ALGOMA ANGLICAN December 2014 Official Voice of the Diocese of Algoma – A section of the Anglican Journal Vol. 57 – No. 10 Inside St. James’, Goulais River will Algoma mark 120 years in 2015 By Eleanor Swain In 2015, Saint James’, Goulais River will celebrate 120 years of faithful worship on the original site. To mark this historic event, a recipe book has been made which includes the following ‘History of Saint James’ Church, Goulais River’. Goulais River is named after the river flowing through the land. The river comes from Goulais Lake, be- ginning in the hills behind Search- mont. The water passes over rocks, Joy is the through forests and meadows as it assurance of God wends its way meandering around in life bends until it reaches Goulais Bay Pam Handley in her ACW about 100 miles from its source! Devotions writes of joy, its Just over 120 years ago, The depth, wonder and quality and Church of England purchased how it is truly a reflection of NE1/4 of SW1/4 Section 13 Fen- the love and work of God in wick Township (34¼ acres) from our lives. Indian Land Agent William Van Abbott. The original church build- See p. 2 ing, built in 1895, was consecrated by Bishop Thornloe on March 28, 1895. The church opened for ser- What did Henry vices on Easter Sunday 1896. need to give the The incumbent was Rev. John Abbey a face lift? Peter Smitheman, and the Wardens In his History Byte, Rev. Rich- were A. McAuley and Jim Whalen. ard White writes of Henry III’s The building was of log construc- desire to reconstruct Westmin- tion with siding on the outside. The ster Abbey, what he needed interior walls were whitewashed. and how he achieved it. Rev. Canon W. Hunter was the in- cumbent from 1898 through 1942. See p. 3 A War Memorial was erected by the Women’s Institute on No- vember 9, 1920 in the Saint James’ Church campus in honour of the The preciousness fallen in World War I. Rev. Hunter, assisted by Mrs. Neil McLean, and joy of babies President of the Institute, unveiled in our lives the War Memorial. The names on FEEDING BODY, MIND AND SOUL: Pictured is a recipe book which includes the his- Charlotte Haldenby looks at the War Memorial are: tory of St. James’, Goulais River. It has been prepared in celebration of the upcoming the world in her monthly T. Henry Pye, Wm Pickard, column writing of how pre- Charles G. McSorley, Ivan McLean 120 anniversary of the church. It contains 120 recipes, one for each year of the life of St. cious babies and our response and Charles McSorley. James’. to the needs of children. A few years ago a pathway and seats, donated by Penny Elliott in In 1926, under incumbent Rev. Rev. W. H. Hunter 1898 to Lay Readers and visiting clergy See p. 8 memory of her parents Etna and W. H. Hunter, church property on 1942; officiated at services from then Morley McLean, were put in front the west side of Government Road Rev. Canon C. B. Noble 1947 to in 1967 through September 1968 Next deadline of the War Memorial. was sold to Mrs. D. W. James. 1964. when Rev. D. Stanley arrived. The deadline for the next The original church building The proceeds were used towards In 1964, the North of the Sault The Reverend D. Stanley 1968 issue of The Algoma Anglican is caught fire on a hot summer af- the rebuilding of the new church Mission was formed, with Cap- to 1985; Monday, December 1. building which was consecrated in tain Earl James Burke conducting Rev. Michael Hankinson 1987 Send items to: ternoon in July 1923. The cause Mail or courier: of this fire was, and is, a mystery. 1928. services in Goulais River, Heyden to 1989; Incumbents of Saint James’ and Searchmont. Rev. Jack Crouch from 1990 to P.O. Box 221 Dozens of the community mem- 1148 Hwy 141 bers worked hard trying to put out Church, Goulais River were as fol- Rev. Captain Earl J. Burke 1964 1997; Rosseau P0C 1J0 the flames, but to no avail. Only lows: to 1966; Venerable William Stadnyk E-mail: the organ survived. Rev. John Peter Smitheman Rev. Captain Robert Gorham 1997 to present. [email protected] 1896; 1966 to 1967; See Idea – p. 6 Spirit of place workshop held in Kagawong Finding Meaning Through Story- of their summer programs on event. What follows is a descrip- Ned, U of Nebraska Press, 1990. Shannon Hengen telling, Ernest Kurtz and Kather- Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Four tion of the workshop itself and Cruikshank learned the women’s ine Ketcham, Penguin, 2014, p. Elements Living Arts sponsored how it evolved. languages and lived among them writes of stories and 25. a story telling and spiritual direc- When still teaching English, I in order to record their autobiog- In retirement I am bringing to- tion workshop in the town of Ka- came across a book that changed raphies, only to discover that the spiritual direction gether two of the most important gawong, Ontario, on Mudge Bay how I view stories: Life Lived Like women did not share her idea of By Shannon Hengen influences in my life, stories and of Lake Huron, on Friday, August a Story: Life Stories of Three Yu- what a life story should be. In “Spirituality is, in briefest de- spiritual direction. What kind of 22nd, 2014. The first of its kind, kon Native Elders, by Julie Cruik- mainstream Canadian culture, an scription, a way of life—a way of stories do we tell? How do we it attracted two participants who shank in collaboration with Ange- autobiography lists major events being” Experiencing Spirituality: listen to others’ stories? As part engaged fully with me in this trial la Sidney, Kitty Smith, and Annie See Narratives – p. 5 (2) Algoma Anglican, December 2014

Diocese of Algoma Thorneloe University Anglican Church Women unveils new visual devotions FOR december identity

Thorneloe University has un- element from the original crest. veiled a new visual identity. With Trees are often associated with its growing academic programs, institutions of higher learning and expanding enrolment and increas- are symbolic of knowledge.” ing reputation, the time was right The Hawthorne tree, positioned Once again we cannot help but he will be there no matter what!” as Israel celebrated in her feasts for Thorneloe to adopt a more in a modern shield, captures the refer to Patrick O’Brian’s nov- are helping me tremendously and liturgy God’s past acts of de- modern logo and wordmark that breadth of the humanities at Thor- els, the first one being Master through these difficult times. But liverance.” He continues further captures the spirit of the institu- neloe University, with its branches and Commander, where you of- not only helping me but helping on: “Because the early Christians tion. representing the various depart- ten read “I give you joy”. When me to see the joy that is possible believed that the advent of Jesus Thorneloe University has pro- ments and programs. The limbs meeting someone on the street during challenging events. marked the inbreaking of God’s vided