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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS’ OFFICE
The Rev’d Heather Hamlin Gravells has resigned from the Parish of Port Hill, effective August 15th. Heather has accepted a position in the Parish of Revelstoke, Diocese of Kootenay.
Episcopal Itinerary
The Episcopal Itinerary has been updated for June 2009 - June 2010.
Bishop Sue
Thurs., July 2nd = Appointments/Meetings
Fri., July 3rd = Day Off
Sun., July 5th = Pastoral Visit: Parish of Ecum Secum
Mon., July 6th = Reading & Writing
Tues., July 7th - Wed., July 8th = Days Off
Thurs., July 9th - Fri., July 17th = Vacation
Bishop Ron
Thurs., July 2nd - Fri., July 3rd = Appointments/Meetings
Mon., July 6th - Fri., July 24th = Vacation
* Kelly Appleton, Episcopal Administrative Assistant, will be out of the office July 2nd & 3rd.
Rector: Parish of St. Nicholas, Westwood Hills, N.S.
In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the position of Rector of the Parish of St. Nicholas, Westwood Hills, Nova Scotia. The Parish Profile is on file with the Bishops’ Office and may be reviewed by any prospective applicant. If you wish to be considered for this position, the profile and application form may be obtained by contacting – in advance – Kelly Appleton at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717.
The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, August 7, 2009.
A copy of Canon 25 can be found on our website at http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/canon/documents/CANON25-2006.pdf.
The Right Reverend Sue Moxley
Bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
5732 College Street
Halifax, NS B3H 1X3
Phone: 902-420-0717
Fax: 902-425-0717
Email: smoxley@nspeidiocese.ca
Web: http://www.nspeidiocese.ca
Job site of Anglican Church of Canada: http://www2.anglican.ca/jobs/index.php
Parish Treasurer Required
St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Halifax, requires a treasurer. The position requires approximately four to six hours per week with more time at crucial periods in the church’s financial year. The position carries a monthly honorarium. The parish treasurer is a member of Saint Mark’s Finance Committee and is responsible to that Committee and to the Parish Council. Duties include handling the financial affairs of the Parish and keeping full records, using generally accepted accounting principles for all the financial affairs and transactions of the Parish. The treasurer makes monthly written and verbal reports on the state of the church’s finances to meetings of the Parish Council and presents to the Annual Meeting the year-end financial reports.
The ideal candidate will have accreditation from a recognized accounting or business administration program and experience in a computerized accounting environment. Familiarity with Anglican Church organization and financial practices would be an asset. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
An email outlining your qualifications, with an attached résumé, can be sent to:
Dr.Geraldine Thomas
Deadline for applications is July 10, 2009.
Really Exciting Opportunity at the Cathedral Church of All Saints!
Well, summer will soon be upon us, and so will flocks of visitors to the Cathedral. We are currently seeking a Cathedral Tour Guide, to welcome, and inform our guests. Preference will be given to a bilingual candidate, who is comfortable working unaided in the Cathedral. This person will also be available to start work on Monday, July 6th through August. Monday—Thursday, 11am – 4pm and Friday 9am-12pm. The hourly rate is $9/hour. Please submit resumes to the Cathedral Office cathedralchurch@eastlink.ca, or call 423-6002. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, June 30. Thank you.
Synod Office Staff Summer Vacations:
Kelly, Appleton - July 2 & 3; July 27-August 14
Jan Connors - week of July 13th
Bishop Ron Cutler - July 6-24th
Peter Flemming - August 4-7; August 17-20; week of August 31st
Bishop Sue Moxley - July 9-17; week of August 24th
Jana O'Neil - July 27-August 14
Patrick Pearse - week of September 14th
Gordon Redden - July 6-8; July 20-August 7; August 17-27
Janice Roby - August 4-28
Kathy Saunders - August 13-14; September 15-16
Elizabeth Seymour - July 7-9
Lorraine Slopek - August 4-14
Synod Office hours, June through Labour Day, are 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday; 9am to 12 noon on Fridays.
The Anglican NetNews will be distributed as usual next week on Wednesday, July 8th. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, July 7th. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR NOTICES FOR THE WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH ISSUE IS THURSDAY, JULY 9TH! You might want to plan ahead and sent both weeks' notices at the same time to: netnews@nspeidiocese.ca
Essentials Nova Scotia
invites all interested to a Special Meeting
at St George’s (Round Church), Halifax
Friday July 10th
7 PM
This meeting will include an update on Essentials nationally, with special guests, the Rev.Dr. Murray Henderson and Mr. Doug Grisim. The topic will be “What do we need to do to stay in the Anglican Church of Canada, if it errs badly?" Also we will be looking at ways we can prepare and help with General Synod 2010.
All are welcome.
| DYC 2009 | |
| DYC 2009 is now accepting applications to "Come and Discover the Kingdom"! Participant applications can be found here (please link to attachment) and leaders applications are available by e-mailing diocesanyouthconference@yahoo.ca Registration deadline for participants is September 18th, 2009. NO late applications will be accepted this year so get them in ASAP. See you there! |
Click on the brochure to the left to be directed to the Clergy Area where you can link to the complete brochure.
