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A Gathering Place and a Sounding Board for the People of the Diocese of Niagara NovemBer 2012 Rockwood Cenotaph rededicated

FRanCes LeaRment and First World War. The Committee HoLLis HisCoCk recommended that the area be maintained in perpetuity by remembering sacrifice... On Wednesday, August 29, the municipality. The following 2012, ninety-three years to the day, the Incumbent and Church day after Rockwood formally Wardens gave their permission honoured those who did not and Bishop William Reid Clark the sacrifice continues come home from The First World of Niagara gave his consent, War with the dedication of a provided that the municipal Rob Fead families as they prepared to go endured, are now beginning to Cenotaph – literally an empty Council passed a formal resolu- to war in Afghanistan, to offer share their experiences of war, tomb – the community gathered tion to keep the plot of land Every year at the eleventh comfort and encouragement for fear that as their generation once again to rededicate the properly fenced off and kept in hour on the eleventh day of to the wounded and to journey passes away, their stories will be refurbished Cenotaph, located proper condition for the purpose the eleventh month we pause with families when their loved lost. After each of these encoun- on St. John’s Church property, for which it was intended. The to remember those who have ones made the ultimate sacrifice ters it is easy to recognize that Rockwood. Municipal council agreed and made the ultimate sacrifice in on the battlefield. There were the physical and psychological On July 28, 1919, accord- the official dedication of the past and present conflicts. We numerous “Next of Kin” noti- effects of war endure a lifetime! ing to church member Bob Cenotaph was held in September remember the terrible human fications, trips to Trenton for Each generation seems to experi- McKend, the Soldiers Memorial with Bishop Clark officiating. cost of war on both sides of the repatriation ceremonies, military ence its own unique horrors Committee of the Township of During the summer of 2012, battlefield, but in a particular funerals and hospital visits to of war. During the First World Eramosa approached the author- the Township continued its way the sacrifices made by our the wounded. Now that the War it was trench warfare and ities of St John's Rockwood to commitment to maintain the fellow Canadians. The numbers “combat” part of the Canadian mustard gas, the Second World erect, on the south east corner of site with a significant renewal of Canadians that have paid the mission in Afghanistan has War had the atomic bomb and the Church property, a Memorial ultimate price are astounding: concluded, my primary respon- concentration camps, and today to those who had fallen in the —See CENOTAPH Page 2 in WWI more than 66,000; sibility is to support those who in Afghanistan we have impro- in WWII over 47,000; 516 in have returned from war suffering vised explosive devices, suicide the Korean conflict and 158 in from physical, mental, emotional bombers and an enemy that is Afghanistan to date. We also and spiritual wounds. Each time very difficult to distinguish from remember the countless number I speak with a soldier suffer- the civilian population. We of soldiers that were wounded, ing from Post Traumatic Stress have a great deal of work to do both physically and mentally. Disorder (PTSD) I am reminded in order to create a world where All this serves as a reminder that of the ongoing negative effects we can all live in peace, love and even though war is always an of war. The “combat” part of our unity. evil, it continues to be an unfor- mission in Afghanistan may be I believe that the best way to tunate reality in our troubled over but the war continues in the honour the sacrifices of these world. hearts, minds and memories of brave men and women is not I began my ministry as a many of our soldiers. only to take a moment of silence Chaplain in the Canadian Forces I have noticed in recent years to remember, but also to con- Reserves in 2004. At that time that many of our World War II sciously work to make our world my primary mission was to veterans, who rarely shared the rededication ceremony 2012 Photo: Janice Sheppard support our troops and their horror of the experiences they —See REMEMBERING Page 2 2 November 2012 | For the latest news and events visit niagara.anglican.ca

Cenotaph rededication in Rockwood

Cont'd FRom page 1 Forces have willingly stood in harm’s way in the face of oppres- project, including upgrading sion and tyranny to protect the ramps and walkways to improve values that we as Canadians accessibility and changes to the cherish – freedom, democracy landscaping to provide a serene and the rule of law,” Chong said, place of remembrance. ending with “Lest We Forget.” The solemn rededication Guelph/Eramosa Township ceremony began with a Guelph Mayor Chris White called the Legion Colour Party march- Cenotaph the “centre” and ing to the now totally acces- “heart” of the community, which sible Cenotaph at the corner does not have a Royal Canadian of Church and Guelph Streets. Legion branch. White explained A mass choir from St. John’s how on the Saturday before Anglican, Sacred Heart Roman November 11, the Guelph Catholic, St. Peter’s Mission Legion leads a Remembrance Ostic and Rockwood United Day ceremony. Churches led the crowd of over The old site was a “bit of a 100 in O Canada and a hymn, hazard” during ceremonies – before the scripture reading “you had to take your life into 1919 dedication of rockwood's cenotaph Photo: St. John's Rockwood by the Reverend Owen Ash of your own hands trying to lay a St. John’s Church. wreath,” he said, noting the site Speaking of Canada’s sched- Lament, Reveille and an Act of Township, Veterans Affairs Wellington-Halton Hills MP is now wide open to the street uled pull out of Afghanistan, Remembrance, the 24 names of Canada Community War Michael Chong told the crowd without any barriers, there’s Boreczek said he knows the Eramosa’s war dead were read, Memorial Program, and Drexler the Memorial Program helps more seating, new steps and “tears we shed, the blood we and wreaths were placed at the Construction Limited. Canada to “remember and landscaping. spilled and the treasures spent front of the new Cenotaph. Frances Learment is a reporter and restore the legacy of those who Sergeant Martin Boreczek of have not been in vain,” and the After the colour party Editor with The New Tanner Acton. came before us and who sacri- the Lorne Scots Regiment, who names of the 158 Canadians departed, the Township hosted EMAIL: [email protected] ficed so much.” did two tours in Afghanistan, killed in the past 10 years will a reception in the St. John’s Hollis Hiscock is Editor of the “Our great country was built said they were gathered to join the names honoured on Church Hall. Niagara Anglican. We thank by ordinary men and women reflect and develop the collective Cenotaphs across the country. The cost of the Cenotaph Frances for sharing her talents. who did extraordinary things. memory of all who fought for Following the Last Post, two refurbishment was shared The members of Canada’s Armed Canada. minutes silence, the Piper’s among the Guelph/Eramosa

