Saskatoon Elects a New Bishop

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By Rev. Peter Coolen He added the Church, each one of us and, especial- SASKATOON — The ly the electoral candidates, Diocese of Saskatoon has a are also bearers of the Holy new bishop and his name Spirit into the world. is the Rev. Christopher A. Special observers were Harper. Karen Webb, vice-chan- Following the announce- cellor, Diocese of Brandon; ment of the retirement of the Bishop Rodney Andrews, Right Rev. David M. Irving the 11th Bishop of Saskatoon; as 12th Bishop of the Diocese the Rev. Christopher Harper of Saskatoon, on Oct. 1, the and his wife; and the Ven. 73rd Session of the Synod of Jane Humphreys and her the Diocese of Saskatoon husband. was called to elect a new The Rev. Dr. Iain Luke bishop. and his wife were also The synod was at the present as members of the Cathedral of St. John the House of Clergy. Evangelist, Saskatoon on The archbishop chaired Sept. 8. the synod and the elections. The election slate For the election, the consisted of: the Rev. House of Laity consisted of Christopher A. Harper, 43 — 22 votes needed to be Diocese of Toronto, the Ven. elected — and the House of The current 12th Bishop of Saskatoon, the Right Rev. David M. Irving, meets with Jane Elizabeth Humphreys, Clergy of 26 — 14 needed to the bishop-elect, the Rev. Christopher A. Harper, after the election for a bishop dur- Diocese of Huron, the Rev. be elected. ing the 73rd Synod of the Diocese of Saskatoon on Sept. 8. For a biography on Harper, Dr. Iain Ronald MacKenzie Four ballots were please see page 13. Photo by Rev. Peter Coolen Luke, Diocese of Saskatoon, required to meet the the Rev. Kyle Norman, majority needed for election; Diocese of Calgary, the Ven. with each ballot the Noel Wygiera, Diocese of candidate with the lowest Students experience hospitality Calgary, and the Rev. Nany count dropped off the slate, Yee, Diocese of Qu’Appelle. so by the fourth ballot only The day began with three candidates remained: in northern Saskatchewan registration, a Eucharist Harper, Humphreys, and service — the Most Rev. Luke. Harper received the Submitted King’s to live, work, and dear in memory and Greg Kerr-Wilson, Metro- most votes during all four learn in the diocese for a prayer. politan, presided and gave ballots and by the fourth PRINCE ALBERT summer. Arriving at the the homily — a review of was elected by a majority – Editor’s note: This These four students beginning of Pentecost, videos of each of the candi- in both houses (26 and 14), summer the Diocese of were very grateful to accept we began our time in dates responding to a series followed by Humphreys (15 Saskatchewan hired four this invitation and they prayer and waiting. In of questions on how their and 10) and Luke. young people to conduct have composed the article only our first two weeks, strengths and skills meet With the acceptance of Vacation Bible Schools in below to share some of we were introduced to the needs that they perceive Harper as bishop-elect, various locations within their summer experiences. many diverse communi- a bishop of the diocese the archbishop concurred the diocese and to help ties by attending the daily should have. with the results and said he out and experience life in This summer we were prayer services scheduled The members of the synod hoped for a speedy response Saskatchewan. received warmly as in different churches in had been provided with and concurrence from the Hannah Fisher, Andrew guests, both of the Diocese and around Prince Albert. these videos earlier, plus a provincial House of Bishops. Griffin, Karis Tees, and of Saskatchewan and During these weeks, detailed list of questions, Before adjournment, Samuel Landry are of its communities and we also said the Daily responses and CVs of the Kerr-Wilson thanked those students at the Univer- people. Travelling from Offices at St. Alban’s candidates. who had participated in the sity of King’s College in Nova Scotia, our time Cathedral, attended Cree During the homily, Kerr- synod, including election Halifax, N.S. Following in Saskatchewan was classes, drank coffee with Wilson explained the service organizers and the electoral the visit of Bishop Michael unfamiliar and yet rich everyone who was willing was also a celebration of candidates. Hawkins and Rev. Wilfred in ways we could not have to share their story, and the Nativity of the Blessed A service of consecration and Theresa Sanderson expected. prepared the curriculum Virgin Mary and, as detailed for Christopher A. Harper as (Fort a la Corne) to We were continually for Vacation Bible School. in the appointed psalm, she the 13th Bishop of the Diocese Halifax in March 2016, welcomed as friends and After three weeks in was compared to the ark of of Saskatoon is Saturday, Bishop Michael and the guests, while both the P.A., we travelled 240 the covenant as the bearer Nov. 17 in the Cathedral Sandersons asked for a people we met and the kilometres north to La of the Holy Spirit into the of St. John the Evangelist, group of young people from places we saw will remain Continued on page 9 world. Saskatoon. 2 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2018 We are loved regardless of our worthiness

How can the question any more, and more equal authenticity at this, for we know we are “Why me, God?” be both a happens. Somehow God another point in my unworthy of our blessings, lament and an expression seems to have slipped out life, but at the complete we have not earned the of gratitude? to get some fresh air and opposite end of the love of God and we know let things go completely off spectrum, when blessing that salvation has been Published by the By Rev. Michael Bruce the rails. after blessing has been won for us, not by us. Dioceses of Saskatchewan, We are in good company showered upon me and I But that does not mean Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle. f you know me you of course. Moses and Job, become deeply aware of we are unlovable; quite Published monthly know I love the liturgy, Peter and Paul, as well my own unworthiness. the opposite. We are loved except for July and August. Ihow the ancient words as many others in the I say to myself, “I know regardless of our worthi- delicately hold within Scriptures have been left at least 100 others who ness, while the blessings Whole No. 292, Vol. 47, No. 2 A Section of the themselves layers of walking — or crawling — deserve a good thing to we get aren’t just for us to Anglican Journal meaning and mystery. in a daze wondering why happen to them. I’m OK hang onto as some prize to I love the tradition that God could let such things right now, I’m doing fine, be displayed on a shelf, but SUBSCRIPTIONS has grown up around happen to them. The why should I be blessed yet to share with those who For change of address, them and love how these overwhelming magnitude again? are as unworthy as we are. undeliverable copies and familiar prayers grow of simply doing basic daily I have to admit that I Equally we have subscription list updates, with us. chores is not affected by find it strange that the the examples from contact: Although the words the company we keep. simple and powerful Scripture that when we remain constant, their We wonder why we have prayer of asking “why face challenges and are • Your parish meaning grows as we do, to go through it, hoping God?” both out of a sense overwhelmed by life, God • e-mail: circulation and constantly invites us that some good can come of lament and out of a is not the one handing out @national.anglican.ca • Or send to to explore more deeply the from it and praying that sense of joy comes from hardship, trying to see Saskatchewan Anglican, depths of God’s love. it’s not all in vain. We not getting what we think what it will take to break c/o Anglican Journal, Even though all that is bandage our wounds to we deserve. us. 80 Hayden Street, true, if I am being honest carry on, and smile at the Either we think that God’s not even the one Toronto, Ont. with myself, the most world around us, afraid to we are being unjustly “trying to show us that M4Y 3G2 authentic prayer I’ve let it be known how much punished by God, or that our limits are past what ever uttered, the one that we hurt. we are not worth the we think.” God is the one I’ve meant the most, that “Why God?” becomes outpouring of gifts we sitting with us consoling RATES I have said with all my a companion. It’s easy receive. Reflecting on it, us, knowing how we $10 in Canada heart and soul is the one to begin to feel sorry for it seems to me that both struggle and encouraging $17 outside Canada where I look up to heaven ourselves and to be angry are a distortion of our self us to carry on. and ask “REALLY???” at God. worth. Rev. Michael Bruce is SUBMISSIONS When you are at your Oddly I have asked Our faith gives us priest of the parish of St. Submissions for the wit’s end, you can’t take “Why me, God?” with a special insight into Luke, Regina. November issue must be received by the diocesan editor no later than Friday, Book review Sept. 28 All pictures must be sent as JPEGS and Canon Colin Clay: A Life in Pages 1 MB (megabyte) in size.

