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The newspaper of the Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle • A Section of the Anglican Journal • November 2012

Grant rest, O Lord, to those no longer with us; Who died protecting us and this their land.

Bring healing, Lord, to those who, through their service, Bear conflict’s scars on body or in mind.

With those who mourn support and comfort share. Give strength to those who for hurt loved ones care.

“Remembrance” A hymn by Charles Henrywood

Photo – Nancy A. Thiele

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College of Emmanuel and St. Chad to close

By Peter R. Coolen SASKATOON – In early September, Bishop Jim Njegovan of Brandon and president of the council of the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, announced that the governing council of the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad had decided in May to suspend the operation of the college in 2013.

Society and its needs for the education of people for a career in ministry has changed in the past few decades and there is more diversity and competition for students than there was years ago.

At the same time, Emmanuel College had been hobbled by both low and declining enrolment and an unattractive and uncompetitive syllabus. As a result of these pressures, the

college had been considering revising its programs to incorporate new, non-traditional approaches to education for ministry that would better meet the changing needs of society and the student market.

To help in this process of renewal, in April the college also had been advertising for a new Donor Relations co-ordinator.

With this decision to suspend operations, in effect to close, the three faculty members and the three part-time administration personnel have all been given their notice of job termination.

The 17 full- and part-time students now attending classes will either be finishing their training by the time the college operations are suspended, or the college will help to make arrangements (Continued on page 8)

New Christians not interested Building a ‘Little Ark on the Prairie’ in old labels of ‘culture wars’

By Jason Antonio REGINA – In this age of “postmodernity”, the old labels of liberal and conservative have lost their meaning for a new generation of younger Christians, who do not wish to be identified with these labels that were used during the “culture wars”.

“Postmodernity is making the old Christian labels and ideologies increasingly redundant.

The world of modernity is passed, except in the lingering memories of an older generation,” stated Anglican Bishop Michael Ingham (pictured right).

“We elders still see ourselves in denominational terms. We still hold our party gatherings. We identify ourselves with labels that mean almost nothing to our children: liberal, catholic, evangelical.”

Ingham, bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster in British

Columbia, was in Regina on Sept. 24, where he spoke to 178 people at Luther College, at the University of Regina. His topic was entitled “Finding the Postmodern Balance: Evangelical, Catholic, Liberal.”

The topic had the potential to be controversial based on the subject matter – and Ingham himself is no stranger to controversy, having written two controversial books and being the first Anglican Church of Canada bishop to bless same-sex unions – but according to one Diocese of Qu’Appelle priest who attended, Fr. Christopher Snook, Ingham’s presentation was a very “balanced attempt” in discussing the issue.

Modernity was defined as a period of Western history from approximately the 1600s to the 1960s. It was a term used by historians for an era when there was a single timeline of truth.

Postmodernity is the era from

the 1960s to the present. It is characterized by relativity and a suspicion of claims to real Truth.

Bishop Ingham pointed out that the many struggles of older Christians are and were important to them.

For example, they struggled with such things as whether to assert or nuance Scriptural authority, convert other religions to Christianity or learn to stand alongside them, or embrace women and men as equals and gay and straight as “fully neutral.”

“These are the battles we have fought,” he added. “And behind us, and even among us…there is already a generation of believers unwilling to be identified with these labels.

“They are liberals who do not deny the divinity of Christ.

They are evangelicals who have no trouble with gay marriage.

They are Catholics who believe the unity of Christians lies in our common baptism, not in any adherence to a magisterium.”

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By Rev. John Seib SASKATOON – Instead of saying “Oh, we’re too small, we couldn’t do that,” St. Matthew’s modest congregation in the Sutherland neighbourhood of Saskatoon took on a very worthwhile challenge, and successfully launched a massive display for Saskatoon’s first ‘Canstruction’, held Sept. 22-30 at Market Mall.

St. Matthew’s, Saskatoon, the-little-church-that-could, carried away all four of the international awards presented at the Canstruction gala ceremony on Sept. 27, with its colourful rendition of the Little Ark on the Prairies.

At the awards ceremony, members of St. Matthew’s Canglicans ‘Build Team’ were on hand to receive trophies for the Best Meal (canned foods that could form a nutritious and tasty menu), Structural Integrity, Best Use of Labels (variety and colour) and the Juror’s Favourite.

Other organizations won awards for: Best Use of the Food Bank’s Most-Wanted, People’s Choice, two for Runners’ Up and for Honorable Mentions.

Many from St. Matthew’s congregation had been involved since the project began in March.

They were particularly impressed to see the amount of support and energy that was generated when a church does something helps the community help those in need.

Last spring, members of the congregation decided to enter this first-ever international event, which focuses attention on hunger and local food banks.

The Saskatoon portion of the project involved 13 teams which prepared for months, before coming to Market Mall to build displays constructed almost entirely of canned goods.

The 12 other teams were made up of engineering, architectural and business firms; stiff competition for a little church with a big idea.

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Hospitality is rooted in the life of Jesus Christ What does Christianity have to do to reach this generation’s people who are unchurched/ de-churched?

By Rev. Norbert Haukenfrers PRINCE ALBERT – As Anglicans, we continue in our gathering and celebrating of holy communion, of the breaking of the bread and pouring of wine, and of being received by the Host who gives of Himself.

Yet, when do we begin to assume the role of host as members of the Host’s household, pouring out our life?

France’s greatest authority on Islam and Islamic society, Louis Massignon, came to understand the mad hospitality of God when he was working outside of Baghdad at an archeological mission, hosted by the Alusi family. While he was a guest of the Alusi family, he was captured and arrested as a spy during a Turkish revolution.

Had it not been for the rescue by

the Alusi family, he was facing a certain death.

This introduction to Arab hospitality moved him to feel remorse for his past life and experience the presence of God as a “visitation of a Stranger”, who overwhelmed him, leaving him passive and helpless, feeling judged for having judged others harshly and almost making him lose his very sense of identity.