Remembering sacrifice... remembrance and peacemaking

Cont'd FRom page 1 teRRy giLLin announced a new “Canada First” defence strategy. Building up a more just and peaceful place For Christians Remembrance to this policy statement, the for all to live. This task may seem Day falls in the context of All Canadian military budget has overwhelming, but I remember Saints Day. Each November been steadily increasing since as a child we would often sing 11th we pause to remember and 1999. Canadian military spend- a song in church that had the pray for members of the armed ing grew 45% between 1996 words “Let there be peace on forces who have died in the line and 2009. Based on Treasury earth and let it begin with me.” of duty. We also recall the virtues Board figures, Canada’s military Peace needs to start within us, of all who have served our budget for 2010–11 was $21.8 in our homes, our schools, our country—their honour, courage, billion, our largest budget since places of work and in every area loyalty and sacrifice. We see their World War II. This policy change of our lives. It needs to begin rob Fead Photo: Veronica Fead sacrifice bound with the sacrifice Terry Gillin has happened without much with you and me! of Jesus crucified and united public debate. As we spend more The prophet Isaiah tells of a soldier or a seasoned veteran, with the lives of saints. Each military personnel have served for military purposes, there future world where “God shall take a moment to say “thank November, remembering friends in UN peacekeeping operations are accompanying costs of our judge between the nations, and you.” Remember our deployed who served, I am deeply affected since 1947. Lester B. Pearson increased military engagement shall arbitrate for many peoples; men and women in uniform and by the sacrifice that they made. was awarded the 1957 Nobel in the number of casualties, they shall beat their swords into pray for their safety, health and At the same time, I recall Peace Prize, in large measure political compromises of liber- plowshares and their spears into wellbeing. Above all let us pray the nature of war. The cost of because in 1956 he proposed the ties, psychological injuries and pruning hooks; nation shall not for a day, a day in the not too life—more civilian than military UN Emergency Force. Roméo instabilities, family stress and lift up sword against nation, distant future, when we will not —the destruction of homes and Dallaire has made clear the disruption—in all, a wide range neither shall they learn war have to send our young men and community, the abuse of women terrible human cost which is of personal, familial, commu- anymore” (Isaiah 2:4). women to war; a time when war and slaughter of children, the associated with these efforts. But nal, national and international May we long for the day when will be no more. Until then, we terror, the attack on hope and on over the past decade, Canadian burdens. this vision becomes a reality and remember... all that is whole. Its human cost national and military policy has Consider a recent and ongo- hatred, intolerance, violence is unimaginable and unbearable. quietly undergone a significant ing conflict. The Vancouver Sun and war will be no more. Until Captain Rob Fead is Rector of St. In Canada we have a distinc- shift. reported that Canada spends then, please remember the brave George’s Church St. Catharines and tive military history. Since World By 2003, twenty times more over $500,000 per year per men and women who serve Chaplain to 31 Canadian Brigade War II, Canada has a distin- Canadian troops were deployed Canadian solider in Afghanistan. in our armed forces and their Group Head Quarters. EMAIL guished history of peacekeep- through NATO than the UN. families. When you see a young [email protected] ing. Over 125,000 Canadian In 2008, the Prime Minister —See REMEMBRANCE Page 5 | NovemBer 2012 3

The official publication of the Diocese of Groundbreaking news at St. Luke's Niagara, published 10 times a year from September to June as a supplement to SuE-Ann WARd was broken to start the building people’s lives can be changed. Grant Lorimer and Diversicare’s the Anglican Journal. project which had been dreamed Co-rectors Jeff and Sue-Ann Paul Richardson, both project editor: Hollis Hiscock Over the past decade, parish- of and planned for more than Ward acknowledged the work partners, emphasized the need 905-635-9463 [email protected] ioners at St. Luke’s Palermo ten years. The developing com- done to bring the project to the for seniors housing, saying that Oakville watched the ground munity needs larger and more ground breaking ceremony and they were pleased that those liv- advertising: Angela Rush break around them as developers suitable facilities to support St. spoke about the task ahead to ing in the St. Luke’s Retirement 905-319-2521 [email protected] constructed thousands of houses. Luke’s ministry to its new neigh- ensure that the vision would Residence would have the com- Located near Bronte Road bours. The 1840 church building be realized and sustained. Jeff panionship and support of the design/Layout: Imagine Creative Communications and Dundas Street, it is where will be moved to a more easterly reminded people of the foresight church for their social, cultural Oakville, Burlington and Milton location so an adjoining parish of those who championed the and recreational needs. proofreading: Bryan Stopps converge. community centre serving the project, purchased the land Halton Regional Chair Gary publications advisory board: Once farm land and forest, it neighbourhood can be added. To and forged the vision. Sue-Ann Carr and Oakville Mayor Rob Pam Claridge 519-941-6804 has become residential neigh- the west of that will be a resi- communicated how the congre- Burton lauded the benefits of [email protected] bourhoods with low-density dence for seniors. gation wants to be involved in the expanded St. Luke's ministry Geoffrey Purdell-Lewis housing and shopping areas. At the ground breaking meeting the needs of the broader and the new seniors’ housing for 905-628-4176 [email protected] The rutted path, travelled only event, emceed by John Moore, community by partnering with their constituents and offered Carol Summers by foot, horse or wagon, soon Diocesan Bishop Michael Bird neighbourhood groups. She their assistance as the project 905-772-5641 will become a six lane highway, spoke about the need to expand stated that the parishioners want moves forward. [email protected] being widened from two lanes the ministry at St. Luke's and all residents, regardless of ages, publisher: Michael A. Bird, Bishop in each direction to three, with emphasized the diocesan com- faiths, ethnicities and abilities, For more information contact the thousands of commuters passing mitment to provide the resources to feel at home in the St. Luke's Reverends Sue-Ann and Jeff Ward printed and mailed by: Webnews Printing Inc., North York, ON the church daily. required to ensure that the parish community centre. at rector@ On September 19, the ground Gospel can be proclaimed and FRAM Building Group’s graceanglicanwaterdown.org subscriptions: $15/year. For new subscriptions or changes, please contact your parish or visit www.anglicanjournal.com. submissions: We welcome letters, news and articles. Submissions must include full name and contact information of the author. We reserve the right to edit submis- sions. Contact the editor if you have an idea for a feature article. diocese of niagara bishop: Michael A. Bird [email protected] 905-527-1316 administrative assistant: Alison D’Atri 905-527-1316 ext.310 Grant Lorimer, Paul richardson, rob Burton, Gary Carr, Churchwardens Gladis DiPaolo (left) and evelyn oates [email protected] michael Bird, Jeff Ward, and Sue-Ann Ward start the show off plans with Co-rectors Sue-Ann and Jeff Ward. Executive Officer: project by digging in their shovels. Photos: Hollis Hiscock Michael Patterson 905-527-1316 [email protected] Congregational support and Letters development: Christyn Perkons 905-527-1316 ext.460 [email protected] Clergy clarify “Anglican Church” all part of the Anglican Church Ward, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, I’m not surprised by the read- in newspaper of Canada. We are diverse vibrant Dundas St. at Bronte Rd. ership survey. I hope somehow Cathedral place 252 James Street North Editor’s note: This letter first faith communities focused on Canon Jean Archbell, Rector of we can stimulate more people Hamilton Ontario L8R 2L3 appeared in the Burlington Post welcoming all and making a St. Elizabeth’s Anglican Church, to read the paper. I know in my 905-527-1316 on September 12, 2012 under positive difference in Burlington. Bromley Rd. own parish there’s only a handful For a complete staff directory and more the heading “New church part of We know some of our parish- that read our excellent quarterly information, visit our web site: breakaway group”. ioners were confused by the more book reviews needed newsletter The Eagle. I don’t www.niagara.anglican.ca Your lead article last week article. The term “Anglican” Thank you very much for the know how to shake them up!! (“City running out of space for is not a registered trademark review of The First Paul in the I continue to enjoy Michael The Diocese of Niagara lies at the western end of Lake Ontario, encompass- churches, committee told” – and its usage is not restricted. September issue. Please give us Burslem’s articles. In his recent ing the Niagara Peninsula, Hamilton, August 29, 2012) mentions an Nonetheless, we hope future more such reviews! article (September 2012) he Halton Region, Guelph and portions of Wellington and Dufferin Counties to Anglican church to be built near reporting of this story can make a With the plethora of books commented, “We need to read include Shelbourne and Mount Forest in the 407 and Appleby Line. distinction between the two groups. on religion in bookstores today, (stories or parables) in faith, the north and west. We want to clarify that the new Archdeacon Stephen F. Hopkins, some guidance is very welcome. rather than belief.” My faith is church is being proposed by the Rector of St. Christopher’s Anglican Marion D. Cameron quite simple: “love Jesus and Anglican Network in Canada, Church , Guelph Line Guelph serve Him.” I know that the light a group that broke away from Canon Stuart Pike, Rector of St. bulb will light up when I turn the the Anglican Church of Canada Luke’s Anglican Church, Ontario St. Keep it simple switch. Everything that goes into in 2009 to protest our actions The Reverend Derek Anderson, I sent an e-mail to you shortly making it happen is a mystery to in favour of the full inclusion Rector, St. Matthew’s Anglican after you took over the editorship me, but I believe it will happen; of homosexual persons and the Church, Plains Rd. W. (Aldershot) of the Niagara Anglican, and likewise with my faith, KEEP IT affirmation of their committed The Reverend Bahman Kalantari, congratulated you on a much SIMPLE. relationships. Rector, St. John’s Anglican Church, improved paper. I still stand by Murray Rathbone The six existing Anglican Dundas St. at Guelph Line these words! I look forward to Hamilton churches serving Burlington are The Reverends Jeff & Sue Ann each issue and also The Journal. 4 November 2012 | For the latest news and events visit niagara.anglican.ca memories to cherish … breaking new ground St. Mark’s Orangeville reaches 175 years

