The Greater Parish of Gaspe Celebrates Gracie Seamer Annett

OCTOBER 2016

A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL

ᑯᐸᒄ ᑲᑭᔭᓴᐤ ᐊᔭᒥᐊᐅᓂᒡ • ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF QUEBEC • DIOCÈSE ANGLICAN DE QUÉBEC The Greater Parish of Gaspe celebrates Gracie Seamer Annett

By Sharon Howell the York Community Hall including a delicious meal that On Sunday, August was catered by Albert Patter- 21st, 2016 the Greater Par- son and his team. Two deli- ish of Gaspe celebrated with cious cakes were baked and Gracie Seamer Annett on the beautifully decorated by Mar- event of her retirement as Lay jorie Patterson. Bishop Drain- Reader. The parish came to- ville blessed the food and all gether at St. Andrew’s, York in attendance. for a Eucharist service that was officiated by the Rt. Rev- After the meal, a erend Dennis Drainville, the number of people honoured Reverend Cynthia Patterson, Gracie with reminiscences, and the Reverend Douglas thanks, and gifts for her years Johnson. of dedication. Tom Matthews, Lay Reader from North Hat- ley, QC and part time summer resident in Gaspe read a letter from Graham Jackson, Retired Warden of Lay Read- ers of Quebec that he had given him for the occasion. Mr. Jackson extended to Gra- cie his heartfelt thanks and reminded her that she is far Gracie cuts her cake All photographs by Elaine Coull too young to retire and that ing her years of service in the During the times when the “once a Lay Reader, always a church. When I contacted Greater Parish of Gaspe has Lay Reader.” He also remind- Gracie with Bishop Dennis Gracie to ask for some details been without an incumbent ed her that she is held in very In recognition and on her years of service for this Gracie has consistently and high regard for her dedication thanks for her many years of article, I was amazed to find unwaveringly answered the `Bishop Drainville thanked in the care of others, especial- dedication, Rhonda Stewart that she has generously given call to serve. Her services have Gracie for her years of dedi- ly by the Gaspe congregation. presented Gracie with a gift of of her time and energies to the always been well prepared cation to the church which Reverend Cynthia Patterson white gold earrings from the community and the church and her sermons/lectures have has spanned approximately also thanked Gracie for the as- York ACW. Gracie has been for approximately 58 years. been well researched, poi- 58 years. During that time a member of the organization In addition to her volunteer- gnant, and well presented. her various duties and offices 58 years and she holds a life- ing on church committees included: choir member; or- time membership pin. During and organizations she was also The Greater Parish of ganist; active membership of these years she served as Presi- a Brownies and Girl Guides Gaspe has been very fortunate the Anglican Church Women’s dent and Secretary/Treasurer Leader for more than 25 years. to have Gracie Seamer Annett organization; Synod Delegate several times. Currently she Also, Gracie has been a mem- as their Lay Reader. We wish at Diocesan, Provincial, and serves on the Diocesan ACW ber of the Women’s Institute her and Ben a blessed and General Synods; Secretary- Board and is the Representa- for 58 years and she holds a Treasurer for St. Andrew’s, happy retirement. tive for Gaspe. Gracie led the lifetime membership pin with York; as well as Lay Reader for committee that organized the the organization. 25 years. ACW Biennial Meeting that Rhonda Stewart, Gracie was held in Gaspe this past However, it was at the The hymns selected and her husband Ben May. consecration of Bishop Bruce for the service included: Will Stavert in the spring of 1991 You Come and Follow Me, sistance she has given her over In honour of all her during the singing of Here I When Long Before Time, Here the years. Cynthia shared a years of devoted service to Am Lord that she was told I Am Lord, and My Life Flows few details of Gracie’s support the Greater Parish of Gaspe, (He had called her a number On in Endless Song. These during the early years when Elizabeth Baird, Warden for of times already and she didn’t were some of her favourites she was first a Lay Reader in the Greater Parish of Gaspe listen) through a voice to be- but she reminded us that they Malbay. At that time she had presented Gracie with a gift of come a Lay Reader. That same were but a few of them, be- no means of transportation to a gold chain with a cross and year, in August 1991, she was cause had the choir and con- attend meetings in Gaspe and matching bracelet. Since the inducted as Lay Reader by gregation sung all her favou- a few times she stayed over at celebration Gracie has also Bishop Matthews. rites we would still be there. Gracie’s due to winter storms. received numerous gifts and Gracie has always Cynthia thanked Ben, Gracie’s “thank yous” from many peo- been available to lead services Albert Patterson catered Following the service, husband, for his unwavering ple and organizations in the as required and/or requested. the congregational meal a lovely reception was held at support given to Gracie dur- community. 2 THE GAZETTE • OCTOBER 2016

