Diocese of the Windward Islands

January—April 2012 The Bishop’s Easter Message Inside this Issue Bishop’s Easter Message 1 No Place for Arrogance and Pride 3

here are certain experiences in life which remind us that I’m Pregnant-The Rev’d Dr. Lionel Richards 4 we are creatures in spite of the progress we have made 8 Graduated from Parenting Programme 5 over the years, these include attaining a good education; T A Faithful Servant 8 being fully employed with a reasonable income and a growing sav- ings account; a stable and happy family life; a comfortable home, ex- Parenting Program in St. Lucia 9 periencing and being in good health and having successfully fulfilled Daddy Pal Celebrates 107 Years 10 our dreams and goals. Then there are natural disasters that bring us ‘Be Still’ A Successful Concert 16 face to face with reality, there is nothing we can do but acknowledge our true state that we are a part of God’s creation no less than the Womanist Theology and Christology 17 trees and stars. Continue on Page 2

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Page 2 The Anglican Outreach An Easter Message

The Rt. Rev’d C. Leopold Friday

We can also share the experience As Easter people, let us share with of being in situations where we others our own experience of the found it hard to make ends meet, transforming love and grace of our someone in the family being risen Lord and Saviour Jesus always ill, suffering from one Christ, in our daily lives and disease or another, and there through the various ministries of seems to be no end to this ordeal. the Church. Alleluia the Lord is When it rains the house leaks, and risen indeed. Come let us adore at times, the children go to sleep at him. Alleluia. night with only a glass of water I take this opportunity on behalf of and journey to school the next day my wife Lois and three daughters- without even a glass of milk. The Marcella, Malaika, Mikayla to wish teenager gets pregnant and brings you all a Blessed and Holy Easter. a child into the world “without a father” and lacking proper parenting skills. employees who misuse their office and Your Friend and Bishop Think of two young people who are involved in deeds which are +Leopold Windward Islands fall in love and decide to live unacceptable and hurt the growth and together, perhaps in marriage or development of the institution. cohabiting, the young man ill There are children who are sexually treats the young lady, misuses and abused by parents and by other adults abuses her. He leaves her at home in society, and these are all swept to care for the children while he The Message of Easter under the carpet. hangs-out with his friends, the children grow up in an atmosphere The Message of Easter is one which is one which of fear and intimidation. The reminds us that we are creatures and converse is also true as the woman that there is a creator, who loves and reminds us that we are also abuses the man. cares for us and in spite of our situation in life, God is in control. He In addition, consider the person sent his son Jesus Christ to redeem and creatures and that who is employed and works very save the world. It means therefore, hard, is always punctual, there is a creator, who that we have new life through the committed to duty and goes the resurrection of Jesus Christ. extra mile, however, the wage and loves and cares for us Consequently all the experiences conditions of work remain at referred to above can be transformed average or the same, even though and in spite of our so that we may experience life in its the business prospers. There is fullest abundance. Unrighteousness, also the situation where the situation in life, God is sin and suffering are not the last worker is a victim of sexual abuse. words, but the love of God which offers On the other hand there are in control. us all newness of life and salvation.

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“No place for Arrogance and Pride” ive newly-ordained Anglican Dea- with the positive transformation. for 35 years. She retired in 2000 and F cons have been advised that returned home and has since been a there is no place for arrogance and He urged the five to be humble as ordi- Lay Reader and Eucharistic Assistant pride in the Ministry. nation does not make them superior. He in the Parish of St Paul Calliaqua. told them to see the Ministry as a part- The word of advice came from Rever- nership where they work together to John is probably the most popular of end Canon Wayne Isaacs who was at help people as going on a power trip can the five as he is an educator and the time delivering the sermon at the create a lot of problems. sports personality and administrator. ordination of Shermin Rosemarie Al- He has served as Lay Minister in the leyne, Verbina Coroletha Gonsalves, Speaking before a packed Cathedral, Church for over 20 years and as a rep- Lennox Lancelot John, Kenwyck Elliot Reverend Isaacs told the five that they resentative of the Diocesan Synod. Lewis and Inglis Flemming John must have an interest in not only the O’Garro. spiritual aspects of the parishioners’ Lewis is a retired senior civil servant lives but the physical and emotional who was in charge of the Information The form of order of service for ordi- needs as well as they must be interested Technology Service Division. He is a nation took place last Wednesday in addressing everything that has a past president of the Men’s Fellowship January 25th at the Cathedral Church negative impact on people. and Anglican Youth Movement and of St George, Kingstown, it being the has also served as an acolyte. O’Garro feast day of the conversion of St Paul, He added that the five have brought a who is a banker and works at the First the Apostle. The Ordination was ad- wide array of skills and experience as Caribbean International Bank has ministered by Right Reverend, Father they were professionals in their former been a Lay Reader in the St Matthews in God Bishop C. Leopold Friday, Lord lives. Parish for ten years. Bishop of the Windward Islands. Alleyne is the retired Deputy Principal of Now that they have been ordained, the Addressing the five holy warriors, the Kingstown Anglican School while five will serve as Non-Stipendiary Reverend Isaacs urged them to help she is the Mothers’ Union Diocesan Deacons in the Anglican Church. persons transform their lives but at President. She is also a Lay Reader in the the same time, “do not fool yourselves church and is a Diocesan and Provincial On Wednesday, Bishop Friday charged that you can transform peoples’ lives Representative. the five with assisting the Bishop and because only God and God alone can priests in public worship and in ad- transform the life of any person.” He Gonsalves who was a teacher before she ministration of God’s word and sacra- said the job of the deacons was not to migrated to Canada, worked at the ments and in carrying out other duties transform lives but to help persons Sunlife Assurance Company of Canada assigned to them from time to time.

“At all times your life and teaching are to show Christ’s people that in serving those in need, they are serving Christ himself,” said Bishop Friday.

He also said that a Deacon is called to serve the Church of God and work with its members in caring for the poor, needy, the sick, “and all who are in trouble; he/she is to strengthen and to preach the word of God as duly au- thorized by the Bishop,” said Bishop Friday.

Among those witnessing the Ordina- tion were Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, Minister Frederick Ste- phenson and Governor General Sir Frederick Ballantyne.

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I’M PREGNANT

Reading—2nd Samuel 11: 1 - 5 By: The Rev’d Dr. Lionel Richards

am I to do, how am I going to continue my ing first revealed to the prophet Nathan what education?’ will dominate her thoughts until David had done, He sent Nathan to David to let she is brought to reveal the matter to her him know of the sin he had committed. “I have parent(s). If the father is a state official or a sinned against the Lord” , said David. Nathan professional, she may decide that she will said to David “The Lord also has put away your not reveal his identity even to her own detri- sin [but] the child also who is born to you shall When a woman tells a man ’I’m with child’, a ment. When the man suggests abortion, the surely die” (2nd Sam 12: 13, 14). number of thoughts begin to revolve in his risks and cost may be more than she is head. His response, however, is going to prepared to consider. It is to be observed that the death of the child depend upon the nature and strength of the Unthinkable as it may seem, even kings was not the immediate result of the sin of adul- bond between them. If the baby is the first involved in such affairs, entertain their tery. It was God’s way of bringing home to David child of the couple, the man is likely to re- round of thoughts. David revealed the the extent to which he, David, had brought dis- spond with elation. If the child is one too thoughts that passed through his mind as honor to the name of the Lord. Sins of that na- many for the couple, the man may become Bathsheba the wife of Uriah, sent to let him ture are usually devastating to the child of God irritated or reserved, and would wonder why know ‘I’m with child’. David decided on the who has slipped and erred. the woman did not protect herself, since she murder of Uriah after he failed in his attempt knew that that was not the intention. to have Uriah established as the father of God’s laws are not going to change to suit any- the child. It was a classic job in the busi- one of His children who commits adultery. Each Invasion of the woman’s psyche is likely to ness of covering up. But which one of us offender will have to relate to God by seeking His reveal a kaleidoscope of thoughts flashing on can hide from the Lord’s presence? The forgiveness. Do remember the long term effects the mural of her mind. If she is unmarried, answer is, none. that the sin has upon the child or children. Do she may wonder whether the perceived fa- ask the Holy Spirit of God to walk with you and ther will insist on a paternity test to her em- It was then time for the Lord to declare that keep you from those courses that would lead to barrassment. If she is still at school, ‘What He has been present at the scene. So, hav- adultery. The Parish of St. Patrick Grenada Gets Rector