Connie pHiLLipson 175th anniversary year. Before see a small stone church built at t Stepping from history he had even opened his mouth, the site of the present St. Mark’s Founder Seneca Ketchum (Peter Archdeacon Peter Scott likes he captivated our hearts and on land donated by his brother Scott) told about the parish’s to preach from the nave; there we anxiously awaited what this Jesse. early days. he can be himself. Tall and lean, proud man had to say. It was hard to see Ketchum q Public Celebration even in his alb, his presence com- In a booming voice, our step down from the pulpit and Procession along Broadway mands attention, even from the preacher from the past shared his leave us yet again. He spoke as Avenue Orangeville from back pew. For those of you who personal story. With every word, a man who feared God, but no Westminster United Church to attended the June 2012 ordina- we learned more about who we one else. Immersed in the Word St. Mark’s to continue worship- tion at Christ Church Cathedral had been and who we are today. of God, he spoke as forcefully ping in unity Photos: Author Hamilton, you know he has an Seneca Ketchum had not com- about sin and judgment as he easy conversational style, punc- pleted his studies or taken Holy did about the love of God; how On December 2, 2012 our tuated with humour. Above all, Orders, but neither deterred him he loved the church and wrestled Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, he is a humble man, and it is his from his dream to build a church the burden of preaching to the will add to our future memories humility in Christ that endears every few miles. Originally from ground. The last time I saw during this year of celebration. him to his listeners. New York State, he travelled to Seneca Ketchum, he was chatting We have created new memo- It started like any other Ontario and in 1823, purchased with parishioners over a cup of ries to cherish. Sunday service … procession, 200 acres of land in and near coffee. Also, we broke new ground grace, welcome, scripture read- what would later be known as We can’t know too much in uniting our liturgical tradi- ings and then … silence. Where the Town of Orangeville. about our history, so Archdeacon tions with Westminster United was Peter? The preacher of the Seven years later, Bishop John Rathbone, (Rector 1963- Church, as both celebrated 175 day had deserted us, or had Strachan licensed him as mis- 1969), the Archivist for Niagara years of Christian ministry in he? Suddenly, a tall old man sionary of the Township of Diocese, was the perfect preacher Orangeville. After co-celebrating with thick grey hair and beard Mono, and in 1837, he built to help us celebrate our past. communion with our United Mark himself will pay us a visit stormed down the centre aisle. a small pine log church in a Helping us celebrate our Church neighbours, we followed before the year is out. If you He walked quickly and with an clearing about a mile east of the present, Bishop Michael the crucifer down Broadway think I’m kidding, why don’t you air of personal authority that was present town of Orangeville, on preached passionately on Palm Avenue to continue our worship join us at 8:30 or 10:00 a.m. on intimidating. He looked up and a tract of bushland broken by Sunday about the Anglican at St. Mark’s, where the voices of November 25 at St. Mark’s and around as if he had been here a few trails and populated by Church today. If there were the choirs lifted our spirits. see for yourself!? before … as if he were reminisc- a handful of scattered settlers. any lingering doubts about the Of course there were the ing about a previous time. He It would be another 17 years current state of the Anglican many dinners, where we deep- The Reverend Connie Phillipson stepped up to the pulpit. He before Strachan would suc- Communion, he challenged us ened personal relationships and is Assistant Curate at St. Mark’s was home. Seneca Ketchum had cumb to pressure by Ketchum to to think and feel differently as he yes, widened our girths before Orangeville. More information returned from the dead to talk to appoint a resident minister for spoke heartfelt words of encour- rising to bid at our silent auction. at www.saintmark.ca or office@ “his” parishioners during their Mono. In 1854, Ketchum would agement and hope. Oh yes, rumour has it that St. saintmark.ca.

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Youth serving others u St Cuthbert's youth and adult helpers cooked and served breakfast to about 80 guests at Oakville's Kerr Street Ministries. The parish share of Hands Across Niagara supports this important outreach by providing funds to purchase food and supplies. It's a great opportunity for youth to serve Christ by serving others, make a difference in their neigh- bourhood and build community amongst themselves, said Rector Joseph Asselin. Photo: Joe Asselin p White becomes ruby for gardeners t Church to church “Sweating for the Lord” is appropriately emblazoned on the back of a excursion T-shirt worn by Murray Rathbone, garden co-ordinator for the exten- Some 90 people from St. George’s sive grounds at St. John’s Ancaster. This year, reports Rathbone, we Guelph participated in an excur- won a “ruby” Trillium Award from the Ancaster Horticultural Society. sion to St. Mark's Church and It is given after winning 10 consecutive white Trillium awards, he con- Fort George in Niagara-on-the- cluded. The Gardening Group has over 14 members. Pictured: St. John’s Lake. The bus trip was arranged gardeners at the Ruby Trillium Awards presentation. (left to right) Jan by the Men of St. George’s. The Vallentin, John Perdue, Murray Rathbone displaying his special shirt, group posed in front of St. Mark’s Joseph Kamali, Gillian Horn, Jim Panoff, Cory Kutschke. Church. Photo: Jane Evans Photo: David Leigh | NovemBer 2012 5

