EMERALD ECHO Parish Newsletter St. Bride of Kildare, Pitt Meadows St. Columba of Iona, Halfmoon Bay The Traditional Anglican Church of Canada

Vol. 6 No. 3: Whitsuntide 2015

Is this how the Future looks for Anglican Catholic Worship in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia?

In the early 1970’s, having left teaching, a new career started for me when I was employed by Johnson & Johnson as a sales representative. Given a little book entitled ‘Sell as customers like it’, the advice to ‘Plan your work & work your plan’ and with the added counsel that whilst you might be a valued employee, if you once leave that corporation, you will never work for the J&J In recent months, a small group of people from family of companies again! Whether that was true the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada, (St. then or now really doesn’t matter, but it Peter & St. Paul, Burnaby), the Christian illustrates the change which occurs when we Episcopal Church (St. Saviour’s Richmond & St. change significant parts of our life, reflecting the George the Martyr, White Rock, as well as the attitudes which we adopt to justify our actions. Traditional Anglican Church of Canada (St. Bride

of Kildare, Pitt Meadows, & St. Columba of If you decide to take drastic action, you will have Iona, Halfmoon Bay) have met periodically for already prepared yourself for the step ahead of Evening Prayer and discussion about Anglican you: so the loyalty and high regard which you had faith and heritage. for previous managers & colleagues might be replaced by a litany of their shortcomings: More recently, it became apparent that there was perhaps at the same time that your soon to be confusion about why those who had for many former colleagues have started their own litanies years worshipped together were now separated, where your shortcomings and failings are and what had to happen for this division to be catalogued. Whereas you and they have been resolved. The suggestion was made that as the working to develop ‘team’ and ‘team spirit’ by division, and its healing, were in the control of emphasising common ground between team the Bishops of each church and their respective members, the situation has changed in much the synod governance, perhaps the best thing would same way that an earthquake alters the landscape be for the laity concerned in each parish to write in an instant, in unforeseen ways: and once the to the several bishops and vicar-general to voice power of an earthquake is unleashed, man is their concerns, and request that matters be powerless to withstand the forces set loose! resolved – perhaps initially with an agreement to permit ‘inter-communion’ between the groups.

This proposal has received some initial & favourable response about the concept of developing some form of intercommunion from Congresses of the 1920s and will feature speakers from Archbishop Haverland and Fr. Mansfield, as well across the Anglican world.’ as a reply from the Bishops of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada, who state that they are willing to receive any individuals or groups who wish to apply to reintegrate themselves into A recent telephone call reminded me of the Society of Mary, as I was speaking with Col. Wallace Spaulding, the President of the the ACCC-TAC. Fellowship of Concerned Churchmen, who is also the Corresponding Secretary of the Society of Mary….this is from Bishop Paul Hewitt’s Pray that the work initiated by the laity of these newsletter for the Diocese of the Holy Cross. parishes might produce an The Society of Mary accord which in turn might, with At [the Diocese of contrition duly the Holy Cross] expressed for Diocesan Synod this those errors past April 23-24, a committed in discussion-in-depth past years, lead to the early occurred about the reconciliation of old differences, and permit Society of Mary, and further discussion as to the future development how our parishes and of the Anglican Catholic faith in a region where it missions could set up has been under assault since the Congress of St. cells within it. Mary Louis in 1977.