Reviewd by between the CONTACT INFORMATION Rev. Peter Coolen wars, through Managing Editor: adolescence, Jason Antonio he Rev. Canon during the SKAnglicanEditor@gmail. Colin Clay recently blitz of the com Tcelebrated his 86th Second World 1501 College Ave birthday and his 60th War, through Regina, Sask., S4P 1B8 anniversary as a priest boys school, Phone: 306-737-4898 — see the June issue of and then as a the Saskatchewan Angli- soldier in the Qu’Appelle: can. Concurrently to the Far East and Joanne Shurvin-Martin celebrations of these two Korea during [email protected] 6927 Farrell Bay milestones, Clay has also the Korean Regina, Sask., published War and then S4X 3V4 the first to his demo- Phone: 306-775-2629 two books bilization of a six- and return to Saskatoon: book set civilian life. Peter Coolen of autobi- In his [email protected] ographi- second book 820 Avenue I South, cal books. Fifty-Nine deep spirituality and faith, fun Colin is able to express Saskatoon, Sask., S7M 1Z3 These Dinners and other Stories, a strong optimism and to us on the dry page. Phone: 306-244-0935, books Clay details his life, from with years of experience He shows us how to have Saskatchewan: detail, not 1952 to 1959, as he attended and strongly held convic- a long, satisfying, optimis- Mary Brown as Samuel Cambridge University, tions about war, conflict tic, industrious and some- [email protected] Pepys did, Wells Theological College, and ecumenism. times challenging life’s Box 25, Shellbrook, Sask., a daily Rev. Canon was ordained, married His life, as read be- journey, ultimately leading S0J 2E0 journal, Colin Clay and began a family and comes, for us, a colourful to a deeply spiritual voca- 306-922-5159 but rather was given his first par- history of, not only his tion and avocation serving Clay has ish. Volume Two closes life and times, but also the needs of others. Advertising agent: produced a narrative of with the ocean voyage and of a world, a society and The next two books Angela Rush important people, events, immigration of Clay and a Church going through in the series, “The Big saskatchewan.anglican.ads@ current events, thoughts family to begin a new life radical transformation but Nickel” (1959 to 1970) and gmail.com and experiences in his with the Anglican Church still holding to past sym- “Train for Thought” (1970 905-630-0390 life as he progressed, in in Sudbury, Canada. bols, ceremonies and titles. to 1977) are in final edit- PUBLISHING DETAILS Volume One (1932 to 1952) For those of us who To read these pages is, ing and are expected to Published from From Schoolboy to Sol- know and love Clay, he if not to live the times, to be published in time for 59 Roberts Place dier from a review of his writes in these books as understand and appreciate Christmas. Regina, Sask., S4T 6K5 families roots and histo- he speaks: as an energetic them and admire the clear Photos courtesy ries, to his life as a child, and lively raconteur with a vision, courage and sheer Rev. Peter Coolen October 2018 The Saskatchewan Anglican 3

A fond farewell to Bishop David On Sept. 9, a farewell Eucharist service was held in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon for the retiring, the Right Rev. David M. Irving, Bishop of Saskatoon, and his wife, Mrs. Joan Irving, in thanks for their eight years of service as bishop and bishop’s wife, and patroness to the diocesan ACW. The cathedral was full and feelings were strong as the congregation expressed its emotions in prayer and music. The diocesan Executive Archdeacon, the Ven. Ken Watts, gave thanks to the bishop for his vision, effort and spiritual council, leadership and guidance to the parishioners, parishes, priests and deacons. Elta Fae Marlor thanked Mrs. Irving for her energetic and supportive work as the patroness of the diocesan ACW. As a parting gift, the cathedral parish presented the Bishop and Mrs. Irving with a framed photograph of the cathedral. Bishop David said a few words in thanks for the pleasure he felt and the wonderful welcome and experience he had in his time leading the diocese. Following the service, the clergy stood with their Bishop, for probably the last time, in front of the high altar for a group photograph. Photo by Rev. Peter Coolen

D I O C E S E O F S A S K A T O O N Announcements for October 2018 g Saskatchewan Anglican on ministry of rapidly changing net. are in the Parish Hall, 624 Ave. I online! You know you can communications technology. g Celtic Evening Service in South. read current and past issues Please check the website of the Saskatoon: A Celtic Evening of the Saskatchewan Anglican College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, Service begins its second year at Appointments, Anniversa- online on the Diocese of at www. usask.ca/stu/Emmanuel, St. George’s, Saskatoon. Services ries, Obituaries, Etc. Saskatoon website or on or contact Lisa at 306-975-1550 for are held every Tuesday night at 7 Facebook at www.facebook.com/ more information, schedules and p.m. beginning on Oct. 16. g The Right Rev. David Irving saskatchewananglican. locations for these lectures and Each mid-month service — announced his retirement as the g No news is not Good News! Is related events. including the service on Oct. 12th Bishop of Saskatoon effective your parish planning an event, a g New Ministry for Survivors: 16 — begins with a pot luck at 6 Oct. 1. On Sept. 8, the 73rd Session fundraiser or has it already held An ongoing ministry for anyone p.m. Come and join us to share of Synod was held to elect a new one and has something you can who is post-trauma and in need in a time of ecumenical Christ- bishop for the diocese. report? Well, don’t keep this to of prayerful support began in centreed meditation, communion On the fourth ballot, the Rev. yourself! Let us know about it. Saskatoon in September. This and perhaps a bit of Celtic music, Christopher A. Harper was g Lutheran-Anglican Women’s ministry includes/may include followed by a time of tea and elected as the 13th Bishop of the Retreat 2018: Please mark your creative expression through dance community. Each night’s service Diocese of Saskatoon by a majority calendars for the Walking our and painting for healing of the format will be adjusted as the in the House of Laity and Clergy. Faith, Women’s Retreat on Friday, inner child with Common Praise spirit moves us! This election is awaiting con- Oct. 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., evening and Taize hymns, psalms, sharing g Native Ministry in currence by the provincial House social, and on Saturday, Oct. 13, circle, grounding meditation and Saskatoon: St. George’s Anglican of Bishops. See article elsewhere from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the weekly themes. Church (624 Ave. I South) provides in this issue. retreat proper. Prayers and anointing are a monthly Anglican Native g The consecration of the Rev. It is being held at Redeemer also available to anyone who ministry service the last Sunday Christopher A. Harper as the Lutheran Church, 812 Preston wishes to receive them. Place is of each month. 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Avenue, Saskatoon. St. Matthew's Anglican Church, The service begins with a lunch Saskatoon is planned to take Rev. Dr. Jessica Latshaw will be Saskatoon. Time is every monday in the parish hall at 1 p.m. with place on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the the retreat facilitator. To register —except stat holidays — from 6:30 soup and bannock, then at 1:30 Cathedral of St. John the Evange- or for more information, please p.m. to 8 p.m. Facilitator is Karen p.m. a Eucharist and sharing list, Saskatoon. It is planned that contact Betty Lloyd at 306-343- Walter. Phone 639-480-6274 for circle in the chapel led by the Rev. the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate 6959 or [email protected], or more information. 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The Saskatoon g Community Coffee House to the Associate Editor by e-mail g Martin Memorial Lectures: Church Curling League wants and Bible Study: The Parish of or “snail mail” by the last week of The College of Emmanuel & you to consider joining us on St. George’s, Saskatoon holds the month, two months before the St. Chad will be holding its Wednesday nights at 8:45 p.m. at its weekly coffee house and Bible month in which insertion is desired annual free Martin Memorial the Granite Curling Club starting study every Thursday from 9 a.m. (for example, December submis- Lectures series from Nov. 7 to in October. You can be a regular to noon. sions will be in the February issue). 9. The lecturer for this year will and play every week or join as a Join them for a warm social Detailed and longer texts be Meghan Kilty, director of com- spare and play occasionally. For time with coffee, tea and baked of upcoming events will not munications for the General Synod more information, please call goods at no charge from 9 a.m. to be included here, but should space of the Anglican Church of Canada. Glade Penner at 306-955-1009 or 11 a.m. and the weekly Bible study allow, could be the subject of article The topic will be the impact email him at gppenner@sasktel. from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All events and notices elsewhere in the paper. 4 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2018 Reflecting on an immense mental, physical, emotional and spiritual journey across Canada