programming in the humani- and leaves are arranged as human today we probably say hello, The hospital said Mum no lon- final redemptive act, all the es- ties for more than 50 years. As a forms with arms outstretched in an how are you, but it seems in time ger needed to stay there, after six chatological joy that Israel had founding member of the Lauren- active, youthful and welcoming of the tall ships, on Jack Au- months, so she is now living with anticipated was now associated tian University Federation, on the way. Together, the abstract human brey’s ships anyway, the greeting us and as we recuperate together with Jesus.” campus of Laurentian University shapes form a tight-knit, supportive was “I give you joy”. I just won- we find we have much time Then as we first discovered a in Sudbury, Thorneloe is home to family and represent Thorneloe’s der if they at the time knew the to relive memories as we help few weeks ago in the introduc- the departments of Classics and focus on the arts and humanities, depth and wonder and quality of each other the best we can. The tion to Paul’s letter to the Philip- Ancient Studies, Religious Stud- and commitment to growth. the greeting they were giving or dedication of physiotherapists at pians Harper continues: “The ies, Women’s Studies, and Fine The colour of the new crest is the was it just an off the cuff saluta- the hospital and Mum and Peter Pauline Letters are filled with Arts, including Theatre and Mo- traditional “Thorneloe purple,” an tion? And do you remember this nagging me to keep up knee ex- the mood of rejoicing, for es- tion Picture Arts. Thorneloe also episcopal colour for the university, song from camp days or maybe ercises at home are paying off chatological joy, closely linked operates a residence that accom- which is named after Archbishop you even sing it in church today? and I will be driving again soon. with the Holy Spirit is both the modates 58 students. George Thorneloe. Violet/purple This was written by George Wil- These days are challenging but impetus “For what is our hope, “The Thorneloe crest has served is associated with imagination and lis Cooke about 100 years ago: they are also days of joy as Mum our joy, or the crown in which as the visual identity for Thorneloe inspiration. It is the color of good “I’ve got a joy, joy, joy, joy and I draw even closer together we will glory in the presence of University since its inception,” judgment and peace of mind. down in my heart, where, down during her remaining time. I our Lord Jesus when he comes? said Thorneloe University Presi- The logo includes a new word- in my heart, down in my heart, thank God for the skill of doctors Is it not you? Indeed, you are dent Dr. Robert Derrenbacker. mark – Thorneloe University at down in my heart, I’ve got a joy, and nurses and for the joy of my our glory and joy.”” 1 Thess. “And while it has served us well, it Laurentian – which identifies Thor- joy, joy, down in my heart, down new knee and I will always have 2:19-20. Then we find “Not that no longer reflects who we are.” He neloe’s membership within the in my heart to stay.” joyful and golden memories of we lord it over your faith but added: “Our logo is our signature Laurentian University Federation We have all had an experience Tolly. we work with you for your joy, in the community and beyond. It and its location on the Laurentian when every time we turn around As we try to understand what because it is by faith you stand makes a statement about what we University campus in Sudbury. there is that word and in this case Paul is writing about in Philippi- firm.” 2 Cor. 1:24. value and why we exist. Thorneloe In addition to the new logo and it is JOY. It came to light again ans, as we try to understand just In the past we may not have University offers a warm and wordmark, Thorneloe University the other day when I began read- how fleeting and shallow life can fully appreciated many of the welcoming learning environment has adopted the tagline “Learning ing the introduction to the epistle be without Christ, we come to Christmas cards containing the where programs in the humanities for Life.” The phrase embraces from Paul to the Philippians, in the realisation that life becomes word joy but now, after some create well-rounded individuals.” the idea that the humanities, also my Life Application Bible, where richer and deeper as we under- research, we have a better un- In 2013, a group of faculty, board known as the liberal arts, prepare the author discusses our circum- stand more and more clearly derstanding of the significance members, and staff came together students for the challenges facing stances and the differences be- true joy does depend on Christ. of this little word. Consequently to explore ways that Thorneloe them in life and provide a strong tween happiness and joy: During our trying times we have as we draw closer to Advent and University could better represent foundation for learning in all dis- “…what happens when the found the warmth of joyous mo- then the Christmas Season, we itself. Three focus groups of vari- ciplines. toys rust, loved ones die, health ments as our knee begins acting look forward to Christmas cards ous stakeholders, including stu- “The humanities foster criti- deteriorates, money is stolen and like a normal knee again. I have that have the word joy high- dents, faculty, partners and com- cal thinking and decision-making the party is over? Often happi- found joy in discovering Mum lighted on the their covers and munity members, were held that skills, expose students to ways of ness flees and despair sets in. In delights in sitting over breakfast throughout their Christmas mes- spring. The results of these con- knowing, and allow students the contrast to happiness stands joy. and discussing Bible readings sages. versations, along with Thorneloe’s opportunity to wrestle with the big Running deeper and stronger, joy and early Christianity in Eng- Let us join in singing this joy- mission, vision, values and histori- questions of life,” said Dr. Derren- is the quiet, confident assurance land because even at the age of ful hymn written by Henry J. van cal crest, were used to inform the backer. of God’s love and work in our 99 Mum is still eager to learn. Dyke, in 1907 which is based on creative process. “Learning for Life” also ac- lives – that he will be there no Also as the days go by I am Psalm 71:23: “My lips will shout “Perhaps the most important part knowledges the importance of matter what! Happiness depends beginning to find comfort in the for joy, when I sing praise to you, was capturing, through graphical life-long learning. The humani- on happenings, but joy depends fact that my beautiful cat Tolly is I whom you have redeemed”. imagery, the characteristics that ties enable the notion that learn- on Christ.” no longer in pain but at rest. Joyful, joyful we adore thee, make