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the Virgin Mother of His incarnate Son, Jesus; International Catholic Congress of Anglicans thus bearing witness to His holy incarnation. This witness to and emphasis on the dogma of the The International Catholic Congress of Anglicans – Incarnation, is expressed in devotional and Restoring the Conciliar Church and Her Mission – will be liturgical practices, designed to enrich and 13 – 17 July, hosted by St. Andrew´s, Fort Worth, Texas. enhance the discipleship and spiritual lives of our The theme is “One Church, One Faith, One Lord.” To register, go to the Forward in Faith/NA website or paste members, and the worship and mission of the the following address into your browser: Church. (www.fifna.org). The place and role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Note from the ACC website: the life of the Church, and the economy of (http://www.anglicancatholic.org/announcements/85) salvation is demonstrated in the liturgy and liturgical arts of the Church, in chapels and ‘Archbishop Haverland to speak at the International Congress shrines dedicated to Her, in stained glass and of Catholic Anglicans in July.’ icons, in hymnody and church music. ‘Archbishop Mark Haverland has accepted an invitation to speak at the International Congress of Catholic Anglicans Many members share the Rule of life and their (July 13-17, 2015). Sponsored by Forward in Faith, North devotion to our Lady, in Wards and cells, which America, this event is inspired by the famous Anglo-Catholic develop ways to promote Her honor, teach the faith, and celebrate Her glory. And with other ordained as a priest at St. devotional societies, we uphold and promote the Matthew’s in December of 1986 and has served as rector of St. fullness of Catholic Faith, Order, and Morals, Matthew’s since that time.) hopefully with apostolic zeal and ecumenical witness.” Fr. John D. Alexander, SSC, Ph.D., Introduction. Archbishop Haverland has Superior, Society of Mary, American Region. To commissioned us to begin an American learn more click (http://www.somamerica.org/) initiative to promote the growth of our churches and the planting of new churches. The intent is Other Anglican Devotional Societies: for this complement our mission efforts in other  Society of King Charles the Martyr countries.  Guild of All Souls  Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary The issue to be addressed. Some Anglican  Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic churches are growing and some have (to be reviewed in future editions) built churches. But a large, perhaps majority number of our parishes exist in a steady or declining state. The typical congregation is faithful but older. There is a struggle to replace those who die or move and an even greater struggle to begin Sunday schools and other The Africa Appeal programs aimed at youth.

You can now send donations to either: Before we can look for answers, we need to The Parish of St. Bride, reflect upon the cause of our current condition. c/o 20895 Camwood One contributing factor is the non-evangelical Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2N9 nature of the Anglo Catholic tradition as we or have received it in the ACC. This is not a Parish of St. Columba, characteristic of Anglo Catholicism per se. For example, one can read the book, Glorious c/o Box 894, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0 Battle, by John Sheldon Reed to see the very Please ensure that your cheque is made out to the evangelical nature of many post Oxford parish, with a note saying ‘Africa Appeal’ Movement Anglo Catholics.

