Digest 2007-01-13 March 27, 2007
IN THIS ISSUE:
Diocesan News
From the Bishop's Office
Readings and Intercessions
Resources
The Current Calendar
Camps Campaign Update
PWRDF
Advance Notice of Events
Employment Opportunities
News of the Wider Church
National Resources and Updates
On the Web
Stewardship Quotable
Heavenly Humour
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Life, death, hunger and hope in Soweto
by Ana Watts
When Marian LucasJeffries returned to South Africa in February, she found the Soweto Home Based Care Givers Co-op and its members changed since her last visit three years ago. There were more of them –– 20 instead of 11 –– and the number of patients and orphans for whom they cared had not increased significantly, so they are able to spend more time with each one. An average of 20 of their patients die each day of AIDS, so the numbers may not have increased a lot, but the faces of their patients have changed.
There will be a Maunday Thursday service in Christ Church Cathedal at 11 a.m. on April 5 for the renewal of ordination vows and blessing of oil.
A complete list of Holy Week Services at Christ Church Cathedral appears at the end of this edition of E News.
The registration deadline for the Clergy Spouse Conference is April 12. The earlier date that appeared on the mailed registration form is incorrect.
reGathering 2k7 is coming up April 14 and is open to all who have been confirmed by Bishop Miller. Please register ASAP -- information from Liz (elizabeth.harding at anglican.nb.ca) or George (george.porter at anglican.nb.ca).
Register online for this year's Choir School (July 1-8)
Weekly celebrations of Holy Communion at UNB Chapel for UNB/STU students, staff and faculty continue on Tuesdays at 12 noon, concluding the Tuesday following Easter (April 10) –– from the Rev. Canon George M. Porter, D.Phil. Youth Action Director, Diocese of Fredericton Chaplain to the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) & St. Thomas University.
President Eric Beresford of Atlantic School of Theology is very pleased to announce that AST graduate, the Most Rev. Richard W. Smith (MDiv 1985), has been appointed as Archbishop of Edmonton, Alberta by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
Camp Brookwood seeks chaplains for summer camps. Contact the Rev. Doug Painter (dpainter at gmail.com) for details.
Isabel Murphy with Wycliffe Bible Translators, a New Brunswick Anglican whose work in Brazil is widely supported in this diocese, will be in the diocese from early April through June. She is most willing and able to share the news of her work with interested groups. Contact her by e-mail (isabel_murphy at sil.org); through Wycliffe regional representative Kala Thompson in Moncton (506)432-4604; through the Rev. Rod Black (506) 546-2701 or Dorothy Comeau (506) 546-3225 in Bathurst.
It is now possible to keep up to date on Isabel's work and witness through her blog.
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Congratulations to the Rev. Don Trivett who recently celebrated the 55th anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate.
Congratulations to the Ven. Harold Hazen who recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate.
Condolences to the the family of the Rev. Harold M.D. Westin, who died last Friday. He once served in the parish of McAdam.
Condolences to Jonathan and Kristen Springthorp on the death of their mother Carol, who was a great friend to Church Army.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, and light perpetual shine upon them.
Bishop's Itinerary
March 27 - Office
March 31 - Quiet Day, Parish of Gagetown
April 2,3,4 - Office
Open incumbencies
Andover (August 07)*
Canterbury
Cambridge-Waterborough
East Saint John
Fredericton (Sept. 1)*
Fredericton Junction
Gagetown
Minto and Chipman
Musquash *
Riverview
Simonds
St. James, Moncton
St. Stephen (Aug. 1)*
* Bishop now receiving expressions of interest.
Archdeaonry Greater Chapter Meetings in April
April 17 Woodstock, St. Luke's, Woodstock 7 p.m.
April 17 Kingston and the Kennebeciasis, St. Paul's, Hampton, 7:30 p.m.
April 19 Saint John, St. John the Baptist, Millidgeville, 7 p.m.
April 19 St. Andrews, Christ Church, Pennfield, 7 p.m.
April 24 St. John's Hall, Nashwaaksis, 7 p.m.
Diocesan positions now vacant or pending vacancy
Indications of interest or nominations to any of the listed positions are welcome and may be communicated to the chair of the Diocesan Nominating Committee, Barbara Landry (bjlandry at nbnet.nb.ca). Please direct inquiries or seek additional information as to terms of reference or other details to the nominating committee chair (bjlandry at nbnet.nb.ca) or the Secretary of Synod.
