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TheAnglican THE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO
A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL
www.toronto.anglican.ca
JUNE 2019
Let us pray Local Anglicans join movement
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Newly ordained deacons stand with Bishop Andrew Asbil (centre), bishops and clergy outside St. James Cathedral on May 5. The new deacons are, front row from left, the Rev. Michael Perry, the Rev. Alexandra Pohlod, the Rev. Orvin Lao, the Rev. Philip Gearing, the Rev. Benjamin Gillard, the Rev. Sherri Golisky and the Rev. Michelle Jones. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON
ROSEMARY Beattie describes herself as a “serious introvert” who often has difficulty stating her opinions at meetings. But she has a simple solution for that: prayer. “I’ve found that praying ahead of time actually frees me and I can speak quite honestly and forthrightly,” she says. Ms. Beattie, a member of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto, is part of a large group of people in the diocese who plan to put the power of prayer to work during Thy Kingdom Come, a worldwide prayer movement held from Ascension Day to Pentecost, May 30 to June 9. Thy Kingdom Come was started by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in the Church of England in 2016, and it has spread to more than 65 denominations in 114 countries around the world. “In praying ‘Thy Kingdom Come,’ we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities,” says Archbishop Justin Welby, the Continued on Page 6
Bishop Asbil and the seven ordinands during the presentation and examination part of the service.
The Rev. Michael Perry celebrates with friends and family after the service.
The Rev. Louise Peters and Archdeacon Stephen Vail prepare to vest the Rev. Orvin Lao during the ordination service.
Friends and family hug the Rev. Benjamin Gillard outside the cathedral after the service.
Appointed THE Ven. Stephen Vail has been named the new rector of St. James Cathedral and dean of Toronto. He succeeds Bishop Andrew Archdeacon Asbil, who was Stephen Vail elected coadjutor bishop last June. Archdeacon Vail is currently the incumbent of All Saints, Whitby and Archdeacon of Trent-Durham. He will start at the cathedral on July 28.
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