ALGOMA ANGLICAN January 2011 Official Voice of the Diocese of Algoma – A section of the Anglican Journal Vol. 55 – No. 1 Inside Algoma

New rector for St. John the Divine, North Bay The Rev. Andrew Nussey was welcomed to St. John the Divine, North Bay. Father Nussey’s induction begins a time of renewal for St. John’s. See p. 5

Chalking of the door is an ancient HONOURING A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT: 2010 at the Church of the , Sudbury. The event tradition The Rev. Genny Rollins receives a standing ovation dur- was held to honour Rev. Rollins for her ministry as chap- In this issue of The History ing a dinner and evening held on Friday, November 26, lain at the Sudbury Jail. Byte, the Rev. Richard White tells of the ancient tradition of the chalking of the door which is still practiced today. Rev. Genny Rollins honoured for See p. 3 ministry as chaplain at Sudbury Jail By Della Passi of tough and tender love, and fol- Rev. Rollins herself says that herself says that it helps to look Rev. Genny Rollins is the Chap- lowing the commandment of she doesn’t know any chaplains like the grandmother that she is, as lain at the Sudbury Jail, and on to visit those in prison, she has in- who are supported as much as she those to whom she ministers, can Friday, November 26, the Church spired many friends and volunteers is, by their communities. She says relate very easily to her non-threat- of the Epiphany, Sudbury, hosted a to assist her in bringing care and that she is really blessed to have ening appearance! She is loved by dinner and evening honouring and hope to those who are imprisoned; this wonderful network of people both the staff at the jail, as well as celebrating her and her very spe- often by more than the walls that working with her. That, in fact, has the inmates, and is respectfully and cial ministry there. Using her gifts surround them. everything to do with who she is, affectionately called and referred and why this evening was called to as “Miss Genny”. She runs pro- “Honouring Genny”. grams both for small groups as After an excellent dinner was well as working with individuals St. Mary enjoyed by all, Rev. Rollins was at their request. She finished by “toasted” at an open mike session, having all present all join in sing- Magdelene, led off by Bishop Tom Corston, ing a couple of the songs they love Sturgeon Falls who shared how much of an inspi- at the jail! holds special ration Genny Rollins has been to It was a star-studded night! him. Accolades, stories, and love Guests included Rev. Rollin’s own event were expressed by fellow clergy family, parishioners and clergy The second annual evening of and friends, as well as two very from all around the deanery, other International Christmas Car- touching expressions of thanks churches in the community, repre- oling brought together more and appreciation from two young sentatives from the John Howard than 50 people to begin cel- men whose lives had been turned Society, Rockhaven, and the Gide- ebrations of Christmas. around by her love and ministry. ons, as well as Father Ron Perron See p. 6 They were in attendance for din- from Ste. Anne des Pins, and Fa- ner. Archdeacon Anne Germond ther Jim Hutton from St. Patrick’s. introduced Rev. Rollins, and re- It was a welcome return of Bishop ferred to her having received the Corston who was delightfully able Thorneloe Mitre Award at the re- to join wife Ruth Corston, and cent Thorneloe Convocation. mother Frances Corston, on this Next deadline Rev. Rollins involved a panel of rare occasion, as well as having The deadline for the next four friends who have worked with greetings sent by Bishop Stephen issue of The Algoma Anglican is her at the jail, to share in her mes- Andrews, who was regrettably un- Tuesday, January 18. sage to those present, each telling able to come due to a conference Send items to: REMEMBERING THOSE GONE BEFORE: The Rev. a part of the ministries that happen in London. Mail or courier: there, from Kairos (a prison ver- The dinner was an amazing group P.O. Box 221 George Kwari officiated at an All Souls Day service held 1148 Hwy 141 on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at St. Thomas’ cemetery in sion of the Cursillo program) to effort, initiated and planned by the Rosseau P0C 1J0 Christmas caroling. Genny Rollins See Ministry – p. 4 E-mail: Bracebridge. Approximately 65 people attended the service [email protected] held in remembrance of the faithful departed. (2) Algoma Anglican, January 2011

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devotions FOR january As we study our amazing bodies using the book In with the Holy Spirit. the Church, needs breath; the inspiration of His Spirit. We His Image by Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancey, we’ve In the Bible the words “Breath” or “wind” often refer to need the stream of life that comes from God and that only seen how amazing our five senses are, our blood, and our the Holy Spirit. Jesus said to Nicodemus “the wind blows His Spirit can provide. brains. wherever it pleases. You hear the sound but you cannot Another amazing organ in our bodies, and necessary for tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with #485 Common Praise, 1938 our very life, is our lungs. There is nothing that can cause everyone born of the Spirit.” (Verse 1) panic like being unable to breath. Our respiratory system As we live on earth, we need air, water and nutrients. Breathe on me, Breath of God, consists of our nose, throat, and bronchial tubes ending in For eternal life, however we will of course have no need Fill me with life anew 300,000,000 air sacs in our lungs. Called alveoli, these are for these things. That I may love what Thou dost love, where the life-giving oxygen is transferred to the blood Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, unless a man is born And do what thou would do. and carried to all our organs. Our brains die within min- of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of utes without oxygen. The lungs themselves, if unfolded God. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the spirit gives birth to (Verse 4) and laid out flat would carpet a small apartment, 40 times spirit.” The Psalmist uses the image of a dear panting for Breath on me, Breath of God larger in area than our skin if it was laid out flat! water: “so my soul pants foe you, O God” So shall I never die, Our lungs move enough air in and out in a day to fill a The Spirit was there at creation hovering over the wa- But live with Thee the perfect life, room. We use air not only to live but for speaking, singing, ters. He inspired the prophets. He anointed Jesus at the Of Thine eternity. and laughing. Our bodies are able to adjust what we need beginning of His ministry. He entered the apostles when to take in depending on how active we are, very active or Jesus breathed on them. John 20:22. He transformed the Ingrid Koropeski sleeping, without our conscious control. tiny band at Pentecost “as a mighty wind.” Diocesan ACW We “expire” or breath out, or in the ultimate sense “are Because the Spirit dwells in us, He allows God to es- Devotions Secretary expired” or “die”. At death the body in still there but the tablish His presence in us He is as vital to our Spiritual “breath” and “spirit” have left. We “inspire” or breath in, lives as breath is to our physical lives. Just as our physical Bibliography, In His Image, Dr. Paul Brand, Philip are inspired by artistic ideas or in a religious sense, filled bodies need air, so it is in the spiritual world. Christ’s Body Yancey

WORTHY OF HONOUR: Bernice Smith, second from left, was the recipient of a Cer- tificate of Recognition from the Diocese of Algoma. Ms. Smith has served on the ACW CHRIST THE SAVIOUR IS BORN: A number of children Executive and various committees and has created a quilting program. This program from All Saints’, Huntsville made crèches as centre pieces has provided quilts for the needy, shut-ins, those in hospital and nursing homes. Peggy for tables which were set up at the ‘Tis the Reason for the Hern, left, presented Ms. Smith with her certificate. Also pictured are the Ven. Dawn Season’ crèche display and refreshments. The event was Henderson, rector of All Saints’ and Linda Smith, president of All Saints’ ACW. held on Thursday, December 18, 2010.

ANNUAL “ADVENTFEST”: The Sunday school of Trin- GUEST SPEAKER AT CORPORATE COMMUNION: Georgi Doyle was the speaker at ity, Parry Sound celebrated the first Sunday of Advent on All Saints’ Anglican Church Women’s corporate Communion held on Sunday, Novem- November 28, with their annual “Adventfest”. One of the ber 28, 201. Ms. Doyle spoke of her experiences ‘travelling with Jesus’ for 81 years since many activities happening in the parish hall, included the her baptism in Toronto and her retirement in Huntsville. making of Christmas cards for shut-ins. Algoma Anglican, January 2011 (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 The chalking of the door By the Rev. Richard White ‘The chalk was/is always In the midst of our It was January 6, Twelfth-night blessed before being used in this after Christmas, better known as way. Why?’ The thinking runs Epiphany. In a home somewhere like this. Like water, chalk is in the parish, a priest climbed a from the ground. Just as water is hardship hope has ladder inside the home to reach blessed for holy purposes, chalk the lintel above the front door. The members gathered around. History The priest pulled a stick of chalk from his pocket, balanced Byte meaning himself and methodically wrote Dear Friends, earth. Every experiment intended to produce a per- 20+C+M+B+11, praying under too should be blessed before it is As long as the earth endures, seedtime and har- fect human society has failed, on account of the fact his breath as he went. The family used. There is actually a “Liturgy vest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and that no human being is perfect. But although we and guests held hands, and as the for the of the chalk”. The night, shall not cease. (Genesis 8.22) have little confidence in human achievement, we priest said “Amen” they raised blessing is typically done at the In mid-December, the Middle East got hit with a have great confidence in the purposes and power of their hands to heaven inviting a end of the Epiphany service or the spate of violent weather that brought snow to Leba- God. We are certain that error and evil and sickness blessing, and the “chalking of the Sunday prior to Epiphany before non, Syria and Turkey. A week later, the 402 east of and environmental spoilage are not going to be al- door” was finished. In England, the dismissal, A basket of chalk Sarnia ground to a halt with drifting snow and zero lowed the last word. this blessing would be followed is brought forward, and the priest visibility, and some spent a frigid night in their cars On the contrary, by a feast, featur- prays the following: (The + shows before being rescued by the military the following truth and righteous- ing a cider drink called “Lamb’s where the priest makes the sign of day. And now there is news out of the Maritimes of ness and healing Wool,” and a fruity “Epiphany the cross). winter storm damage