the educational experience ing and education do not cease at These are the most comfort- As we move from our per- God of glory, Lord of love; at Thorneloe University meaning- graduation from university. Rath- ing words possible as these past sonal thoughts what a surprise Hearts unfold like flow’rs before ful and life-changing for students,” er, learning and education continue few months have been months and joy to find our Harper Bible Thee, said Dr. Derrenbacker. “These throughout one’s lifetime. of trauma for me personally. Dictionary has a wealth of infor- Op’ning to the sun above. characteristics include Thorneloe’s With a new visual identity, Thor- Although Mum’s mind is still mation regarding this word we Melt the clouds of sin and sad- commitment to the arts and hu- neloe University is about to renew pretty sharp, her body contin- keep running into where joy is ness; manities, to small classes, and to a its strategic plan. A strategic plan- ues to deteriorate. I am enduring an expression found in both the Drive the dark of doubt away; caring, family-like atmosphere.” ning exercise has been endorsed hours of physiotherapy and exer- Old and New Testaments. Harp- Giver of immortal gladness, He added: “Also important was by both the Faculty Council and cises on my new knee joint and er says in part that “Nature itself Fill us with the light of day! a sense of connection and conti- Board of Governors at Thorneloe more recently faced the sudden is invited to join in his joyous nuity to our history. Building on University, and will be a collabor- death of my beloved cat Tolly. mood of thanksgiving (Ps. 98) Pam Handley, Diocesan our past to convey the present, we ative effort of faculty, staff, board These comforting words “that which often had a cultic setting A.C.W. Devotions Chair. have cultivated a new visual iden- members, students and the broader tity around the Hawthorne tree, an community. Algoma Anglican, December 2014 (3)

The Algoma Anglican is the Official Voice of the Diocese of Algoma. Address: P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. P6A 5N7 The Right Reverend Dr. Stephen Andrews, Bishop EDITORIAL Peter Simmons, Editor Letter from the Bishop Henry III’s marketing pitch Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort Dear Members of My Diocesan Family, But the image of fatherhood has been con- Most of you will know that nearly four taminated by associations with patriarchalism weeks ago my father died. Fawna and I called and the abuse of power. For the last couple of him on Thanksgiving Sunday night by Skype, decades there have been attempts to dispense and it was clear that he was not feeling well. It with the language of fatherhood in reference to would be the last time he would speak with us. God in our liturgies and hymnody. But try as On Monday morning my mom could not rouse we might, I don’t think we shall ever be able to him and called the ambulance. By afternoon dissociate him from his fatherly personhood. the doctors determined that Dad had suffered Why do I say this? a massive stroke and was not likely to recover. First of all, it is because this is the language Fawna and I and my brother and his wife made of Scripture and our Creeds. Indeed, in a By the Rev. Richard White the height. Its lines would draw plans to fly to Texas the following day. scandalous break To build a great church you the eyes heavenward. The worship What was to transpire over the ensuing week from his Jewish need great taste and a great deal space would be surrounded by was both remarkable and moving. The next tradition, Jesus of money. Henry III, 1216-1272, colour. There were coloured roof forty-eight hours featured a steady stream of instructed his fol- wanted to give Westminster Ab- bosses, carvings and panels. The hospital visitors, many of them from the Meth- lowers to address bey a major facelift. He definitely walls that embraced works of art. odist Church Mom and Dad attended. Some God as Abba. And had great taste. Magnificent windows invited in were quite shaken by the sight of this vigor- so we do. And not The Abbey had been built two the light through ruby and saphire ous and gregarious friend deprived of motion just out of obedi- centuries earlier by the saintly glass and heraldic shields. and speech, while others prayed with convic- ence to or imita- king, Edward the Confessor. The distinguishing characteris- tion that Dad would be healed. Mom kept vigil tion of him. Jesus Edward was considered the patron tic of the Abbey would be a mas- while Dad’s two sisters lovingly applied lotion himself prayed, saint of England. Henry venerated sive mosaic floor that lay like an to his hands and feet. It was reminiscent of ‘Abba, Father’ him. However the Abbey itself the biblical story of the woman who tenderly in the agony of was looking old, plain and out of History anointed Jesus before his burial (Mark 14.8). the garden (Mark date. A new Abbey would house It was hard to know how well Dad was able 14.36). God is our a shrine for Edward’s remains, Byte to understand the events going on around him. Father not simply with Henry’s own tomb mere feet He could nod his head ‘yes’ and from time to by virtue of the fact away. A new Abbey would be a oriental carpet in front of the High time a tear would appear on his cheek. So we that he is the source of all things, but also be- place for royal weddings, corona- Altar. More than 25 feet square, it read to him and joked with him and continually cause we have been united to his Son through tions, funerals and festivals. It would be made up of over 80,000 assured him of our presence and love. On one grace and the adoptive powers of our baptism. would be an architectural marvel, glittering inlaid stones. The occasion, after I had prayed with him, I asked Secondly, it is because, without the model of a rival to the finest cathedrals in impression was to emulate the if he could say ‘amen’. There was a catch in our divine Father, we have no basis on which France. glory of the throne room of God his breath and his lips closed, as if to confirm to critique human expressions of fatherhood. Henry had great taste. He Himself. The Great Pavement, as my prayer. I made this point in a public debate once with had looked to the great Gothic it was called, became the stage for His breathing continued to be laboured the New Testament scholar, Markus Borg. Af- cathedrals of Chartres, Paris, and coronations, royal weddings and through the next two days. Then, on Thursday terword, a young woman approached me and Reims for inspiration. He chose as state funerals. Yes, Henry had the evening, it became dramatically slower, and told me how her relationship with God as Fa- his first master mason, Henry de taste, but did he have the money? we sensed that the end was near. The family ther had helped her to heal from an abusive Reyns. He sent the Abbey’s new Money management was not surrounded his bed. Tearfully, I delivered last relationship with her own father. Fatherhood abbot, Richard de Ware to Rome Henry’s strong suit. His spending rites and bid him, ‘Depart, O Christian soul, may be an institution in search of redefinition both to get the Pope’s blessing habits were rash. He had launched out of this world.’ Accompanied by our sing- these days, but its existence is part of the struc- for the project, and to find stone two expensive and disastrous ing, the oil of healing took final effect and he ture of our humanity. ‘I bow my knees before workers. De Ware returned smil- campaigns into France, he had was delivered into the waiting arms of his Sav- the Father,’ writes St Paul, ‘from whom every ing with ship-loads of marble and expensive friends, extravagant iour. family in heaven and on earth takes its name’ glass and a veritable dream team tastes, a wife who demanded to be The congregation at Monday’s memorial (Eph 3.14f.). of Italian mosaicists. in fashion, and a string of liber- service spilled into the overflow section of the This is related, finally, to the comforting The artistic and spiritual heart ally financed charitable causes. church, indicating just how admired my dad (and, at times, discomforting) truth that the of Henry soon became evident. Not yet 30 years old he had the was. We were grateful that all of the grandchil- fatherhood of God is an expression of his per- The new Abbey would have the proverbial champagne taste and a dren, and newly-minted spouses, were able sonal nature. Just as Jesus could let his fears highest vaulting in England, beer purse. Where was the money to attend from as far away as London, Char- and hopes and desires and emotions become nearly 102 feet. Its aisles were for this new abbey to come from? purposefully narrow to accentuate lottetown, Sudbury, Vancouver and Japan. My the language of his love for the Father, so ev- See Henry – p. 4 brother delivered a touching and beautiful trib- ery dimension of our lives can be directed to ute, and I shared a word on how our weakness him. In Archbishop Rowan Williams’s summa- can be God’s strength. As our families returned ry of the Lord’s Prayer, ‘We need sustenance, home, my brother and I stayed with our mom mercy, protection, daily bread, forgiveness; we LGOMA NGLICAN to help sort out some of Dad’s affairs. She need to be steered away from the tests that we A A seems to be coping well and is surrounded by are not strong enough to bear’. These are not Official Publication of the Diocese of Algoma a watchful and caring Christian community. things that can be brought before the powers The Right Reverend Dr. Stephen Andrews, Bishop We have all been overwhelmed by the ex- of fate or an impersonal life force. They find Peter Simmons, Editor Jane Mesich, Treasurer pressions of sympathy and affection that have meaning, as Origen once observed, only when Produced Monthly by Peter Simmons appeared in cards, e-mails and conversations. ‘the whole of our life says, “Our Father”’. Send articles for publication to: I cannot write a personal word of thanks to all In the final moments of my dad’s life, the P.O. Box 221, 1148 Hwy 141, Rosseau P0C 1J0 Phone (705) 732-4608 Fax (705) 732-4608 of the members of my diocesan family who greatest source of comfort came from the E-mail: [email protected] have taken time to think and pray for us. But knowledge that we were commending him to please know that a prayer of thanksgiving for his heavenly Father, who is also the God and Please send subscription renewals and changes of address to: you goes up when I think of you and your kind Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Algoma Anglican, Anglican Journal, sentiments. I was particularly touched by the Yours in grief and hope, Circulation Department number of people who related to our grief by 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2 sharing stories of their own loss of a father. Postmaster: Please send all returns and changes of address to: What is it that makes this event in particular The Algoma Anglican, Anglican Journal, so poignant? Circulation Department, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2 We live in an age when roles based on gen- Stephen Andrews der have become confusing and problematic. Synod Address Biologically, of course, we all have fathers. Bishop of Algoma P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. 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JIM SCHELL ORDAINED A VOCATIONAL DEACON: On Saturday, November 8, 2014, Jim Schell was ordained a vocational deacon at the Dorset Recreation Centre. Following the service, lay readers and clergy gathered with Rev. Schell for a photo. Back row, from left are pictured Janet Borne- man, Caroline Sokoloski, Pam Thornton, Rev. Canon Rudy van der Heil, Ven Hugh Hamilton, Ven, Marie Loewen, Rev, Heather Manuel, Rev. Susan Sheen and Rev. Peter Simmons. Front row, from left are pictured Shirley Elliott, Rev. Dr. David Hardie, Bob Romberg, Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews, Rev. Jim Schell, Ven. Dawn Henderson, Donna Bowman-Woodall, Rev. Barbara Graham and Derek Shakespeare. Henry needed a holy relic Continued from p. 3 churches of Europe, including precincts, then into the neighbour- He could turn to the Abbot. The England, were becoming saturated ing royal buildings and finally position of Abbot of Westminster with so-called authentic relics. back to the Abbey where it was came with a full purse, made Even the Church was beginning handed to the Abbot. In the ser- fuller as previous abbots had as- to question their authenticity let vice that followed, a bishop prom- sured pilgrims that giving to alone their efficacy. ised that those who venerated the Westminster Abbey would always Undaunted and fueled by his relic would be forgiven their sins yield eternal benefits. Richard own piety, he pressed onward. for six years plus. The vial took up de Ware, gave generously to the He had to find a relic that would residence in the Abbey. project, but the lion’s share had to trump anything Canterbury had. To Henry’s disappointment, the be generated by the royal patron, And then he did, or thought he vial had minimal effect. To young Henry. Taxation was out of the did. On October 13, 1247 he sent Henry two things would have question. The barons were nipping out instructions for his nobles to been very clear. The vial failed at his heels demanding greater assemble at the construction site. to generate the degree of popular autonomy and were hardly in a All the king would say was that piety Henry had hoped for. And generous mood. There was no he had something “most agree- as a money-maker it was a bust. Thames Television, London Daily able” that it was “holy” and would The monarchy was stuck footing Mirror, bill boards, bull horns, or benefit the nation. most of the bill for the Abbey’s even