What is meant by the word evangelical? The Affirmation of St. Louis calls us to an Some Thoughts on Church “evangelical witness.” This refers to a concern Growth and Evangelism in the for the salvation and welfare of the world Anglican Catholic Church - Part 1 outside of our parish walls. More particularly, it refers to a concern for conversion of hearts to The Rev'd Canon Stephen C. Scarlett Jun 27, 2011 faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to instruct (The Rt. Reverend Stephen Scarlett, Bishop of the believers in the faith–to “make disciples.” Diocese of the Holy Cross began his ministry as a lay reader by founding St. Mark’s Church in One reason we have not been evangelically Kentfield, CA. in 1983. He was ordained as a oriented is that evangelism was not the Deacon in February of 1986 and moved to Birmingham, Alabama. He spent his brief time there primary cause for which the ACC was traveling around the south, visiting and serving founded in events of 1977-78 in St. Louis and Anglican churches in Alabama, Georgia, Denver. The primary concern at our inception Mississippi, South Carolina and Florida. He was was to maintain the Faith that had been called to St. Matthew’s in October of 1986. He was abandoned by the Episcopal Church. There was great and necessary concern to define and guard conflict so that there is no energy left for the parameters of Orthodoxy. ministry. The very issue itself, whatever it is, tends to instill a more inward focus. Many of the founding clergy of the ACC had, for many years, fought the battle against both The net effect of the things outlined above is low church attacks on the fullness of the faith that, while ACC parishes are typically and heretical attacks on the essentials of the confident about the faith they hold, the are also faith. They held on to and bequeathed to us a typically uncertain about how to share this faith church, but it was not their vocation and gift to in their community. shift gears and evangelize in the new world the ACC faced. Towards an evangelical Anglo Catholicism. We must begin by putting all past Most of the clergy who gathered for the events disappointments and conflicts behind us. Few of St. Louis and Denver (1977-1978) were who would be members of our parishes care raised in the 1940's-1970's, which was a vastly about our old battles. Even fewer care about different religious world that we now face. It how it was done in St. Swithins in 1955. As was a world in which mainline denominations Archbishop Cahoon once said, “We don’t have were strong and people identified with them. It time to waste answering questions that no one was a world in which many were raised in a is asking.” church. It was a world in which a man could go to seminary for three years and then expect to The good news is that we are also freed from find a job in the church upon graduation. The these things. Because we have made our break ACC has in many ways continued to train men with heresy and are clear about our theological for ministry in the church that was. positions, we do not have to be stuck fighting or rehashing old battles. We can present our In the years immediately following the 1978 faith to the world around us in positive terms, in consecrations, two others things undermined terms of what it is in its fullness. This will take evangelism. First, the response to the a conscious change. Some of our clergy and Continuing Church was less than anticipated. people more comfortable fighting the old There was expectation that thousands would battles than doing the work of an evangelist. join in a wave of enthusiasm over the new, orthodox Anglican alternative. Instead, Meanwhile, the world around us has moved on thousands stayed put or stayed home. Also, in at least some positive ways. The 60's-70's many who came brought conflict. The raging reaction against tradition has become a return to battle of their former church became the tradition in the 21st century. There are young defining feature of their new parish. people out there who will embrace the whole faith if it is presented to them in an evangelical Second, there were internal divisions and fights way. One of the delightful ironies I have among the Anglicans at the beginning and in witnessed is watching a college age convert to subsequent chapters of the history. Those who Anglicanism bringing his evangelical church were present know that sometimes issues of parents to the liturgy. The traditional Christian principle were at stake. However, the is now the rebel against the established church prospective converts did know this. In the Acts of the nondenominational seeker and the of the Apostle we are constantly told how the established religion of secularism. unity of the church was foundation for its growth. Evangelism is always undermined by The ACC is positioned to welcome converts disunifying conflict. It instills a contentious looking for a return to tradition. However, attitude in those parishes that are involved in people will not come simply because we are the conflict. All parish energy is sapped by the there. And if they do come they will not stay in a church that is content to be a museum in the upper room praying for the Holy Spirit to dedicated to the preservation of period come. The first thing the Christians did was to Anglicanism. We must realize that change is pray and wait. The first thing a parish should do necessary–perhaps a revolution. is pray and wait.

