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May 31, 2009
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May 22b, 2009
As you know, the Service of Consecration of the Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews as the Tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Algoma will be held at 1 p.m. on the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, Monday, June 29, 2009. The service will be held at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Sault Ste. Marie. The liturgical colour will be red. Vesting will be at the Cathedral Hall at 12:15 p.m.
All clergy and lay readers are invited to robe and process.
Following the Service, there will be a light-fare reception at the Canadian Bush Plane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie.
May 22, 2009
1. Mrs. Pat Paterson, wife of the Ven. Eric Paterson suffered a stroke earlier this week and is in hospital in Huntsville. Please keep Pat and Eric in your prayers.
2. The Rev. Mary Lucas will be appointed to St. John’s Church, Thunder Bay, as of July 5, 2009. She comes to Algoma from the Diocese of Niagara where she has been doing an Interim ministry. Ms. Lucas holds an M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School and a Master’s in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, with an emphasis on social policy and non-profit administration. She has extensive experience both in parishes and in managing volunteer organizations and non-profit charitable organizations. We welcome her to the Diocese of Algoma.
3. The Rev. GailMarie Henderson and Mr. Jeff Henderson have just become proud grandparents of their first granddaughter. The Rev. Robert Sweet and Mrs. Ruth Sweet are proud grandparents of grandson, Zachary, born May 2, 2009. Congratulations to both families!
4. Conciliation Services Canada is sponsoring its 17th Annual Summer Training Institute for Church Leaders: Creating Disciple Making Communities with the Rev. Dr. Ed White, Alban Institute Congregational Consultant. The conference will be held from June 16-18, 2009, at Conrad Grebel University College. The tuition fee is $480. For further information contact Nan Cressman, at 519-742-2280 or email nancressman@sympatico.ca .
5. Parish Wardens and Treasurers are reminded to file the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) by June 30, 2009. All parishes with a valid Charity Taxation Registration Number must file this return. Failure to remit will result in the Charity number being REVOKED. You can contact Revenue Canada Charities Division at 1-800-267-2384 for the form or access this form in a PDF version online at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t3010a/t3010a-o5e.pdf .
Annual Reports from all parishes, including names of Synod delegates were due at the Synod Office by the end of February. Please submit this information. We especially need the names of your delegates for upcoming mailings.
6. The Matrimonial Commission will meet on June 4 and July 28, 2009.
May 13, 2009
Camp Temiskaming
SUMMER 2009 at
SURVIVOR CAMP - JULY 5 - 11 - GIRLS 11-14
ADVENTURE CAMP - JULY 12—18 BOYS 8-10
DISCOVERY CAMP
- JULY 19 - 25
GIRLS 8-1
FAMILY CAMP 1 - July 26 – August 1
FAMILY CAMP 2 - August 2 - 8
WOMEN’S RETREAT - August 21 - 23
MEN’S RETREAT - August 28 – 30
For more information on these camps or about our fees and registration, please go to our website at www.camptemiskaming.com or email Diane McCaskill at bmccaskill1@cogeco.ca .
May 12, 2009
Camp Gitchigomee
Camp dates:
CAMP GITCHIGOMEE
HAS SOME PAID POSITIONS FOR
SUMMER STAFF AVAILABLE
Waterfront Lifeguard for July 19 – 24th
Waterfront Director July 3 –10 : July 12 – 17 : July 19 – 24
Cooks & Assistant Cooks July 5 –10 : July 12 – 17 : July 19 – 25
Call 622-0020 or email
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A current Police Record Check Needed for all staff
May 9, 2009
A workshop, Post-Modern Ministry: Anglican Responses to a Changing World, will be held at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 30, 2009 at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Rosslyn, lunch provided. Our resource person is the Rev’d Heather Manuel, the Diocese of Algoma Program and Youth Consultant, and the Anglican Deanery of Thunder Bay is sponsoring the workshop. Please join us as we discuss modernism and post-modernism and post-modernism’s impact on how we do ministry. To pre-register e-mail Rev’d Ed Swayze office@ststephenanglican.com “Post-Modernism Ministry” with the names of people attending. Donations will cover workshop costs. Program attached.
May 1, 2009
1. The Ven. Hugh Hamilton has been appointed as Acting Incumbent of St. Matthew’s Church, Sault Ste. Marie. This is a half-time appointment while the parish undertakes a concurrence process seeking a new permanent incumbent.
2. Negotiations have been completed with the Arthur A. Wishart Library, Algoma University, for the housing of our Diocesan Archives Collection at the Sault Ste. Marie site. This will involve the transfer of Diocesan, Deanery, and Parochial Records that have been held on deposit at the Archives of Laurentian University, Sudbury, since 1996. It will also mean the temporary closing of access to our Archival Records while the transfer and re-housing of the collection takes place. Our Diocesan Archivist, Mr. Fred Neal, at the March Executive Committee meeting, emphasized the importance of Diocesan Officers as well as researchers having opportunities for regular and convenient access to these historical records. The new facility in Sault Ste. Marie is expected to be in operation by the time of Synod, 2009.
3. Are you looking for a summer retreat? Christ Church, Ilfracombe, on beautiful Buck Lake in Muskoka is looking for someone to take the 10 a.m. Sunday BAS Eucharist this summer in exchange for a week’s stay in their "cozy, little three-bedroom vicarage". The week’s stay runs from Wednesday to Wednesday. If interested, please contact the Rev. GailMarie Henderson at northmuskokaparish@yahoo.ca or call 705-789-7544.
4. Parish Wardens and Treasurers are reminded to file the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) by June 30, 2009. All parishes with a valid Charity Taxation Registration Number must file this return. Failure to remit will result in the Charity number being REVOKED. You can contact Revenue Canada Charities Division at 1-800-267-2384 for the form or access this form in a PDF version online at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t3010a/t3010a-o5e.pdf .
5. St. Brice’s Church, North Bay, is re-establishing their Servers’ Guild. They are in need of white albs or red robes to fit children and youth. Please call the Rev. Richard White, or the Rev. John Stennett at St. Brice’s, 705-474-4005 if you can help with this need.
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News Flash for Algoma
Our Vision
We are joyful
The new Diocesan Strategic Plan 2009-2014, Live the Vision and Proclaim the Joy, was approved by the Executive Committee at their March meeting. The Strategic Plan is a 5 year plan that identifies where Algoma wants to be, and how it is going to get there. The results oriented Plan includes 7 Strategic Objectives, and 32 specific strategies.
The entire Strategic Plan will soon be available on the Diocesan website (www.dioceseofalgoma.com).
In accordance with one of the recommendations in the Strategic Plan, a Management Consulting firm has been hired to make recommendations to the Bishop-Elect and the Executive Committee relating to the optimal organizational structure to achieve the seven strategic objectives of the plan. Following a request for proposals from several consulting firms and a careful evaluation process, Wellington Partners has been selected. Mr. Dan Brooks of Wellington will be the project manager, and he will present the final report at the June 2009 Executive Committee meeting.
A Strategic Plan Implementation Committee will be appointed by the Bishop-Elect and the Executive Committee. The terms of reference are being developed for this committee, which will ensure the timely implementation of the objectives, and follow-up evaluation.
The status of the Strategic Plan will be presented at Synod 2009, and at each subsequent Synod.
May the grace of God bless us all as we journey together to grow and build Algoma.
March 31, 2009
1. The Ven. William Stadnyk was in a motor vehicle accident yesterday afternoon. Fr. Bill is in hospital under observation. He and Doreen would appreciate your prayers.
2. The Rev. Dr. Wayne Short has accepted an appointment as Incumbent at St. Mark the Evangelist in St. John’s, Newfoundland, effective June 15, 2009. Wayne has been the Incumbent at St. John’s Church, North Bay, since February of 2004, and Regional Dean of Temiskaming Deanery since 2005. In addition to his parish ministry, Wayne has led a number of clergy days and retreats. We wish Wayne and Sheila well as they prepare for their move and new responsibilities.
March 17, 2009
We are sorry to advise of the death on Sunday evening, March 15, of Mr. Robert Gauthier, brother of the Rev. Nicole Poitras. There will be a visitation at the Cooperative Funeral Home (LaSalle Boulevard, Sudbury) on Tuesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 2 until 5 p.m.; and Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Please keep Nicole and her family, and all of the Gauthier family in your prayers. If desired, donations to Palliative Care, Maison Vale Inco Hospice would be appreciated.
March 13, 2009
1. The Ven. Munroe Scott has accepted an appointment as Incumbent of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, Lakefield, in the Diocese of Toronto. Munroe has been Incumbent of St. Matthew’s Church, Sault Ste. Marie, since June, 2004, and has been the Archdeacon of Algoma since June, 2007. Prior to that Munroe undertook summer student ministries at McGregor Bay. He also designed and crafted the wood travelling crozier which was presented to the Bishop of Algoma as part of the celebrations of the Centennial of the Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Algoma. Munroe’s new appointment is effective May 15, 2009. His last service at St. Matthew’s will be held on April 19, 2009. We wish Munroe and Martha well as they prepare for their move and new responsibilities.
2. The Rt. Rev. Gordon Light will be the preacher at the ordination of the Rev. Joan Locke which will be held in Schreiber, Ontario, on March 25th.
3. Wycliffe College’s Annual Continuing Education Conference entitled "Refresh", will be held from May 12 - May 15, 2009. The theme of this year’s conference is Peace and Reconciliation. Keynote speakers this year are Archbishop John Sentamu of York, Paul Young, author of The Shack, Bishop Graham Cray, one of the UK’s leaders in Fresh Expressions, and preaching guest Paul Scott Wilson. Two Wycliffe professors, Dr. Wanda Malcolm, Professor of Pastoral Psychology, and Dr. Joseph Mangina, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, will also take part. Full conference cost before March 20 is $225. Regular registration as of March 21 is $250. For further information about the conference visit the conference website: www.refresh.wycliffecollege.ca .
4. Parishes are reminded that annual statistical returns were due on February 28, 2009. Please forward these returns as soon as possible to the Synod Office.
5. Future meetings of the Matrimonial Commission: April 2, May 7, and June 4, 2009.
March 10, 2009
1.
The Service of
Consecration of the Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews as tenth Bishop of the
Diocese of Algoma will be held at 1 p.m. on the Feast of St. Peter and
2.
The Rt. Rev. Gordon Light, Retired Bishop of the
3.
Your
prayers are requested for the Rev. Diana Wilde's brother Iain, who lives in
4.
Please pray
for the Rev. Nicole Poitras' brother, Bob, who is in
critical condition battling cancer; for wisdom for the team of doctors treating
him; and for Bob to know God's peace and strength.
5.
Fr. Bill
Stadnyk is turning 80 this year, and a celebration is planned during
Family Camp at
6.
Are you
looking to start a quality Adult Education Class or Series?
7.
Villa Loyola
Retreat Centre in
February 19, 2009
We are sorry to advise of the death on Tuesday, February 17th, of Mr Robert Stuart McLatchie. Bob was a Fellow of Thorneloe University, having received this award for his commitment and contributions to the College. A member of the Sudbury Lodge AF & AM, and an active member of the Sudbury Shrine Club, Bob chaired the Shrine Club’s Children’s Committee and was instrumental in organizing children’s treatment clinics. He and his wife, Nancy, are well known for their leadership in the Parish of St. Alban the Martyr, Capreol, and in the Deanery of Sudbury/Manitoulin. The Funeral Service will be held at the Church of the Epiphany at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20th, with the Ven. Thomas Corston officiating. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to St. Alban’s Church, the Shriner’s Hospital, or a charity of your choice. Please keep Nancy, their children Barbara, John and Stuart, and their families in your prayers.
February 12, 2009
Your
prayers are requested for Colin,
Anne, Caitlin and Richard Germond
as Colin undergoes further treatment for cancer in
February 6, 2009
1. This is a reminder of the Church Planting Conference in Toronto on February 17-19, to be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Bloor Street. The conference is co-sponsored by the Wycliffe College Institute of Evangelism and the Diocese of Toronto. For more information contact Jennipher at 905-833-8327 or visit the website at www.vitalchurchplanting.com .
2. World Vision has announced the national date of its 30-hour famine this spring: April 3-4. If your church can host a 30-hour famine on this date, you will join churches, schools and community groups throughout Canada. If you cannot host one on this date, please still continue to plan your event for another time. For more information contact 1-888-8FAMINE or visit www.famine.ca .
3. The promotion and registration materials for Youth Synod 2009 will be arriving at your parish in a couple of weeks. Please start thinking of who you will select as a delegate to represent your parish. Delegates may be youth or young adults between the ages of 13 and 24. For more information, contact the Rev. Heather Manuel at 705-641-8787 or e-mail programyouthalgoma@yahoo.ca .
4. Future dates for meetings of the Matrimonial Commission are: March 12, April 2, and May 7.
January 7, 2009
Due to the demands of the Christmas season and a rather lengthy power outage in Muskoka, the Editor has made the decision to combine the January and February issues of the Algoma Anglican.
The deadline for the March edition will be Saturday, February 7, 2009.
The deadline for all future editions will now firmly be the 7th of every month.
January 5, 2009
We are sorry to advise of the death last week of Mr. William (Bill) Kidd. Mr. Kidd was well known throughout the Diocese, having been a Diocesan Lay Reader since 1984. A celebration of Bill’s life and ministry was held at St. Matthews Anglican Church on Saturday, January 3. The Ven. Munroe Scott officiated. Please keep Bill’s wife, Mary, his son David and their families in your prayers.
December 19, 2008
1. The Bishop-Elect has chosen the following passage as the motto for 2009: "He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." (Phil. 1.6)
2. The Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces has advised us that there are 3 Anglican chaplains in Afghanistan this Christmas. As reported earlier, one of these is Capt. David Donevan from Algoma. If anyone wishes to communicate with David, mail will be routed through: OP ATHENA, PO Box 5058, Stn. Forces, Belleville K8N 5W6. Mail for the Donevan family can be sent to 369 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston, K7M 1V7.
3. St. Brice’s Church, North Bay, is re-establishing their Servers’ Guild. They are in need of white albs or red robes to fit children and youth. Please call the Rev. Richard White, or the Rev. John Stennett at St. Brice’s, 705-474-4005 if you can help with this need.
November 25, 2008
1. 1. Advent Bulletin Inserts have been sent by mail to each parish. These inserts are designed to inform our congregations about the Diocesan Strategic Plan. If you want more information, or an electronic copy, please contact Rev. Heather Manuel at (705) 641-8787 or programyouthalgoma@yahoo.ca.
