New Maryland's 10-person mission

By Bruce McKenna

In preparation for a mission to Honduras, we at Holy Trinity, New Maryland, offered our five loaves and two fish to God. We are amazed and grateful to God for the way he graciously moved in the lives of so many people so that we might give him all the praise and glory.  Read the story.

Provincial Synod
Bishop Claude Miller, Acting Metropolitain (Archbishop) of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada since the retirement of Archbishop Bruce Stavert last May, will preside over Provincial Synod in Gander, Newfoundland this week (Sept. 10-13). The election of a new Metropolitain is on the meeting agenda. Bishop Miller is senior bishop in the Province of Canada, which includes the dioceses of Montreal, Québec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Fredericton, Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, Central Newfoundland and Western Newfoundland.

SEPT. 26 is TEC DAY
A time for people who have been to Teens Encounter Christ, and their friends, to gather for food, fellowship, teaching and prayer. It's a TEC Get-Together!
Join the gang at St. James the Less Church in Renforth/Rothesay from 4 until 8 p.m. on Sept. 26.
Please bring food to share at a pot luck too.
If you have questions, contact Karen Bent <4bents at nb.sympatico.ca>

return to top

Episcopal Directive regarding the administration of Holy Communion
This temporary directive, effective since Sept. 3 and until revised, enunciates the principles, context and understandings of the sacrament of Holy Communion and focuses on sanitary practices. Directives include:
• Communion will continue to be offered in both kinds, host and wine, from the common chalice;

• Communion in one kind, host only, in no way influences the validity of the Sacrament and the choice is that of the communicant;

• clergy and administrators at Communion should visibly use hand sanitizer at appropriate times;

• intinction(dipping of the host) is firmly discouraged and may be used by the administrator alone, who will dip the host and place it on the communicant's tongue so the host does not come in contact with the communicant's hands.

Appointment
The Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks and Mr. Cecil Symes (ordained in the Baptist tradition) were appointed to ministerial responsibilities in the Parish of Kent for six months, beginning Sept. 6.  Ms. Amos-Binks celerates the Eucharist once a month and performs baptisms. Mr. Symes, with the assistance of layreaders, leads worship on Sundays from the Book of Common Prayer. He also does pastoral work, including home and hospital visits, and officiates at weddings and funerals as they arise.

Post Ordination training
The recently ordained in the diocese will participate in the Post Ordination Training module "Practical Liturgy," on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Christ Church (Parish) Church in Fredericton. The main topics of the day are:

• The Holy Eucharist;

• Holy Baptism; and
• The Deacon in the Liturgy.
Specific content and format will be communicated closer to the event.
Liturgy is more than "services" or mechanical ritual, liturgy is the expression of our life as Anglican Christians. How is the Anglican "it" and the Anglican ethos expressed in our liturgical habits, practices and actions?  What is "sacramental evangelism?"  These are among the questions to be explored.

All clergy in the diocese are invited to attend this training session.
Please advise the Ven. Geoffrey Hall <geoffrey.hall at anglican.nb.ca> as soon as possible if you plan to attend.

Anniversaries
Sept. 14  Karman Hunt, 10 years a priest
Sept. 18 Rufus Onyewychi, 35 years a deacon

Sept. 29  David Kierstead, 35 years a deacon

Condolences to the Rev. Capt. Dana Dean and family on the death of his father, Mr. John (Jack) Dean who died on Monday, August 31. His funeral was held at the Castle "Fallsview" Funeral Home on Lancaster Avenue in Saint John on Friday, Sept. 4.

Condolences to Joan (the Rev. Allen) Tapley and her family on the death of her mother, Ethel (Nicholson) McHatten, on Sept. 5. The funeral will be held tomorrow ( Wednesday, Sept. 9,) at 4 p.m. from Scott's Funeral Home, Woodstock. Visitation (2-4 p.m.) precedes the funeral.

Condolences to Phillip (the Rev. Debbie) Edmondson and his family on the death of his mother, Iva Maxine Edmondson, on Sept. 7. There is visiting tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept.9) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at York Funeral Home,Brookside Drive, Fredericton. The funeral will be held from the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m.

Diocesan Stewardship Conference with Bishop Edward Salmon Oct. 16-17
Parish clergy and two lay representatives (one of whom should be a warden) from each parish are urged to attend. Register on-line.

The Bishop's 2009 Deanery Visitation Schedule
Kingston/Kennebecasis — September
Saint John/Chaleur — October

View An up-to-date list of Bishop's appointments and announcements.

