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Parochial Appointments
Ms. Norma Mitchell has been appointed Incumbent of the Parish of Lockeport-Barrington, effective July 1, 2009.
Service of Ordination
Bishop Sue Moxley is pleased to announce the following persons will be ordained to the respective offices:
Diaconate
Priesthood
The service will be held on Thursday, June 11th, the Feast of St. Barnabas, 7:30pm in the Cathedral Church of All Saints. Clergy, Lay Readers and Postulants for Ordination are welcome to robe and process ... the liturgical colour will be Red.
Please uphold the ordinands in your prayers and in the Prayers of the People as they prepare for this significant chapter of their lives in Christ.
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Vision 2019 Sunday set for June 7
Ali Symons
General Synod Web Writer
Trinity Sunday, June 7, is a time to think big. All parishes are
encouraged to think about the future of the Anglican Church of Canada by
joining in on Vision 2019, a church-wide exercise to discern, dream, and
decide where God wants the church to be by the year 2019.
Trinity Sunday is a great time to think about the future mission of the
church, says Dr. Eileen Scully, General Synod's coordinator for ministry
and worship. "The church is invited to participate in the life of the
Trinity," she explained. "The unity of the Trinity isn't for its own
sake. The love binding the persons of the Trinity spills out into
creation, and this is where the church's mission comes from."
Vision 2019 is unlike past plans for the church's mission: it aims to
get grassroots input from as many Canadian Anglicans as possible.
Everyone is invited to answer the two-part question "Where is your
church now, and where do you want the Anglican Church of Canada to be by
2019?"
The fun part is that people can pick how to answer the question. They
can
* Make a toll-free call: 1-866-496-3057
* Post a video online at www.anglican.ca/vision2019/yourstory
* Send an email to vision2019@national.anglican.ca
* Mail a letter: Vision 2019 / Anglican Church of Canada / 80 Hayden
Street / Toronto, Ont. / M4Y 3G2
"To tell us your story is to tell us your walk of discipleship, as
you're living into the Trinity," notes Ms. Scully. "Where is Jesus
calling you? How is the Holy Spirit binding you together? How are you
honouring the gifts of God the creator?"
All responses sent in by October 1 will be analyzed by the Vision 2019
committee and a professional analyst. The team will look at the range of
responses and present their findings to the whole church at General
Synod 2010.
If your parish is interested in adding a Vision 2019 focus to your June
7 service, many resources are available (all in PDF):
1. Sunday school material, prepared by Fiona Brownlee, communications
officer, Council of the North:
www.anglican.ca/v2019/yourstory/pdf/V2019Sunday_school.pdf
2. A bulletin insert explaining the project and ideas for getting
involved:
a) in black and white:
www.anglican.ca/v2019/yourstory/pdf/V2019-bi-bw.pdf
b) in colour:
www.anglican.ca/v2019/yourstory/pdf/V2019-bi-colour.pdf
3. A summary sheet outlining what Vision 2019 is:
www.anglican.ca/v2019/pdf/v2019-intro.pdf
4. A list of ideas on how individuals and parishes can get involved with
Vision 2019:
www.anglican.ca/v2019/pdf/v2019-ideas.pdf
If you want to dig deeper, the Vision 2019 committee has encouraged
Canadian Anglicans to take a look at the Anglican Communion's Five Marks
of Mission--a good launching pad to think about the future of our
church. There is a six-week Marks of Mission study available:
www.anglican.ca/v2019/missionstudy.htm
For more information, ideas, and inspiration, email the Vision 2019 team
at General Synod:
vision2019@national.anglican.ca
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Visit the Vision 2019 homepage:
www.anglican.ca/v2019
Bishop Sue
Thurs., May 14th = University of King’s College Encaenia
Fri., May 15th = In Office
Sun., May 17th (morning) = Pastoral Visit: Parish of Kentville
Sun., May 17th (afternoon) = Parish of New Germany (Service of Thanksgiving, St. Mark's, Walden)
Mon., May 18th = TEC Closing Eucharist
Tues., May 19th - Wed., May 20th = Meeting of the Regional Deans
Wed., May 20th - Thurs., May 21st = Meeting of the Bishop’s Advisory Council
Bishop Ron
Thurs., May 14th = In Office
Thurs., May 14th (evening) = Pastoral Visit: Parish of St. Martin’s, Western Shore
Fri., May 15th = In Office
Sun., May 17th = Pastoral Visit: Parish of Digby-Weymouth
Mon., May 18th - Sun., May 24th = College of Bishops
There are no openings at the present time.