2.
2. The Diocese of Toronto
advises of the Third Annual Conference on
3.
3. Applications are now being
accepted for the Summer Collegium, a
Lilly Endowment project in support of small congregations.
Twenty-five clergy and their spouses from all Christian denominations
will be invited to spend nine days at Virginia Theological Seminary in
Alexandria, Virginia, focusing on “Body, Mind, and Soul:
Celebrating, Strengthening and Sustaining Clergy Wholeness in Small
Congregations.” The summer Collegium
takes place June 24-July 1, 2009, and applications must be postmarked by
December 15, 2008 to be considered.
For more information, visit the website at
www.vts.edu/education/collegium.
4.
4. Matrimonial
Commission Meeting dates:
December 4, 2008; January 8, 2009.
5.
5. Synod Office
holiday hours:
Closed: December 24 at noon; December 26
Open: December 29, 30, and 31 morning
Closed: December 31 at noon, January 1 and January 2, 2009.
November 14, 2008
1. Please mark your calendars with the following dates.
Synod 2009 will now be held in October instead of in May. The opening service will be Wednesday evening, October 21. The business sessions will begin on the morning of Thursday, October 22 and will run until noon on Saturday, October 24.
The Consecration of Bishop-Elect Stephen Andrews will be held on the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, Monday, June 29, 2009. The Rt. Rev. Anthony Burton will be the preacher.
2. Sunday, November 23, is "Amazing Grace" Sunday. The "Amazing Grace Project" is an initiative of the Communications and Information Resources of the National Church, with the support of the Primate, the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop and the Council of the North. Congregations across Canada are encouraged to sing "Amazing Grace" and to make a video recording of the occasion for inclusion in a compilation video to be made available by the National Church by Christmas. For further information, go to the link to the "Amazing Grace" section on the Anglican Church of Canada website: A feature on the website will allow individuals to upload digital videos and send them to the Communications and Information Resources Department. (Videos must be received by December 1 to be incorporated in the final compilation video.) All clergy should also be receiving or have received a mailing with a poster for "Amazing Grace" included. In addition, congregations will be asked to collect a toonie from each participant in the "Amazing Grace Project" on November 23. The proceeds will be forwarded to the Council of the North. In this way the Project will not only be a symbol of a common life and ministry within the Church, but will actually contribute to it.
3. Connie and Bob Elkin report that their daughter, Margaret, is making a miraculous recovery. She no longer needs life supports and has been moved out of ICU. The Elkin family thanks you for all your prayers.
4. The Rev. Bonnie Rayner and family extend thanks to all those who have supported them in any way during their mother’s final weeks of life, and since her dying. Bonnie says that the flowers, e-mails, cards and phone calls have been a real source of strength to her.
October 24, 2008
The following message was just received from Ramesh Ferris.
On behalf of the entire Cycle to Walk team I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone in the Diocese of Algoma for showing so much support for the Cycle to Walk Polio Campaign. I have now been in my hometown of Whitehorse, Yukon for the past 2 weeks resting up after the 7110kms hand-cycling journey. The campaign traveled through our beautiful country for 173 days and brought in $300,000 for polio eradication, education, and rehabilitation. I will forever have fond memories of support and friendships in the Diocese of Algoma during my life as a teenager, young adult, and now as part of the Cycle to Walk polio campaign. Many blessings to all of you as you start your new chapter of your diocesan life. Once again thanks for sharing in the belief of a polio free world and supporting the Cycle to Walk polio campaign.
Take Care, Ramesh Ferris
October 22, 2008
1. We are sorry to advise of the death on Monday, October 20, of Mrs. Joyce Rayner, mother of the Rev. Bonnie Rayner (Associate Priest for Wawa, White River and Hawk Junction). Bonnie describes her mother, who was 85, as a woman of great faith, who inspired all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home in Owen Sound. The funeral is Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Owen Sound. Please keep Bonnie and the Rayner family in your prayers.
2. Bishop Ron and Jan Ferris have now moved into their new home in Langley, B.C. Their address is:
October 17, 2008
1. The Rev. Michael Hankinson is recovering from major surgery earlier this week. Please keep Michael, and his wife, Muriel, in your prayers.
2. The Rev. Patrick McManus, Renee Bouffard-McManus, and big brother, William, are happy to announce the birth of Felix Paul Bouffard-McManus. He was born on October 6th, weighing a healthy 9 pounds, and measuring 21 inches. We send congratulations to Patrick, Renee and William.
3. The Rev. Ed Swayze has recently received his Canada Decoration, which is a medal marking 12 years of service in the Canadian Forces. Congratulations are sent to Ed, and appreciation for his ministry as a Chaplain to the Forces, and as an Instructor of Chaplains.
4. The Very Rev. Nelson Small will be Commissary to the Diocesan Administrator for the period from Saturday, October 18 to Monday, October 27.
5. Men’s and Women’s Cursillo Weekends will be held at Villa Loyola in Sudbury. Dates for the Men’s Cursillo are October 22 -26. Dates for the Women’s Cursillo are November 7 - 10. For further information, please call the Rev. Richard White at St. Brice’s Church, North Bay: 705-474-4005, or Ms. Constance Rietkoetter: 705-476-0124.
6. The Rev. Capt. David Donevan advises that he will be going to Afghanistan for a six-month tour of duty, as a Padre, from the beginning of November through until the end of April. Please keep the Donevan family in your prayers as they prepare for David’s absence, and during the time while he is overseas. Thanks are expressed from the Diocesan family to the Donevans, as David offers support and guidance to the Canadian Troops.
October 7, 2008
Dear
Members of the Electoral Synod of Algoma and Diocesan Friends,
To
those of you who were at the Synod last week I want to say how touched Fawna,
Ellen, Clare and I were by the outpouring of gladness that greeted us at the
conclusion of the election, and I want to thank the many others in the diocese
who have expressed gracious words and best wishes.
With all of the accolades I have been receiving it is probably a good
thing not to be fitted for a mitre for a few months yet – it will take some time
for my head to shrink back to size!
This was
my first episcopal electoral synod and I found it an overwhelming experience.
The day was handled with great dignity by Archbishop Caleb Lawrence, and
synod members worked hard and prayerfully through nearly nine hours of voting
taking nine ballots. There was
clearly some political division indicated by the voting, but this was
insignificant compared to the impressive loyalty of the delegates who were
reluctant to shift their votes from their preferred candidates until it was
evident that momentum was gathering elsewhere.
In the end the support came on like a wave – a wave which I trust was the
work of the Spirit.
Many of
you know how conflicted I was about letting my name go forward for this office.
At the eleventh hour, when the perks and joy of my present position were
particularly fulsome and I needed perspective and godly advice, a number of
friends listened patiently to me and then reminded me what a precious gift the
Church is and how the timing of our lives is in God’s hand.
If I have any confidence that my ministry can have some impact for good
in God’s kingdom it is based on the knowledge of God’s grace, the sincerity of
the support I received at synod, and your prayers.
The
particulars of the consecration have yet to be worked out but in the meantime I
am grateful that the affairs of the diocese will be managed by a team consisting
of the Dean, the Territorial Archdeacons and Archdeacon Harry Huskins as
Diocesan Administrator. Together they
bring a variety of gifts and knowledge that I know I shall come greatly to rely
on and I look forward to communicating regularly with them in the months to
come.
Finally,
let me express my deep appreciation for the leadership of Hugh Mackenzie and the
Episcopal Election Process Committee, and for the able facilitation of the event
by Archbishop Lawrence, the Synod Office Staff and the Cathedral Staff and
Clergy. I am also certain that I
speak for the whole diocese when I say that the willingness of the other eight
candidates to make themselves vulnerable to God’s call in this personally
tumultuous way elicits our profound admiration and respect.
Most of all, I give thanks to God for the privilege of serving this fine
diocese and for the promise that ‘he who began a good work among us will bring
it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ’ (Philippians 1.6).
October 3, 2008
The Reverend Dr.
Stephen Andrews elected as our new bishop
Our electoral
Synod met at the Cathedral in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, October 2, and
elected the Reverend Dr. Stephen Andrews as our tenth bishop.
Dr. Andrews is the President and Vice-Chancellor of Thorneloe College at
Laurentian University in
Dr. Andrews and
Archbishop Caleb Lawrence will be discussing the date of a Consecration, and
this has not been set as yet. Dr. Andrews will take office as our diocesan
bishop at his Consecration. In the meantime this authority in the diocese
in temporal matters such as appointment of clergy to parishes and matters of
finance and general administration rests with the Diocesan Administrator.
The Executive Committee, at its June meeting, elected Executive Archdeacon Harry
Huskins as Administrator to work with a Standing Committee consisting of the
Dean and territorial Archdeacons to deal with these matters.
The following
Collect will be used in Worship Services in the diocese following the Collect of
the Day on Sunday, October 12, and Sunday, October 17:
Harry Huskins
October 2, 2008
On the 9th Ballot, the Rev. Dr.
Stephen Andrews was elected as the 10th Bishop of Algoma.
September 24, 2008
From: Episcopal Election Process Committee
To: All Delegates to the Diocese of Algoma Electoral Synod
This is a reminder that registration for the Electoral Synod will begin on Wednesday, October 1 from 4 - 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Cathedral. Registration will be followed at 7 p.m. by Evensong at St. Luke’s Cathedral, and then a time has been set aside for delegates to meet the candidates. The evening events are scheduled to end at 10 p.m. The Episcopal Election Process Committee encourages all delegates to attend on the evening of October 1.
A further time for registration will be held from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 2. At 8:30 a.m. the Opening Eucharist, celebrated by Archbishop Caleb Lawrence, will be held at the Cathedral. After a brief business session and opening motions, the election will begin.
September 22, 2008
1. The Ven. Munroe Scott is the Bishop’s Commissary from Monday, September 22 through Tuesday, September 30.
2. We regret to inform you of the death on Friday, September 12, of the Rev. Frederick Heathcote. Fred was predeceased by his wife, Mavis, in 2006. Fred and Mavis were well known in the Diocese, and particularly in the Deanery of Temiskaming, where Fred served as rector at St. Simon’s Church, Temagami from 1992 until 2004. A Service of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, September 27, at St. Peter’s Church, Erindale, 1745 Dundas St. W., Mississauga. A separate ceremony and interment will be held at a future time in Temagami. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Simon’s Church or Friends of Temagami, a grassroots environmental organization, would be appreciated. Please keep the Heathcote family in your prayers.
3. Thorneloe Press Release:
Service to higher education recognized at Thorneloe Convocation
·
Honorary
Doctorate for The Rev. Dr Donald Thompson:
Don Thompson was the President, Provost and Vice-chancellor of Thorneloe
University for ten years before becoming the General Secretary of the
association of the Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion in 2001.
Headquartered in
Dr Thompson’s academic career spans professorial and
administrative appointments in three
different theological colleges over some thirty years.
He has also been an ecumenist, active in
the Canadian Anglican/Roman Catholic Dialogue and the Faith and Witness
Commission of the Canadian Council of Churches.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from
·
Honorary
Fellowship for Dr Lloyd Reed: Dr Reed is
Professor Emeritus at Laurentian University, having taught in the Physics
Department for 20 years. Although he
retired in 2001, his reputation as a professor, having won Laurentian’s coveted
Laurentian’s Teaching Excellence Award, and his devotion to higher education
keeps him in the classroom.
Dr Reed’s career has featured a stint as Laurentian’s
Academic Vice-President and nine years of service on the Board of Governors of
Thorneloe University. Laurentian
recognised his service by bestowing on him the Angus Gilbert Distinguished
Colleague Award. Thorneloe is
delighted that he has agreed to accept an invitation to join its Honorary
Fellowship at the university’s upcoming Convocation.
Dr Reed holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the
Thorneloe’s 27th Convocation will take place on Friday, 3rd October, at the Thorneloe Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony will include the granting of degrees in Theology and the awarding of scholarships. The public is warmly invited to attend.
Further information is available from
September 12, 2008
Nine candidates have been nominated for the position of 10th Bishop of Algoma:
The candidates’ biographies and profiles are being mailed to all Synod delegates today.
September 8, 2008
Nominations for the position of Bishop of the Diocese of Algoma were accepted from August 15 until midnight September 6, 2008. Accordingly, nominations are now closed.
The Episcopal Election Process Committee is now processing the nominations received, and will be meeting later this week.
Names of the candidates will be published on Friday, September 12, 2008.
August 28, 2008
Farewell Events
The Diocesan community will have the opportunity to say farewell to Bishop Ron and Jan Ferris at the following deanery retirement events planned for September.
Thunder Bay
Saturday, September 6
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Public Come and Go Reception at St. Michael’s Church, Thunder Bay.
Sudbury/Manitoulin
Friday, September 12
7 p.m. Public Come and Go Reception at Thorneloe University, Sudbury.
Temiskaming
Saturday, September 13 2 -
4 p.m. Public Reception at Christ Church, North Bay.
4:15 p.m. Service of Evening Prayer at Christ Church, North Bay.
Muskoka
Sunday, September 14
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Public Afternoon Reception at Sutherland Hall, All Saints’ Church, Huntsville.
5 p.m. Service of Praise and Thanksgiving at All Saints Church, Huntsville.
6:15 for 7 p.m. Optional dinner at PowWow Point Lodge.
Contact Jacquie Howell for more information: 705-789-1987 or e-mail jehowell@vianet.on.ca .
Algoma
Friday, September 19 6 or 6:30 p.m. Dinner at the Riuniti Banquet Hall, Sault Ste. Marie. Contact the Ven. Munroe Scott for tickets or for more information: 705-759-2545 or e-mail st.matthews.ssm@on.aibn.com
Sunday, September 21 7 p.m. Service of Evensong at St. Matthew’s Church, Sault Ste. Marie
Area Confirmations
Two Confirmation Services will also be held in September.
Friday, September 5 7:30 p.m. Confirmation at St. Thomas’ Church, Thunder Bay
Wednesday, September 17 7:30 p.m. Area Confirmation at St. Luke’s Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie
August 23, 2008
Prayer RequestAugust 17, 2008
August 7, 2008
July 31, 2008
1. This is a reminder to all Synod Delegates and Clergy that the release date for the blocks of hotel rooms booked for the Electoral Synod is August 1. Please book your accommodations, as hotel rooms are very scarce in Sault Ste. Marie at that time of year with the fall colour tours.
When you make your reservations, please quote the group block code to ensure that you receive our special rate.