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April 1 RCL Lectionary Year C
The Sunday of the Passion
Liturgy of the Psalms: 297; Luke 19:28-40; at the Procession:299; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29.
Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23-1-49.
Preface of Holy Week.
Cycles of Prayer
Jerusalem – (Middle East) the Rt. Rev. Riah Hanna Abu El-Assal; Bishop Coadjutor of Herusalem - (Middle East) the Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani.
Provincial Prayer Care
The Province of Canada, Archbishop Bruce Stavert and the Provincial Council.
The Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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Legal Guide for Canadian Churches
Published by Novalis
Wrongful dismissal, potential liability for the actions of employees or volunteers, a parishioner slipping on icy church steps ... these are just some of the legal issues that should be of concern to every Christian church and parish community in Canada. Recognizing that most people working in the church need guidance when confronting church-related legal issues –– lawyers and long-term church members –– David Blaikie and Diana Ginn have assembled a comprehensive legal overview, coupled with practical advice, that should be required reading for every Canadian pastor, church administrator, and parish council member.
Available through Anglican House
The Scott F. Clarkson Scholarship encourages and assists students in the pursuit of post-secondary education, with preference given to students who enroll in a program relating to agriculture and are residents of the Parish of Stanley.
Anglican House
Diocesan Resource Centre
116 Princess Street
Saint John, NB E2L 1K4
angbk at nbnet.nb.ca
Renovations are almost complete. Beginning Monday, April 2 and continuing throughout the month, look for great renovation savings on books, older stock bulletins, letterhead, envelopes and some gift items.
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March 28, 2 p.m. Clergy College Planning Team, Synod Office board room.
March 29, 1 p.m., Camps Campaign Cabinet, Synod Office board room.
April 2 , 7 p.m. Lenten Faith, Growth and Spiritual Maturity Sessions led by the Rev. Anthony Kwaw in the Parish of Bright hall, 1403 Route 104, Zealand. Each evening consists of about a 45-minute video, followed by a discussion and sharing period. Everyone is welcome. Storm date Thursday.
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CAMPS CAMPAIGN UPDATE
From Peter Irish
Campaign chair
Excitement builds as Camp Medley approaches the 2007 camping season
CAMPS CAMPAIGN UPDATE
From Peter Irish
Campaign chair
THE ENVELOPES START ROLLING IN
I just picked-up my first 40 envelopes in response to our article in the March NB Anglican.
In that article I asked everyone who gets the NB Anglican to send in $20 to the campaign. If all 9000 subscribers did that, $180,000 would be added to our $460,000 campaign total and move us much closer to our million dollar goal.
So check for an envelope in the March issue of the New Brunswick Anglican and make that gift to the campaign that has the potential to change the lives of the youth of our Diocese and Province.
It's as easy as pie!
HAVE YOU SENT YOUR ENVELOPE IN?
Just 8960 envelopes to go!
Thank you for your continued support.
Excitement builds as Camp Medley approaches the 2007 camping season
How much more exciting can it get for Camp Medley with a new year-round director in the person of Liz Harding, a new governance model to support the ministry, and a new main hall under construction for the summer? And that's not all, Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) will be the first to use the new building at Camp Medley on the Victoria Day weekend beginning May 19!
The new main hall at Camp Medley is enclosed see for yourself!
Thank you for your continued support.
Sudan/Kenya
PWRDF partner works to alleviate the hardships in refugee camp
Lucy Ng'ang'a works with the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) Reproductive Health Program for Sudanese and Somali refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp. She visits refugees on a daily basis and povides trauma counselling as most of the refugees have been traumatized by their war experiences.
Established 15 years ago, the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya is one of the oldest and largest refugee camps in the world. The camp covers about 25 square kilometres and houses approximately 90,000 refugees. The population of the camp is a mix of nine nationalities and dozens of ethnic groups, the majority of whom are refugees from Sudan and Somalia. Dust storms are common and there is a shortage of food, water and firewood. There has been severe land degradation because of overgrazing and meeting firewood needs.
Please pray for Lucy Ng'ang'a and the National Council of Churches of Kenya, and for the refugees who are struggling to survive in the difficult conditions.
Find more PWRDF stories here.
PWRDF is the Anglican Church of Canada's agency for international development, relief, refugees and justice issues.
Thank you for giving to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.