The Rev’d Dr. Thomas W. he continued to serve The Church and pursue further O. Mayers has been studies. Apart from serving as an Assistant in a few appointed as the rector of parishes in New York, Father Mayers served as the the St. Patrick’s Parish rector of St. Mark's in Boston, MA for over seventeen Church with St. Mary, years. He also served for a short period as the rector of Hermitage and St. Francis, All Saints in Detroit, MI. Father Mayers also earned a Mt. Rich, Sauteurs, St. M.Ed from Cambridge College, MA and a D. Min from Patrick, Grenada with effect the Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge MA. from 1st May, 2012. Father Mayers is very passionate about the mission of Father Mayers was born in The Church, particularly Church Growth/evangelism, Guyana where after Ecumenism and Youth Ministry. completing high school and a few years working in the public service, he migrated in his early twenties to pursue studies His wife of over twenty seven years is Altagracia and in the Dominican Republic. While there he responded to his they have three children - Luis, Denisse and Daniel. vocation and later attended seminary while he was doing undergraduate studies. On completion of seminary, he was The service of Institution and Induction of The Rev’d Dr. ordained a deacon for the diocese of Guyana and then he Thomas W.O. Mayers as rector is scheduled for 5:00pm attended Codrington College, Barbados for a term of on Tuesday 28th August, 2012 being the feast of St. elective courses before he returned to Guyana to serve as a Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 430 at the St. Patrick’s curate and later the priest in Charge of two parishes - Holy Parish Church, Sauteurs, St. Patrick, Grenada. Your Redeemer, and Transfiguration and St. Aloysius. After a few presence and prayers are requested. years, Father Mayers migrated to the Unites States where

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Report on the Mothers’ Union Worldwide

Parenting Programme Mrs. Lois Friday

Coordinator- Mothers’ Union Worldwide Parenting Programme Archdeaconry of St. Vincent & the Grenadines The programme continues to focus on strengthening family life with Support: Denise Harold emphasis on developing sound relationship between the parent and Parish: St. James, Layou with St. Mary, Buccament. the child. Emphasis is also placed on creating a support structure in This group continues to meet at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Pembroke the church and community for persons wishing to share their experi- and has 8 participants ences, interact with other parents and care givers. It seeks to pro- vide an environment of mutual support that increases confidence in Facilitator: Janice Fraser handling a variety of issues affecting our children. Support: Cassandra Mc Dowell Parish: The Cathedral Church of St. George. This is a flagship programme of the Mothers’ Union and therefore This programme is delivered at the VINSAVE child development follows the guidelines and parameters as set out by Mothers’ Union centre in Kingstown with 8 participants. Worldwide Parenting Programme, with delivery by certified facilitators. A fifth group started on 13 January 2012:

The aims of the sessions are as follows: Facilitator: David Robin Support: Esther Derrick.  To give vision and increase confidence Parish: The Cathedral of St. George  To develop the relationship between parent or caregiver This is delivered at the Kingstown Anglican School with 8 partici- and the child pants.

 To teach skills for boosting emotional security and self- This leg of the programme is one of three to be completed by each esteem facilitator over an 18 month period.  To develop strategies for positive disciplining  To help parents learn how to handle common behavioural The participants of each programme are encouraged to continue to problems maintain the group support structure even after the facilitator  To discuss a variety of safety issues affecting children leaves. As each facilitator prepares to leave a group and form a  To encourage mutual support and give opportunity to new one, a leader is identified and empowered to continue meet- make friends and have fun ing as a support group in the community.

The programme is open to persons of all faiths to help them in their Already, the groups at Holy Name Pre School, Sandy Bay and St. role as parents and care givers in the community, and there is no Paul’s Parish Hall, Calliaqua, that have completed the 9 week pro- effort to convert the participants. However, the programme remains gramme have started meeting on their own. We pray that they will faith-based and facilitators and their supporters are called to be be strengthened in their resolve to meet regularly to share daily people of prayer, and to invoke the presence of God at the begin- challenges and experiences and help each other grow and develop. ning of sessions. We request the continual prayers of the Church as we forge ahead. Facilitators reported on the benefits of the use of techniques adopted from the Training of Facilitators workshop in May 2011, by To date, two facilitators have completed the nine (9) week pro- Mrs. Sheran Harper, Mothers’ Union Worldwide Parenting Trainer. gramme as follows: Some of these include group-work, warm-up activities or ice break- ers, the recap of learning, providing equal opportunity to persons to Facilitator: Merle Bailey share in discussions, and the circular seating arrangement of par- Support: Ivy Alexander ticipants. The facilitators introduced dramatization or role plays to Parish: St. Paul, Calliaqua with St. John, Belair. reinforce learning and the acquiring of new skills. The programme was delivered at the St. Paul’s Parish Hall- the group of participants comprised 8 persons: 6 females and 2 males. Both facilitators and participants recounted deep, life-changing experiences over the weeks of interacting with the group. Partici- Facilitator: Patricia Fraser pants showed an eagerness to adopt new parenting skills, by trying Support: Ville Davis them out and reporting on the positive effects on them and the Parish: Holy Trinity, Georgetown with St. John, Holy Name, St. Peter children under their care. Some participants without children of and St. Luke. their own have embraced children in their community to extend This programme was delivered at the Holy Name Pre School- Sandy this new found level of parenting. One facilitator commented that Bay. This was the largest group of participants with 13 persons: 11 it has made her extremely aware of persons around her in need of females and 2 males. nurturing and is no longer hesitant to extend a hand of love, even when commuting on a mini-van, and shared a touching real life Another two groups are due to complete the programme by the final experience. week of January 2012.These groups are as follows: The participants have also reported on the positive impact of the Facilitator: Rebecca Coombs- Moona Parenting Programme on their lives and relationships with children,

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Page 6 The Anglican Outreach relatives and others. We learnt of the change in temperament be- worship as a way to allow the congregations to be more aware of and tween two adult sisters as they learned to communicate their feel- own the parenting programme, an initiative of the Mothers’ Union in ings of hurt and resentment to each other, and the act of healing the Anglican Church. that followed in that relationship as a result. We have instances where retired persons exposed to the benefits of good parenting have “adopted” children in the community to parent, part-time, as Equipment Material Cost per unit US$ # XCD part of their commitment to making a difference in their commu- 1. Flip chart with stand 200.00 1 542.00 nity. 2i. Laptop 400.00 1 1,084.00 The facilitators continue to seek to reach deeper into the communi- ties and have discovered a family of six living in a single room 2ii. Overhead projector 500.00 1 1,355.00 house, without a floor. Two young teenage mothers from this household have babies under one year old and they are part of the Parenting Programme. They share the living quarters with their Stationery for Cost per # Total cost parents and two younger sisters. Whilst the living conditions are participants unit XCD XCD challenging these young mothers feel empowered to bring up their children concentrating on their emotional well-being. Through sup- portive group structure and post- group formation, these young Markers 5.00 60.00 mothers will be able to obtain that much needed encouragement Notebooks 5.00 60.00 that they will require and we request your prayers and tangible support for these persons. Pencils/pens 4.00 24.00

One participant saw his group as coming together for a special Erasers/ sharpeners 2.70 32.00 purpose and encouraged his fellow group members to support each other and seek God’s help in overcoming the obstacles to Photocopies .50 290.00 good Christian parenting in the face of ridicule from other persons ( participants) in the community. 466.00 At the start of the programme, during the final week of September Refreshment 8-12 Per- 9-12 Approx 2011, we faced an uncertain future and were afraid of the un- ( participants) sons weeks $60 per known. My visits to the various groups as coordinator, over the session past months have served to strengthen my faith. The facilitators $540.00 and I acknowledge the timely intervention of the programme as participants continue to relate the positive changes to their outlook The second leg of the programme is due to begin in late February and of parenting having become more aware of the emotional needs of persons are encouraged to be part of the programme or invite per- their children. They have been afforded the opportunity to identify sons who they believe would benefit from this programme in their and practice the need to set boundaries, while at the same time communities. Application forms will be available from the facilitators. instilling respect, self-control and encouraging the growth of good behaviour and attitudes as well as to develop self esteem in their The programme is open to all parents, grandparents and care givers children. in the Archdeaconry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The programme continues to be supported by the clergy, the Moth- ers’ Union and members of the various congregations. We acknowl- For further information please contact the Contact the Coordinator at edge the commitment of time and resources by the facilitators and telephone number 784-495-7827 their support. The group led by Patricia Fraser was assisted by the Basil Charles Foundation. Assistance was provided to cover the cost of equipment/stationery, snacks and a sitter for children of the participants. We wish to thank the foundation and all other persons who assisted and continue to assist the various groups.

