A Section of the Anglican Journal Bishop’s Message and Announcements
Celebrations pages3, 4
Around the Province Pages 5, 6
Obituaries Page 7
Food for Thought Page 7
Faith and Worship Page 8
October, 2010
Medical Mission in Uganda Teaches about Diaconal Ministry by Rev. Susan Page REGINA Rev. Susan Page is permanent deacon at St. Luke, and is a registered nurse who teaches nursing at SIAST, Regina campus. The focus of diaconal ministry is service. Serving is different than helping or fixing. Helping is based on inequality; it is not a relationship between equals. We serve others because they are holy, creations of God, not because they are broken. Service should be the work of the soul. I went to Uganda in July as part of a medical mission with the idea of helping the people there, but came away with the knowledge that helping was not as important as serving. I was invited by Dr. Joseph Buwembo (a parishioner at St. Luke) and some other North American physicians of Ugandan origin. The team included two surgeons (one of whom was Dr. Buwembo), three general practitioners, a pre-med student, a student resident anaesthesiologist from Kampala, Uganda, and me as the only nurse. We spent a week performing surgeries in an impoverished hospital not far from the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Bwera Hospital there are not enough beds for the patients, so most of them slept on the floor or outside on the grass. The hospital has so little equipment and supplies that we wondered how their one doctor manages to perform any operations at all.
The team physicians had brought supplies such as gloves, gowns and surgical equipment, so we were able to complete 31 surgeries and several more minor procedures on the sickest patients. I am in awe of the two surgeons. They managed very difficult and intricate surgeries with none of the amenities they would have in North America. I know that several lives were saved in the operating rooms that week, and many of those were children. I did some teaching with the surgical nurses at Bwera, as they were not even counting sponges and instruments to make sure none are left in a patient's abdomen. We constantly reminded them about surgical asepsis, to prevent postoperative infection. They did not scrub their hands before surgery, and in fact the soap was hidden. We convinced them to leave some soap beside the sink, but to ensure it wouldn't be stolen, they drilled a hole in the soap and hung it from the tap. I had to remind myself that even soap was a rarity in this place. Nurses here often complain about the time spent charting (recording information) for each patient. In Bwera Hospital, there was very little charting. They would write a patient's name and age in pencil in a little notebook. When a patient was discharged it was erased so they could reuse the paper. However, if the patient died it was a different story. Usually the charting went like this: "This poor soul has passed to eternal life with Jesus. May the Lord bless them and have mercy on them. They
photo courtesy of Susan Page
Rev. Susan Page (front left) and Dr. Joe Bwembo (centre) both of St. Luke's, Regina, take a break with some of the nurses at Bwera hospital in Uganda. Susan and Joe were part of a North American medical mission team which provided equipment and expertise in the impoverished area. will not be forgotten. Lord, remember me too when you come into your kingdom." That was my biggest surprise the absolute faith of these people who have very little in the way of material possessions, but an absolutely unshakeable knowledge that God will take care of them in this life, and in the life to come. I learned a lot about faith from the people we served in Bwera. Happiness for them has little to do with what they own, but with family, friendships, and with faith in God. They never eat without
prayer and many of their day-to-day activities are surrounded with prayers. My trip helped me focus on my diaconal ministry in the church. The prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola explains this to me. "Teach us good Lord, to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that we do your will." Let us respond to the call of God and the church, and do the same.
Summer Memories
photo - Kevin Weedmark
Children enjoyed a giant inflatable slide on the St. Alban church grounds in Moosomin.