3. The Gaines family is requesting prayers for Audrey who is preparing to undergo brain surgery on Tuesday, August 5th. This will be her 4th brain surgery in 2 years. Please keep Audrey and the Gaines family in your prayers as they face this new challenge.
July 11, 2008
1. The Bishop is now in England for the Lambeth Conference events. During the period from July 8 through July 31, 2008, the Very Rev. Nelson Small is Bishop’s Commissary. For the period from August 1 through August 4, 2008, the Ven. Munroe Scott is Bishop’s Commissary.
2. All delegates who plan to attend the Electoral Synod are encouraged to make their hotel reservations as soon as possible. The Arrangements Committee has reserved blocks of rooms at various hotels in Sault Ste. Marie. Please note that the release date for these blocks is August 1. When you make your reservations, please quote the group block code to ensure that you receive our special rate.
• Water Tower Inn, 705-949-8111 ($109, room with 2 double beds) Block Code: Diocese of Algoma, MA # 1122
• Days Inn, 705-759-8200 ($99, single or double room) Block Code: Anglican Synod 1001
• Quality Inn Bay Front, 705-945-9264 ($124 single room; $134 double room) Block Code: 4376
• Holiday Inn, 705-945-6969 ($99, single or double room) Block Code: ADA
3. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Glen Miller as Incumbent of St. John’s Church, Copper Cliff, on an interim basis, effective September 1, 2008. Glen will also continue his responsibilities as Incumbent of Christ Church, Lively. We wish him well and prayers are with him as he takes on this new ministry.
4. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Robert Elkin as Incumbent of St. Saviour’s Church, Blind River, and Church of the Redeemer, Thessalon, for a fixed term until July 31, 2009. We wish Bob well and prayers are with him as he continues his ministry in the parish.
5. The Bishop has appointed Levina Collins as Program Associate for the Thunder Bay Deanery. Levina’s background involves 25 years experience with the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital. Most recently she has worked in conjunction with the Economic Development Committee as Project Coordinator for the Township of Nipigon. If you wish to contact Levina, her e-mail address is levinacollins@sympatico.ca We welcome Levina to this position, and wish her well as she takes up these new duties.
6. The Rev. Barbara Graham recently had total hip-replacement surgery at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. Barbara advises that she is home now, but would appreciate your keeping her in your prayers.
7. The Lay Readers’ Conference originally proposed for September 26-28 has been postponed to the Spring, probably some time after Easter, in view of the forthcoming Electoral Synod.
8. Lake of Bays Parish invites everyone to check out their new website: www.lakeofbaysanglicanparish.com
July 4, 2008
THE
EPISCOPAL ELECTION PROCESS COMMITTEE
Information Bulletin #2
The E.E.P.C. has been meeting
on a regular basis to prepare for the election of the 10th Bishop of
Algoma which will take place this Fall.
We are writing to keep you up to date on the election process and to ask
for your continued prayers and support.
The E.E. P. C. is currently
preparing an Episcopal Electoral Briefing Document which will contain the
Diocesan Profile, a Vision for Algoma, Requirements for the nomination of
candidates for Bishop and the Electoral process.
This document will be in the hands of Synod delegates and Parishes
in early August.
Nominations for the office of
Bishop of Algoma will be accepted by the E.E.P.C.
from August 15th until September 6th, 2008.
Any delegate to the Electoral Synod may nominate a candidate who has
agreed to stand.
While specific requirements for
nomination as a candidate will be outlined in the Briefing Document, in general,
they include the following:
The Nomination process is
intended to be guided in its entirety, by the Holy Spirit. Nominees or potential
nominees, their nominators and supporters are urged to conduct themselves in a
prayerful and contemplative manner and to refrain from any activities that could
be construed as campaigning.
As we ask the Holy Spirit for
guidance in choosing our new Bishop, it might be helpful to consider the “Call”
which will be part of the Briefing Document prepared by the E.E.P.C.
Our call is for a person of prayer, faith
and discernment, who will accept the challenge of Algoma’s Vision. Our bishop
must be a person who understands and is committed to Mutual Ministry; one who is
a decisive leader of our Diocese, with an ability to delegate responsibility and
to be our link to the national and international communities; one who is an
active defender of the faith; one who is willing to explore and encourage
creative shapes of ministry. Our Bishop must be prepared to travel extensively.
We are calling this person to the very difficult task of being both an effective
leader and compassionate pastor.
In our last Bulletin we invited
individuals to suggest questions that might be asked of candidates for Bishop.
We have received some of these. Others wishing to participate should have their
questions to the Diocesan office no later than July 15th.
We ask for your continued
prayers.
June 18, 2008
1. The Bishop will ordain Joan Locke to the Diaconate on Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m., at Christ Church, Englehart. The liturgical colour will be red and clergy and lay readers are invited to robe and process. Bishop Ferris will be the preacher. Joan graduated from Wycliffe College on June 2, receiving her Master of Divinity degree. She also holds a B.A. in Geography from Laurentian University. Joan is presently serving as Pastoral Assistant in the Parish of Northern Lights. Our prayers are with Joan as she prepares for her ordination.
2. The Rev. Alan Knight has accepted an appointment from Bishop Bruce Howe to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Chatham, as of September 1. Alan was incumbent at Almaguin Parish from 1992 until June 2007. For the past year he has served as incumbent of St. John’s Church, Sault Ste. Marie, and St. John’s Church, Garden River. He has also been Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, and formerly was Regional Dean of Muskoka Deanery. Our best wishes go to Alan as he prepares for this move and new ministry.
3. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Veronica Roynon for a one-year term as Interim Priest at the Rural Muskoka Trinity Parish, effective June 15, 2008. Our prayers and thanks go to Veronica as she takes on these responsibilities.
4. The International Anglican Women’s Network is a network for communication which connects Canadian Anglican women with other women throughout the 38 provinces of the Anglican Communion. It was established by the Anglican Consultative Council in 1996. IAWN - Canada, the Canadian partner of the IAWN, reports the Canadian perspective to the Anglican Consultative Council, promotes the ACC resolution on equal representation of women and men on decision making bodies in the Anglican Communion, participates in the work of the Anglican Observer to the UN, distributes information about UN agreements which benefit women, and works cooperatively with Canadian Anglican women’s groups, such as ACW, Mothers Union, and others. Dr. Carol Knox, a parishioner at St. Paul’s Church, Thunder Bay, and Mrs. Verlie Toman, President of the Diocesan ACW, are the official links from Algoma for the International Anglican Women’s Network, Canada. The Canadian group is presently preparing for the Lambeth Conference. Dr. Knox will be leading a series of meditations at Lambeth on the theme of "Women in the Bible Who Took Journeys". The Rev. Joan Cavanaugh-Clark will represent the IAWN-Canada in the Marketplace at the Lambeth Conference. Joan is requesting that women across the Diocese contact her with stories of their personal journeys/triumphs/vocations which could be shared at Lambeth. For further information, please contact Joan at bygrace_jc@hotmail.com or 705-824-2275.
5. A big thank you goes out to the congregation of St. John’s Church, Ravenscliffe, who have made a donation of $2,000 to be applied to the Diocesan New Initiatives Fund. This is a thank offering on the occasion of Canon George Sutherland’s 59th year of ordained ministry. This offering was made possible through the outstanding success of the musical "Annie", recently staged by the parish. St. John’s hopes this gift will result in encouragement to other small churches, who can be helped by the New Initiatives Fund, as St. John’s has been in the past.
6. The United Church of Canada will be holding a workshop in Sudbury on October 17 and 18, 2008. The theme is "Worship Matters". The organizers are inviting all who might be interested to attend this conference. For further information, contact Gillian Schell at gillian.schell@sympatico.ca .
7. The Rev. Patrick McManus will be teaching a course entitled "The Drama of Christian Ethics" on the following dates:
This is a 3 credit course, offered under the auspices of Thorneloe School of Theology. Registration fees are $300 for credit, $200 for audit. For further information, contact David Macdonald, Distance Ed Coordinator at Thorneloe at 1-866-846-7635, ext. 33 or tcst@laurentian.ca .
8. Parish Wardens and Treasurers are reminded to file the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) by June 30, 2008. All parishes with a valid Charity Taxation Registration Number must file this return. Failure to remit will result in the Charity number being REVOKED. Contact Revenue Canada Charities Division at 1-800-267-2384 for the form.June 16, 2008
DIOCESE OF ALGOMA
Information Bulletin
# 1
TO THE PEOPLE AND CLERGY OF
ALGOMA:
Greetings in the name of the
Lord!
On Thursday, June 5th,
The Executive Committee of the Diocese of Algoma, elected an Episcopal Election
Process Committee to facilitate the election of a Bishop, made necessary by the
pending retirement of Bishop Ronald Ferris.
The Episcopal Election Process
Committee consists of; Eva Black, The Ven. Tom Corston, Steve Kitzul, The Rev.
Deborah Kraft,
An Electoral Synod for the
election of the 10th Bishop of Algoma will take place at St. Luke’s Cathedral in
Sault
All Clergy are requested to
confirm the names of Synod Delegates with Donna Bos at the Synod Office as soon
as possible and no later than June 30th, 2008. It is recognized that
some changes may have taken place since Synod Delegates were elected in 2007,
which makes confirmation necessary.
September and October are busy
months in Sault Ste. Marie and therefore accommodation is limited. Munroe Scott
has already advised Clergy of hotel rooms that have been blocked for Electoral
Synod delegates. However, we underline the urgency for those attending the
Electoral Synod, to book their accommodation as soon as possible.
Nominations for the office of
Bishop in the Diocese of Algoma will be accepted by the Episcopal Election
Process Committee AFTER August 15th, 2008.
Details related to the nomination process will follow in a later
bulletin.
It is the intention of The
Episcopal Election Process Committee, to communicate as effectively as possible,
with Deaneries and Parishes throughout the electoral process. Bulletins will be
issued on a regular basis. We ask all members of the Clergy to make these
bulletins easily accessible to all members of their parish.
The Committee is currently
drafting a Diocesan Profile as part of the material required for the electoral
process and Deaneries will be consulted in relation to its content. In addition,
Parishes will be asked to submit questions that they might like to ask
candidates who are nominated for the office of Bishop.
These submissions will form the basis of questions, drawn at random, and
asked of candidates for Bishop during a plenary session at the Electoral Synod.
The election of a Bishop is an
important part of our
Gracious Lord, Heavenly Father,
in all ages, You have raised up faithful servants to
shepherd and guide Your holy people and to make known Your Will among us.
Increase in us the gifts of discernment and understanding at this time, that we
might know and do, Your Will, as we prepare to elect a bishop for our
church family in this Diocese of Algoma.
Open our minds, our hearts and our eyes, that we might see, as You see, and
choose, as You choose, a shepherd of faith and godliness.
Almighty God, You are our guide
and our good shepherd. In You we place our hope and our trust. Hear the prayers
of Your faithful people and lead us in these days
until You bring us to one mind and one heart in You and You show us that
shepherd and bishop of Your Own choosing;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
On behalf of the Episcopal Election Process Committee,
Tom Corston
Co- Chairs.
June 10, 2008
Executive
Committee meets
Election
Process begins
The
diocesan Executive Committee met in Sudbury June 3-5. This was the last
Executive meeting that Bishop Ferris will chair and he was thanked and honoured
for over a decade of service to the diocese as our bishop.
The Executive
also made a number of decisions required as part of the process for electing a
new bishop. In accordance with the Canon, the Executive elected the three
lay and three clerical members of the Episcopal Election Process Committee.
They are (lay) Hugh Mackenzie, Eva Black, Steve Kitzul (clergy) Tom Corston,
Munroe Scott, and Deborah Kraft. Corston and Mackenzie are the co-chairs
of the Committee. The Canon requires the Process Committee to “formulate the
process for the election, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee,
and oversee the implementation of the same.”
Archbishop
Caleb Lawrence has set Thursday, October 2, at the Cathedral in Sault Ste. Marie
for the election. Registration will take place the previous evening.
The Process Committee will be announcing further details.
The Executive
Committee elected Executive Archdeacon Harry Huskins as diocesan administrator.
The administrator will mange the temporal affairs of the diocese such as
finance, property, appointments, and discipline during the period from Bishop
Ferris’ retirement until a new diocesan bishop is consecrated and placed in
office.
May 29, 2008
TO:
The Clergy and People of the Diocese of Algoma
For some time now Jan and I
have been planning retirement. Our hope is to move nearer to our large
family in Western Canada.
Blessings,
May 8, 2008
1. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Robert Sweet as Incumbent of Trinity Church, Parry Sound, effective June 8, 2008. Mr. Sweet is presently Dean of the Diocese of Caledonia and Rector of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Prince Rupert, B.C. Before his ordination in 1994, Dean Sweet served for twenty years with the Metropolitan Toronto Police Service. He and his wife, Ruth, have four grown children: Matthew, Jesse, Sarah, and Elizabeth. We welcome the Sweets to the Diocese of Algoma. Our prayers go with them and with Trinity Church as they begin this new chapter of ministry together.
2. Attention musicians! The Rev. Richard White is looking for members to form a music group at the Clergy Conference in Sault Ste. Marie, next week. If any clergy, or clergy spouses who will be in attendance, can help as a member of this group, please call Richard at 705-474-4005, or e-mail him at (and bring your instruments with you to the Conference).
3. The Editor of the Algoma Anglican advises that due to both scheduling and technical difficulties, the May and June issues of the newspaper will be published in a combined format. The deadline for this issue will be Friday, May 16. The Editor hopes that this does not inconvenience anyone. Please feel free to contact him at 705-732-4608 or e-mail him at
4. We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Deborah Kraft, Incumbent of St. Paul’s Church, Thunder Bay, has completed all the requirements for her Master of Theological Studies Degree from Trinity College, University of Toronto. She will be attending Trinity’s Convocation to receive her degree on May 13. We send Congratulations to Deborah on this achievement.
5. The Ven. Bill Stadnyk and Mrs. Doreen Stadnyk have received good news about their son Timothy. Tim saw a specialist last week who assured him that the mass discovered on Tim’s brain is the result of a vehicle accident some years ago. He is not experiencing any symptoms or difficulties at this time, and the specialist does not anticipate any problems in the future. The Stadnyks would like to express their thanks to all who held them and Tim in their prayers.