FROM THE BISHOP

My Dear Friends: Mes chers amis, OCTOBER 2016 A ministry of the Anglican The summer was as usual a busy Malgré mon intention de garder mes activités au mini- Diocese of Quebec time despite my intention to restrict my mum, mon été a été fort occupé. Mais le séjour sous le cli- activities. But being in the salubrious climes mat revigorant de la Gaspésie a été très agréable, à défaut founded in 1894 by of the Gaspesie was enjoyable if not restful. d’être reposant. the Rt. Rev. A.H. Dunn Jim Sweeny Much continues to happen in the life Bien des choses continuent de se passer au sein de Editor of our diocesan family. The ACW met for the notre famille diocésaine. La Guilde des femmes anglicanes Guylain Caron biennial in June. I have said throughout my (ACW) se rencontrait en juin pour son « congrès » bien- 35 years of ministry that the glue that has nal. Au cours de mes 35 ans de ministère, j’ai affirmé et Translator kept our church family together has been the je continue d’affirmer que la « colle » qui assure depuis The Gazette is published 10 commitment and devotion shown by mem- toujours la solidité de notre famille religieuse provient de times a year (September bers of the ACW in parishes throughout the l’engagement et de la dévotion démontrés par les membres to June) and mailed as a Canadian Church. des ACW dans les diverses paroisses situées dans toute section of the Anglican l’Église canadienne. Journal This year at the biennial I challenged the members of the ACW to begin a process of reviewing their mandate and Au cours de la biennale de cette année, j’ai mis les (Dépot légal, Bibliothèque mission. Like all of our communities, the ACW is facing declin- membres de l’ACW au défi d’amorcer un processus de révi- national du Québec). ing numbers in membership, difficulty in renewing leadership sion de leur mandat et de leur mission. À l’instar de toutes nos Printed and mailed by and scarcity in resources. I made a pledge to them to help to communautés, l’ACW fait face à la baisse de son membership, Webnews Printing Inc. in find resources that could help them through a process of renew- à des difficultés à renouveler son leadership et à une pénurie de North York, Ontario, The al. They will begin to speak about this at their October meeting. ressources. Je me suis engagé à les aider à trouver des ressources Gazette is a member of the qui pourraient les assister dans ce processus de renouvellement. Canadian Church Press Bruce Myers our Coadjutor Bishop has been travelling Elles vont mettre le processus en branle à compter de leur pro- and the Anglican Editors from place to place getting to know the Diocesan Family. He chaine rencontre cet octobre. Association. spent a week in Kawa and has visited many parish communities. As I write this he is on his way to the North Shore to visit the Notre évêque co-adjuteur, Bruce Myers, a passé la ma- Circulation: 3,800. communitie?s along the St Lawrence River to Labrador. It is not jeure partie de l’été à voyager de communauté en communauté, The mandate of The surprising that he has been received with kindness, enthusiasm afin de rencontrer et de mieux connaître notre famille diocés- Gazette shall be to and wonderful hospitality everywhere he has visited. aine. Il a passé une semaine à Kawa et s’est rendu dans plusieurs serve as a means paroisses. Au moment où j’écris ces lignes, il est en route vers of encouragement, As usual the Fall is a time of regrouping and preparing la Côte-Nord pour y rencontrer les communautés vivant le long communication, and for the more active life of the Chr?istian community. Restructur- du Saint-Laurent jusqu’au Labrador. Et vous ne serez pas surpris community building ing of ministry is happening in every region of the Diocese of d’apprendre que partout où il s’est rendu, il a été reçu avec gen- among the regions of Québec. And we are happy to receive the Reverend Giuseppe tillesse, enthousiasme et une hospitalité sans bornes. Gagliano to our Diocese in the New Year. the diocese, with special Et bien sûr, l’arrivée de l’automne signale le début de emphasis on regional May God continue to bless you all. rencontres et de préparatifs en prévision d’une période plus ac- activities and matters of tive au sein de notre communauté chrétienne. Notre ministère concern for both laity and est en restructuration dans toutes les régions du diocèse de Qué- clergy. It shall provide an bec. Et notre diocèse aura le bonheur d’accueillir le Révérend opportunity for the bishop Giuseppe Gagliano au début de la prochaine année. to address the people of the diocese directly and Que Dieu maintienne sa bénédiction sur vous tous. seek to cover items from outside the diocese that bear on its corporate life. The Gazette shall provide a channel for information and a forum for discussion, shall be encouraged to ate of Queen’s University in express a wide range of New priest appointed to St. Kingston, Ontario, and Yale opinion within the diocese, Divinity School. and shall enjoy editorial Francis Regional Ministry independence. (Canon Fr Gagliano’s appoint- 22 of the Synod of the ment follows the unanimous Diocese of Quebec) Dear friends in Christ, will help lead and equip an recommendation of repre- existing team of clergy and Editorial and advertising sentatives of congregations In consultation with lay leaders serving Anglicans enquiries, as well as letters participating in the St. Francis Bishop Dennis, I am delighted in more than a dozen com- Regional Ministry and of the to the editor, should be to announce the appointment munities across the Eastern Diocesan Executive Council. directed to: of the Rev. Giuseppe Gagliano Townships. He will also bring He will begin serving in the [email protected] as a priest of the St. Francis much to the life and work of Diocese of Quebec on Janu- Regional Ministry. our diocesan church. The Editor ary 1, 2017. A celebration together you will grow still The Gazette of this new ministry will be more into the full stature of Raised on a farm in Ordained a priest announced closer to the date Christ and reveal still more of P. O. Box 495 southwestern Ontario, Father in 2013, Fr Gagliano is of his arrival. the kingdom of God in our Waterville (Québec) Gagliano brings with him an currently serving St. Paul’s midst. J0B 3H0 affection for rural ministry Church, Sydenham, in the I am confident you (819) 571-4045 and a passion for Christian Diocese of Ontario, where he will enjoy getting to know Fr Yours in Christ, education and discipleship. is also warden of the diocesan Gagliano as much as I have His many gifts are well suited Lay Readers’ Association and in the past few months, and The Rt. Rev. Bruce Myers for the new regional minis- a member of the diocese’s that you will find in him the OGS try model emerging in the Training and Development same gifts for ministry so Bishop Coadjutor Deanery of St. Francis. He Committee. He is a gradu- many others have. I pray that THE GAZETTE •OCTOBER 2016 3 The cemetery that was almost sold, a cautionary tale

