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St. John's, Thunder Bay "A Travelling Dinner" "algoma creates Inany friendships St. John's in Thunder Eve r yon e (hosts, hos Bay held a "Travelling Din tesses, and ~11 of the travel ner", on Friday evening, ling guests) ended the even November 12, from 6: 20 to ing at the parish hall for 10 :30 p.m. The purpose of coffee and mints. the dinner was to enable the As indicated by the Rev. anglican parishioners to get to know H. Morrow, Rector of St. one another. John's, the main purpose of th~ dinner was "to help all of OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF ALGOMA A number of parishioners were asked to serve a four us to get to know one anoth Vol. 21 January, 1977 course dinner on that even er better". A by-product of ing. What was different the evening was that it from the usual dinner was brought in a significant sum that the host and hostess of money as a contribution had a different set of guests to St. John's, since the hos Bishophurst~ Sault Ste. Marie for each course so that they tess and host from each entertained as many as 32 home provided the meal as different members of St. their contribution, and tra Mrs. Nock reports first year's events John's in their home on that velling guests paid $5 each one evening. for their dinners. Each guest went to four Participants were provid of Algoma's HERITAGE CENTRE' different homes during the ed in advance with a sched evening, one for each course. ule, so that they were in A t each home, the guests formed where they should go by Mrs. Beth Nock to see a display of HSynod's everyone who has sent in dined with a different group for the first course. At that (Chairman, Hel'itage Past". In July, a special dis historic material and pic of other guests than at the home, they received sched Centre) play was set up to honour tures. All these are being previous home. Each guest ules for the remaining three It hardly seems possible Father R. F. Palmer's car filed in separate files under met as many as 32 different courses, with maps supplied that a year has passed since eer, as he was celebrating the titles - "Deaneries", fellow parishioners during to show them how to get to I wrote my first report of the 60th anniversary of his "Bishops", "W.A.-ACW", the evening. each! the HERITAGE CENTRE. Last ordination. .. and "Bishophurst". December, the old Synod In October, when the Li Our financing is all by Office in Bishophurst was brary Board of Sault Ste. voluntary contributions and St. Thomas~ ,. Bracebridge in the process · of being Marie presented the Centre we are' most grateful to the transformed into a Centre with the 1878 and 1880 Diocese for their yearly for the use of the Diocese diaries of Bishop Fauquier, grant of $100, and to the Parish conducts its fifth to preserve and display our a display of the Fauquier ACW for their grant in 1975 heritage of the past. At years was set up, of $100, through the Bish annual Advent Carol· Service that time, a small but active The ACW Algoma Dean op's Appeals. To the contri On Sunday, December 5, ". Canon Mitchell, in com group of volunteers made. ery has met twice, and the butors throughout the Dio in the afternoon, the parish menting about the day, re the transformation a real Juniors of Algoma once. cese, . and to others outside of St. Thomas' in Brace marked that the day was ity. Three individual ACW of the Diocese, we appreci bridge offered its fifth an also the 80th anniversary of With $100 from the Dio groups have met in the ate your generous response. nual Advent Carol Service. St. Thomas', and also the cese, a lot of determination Centre. The Heritage Cen Gifts received in December Ministers fro m several date on which he himself be and work the idea became tre Committee has held four were from Mrs. Ed Bell, Wil churches assisted in the gan his ministry in -Brace a "fait accompli". So, on meetings. The Diocesan Ex lowdale, Ontario, and Mr. readings, and a congrega bridge on a snowy day in January 1, 1976, Heritage ecutive of the ACW met in John Wright, Sault Ste. tion represented several de 1958. Centre was officiaily opened the Sault in September, and Mane. nominations. to the public, when Bishop- . held their first meeting at We thank you- one and hurst, celebrating its 100th the Centre. Various com all-for your interest, help uChrist, the fVorld's True anniversary, had its custom mittees of the Synod and and contributions through Light" "was the theme of the ary New Year's Reception. . Diocesan office have used out this past year to assist service, emphasizing that INSIDE Since that time the Centre the Centre. Four · research the Heritage Centre Com aspect of Advent that not has had much use. In May, ers have used our material mittee preserve the past for only leads to the celebration This ' month begins the members of the Synod for their work. us in our generation and for of Christmas, but proclaims the 21st year of publi were invited to the Centre We would like to thank future generations. the hope of the coming king cation for the ALGOMA dom. ANGLICAN, It certainly - looks like a busy year Musical selections comple for the Diocese and its mented this development, official publication. including congregational hymns and choir selections. Inside the ALGOMA There were some traditional ANGLICAN, as is true carols and some modern every month, you will ones, - notably uM a ry's find the National Child" by Geoffrey Ainger. Newspaper of the Ang lican Church of Can Mr. Robert Boyer, organ ada, the CANADIAN ist and choir director, initi CHURCHMAN. ·T his ated this practice of an Ad month, the CHURCH vent Carol Service five years MAN reports the four ago, and this has become a " ordinations on Novem cherished tradition among ber 30 in Niagara, many in the community who Huron, New Westmin find in this quiet time of ster, and Cariboo dio music and meditation on a ceses. Please read late afternoon in December, these reports as they a true preparation for the involve a momentous Christmas season. moment for the Angli can Church of Canada . It has also become a hap -the ordination of wo py tradition at St. Thomas' men to the priesthood. for other ministers to join In that connection, the Canon 'Mitchell in the les ALGOMA ANGLICAN in sons. Taking part on De cludes a special feature cember 5 were the foil ow on the "Ordination of ing: tlre Rev. William Gra Women to the Priest ham (St. Mark's, Milfor4 hood" . PleaSe turn to Bay); the Rev. James A. page 4A, to see where Thomson (Knox Presbyter Bishop N ock and the ian) ; the Rev. J"ohn McTav Diocese of Algoma ish (Bracebridge United); stand on this issue. Graham Barnes (First Bap Duri~g annual episcopal visit Bishop Nock tist) ; Marion Traviss (Free This issue. of the AL • • Methodist) ; and Captain GOMA ANGLICAN also S pea k man (Salvation includes the already partICIpates in parish's many activities Army). popular "M 0 n day Morning" col u m n, Quite recently, in his episcopal visit to St. Stephen's ill Thunder Bay, the Rt. Rev. Captain Speakman, in ad which deals this month Frank F. Noek, Bishop of Algoma, dedicated a beautiful stained glass window, de dition to reading, brought with the Cursillo Pro picting Our Lord as the Good Shepherd, to the glory of God and in memory of Al the Salvation Army Band, gramme for Anglicans, bert and Ethel Somerton, who were pioneer members of St. Stephen's. Standing on the which joined with the organ which has been begun left, are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Somerton, Jr., and Mrs. Lauri Heritage, and on the right in the accompaniment to in the Sault Ste. Marie are Bishop Nock, Fr. Jerry-Cooper (Bishop's Chaplain), and the Rev. Canon Frank some of the hymns, and also area. Please turn to Moore (Rector of St. Stephen's). For more information and additional pictures about played a selection, "Hold the page 3A. this episcopal visit, please turn to· page 5A of the ALGOMA ANGLICAN. Fort, for I am Coming". 2A / OJ ANUARY / ALGOMA ANGLICAN