The sweetest Christian duty for Massignon is hospitality as he practiced welcoming the other, the stranger, to accept anyone and even serve them without wanting to change them or wishing them to be different.

For him, hospitality is rooted in the life of Jesus Christ, who extended hospitality and died on a cross.

Remembering Massignon’s hospitality, Herbert Mason says that Louis had this remarkable ability of assuming the role of host in his home, generously sharing with him and then telling stories of himself being a guest

abroad, gradually removing himself from view.

The distinguished Iraqi scholar Majid Khadduri wrote of Massignon in this regard that, “He seemed to many outside observers to have lived in two different worlds of Christianity and Islam.

But within himself there was no wall separating the one from the other.”

As Massignon was changed by the hospitality of God he was overwhelmed by his love for Muslims, so much so that he didn’t want to force them into belief.

He believed in the need for the conversion of souls, acknowledging, “It is the goal, but it is for them to find themselves, without their suffering nor insistence as an external pressure.

It must be the secret birth of love, shared love.”

As hospitality grew in him, he lived as a substitute for the Muslims, not necessarily so that they would be converted, but that God’s will would be fulfilled

through them.

Our love can only become like Christ’s as we become hosts, offering to God and neighbour our whole selves, our desires and preferences.

Hospitality becomes a fragrant sacrifice as we are living proclaimers of Good News, so that others can recognize the Christ whose hospitality we have received and are commissioned to administer.

As we open doors in our lives, Christ opens more doors, and we find ourselves to be far more welcoming than we ever imagined or dreamed possible.

Finding that our understanding of salvation grows as we see God’s ultimate work of hospitality, receiving us, while we were strangers.

We are called by the Host, to host, to open ourselves to the impossible, then and only then might we discover the second coming of the Messiah, to be as messianic as the first, to this generation.

‘Gentleness and respect’ needed to explain our beliefs

By Rev. Cheryl Toth REGINA – The writer of 2 Peter understood that the society in which the early Christian community lived did not understand nor appreciate the Christian way of life.

We can see that in 2 Peter 3:15-16: “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an account to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.”

In the first century after Christ, not everyone understood what it meant to claim Christ, rather than Caesar, as one’s Lord.

Some who did understand it thought to do so was treasonous (rejecting legitimate Roman authority) or blasphemous (rejecting the Roman gods or minimizing the transcendence of the Jewish faith). Christians were not accepted nor liked.

They were subject to slander, misunderstanding and prejudice.

In some ways we are returning to such a time. After centuries in which the Christian church was central to society (and often acted

in ways more like followers of us, they won’t have a way to Caesar than of Christ), we now understand Christianity as a living live in a post-Christian society. faith. We have to be those who While on a census many may say what we believe and live what list their religion as ‘Christian,’ we say. it is a minority of people who This is what was called being actively participate in the Christian an apologist in the first centuries. community. We have generations Apologists were those people who of families with no involvement undertook the task of engaging in the Christian faith and no with the philosophies and belief substantial systems of If we can’t articulate what their day. understanding we believe ‘with gentleness of what being a They did Christian means. and respect’ to those around this in order to Moreover, us, they won’t have a way to present Christ the church in ways that understand Christianity as long depended a living faith. We have to be people could on schools to understand. those who say what we believe Instead of just augment what and live what we say. the churches condemning This is what was called taught, but that those who institutional being an apologist in the first believed support ceased differently, (few) centuries. decades ago. they Many young adults today have respectfully engaged in the issues little knowledge of the Christian that were important to those faith but still have an opinion around them. that the church is an oppressive, We need to be apologists judgmental and harmful institution. for our time and we need to do I am not saying this to lament so realizing to whom we are the loss of ‘the good old days.’ reaching out. The unchurched I am saying this to help us are those who don’t know much understand why we who do claim about Christianity.

Christ as our Lord need to be able What are the issues in their to say why we do so and what lives? Where do they gather to difference that makes in our life. find support or work for change?

Because if we can’t articulate What difference will Christianity what we believe ‘with gentleness make to their day-to-day life? and respect’ to those around Here, for example, we might

engage with those who follow ‘new age’ spiritual practices in their desire to find the spiritual dimension of life.

The dechurched are those who have left the church for some reason. Perhaps we didn’t worship in ways that spoke to them. Perhaps they were hurt by someone or something in the Christian community.

What caused them to leave?

Is it something about which we can talk or even change? How can we provide an avenue for reconciliation?

Here, for example, we might engage with the gay and lesbian community or the indigenous community. It is important for us to consider who we are trying to reach and what is important to them before we can begin the task of ‘accounting for the faith within us.’

Perhaps we can begin with this: if you were to introduce someone at work or in your neighbourhood to Christ, as if Jesus was physically in the room, what would you say? “I’d like you to meet Jesus. He’s someone who has made a big difference in my life by…. Without him, I would be….” It’s a beginning.

Rev. Cheryl Toth is a priest in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle and chaplain at Luther College, University of Regina.

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A priest with many responsibilities

By Bishop Michael Hawkins LA RONGE (SKWN) – A priest in the Diocese of Saskatchewan has picked up two jobs in a short period of time, both of which carry great responsibilities.

Rev. Beryl Whitecap began work as principal of the Chief Moses Ratt School in Sucker River, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, in August of this year.

In September she was appointed priest-in-charge of All Saints’ Church, La Ronge, as well as St. Peter’s Church Sucker River, St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Weyakwin, and Archdeacon Mackay Memorial Chapel, Hall Lake.

She and her husband Charles are living in the rectory in La Ronge.

Combining her work as a full time educator and administrator with the spiritual care and encouragement of those four congregations will not be without its challenges, but the teacher-priest is undaunted.

“I feel very fortunate to be appointed to be priest-in-charge of one of Saskatchewan’s most respected communities and the largest band.

“Although I’ve been there for a month, there has been overwhelming support coming from the Elders, leadership, vestry, church wardens and the community as a whole.

“My endeavour is a continued relationship with the communities to establish spiritual relationships amongst the general public with the church.”