As the facilitators continue in the formation of new groups in the various parishes, we again outline the cost of the exercise. The estimated cost of the programme per facilitator for material, photo- copies, equipment, and weekly snacks for the participants is out- lined below: The cost (per facilitator) involved in running the sessions over 9-12 weeks.

Facilitator can choose between 1 & 2

Over the coming weeks there will be a series of presentation of certificates/graduation of participants who have completed the programme and announcement of these will be made to the vari- ous congregations. I suggest that these be held within the Sunday

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Page 7 The Anglican Outreach 8 Graduated from the Mothers’ Union Worldwide Parenting Programme

Eight persons, six females and two males graduated Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at the St. Paul’s St. George’s Parish. Anglican Church, Calliaqua as part of the Mother’s Union Worldwide Parenting Programme. At the conclusion of the programme, participants are encouraged to maintain the group support structure, The parenting programme aims to strengthen family life while establishing and forming new support groups, a with an emphasis on developing sound relationship leader identified and empowered to continue meeting between the parent and the child, as well as creating as a support group within the community. support structures within the church and community for persons wishing to share their experiences. The participants have expressed the positive impact of the Parenting Programme on their lives and Mothers’ Union members worldwide promote the relationships with children, relatives and others. importance of parenting and its impact on family life. Citing changes in the temperament of a single parent The local leg of the programme therefore, seeks to who had to cope with a situation of low income, and provide an environment of mutual support that lack of access to basic services while bringing up her increases confidence in handling a variety of issues child on her own. The encouragement and tangible affecting our children through participatory learning help from the programme through networking has and follows the guidelines and parameters as set out by helped to turn around the attitude and circumstances Mothers’ Union Worldwide Parenting Programme. of that individual.

The participants were exposed to nine weeks of The programme is opened to all parents, participatory learning by Facilitator, Merle Bailey. This grandparents and care givers in the Archdeaconry of follows on the heels of two other successful parenting St. Vincent and the Grenadines. programmes within the Archdeaconry of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Parishes of Holy Trinity and St. James, with the final in this phase to be conducted in the

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Page 8 The Anglican Outreach Canon David Murray A faithful Servant By: The Very Rev’d Ulric Smith (Emeritus)

Mr. David Gordon receive a medal for his Knowledge of St. Vincent and the Grena- Murray was born into a dines “. In 1950 at the Cathedral’s Annual Christmas Bazaar. He devout Anglican family was approached by Archdeacon Roland Stanley Maxwell the in Barbados. His mother Rector of this Cathedral Church and Archdeacon of St. Vincent Mary Daphney was and St. Lucia, who invited him to help with the Diocesan ac- Mothers’ Union Enrolling counts. David was happy to assist. He recalls Archdeacon Max- member of the St. Mi- well saying “Come and have dinner with me and after dinner chael’s Cathedral and we would look at the books”. This was the beginning of the 61 his father Gordon was a long years with the Diocesan accounts. In 1963 Archdeacon Har- member of the Cathe- old Piggott became Bishop of the Diocese and Archdeacon Max- dral’s PCC. His uncle, well was transferred from the Cathedral to St. Georges Grenada. his father’s brother, This parish was made vacant by the elevation of its Rector to the Canon Reginald Murray Episcopate. It was then that David went into full gear as Dioce- was vicar of St. Mary’s san treasurer. During these years there were smooth times and Church, Barbados. His rough times, too, when brother priests at financial committee mother’s uncle (David’s meetings or Diocesan synod would hurl awkward questions at Great Uncle) was Arch- Mr. Murray for clarification, falsely believing that the Diocese had deacon Reginald money in undisclosed accounts, but with patience and great de- Skeete, Archdeacon of Barbados, and his Father’s sister was the tail he would explain the facts of our improvised state. David also wife of the Bishop of Barbados and the Windward Islands The served as a member of the Diocesan Synod and of Provincial Right Revd Alfred Parkinham Berkeley. Synod of the Province of the West Indies. He served under six Bishops namely: Bishop Norman Shapley, Bishop Harold Pig- From the inception of the establishment of the Diocese of Barba- gott, Bishop Cuthbert Woodroofe, Bishop Phillip Elder, Bishop dos and the Windward Islands in 1824 there were two separate Sehon Goodridge and Bishop Leopold Friday. Dioceses under one bishop, resident in Barbados and known as the Bishop of Barbados and the Windward Islands. It was only in On returning to Barbados in 1966 Mr. Murray made several visits 1927 that Bishop Berkeley, David’s uncle by marriage resigned here per year to serve in his capacity as Diocesan Treasurer. and became the first resident Bishop of the Windward Islands. A In Barbados he was assigned by Bovell and Skeete’s office to do look at David’s baptism certificate reveals that he was baptised the audit for the Diocese of Barbados. He is a lay reader, Lay by + Alfred Barbados and Windward Islands. I believe that he Eucharistic assistant, church warden of St. Cyprians Church and was called at his baptism to serve both the Diocese of Barbados treasurer of the St. Cyprian’s boys school. About two years ago I and the Diocese of the Windward Islands and so his preparation was visiting an old family friend who was a resident at a senior for ministry began. He was taught the faith and trained in Sunday citizen’s home in Barbados and there appeared Mr. Murray in school and confirmation class by the Clewer sisters of St. John Black cassock and surplice carrying the Blessed sacrament to the Baptist. These were a community of Anglican nuns who pre- communicate the residents of the home. I was priviledged to be ceded the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in more recent years. asked to give the blessing at the end of the service. His duty on David recalls the first session of his confirmation class when sis- Wednesday morning, week by week, after Mass at St. Cyprians ter announced “I am not preparing you for confirmation you are is to take the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and shut- in near preparing yourself, I am only assisting you.” In other words he and far away to homes in other parish areas. had to learn from early to work out his own salvation. In Barbados he served under five Bishops namely: Bishop Gay He received his secondary education at Harrison College, a sec- Mandeville, Bishop Lewis Evans, Bishop Drexel Gomez, Bishop ondary school for boys only. From Harrison’s College, at the age Rufus Brome and Bishop John Holder. of 18, he was sent to work in the firm of Bovell and Skeete, his Grandfather’s accounting firm, however, in 1946, six years later I know that David would not want me to disclose his generosity to he was transferred to Bovell and Skeete’s office in St. Vincent to the Diocese so my remarks would be short and in general. Our begin service to church and state. This I believe was divine Diocesan Treasurer did not only look after the books but has Providence. He served as a member of the Public service Com- always been at hand to give valuable and substantial assistance mission of St. Vincent and a member of the incorporated Trus- whether it is the building of Holy Name Church Sandy Bay or the tees of the Anglican Church. He is most knowledgeable of the roof at Holy Trinity, Georgetown or the refurbishing of Christ the island of St.Vincent and the Grenadines. Mr. Harold Morris a King, Carriacou or involving the congregation of St. Cyprians in retired agricultural officer says and I quote “Mr. Murray ought to the rebuilding the Church of the Ascension, Sion Hill and bringing

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A Faithful Servant cont’d a delegation to join in worship in the Ascension festival Mass two St. Vincent or any other part of Diocese were never a cost to or so years ago or coming to the rescue of the clergy in Grenada the Diocesan fund this was all part of his contribution. It is very after the devastation of Hurricane. He always had a deep pastoral fitting and timely that the Lord Bishop in recognizing his yeo- concern for our Diocese and has been unselfish in his service and man service to the Diocese of the Windward Islands should generosity. bestow on him an Honorary canonry, the sole gift of the Bishop. He now joins a number of lay persons holding Honor- Just recently Mr. Murray said to me I have some money which has ary Canonries in Cathedrals in the Anglican Communion. come in from Royalties which I want to give to the Church and he asked “should I give it to St. Georges Cathedral for My Brothers and sisters Canon David Gordon Murray. rebuilding or to St. Michael’s Cathedral for rebuilding providing Barbados send a couple of priests to work in St. Vincent for a few years?” Mr. Murray’s love for the church in general and the Diocese of the Windward Islands in particular is demonstrated by his long, faith- ful, voluntary service of over sixty one years. His several visits to