By James Sweeny of 1911. The cemetery had original lot, which included complete and it is important lot was less that the sum of surrounded the church the church and cemetery for wardens and members the parcels the current own- Life as the dioc- and the last burial was in property as well as other of congregations to be aware ers said they owned. We were esan property manager can the 1940s even though the lands, showed that in every when the work is being done not there to defend our rights sometimes bring interesting church had been demol- case the church property was in your area. Notices are sent and that resulted in our loos- phone calls. Late last spring ished by then. The MRC of not only clearly defined and to property owners by the ing title to part of what had I had a call from a gentleman Lotbiniere had even put up excluded from any sales and land sureyors as they begin been church land. who told me he was buying a plaque on the site so you that we retained a right of to work in a region. However a piece of property on which can understand my confu- way to our property. in most cases they do not In the case of St Gilles to build his new house. He sion when I was told he know where to send them for it worked out but next time was calling me to ask “what was buying it and that the Application was made churches or cemeteries and so we might not be so lucky. about the grave stones that real estate agent claimed it to the government depart- the office is often unaware of were located there”? He was no longer a cemetery. ment in charge to make a the proposed changes. didn’t want to disturb them correction and three months but he also did not want to The claim may later, after a new survey, In the past few years have people trampling over have been due to a lack of we received notice that the I have been to the meetings his back yard to visit the understanding between property is now registered as held in the areas where I stones. our normal Anglican prac- a separate lot in the name of know this new numbering is tice of keeping cemeteries the Lord Bishop. taking place. I attend to verify I arranged to visit in perpetuity versus that the size and ownership of the the lot in question and we of the Roman Catholics There is a warning church’s property. It is my walked well back from the who close or reuse a grave to us all in this tale as if the experience that in seventy- road to a clearing where if annual support fees are gentleman had not called five to eighty percent of cases there was an obvious grave not paid. This was fur- asking about the stones, we there is an error, often small, yard nicely situated on the ther muddled by the fact might not have known that but in some cases quite major. banks of the river. that when the local land the property was being sold. surveyors undertook the A less caring individual might The current cadas- The diocese knew it government’s new cadastral have just removed the stones tral maps date from the mid This cross stands in the was there, it was the cem- numbering system they and enjoyed the property. to late 1800s and with the cemetery and marks the etery for Trinity Church, had failed to make the For more than twenty years number of sales of land since placement of the back wall Saint-Gilles Lotbiniere. The cemetery a separate lot. the government has been then there are sometimes church was active from the slowly redoing the cadastral surprises when the deeds are of the church. You can see middle part of the 1800s A quick study of (land property) map of the re-examined. In one case the through the cross to the until the last service in July the deeds of sale for the province. The work is not yet total acreage of the old large pathway that leads to the highway. The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer and the Society of St. John the Evangelist invite you to pray this fall When the disciples asked “Lord, teach us to pray,” they were not hoping to develop a new skill. Rather, they were working to enhance their ongoing and daily communication with God, with hopes to better align their lives with the will of the divine.