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BISHOP’S MESSAGE Binding Ourselves to Christ or to the World by Bishop Greg Kerr-Wilson One of my favourite hymns is “St. Patrick's Breastplate” (#436 in Common Praise). I recall reading some commentary on it in a book on Celtic spirituality in which the author suggested that the probable setting intended for the prayer would be the beginning of the day - and encouraged readers to imagine St. Patrick putting on his clothes, lacing up his tunic - binding his clothing to himself while using the action as a prayer reminder: “I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity… I bind unto myself today, by power of faith, Christ's incarnation, his baptism in the Jordan river, his death on cross for my salvation. His bursting from the spiced tomb… Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me…” Just as his clothes would serve against the elements in a physical sense, so he would be reminded of his dependence on God to surround, guard and guide him through trials and challenges of the day ahead. And more than just a reminder of his dependence, he would, in his action, be invoking that presence placing himself consciously under the guidance and protection of God and shaping his entire identity around the powerful and definitive work of God in Jesus Christ. One morning recently while dressing, I found myself humming that hymn tune as the words ran through my mind. I began to reflect on it and to consider the number of things that we “put on” in our contemporary western world. We dress ourselves physically from a variety of types and styles of clothes depending on the occasion and our planned activities. We dress ourselves in our choices of consumer products: Timmy's people or Starbuck's drinkers or strictly independents; classical, country, folk or pop music listeners; drivers of small economical cars, SUV's, half-ton trucks or sleek sedans. We bind ourselves to contracts and mortgages to secure income and housing. Our particular choices of the neighbourhoods we live in, the subscriptions we maintain, the memberships we hold in volunteer organizations or clubs, the types of mobile devices we use, along with Facebook and Twitter connections, blogs and for some, even virtual personalities in cyberspace, are all means by which we dress ourselves, project an identity and define our place in this world.
There is in all of this an implicit promise that our lives are meaningful, more secure, richer and fuller when we wear the gear our culture has on offer. While many of these things have a certain utility and benefit, there is also a very real sense in which when we “bind” them to ourselves, we become bound by them; they obscure our perspectives and keep us captive to things which cannot and do not give us life. Jesus said, “Consider the lilies of the field, they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these… But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness...” (Matthew 6:28, 33) The “kingdom of God” points us toward the reign of God in our lives; striving for that reign begins with placing ourselves intentionally under the guidance and protection of God before and above; allowing God to shape our identity by the powerful and definitive work and presence of Jesus Christ. May we have the wisdom and humility to begin each day by turning to God in prayer and allowing ourselves to be bound to Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that our Lord may work through us toward the coming of God's kingdom.
Diocese of Saskatoon Announcements for October, 2010 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, September submissions will be in the November 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. Diocesan Synod: the date for the 70th Session of Diocesan Synod has been set for October 29th to 31st. Please refer to the delegate packages for schedules and times.
Diocese of Saskatoon - Announcements for October, 2010 Christ in Healthcare”, and the 67th Annual Convention of the Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan will be held at the Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon from October 24th to 26th. Registration is: $190 (before Sept. 30th); $225 (after September 30th); or $175 for groups of four or more from the same parish; single-day registration is also available. For more information or to register: (306) 244-5330 or (800) 268-1133 or E-mail: cath.health@sasktel.net Sharing the Blessing; God's Healing Circle of Love: A Workshop on Christian Healing sponsored by The Saskatoon Chapter of the Order of St. Luke and the Parish of St. Timothy's, Saskatoon will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1201 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, SK from November 5th to 7th. Registration fee: $40.00 (includes 3 meals); the registration deadline is October 25th; space is limited. For information, schedule and to register: Phone: (306) 343-1332 and/or E:mail: saint.timothy@sasktel.net. See additional details in the article elsewhere in this issue. “Mining Revelation; Ancient Guides for a Hopeful Church”; The Martin Memorial Lecture Series at the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad: This year's Martin Memorial Lecture Series, will be held, at the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, from October 19th to 21st. Thanks to the generosity of those who established the Bishop Henry David Martin Memorial Trust this lecture series is a free event; however, to assist with planning food and seating, please R.S.V.P. if you are able to attend. Accommodation during the series is also available in the LTS building. Guest lecturer for the series is the Reverend Dr. Richard Valantasis, of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, where he is Professor of Ascetical Theology and Christian Practice and Director of Anglican Studies at the Candler School of Theology. Dr. Valantasis is also a Co-director of the Institute for Contemplative Living in Santa Fe, NM. On Wednesday, October 20th, the Reverend Dr. Trish McCarthy of All Saints, Regina, and Dr. William Arnal of the University of Regina, will lead two workshops. The series will begin with an Open House in the afternoon of Tuesday, October 19th with alumni/ae of the college as hosts. For more information, please contact either: Lisa McInnis, (306) 975-1550, lisa.mcinnis@usask.ca; or Bill Richards, (306) 975-1556, wrichards@sasktel.net . Further details
may also be found www.usask.ca/stu/emmanuel.