Remembrance and peacemaking

Cont'd FRom page 2 Th e numbers become numb- I suggest we ought to seek a ing and casualty fi gures are very …as members of a privileged society, we have change from the Me First culture Canadian troops fi rst went to crude indicators of the human and Canada First strategy to Afghanistan in 2001. Th e last disaster that war creates. Th ey signifi cant responsibilities for the people of embody God’s unconditional Canadian off ensive was in the are indicators which raise more love and service to others in our summer of 2011. Th e overall substantial questions about all nations. own lives and communities and cost of this mission is estimated the justice of war. I ask myself national policy. at $18 billion. Who benefi ted what ought my response be to November begins with economically and politically this shift in Canadian policy? ment, secure human rights, help cannot be indiff erent to the fate remembrance and in late from these expenditures? At Insofar as the Canada First refugees (many of whom are of anyone. We are called to love November, the liturgical cal- the same time, between 2002 policy is a development toward fl eeing confl icts) – the least of each person, even our enemies. endar calls us to uphold the and 2011 almost 160 Canadian an economy and state which are my sisters and brothers. Moreover, as members of a privi- banner of Christ the King. Th en military personnel were killed in more dependent on armament Th omas Merton, a 20th leged society , we have signifi cant we begin to look forward to the Afghanistan. Also, the 2011 UN and other war industries, it is a century Trappist monk, con- responsibilities for the people of great Christmas blessing: Peace report on Afghanistan indicates deeply disturbing trend. I won- templated deeply on war and all nations. on Earth. that between 2007 and 2011 der about alternative uses for peace. “What are we going Merton argues that human almost 13,000 Afghan civilians the economic resources spent on to do?” he asks; or at least as solutions begin with the “cli- Terry Gillin teaches at Ryerson have been killed. I remember war. As a Christian, my priorities Christians, what do we want to mate of thought” we share. He University in Toronto and is a and pray for those who bear the are to feed the hungry, clothe the do? God became human showing counsels that if we want to build member of St. Cuthbert's Parish personal and social burdens cre- naked, fi ght poverty , ensure food us that each of us is a child of a peaceful world we must start Oakville. ated by war. security , improve the environ- God, each divinely valued. We by looking into our own hearts. EMAIL: [email protected] Christmas Bazaar The demise of the university November 24, 2012 St. John's Anglican Church ecumenical chaplaincy? 2464 Dundas St. Burlington HugH gayLeR and level through Hands Across teaching by a chaplain with 9am-2pm dOnALd BROWn Niagara. excellent academic qualifi ca- Featuring: Lunch/Tea room, Tombola, Th ese latter two initiatives tions not only adds to his job Knitting & Handicrafts, Attic Treasures, Th e start of the university year do not seem to have been well satisfaction, but also provides Bake Table, Christmas Crafts, Designer brings home to the two of us voiced to the parishes based on the opportunity to meet more Jewellery and Silent Auction an almost untenable situation. our own parish experiences and students, and subtly spread the We are the Anglican representa- the fact that we have received no word, on a regular basis. tives on the Brock University funding from local parishes in However, where does this Ecumenical Chaplaincy 2012 to date. leave the two Anglican repre- Committee, and together with Compared to an annual grant sentatives on an Ecumenical representatives of the United from the Diocese, going cap- Chaplaincy Committee? Should and Presbyterian Churches we in-hand to local churches is not a position of decision-making are responsible for the employ- only time consuming and inef- and a vote be extended to us ment of a full-time chaplain fi cient but akin to herding cats. when our church no longer (currently an ordained United Besides most churches face their wants to be involved? We love Church minister) to serve the own budgetary issues; also, the our work for that is why we are spiritual and social needs of three universities would fi nd there, and we pray that we will Brock students. themselves competing for the continue to be welcomed. Since the 1980s the Diocese charitable dollar with organiza- of Niagara has contributed tions that are deemed to have Th e Reverend Donald Brown is signifi cantly to the budget of far greater needs. University a member of the Department of this chaplaincy (as well as to students do not exactly stack Accounting, Faculty of Business those at McMaster and Guelph up well against food banks and Brock University and the Church Universities). At its height emergency shelters. On the of Transfi guration St. Catharines. Brock received $20,000 per year, other hand, with the main-line EMAIL: [email protected]. but in the early 1990s the grant churches not exactly brimming Professor Emeritus Hugh Gayler was reduced to $13,000 where with young people these days, is a member of the Department it remained through 2010. In university chaplaincies could be of Geography, Brock University 2011 it was further reduced considered an important avenue and St. Th omas’ Church, St. to $7,500, and in 2012 it was to keeping the fl ame alive. Catharines. EMAIL: hjgayler@ abolished altogether. Th e United and Presbyterian brocku.ca Whether this was strictly a Churches continue to fund the budget issue, or something that Brock Chaplaincy, and more An ad this size no longer fi tted the mission of recently the Unitarian Church the Diocese, we were none too has come on board. But the costs you 1 clear. Th e channels of communi- Diocese of Niagara's decision less than 84¢/day cation have been less than fi rst- to pull the plug has neces- before discounts! class! But what we have gleaned sitated the chaplain's duties is that this ty pe of mission to the being changed to part-time. three universities was to be left Fortunately, the chaplain's loss Contact Angela 905-319-2521 to the local churches through a of income has been made up by [email protected] reduction in the assessment rate his taking on part-time teaching for info or to book. and funds available at the local responsibilities at Brock. Some 1. One insertion, black & white. 6 NovemBer 2012 | For the latest news and events visit niagara.anglican.ca Christmas isn’t coming early this year… but advent is!

PEtER WALL still observe a longer Advent, but and higher expectations. The and then explode into their does not tie it to the beginning of Revised Common Lectionary full manifestation on or about gists from across the country, If you were to be in the a new liturgical year. By the 16th reflects a change of atmosphere November 1. Add to this the mandated both by the Primate Cathedral on Sunday, November century, few remembered that immediately after the beginning unrelenting barrage of elec- and by General Synod in 2010. 11 this year, you would be Advent had once been longer, of November. We are immedi- tronic media and music for the This group of very talented with us for the First Sunday of and the season was firmly fixed ately put in mind of the great holiday season, and any sense people is examining carefully Advent! What? Advent begin- as the time of the initiation of a eschatological themes of the of Advent, particularly when it and comprehensively our liturgi- ning a week after All Saints? new liturgical year. Given that Gospel. The kingdom parables of takes place essentially only in cal texts and practices, with a What is going on? there was no competition from the long summer and autumnal December, is lost. The church is view to providing the church This year, the Cathedral is with appropriate, authentic and joining with a small number of culturally sensitive liturgical parishes across Canada, and a Advent is not so much a preparation for the Incarnation, as it is a texts and rubrics, designed with larger number of parishes in the a new century and a renewed USA, as a pilot parish in The season that sets the context for the entire liturgical year. church in mind. It is both Advent Project. The English exacting and exciting work. To church marks this time—from this end, I offered the Cathedral the conclusion of All Souls to a “Christmas culture” until the season after Pentecost follow even complicit—the pressure on (after some careful discussions at the Saturday before Advent One early 20th century, its focus was Jesus around the countryside, us all to sing Christmas carols the Task Force table) to be one —as “The Kingdom Season”. (and remains) clearly eschato- but now the kingdom parables before Christmas, and to have of two or three parishes across The Sunday lectionary readings logical. (Eschatology: the part of take on a harvest-time or in- pageants and carol services early Canada who would try the new are the same as in the Revised systematic theology which deals gathering and fulfillment char- in December is so great that Advent, using materials gener- Common Lectionary; we simply with the final destiny both of the acter, supported by prophetic even we have lost our collective ated by The Advent Project in move into the next liturgical individual soul and of mankind in and apostolic readings. We are ability to keep the season as we the USA as our starting point. It year a few weeks early. So, at the general.) called to our responsibilities as might. So, if the primary focus of feels odd and somewhat off- Cathedral, we will have seven These Sundays, following agents of change of God’s reign Advent is the full manifestation putting. It requires three more weeks of Advent, with Year “C” All Saints and leading us to for the renewed creation. We are of the Reign of God, then let’s candles in our Advent wreath! It of the three year cycle beginning (the old) Advent, look to the encouraged to the hope and the cut ourselves some slack and will doubtless be confusing and this year on November 11. end, to the goal, to the eternal vision that the kingdoms of this give it a little more time. The challenging to our community Why? You might well ask. moment that makes sense of all world have become the kingdom season which follows All Saints as it is experienced for the first In the church’s earliest cen- our moments. This helps us to of God’s reign. and leads us to Advent is already time. However, it makes a lot of turies, the season of Advent recognize the need to recover the The other, perhaps more sufficiently nebulous that a sense; I am looking forward to was nearly seven weeks in understanding that the primary practical and “tangible” of reali- new focus cannot help but be the experiment. length. While the Gregorian focus of Advent is not so much a ties is that Christianity long ago an improvement, as the English Come and join us, if you can! Sacramentary introduced a preparation for the Incarnation, lost Advent to the Christmas church has discovered, and some shorter four week Advent in as it is a season that sets the culture of the world in which North Americans are beginning The Very Reverend Peter A. Wall is Rome in the 7th century, it was context for the entire liturgical we live. The Christmas decora- to appreciate. Rector of Christ's Church Cathedral not widely adopted in other year. Advent calls us to enter tions lurking in our stores from I have the privilege of serving Hamilton and Dean of Niagara. western churches until the 12th the cycle each year with deeper shortly after Thanksgiving on the national Liturgical Task EMAIL: peter.wall@niagara. or 13th century. The Orthodox understanding, wider horizons wait until Halloween is past, Force, a working group of litur- anglican.ca

