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Your Weekly Update

Anglican Diocese of Calgary
Newsletter for June 13, 2019

Your Weekly Update

We are interested in what is happening in your parish and would love to highlight those events and news in our newsfeed.

We look forward to your contributions - feel free to forward your event announcements, your parish news, your stories.  Send in your details and pictures to ctubman@calgary.anglican.ca.

Diocesan Announcements

Archdeacon of Calgary: Archbishop Greg has appointed The Rev. Pilar Gateman as the new Archdeacon of Calgary.  The Service of Collation will be held Trinity Sunday, June 16 at 4:30 pm (Evensong) at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer.  Clergy are invited to vest in "Choir Habit" (cassock and surplus, or alb and stole).  Color is White.  Let us keep Pilar in our prayers as she carries out her ministry as Executive Archdeacon.

St. Benedict, High River: The Rev. Sean Devlin has been appointed as part-time Incumbent.  A Service of Installation will be Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 pm, at St. Benedict.  Color is Red.

Ordination: Priesthood: The Rev. Deacons Carmen Maier, Rob Cowie, Jerrod McCormack, Matthew Perreault and Gerald Skeet will be ordained to the Order of Priests on Saturday, June 22, at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer at 11:00 am.  Color is Red.

Please pray that God will bless them as they begin these new ministries, and consider attending these services to support them.  

Retirements:

The month of June will see three retirements:  On June 3, The Right Rev. Sidney Black, Suffragan Bishop, retired.  On June 23, The Rev. Canon Arthur Sheffield of St. James, Calgary, will hold his last service and officially retires at the end of August.  On June 30, The Rev. Janni Belgum, who ministers to the Grace Anglican United Church (St. Luke) at Blairmore, will be retiring.  

We thank God for the ministry of these three gifted and beloved leaders in their respective areas, and we pray that their future endeavours will be blessed.  Please keep them all in your prayers as they enter a new season.

 

The Rev. Donna Willer

Rev. Donna Willer:  It is with sadness that the Diocese Office announces that The Rev. Donna Willer died on June 10.  Donna was a priest with the Diocese of Edmonton, and provided services for the parish of The Church of the Epiphany, Rimbey in 2017 and 2018.  May she rest in peace and rise in glory.  Let us keep her family in our prayers.

 

Annual Returns

We are requesting that each parish ensure that their Financial Information and the General & Statistical Form has been submitted to the Diocesan Office.  The National Church requires the statistical information, and the T-3010s are due June 30, so we require the Financial information.

The Annual Return Forms can be found on our website under Resources/Documents/Annual Return Forms.  We would appreciate having your Missional Footprint forms in to our office at your earliest convenience, as well as any missing documents that have not yet been submitted..

Thank you so much to those of you who have sent your Annual Returns in already.

Archbishop Greg's Activities and Events

A look at Archbishop Greg's activities over the next few weeks:

June 16 - All Saints, Cochrane (10:00 am)

June 16 - Collation of Archdeacon Pilar Gateman, Cathedral (4:30 pm)

June 21 - Habitat for Humanity House Dedication (4:00 pm)

June 22 - Ordination of Five Priests, Cathedral (11:00 am)

June 23 - Confirmation Service, St. Barnabas, Medicine Hat (10:30 am)

Diocesan Committee Meetings

Tuesday, June 18 - Diocesan Council (10:00 am)

Thursday, June 20 - Synod Steering Committee (3:00 pm)

Parish Events

Christ Church, Nanton:

As a rural parish, Christ Church annually celebrates Rogation in various outdoor locations.  This year, the Service will be hosted by Cliff and Audrey Egger at their Porcupine Hills Ranch, on Sunday, June 23, with Rev. Garnet Leach presiding.  The congregation of St. John, Claresholm will also be worshipping with us.  A convoy will meet at Christ Church (2306 - 20th Street, Nanton) at 9:30 am, and lead the way to the Ranch for the 10:00 Communion Service.  The Ranch is located 17 miles SW of Nanton (SE 1-15-29 W4).  The Eggers can be reached at (403) 549-2453.  If it is a nice day, the Service will be outside; please bring lawn chairs.  If not, we will shelter indoors.  Meat will be provided; extras are welcome.  No dishes required; we have lots of dishes from branding days.  All are welcome!