By Bishop Rob Hardwick

ave you cycled with antelope, eagles Hand deer? Have you smelled the roadside sage and blossoms? Have you been cooled by wayside waterfalls, been captivated by high soaring eagles, or truly listened to the call of the loon? I have been blessed by doing all that. This summer I took advantage of a sabbatical opportunity. This year marked 25 years since my ordination to the diaconate. It is also 25 years since Primate Michael Peers made an apology to First Nations peoples for the Anglican Church of Canada’s role in the abuse of residential schools and 10 years since the Govern- ment of Canada gave its apology. In December it will also be 40 years since Lorraine and I were married. To mark this significant Bishop Rob Hardwick and his wife Lorraine thought about quitting his cross-country bike pilgrimage after this year, three years ago, I accident in Wawa, Ont. – along with their house flooding in Regina – but pushed on and finished the journey sensed a call to embark right on time. Photos courtesy bishop's Living the Mission Facebook page on a pilgrimage cycle ride across Canada, praying as reflect on the courage and near Wawa, and I cycled, for unity, healing determination that would knowing that our house and reconciliation. be needed to complete this had flooded just days The mission call was epic journey. Terry never earlier, the pull to come strong and it took those made it past Thunder Bay; home was strong. three years to prepare. I would we? However, as we had to lose 94 pounds in Prior preparation, prayed we both felt weight; train for the event; prayer and good planning strongly that the purchase the equipment are essential. However, journey had to continue. and clothing; plan the the reality of the present So many in life have route and daily gatherings; obstacle; the adverse greater challenges. and generate news media weather or road condition; First Nations, interest and sponsorship. fatigue; a mechanical especially, encounter With the support of breakdown or accident; all setback after setback; the diocesan council, test you to the limit. how could we not the mission ride began It was an immense continue this ride? on May 19 in Victoria, mental, physical, Thanks be to God, and British Columbia. It was emotional and spiritual with support of so many, a most humbling and holy journey. What carried we set out once more. beginning. Lorraine and me through It is hard to convey Members of the those tests were: the incredible privilege Songhees First Nation, and blessing this who had the most – Reminding ourselves mission ride has been. school students attend a daily why we were on this The statistics give a residential school, met a mission; record, as do the many bishop and his wife from – Turning difficult photos, but both pale the diocese that had the circumstances into prayer in comparison to the longest-running residen- for those going through glorious encounters tial school in Canada. greater struggles; with God, His people They welcomed – The prayerful and and the created order. Lorraine and me to the practical support of so So many conversa- land; they brought gifts; many across Canada, tions. So many holy embraced us; prayed for especially in the dioceses moments. So many us and blessed us for our of Qu’Appelle and Algoma. prayers said and journey. It was a coura- Dioceses that rallied and answered by the One geous and loving example, came to our aid at a time more eager to answer in the unity of that when we seriously ques- our prayers than we moment, of true healing tioned whether we should, are to pray. So much Bishop Rob Hardwick and his wife Lorraine gather with and reconciliation. could, or would, continue. encouragement to turn David Meuse in North Sydney, N.S., where Meuse sang There at Mile Zero, near words of apology into an honour song and blessed the couple, on their journey the statue of Terry Fox, I must say that on the meaningful action. across Canada this past summer as part of the cycle for it was also a moment to day of the road accident Continued on page 5 unity, healing and reconciliation. October 2018 The Saskatchewan Anglican 5 ... Bishop reflects on bike pilgrimage

Continued from page 4 Significant specific The ride has now ended gifts, a total of $20,000 but I encountered a desire from two families, has in many to continue to meant that the medical journey, as long as it takes, centre in Burundi can be towards unity, healing and completed. reconciliation, with all Donations for Indig- peoples. enous Ministries and Looking back, it is the Anglican Healing amazing that we managed Fund collected from to do all that we did: other dioceses so far total Before the ride, from $10,775. January to May, I had Bishop Barbara Bishop Rob Hardwick cycled 4,800 training Andrews of the Territory and his wife Lorraine kilometres; gave presenta- of the People stated that gather near a statue in tions in 41 churches in every parish in that area Victoria, B.C., of Terry the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, of B.C. has pledged 20 per Fox, who attempted to the House of Bishops, the cent of their income to the run across Canada to Provincial Synod and the Anglican Healing Fund fight cancer, but died of International Conference over the next few years. his cancer in Thunder on the Diaconate. I am hoping that all Bay, Ont. During the 61 cycling dioceses across Canada days, presentations were will consider sharing in a made in 51 churches/ seed money fund to assist community groups for First Nations ministry 1,525 people in total. across Canada. I gave 21 newspaper My hope is that 30 interviews, three TV and dioceses will raise at least 14 radio broadcasts — one $1,000,000. for an hour. Qu’Appelle hopes to In addition, I wrote a give $150,000 over the next daily blog to the Facebook three years; $40,242 has page fb//DoQMission, already been given. which had more than 7,700 When God gives you followers. a seemingly impossible Fifty-six people cycled dream to fulfill, He does with me between three more than you could ask and 500 kilometres. There or imagine. were 11 days of rain (three Four years ago at 310 torrential); one very cold pounds, still recuperating day in which I suffered from serious medical mild hypothermia; four issues, it seemed days of fog; eight very laughable, like Abraham hot days (high 30s and and Sarah, to even ponder low 40s); two days of high riding a bike, let alone ride adverse winds; and 35 fair across Canada. A small group of people joined Bishop Rob Hardwick on his ride from the Village to glorious cycling days. My first five kilometres of Qu'Appelle to the Manitoba border. From left are Archdeacon Trish McCarthy, I had four punctures on a bicycle confirmed Bishop Rob, Rev. Brian Woods, Cindy Seiferling, Rev. Michael Bruce and Catherine (one of which was a tire that notion. Louise Crowley. Photos courtesy bishop's Living the Mission Facebook page blow out). However, each time I got One front derailleur back on the bike; with each and a cycle chain had pound I lost; with two chal- to be replaced and, as lenging pilgrimage rides a precaution, two tires across Saskatchewan; and were changed after 5,500 with the encouragement of kilometres. so many, the dream began In total, the journey to turn into a possibility from Victoria, B.C., to St. and, even in the midst of John’s, Newfoundland, some serious setbacks, into was 7,169 km, an average a reality. of 117.5 km/day. God is amazing, so Total time cycling was faithful. 292.6 hours; an average of Some say it is impossible 4.8 cycling hours per day; to ponder, after so much an average speed of 24.5 hurt and abuse, a Church km/hour. with Indigenous and non- Total elevation climbed Indigenous people fully was 36,855 metres, similar united, fully healed, fully to climbing and descend- reconciled in the Lord. ing Mount Everest 4.2 Nevertheless, I believe times (Everest is 8,848 that day will come, and metres high). will come more quickly My top speed was 76 if we all become pilgrims km/hour and the furthest through this great land distance cycled in one day God has provided, jour- was 203 km. neying together toward the Donations and pledges prize of the upward call of received during the ride God (Philippians 3:12-21). for Qu’Appelle’s Living the With much appreciation Lift high the ... bike? Bishop Rob Hardwick makes a stop at St. Aidan, Moose Jaw Mission campaign totalled for all your support, God during his bicycle pilgrimage this summer. $156,400. bless. 6 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2018 Priest fled Turkish coup on journey to Saskatchewan