costing in excess of $50 mil- and wholeness will Cake” or “.” The Our help + is in the name of the lion. It is rapidly becoming a winter of discontent triumph in the end. “chalking” was all part of the Lord. (apologies to the Bard) for many who are begin- For Jesus Christ is Epiphany house-blessing, and Who hath made heaven and ning to realise that climate change is more than a going to return in literally “marks” the occasion earth. conference topic in Cancún. strength and splen- with a chalky visual reminder for Lord hear my prayer. What’s up with the seasons? In the Bible, there dour, the dead will days or weeks after that. Its origin And let my cry come unto thee. are really only two annual divisions. Summer is the be raised, death will is lost somewhere in the mists The Lord be with you. hot period, lasting from mid-June to mid-Septem- be abolished, and of Medieval Europe. Catholic And with thy spirit. ber, while winter is the cold, rainy part of the year. the universe will homes across mainland Europe Let us pray. “Bless+, O Lord They are chiefly related to the agricultural cycles of be liberated from and the United Kingdom would God, this chalk that it may be planting and gathering, and the intent of the prom- decay and suffused have participated. It likely fell helpful to men and grant by the ise quoted above is to assure humanity that there is with glory. out of favour when the Church of invocation of thy Most Holy a stability built into the created order to ensure the But how can we be so sure of these things? There England embraced a less ritualis- Name that whosoever shall use it survival of the human race. It is not without some are no obvious grounds for such confidence. Evil tic Protestant Reformation. Today, or inscribes their home with the contemporary irony that the passage comes at the flourishes. The wicked get away with their wicked- it is enjoying a revival. inscription 20+G+M+B+11 may conclusion of a cataclysmic expression of climate ness. World problems appear intractable. Despite And why the strange numbers enjoy health of body and protec- change, the Great Flood, for there are some who the advances of modern technology, illness and and letters? The letters C and M tion of soul; through Christ our predict that, with the melting of the polar regions, pollution are ever-increasing realities. Is there not and B have been interpreted dif- Lord. Amen.” the sea level could rise by two metres by the end more reason for despair than for hope? Yes, there ferently. For some, the letters are While all of this might seem of the century. While we depend on the divinely would be, if it were not for God’s Word. It is the intended to evoke a blessing from flaky, isn’t is just a visualization ordained regularity of the seasons, we must not be Bible which arouses, directs and nurtures hope, a the “three kings,” traditionally of the blessing the priest invokes complacent, for this rhythm is guaranteed only as hope quite different from secular optimism. Chris- named , & Balt- over the home, when he or she long as ‘the earth endures’. Jesus did say, ‘Heaven tian hope is a confidence in God, kindled by the hazar. The “kings” are considered makes the sign of the cross on and earth shall pass away.’ (Mt. 23.34) Could we be promises of God. ‘Let us hold fast to the confes- saints in some traditions. Priests the door frame at the end of more the mediate cause of the world’s end? sion of our hope without wavering,’ the author of who interpret the letters this way, conventional house ? The seasons also carry a figurative meaning. In Hebrews exhorts his readers. Why? ‘For he who might write, or have family mem- And couldn’t it be argued that this Amos 8.2, when the prophet says that he sees a promised is faithful.’ (10.23) It is ‘in accordance bers write, ‘ora pro nobis’ (pray is reminiscent of what happened basket of summer (Hebrew qayits) fruit, he draws with his promise, that we wait for new heavens and for us) underneath the initials. For in Exodus 12 at the first Passover attention to the success of the harvest. But the Lord a new earth, where righteousness is at home.’ (2 others the letters C and M and B when the blood of the lamb was observes in a play on words that this also means Pet. 3.13). have little to do with three kings, marked on the door posts for pro- that the summer is over and winter approaches: ‘the It is in the midst of our hardship that hope has and everything to do with Christ tection, and to mark the homes as end (Hebrew haqqets) has come upon my people meaning. ‘What we call despair is often only the the letters being short form for belonging to the People of God? Israel’. While there is much to love about winter, painful eagerness of unfed hope,’ wrote George the phrase “ Mansionem A “Chalking the Door” Service it is a popular image for death. Narnia, under the Eliot in her novel Middlemarch. So in the Winter Benedicat” meaning “May Christ is available from Lift Up Your rule of the White Witch, is a land of perpetual win- moments of life when the sun appears to struggle bless this dwelling" in Latin. The Hearts at http://www.worship.ca ter. In Dante’s Inferno, the journey to the pit of hell to get above the horizon, when the chill winds of numbers in front and behind, in the ELCIC’s Gathered for Wor- becomes more winter-like until they reach a frozen doubt and confusion assault us, and when we be- are the year, so 20+C+M+B+11 ship © 1995 lake. It is frozen because it is so far removed from gin to feel barren and bitter, let us remember that would be 2011. the warmth of divine love. One line in the Easter summer will come both to our world and our souls. hymn, ‘Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain’ begins, A Nova Scotia colleague once said, ‘We often see ‘All the winter of our sins, long and dark . . .’ For Spring as a sign of hope. It is more subtle than that. ALGOMA ANGLICAN many the dark and cold grip of winter steals into Spring is a reassurance that hope was justified. the soul. Winter is the time of hope.’ Official Publication of the Diocese of Algoma And yet, in the Christian life we are called to em- The Right Reverend Dr. Stephen Andrews, Bishop body hope: hope that the heat of the summer sun’s Peter Simmons, Editor Jane Mesich, Treasurer rays will return to penetrate lifeless, frost-bitten Produced Monthly by Peter Simmons hearts. This is not some kind of cheery optimism, Send articles for publication to: or a pie-in-the-sky-when-you-die attitude. Rather, P.O. Box 221, 1148 Hwy 141, Rosseau P0C 1J0 Phone (705) 732-4608 Fax (705) 732-4608 Christian hope is a confident expectation regarding E-mail: [email protected] the future. No Christian can be a cynic or a pes- Stephen Andrews simist. 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Postmaster: Please send all returns and changes of address to: Algoma Anglican E-mail Address The Algoma Anglican, Anglican Journal, Circulation Department, To reach the Algoma Anglican by E-mail, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2 Synod Address send your material to us at: [email protected] P.O. Box 1168, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 5N7 (4) Algoma Anglican, January 2011 Ministry is an inspiration to many Outreach Team. It was brought It was a real celebration of the to fruition with the “muscle” of the special person Genny Rollins is, Hospitality Teams as well as sev- and it is her ministry that inspired eral other individuals to make it a and brought this group together. success, hosting one of the most It fit the theme well, that the Out- diverse groups that the Church of reach Team has used as a focus the Epiphany has hosted in some also during its Lunch and Learn time. Many comments were made events, over the last several years. that this kind of intermingling with Inspired by Jesus’ parable of The other churches as well as support- Good Samaritan, the theme is ive and caring Sudbury agencies “Who Is My Neighbour?” should happen more often! St. Mary Magdelene, Sturgeon Falls: a church with joyful sounds By Carole Anne Friedrich extended family. These visits usu- Recently the author of this story ally occur at feast times such as sat beside a visitor to the Church Christmas or Easter, but for some of St. Mary Magdelene, Sturgeon time the church hasn’t had a no- Falls, while enjoying one of those ticeable resident infant population. INSPIRING MINISTRY: The Rev. Genny Rollins has served as chaplain at the Sudbury scrumptious lunches Anglicans ev- So any noise is tolerated from these erywhere seem to be able to pro- newest small members is heartily Jail for many years. Her ministry has inspired many to volunteer in helping her with this duce on short notice. He remarked welcomed, and can’t imagine ban- ministry and brought care and hope to this who are imprisoned. that the church had no “quiet ishing the joy of that noise to a spe- room” for parents and their small cial quiet room. children to retreat to during ser- On most Sundays Bobbie Rapp vice. Some thought was given to can be heard talking to her Grand- this observation. The author is fa- pa John as he holds her during ser- miliar with these quiet rooms with vice, we can listen to Zoe Klapwyk piped in sound so that the parents “practice” singing so that eventu- can’t miss a word of the ongoing ally her voice will be as sweet and service, while the remainder of the beautiful as that of her mother’s, congregation has the opportunity Amy Gaw. All gladly to the new- to listen to the service in peace and est member, Isabelle Wielusiewicz quiet. laugh, cry or gurgle and just gener- That is some of my childhood ally entertain who ever is holding memory of church services too. her at that moment. That’s another The “look” from my mother when thing about the babies’ presence in my sisters and I giggled, or the the Sanctuary. Everyone who wants “shushing” motion of a finger to and is permitted to do so by the across lips when we began to chat- baby in question, can benefit from ter too frequently or too loudly. a few minutes to the whole service NEWEST MEMBER WELCOMED: Mothers and daughters met on Sunday, November Not withstanding that, although with a visit from any one of our 21, to celebrate the baptism of Isabelle Wielusiewicz, as the newest member of St. Mary the church has a basement hall, cherished youngest members. there is no space to provide a quiet Their parents believe in sharing Magdelene, Stugeon Falls. Ms. Wielusiewicz is the daughter of Oliva Stone and Chris room in this one hundred year old the joy and love. From a personal Wielusiewicz. From left are, Valerie Pinchin and Emma Ruth, Pam Rapp with Bobbie, building. perspective as a grandma who suf- Liane Longfellow and Ruby Mae, Michelle Taylor with Kaitlyn Hooper, Oliva Stone and What the church does have are fers from a long distance separa- Isabelle Wielusiewicz, and Amy Gaw with Zoe Klapwyk. noises. Noises from whistles as tion from her grandchildren, this trains rattle by on tracks immedi- is a wonderful gift for which the ately adjacent to the church prop- writer is very grateful. This writer erty; from snowmobiles as they is also looking forward to the future pass by the front door on the mu- at St. Mary Magdelene’s. Imagine nicipal snowmobile trail. There are the fun at “children’s time” during noises from summer tourists and service, the choral gatherings with boaters as they prepare to drop off young voices, and the Christmas their boats for a Sunday cruise out celebrations in years to come! of Minnehaha Bay located down Everyone of those young babies the street: and yes, noises from the will have been nourished and sup- parishioners: of every age. ported by the extended family of Sometimes the noise comes church members. Their successes from one parishioner known for and trials will be shared by all in his humorous comments during the church community. Parish- service, or his wife who is par- ioners will laugh with them, cry tially deaf asking him what he had with them, rejoice with them and said, to basement doors closing, yes, grow in wisdom and faith with to the occasional “hallelujah” and them. One cannot foresee a “quiet “amen” in response to a sermon room” in the near or distant future or an announcement, or the down- for the “little church beside the stairs sometimes noisy, gathering railway tracks.” of Sunday School. But the most In response to the question raised welcomed noise in the church is by the visiting gentleman, the au- COFFEE AND TEA ARE SERVED: St. James Anglican Church, Gravenhurst held its the sounds they produce. thor’s reply was that babies were annual Christmas Cafe and Bazaar on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Seen enjoying the There have been a few infants welcome in the church Sanctuary. yuletide treats are, from left, Paisley Donaldson, mayor of Gravenhurst, her mother Bon- born to members over the past ten Their presence, and any resulting nie Camik and friends Ruth MacDonald and Susan Heidman. The waiter, making sure years and we occasionally wel- noise is welcomed by the entire come an infant visiting with their membership of this church. the cups are full, is Derek Shakespeare. Algoma Anglican, January 2011 (5) Easy when you know Induction of new rector at St. how John the Divine, North Bay By the Rev. Bob Elkin earth tones are (mud, I guess) but I was sitting in my “Man Cave” it means something to salesgirls early in December (lawn chair and they’ll knock themselves out begins new era behind the furnace) making in- making sure the sweater matches roads on the fortified eggnog and the pants and goes with the purse By Larry Claus thou in all things a pattern to the flock committed to wondering what to get the wife for and so forth and your wife will As they processed up the aisle to the old hymn All thy care. Amen.” Christmas when the most daring love it. It’s some mystery thing People That On Earth Do Dwell, the service of insti- Bishop Andrews inducted Father Nussey into the gift idea struck me! Buy her cloth- that women learn at their mother’s tution and induction of the Rev. Andrew Nussey on “real, actual, and corporal possession of this Church, ing!!! Like most guys I tend to get knee that guys don’t get so just go Thursday, October 28, 2010, began. For the next hour, with all the rights, privileges, and emoluments thereto my fashion sense from Don Cher- with it and you’ll be fine. the assembled masses experienced a truly moving ser- belonging”, as Rita Perry, Deputy Rector’s Warden ry and can barely buy my own Should you really not have the vice. For the members of the parish of St. John the Di- presented Father Nussey with the keys to St. John’s. clothing so you can see the audac- faintest clue what her size might vine, North Bay, this moment marked the beginning Now the people felt he was really their’s. ity of this plan. If she unwrapped be then buy the smallest size they of a new era and a look forward to a time of renewal The bishop and others leading the liturgy, did a an awesome outfit on Christmas as each new incumbent brings a new perspective to walk-about stopping at each of the following stations morning that I had bought she’d share with the people. For Father Nussey, this occa- where various participants read and admonition con- be totally blown away and I’d be Letter sion brings a whole new flock to lead, and to learn cerning that station. They travelled first to the font, a hero! Since Plan B was a new from Bob from, as education is a two-way experience. For the moving to where prayers are said, onto the lectern, toaster I felt I didn’t have much other Anglican parishes in North Bay and surrounding then the pulpit and finally the Lord’s Table. to lose and threw myself into the sell. Don’t guess! You’ve got area, this event changes the dynamics of combined Many thought they had finished this part of the clothing project. It’s easy guys as much chance of picking the ministries in ways still to be discovered. liturgy without having received any responsibilities. and I’m happy to share my shop- right size as you do of pulling up As the service continued, Bishop Andrews asked This was not to be the case. Bishop Andrews turned to ping secrets with you so you can the winning 6-4-9 numbers so Rev. Nussey to “accept this charge, which is mine the congregation and said: “I charge and exhort you, be heroes too! don’t even try. Buy the smallest, and thine, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, People and Churchwardens of this Parish, to pray con- The big thing for me and most daintiest, tiniest whatever it is that and of the Holy Ghost.” After this declaration, Bishop tinually for this your Minister who is set over you in guys is we don’t know anything you can get. She’s going to have Andrews presented Father Nussey with a new Bible the Lord, and to help him forward in all the duties of about women’s sizes. If it’s big- to return it anyway and you