Essential aspects of parish evangelism. The At St. Matthews in the mid 1990's, we set aside following comments are not meant to be an Tuesday nights for prayer and discussion about exhaustive treatment of what to do. But the evangelism. We had evening prayer with following points are central and may at least special intercessions for the growth of our begin the discussion. parish. We asked people to fast habitually as they prayed. After prayer, we discussed things 1. From maintenance to mission. The first we might do. Some hair-brained and almost change that must take place is a transformation heretical ideas were surfaced and rejected, but a from concern about church maintenance to sense of common calling came out of the prayer concern about the mission of the church. Being and discussion over time. The beginning of satisfied that we rightly performed the liturgy, evangelism is to begin to ask and pray about the balanced the budget and paid all the bills for question. one more year is not good enough. We must want to make new disciples. The essential question we discussed was: Since people will not understand the liturgy coming We must begin to ask questions like, ‘What is in off the streets, how can we open other doors our mission and ministry in this community?’ of entry? We ended up doing various things. How will we go about the business of asking The Alpha Course, dinners with seasonal people to come? How will we go about themes, periodic evensong and dinners and an welcoming them when they do? What is our inquirer’s classes. Each parish can discern, by program for teaching the faith to newcomers? prayer and discussion, what things might work When will we have our Bible Studies? Who in its particular setting. will teach them? What other programs do we want to offer? 3. Evangelism must be rooted in personal invitation. The key to any evangelistic We must believe that a growing ministry can endeavor is invitation. You must invite people take place in our churches–that God can do to come to your church! All church studies remarkable things among us. Much of our make it clear that in excess of 80% of all new ministry is undermined by an unspoken attitude church members joined because someone that says, “This is all we can be.” The invited them. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME beginning of evangelism among us is faith that TALKING ABOUT ADS. Go ahead and put an God has called us to do something and boldness advertisement in the paper and in the Yellow to do it new challenging ways. Pages. Put it in and forget about it. It will get you an occasional visitor. That is it! 2. All genuine efforts at evangelism begin with prayer. Without a serious church-wide In terms bang for the buck, web sites are much commitment to pray about God’s will for the more effective than traditional newspaper parish and for parish growth, all efforts will be advertisements. Young people routinely shop wasted. We are saved by grace and not by for and find things on the internet. If you works. Each parish that wants to change should become serious about evangelism, you will also identify a core group of members that is willing become serious about developing a first class, to address the issue. The newly formed missions oriented website. “Missions Committee” should begin with a study of Acts 1 and 2. The early church began However, the fact remains, YOU MUST Anglican Worship INVITE PEOPLE TO COME TO YOUR CHURCH! You encounter God at your church. Why wouldn’t someone you know also find God there? (If you don’t encounter God at your O worship the Lord church, the first step is to remedy that!) Once in the beauty of holiness church members become willing and prayerful about inviting people, God will provide The Beauty of Holiness opportunities. Though the 20th century has seen an increasing 4. Develop non liturgical doors of entry. As trend towards "church as entertainment," we in you invite, you must remember that the liturgy the ACC share the view of Lancelot Andrews, is not meant to convert those who do not Bishop of Winchester (1617-1626), who believed believe. Hence, it is better to invite people to that there should be a sense of holy decency" in things that are more accessible as a way of the worship of the Church. From the grandeur introduction to the parish. When people do of the Solemn High Mass to the sturdy simplicity come to the liturgy, there should be notice of the said Daily Office, Anglican worship is given of the next inquirer’s class. It should be made clear that no one is expected to characterized by a sense of reverence. And while understand the liturgy on their first visit, but it our worship is not always formal, we take care to should also be clear that the church offers a ensure that is it carried out with a respect for "the pathway to understanding–that we want visitors beauty of holiness." (Ps. 96.9). to know what we know. The Daily Office The Anglican Daily Office has its origins in the earliest age of the church. We read, for example, in Acts 10 of Cornelius and his household praying together at specific times of the day. These prayer gatherings most likely followed the Jewish custom, during which psalms would be St Bride’s Mission recited, canticles sung, and lessons read.