By Mary Brown led. It was a sung service, he attended lectures by Fr. which I think is a challenge Robert Crouse. PRINCE ALBERT — David for any minister, but he was Upon Crouse’s retirement Butorac spent the summer in up to it; he also preached a in 1996, Bishop Anthony the Diocese of Saskatchewan good sermon. Burton appointed him shadowing the Archdeacon Butorac is a postulant as vicar's short canon of Prince Albert, the Ven. for the diocese and will theologian of the Cathedral Norbert Haukenfrers. graduate from Wycliffe of St. Alban the Martyr, As the archdeacon’s College in May 2019, at provost and tutor in theology protégé, he was exposed which time he will return to of the James Settee School to more than just regular Saskatchewan. He is from for Ministry, and examining parish ministry. He attended Oakville, Ont. chaplain of the Diocese of two executive committee He is older than most Saskatchewan. meetings of the Diocese of postulants and graduated In his retirement, he Saskatchewan and also a from King’s College in Nova lectured at King’s College. finance committee meeting. Scotia in 2001. Crouse was a mentor to He accompanied and For the next eight years many clergy who worked assisted Haukenfrers on he was in Belgium to do his in the diocese. At the same a mission day in Meadow PhD, after which he went to time Butorac also met Rev. Lake and also led Evening Turkey for five years as a Michael Hawkins, then Prayer services at the Sask. philosophy professor. Due a priest in the Diocese of Penitentiary. to a government coup he left Nova Scotia. According to He preached at St. David’s Turkey. Butorac, his vocation is due Church six times and went He went back to King’s to Bishop Hawkins and his along on pastoral visits and and then to Wycliffe. guidance and leadership. non-parish community You wonder how in the We look forward to having Lay reader Fred Payton and David Butorac gather services. I attended an world did David Butorac Butorac return to the after a church service at St. Mary's, Prince Albert. Evening Prayer service at St. end up in Prince Albert, diocese when he finishes his Photo courtesy Mary Brown Mary’s Church that Butorac Sask.? While in Nova Scotia studies in May 2019.

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By the Rev. table and the garden space Shelden Carr were dedicated to all those who have gone before us BORDEN (S’toon) — St. in faith and who have built John’s Anglican Church in the community of Borden Borden held a wonderful and the RM of Great Bend. celebration of community A lunch of burgers and on Aug. 26, with activities hot dogs was enjoyed by kicking off with a 10:30 more than 90 people. a.m. Eucharist. Salads were provided by The service had been the women of St. John’s. widely advertised because There was also cake! of the dedication of the memorial garden adjacent to the church. The service was well attended by many people from the United Church and the area. The dedication followed immediately after the service. By then, the Riverbend Fellowship Mennonite church service was finishing and many of their people came for the The Rev. Sheldon Carr dedicates a memorial garden at St. John's, Borden. service of dedication in the Pictured are the Rev. Carr, crucifer Tim Latimer and his mother, Judy Latimer. garden. Photo by Lorraine Olynik At the dedication the Seniors' RETIREMENT THE WAY YOU LIKE IT residence hires Anglican chaplain

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EDMONTON — An Anglican chaplain has been hired to provide four-day-a-week spiritual support to residents of a faith-based Edmonton seniors’ residence. Since April, the Rev. Joanne Webster has served as chaplain at Can- terbury Court, a seniors’ residence with links to Anglican churches. Wintergreene Estates is Regina's premier retirement community, with Both her position and the residence are funded lifestyle choices provided in a warm, comfortable and safe environment. by Canterbury Founda- tion, a charity formed in LIFESTYLE CHOICES: 1972 by members of two local Anglican parishes. e Residences oer Independence Webster works one-on- one with residents, and e Suites oer Independence with Supportive Services collaborates with clergy from the two parishes to e Households oer Personal Care provide the residents with Anglican and non-denom- We believe that a person's retirement years should be lled inational services, Bible study groups, communion with life, laughter and much happiness. and support in prayer. She is also planning a Call today to book your personal tour. special worship service for residents in the home’s dementia unit. 306 585 7100 “If we can be healthy in spirit, the journey of body and mind can be less 4950 PASQUA STREET, REGINA, SK, S4S 7L2 www.verveseniorliving.com painful,” Webster says. 8 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2018

Clergy vacancies will challenge Saskatchewan

By Mary Brown With the retirement of Kim and Susan Salo and the PRINCE ALBERT — In the departure of Archdeacon September Saskatchewan Norbert Haukenfrers, the Terry Gates' 1925 Ford Model TT truck advertises the St. Luke's Community Anglican, Bishop Michael diocese will have vacancies Market in Regina. Photo by Nigel Salway Hawkins asks us to be dis- in St. David, St. George, and ciples of Jesus, to learn from St. Alban in Prince Albert; His teaching and follow His St. Stephen, MacDowall; Em- Artisans gather at St. Luke's, example. manuel, St. Louis; St. An- Hawkins suggests we drew, Shellbrook; All Saints, use the resource Pilgrim, Leask; and Christ Church, Regina for community market A Course of the Christian Canwood; plus existing va- Journey. It is a thoughtful, cancies in other locations. By Nigel Salway markets that are a com- unteered to take on the open-minded and accessible The bishop will be without mon fixture of summer. leadership of the project resource that will help us to an archdeacon and a canon REGINA — When look- The idea was to provide a at the concept stage. grow into disciples of Jesus missioner. In such a dire ing for a possible fun- venue for local artisans Martin was in contact Christ. Be sure to ask your situation the bishop will need draising activity, St. and artists to sell their with Krista Durand, priest about this. our prayers and our compas- Luke’s vestry conceived wares. who started the Regina We can put this into prac- sion as he works to keep us the idea of a market Interest in the concept Beach Farmers’ Market. tice in the coming months in afloat. Please pray for his on the church parking grew, and church secre- Durand’s advice and the diocese. mission earnestly. lot, similar to farmers’ tary Winna Martin vol- expertise were invalu- able in getting the project defined and started. An anonymous benefactor also aided in advertis- Extraordinary Living Begins Here... ing and promotion of the markets. The market was planned for three summer Mondays at the end of August. Vendors included Shannon Ritchie —Watkins Products; Dawn Gates — water colour and acrylic paintings; Broken Boot Bou- tique (Brianne Mock and Aaron Sharp) handmade jewelry and up-cycled THE VILLAGE AT STONEBRIDGE is Saskatoon’s jean jackets; Eco Table- ware (Penny VanBueken- newest, most innovative retirement community. The Village is hout); Michelle Verhae- part of LutherCare’s ‘Continuum of Living’ model. A fully accredited ghe’s homemade pickles, jams and salsa; Typical facility, The Village offers 159 suites for independent seniors in a Quirk (Paige Howard) beautiful, warm, and spacious environment. Suites range from handmade jewelry; Dar- lene Walliser paintings 700 – 1,216 square feet; featuring 9-foot ceilings, a full kitchen, on canvas and rocks, in-suite laundry plus flexible dining options. and crocheted dream catchers; and Carrie Sutherland’s homemade ENRICHED INDEPENDENT LIVING samosas. At The Village at Stonebridge, you can choose from a variety of Besides the adult- themed vendors, children living environments, including 1-bedroom, 1+den, 2-bedroom were entertained with suites! Rent includes 15 main meals, and amenities such as a face-painting by Kristen Hill and a bouncy castle golf simulator, movie theatre, well-equipped exercise room, games supplied by Jenny Wil- area, cozy fireplace areas and much more! liams. Hot dogs, cooked by Harry and Fran Clarke, were also avail- Tour our suites 2-4pm, Mon-Fri & receive able for purchase. A draw for a $50 gift card was donated by LUNCH FOR 2 FOR $10 Houston Pizza. at the Bistro The market was a 110-250 Hunter Rd, Saskatoon success and planning For tours Mon-Fri, 2-4 pm call 306-664-0501 EXT. 221 Virtual tours at www.luthercarevillage.com for next year’s edition is already underway. October 2018 The Saskatchewan Anglican 9 ... Students experience hospitality in northern Saskatchewan