People ordinations pollard O.N., Jan Lukas, Fred Appointments The ReverendJanet Cashin The ReverendChristine neale O.N., Canon dorothy The Reverendmichael deed has been appointed Priest- Clatworthy (St. David and St. Johns and Robert morrow O.N. resigned as Director of Children, in-Charge of St. Saviour’s Patrick’s Guelph), the Reverend on receiving the Queen Elizabeth Youth, Young Adult and Family Queenston. Lynda mee (Grace, Milton) and Diamond Jubilee Medal. Ministry at St. Christopher’s the Reverend nina page (Grace, Burlington, and has accepted the resignations and retirements Milton) were ordained Deacons Condolences incumbency at the Church of the Canon paula Crippen on Thursday, October 4. Our deepest sympathies to the Resurrection Hamilton, effective resigned as Rector of All Saints following and others who are November 26. Hamilton, and has retired from p Claude Twiss of St. George’s Congratulations to grieving the loss of loved ones: The Reverends heila Van full time ordained ministry. The Church Lowville received the Laura albin, daughter of Rita Frank Ruggles and fam- Zandwyk, Rector of St. Reverend Ronda ploughman Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal albin Curtis and the Reverend ily on the passing of patricia Michael’s Hamilton, has will cover services for the parish. from Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh, mark Curtis, and dave stoner, Ruggles, O.N., who passed away been appointed Chaplain The Reverendkeith who recalled him as being a Mr. on their marriage on August 11. peacefully on August 19. Pat, a to the Anglican Business buckingham announced his Fix-it when anything needed The ReverendCarole faithful member of St. Andrew’s and Professional Women’s retirement as Duty Chaplain of doing in the Milton community. Langlotz and husband brian, Grimsby, was passionately active Association. The Niagara Detention Centre. A member of the local Progressive who celebrated their 55th wed- with youth ministry for over 20 Canon Susan Wells is the The ReverendSue-Ann Ward Conservative Association, the ding anniversary on August 24. years. A memorial service was Interim Pastor at St. Alban’s submitted her resignation as Upper Burlington Optimist Club Carole is retired from active full held at her parish church. Beamsville. Executive Director of HARRRP. and the Milton Steam Era group, time ministry, and they reside in Canon stuart pike and fam- The Reverenddaniel Cyr was She continues as Co-rector Twiss can trace his family roots to Burlington. ily on the death of his mother issued Bishop’s Permission to at Palermo and Waterdown. the earliest days of St. George’s. margie swire O.N., Carol Wilma on September 13. be the Honorary Assistant at St. bill parkes is the Acting Rapelje, Canon William Funeral service was held at St. George’s Guelph under the direc- Administrator of HARRRP. Photo: Nigel Bunce Thomas, bev Jacobs, Reginald Luke’s Burlington. tion of the Rector. | NovemBer 2012 7 Fonthill Holy Trinity Church – 150 years young

dAvid BROWninG our trust in God and hope for future generations prevailed. October 14, 2012 marked The 1915 building was enlarged our 150th anniversary. For the to accommodate more outreach greater glory of God, and in ministries…Scouts and Guides, thanksgiving for God’s bless- Church School, Anglican Church ings, here is our history. May its Women and other ministries. themes bless and encourage all As our church’s outreach other churches. ministries grew, the building Holy Trinity over the years In 1862, a group of Anglicans, was again enlarged in 1994. Clockwise, in 1862, 1915 and in what is now Fonthill, decided Parishioners were so committed present day (1994) to build their own church. They to outreach, the $550,000 cost Photos: Holy Trinity Church had worshipped in other people’s was paid in 16 months. buildings since 1859. On one Church is always about more occasion, when they gathered than buildings and serv- Dunnville, we serve people in the local Baptist Church, ing parishioner preferences. in small rural villages. We Fonthill had its biggest thunder Experience has taught us that send money for school build- and lightning storm of the year! churches define themselves by ings, dig latrines and teach Anglicans needed their own how they focus on Christ and public health, send hundreds building. then reach out to serve oth- of pounds of personal care 1862 was a dangerous year, ers. Here are some outreach items and school supplies being the 50th anniversary of highlights. for children, pay for and the war of 1812. To the south, • pelham Cares – founded 27 build safe cooking stoves in the Union army was large and years ago by parishioners to people’s homes and much battle-hardened. Might it serve the needs of less fortu- more. Perhaps the greatest swing north to settle old scores? nate people; contribution, from women and the high school jazz band. be introduced and available for Nevertheless, Anglicans trusted • pelham business association parishioners and their teen- In addition, the Niagara use by other churches, once we God and embraced hope for the – we are the only church agers, is to give Salvadorian Diocese’s new website will copyright them. future. among 120 businesses. We women and their families include “Christ and the With Jesus before us and our World War I brought dispro- contribute to Christ and the confidence, inspiration and Workplace” articles to help ancestors behind us, we look portionately high casualties and Workplace values, public hope to look after their needs people bridge faith and work. forward to our next 150 years. fatalities, relative to our popula- service and outreach; while their husbands work in We are also developing our own We are learning that in Jesus’ tion. Anglicans needed a bigger • pelham seniors – a seniors other countries. For example, website, www.searchingforjesus. hands, disguised challenges building for worship, and one rental residence, led by we introduced micro-lending ca, to help people deal with are opportunities waiting to be was finished in 1915. As was the parishioners; to finance chicken-raising and questions of faith. Our parish developed with him, so we focus case in 1862, church was never • town square manor – a local market gardens; website, www.holytrinityfont- on proclaiming Jesus and the dif- about buildings. Buildings are seniors life-lease residence, • Children’s ministries – hill.org, and our Facebook page ference he makes in people’s lives. places for people to gather, wor- built in partnership with Church School, youth groups, reach people in their “caves” ship and reach out. the local Baptist and United Scouts and Guides; which they go to at the end of Canon David Browning, Rector 1959 was the eve of the God churches; • s ervice organizations – AA their long, over-filled days. of Holy Trinity Fonthill, can be is dead movement and church • e l salvador – in partnership and Al-Anon, Parkinson’s A new hymn and anthem to reached at htfntl@vaxxine attendance began to decline, but with the Presbyterian Church therapy, Peninsula Orchestra celebrate our anniversary will

