ALGOMA ANGLICAN January 2011 Official Voice of the Diocese of Algoma – A section of the Anglican Journal Vol. 55 – No. 1 Inside Algoma New rector for St. John the Divine, North Bay The Rev. Andrew Nussey was welcomed to St. John the Divine, North Bay. Father Nussey’s induction begins a time of renewal for St. John’s. See p. 5 Chalking of the door is an ancient HONOURING A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT: 2010 at the Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury. The event tradition The Rev. Genny Rollins receives a standing ovation dur- was held to honour Rev. Rollins for her ministry as chap- In this issue of The History ing a dinner and evening held on Friday, November 26, lain at the Sudbury Jail. Byte, the Rev. Richard White tells of the ancient tradition of the chalking of the door which is still practiced today. Rev. Genny Rollins honoured for See p. 3 ministry as chaplain at Sudbury Jail By Della Passi of tough and tender love, and fol- Rev. Rollins herself says that herself says that it helps to look Rev. Genny Rollins is the Chap- lowing the commandment of Jesus she doesn’t know any chaplains like the grandmother that she is, as lain at the Sudbury Jail, and on to visit those in prison, she has in- who are supported as much as she those to whom she ministers, can Friday, November 26, the Church spired many friends and volunteers is, by their communities. She says relate very easily to her non-threat- of the Epiphany, Sudbury, hosted a to assist her in bringing care and that she is really blessed to have ening appearance! She is loved by dinner and evening honouring and hope to those who are imprisoned; this wonderful network of people both the staff at the jail, as well as celebrating her and her very spe- often by more than the walls that working with her. That, in fact, has the inmates, and is respectfully and cial ministry there. Using her gifts surround them. everything to do with who she is, affectionately called and referred and why this evening was called to as “Miss Genny”. She runs pro- “Honouring Genny”. grams both for small groups as After an excellent dinner was well as working with individuals St. Mary enjoyed by all, Rev. Rollins was at their request. She finished by “toasted” at an open mike session, having all present all join in sing- Magdelene, led off by Bishop Tom Corston, ing a couple of the songs they love Sturgeon Falls who shared how much of an inspi- at the jail! holds special ration Genny Rollins has been to It was a star-studded night! him. Accolades, stories, and love Guests included Rev. Rollin’s own event were expressed by fellow clergy family, parishioners and clergy The second annual evening of and friends, as well as two very from all around the deanery, other International Christmas Car- touching expressions of thanks churches in the community, repre- oling brought together more and appreciation from two young sentatives from the John Howard than 50 people to begin cel- men whose lives had been turned Society, Rockhaven, and the Gide- ebrations of Christmas. around by her love and ministry. ons, as well as Father Ron Perron See p. 6 They were in attendance for din- from Ste. Anne des Pins, and Fa- ner. Archdeacon Anne Germond ther Jim Hutton from St. Patrick’s. introduced Rev. Rollins, and re- It was a welcome return of Bishop ferred to her having received the Corston who was delightfully able Thorneloe Mitre Award at the re- to join wife Ruth Corston, and cent Thorneloe Convocation. mother Frances Corston, on this Next deadline Rev. Rollins involved a panel of rare occasion, as well as having The deadline for the next four friends who have worked with greetings sent by Bishop Stephen issue of The Algoma Anglican is her at the jail, to share in her mes- Andrews, who was regrettably un- Tuesday, January 18. sage to those present, each telling able to come due to a conference Send items to: REMEMBERING THOSE GONE BEFORE: The Rev. a part of the ministries that happen in London. Mail or courier: there, from Kairos (a prison ver- The dinner was an amazing group P.O. Box 221 George Kwari officiated at an All Souls Day service held 1148 Hwy 141 on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at St. Thomas’ cemetery in sion of the Cursillo program) to effort, initiated and planned by the Rosseau P0C 1J0 Christmas caroling. Genny Rollins See Ministry – p. 4 E-mail: Bracebridge. Approximately 65 people attended the service [email protected] held in remembrance of the faithful departed. (2) Algoma