Continued from page 1 Running a VBS children from both St Ronge, where we were After nearly two Lucy’s Catholic Church graciously welcomed to months of much learning, and the Anglican Church All Saints by the two lay many friendships, many of the Ascension, we readers without whom we funerals, having been were hosted for lunch would have been entirely shown a great deal of each day at St. Lucy’s and disoriented. hospitality, we ran our dinner each evening by We were invited to the first VBS at St. George’s parishioners from Church cultural fairs at both the in Prince Albert. For the of the Ascension — all of band and municipality first time we saw how whom welcomed us with schools, where children excited the kids were to farm-fresh, home-cooked and adults alike taught us participate in the liturgy: food! to pluck ducks, de-scale they eagerly volunteered fish, and clean moose hide. to lead the procession with Many memories created We also had oppor- the cross, ring the bell, In Cumberland House tunities to run Sunday and light and snuff out the for our final week, we school, organize the candles. were greeted with a great funeral directory, visit The following week we potluck featuring duck the long-term care unit, ran VBS on James Smith soup, duck legs, and of and visit the band office, reserve, where excitement course bannock. among many other warm about the upcoming Here we were blessed to encounters. powwow increased live right in town through- steadily throughout the out the days of VBS, Attending a funeral week. during which time we also It was a wholly unex- It was a privilege to be received a driving tour of pected privilege that Chief Pictured are (in front) Karis Tees, Sari Sanderson, welcomed to the powwow the town and reserve from Tammy of LLRIB invited Hanna Fisher and Andrew Griffin, while in back by the VBS kids who Rev. Park Buck, went for us to spend the day with are Samuel Landry, Theresa Sanderson, Rev. Wilfred eagerly wanted to show us an afternoon kayak paddle her in her hometown of Sanderson. Fisher, Griffin, Tees and Landry are their outfits and dances. down the river, and spent Brabant Lake, where she students from Halifax, N.S. and spent the summer in The priest, Rev. Wilfred time with kids, parishio- introduced us to the local the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Sanderson, teaches that ners, and ACW members. hangouts of her childhood, Photo courtesy Mary Brown the one creator in tradi- Any single story we tell such as the creek where tional Cree culture is the will exclude many, since we all went swimming. one God of the Bible. The this summer we have been We first experienced slowly for a couple hours, transported by boat to drumming of the dance is honoured by countless and a Cree funeral when we firstly, taught us what the other side of the lake, the heartbeat that we all diverse stories. were invited a further 80 it looks like mourn as a where stands the oldest share as we walk together. Every place we visited kilometre north to Stanley community, and secondly, building in Saskatchewan, There could have been no was shaped by a common Mission to attend the gave us a great deal of Holy Trinity Anglican better way to attend our liturgy and a shared funeral of an elder. practice with our Cree Church, and its cemetery. first powwow. heartbeat. Arriving in Stanley for pronunciation. After the coffin was We gained a small sense the first time, walking We returned the lowered, everyone threw Christian unity of how prayer shapes our into the church hall for following day for the in a handful of dirt, and Our third week of love, while only through the wake service at 8 p.m., funeral service and burial, then the able-bodied VBS (Arborfield) was prayer we can learn to love we were taken aback by to find that many had shoveled the hole closed, characterized by a spirit and be reconciled to those the togetherness of what remained with the body sweating and taking turns, of generosity and interde- who are different. This is we came to learn is a very overnight. while the priest sang nominational unity. the love we were shown special community. After the service, the Amazing Grace. After the mornings this summer, and we are The Cree hymns, sung entire congregation was running VBS with forever shaped by this gift. Blessing students and professionals for another new year

By Nigel Salway Hold your brick. Pray their brick as you. for yourself. Thank God Thank God for families REGINA – Students for the things He has given and friends and all who received a special you. care for us. blessing at St. Luke's, Ask Him to bless you Pray that He will help Regina before heading and to help you to bless us to be friends to those back to school. others. who are lonely. Aug. 26 was designated Count the bumps on Swap your brick with Back to School Sunday at your brick. For each bump someone. St. Luke’s. on your brick, pray for a Thank God for the At this service, Rev. different person: friends or person you swapped with Michael Bruce blessed family members. and ask God to bless them backpacks filled with Ask God to bless them this week. donated school supplies, this week. Put all of the bricks plus other backpacks and Find someone who together and build a briefcases belonging to has a different colour structure or tower with students and parishio- brick to you. Thank God them. ners. for making each person Thank God for the Over the summer, special. church and the communi- parishioners had Callie Tomilin and Kenadie Williams assist Rev. Thank Him for the ties in which we live. collected school supplies Michael Bruce in blessing the backpacks at the recent things that are different Pray that He will help and backpacks for 20 back to school service at St. Luke's, Regina. but special about other us to include others and to students. Photo by Nigel Salway people. help people know they are These backpacks were Pray that we will learn loved and valued. delivered to several how to celebrate and schools in Regina on Aug. a special Lego prayer. Bruce led the congrega- understand people who are Parishioners built an 28 (see related article). Each parishioner tion in the following different to us. abstract structure with Also at this service, received a piece of Lego prayers: Find someone with the their Lego pieces at the parishioners took part in as they entered church. same number of bumps on conclusion of the prayer. 10 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2018 Worship is the beginning of training in theology telling the rest of us what By the Rev. Dr. the new routine is going Iain Luke to be. Principal, College of Instead, they come from Emmanuel & St. Chad the church’s reflection, at a national or local level, on y my count, this our encounter with God in is the 20th of these worship, and what it says Bmonthly columns, to us. exploring the many Sometimes the outcome avenues of study that go of the why question doesn’t on in a theological college. lead to change, yet it So perhaps it’s about time can still create a deeper we made it to a subject Worship isn’t the end point What does your service appreciation of God and that is central to the life of of a production process, look like here? The details God’s people. the church, but which I’ve where you design the best of the answer will usually In one church I served, barely mentioned so far: outcome and then create it. be a little different from people would sit up front worship. Worship is actually the place to place, but what or at the back, but no one There are other models If that’s all true, then beginning of theology, people tell me also reveals ever sat in the middle pew of the life of the church, good worship leaders must not the end. It’s the something of what is on the right- hand side! I but my guess is most be worth their weight in encounter with God, the important in any particu- eventually figured it out. people see worship as the gold, right? You would act of putting God first, lar community. The family that used touchstone of who we are. expect a seminary to teach from which the rest of our It matters, for example, to sit there embodied It’s the beginning of the clergy how to lead worship God-ology flows. how the children are such an amazing story of week as well as the end. in the best possible way, What we ask of our involved, how communion God’s grace, that people It’s the fixed point when giving them training and students is not to go and is shared, or what we do continued to honour their the community of faith practice in the relevant show the church how to with the money. Each of story even after that gathers together and it skills. worship, but rather to those concerns places family moved away. spills over into our daily In fact, that might even bring the worship of the our relationship with one When we came there to walk with God. It points us be the most important part church with them into another, and with the worship, we met the God beyond ourselves, while it of the curriculum. class. world around us, in the who was active in the lives points our world beyond But it doesn’t quite work We do that in part by light of our relationship of those people. itself. like that, and here’s why. our weekly routines of with God. In that example, that worship in the college, From there we can observation about where shared now between start to talk about the people sat in church was Anglicans and Lutherans. why question. Why do more than a curious fact But we also expect Canadian Anglicans and about worship. students to be worshipping Lutherans — or your home It percolated through regularly in a congrega- congregation — choose to the church’s identity, and tion, which no doubt worship in certain ways the way people lived out has its own unique and rather than in others? their faith, believing and sometimes quirky ap- Since there are so many hoping that when we need proaches to worship. other possible choices, are God the most, God is there. When we get to the there also ways of doing That’s also why we study of worship, that our worship that could study worship. Not to means the questions we better reflect our experi- make the service more are most likely to ask ence of who God is, and entertaining, but to see aren’t how questions, but who we are in the presence how we can receive the questions about what and of God? vision of God we enter why. The what question That kind of question into on Sunday mornings, can be as simple as the can lead to changes. In and then live it out as one I ask when I go to principle, though, those a faithful, worshipping lead a service as a supply changes don’t come from church, for the rest of the Ed and Gerry Laird are recipients of the Order of preacher. a professional leadership week. Saskatchewan from the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Photo by Mary Brown The Lairds served as wardens in P.A. By Mary Brown Gerry had been a lay PRINCE ALBERT — reader for years and There are a handful of a member of the ACW Order of Saskatchewan Morning Branch. Gerry members who are married is a compassionate, couples. One such couple generous caring Christian is Geraldine and Edwin woman. Ed is known for Laird, who celebrated his military service in their 70th wedding anniver- the Second World War in sary in September. the Italian campaign. He They have both served is a highly dedicated and as wardens for St. George’s selfless man whose contri- Church in Prince Albert, butions are motivated by with Ed also serving on his strong Christian faith. the executive committee of Ed and Gerry are in the diocese. They are both their 90s and still live in long-standing and faithful their own home, and with leaders in St. George’s the help of their three ministry at the Herb children, they hope to Bassett Home. continue to do so. October 2018 The Saskatchewan Anglican 11 Sharing the good news at Qu'Appelle summer camps

