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SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 9th - In office meetings and Mentors meeting online
Friday, March 10th - Vacation Day
Sunday, March 12th – Parish of St. Stephen’s, Chester
Monday, March 13th - Day off
Tuesday. March 14th  - Reading, writing and planning day
Wednesday, March 15th - Leadership Team and monthly meeting with the Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the following appointments:
 
The Reverend Edwin Ebsary’s appointment as Priest-In-Charge of the Parish of St. Andrew’s Locks Road Dartmouth has been extended to June 30th, 2023.
 
The Reverend Lee Sinclair has been appointed Priest-in-Change of the Anglican Churches of Pictou County, effective February 15th, 2023.

Bishop Sandra has accepted the resignation of the Reverend Mark Pretty, Rector of the Parish of Timberlea, effective September 1st, 2023. At that time Mark will move into retirement.

Announced previously was the resignation of Archdeacon Dr. Susan Slater from the parish of All Saints by the Sea Canso. Susan will continue as Rector of the Parish of Strait-Chedabucto and as Archdeacon of the Northumbria and Cape Breton regions.

Synod Office Updates

As a result of staffing changes due to retirements, Tammy Cummins’ role in the Diocesan Office has been redeveloped. Tammy now carries the title of Payroll and Benefits Administrator. This role adds the benefits responsibilities previously held by the Reverend Canon Gordon Redden. We would like to thank Tammy for all her work on behalf of the clergy, staff and parishes of the Diocese.
 
Sarah Slopek, temporary Administrative Assistant, has completed her contract with the Diocesan Office as of Tuesday, February 28th. Staff held a small gathering last week to thank Sarah for her work over the last several months. We are grateful for Sarah’s time with us and wish her well in her future endeavours.