are and Prayer Book with the instruction to “receive these his holy calling. Bear you one another’s burdens, and ger than a can of beer what do I going to score a lot more points Books; and let them be the rule of thy conduct in dis- so fulfil the law of Christ.” This was followed by the know? Well here is a way to make for mistakenly thinking she was a pensing God’s holy Word, in leading the devotions of celebration of the Holy Eucharist. A time of fellow- a pretty good educated guess. Try “4-petite” then you are for select- the people, in administering the Sacraments of Christ, ship and reception followed in the church hall. it on! Really, just think about it. ing “dining tent- large”. Trust me and in exercising the discipline of the Church. And be Every time my wife goes out to on this my brothers! Think small. fill the bird feeder or empty the Always say something endear- compost bucket or slop the hogs ing that will impress the salesgirl or whatever it is she does in the and stick in her mind. When back yard ten times a day, she you’re asked what size your wife puts on my coat. They all do that: is say something like “Gee, she’s ask any husband. I asked my wife the perfect size!” or if they ask “Why?” And she explained that about colour say “Well she looks her coat is way down the hall fabulous in any colour!” After hanging in the closet while mine is Christmas when they’re mak- handily laying on the floor beside ing the exchange the clerk will the door and anyway she doesn’t remember and tell your wife about want to get “yuck-yuck” all over the charming thing you said. Sin- her coat. So she wears mine and cerity is everything and once you I’ve noticed that it is a little loose can fake that you’ve got it made. on her which means something a More points for you! little smaller will fit her. Keeping the receipt is a no I went to Suzy Shier and tried brainer but always make sure on a mauve Angora sweater under they give cash refunds too. I’ve a black flared coat with a match- seen my wife examine all twenty ing tam and purse. I was checking thousand items in a ladies clothing the tightness of fit in the three way store and announce that they have mirror when I realized that I was “nothing for me to wear!” You visible from the mall. If the bishop don’t want a store credit in a place happened to wander past and look like that unless, of course you in right then I would be minister- liked it when you were trying on ing in Tuktoyaktuk come New some of the ladies clothing when INDUCTION AND INSTITUTION: The Right Reverend Stephen Andrews, centre, was Year’s Day, but I got the fit!! you were checking for size. Just the celebrant and preacher at the service of institution and induction of Father Andrew Colour can be a problem. make sure the mirrors aren’t vis- To me a purple suit with a pink ible from the mall. Nussey held at St. John the Divine, North Bay on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Clergy shirt and a red plaid tie can’t be Well there are my shopping from area Anglican churches were joined by clergy from other denominations. Father beat and I’ve seen a lot of news secrets, guaranteed to make you Nussey is pictured second from the right of Bishop Andrews. announcers on TV lately who a hero. And if you’re thinking: obviously agree with me but it “Awww, where was he when isn’t to everyone’s taste. So when I needed him before Christ- the salesgirl offers to help and mas???!!!” Don’t worry! Val- asks about colour always say entine’s Day is just around the “earth tones”. I have no idea what corner!

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at our E-mail address: MUFFINS AND MORE: Waiter Ken Calvert serves multiple calories to, from left, Rev. [email protected] Tom Cunningham, Pat Waters and Helen and Bill Flavell at the annual Christmas Cafe and Bazaar held at St. James, Gravenhurst on Saturday, November 27, 2010. (6) Algoma Anglican, January 2011 St. Mary Magdelene, Sturgeon Falls holds annual carol sing By Carol Anne Friedrich man and the Koag-Harrison family, On Friday, December 10, 2010 dressed in traditional Korean cos- the Church of St. Mary Magdelene, tumes, entertained in Korean. Amy Sturgeon Falls, hosted the Second Gaw provided solos in English, Annual Evening of International Yuna Young Yun Koag sang a solo Christmas Caroling. in Korean, and Renee Lecruyer re- This special evening was first turned this year by request, to sing held last year and has been eagerly solos in French. All were warmly awaited by various segments of the welcomed and appreciated. Some church population and their friends. in attendance even tried to sign It is an opportunity for individuals along with the words provided of various cultural backgrounds to to the German carols, with vary- revisit past Christmas celebrations, ing degrees of success and good- and sing the songs in the language natured responses to their efforts. of their country of origin. The evening of song finished with More than 50 people came out requests from the floor, where ev- to enjoy songs in English, French, eryone was quick to promote their German and Korean. Organist favorite carol from times past. The Chris Wieluwsiewicz, accompa- final song of the evening was led nied by Amy Gaw on flute, led the by Gerry Potvin. group in a list of old favorites. A Everyone enjoyed the evening large contingent seated in the back and plans were made to continue two pews, presented their list of this annual event every December. French language songs, which they The gathering is open to anyone sang with enthusiasm. who loves to sing Christmas car- Five carolers sang songs in Ger- ols.

