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The newspaper of the Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle • A Section of the Anglican Journal • March 2022
Helen Kennedy ordained bishop in online service By Joanne Shurvin-Martin REGINA — Helen Kennedy was ordained the 13th Bishop of Qu’Appelle in a service on Jan. 22, with only the bare minimum of people attending in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the list of participants was scaled down several times. Then a winter storm meant several scheduled participants were unable to travel. The service was livestreamed on Facebook Live, and was viewed by over 2,100 people worldwide. Archbishop Greg KerrWilson, Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land, (and previously the 11th Bishop of Qu’Appelle), was the chief consecrator. A minimum of two other bishops from the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land are required for ordiaining a new bishop. They were Bishop William Cliff, Diocese of Brandon, and Bishop Chris Harper, Diocese of Saskatoon. Bishop Adam Halkett, Indigenous Bishop of
Helen Kennedy was ordained the 13th bishop of Qu'Appelle during an online service on Jan. 22. File photo Saskatchewan/Missinippi, came as a last-minute standin, in case Bishop Cliff was unable to make it. Bishop Geoff Woodcroft, who had been Kennedy’s bishop in Winnipeg, had planned to participate, but was unable to travel because of the
storm in Manitoba. Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, also attended and joined in the laying on of hands. The first lesson, Colossians 1:24-29, was read
by Archdeacon Catherine Harper. Psalm 31 was sung by St. Paul’s music director, Dorianna Holowachuk, who was cantor for the service in place of the usual choir. The second lesson, Revelation 7:13-17, was read by Bob Baker of Winnipeg. Deacon Susan Page of Immanuel Parish Regina read the gospel, Luke 12.412. Canon Robert Webster from Christ Church by the Sea in Puerto Vallarta, preached the sermon. He said, “Helen was the daughter I never had.” He had been rector of St George’s, Winnipeg, when Kennedy was first ordained and served there as part-time priest. She later was appointed parish incumbent. Webster spoke about how the pandemic has made churches learn to operate “in a whole new circumstance.” Looking into the practically empty cathedral, he asked rhetorically, “Where’s our congregation? Where are our people?” then pointed directly at the video camera and said,
“There they are!” Speaking to all those watching in their own homes, Webster said, “Don’t think for a minute that you aren’t here,” and reminded everyone that wherever they are worshipping, “we are one in the body of Christ.” Kennedy was presented for ordination by Stephanie Hall (daughter), Stephen Kennedy (husband), Jack Manfield (son), Archdeacon Godfrey Mawejje (St. Clement’s, Winnipeg), and Dean Mike Sinclair (St. Paul’s Cathedral). Due to the storm, the bishop’s goddaughter Dae-Lynn Reimer was unable to attend. After leading the congregation in the Nicene Creed, the bishop-elect knelt while the litany was sung by Rev. Michael Bruce, of Immanuel Parish, Regina. He filled in for Rev. Andrew Rampton (Holy Trinity, Winnipeg), and also chanted the Veni Creator Spiritus, which is sung at all ordinations. At the vesting Kennedy was anointed with holy oil, Continued on page 6
Prince Albert to host 50th provincial synod in April By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT — This year the Diocese of Saskatchewan is hosting the Synod for the Province of Rupert’s Land. This means that delegates from all the dioceses in Rupert’s Land will come to Prince Albert. There will be people representing the Arctic, Athabasca, Brandon, Calgary, Edmonton, Indigenous Spiritual Ministry
of Mishamikoweesh, Qu’Appelle, Rupert’s Land, Saskatchewan and Saskatoon. Along with the lay and youth delegates and clergy delegates there would be 12 bishops and the Primate of the national church, the Most Rev. Linda Nicholls. There will be an election for a new Metropolitan with nominations from the roster of bishops attending the synod. The synod starts on Thursday, April 28 till
midday Sunday May 1. The theme for the 50th Synod is “Truth & Reconciliation: Our Journey to Freedom in Christ.” There were three presynod webinars each offered by a different person with a unique perspective to help delegates prepare to engage the theme. By the time this is printed there would be an opportunity to take in the webinar “For all the Unknown Indigenous Saints” on March 26.
“In the Beginning” was the title of the discussion on Jan. 29 from Fred Payton, Prince Albert resident and local historian. The synod will be held at the Coronet Hotel with all delegates to be able to show proof of vaccination. Registration opens at noon till 5 p.m. and will re-open Friday morning. The opening worship will be held at St. Alban’s Cathedral followed immediately by the election of a metropolitan
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with a reception to follow hosted by the Diocese of Saskatchewan. All subsequent sittings will be held at the Coronet Hotel beginning Friday morning. The synod will end with a closing worship. This is a great opportunity for anyone in the diocese to take part in a very important event. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please call Barb 306-763-2455 at the synod office. You’ll be glad you did.