delay 30, funding should be delayed until the may not listen; it's being Applications are invited for persons interested in Social matter is publicly debated and the implications are there, low profile, con­ Justice issues, to spend an intensive weekend in Sudbury on Oc­ clear 196, funding should not be extended under any fidentiality ... tober 3rd to 5th, 1986, at Villa Loyola. The Registration fee is circumstances 404, other 36, total 666. "They know there are (4) With regard to the granting of public funding $20.00. We plan to have four to five people from each Deanery different reasons why willing to learn social analysis skills and share with resource peo­ to private, independent schools, I think: These men in prison become schools should be fully funded 42, these schools religious; and how soon ple, so that an action network can be established in our diocese. should be partially funded 85, these schools should be they forget it. You hope We have some serious issues to look at, and as a Church we funded if Roman Catholic schools are funded 49, that you can help people need to reflect on the response we need to make, and the action these schools should not be funded 443, no answer 25, to become ready for the we need to take. , \ other 7, total 651. world instead of being If you are willing to get involved and would like to take part Questionnaire response forms are on file in the locked up. "-... ~ in this process, you are invited to apply. Send your application Programme Office, Diocese of Ottawa, 71 Bronson "Hopefully, God willing, ./. Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, KIR 6G6. Telephone (613) Lo: The Reverend R. Duncan, 353 Eyre S1. S., SU~BURY, On- it's a new way the Lord is tario, P3C 4B5. 233-6271. showing me to serve." 8 ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JUNE/JULY - 1986

Around Algoma News of the Parishes No fewer than 18 receiv­ The second "spring an­ for Benon Kiwanuka, ed the Laying on of Hands nual" of A.C.W. Deanery brother-in-law of Bob on Tuesday evening, of Temiskaming was on Burns, of Holy Trinity, April 15th, by Bishop Thursday, June 5th. The Ordained at St. Paul's Leslie Peterson, at St. proceedings began with a Cathedral (Church of James' Church, "shared" lunch which Uganda), at Namirembe, Gravenhurst, at a service was provided by the Kampala, Uganda, April of Confirmation and Parish~s in North Bay. A 27th. Eucharist. The can­ "Hymn Sing" followed didates were presented lunch and many of the A memorial window was by the Rector, the Rev. "old" hymns were en­ recently installed at Sf. Patrick Atkinson. Groups joyed. A video series on John's Church, ~,.th MUSKOKA DEANERY CONFERENCE: This happy group of people of the ACW of Bess Meade Visiting (part one, "Do's Bay, in memory of a from Muskoka Deanery enjoyed a weekend conference with Bishop and Ruth Rose entertain­ and,Don'ts") given by the former Rector, th Rev. Peterson at Geneva Park, OriIlia, in May. Sponsored by the Anglican ed at a reception follow­ Reverend Canon D. A. P. Canon Large. The Fellowship of Prayer, the conference focussed on baptism, eucharist ing the service. The Smith brought the day to memorial was made and ministry. Beautiful weather and excellent facilities combined with following are the names an end. The Reverend R. possible by the contribu­ time for fellowship, as well as quiet meditation, to set the tone for a of the adult class: Robert tions of members of the Flowers gave the closing weekend to remember. and Heather Embury, blessing. Christ Church Parish. Donald and Barbara ladies were the hosts for Smales, Ruth M. the day. On April 20th, 46 young Williams, Ellen Mac­ people and leaders Donald and William W. With proceeds going to gathered at St. Stephen's, Jones; young people in­ the building fund, a suc­ Thunder Bay, to enjoy cluded Jennifer L. Jones, cessful chili dinner was supper, a sing-song and a and Sherri Jones, Lorna held in the lIol~' Trinity slide presentation. Jackson, Cecil Embury, Church, Sault Ste. Marie, Special guest for the Cecil C. Embury, Koreen parish hall on April 25th. evening was Fr. Doug P. King, Wendy . . Another parish event Fenton who is from Rainy Brousseau, Michael was the A.C.W. fashion River in the Diocese of Fountain, Chris Foun­ show, and then, on May Keewatin. Fr. Doug is the tain, Tammy Bennett and 24th, a giant yard sale for Keewatin Diocesan Youth Sean D. Scammell. the