Mothers’ Union Parenting Programme Moving across to St. Lucia

The Mothers’ Union Parenting from the Anglican church and the Centres would be open in the Programme in St. Lucia wider community base on the southern section of the island commenced officially on needs required. later down in the year. Thursday 27th October, 2011 The general public comments and The parenting programme with the blessing and consent of calls are proof that the program is proves to be a successful and Archdeacon Randolph Evelyn, well received. much anticipation is expected Chaplain of the Mothers’ Union as the Mothers’ Union group Branches of St. Lucia. The programme is also supported and other family members by the business sector who has show their support and offer Two centres were established in requested centres in their their assistance. Castries, one at Marchand and districts. Two radio stations have the other at La Clery. Sessions at also offered their services to the the respective centres were programme. conducted by trained facilitators, Mrs. Audrey George and Ms. Training in the first two centres Leslie Ann Emmanuel with co- concluded in mid February 2012. ordinator Mrs. Elizabeth Therefore those centres would be Worrell-St. Ange assisting closed and two new ones would alternatively at both centres. be established in La Caye and in There were additional support Castries.

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Oldest known Anglican male in the Diocese Daddy Pal Celebrates 107 years

Fredrick “Daddy was an overseer, so he try that he experimented Pal” Beach was noticed and observed the with the mason trade. born on February trade. 09, 1905, at Long He spent three and a half Wall, Kingstown, to Being fascinated with years in Santo Domingo Elizabeth Gordon/ what he saw, he one day and returned home after Nero and James made his first saw from a he had recovered from Beach a plantation piece of metal from an illness. arrowroot mill. overseer of Scot- On his return to St. Vin- land. His real first saw and cent, ‘daddy pal’ started He was the fourth small wood plane was lumber jacking, a trade of seven children given to him by a gentle- that took him to the born to the couple, man from Richland Park mountains of Richmond, all of whom has named Mr. Williams. Car- Layou and Colonarie. pentry then became his been deceased. Daddy Pal was a man side job to his working on who never wanted to stay Daddy Pal began the lands. his schooling in Be- idle, he was always in- family moved to Greggs to quia under the tutorship of Principles of trust and volved. To make this true live on lands that his father Mr. Larry Mc Intosh. This honest were all part of his he learnt the art of bas- had owned. was so because of the job early upbringing in life, ket weaving from an his father had, (an over- His elder brother and two qualities that have served elder, Mr. Bobby Mat- seer) sisters subsequently mi- him well throughout his thews. He actually ex- grated causing him to turn long life. celled in this art so much Later, his father was trans- that he created his own to the cocoa and nutmeg His principled stand ferred back to Calder to brand and trade mark fields at an early age. Being caused a rift between work so young Fredrick re- “Feddy Basket”. From the now the eldest child at him and his younger turned from Bequia and bamboo he also weaved home, he had to work very brothers, as they did not lived at Frenches and at- flower pots and waiters. hard to support his mother speak the truth to their tended a private school in Ironically when Mr. Mat- and other siblings, in his mother when they did Kingstown. thews died he was given own words he had this to things together. While still in school his dad say (I started to work very an opportunity by his migrated to Cuba, leaving hard at an early age,) as a It was this rift that caused priest to be active in the him and his other six sib- tear rolled down his cheek.. him to leave St. Vincent funeral service. lings in the care of their to travel to Santo Do- As an ambitious young Although not a profes- mother. His father tragically mingo to seek his for- man, he still attended pri- sional at it, he learned to died at sea while he was tune. vate classes while working play the guitar under the returning from Cuba in the lands. This venture did not pay tutorship of Mr. Matthias 1923. off too well, being a nov- of New Grounds. How- He recalls as a young boy After the death of his fa- ice to the cane cutting ever, he knew enough to he visited the carpenter ther, the eighteen year old trade, his hands blistered teach his boys the art, shops on the various plan- Fredrick and the rest of his and bled on many occa- and to build them their tations where his father sions. It was in this coun- own guitars) This issue is Not for sale.

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Daddy Pal celebrates 107 years continues

He started to attend the failed. He is a small man Anglican church at a very in size but a very big one early age, as a matter of in discipline. fact he was christened at He was the local magi- the Kingstown Anglican cian, halls were filled Church. where ever he went to His allegiance has never perform his acts. shifted throughout his One day the full story will 107 years of life. ( Its be written about Fredrick said that when a wife Edward (Daddy Pal) goes to church she goes Beach, the husband, the alone, but when the hus- father, the farmer, the band goes the family goes) this was evident as cane cutter, the lumber his seven children were jack, the carpenter, the always present. mason, the cricketer, the sextant, the musician, the Dadd Pal recalls that, as scout master, the basket a young boy in Bequia he weaver, and the friend had his first stint at 1944 and the union pro- that he was and is. ‘servership’ even before duced seven children, times. he was confirmed. This Urla, Viola, Clenton Although he was a com- privilege was extended by (deceased), Yvette, Ian, mitted family man, he one Fr. Blackman. Verna and Edward. found time to gather the Daddy Pal continues to His story of him and his young men of the village be a loyal soldier, he was wife is a very fascinating and formed the first scout once president of the one, (a story that will be troop in Greggs, this was Men’s Fellowship of the told at a later date). a success story. Many St. Marks Anglican Daddy Pal was a good have tried to reorganize Church in Greggs. A more cricketer in his day, he troops since and have efficient caretaker and captained the local sextant could not be Greggs Cricket team at found, he took his minis- one time. This sport took try very seriously. him thought out the coun- Though he is not as ac- try. He taught us (Boys tive as his mind tells him, and girls) the game in our he still attends the back yard. He made us Church of the Transfigu- our first cricket bats. And ration, at Lowmans Hill organized a lot of back with his daughter Verna yard games for us then. Shallow. Dominoes and the card He met and married Jen- game pedro were some netta Matthews in May of of his favourite past

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Sister Beatrice Oleta Williams-Adam centenarian

After her joyful birthdate, Sis. Oletha took ill with one of her feet becoming very painful, resulting in her having to be taken to the hospital, where she spent a short time. The Doctors had made a diagnosis which would have resulted in her having to lose a foot, but in every one’s opinion she was in no condition to take such an opera- tion, and so the decision was made to send her back home so that she can live out her final days with the se- rious pains, while her two feet remain intact.

The Governor General was away during the time of her celebration, but on his return still decided to pay that all important visit in which he offer her his own congratula- tions and that of the Queen; this date he kept on Monday 5th March where he presented a bouquet of flowers and a greeting Card from the Queen.

Sadly we all had to say “Goodbye” to Sis. Oletha on the On the 7th January 2012 one of our members from the church of morning of Tuesday 20th March 2012. Gone but will St. Patrick turned 100 and it was a very joyful occasion for her. not be forgotten is a beloved Sister and Mother to Her day started out fairly good for her; she received the Blessed all in the Keartons Community in particular but in Sacrament at which some of her relatives were present including Barrouallie in general. one from as far away as England.

Later she was paid a visit by many members from the church she dearly loved and used to attend every Sunday as she would walk from her home in Keartons to Church and back until she was almost 90 years. She was a faithful member of the Mothers Un- ion, and would be at every function they would put on, dancing and swaying to the music of the hymns and songs that would form part of the service.

The Governor General, Sir Frederick Ballantyne brought greeting to Sister Oletha: Monday 5th March 2012

The Governor General reads the card sent by the Queen to Sister Oletha.

