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PAGE 5 PAGE 9 PAGE 10 Prisoners need Cyclist recalls Refugee family our help road trip finds a home TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca FEBRUARY 2021 Their light shines, their works glorify The Order of the Diocese of Toronto, an award created in 2013, honours members of the laity in the diocese who have given outstanding service over a significant period of time in their volunteer ministry. We give thanks to God for the work and witness of these faithful people who, in the exercise of their baptismal ministry, have demon- strated that “their light shines, their works glorify.” In 2020, the recipients came from the following deaneries: Parkdale/West Toronto, Peterborough, York Central, and York Mills. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the recipients were honoured online this year. Alison Bradshaw, ODT Eunice Blakeley, ODT Eunice Blakeley, ODT event coordinator and organizer of Black St. Matthew and St. Aidan, Buckhorn history events and Caribbean dinner Mrs. Blakeley was nominated by St. Mat- dances. She has held roles as president thew and St. Aidan, Buckhorn for exem- and board member with Barbadian or- plifying discipleship and humility through ganizations in Canada. As one who dem- her care of others, dedication to ministry, onstrates faith in both word and action, and building relationships within the com- Jessica is known for faith in God, shining munity. Providing critical leadership at as a light to the world. important times in the parish, Eunice has served as churchwarden, pastoral visitor, John Carrington, ODT secretary of parish council, coordinator of Holy Trinity, Thornhill lectors, intercessors and scheduling, and Mr. Carrington was nominated by the has worked within the ACW and planned Bishop for his lifelong dedication to the parish events. Daily prayer and scripture Church, utilizing his professional skill reading uphold Eunice in her faith journey. and leadership to serve. Passionate about congregational health and development Alison Bradshaw, ODT and theological education, John has Trinity, Streetsville devoted his energies to National Church Jessica Carrington, ODT Barbara Burling, ODT Mrs. Bradshaw was nominated by the Development and Christian education Bishop for her active service since she for all ages. Youth group and Bible study and her family moved to Canada in 2004. leader, advisory board and former board With two small children in tow, Alison member of World Vision Canada and jumped into children’s ministry, support- Wycliffe College, John’s contributions are ed parish stewardship campaigns, served recognized at home and abroad. as churchwarden, represented the parish at the diocese’s Synod, and led small May Chiu Kong, ODT groups with her husband and others. Her St. John, Willowdale ongoing Christ-centered and sacrificial Mrs. Chiu Kong was nominated by St. service to her parish and the diocese John, Willowdale for her quarter-century shine through as her children now take service to build up parish life across dif- up roles of servitude in ministry. ferent languages, cultures and traditions while introducing Anglican spirituality Barbara Burling, ODT to the wider Christian community. As lay St. Andrew, Alliston anointer, Cummer Lodge nursing home Ms. Burling was nominated by the Bishop service leader, advisory board member for her 55 years of exemplary leadership and lay member of Synod, May shares her and service to the Church. Lending her gifts of hospitality and bridge-building professional background in business to make friends of all ages, encouraging administration to support parish work, young people to develop and contribute John Carrington, ODT May Chiu Kong, ODT Barbara has held roles in a few parishes, their talents to Church and society. including as churchwarden and recording Catherine Dennison, ODT William Greenidge, ODT secretary. When others hesitated, Bar- Geraldine Currier, ODT St. Matthias, Bellwoods St. Hilda, Fairbank bara stepped up – inspiring others with St. John the Evangelist, Peterborough Ms. Dennison was nominated by St. Mr. Greenidge was nominated by St. her dedication, devotion, and thoughtful Mrs. Currier was nominated by St. John Matthias, Bellwoods for over 30 years Hilda, Fairbank for over 50 years of service servant leadership. She now serves as the Evangelist, Peterborough for her self- of faithful service, having built the in various ministries, including rector’s a compassionate coach for the parish’s less and unwavering commitment to the children’s worship program using her churchwarden, board member of St. churchwardens’ team. service of her community and parish. For keen awareness of the needs of children. Hilda’s Towers & the Lewis Garnsworthy 45 years, Gerri has looked after the physi- Catherine combined worship, prayer, Residence, lay reader, eucharistic minister Jessica Carrington, ODT cal and spiritual needs of neighbours, scripture, ESL, intergenerational involve- and lay anointer. William also serves as Grace