`Jesus’ response was the perfect invitation for all of his followers throughout the ages. He invites us to enter into that mystical dance with the Holy One, through the simple and poignant act of prayer.

This fall, the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (AFP) has joined with the Society of St. John the Evangelist in CANADA PRAYS, a project encouraging us all to delve deeper into the shared mystery of that prayerful experience. Using the seven models of prayer (thanksgiving, petition, penitence, oblation, intercession, praise, and adoration), we are all being invited to participate in the daily exercise of prayer at prayersofthepeople.org.

For seven weeks, starting at Thanksgiving and leading up to Advent, we will focus on one model of prayer each week, highlighted in a blog on The Commu- nity (thecommunity.anglican.ca). In Advent we will return to one model per day. Prayers will be welcomed through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) by use of a double-hashtag (i.e. #prayersof #thanksgiving).

Commenting on the project Archdeacon Paul Feheley, the National Director of AFP said, “This project is an exciting step forward for AFP as we work to develop new and exciting prayer resources for all Christians. These prayers are truly the prayers of the people, reflecting the truth of God active in our lives from the depths of our being. As more people participate, the richness will increase.”

These prayers will remain on the prayersofthepeople.org website, and we encourage intercessors to consider including them for use in common worship.

Pray with us at: http://prayersofthepeople.org and use #prayersof on social media Like us on Facebook and write on our page: https://www.facebook.com/prayersof/ Visit the AFP website: anglicanprayer.org CANADA PRAYS

October 9th: #prayersof #Thanksgiving God of grace, I give thanks October 16th: #prayersof #Petition God of the ages, I ask your help October 23th: #prayersof #Penitence God of forgiveness, I am sorry October 30th: #prayersof #Oblation God of vision, I offer to you November 6th: #prayersof #Intercession God of compassion, I pray for November 13th: #prayersof #Praise God of glory, I praise you November 20th: #prayersof #Adoration God of love, I adore you 4 THE GAZETTE • OCTOBER 2016 The Coadjutor Bishop goes a travelling In June it was off to “Bishop’s school To Australia for the OGS professed members and com- panions 2016 General Chapter & Retreat, followed by a visit to New Zealand

The freshman class at this year’s “Living Our Vows” program for new bishops of the Episcopal Church and The Anglican Church of Canada (left to right): Mary Irwin-Gibson (Montreal), Moises Quezada Mota (coadjutor, Dominican Republic), Peter Eaton (South- east Florida), Bruce Myers (coadjutor, Quebec), Rus- With some sell Kendrick (Central Gulf Coast), Mark VanKoevering (assistant, West Virginia), George Sumner (Dallas), Pat much needed Bell (Eastern Oregon), Audrey Scanlan (Central Penn- vacation time sylvania) as well Toronto in July for General Synod Off to the Deanery of the North Shore

An early August garden party in Quebec City

Photo from left to right: Jody Lessard, Executive Director NSCA, Stephen Kohner, Lay Incum- bent - Baie-Comeau, Debbie Laurie, NSCA Chair, Bishop Bruce Myers, Linda Stubbert, Lay Incumbent - Sept-Iles Article and photo submitted by S. Kohner On his third day of a visitation to the North Shore and Lower North Shore, Bishop Bruce Myers spoke to members of the North Shore Community Association (NSCA) as they met for their 16th annual general meeting in Sept-Iles on September 10th. As guest speaker, Bishop Bruce spoke for the need and the capacity for the Anglican church to work in close collaboration and partnership with the NSCA and the multitude of community organizations that are linked to it.