Lac La Ronge is the largest

A time for change

Standing outside All Saints’ Church in La Ronge, in the back from left are: Edna Merasty, Tom Sanderson and Lionel Brideson. In front, from left, are Rev. Beryl Whitecap, church warden Emily Naylor, Elder Henry Roberts and Shirley Greenleaf.

Photo – Bishop Michael Hawkins Band in the province. Meanwhile, the diocese has a priest, Rev. Richard Custer, and a deacon, Rev. Morris McKenzie, serving in Stanley Mission and Grandmother’s Bay, and another deacon, Rev. Sam Halkett, who serves in Little Red. “The diocese has been faithfully and sacrificially served over its history by fine Cree

teacher-priests and Beryl continues that tradition,” said Bishop Michael Hawkins.

Coincidentally, the school in Sucker River is named after Chief Moses Ratt (chief from 1946-54).

Moses Ratt served as lay reader in Sucker River and led in establishing the Church in that community.

SASKATOON – We are in November, a time of transition from fall to winter, a time when it is dark and cold outside; but we wait. We wait for spring and new life and we wait for change.

At the end of this month, our church year will also change. We will move into Advent, which leads us to the birth of our Lord Jesus.

After Christmas, we move into the season of Epiphany, then Lent, before bursting into Holy Week, Easter and a new beginning. Earlier this year the Diocese of Saskatoon had a group of 29 people involved in a mission in Mexico, they built two homes for two very different families.

In a PowerPoint presentation about the mission, the last slide of the presentation stated, “This mission not only changed the lives of the two families, it also changed the lives of the 29 people who were involved.”

In many of our congregations the word “change” is one they do not want to hear. It is a dirty word.

But I believe it is one we must all learn to embrace. Congregations that look for new members only to preserve what they have are not going to attract.

If we want people to join our communities, then we must expect and welcome change. All of our congregations have a different culture but, no matter what you do, you cannot stay the same. If you do you will die.

Sadly, I have in the past visited a congregation that was content to die. They wanted the church to be around long enough to serve their needs; that is, to bury them. They were not concerned with what happened afterward.

Their lack of care for others showed and drove people away.

The opposite is also true; a smiling friendly face greeting people; members and newcomers attracted by lively enthusiastic worship carried out competently and by programs and activities that are new and fresh, not the same old program we have used for the last 25 years.

In Saskatoon, a number of our

Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Cross REGINA – On Sept. 13, Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson joined the parishioners of St. Luke’s to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Cross.

This was the last time Bishop Gregory celebrated the eucharist at St. Luke prior to his departure to become the bishop of Calgary.

Following the service, Bishop Gregory joined the parishioners for a time of fellowship and reminiscing as he looks forward to his new challenges.

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By Bishop David Irving Diocese of Saskatoon

Photo – Nigel Salway

By Nigel Salway

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marks the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

The Church was built by Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena to house the true cross.

The service was held according to the Book of Common Prayer.

This was done to mark the 50th anniversary of the authorization

by General Synod of the 1959 revision of the Book of Common Prayer.

This year also marks the 350th anniversary of the adoption of the first Book of Common Prayer by

the Church of England in 1662.

In the picture, Deacon Susan Page assists Bishop Gregory KerrWilson during the service.

The Feast of the Holy Cross dates from the year 335 A.D., when Roman Emperor Constantine’s mother travelled to Israel to find the places especially significant to Christians.

Upon finding the sites of what she believed to be the Crucifixion and and of Jesus’ Burial, Constantine’s mother had these sites built over with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which was dedicated on Sept. 14, 335 A.D.

Photo – Margaret Ball

congregations are in conversation together discussing amalgamations.

This is a new venture for us, a change from the past. These discussions are not about how we can stay open in a particular area of the city, but rather, how we can best offer ministry to that area.

Amalgamations will create a more vibrant worshiping community, one that is able to minister to the community, offer good programs and activities and not have its lay and clergy leadership burn out.

I am very aware that many of our small rural congregations will not have the possibility of amalgamations because of the distance between communities.

I would suggest that in these communities, energy be focused on identifying a few things you do well, celebrate them and build on your strengths. That kind of success will also encourage you to use your imagination and look for new things to do.

Pay a lot of attention to making visitors and newcomers welcome; don’t stand in a huddle with your friends at coffee, paying no attention to people on the fringe.

If you feel good about your church, tell others about it.

Don’t wait for “Back to Church Sunday”. Invite them now, treating every Sunday as a “Back to Church Sunday”.

Staying stale and stagnant will be the death of us; change is a constant part of our daily life and it should be a constant part of the Church’s life. Try it, you may enjoy the change.

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Saskatoon church group raises nearly $10,000 for food bank (Continued from page 1) “Canstruction” requires extensive preparation and teamwork.

For example, each entry must follow rules governing acceptable materials, size of display and number of workers in a 10 square foot building area.

In addition to these guidelines, this year’s displays were to have a Saskatchewan theme.

The displays ranged from a giant mosquito, grain elevators, a massive rendition of the Bessborough Hotel to St. Matthew’s ‘Little Ark on the Prairie’.

St. Matthew’s presented a colourful rendition of Noah’s Ark passing under a rainbow and sailing on a sea of swathed wheat.

The boat’s decks displayed a wide range of foods; the hull was full of much-needed items, such as infant formula.

Some 4,600 cans made up the display. The ark was almost 14 feet long, the rainbow over five feet high and the ‘ocean’ covered 10 square feet.

Many of the cans were secured with tape, while others were artfully balanced and aligned by more than 20 workers ranging in age and enthusiastically sharing the long 13 ½ hour build day.

Each Canstruction team raised funds to purchase their supplies.

St. Matthew’s received great support from the Sutherland and area business community, as well as a generous gift from Hope Fellowship Church, a Mennonite Brethren congregation, which was unable to carry through its planned display.

They decided to donate the funds they’d raised (over $3,000) to demonstrate their joint commitment to this act of Christian work.

The total revenue raised by the Canglicans (as St. Matthew’s called its team) is expected to reach around $10,000.