building fund. Chaplain and is also a member of the National At St. James' Church, Youth Unit. He was in­ At St. Thomas' Church, vited by the Thunder Bay Thunder Bay, over 100 of Gravenhurst, on Sunday, April 13th, the men of the Deanery Unit to come Bishop Peterson with some of the leaders at the conference. Lake the G.A. and J.A. with and speak to the Anglican their mothers and grand­ Parish held their annual Couchiching in the background. Corporate Communion at youth of the city about his mothers attended their trip to Mexico and annual banquet. The set­ the 8:30 a.m. service. Breakfast in the Parish Nicaragua in Oc­ Reflections of A Week-end Apart ting of the tables was tober/November of 1984. Bv Audrev Westovel' which is, as he told us, shipped in song, in most attractive. The Hall was then enjoyed by 28 men. Assisting Doris The group learned more About a year ago Bishop participation in Christ's silence, in community, in Juniors entered the hall liturgy. . Jordan as convener of the abouf Central American Peterson asked that a death and resurrection, with lighted candles and culture, the political weekend retreat be and is a "Renewal of the Special thanks go to Nor­ placed them before each breakfast were Ruth Rose, Elaine and situation and the aid that organized, based on 2 Spirit." He also reminded man Wolske and Derek mother or grandmother, Corinthians 5: 18. us that the Eucharist is Shakespear who, with as well as the visitors. Clarence Smith, Mary our church is giving from Shay, Mary Winlow and Fr. Doug's slide show en­ Sponsored by The the renewal of our bap­ music, effectively The visitors included Anglican Fellowship of tism. The Bishop shone established an at­ Jean Brayshaw, Mary Middlebrooks. titled "Vayamos" mean­ ing "Let's Go!" Special Prayer and Muskoka through as a powerful mosphere enabling us to Diocesan ACW Presi­ Deanery, and nursed by leader - yet one of the both praise and meditate. dent; Sylvia Wright, At lIolv Trinitv Church, thanks were extended by Sault Ste. M~ll'ie, the Jim Toohey of St. Betty McDowall and John people. The exercises, organized Deanery ACW President; and Bette Thompson the It was an eclectic ex­ a.nd presented by Ena Conliffe, Deanery prayers of the congrega­ Thomas' to Fr. Doug for tion were asked for the or­ coming, to St. Stephen's first annual Bishop's perience with something Margaret Johnston and G.A. Secretary; Ar­ weekend retreat came in­ for everyone. The Lynn Uzans served to chdeacon and Mrs. Had­ dination to the priesthood ACW for funding for the of Karen Davey Dukes on supper and to all who at­ to being May 9th to 11th at Bishop's lectures were in­ clarify our individual don; the Reverend and April 20th at St. Peter's tended the evening. The Geneva Park Conference terspersed with struc­ gifts. We then used this Mrs. R. Russell and Church in Brockville. The Thunder Bay - Dearnery Centre. tured exercises, music, knowledge to make per­ Frank Pierce. Following ordinand is daughter-in­ Youth Unit is now making In his inimitable liturgy, and group discus­ sonal and private inten­ the dinner, a special law of Reba Dukes, of Ho­ plans for a gathering of pastoral way Bishop sions. There was time for tions around our in­ presentation was made to ly Trinity Church. the recent confirmands in Peterson led us into a new reflection, meditation dividual ministry (as our the Archdeacon, who will Prayers also were asked the city. awareness of our baptism and nurturing. We wor- baptism calls us to do), retire this year, of a scroll whether that ministry is and a cabbage patch doll within a parish or beyond dressed in Junior Metropolitan of Ontario urges endorsement of statement the parish lines into the uniform. comm unity. We are on Sunday closing laws stewards of God's world. The quilt display and tea In a letter to all Bishops of the Ecclestiastical Pro­ wish to practise religious observance on a day other In Morning Prayer, arranged by SL Brice's vince of Ontario, the Metropolitan, Archbishop John C. than Sunday (Saturday or Friday). Even Christians Evening Prayer and the A.C.W., North Bav, was Bothwell, has reported on a recent dialogue between worship only for a short time on a Sunday. Eucharist the Book of held Wednesday: May four Anglican Bishops and four Roman Catholic The present one common day of rest in Ontari(J Alternative Services was 28th, with perfect Bishops. "After exploring our differences over