He noted that the NSCA’s mission statement of “building a vital, informed and strong community” is mirrors in part the need of the church to respond to the needs of its communities pres- ently facing challenges related to economy, demographics, out-migration of its youth and the needs of seniors.

The visit has connected him with not only the NSCA but with the concept and goals of the Community Learning Centres (CLCs) that are an integrative part of many schools/communities within the diocesan territory. There are no less than 19 of these centres that help provide life-long learning opportunities in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration with community partners. It is imperative that the church actively engages and participates in these networks that are based in the English schools. Anne Chapman, Rural dean, hosted a BBQ at her home in August,for Deanery members and their This initial visit, talks and informal discussions with key community players will undoubt- families.It was a chance to welcome Coadjutor Bishop edly provide inspiration and a network form which the church can be actively engage in helping to Bruce back from his extensive travels sustain our communities. THE GAZETTE •OCTOBER 2016 5

Visited with the people of St. Paul, Bury, and St. Peter, Cookshire, two The Order of the Diocese of Quebec of the lovely churches in the St. presented to Lloyd Ransom Francis Regional Ministry in the Eastern Townships

Shared post-communion fellowship with some of the saints of All Saints, Sept-Iles

Bishop Bruce said “It was my privilege to present the Order of the Diocese of Quebec to Lloyd Ransom, who has faithfully served as a churchwarden of Christ Church, Harrington Harbour, for 36 years. To his right is Wayne Foreman, who is succeeding him as churchwarden. The order recognizes laypeople who have made a significant and enduring contribution to the life and work of the Anglican church in our diocese.”

It is always good to get back home to Quebec City where they know you. Bishop who?

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Renewed Hearts, Renewed Spirits, Renewed People 6 THE GAZETTE • OCTOBER 2016

Summer events Over the summer there was a se- ries of three concerts held on consec- utive Sunday afternoons in St James across the diocese the Apostle church in Cacouna. These were well attended and supported Sweet rewards on Entry Island by the wider community. Part of the funding for this came from a grant from the Deanery of Quebec.

With permission and thanks, we are publishing an article that appeared in the most recent edition of the Jour- nal Epik which is the news magazine for the village. The photos were taken by Yvan Roy, editor of the Epik..

Un succès pour la première édition de Cacouna en concerts

par Yvan Roy

Cacouna, le 10 août 2016 – Les or- All Saints Gardens om Entry island had its very first ganisateurs de Cacouna en concerts honey harvest!! They harvested approximately 40 cups (10 déposent un bilan plus que satis- litres) which was just enough to share with every household on faisant pour la première édition de Entry Island. A very special thanks to Darlene, Robin, Thelma, l’événement qui se déroulait entre le Brittany, Troy, Emile and Maxime. Many hands make light 24 juillet et le 7 août dernier à l’église work anglicane St. James the Apostle de Cacouna. Thanks to the Anglican Foundation of Canada for its support of this great project, which gives expression to the fifth Ce sont près de quatre cents per- Mark of Mission: “to strive to safeguard the integrity of cre- sonnes qui ont assisté à l’un ou l’autre des concerts. Huit musiciens se sont partagé la scène au cours ation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth.” de l’événement et ils ont offert au public des prestations inspirées de haut niveau.

L’événement, soutenu par plusieurs partenaires de la ré- gion, était offert gratuitement et le public était invité à contribuer financièrement de manière volo- ntaire.

Le coordonnateur de la série, le violoniste Frédéric St- Pierre, se dit très heureux du résultat et planche déjà sur la programmation de la prochaine édition qui aura lieu l’été pro- Concert at Corner of the Beach chain. Rappelons que MaTV présentera les concerts du 31 juillet et 7 août au cours de l’automne lors de l’émission L’Intégrale.