Spiritual Art Exhibition; The Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) is accepting proposals from Saskatchewan craftspeople for an exhibition entitled “Craft as a Vehicle for Spiritual Exploration”, exploring spiritual concerns in the creation of fine craft. This exhibition will open at the SCC Gallery in Saskatoon and will tour the province. Plans are to extend the tour beyond Saskatchewan as well. The curators are Lorne Calvert, Principal of St. Andrew's College and Leslie Potter, Exhibition & Education Coordinator for the SCC. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm, October 31st. To apply, please mail all materials to: Leslie Potter, Exhibitions & Education Coordinator, Saskatchewan Craft Council, 813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5. If you have any questions please call Leslie at: (306) 6533616, ext. 25, or email: scc.exhibitions@sasktel.net. Integrity/Saskatoon: Meetings are held at St. James', Saskatoon on the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. The regular meetings may include a talking circle and Eucharist or a film and discussion with fellowship to follow; babysitting is available during meetings for those with children. For more information contact the Reverend Ann Marie Nicklin at: (306) 948-3460 or: benjie60@gmail.com. For further information and to view related articles, links and photographs of Integrity events: www.integritysaskatoon.blogspot.com. Saskatoon Native Ministry: To find out more about the Saskatoon Native Ministries, please contact the SNM trustees: The Reverend George Hind: (306) 374-7585; Canon Lorea Eufemia: (306) 244-5651; and/or Joan Cole-Heine: (306) 343-5827. Monthly Ultreys: for information and/or to confirm dates and times for monthly Ultreys please contact: Austin King (306) 933-4007; or email a.king@sasktel.net; or Loretta Hartsook (306) 934-2520.
Christ in Healthcare: “What is our Tomorrow? Living the Compassion of
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CELEBRATIONS 100 Years of Praise in Shellbrook By Mary Brown SHELLBROOK (SASK) St. Andrew's Church in Shellbrook celebrated “100 Years of Praise� on August 1, 2010. The celebrations started with a Holy Communion Service. Not often is the officiating minister (in this case Bishop) introduced as Uncle Tom. Assisting Bishop Tom Morgan was his nephew, Lay Reader Ernie Morgan, who was warned by Uncle Tom to beware of the large stick he was carrying. Services were originally held in homes or other buildings which could hold those attending weekly. By 1907 regular services were being held at Three Creeks, Holbein, Parkside and Shellbrook. The original St. Andrew's Church was built in 1910 under the guidance of Reverend W. Davis. The current church
The following poem written by Norma Cornwell tells the whole story. A long time ago, when the town was new A Rev Davis came to town who knew just what to do 'We must have a church,' the Rev Davis said 'I'll come up with some plans before I go to bed.' So plan he did and with some luck Found lots of local workers They dug and cut and nailed each day They certainly were not shirkers Then one fine day in 1910 When all the work was done They held their first church service Big smiles on every one!
One other thing we need to know The bell up on the steeple Donated by a Mrs. Storey
The years have slid by, O where did they go? For St. Andrew's 100 Let's put on a show
A wonderful gift to the people The little church stood up real well But back in '67 A brand new church replaced the old With an electric organ - sheer Heaven!
Let's kick up our heels Golly gee! That's a thought But being staid Anglicans Perhaps we ought not
We thank you Lord that in our time We've had some wonderful clergy Whose sermons helped us on our way With inspiring sermons, not dirge
And now as we wend our way homeward We thank you for coming today To help in our small Celebrations Of St. Andrew's 100th Birthday.
St. Andrews Ladies, God bless them all We're such a sturdy bunch Who've brasses cleaned, and coffee made Yes and served the funeral lunch
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The current building under construction in 1967, with the minister of the day, the Rev Ferrie. Photo contributed
The original St Andrews Church, Shellbrook, built in 1910.
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A packed house attended the 100th Anniversary celebration at St Andrew's Church, Shellbrook, in August.
Bishop Tom Morgan and his nephew, Lay Reader Ernie Morgan, led the service of celebration.
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CELEBRATIONS 125th Anniversary Celebrated at Fort Qu'Appelle by Sue Boxall FORT QU'APPELLE (Qu'A) The Anglican Church in Fort Qu'Appelle goes back to the 1850 era and is closely connected to the rich history of that part of Canada. Charles Pratt, one of the interpreters for the signing of Treat Four, was a young First Nations Anglican Catechist. One of the first church wardens was Captain French who was later killed and buried at Batoche. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church was not built, however, until 1885 and the first service was held there on Christmas Eve. Two days later it was consecrated by Bishop Anson, the first Bishop of the Diocese. Since summer usually has better travelling conditions that December, it was decided to hold the 125th anniversary celebrations on July 18, 2010. Several past members of the congregation and parish members came together for the celebration Eucharist led by Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson. The service was followed by a wonderful lunch and plenty of time for favourite memories to be exchanged. The day concluded with Evening Prayer.