SINGING IN PRAISE OF THE CHRIST CHILD: Renee Lecruyer returned in 2010 to sing a number of solos in French at St. Mary Magdelene, Sturgeon Falls, during their annual evening of International Christmas Carolling held on Friday, December 10, 2010.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS: Betty Shakespeare, left, donned the Santa hat while over- THE MENU: Tea, coffee, muffins and more were available seeing the craft table at the Christmas Cafe and Bazaar held at St. James, Graven- at the annual Christmas Cafe and Bazaar held at St. James, hurst on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Also helping to supervise were, from left, Gravenhurst on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Ann Calvert and Glenna Kergon.

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Algoma Cycle of Prayer From the Sunday, January 23 - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ends) Anchorhold St. Mary’s, Powassan St. John’s, Chisholm St. Alban’s, Restoule St. Peter’s, Callander The Rev. Joan Cavanaugh-Clark Sunday, January 30- 4th Sunday after Epiphany St. Thomas’, Thunder Bay By Sister Mary Cartwright The Ven. Andrew Hoskin This time it is Happy New year for the secular world! Another year closer to The Rev. Doug McClure (Asst. Curate) Home. But most important, it is the naming of Jesus; that name that gives mean- Sunday, February 6- 5th Sunday after Epiphany ing to all our lives, that name at which every knee will bow. St. Saviour’s, Blind River Then we have Epiphany, “the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles”, better Church of the Redeemer, Thessalon known as the coming of the . It is the anniversary of my Life Profession: so The Rev. Roberta Wilson-Garrett - Deacon Incumbent it is special for me. A reminder of “The Light to enlighten the Nations”: Nations The Rev. Bob Elkin (Hon.) shall come to Thy light and kings to the brightness of Thy dawning; They shall Sunday, February 13 - 6th Sunday after Epiphany bring gold and frankincense.” Then we remember the Baptism of Christ; we see Christ Church, Lively the humility of Jesus, who sinless, begins to take our sins upon Himself, and the St. John’s, Copper Cliff road to the Cross, Resurrection and Life Everlasting begins. Thank God for this The Rev. Glen Miller and ponder how you can become better members of His body. Sunday, February 20 - 7th Sunday after Epiphany Too many saints to mention all, but we must remember the Confession of St. St. Luke’s, Thunder Bay Peter and the Conversion of St. Paul. They did not always get along, being hu- The Rev. Judie Cooper man, but were one in their love for Christ for whom they both died as martyrs, Pe- Sunday, February 22 - 8th Sunday after Epiphany ter crucified upside down and Paul, since he was a Roman, by the sword. I hope Parish of St. Joseph and St. George you have written yourself a Rule of Life for the year that will hopefully help you Holy Trinity, Jocelyn keep growing in the way of Christ. Not foolishly, like the New Year’s resolutions St. George’s, Echo Bay that we can’t wait to break but solemn promises to God about prayers, time with The Chapel of the Intercession, Llewellyn Beach Him, reading, retreats and studies. Too busy? If you are too busy to make time for The Rev. Rosalie Goos God, you are much too busy.

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typepad.com/beneditus- TO SATISFY THE SWEET TOOTH: Marilyn Petsura puts the finishing touches on the bake table at the annual Christmas Cafe and Bazaar held at St. James, Graven- benedicat/ hurst on Saturday, November 27, 2010. (8) Algoma Anglican, January 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS: On Saturday, November 27, 2010, Trinity Anglican Church, Parry Sound entered a float in the Parry Sound Santa Claus parade. ENJOYING LUNCH: The Rev. Rob Sweet joins children of Trinity, The theme of the float was “The Night Before Christmas”. Members of Parry Sound’s Sunday school as they enjoy a lunch of hotdogs, veg- the Sunday school dressed as sheep, shepherds and angels with Mary and gies, potato chips, chocolate milk and candy cane ice cream during Joseph with a live donkey around the manger. Abe and Janet Kamerman their annual “Adventfest” held on Sunday, November 28, 2010. organised the making of the float. We must support First Nations in Canada By Charlotte Haldenby gets $5,000,000 every year from it. Meanwhile all the spontaneous to talk to the people whose envi- Have you ever tried to com- Looking the federal government, and the pictures showing school life were ronment is going to be affected, municate with a business or a white consultants managing the all the white kids. “They know whose land is going to be torn up government, and made absolutely at the World fund take $600,000 of that for where we hang out, miss! Don’t affecting the traditional animal no headway? their services! Reading the whole you think they could take one routes, whose water is going to be Last month following their presented on the work of Kairos story of this reserve shows fights picture!” contaminated by mine waste, and exact website instructions, I tried at the Eastern Canada PWRDF over who should be chief, and This year now there actu- actually listen to what they have to get a new subscription to The conference the first week in No- how the contenders were run- ally are First Nations students to say. Yes, as the government Toronto Sunday Star with the two vember. And people practically ning things, but according to the in significant numbers making fears, they might turn the mine sections of the New York Times. cleared out our resource table. people who live there, nothing it to colleges and universities. down