****************************************April 14, 9 a.m. A scrapbooking bonanza at St. Clement's Church on the St. John River above Fredericton.No experience required. Bring photos and learn how to decorate and preserve memories. The $25 registration fee includes a gift bag, snacks and lunch as well as a chance to win door prizes. Close to My Heart stamping and scrapbooking supplies are available on site as are demonstrations .All proceeds will go to the Parish of Prince William.There will be a silent auction and bake sale. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information contact Susan Williams (szwllms at nb.sympatico.ca) or Grace Pike (gwpike at nbnet.nb.ca) .
April 14-15, 1 p.m. Saturday through 2 p.m. Sunday, The reGathering 2k7, 25 hours for people who have been confirmed by Bishop Miller. It all happens at CFB Gagetown. For more information and to pre-register, contact Liz (elizabeth.harding at anglican.nb.ca).
April 17, 7:30 p.m. First of two Archdeaconry of Kingston and the Kennebecasis pre-synod Greater Chapter meetings at St. Paul's, Hampton. Clergy, wardens, delegates to synod and their substitutes from each parish should attend.
April 19 , 7:30 p.m. Trust In Justice The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs (a joint effort of St. Mary's University and the Atlantic School of Theology), Dalhousie University and the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society present a panel presentation on Trust in Civil Justice in room 105 of Dalhousie Law School.
April 21, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2007 Faith Seminar with Bishop William Hockin at the Bill McGuire Centre, Rothesay. Bishop Hockin's chosen theme is Finding Connections in a Disconnected World. He will give three talks, entitled "When He Wipes Away Your Tears," "When He Forgives Your Painful Past," and "When He Touches You Where You Hurt Most." Registration is $20 per person, including lunch. Brochures available from parishes, or from Joyce and Arthur Gregg, ajgregg at rogers.com.
April 21, 9:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Celtic Way: The Sacredness of Everyday Living A day of reflection on the beautiful prayers of the Celtic people and an opportunity to explore a spirituality where all things and all tasks are sacred. Suggested donation $25-$50 (please pay what you feel you can afford). Includes continental breakfast, hot lunch and printed material to take home. For further info contact Marilyn Haugen-Strand in Sackville at springsofliferetreats at yahoo.cao.
April 21, 10 a.m., Layreaders Workshop "Funerals, who does what and how can I help" at Kennebecasis Select Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (morning) and Holy Trinity Church, Hammond River Road (afternoon). Includes round table discussions on how layreaders can assist their priest with all aspects of funerals. A repeat of the very successful workshop given in February. Registration (hamriver at nbnet.nb.ca) is essential by noon on Tuesday, April 17 and limited to 12 participants. There is no charge. Bring your own lunch, drinks are provided. Layreaders from all archdeaconries are welcome.
April 22, 7 p.m. Induction of the Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove as priest and rector in the Parish of Rothesay during a service of the Celebration of a New Ministry at St. Paul's Church. Officiant is Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall. Clergy are invited to robe and process. The colour is white.
April 24-26 Clergy Spouses' Conference, Villa Madonna, Rothesay. Guest speaker Ruth Coleman –– a writer and artist who works with young children and families through Early Intervention, Saint John –– will address the conference theme Finding God in All Things. Register through Ann Marie LeGrand, amlegr at nb.sympatico.ca.
April 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Spiritual Retreat Spa at Dayspring Retreat Centre, Rothesay -- for everyone involved with the nurture and spiritual formation of our young people and youth –– Sunday school teachers/superintendents, youth leaders, Christian education board members, choir directors. A morning of spiritual reflections and refreshment, an afternoon of physical refreshment and fun. Registration is $15. Contact Liz Harding, elizabeth.harding at anglican.nb.ca.
April 29 , 7 p.m. Deanery Evensong at St. George's Church, Bathurst. A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Choir School.
May 4-5 Region IX Order of Saint Luke Regional Conference at St. Margaret's Church in Fredericton. Guest speaker Linda Miller of Tennessee, graphic artist for Sharing Magazine. Information from Sherrill Bradley, bradleym at nbnet.nb.ca.
May 5, Thirty-sixth annual Atlantic School of Theology convocation at All Saint's Cathedral, Halifax.
May 6, 7 p.m. Deanery Evensong at St. Luke's Church, Woodstock. A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Choir School. (please not changed date)
May 9-10, Nicholson Lectures welcomes the Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad. She will speak on the theme Preaching for Social Transformation at St. Columba Chapel, Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax.