6. On Sunday, May 4, over 150 people gathered at the Rosslyn Rec. Centre to honour and celebrate the ministry of the Rev. Canon John Jordan, as he was admitted as an Honorary Life Member of the Algoma Church Society. The Algoma Church Society provides a special way for marking exceptional service in the Church. Testimonial gifts to the Society in the name of the new honorary member become part of an ongoing endowment, with earnings from the endowment distributed to special projects and needs. We send congratulations to Canon Jordan, and our prayers for his ongoing ministry.
7. The Venerable Linda White and the Reverend Richard White are proud grandparents once again. Their fourth grandchild, Elizabeth Sara Ann White, is the daughter of Andrew and Bethany White and baby sister to 9 year old Alexander. She was born on April 29th. Congratulations Linda and Richard, and to the entire White family.
8. Upcoming dates for meetings of the Matrimonial Commission are June 12, and July 24. Please note that unless exceptional circumstances arise, only one meeting of the Commission is held over the summer months.
9. As you are aware, Allison Blackmore is acting as Diocesan Youth Coordinator during Heather Manuel’s maternity leave. Please correct the contact information for Allison in the green Youth Synod brochures. Her home telephone number is 705-251-1676.
10.We regret to announce the death on May 4th of Mrs. Marjorie Moote. She was the wife of the Rev. Clayton T.B. (Bud) Moote. The Mootes served in the Dioceses of Niagara, Saskatchewan and Algoma (St. Joseph Island and Echo Bay, and All Saints’, Onaping). Mrs. Moote was predeceased by her husband in 1993. She was the mother of the Rev. Mark Moote, formerly a priest of the Diocese of Algoma, and now a priest of the Diocese of Kootenay. Memorial donations in Marjorie’s name may be sent to Covenant House, Toronto, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
April 25, 2008
We are sorry to advise of the death yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Phyllis Jordan, wife of the Rev. Canon John Jordan. Mrs. Jordan died peacefully at Thunder Bay Interim Long Term Care Pinewood Court, following a heart attack earlier this week. The Jordans are well known throughout the Diocese, having served in North Bay, Cobalt, Thunder Bay, and Rosslyn. Canon Jordan is presently Honorary Assistant at the Parish of West Thunder Bay.
Visitation will be held at St. Mark’s Church, Rosslyn, on Monday, April 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service, with Bishop Ferris celebrating the Eucharist, will be held at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Thunder Bay, on Tuesday, April 29, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Stanley Hill Cemetery.
Please keep the Jordan family in your prayers.
April 18, 2008
Baby Baetz has arrived! We are pleased to announce that Gregory Michael Baetz, son of Kelly and Paul Baetz, was born on Thursday, April 17. He is a healthy 7 lbs. 14 oz. Gramma Judie Cooper was in attendance and coached Mom all the way. Mother, Dad and baby are doing well.
April 11, 2008
Baby Manuel has arrived! We are pleased to announce that Lincoln Joseph Manuel, son of Heather and Joe Manuel, was born at 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 10. He is a healthy 7 lbs. 13 ½ oz. Mother and baby are doing well.
April 9, 2008
1. The Very Rev. Nelson Small is Bishop’s Commissary, through April 14, 2008.
2. Bishop Ron and Jan Ferris are in Victoria for the opening ceremonies of their son Ramesh’s Cycle to Walk Campaign. Ramesh is hand cycling across Canada, raising awareness of and funds for the eradication of polio and the rehabilitation of polio survivors. On April 12, Ramesh will depart Victoria and will travel more than 7,200 km. to Cape Spear, N.L. For more information, and to follow Ramesh’s cycle tour, visit www.cycletowalk.com
3. The Bishop will ordain the Rev. Patrick McManus to the Priesthood on Monday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. The ordination will take place at St. Luke’s Cathedral at the opening service of the Clergy Conference. The Rev. Canon Neal Michell will be the preacher. The liturgical colour will be red, and clergy and lay readers are invited to robe and process.
4. Our congratulations and good wishes are extended to Sr. Dorothy Handrigan, who on March 25 made her life vows with The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine, Toronto. The SSJD is a prayer and gospel-centred monastic community within the Anglican Church of Canada. Sr. Dorothy is originally from Bracebridge. Her former rector, the Rev. Rosalie Goos, was able to be present at the recent celebration of her vows.
5. On March 18th many of you received a prayer request for Tim Stadnyk, son of Doreen and Bill Stadnyk. At that time there was concern that doctors had discovered a mass on Tim’s brain. We are happy to be able to report now that the mass is not malignant. Please continue to uphold Tim in prayer as he goes for surgery in May for a bone graft to his jaw, where a tumour was removed several months ago.
6. The fifth Quiet Day for Women will be held on May 3, 2008, at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre just outside Espanola from 9:30 a.m to 3 p.m. The theme for the day is "In God’s presence there is fullness of joy" (Psalm 16:11). There will be three talks and a time for silence, singing, fellowship, worship, and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. The cost for the day is $20, which includes lunch. For more information or to register, please call the Rev. Anne Germond at 705-566-2790.
7. Under the auspices of Anglican Renewal Ministries, a Leadership Training Institute for Laity will be held from the evening of May 29 to mid-afternoon of June 1, 2008, at Cedar Campus in Cedarville, Michigan. (Cedarville is approximately one hour’s drive from Sault Ste. Marie.) This is a training event designed for Anglican laity, including wardens, lay readers, and other parish leaders. It is a four-day intensive training institute, providing teaching, small group sharing, worship and ministry. Bishop Eddie and Mrs. Emma Marsh will lead this event. The fee for the Institute is $200, or $225 after May 10. The fee includes lodging, meals, and program material. A deposit of $50 must accompany each registration. For further information on this LTI, contact Anglican Renewal Ministries in Kanata, ON, toll free at 1-866-627-1276 or email arm@cyberus.ca For further information on Anglican Renewal Ministries of Canada, visit www.armcanada.org .
March 7, 2008
1. The Very Rev. Nelson Small is the Bishop’s Commissary through until March 18, 2008.
2. Camp Manitou is seeking chaplains for their summer camps:
3. St. Brice’s Anglican Church in North Bay is seeking a part-time Youth Worker. This will be a 15 hour per week position with an annual salary of $12,000. Interested persons should contact Carolyn Gray, Deputy Rector’s Warden at 705-495-0944; ggray@cogeco.ca .
4. The Rev. Joan Cavanaugh-Clark is looking for black cassocks and white surplices in all sizes for a newly formed children’s choir at Trinity Church, Marathon. If you can help, please call or e-mail Joan at 807-824-2275; bygrace_jc@hotmail.com .
5. The Matrimonial Commission will meet on Thursday, April 3; Thursday, May 1; and Thursday, June 5. Please submit applications to the Registrar of the Commission ten days in advance of the meeting.
6. Please note that Diocesan returns, including Screening in Faith reports, are now due at the Synod Office.
March 5, 2008
We are sorry to advise of the death on Monday, March 3, of Mrs. Anne Henderson, mother of the Ven. Dawn Henderson, who is Archdeacon of Muskoka and Rector of All Saints’ Church, Huntsville.
Mrs. Henderson and her late husband were former teachers and well known in the Bruce Mines area. The funeral service will be held at St. George’s Church, Taylor Street, Bruce Mines, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8th. Visitation will be at the Beggs Funeral Home in Thessalon on Friday, March 7, from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday at St. George’s Church from 12 to 1 p.m. A reception will follow the service.
Please keep Dawn and her family in your prayers.
March 3, 2008
We regret to inform you of the death of the Rev. Canon Harold Shail on Saturday, March 1 in Waterloo, Ontario. Canon Shail was a long time Honorary Assistant at the Church of St. John the Divine, North Bay. He was a priest of the Diocese of Moosonee and marked the 54th anniversary of his priesting in 2007. Canon Shail and Dorothy, his wife of 65 years, had lived for many years in North Bay, but moved to Waterloo in May of 2007. Visitation will be at the Martyn Funeral Home, North Bay, on Tuesday March 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Church of St. John the Divine, North Bay, on Wednesday, March 5 at 11 a.m. Please keep Dorothy, their three children, and the Shail family in your prayers.
February 27, 2008
1. The Ven. Tom Corston has been appointed as the Algoma representative on the National Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples for a three year term from March 2008 to March 2011. He replaces Mrs. Eunice McMahon who has completed two terms of service on the Council. Tom is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Anglican Journal. Our thanks are extended to Tom for his willingness to take on these extra duties at the National Church.
2. A block of 30 rooms ($95 per night) has been reserved at the Holiday Inn at the time of the upcoming Clergy Conference for the evenings of May 12 and May 13, 2008. Clergy wishing to book a room from this block should call the Holiday Inn reservations number, 705-945-6969, and quote the access code for the block: "AND".
3. Wycliffe College invites all to attend its 4th annual "Refresh" Conference. This is a continuing education conference for both clergy and lay people, and will run from May 13 to 16, 2008. Keynote speakers will be Graham Kendrick and Marva Dawn. The theme of this year’s conference is "Hymns, Psalms and Spiritual Songs: Theology, Worship, and the Renewal of the Parish". For more information visit the Refresh website at www.refresh.wycliffecollege.ca or e-mail sarah.peake@wycliffe.utoronto.ca .
4. St. Margaret’s Consultation on Doctrine, Liturgy, and Preaching is presenting a conference entitled Human Sexuality and the Nuptial Mystery. The conference will run from April 20 to 22, at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Keynote speakers are Professor Oliver O’Donovan, Professor of Christian Ethics and Practical Theology at the University of Edinburgh, and Professor Ephraim Radner, Professor of Historical Theology at Wycliffe College. For details visit their website at www.saintmargarets.ca .
5. Holy Trinity Church, Sault Ste. Marie, is looking for a part-time (15 hours per week) Youth and Outreach Ministry Associate. This person will be responsible for planning and leading youth events, nurturing relations with young people, and developing leaders from the congregation. The Ministry Associate will also provide leadership for specific outreach (and evangelistic) programs. For further information, contact the Rev. Stephen Blackmore, 352 Northern Avenue East, Sault Ste. Marie; 705-254-1692; stephenb_holyt@yahoo.ca .
6. The National Office of PWRDF advises that a telemarketing company is soliciting donations on behalf of the "Primate’s Fund". Please be aware that this is a scam. PWRDF does not solicit donations via telephone, nor does it use a telemarketing company to do so. The PWRDF direct donor list is held in strict confidence and access is restricted to appropriate staff only. Giving to the PWRDF through your parish or directly is still the best option for those wishing to support this ministry.
February 15, 2008
We are sorry to advise you of the death on February 13, 2008, of the Rev. Dr. Frank Peake, in his 95th year. Dr. Peake was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1942 in Edmonton. He retired as Professor of History, Laurentian University and Director, School of Theology, Thorneloe University, Sudbury. He was Assistant Priest at the Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury for a period of time. An author of numerous publications on British History and Canadian Church History including “The Bishop Who Ate His Boots: A biography of Isaac O. Stringer”. Editor of The Journal of Canadian Church History. Dr. Peake was predeceased by his wife, Constance, and his grandson, Michael. He is survived by his children John (Dianne) of London, Ken of Ottawa, Marjorie (Michael) Whalen of Stittsville and six grandchildren.
January 31, 2008
1. Our congratulations go to the Rev. Canon Harold and Mrs. Dorothy Shail who will have been married for 65 years on Wednesday, February 6. Canon Shail was an Honorary Assistant at the Church of St. John the Divine, North Bay. The Shails moved to Waterloo last May after 27 years in Algoma. Friends around the Diocese who wish to contact them on the occasion of their anniversary can do so at: 605 Laurelwood Drive, Apt. 345, Waterloo, ON N2V 2W7.
2. The Rev. Bonnie Rayner is booked for shoulder replacement surgery on February 27 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Centre. Please keep Bonnie in your prayers, both for a successful outcome to the procedure and as she prepares for this surgery.
3. The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer has been posted on the Diocesan website: www.dioceseofalgoma.com . If for any reason you are unable to access it there, please let Christine or Liz know at the Synod Office, and we will send you a hard copy.
4. The Diocese of Yukon will be electing a Coadjutor Bishop on May 31, 2008. Under their new electoral provisions, clergy may express interest, submit the required materials, and subsequently be nominated by Synod delegates. The nomination process concludes April 15. Clergy wishing more information can contact the Ven. John Tyrrell at frjohntyrrell@hotmail.com for more details. Please remember the Diocese of Yukon in your prayers as their electoral Synod draws near.
January 14, 2008
1. The Rev. Canon Thomas Crawford of Collingwood has been appointed as Interim Priest-in-Charge of the Baysville Parish, effective April 1, to cover for the maternity leave of the Rev. Heather Manuel. Canon Crawford is a retired priest of the Diocese of Toronto. He is well known to the parish, as he summers in the area.
2. Mrs. Allison Blackmore of Sault Ste. Marie has accepted appointment from April 1 through September 30 as Program and Youth consultant for the Diocese of Algoma to cover the maternity leave of the Rev. Heather Manuel. Ally and her husband, the Rev. Stephen Blackmore, have been very involved with ministry for young people at both the deanery and diocesan level.
Our best wishes and thanks go to Canon Crawford and to Allison for taking on these interim appointments.
January 10, 2008
1. The Rev. Perry Chuipka has accepted an appointment by Bishop Robert Bennett of the Diocese of Huron to the incumbency of St. Paul’s-Trinity Church, Wingham; St. Peter’s Church, Lucknow; Trinity Church, Blyth, and St. John’s Church, Brussells. The appointment is effective May 1, 2008. Perry has been a priest of the Diocese of Algoma since his ordination in 1987. He has served in St. Thomas’ Church, Thunder Bay; Rural Muskoka Trinity Parish; Church of the Resurrection, Sudbury; and St. John’s Church, Copper Cliff. Our prayers and best wishes go with Perry and Lori and their four children as they prepare for this move and new ministry.
2. The Rev. Mal Binks of Huntsville has been appointed as Interim Priest-in-Charge at St. Thomas’ Church, Bracebridge, effective April 1, 2008. Mal will be covering the upcoming maternity leave of the Rev. Kelly Baetz. Our best wishes and thanks go to Mal and Ruth for taking on this interim appointment.
3. The Rev. Canon Neal Michell, Canon Missioner for Strategic Development in the Diocese of Dallas, will be our Theme Speaker at the Clergy Conference to be held from the evening of May 12 to noon on May 14, 2008. The theme of the Conference will be Planning and Leading for Changing Times. Many Algoma clergy have already enjoyed Canon Michell’s first book, recommended in the Bishop’s Charge to Synod, How to Hit the Ground Running. He now has a second book, Beyond Business as Usual: Vestry Leadership Development. It is available through Amazon.com.