Lucene Charles’ application … approved in principle

RiCk Jones began coverage and as members and has received several com- with local community partners, of the Hamilton Community munity awards for her efforts in has received Hands Across Tears of joy flowed freely banded together to raise money volunteering. Ironically, Ontario Niagara Funding to run an at St. Paul’s Anglican Church and awareness. Working with St. Ministry of Citizenship and educational and lobbying event in Hamilton on September Paul’s, this dedicated group has Immigration has recognized her planned for this fall. “Families 23, 2012, as the congregation organized fundraisers, lobby- and asked her to speak at events. Not Boarders” will explore the celebrated with Lucene Charles ing efforts, a public rally and an This year she was honoured with issue of “Keeping Newcomer and her family. Lucene had online petition signed by over a “Woman of Distinction” award Families Together: Canada’s just heard news on Friday 5,000 supporters. Lucene is a from the YWCA for her work in Immigration System and the that her Humanitarian and citizen of St. Vincent but was the community. Her children are Problem of family separation.” Compassionate Application for married to a Canadian. Poverty involved in many community While we celebrate with Residency had been approved in and abuse prevented her from activities beyond Church and are Lucene and her family, we will principle. attaining residency status while model citizens in their own right. continue to work toward a more St. Paul’s congregation has married. After her divorce, the This case has raised issues just immigration system that been supporting Lucene’s government began deporta- regarding Canada’s commitment recognizes the rights of children. struggle to remain in Canada tion for her but not her three to the UN Convention on the with her Canadian born children Lucene Charles and her Canadian born children. Rights of the Child, which states Archdeacon Rick Jones is Rector for the past five years. In the children Lucene is employed full that children should not be sepa- of St. Paul’s Anglican Church past two years her case became time as an administrator at St. rated from their parents unless Hamilton. EMAIL: rickplus@ more high profile as the media Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton it for their own good. St. Paul’s, gmail.com 8 NovemBer 2012 | For the latest news and events visit niagara.anglican.ca Days of practical planning

Lynne maRCHant People go to cemeteries to be into our daily lives so that death the church in our will? with the souls of the departed or visits from the deceased are Making a planned gift is a way As October closes with the fun and build altars in their homes not thought to be spooky at all. of contributing to the mission evening of All Hallows Eve when containing the favorite foods, All of this begs the question: and ministry of the church from others can give us a guaranteed our children dress up for Trick or beverages, photos and memora- what do we do to remember our accumulated assets. As we income for life and some enable Treat, November quickly opens bilia of their loved ones. People and celebrate our loved ones? often say, we can't take it with us to give a significant future gift with a continuation of this three wear shells so that the sounds We can of course attend an us but we can decide what to at a modest present cost; that day festival with All Saints Day will rouse the dead from their All Souls Day service where do with our assets while we are takes care of the past, the future and All Souls Day (Nov 1 and 2). sleep. The intent is to encourage they are remembered, say our here! I recently heard a story of and the present. If we were in places like Mexico, visits by these souls, so they will prayers, enjoy our memories a generous donor who decided I encourage all of us this Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala or hear the prayers and comments and perhaps shed a tear for our to gift her church while she was Hallowe'en, All Saints and All Spain we would be celebrating which the living make about sadness at their loss in our lives. still on the right side of the grass, Souls Days to take a moment and these days with great gusto and them. Celebrations are humor- Beyond that we can use this time so she too could see and share in say a prayer for our loved ones, fun. ous in tone as families remember as a reminder to ourselves to the joy that her gift brought to raise a glass or a cup of tea to We can often learn a great deal funny anecdotes about their consider our own mortality and her community. them and especially to consider from our travels to other cul- dearly departed. Children love make some practical plans and There are other ways to share our own mortality in the context tures. Years ago I was in Mexico the tradition of buying decorated preparations for our own time our wealth with generosity and of God's vast generosity. City just prior to the “day of the sugar or chocolate skulls which that will come—hopefully later abandon, while ensuring that it Should you need any help with dead” and found myself wonder- they enjoy eating! than sooner. will be put to appropriate use. making a gift please contact me ing why the stores were full of Plans are made throughout the Have we prepaid for a funeral? Remembering how generous and I will be delighted to help! skeletons in various poses, seem- year. During the three day period Have we used a legacy planner God is to each of us on a daily ing to poke fun at death! Dia de the graves are visited, cleaned so that our wishes are made basis can help us to respond, The Venerable Lynne Marchant, Los Innocents and Dia de Los up and decorated. Picnics on known to our next of kin? Have likewise ensuring the ongoing Generous Culture of Stewardship Muertos are a blend of religious the grave take place, with fond we noted our favorite hymns, development of ministries that representative lynne.marchant@ and ancient beliefs, going back memories shared and offerings scriptures and the type of service we are passionate about. Win/win! niagara.anglican.ca or 905-527- 3000 years to Aztec times, hon- made. What a wonderful and we would like? Have we made a Some planned gifts may pro- 1316 ext 360. oring deceased loved ones. healthy way to integrate death will? Have we included a gift to vide us with tax benefits today,