On Wednesday, July and thoroughly won the hearts 27th, Zoé Jean-Deslauriers, of her audience of forty-seven. an eighteen year old student Thoroughly bilingual, Zoé was of the Vincent d`Indy School able to sing as well as explain of Music in Montreal, enter- each selection in both English tained in concert at the Corner and French which was greatly of the Beach Cultural Museum appreciated by the mixed An- (former Anglican church). glo-Francophone group in attendance. This is the second The very talented Zoé year that Zoé has shared her who plays piano, guitar and talents at the museum and we ukulélé and has a clear and look forward to her return in charming voice sang played 2017. THE GAZETTE •OCTOBER 2016 7

175th anniversary of St. Bartholemew’s Church in Riviere-du-Loup By Helen Meredith How many churches in the Diocese of Quebec can claim a former Canadian Prime Minister as a congregant? St. Barthole- mew’s Church in Riviere-du-Loup, for one. Sir John A. Macdon- ald and his family worshiped there when they spent their sum- mers in St. Patrick on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. The church is nestled in the heart of le Vieux Riviere-du-Loup and its 175th anniversary was celebrated there this summer.

Built in 1841 for the town’s then English-speaking community its role has slowly evolved from one of worship to witness. While regular services ceased in the late 1970s (with congregants now attending the summer parish of St. James the Apostle in Cacouna) the Conseil du Patrimoine Religieux supported the Postulant Gene Ross. Ven. Dean E. Ross, Bishop Bruce, crucifer Dayna Alexandre, restoration of the church in the 1990s, the work was finished in the Rev. Lynn Ross, and the Ven. Edward Simonton 1999 and the building was reopened with much fanfare. Since then it has been open to the public every summer, drawing in particular people who visit the historic family home of the Fraser Happy 150th birthday St. George’s! family – members of which worshiped there. Article and photo by could not resist joining in the tions were generously sup- City officials are enthusiastic allies for St. Bartholemew’s John Hoblyn rhythmic clapping! ported by the government of and led the charge to mark its 175th birthday. On August 6, the Quebec, through the Quebec roughly 60 people took in some or all of a 3-part celebration On Sunday August Religious Heritage Council which included a presentation on the history of the church by 28, Georgeville held a celebra- The Bishop, in his who provided some 70% of Melanie Girard (Executive Director of the Musee du Bas St. Lau- tion to give thanks for the ex- sermon opened with a quote the costs. rent), Evensong led by the Rev. William Terry Blizzard (the last tensive renovations, and for from the Psalm chosen for full-time priest at St. Bartholemews) and tea party (catered by the an amazing 150 (continuous?) the occasion ‘How lovely is He then read a let- staff of the Manoir Seigneurial Fraser) on the lawn of the church. years of worship in St. George’s your dwelling place’ and re- ter of congratulations from Anglican Church, Georgeville. minded us that the people of the Premier of Quebec. We What a joyous occasion it was! Georgeville originally formed were very much entertained an Anglican mission, meet- by a short video, prepared We were so happy to ing in the School House (still by Louise Abbott, of a re- have Bishop Bruce Myers, the standing next door to the cent talk given by Dr. Valerie Coadjutor Bishop of Quebec, church) and by the lake be- Pasztor on the history of St. his first time officiating in our fore building their church. George’s including many his- church. He replaced the Pri- He congratulated us that St. torical photos and also recent mate who, unfortunately, had George’s had been built in ones showing various stages to officiate at a friend’s funeral just 2 years unlike Solomon’s of the renovation. service in Calgary. Bishop Temple which took 20 years! Bruce Myers was supported Reminding us that it is the A presentation was by the Ven. Dean E. Ross, our people, not the building, that made to the architect Claire incumbent, his brother Rev. are The Church. Moore, Toby Rochester and Lynn Ross, the Ven. Edward John Hoblyn in recognition Simonton, Archdeacon of the Following the ser- of their extensive work on St. Francis Deanery and the vice all were welcomed to the the whole project. Even Sir John A Macdonald was there to take in the festivities! Postulant Gene Ross. Sarah Murray Memorial Hall for a Hoblyn directed 20 members time of fellowship, sumptu- With the support of of the Georgeville Occasional ous refreshments being pro- our generous donors and the Choir, from the organ. Per- vided by the Anglican Church grants, we are happy to be haps the highlight being the Women. able to leave our beautiful appropriate ‘Old Time Reli- church in good shape for our gion Medley’ by Mark Hayes, Pierre Reid, the MNA congregations and the people sung during the offertory, for Orford, addressed us and of Georgeville for many years when the 150+ congregation reminded us that the renova- to come. The summer may be over but the fun goes on!!