church bulletins to solicit do- Crowds gathered. Amid cheers, reconstruction which amounted to nations. Royal Mail wouldn’t get Henry appeared. He wore simple about five percent of his treasury’s established for centuries yet, so a clothes, was clean-shaven and annual income. Was the vial even mail-in-donations plan was out of bare foot. He announced that a genuine? A similar relic vener- the question. most holy relic had been secreted ated at Hailes Abbey, about 100 Henry needed a marketing into England. He produced a crys- miles west, had similar claims to pitch, and he knew exactly what tal vase. It contained he said drops its authenticity. It was later judged that should be. If he could find of the blood of the Blessed Sav- a hoax, a mixture of goose blood a genuine holy relic, and prom- iour, Jesus Christ. It came with the and honey. Centuries later Henry’s ise pilgrims the absolution of seals of the Crusaders themselves, relic was simply removed, and their sins, miracles, a ticket to he said, the Knights Templars, the few cared. heaven and more, he would have Knights Hospitallers and that of Westminster Abbey was con- a veritable money machine. And the highest Christian official in secrated on October 30, 1269. It why not? It worked at Canterbury the Holy Land, the Patriarch of would take many generations to Cathedral. The tomb of the slain Jerusalem. Then with much pomp complete. Its trade mark towers Archbishop Thomas Beckett and ceremony a solemn proces- were added centuries later. Henry at Canterbury was swarmed by sion began. died November 16, 1272 and was pilgrims daily with the promise Henry carried the vase beneath laid to rest in the Abbey close to of great miracles. The success of a canopy supported on spears and the shrine and remains of Edward Beckett’s tomb as a money raiser two attendants. He held the vase the Confessor, Henry’s spiritual par excellent, financing a recon- high and looked straight ahead as champion. Miracles were reported struction project. Henry’s eager- the procession went through the by some who visited Henry’s ness to find the perfect marketing streets of London, to the Abbey. tomb. pitch overlooked one thing: the There it was carried around the

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E-Mail address: [email protected] Algoma Anglican, December 2014 (5) Narratives passed on which shape and direct life Continued from Front mainstream culture also use sto- in a person’s life, challenges, goals, ries handed down over time as achievements. Not so in native guides in how to live. In what con- culture in the Yukon. Try as she texts do we share those stories? might, Cruikshank could not elicit Overwhelmed as we are by many from any of the women any life less important, distracting noises, story that was immediately recog- where and how do we find occa- nizable to her as such. Instead, she sions to pass on the narratives that writes: “The more I persisted with fundamentally shape and direct my agenda, the more insistent each our lives? was about the direction our work The Manitoulin Island work- should take. Each explained that shop provided such an occasion. these narratives were important Agreeing to strict confidentiality to record as part of her life story” at the start, we listened thought- (2). The narratives Cruikshank re- fully to one another in a way that fers to are traditional stories from I described as “holy listening,” a the women’s culture, repeated requirement in the context of spiri- orally through centuries as guides tual direction. Holy listening asks to people’s lives; how to care for of us that we do not judge what we oneself, others, and the land; how hear, that we do not attempt to fix to respond to pain and loss; how or advise. to pray. What is central to a “life Instead, when one person spoke, lived like a story” in this culture the others paid careful heed, not- is deep knowledge of the values ing significant points in the narra- that have preserved the culture and tive. A period of silence followed sustained the people over time. In- each story, after which the listen- dividual achievement is not central ers described what they heard the to “autobiography” in the culture storyteller say and, if necessary, of these Yukon elders. asked clarifying questions. Fol- What are the founding stories of lowing another brief silence, each mainstream culture, I asked myself listener relayed what the storytell- after reading Cruikshank’s book? er’s narrative evoked in him or her. What values do they teach us? The story teller then responded as SPIRIT OF PLACE: Pictured are the participants and organisers of the workshop on sto- Returning to the subject of the he or she felt moved, the emphasis ry telling and spiritual direction held on Friday, August 22, 2014 in Kagawong at Madge August workshop: I asked par- always being on the many ways in Bay on Lake Huron. From left are Kendra Edwards, Four Elements Community Pro- ticipants to think of a story that which experience informs us. grams Assistant, participants Chuc Wilson and Kate Thompson and Sophie Edwards, describes their highest values. We voiced a number of shared Before telling the stories to one concerns during the workshop, Four Elements Executive Director. another, I outlined for them the concerns that arose also in the nar- second most important influence ratives of the Yukon elders: the in my life: a two-year program in great importance of spirit of place, spiritual formation and spiritual ties of family, growth in wisdom direction that I recently complet- and grace, how and what to teach ed, the Ontario Jubilee Program the young. As Eben Alexander (jubileeassociates.ca). Drawing on writes in Proof of Heaven: A Neu- the centuries-old practice of Chris- rosurgeon’s Journey into the After- tian spiritual direction, Jubilee is life, “A story—a true story—can now interdenominational, teaching heal as much as medicine can”, ways of listening and discerning Simon and Schuster, 2012, p. 144. that cross boundaries of faith. We learned in the workshop that A foundational belief of the Jubi- ultimate values do persist in our lee Program is that the Holy Spirit stories when we relate those stories speaks in and through us when explicitly as spiritual teachings, as we truly open ourselves and truly life lessons. Those narratives and seek. We do so in contemplative those deep, enduring beliefs can practice. The belief that gradually heal our sense of aimlessness or arose in me is that the Spirit often despair. reveals our deepest values to us in Article originally appeared in the form of stories; Scriptural, per- the September 17, 2014 edition of sonal, cultural, familial, historical, The Prairie Messenger. Reprinted comical, and so on. with permission Like the Yukon elders, we in