By Julie Moser Diocesan Youth and Children’s Missioner

REGINA — For the second year in a row, the diocesan children’s Juniors Camp was held at the beautiful location of Glen Harbour Kids Camp on Last Mountain Lake. Fifteen children ages six to 12 attended the camp from July 25 to 29. Jesse Miller from St. Columba, Kenaston, was chaplain for the week and the focus was on the story of Creation in Genesis in the mornings and the introduction from John’s gospel at the evening campfires. Through many creative activities, memory verses and teaching, Miller helped the children see the work of God in creation Evening campfires at Juniors Camp featured lessons from the Gospel of John. Photos by Julie Moser and the central figure of Jesus in the story of God’s plan. Bible reading, prayer and Everyone was pushed Dave and Janice Kerr Christian fellowship. out of his or her comfort from St. Mary, Regina, Using the Psalms zones and bravely tried planned a great schedule for morning devotions new things. including crafts, games she helped campers A big thank you to on the beach, wide understand how to read all the camp leaders games, Adventures in the Bible, how to pray and from parishes across the Odyssey, cabin times and how to be committed to diocese — Matt Gobbett, drama groups, as well as the fellowship of believers. Karen LaForge, Len mini-golf and ice-cream Ken Moser, from Gendall, Hannah Knox, on the day out at nearby St. Aidan, Moose Jaw, Emily Nixon and Danielle Rowan’s Ravine Provin- and professor of Youth Klingelhofer — for cial Park. Ministry at Briercrest enabling the preaching The Teens Adventure College, directed the camp of the good news of Jesus Camp had seven teens and led daily hikes to Christ to the younger ages 13 to 17 who enjoyed locations such as Moraine members of our diocese. the magnificent setting Lake, Consolation Lake, Thank you all for your of the Canadian Rockies Lower Kananaskis Lake faithful service. from Aug. 6 to 11. and Lake Louise. Be sure to check the Andrea McEwen, a Every glacial lake website www.qcamps.ca Lutheran studying at visited included an icy for future camps including Briercrest College and swim by most of the teens! winter retreats in January Seminary, was chaplain Each day was topped off 2019, or contact Julie and taught through the with time at the pool along Moser at julie.moser@ Christian practices of with indoor rock climbing. sasktel.net.

D I O C E S E O F Q U ’ A P P E L L E Qu'Appelle School for Mission and Ministry Courses for 2019: A year of study and discernment 1. Jan. 18 to 20: Basic tion to Christian Ethics interview. Theology General interest: For those discerning 2. March 8 to 10: A Brief The Friday and a call to ordained Introduction to Christian Saturday sessions are ministry in the diocese: Doctrine open to all. If the topic The topics stated above 3. April 12 to 14: Intro- interests you, register and form a foundational Year duction to Worship and join us. 1 programme of study. Liturgy For those preparing Two other years of 4. June 14 to 16: for Reader Ministry: study will follow. Time for Preaching: Part 1 This forms the bulk of vocational discernment 5. Sept. 7 to 9: your preparation. will be included in each Preaching: Part 2 A December 2018 weekend. 6. Oct. 18 to 20: A Brief course is the only other For more information, Introduction to Church inclusion. Commission- contact Archdeacon History and Anglicanism ing will take place in Catherine Harper at 306 From left, Jesse Nelson, Kaden Sich and Callah Reid 7. Nov. 8 to 10: March 2020, following the 522 3103 or email archdea- demonstrate different levels of enthusiasm for rock Preaching: Part 3 successful completion con.catherine@sasktel. climbing during the Teens Adventure Camp held in 8. Dec. 6 to 8: Introduc- of a pre-commissioning net. August. 12 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2018 Gifts for ministry provide new life from the past

By the Rev. Sheldon David spoke of how St. John’s Anglican Parish the small former Anglican John’s, Bordon when Holy Carr and Rev. Peter services of deconsecration in Borden. parishes, whose ministries Trinity was deconsecrated. Coolen are often seen as only sad On Aug. 5 there was a do not die but continue to The vases have been events, but they should not brief service at St. John’s, sustain new communities stored for some years. SASKATOON — In recent be, for they are a recogni- Bordon to receive gifts in new places and ways. Abbot had repaired the decades, there have been tion and celebration of the from two former Anglican Milman placed the vases years ago and far too many small rural years of service and work parishes. Bible on its new lectern he retrieved them and parishes that have closed of generations of dedicated To open the service, and after prayers were polished them again. and been deconsecrated. parishioners; a recognition Bonnie Milman, the last said, she opened it to the He said there are marks On July 21, the Right the building remains, but remaining parishioner at first reading of the day, so on the vases' bottom that Rev. David Irving, Bishop the faith community has All Saints’ in Maymont, beginning its new life of indicate they were manu- of Saskatoon, presided at lived, served, spread and carried the new Bible, service in its new home factured in England near a service of thanksgiving grown beyond it. gifted from All Saints, in At the same service, 1850. They are beautiful. and deconsecration at All At that service, Bishop procession into the church George Abbot presented The gift of ministry and Saints’ Anglican Church David gifted the beautiful following the cross. two beautifully restored the gifts for ministry from in Maymont. NRSV Bible that was on The Rev. Sheldon brass vases used at the our past do not die, they At the service Bishop the lectern at All Saint’s to Carr spoke about how former Holy Trinity sustain people of faith in it is important that we Anglican Church in new forms and new places. recognize the ministries of Radisson and gifted to St. Thanks be to God.

On July 21, the Right Rev. David Irving, Bishop of Saskatoon, presided at a service of thanksgiving and deconsecration at All Saints Anglican Church in Maymont. Present for the service were, from left, Ray and Tim Latimer, Karyn Coolen, Judy Latimer, Rev. Peter Coolen, the Right Rev. David Irving, Bishop of Saskatoon, Rev. Sheldon Carr, and Roseanne Carr. Photo by Joan Irving