The Saskatoon Food Bank will receive all the cash raised, and more than 40,000 cans of food from the displays created, in the contest.

The team from St. Matthew’s Church, Saskatoon, gathers with its ‘Canstruction’ project, called the Little Ark on the Prairie, at Market Mall. The team won four awards for this massive project, which was made up of 4,600 cans of food.

Photo – Taylor Ann Yee

Diocese bids farewell to three priests

By Bishop Michael Hawkins

PRINCE ALBERT –Three priests from the Diocese of Saskatchewan have moved on to new ministries.

Rev. Chris Harper left Saskatchewan to take up ministry at St. Michael and All Angels’, Thunder Bay, at the end of September.

Chris had served as priest-incharge of Birch Hills, Kinistino and Muskoday for seven years.

A graduate of Wycliffe College, Chris was born and raised in Onion Lake Cree Nation and served as president of the Diocesan Lay Readers Association for two terms, before beginning his studies in Toronto.

He served on the executive committee of the diocese and province, as well as on the

Council of General Synod.

At a farewell barbecue for Chris and his wife Tracy, Bishop Michael Hawkins commented on Rev. Harper’s willingness to take on extra services, especially the summer services held in three rural churches in the parish.

Rev. Julie Golding Page and Rev. Steve Page left their ministry in Hudson Bay and Arborfield in mid-October for Toronto. They served those two congregations for five years, with Julie the regional Dean of Melfort. The Pages brought an imaginative and creative approach to ministry, which was a blessing to the congregations and diocese.

They served as diocesan editors for The Saskatchewan Anglican, as well as maintaining the diocesan website, editing and producing the Northern and Cree News and the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. They have a one year old daughter, Anastasia.

Diocese of Saskatchewan upcoming events Nov. 7 – Finance Committee, Synod Office Nov. 15-16 – Clergy Day, Synod Office Nov. 15 – Ordination of Rev. Patricia Martin to the priesthood, St. Christopher’s Church,

Christopher Lake, 7 p.m.

Nov. 26-30 – James Settee College, St. Alban’s Cathedral Nov. 27 – Indigenous Council, St. Alban’s Cathedral, 4 p.m.

Nov. 29 – Executive Committee, St. Alban’s Cathedral, 4 p.m.

Revs. Julie Golding Page and Steve Page with daughter Anastasia

James Settee College for Ministry event Contributed PRINCE ALBERT – Here is some information on the upcoming James Settee College course being held in Prince Albert at St. Alban’s Cathedral the week of Nov. 26-30.

Course Title: Christian Doctrine 3 Instructor: Dr. Gary Graber

Description: This course in the third part of a three-course series that covers what Christians believe.

You are welcome to take this course if you are a new or a returning student to James Settee College. Our textbook is “Concise Theology”, by Dr. J. I. Packer, along with the Bible and the Prayer Book. `Students will be provided with all handouts and materials needed to take the course

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Saskatoon’s Cathedral celebrates centennial

By Heather Punshon and members of the Cathedral Centennial Committee SASKATOON – Sept. 7 to 9 was a weekend the parishioners of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon will never forget—100 years of existence!

To get the Centennial Weekend off to a lively start, on Sept. 7, a wine and cheese social was hosted by the parish, and arranged by Tina Colistro. This was, as a “kick off” to our weekend to welcome visitors and to express gratitude to all who have contributed to the Cathedral restoration with money, time and talents.

The cathedral was beautifully decorated under the direction of Margaret McLennan. Wines and delicious canapés were passed around by servers, wearing black and white, adding to the ambience of the evening. Music was played by the Saskatoon String Ensemble.

Master of Ceremonies Derwyn Crozier-Smith invited guest speakers to address the attendees.

We heard from Ellen Remai, president of the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation, our major benefactor; Kendall Jessiman, a partner for Iredale Group Architecture; Wesley Moore, chair of the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation Board; Edie Sparks, Mary Ann Assailly and Karen Whitlock from St. Mark’s Church; and Wendell Owens from our neighbour, Knox United Church.

An added event to the kickoff evening was the recognition of the 49th wedding anniversary of Bishop Tom and Lillian Morgan, who were presented with 49 bulbs for their garden at home and a card signed by all present.

Sept. 8 started off with a pancake breakfast in the parish hall hosted by the Men’s Breakfast Club. Our Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz and Mayor Don Atchison of Saskatoon, joined us. Many present donned green T-shirts which stated, “Anglicans Have More Fun.” The breakfast was followed by our Cornerstone Carnival, complete with a bouncy house and castle, lemonade stand, face painting, games, a scavenger hunt and a barbecue. All these activities were planned by Kendra Jackson.

During the day, cathedral tours were offered by Bill Latshaw and

Bishop David Irving of the Diocese of Saskatoon and the crowd assembled for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist’s centennial celebrations watch as the stone masons place the cornerstone into the wall of the cathedral. All photos: Derek Punshon

The Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, tries on a Cathedral’s souvenir T-shirt proving that “Anglicans Have More Fun.”

Bishop Tom Morgan wishes happy birthday to 100-year-old Isabella Rhodes. Beside her is Reid McDonald holding one-year-old Mary.

his guides. The new historical display in the North Transept included the contents of the original time capsule that had been opened last May. Special interest was shown in the contents of the three new time capsules, which were about to be sealed behind the cornerstone for the next 100 years.

While the parishioners contributed many suggestions for these time capsules, final details were fine-tuned by Heather Punshon and her committee. The capsules were sealed on Saturday

morning for posterity, with the able assistance of John Merrick, site superintendent for PCL, the main contractors for the repair work on the cathedral.

At 4 p.m. we gathered for Choral Evensong, led by Bishop David Irving from the Diocese of Saskatoon. The cantor for the service was Ven. Richard Spencer.

Lessons were read by Rev. Susan Hermanson, former Dean of the cathedral, and His Excellency, Bishop Donald Bolen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of

Saskatoon.