algoma anglican The bishop's letter The Rt. Rev. Frank F. Nock, Bishop The Rev. R. W. McCombe, Editor Mr. D. Oosterbaan, Treasurer PRELUDE TO SYNOD 1977 Mrs. L. Dew, Circulation Manager My dear fellow Anglicans: appears that 'there will be cussion and prayer. As Subscriptions, $2.50 per annum Our Synod of last May group discussions on a few much advance material as Second class mail, Reg. No. 1423 was essentially a "house major subjects with plenary possible will be sent in good Printed monthly by Charters Publishing Co. Ltd. keeping Synod" with little sessions to debate any action time to help in the back Brampton, Ontario. L6V 2L3 time for us to consider im arising from the discussions. ground of the discussions. Send change-of-address forms and/or payrilents portant theological, moral While the agenda has not Such preparation is essential to Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. P6A 5N7 and social issues beyond the been formally set there have if the Synod is not to be a Ordination of Women. One been numerous suggestions clergy-dominated Synod! I All correspondence should be directed to decision, therefore, was to offered by ttthink-tanks" can think of no better use of 6 Glenwood Road, Ingersoll, Ontario. N5C 3N6 hold a special synod in 1977 throughout the diocese, as the Lenten Season than util when we would have ample well as items remaining izing this six-week period in time to consider such issues. from the last Synod. Major an intensive study of the Mountain out of a mole hill Since it is not a Hregular" areas of concern appear to issues to be dealt with at synod "the same delegates be-Christian Initiation and Synod. There is a recent happening which up to this point the will represent your parishes Christian Education; Hu Synod '76 was an inspira ALGOMA ANGLICAN has chosen to ignore, with the hope and in '77 as · in '76, except man Life including A bor tion and a joy to us all. Sy expectation that it will be talked out and dealt with in such where circumstances make tion, Death and Dying; nod '77 can be equally so if a way that it is reduced to the point where it belongs. it impossible for them to do Christian attitudes to Stew we all prepare for it with However, such is not the case. The issue is the October so. The sessions will again ardship (e.g. Tithing, Lot seriousness and devotion. '76 edition of the CANADIAN CHURCHMAN which covered the be held at St. Andrew's teries) " Spiritual Renewal Will you join with me in question of "homosexuality". May we say that the CANA United Church, Sault Ste. in the Churcn and Lay Min praying regularly for the DIAN CHURCHMAN is our sister publication, and we are Marie, through the kindness istries; Christian Unity. guidance of the Holy Spirit proud to have it inserted inside the diocesan publication <-, of the Rev. 1. Johnston and Synod 1977 will be a de in our preparations? every month. The expertise in journalism which is evident the Board of Stewards, and manding Synod on all of us Your friend and bishop, in our national publication has been proven again and again the dates have been set from because of its nature, and with the consistent winning of awards in every category. Monday morning, May 9th, it will be fruitful only as To be sure, often the CHURCHMAN is blamed for things to Wednesday noon, May clergy, lay delegates, par which occur in the ALGOMA ANGLICAN, and often we are 11th. ishes and deaneries spend blamed for things which occur in the CANADIAN CHURCH time together beforehand on MAN. We don't think that this bothers either of us very The shape of the Synod much. • has been considered and it the subjects in thought, dis- This edition which dealt with homosexuality has re sulted in many letters to the editor of the CHURCHMAN, as well as a flood of them to the editors of the various publi cations on the diocesan level, including the ALGOMA ANGLI 'FROM THE EPISCOPAL ALBUM CAN. Some called for censorship of the CHURCHMAN, and others recommended that we cease to enclose the national paper within Ollr diocesan publication. • Two Saskatchewan dioceses have taken action and have withheld that part of the General Synod apportionment, which would eventually be used for the publication of the CANADIAN CHURCHMAN. The ALGOMA ANGLICAN feels that a mountain has been made out of a mole hill. In fact, we feel the articles were well presented, and that the coverage was balanced, well written, and· thought-provoking. We are compelled to ask -can we not have our thoughts provoked without starting . a movement to eradicate every little thing with which we . happen to disagree? To put it another way, it bothers the ALGOMA ANGLICAN that we do not see the wider implications of this furor over nothing. There may be even a theological lesson to be learned. WHY DO WE CRITICIZE SO QUICKLY AND APPLAUD SO SELDOM? As we said, the CHURCHMAN puts out hun dreds of editions which are so praiseworthy, and we utter not a word. They win award after award, and we mutter ' not even a syllable of congratulations. Yet, just let them publish an issue dealing with a topic which tries to say something about bias, bigotry, and pre judice, and we without hesitation rant and rave, and per haps display our own little biases and prej udices. Again, we think the whole furor has theological over- ' tones. Why do we criticize so quickly and applaud so sel dom? We could go 'further, and ask WHY DO WE HATE SO FIERCELY AND LOVE SO MEAGERLY? WHY DO WE TAKE SO MUCH FOR GRANTED, INSTEAD OF FOR GRATITUDE? This editorial was not written in defence of our sister publication, the CANADIAN CHURCHMAN . We think they do a "darn" good job of putting out a national church news paper. We respect their rights for editorial freedom. We ask for and receive the same rights in putting out a dio cesan publication. This editorial was written to ask our readers and those of the CHURCHMAN to put aside the mole hill, with its bick- ' ering, criticism and hate, and to concentrate on the moun tain, with its applauding, praise, and love. RWM Bishop Nock visits West Thunder I ALGOMA'S DIOCESAN GAZETTK I The Rev. Duncan Lyon, South River, Burks Falls, Bay parish for confirmation service' of Great Yarmouth, Eng- Magnetewan, and Eagle land, has been appointed to Lake, effective as of Decem Bishop N

Just what IS• this thing called "CURSILLO"? To the Editor: the November issue, on page response to the articles on (Ed. Note. In view of the I want to express my ap 12, there is an article entitl Cursillo appearing in the letters and questions the preciation for the coverage ed, "Cursillo and Me", by ALGOMA ANGLICAN. How ALGOMA ANGLICAN has ' re you have given to the Cur Ron Ferris. Would it be ever, this response has rais ceived from people inquir sillo programme in Algoma. possible to reprint this in ed questions which should ing about Cursillo, and in I really feel that it is one of the ALGOMA ANGLICAN in be clarified. Would you view of Fr. Stadnyk's letter, the more effective means of order that the people in Al print the attached article, we are pleased to print both Christian renewal that I've goma might have some one's along with the reprint from the explanation sheet, men come across. viewpoint other than my the HURON CHRCH NEWS 7 tioned by Fr. Stadnyk, and I believe that you get the own? (The Rev.) W. R. Stadnyk, the article from the HURON HURON CHURCH NEWS. In We've had quite a good Holy Trinity, the Sault. CHURCH NEWS.) The Rev. William Stadnyk