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Lay Ministers trained in Anglicanism in the Archdeaconry of St. Lucia

Facilitator : The Rev’d E. St. Clair Jones, Deputy Warden Lay Ministers

(South Region) of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago. The Parish of Grace Church Anglicans and the role and St. Paul with Christ the they are expected to King , in the Archdeaconry of play as Lay Ministers St. Lucia has recently con- in the parish. During a cluded an eight day course of review at the end of the training for Lay Ministers. training the participants

all agreed to continue The course which was held meeting regularly for from 16th to the 21st April, 2012 had as its objective a study and mutual sup- brief introductory in Angli- port and expressed the canism for Lay Ministers desire to participate in (practicing and prospective). any further training Participants were involved in which might be avail- lectures, video presentations able to them in the and group discussion on top- future. The Rev’d Canon Mervyn Belmonts, Priest in Charge of the Parish of ics such as , A short history of Grace Church with St. Paul and and Christ—the-King, St. Lucia the Anglican Church; the Bi- The Facilitator was The ble; the Prayer Book; Baptism Rev’d E. St. Clair Jones, and the creed; and sermon Deputy Warden Lay preparation and delivery . Ministers (South Region) of the Anglican The course was enthusiasti- Church in the Diocese of cally received by the partici- Trinidad and Tobago. pants who expressed delight at the opportunity to learn more about their faith as

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Message from the Youth Coordinator in the Archdeaconry of St. Vincent And the Grenadines Ms. Camille Mc Intosh Bob’s Hope

Bob thinks to himself, “do I have to fering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A youth from the go home from school right away?” Parish of St. Paul reflected that Easter symbolizes a season of He looks through the halls of the St. hope for her. Reflecting on the story above, what was Bob’s Michael All Angels Secondary hope? He clearly was still a student and daily he faced abuse School for some activity that would from his Step Father and witnessing the abuse of his Mother. afford him at least two hours or so What were his options? Could he have left his Mother there and to delay going home. Nobody un- run away? Couldn’t he have called the Police or told his teachers derstood why every day he would at the religious school he attended or even Ms. Glory or Mr. ask the janitor to help clean all of Percy? We also ask ourselves, did Bob ever pray about his the classrooms and even the toilets. situation. Bob thought his only option was to use the ‘shiny Bob finds no extra activities today. object’ in his hand, to get rid of his problem. Our youth today He walks home as slowly as his long think that violence is the quick result and answer to everything. athletic legs could afford him. He Bob seemed no different. While his Mother succumbed to being stops at Miss Glory’s house to find out if she wants her dogs fed. abused, Bob decided NO, NOT AGAIN, NOT TODAY! She isn’t home. He stops at Mr. Percy’s shop to see if he needed In Bob’s story we also consider the other persons that were in- help packing out shelves but he had already restocked that very volved in his life. He clearly attended a religious school and his morning. He sighs and continues to the blue house situated be- teachers consisted of Priests and Nuns and there were also eld- tween two mango trees at the end of Shady Lane. As he nears erly people in his neighourhood. They all could have provided the house, the cries get louder, his palms become sweatier and some ‘hope’ for Bob. They could have all pointed Bob into the his footsteps are suddenly more rushed. He begins to think of right direction. But then we ask ourselves, did they know about his daily excuse for being late, today it’s either Father Rock had Bob’s abusive situation? basketball practice and gave extra laps around the court or that Sister Alexander had music practice for a festival the School In our own Parish Churches, Archdeaconry and Diocese we of- was having in two weeks. He halts in the middle of the road and ten have differing opinions about our youth. But can we be looks at the house as he imagines his Mother cowering in a cor- guiltless by saying that we take time to find out from our youth ner while her husband plays ‘school master’ and punishes her about their lives and to offer assistance to them in their time of for burning the food or not washing the white clothes white need. We see their behavioural changes and often cast them off enough. Bob frowns as he continues up the step into the house as being “rude, out of place, and having no place in the Church”. as he pushes the door the ‘school master’ turns around and However, when did we give them a hug? When did we offer to booms “where u been boy?” He sees his Mother sitting in a help buy a book from their booklists as a new school term be- corner, hair tussled, clothes rumpled, passionately sobbing. gins? Have we asked them simply ‘how are you today?’ When Bob decides this is it! He cannot and will not take this anymore. did we invite them to share lunch at our home and ask our fami- Without answering Bob hurriedly walks past the ‘school master’ lies to also embrace them? Then the unthinkable happens and into the kitchen and reappears with a shiny object in his hand. we are too often quick to cry out “if only we knew”. He rushes forward towards the ‘school master’ and his Mother How can we as a Church, as an Archdeaconry and a Diocese screams “NO BOB!” Bob drowns out his Mother’s screams offer HOPE to the youth? Lest we end up with many Bob’s who and …. Loud siren sounds disrupts the peace of Shady Lane and seemingly think that their only hope is the prison after they have neighbours peep through their curtains to see what is happening used the ‘shiny objects’ they are holding. Let us as Anglicans over at the blue house between the two mango trees. They see be reminded of these words in St. Matthews Gospel, “And the Bob sit silently on the front steps with head hung down as he king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to whispers to himself “it is finished”. one of the least of these who are members of my family, you Being still very much in the season of Easter, we are taught as did it to me.” (Matthew 25: 45) Anglicans that it is the mystical season of reflection on the suf-

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St. Lucia Family Day Brings an end to The Year of the Family

The Anglican Archdeaconry of St. Lucia brought an end to its our prayers constantly remembering before our God your th Year of the family celebrations with a Family Day on April 15 , work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in under the theme, “strengthening the bond- uniting as one”. our Lord Jesus Christ and Father Over four hundred Anglicans and well wishers gathered at the Balenbouche Estate, in Choiseul for the Family Day over which An outstanding characteristic of strong families is the amount the Archdeacon of St. Lucia, the Venerable Randolph Evenlyn of time they spend together. They work and play together and was the celebrant. enjoy being together, even if they are not doing anything in par- ticular. Life today has become very much a "rat race". Family Delivering the sermon at the Mass was The Rev’d St. Clair living can be improved by not allowing our lives to become Jones ,Assistant Curate of the Parish of St. Andrew, Couva, who overly fragmented. Strong families intentionally cut down on the explained that ‘Family life is a system of human relationships number of outside activities and involvements in order to mini- designed by God to provide man's needs’. In the family, man mize fragmentation of their family life. When you find yourself finds companionship, sexual satisfaction, and learn to love, becoming so busy that you are not spending time with your fam- which is an attribute of God himself. It is in the family that chil- ily, it is time to look at what you're doing that's taking you away dren learn to become socialized. He further explained that, ‘no from your them. You may find that some of those involvements other arrangement has ever been devised as a successful alterna- are not so important after all. Try to keep your family "number tive. It is evident that Jesus was serious when he said, "What one" in terms of how you spend your time. therefore God hath joined together let not man put asun- der" (Matthew 19:6). Strong families spend a lot of time in family discussion and addressing problems as they arise. There are quarrels in every Reverend Jones also lamented that the family throughout the family, but by getting things out in the open and talking about region is in serious crisis. He further stated that there is a high them, the problem can usually be identified and the best alterna- incidence of teen age parents, absentee fathers, who abdicate tive for resolving the conflict can be chosen. their responsibilities and leaving the upbringing of their children to grandparents who are often unable to cope. The rate of unem- He explained that successful marriage and family relationships ployment is high and as a result youngsters are resorting to are characterized by positive, open channels of communication. criminal activities and drugs. It is not just communication per se which contributes to the strength of a family, but communication of a positive nature, The challenge of strengthening family life depends upon gaining marked by a frequent expression of appreciation toward each knowledge about strong, healthy families. What can we learn other. Communication is a 2-way activity, and involves not only from strong, healthy families that can be applied to strengthen speaking but listening as well. Prayer is communication with our own family? God but so often we do all the talking and fail to listen for the "still small voice." Reverend Jones delineated that studies have demonstrated that strong families are characterized by five qualities. Namely: The expression of appreciation. We like to be around people Religious orientation is another characteristic of a strong fam- who show us appreciation. Yet, how often do we fail to express ily. In addition to attending church as a family, members pray, appreciation to our spouses and children. One study showed that read the Bible and other inspirational books together. The role only 20 percent of a family's time was spent in having fun or that religion plays in strengthening families is much more than saying nice things to each other. To change this, a family must simply participating in religious activities. It is the knowledge begin to look for each other's strengths. Try not to miss an op- that God is with you every day and is directing your life. Know- portunity to give each other a sincere compliment. It is impor- ing God cares, knowing God is the greatest friend you have, and tant to let others know, "You are important to me and I care knowing that God has a purpose for your life, is a great comfort. about you ... You have many contributions to offer to the The awareness of God's love makes the family more-tolerant world". and forgiving. The head of the family needs to affirm, as Joshua did, that "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. If An outstanding example of the expression of appreciation is Christianity emphasizes values such as commitment, respect, found in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Thessalonians. The first and responsibilities for the needs and welfare of others. These chapter of I Thessalonians is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving values contribute to good interpersonal and family relationships. for the faith, love and steadfastness of the Thessalonians. Paul writes: Commitment is another quality of a strong family. A strong fam- ily is committed to helping and making each other happy and We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you comfortable. Their actions are geared toward promoting each in other's welfare. Time and energy are invested in the family. In-