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Emmanuel & St. Chad at www. usask.ca/stu/ Memorial Nov. 7 to 9 Emmanuel or contact Lecturer: Meghan Lisa at 306-975-1550 for Please fill out and return the enclosed postage paid donor reply Lecture Kilty, director of commu- information, schedules nications for the General and locations for lectures card or call 416-924-9199, ext 259. to discuss Synod of the Anglican and related events. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] Church of Canada Thanks to the generosity or go online to canadahelps.org and make your gift today. evolution The topic will be the of the Bishop Henry David effect on ministry of Martin Memorial Trust, rapidly changing com- this lecture series is a free If you have already sent your donation, thank you. of news munications technology. event. October 2018 The Saskatchewan Anglican 13 Cursillo's 'special sisters' still at it in Saskatoon By Marion G. Pope three or four times a year. Our group met on Aug. SASKATOON — Cursillo, 7 at the home of Marion a “short course in Pope for a social evening Christian living,” is a to enjoy a lovely summer three-day weekend experi- evening together and ence that helps “partici- ended up reflecting on our pants discover and better Cursillo experiences. live what is fundamental in We realized how much Christianity.” we value our group The focus is what reunions and are quite happens after the weekend proud that we are still during the fourth day, meeting after 18 years. when candidates are chal- The ladies, when asked lenged to take what they what their group reunions have learned back into the meant and had done for world. them, replied as per below. Then participants are Maybe these comments encouraged to act as a will stir up a desire to hold leaven in society, trans- another Cursillo sometime, forming the community or perhaps Ultreyas on from within. occasion. To maintain the … “As a committed weekend's effect, candi- and faithful Christian, dates are invited to meet joining the initial Cursillo often for encouragement weekend in this diocese felt and soul searching with a so right. It reminded me of group reunion — up to six the greatness of our Lord people who meet regularly and the tremendous tie we — and a larger gathering share with others. called Ultreya (Spanish for “The groupings are “to go further”). just an extension of that The “special sisters” from Cursillo in Saskatoon met on Aug. 7 for a social evening Eighteen years ago, strengthening that each of and ended up reflecting on their Cursillo experiences; they are still meeting after when Cursillo first came us felt at (St. Peter’s Abbey, 18 years. In the back are Elaine Hrycenko, Gay Mudrey, Karen Clarke, Bev Otsuka, to Saskatchewan, Bev Muenster) that weekend Betty Wood and Elta Fae Marlor. In front are Betty Lloyd and Marion G. Pope. Otsuka, Betty Lloyd, Gay 18 years ago! Ultreya — Missing is Cec Molnar. Photo by Marion G. Pope Mudrey, Elta Fae Marlor, meaning onward and Betty Wood, Karen Clarke upward — is a phrase I and Marion G. Pope have used countless times cally away ... and rarely shared freely. … “The Cursillo took turns in joining in many walks of my life.” meet with the group. “The group encour- weekend was a profound Cec Molnar and Elaine … “Our supportive and “Still, that special ages me to go onward and experience of God’s love Hrycenko as Cursillistas. prayerful group reunions relationship with the upward in the knowledge overflowing in every Group reunions and have helped me to get to individuals is evident when that God walks with me.” direction, seen and Ultreyas were held know, love and serve the we greet each other.” … “Sharing about our unseen, encouraging me regularly for years. Lord better.” … “I learn something relationship with God, and to take a deeper walk with They unfortunately have … “Cursillo group new every month from how He moved in our lives, Jesus. appeared to stall, at least reunions provided me with my Christian friends and brought concrete examples “I treasure the people in the Saskatoon area. a small community with brings me so much love of the ‘how-to’ be closer to who encouraged me to go, However, this group of the same mind-expanding and closer to God.” our loving God, and reach wrote amazing letters, and ladies still faithfully holds experience of what the … “Whether arriving out to every person we invited me to join a small fourth-day group reunion Christian life is. at a group reunion with meet with His love. follow-up gathering of breakfasts every month. “The monthly gather- a positive or bankrupt “The encouragement women for early breakfast Our group often talks ings gave me a regular spirit, I am always greeted and confirmation strength- ... It is a significant time about how great it would time to deepen the in confidence with ears ened us to persevere, and of love and laughter, deep be if Ultreyas could be nurturing begun that for listening ... and hearts realize God is always with sharing and growing in reconvened, even if it were weekend. I’ve moved physi- of compassion, which is us.” our life together in Christ.”

six summer part-time He has also conducted Who is Christopher Harper? parishes and 10 communi- prison ministries in ties. Prince Albert and He was also part-time Thunder Bay and Submitted Theology), Diocese of Sas- pastor with the ELCIC ecumenical and senior’s katchewan, and Wycliffe Kinistino Parish, and ministries in various SASKATOON — The College, U. of T. (Master of rector of St. Michael and locations; and has been new bishop-elect for the Divinity), Toronto. All Angels, Thunder Bay, a consultant/instructor/ Diocese of Saskatoon, Harper has served as Ont. lecturer and speaker at Christopher Harper, was lay reader and student Also, since 2016, he has Doctor William Winter’s born at Paradise Hill, intern for the Mission been Indigenous native School of Ministry; Sask., and is a member of Fort Pitt and Onion priest with Toronto Urban James Settee College; of the Onion Lake First Lake; student intern at St. Native Ministries (TUNM) Thornlow University for Nation. Thomas’ Parish, Huron in shared street ministry Native Ministry-ELCIC He was ordained a Street, Toronto; as deacon with the United Church of Saskatoon;and the College deacon on Feb. 6, 2005 and The Rev. Christopher in the Mission of Fort Pitt Canada. of Emmanuel & St. Chad. as a priest on Oct. 16, 2005 A. Harper is the new and Onion Lake, and the He has had experience He is both a member in St. Alban’s Cathedral, bishop-elect for the Parish of Birch Hills/ in a variety of diocesan and chaplain to several Prince Albert, Diocese of Diocese of Saskatoon. Kinistino/Muskoday. and indigenous ministry Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan. He has also been a committees including the branches. Harper is Initially he was trained rector of the Parish of dioceses of Saskatchewan married to Tracey and at the Saskatchewan and worked as an E.M.T., Birch Hills/Kinistino/ and Toronto, and the they have two children Institute of Technology before attending James Muskoday, which Province of Rupert’s Land and four grandchildren. and the Southern Alberta Settee College (Certificate consisted of a parish and the ELCIC Diocese of Photo by Rev.Peter Institute of Technology of Indigenous Anglican of three points and Saskatchewan. Coolen 14 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2018

Rob Hardwick from the for his summer reading! I Ecclesial cross-pollination Diocese of Qu’Appelle cy- was utterly surprised and cled across Canada — yes, delighted at the message Victoria, B.C. to St. John’s, in this text. Compared to By Rev. Marie-Louise “There is God’s gift. How we have NLFD — in 62 days, which other ecumenical texts, Ternier is one distorted, condemned and he completed on July 31, to this one differs signifi- body denied the gifts of others bring the message of unity, cantly in content, tone and Rev. Marie-Louise Ternier, and one – often and harshly. Paul’s healing and reconciliation methodology. an Anglican priest living Spirit, words therefore should be to all he encountered. More than any other, in Humboldt, serves the just as painful, really painful. In the past 50 years the document truly does Anglican and Lutheran you were Divisions in the church healing and reconciliation justice to Paul’s words to parishes of Watrous. She called to betray God’s overflowing have occurred through the Ephesians. has just been appointed the one grace. Divisions in the numerous ecumenical What is so different, you to the National Anglican- hope of Body of Christ reveal our agreements and mile- ask? Well, instead of stat- Roman Catholic Dialogue your call- self-centredness: we prefer stones on local, regional ing the usual, “These are in Canada. Marie-Louise ing, one to be right in our own eyes. and global levels in the the gifts from our tradition blogs at http://graceatsixty. Lord, one We have no time or church. Shared ministry that you need in yours,” it wordpress.com. This is one faith, one interest in others, we arrangements are grow- reversed the sentence/ of her posts. bap- don’t want to learn how to ing, such as my own Angli- question: “what gifts do tism, one love those who are genu- can/Lutheran partnership you have in your tradition hose of you who God and Father of all, who inely different, whether in Watrous, inspiring ex- that we need in ours?” know me know I is above all and through all it's our atheist neighbour, amples of recognizing each The entire text is Tlive with a profes- and in all.” the congregation down the other’s gifts and of healing marked by a profound sional seed grower whose It is a massive em- street, or our brother/sis- Christ’s Body on earth. trust and appreciation daughter is following in barrassment to confess ter in the next pew. Last year’s world-wide for the other’s witness her father’s footsteps. So, that, over the course of Fortunately, we can events commemorating the to Christ and the Gos- the seed language kind 2,000 years, we Christians slowly breathe a collective 500th anniversary of the pel. This appreciation is of rubs off on me; I can’t have utterly failed — ut- sigh of relief: in the past Reformation were a shin- then coupled with a new, help it. Once in a while, terly failed to live up to 100-plus years we have ing witness to Catholics deep humility and hones- though, that language this urgent command. been learning to reclaim and Protestants recogniz- ty about one’s own denomi- actually sheds a delight- Too often we have acted our God-given unity with ing Christ in one anoth- national weaknesses and fully new light on church as though the purity of fellow Christians. er, from our own small shortcomings. stuff. Hence the title of this the church could only We are working hard to parish studies, right up to This is the first official reflection. be achieved/preserved heal the wounds of divi- Pope Francis himself. document that applies Recently I preached on by dividing, by walking sions. We are helping each Then, just as I was en- the principles of what is Ephesians 4:1-16. Verses away from each other, by other to regard differences joying well-deserved time known as receptive ecu- 1-4 are especially clas- denouncing one another, not as dividing, but as the off this summer, a new menism: Instead of asking sic words in ecumenical until the only ones left are gifts of God to build up the ecumenical document was what other traditions need circles: “I therefore, the those who look, talk, Body of Christ. released: “Walking Togeth- to learn from us, we ask prisoner in the Lord, beg think, and act like us. Reconciliation and heal- er On The Way”, written what our tradition needs you to lead a life worthy Differences are no rea- ing, unity in diversity, are by the Anglican Roman to learn from others, and of the calling to which you son for divisions! Spirit- new ways of being church Catholic International what we can receive from have been called, with all given differences are not a today – whether this per- Commission (ARCIC). others that is of God. humility and gentleness, problem but are God’s good tains to our Indigenous Given the ecumenical This approach requires with patience, bearing with gift so that together we sisters and brothers, to animal I am, I didn’t waste an “ecclesial examination one another in love, making can learn how to “speak our gay and lesbian fellow- time. I read the entire doc- of conscience” with all the every effort to maintain the the truth in love” (verse Christians, or to relations ument while relaxing in challenging implications unity of the Spirit in the 15). God’s calling, unity of among church traditions. my backyard; I’ve passed of those Gospel words; the bond of peace. the church, in its diversity, This summer Bishop it on to my RC colleague courage to be self-critical, to make humility a vir- tue, to risk openness to conversion, reconciliation and healing. Here is truly a refresh- ing wind blowing in ecumenism-land, opening new pathways towards realizing the unity Christ won for us. While this approach is particularly courageous — and therefore new — for the Roman Catholic Church — which is not known for readily admit- ting shortcomings or errors — every tradition falls into traps of self-righ- teousness and arrogance. In fact, faced with difference, each of us can fall into the same trap. It’s not easy to stay out of that Register by September 28, 2018 trap, but it’s mighty important lest we betray our baptismal commitment to follow Christ. What would happen if instead of distancing ourselves from different people, different opinions, different perspectives, we learn to seek that of God in the difference? Ecclesial cross-pollination — do you see it? October 2018 The Saskatchewan Anglican 15 Postulant likes working up north