Bishop Tom Morgan, Rev. Shawn Sanford-Beck, Rev. Reg Wickett and Archbishop Hiltz were the participating clergy. Guest choirs were Voce Strani and the All Saints’ Anglican Church choir.

The service was followed by the gala dinner at the Hotel Bessborough. At the dinner, special guest Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield, lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan, and her husband Gordon were piped in by our own piper Reid McDonald.

Archbishop Hiltz was the guest speaker for the evening. It was exciting to see some guests dressed in period costumes for the evening. The evening was expertly organized by Barry McLennan and Neil Matheson. The Saskatoon String Ensemble entertained us and music was provided during dinner by Jean and Doreen. Barry McLennan was Master of Ceremonies.

The gala dinner was hosted by Bishop Irving who, with his wife Joan, attended all functions over the weekend.

On Sept. 9 the Parish Centennial Thanksgiving Service for the 100th Anniversary of the Laying of the Cornerstone was held. The Primate preached the sermon. Bishop Irving was the celebrant and Executive Archdeacon Henry Comerford assisted at the eucharist.

For the celebration, the cathedral clergy, Bishop Tom Morgan, Rev. Shawn SanfordBeck, Rev. Howard Green, Rev. Reg Wickett and Rev. Jessica Latshaw were joined by former Bishop Rodney Andrews; former Dean, Susan Hermanson; and Rev. Cindy Halmerson, Saskatchewan bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Music was supplied by our organist Gregory Schulte and Meewasin Brass.

At the end of the service, immediately following the Blessing, the clergy, choir and congregation processed to the lawns on the east side of the Cathedral, where we took a moment to sing a special Happy Birthday song to a congregation member, Isabella Rhodes, who was present and who celebrated her 100th birthday that week.

The three new time capsules were then sealed into the cornerstone.

The cornerstone was then blessed and re-dedicated by Bishop Irving and then reset into the wall of the cathedral below the east window.

A farewell luncheon hosted by the ACW was held in the parish hall and spilled out to tables and chairs in the parking lot. Eva Shabits provided a cake decorated with a photo of the church and steeple.

It was a wonderful, warm (in many ways) weekend thanks to so many volunteers, visitors, contributors, celebrants who came together to provide a memorable celebration and a great kick off to the next 100 years.

The Diocese of Saskatoon’s annual

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Rev. Dean Pinter inducted at St. Aidan Formerly honorary assistant of Big Country Parish

By Rev. Arleen Champion MOOSE JAW (Qu’A) – Holy Cross Day was celebrated Sept. 14 at St. Aidan Anglican Church with the induction of Rev. Dr. Dean Pinter as the new incumbent.

Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson presided and Rev. Claude Schroeder of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Regina, preached.

The service began with a welcome to Evan, Emily and Carl Pinter by Matthew, Rielle and Luke Gobbett on behalf of the children and youth of the parish.

Heather Gobbett welcomed Darlene Pinter on behalf of the women of the parish.

Rev. Pinter was presented with a Bible by Jolene, Nate and Charis Resch; prayer books by Nancy Hoyes and Linda Aird; bread and wine by Elaine Deans and Gwen Currie; water by Rev. Cal Macfarlane, honorary assistant; oil by Rev. Arleen Champion, deacon; keys by Ken Deans; and canons by wardens Carla Hoffmann and Ross Melanson.

In his sermon, Rev. Schroeder described Rev. Pinter’s business card as the “hottest ticket in town.” He encouraged all in attendance to get a handful of them and hand them out to family, friends and neighbours, as he sees St. Aidan as standing

on the threshold of an enormous evangelistic opportunity.

The key feature on the business card is a small Microsoft ikon of a man with his arms outstretched heavenward, standing at a lectern with a cross and a chalice on it.

This ikon indicates a preacher and a minister of the sacraments, representative of the audible word and the visible word which are at the heart of Rev. Pinter’s ministry.

Rev. Schroeder went on to give a short history of Holy Cross Day reminding the people that the message of the cross is that of the cleansing, purifying and healing word; a “man on a Cross, who is God, dying in our place and for our sins; God’s forgiveness of sinners and God’s love for sufferers.”

This is a message many today, as in the past, reject; but as a preacher of the Gospel and minister of the sacraments, Dean lifts up the cross of Christ in his own life that the people of St. Aidan and the community of Moose Jaw may come to know and serve Christ in theirs.

Rev. Schroeder concluded the sermon asking God to bless Dean in his preaching and ministry as the incumbent of St. Aidan.

Previously Dean was the honorary assistant of Big Country Parish and professor at Eston Bible College.

Archdeacon Rob Hardwick (at left) and Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson (at right) flank Rev. Dean Pinter during Pinter’s induction at St. Aidan, Moose Jaw. Photo – Luke Johnson

Beyond Words: The Christmas Edition A retreat for people who are grieving LUMSDEN (Qu’A) – Christmas is a time when so much speaks of family and togetherness.

Inevitably memories of loved ones who are no longer with us rise within our spirits, and sometimes, when we want to be celebrating the joys of the season, we find ourselves grieving the absence of many who have shared Christmas past with us.

Beyond Words: The Christmas Edition is a retreat for those who would like to acknowledge this seasonal grief in a safe

environment and gain comfort and strength to move into the season and future.

At times we will use words, but our focus will be to address our grief by non-threatening techniques which take us beyond words.

We will use pictures and put together a collage. No artistic experience is necessary.

The retreat, at St. Michael’s Retreat Centre, will begin Friday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., and conclude after supper on Saturday, Dec. 15.

A worship service, Honouring the Memories at Christmas, will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, and is open to the public.

Beyond Words retreat will be led by Hazel Arbon and Rev. Catherine Harper.

Hazel Arbon is a United Church minister, spiritual director, artist and animal lover.

Catherine Harper is an Anglican priest who lives at St. Michael’s Retreat Centre.

She has an interest in spiritual direction and formation and is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in that area.

The cost will be $130, which includes four meals and overnight accommodation at the Retreat Centre. To register please call St. Michael’s at (306) 731-3316.

