The Saskatchewan Anglican, Jan. 2011

January 2011

NOW IN FULL COLOUR! A Section of Anglican Journal

Mitford Comes to Hepburn!

By Darlene Dyck, Communications Coordinator, Bethany College Editor's Note: This review has appeared previously in the November 6th issue of The Bethany College Connection From Thursday, November 4th to Saturday, November 6th, Bethany College held its 14th Annual Fall Theatre Event and welcomed over 1000 guests to campus. It was a special honour and a dream of Director Susan J.S. Goerz to present the Canadian Premiere of “Welcome to Mitford”, a play by Robert Inman based on the New York Times best selling, Mitford Novel series by Jan Karon. Goerz notes, “I am so excited to be able to present such a wonderful story here at Bethany College for I have loved the Mitford books for many years. The inspirational words and plain speaking has brought me comfort and motivation over the years. And it is what we hope the audience will be able to take home with them.”

The play revolves around the small town of Mitford and Father Tim Kavanagh (played by Nick Poetker), the much-loved bachelor rector of Lord's Chapel. It is a heart-warming story that brings to life the various characters of this community. It relates to the audience well, as many of us from small town Saskatchewan, are not only familiar with small town living, but also can equate several of the characters with our own town folk…. Congratulations to all the cast members who did an excellent job of bringing these characters to life. continued on page

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The Cast of “Welcome to Mitford” in no particular order were: Father Tim Kavanagh (Nick Poetker); the church secretary, Emma (Erin Willems); housekeeper, Puny (Elya Penner); local mayor, Esther (Lindsay Block); Stuart (Jeff Williams); the eccentric regulars at Percy's Main Street Grill (Percy, Nathan Willms;Velma, Carley Snaith; J.C., Erick Penner; and Mule, Joe Molina); elderly heiress, Miss Sadie Baxter (Adrian Schmidt); Dr. Hoppy (Spencer Nikkel); Jokester, Uncle Billy (Daniel Kroeker); and his wife, Miss Rose (Bonnie Quinn); Grandpa Russell (Jesse Koehler); Principal (Brittany Suderman); Headmaster (Chris Dyck); Youth Sponsor, Larry (Steve Johnson); and youths (Keshia Cook, Kristen Boldt, Aaron Berg, and Sara Jantzen); Father Tim's ward, Dooley Barlowe (Chris Frostad, as youth; and Jordon Jeschke, as older), and new neighbour, Cynthia Coppersmith (Hillary Klassen), and, of course, the dog, Charlie.

Messy Church Attracts Many at St. Mary's REGINA - Wooden spoons, buttons, yarn, paper and markers strewn across the floor. Paint splatters on the tables, water dripped on the floor, glass jars overturned on counter tops. A Messy Church indeed! This was the scene following St. Mary's latest Messy Church event on November 7, celebrating All Saints' Day. Messy Church is a movement that began in England in 2004 to bring families together for worship and fellowship in an informal setting. St. Mary's has been hosting Messy Church events occasionally for the past few years. The typical format for the day includes a time to Chill Out (have a snack and visit), Create (get creative with a few craft activities), Celebrate (come . photos by Daylin Haaland

Food is an important part of Messy Church. Michaela Cavers (foreground) decorates a cupcake, with Kaiden Dupont and Griffin Gelowitz in the background.

together for a short time of worship) and Chomp (enjoy a meal together) To celebrate All Saints' Day, 74 parishioners and visitors went on a scavenger hunt to learn about the saints by using stained glass windows to solve riddles, decorated wooden spoons to look like popular saints, painted a mural based on Revelation 7, painted glass jars with a stained glass motive, and decorated cupcakes to share at the meal. Following the crafts, the group joined together for a time of celebration and sang "When the Saints Go Marching In," then listened to a Beulah Land teaching on baptism. Then the group enjoyed fellowship and a sandwich-bar meal together. more phoyos on page 3

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Diocesan News and Events Bishop’s Message The Season of Epiphany

By The Right Reverend David Irving.

Bishop of Saskatoon The Epiphany of our lord is the wonderful liturgical festival observed on January 6th.

It is the oldest of the Christmas festivals and originally the most important. Since January 6th is most often a weekday, some churches shift the celebration of Epiphany to the Sunday immediately following the 6th. Epiphany is also a season that lasts to the beginning of Lent and encompasses four to nine Sundays depending on the date of Easter.