PLACE OF BEAUTY: This stunning scene of Mudge Bay on Lake Huron formed the backdrop for a workshop held on Friday, August 22, 2014 which addressed story telling and spiritual direction. This photo originally appeared in the September 17, 2014 edition of The Prairie Messenger. Reprinted with permission (6) Algoma Anglican, December 2014 From the mouths of babes By the Rev. Canon Bob Elkin into church one Sunday when the Before kids learn to be polite Bishop was present, looked us and subtle and lie like the rest of both over and excitedly shouted us, they often blurt out the frank- to his mom: “Look! Two god’s est of things. Some time ago one today!” And I’ll never forget of our grandchildren, after playing the little girl, kneeling at the rail at our house for a few hours with beside her grandma who reached his brother decided that he wanted up and vigorously high fived me to take home the polka dot plush when I raised my hand to bless snake that lives in our toybox. We her. told him that the snake had to stay Teenagers aren’t above being so he could play with it again the brutally honest when something REACHING OUT: The Outreach Committee of St. Peter’s, Callander have provided a next time he came but that wasn’t offends their sense of justice. A building at Fairy Lake for Camp Temiskaming. This was made possible through the good enough and his demands fourteen year old finished shov- efforts of many individuals, particularily the students of West Ferris Secondary School, to take it home began to escalate eling the church walk early one North Bay. Pictured from left are Morley Rogers, in door way, Chris Wilson , John Lunn, until his brother reassured him snowy Sunday morning and as I Gage Farrow, seated, Andrew McDonald, and Ron Leclair. with: “Stop worrying! When Oma and Grandpa die we get all their stuff.” I’m not sure where that Letter came from but I resolved not to from Bob Idea for a celebratory eat or drink anything they prepare for me for a year or two since I don’t really know how badly he paid him he said: “Before coming wants that snake! here I shoveled the walk at the cookbook came in 2013 Another time my granddaughter Catholic Church and you know Continued from Front son to be baptised in the Church lowed a bus to break down so that questioned me at length about what the priest gave me?” Want- As mentioned above, in Decem- was because of the fire destroying a woman’s prayer might be an- things I had seen in my youth ing to make sure I was being fair ber 1997 the retired Archdeacon, all the records. The latest person to swered. The recipe book is for the which apparently included the I quickly answered: “No. What William Stadnyk became the in- be baptised in Saint James’ Church, feeding of body, soul and spirit. invention of the wheel and watch- did he give you?” The reply was cumbent and he continues to be so Goulais River, was two month old Please note that this recipe book ing the dinosaurs play. “Jossie” rapier sharp: “His blessing, the now at the time of compiling and baby Owen Swain Vernile, on July contains 120 pages; one for each I protested, “You’re making me cheapskate!” printing this booklet. In 2013, Rev. 14, 2013. year of Saint James’ Church life! feel like an old fart!” She didn’t Sometimes what’s said is Father John E. Swain, who began The idea to produce a book of Bibliography: hesitate. “But grandpa” she said inadvertently funny because the assisting and playing the organ in recipes contributed by the parish- ‘Valley of Trees and Water’ – in a tone usually reserved for the speaker just doesn’t know that April 2011, was made an Honorary ioners of Saint James’ Church, Recollections of Goulais River more thick-headed of her dolls, words can have dual meanings. Assistant. Prior to January 2011, Goulais River, for distribution 1878 – 1978 research by Ruth Mc- “You are an old fart!” Friends of ours recounted a drive Mrs. Margaret Boissineau was the in January 2015, the year of the Donald, who did much of the writ- These bursts of honesty don’t they were on with their young organist at Saint James’ Church Church’s 120th Anniversary, was ing and editing, Gordon McLarty, just happen at home and I’ve had son when they came across a from 1992, retiring at the age of conceived in 2013. Upon agree- Dora McLean, Gordon Mc Millan my share of things come to pass in porcupine lumbering across the 98 years old! The building under- ment by the Advisory Board, at the and Hilda Tier, who, it is under- church too. During Communion road. They slowed and pointed went renovations in 1968 making meeting in September 2013, work stood by her daughter, Susan, did one Sunday a father signaled me the animal out to the boy. “Look, it much more efficient. began immediately to produce this the final writing and editing. for his young son to receive the a porcupine!” He took a look, saw It is not known who the first recipe book, entitled Saint James’ Published by DAK General Ser- host. He chewed and swallowed the quills and shouted: “Quick, couple to be married in the Church Church, Goulais River, Recipe vices, Goulais River, Ontario. during the words of institution roll up the windows before he was, because the church building Book to celebrate 120 years of This book was kindly loaned to and then asked his dad in a shrill jumps up and porks us!” burned down destroying all the re- worship compiled by Eleanor P. B. the Collator of the Recipe Book stage whisper: “Why did he give I once heard two people talking cords. The latest couple to be mar- Swain. by Len Pascall. His mother-in-law me styrofoam to eat?” I’m sure he about a third. “He doesn’t beat ried in Saint James’, was Orlando The recipe book contains fa- was Ruth McDonald, mother of isn’t the first person in church to about the bush and it gets him into Vernile to Sarita Eleanor Natasha vourite Holy Bible quotations of Betty Ann Pascall. wonder that. Then there was the trouble!” said one of them. The Swain on August 18, 2012. It is several of the contributors. There Sunday where the server, working other nodded his head adding: also not known who the first per- is also an account of how God al- with me at the altar conversation- “He calls a spade a spade.” “No ally whispered: “I really like that he doesn’t” said the first. “He comb-over thing you do to cover calls it a blankety, blank shovel your bald spot. Pretty sharp!” And and tha’s what causes all the The Deacon’s Doodlings everybody thinks they look so trouble!” Kids do that too but on angelic up there! them it’s often mighty cute. By the Rev. Barbara Graham rist from the Book of Alternative Services at which Another very young boy came Editor’s note: In the following Rev. Barbara Gra- the Bishop presided and was the preacher. It was fol- ham writes about the Diocesans Lay Readers held at lowed by a session on “The Role of the Lay Reader St. Thomas’, Bracebridge from Friday, September 26 in Congregation Development” given by the Rev. Dr to Sunday, September 28, 2014. .Jay Koyle . It was excellent as was the session