The noisy and embarrassing women of today

CoLLeen sym engagement pursued by the the founders of the Catholic Money Can’t Buy: the Moral This separation also erodes our Niagara Mothers’ Union (MU) Worker movement in the midst Limits of Markets, that there humanity. If we believe that the “I’m always fascinated by how in partnership with Voices of the depression, “to change are increasingly fewer occasions welfare of each individual and full the gospels are of the stories for Change Halton (Voices). the world – make it a little where we encounter those who the welfare of all are inseparable, of noisy, embarrassing women, Together they are living the life simpler for people to feed, clothe are different from us. He writes: then the poverty of another is who step out and lay claim to of the widow, struggling against and shelter themselves as God “The more things money can buy also my diminution. How can we something; who seize hold of the adversary, poverty. intended them to do. And to a the fewer the occasions when overcome this separation unless Jesus and say ‘I know you have Work has begun with the certain extent, by fighting for people from different walks of we live justly – in right relation- what I need.’ So, there's one ship with everyone? thing for us to think about: step- Theologian Miroslav Volf uses ping out. Not being imprisoned If we believe that the welfare of each individual and the welfare of all the metaphor of embrace. As by what is expected of us, but he explains: “We see what we being able to see where healing are inseparable, then the poverty of another is also my diminution. have not seen before because in is and going for it and laying the encounter with the other, claim to it.” we have made space within Archbishop Rowan Williams, Interfaith Social Assistance better conditions, by crying life encounter one another. We ourselves not only for the March 15, 2012 Reform Coalition (ISARC) out unceasingly for the rights see this when we go to a baseball perspective of the other but with developing a workshop for the of the workers, of the poor, of game and gaze up at the sky- the help of the other also for the In Luke’s gospel (18:1-8), Jesus annual MU fall retreat, exploring the destitute – the rights of the boxes, or down from them, as silenced voices from our own tells the parable of the persistent questions such as: worthy and the unworthy poor, the case may be. The disappear- tradition.” widow. Not much is known • Who is the persistent widow in other words – we can to a ance of the class-mixing experi- Returning to the gospels and about her. We don't know what of today? certain extent change the world; ment once found at the ballpark another story of a noisy and injustice she seeks to overcome • Who might be the judge we can work for the oasis, the represents a loss not only for embarrassing woman, con- or who her adversary is. We (institution or person with the little cell of joy and peace in a those looking up, but also for sider Jesus’ meeting with the don't know if she was forced to power to make changes)? harried world.” those looking down. Something Syrophoenican woman. Volf glean, beg or accept charity while • What is the difference between As the workshop is being similar has been happening offers this as the best Biblical she struggled. We do know that charity and justice examined developed and delivered, the throughout our society. At a time example of an encounter, see- she acted alone, had a voice, and from the perspective of those process invites and facilitates of rising inequality, the marketi- ing with the eyes of another, was courageous, determined and forced to receive charity while encounters between those who zation of everything means that accepting their perspective and importunate. She approached struggling for justice? have historically been excluded people of affluence and people of discovering new significance of the judge with boldness and the • What happens if those who from our communities as the modest means lead increasingly one’s own basic commitments. conviction of her rights. She was experience injustice like the “other”, those to whom we separate lives. We live and work “Through the encounter, Jesus’ someone we would notice and widow seek justice together? provide charity and relate to as and shop and play in different own understanding of mission admire then, as we still do now. • What does it mean to seek patron to client, seeing them as places. Our children go to differ- was enlarged.” She is one of the gospels’ noisy justice in partnership? objects of our beneficence. ent schools. You might call it the and embarrassing women. The outcome of the work- Michael Sandel, a philosopher skyboxification of American life. Colleen Sym is Executive Director of The persistent widow per- shop is to acquire skills. In the at Harvard University, makes It's not good for democracy, nor Halton Community Legal Services. sonifies the type of community words of Dorothy Day, one of the point in his book, What is it a satisfying way to live.” Email: [email protected] | NovemBer 2012 9 Cuba and Niagara take another step together sHiRLey gRiFFin complications, which could lead the group from Niagara. He to legal action for the purpose of translated for the group and Bishop Michael Bird made a resolution. dealt with procedures and the week long familiarization visit to The tour started with the daily scheduling. Michael knew the island of Cuba in September. Niagara group attending a where things were and made The Diocese of Niagara is in the service at the Cathedral de la arrangements for travel. process of effecting a partnership Santísma Trinidad in Habana. Sarah Bird, daughter of Bishop agreement with the Diocese of There Bishop Michael delivered Michael Bird, also travelled to Cuba. This new arrangement is his sermon, a portion in Spanish Cuba. Sarah made really good to last for a period of five years. and a portion in English. connections with “los jovenés” To discuss and establish the Needless to say, he seemed (the youth) at the Cathedral and principles of the partnership quite relieved at the end of that on the road as we visited vari- agreement, Bishop Griselda sermon! ous churches. One would find Delgado del Carpio of Cuba We also attended a service at in Cuba, according to Bishop visited our Diocese earlier the parish church of Dean José Griselda and many ministers this year. After meeting with Ángel Gutiérrez Ferro. Then and members of the church Niagara’s Partners in Mission we visited the Seminary in p A church rebuilding project visited by the group communities, that the youth are Committee and making visits to Matanzas where training is multi q Inside San Pablo (St. Paul) Church Bolondrón always mentioned and taken into some churches in our diocese, a disciplinary, and met with The consideration. draft Covenant was prepared and Reverend Ing Juan Antonio Representing the Partners has been approved. González Rodríguez, Chancellor in Mission Committee for the The visit of Bishop Michael of the Diocese. Diocese of Niagara, Shirley to Cuba was one of intense and The Niagara group also Griffin was also a member of the tiring activity. With Michael camped at Itabo where the group of four. Thompson, Sarah Bird and church community was celebrat- Bishop Michael’s visit to Cuba, Shirley Griffin, he visited ing the birthdays of all parishio- although full of activity with five Provinces and at least 10 ners who had a September birth visits to so many church commu- churches, where he spoke to the date. Bishop Michael danced nities, was fruitful and enlight- church community. with this community in celebra- ening. The Partnership commit- He also visited the homes tion of his time with them. ment can now be addressed and of several church leaders in Travel in Cuba can be viewed in full light. Throughout areas where there are no church described as being “by any our travel, we were assured of buildings, so the church com- means possible”. The group Photos: submitted by Shirley Griffin the prayers of the people of Cuba munity worships in the homes of travelled by road for many hours, for this Diocese, and in return members. In all of these situ- including an eight hour return although scattered, tremendous day’s journey, though long and they ask for the prayers of the ations they are hoping to have trip by local bus from Camagüey effort is being made to bring arduous, led to yet another group people of the Diocese of Niagara. their church buildings replaced. to Habana which started at the isolated churches together, of caring and giving people. Bishop Michael was reassuring In each case they suffered the 12:00 a.m.! encouraging and maintaining Every stop yielded at least a as to the prayer and sharing of loss of their church, sometimes The difficulties facing the communications. ‘demi tasse’ of Cuban coffee our spiritual commitments to the many years ago, by hurricanes. Diocese of Cuba are very clear. The communities were all which effectively provided the development of the Christian Often the church owns the Fortunately, as with the rest of extremely welcoming and gener- refreshment necessary to move community in Niagara and in property on which the church society, the church makes the ous to their Canadian guests. the group on to the next stop. Cuba. can be rebuilt. However in one best use of every single thing They gave the very best of what- On this trip Michael Shirley Griffin is a parishioner case, there had been encroach- which comes along its path. The ever they had, without restraint Thompson from the National at St. George’s Church Guelph. ment on the church property by Cuban Diocese is a resilient and without consideration of Office of the Anglican Church EMAIL: [email protected] neighbours and this is causing Christian community, and their own circumstances. Each of Canada was a member of

Advertize in the Israel & Egypt Antique and Collectibles Niagara Anglican Auction April 6-21, 2013 November 20, 2012 | 7 p.m. Reach your audience St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville Street, Dundas • Tiberias economically On offer: • Jerusalem For information or to signed colour etching (numbered) by artist Joan Miro plus… • Dead Sea/Eilat book, Contact Angela watercolours, oil paintings, early Quebec furniture, flow blue 905-319-2521 porcelain, and many other fine objects. • Cairo [email protected] • Nile River Cruise This may be the chance of a lifetime! • Luxor • Aswan Next month in the An Angus Sinclair Christmas Hosts: St. John’s Anglican Church, The Great Hall Ven. Bruce & Suzanne McPetrie Niagara Anglican 272 Wilson St. E, Ancaster 905-934-0361 905-935-4473 Christmas memories Sunday, November 25 3:00 pm [email protected] An afternoon of by-request Christmas We present poems, stories music with sing-along, delicious holiday treats, and a decorated and reminiscences you, our Christmas wreath and tree silent auction readers, have sent in. Shalom Journeys Inc. Tickets $20 — 905-648-2353 or 1-800-838-0656 E-mail: [email protected] 10 NovemBer 2012 | For the latest news and events visit niagara.anglican.ca