4. Because Canon Michell’s expertise is likely to be of special interest to new ordinands, the Early Ministry Conference will be combined with the Clergy Conference for this year. EMC participants are therefore asked to stay on for lunch together on Wednesday, May 14, followed by the Early Ministry Conference from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
5. The Second Annual Conference on Anglican Church Planting will take place in the new conference facilities at St. Paul’s, Bloor Street, in Toronto, from Tuesday, February 26 until Thursday, February 28, 2008. Plenary speakers are: George Lings of the Sheffield Centre, UK, who is a pioneer in the field of church planting in England; and the Rev. Connie denBok, a United Church Minister and Adjunct Lecturer in Evangelism at Wycliffe College, who has planted three churches. The conference is open to both clergy and lay people.
January 4, 2008
We are sorry to advise that the Rt. Rev. Sehon Goodridge, retired Bishop of the Windward Islands, died on Friday, December 28, after suffering a heart attack following a brief illness. Bishop Goodridge was also a former principal of Codrington College and the St. Simon of Cyrene Theological Institute in England. The Anglican Bishop of Barbados, Dr. John Holder, in paying tribute to Bishop Goodridge, commented that "He trained a generation of students who are now the leaders of the Anglican Church in the Province of the West Indies."
Bishop Goodridge was well known in the Diocese of Algoma as he was the Bishop during the time of our Companion Diocese agreement with the Diocese of the Windward Islands. Many in the Diocese met him when he attended Diocesan Synod of 1995.
Bishop Ferris has spoken by telephone with Mrs. Goodridge and has passed on condolences on behalf of the Diocese of Algoma. Mrs. Goodridge commented that all of their family were home for Christmas and able to visit before the Bishop’s death.
Bishop Goodridge is survived by his wife, Janet, his children, Stephen, Rachael, and Elizabeth, and his grandchildren.
December 21, 2007
1. We are sorry to advise you of the sudden death on Thursday, December 20, of Robert Arnold Cavanaugh, brother of the Rev. Joan Cavanaugh-Clark. Joan is the Associate Minister for Lake Superior Parish with responsibility for the communities of Schreiber and Marathon. Visitation will be at the Newediuk Funeral Home, 2058 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, on Sunday, December 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Please keep Joan and her family in your prayers.
2. The Very Rev. Nelson Small will be the Bishop’s Commissary from Friday, January 4 through Monday, January 14, 2008.
December 19, 2007
1. Bishop Ferris will ordain Mr. Patrick McManus to the Diaconate on Saturday, January 26, at 2 p.m., at St. Mark’s Church, Emsdale. On the same occasion, Archdeacon Dawn Henderson will be collated as Archdeacon of Muskoka. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews will be the preacher at the service. The liturgical colour will be red, and clergy and lay readers are invited to robe and process. Light refreshments will follow the service.
2. The Rev. Dr. Wayne Short is convalescing at home following angioplastic surgery on Monday in Sudbury to remove a blockage. Wayne has already called to advise the Bishop that the surgery was successful, and although he will take some off in the immediate future, he fully expects to be back in the parish early in January. Please keep Wayne and Sheila in your prayers during this time of recuperation.
3. The Rev. John Lockyer has accepted an appointment from Bishop George Elliott to be Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Mono, just outside of Orangeville. John has been the incumbent of Powassan, Callander and Restoule since September 2002. His final Sunday in the parish will be February 3, 2008. He will begin his new responsibilities in the Diocese of Toronto in mid February. We send our prayers and best wishes to John as he prepares to begin this new ministry.
4. The Rev. Marie Loewen advises that Christ Church, North Bay, is looking for a ciborium. If anyone can help out in this regard, please e-mail Marie at christchurc1@bellnet.ca .
5. Neighbours, Friends, and Families is a public campaign to raise awareness of the signs of woman abuse. The campaign is being promoted across the Province. There are a number of free resources available including: Safety Planning for Women who are Abused; How You Can Identify and Help Women at Risk of Abuse; How to Talk to Men who are Abusive; Warning Signs to Identify and Help Women at Risk of Abuse. As people often look to their faith communities as places for mutual care and support, the organizers of the campaign are urging communities to let their members know that they can do something to help end violence against women. For further information go to www.neighboursfriendsandfamilies.on.ca .
December 4, 2007
1. We have received from the Anglican Journal the "Production Schedule for Diocesan Publications" for the period January 2008 through January 2009. Because the Algoma Anglican is mailed with the Journal, at considerable cost savings to the Diocese, it is important for us to adhere to this schedule. Please note the following new deadlines for submission of articles and photos to the Algoma Anglican.
Deadline for the January issue will be December 10, 2007. Deadline for the February issue will be January 6, 2008.
2. The Ven. Linda White and the Rev. Richard White are happy to announce the birth on November 24th of their newest grandchild, Hope Kathryn Samaria Storey. Linda, who has been in the UK visiting her daughter and her family, reports that Hope is a contented and lovely baby, and that big sister Bethany is happy to have a little sister. Congratulations to Linda and Richard, and to Bethany, Margaret, and Michael Storey.
November 26, 2007
1. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Dawn Henderson of All Saints’ Church, Huntsville, as Archdeacon of Muskoka, effective December 1, 2007. Dawn will be formally welcomed at the time of the Service of Installation of the Dean at St. Luke’s Cathedral on December 5, 2007. A Service of Collation of an Archdeacon will be held in Muskoka early in the New Year. Our prayers and best wishes are with Dawn as she begins this ministry.
2. Please note the new e-mail address for the Diocesan Congregational Development Officer, the Rev. Nicole Poitras: revnicole@vianet.ca .
November 19, 2007
1. We were advised this morning of the death of the Rev. Patrick Atkinson, on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Fr. Atkinson served for 35 years as a priest of the Anglican Church of Canada in the Dioceses of Huron, Moosonee, British Columbia, Keewatin and Algoma. He was a retired priest of the Diocese of Algoma, and had been the incumbent of St. James’ Church, Gravenhurst, and of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Manitouwadge, before retiring to London, Ontario. He is survived by his wife, Mavis, and children, Stephen, Geoff, Nigel and Michael. A family funeral service was held on Friday, November 16, in London. Please keep the Atkinson family in your prayers.
2. The Installation of the Very Rev. Nelson Small as Dean of Algoma and a Celebration of New Ministry at St. Luke’s Cathedral, will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at 7 p.m. The preacher at the service will be the Rev. Rosalie Goos. This will also be a service of Advent lessons and carols. Choir habit for clergy will be cassock, surplice, preaching scarf, and hood (if desired), or a white alb. Lay readers are also invited to robe and process.
3. Synod Office Holiday hours will be as follows:
November 14, 2007
1. At Synod the Diocesan Youth Committee challenged Algoma parishes to get involved in the "Cycle to Walk" campaign to advance polio awareness, eradication and rehabilitation.
Ramesh Ferris, former Algoma Deanery Youth leader and one of the theme speakers at Youth Synod 2007, plans to begin his Cycle to Walk campaign from Whitehorse on April 12, 2008. He will hand cycle across Canada ending in November 2008 in Cape Spear, Newfoundland. The tour plans to come through Algoma in July, travelling west to east from Thunder Bay to Espanola and across Manitoulin. During the course of his tour, time is allotted for speaking to community organizations, churches and schools within reach of the proposed route. Further information is available on the website: www.cycletowalk.com Parishes wishing to get involved or offer assistance can contact Ramesh at ramesh@cycletowalk.com . (Cycle to Walk PDF Flyer)
2. Bishop William Anderson of the Diocese of Caledonia would like to explore possible linkages with the Diocese of Algoma. Caledonia is part of the Council of the North. The diocese is located in the northern part of British Columbia and includes the communities of Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers and Dawson Creek. It borders on the Alaskan Panhandle. Bishop Ferris commends this linkage and is keen to hear from deanery councils, parishes or groups of parishes that would like to explore possibilities.
3. The Bishop has selected his motto for 2008: "Happy are they...whose hope is in the Lord..." Psalm 146:4.
4. Please note that beginning with the December issue of The Algoma Anglican, hard copy of articles and photographs should be mailed to:
The Rev. Peter Simmons
Box 221, Rosseau, ON P0C 1J0
Digital files can continue to be sent to:
anglican@muskoka.com
November 9, 2007
1. The Installation of the Very Rev. Nelson Small as Dean of the Diocese of Algoma and Incumbent of St. Luke’s Cathedral will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at 7 p.m. Clergy and lay readers are invited to robe and process. Vestments for clergy will be choir habit as this will also be a Service of Advent Lessons and Carols. Our prayers are with Nelson, his wife, Brenda, and the Cathedral, as they begin this new chapter in ministry.
2. Clergy are asked to mark their calendars with the dates for the 2008 Clergy Conference. It will be held in Sault Ste. Marie from the evening of Monday, May 12, through noon on Wednesday, May 14. Most of the sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn. Further details will follow closer to the event.
3. Registrations are being accepted for the 2008 Anglican Lutheran Worship Conference. The conference will take place June 25-29 in Montreal (with a day-trip to Quebec City), and will explore the themes of "Order and Chaos in Worship" with liturgical theologians, Gordon Lathrup and Karen Ward. Further information can be found at www.worshipconference2008.org .
4. Future meetings of the Matrimonial Commission will be December 6, January 10, February 7, and March 6.
November 1, 2007
1. The Rev. Canon Rudy van der Hiel and Lynne ask for your prayers for their daughter and her family. Their daughter, Kristen Farrer, will be having exploratory surgery for possible cancer next Tuesday. Please keep the van der Hiels, Kristen’s husband, Michael, and their children, Kaitlyn, Emily and Grace in your thoughts and prayers.
2. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Ruth Ferrier as Incumbent of St. John’s Church, Thunder Bay, effective immediately. Ruth is a former Executive Archdeacon of the Diocese of Moosonee, and has been serving as Interim Priest at St. John’s since May of 2007. Our prayers are with Ruth, her husband, the Rev. Bill Ferrier, and the Parish as they begin this new chapter in ministry.
3. The Ecumencial Health Care Network of the Canadian Council of churches invites every congregation to join in a time of celebration and renewal of Canada’s commitment to ensuring the preservation and strengthening of its universal public health care system. Celebrate Medicare Week during the week of November 18th. The Faith, Worship, and Ministry Department of the National Church has several suggestions on how this occasion might be observed. For further information contact Canon Linda Nicholls at lnicholls@national.anglican.ca or visit www.ccc-cce.ca/english/justice/health.htm .
4. Future meeting dates for the Matrimonial Commission are: December 6, 2007 and January 10, 2008.
October 12, 2007
We are sorry to advise of the death earlier today of Mrs. Dorothy Hoover. Dorothy was formerly Diocesan ACW President and a member of the Executive Committee.
She and her husband, Lloyd, (a long-time priest of this Diocese) served in Sudbury, Onaping, Sundridge, and Garson.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 14 from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Huntsville. The service will be from All Saints’ Church, Huntsville, on Monday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dawn Henderson officiating.
Please keep the Hoover family in your prayers.
October 10, 2007
1. We are sorry to advise of the death on Friday, October 6, of Lynne Stadnyk, daughter of Archdeacon Bill and Mrs. Doreen Stadnyk. The funeral will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Sault Ste. Marie, on Friday, October 12, at 12 noon. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to Women in Crisis or to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated. Please keep Lynne’s three children and the whole Stadnyk family in your prayers.
2. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. John Lockyer as Pastoral Chaplain for the Deanery of Temiskaming, effective immediately.
3. The Synod Worship Committee invites all who are interested to join the group providing music for Synod worship and singing. Bring your guitar, flute, etc. (keyboard will be provided). Please let Stephen Blackmore know if you are willing to help in this way Stephenb_holyt@yahoo.ca .
4. Fair Trade Coffee will be available for sale at Synod. The price is $12 per bag for a light, breakfast Nicaraguan blend, and $10 per bag if five or more bags are purchased. Please pre-order to ensure availability by contacting northmuskokaparish@yahoo.ca or by calling the Rev. Gail Marie Henderson at 705-789-7544. Payment is not required until the coffee is in your hands. Fair trade coffee makes a wonderful, unique Christmas gift, and at this price leaves room for any church to make a small profit. Buying at Synod means no shipping costs. North Muskoka Pioneer Parish splits their proceeds from the sale of this coffee equally between PWRDF and local rural ministry growth initiatives. The primary purpose of the Fair Trade Coffee initiative is to raise awareness.
5. Holy Trinity Church, Little Current, advises that they have a supply of old edition blue hymn books and an octagonal wooden font which they would like to give to anyone who might be interested in having them. For further information, contact Mr. Robert Paxton at 705-368-0791.
September 24, 2007
1. Bishop Ferris is pleased to announce the appointment of the Ven. Nelson Small as Incumbent of St. Luke’s Cathedral, and Dean of the Diocese of Algoma, effective November 1, 2007. Nelson, who is presently Rector of Trinity Church, Parry Sound, has been Territorial Archdeacon of the Deanery of Muskoka since 2002 and has taken a leadership role in Executive Committee and Diocesan affairs. Nelson came to Algoma from the Diocese of Newfoundland where he served in all three Newfoundland Dioceses. He is graduate in Arts from Memorial University and holds a Bachelor in Theology and a Master of Divinity from Queen’s College, Newfoundland. Nelson’s wife, Brenda, is a former Program Associate for Muskoka, who enjoys taking an active role in various parish and outreach activities. Our prayers and best wishes go with Nelson, Brenda, and the Cathedral as they begin this new ministry together.
2. Congratulations go to Archdeacon Eric and Mrs. Pat Paterson, who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A come and go reception was held in their honour on September 15 at St. Mark’s Church, Emsdale, where Eric is Honorary Assistant. Eric noted that the Rev. Canon David A.P. Smith, who was guest celebrant at St. Mark’s on Sunday, September 16, had been a server at the wedding!
3. Attention Clergy Husbands. The Rev. Richard White is offering to set up a discussion group at Diocesan Synod for clergy husbands. He notes that clergy husbands can have unique challenges. They might find it difficult to establish their own niche in a parish. They might be unsure how best to support the ministry of their clergy wives. If you are interested in participating in such a discussion group, please contact Richard at 705-672-2586, or email revswhite@personainternet.com .