Diocese of Saskatoon: Announcements for November In order to be included in a timely manner brief notices for events should be supplied to the Associate Editor by fax, e-mail or “snail mail” by the last week of the month, two months before the month in which the insertion is desired (for example, November submissions will be in the January issue).

Detailed and longer texts of events will not be included in this section but, should space allow, could be the subject of additional articles or notices elsewhere in the Saskatchewan Anglican.

ADVENTure 2012: The 2012 Winter ADVENTure camp will be held from Nov. 16-18.

Cost is $115/Youth Participant or $250/Family. Please register

by Monday, Nov. 5. To register, contact Emily (306) 491-8505 or sayouth@sasktel.net. For additional information please see the notice elsewhere in this issue.

At The Cathedral: The

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist’s Advent Tea and bake and craft sale will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 2-4 p.m. in the parish hall. The event features homemade turkey pies, baking, jams, woodwork and other crafts.

Admittance to bake and craft sale is free. To the sit-down “Afternoon Tea” it is $5. Proceeds from this Tea compose a large part of the cathedral’s ACW outreach budget!

Memories and Mistletoe: An evening of favourite music spiced with a flavour of Christmas, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for “Memories and Mistletoe” can be purchased for $25 from the cathedral office, McNally Robinson, or call Judy at 373-7064.

“Christmas at The Roxy”: Please join this collaboration of the members of St. Paul’s United Church and St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Saskatoon, on Sunday,

Dec. 9, at 2 p.m., for a Christmas celebration of readings and music.

Bring the family and be inspired by the readings of the Christmas story, a live band, choir, children’s choir and congregational singing to be accompanied with hot chocolate and cookies for all! This outreach project is for Station 20West.

Christmas Tea in Battleford: A Christmas Tea, bake sale and silent auction will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 2-4 p.m., at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 191-24th St., Battleford.

Admission is a silver collection.

Christmas Tea at St. George’s, Saskatoon: The annual St. George’s Christmas Tea and bake and craft sale will be held in the parish hall on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 1-4 p.m. Admittance is free; Christmas Tea by donation.

Camp Okema AGM: The Camp Okema AGM will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Steven’s, Saskatoon. The AGM

will commence with a short service at 10 a.m., followed by lunch and the AGM meeting.

Happenings at St. James’ with the Refinery: The “Re[de] fining Church” Service is at 7 p.m. Sunday; Refining Readers: Meets one Wednesday evening a month; The St. James’ Farmers’ Market and International Bazaar is Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. International DropIns are held on the second Sunday of every month, 2-5 p.m.. Also see www. stjamesrefinery.org for more information.

Integrity/Saskatoon: Meetings are held at St. George’s, Saskatoon on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

For more information contact Tom and Rose Rogers at (306) 373-5165.

Or contact Rev. Ann Marie Nicklin at (306) 381-9780 or benjie60@gmail.com. For further information and to view related

articles, links and photographs of Integrity events visit www.integritysaskatoon.blogspot.com.

Coffee at St. George’s, Saskatoon: All are welcome to join the Parish of St. George’s Community Coffee House on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for coffee, muffins and fellowship. The address is St. George’s Anglican Church, Parish Hall, 624 Ave I S., Saskatoon. For information call 242-7973.

Seniors’ Lunch, St. George’s, Battleford: The Friendship Committee of St. George’s, Battleford invites all seniors to join them for lunch on the first Monday of each month.

A Healing Service with Anointing and Laying on of Hands is held on alternating basis monthly in the two Battle River Parishes. Please contact Rev. Peter Norman at (306) 445-4155 or by e-mail at stpaulnb@sasktel. net for dates and times.

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Farewell to a bishop REGINA – About 135 people gathered for a banquet on Sept. 15 to bid farewell to Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson and his family as they prepared to move to Calgary, shortly before he was installed as bishop of Calgary.

The first gift to Bishop Greg and his wife, Vicky, were Saskatchewan Roughrider T-shirts, presented by Deacons Susan Page and Winna Martin, on behalf of all diocesan deacons.

Someone asked what the collective noun is for a group of deacons, and senior deacon Michael Jackson thought for a moment and replied, “A galaxy of deacons!” As an introduction to the gift, Susan Page said, “You know, he wanted to ordain me on Grey Cup Sunday.”

Bishop Kerr-Wilson continued the story, saying, “In all of Christendom, it was probably the only time a bishop has said, ‘I propose to ordain you on a certain date,’ and the candidate for ordination has answered, ‘I won’t be there.’” (The ordination took place a few days after Grey Cup.) Archdeacon Rob Hardwick, representing the staff at St.

Cuthbert’s House, presented a large painting of a grain elevator against a bright prairie sky.

Bishop Kerr-Wilson said he had admired the painting ever since Archdeacon Hardwick completed it, and said it would definitely have a prominent place in their new home.

Archdeacon Hardwick said, “I know everyone here will say how much we have been blessed as individuals and as a diocese by your faithful, prayerful, and gospel-shaped leadership (over the last six years, four months).”

He mentioned how Bishop Greg has washed dishes at potlucks, engaged in waterballoon fights at picnics, led youth events including The Gospel According to Harry Potter and was hands-on in the diocesan Habitat for Humanity build.

Other highlights mentioned include weekends on evangelism, refugee sponsorship, the Qu’Appelle School for Mission and Ministry, Cursillo, improved relations with First Nations, covenant with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina, and best accepted-to-requested Fair Share ratio in years.

“The labourers may still

be few, and we need to pray for more,” said Archdeacon Hardwick, “but each year for the past six years the harvest has been good.”

Diocesan Archivist Trevor Powell presented a plaque with the diocesan coat of arms.

When it was Bishop Greg’s turn to speak, he began by saying the downside of moving is after you make many friends, then you have to leave them. He referred to the “galaxy” of friends, brothers and sisters across the country in the community of the church.

He described how people in the diocese have influenced him in his time here as bishop. “I’m a different person than I was when I came here, and to the extent that’s good, it is because of you.”