Events in the Diocese of Niagara one day for diocesan synod this year

Visit niagara.anglican.ca for a list of other happenings. Th e 300 Synod delegates from some 94 parishes and other Hollyberry Fair groups and ministries serving Saturday November 10, 2012 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. within the diocese will be given The Church of the Epiphany, 141 Bronte Road, Oakville. one day to approve a budget Att ic treasures, books, art work, bake and deli tables, lunch and totalling nearly three million tea room, exciting gift ideas from the craft table and vendors, dollars in expenditures, includ- blessed baskets and a candy store. No charge. ing a surplus of more than one hundred thousand dollars. Three days at St. John's, Ancaster Andrew Clinkard, serving his November 15, 16 and 17, in the Parish Hall, 37 Halson St. second year as Budget Chair, Demonstrating the making of candy canes, which are for sale. said preparing the budget Friday, November 16 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and enables him to appreciate the Saturday, November 17 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. “bigger picture of the Church”. White elephant and jewelry sale Th is will not be the delegates’ November 17 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. fi rst glance at the 2013 diocesan Diocesan Treasurer Jody Beck and Budget Chair Andrew Bazaar, St. John's Great Hall, 272 Wilson St.E., Ancaster. budget, since most people would Clinkard relax a moment before presenting the proposed Att ic treasures, bake sale, craft tables, lunch and Santa Claus. have attended one of fi ve pre- 2013 budget at a Pre-Synod meeting. Information 905-648-2353 or [email protected] synod meetings, where diocesan Photo: Hollis Hiscock offi cials explained the proposals, Antique auction garnered feedback and incorpo- to be experiencing their “second 8:00 a.m., the opening worship November 20, 2012 | 7 p.m. rated some suggestions into the wind”, and are moving forward with the Bishop’s Charge, or St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville Street, Dundas fi nal document. to fulfi ll the diocesan vision and address to the delegates, will Items include: signed colour etching (numbered) by artist Joan At the Pre-Synod meetings, mission. take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday Miro, watercolours, oil paintings, early Quebec furniture, fl ow Bishop Michael Bird said that Although the 138th Session of evening, November 16. blue porcelain, and objects that you would normally only fi nd throughout his travels, he has Niagara Synod is scheduled for St. Christopher’s Burlington is in the most elegant of antique shops. See Ad page 9. noticed that people in Niagara Saturday, November 17, 2012 the site for both events this year. Diocese, similar to athletes, seem beginning with registration at

“a Christmas Carol” comes to oakville

Who was born on February 7, 1812? Charles Dickens, of course, which makes 2012 the bicentenary of his birth! Dickens became keenly aware of the plight of children working in appalling conditions in tin mines or industrial institutions, while receiving little or no education. He was inspired to write about the children’s poverty -stricken lives and aft er completing “A Christmas Carol” in 1843—his personal favourite—he toured the country doing dramatic readings and donating the proceeds to charities promoting education and health. In 1990, Judy Maddren founded the annual CBC readings. Th ese have expanded to over 100 communities, benefi tting local charities. Th e Church of the Epiphany, 141 Bronte Rd., Oakville is pre- senting a dramatic reading of “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will sup- port the Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children and Safety net Children and Youth Charities. Readers include storyteller Brenda Byers , Bishop Ralph Spence, broadcasters Jane Hawtin and Diana Swain, authors Linwood Barclay and Linden MacInty re. Canada’s Singing Priest will be the soloist. A reception with traditional home-made Victorian desserts follows. For tickets: 905- 827-2546 or epiphanyoffi [email protected].

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HoLLis HisCoCk ministry and contribution to the “there is no hierarchy for the love church locally and beyond. He of God”. They sang upbeat hymns, wondered where the five years The Bishop’s Company, estab- hurtin’ songs, ballads, and show since his consecration had gone lished in January 1951, is a dis- tunes—a balanced mixture of and noted his ministry was made cretionary fund to assist clergy, the sacred and secular—and easier by the “love, prayers and licensed layworkers and their the approximately 260 people support” of his family and people families through times of crisis attending the 2012 Bishop’s throughout the diocese. and turmoil, as well as to provide Company annual dinner were Earlier in the evening retired for medical and dental needs, royally inspired and entertained Archbishop Douglas Hambidge, by the Three Cantors. who is travelling across Canada A good show was put on The Reverends Peter Wall, promoting stewardship, said by the Three Cantors u

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David Pickett, and Bill Cliff – sometimes the real people in counselling, education and accompanied by Angus Sinclair the pews feel they don’t count other extraordinary expenses. In have performed hundreds of for much, so it is imperative addition to the annual dinner, concerts since the Three Cantors to change that situation and the Bishop’s Company is also held their first concert in1996. In thinking. With a hint of a smile, supported by a yearly Curling addition, they have raised over he went on to say, it is not very Bonspiel and Golf Tournament. one million dollars to support encouraging and hopeful for the For more information please the Primate’s World Relief and future of the church if our mes- contact Karen Nowicki, Bishop’s Development Fund and its work sage to people is “the Church is Company Registrar at karen. around the world. sinking, climb on board” or “the [email protected] or Bishop Michael Bird, who Church is at death’s door, let us 905-527-1316 ext. 380. has entered his sixth year as pull you through”. He reminded Diocesan Bishop, praised the his audience that we always need Three Cantors for their musical to be conscious of the fact that two miracle gardens

CaRoLine maCdonaLd This was a busy and exciting dinner with Bishop Michael in and Linda austin year in the Garden with wed- September. Flowers from the dings, church events and other garden adorned the church altar At St. James the Apostle celebrations. during the late summer and fall. Church in Fergus, we are thank- People ask if they can just Our wonderful gardeners and ful for many things, but we stop by and sit in our Butterfly volunteers, pulling together, give would like to highlight our two Garden for some peace and a of their time and talent to this gardens. quiet time. The answer is yes, amazing ministry. We continue The St. James Butterfly our gate is always open. to be a vital part of this com- Garden, a unique and inviting In the spring of 2012, the par- munity and the lives of everyone venue, is nestled beside the ish created a community garden we meet. Grand River. The Garden, open on the church property. As a In both gardens we find hope, from the last weekend of May to communal garden it is open to wonder, magic and dreams: the last weekend of September, all members of the community, “God saw all that He had made offers opportunities to sit quietly Parishioners and guests enjoying the deck overlooking including the Centre Wellington and it was good” (Genesis 1:31). and commune with nature or to the Grand river in the Butterfly Garden Food Bank. Gardeners plant, meet with others in celebration. maintain and harvest their Caroline Macdonald and Linda The marquee tent, raised early produce together, providing Austin are members of St. James’ in May over a concrete pad, has heater for chilly evenings. We garden. A deck is built over the food for themselves and their Fergus. Information at www. covered sides to protect from have an excellent sound system river where weddings can be families. A plot was reserved for fergusbutterflygarden.com inclement weather and a gas with speakers throughout the held. There is also a small chapel. planting vegetables for a special