Click above to receive an on-line registration form. But don't wait. Yes, the Conference is in October but room must be booked by the beginning of SEPTEMBER! Why not register before you take vacation?
HRM area, starting January 2010
This is a preliminary ask to determine interest.
EFM is a serious program of adult Christian questioning and learning - four years, once a week for 33 weeks; commitment may be renewed each year. The years cover Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Practice, and Theologians & Theology. The method of study is home preparation followed by small group discussion and theological reflection. Cost is $375 per year.
EFM is designed for lay people who desire to go both wider and deeper in understanding, and to practice seeing our daily lives and choices through the images and teachings of Christian faith. EFM is also accepted as education for NSOM.
EFM groups will also be available on the north shore, Truro, the Valley, Cape Breton and PEI.
Website: efmcanada.ca Contact: debraburleson@eastlink.ca
UPDATE: Amazon Vacation Bible Days…Discover Jesus through Jungle Journeys, St. Margaret of Scotland, July 13-17: ‘Amazon Vacation Days’ is cruisin’ along picking up props, snack schedules, volunteers and registration. Please Continue to Pray for Everyone involved: Almighty God, who hast committed to Your Church the care and nurture of Your children; enlighten those who teach and those who learn that they may worship and serve You, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Mod.BCP, p.47)
Did You Know this Amazon Factoid?
If you ever happen to find yourself trekking through the Amazon rainforest without your freshwater canteen, there’s no need to head to the muddy river. Simply break open a monkey vine.
Monkey vines are hollow vines filled with pure water – a true, God-given provision for those who are thirsty!
(Cruisin’ the Amazing Amazon. Cook Communications Ministries: Colorado Springs, CO/Paris, Ontario. P.20)
Registration Options:
Phone St. Margaret’s Office:455-2451,or
Pick Up/Complete Form at Church,or
Email: Karie Lynn Maloney at maltertwo@gmail.com
~ click for the full Best Practices Institute (September 2009) details ~
WORSHIP & CONCERTS IN OUR PARISHES
Come Pray on our Island!
Anglican Church of Canada, PEI
WELCOMES YOU…..
Sunday, July 5
Parish of Alberton/O’Leary
St. Peter’s, Alberton 9:30am
St. Luke’s, O’Leary corner 11:15am
Christ Church, Kildare Capes 7:00pm
Please join us as we welcome our new Rector,
Rev. Andrew Mortimer and his wife Janet to our Parish.
A Note from St John-in-the-Wilderness, New Germany, NS
Dear Friends,
In 1844. Bishop John Inglis wrote in his journal, “Tuesday, July 23rd. After some heavy showers, we(the Reverends Philip Filleul & James Cochran) drove three miles to the church, or rather Chapel which is in the Parish of Lunenburg, and found 350 persons assembled. We were three hours in the chapel and then we were obligated to hasten on our journey." He was writing about our church at New Germany.
This year, 2009, we are 165 years old! This church congregation has been a significant part of the spiritual journeys of many people over the years, and continues to be a vibrant community as we face the challenges of continuing in ministry together.
On Saturday, August 8th & Sunday, August 9th (2009) we will be having some special “Anna”versary Celebrations(“Anna”-versary /i.e.Rev Anna Hoeg) and invite all former, present, (and prospective?) members and friends to join us. There will be an Open House and Barbecue on Saturday and Morning Worship and Reception on Sunday.
We’d also like to hear from any clergy family members who may be interested in visiting one of the churches of their childhood or of their ancestors. We are a rural parish, and were often ministered to by young clergy straight from seminary many of whom had young families while they were here. [Our Clergy have included Snyder(1852), Brown(1875), Gwillim(1889), Parry(1890), Andrews(1895), Johnston(1896), Mellor(1897), Johnson(1898), Martell(1909), Harrison(1916), Elliott(1918), Knickle(1920), Brown(1927), Ott(1923), Veinotte(1938), French(1942), Chard(1944), Martell(1948), Isaacs(1954), Trueman(1955), Purvis(1960), Thirkell(1961), Doherty(1964), Purchase(1965), Tattrie(1972), Rigby(1977), Robertson(1984), Armstrong(1990), McClure-Fraser(1997), Henderson(2003), Hoeg(2006)]
If you’d like to join us or wish to know more about our celebration, please contact the “Anna”versary Committee through Catherine Robar at (644-2854) or cf.robar@ns.sympatico.ca
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 July 2009, at St. Anne’s Anglican Birch Chapel, 159 Harbourview, Smith’s Cove, Digby County
Sunday 05th July 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BCP Pentecost 5
Sunday 12th July 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BAS Pentecost 6
Sunday 19th July 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BCP Pentecost 7
Sunday 26th July 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BCP Pentecost 8
AST - Summer Concerts at St. Columba Chapel
Looking for a pleasant way to spend a summer evening? Check out these upcoming concerts at AST’s St. Columba Chapel…
Wednesday, July 8 – 7:30 p.m.