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Canon Sturgess Inducted at St. Andrews Trinity, Rosetown
photo - Eleanor Seib
photo - Ron Cox
Derek Harrison was chosen to cut the 125th anniversary cake because he is the longest standing member of the St. John's congregation. He first served on vestry when he was in his twenties.
On July 13 Canon Wayne Sturgess (r) was inducted as part-time pastor of St. Andrew's Trinity church in Rosetown. Archdeacon Rob Hardwick (l) officiated. The service was followed by a lunch where members of the joint Anglican and Lutheran congregation had time to visit with Canon Sturgess and his wife, Janet. (by David Saville) Editor's Note: We apologize for mis-spelling Canon Sturgess's name in the previous issue.
Historic Plaque Unveiled at Church of the Holy Spirit, Manitou Lake Editor's Note: The majority of this material is based on an article by Tom and Sue Alcock; some of this material was included in an article in the May 10th issue of the Watrous Manitou newspaper. “The spiritual needs of local Anglican residents and summer visitors were met with the construction of this church in 1931” so begins the text for the fifth historical plaque produced by the Manitou Beach Communities in Bloom (MBCiB). This plaque, commemorating The Church of the Holy Spirit, Manitou Beach was unveiled Sunday May 2nd by Val Hinde and Sue Alcock at a wellattended tea held in All Saints Anglican Church, Watrous Parish Hall. Those present included members of the All Saints' congregation, and some from the community who had attended Sunday School at Holy Spirit, Manitou Beach. Special guests for the unveiling were the
Reverend Canon Colin Clay, Mayor Eric Upshaw, Mantou Beach and Mayor Ed Collins, Watrous. All three men spoke of their support and goodwill for the historical plaque project. Elaine Muzichak, chairperson of MBCiB, was Master of Ceremonies for the tea. The late Dorothy Hunt was the first to talk about this church and twigged the local interest that resulted in the plaque's being made. At the tea Sue Alcock talked a little about how the plaque came into being and how it was initiated by Val Hinde's desire to commemorate the former church; she raised over $800 for the plaque. Work on the plaque text was done by Sue Alcock with Jean and Lionel Sproule; the photograph for the plaque came from the Diocese of Saskatoon archives located in the Saskatchewan Archives Board, Saskatoon; and the plaque was ordered through Anchor Enterprises of Regina and cast by
Behrends Bronze of Edmonton. The church was dedicated Monday June 20th, 1932 by the Bishop of Qu'Appelle, the Right Reverend Malcolm Taylor McAdam Harding, “in the presence of a large and devout congregation”; at that time the newly created Diocese of Saskatoon lacked a bishop, Bishop Lloyd having retired in 1931, and the new bishop, William Hallam, not assuming the title of Bishop of Saskatoon, until November 9th, 1932. The church was located on the N.E. corner of Watrous St. and Lakeview Ave. in Manitou Lake, donated by J.J. MacLachlan,; The church was constructed of wood, by Alf Parsonson. The building measured 20 feet by 40 feet and cost $1000 to construct. In 1936, more pews were added by Parsonson so that the church could seat a congregation of 65. During the summer months, Evensong and Holy Communion
services were conducted by the vicar from All Saints Church, Watrous, and Sunday school was available for children. The church was located so close to the ball ground that sometimes services were interrupted by the excited game spectators! Records for the church are scant as the church was probably not locked and records were probably kept in a parishioner's home, however according to the available Record of Services, on Tuesday, July 19th, 1932 the firsbaptism service, with two communicants, was held, and, on July 19th, 1942 there was a record congregation and extra chairs set out for some of the 300 members of the Security Corps who were on parade at Manitou Beach. In 1953, the church was moved to a lot closer to the Chalet Pool, and in 1957, it was relocated again, this time into Watrous, where it became the .