Mass at noon each Thursday, Later, with the rise of monasticism, this course of followed by lunch and discussion: prayer became regularized, with members of the ‘The Imitation of Christ’ community coming together seven times over the by Thomas à Kempis. course of the day. These services were named either to reflect their specific purpose, after the Location: respective hours when they were to occur. The Meeting Room at Mattins--from the Latin, matutinus, meaning "of St. Peter & St. the morning" Paul, Lauds--from laudare, meaning "to praise" 7772, Graham Prime, Tierce, Sext, and Nones--from the time Avenue, in which these services were to occur, i.e. the Burnaby, V3N first, third, sixth, and ninth hours of the day 1V4. Vespers--from the Latin, vespera, meaning "evening" Compline--from the Latin verb form completum, is celebrated according to the rites found in 1928 meaning" fulfilled, finished, or complete", Book of Common Prayer. Other authorized rites This schedule of services ensured that the include that the 1962 Canadian Prayer Book, the monastic community would uphold its officium, 1954 South African Prayer Book, and the 1963 or "duty" of regular prayer and reading, but Indian Prayer Book, as well as those found in the because of the time involved, this practice was Anglican Missal. Each of these has its own not really suited for those who had to labor, and beauty, and each occupies a unique place in the even the secular clergy, whose primary history of Anglican worship. In the current responsibility was to their parish, had difficulty Missal, services are said using one of the three maintaining its course. So, in the 16th century authorized canons: when Archbishop Thomas Cranmer set out to The Gregorian Canon: This is the most ancient, create a Book of Common Prayer, that is, a of the Eucharistic three rites. It is the core of prayer book for everyone, he combined the what was once known as the "Sarum Rite," which sevenfold office of the old monastic rule into two was used throughout most of the southern shorter services, Morning and Evening Prayer. province in pre-reformation England. Nowadays, These two services still retained the essential when the Gregorian Canon is used, it is generally character of psalms, lessons and canticles, but said in English, though a Latin version is were streamlined and simplified so that secular available in certain missals. clergy and even laymen could use them. The Prayer Book Canon of 1549: This is the Eucharistic canon from the very first Book of This revised rite remains the essential structure Common Prayer. Devised by Archbishop around which the prayer life of Anglican Thomas Cranmer, it incorporated many elements Christians is built. The Daily Office, as found in of the ancient liturgy and served as a bridge the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, remains between the Use of Sarum and later prayer book essentially unchanged from the days of Cranmer's revisions. revision, and the Psalter, which is taken from the Great Bible of 1539, retains in its language an The American Canon: This is perhaps the honest and earthy grandeur. Though Morning most familiar of the three Eucharistic canons, and Evening Prayer are an important part of being based on the liturgy laid out in the 1928 Anglican corporate worship, and are often said in Book of Common Prayer (American Edition). the course of Sunday services, they are intended There are a few minor differences, such as the to be a regular, that is daily office, which may be inclusion of certain prayers, most of which are said by the individual Christian at any time and said silently by the priest, but it will be familiar to any place. Thus, the Daily Office is a key means anyone who grew up in the pre-1970s Episcopal of exercising the spirit in the regular life of Church. prayer. The amount of ceremonial in Anglican parishes The Holy Eucharist varies depending on the day, but most services are what have traditionally been thought of as a The Holy Eucharist is the central act of worship "Low Mass." This means that although there may for catholic Christians. In the Mass, we be some chanting, the bulk of the rite is said. commemorate Our Lord's sacrifice on the cross, Likewise there are no sacred ministers (that is, and receive his body and blood under the form the priest alone is celebrant), and things like of bread and wine. In the United States, the mass torches and incense are not used. feelings might, at some stage, translate into action. In some parishes, there are occasions, such as After all, much of the recent violence in the USA and Canada can be attributed by an explosion of hurt Christmas and Easter, where the importance and feelings, whether this is based on race or on religion. rank of the day lends itself to an added level of ceremonial. At such times such parishes may The drive for Evangelisation with which Bishop celebrate a form of "High Mass." This generally Scarlett deals in his article is a drive to does involve chanting, as worshippers remember bring those who the dictum often attributed to St. Augustine--Qui might otherwise be bene cantat, bis orat, or "he who sings well, prays lost to a love and twice." Such occasions may also see the use of belief in Jesus Christ. Bishop incence, both in honor of Our Lord, who was Scarlett deals with given frankincense at his birth, and to symbolize the tactical means our prayers which, St. John tells us, ascend up of doing this: but like 'the smoke of the incense" before the throne for those of us who simply cannot participate in an ‘action – driven’ project, we have the opportunity to of God. bring the power of the Holy Spirit to bear on the challenge, by devoting ourselves to prayer, prayer that Whatever the level of ceremonial, the Holy others might find what we have found, what we Eucharist is the key expression of our catholic treasure as that pearl of great price. faith and an opportunity for the worshipper to ‘Almighty and most merciful God, grant, we beseech enter into communion with God. thee, that, by the in-dwelling of thy Holy Spirit, we may be enlightened for thy service; through Jesus (http://www.anglicancatholic.org/anglican- Christ Our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in worship?class=greenlink) the unity of the same Spirit ever One God, world without end. Amen.’