Church, Markham serving in every facet of parish life and ment, gardening, special events, food and chairman of the advisory board, coordina- Ms. Carrington was nominated by Grace ministry. Despite living beside the church fun – advocating for children and youth tor of Bible study and representative to Church, Markham for 36 years of joyful and being able to walk, Gerri drives at every advisory board meeting. Feeding Synod and deanery meetings. Respected service and steadfast leadership within around town to collect people for worship the parish (including the parish cat) with in the parish and diocese, William is held the Caribbean community. Jessica has – a beloved parishioner and a joy to serve food and love, Catherine is the one whom with great affection by his parish. served as chalice bearer, lector, chorister, alongside. young adults seek out when they return. Continued on Page 2 NEW APP MAKES PRAYER EASY – SEE PAGE 11 2 TheAnglican ORDER OF DIOCESE OF TORONTO February 2021 Continued from Page 1 Patrick David Greig, ODT St. Mary Magdalene Mr. Greig was nominated by St. Mary Magdalene for his lifelong service to the parish, fellow parishioners and the disadvantaged in society. Having served as churchwarden and long-standing envelope secretary, David has organized plant sales, art shows and fundraising campaigns to support outreach, refugee sponsorship and the annual FaithWorks appeal. Author of “In the Fullness of Time,” the parish’s history published for the 1980 centennial, David is the parish historian and a respected, generous and steady presence to all. Sharon Hanns, ODT Geraldine Currier, ODT Catherine Dennison, ODT St. Mary, Richmond Hill Ms. Hanns was nominated by St. Mary, Richmond Hill to recognize her ceaseless dedication to her parish and the diocese. Sharon embodies the love of God at the altar, amongst the vulnerable and those in need, and in the community through her service as churchwarden, selection committee chair, lay pastoral visitor and anointer, lay Synod member, chorister and chancel guild member. Sharon’s leadership during COVID-19 was the rock that kept parishioners yoked to Christ and allowed them to weather the storm. John Huggins, ODT St. Stephen in-the-Fields Mr. Huggins was nominated by St. Ste- phen in-the-Fields for 65 years of deep William Greenidge, ODT commitment to the parish in good times Sharon Hanns, ODT Patrick David Greig, ODT and bad. Known to speak up for what he believes, especially in the face of opposi- strategic budgetary plans and increased and sisters. A humble man, unseeking of ate Jesus-centered disciples everywhere.” tion, John has worked to support those congregational tithing, clearing wildlife recognition, Ron has given his time and Her love for others, passion for Jesus and who are excluded or overlooked, combin- out of the attic, and teaching youth steel talent as churchwarden, auditor, Synod sense of humour have empowered Joan to ing administrative gifts and constant pan. Former director of Covenant House member, chair of the advisory board, the contribute to the changing worship styles attention to detail with a deep vision of and a long-time resident and presence parish council, the nomination committee, of her parish. God’s kingdom of love and justice. John in the Parkdale neighbourhood, Ian may the anniversary committee, the deacon is a proud father of four, and his children be found quietly polishing the brass for discernment committee, and director and Mark Kolberg, ODT have also made their mark on their com- the Altar Guild every week, offering his treasurer of the Don Mills Foundation for St. Martin in-the-Fields munities. time and talents without fanfare and with Senior Citizens, a long-term care facility Mr. Kolberg was nominated by St. Martin much grace. founded by the parish to provide care and in-the-Fields for his exceptional service Harold Ian Jones, ODT recreation for seniors. for over 20 years as property manager Epiphany and St. Mark, Parkdale Ronald Joshua, ODT for the century-old church building and Mr. Jones was nominated by Epiphany Ascension, Don Mills Joan Kempadoo, ODT rectory. Mark brings his professional ex- and St. Mark, Parkdale for his immeas- Mr. Joshua was nominated by Ascen- St. John the Baptist, Oak Ridges pertise in civil engineering to this activity urable contributions to the parish and sion, Don Mills for dedication in serving Mrs. Kempadoo was nominated by St. – the parish is in good hands! As a long- community, spanning development of the Lord Jesus Christ and his brothers John the Baptist, Oak Ridges for her deep time resident in the parish community, commitment to Jesus Mark led a major renovation in 2003 that and her half-century of expanded and renewed the church, while service in ministry, in- improving accessibility and ministry for cluding Sunday School, the needs of the neighbourhood. YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & Chancel Guild, ACW, advisory board and par- Lorna Krawchuk, ODT CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. ish selection committee.