Job site of Anglican Church of Canada: http://www2.anglican.ca/jobs/index.php
The Region of Fort Sackville invites applications for a part-time puppetry ministry resource co-ordinator. The successful applicant will work in co-operation with a regional support team. It is expected that ten hours per month will be split between team meetings and youth ministry. Brief applications may be submitted to the Regional Dean, The Rev. Michael Conrad, P. O. Box 2115, Fall River, N.S. B2T 1K6 (902-861-2493). A full job description is available upon request. Deadline for applications May 29, 2009.
Some sections (esp. IV & V) may take a bit longer than usual to load.
For those delegates who registered requesting a paper copy of either a) the Resolutions and Administrative Documents, or b) all Synod Documents, they are expected to be mailed on Tuesday, May 19th.
- Synod Orientation will take place in the Student Union Building on Thursday morning, May 28th at 10:30 AM.
- If you would like to have the musical notes for the Synod music, bring a copy of Common Praise with you. Only the words to the songs will be provided on the projection screens.
- Clergy: please bring vestments for the Thursday night service. All delegates are invited to process in for the service. Liturgical colour is white.
- Youth delegates who wish to vote for youth representative on Diocesan Council and to General Synod 2010 must attend the Friday night youth social to cast their vote
Synod Announcement
Do you have an event or activity announcement to share with Synod delegates?
As past delegates will know, during breaks and meals at Synod, there are
slides shown on the projection screen to share information about
upcoming Diocesan events / activities / programs.
If you or your group would like to tell Synod delegates about an
upcoming Diocesan activity or program, please send the details to Tanya
at tkmyers_60@ns.sympatico.ca with the Subject line "Synod Announcement".
The Appointments Committee of the Diocese is always searching for people in the Diocese who have gifts and talents to offer in membership of our various Standing Committees.
These are: Administration & Finance, Committee on Ministry, National & World Mission, Audit Committee, Archives and Diocesan Times Management Board. Membership on these committees is open to all Anglicans, not just to those who are members of Synod.
To apply, please fill in the Application Form (linked) and return as indicated.
The Synod Office will be closed on Monday, May 18th, 2009 for Victoria Day. Have a great weekend!
College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, Saskatoon ~ open to interested Clergy and Lay persons ~ |
Praying with St Antony of the Desert: Study in Retreat June 2-7, 2009
This course is intended for any who are seeking a time of focused learning accompanied by retreat and spiritual direction and is scheduled so as to allow for significant periods of rest, reading, exercise, meditation, and prayer. The Daily Office of Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline will be said daily in the Chapel, and there will be a daily celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Retreat Description: The end of the third century witnessed a startling exodus of men and women from the towns and cities of ancient Egypt into the surrounding wilderness of the Egyptian desert. These men and women became the first Christian monks, and their way of life grew out of a radical identification with the Scripture’s great desert pilgrims: Moses, Elijah, John the Baptist and, above all, Jesus Christ. Born in Egypt in the year 251, tradition calls St. Antony the Great father of these monks. Though not the first Christian to retire to the desert to lead a life of prayer, Antony was among the first to organize a community of monastics around the hermitage of an Abba, or spiritual elder, and his extraordinary life inspired countless generations of monastics to follow the path of self-denial for the sake of Christ. This summer’s programme will explore St. Athansius’ biography of St. Antony. Written shortly after Antony’s death in 356, the biography details Antony’s life and spiritual teachings and was the primary vehicle for the popularisation of Antony’s legacy. Seven letters and numerous sayings are also attributed to Antony. Readings from the Life will be supplemented by these texts as needed to gain a sense of the larger context of ancient Egyptian monasticism. The goal of the week is for participants to retreat into the desert with Antony and place themselves at the feet of one of the towering figures of Christian spirituality. In this way, along with so many generations before us, we can wait for a word from this spiritual elder which can lead us into deeper communion with God and each other.
Required text: Athanasius, The Life of Anthony: The Coptic Life and the Greek Life, trans. T. Vivian and A. N. Athanassakis, with Rowan A. Greer, preface by Benedicta Ward, SLG, foreword by Rowan Williams. Kalamazoo: Cistercian, 2003.