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If we consider that it was the immense power of the Holy Spirit which gave the Apostles & Evangelists, Congo (DRC), Cameroon & and all who were with them, including the women: South Sudan the Mother of Christ, Mary, Mary Magdalene, Mary the wife of Cleopas, amongst them, the strength to withstand the assaults of the ‘enemy’, then it is The Africa Appeal perhaps even more important that as the end times of this world come yet closer to fruition, that we take In the last edition of the Echo, the new parish and very seriously the message of Pentecost, and take order of religious in Edea was featured: this project to some time this summer Trinity season to reflect on develop the house in Edea in order to provide a the state of affairs in our community. chapel for worship, office space, and living

Such reflection might encourage us to see the accommodation for the sisters, who will be involved desperate situation of so many in our own in setting up a school and health centre as these are communities, who find life to be increasingly difficult developed is now being supported by both Anglican and insecure, in large part because of the high costs Aid Abroad in Australia, and ourselves at the Africa which drive the property market, leaving high debt Appeal as a memorial to Frits Jacobsen: who offered loads, and so little money for all the ‘good things of strong support to the Appeal since its inception. life’ that Canadian families have come to expect. In turn, the very fact that many cannot afford those ‘good things’ leads inevitably to bad feelings towards those who can afford them, and the risk that such Also as a memorial to Frist is the project in Congo him anything but "The Duke." The Duke's another of our (DRC) to provide a sound roof to the parish church "characters." He pretends to be an old curmudgeon, but of St. Paul in Fizi. he's really an old sweetie. The Duke sees us and he goes into his routine about: "How can a guy get a little rest in The appeal for these funds is underway, slowly: but it this joint with every body parading by every ten is sometimes difficult to ensure that we have the minutes?" The Duke was in the Navy and has coins from all over regular ‘operating’ funds at the same time. Bottom the world. Each coin has a story and if you don't mind line: like so many other appeals for your help, and the frequent themes of bars, fights, and the many ladies rather like Oliver Twist - when hungry, he had the that have graced The Duke's life, the stories are audacity to ask for ‘more’; so we hear the needs from fascinating. I love The Duke. the churches in South Sudan, Congo and Cameroon, Well, time for me to take a break. The kitchen crew will and then we have to come to you with our bowl in be in soon, I'll be supervising breakfast as always. This is our hands, and say, ‘In your mercy, please help’. a really full time job. I've no complaints though. I wouldn't want it any other way.

A little over a year ago I was really down and out. My family had broken up and it looked like I wasn't going to have much of a future. When you think about it, I'm lucky to be alive at all. I have no complaints now. I'm needed here and valued for what I bring to the job. If you wish to receive the Emerald Echo electronically, please drop a note to the My name is "Angel." I'm a 5 year editor at [email protected] old female White Boxer. A former "owner surrender." Today I'm a

From Michael Townsend in Australia: full time, Resident Therapy Boxer in a Nursing Home in New Jersey. True? Who knows? Who cares? Thanks for letting me share my It is two a.m. and the Nursing Home halls are quiet and story with you. dim. I walk through the first floor, looking in each room to make sure my charges are resting easy. I pass the ~ The Author is Jim Papworth ~ nursing station, nod and smile in silent greeting. I head Note: I wrote Jim for permission to down the South wing. share this story and he added the following: "Angel really exists. I wrote this story while I sat with my Mom Ina is reading, she doesn't sleep much. She likes war in the Nursing Home and after watching Angel work. The novels. Can you believe that? Here is this 91 year old residents portrayed are real and are examples of some of woman, hair primly "up" for the night, commanding the wide range of people who now call this home. Angel fleets and armies courtesy of Tom Clancy and W.E.B does make her rounds each and every night. She does it Griffin. I get the latest about how we SHOULD have solo, has the run of the residence and uses the elevator. resolved the thing with China about them holding our She can open doors on her own. She is always supervised Navy plane crew. I agree. Ina's a trip. but not closely. She has earned the very special trust she now enjoys. Besides her night rounds, Angel works with I come to Tommy's room, he's awake in bed. He's not the physical therapists as an Animal Assisted Therapy really aware of where he is any more. It hurts me to see Dog during the day. Her main job though is to bring that. I go in and sit beside him. He likes me to do that, it comfort and joy to people who all too often have none in seems to bring him comfort. Soon he is asleep again, their lives. She's very, very good at her job." resting at peace. That makes me feel good, let's me know that I do matter around here.