4. The Summer Collegium, a project in support of small congregations, is now accepting applications for the Summer 2008 event, which will take place from June 25 - July 3, 2008. This nine-day, all expenses paid conference for clergy and their spouses is open to those who pastor small congregations (100 or fewer average Sunday attendance). The conference consists of keynotes and workshops on all aspects of small church ministry. This is an ecumenical project sponsored by the Lilly Endowment Inc. and coordinated through the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. Applications may be downloaded from the website www.vts.edu/education/collegium or interested parties can contact Marilyn Johns mjohns@vts.edu or telephone 703-461-1760. Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2007.
September 13, 2007
1. The Bishop will ordain the Rev. Diane Hilpert-McIlroy and the Rev. Diana Wilde to the Priesthood at the opening service of Synod, Wednesday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Cathedral. The preacher at the service will be Dr. John Bowen, Associate Professor of Evangelism at Wycliffe College in Toronto, and Director of the Wycliffe Institute of Evangelism. The liturgical colour will be red, and clergy and lay readers are invited to robe and process. Diane is the Incumbent of St. Mary’s Church, Nipigon, and Diana is the Incumbent of St. Alban’s Church, Capreol. We wish Diane and Diana well as they prepare for their ordinations.
2. Diocesan Synod will be held from Wednesday evening, October 17, (opening service) through Saturday noon, October 20 at the Holiday Inn in Sault Ste. Marie. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn with the reservation code of SHH. This block will be held only until Monday, September 17. Hotel accommodations in Sault Ste. Marie are scarce during the fall colour tour season, so delegates are reminded to make their reservations in advance.
3. The Rev. Richard White has accepted the Bishop’s appointment as Incumbent at St. Brice’s Church, North Bay, effective October 15, 2007. The Ven. Linda White will continue as Incumbent of Northern Lights Parish. Our prayers and best wishes go out to Richard and Linda as they take up their new responsibilities and patterns of ministry.
4. We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Jonathan and Mrs. Cindy Hoskin became the proud parents of Adriana Katharine, born August 20, in Saskatoon, weighing in at 7 lbs 8 oz. Adriana is the first grandchild for Archdeacon Andrew and Mrs. Mary Lou Hoskin, and for Mr. Ben and Mrs. Johanna Schipper. Andrew had the great pleasure of baptizing Adriana on August 26 at St. John’s Church, Unity, Saskatoon. Congratulations to the Hoskin and Schipper families!
5. Anglican Appeal Sunday will be celebrated on October 14, 2007. This year the Anglican Appeal is marking its 15th anniversary, and they are planning to print in a newspaper style some stories about the many positive things accomplished over the past years through donors’ gifts. They will also be highlighting the work of the Council of the North as well as the need for theological education.
6. The SEAD (Scholarly Engagement with Anglican Doctrine) Conference 2007 will be held on October 9-10, 2007, at Wycliffe College in Toronto. The title of the Conference this year is "Anglicans in Covenant: On the Way to a Catholic and Worldwide Church". Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner. For further information contact Penny Saunders at Wycliffe College, telephone 416-946-3524 or e-mail wycliffe.development@utoronto.ca .
7. The Anglican Church in Mexico invites you to study Spanish and Latin-American Culture. The Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico is now offering Spanish in an Anglican setting. They hope to find interested clergy and laity who wish to learn Spanish. Attending the school will help to bring much needed financial support for the Diocese in Mexico. For further information contact adoc@cableonline.com.mx or missionary@cableonline.com.mx .
8. The Bishop has appointed Mr. Patrick McManus as Incumbent of the combined parish of Emsdale and Almaguin, effective September 17, 2007. Patrick holds a Master of Theology Degree from St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto, and is working on completing his Doctorate in Theology from Wycliffe College. For the past year, he has been teaching in the Theology Department at Thorneloe University and acting as an on-line course facilitator for Wycliffe College, while working on his Th.D. Patrick and his wife, Renee, are the parents of 3-year old William, and have been active parishioners at the Church of the Epiphany in Sudbury. We wish Patrick and Renee well, and prayers go with them, as they take up this new ministry.
August 17, 2007
1. The Ven. Hugh Hamilton will be acting as Bishop’s Commissary until Tuesday, August 28, 2007.
2. We are pleased to report that Audrey Gaines has been discharged from hospital and is recuperating at home in Sault Ste. Marie. The Gaines family are grateful for the support and prayers they have received from across the Diocese.
3. Please note that at the 2005 Synod a motion was approved to amend Canon G-1 on Deanery Councils. The amendment provided for the election of the chairperson of Deanery Council to take place at the same meeting as the election of other officers, within the month prior to the convening of Synod.
4. Please do not use the old diocesan e-mail address, as it is no longer functional. Our new addresses are as follows:
Bishop Ronald Ferris: bishop@dioceseofalgoma.com
Treasurer Jane Mesich: treasurer@dioceseofalgoma.com
Administrative Assistant Christine Wright: adminassistant@dioceseofalgoma.com
Secretary Liz Hamel: secretary@dioceseofalgoma.com
Office Manager Donna Bos: info@dioceseofalgoma.com
Executive Archdeacon Harry Huskins: provsyn@soonet.ca
July 19, 2007
1. A Celebration of the Ministry of the Rev. Heather Manuel and the Lake of Bays Parish will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Dorset, on Sunday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. We wish Heather and the Parish well as they continue their ongoing partnership in ministry.
2. The Rev. Canon Paul and the Rev. Anne Carr are delighted to announce the arrival of Avryen Michael Zuefle Carr, son of Lynnea and Andrew Carr, on July 7, 2007. This is the firstborn child of Andrew and Lynnea and the first grandchild for Anne and Paul. Our congratulations to the whole Carr family.
3. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Yvonne Peterson has been discharged from hospital, and is recuperating at her home in London.
July 12, 2007
1. We have received the good news that Audrey Gaines’ surgery was successful. Instead of the anticipated malignant brain tumour, the surgeon discovered benign tissue, which was probably an after-effect of previous treatment. The Gaines family have asked that their gratitude be passed on to all who have offered prayers for their support during this difficult time.
2. This is a reminder of the ordination of Mrs. Diana Wilde to the Diaconate on Saturday, July 14, at 4:30 p.m. in Capreol. At the same service the Bishop will license her to the incumbency of the Church of St. Alban the Martyr, Capreol. The preacher will be the Rev. Kim McArthur, Incumbent of Stouffville and Alliston. Clergy and Lay Readers are invited to robe, and the liturgical colour will be red. A dinner will follow the service. We wish St. Alban’s Church and Diana well, as they begin this new partnership in ministry.
3. The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada has elected the Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews, Provost of Thorneloe University, to the Office of Prolocutor. The Prolocutor is "an associate of, and assistant to, the Primate in the affairs of the General Synod". This is a voluntary position and means that Stephen will continue as a member of the Council of General Synod (the Church’s senior executive body) until the next General Synod in 2010.
4. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Stephen Blackmore as Deanery Youth Coordinator for Algoma Deanery, as of June 6, 2007. Stephen replaces the Ven. Munroe Scott, Archdeacon of Algoma, who previously held the position. Thanks are expressed to Munroe for his past service and to Stephen for his interest in this work.
5. Diocesan Synod will be held from Wednesday, October 17, through Saturday noon, October 20. Synod will begin with an opening service at St. Luke’s Cathedral on Wednesday evening. The venue for the business meeting will be the Holiday Inn, Sault Ste. Marie.
July 4 ,2007
1. Your prayers are asked for Audrey Gaines, daughter of Henry and Beverly Gaines. Audrey will be undergoing surgery on Monday at St. Josephs Hospital, Sudbury, for the removal of a cancerous brain tumour. Your prayers are much appreciated by Audrey and her family.
2. Youth Synod registration forms are coming in, but there are many still to come. If you have yet to register your parishs youth delegate for the August 4-7 Synod, please send in your registration form, or contact the Rev. Heather Manuel at 705-641-8787 or programyouthalgoma@yahoo.ca .
3. Does your church have good cooks? Are your church members looking for ways to be involved in mission and childrens ministries? Camp Manitou is looking for cooks for the following camps: Family Camp 1 (July 28-August 4), Youth Synod (August 4-7), Family Camp 2 (August 11-18), Family Camp 3 (August 18-25), and Family Camp 4 (August 25-September 1). Cooking for camp is a wonderful opportunity for an individual, family or group. Please contact Sheila Cole at 705-522-3512 or e-mail aery@isys.ca for more information on how you can have the Camp Manitou experience this summer.
June 26, 2007
1. The Renewal in Mission Task Force will be bringing their final report to the October Diocesan Synod. Delegates, in particular, may be interested in the following suggested reading presented as part of the Task Forces Progress Report to the June Executive Committee meeting:
2. Future meetings of the Matrimonial Commission will be held on July 19, September 6, and October 4, 2007.
3. Parish Wardens and Treasurers are reminded to file the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) by June 30, 2007. All parishes with a valid Charity Taxation Registration Number must file this return. Failure to remit will result in the Charity number being REVOKED. Contact Revenue Canada Charities Division at 1-800-267-2384 for the form.
June 21, 2007
1. The Rev. Shaun Turner has resigned as Incumbent of the Parish of the Good Shepherd, Emsdale, in order to accept a full-time Chaplaincy position with the Canadian Armed Forces, effective August 1. Shaun, Amy, and their son, Edwin, will be moving to CFB Trenton at the end of July, where Shaun will be doing Basic Training from September to December, 2007. Our best wishes go with Shaun as he begins this new ministry.
2. Parish Wardens and Treasurers are reminded to file the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) by June 30, 2007. All parishes with a valid Charity Taxation Registration Number must file this return. Failure to remit will result in the Charity number being REVOKED. Contact Revenue Canada Charities Division at 1-800-267-2384 for the form.
June 18, 2007
1. Your prayers are asked for Audrey Gaines, who has been diagnosed with two small brain tumours. Audrey is the daughter of Beverley and Henry Gaines, who is Lay Pastor at St. Marks Church, Heyden. Audrey is an active parishioner at the Cathedral, and works closely with the young people at the 9:15 a.m. Sunday service. Surgery is planned as soon as possible at St. Josephs Hospital in Sudbury. Please pray for Audrey, her medical practitioners, and her family.
2. We are sorry to advise of the death last Wednesday of Shirley Nelson, mother of the Rev. Deborah Kraft, Incumbent at St. Pauls Anglican Church, Thunder Bay. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 16, at St. Pauls United Church, Thunder Bay. Our prayers and condolences are extended to Mrs. Nelsons husband of 62 years, Meredith, to Deborah, and to all the members of the Nelson and Kraft families.
3. We are sorry to advise also of the death last week of the mother of Mr. Garry Barker, Lay Steward for Thunder Bay Deanery. A memorial service is being planned for later this month in Winnipeg. Our prayers and condolences go out to Garry and the Barker family.
4. The Bishop has appointed the Ven. Hugh Hamilton as Bishops Commissary through July 8, 2007.
5. The Rev. Marie Loewen, and her husband, Rob, are thrilled to announce the birth on June 15 of their new granddaughter, Aria Rose Marie. Aria will be baptized at Christ Church, North Bay, on June 24. Congratulations to James, Candice, and big brother, Jacob, and to the proud grandparents.
6. The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer has asked us to circulate the attached prayers they have prepared for General Synod or <www.dioceseofalgoma.com/news>.
June 7, 2007
1. Your prayers are requested for Mrs. Yvonne Peterson, widow of Bishop Les Peterson. Yvonne and Bishop Peterson moved to London a number of years ago and made it their home following retirement. Yvonne is currently in London Health Sciences Centre (University Campus) and will soon be moved to Parkwood Hospital.
2. Bishop James Kelsey of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan was killed in a road accident on Sunday afternoon, June 3, while returning to Marquette from a parish visitation. A memorial Eucharist and celebration of the life of Bishop Kelsey will be held on Friday afternoon. Archdeacon Harry Huskins will attend the service in Marquette on behalf of the Diocese of Algoma.
3. Amos and Alice Hanson have welcomed a new baby girl, named Nyah. She was born on May 22, Alices birthday. Amos was formerly Youth Pastor at Holy Trinity Church, Sault Ste. Marie. Congratulations to Amos and Alice, and to big (3 year-old) brother, Nathan.
4. The Rev. Richard White will again be taking part in the Bike for Bibles ride. This years ride will take place from July 12-14 on Manitoulin Island, and is around 300 km. The bicycle riders who are joining this ride will be raising money to provide Scriptures for Canadas Armed Forces in Afghanistan and elsewhere. If you would like to support this cause, please make cheques out to the Canadian Bible Society, indicating that your donation is for 2007 Bike for Bibles ride. Donations can be sent to the Rev. Richard White, Box 550, Haileybury, P0J 1K0, or can be mailed directly to the Canadian Bible Society at 811 Jet Avenue, PO Box 1155, North Bay, P1B 8K4.
5. Parish Wardens and Treasurers are reminded to file the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) by June 30, 2007. All parishes with a valid Charity Taxation Registration Number must file this return. Failure to remit will result in the Charity number being REVOKED. Contact Revenue Canada Charities Division at 1-800-267-2384 for the form.
6. The Diocese of Ontario has informed us of an upcoming conference on congregational development, mission and stewardship, to be held in Kingston, September 21-22, 2007. The Rev. Dr. Kennon Callahan will speak on "Keys to the Kingdom". He is one of todays most sought after church consultants, and has led seminars with numerous denominations and thousands of congregations for nearly forty years. Registration information is available online at www.ontario.anglican.ca or through stewardship@ontario.anglican.ca .
May 25, 2007
1. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Alan Knight as Interim Priest-in-Charge of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Sault Ste. Marie, and St. Johns Church, Garden River. The appointment is effective July 1, 2007. Alan has served as Incumbent of Almaguin Parish (Burks Falls, Eagle Lake, Magnetawan, South River and Sundridge) since 1992. Our prayers and good wishes go to Alan as he prepares for the move to Sault Ste. Marie, and the beginning of this new ministry.
2. The Kairos Regional Conference, entitled Sustainable Energy for Today, will be held from October 12-14, 2007, at the Mount Mary Retreat Centre, Ancaster, Ontario. Workshops will be held on Transportation and the Future of Cars, "Peak Oil" and Powering Down, The Green Rule: Faith and the Common Good. The Key-Note Speaker will be Ian Thomson, Kairos Canada (Corporate Social Responsibility). For further information contact Dorothy Wilson at ah_wilson@sympatico.ca .