May 15 , 7:30 p.m. Second of two Archdeaconry of Kingston and the Kennebecasis pre-synod Greater Chapter meetings at St. Paul's, Hampton. Clergy, wardens, delegates to synod and their substitutes from each parish should attend.
May 19-21 Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Weekend, open to 16-21-year-olds. Cost, $50. Apply here.
May 29-June 1 2007 Atlantic Theological Conference Justification and Sanctification is the theme of the conference at Christ Church Cathedral and Cathedral Memorial Hall, Fredericton. Speakers include Robert Crouse, Anthony Esolen, Paul Epstein, Roger Beckwith and Peter Toon.
June 3 , 7 p.m. Deanery Evensong at St. James' Lakewood, Saint John. A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Choir School.
June 7-9 Diocesan Synod at the Aitken University Centre, Fredericton.
June 7-10, 2007 Sacred and Secular in a Global Canada Past, Present and Future, a conference at Huron University College to address the challenges posed by a multicultural, multi-faith society.
Sept. 27-28 Atlantic School of Theology Best Practice Institute (The Practice of Public Worship) workshop.
Oct. 14-21 Eucharistic Mission called The Medicine of Immortality in the Parishes of St. Mary's, Fredericton (Oct. 14-17), and Derby & Blackville (Oct. 18-21) led by Sister Elaine of the All Saints' Sisters of the Poor, Catonsville, Maryland. Bishop Claude Miller will celebrate a Solemn Eucharist at St. Mary's on Oct. 14 and possibly at Holy Trinity, Blackville, on Oct. 21. The purpose of a mission is to edify and encourage people in their growth in holiness. In a Eucharistic mission the teaching is centred on the Eucharist, which is itself the heart of all Christian worship, since that is where we encounter Jesus most fully.
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The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island seeks a full-time health care chaplain (ordained or lay) for Halifax hospitals. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited university, have a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological school, be in good standing with the Anglican Church of Canada, demonstrate ability in pastoral care in health care institutions with recommendations for chaplaincy work, and be certified as a specialist in institutional ministry by CAPPE, or be in the process of advanced education towards certification with a willingness to complete the process within two or three years of employment. To apply send a letter of application, resume, three names of reference, and an outline of experience and training by March 31 to:
The Right Rev. Sue Moxley,
smoxley@nspeidiocese.ca
The Diocese of Toronto seeks a director for Flemingdon Park Ministry. The full-time position starts June 1 and the application deadline is April 15. For more details contact hr at toronto.anglican.ca
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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Diocese of Ottawa elects new bishop
Anglican Journal
March 26
Canon John Chapman, dean of theology at Huron University College in London, Ont., is the new bishop of the Anglican diocese of Ottawa.
The Anglican Communion: crisis and opportunity
ACC Website
March 26
The text of a speech by Bishop Musonda Trevor Selwyn Mwanba of Botswana, delivered at a recent meeting of the Ecclesiastical Law Society.
Far too many preachers and speakers find themselves in the position of having too much material and too little time in which to deliver it. One such preacher began his sermon with: “My dear friends, I feel somewhat like a mosquito in a nudist camp. There is so much to do and I don’t know where to begin.” I feel the same way. Perhaps a little story out of Africa would be the ideal way to begin.
Primate’s office receiving nominations for new national leader
Anglican Journal
March 22,
Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, primate (national bishop) of the Anglican Church of Canada, is receiving letters nominating candidates to be his successor, under a new process that gives bishops more time to consider the prospect of leading the Canadian church.
ECUSA bishops seek meeting with Williams
ANGLICAN COMMUNION NEWS SERVICE
March 21
Responding to the recent Anglican Primates' Communiqué, the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops, meeting March 20 in Navasota, Texas, expressed "an urgent need for us to meet face to face with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the members of the Primates' Standing Committee."
US Episcopal Bishops Reject Anti-Gay Threats
Resolution from the House of Bishops Called “Courageous”
March 21
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church USA released a strongly worded resolution that unequivocally rejected the call from the larger Anglican Communion to backtrack on ordination of lesbian and gay clergy and disavow the election and ordination of openly gay Bishop, The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson of the Diocese of New Hampshire. The resolution reaffirmed that, “"We proclaim the Gospel that in Christ all God's children, including gay and lesbian persons, are full and equal participants in the life of Christ's Church."