Another's personal opinion (Ed. Note. The following are some answers to some commonly asked questions about the CURSILLO PROGRAMME.) -Cursillo and me SOlDe cOlDlDonly asked . (Ed! Note. The following someone who had been on making decisions about the is an article by the Rev. Ron one. I also learned that Cur goals of their life. I found Ferris, of London, Ontario. sillo had been started in the myself writing down lists of questions' concerning- the This article appeared in the American Episcopalian and resolutions about my life and official publication of the Lutheran Churches. ministry. - Diocese of Huron, the CURSILLO PROGRAMME My wife and I have always Some men made maj or de HURON CHURCH NEWS, and had an interest in Evangel WHO MAY MAKE A CURSILLO? is reprinted here at the re cisions about the course of ism and in sharing Christ their lives, others made re Anyone who is serious about his or her faith and quest of the Rev. William with others, but we we r e seeking to know and serve Christ more personally Stadnyk, who is working at commitments to faith in searching for the right ve Christ. Others devised Christ and completely, or, anyone who is honestly search the establishment of the hicle: We prayed for God to ing for answers and wants to learn what the A ng lican Cur s ill 0 pro centred strategies for per give us direction, and we had . sonal problems. Christian faith has to offer. gramme in the Diocese of done a good deal of waiting. Algoma.) If the person is married, in normal circumstances I was interested in finding You felt that you were ' the husband must make the Cursillo before the by the Rev. R. Ferris out about Cursillo, but I "where the action is" spiritu wife's application will be accepted. wasn't really convinced that ally. Cursillo was an occasion I am rector of a suburban Cursillo was for me. . of Grace. It was an Island of Ideally applications should be sent in for both hus parish in London. We were brotherly love and support, band and wife at the same time. in the midst of a door to door A friend approached me In parishes where no one has made a Cursi1lo-it about going to Cursillo as in which men could stand to visitation of the subdivisions gether, take courage, and by would be advisable for several persons to apply at surrounding our Church. All Lent approacned last Spring. the 'same time in order th~t they could continue I was hesitant. What could God's grace gain power over showed us courtesy, so m e their lives. I who had come to share and grow in what they have gained from showed interest, many show Cursillo do for me 7 Hadn't r this weekend. A single application from a parish heard it all a hundred times as a reluctant observer, was ed warmth ... but there was being overcome with the joy where no one else has made a Cursillo would prob one that gave us a hearty before? \Vasn't this really ably not be accepted unless -that person has con for laymen 7 Wasn't it really and the blessing of just be welcome. ing there. I felt as if a man tact with others who have experienced the week "Come on in!" they said. for Roman Catholics? But end. my curiosity kept gnawing who didn't like Cursillo, could "We've recently had our never be at home in heaven. Ideally, the parish priest should be among the faith renewed. We're look away, and I resigned to in first from his congregation to make the Cursillo ing for a church in our area flict myself with the ordeal As the weekend drew 10 a weekend so that he is' able to understand and we can belong to." as an ~ct of lented penitence. close we found out how we share the experience with his people. The r e was something My sponsor drove me to a .could use ou'r Cursillo ex Gymnasium in Stratford out perience to. support our par unique and different about WHERE ARE CURSILLO'S HELD? these people. They wanted to fitted spartanly with tables, ishes back home. We learned "talk business". They want chairs and forty camp cots. a way to, keep in touch so Anglican Cursillo's in our diocese are currently ed to take on commitments. We started . mingling and the experience of the week being held in Sault Ste. Marie. The contact person is Lots of people give you meeting the other fellows end wouldn't be lost. We Fr. Bill Stadnyk, 352 North~rn Avenue, Sault Ste. promises, but they came and their sponsors. I gather learned that we could parti Marie. through with action. Now it's ed that they felt as uneasy cipate in the ongoing Cursil- Roman Catholic Cursillo's are being held in two years later and our par as I did. The first evening we 10 movements so others could (a) North Bay-The contact person is Cam Ceppetelli, ish couldn't begin to list the beg a n with devotions and share what we had gained. 3 Woodward Avenue, North Bay, Ontario. getting to know one another. blessings they have brought Looking back on my Cur (b) Sault Ste. Marie-The contact person is Don us. The second day I still felt Bazely, 52 The Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. adrift. We were discussing sillo experience after several On that first evening I months I am more convinced (c) . Sudbury-The contact persons are Gary and Shir asked them, "What was it the purpose and goals of life. We had listened to some than ever that Cursillo is an ley Cresswell, 3 Gloria Avenue, Coniston, Ontario. that sparked the renewal of inspired vehicle for calling your faith 7" good and interesting person al talks from laymen. I re people back to God and back "Cursillo," they answered. to Christ's Church, and to WHAT IS THE YOUTH ENCOUNTER? "Cur.. what? 7" member I was impressed A youth Encounter is similar to a Cursillo. except with the guys, with their the life or-the spirit. Cursillo "Cursillo". (J(ur-see-yo). can reach into plants and of that it is for young people 16 years of age and over. It's a Catholic movement differences in background and vocation, with their in fices and clubs and homes it is Co-ed-(Cursillo's are for men only or women that holds weekend courses where the parish church only) . for the renewal of personal terest in finding meaning in · their lives. Most of the men can't reach. By the team it starts Friday evening and lasts till Sunday. faith. work of the movement, any . Later I was to hear much were ordinary guys, a farm Youth Encounters are held in Sudbury and Sault er, a machine operator, a man can share in the work St. Marie. more about Cursillo. If some of making Christ known. one came up and told me construction worker, a gard they had recently found God ener, a teacher. There was in their life again, I would. something strong and beau- (Ed. Note. This is an explanation sheet which is used by the Anglican Cursillo make a point of asking them tiful and unique about each programme in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.) what sparked their renewal. . one of them. They were ask Frequently the answer was ing the same questions about Cursillo. life and faith as I was. They From enquiries I found out were there to "talk busi . 'THE CURSILLO PROGRAMME that Cursillo was a move ness" . T h l' 0 ugh 0 u t the ment that started in Spain in After the first day my un Basically, a What course of seventy-two 1949 and has since spread easiness began to wane and h 0 u r s of listening, throughout the world. I I began getting caught up in Cursillo is ... happens? sharing, and praying, learned that the name meant the spirit of the weekend. one comes to see him "short course" in Christian The singing, the praying, the A cursillo usually be self as he really is! It -a short course in ba gins on a Thursday is a real SOU1'ce of ity, that the weekends were fun, t he talking, the euchar sic Christianity put on by lay people, and ist, bound us together as fel evening and ends on a strength to see so . that to make a Cursillo you lows in Christ. Things start -a time set aside to Sunday evening. Dur many others concerned s h 0 u I d be sponsored by ed to happen. Friends started help an individual ing these seventy-two about this business of meet Christ in a spe hours of living togeth Ch1'istian li1!ing. cial way er as a group, there are It is a source of joy For information talks given by a team to share 'with others -a sharing of ideas of priests and laymen. your successes and with others For further information about Anglican Cursillo's to There are other times shortcomings only to -a pause for renewal set aside fOT praying, realize that they too be held in the Sault, write for listening to the have experienced simi The Rev. W. R. Stadnyk, -a re-evaluation 0 f Word of God, for spiri lar joys and sorrows. Holy Trinity Church, what it means to be tual direction, and for A Cursillo helps each 352 Northern Ave., a Christian in to talking and for discus person to be a little SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. day's world. sion in small groups. better person! JANUARY/ ALGOMA ANGLICAN 4A / . ,.