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St. Lucia Family Day Brings an end to The Year of the Family - cont’d dividual goals are frequently sacrificed for the welfare of the family. 2. Arrange to spend more time with your family. Plan more fam- We need commitment also in our church family life. Every ily activities that all find enjoyable. Learn to say "no" to outside member in every congregation should be an active member of at demands which aren't really that important anyway. least one group in the church. There is a wide choice of areas of service. There is the Mothers' Union, the Men's group, the 3. Open the communication channels. Take time to talk with Youth group, the Sunday school, the Choir, the Sanctuary Guild, each other often and be a good listener. the Prayer Group, and others. Admittedly, not all congregations 4. Explore ways that spiritual strength might be added to your have all these groups, but there is a wide choice of organizations family life. Participating in church activities as a family, reading in which we can participate and make a contribution to the religious materials and family devotionals are only a few of the strengthening of our church family. ways this might be accomplished.

Reverend Jones provided illustration from Stephen Covey’s 5. Build a high degree of commitment toward your family. book "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People", in it he recom- Make family life your number one priority. Invest your time and mends as Habit No. 2 that "we begin with the end in view’ and energy into the relationships with your spouse and children. further suggest ways in which we can strengthen our family: The result can, and will be a stronger, more fulfilling family life. . 1. Develop the art of expressing sincere appreciation to your spouse and children. Do the same for members of the church family. Concentrate on their individual strengths. ‘Be Still’ A successful Concert

St. George’s Cathedral Anglican Youth Movement and the Education and Cultural Committee held a concert as part of their fundraising activity to help in the restoration of the St. George’s Cathedral. The Concert which was entitled “Be Still” was held at the Church of the Ascension, Sion Hill. It was produced by Ann-Marie Venner, Chairman of the Education and Cultural Committee. The concert

was deemed a success by the packed hall of over three hundred patrons who consisted of Anglicans and non- Anglicans. Trevor Edwards, John Keil and the Men of the St. George’s Cathedral Choir. According to Ms. Venner, the concept Patrons were treated to an evening of songs, was a collaborative dance, monologue and skits, which highlighted the effort of the youths of many gifts and talents that lies within the young the Parish of St. Paul, people of the Anglican Community. Calliaqua and the Persons could expect to see other activities of this Parish of St. George, nature in the future. Kingstown. There were other performances by guest artiste such as

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WOMANIST THEOLOGY AND CHRISTOLOGY Part 2 The Very Rev’d Patrick Mc Intosh

tension. Therefore, these two Historically, two black women stand black women have contributed out as foremothers in the definition of to biblical hermeneutics and “Womanist Theology.” They are Ann helped in the forward movement February has been declared as “Black Cooper and Sojourner Truth who are of Womanist theology and Chris- History” month, and March, 8th as “two Nineteenth -Century black tology. “International Women’s Day” And his- women Interpreters of Scripture.” tory of black women revealed that it The Black women in Africa was expedient for all black women to According to the Book- “SEARCHING ,North and South America and have discovered ways of redefining THE SCRIPTURES” Anna Cooper and the Caribbean had to do some- and reconstructing a theology and Sojourner Truth were different in age, thing. They became involved in Christology that were relevant to their class, literacy and region of origin. interpreting their experiences in own experience, and to which they Cooper, born in 1858 in Raleigh, the context of their own histori- could identify. It is within this context North Carolina, attended St. cal, cultural, religious and theo- that the ‘New Name’ called Augustine’s Normal and Collegiate logical perspectives. Black ‘Womanist’ was born. Institute. She was an Oberlin trained women defiantly dissociated

(1884) black woman educator who themselves from the feminist The black woman did not want to received a doctorate from Sorbonne in theologies and laid claim on the make the same mistake like the femi- 1925 and had few but painful memo- term “womanist.” To me , black nist theologians to think that Jesus or ries of slavery. women wanted a term with the Christ, the Liberator and Healer which they could identify their speaks for or acts for all women in the “Sojourner Truth, eighty years Coo- everyday life, and say, ‘this same way. This is seen as a universal- per’s Senior was born in 1779 in speaks to me.’ ist approach. The liberationist believes Dutch-speaking New York, lived as a that it must be within a specific experi- slave for thirty years and never The history of our grandmothers ence. It must be of the oppressed peo- learned to read or write. Both women and mothers ought to be kept ple of God. For liberational feminists, were highly intelligent, self-possessed alive. The white poor woman it is clear that the Bible is a primary and irrepressible black [women] and had rights, whereas the black source for doing theology. However, it social reformers. Truth died in 1883 poor woman had no rights. She must be said with equal fervour that at the age of 104 shortly before Coo- had no ‘entitlement’ to anything, the Bible is to be viewed critically. per’s career took off. Cooper died in not even ‘herself’. Therefore, I Many questions which emerge from 1964 at the age of 105” (Fiorenza agree that the definition of a women’s experience must be raised. 1994:41, 42) ‘woman’ in the context of the The point being made is that the Bible African-American-Caribbean challenges us as we live and have our They encountered difficulties and re- black women had to be identi- being, but at the same time the Bible jection, for they had to deal with a fied. And when this was done, viewed out of the context of our ex- male-centred Bible and a structure of that it then revealed that the periences can be challenged as well. classism, racism and sexism. But white feminist theologians could In other words, “we must be ques- within such atmosphere of challenge not speak for the entire world of tioned by, but also be prepared to and criticism a ‘hermeneutics of sus- women, because black women question scripture” (Grant 1989: picion’ was developed to lessen the had their own historical-cultural p.117).

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Page 18 The Anglican Outreach Clergy Retreat 2012 “Mission and Ministry of the Priest”

Every year, Clergy from the Diocese of the Windward Islands come together to participate in the Pre-Lenten Clergy Re- treat. This retreat provides a time of prayer, meditation, study and instruction. It is also a time when persons reflect on their personal relationship with God, their ministry and the way forward.

This year’s retreat was held in the season of Lent, it focused on the renewal of the Church through portraits of the ministries of George Herbert, John Wesley, Charles Simeon, the lay lead- ers of the East African Revival and the three mission trends- The newly ordained Non-stipendiary Deacons were also in attendance. Missio Dei, Church growth and Total Ministry. The sessions The Retreat was conducted over a three day period, Tuesday 13th – were conducted by The Rev’d Canon Dr. George Sumner, Prin- Thursday 15th March, 2012 at the Anglican Pastoral Centre, Montrose, cipal and Helliwell Professor of World Mission, Wycliffe Col- Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines. lege in the Diocese of Ontario, Canada. On Saturday, March 17th, Principal Sumner led a lay conference at the diocesan pastoral centre in Kingstown, St. Vincent, on the themes of stewardship and lay ministry, and on the 18th he preached in the Cathe- dral.