You are all invited to Trin- Part of the Evensong congregation with Rev. Blizzard ity Ste-Foy where the A.C.W. on the left and a Sir John A. look alike from the Manoir will be having an Armistice Fraser on the extreme right Day tea and sale on Saturday, Nov. 5th., at 2 p.m. There will be a bake table, knitting and Our diocese covers a large territory with vast spaces between crafts, plants and books, and a nearly new table to shop our congregations. Please send in your stories, photos of at. All are welcome. Trin- events and interesting news from your part of the diocese to ity Church will be celebrat- share via the Quebec Diocesan Gazette with the rest of us. Dead- On July 30, 2016, Linda Stubbert, lay Incumbent of ing their 191st. Anniversary lines are October 5 for the November paper and November 1st on Nov. 27th at their regular for the December one. All Saints Sept-Iles, celebrated the marriage of 11:30 a.m., Sunday morning E-mail stories and photos to [email protected] Frankie Monger and Jorina Chislett. Service. Bishop Bruce Myers, Photo by Corinne Bobbitt Presiding. 8 THE GAZETTE • OCTOBER 2016 Gleanings On the Lighter Side

Gleanings is a monthly column by Meb Reisner Wright, the dioc- The following was sent in by Mark Franklin a lay reader in our diocese.The late Rev. Canon John Franklin esan historian, who delves in to the back issues of the Quebec Di- was priest in our diocese from 1948 to 1971 and who then retired to assist in the diocese of Toronto. This ocesan Gazette to present us with interesting nuggets of our past. memo was found in Canon Franklin’s papers

The W.A. [Women’s Auxiliary] , predecessor of the ACW, was particularly active during World War I, bringing women together to make clothing and augment basic medical supplies, such as lint and bandages for the troops overseas, and in heartening those among them with sons, husbands, sweet- hearts and other loved ones in the conflict abroad.

In the Diocese of Quebec, parish W.A.s were organized by Deanery with a Diocesan meeting of the W.A. Board held in the Quebec City area each month.

“The October meeting of the Diocesan Board,” an article in the November issue of the Diocesan Gazette reported, “began with a Service of Intercession in the Cathedral. The address was given by the Dean [the Very Revd Richmond Shreve] who welcomed the members at the opening of the autumn term of work.”

It is quite clear from the article how firmly the War was viewed, in some quarters at least, not as a political or an economic struggle, but solely as an ideological and moral one: “In the course of his address,” the author reports, “the Dean referred to the war as a great struggle between those who acknowledge only the might of temporal power and those who cared for right and honour and acknowledged the force of moral obligations.” He did acknowledge, however, that the will to power and the forces of materialism were not only to be found among the Central Powers—Germany and Austria- Hungary—but latent in us all. “The materialistic spirit was not confined to the Central Powers, he said, but was to be met with throughout the world, and all those who were working to combat the spirit, all those who took time, even from patriotic work, to give expression to their belief in the pre-eminence of the spiritual and moral, and by example, work and prayer were trying to raise the moral standard in their own and in other parts of the world, were helping to shorten the duration of the war.”

“At the meeting in the [Cathedral] Hall ... the Min- utes of the June meeting at Bergerville [obviously St Michael’s, Sillery] were read and confirmed. The roll of parishes showed a representation of 21 out-of-town branches out of 27 and a good attendance of members.”

“Correspondence included a letter from Rupert’s Land W.A., asking how expenses to the Annual Meeting were met ...”

“The Deanery Secretary [Miss Pope] said that she hoped to visit four Deaneries [Coaticook, Cookshire, Sher- brooke and Richmond—all of which unite in St Francis Deanery today] and to hold a meeting in each after the Central Board Meeting. A most cordial invitation is extended to all Church women and girls to attend these meetings, whether they are W.A. Members or not. Every parish and mission should be represented at the meeting held in its deanery. It is particularly hoped that women and girls will come from parishes where there is no branch of the W.A.”

From the beginning, organizing members well under- stood how important it was to encourage those of the fringes who could not venture very far from their homes but who would benefit greatly from feeling they were part of a larger, vigorous and contributing organization.

“Members who are seldom able to attend the Annual Meetings in Quebec, “ the article concludes, “should welcome this opportunity of meeting one of the Diocesan Officers and receiving encouragement and inspiration which comes from contact with others who are working for the same great objects under difficulties similar to their own.”