 

Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary:

Section Lead Positions for the Cathedral Choir: Applications are now open for Section Lead vocal positions at the Cathedral (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass) for the 2019/2020 season.  Full details are available here.  The initial review of applications will begin on June 24.  Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.  For further information , please contact the Director of Music, Dr. Neil Cockburn.

Education for Ministry

Education for Ministry

2019/2020 Registration is now open

Education for Miinistry is a program of theological education for lay people. There are four years of study, but participants commit for one year at a time, meeting in small groups with a trained mentor. The program combines academic study with components to help participants take what they learn about Scripture, church history, theology and ethics into their own lives and hearts, supporting them to live out a vibrant baptismal ministry in the church and in the world. 

For more information, please contact ctubman@shaw.ca

A Call to Prayer for the Election of Our New Primate

Five Bishops Nominated

The General Synod will choose a new Primate, to replace the retiring Archbishop Fred Hiltz in Vancouver this July.

The nominated Bishops are The Right Rev. Jane Alexander (Edmonton), The Most Rev. Ron Cutler (Nova Scotia & PEI, and Metropolitan of Canada), The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson (Calgary, and Metropolitan of Rupert's Land), The Right Rev. Linda Nicholls (Huron), and The Right Rev. Michael Oulton (Ontario).

“Almighty God, giver of all good gifts, look on your Church with grace, and guide the minds of those who shall choose a Primate for our beloved Church, that we may receive a faithful servant who will care for your people and support us in our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Anglican Health Care Chaplains Gathering

Anglican Health Care Chaplains Gathering

May 30 to June 2, 2019

Five Spiritual Care Providers (Chaplains) from the Diocese of Calgary joined colleagues professionally employed in health care from across Canada, in the first Anglican Health Care Chaplains National Gathering.  In his letter of welcome to the chaplains, Archbishop Fred Hiltz wrote, “More than anyone else, you understand the challenges patients and families face with regard to medical assistance in dying.  Yours is a demanding ministry and I am mindful of how costly it can be for you and your own wellbeing – physical, emotional and spiritual.”  The agenda included: plenary sessions on self-care; who chaplains serve and who supports them; and the relationship of professional Spiritual Care Providers to the church.  In recognition of the changing nature of healthcare, a large portion of time was devoted to discussing Medical Assistance in Dying (M.A.I.D.).  At the end of the weekend the gathered spiritual care providers expressed gratitude for the event, particularly for the: affirmation of their ministry, healing and celebratory worship, the sharing and acceptance of heartfelt stories, and the mutual support they experienced.  They left with an ardent hope that this was the first of many gatherings.

Shown in the photo above are The Rev. Jerrod McCormack, The Rev. Carolyn Herold, The Rev. Dr. Philip Behman, Mrs. Tracey Stagg and The Rev. Giovanni DiVincenzo.

Positions in the Diocese

Church of the Ascension, Coaldale:  .3 position available

For more information on this position, please contact:  pgateman@calgary.anglican.ca. 

Please pray for the parish of St. Luke, Calgary as they discern a new Incumbent.

Wisdom Centre Events

Interfaith Bible Study: Wednesdays in June, 1:00 to 2:30 pm.  No need to register.  Come to as many sessions as you like.  Meetings will be at B'nai Tikvah Temple (900 - 47 Ave SW, Calgary).

Chaos, Decline, Revitalization and Rebirth: The Church in the 21st Century: July 8 to 12.  A one-week course at Sorrento Retreat Centre, led by The Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee and The Rev. Christine Conkin.  The course is $335, and takes place in the mornings, leaving afternoons free.

For information on Wisdom Centre events click here.