parish hall for All Saints' Church. Many Anglican locals remember attending AYPA and Sunday school as well as other social events in the hall. In November, 1967, a new vicarage for All Saints', funded mostly by a legacy from Alf Pierce of Manitou Beach, was under construction when the Reverend W.S. Tibbo was inducted; his reception was held in the Holy Spirit parish hall. Sometime later, (in1968 or 1969?), once the new vicarage became habitable and the old vicarage was made into the present day All Saints' parish hall, the old hall and former Holy Spirit Church was moved to aocal farmyard where it remainsIt is expected that the plaque will be placed at the original site of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Manitou Beach this year. Photos on next page
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Historic Plaque Unveiled (continued from page 4)
Photo by Marie Brumwell
Val Hinde stands with the plaque for The Church of the Holy Spirit, Manitou Lake after the unveiling, in Watrous, on May 10th.
Photo by Marie Brumwell
Members of the Manitou Beach Communities in Bloom (MBCiB) Committee with the plaque for The Church of the Holy Spirit, Manitou Lake after the unveiling.
Photo by Marie Brumwell
Elaine Muzichak, chairperson of MBCiB, was Master of Ceremonies for the tea at the unveiling of the plaque.
AROUND THE PROVINCE VBS “Van” Travels Saskatchewan By Stella Demery MACDOWALL, MONTREAL LAKE, KINISTINO (SASK) If memories of the old Sunday School “vans” created excitement at the knowledge that the message of God's word and His love for children was happening, you will be encouraged to know that the “Van” is still on the road in the Diocese of Saskatchewan! The van is newer (and probably more reliable) and the missionaries are teenagers. Three young people from Crosstalk Ministries in Montreal, Josiah Henderson, Sophie Jaarsma and David Gurley, all accompanied by Stella Demery, Diocesan VBS Coordinator for 2010, took to the road in July to present the Day Camp Bible program to children in four communities. The theme for this year was “God's Sign Posts.” The program was prepared by Crosstalk Ministries in Montreal. The young missionaries were well prepared, well organized, flexible and brought much of their supplies with them (including a guitar!) To be inspired by the faith, dedication and enthusiasm of teenagers, was God's gift to me this summer! They were an exciting group to be with for 4 weeks. For Josiah and Sophie, this was a first time experience. For David, this was a third summer of Day Camp. The Day Camp program ran Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., though in several of the communities, the children “hung out” with the team till well past 4:00! The van's first stop was St. Stephen's in MacDowall, where a total
Photo by Marie Brumwell
Sue Alcock stands with the plaque for The Church of the Holy Spirit, Manitou Lake after the unveiling.
of 22 children participated. The second week was Montreal Lake, where 55 children participated. The third week took us to Cumberland House, where 60 children participated and the fourth week the team was in Kinistino, where 12 children participated. During the program in MacDowall, the team stayed with Stella Demery, which was also our “home base” throughout the summer (where we crashed on Friday nights!) The washer/dryer ran non-stop on Saturdays, while the team assessed, debriefed, repacked program supplies, cooler, clean cloths, towels, bedding and made ready to head out on Sunday for our next point. Though they did take time to put on their grubbies and have a raspberry fight, after which they were hosed down properly! While in Montreal Lake, we cooked and ate most of our meals at the church. In Cumberland House, we had the use of teacher's housing, which was equipped with stove/fridge/washer/dryer and two beds, a table, four chairs and a sofa (which made a very comfortable bed!). In Kinistino, the team was billeted with Randy and Susan Cay. The Diocesan VBS summer program is facilitated financially through donations some from within our own Diocese as well as across Canada and even the US. For the past several years, we have coordinated with Crosstalk Ministries in Montreal. The resource material they prepare is very good and most of the materials and supplies come with the team! It is a special and precious ministry to bring the Good News to the children. “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
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Children at play at Vacation Bible School
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Eastern Deanery Meeting for Anglican Church Women by Marion G. Pope and Elaine Hrycenko, Saskatoon Diocesan ACW Co-Chairs Anglican Women from the Eastern Deanery gathered at the New Horizon's Centre in Watson, SK. on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010. Members arriving at the hall were treated to lovely fresh muffins, fruit, and hot tea and coffee served by their hosts, the women of St. Bride's Anglican Church, Watson. The short business meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. During the meeting an invitation to host the 2011 Spring Eastern Deanery Meeting was accepted by Anglican Church Women of the Endeavour-Lintlaw Parish.
