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Winter 2015-16 - Trinity News A Seasonal Publication of Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill (Established in 1830) Trinity News 140 Brooke Street Thornhill, ON L4J 1Y9 Tel: 905 889 5931 Fax: 905 889 5632 www.holytrinity-thornhill.ca [email protected] Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Future Something good is happening here!!” Anniversary Climaxes t has been a year for which we all can be truly thankful. From the very outset, there was a I tremendous amount of interest and enthusiasm among the anniversary committee and the membership of our parish. We thank God for Ross Creber who was the first chair of the committee, but whose passing prevented us from benefitting from his gifts during the celebration. This notwithstanding, the committee regrouped under the leadership of Vic Stecyk and our plans were realized. down to a sumptuous wine lunch as we were entertained We take this opportunity to thank him and the other by the Yeung family, students of Holy Trinity School on members of the committee for their ministry. Those who piano and violin. served on the committee with Vic were Christine Bewick, Retired Area Bishop George Elliott, was the keynote Bari-Lynne Butters, Bobbie Creber, Rebecca Jones, Keith speaker for the occasion. He reflected on our ministry as Madill, Robin Parravano, Malcolm Shiner, Elaine Stecyk he highlighted some moments in the history of our parish. and Jane Winstanley. We express our thanks to the Board and Headmaster who After the summer break, we entered the fall anticipating made the facility available to us for the celebration. the visit by the Primate of Canada, The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz and the Anniversary Luncheon on October 25. What Our celebration ends with the last two “Bishops & Clergy started out as a wet day later turned into a joyful Sundays” when The Rev. Daniel Graves, former Assistant celebration. We will not Curate and Associate Priest at our parish, and Archbishop soon forget the Terry Finlay visit us What’s Inside Primate’s mantra, “eyes, on November 15 sight, vision”. Nor will and 22. A Profile 2 we forget the “visitors” Music News 2 Towards the end of from the 1830’s and the Archives 3 November the new more recent Edwardian Photo Directory will Audio Visual Project 4 era, in the persons of be available. Ministry Brief 5 Jean Glionna and Nancy Outreach 7 We thank God for all Cutler. Healing and Wellness 8 His blessings during We then travelled to the this year and our ACW News 9 lovely campus of Holy members who made The Canon’s Column 10 Trinity School for our it all possible. Stewardship 2016 11 Anniversary Luncheon. Looking Forward 15 About 150 patrons sat Calendars 17 Trinity News - Winter 2015-16 A Profile ean Glionna grew up in Jean’s ministry blossomed at Holy Trinity. She became the village of Richmond increasingly involved in the life of the church’s choir to J Hill, a seventh generation which she refers as “my relaxation”. Perhaps this Canadian. Her mother was relaxation is also enhanced by her membership in the born in England and father Footlights Club. Her liturgical ministry extends to her was born in Richmond Hill, of role as a Lay Assistant (she became a lay reader in 1995) a pioneer family. and membership of the Altar Guild. Her church life started at She has played a pivotal role in the administration of our Richmond Hill United Church parish, having served as a member of the Advisory Board which her ancestors helped to on many occasions and as a Warden on two occasions. build in 1880. She says “my She has been elected twice to serve as president of the first recollection of church is Anglican Church Women. sitting with mom and my This ministry extends to the life of the wider church brother and watching dad and grandma singing in the since she has served as a Member of Diocesan Synod choir”. and currently as an appointee by Archbishop Colin She attended Canadian Girls in Training (CGIT) at the Johnson on Diocesan council and its Executive Board. United Church, joined the choir, and was confirmed For 22 years she was a banker at Scotiabank, but made there. It was in this worshipping community that she and the decision to take an early retirement prior to Paul got married. Their first home was in Thornhill, becoming a grandparent. Her last position was Senior where they have resided ever since. They are the proud Personal Banking Officer. parents of son - Mark, daughter - Michelle, and four beautiful grandchildren. Our 185th Anniversary celebration got Jean to do some reflection on her