THE ORDINATION OF WOMEN TO THE · PRIESTHOOD I ,. (Ed. Note. On November 30, in several dioceses in anomaly and removes any question of the integrity of the Anglican Church of Canada, 'Women 'Were ordained those who, while in opposition to the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood and unable to recognize- the to p'riesthood. In vie'W of that momentous occasion, the reality of such Ordinations, are yet able to remain ALGOMA ANGLICAN is pleased to present a special fea within the Communion of the Anglican Church of ture concerning this issue. It consists of a letter 'Writ Canada; even as it respects the integrity of Bishops ten by the Rt. Rev. F1'ank F. Nock, Bishop of Algoma, who ordain women to the Priesthood and the Canonical in 'Which he expresses his vie'Ws on the subject; it,is ac Rites and integrity of women so ordained." - tually a letter he sent to the delegates of the Synod of ('That the Service of Ordination used for women Pres Algoma. In vie'W of 'What he says in that letter, this byters be the Canadian Prayer Book Ordinal or the issue 'Will not be studied at the "Theological Synod '77", accustomed service in the Dioceses concerned." to be held in the Sault in the second 'Week of May. It was also agreed that Diocesan Bishops would be free Moreover, considerable tim.e was spent in studying the to take action on November 30th and following that date at The Rev. Duncan Lyon_ any appropriate time. Recommendations about procedures, issue at the Synod or last May, in arn:ving at the and form of service to be used were also made. motions mentioned in Bishop N ock' s letter.) In addition to these specific actions relating to the Ordin , Priest returns , ation of Women to the Presbyterate, the following general motions re study of the wider context have been passed: to Canada to Bishop Frank Nock "In view of the uncertainties ~til1 surrounding the nat ure of ministry, and in particular the ministry of assume post women in the Church: Resolved: that theological studies be initiated sums up his position (a) to elucidate the purpose of God when from the at Sundridge beginning He created them male and female; (b) to examine our understanding of the meaning of in the diocese and that of Synod '76 ' the ordained priesthood within the universal priesthood of the whole body of the Church, being open to an enriched understanding of priesthood of Algoma Since our Synod of last May I have been gIvmg careful and prayerful consideration to the matter of the Ordination of to which the Holy Spirit may be calling the The Rev. Duncan Lyon Church in the light of our new understandings of Women to the Priesthood which we discussed at some length. God's purpose in creating male and female; has returned to the Diocese I have re-read the portion of my Charge dealing with this ( c ) to determine whether or not there are ministries of Algoma, this time to be matter a number of times, and have not changed my position. in the Church which can be carried out by either I have also read carefully the two motions presented to Synod women or men only; come the Incumbent of the and passed by it, and have pondered over the recorded voting parish of Sundridge, South (d) to survey the experiences of those churches which ' on both motions. To refresh your minds I reprint them as over a century have admitted women' by ordina River, Burks Falls, Magnet presented, together with the voting records- tion to their various forms of ministry." ewan arid Eagle Lake. In (36) Moved by the Rev. H. Morrow, seconded by Mrs. K. "Since this is too large a task to be undertaken by one 1972, Fr. Lyon did a five Merrifield: . part of the Church of Christ alone, month exchange with the RE: THE ORDINATION OF WOMEN-That this Synod: Resolved: to request the Archbishop of Canterbury to (a) earnestly desires that all the people of our encourage the initiation of similar studies in all parts Ven. J. H. Watson, Rector Diocese pray fervently that in the question of of the Anglican Communion, in preparation for . the of Bala. ordaining women to the priesthood God's will Lambeth Conference which, it is hoped, will take place Fr. Lyon is mm'ried, and be done; in 1978." he and his ~ife, 'Wendy, (b) encourages all our people to recognize in char "That Bishop Short and Bishop Hambidge initiate the ity the attitudes and sentiments of those who commission Papers for study." have one child, Matthew. differ from us in the matter; He attended the Univer (c) calls upon all-to humbly accept the decision of The following information was received from the Arch- sity of Durham, and St. the church as expressed by her synods and the bishop of New Zealand on June 4th, 1976: decision of the House of Bishops in the int~r Chad's College from 1957- "I thought you would be inter~sted to know that our ests of Christian unity. General Synod gave approval to the ordination of 62, and he holds a Bachelor Clergy Laity of Arts and a Diploma in women to the priesthood at our recent meeting. We For 31 73 required a two-thirds majority in each House and this Theology. He, was ordained Against 22 35 was obtained without any difficulty. The matter has to to the Diaconate by the Rt. Abstention Carried. lie on Jhe. table for a year to allow for any. possible Rev. L. A. Brown, Bishop (37) Moved by the Rev. W. R. Stadnyk, seconded by the appeal · to a tribunal, so we will not be operating the of Warrington. in · Liverpool Rev. N. L. Goater: new provision for twelve months." That this Synod ask the Bishops of the Canadian Cathedral at Michaelmass in Church to continue the process of prayer and study Having weighed this matter deeply for some time, having 1962, and to the priesthood until a greater measure of unanimity is reached considered the decisions of the House of Bishops referred to by the Rt. Rev. C. Martin, about the ordination of women as priests; and that above, and having attempted to read the mind of Synod from _ Bishop of Liverpool, in the they consider SUbmitting this matter to full dis an assessment of the debate, the nature of our diocesan cussion at the Lambeth Conference before any motions and the results of the voting, I have come to the fol Liverpool Cathedral in 1963. bishop takes unilateral action; and that in the in lowing decision as far as my position as Bishop is concerned: His appointments includ terim that they engage in comprehensive and ex I will take no action on the ordination of women to the ed serviing as an Assistant haustive discussion of the Ordination of Women priesthood in our Diocese until the Lambeth Confer Curate at St. Agnes', Tox with the Bishops of the Orthodox and Roman ence has been held in August of 1978 and the results teth Park, Liverpool; Senior Catholic Churches. of its deliberations on this issue have been released and CI~rgy Laity Curate at a Liverpool Parish assessed. However, I wish to emphasize the statement For 38 78 which I made in my Cl1arge (allowing now for the Church; Rector of St: Peter Against 14 30 change of date) that I will recognize as .regular and with St. John, Duxford, Abstentions 3 3 Carried. valid the ordination of