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Members in attendance at the May 19th, 2010 meeting of the Anglican Women from the Eastern Deanery Photo byMarion Pope
New Minister enjoying the “New World Feel” Tisdale (Saskatchewan) In July, St. Matthew's Church in Tisdale welcomed their new minister to town. The Rev. Gethin Edward is the new Deacon-in-charge of the parish. Gethin is joined in town by his wife Meg, and their three boys, Steven (age 7), Crispin (4), and Sam (2). Meg has an MA in teaching, and enjoys playing the piano and organ. Gethin enjoys a wide variety of music, loves cycling, and enjoys cooking. Gethin is a graduate of King's College in Halifax, and of Wycliffe College in Toronto. He and Meg found living in Toronto for seven years a challenge, since “we are really small-town people at heart,” he said. A “cradle Anglican,” Gethin was born and raised on Prince Edward Island. After studying inHalifax and Toronto, he and his family moved to the coastal resort town of St Andrews, New Brunswick, where he served as Assistant Curate for four years. The Edward family is enjoying the new parish, and life in their new town and region. “It's a wonderful parish, and we love the town,” said Gethin. “It's exciting to be in a new part of the country.” After many years in the Maritimes, Gethin describes the feel of the Tisdale area as “a New World feel, a land of opportunity. It's a younger land than the Maritimes, where sometimes the furrows run deep.” The family moved to the area in the middle of summer. They have already begun exploring the many parks and lakes in the area. Yet they are already hearing stories about winters in Saskatchewan. “We'll be disappointed,” said Gethin, “if the winter does not live up to all the threats people have been making about it.”
Gethin was ordained to the transitional diaconate in 2007 and, God willing, will be ordained to the priesthood in the coming months.
Greeting members at the registration table at 9:30 a.m. were Deanery President Shirley Chyz (standing) and Marjorie Nordick, Secretary.
Book Review: Me, Myself and Bob by Phil Vischer
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The Rev. Gethin Edward and wife Meg, with boys Steven, Sam and Crispin.
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Bishop Michael Hawkins welcomes the Rev Gethin Edward to St Matthew's Church, Tisdale.
As the summer season of Vacation Bible Schools turns to fall, how will we continue the spiritual development of our children? For many, the world of Veggie Tales DVDs provides an important source of fun and educational Christian content for kids. For those who like Veggie Tales, or who have a dry sense of humour, or who are computer nerds or business people, or who are just curious about how "Christian" companies are run, this book is for you. Phil Vischer's true tale of how he came to build - and
bust - his Veggie Tales empire is alternately funny, painful, and thought-provoking. He takes us through each step along his journey of making his dream of telling computer-animated, wholesome and Bible-inspired stories to American children en masse, giving us his years-later, rearview mirror commentary about what was really happening all along, but he hadn't noticed at the time. Veggie Tales fans will love the story of how those beloved characters, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, came to be. Computer geeks will lap up the first half of the book,
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OBITUARIES McManus, the Reverend Ed staff YORKTON (Qu'A) Rev. Ed McManus died August 19, at the age of 81. Rev. McManus had been an Honorary Assistant at Holy Trinity, Yorkton, for several decades, and also offered services in Canora and Kamsack, until he retired in 2008. He had been an active lay person at Holy Trinity, then was ordained deacon in 1977, and was priested in 2002. Rev. McManus was predeceased by his wife, Marlyne, and is survived by his son Kevin McManus and family, daughter Shery McManus and family, and sister Carol Sullivan, as well as an extended family. Ed loved being involved in everything and loved telling stories. Events throughout his life provided tales for him to share. He was born in Halifax in 1929 on the eve of the Great Depression. He joined the Canadian Army in 1947 and served for eight years, including one and a half years in Korea. He said that time provided some of the worst and best times of his life. Ed maintained his involvement with the military through the Royal Canadian Legion, serving as Padre and sharing war stories with other veterans. He also belonged to the Masons and Shriners. After leaving the army in 1955, Ed worked in Winnipeg. There is a great story of how he met his future wife, Marlyne, while working in the hospital morgue. The two were married in 1958 and moved to Yorkton. After a variety of jobs, Ed retired from the provincial government in the 1990's. The funeral service to celebrate Ed's life was held at Holy Trinity church on August 24. Archdeacon Rob Hardwick, as Bishop's Commissary, celebrated the eucharist, and Rev. Kim Salo preached. Other diocesan clergy participating in the service were Rev. Susan Salo, Rev. Malcolm French, Rev. Derek Nicholls and Rev. John Matheson.