Temporal Transactions

Open incumbencies

* Appointment process status:
     H - On hold with interim or particular circumstances
     P - In parish profile preparation/meeting with Bishop pending
     E - Accepting expressions of interest
     I - In the interview process

Diocesan openings
The Nominating Committee currently invites nominations for the following diocesan positions:

• Human Resources Committee (two lay positions available)
  
• Investment (sub) Committee (one member)
  

Please forward nominations to Nominating Committee chair Julian Dickson <julian.dickson at anglican.nb.ca>.

See a current listing of Diocesan Roles, Elections and Appointments on the diocesan web site.

return to top

RCL Lectionary (Year B)

Sunday, September 13
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24) (Green) Eve of Holy Cross Day (Red)
Propers 379; Proverbs 1:20-33; Psalm 19 OR Sisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1 as canticle (Wisdom is a reflection of eternal light …); James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38; Preface of the Lord's Day.
Cycles of Prayer
Southern Highlands — Tanzania, the Rt. Rev. John Mwela.

Visit these links:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions

return to top

FOUND
A private Communion set in the clergy room of the Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH). It can be claimed at the Spiritual and Religious Care Office at the hospital.

Christian Education and Youth Leader Conference
Saturday, Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

St. George's Church, Moncton
Elective workshops, presentation on building relationships

Registration $10

Through <greerstackhouse at hotmail.com>

More details on-line

St. Luke's Day
St. Paul's Church, Rothesay, presents a wellness workshop on Saturday, Oct. 17th and the 5th annual St. Luke's Day Sunday service on Sunday, Oct.. 18 with Dr. Chris Summerville, D.Min, CPRP, Chief Executive Officer Schizophrenia Society of Canada and Associates. Dr. Summerville will lead the Saturday session from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. This year's St. Luke's Day focus is mental health and is an opportunity for health professionals, clergy, councilors, family members and anyone interested in the issue of spirituality and mental health to embark on an in-depth discussion. Those interested in the workshop should e-mail <stpaulsrothesay at nb.aibn.com>. There will be a small fee for registration, lunch and breaks are included.

Fund Raiser
The Diocesan Archives Committee is pleased to offer prints of Lloyd Fitzgerald's painting of the Cathedral for $100.

They are available at Anglican House in Saint John <angbk at nbnet.nb.ca>and from Frank Morehouse in Fredericton <frankm at nbnet.nb.ca>.

return to top

Sept. 8 & 9, 2-4 and 5:30-8 p.m  Blood donor clinic St. Thomas University Conference Centre, Forest Hill Road, Fredericton.

Sept. 9  ACW Diocesan Quiet Day, at Camp Medley. Guest speaker the Rev. Eileen Irish. Pot luck lunch.

Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m.  Nominating Committee, Synod Office board room.

Sept. 10, 2:30-4:30 and 6-8 p.m. Blood donor clinic, Minto Senior Citizen's Club, O'Leary Lane.

Sept. 11, noon - 3 p.m.  Blood donor clinic, Wilmot United Church, Fredericton.

Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - noon, and 1-2 p.m.  Blood donor clinic, Workers Rehabilitation Centre, Westfield Road, Saint John

Sept. 14, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  1st Year Clergy Training Programme, St. Andrew's Church, Peticodiac.

Sept. 14, 1-4 and 5:30-8:30 p.m.  Blood donor clinic, NB Community College gym, Broadway Street, Woodstock.

Sept. 14, 10 a.m. Companion Diocese Committee, Synod Office board room.

Sept. 15, 2-4 and 5:30 p.m.  Blood donor clinic, Florenceville Middle School gym, Main Street.

Visit the Diocesan Web Calendar of Events

return to top

One Voice CD -- PWRDF offers this double CD set of performances of Canadian musicians in Celebration and Inspiration of its 50th anniversary. Artists include Bruce Cockburn, Oscar Peterson, Blue Rodeo, and Chor Leoni, among many others! One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of these CDs goes to support the work of PWRDF around the world. Individual tracks will be available for purchase on iTunes. One Voice is a unique gift for Anglicans to proudly share with friends and family members. The CD sets will sell in Anglican churches for $20 each, and it is strongly recommended that parishes order early to avoid disappointment. Shipping begins this month (September), the minimum order is 10 CD sets (one case) plus shipping and handling. Contact Carolyn Vanderlip, PWRDF 50th Anniversary Program Facilitator, at cvanderlip at pwrdf.org

To find out more about 50th anniversary events and photos, please check www.pwrdf50.org.

More PWRDF links

PWRDF blog

justgeneration.ca.

Diocesan PWRDF

PWRDF National

return to top

Sept. 18, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Atlantic School of Theology Best Practices Institute presents "More ready than you realize: Evangelism in the emerging culture" featuring Brian McLaren, internationally renowned author, speaker and leadership mentor recognized for his ability to provoke, inspire and equip us to reach out and relate the Gospel for people today. St. Andrew's United Church, Coburg Rd. and Robie Street, Halifax. Registration $20 each, or register five or more from your church for just $80. Information on-line.