Instructor/Director: The Rev’d Christopher Snook, B.A. (Vind.), M.A. (English) (McMaster), M.A. (Theol.) (Concordia)
Spiritual Director: The Rev’d Professor Walter Hannam, B.A. (Vind.), M.A. (Dalhousie), Ph.D. cand. (Boston College)
Retreat Leaders:
Christopher Snook was ordained deacon in the Anglican Church of Canada in 2005 and priested in 2006. A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, he began his ministry in the Diocese of Saskatchewan and currently serves in the Diocese of Ohio. Prior to his ordination, Father Snook taught for three year’s in the Foundation Year Programme at the University of King’s College in Halifax. He holds two graduate degrees, one in English with a specialisation in nineteenth-century Anglican homiletics; a second in Theology, with a thesis on the Life, Letters, and Sayings of St. Antony the Great. Walter Hannam is Professor of Theology and Anglican Studies and Dean of Chapel at the College of Emmanuel and St Chad, and a priest of the Diocese of Saskatchewan. After studies in Classics, Philosophy, and Theology at the University of King’s College, Dalhousie University, and the Atlantic School of Theology, Father Hannam proceeded to doctoral studies at Boston College, specialising in patristic and mediaeval theology. He holds a seat on the editorial board of the Anglican Theological Review and has published articles on the thought of St Augustine of Hippo. He is co-editor of Divine Creation in Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Thought, Brill’s Studies in Intellectual History 151 (Leiden: Brill, 2007), a Festschrift volume in honour of the distinguished Canadian theologian Robert Crouse. |
Atlantic Vision Day
On-line registration is now available to join us for Alpha Canada's Atlantic Vision Day…a day designed for Advisors, leaders and their teams.
This is an opportunity for encouragement, prayer and worshipping the Lord, while re-connecting and meeting with others. All you need to bring is your vision and passion for Alpha!
The Nova Scotia schedule will include a training workshop on how to run The Marriage Preparation Course!
There is no cost to register as we want to use this opportunity to thank you for all you are doing. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
At the event an opportunity will be available to donate towards the cost of the day or to partner with Alpha.
As our gift, all delegates will receive a copy of the newly released Alpha on Campus DVD featuring the Church on 99 in Edmonton. The video is now available for viewing on line at www.alphacanada.org/video (top video). You will be encouraged as you hear the testimonies of how God is working through this church and the University of Alberta Campus.
Event Details
Saturday, May 30th
9:30-3:00 pm
St. Timothy's Anglican Church
2320 Prospect Road
Hatchet Lake, NS
Hope to see you there!
Elaine Young
Regional Director, Atlantic Provinces and
Canadian Director of The Marriage Courses
www.alphacanada.org ~ www.themarriagecouse.ca
P.S. For more information visit www.alphacanada.org/events, call 1-800-743-0899 or email office@alphacanada.org.
2010 Commemorative Stole
As part of the upcoming 2010 celebrations, special commemorative stoles will be available for purchase by parishes and individual clergy. The stoles will be a cream coloured straight cut design and will bear a machine embroidered 2010 logo. The estimated cost will be in the vicinity of $50. The work is being done on a volunteer basis by a small group of interested and experienced, "top notch" seamstresses, for the sole purpose of beautifying and contributing to the celebration of our 300th anniversary as a diocese. We are planning to have 100 commemorative stoles ready for the 2009 Synod. Priests and parish representatives are encouraged to purchase and pick-up their stoles at that time. Many of the stoles are already spoken for. If you would like a stole and have not yet contacted Daphne please do so and she will reserve one for you.
The Parish of Digby-Weymouth extends an invitation to a special Sunday Service on May 17th, 11:15 a.m. at Trinity Anglican Church, 109 Queen St., Digby, NS. The service will be presided by The Right Rev. Ron Cutler, Suffragan Bishop, who will install five new Lay Readers. All Lay Readers of the Diocese are invited to attend and process. A reception will follow in the hall. For information, please contact The Rev. William Burt at 902-245-2648 or Bette Hardie at 902-245-6139.
ST. ANDREW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH SINGERS is presenting "A Walk Down Memory Lane", May 31st, 7pm.
Serving Delectable deserts. Audience Participation greatly encouraged. We will experience the music of the 40's, 50's & other reminiscent favourites. $10.00 per ticket. For reservations call 435-2987.
Come Pray on Our Island!