And when, at times, he was feeling “a little down, I find myself renewed by the enthusiasm of the people in the church.”

Bishop Greg said that people in southern Saskatchewan really are “the salt of the earth. They have a delightful lack of concern for pretension, which in some part of the church is in good supply.”

He thanked the diocese and said it had helped him grow as a disciple.

Photo – Jason Antonio

By Joanne Shurvin-Martin

Ingham discusses religious labels (Continued from page 1) Postmodern religion is characterized by: an affirmation of diversity, with an increasing amount of conflict for congregations; a world of niches, or choices, where a “consumer” gravitates to options that interest him or her; and a change in religious expression, from a grounding in the Word to a grounding in the Spirit.

“Quality and inspiration in worship attract a premium in the postmodern world, rather than the old pedagogical models of worship,” Ingham added.

“Religion has to find a way to offer excellence and quality.”

Postmodern Christians hold no loyalty to their parents’ church.

These types of Christians want to give money to worthy causes, not needy institutions.

Liberal, Conservative, Catholic So what do liberal, conservative and catholic mean in this new intellectual environment then?

For liberalism, the Catholic Encyclopedia describes it as being “intellectually independent,” broadminded, open or genial.

It could also mean a political tendency opposed to centralization and absolutism.

In this sense, liberalism is not at odds with the spirit and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. Liberal philosophy and theology began at the end of the 1800s and featured reason over dogma. It attempted to harness

insights of science with faith.

One thinker of that time argued “belief in God cannot be proved from the miracle stories alone, nor should it rest on supernaturalist grounds,” Ingham said.

“The proof of God comes from a sense of absolute dependence that human beings experience in relationship to God. The sense of absolute closeness to God, first communicated by Jesus through his disciples to the Church.”

Theological conservatism in modernity began in reaction to liberalism. It was a reaction to the shift toward reason, science and psychology. A sense of absolute dependence based on the “realm of human feeling” was felt to be “totally inadequate” as a foundation on which to assert the existence of God. “Karl Barth (and) the neoorthodox school became the clearest voices of opposition.

“Barth argued God is clearly ‘other’ from humanity and therefore, from human experience, and can be known only through God’s self-revelation.”

The liberalism of modernity was “married to a naïve view of human progress,” Ingham said.

“It was thought that science and technology would lead inevitably to the betterment of the human condition. Christian liberals of the 19th century believed in the inevitable superiority of Christianity over all the other religions of the world, not by conquest, but simply, by rationale debate.”

In the 20th century, liberal theology became concerned with

social and economic justice.

Its biblical theology became skeptical. Central doctrines were recast into a more relevant and understandable framework.

Theologian Ian Markham described this liberal theology as “non-incarnational, non-Trinitarian and completely skeptical of divine action.”

“Certain strands of liberal theology did not know where to stop,” Ingham added. “Some of its key thinkers did not stop at cosmic deism, but when further.

“The very factors that led them to doubt the incarnation and the Trinity, slowly led them to doubt the existence of God. Markham says this whole enterprise collapsed toward the end of the 20th century.”

Post-liberalism and Radical Orthodoxy Two alternatives have emerged in postmodernity. The first is “post-liberalism” and the second is “radical orthodoxy.”

Post-liberals are those who wish to be in dialogue with modern science, are open to a deeper understanding of other religions, willing to “contexualize Scripture,” but not willing to abandon historic Christian faith.

“Ian Markham writes, ‘A theology associated with increasing unbelief and skepticism is problematic, but a liberal theology associated with generosity, openness and hope can invoke deep commitment.

“A community that loves God, strives to be Christ-like, doesn’t assume that all non-Christians are

damned and gays are a symptom of depravity, can be deeply attractive (to other Christians),’” explained Ingham.

Radical orthodoxy is a different concept. It is more academic and rooted in British universities. But it regards a road that “ends in unbelief to be a journey not worth taking.”

These thinkers want to turn postmodernity back on itself.

This theology of radical orthodoxy wants to “reassert theology as the queen of the sciences, but mostly they want Christian leaders and teachers to re-enter the public debate with a sense of self confidence.”

Radical orthodoxy argues there is no reality apart from God. Therefore, any account of human existence must begin with God and with the story of the Church.

There is no need to find scientific explanations for Creation stories.

Writer Stephan Shakespeare explains that radical orthodoxy “is an attempt to avoid the pitfalls of both modern liberalism and modern conservatism.

“Conservative theologies, he says, are just as much a child of modernity as are liberal ones.

And the problem with conservatives, he says, is they try to speak from the mountain top, looking down on the evil secular world from a position of certainty.

“If we are to take on the secular world and assert the superiority of Christianity, we can only do this by telling the Christian story, which includes the liturgy and action.”

Evangelical Radical orthodoxy has much in common with “post-evangelical theology.”

Evangelicalism started out weak in the early 20th century, but then emerged with great leaders and as an option between fundamentalism and liberalism.

It focused on intelligent engagement of Scriptures, on youth and being on university campuses. Its root meaning “has to do with the good news of Jesus Christ.”

The principle articles of the movement include the purpose of God is to govern all things according to His will; the infallibility and inerrancy of the Bible as the only written Word of God; the uniqueness and universality of Christ as Saviour of mankind; the urgency of evangelism, bringing all nations under Christ; and the visible return of the Christ and antiChrist before the end of the world.

“These declarations and principals…form the character of evangelical ethos,” Ingham added.

“But toward the end of the 20th century, the movement began to divide.

“A new generation did not want to fight the gender or sexuality wars. They also did not like the politics of the far right in the United States,” said Ingham.

“There are new terms to describe this new group of younger Christians. (They include) post-evangelicals, open evangelicals, new evangelicals or even the Christian left.”

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Iraqi refugee family settles in Regina Diocese of Qu’Appelle PWRDF50 Refugee Sponsorship

By Ralph Paragg, Diocesan Refugee co-ordinator REGINA – The Mousa family, refugees from Iraq via Syria, who were sponsored by the Diocese of Qu’Appelle in honour of PWRDF50, received a rousing welcome from an excited group of greeters when they arrived on Dec. 22, 2011 at the Regina International Airport.