in the The front three pews of the church at 10:30 a.m. afternnon led by the Rev. Dr. John Harvey on “The on September 28, 2014 was a sea of white albs and Role of Further Education for Lay Readers”. blue scarves. For today was the culmination of what I The Noon Day Prayers from the Book of Common am told was a very successful Diocesan Lay Readers Prayer and Grace were led by a Lay Reader from Conference. It was not really the turn of the Muskoka Sudbury/Manitoulin Deanery. Jim Schell’s wife Pat Lay Readers to host this and with shorter notice than offered to do the catering for the Saturday lunch and usual, I as their Deanery Warden, have to say that I Saturday Banquet and everyone really appreciate am very proud of how our local Lay Readers met this the wonderful meals she provided. After the banquet challenge were extremely well entertained by the music of the We are very grateful to St. Thomas’ that they agreed Gravenhurst Saxophone Quartet led by Derek Shake- to allow over forty Lay Readers from all across this speare who is a Diocesan Lay Reader from St. James Diocese, except from the Deanery of Thunder Bay, to Gravenhurst. meet here from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, Sep- Today Lay readers, minus those who had further to tember 28, 2014 is what they described as such a won- travel were welcomed to the usual Coffee Hour after derful facility and for the hospitality they received the service at which Bishop Andrews was the cele- Friday evening began with the traditional Bishop’s brant and Rev. Kelly Baetz’s was the Homilist. Her reception which included his inspiring talk during sermon was in my humble opinion “a masterpiece”. I which time the Bishop informed us that he had asked am truly grateful for all her help and guidance in the Jim Schell a Lay Reader from Lake of Bays Parish preparation of this Conference. to work alongside Canon Dr. David Gould the Di- These doodling’s became a little longer than intend- ocesan Warden of Lay Readers who is retiring after ed but I guess that I got carried away. I do not apolo- LAY READERS CONFERENCE 2014: On Saturday, Sep- many years of devoted service. Needless to say we in gize for that because we do not often get a chance to tember 27, 2014, Rev. Dr. John Harvey led a workshop this Deanery are highly delighted. The evening ended thank all Lay Readers for all they do year in and year on the “Role of Further Education for Lay Readers” at with the Service of Compline from the Book of Com- out. Incidentally during the conference the Bishop the Annual Lay Readers Conference held at St. Thomas’, mon Prayer in the Church led by Lay readers from the honoured Bill Flavell who is retiring as a Lay Reader Deanery of Algoma. presently at St. James Gravenhurst after 42 years of Bracebridge from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, Sep- Saturday began with the celebration of the Eucha- service tember 28, 2014. Algoma Anglican, December 2014 (7) Rufus, Anselm and investiture By the Rev. Peter Simmons ity of either Urban or Clement. Lafranc, Archbishop of Canter- Anselm was adamant. He would bury died in 1089 A.D. With his recognise Urban. William Rufus death, all eyes turned to Anselm. sent two chaplains to Rome to pres- Born in 1033 A.D. at Aosta, It- sure Urban, offering to recognise aly, Anselm had been a pupil of Urban as Pope if he made certain Lafranc at Bec. He became a monk concessions. Some of the conces- at age 27. When Lafranc moved sions were related to the ongoing on to Caen in 1066 A.D. and sub- issue of the right of investiture. sequently to Canterbury, Anselm William Rufus insisted he have was elected Abbott. the right to confer upon Anselm the We recall king William Rufus pallium in England, not Urban in did not have regard, or rever- Rome. Urban, wanting and need- ence for the Church. His princi- ing the support of Rufus, conceded pal concern was the accumulation to his demand, to some extent. He of personal wealth. One way he sent a papal legate to England with achieved this was to keep the posi- tion of Archbishop of Canterbury vacant, thereby appropriating the Anglicanism revenue generated by the vacancy. This practice was legal, however it was held frowned upon. A turn in the two chaplains who had been William II’s health would alter the sent by William Rufus. The legate situation. had with him the pall. Anselm had William Rufus fell ill. He was not been informed of this, the leg- filled with fear and terror at the ate travelling through Canterbury prospect of death. To alleviate his unannounced. However the legate anxiety, he called for Anselm for did not hand the pall over to the comfort and support. William ap- king, rather he made his way to the pointed him Archbishop of Canter- cathedral and placed it upon the al- bury in 1093 A.D. The relationship tar for Anselm to take up. Anselm between these two strong willed did so. Their fractious relationship individuals was filled with rancor continued. and disagreement from the start. Needing the permission of the It was a reflection of the struggle king, Anselm asked if he might between the authority of the sov- travel to Rome in order to meet ereign versus that of the Church. with the Pope. The king refused. Anselm insisted the pall, or palli- Anselms response? He would go um, the symbol of office conferred, to Rome with, or without William in this case, on the Archbishop of Rufus’ consent. Rufus declared if Canterbury, should be bestowed Anselm undertook such a journey, by Pope Urban II in Rome. This he would not allow him back into was a problem. the country. In October of 1097 At this time there was a schism A.D. Anselm left England. The in the Church as two popes were king, fulfilling his threat, would claiming authority. Urban II was not allow him to return. An ar- established in Rome, while Clem- row to the chest of William Rufus ent, also claiming papal authority, while on a hunting trip in August was established and supported by of 1110 A.D. put an end to their the German emperor. William Ru- difficult relationship. Would the fus saw this as an opportunity to situation improve under Henry, the challenge Anselm in declaring he new sovereign? had not acknowledged the author- More to come. (8) Algoma Anglican, December 2014