WORSHIP SERVICES –
Anglican Church of Canada, PEI
Sunday, May 17 - Parish of Alberton/O’Leary,
With Chris Pharo
St. Peter’s, Alberton, 9:30am
St. Luke’s, O’Leary Corner , 11:15am
Sunday School
ALL WELCOME
St. Francis By The Lakes is hosting a "Fiddlers Mass"
192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville
Sunday May 24th, 2009
Fiddler's Music starts at 9:30 am with our service at 10:00 am
followed by Fellowship downstairs in the church hall at 11:10 am (Snacks & Refreshments)
Everyone welcome, please come and join us
The Parish of Timberlea-Lakeside invites you to celebrate with us on May 24th, 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's in Timberlea, as we honour the Rev. Ron Walker who celebrates the 45th anniversary of his commissioning as an officer in the Church Army. Special guest speaker that day will be the Rev. Reg MacDonald. Join us as we give thanks for Rev. Ron's long and outstanding service to the church.
A Special Youth Concert at St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg
Music students from Iqaluit will be visiting and performing in Nova Scotia during the week of May 10 – 16. During that time a special concert featuring Aqsarniit School Choir, the Iqaluit Fiddle Club and performers of drum dancing and throat singing will join the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts Chamber Orchestra in a performance at St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg on Thursday, May 14 at 7 pm.
Tickets are $10 ($5 for students) and will be available at the door.
Information: 634-9994
We would like to invite and encourage any whom might be visiting in the Annapolis/Digby area to join us in any of the following Services during the month of May 2009, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 1919 Clementsvale Road, Bear River………
Sunday 17th May 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BAS Easter 6
Sunday 24th May 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BCP Ascension of the Lord
Sunday 31st May 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BCP Day of Pentecost
Tempest Baroque Ensemble
Saturday, May 23, 7:30pm, St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg. (Single tickets $20)
Student tickets are available at the door at $5
Information:
stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca or 634-9994
What Is Stewardship?
As we strive to live as faithful and generous stewards, it is important that we understand all of the facets of stewardship. Here are just a few key aspects of stewardship. Stewardship is:
Giving Back - Stewardship is returning a portion of our gifts to God. The gifts we return are our time, our talent and our treasure. We return these gifts not because God or our Church needs them but because we feel an overwhelming need to show our love and gratitude to God.
Transformative - Stewardship is transformative. Once we embrace the stewardship message it changes the way we look at every decision we make. Stewardship becomes a total way of life.
A Love Response - Once we allow God to truly take up residence in our hearts we become so overwhelmed by His abundant love for us that we just naturally feel the need to join our lives with Him and dedicate our time, talent and treasure to carrying out God’s work here on earth. Our generosity comes from within and not from any external pressure or reward. -An excerpt from the St. Louis Archdiocesan Stewardship Education Council
Upcoming Companions on a Journey Events:
May 23 Exploring our Gifts (#5)- Western Shore (St. Martin’s 10:00-3:00)RSVP by May 15th, (902) 275-5434
May 30 Synod Presentation
New dates coming soon for Cape Breton and PEI
The complete April through June Cycle of Prayer is now available on the web site at: http://nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/cycle/cycle.htm The Provincial Prayer Care will be posted soon.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
CHEBUCTO REGION
May 17
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Very Reverend Paul Smith, Dean, and Frances
The Reverend Ray Carter, Deacon, and Heather
The Reverend Dr. Helen Ryding, Assistant Priest, and David Lyttle
The Reverend Ronald Harris, Honorary Assistant, and Gwyneth
The Reverend Canon Fred Krieger, Honorary Assistant, and Janet
The Reverend John Swain, Honorary Assistant
The Reverend Keirsten Wells, Honorary Assistant
St. James’, Armdale, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Canon Rod Gillis and Wendy
St. John’s, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Randy Townsend and Debbie
The Reverend Carson Baxter, Honorary Assistant, and Edith
PRAY FOR PROVINCIAL ACPO, HALIFAX, NS, MAY 22ND – 24TH.
Diocese of Moosonee: St. George's, Nakina The Reverend Hal Graham and Margaret
St. Andrew's, Ogoki St. Paul's, Collins Jellicoe |
Pray for the preparations being made for 'Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.
[click here for the Anniversary Prayer]
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, and Manicaland in Zimbabwe.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE
Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
May
Let Us Give Thanks For . . .
Please Pray For . . .
17 May Province of Ontario
Archbishop Caleb Lawrence and Provincial Council
May 11-14 Episcopal Council Residential Conference (MTL)
May 14 University of King’s College Encaenia (NSPEI)
May 15-18 Cursillo Weekend (WNL)
May 18-22 Bishop Ron’s participation in the College of Bishops, North Carolina (NSPEI)
May 19-20 Meeting of Regional Deans (NSPEI)
May 20-21 Meeting of the Bishop’s Advisory Council (NSPEI)
2009 Council of the North Prayer Cycle now available!
New Anglican-Lutheran prayer cycle: The prayer cycle is available here (PDF):
http://www2.anglican.ca/faith/relationships/documents/cp2008-09.pdf
St. Nicholas Anglican Church Yard Sale Westwood Hills All Welcome
May 30th 2009 at our church 29 Westwood Blvd in Upper Tantallon (across from the Rink) 9:00AM - 1PM
Items include the whole gamut of household goods, toys, books, jewelry etc.