school assures most workers, and particularly retail used. All present par­ weather. People came funding tentatively, we made a long list of other issues workers, one day for family and other togetherness. ticipated in the worship from far and near to see which we have in common," the latter states. Such a common day of rest for the family and and liturgy. this excellent display of The Bishops will meet again on September 29th, other individuals is built on freedom from the usual A highlight for many quilts. the result of many and will receive the report of educators from both demands made by the marketplace, school and was a service of "Recon­ hours of work. Forty Churches on the question of school funding, and then housework. It frees the family to be together. to relate ciliation for a Penitent" quilts were displayed. begin planning for a possible seminar on some aspect to one another and to neighbors, to visit the sick and with the laying on of The plant and bake table of Faith and Culture in a couple of years' time. the elderly, and to relax and recreate. It is right to do hands and anointing with proved popular. "As an immediate public demonstration of good all we can to strengthen family and social bonds. oil by Bishop Peterson. will between Anglican and Roman Catholic Bishops, in If the Sunday were to become just another shopp­ Teenage Sudbury Young spite of our acknowledged differences over public ing day, then the common day of rest for retail Anglicans from All Order of St. Luke North education, our consultation agreed that I shou,ld ask all workers and their families would be practically im­ Bay Chapter Saints', Coniston and St. Anglican Bishops in this Province to endorse publicly possible. We should be aware that a good half of retail James', Sudbury, spent a statement on Sunday Closing Laws prepared by our workers are women, many of whom are mothers of By Ivy Clenday an afternoon at Science Roman Catholic brethren," Archbishop Bothwell's le~ families. While it may be true that some families The North Bay Chapter North on Saturday, April ter advises. would welcome a Sunday for shopping, this would be at of · the International 26th. Then all went to St. The Metopolitan notes that the Sunday Closing the expense of other families whose breadwinners Order of St. Luke the James' Rectory for sup­ statement expresses what most Anglicans believe, too, would be forced to work and so lose out on the common Physician sponsored a per following games. and he has asked that it be given the widest possible day of rest. workshop on "Stress Plans were made for publicity. The statement is therefore published in this It seems to us that the so-called economic argu­ Management" Saturday, June. On Saturday, June issue, as follows: ment for a wide-open Sunday is self-defeating and real­ April 12th at St. Brice's 7th, there was a day-long ly beside the point. Our concern must be to better Parish Hall. The canoe picnic starting Sunda~' CI,,~ing Law~ family life and retain the social benefi t5 of Sunday workshop was led by the from Wahnapiae up to It has been traditional in Canada and Ontario t() closing for the vast majority of citizens. Reverend Leslie Bonnell, Emery Falls. Boys' canoe observe Sunday as a day of worship of God and as a We would, therefore, ask the government to see Chaplain at the North trip is June 23rd, 24th, day of common rest. This has the overwhelming sup­ that present Closing Laws are applied strictly but als(J Bay Psychiatric 25th, starting at , port of the people of this province. fairly, with any retail openings kept tfl the minimum. Hospital, and Ar­ Ashagami Lake, but Even in a pluralistic society we cannot expect t(J The common good should override the wishes (If those chdeacon H. Ross meeting at All Saints". have several days of rest/worship; the social struc­ who would have it ()therwise. Kreager, Rector of St. Teenagers from other tures do not permit this. However, there can be at least Onialil, OIllI't'),(~lICt· "I' CatlHllk Bi!o.llol'!o. BrIce's Anglican Church, parishes were welcome to one common day of rest and our present s(lcial struc­ (i7 B(llld St H·(·t, Suit (' 304 North Bay, Chaplain of join in both of these tures support Sunday as such a day. A Sunday C(Jm­ Thlhllih, Olltari(, :vI5B 1X5 the North Bay Chapter of events. mon day of rest is in no way prejudicial t(l (Ithers wh(1 ;VIa:v (i. 1986 the Order of St. Luke.