Book Review:(cont’d) with its exploration of the technology of the day, while business whizzes will appreciate the company-building (and busting) final half of the book. All the while, Christians and those curious about Christianity alike will get an insider's view of someone trying his best to live out a dream, a vision, and a calling - while simultaneously having to put out managerial and ideological fires among his brilliant but often-in-conflict staff, both Christian and not. Perhaps most valuable of all is Mr. Vischer's honesty about the loss - and subsequent re-forming - of his lifelong dream. His conclusion is that although dreams can be good, giving us vision and
Sells, The Reverend Charles REGINA Rev. Charles Hastings Sells died August 22, at the age of 84. He had come to the Diocese of Qu'Appelle in 1973, as rector of the Parish of Fort Qu'Appelle and Lipton. While there he was chaplain for Camp Knowles, as well as padre to the Fort Qu'Appelle Legion branch. His constant travelling companion was his little dog, Jodi. In 1982, Charles became rector of St. Peter, Regina, where he served for five years. He retired from full time work in 1987 and became the honorary assistant at St. Matthew, Regina. A heart attack in 1992 curtailed some of his work. In 1998, Charles became an honorary assistant at St. Paul's Cathedral. Charles was born in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, and completed his education in Asbestos, Quebec. After high school he worked with a travelling salesman and on a farm, before taking teacher's training and then teaching in elementary schools. For nine years Charles worked as a hotel front desk clerk, which was more lucrative than teaching school. He knew this was not an occupation he wanted to follow permanently, and the catalyst for change came when a drunk confronted him at the front desk one evening with, "What the hell are you doing here? You should be a priest!" Shortly after this event, the Bishop of Quebec asked Charles to go to St. Paul's River, Labrador, as a diocesan lay reader and principal of the three-room school. After teaching in Labrador for three years, Charles began two years training in the Anglican Church Army. Following his Church Army Commissioning in May 1960, he went to the Diocese of Brandon, where because of his single status and lack of material possessions, he became known as the "most movable incumbent" in the diocese. In the autumn of 1963, Charles began training for ordained ministry at Seager Hall, Huron College, in London, Ontario. He was ordained deacon in May 1964, and priest in May 1965. He served in numerous parishes in the Diocese of Brandon before Archbishop Frederic Jackson invited him to move to the Diocese of Qu'Appelle. (Thanks to Rev. David Nevett, who provided the information for this article.)
excitement, they can get out of hand if they master us. He ties all of this into his quest to know God better: "Beware of your dreams, for dreams make dangerous friends...Why? Because God is enough. Just God. And he isn't 'enough' because he can make our dreams come true - no, you've got him confused with Santa or Merlin or Oprah. The God who created the universe is enough for us - even without our dreams."
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Speed Versus Relationships By Rodney Andrews, Bishop of Saskatoon (Ret'd) Editor's Note: the following appeared originally as one of an on-going series of monthly “Reflections” by Rod Andrews in the Country Guide; Canada's Farm Magazine. This article appeared in the January, 2009 issue of the Country Guide. Why are the farmers planning to sue the railway?” Farida, a visitor to Canada from Bangladesh, spins a story to stimu¬late discussion at a workshop. “A well-meaning person went to a station agent warning that farmers down the line were planning to sue the railroad,” Farida says, and then she asks again “Why would they sue? What would be the reason?” I imagine many answers to her question. Railroads are favourite targets fordissatisfaction and complaint. The group poses possible reasons. “Was someone killed by a train?” “Is the railroad overcharging to haul the farmers' produce?” “Did sparks from the train set a farmer's field on fire?” Farida says our guesses are possible but they are wrong. “The farmers are planning to sue the railway because the trains are travelling too slowly. The passengers are jumping off the creeping trains and milking the farmers' cows!” I tell Farida that I wish life here was that slow. Everyone here is rushing at breakneck speed. We ourselves are the engineers of our fast paced existence. Devices designed to save us time actually consume time. Tools advertised as ways to simplify life often complicate matters. We pay for the convenience of communication devices such as cell phones, fax machines and computers connected to the internet. We turn them on and a constant barrage of unwanted, irrelevant or useless material pours out of them. It is difficult to strike up a conversation with someone who has earphones in both ears and furiously thumbs a conversation on a Blackberry with some distant person. Few of us can make a pilgrimage to Bangladesh to enjoy rid¬ing the slow train. We probably feel we are on a fast train in a chaotic and frenzied world. Our cry might be “Stop the train. I want to get off.” One of my friends likes catchy phrases and unique words. He speaks of the growth of “radical individualism” and the “atomization” of human life. Many people make most of their contacts through the impersonal medium of the internet. I regularly see two persons walking side by side, each talking on cell phones. It is unlikely they are chatting with each other. They also miss the sights, sounds, and perhaps the smells along the way.