Anglican, January 2011 Diocese of Algoma Anglican Church Women DEVOTIONS FOR JANUARY As we study our amazing bodies using the book In with the Holy Spirit. the Church, needs breath; the inspiration of His Spirit. We His Image by Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancey, we’ve In the Bible the words “Breath” or “wind” often refer to need the stream of life that comes from God and that only seen how amazing our five senses are, our blood, and our the Holy Spirit. Jesus said to Nicodemus “the wind blows His Spirit can provide. brains. wherever it pleases. You hear the sound but you cannot Another amazing organ in our bodies, and necessary for tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with #485 Common Praise, 1938 our very life, is our lungs. There is nothing that can cause everyone born of the Spirit.” (Verse 1) panic like being unable to breath. Our respiratory system As we live on earth, we need air, water and nutrients. Breathe on me, Breath of God, consists of our nose, throat, and bronchial tubes ending in For eternal life, however we will of course have no need Fill me with life anew 300,000,000 air sacs in our lungs. Called alveoli, these are for these things. That I may love what Thou dost love, where the life-giving oxygen is transferred to the blood Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, unless a man is born And do what thou would do. and carried to all our organs. Our brains die within min- of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of utes without oxygen. The lungs themselves, if unfolded God. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the spirit gives birth to (Verse 4) and laid out flat would carpet a small apartment, 40 times spirit.” The Psalmist uses the image of a dear panting for Breath on me, Breath of God larger in area than our skin if it was laid out flat! water: “so my soul pants foe you, O God” So shall I never die, Our lungs move enough air in and out in a day to fill a The Spirit was there at creation hovering over the wa- But live with Thee the perfect life, room. We use air not only to live but for speaking, singing, ters. He inspired the prophets. He anointed Jesus at the Of Thine eternity. and laughing. Our bodies are able to adjust what we need beginning of His ministry. He entered the apostles when to take in depending on how active we are, very active or Jesus breathed on them. John 20:22. He transformed the Ingrid Koropeski sleeping, without our conscious control. tiny band at Pentecost “as a mighty wind.” Diocesan ACW We “expire” or breath out, or in the ultimate sense “are Because the Spirit dwells in us, He allows God to es- Devotions Secretary expired” or “die”. At death the body in still there but the tablish His presence in us He is as vital to our Spiritual “breath” and “spirit” have left. We “inspire” or breath in, lives as breath is to our physical lives. Just as our physical Bibliography, In His Image, Dr. Paul Brand, Philip are inspired by artistic ideas or in a religious sense, filled bodies need air, so it is in the spiritual world. Christ’s Body Yancey WORTHY OF HONOUR: Bernice Smith, second from left, was the recipient of a Cer- tificate of Recognition from the Diocese of Algoma. Ms. Smith has served on the ACW CHRIST THE SAVIOUR IS BORN: A number of children Executive and various committees and has created a quilting program. This program from All Saints’, Huntsville made crèches as centre pieces has provided quilts for the needy, shut-ins, those in hospital and nursing homes. Peggy for tables which were set up at the ‘Tis the Reason for the Hern, left, presented Ms. Smith with her certificate. Also pictured are the Ven. Dawn Season’ crèche display and refreshments. The event was Henderson, rector of All Saints’ and Linda Smith, president of All Saints’ ACW. held on Thursday, December 18, 2010. ANNUAL “ADVENTFEST”: The Sunday school of Trin- GUEST SPEAKER AT CORPORATE COMMUNION: Georgi Doyle was the speaker at ity, Parry Sound celebrated the first Sunday of Advent on All Saints’ Anglican Church Women’s corporate Communion held on Sunday, Novem- November 28, with their annual “Adventfest”. One of the ber 28, 201. Ms. Doyle spoke of her experiences ‘travelling with Jesus’ for 81 years since many activities happening in the parish hall, included the her baptism in Toronto and her retirement in Huntsville. making of Christmas cards for shut-ins. Algoma Anglican, January 2011 (3) The Algoma Anglican is the Official Voice of the Diocese of Algoma. Address: P.O.