any women to the priesthood Cambridge; Vic a r, St. At the special meeting of the House of Bishops in Lon administered by my brother bishops of the Canadian Augustine, Wisbech, Cam don on May 29th our two motions were presented along with Church on or after November 30th, 1976. However, I others and were given serious consideration. The following will also withhold the decision, until after Lambeth bridgeshire; and since 1974, motions were passed at the end of the three-hour meeting: 1978, to allow any women so ordained to function with as a Housing Welfare Offi in the bounds of our diocese. cer, in .Great Yarmouth. It HHaving consulted throughout the Anglican Com munion and elsewhere about our intention to proceed May God give us richly of. His Wisdom and understanding, was while he was Rector of with the Ordination of Women to the Presbyterate and and of His Love, as we seek to make our decisions together in Duxford that he and Arch having carefully discussed several representations re unity of spirit. As your bishop, I ask for your prayers for deacon Watson made the ex questing the House to change its position, this House the guidance of His Holy Spirit. re-affirms its collegial commitment to the principle and change. implementation of the Ordination of Women to the The Diocese of Algoma Presbyterate as indicated by our previous motion of '-. and the ALGOMA ANGLICAN November, 1975." JOIn the parish - of Sun "That the conscience clause passed by General Synod dridge in welcoming Fr. and be re-affirmed with the understanding that this in Mrs. Lyon, and Matthew, to effect recognizes the tolerability of living with ·an Canada, and to the Diocese of Algoma. An epilogue to Christmas Feb. 11-21 TEN DAYS 87-year-old former Algoma resident writes poem FOR (Ed. Note. ' This poem is 'Written by Mrs. Eliza And down the hillside swiftly sped, Flew~lling, 87 years of age, and a m.ember of Trinity By a bright Star, they all were led WORLD Church in Barrie, Ontario. Previously, she was a To where the infant Jesus lay long-time member oj the Church of the Resurrection Upon His bed of new-mown hay. DEVELOPMENT in Sudbury. She 'Was and is a most faithfuL worker Once a g a i n, the pro in the Church. The poem 'Was sent by Mrs. R. Bur Three kings they came, humble knees bent. gramme, "Ten Days for ford of Sudbury.) They' brought rich gifts and frankincense, World Development" will be A Star to' lead, their only guide, held from February 11-2l. JUDEAN HILLS Had brought them far ,to Jesus' side. This year, the emphasis is upon FOOD, and the crisis in Picture yourself on Judean Hills, the area of the food supply The sky is bright with stars, The Advent season we keep each year throughout the world. The chill of night, the sheep at rest, In memory of that time so dear. Each clergyman in Can And shepherds beside their fires. We humbly kneel and seek His grace ada has received one of the That we some day may see His face. Leaders' Kits for this pro Buf all at once an Angel Choir gramme, which contains a Is singing, "Peace on Earth", Many centuries have passed by, wealth of material for a con And all the air is filled with song, And we in faith look to the sky. structive and useful study. Announcing the Saviour's Birth. Our hearts with love look up with yearning, . The tlieme consists of the For that great day of Christ's returning. words of Gandhi, "There are Now these were only simple men Amazement on each face sO many hungry people that Eliza Fle'Welling God cannot appear to them To .think the message came to-them except in' the form of Such honour to their race. (December, 1975) bread." ALGOMA ANGLICAN / JANUARY / 5A FOCUS ON A PARISH EPISCOPAL VISIT 1976 Bishop F. Nock presides over confirmation, dedications, and celebration of the rector '8 I 6th anniversary of ordination I On St. Luke's Day, the Rt. Rev. Frank F . . N ock, Bishop of Algoma, paid his episco pal-visit to the parish of St. Stephen-the-Martyr, Thun der Bay, at which time he administered the rite of Con firmation to Mr. George I WhitaU, .and received Mrs. Canon and Mrs. Moore, along with Bishop Nock, look at Lana Marie Teresa Morden the cake prepared to celebrate Canon Moore's sixth into the Anglican Commun anniversary of ordination. ion. Bishop N ock officiated I at the Eucharist, and was as sisted by the Rector, the Rev. Canon Frank Moore. . Bishop N ock dedicated a I beautiful stained glass Me morial -Window, depicting Our Lord as the Good Shep herd, to the glory of God and in memory of Albert and Miss J. Louttit, Canon Moore, Bishop Nock, Fr. Jerry Ethel Somerton, p ion e e r - Cooper, and Miss D. Louttit stand before the Litany members of St. Stephen's. Desk which was dedicated by Bishop Nock. Mr. Somerton assisted with I the building of the Church, which was done by volunteer workers. The window was the gift of the family. The Bishop also dedicated a solid oak Litany Desk in memory of Mr. Frederick Louttit, a faithful worker and worshipper at St. Ste phen's, and it was the gift of his sisters, Josephine and Daisy, and his b roth e r, George. The Rev. H. A. Jerry Coope·r, C hap I a i n at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospi I tal was the Bishop's Chap lain, and the servers were Brian Person, and B ria n Monkhouse. Mrs. Moore pre sided at the organ. The episcopal visit also had a special significance for the Rector, Canon. Moore, as it was the sixth anniver sary of his ordination to the priesthood. This was marked by the baking of an anniver sary cake, by Mrs. Grace Person, the President· of the Bishop N ock receives a gift for his Discretionary Fund parish's ACW. This was en The Rev. Canon Frank Moore, Rector of St. Stephen's, from the People's Warden of St. Stephen's, Mr. Alex joyed at a reception follow (left), Bishop Nock and the Rev. H. A. Jerry-Cooper, Morgan. . ' ing the service. stand with Mr. and Mrs. Tony Morden; Mrs. Morden was received into the Anglican Communion by Bishop Ir%~:immt~Hti:lf~m¥iiK~iKWttittt~m~M~j~i:rititt~;i~;Htii:ij~t:i{i:ii~ii~ti~m~~~K~ N ock, during the Confirmation Service. I I [~~ tili I I I I f1 ~ I I I I I I ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH I Mr. George Whitall stands with Bishop Nock who con I THUNDER BA Y. ONTARIO :l::::! firmed him at St. Stephen's. Canon Moore (left), and ImtHm~i~~i:~::::;;M:gt~:~~:KM~rf.tm:H1Wi;wmM:~H~@M@;fn:r:,~:i:t~:i:~~H:::g;l::W:~;~~MgM~:;~:nt:i:mmH::nM::l::::gt::lm:f::iN::t::m:~::r:f:t:::ff:~:::::::::i::;:t;:i~n:rH@:?::ti::itltt:ft:f:f:tfWW%lr'ff::fl;!!:~ Fr. Jerry-Cooper look on. 6A / JANUARY / ALGOMA ANGLICAN Are you looking back (or ahead) to those summer days?

G An ecumenical summer church picnic The September issue of the ALGOMA ANGLICAN reported the summer Sunday school picnics of Bracebridge's St. Thomas' Anglican Church and Bracebridge United Church. Since then we have received some pictures; current weather helps us to remember such scenes with nostalgia. In top picture, the two Sun day Schools compete in a tug-of-war, won by Canon Mitchell and the people of St. Thomas'. In the bottom pictures, the two Sunday Schools participate in various games.