VISIT TO MANITOULAND ISLAND: Manitouland Island is always beautiful and September is no exception. On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Bishop Stephen Andrews and Fawna Andrews joined Rev. Sherry DeJonge and the people of the churches on the DEDICATION OF NEW WINDOW: On Sunday, June Manitouland for service of celebration. The service was held at All Saints’, Gore Bay. 7, 2014, Bishop Stephen Andrews visited St. John’s, Rev. DeJonge ministers to the Parish of Western Manitouland which is composed of Schreiber to dedicate and bless a new stain glass win- All Saints’, Gore Bay and St. John the Evangelist, Kagawong, Great Spirit Island Parish dow. Photo by Gail Johnson. This photo originally appeared consisting of St. Paul’s, Manitouwaning and St. Francis of Assissi, Mindemoya and Holy in the June 17, 2014 edition of the Terrace-Bay Schreiber News. Trinity, Little Current. Reprinted with permission. A baby is so very precious and joyful By Charlotte Haldenby expecting. How important their But when those wise men arrive cultures. A baby is so precious, and such Looking discussions would be! Just a bit later with their full reti- Oh good! We’re back where a lesson to us all. Whether they watching Abigail’s mom and my nues to see that child, the whole everyone talks like Mommy and are our own, children, grand- at the World other nephew’s wife compare town wanted to know why they Daddy. Maybe their relatives and children, or godchildren, the notes was good. “Well, she’s a were here! Who was this baby friends will come over to see me, grandchildren visiting next door, mothers were sent home, to be bit cranky now, crying a bit! We anyway? The local people were well of course, I’m the big draw- or even the baby in the stroller tutored after school, cut off from think it could be teething!” “How around now all the time, just like ing card, right! And everyone’s or in the supermarket cart. Such their friends, while the fathers old is she now? Yeah, could be! the paparazzi with Will and Kate sooo glad to see us! And I have big eyes taking in everything, not could stay in class, sometimes I remember when Sophie....” and and baby George. Can’t we have cousins, like heh! Big John! making any judgements yet, just teased, or shunned, or bragging then “ I was thinking of getting some peace and privacy? How do we welcome people taking it all in. about how great they were. her a ___!” “ We got ours at ___, Oh! Angels again! Off to Egypt we haven’t seen for a while, espe- My grandniece Abigail was Go back 2000 years. Mary was good price and she really likes as refugees, for several years. cially if they’ve been teaching in eight months old in October, betrothed to Joseph, and even it!” Do we have a place where Yes, there’s Mummy and Daddy, a developing country, or serving when we had dinner together. nowadays in Middle Eastern young mothers can meet before but who are all these other people in the military trying to make the Up in her high chair, she fol- cultures, that can be even more and after the birth, to chat, get who talk funny. And dress dif- world better, or bringing medical lowed the conversation trying to important than the actual wed- advice, make good friends, and ferently! And we might have to care to Ebola patients in Africa? figure out what voice went with ding. Ask granduncle Mike, even have babies make first stay here! Well, at least Daddy’s a They will have a hard time read- whom, with big smiles when her who comes from Egypt. Yes friends? carpenter so he can get a job. justing after what they’ve seen, father and mother were speaking. she knows, there’s something Off to Bethlehem! How gov- Both my sisters had fathers- and sometimes they may not fit Those were her people. When wonderful going on, but in-law who were regular in well because of it, but do they her granduncle Mike with that no one else saw the angel. immigrants and had know we care and appreciate strange accent offered her a little And how were her parents “transportable” trades, the work they have done? We bit of pita, and she tasted it, and taking it? Was this a total “A child in the stable, and he’s both woodworkers: a do want those medics to follow sucked in the whole piece, with a disgrace to their family? carpenter and a furniture quarantine, and make sure they’re smile, she made a friend for life. Would she be thrown going to be important!.” maker. But what about germfree, but after those three At Christmas we celebrate the out? And Joseph, the best our refugees today, sur- weeks are we ready to say thanks birth of a baby. As you look at carpenter around. No rounded by people who and help them get back on track? the children in your life over the one had seen that angel speak different lan- Do we encourage them to tell holidays, with their joyful smiles, either. What was the gossip going ernments do inconvenience us, guages, who might not have the their stories and do we hear the even tempered with a bit of tears, around? Was he going to put up sometimes! No room at the inn! same family customs, practising needs they saw and get money we can see the beauty of our lives with this? He must really care And whereas we think of stables different faiths, or liturgies. My or equipment or school supplies and maybe listening to the Bible about her! Or was there laughter as regular wooden barns, it could Dad’s old church in Islington St. rolling along to the people they story, remember other children behind his back, about how he’d at that time have been a cave. Wilfrid’s is now a CSI church: met over there? around the world. got taken in? What service do we provide CSI? Church of South India. Do This month we see crèches Way back when I first started How do we treat pregnant teen- for the homeless on cold winter we make people feel at home? in churches and on our mantel- teaching in Ottawa, a married agers today? Can they still get nights? Even the ones who don’t Do we help them find jobs? Do pieces! At family gatherings and friend of mine was told by the their schooling? If their families want to come in might appreciate we invite them over for coffee, church we may see our own ba- board that she must take the do throw them out, physically or Arctic sleeping bags and a good or send our kids the same age bies and others’ children with big year off when she was pregnant emotionally, do they have a place hot meal, and some human con- over to say “Hi!” Do we make smiles at all the neat stuff going and having her baby. You just to go? We do have medical care tact. Someone does know their language classes available? on around them. As our family couldn’t have a pregnant teacher available, but are there people name and cares. Do we learn more about where wonders what will Abigail make in the class room. She protested, around who still pay attention to Now those shepherds. Were they came from, their food and of all this at her first Christmas, as a Family Studies teacher, say- them and answer questions and they just goofing off and coming customs, from real interest, not may we also wonder how we can ing this might be good for kids give them good hugs every day? into town for the night? Angels? to say later “Did you eat that? respond to those basic needs of to witness. When I was teaching Mary went off to visit her Sure! A child in a stable, and he’s Yuk!”, but to learn for ourselves all children reflected in that first here in the Sault later on, teenage cousin Elizabeth who was also going to be important! C’mon! and appreciate both their and our Christmas story!