3. The Lambeth Conference will be held at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England from July 16 - August 4, 2008. Updates, news, and information on the Lambeth Conference 2008 can be found on their website: www.lambethconference.org .
4. Our Diocesan website (www.dioceseofalgoma.com ) is a valuable source of information about the Diocese of Algoma. We would like to ask everyones help in keeping the email listing up-to-date. If you wish to update/change/add your email address to the directory, please contact the webmaster directly, webmaster@dioceseofalgoma.com or follow the email listing link on the sidebar panel on the website. The directory is published as a courtesy by the webmaster, and updates are not handled through the Synod Office. The webmaster also maintains a subscription list for those people wanting to receive our network communications via email. To subscribe to this service, go to the website, and follow the subscription link "Sign Up for the Algoma Fax NetWord".
May 11, 2007
1. Please note that, because of a special request from his parish, the location of Stephen Blackmore's Ordination to the Priesthood has been changed to Holy Trinity Church, Sault Ste. Marie. The service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, and is being planned within the context of the Early Ministry Conference. This service will also include the collation of the Rev. Munroe Scott as Territorial Archdeacon for Algoma Deanery, and the Ven. Hugh Hamilton as Archdeacon Emeritus. The preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Merv Mercer, Assistant Principal at Wycliffe College. The liturgical colour will be red, and Clergy and Lay Readers are invited to robe.
2. The Early Ministry Conference will be held from the evening of Tuesday, June 5 through to noon on Thursday, June 7, at St. Marks Church, Heyden. The theme sessions focusing on parish conflict and managing pastoral care in the parish will be led by the Rev. Dr. Wayne Short, and the Rev. Heather Manuel. The Rev. Dr. Merv Mercer, guest preacher at the Ordination and Collation Service on Wednesday evening, will attend the Conference Thursday morning.
3. Algomas delegates to General Synod, being held in Winnipeg from June 19-25, will be getting together in Sudbury the week before to consider the issues coming before General Synod. The meeting in Sudbury is being held in conjunction with the Diocesan Executive Committee meetings in order to lower any expenses involved. If you, as a member of our Algoma diocesan family, have any personal views or comments that you would like the General Synod delegates to consider, please forward them to the Synod Office before the end of May. This deadline will provide the time needed to gather your comments together and forward them to the delegates.
4. The Rev. Peter and Mrs. Liz Smyth are proud parents of a new baby boy. Isaac Roan Smyth was born on Wednesday, April 18. Congratulations to Peter, Liz, and big brother Aedan.
5. The Rev. Bonnie Rayner is thrilled to announce the birth of her new granddaughter Claire, on Saturday, May 5. Congratulations to Bonnie, her daughter, Jennifer, and her son-in-law, Tim Mustard.
6. Congratulations to the Ven. Bill Stadnyk, who celebrated the 50th anniversary of his Ordination to the Diaconate on May 5. He continues in active ministry as Incumbent of St. James Church, Goulais. Our good wishes go out to "Fr. Bill" and his wife, Doreen, as they celebrate this important milestone.
7. Mrs. Jane Best advises that her hymn for last years Bishops motto (Walk in Newness of Life) has been chosen as a winning submission at a hymn competition at Pepperdine University in California. As one of the winning composers, she will now be attending their conference in June. Jane has written a number of hymns for the Bishops mottoes over the past several years, many of which have been introduced and sung at Diocesan Synods. Some of her music is available on the Diocesan website www.dioceseofalgoma.com . Congratulations to Jane, and our good wishes go with her as she travels to the conference.
8. With the closing of Emmanuel Anglican Church in Richards Landing on St. Joseph Island, a "church home" is being sought for two gothic shaped stained glass windows:
Nativity: 62 inches tall by 36 inches wide (with frame, 66 inches by 41.5 inches)
Jesus praying in the Garden: 58 inches tall by 30 inches wide (with frame, 58 inches by 30.5 inches)
There may also be a large, metal aumbry (tabernacle) available.
Interested parties should contact Gloria Riddell at 705-246-2416.
9. Holy Trinity Church in Sault Ste. Marie is collecting Canadian Tire Money. These coupons will be used to buy smoke detectors for the native reserves along the west coast of James Bay. If you wish to donate your Canadian Tire Money, please forward it to Holy Trinity Church, 352 Northern Avenue East, Sault Ste. Marie, P6B 4J1. Those attending the ACW Annual in North Bay at the end of May can also bring it to Mrs. Frances Glover at that time.
10. Please be advised that our old e-mail address is no longer in service. Please note the new addresses and make the changes in your address books.
General Information, Donna Bos info@dioceseofalgoma.com
Bishop Ronald Ferris bishop@dioceseofalgoma.com
Administrative Assistant, Christine Wright adminassistant@dioceseofalgoma.com
Secretary, Liz Hamel secretary@dioceseofalgoma.com
Treasurer, Jane Mesich treasurer@dioceseofalgoma.com
Assistant Treasurer, Nancy Greene assttreasurer@dioceseofalgoma.com
Executive Archdeacon, Harry Huskins provsyn@soonet.ca
Program &Youth Consultant, Heather Manuel programyouthalgoma@yahoo.ca
Thank you for your patience over the last few months while we have been in transition.
11. Beginning Tuesday, May 22, and running through until Tuesday, September 4, 2007, the Synod Office Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 17, 2006
1. The Bishop has appointed the Rev. Canon Bob Grisdale as half-time, Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. Brices Church, North Bay, effective April 20, 2007. Canon Grisdale is a retired priest of the Diocese of Huron, presently living in Cambridge, Ontario. Originally from the Diocese of Toronto, he moved to the Diocese of Huron as Rector of Trinity Church, Cambridge, in 1991. Since his retirement in 2004, he has served as interim minister in a number of parishes in the Diocese of Huron. We welcome Canon Grisdale to the Diocese of Algoma. Our prayers go with him as he begins this new ministry at St. Brices.
2. The Rev. Marie Loewen and her husband, Rob, are pleased to announce the birth of their new granddaughter, Eva, on April 3, 2007. Eva is the third child of the Loewens daughter, Shelley, and son-in-law Dan Smilek, and a new baby sister for Anna and Joshua. Congratulations and best wishes to the Smilek family and to Marie and Rob.
April 16, 2007
VISIT CAMP MANITOU THIS SPRING!!!
With
spring upon us it is time to prepare for the summer camping season at Camp
Manitou. This year there will be two or three intensive work weekends.
The weekends will be set up so you can attend for either one or two days. Food
will be provided, just bring your work clothes and warm sleeping bag.
May 12th and 13th Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon
Boat times: Saturday depart Whitefish Falls 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM - return
from Manitou at 7:00 PM on Saturday OR return from Manitou at 3:00 PM Sunday
June 8th, 9th, and 10th from Friday night to Sunday afternoon,
Boat times: Friday depart Whitefish Falls at 6:30 PM OR Saturday depart
Whitefish Falls at 9:00 AM - return from Manitou 7:00 p.m. on Saturday OR return
from Manitou at 3:00 PM on Sunday
A potential third weekend will be added if necessary.
Please consider joining in for what is always a fulfilling shared experience,
with friends new and old, in a natural setting that we all treasure. If you want
to know more about Camp Manitou, see the web page at
www.manitoucamp.org.
Please use this opportunity to introduce new people to Camp Manitou and bring a
friend.
To confirm your attendance please contact us so we can arrange for boats and
food appropriately:
Ron Mulholland
rmulholland@laurentian.ca
or 698-6692 and
Deb McIntosh
Deb.McIntosh@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
674-4455 x4603 or 523-1795 for the executive committee.
1. The Bishop will ordain the Rev. Stephen Blackmore to the Priesthood on Wednesday, June 6, at St. Matthews Church, Sault Ste. Marie, at 7:30 p.m. Stephen is the Incumbent of Holy Trinity Church, Sault Ste. Marie. We wish Stephen well as he prepares for his ordination.
During the same service, the Rev. Munroe Scott will be collated as Territorial Archdeacon for Algoma Deanery, and the Ven. Hugh Hamilton will be collated as Archdeacon Emeritus. The service is being planned in the context of the Early Ministry Conference. Clergy and Lay Readers are invited to robe. The liturgical colour will be red.
2. The Bishop has appointed Mrs. Diana Wilde as Incumbent of the Church of St. Alban the Martyr, Capreol, effective June 1, 2007. Diana formerly served as Lay Pastor for the Parish of Wawa and White River from March 15 through August 15, 2001. Following that posting, she enrolled in Theological Studies at Trinity College, and completed her Master of Theological Studies Degree in 2004. Diana had an earlier career in business. She is presently engaged in Advanced Clinical Pastoral Education at Riverview Healthcare Centre in Winnipeg. We wish Diana well as she takes up this new ministry.
3. Mrs. Diana Wilde will be ordained to the Diaconate and licensed in her new ministry at a service being planned for 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, at St. Albans, Capreol. The preacher will be the Rev. Kim McArthur, Incumbent of Stouffville and Alliston. Clergy and Lay Readers are invited to robe. The liturgical colour will be red. We wish Diana well as she prepares for her ordination.
4. Mrs. Diane Hilpert-McIlroy will be ordained to the Diaconate and licensed in her new ministry at a service being planned for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, at St. Marys Church, Nipigon. (The Bishop recently appointed Diane as Incumbent of St. Marys, effective June 1, 2007.) The preacher at the service will be the Rev. France Ouimet-Wilson, Rector of St. Georges, New Hamburg and Christ Church, Ayr, in the Diocese of Huron. Clergy and Lay Readers are invited to robe. The liturgical colour will be red. We wish Diane well as she prepares for her ordination.
5. The fifth annual Quiet Day for Women will take place at the Church of the Ascension, 1476 Sparks Street, Sudbury, on Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme of the day will be "The Healing Oasis" and the talks will be focused on spiritual and physical healing, as well as healing of relationships. The guest speakers for this Quiet Day are the Rev. Rhonda Hirst, the Rev. Veronica Roynon, and Mrs. Fawna Andrews. Cost of the day is $15 which will cover lunch and an honorarium for the speakers. All women are invited to attend this special day. Please call the Rev. Anne Germond at 566-2790 to register.
6. Theres still time to register for Thorneloe Summer Courses. The recommended registration deadline for correspondence courses is now April 27, 2007. The four courses being offered are: Introduction to the Old Testament, Introduction to the New Testament, Introduction to Theology, and The Church in the Modern Era. Tuition is $225 per course for Canadian residents.
April 5, 2007
1. The Rev. Wayne Putman has accepted an appointment by the Bishop of Athabasaca as incumbent of St. Lukes Church, Beaverlodge. Wayne is presently the incumbent of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Sault St. Marie and of St. Johns Church, Garden River. He has also been providing chaplaincy services to support the lay pastor at St. Marks Church, Heyden. His last day in the parishes will be May 31, 2007, and he will begin his new duties in the Diocese of Athabasca on July 1, 2007. Our prayers and best wishes go to Wayne and his wife, Ann, as they prepare for this move and new ministry.
2. The Early Ministry Conference will be held from Tuesday, June 5 through until noon of Thursday, June 7. The Conference will begin with a welcoming reception at Bishophurst. An ordination is being planned for the evening of Wednesday, June 6. This Conference is for those who have been ordained four years or less. The Pastoral Chaplains will also meet during this time. The Conference will once again take place at St. Marks, Heyden, with accommodation at Glenview Cottages.
March 28, 2007
1. The Bishop has named the Rev. Munroe Scott of St. Matthews Church, Sault Ste. Marie, Archdeacon Designate for the Deanery of Algoma. A Service of Collation is being planned for June, 2007. We congratulate Munroe and give thanks for his ministry as he prepares for this new level of responsibility.
2. Archdeacon Hugh Hamilton, who has been serving as Territorial Archdeacon for Algoma Deanery, will be named Archdeacon Emeritus in the Service of Collation being planned for June. Hugh has held the position of Territorial Archdeacon for Algoma for the past ten years. We are grateful to Hugh for his many years of service in this position.
3. Parishes are asked to hold archival materials until further notice. The facility at Laurentian University is unable to accept additional deposits from us at this time, and we do not have adequate storage capability for parish records at the Synod Office. We are hoping to have the difficulties resolved after a meeting with the Archives in May.
4. Deacon Lee Sax has quilted a beautiful set of altar hangings as well as Stations of the Cross that she would like to donate to a church that would value them. The altar hangings are in green, blue, and purple seasonal colours. The colours are vibrant and the motifs are clear. The size might be better for a small church. The sets have a burse, a veil, a bible marker, lectern hanging, as well as priests and deacons stoles. Lee previously served as Deacon in Marathon and now lives in California. Her e-mail address is donleesax@earthlink.net .
5. Please adjust the Diocesan Prayer Cycle for Sunday, April 8th, Easter Day, to reflect the fact that the Rev. Tom Carman has moved from St. Brices, North Bay.
6. Future meetings of the Matrimonial Commission are scheduled for April 12, May 3, and June 7. Please note that there will be only one meeting held over the summer months, usually scheduled in late July.
7. The Parish of Malbay, Quebec (part of the Greater Parish of Gaspe), invites clergy, lay readers, and lay professionals of all denominations/faiths to accept their gift of hospitality to the leadership of the Church. The parish has a 100+ year old rectory that sits on a promontory overlooking Malbay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The house is freshly painted and comfortably furnished "and just waiting for tired and frazzled church people to come and enjoy..."
The parish suggest a donation of $600 CDN per week and all donations go to the upkeep of the house. Further information can be obtained by contacting Sandra Leggo at sleggo@globetrotter.net .
March 18, 2007
1. The Bishop has appointed the Ven. Ruth Ferrier to the position of Interim Priest at St. Johns Church, Thunder Bay, effective May 1, 2007. She is presently serving as Executive Archdeacon of the Diocese of Moosonee. We welcome Ruth and her husband, Bill, to the Diocese of Algoma. Our prayers and best wishes go to them as they prepare for their move and the beginning of a new ministry in Algoma.
2. The Bishop has appointed Diane Hilpert-McIlroy as Incumbent of St. Marys Church, Nipigon, effective June 1, 2007. Ms. Hilpert-McIlroy is a graduate of Huron University (University of Western Ontario) with a Master of Divinity Degree. She has had an extensive ministry as a lay leader for the past 20 years, and an ordination is being planned. We welcome Diane and her husband, Robert, to the Diocese of Algoma. Our prayers and best wishes go to them as they prepare for their move and the beginning of a new ministry in Algoma.