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Anti-Racism Report to the Council of General Synod
A CHARTER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE in the Anglican Church of Canada
March 24 - 30 Lenten reflections online
Theological Students Internship Program - Greetings from Grenada
Anglican Journal Board - Highlights of February meeting
Check here for the most recent updates.
The Parish of Kingston has a new website and newsletter page.
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Sunday of the Passion, with the Liturgy of the Palms - Luke 19:28-40, Lk 22:14-23:56
Today’s gospel stories are filled with high’s and low’s. Jesus, the perfect steward, gives us an example of what it means to really care for something or someone.
From Sunday by Sunday -- Reflections on Stewardship, based on the RCL gospels, Year C -- prepared by Archdeacon Michael Pollesel as Stewardship Education Coordinator. He is now General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada.
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A funeral director asked a new, young minister to hold a graveside service in a remote, back-country cemetery for a homeless man, with no family or friends. The man would be the first to be laid to rest there.
The minister was unfamiliar with the area and became lost. He did not stop to ask directions but he finally arrived an hour late. He saw an idling backhoe and a crew eating lunch, but no hearse.
He apologized for his tardiness, stepped to the side of the open grave and saw the vault lid in place. The workers gathered around him, still eating their lunches, and the young minister poured out his heart and soul at the graveside.
As he preached, the workers said "Amen," "Praise the Lord," and "Glory!" He preached and preached as he never had before.
Finally he ended the lengthy service with a prayer and walked back to his car. As he opened the door and took off his coat, he overheard one worker say to the other: "I ain't never seen nothing like that before in all my years installing septic tanks."
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Holy Week and Easter
At Christ Church Cathedral
The Sunday of The Passion: With the Palm Liturgy (April 1)
8 a.m. Palm Liturgy and Holy Eucharist (BCP)
Celebrant and Preacher The Dean
10 a.m. Palm Liturgy, Procession and Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Celebrant The Most Rev. Harold Nutter
Preacher The Very Rev. Keith Joyce
12 noon Come Worship [please note the time change!]
Celebrant and Preacher The Very Rev. Keith Joyce
4 p.m. Evensong (BCP, said, with hymns)
Officiant and Preacher The Dean
The Monday and Tuesday evening speakers will offer personal reflections on what the death of Jesus on the cross means to them.
Monday in Holy Week (April 2)
7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist (BAS)
Celebrant The Rev. Canon Elaine Lucas
Speaker Sharon Miller (Mrs. Claude)
Tuesday in Holy Week (April 3)
12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Prayer for Healing (BAS)
7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist (BCP)
Celebrant The Rev. Neville Cheeseman
Speaker Dr. Alan Sears
Wednesday in Holy Week (April 4)
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (BCP)
7:30 p.m. Tenebrae
Officiant The Dean
Maundy Thursday (April 5)
11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Blessing of Oil, Renewal of Ordination Vows
Celebrant and Preacher The Rt. Rev. Dr. Claude Miller
7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist and the Stripping of the Altar (BCP)
Celebrant and Preacher The Dean
8:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Prayer Watch at the Cathedral
The Cathedral and all Cathedral property remains in darkness and in quiet in respect of the Prayer Watch.
GOOD FRIDAY (April 6)
10 a.m. Stations of the Cross - for children
* parents, guardians, family members and friends are very welcome to accompany the children
12 noon The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (BAS)
Officiants The Dean and The Bishop
Meditation The Dean
The Cathedral remains quiet and free of any non-worship activity for the rest of the day, and remains open until 4 p.m. for quiet, reflection and prayer.
Holy Saturday EASTER EVE (April 7)
9 p.m. THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER
Lighting of the New Fire and entry of the Paschal Candle
Singing of The Exsultet
Candlelight Vigil with Old Testament readings and Psalms
Confirmation and The First Eucharist of Easter
President of the Liturgy and Preacher The Rt. Rev. Dr. Claude Miller
EASTER DAY (April 8)
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher The Rev. David Staples
10 a.m. Choral Eucharist with Procession
Celebrant The Very Rev. Keith Joyce
Preacher The Rt. Rev. Dr. Claude Miller
12 noon Come Worship [please note the time change!]
Celebrant The Dean
Preacher The Bishop
(NO FURTHER SERVICES ON THIS DAY)
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