For more info please call Evelyn @ 865-4956 or see our website www.StNicholasWestwoodHills.ca
Start your Victoria Day long weekend with a Wii bit of fun and activity!
Join the Gordon Group of the Cathedral Church of All Saints for an afternoon of “Wii Sports” – bowling, tennis, baseball; even golf and boxing, if you like. A fun time for absolutely everyone, regardless of age or physical capability. Even to watch others play these interactive, realistic video games is entertaining.
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH, 1-4pm, HacKenley Room, Anglican Diocesan Centre
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ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH Bedford, NS
29th Annual Lobster Supper Saturday June 6, 2009
Eat In 4-7 PM or Take Out 3-7 PM
1 1/4 lb. Fresh, Premium, Hard Shell Lobster
Adults $25.00 or Ham $12.00 with Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Roll & Carrot Cake
Children's Menu-$5.00 Ham, Potato Salad, Roll & Carrot Cake
Funds raised to support Church Service to the Community
Advance Tickets CALL TICKET LINE 832-3300 Presold tickets only
Book early to avoid disappointment
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Chowder Luncheon - St. Francis By The Lakes
Location: 192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville
Friday - May 22nd, 2009
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Chowder Lunch or Hamburg Soup with Whole Wheat Roll
Dessert: Homemade Gingerbread with warm Lemon Sauce
Tea/Coffee
Eat in or Take-Out $7.00
For more info call Rose 864-5577
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on May 29, 2009. Time 12:00noon til 1:00pm. Cost $10, Seniors $7.50, this includes main course, dessert, (Tea/Coffee).
Our Monthly Luncheons are held the last Friday of each month, unless otherwise specified. During inclement weather, please call Mission to Seafarers at (902) 422-7790; in case the luncheon has been postponed.
Poverty Justice Camp is Now Accepting Registration! We are very please to be accepting registration for Poverty Justice Camp. The registration deadline is June 12th, 2009. For the middle three days of the camp participants will be dividing into small immersion groups. These groups will be examining specific subthemes of poverty in various different regions of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.For more information on these immersion groups, their topics and destinations please visit our Immersion Groups page. For more information be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us at justicecamp@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at Poverty Justice Camp. Peace, |
Check out the “Calendar of Events” at: http://www.localendar.com/public/diocese
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The Choirs of St. John's United Church, Halifax present a "Sweet Delights" Cabaret at
St. Matthias Anglican Church Hall on Saturday, May 23 - 7 p.m. Featured entertainer is
vocalist/instrumentalist, John DeWolfe. Admission: $15/person. For information and/or
reservations, call Gerry @ 876-7301. A fun evening awaits you!
On Sunday, May 24, 7:30 pm in Saint George's Round Church, 2222 Brunswick Street, Tempest Baroque Ensemble will present Lost In Venice, a magical and mysterious tour of the music of Vivaldi and his contemporaries. Music Director David Greenberg has weaved together a program you will not want to miss. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students. There is no charge for children 12 and under.
Created in January 2001, Tempest includes David Greenberg (Music Director), Symphony Nova Scotia musicians Kirsty Money (violin/viola), Karen Langille (violin), Celeste Jankowski (violin/viola), Hilary Brown (cello), and Max Kasper (double bass), with harpsichordist John Overton. The Ensemble has recorded for CBC Radio and Television, and has collaborated with artists such as Chris Norman (director of the Chris Norman Ensemble and the Boxwood Festival) Francis Colpron (director of Les Boreades, Montreal), David McGuiness (director of Concerto Caledonia, Glasgow), Matthew Wadworth (Montreal) and Nova Scotia's own Scott Macmillan. Tempest has been orchestra-in-residence at Lunenburg's Boxwood Festival since 2006. More information on Tempest is available on their website at www.tempestbaroque.ca.
For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of May 9th to 15th, 2009 is $0.4926 per litre. The Commercial Account Manager for the Diocesan Oil Program is Mr. Cory Hiscock. You may contact him by phone at: 902-798-3061, or by e-mail: cory.hiscock@irvingoil.com
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