A Debut Atlantic concert featuring
Phillip Addis, Baritone
Emily Hamper, Piano
Tickets $20/$15 at the door
More information on the artists: http://www.astheology.ns.ca/UpcomingEvents.html
Saturday, August 8 – 7:30 p.m.
Musique Royale presents Ensemble Polaris
Tickets $20 - To reserve your spot, please call 902.634.9994
Tickets are also available at the door
More information on Musique Royal and Ensemble Polaris: http://www.musiqueroyale.com
STEWARDSHIP:
Upcoming Companions on a Journey Events:
- Sept 18/19 Prince Edward Island. Details to be announced.
- Nov 20/21 Prince Edward Island. Details to be announced.
- New dates coming soon for Lunenburg, Annapolis Valley & Cape Breton.
AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:
The complete July through September Cycle of Prayer and Provincial Prayer Care are now available on the web site at: http://nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/cycle/cycle.htm
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
FORT SACKVILLE REGION
July 5
Church of the Good Shepherd, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Don Shipton, Priest-in-Charge, and Corinne Steele
Church of the Holy Spirit, Mt. Uniacke, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Mark Pretty, Priest-in-Charge
All Saints, Bedford, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Canon Robert Power and Theresa
Diocese of Moosonee:
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly:
Caleb J. Lawrence, Archbishop of Moosonee and Maureen
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
July
Let Us Give Thanks For . . .
Please Pray For . . .
05 July Province of Canada
Bishop Claude Miller, Acting Metropolitan, and Provincial Council
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
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Parish of Clements will be holding their Annual Flea Market at the Parish Hall, Deep Brook, Annapolis County on Friday 31st July and Saturday 01st August both days commencing at 0900 …..There will be many Treasures/Hot Dogs and freshly baked cookies….. Hope to see you there!
FLEA MARKET, BBQ & BAKED GOODS SALE
ST. ANDREW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
8 LOCKS ROAD
DARTMOUTH, NS
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH, 8 AM - 1 PM
LOTS OF TREASURES AND BAKED GOODS.
FOR MORE INFO CALL 435-2987.
St. Francis By The Lakes - 2nd Annual Strawberry Supper
192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville
Sunday, July 12th, 2009 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Salad Plate consists of slice of ham and turkey, potato salad, coleslaw,
cucumber, tomato, lettuce & dinner roll
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake – includes homemade biscuit
strawberries & whipped cream topping.
Tea & Coffee included
Cost $12.00 per dinner
Eat in or take out
Please contact Rose for tickets @ 864-5577 before July 5th
~ click for larger for full size poster for Vervain Fair ~
Everyone IS Welcome
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on July 31, 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.
SOCIAL JUSTICE:
Check out the “Calendar of Events” at: http://www.localendar.com/public/diocese
I want to join all interested Sunday School teachers across Canada, by e mail.
The idea is : we link to each other by e mail.
We can : share our faith, resources, ideas, joys & occasional frustrations.
( It can be lonely, by yourself, in the basement ! )
Once I have lots of e mail addresses, I will make a simple newsletter and send it to each teacher.
We can introduce ourselves, describe our class, parish & methodologies.
Then, when there is a need, we can post our question or situation and feel we have "virtual" colleagues.
Please forward this note to every Sunday School teacher you know.
They can then write to me, for more information and we can begin . . . sharing & caring.
Thank you !
St. Paul's, Dauphin, MB
Diocese of Brandon
A message to Anglican churches from Hi-Fi Hymn Book:
I'm writing to introduce you to a new service we're very pleased to provide to Christian churches. Hi-Fi Hymn Book is a non-profit organization that makes high quality pipe organ accompaniment to public domain hymns available at no charge via mp3 downloads from our website http://hifihymnbook.com We've also recently added a Service Music section for amens, doxologies and masses that are suitable for congregational singing.
Missionaries, smaller churches, and even some military chaplains in the field have already taken advantage of our service. In addition to providing older mass settings by composers such as John Merbecke, we're excited to announce that we've just been licensed to record settings by modern American composer Richard Proulx, whose music has been described as "the most performed music in this country, every Sunday throughout the United States."
The site has a fun, fifties theme that's centered on a diner-style jukebox connecting visitors to our ever growing hymn catalog. Response to the launch of the site has been incredibly encouraging, thanks mainly to YouTube viewers who've played over a third of a million of our videos over the past six months, and often check out our site to see what we're all about! You can visit us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/hifihymnbook
Hope you enjoy the site, and we're looking forward to serving your churches soon!
Stephen Jarnick
President
Hi-Fi Hymn Book
63 McGarry Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada N2N 1A3
email: hifihymnbook@yahoo.com
phone: (647) 409-8646
For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of June 27th to July 3rd, 2009 is $0.5763 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
The Anglican Net News is compiled weekly at the Diocesan Office, usually by Jan Connors. If you would like to submit material for consideration please send to netnews@nspeidiocese.ca or FAX (902) 425-0717. The next deadline is Tuesday.
To subscribe or change your email address for the Net News, please e-mail us at office@nspeidiocese.ca. Tell others about the ANN!
Until next Wednesday...