The constant search for St. Luke's sponsors parish, dinners Sunday School teachers (Ed. Note. The follo'wing which time we exchange St. Luke's in Thunder Bay sponse. Families a r r i v e d lam, Rector of the Church. was printed in the "St. ideas, plan special events, participated in two special with their favourite casser Three Choir Members (Mrs. John's Journal", the parish and are briefed by our Rec dinners during the last few oles, salads, desserts, home Sally McBain, Mrs. Hilda publication in St. John's, tor on up and coming events months. The first, a Buffet made bread and buns, and Sutton, and Mrs. Dolly Staf Supper and Singalong, was these were placed on the ford) sang from The Book Copper Cliff. It is p?~inted for the following Sundays here with the hope that it which can be applied to our sponsored by the Evening serving table. of Favourite Hymns. might be used by other paT particular lessons. Branch of the ACW, and Following dinner, those Such events have been so ishes who are constantly in We also commit ourselves was held in the parish hall present attended Evensong popular at St. Luke's, that the search for Sunday to teaching in a partner re on October 16. in the Church, and a Hymn they are hoping for a repeat Sing, led by the Rev. W. EI- performance early this year. School teachers.). lationship with one other Those present enjoyed a "Must have the wisdom of teacher, alternating .sun roast beef dinner, prepared Solomon, the patience of days, as convenient to the to perfection by Miss Amy Job, the courage of David. particular partners, to en Dunk, and 'yummy' desserts, USE THIS PRAYER Must teach like St. Paul, able us all' to partake in the which many reported they lead like Moses, stay cool regular services. "could do without, but thor Prayer for our priests under fire like Shadrach ... Most of the classes are oughly enjoyed!" Following it would also help if a teach using the Parish Education a social half-hour, Mr. Ron Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord, er has Jonah's ability to bob Program, "PEP", which pro Stark, a member of the Keep them, for they are Thine, up smiling, the faith of the vides each teacher with a Church Choir, led in the Thy Priests whose lives burn out before early Christians on Li.on's working ' manual, reference gathering in a singalong. Thy corisecrated shrine. Day at the Colloseum, and books and material for each Ron ,had everyone joining in Keep them for they are in the world, the confidence of Noah that pupil to apply to the lessons. singing rounds and action the whole trip is worth the However, we are not tied to songs. Though from the world apart, trouble." this programme, and one When earthly pleasures tempt, allure Mrs. Joan KostyniUk was ' These qualifications are can supply one's own curri Shelter them in 'Thy Heart. found in those who sincerely culum, or deviate from the the pianist for the evening. love and enjoy being with "PEP" programme as neces Tho s e present expressed their wishes for another Keep them, and oh ' remember, Lord. children and care a great sary to fulfil the needs of a They have no one but Thee, deal about the importance of particular class. such evening. their feeling of belonging to Lesson planning us ually These wishes were fulfill Yet they have only human hearts God's family. Therefore, to takes a couple of hours a ed on November 14, when ,With human frailty. teach in the Church School, week for the weeks that one the Evening Branch of the Keep them as spotless as the Host, one does not have to be a is on duty. ACW were hostesses to a That daily they caress; professional teacher. The Rector and other Congregational Pot Luck Their every thought and word and deed, " The job , of a Church Ch urch School teachers are Supper. This was the first School teacher entails com always available to lend a effort of this kind at St. Deign, qearest Lord, to bless. mitting oneself to attending , hand and to act as resource Luke's, and the Group was -from "Our Sunday Visitor" one monthly meeting at centres. very pleased with the re- I ~ ALGOMA ANGLICAN / JANUARY / 7A Mrs. Joyce Robertson Appointed to Ontario Council on the Status of Women qualifications to a provincial "talent bag" a few years ago. It was from this talent bag that she was chosen for the t h r e e-member committee. "After that, Mrs. Birch ask ed if I would be interested in involving myself in future things, and I said, 'Yes'," ex plained Mrs. Robertson. The first orientation meet ing for the Council, headed by Lynne Gordon, one of the 25 women Mrs. Robertson's committee selected to hon our, was scheduled for N 0- vember 18. Mrs. Robertson attended, and mentioned that Mrs. Joyce Robertson although she doesn't have specific ideas or issues in mind, law reforms and job Mrs. Joyce Robertson, wife equality for women particu of the Very Rev. 1. Lawrence larly interest her. Volunteers paint Marathon's church Robertson (Rector of St. _ Mrs. Robertson also wants Luke's Cathedral, and Dean to talk to other Northern Trinity Church, Marathon, has. received a well-deserved face-lift, both inside and of Algoma), has been a p Ontario women and members out. In this picture, Chuck Slade and Donald Doucette are painting the outside im pointed to the Ontario Coun of the Council to discuss mediately above the sanctuary, which is a fitting place for two servers! All of the cil on the Status of Women. matters concerning that part work was done by volunteers. Apparently, this is the re of the province. suIt of her work last year Mrs. Robertson, in think on a provincial social devel ing about her appointment, opment committee. said that she felt it was quite Parish holds St. Andrew's Day Vigil In September, 1975, Mrs. an honour. "I sometimes Robertson was one of three wonder why I was asked but St. John;s Church in Mrs. Anne Griffith's pre ered a wide range of subjects women out of 250 selected I am very glad about the ap Thunder Bay held a special sentation seemed to build on including the observance of to choose 25 women for their pointment. . I certainl¥ will do St. Andrew's Day Vigil, on that theme, encouraging the, Saints' Days, the value of si contribution to society. The my best. I want to be able to Tuesday, November 30, 1976. audience to be smiling, cheer lence, "how to become a real committee was responsible to contribute to the Council. The Rector, the Rev. H. Mor ful Christians. To this end, person", and closed with Margaret Birch, Provincial "I've always been interest row (Rural Dean of Thunder she developed five points - prayers for those women to Secretary for Social Develop ed in women's rights, al Bay), reports that it was a (1) Be convinced you wish be ordained priests that day. ment, and in charge of On- though I've never been in rewarding day, especially for to be a Christian (2) in work Mr. Nelson Merrifield and tario International Women's volved with organized wo those who could stay for the. and (3) in play or recrea Mr. Bill Tozer conducted Year activities. men's groups who have tried services and the devotional tion, . look for opportunities Evening Prayer and the I "I suppose that it was to better the , status of wo- presentations. , to practise your Christianity Rev. Mark Conliffe closed from this committee that I men. ' The Rev. Mark Conliffe, and (4) especially in you r the Vigil with prayer. was recommended," ...said Mrs .. "Most of my involveme·nt Rector of St. Michael and All homes be able to communi __ . Attendance 'in the morn-. Robertson, after being in has been with church and . Angels', Joined-the-Rector of cate ~ a Christian afmospnere, ing was good, especially for I formed of her two-year ap service groups," Mrs. Rob St. John's in saying Morning and (5) train yourselves to the ACW Corporate Com pointment to the Council. ertson concluded. ' Prayer. The Ven. E. Roy empathize with people in munion, but attendance was ' Premier William Davis ap Mrs. Robertson is a morn Had don, Archdeacon of other countries. thin in the late afternoon proved her selection, and ing kindergarten teacher at Thunder Bay and Rector of Mrs. E lsi e Dumbrell and evening (with only two made it public on November Parkland School in Sault Ste. St. Thomas', celebrated the pain ted a verbal picture of at times). 