Sept. 26, 4 - 8 p.m. TEC Day, a kind of reunion for those who have been to Teens Encounter Christ and their friends. It's fellowship, prayer, teaching and a pot-luck meal at St. James the Less Church, Rothesay/Renforth. Details from Karen Bent <4bents at nb.sympatico.ca>.

Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.  Blue Mass, at Holy Trinity, Blackville, honouring police, firefighters, and paramedics in the area of the Parish of Derby and Blackville. The celebration takes place on the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels. His Honour, Dr. Herménégilde Chiasson, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of New Brunswick, will be in attendance.

Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Post Ordination Training, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.

Oct. 7, 9 a.m.  Shediac Deanery ACW annual meeting, St. Mary’s, Hillsborough.

Oct. 16-17, Stewardship Conference with Bishop Edward Salmon, Trinity Church, Sussex. Register on-line.

Oct. 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  St. Luke's Day workshop on spirituality and mental health at St. Paul's Church, Rothesay. Information <stpaulsrothesay at nb.aibn.com>.

Oct. 18, 6 & 10:30 a.m.  Bishop Salmon preaches at St. Mary's (York) in Fredericton.

Oct. 18  St. Luke's Day at St. Paul's, Rothesay, focusing on spirituality and mental health.

Oct. 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Christian Education and Youth Leader Conference, St. George's, Moncton. Elective workshops, a presentation on building relationships with young people. Advance registration $10 through <greerstackhouse at hotmail.com>

return to top

Diocese of Algoma

Seeks a part-time (about 60 per cent) information technology consultant. Apply by Sept. 30 in writing with resume and salary expectations to:
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews
Bishop of Algoma
PO Box 1168
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 5N7

Job listings for the Canadian church.

return to top

Primate's view of the Holy Land
by Marites Sison
Anglican Journal
Sept. 4, 2009
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, visited Israel and the Palestinian territories from Aug. 22 to 30. Anglican Journal staff writer Marites N. Sison sat down for an interview with him to discuss the significance of that visit. A news story about his time in the Holy Land will be in the October issue of the Journal. Read the interview.

Primate’s Middle East pilgrimage fosters partnership
by Ali Symons

Anglican Church of Canada Web
Sept. 4, 2009

On his first solidarity visit to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Aug. 22 to 30, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, the Primate, soaked up the area's rich history and deepened relations with the living church there. As he put it when he preached at the Jerusalem cathedral, "While I come as a first-time pilgrim to the Holy Land, I come with a commitment to be a partner in the Gospel."  Read the story.

Russian president moves to promote interfaith dialogue
by Sophia Kishkovsky
Ecumenical News International
Sept. 3, 2009

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has in recent weeks spoken several times of the importance of interreligious dialogue and stated that his country offers a unique example in that sphere. "As the head of a country with many religions, I have visited many different places of worship, Orthodox churches, mosques, and now I have the opportunity of visiting this place that is sacred to all of Russia's Buddhists," Mr. Medvedev said at Buryatia on Aug. 24, visiting eastern Siberia's Ivolginsky Datsan Buddhist monastery, near Lake Baikal.  Read the story.

Darfur bishop warns that war in west of Sudan is not over
by Fredrick Nzwili
Ecumenical News International
Sept. 1, 2009
Nairobi: Roman Catholic Bishop Antonio Menegazzo, the apostolic administrator of El-Obeid diocese in Sudan, has expressed shock at a United Nations’ military commander’s pronouncement that Darfur's war is over, despite the lack of a peace agreement and the ongoing threat of Janjaweed militia. Read the story.

Stewardship encourages people to lead generous lives, strengthens faith, and impacts the world.
Michael Durall

return to top

The rector was making his parish rounds on a bicycle, when he came upon a boy with a lawn mower for sale.

"How much do you want for the mower?" asked the rector.

"As much money as it takes to buy a bicycle, " said the boy.

The rector, who needed a lawn mower, asked "Would you take my bike in trade for it?"

The boy said he would have to test-ride the bike first, so he took it up the street and back. When he returned he said "Mister, you've got yourself a deal."

They shook on it, then the rector thought he would give the mower a try. He pulled on the rope a few times with no response. He called out to the boy as he was riding away and said "I can't get this mower to start."

The boy turned back to the rector and said, "That's because you have to cuss at it to get it started."

The rector said "I'm a man of God and I do not cuss. In fact, it has been so long since I cussed, I don't even remember how."

The boy replied "Well, you just keep pullin' on that rope and it'll come back to ya."