completely but they might I kept being told they would not And HEY! Right that next has improved with the consul- Sault College is having aware- also be able to point out ways that deliver outside of Ontario. I kept week, the Canadian government tants! ness workshops for staff so they accommodations can be made. saying I am in Ontario. It may be did decide to endorse UNDRIP. Then another picture shows can appreciate native cultures. After all, they’re the experts on that search engines being Ameri- So now all the petitions have people of the Sandy Nation First However Anishnabe Deputy this land. can often come up with Sault Ste. to be re-worked to say just “to Nation in Manitoba lined up to Grand Council Chief Glen Hare When Bill C-300 demanding Marie, Michigan first but c’mon, implement”, because that is the get their treaty payment, from claims that the education fund for standards of practice for miners I have Ontario in my address and real crux of the matter. Con- an agreement signed in l871. native students has been capped and a complaints mechanism for that’s definitely a Canadian postal sider these items from a full page In 1871, five dollars a person so it barely keeps up with infla- affected local communities was code. No understanding and no spread in that elusive Toronto sounded like a lot. Today it won’t tion, let alone all the new college narrowly defeated in the House of luck. Sunday Star for October 31, 20l0: even get you a meal at a fast food students. And these will be the Commons in October, the mining Sometimes the Canadian First There are 809.000 Status Indians place. Oh, sure in l871 no one nurses, the child care workers, the companies rejoiced, as it would Nations must feel that frustration in Canada. Roughly 430,000 live would have thought of index- accountants, the water techni- have “damaged the mining indus- a million-fold. They contributed on reserves. Ninety-six of the ing, but really how many white cians, the band leaders! try and jeopardized jobs”. How to the writing of the United Na- “Bottom 100” Canadian Then there are the about the life and livelihood of tions Declaration of the Rights communities are First traditional hunting and the people who actually live near of Indigenous Peoples in 2006, Nations. fishing rights. The Sault mines, as the Tsilhquot’ in chiefs and Canada was not endorsing it. There are 110 First “First Nations have been moved Star tells of the chiefs are protesting in British Columbia The only other hold-out was the Nations currently under of Garden River and over Taseko Ltd.’s plans to turn a United States. drinking water advisories. around so our government can Batchewana complaining sacred lake, and a source of their Such was the situation when I The photo on the front of the Ministry of Natural food, into a garbage dump for a went to the Great Lakes Kairos of the section shows the assert its ownership of the Arctic.” Resources harassing copper mine. Amnesty Interna- Conference in Ancaster in early chief of Little Saskatch- their people hunting and tional is now speaking up for the October. This year the campaign ewan, Manitoba with a fishing on their territorial Lubicon Cree in Alberta. effort by Kairos, the year-round jug of his reserve’s water. It is so Canadians now would expect to lands. Surely their First Nations So please, go on-line to www. ecumenical group which suc- yellow and thick you cannot see earn their starting salary without identification card should mean kairoscanada.org. Check out the ceeded Ten Days for World his arm behind it! The life ex- a raise for their whole working something. resources, many of which are Development, was to get the pectancy of the average Canadian career. And why did we need First Nations have been moved free or can be downloaded. The Canadian government to endorse male is 78, and female 83. But raises? The cost of living went around so our government can handbook, The Land, Our Life and implement the UNDRIP. for First Nations it is male 69 and up. First Nations are not immune assert its ownership of the Arctic. gives you more stories about First There was a petition to distribute female 77. to that! They have been “settled down” Nations in Canada and about to be submitted to the govern- First Nation governments are Maybe the key to some of the where it is convenient for the Canadian companies acting badly ment and a handbook for study- the largest local governments problems is education. First Na- government to find them not in elsewhere, and several ways of ing the issue, plus a booklet of having to look after all the usual tions students have a very high places which make sense for their studying the issue with all the UNDRIP itself. municipal affairs plus health, High school dropout rate. In one culture. materials you need. And when So I came home and started education and social services, of the schools where I taught in And governments often see the revised petition is ready, sign looking through the magazines and if they ever get into financial my last year, the native students what big business wants as what it and encourage others. Because and newspapers for all the trouble the federal government complained that they might as should happen, without asking we all know, it’s the implemen- Canadian First Nations issues as sends in consultants at an exor- well not be there according to the people who live there. Don’t tation that will really make the they came my way in October. I bitant fee, charged to the band’s the yearbook. Yes there was the you think before any mine gets difference. had quite a few by the time I co- account! A reserve in Quebec usual student picture but that was started that it would just be polite