'However, the ob 10. , Marie. She and her husband Holy Communion at a Cor St. Andrew and found two jective of having someone in Mrs. Robertson had sub have three children, Mari porate Meeting of the ACW. characteristics of ·his that the Church each hour of the mitted a hand-written ac anne (18), Mark (16), and In his address, he read of the might be practised in our day was achieved. It was a count of herself and her Elizabeth (10). endurance and sacrifice of society---"faith" and "obedi new experience for many to the missionaries overseas, ence". From the collect for come into a quiet church, and challenged those present St. Andrew's Day, she de and to engage in prayer, and St. Luke's, Thunder Bay in the midst of safety and veloped a beautiful treatise meditation in silence. For comfort to be more dedicated on prayer. some it was a moving ex Two faithful parishioners missionaries. Mrs. Jean Brayshaw cov- perience. clergy on vacation, or during SUDBURY vacancies, he conducted ser Parish holds dedications vices in the parishes of West Parish gives Thu,nder Bay. The Second Sunday In Ad Dell Prentiss, by members He was an active member sums of ,money vent, December 5, 1976, of her family, several of of the Men's Club at St. marked the anniversary of whom were at the service. Luke's, treasurer of the Ma to, appeals the opening of St. Thomas' It is for use between Easter sonic Lodge 415, and asso Church in Bracebridge. This and Ascension, and at bap opening occurred on Decem tisms, and burial services. ciated with other Masonic At the November meeting Lodges at the Lakehead. He ber 6, 1896~ At the same time, Canon is survived by his wife, of the Select Vestry of the At the 8 =30 a.m. Euchar Mitchell blessed some 65 Church of the Resurrection ist, the Rector, the Rev. copies of The Book of Com Rena, his sister, Muriel, and was asked, nieces and nephews. . . HHow much Canon David Mitchell, dedi mon Praise (1938), which money has our parish sent cated a Paschal Candlestick, had been given as memorials Mr. Charles Gibbons was in to the various special ap a Choir Member and active which had been given to the for use by the Choir and the in the Scout Movement in peals this year?" Church in memory of Laura Congregation. Thunder Bay. He was a After checking the .ac Mr. Walter Biggar Scout Leader at St. Luke's counts, the Treasurer listed until illness forced him to re the following sums, sent in Summer supply sign. by October 31, 1976-the Two faithful members of Mr. Gibbons was an ac Primate's World Relief . The Rev. R. G. Charles, of the Parish of Rosseau, St. Luke's in Thunder Bay complished pianist, and play- . ($792.28) ; the Anglican Ap wishes to announce that summer cottages are once died during ' the summer of ed for many a social even peal '76 for the North and again available to the clergy of the Diocese of Algoma 1976. They are Mr. Walter ing at the Church, as well as Overseas ($442.00); and the at WINDERMERE and GREGORY. in the Deanery of Mus Biggar and Mr. Charles Gib for the Golden Age Clubs. Kashechewan Flood Relief koka. There will be no charge for the use of the cot bons. Both services ~ere con He was also associated with Appeal ($82.00). This made tages, but Sunday duty is required during the months ducted by the Rev. W. Ellam, various youth groups at the a total of $792.28. of July and August. Rector of St. Luke's. The Lakehead. Furthermore, Sunday, Choir was present for both Applications should be received by Fr. Charles by He is survived by his wife, November 21, had been de March 1, 1977, in order to provide time for further funerals, and Mrs. Marion S tell a, sons David and signated for a special re Beecher was the organist. advertising beyond the Diocese of Algoma, if none of Charles, daughters V ern a, minder for the Appeal for the Diocesan clergy respond. Mr. Biggar was a licensed Louise, and Marlene, as well the North, and December 5 Lay Re.ader, Choir Member, as several grandchildren. was designated Bible Sun Address applications to the following: and St. Luke's representa The Diocese of Algoma, day, for the Canadian Bible The Rev. R. G. Charles, tive to the Bible Society. He and the ALGOMA ANGLICAN, Society Appeal. Box 86, conducted evening services join in extending sympathy The Church of the Resur ROSSEAU, Ontario. at Grandview Lodge ,for to the families of these men, rection expressed its thariks many years, and also assist who served so faithfully to all its parishioners and POC 1JO ed at many services at St. within their part of the Dio visitors, who contributed to (Telephone 1-705-732-4255) Luke's. In the absence of cese. these various funds. 8A / JANUARY / ALGOMA ANGLICAN AROUND THE DIOCESE OF ALGOMA I A new Christmas experi cently, and attended ser brates its 100th Anniver ence was available in Brace vices at St. Luke's there. sary. . . . The Rev. Bill EI bridge this year in the ar Jim, a former Lay Reader lam, Rector of St. Luke's in rangement of two twilight at St. Luke's, assisted the Thunder Bay, has two Study organ r e cit a.. 1 sat St. Rev. Bill EDam at the ser Groups underway in that Thomas' Church. The organ vices during his visit.... parish. They meet in an in ist, Mr. Robert Boyer, play Representatives of the five formal way, for discussion ed half-hour recitals of Anglican Religious Com and fellowship; at the mo Christmas music on Wed munities in Canada- had a ment, they are studying nesday and Thursday, De happy conference at Port Rosalind Rinker's book, cember 22 and 23 at 5 Sydney where the PrimElte, Conversing with God. . . . 0' clock. I t was planned as the Most Rev. Ted Scott was St. Paul's in Thunder Bay an opportunity for quiet en the .chief guest and adviser. has announced recent reci j oyment and meditation Representing the SSJE of pients of bursaries for theo near the close of a busy day, Bracebridge were the Rev. logical students. Mr. Frank in order to enrich the Chist David Hemming, Superior, Gower, a third year student mas observance. . . . Bishop and Brother Michael-denis, at Wycliffe College, and a Nock, from the funds avail Novice. . . . The Parish of postulant for the Diocese of able through an Archdeacon West Thunder Bay is having Algoma, has received the C. W. Balfour Bequest, made a Parish Mission under the Wilfred and Katharine Bal available copies of a report direction of the SSJE of four Bursary. The Rev .. B. of the Third Meeting of the Bracebridge from April 24- D. Bjerring has received the Anglican Con·sultative Coun 28, 1977. . . . Young people Norman T. Owens Bursary. cil in Trinidad. This certain from Holy Trinity in Sault . . . The Kiwanis Club of ly provides some excellent Ste. Marie are now playing Thunder Bay held a Church background reading for the the organ and teaching in Parade to St. John's Church upcoming "Theological Sy the Church School in the on November 14. The Rev. nod '77".... The Most Rev. Searchmont area, under the H. Morrow, Rector of that W. L. Wright, former Arch direction of the Rev. Jerry parish, is a member of this bishop of Algoma, was the Smith, Curate of Holy Trin club, and has been acting as guest preacher at the 131st ity, and responsible for the unofficial chaplain .... Holy anniversary of St. George work in Searchmont.... Trinity, Sault Ste. Marie, the Martyr Church in To The Thunder Bay Youth concluded its celebrations of Sheenagh Stocking· (left) and Linda Kernohan were ronto, on November 14. It Choir put on a Christmas its Centennial on November confirmed by the Rt. Rev. Frank F. Nock at St. Am was especially fitting for Opera Production at St. 21, 1976, with a pot luck brose Church in Baysville. His Grace to return to this John's in Thunder Bay, en dinner immediately follow parish for a visit as guest titled "Amahl and the Night ing the 11 a.m. service. The preacher as he was the Cur Visitors" . The dates of the congregation from Search ate there from 1926-28, and performances were Dec. 20- mont joined them for this Lake of Bays Mission the Rector from 1936-40. 