The festival of the Epiphany of our Lord originally commemorated three incidents that manifested the mission and divinity of Christ: first, the visit of the Magi in Bethlehem to worship the Messiah and bring him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, Matthew 2:1-12. Since the earliest days of the church, these wise men have been considered to be representatives of all the peoples of the earth. By means of a miraculous star, God showed them that Jesus was born to be not only the King of the Jews, but the Lord and Saviour of all nations. Secondly, the baptism of Jesus, Mark 1:1-11. This important festival is the observance of Jesus' baptism at the hands of John the Baptist. The words of the Father and the appearance of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove as Jesus came out of the waters revealed Him to be God's Son. Thirdly, the miracle at Cana, John 2:1-11. This is the beginning of Jesus' ministry it is the first miracle that Jesus performs as he begins his work of salvation.

During the season of Epiphany, the church concentrates on several of the other incidents from scripture that show how Jesus manifested God's love to the world through his ministry of preaching, miracles, and healings. What is common to each of these epiphanies is that in one way

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The Right Reverend David Irving, Bishop of Saskatoon or another they make known the identity and mission of Jesus: fully man and fully God, born into this world to be the Lord and Saviour of all humanity.We begin to understand the joy and wonder of Epiphany when we read the story of Simeon, Luke2:22-35. Simeon was a devout old man who lived in Jerusalem.

The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the promised Messiah with his own eyes.

When Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple to be consecrated according to Jewish law regarding firstborn males, Simeon realized that this infant was the Christ. In joyful response to this personal epiphany, the old man took the child Jesus in his arms and chanted a wonderful song of thanksgiving best known by its Latin title, Nunc Dimittis. The words of the Nunc Dimittis remind us of the mercy and grace that God revealed to the world in His Son, Jesus.

Epiphany is one of the most important festivals of the liturgical year because it shows the church how God comes to His people. Knowing that we cannot come to Him, God took the initiative and came to us by becoming one of us. God took on human flesh in order to reveal His salvation to the world. This is the mystery of the Epiphany of our Lord.

Diocese of Saskatchewan FYI - For Your Information Upcoming Events: Jan. 13 - ACW Executive Meeting at the Synod Office, Prince Albert, at 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 & 29 - Indigenous Council Meeting Please call the Synod Office at 763-2455 for more information.

For change of address, undeliverablecopies and subscription list updates contact:your parish, circulation@national.anglican.ca or send toSaskatchewan Anglican c/o Anglican Journal,80 Hayden Street Toronto ON M4Y 3G2Published by the dioceses of Qu’Appelle, Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.All submissions must be sent to theAssociate Editors by the beginning othe last week of the month preceeding publication.

Diocese of Saskatoon: Announcements for January 2011 In order to be included in a timely manner brief notices for events should be supplied to the Associate Editor by Fax, e-mail or “snail mail” by the last week of the month, two months before the month in which the insertion is desired (for example, September submissions will be in the November issue). Detailed and longer texts of events will not be included in this section but, should space allow, could be the subject of additional articles or notices elsewhere in the Saskatchewan Anglican.

Balm for the Spirit: A Retreat for Justice Seekers: January 28th to 30th at the Calling Lakes Centre, Fort Qu'Appelle, SK. Come and participate in this unique ecumenical. Inter-faith retreat for justice seekers sponsored by KAIROS and the Calling Lakes Centre. Cost for the retreat is $250 and includes all meals and accommodation; funds are available from KAIROS to help with travel and registration. For more information: call Marg at (306) 332-5691 or E-mail: marg@callinglakes.ca; or Julie Graham at (877) 4049780x233 or E-mail: jgraham@kairoscanada.org (for more information please also see the notice elsewhere in this issue).

Integrity/Saskatoon: Meetings are held at St. James', Saskatoon on the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. The regular meetings may include a talking circle and Eucharist or a film and discussion with fellowship to follow; babysitting is available during meetings for those with

children. For more information contact the Reverend Ann Marie Nicklin at: (306) 381-9780 or: benjie60@gmail.com. For further information and to view related articles, links and photographs of Integrity events: www.integritysaskatoon.blogspot.com.

Saskatoon Native Ministry: To find out more about the Saskatoon Native Ministries, please contact the SNM trustees: The Reverend George Hind: (306) 374-7585; Canon Lorea Eufemia: (306) 244-5651; and/or Joan Cole-Heine: (306) 343-5827.

