Celebration of new ministry held at Emmanuel Parish, Saskatoon

By

Rev. Peter

Coolen

SASKATOON — On

Jan. 29, the Rev. Fran Schmidt was installed as the incumbent of Emmanuel Anglican Parish, Saskatoon by the Right Rev. Chris Harper in the last public act of his episcopacy.

The service was attended by a large number of Anglican and Lutheran clergy as well as members of the parish and friends.

Bishop Chris presided during the service while the homily was given by the Rev. Ali Tote, assistant to the Lutheran

Bishop of Saskatchewan (ELCIC).

As part of the service a copy of the Bible was presented to Fran by Janice Cook; Lonnie Naylor and children of the parish presented a vessel of water; and Ingrid Pickering presented anointing oil.

Also, Scott Verity presented a copy of the diocesan canons and constitutions; the keys of the church were presented by the wardens, Loretta Hartsook, Wayne Molnar and Cathy Siemens; copies of the prayer books were presented by Phyllis Virgin and Sandra Wilson; and bread and wine were presented by Cathy Tickner and Colleen Walker. Bev Otsuka gave the Prayers of the People. Following the service and a photo session, a reception was held in the parish hall.