heritage. She discovered that her great- For several years, Jean and her family attended Thornhill great-great grandparents, William & Elizabeth Sanderson United Church. Thirty years ago, they became members had four of their children baptized at Trinity Thornhill on of Holy Trinity. July 11, 1841, eleven years after it’s foundation. Jean speaks joyfully of the role The Rev. Canon Linda Jean concluded by saying “I love this Parish as a place to Nicholls (now Bishop) played in her journey of faith. She worship, a place to meet friends and make new ones and was confirmed by Bishop Taylor Pryce just before his a place to be of service to our Lord.” The Trinity News retirement. assures her that we love her too! Music News. To finish off our 185th Anniversary year, the choir will On a different note – after 34 years here and much present a deliberation, I have made the difficult decision to retire as Director of Music at Holy Trinity. I will remain until June Service of Lessons and Carols 2016 to complete the choir year. At various churches, I Sunday December 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. have served as organist for 65 years; as choir director for All music and readings chosen could have been used in 63 years. It’s no wonder I am tired! My work has always 1830. This will replace our cantata, but we will offer an- given me much pleasure, but as I age and my health other cantata in April 2016. We will, again, have piano, deteriorates, I am finding less pleasure and more work, so organ and flute to accompany the choir. Please mark the it is time to pack up and conclude my career. I will miss date on your calendar now and plan to be here with us on the many friends I have made during those years, and will December 20, 2015. assist the wardens in their task of finding and hiring a re- placement. Our organ will be 20 years old in March 2016. It is serving us well and should continue for quite a while yet. I think a Elaine M. Pudwell celebration is in order! Director of Music 2 Winter 2015-16 - Trinity News from Holy Trinity Church Thornhill AN INTERESTING OPPORTUNITY! Ontario This has been a memorable year for Holy Trinity A Invitashun Church during the celebrations of the 185th anni- versary. There have been opportunities to re- A salad, cold chicken, Mitchell, Hambleton, flect upon the past, while remembering all those A pickle-dip-jar; Killer and Ball, who have gone before and who have contribut- A bottle for baby, Howden, Sowdon, ed in many ways through various ministries. A deck-chair for Paw; Miller and Gall. There have been opportunities to appreciate the A rug for the children Tomlin, McLean, present and to look forward to the future with To spread on the gound, Robinson, Trow, renewed energy, as we reaffirm our faith. A sun-hat for Mother Tyson—Gough—Morris, And gum to go round Lynn—Napier and Joe. It has been a great pleasure for me to have the A half-million chews - Davis; Whitehead; opportunity to serve on the Archives Committee Townshend—Carter: during the past 12 years, eight of which have All right so far? There’s a first load been as Chair of the committee. It has been es- For a starter. pecially interesting to share information and Then pack the shebang photos from our collection with so many parish- In the family car. Rake in parishioners ioners and visitors, and also with family histori- You’ve got the shebang in! By the dozens: ans whose forebears attended what was former- The odds and the ends? Grandparents, Aunties, ly Trinity Church during the 19th century. I wish Good! Uncles and Cousins. to thank all those who have so generously do- Now you can hustle Throw open the windows; nated information, books, CD’s, DVD’s, photos To pick up your friends. Unbar the doors. and artifacts that now make up the collection. It March ‘em up Yonge Street has been a pleasure to work on the committee Duder, Fitzgerald, McLaren, In columns of fours. with the contributions made over the years by And Cox, Strike up the band. Jane McLaren, Adam Birrell, Vivian Wylie, Linda Alcock, Hunter, Martin, Get in your places. Robertson, Brian Stapley, Swan Li and my And Fox. Forward, quick march - husband, Don. And we’re off to the races. It is now time for me to step down from the GET OUT THE CALENDAR! Archives Committee, as I look forward to a num- Mark it down QUICK! ber of other projects and new commitments. June the nineteenth: CONGREGAYSHNUL PICNIC ! The committee will need a new chairperson beginning in January 2016. We welcome some- one to come forward with an enthusiastic inter- June 9th, 1965. T.A. Gough, est in church history and a commitment to the ENCL.