All Saints Retreat Centre, Cochrane

The All Saints Family Centre Society is a registered non-profit society connected to All Saints Anglican Church in Cochrane, providing community outreach.  We offer a variety of courses, workshops and retreats, as well as space for rent for courses, speakers and retreat days.  For more information or a tour of the facility, please contact Elizabeth Short at (403) 660-5636, or email Karen and Elizabeth at allsaintsretreatcentre@outlook.com.

Non-Violent Communication Group: "Cultivating Compassion through Communication."  Thursday, June 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  All are welcome to come and play with words with us as we explore the language tools of "compassionate communication" and "language of the heart."  Come back to centre; transform conflict situations and speak with clarity; see under the circular story to speak to what matters; hear the important "yes" behind the "no"; connect more deeply with those you love.  RSVP to altinholt@gmail.com.  Suggested donation $25 drop in.

Mettle Counselling: Patti Lott, M.A. is a spiritually-trained counsellor for individuals and couples.  Her calling is to support others managing life's challenges, as a life skills coach, using a holistic counselling approach, addressing mind, body, spirit and heart.  She is an experienced speaker and workshop/retreat facilitator.  For more information or to book her services, please contact her at (403) 819-3417 or mettle.p@telus.net

Grief Support for Loss of a Loved One: Elizabeth Short, Director of En-Courage, will be offering another six-week course.  Please contact her at elizabeth@en-courage.ca or call (403) 660-5636 to indicate dates/times you would prefer.  When a group is put together, dates/times for the next session will be confirmed.  Suggested price of $120 for 6 sessions.

ACW Fall Retreat Day

Saturday, October 19, St. Peter Anglican Church, Okotoks

You are invited to a Women's Fall Retreat Day, hosted by the Anglican Church Women.  The theme will be, "An Eye To See" led by the Rev. Dr. Norman Knowles, in a Visio Divina format using the Saint John's Bible.  Visio Divina shares roots with the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, inviting one to encounter the Divine through images.  The Saint John's Bible invites readers of the Word to "listen...with the ear of your heart" and to "see with the eyes of faith."  Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. Peter's, Okotoks.  Please bring a bag lunch.  To register, click here or text/call 1 (403) 678-1163.  

Articles Wanted

Used Surplices: two surplices wanted, one 6' mens and one 5'6" womens.  Please contact Matthew Hicks.  Thank you.

Cemetery Plots for Sale

The Parish of Holy Cross, Calgary has six burial plots in Mountain View Cemetery (1515 - 100 Street SE, Calgary) for sale.  Similar open plots in the mature part of the cemetery vary in price from $3885 to $7245 each.  Each plot includes the right for one casket and two ash urns, or no casket and three ash urns.  If you are interested, please contact John at (403) 288-7636.  

Beyond the Diocese

Accomodation available in Edmonton for students:

Christ Church Anglican Church in Edmonton has recently taken the old rectory and turned it into affordable Christian housing for university students.  Rooms will be available in September.  To apply or for more information, please click here.

Camp Artaban, Diocese of New Westminster:

Camp Artaban hosts children and youth camps throughout the summer ranging from Grades 3 to 8.  We are still looking for staff for this summer to fill multiple roles onsite.  Please contact Matthew Ma.

Sorrento Centre Summer Programs:

Now is the time to start planning your summer visit to Sorrento in the beautiful Shuswap.  Click here to visit the website to view summer offerings.  We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre!  

 

Prayer Requests

Please remember in your prayers:

- those who are sick or suffering. 

- those who have died and those who mourn

- the victims of the violence and natural disasters

- our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands, and their Bishop Leopold Friday

Request a prayer:

Send prayer requests to ctubman@calgary.anglican.ca to let us know how we can pray for you.  We will only use first names which will be removed after two or three weeks.  We will also pray for you during our regular Chapel services each week.  Please ensure that you have permission from those whose names you are submitting for prayer, and that they understand their name will be made public to all who subscribe to the Newsletter.

 

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