The members of the family are Safaa (husband), Marleen (wife) and Majdleena (daughter, now two years old).

The welcoming party included: members of the PWRDF50 Committee Wilma Ward (St. Philip), Anne Marie MacNeil (St. James the Apostle), Pat Hall (All Saints) and Ralph Paragg (All Saints and chairperson); wellwishers Benjamin Harmsworth (St. Matthew) and Rev. Derek Nicholls (St. James); Patrick and Amanda Hayward (St. Mary) and Zebiba Beshir, volunteer interpreter.

The Haywards hosted the family for the first few days of the Christmas holidays. The family next lodged at the Sherwood House Motel while volunteers from All Saints (Bill Ballentyne, Brian Malley and Ralph Paragg) got their apartment readied. The family moved in on Jan. 6, 2012.

Zebiba Beshir was instrumental in helping to find a decent apartment in a safe location, a considerable achievement given the tight rental situation in Regina.

Furthermore, she assisted with the paperwork which enabled the family to obtain their SIN numbers, the Universal Child Care benefit, their Saskatchewan Health cards, telephone, cable

Majdleena Mousa enjoys a cookie, with her father Safaa and mother Marleen, outside St. James the Apostle Church in Regina. The Iraqi refugee family was sponsored by the Diocese of Qu’Appelle and have become part of the St. James congregation.

Photo – Betty Wagner television (basic), electricity In the summer he obtained a frequently visiting each other and service and bus passes. She also part-time job as an office cleaner, occasionally shopping together. facilitated setting up their joint and works from 5-9 p.m., after They have also taken a liking to bank account. language class. Marleen began Superstore, Zellers and especially Parishioners and well-wishers once-a-week language classes Dollarama! donated most of the items at the Regina Public Library in Initially volunteers (Ralph, for furnishing the apartment, April, but classes ended for the Wilma and Cyndi Sigurdson) including kitchenware, as well summer break. took turns with driving the family as some clothing items, so startOn Aug. 1, when a day care regularly for shopping. This has up expenses were considerably space opened up for Majdleena, fallen off as the family has been reduced.

Marleen started English classes transitioned into doing major Safaa is a cook by profession. again. The family is settling in shopping once a month.

He began daily language classes quite nicely. After some initial They do minor shopping on in March at the Regina Open mentoring, they take the bus their own. Ralph assists them on Door Society (RODS). He is downtown. They now do their a regular basis with their mail, currently at Literacy level three, own banking including using the medical and dental appointments and should have acquired enough bank’s ATM. and other hiccups of settling in.

English to allow him to work in a They have made friends Although the family kitchen upon level completion. with another Iraqi family, members are Assyrian Christians

(Orthodox), they regularly attend Sunday services at St. James, which is in their neighbourhood, with Tanya Condo, and when she is out-of-town, with Rev. Derek and Margaret Nicholls.

They have found St. James to be a warm and very welcoming place. They are also getting involved in church life. On Pentecost Sunday, Safaa read in Arabic from Acts 2, which describes the many languages which the Apostles spoke on the first Pentecost.

Marleen provided her delicious homemade dolmas at a church luncheon. Majdleena has been a hit with the congregation. She has acquired several Canadian uncles and aunties and even a few grandmas!

On the day after her second birthday in October, Majdleena’s “parish family” held a party for her in the church hall, with cake and balloons and presents.

The committee is confident the family will do well once they acquire a working knowledge of English and Safaa finds full-time employment.

The Diocese of Qu’Appelle thanks the Diocese of Saskatoon for its generous contribution and PWRDF for its “seed money” towards the sponsorship.

The diocese also thanks the PWRDF50 Committee members*, parishioners and volunteers who have supported this ministry.

As of August, $27,800 had been raised towards the goal of $30,000. Individuals and families who wish to make a financial contribution to this ministry may do so through their church or directly to the Synod Office.

Please indicate the donation is for PWRDF50 to distinguish it from other PWRDF giving.

Together we say to Safaa, Marleen and Majdleena, “Welcome to Saskatchewan.” *PWRDF50 Committee members include: Ralph Paragg (chair), Pat Hall (All Saints), Wilma Ward (St. Philip), Anne Marie MacNeil (St. James) and Rev. Carlos Roberts (St. Matthew).

Saskatoon theological college closing (Continued from page 1) for them to complete their classes at St. Andrew’s College (United Church of Canada) or the Lutheran Theological Seminary, or other educational institutions that meet the curriculum requirements of the college.

The Emmanuel and St. Chad theological library will close and its books will be moved and housed in the library stacks of St. Andrew’s College.

The former buildings of Emmanuel College (which included both the historic Rugby Chapel and the newer St. Chad’s Chapel) on the corner of Wiggins and College were sold to the

University of Saskatchewan several years ago.

The council is now exploring the future of the other assets of the college, including the college’s remaining trust funds.

These decisions somewhat depend on whether there will be another program or college established to continue some of the college’s activities. Emmanuel College was founded at Prince Albert in 1879. An Act of the Dominion Parliament established and incorporated the college as “The University of Saskatchewan” in 1883.

When the provincial government established its own university in Saskatoon in 1909,

Emmanuel College moved to that city and, while retaining its university status, relinquished its charter title to the new university and taking as its new name, The University of Emmanuel College.

St. Chad’s College was established in Regina in 1907.

In 1964, it amalgamated with Emmanuel College and together they formed the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, continuing as an affiliate college of the University of Saskatchewan.

Together, with St. Andrew’s College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary they formed the Saskatoon Theological Union.

All three colleges are located on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan. Emmanuel College is co-located with the Lutheran Theological Seminary.

The Provincial Synod of May 1967 formally recognized the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad as the officially accredited Theological College for the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land.

In the picture at left, the Road to Emmaus window in Rugby College, Saskatoon, has looked down on the students of Emmanuel College as they worshipped and practiced their first services for nearly a century.

Photo – Peter R. Coolen