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Bishop Rodney Andrews (ret'd)
Jesus was surrounded by crowds, but he found time for individuals. He spoke to the man who had climbed a tree so he could see over the crowd. He spoke to the woman with the hemorrhage. He was not pleased when children were pushed into the background. Human life is meant to be lived in the con¬text of relationships. Making time for other people is a simple, well proven, recipe for happiness and self satisfaction. Joann Jones describes a quiz she wrote during her second year of nursing school. “I breezed through the questions until I read the last one: 'What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?' Surely this was a joke. I had seen the clean¬ing woman several times, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the answer to the last question blank. Before the class ended, one student asked if the question would count toward the final grade. 'Absolutely,' the professor said, 'In your careers you will meet many people. All are signifi¬cant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say hello.' Joann concludes 'I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.” "There will be a meeting of the Board immediately after the service," announced the pastor. After the close of the service, the group gathered at the back of the auditorium for the announced meeting. But there was a stranger in their midst. He was a visitor who had never attended their church before. "My friend," asked the pastor, did you understand that this is a meeting of the Board?" "Yes," said the visitor, "and after that sermon, I'm about as bored as you can get!"
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FAITH AND WORSHIP Annual Flower Service at St. Martin's Church, Briarlea By Stella Demery Briarlea (Saskatchewan) Every summer a few members of the parish of St. Martin's Church, Briarlea get together on a Sunday morning to collect and arrange flowers. They meet at Phyllis Hayward's house, where they find most of the flowers, along with whatever they find growing in the ditches on the way. They fill 50 containers (recycled tobacco containers) and then these are moved to the church and it is filled with flowers. At two in the afternoon, a Flower Service is held. Among the hymns sung at the service there
is one in particular, hymn #718 from the Book of Common Praise. And in the dusty city, Where busy crowds pass by, And where the tall dark houses Stand up and hide the sky, And where through lanes and alleys No pleasant breezes blow E'en there, O God, our Father Thou mak'st the flowers grow. After the service everyone in the congregation takes the arrangements and places them on each of the graves in the cemetery adjacent to the church. And of course there is a picnic afterwards.
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Some of the worshipers carry flowers out to the cemetery after the service.
SHARING THE BLESSING; God's Healing Circle of Love A Workshop on Christian Healing sponsored by The Saskatoon Chapter of the Order of St. Luke and the Parish of St. Timothy's, Saskatoon will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1201 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, SK from November 5th to 7th. At one time or another each of us will face a challenge or crisis. It may be something as simple as a mild discouragement or something that turns our life upside down--a severe illness or frightening medical treatment, a financial crisis, the death of a loved one, a broken relationship, an emotional breakdown, a sense of betrayal or abandonment by another or even by a church. Whatever the cause, the hurt is real, the pain undeniable. Photo Contributed
St Martin's Church, Briarlea was full for the annual Flower Service.
During those times the normal solutions of our everyday world often fail us, the internal resources we have so carefully constructed prove inadequate for dealing with this new outside reality. It is in such challenging times that we may hear for the first time a voice that comes from beyond us. If we welcome that outside voice, it will give us new life. Christians call that voice Jesus Christ. Christians call that transformation to new life healing. During this workshop, we will: seek a deeper understanding of God's transformative healing of ourselves and others; explore compassion, forgiveness, prayer, and worship as incarnational forms of God's love. Workshop Leader: Dr. Hal Wiley, Tampa, FL Time: November 5th to 7th (the workshop involves Friday evening, all day Saturday and a Sunday Morning Eucharist Service). Registration fee: $40.00 (includes 3 meals) The registration deadline: October 25th; space is limited
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Flowers were set on each grave in the cemetery after the service.