By Mary Brown The Parish in La Ronge a delicious soup, was has been without a minis- made by Draper. Up to the LA RONGE (Skwn) — A ter for a few years and it middle of July there had friend of mine was in La was very thankful to have been five funerals and Ronge one day and he told Draper with them. eight baptisms already. me he saw a large sign He has been busy doing On Monday nights about advertising Morning and services on Wednesdays 25 youth would come out to Evening Prayer at All at the elders’ home, where a Youth Alpha Program. Saints Church. So he went there is an average of 10 A highlight of Draper’s to Evening Prayer and people, mostly Anglicans, visit was a trip to Brabant there was Jordan Draper. attending along with four Lake with Chief Tammy I asked Draper how or five from the detox area. Cook Searson. The chief the turnout was for these He sees a need in the took Draper and the services. He was usually North and a real demand summer students to her by himself except, for a few for religious formation. home. It was the last day times when people in need He was hoping to have of school, so as guests of of sanctuary or refuge Bible study sessions, but the chief they were wel- would come in. he said there always seems comed with open arms. As long as he was in to be some kind of an They went swimming in La Ronge the door would emergency. The Sunday the rapids and were able always be open. I was there, some of the to experience the culture Draper is a postulant for people left before lunch to first hand. He also at- the Diocese of Nova Scotia look for a couple who were tended school culture days and PEI, but is exploring missing on the lake the with Edna Mirasty his lay a vocation in a Council of night before in a storm. reader. The people in La the North diocese. By the way the lunch, Ronge will miss Draper.

Summer baptism in Saskatoon On July 1, the Rev. Emily Carr baptized six-month- old Caolan Julius Banman at St. George’s Anglican Church, while he was on a family vacation. A year earlier Caolan’s mother and three older sisters were baptized there, while in 1981, Caolan’s father and two of his uncles were baptized there. St. George’s is the home church of Caolan’s great-grandmother, who started attending services in the parish in 1924, when Members of All Saints Church in La Ronge gather for lunch. Photo by Mary Brown she was two years old. Picture by Doris Vanderkooi

Women of St. Luke's, Regina pack donated school supplies into 20 backpacks, which were then delivered to three schools in the city to help students in need. Photo by Nigel Salway Supporting students with new school supplies

By Susan MacPhail tissues, duotang folders, with holy water on Aug. 26 who purchased supplies, hand wipes, glue, crayons, in a special Back to School donated funds and helped REGINA — For the markers, erasers, scissors, service. with the packing. The second year, St. Luke’s rulers, pencil cases and Parish reps gave three secretary at Lakeview organized a school supply other items needed during packs to Lakeview School School said St. Luke’s and backpack drive for the school year. (in south Regina), seven should be proud of this students in need. This Each student also to Kitchener Community work, as there is great year parishioners doubled received notes of School (in central Regina) need for these packs and the number and filled 20 encouragement to help and 10 packs to Judge the supplies. Doing this packs over the summer. them along the way. Rev. Bryant School (in east will help someone along A colourful harvest Students received packs Michael Bruce blessed the Regina). the way. That’s what it’s all Photo by Margaret Ball filled with pens, pencils, packs and sprinkled them Thanks to all the people about! 16 The Saskatchewan Anglican October 2018 Vernon honours the dead By Bruce Farrer

VERNON (Qu’A) — By the time November arrives and Anglicans observe All Saints Day, people in Saskatchewan are no longer tending their flower gardens or picking wild flowers. They will certainly not be sitting outside enjoying a cold plate meal, either. With that in mind, about 20 years ago the congregation at St. Thomas, Vernon, a rural church situated mid-way between Qu’Appelle and McLean, decided to organize an annual grave decoration service in July or August. The cemetery, adjacent to the church, now has more than 100 grave sites. Each year friends or relatives of many of the Omri Howden, 2, clutches flowers he placed on his great-great-grandfather’s grave in the rural churchyard at St. people buried there return Thomas, Vernon. The church south of Edgeley was consecrated in September 1899. A special service on Aug. 26 to attend an “All Saints” commemorated those who have been buried in the cemetery. Photo courtesy Grasslands News/Alan Hustak church service, place flowers on the graves of their loved ones and then enjoy a potluck cold plate Saying goodbye to beloved priests picnic held in the shade beside the church. This year the annual By Mary Brown vacant parishes. event was held Aug. 26 Additionally, he was the and the congregation of PRINCE ALBERT — I warden of the Lay Readers 45 honoured in particular attended the first in a Association. those who buried more than number of retirement When their priest left 100 years ago or died in the parties for Canon Kim in June 2017 he became First World War. Salo and Rev. Susan Salo interim priest in charge Appropriate hymns and this past summer. for the parishes of Leask/ readings for All Saints Day When you have a multi- Shellbrook and Christo- were chosen, while this year point parish, everyone pher Lake. a brief biography of those wants to say their own They received many who died more than 100 personal goodbyes, wishes and gifts. One in years ago was printed in the especially to two such particular was a carving bulletin. well-loved clergy. of Jesus’ face done by a Of those individuals, only Susan and Kim were parishioner from St. Louis. two men lived a somewhat originally from the They will be returning normal lifespan, the oldest Diocese of Qu’Appelle, to Winnipeg where they dying at the age of 61. Three where they ministered have two sons, one grand- others reached adulthood jointly to six churches for child and another one on but died from appendicitis eight years. the way; it’s where Kim’s or in childbirth before they Before they were in Revs. Susan and Kim Salo have retired and returned to mother also lives. were 40. Manitoba, New Brunswick Winnipeg to be close to family. Photo by Mary Brown I will give Susan the last Ten of those 17 individu- and British Columbia, word as Kim did at their als who were buried before where Susan studied for Prince Albert, St. Stephen, Bishop Michael Hawkins party. 1918 were children, most of ministry. MacDowall and Emmanuel helping with various She was thrilled to have whom died before they were In the Diocese of Church in St. Louis. projects of the diocese her own three churches two years old. Advance- Saskatchewan, Susan was Canon Kim worked out and filling in for Sunday and they wished they ments in medical care are incumbent for St. George, of the Synod Office for services in some of the could stay. obvious. Two members of the congregation died while serving in the armed forces. One died while in training in Halifax, the other is buried overseas. His official military memorial indicates Shop on-line for he was 26, but the family placed a headstone with his AFC promotional materials, actual age of 17. He had told the recruit- Hope Bears and accessories. ment officer that he was www.anglicanfoundation.org nine years older so he could join up before the age of 18.