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WOMANIST THEOLOGY AND CHRISTOLOGY Continued from Page 17

experience. Hence, feminist theology memorized the scriptures which mother, Elizabeth (or Mau-Mau) was mythical to the womanist theol- she quoted at length in her ser- Bett customs like going “out at ogy, and bore false witness to the pain mons and speeches. And if there is night to commune with the stars, and suffering of black women. one trait that bears truth to her Afri- moon and a god”. The revelation can heritage, it is the use of her of herself is a sign of stubborn- There are many many black women oral/aural knowledge. Western civi- ness of her spirit to inculturation who have outstanding records in their lization or culture tends to devalue by Western life. She was removed contribution to the development of the it. Book learning is lifted over and many years from her ancestors, ‘Womanist Theology and Christology.’ against oral/aural learning tradi- but she was a true embodiment of However I single out these two black tions. How can western culture an African slave. Her theology was women. Their words were against the challenge the living experience of her lived-experience. oppressive patriarchal age and the Sojourner Truth in her African tra- exhibition of power by the people of ditional culture? She exhibited With all the instruments that are race, sex and class. power and knowledge through her deployed in the study and inter- oral/aural learning. We are told pretation of the Bible, you cannot Anna Cooper’s voice did not stop cry- that both Cooper and Truth were but admire this unique, unusual ing for the white male employers to brilliant masters of their subject person called Sojourner Truth. We stop, sexually and physically, abusing matter despite differences in are told that she did not simply their black labourers and domestics. modes of learning. memorize and quote scriptures, She said that they are “sacred and to she critically interpreted the Bible. be cared for.” For her, they, too, are It seems incredible, very hard to The refusal of Truth to have com- God’s handiwork.. And society should believe that Sojourner Truth could mentary or interpretation done for know that it has a responsibility to have been so involved in the proc- her is, again, a symbol of her Afri- offer everyone of its citizens the right ess of liberation without a ‘formal’ can heritage. For her to have ac- to development and education, for education. Where lies her source? cepted is a betrayal of her matur- without an education the faculty can All that one has to do is to trace ity, according to the practice of the be ‘limped' and economic independ- African cosmology and religion, Pri- Akans. ence deprived. There should be un- mal world views and African cul- conditional, impartial love of persons ture; and you will discover that be- It will do well for us to imitate regardless of class, gender and col- cause of the ‘spiritism’ invested in Truth for her critical mind. She our. (Fiorenza 1994 p.45) She empha- their religious culture, forms the knew her limitation. She knew her sized the equality of women, and had core of life. Their communication weakness. But she did not allow this to say: “The Nazarene is with God is first and foremost. That herself to be daunted by what she ever...leading onward….the tottering takes precedence over all other couldn't undo. She trusted in the childish feet of civilization only the religious activities. For them, relig- spirit within. She knew that there Black Woman can say when and ion permeates their life. It is the lies within her the power to do. where I enter in quiet, undisputed dig- source from which Truth drew her And she knew fully well what nity of womanhood the whole Negro strength. She relied on personal Western world was doing to in- race enters with me.” For her, “God communication with God. digenous culture. That worlds says requires unconditional, impartial love it is uncivilized. For both Truth and of persons regardless of class, gender In Truth, we trace strength of the Cooper, they argued that from an and colour.” (Fiorenza 1994:45) primal world views on the mysti- Afrocentric womanist perspective cism of life and the belief of the the separation between feeling/ Sojourner Truth had a remarkable world ‘spirit' and the ancestors. intuition and reason as artificial. memory. History records that she Sojourner Truth learned from her They employed both forms and

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reason to interpret scripture. that womanist theology has been women challenges the cause of the (Fiorenza 1994:p.48) The whole of born out of a movement begin- middle-class academics, who are life is a spiritual dimension. ning with the acceptance of the few black women. There is a defi- Sometimes, when we are filled ‘self’. But African-American Carib- ance of this creation of a dominant with intellectual, academic power bean women’s experience has its class within the same sex- a class we tend to believe that others’ own integrity and must speak its within the same race. Ideally, this innovations are too simple and we own truth and its own language, interstructure allows the white male are ready to discard what they expressing its own cultural ideas theologian to maintain his domi- have to say or do. But in Truth we about women’s reality. (Ortega nance and control. discover how a simple faith, 1995:p.1125) grounded and rooted in her every- day experiences worked miracles This new womanist theology in her life. She rationalized on seeks to understand women in Genesis 2 with her understanding their great struggle for survival of the ‘inconceivable greatness’ of under the pressure of a dominant God. How can God be tired. Mark male and female under class “This new 2:27 opened itself to her, in that group, against the “machomen” the Sabbath was made for man- and against the professionalist. womanist theology kind and not for God.” God has no This contextual approach to the seeks to need to rest. new theology will enable women to understand themselves and understand The black women realized under appreciate the God of the poor women in their slavery they were ‘properties’. and working class people who They were proscribed economi- have been marginalized by the great struggle for cally impotent, and politically brow forces of oppression. It is on this beaten. What can you do of a ‘self’ premise of the inadequacy of survival under the that is continually under the power feminist theology that womanist pressure of a of the master practically day and theology has evolved to fulfil the night? And such status was inclu- praxis of black women. dominant male sive of her children and husband. Their experiences was one of a There is no certainty that any one and female under “brood sow” and “work ox.” analysis, whether it be of race, class group, (Russell 1985:p.31) class or sex is sufficient to deal with the needs of all oppressed against the When the black women made peoples. It might be black women their cry it was against sexism, in the middle class, but lower “machomen” and racism and classism. In faithful- black ‘grassroot’ women who are against the ness to her African ancestors, her most oppressed of all the op- unwavering faith in the One Su- pressed. (Wilmore and Cone professionalist” preme Being mustered the cour- 1982: p.419) age, the patience, the strength to persevere until the ‘break of day’. It seems to me, then, that there is a vicious circle of tension and Whatever may be said about ori- suppression that goes on. What it gin and development of womanist appears to be is that the middle To Be Continued in next issue. theology, the experience of black class black women suppress the women must speak. It must be poor uneducated black women. analyzed with the understanding This movement of the black

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Sermon preached by The Rev’d Canon Ashton Francis at Father Kari Marcelle’s Ordination to the Priesthood

It is not right for us to give up preach- called to the spiritual ministry of the hands on the ordinand’s head conse- ing the word of God to serve tables. Church? The main duties of the priest crating him and setting him apart for are one to; absolve the sins of the Chris- the spiritual ministry of the Church. Jesus Christ called His Twelve apostles tian who truly repent; two to bless the and prepared them to share in his people of God and their possession; and earthly ministry. He gave them spe- thirdly to consecrate. One may be confused with the terms cific instructions and sent them into blessing and consecrating. However groups of twos to minister to his peo- Absolution is the forgiveness of sins the primary difference between the ple. He put in place a ministry team in and their punishment by a priest. We two terms is in the fact that a bless- the persons of Peter, James and John. believe that God endows the priest with ing brings a special virtue to an ob- With the arrest, trial wrongful con- the power to forgive sins. In order for ject, a person, a place or an event but demnation, crucifixion, death, resur- an Anglican Christian to receive absolu- the thing being bless remains the rection and ascension of Jesus Christ tion in the sacrament of confession, He same while in a consecration the ob- someone must now step up to direct or she must examine his conscience to ject, person, or place is seen to actu- and guide the mission of spreading the identify his sins confess their nature ally be changed and enter a new state good news entrusted to the followers and number to the priest, be sincerely of existence. of Jesus. Yes. Peter stepped up, but it sorry for offending God and resolve to was necessary for all the apostles to perform the penance that the priest Absolve, Bless and Consecrate (ABC) perform that duty of spreading the gives. Absolution is the theological this is what the priesthood is all good news of God’s salvation in Christ term for the forgiveness experienced in about6 the spiritual ministry of the initially, however as time rolled on the the sacrament of reconciliation. It re- Church. Reverend Kari as you are community of believers had to estab- fers to freeing someone from their sins ordained and consecrated to the Holy lish a structure for selecting and af- and consequences. Order of Priest today I have six firming ministers from within the words for you. community of believers so that the SERVE: it is indeed a precious priv- The priest is invested with special gifts in the community could be or- eledge to serve the people of God as power to bless both persons and things. dered and enhanced. It is in the sixth Priest. It is not a right as some peo- This power is a natural outflow of the chapter of the book of ACTS we read ple think. Much is expected of those of the apostles’ decision to focus their priestly character and is inseparable who are consecrated, ordained and from his or her office. In a short while attention to prayer and the ministry of set apart for Christian ministry from our Bishop will anoint Kari’s hands the word. (The spiritual ministry of the spiritual stand point. the church) They created an apostolic with chrism saying as the father order of ministers to preside over the anointed His son with the power of the distribution of charitable gifts to en- spiriti, so may Jesus Christ preserve Jesus Christ our Saviour came into sure that all the needy widows of the you to sanctify His people and to offer this world not to be served, but to community were properly cared for. sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving. serve. Today He is calling you Kari to (the material ministry of the church). At the end of the Ordination service the serve His people in His name The Therefore, within the body of Christ newly ordained will bless the Bishop, key towards serving God and His minsters are needed for the spiritual clergy and people. A priest’s blessing is people is to know and understand and the material ministries of the no empty ceremony. No blessing is your own captabilities and limita- church. We are all ministers of the ever given with out the sign of the tions and then pace yourself by pri- church, but some are consecrated and cross. The cross is an all powerful oritizing your activies, allocating ordained to perform specific duties weapon in the hand of the Church. your time and resources to assist and functions. This is the reason why The third task of the priest is to conse- others. This is all about serving oth- we are here today to consecrate and crate. That is to set apart someone or ers. Serve God and His people with ordained the Revered Kari Xavier something as sacred. Soon the Bishop humility and gladness. You have Marcelle. What are the specific duties and all the priest present will lay their been living a life of service before you and or functions for those who are