23, at 8: 15 p.m. . . . The occasion. The Rev. The ALGOMA ANGLICAN also Rev. Ken Gibbs, Rector of Roger W. McCQlnbe, Editor reports recent activities heard that His Grace will be St. Peter's in Elliott Lake, of the ALGOMA ANGLICAN, preaching in New- York on attended the annual meet hopes to attend the February At last, the Lake of Bays candidates from St. Mary Sunday, March 13, and from ing of the graduates of WyC meetings of the Editors of Mission has good water in Magdalene'S who were con there he and Mrs. Wright liffe College in Toronto dur the Diocesan Publications the Rectory. For some firmed at St. Ambrose will be going to the Barba ing early November. Three throughout Canada. It will years, the water has been Church, Baysville, on Tues dos. . . . The Yen. E. Roy men were honoured on the be held in Toronto on Feb very discoloured, and has day, November 9. Bishop Haddon, Archdeacon of fiftieth anniversary of their ruary 9, followed by the had a terrible smell. Tanks N ock officiated, and con Thunder Bay, and Rector of particular graduation. This Canadian Ch urch Pre s s were flushed out, and vari firmed Linda Kernohan and St. Thomas', began his 24th year· (1977), Wycliffe cele- meetings, February 10-11. ous filters were installed, Sheenagh Stocking, both of year as Rector there on No but to no avail. There seem whom live at Frost Centre. vember 7, 1976~ During his by Warden James McCarty ed to be no recourse as the Dale Anderson and his sis 23 years, he has baptized of Hilton Beach. The Choral parish did not have access ter, Elizabeth, from Bays 744 people, performed 319 Eucharist was led by Fr. El to the lake. ville were confirmed by marriages, officiated at 464 dred. Representatives from Howe v e r, in . recent Bishop Nock in Gravenhurst burials, and prepared 662 all four churches in the par months, the kind and con on Nov. 7, since they could for confirmation. . . . The ish (Echo Bay, Jocelyn, Hil siderate neighbours of the not be present for the Nov. Rev. Ralph Magee, the Dis ton Beach, . and Richards Rectory, L~nly and Eileen 9 service. trict Secretary of the Bible Landing) were present. Barry, offered access i.nto Born in Philadelphia, Fr. Another point in the Mis Society, was the g u est their line which goes direct preacher at Christ Church, Eldred a t ten d e d schools ly into the lake. Ron Rich sion, St. John's, Fox Point, has been painted during the Lively, on January 9, 1977. there. Later he attended the ardson, the parish treasurer, . . . In a previous issue, the University of the South, .at handled the labour of con past fall, and looks quite lovely as a result. ALGOMA ANGLICAN featured Sewannee, Tennessee, where necting and burying pipes a story on the painting ·of he secured his B.A. degree. and getting the water going One of the summer resi St. Mary Magdalene Church Mr. and Mrs. Eldred, his in the Rectory. Rumour has dents, Mr. Harold Beamish, in Dorset. Two couples, Mr. parents, are Canadian, re it that the Rector, the Rev. painted the walls of the Rec and Mrs. Ron Richardson of siding in the Muskoka Lake Murray Bradford, is now tory basement with eenient Goose Lake, and Mr. and The Rev. Michael Eldred District, and their son came happy and able to take a paint, trying to cut down on Mrs. Jim Costigan of Thor to Canada for stUdies in shower in clean, non-smelly the seepage of water into old (summer residents), did Fr. M. Eldred theology. He enrolled in water! the basement. He plans to the bulk of the painting.... installed as Tl'inity College, Toronto, and In other news from the do further work in the Husband and wife teams, or graduated with an M.Div. de ~ission, there were two spring. families, are now acting as incumbent 0/ gree. He was made a deacon receptionists at the morning St. J. Island by Bishop Nock in Trinity services of St. Luke's in The Rev. Michael Eldred, College Chapel, and ordained Thunder Bay. Mr. and Mrs. B.A., M.Div., was installed to the priesthood by Bishop Alf Barnes are _ the "early as the Incumbent of the par Nock at St. John's in North birders" as they are faithful ish of St. Joseph Island at Bay. attenders of the 8 :30 a.m. special services in Emmanu Fr. Eldred was appointed service. . . . The Rev. Ken el Church, Richards Land as Curate of the Church of Gibbs, Rector of St. Peter's ing, on Sunday, November the Epiphany, where he in Elliot Lake, took a car 21, 1976. w 0 r ked in Sudbury under load of ACW members to The Ven. Frank Coyle, the Rev. Eric Paterson, for see the movie, "The Hiding Archdeacon of Algoma, and . the past year and one half. Place", which was showing Rector of St. John's in Sault There, he sang in the Bell at the Palace Theatre in Ste. Marie, was in charge of Canto Choir, was secretary Blind River.... On St. the service, and clergy in of the Ministerial Associa John's· Day, Monday, De attendan~ included the fol- tion, was director of the TV cember 27, 1976, the Rev. . lowing : The Rev. William Sunday m 0 r n i n g pro and Mrs. J. Crouch held an Stadnyk (Holy Trinity, Sault gramme, All Things Bright Open House at the Rectory Ste. Marie); the Rev. J. and Beautiful. He played I from 2-4 :30 p.m., and from Smith (Assistant Curate at rug b y, football, led youth 7-9 :30 p.m., at 8 Cobalt Holy Trinity) ; the Ven. C. B. groups and an Acolytes Street, in Copper Cliff.... Noble (Christ Church, Kor Guild. The Church of the Resurrec ah); the Rev. R. McCord Among his hobbies are tion in Sudbury held a Pot (Assistant Priest, St. Luke's horticulture, tropical f ish Luck Supper on December Cathedral); the Rev. Fred and bridge. Since his arrival 5 at 5 :30 p.m., which fea Roberts (Rural Dean of Al in the parish of St. Joseph tured a "get - acquainted goma, and Rector of St. Island, he has organized party" to enable the parish Matthew's, the Sault); and choirs in the churches, Sun ioners to get to know one the Rev. Canon Benjamin day Schools, and Servers' another, and to introduce Cooper (St. Saviour's, Blind and Altar Guides. new or recent additions to River). The Diocese of Algoma the parish family ana fel Archdeacon Coyle spoke and the ALGOMA ANGLICAN St. John's at Fox Point, in the Lake of Bays Mission lowship. . . . Mr. and Mrs. of the importance of prayer offer their best wishes to received a coat of paint last fall, and now looks quite Jim Aris were back to Thun in parish life. The keys of Fr. Eldred in his new ap lovely as a result. der Bay from Winnipeg re- the church were presented pointment.