Back to the nursing station I push the button to summon the elevator. My colleagues are down the hall helping Necessity may be the mother of invention, but Norma into bed after the hourly trip to the bathroom. I God is the Father of all good things. wave with my head to them as the elevator door whispers open, get on, and press the button for the second floor.

The Duke lives in 228 and joins me as I complete my rounds. His real name is Harold but nobody EVER calls 10 Florence May Thomas Henry Arthur Wellesley Bible Study 22 Ferguson 23 Brian Cowan (Priest) The group meets at the Ferguson’s, (T. 604-463-5300) on 23 Roland Palmer, SSJE (Priest) every second & fourth Thursday (from September 12th) 23 Edward L. Wilkin (Archdeacon) 25 Athol Redmond 20895 Camwood Ave.., Maple Ridge 26 Gertrude Crichton Greene Topic: ‘The Acts of the Apostles’ 26 Mary Elizabeth Helen Redmond 27 Henry Lyman Corey Mass 7.00 pm, discussion to follow. 29 John Woroniak 30 Monica Dantu

If you have any questions about what happens during divine worship, let us know with a short note Services for to the editor (drm274@ hotmail.com ) June, July & August 2015. and we will try and give you the answer in the next St Bride St Columba Emerald Echo. June 7 Trinity I Evensong Mass ALL SOULS’ MEMORIAL LIST June 14 Trinity II Mass June 2 Gerald George Weir June 21 Trinity III Evensong Mass 6 Beryl Anne Shier June 28 Trinity IV Mass 9 Russell Savage July 5 Trinity V Evensong Mass 9 St. Columba of Iona July 12 Trinity VI Mass 9 Elizabeth Regina Low July 19 Trinity VII Evensong Mass 17 Betty Fox July 26 Trinity VIII Mass 18 Patricia Amy Evelyn Mills August 2 Trinity IX Evensong Mass 19 Marion Margaret Hayward August 9 Trinity X Mass 21 Horace Cartwright August 16 Trinity XI Evensong Mattins 22 Clara Clark August 23 Trinity XII Evensong 23 Pat Moline August 30 Trinity XIII Evensong Mattins 23 Carmino de Catanzaro (Bishop) Sept. 6 Trinity XIV Evensong 24 James Foster 27 Sarah Myint 27 William Todd Midweek Mass: 27 Charles Donovan Every Thursday at 12 noon, the St. Bride’s Mission 28 Terry Fox Mass is celebrated in the meeting room of St. 30 Joey Gardner Peter & St. Paul, 7772 Graham Avenue, Burnaby. July 1 Alfred Woolcock (Bishop) All welcome: lunch and study group follows. 5 Elizabeth Jane Ferguson

11 Douglas Palmer 12 James Corps (Priest) 15 Sydney J. McLean 15 Charles Parrott 17 Jerome Bond 17 Elizabeth Bond 21 Peggy Steacey 25 Marion Maud Whalley 25 Ruth Whitworth 27 William Woroniak 28 Charles Lee Abbott (Priest) 29 Barbara Boake 29 Gertrude Todd 30 O'Neill Gaétan Côté (Priest) 30 Joyce Frances Lucille Fraser August 1 Frederick Feilding Wilkins 7 Henry Nelson Campbell 10 John Livingston Campbell