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Page 23 The Anglican Outreach were ordained as a Deacon, and now INTERACT: meet the people of God spending time to empower those you are called to a higher order of ser- both formally and informally. Inter- around you. When we spend time em- vice in God’s Church. This can never be act not only with Anglicans, but per- powering other people to reach their earned. This is not a right. This is a sons of other denominations. Inter- full potential we ourselves grow and gift. What a precious priviledge? Serve act not only with those who can con- change in our own lives. People who with humility. tribute of their time, talent and have empowered lives always seem to treasure, but with those who are help make the people around them seemingly unable. Interact not only more empowered. Empower the peo- REHABILITATE: there are many sto- with friends, but with foes as well. ple of God to experience the almighty ries in scripture about Jesus Christ re- Remember Jesus’ encounter with power of God. Empower the people of storing members of the community. As the Samaritian woman at the well. God to experience the almighty power you serve the people of God one of the Interact not only with the high and of God. many challenges you will face is that of mighty, but with the lowly. Remem- rehabilitation, Restoring the physical ber that Jesus sat and eat with sin- PROCLAIM: Proclaim the word of and spiritual soundness of the human ners and tax collectors. It will be God by practicing what You preach and natural resources of the parish. foolish of you to befriend all, but you REHABILITATE: Do not hesitate to The prosperities of the parish where will be considered wise if you just rehabilitate you are assigned may be in need of re- be friendly to all. Interact with the pairs. Don’t say I have done enough. I people of God taking no note of col- INTERACT: interact in order to am leaving soon so that will be left for our, class, creed or age. As you in- make a greater impact the next parish priest. The sick parish- teract with the people where you EMPOWER: Empower the people ioners will no doubt rely on your serve you are able to learn about of God to experience the Almighty prayers, your anointing, and the sacra- their experiences. This enables you power of God ments to be restored both physical and to be a better minister to them. In- spiritual. The members of a dysfunc- teract in order to make a greater SERVICE: serve God and His People tional family unit may depend on your impact. with humility counselling sessions to become func- TEACH: teach the faith as you learn the tional again. Do not hesitate to reha- faith, and learn the faith as you teach bilitate PROCLAIM: Proclaim the word of the faith. God by practicing what you preach. TEACH: Jesus spent a considerable Preach the word of God as it is re- amount of time teaching his followers vealed toyou even when you stand about the Kingdom of God. Teaching condemned by it. Paul in his charge the people of God about the ways of to Timothy asked him to preach the God is an integral part of this Priestly world of God be urgent in season ministry. It is important for the priest and out of season, convince, rebute to teach the faith of this good Godly and exhort. I cannot add anything heritage that we have. Many Anglicans more to that. Remember to preach have left the Anglican Communion be- the word in season and out of sea- cause they lack a deep understanding son. Proclaim the word of God by and appreciation of our faith. Teach practicing what you preach. the faith that persons would be well grounded and able to defend the faith. Teach the faith as you learn the faith, EMPOWER: the people of God and learn the faith as you teach the faith. Take time to empower the people of God. One important way to develop

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CYCLE OF PRAYER WEEK PERSON CHURCH May 13-19 Archdeacon Charles Adams - Priested 1961 Bishop's College Kingstown, SVG Grenada Anglican Teachers Association Bequia Anglican Community High School, SVG Mrs. Cecelia Akers & staff Bishop's College, Carriacou, Grenada Anglican Ms. Rholda Quamina & Staff High School, Grenada St. Andrew's Anglican Ms Madeline Baptiste & Staff Secondary School, Grenada Ms Jolyn Lyle & Staff

May 20-26 Principals and Teachers Anglican Primary Schools St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada and Diocese of The Windward Islands St. Lucia May 27– June 2 The Rev'd Canon Mervyn Belmontes and Holy Trinity Parish Church, Castries St. Lucia Parishioners , Minister of Education, Perma- Holy Trinity Parish Church, Georgetown, SVG nent Secretaries and Chief Education Offi- Archdeaconry Grenada Family Day cers, Officials and staff - Parents and Stu- dents.

June 3—June 9 Archdeacon Randolph Evelyn and Parishion- Holy Trinity Parish Church, Castries St. Lucia ers. Archdea- Holy Trinity Parish Church, Georgetown, SVG con Clive Thomas, The Rev'd Fr. Kari Archdeaconry Grenada Family Day Marcelle, Archdeacon Dr. Sylvanus Regis- ford(Emeritus) The Rev'd Fr. James Daniel and The Rev'd Kenwyck Lewis and Parish- ioners The Rev'd Fr. Clement Francis and Family Life Committee.

June 10—June 16 The Rev'd Fr. Coleridge Brooker - Priested Parish of St. Patrick, Barrouallie with St. 2004 David, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, All Saints, and Mary Magdalene

June 17_June 23 The Venerable Christian Glasgow- St. Alban's Anglican Church, Mt. Moritz, St. Archdeacon of Grenada and Rector of St. George Grenada. George's Parish Church and Parishioners at St. Alban June 24-June 30 Priested 1998 Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Spring Village, The Rev'd Fr. Edward R. Mark Priested SVG 2001 St. Peter, Beaulieu, Grenada The Rev'd Fr. Coleridge Brooker and Parish- St. Peter, Mt. Grenan, SVG ioners Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Arch- deacon Christian Glasgow and Parishioners St. Peter, Grenada Archdeacon Clive Thomas and Parishioners of St. Peter, SVG

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CYCLE OF PRAYER WEEK PERSON CHURCH July 1—July 7 Mothers' Union Diocese of the Windard Islands Anglican Church Women Association Communicant Association

July 8—July 14 Mothers' Union Parenting Programme - Diocese of the Windward Islands Mrs. Lois Friday and Facilitators -SVG Mrs. Elizabeth Worrell St. Ange - and Facili- tators - St. Lucia Mrs. Sherrian Mark and Facilitators - Gre- nada June 15—July 21 The Rev'd Fr. Lionel Richards Priested 1973 Diocese of the Windward Islands Lay Readers, Eucharistic Assistants, Chalice Bearers July 22—July 28 The Rev'd Fr. Alric Skerritt and Parishioners Parish of St. James Layou with St. Mary, St. James, SVG Buccament, SVG The Rev'd Canon O Samuel Nichols Priested 1996 Archdeacon Clive Thomas Priested 1996 The Rev'd Canon Hoskins Huggins Priested 1958 July 29—August 4 Sunday School Teachers Diocese of the Windward Islands

August 5—August 11 The Very Rev'd Patrick Mc. Intosh, The Rev'd The Church of the Transfigurstion Fr. Ulric Jones Priested 1977 Lowmans Leeward SVG Parishioners Transfiguration, SVG August 12—August 18 Archdeacon Randolph Evelyn and Parishion- St. Mary, La Caye, St. Lucia ers, St. Mary, St. Lucia , Archdeacon St. Mary, Port Elizabeth, Bequia, SVG Charles Adams (Emeritus) and Parishioners St. Mary, Buccament, SVG St. Mary, SVG The Rev'd Fr. Alric

August 19—August 25 Sick and Shut-in Diocese of the Windward Islands

August 26—September Unemployed, Foreclosure, Those who have Diocese of the Windward Islands 1 met with Adversity.

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