March 5, 2007
1. Mrs. Elizabeth (Beth) Nock fell in bad winter weather conditions near her home in London on February 24, breaking her left arm. Since then she has also contracted pneumonia, and has been in the hospital. Beth is the widow of the late Bishop Frank Nock (7th Bishop of Algoma, 1975-1983), and the mother of Nora of Surry, B.C. and Dr. David Nock of Thunder Bay. Originally trained as a nurse at the University of Toronto, she is well known in the Diocese, especially for her accomplishments in renovating the Heritage Centre and opening Bishophurst to more community use. Her daughter, Nora, and son-in-law, the Rev. Len Dyer, have come from B.C. to care for her. Please keep Beth in your thoughts and prayers during this time of her recovery.
2. Please note our new e-mail addresses, as the old on.aibn.com address will be retired soon. Donna Bos will continue to monitor the former address for several days. We will advise you of her new address in a future notice.
3. The Early Ministry Conference is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 5 - Thursday, June 7, in the Sault Ste. Marie area. Clergy who have been ordained for 4 years or less, as well as the Pastoral Chaplains, are asked to pencil in these dates on their calendars.
4. A conference called Mending Broken Hearts (...Leaving the Past and Moving into the Future with Hope) will be held on the main campus of Nipissing University, North Bay, on April 13 and 14, 2007. The Conference will examine the stresses on individuals, couples, and families which cause brokenness. Participants will hear knowledgeable speakers, take part in interactive workshops, and explore the latest grief and recovery helps. Cost of the conference is $50 per person before March 31, and $58 per person after April 1. For more information or to register, contact Ramona Furst at info@mendingbrokenheartsconference.com or visit the web site www.mendingbrokenheartsconference.com .
5. Summer Career Placements is a Government of Canada wage subsidy program that enables public, private and not-for-profit employers to create career-related summer jobs for student participants. Summer Career Placements, 2007, forms are available through your local Human Resource Centre, or on line at www.hrsdc.gc.ca. Deadline for applications this year is March 30, 2007.
February 26, 2007
1. As many are aware, we have been changing our e-mail system, and will now have individual e-mail boxes. Please note the new addresses, as the old "on.aibn.com" will be retired soon. Donna Bos will continue to monitor the former address for several days, so that we do not lose any messages. We will advise you of her new address once the old one is closed.
2. Please note the change in date for the Sudbury course "Special Topics in Theology: Jesus in Film" presented by the Rev. Dr. John Harvey. The schedule is now as follows:
| North Bay: 28 May - 2 June | Sudbury: 14 - 19 May |
| Bracebridge: 11 - 16 June | Thunder Bay: 9 - 14 July |
| Sault Ste. Marie: 30 July - 4 August |
3. It is a canonical requirement for Screening in Faith reports to be submitted annually (by February 28th for the previous year) to the Parish Vestry, the Territorial Archdeacon and the Synod Office. At the last Executive Committee meeting, Deanery Officials were asked to follow up with parishes who have not complied with this requirement.
February 15, 2007
1. We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Constance Peake, wife of the Rev. Dr. Frank Peake. Mrs. Peake, a former music teacher, died on Monday, February 12, at the West End Villa in Nepean. Dr. Peake, a retired priest of this Diocese, is a former Vice Chancellor and Provost of Thorneloe University, a former Instructor at the School of Theology at Thorneloe, and a Life Member of the Thorneloe University Board of Governors. Dr. Peake was Associate Priest at the Church of the Epiphany in Sudbury where he and Connie were well known for many years, until moving to the Ottawa area in 1987. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church, Bells Corners, Nepean. Condolences may be sent to Dr. Peake at 1 Mill Hill Road, #621, Nepean, K2H 9L6. Please keep Dr. Peake and the Peake family in your prayers.
2. Thorneloe College School of Theology will offer the following four correspondence courses for summer 2007: Introduction to the Old Testament, Introduction to the New Testament, Introduction to Theology, and The Church in the Modern Era. The recommended registration deadline for correspondence courses is April 13, 2007. Tuition is $225 per course for Canadian residents.
The Rev. Dr. John Harvey will be presenting a live, 6-day intensive course in five locations this summer, entitled "Special Topics in Theology: Jesus in Film." The schedule is as follows:
For more information or to register for any courses, contact David Macdonald, Distance Ed Coordinator, thorneloedistance@laurentian.ca or call toll free 866-846-7635 ext 33.
3. Wycliffe College will again be offering "Refresh! A Continuing Education Conference" from May 14-17, 2007. Keynote speakers will be Dr. Alister McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University, Lauren F. Winner, author, and Betty Carr Pulkingham, teacher, song-writer and musician. New at "Refresh!" this year is the Wycliffe College Diploma in Lay Ministry credit option. By attending lectures and a daily tutorial, participants will have the opportunity to obtain a half-credit toward the Diploma. Cost of registration for the conference is $200 until March 19, 2007, and $230 after March 20. For further information about the conference and the credit option, visit www.wycliffecollege.ca .
February 9, 2007
1. Upcoming dates to remember:
Diocesan Synod will be held from Wednesday, October 17 to Saturday, October 20. Synod will begin with an opening service at St. Lukes Cathedral on Wednesday evening, and will conclude at noon on Saturday.
The Annual Lay Readers Conference will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This session has been designed to fit in with the Synod, and will end in time to have dinner and robe for the service that evening.
2. There has been some confusion about Diocesan Policy regarding reporting of property matters. The Executive Committee of November 2001 passed the following motion: "That Property Matters Request Forms must be submitted to the Synod Office; and that items which can be approved by the Deanery Officials need not be presented to the Executive Committee. Projects involving expenditures of $25,000 or over, structural changes or diocesan assistance must be brought to the Executive Committee."
Please note that a reporting process to Deanery Officials is required, even for items under $25,000 and even if funds are on hand. Further, if a project involves structural change or a request for a Diocesan grant, it must come before Executive, regardless of the cost.
3. As part of their mission to provide pastoral and sacramental ministry to those living in isolated communities in Canada's north, the Council of the North has developed educational materials for use in local parishes. The first of these materials is a place mat. It has a map of Canada on the front, with an outline of the geography of the Council of the North. The reverse provides more information and some games to play that share in a fun way facts and concerns of the Council. The place mat could be used in parish or other gatherings to educate all ages on the mission and ministry of the Council of the North. For information on ordering placemats, please contact Fiona Brownlee at fbrownlee@gokenora.com .
January 30, 2007
A generous parishioner has made a donation of $700 to the Diocese in the hopes of enabling any interested parish to secure an electronic organ. If you are interested in this possibility, visit www.electone.com/museum/focus.html?i=107 . This electronic Yamaha organ with walnut cabinet and 3 keyboards is apparently listed at $500. For further information and hard copies of the specifications, contact Christine or Harry at the Synod Office.
January 29, 2007
1. The Rev. Paul Walmsley has accepted an appointment to the incumbency of the combined Parish of Holy Trinity Church, Little Current and St. Georges Church, Espanola. Paul has been the incumbent of the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Thunder Bay since 2002. He has also served in summer ministries in Biscotasing and McGregor Bay. Our prayers and good wishes go to Paul and his wife, Dianne, as they prepare for this move and new ministry in the Diocese.
2. As reported earlier this month, the Very Reverend W. Garry Dobinson has announced his retirement as Dean and Rector of St. Lukes Cathedral. Dean Dobinsons last working day at the Cathedral office will be Friday, February 2nd. In consultation with the Wardens, the Venerable Hugh Hamilton, the Bishops Commissary, has appointed the Reverend Mal Binks as Interim Priest-in-Charge at St. Lukes, effective February 15, 2007. His first services will be on Sunday, February 18th.
3. A number of parishes in the Diocese have come open: St. Lukes Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie; St. Brices Church, North Bay; St. Marys Church, Nipigon; St. Johns Church, Thunder Bay; and St. Albans Church, Capreol ( time incumbency). Clergy wishing to apply for any of these positions should indicate their interest to Archdeacon Harry Huskins. and, as well, send an up-to-date resume to him at the Synod Office. Clergy applying from outside the Diocese should seek permission from their own Bishop before applying for a position in Algoma.
4. We welcome Captain Margo Goguen to the Diocese. Margo will be assisting the Rev. John Harvey at St. James Church, Sudbury. Her focus will be on ministry to children and youth. She is a 2006 graduate of the Church Armys Taylor College in St. John, N.B. Prior to her commissioning as a Church Army Evangelist, Margo was a registered nurse. Our good wishes go to the Parish and to Margo as she brings her extensive experience working with young people to this new ministry.
5. The topic of the Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Conciliation Services of Canadas Summer Training Institute this year is "Leading the Church Through Change." This is the 15th annual Summer Training Institute, and will be held from June 12-15, 2007, at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo. For further information call the Director of Conciliation Services, Canada, Nan Cressman, (weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 1-866-782-0287, or e-mail cressman@soonet.ca .
January 19, 2007
1. A service in celebration of the life of Archdeacon Roy Locke will be held on Saturday, January 20, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, Haileybury. Archdeacon Linda White will officiate. There is a correction to the notice of his death issued January 8, 2007. Archdeacon Locke served in Haileybury, Cobalt and Temagami from 1975 until 1983. In 1982 Bishop Nock appointed him Archdeacon of Temiskaming. He retired to Novar at the end of 1983 as an Archdeacon Emeritus of the Diocese. Our prayers are with his wife Isabelle and their family at this time.
2. A Celebration of New Ministry between the Rev. Stephen Blackmore and Holy Trinity Church, Sault Ste. Marie, will be held on Sunday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. The liturgical colour is red; clergy and lay readers are invited to vest. The Rev. Munroe Scott will be the preacher. Our prayers and best wishes go to Stephen and the Parish as they prepare for this Celebration.
3. We have received notice of a conference being held at St. James Church, Orillia, on Saturday, March 3. The Rev. Alice Mann, author (Raising the Roof) and Episcopal priest from the Alban Institute will be the speaker at St. James second annual seminar on church growth. There are a limited number of tickets available at $40 per person. Anyone interested in attending should contact the Rev. Terry Bennett at St. James Church, Orillia avb3@bellnet.ca .
January 8, 2007
1. The Very Rev. W. Garry Dobinson has announced that he will be retiring as of March 31, 2007. The Dobinsons are moving to Owen Sound to be closer to family, especially their new grandson. Garry served in the Diocese of Algoma at St. Thomas Church, Thunder Bay, Holy Trinity Church, Little Current, and St. Johns Church, Sault Ste. Marie, from 1980 until 1994, when he transferred to the Diocese of Keewatin as Dean of St. Albans Cathedral. He returned to Algoma as Dean of St. Lukes Cathedral in 2001. Our congratulations and best wishes go to Garry and Jane as they plan for their move and upcoming retirement.
2. We are sorry to report the death on Sunday, January 7, of Archdeacon Roy Locke at Temiskaming Lodge in Haileybury. Archdeacon Locke was ordained to the Diaconate at St. Lukes Cathedral in 1958, and to the priesthood at All Saints Church, Huntsville in 1959. He served in incumbencies at Manitowaning, Bidwell, The Slash, South Baymouth, Englehart, Gravenhurst, Haileybury, Cobalt and Temagami. Originally a carpenter by trade, Archdeacon Locke also put his building skills to good use, contributing toward the building of a bell tower at Englehart, the pavilion and stone fireplaces at Camp Temiskaming, and the foundation of the chapel at Camp Manitou. In 1975 the Lockes retired to Novar and lived there until last year, when they moved to Haileybury. A memorial service will be held at a future time, date to be announced, following cremation. Our prayers and condolences are extended to Archdeacon Lockes wife, Isabelle, and their family.
January 2, 2007
1. Bishop Ron and Jan Ferris left Sault Ste. Marie today for a two-week holiday in New Zealand with their son, Matthew, and his wife, Lynda. The Ferriss will be flying back to Chicago on January 18, and driving from there to Dallas, Texas. The Bishop, while on sabbatical leave from Algoma, will be serving as Bishop in Residence at St. Matthews Cathedral in Dallas. The Dean of the Cathedral in Dallas is the Very Rev. Kevin Martin, who spoke on the theme of congregational development at our last Diocesan Synod. The Bishop also hopes to visit other locations throughout the diocese to learn about their growing churches, and to gather ideas. In a recent Algoma Anglican article, Bishop Ron stated that he and Jan were looking forward to the chance to visit the most distant members of their family and to study and learn in a new setting.
2. Archdeacon Hugh Hamilton is the Bishops Commissary from today through Sunday, March 11, 2007.
3. The Rev. Tom Carman has accepted an appointment to the incumbency of St. Aidans Church, Windsor, effective March 1, 2007. Tom has been the incumbent of St. Brices Church, North Bay, since November 2002, and has also been the Pastoral Chaplain for the Deanery of Temiskaming. Our prayers and best wishes go to Tom, his wife, Yvonne, and their family as they prepare for this move and new ministry.
4. Bishop Jack Peck, who is a good friend of the Diocese of Algoma, on December 21, 2006, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination to the Diaconate. Bishop Peck has frequently acted as Chaplain at various Diocesan gatherings in Algoma and at Synod. If you wish to send greetings to Bishop Peck, his mailing address is Apt. 107, 8335 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor N8S 4S8. Our congratulations and prayers for many more years of his ministry go to Bishop Peck.
5. We are sorry to be saying good-bye to one of our Synod Office staff members. Mrs. Michelle Carolei will be beginning her new responsibilities as Accounting Assistant at OLG on January 8, 2007. Michelle has been Assistant Treasurer for the Diocese of Algoma since March, 2001. We will miss Michelle as part of our team, and wish her all the best in her new employment.
6. Bishop Ferris has appointed the Rev. Nicole Poitras as part-time Congregational Development Officer for the Diocese of Algoma, effective April 1, 2007. The terms of this position were approved by the Executive Committee in November 2006.
Nicole will be working with interested parishes in leadership development, growth strategies, evangelism, and discipleship. Nicole will concentrate mainly on congregations within reach of the Sudbury area. She will be available for phone consultations and occasional visits to churches in other parts of the Diocese. Nicole has a great deal of training and expertise in these areas, and our parishes are showing strong interest in congregational development. We welcome Nicole to this special ministry in addition to other duties as Incumbent at Sturgeon Falls, Chaplain at Thorneloe University, and Program Associate for the Sudbury/Manitoulin Deanery.
FAX Network Archives: 2007 2006 2005, 2004, Algoma Home Page
Source: Weekly FAX publications in the Diocese of Algoma.
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