APPOINTMENTS ETC. On Tuesday, November 30th, a celebration and service were held at The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre at St. James, Anglican Church, Saskatoon, to rename the Refinery performance hall in honour of Angie Tysseland as The Angie Tysseland Theatre (See article and photos elsewhere in this issue).

Mr. Fred Stephens, Managing Editor of the Saskatchewan Anglican has announced his plan to retire after the completion of this, January Issue, of the paper.

Should you be interested, or know of someone who may be interested in this editorial ministry please contact, or have them contact, one of the bishops of the dioceses of Qu'Appelle, Saskatoon or Saskatchewan in regard to the requirements for the position; it is expected that the position will also be advertised in the near future.

Qu'Appelle Notes The Churchmouse Resource Centre will reopen on Tuesday, January 4, in its new location on the main floor of St. Cuthbert's House (Synod Office) 1501 College Ave. Regina. The Churchmouse will also have new hours: open Monday through Friday, from noon to 4:00 p.m.

The entrance to the Churchmouse will be via the front door; the rest of the office is closed over the noon hour.

Epiphany Open House Gala is planned for January 6 at St. Cuthbert's House, 1501 College Avenue, Regina. All are invited for an Epiphany service, tour of the newly-renovated facility, and wine and cheese reception hosted by the bishop and archdeacon. Please check the diocesan website www.quappelle.anglican.ca

Managing Editor: Fred Stephens, 51 - 10th St. NE, Weyburn SK. S4H 1G8 Phone 306-842-7235 Email: fredrstephens@gmail.com Qu’Appelle: Joanne Shurvin-Martin, 6927 Farrell Bay Regina SK S4X 3V4 Phone: 306-775-2629 Email: wsmartin@accesscomm.ca Saskatoon: Peter Coolen, 820Avenue I South Saskatoon SK S7M 1Z3 Phone: 306-244-0935 Email: ptrcoolen@sasktel.net Saskatchewan: The Reverends Julie and Steven Page, P.O. Box 274, Hudson Bay, SK, S0E 0Y0P Phone (306) 865-3488; Email: HudsonBayArborfield@SaskTel.net

for further details.

Rev. Catherine Harper, formerly incumbent pastor of Weyburn Parish, will be a live-in Anglican pastor at St. Michael's Retreat Centre, located outside of Lumsden. She will reside in community with the Franciscans, assisting with hospitality, leading retreats, prayer and spiritual direction. Catherine's term will begin February 17. This is a new venture for the Retreat Centre, that will be an ongoing review. As part of the succession planning for the Retreat Centre, the three traditions of Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran and Anglican, in conjunction with Franciscans of Western Canada, will continue to look at ways of progressing through this interim period.

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Messy Church Attracts Many at St. Mary's (cont’d from front page)

Changes at St. Michael's Retreat Centre

by Archdeacon Rob Hardwick

photos by Daylin Haaland

Eva Haaland prepares to glue her craft project during Messy Church.

photos by Daylin Haaland

Lucas Schroeder (l) and Mackenzie Delaney begin creating stained glass jars in Messy Church.

Western Canadian Anglican Archivists Meet in Calgary

By Peter R. Coolen; Archivist, Diocese of Saskatoon Archivists from the Ecclesiastical Provinces of Rupert's Land and B.C. and the Yukon met at the FJC Christian Life Centre in Calgary from Nov. 11th to 13th.

Discussions at the archivists meeting included concerns about: parish registers; cemetery records; the archival digitization of records project supported by the Anglican Foundation of Canada; access and use of records; copyright of materials; privacy protection; the closure of the General Synod Library; the retention of financial and other non-register documen

tation from parishes, dioceses and ecclesiastical provinces; compliance with the residential school settlement agreement; and related issues of records accession, storage, retrieval, access and protection. The meeting gave an opportunity for the archivists to compare approaches to issues, become better informed on the issues themselves, identify new resources to assist in their work and meet face to face in a collegial and mutually supportive manner in what has become a progressively challenging environment as a result of reduced budgets, staffs and the increasing amount of materials requiring archiving.

The meeting included an evening recep-

tion with the Right Reverend Derek Hoskin, Bishop of Calgary; Bernice Pilling, Archivist, Diocese of Calgary organized and hosted the meetings while Trevor Powell, Archivist, Diocese of Qu'Appelle, chaired the sessions.

The Calgary meeting was followed, from November 19th to 20th by a meeting of the diocesan archivists from the Ecclesiastical Provinces of Canada and Ontario in Kingston, Ontario which discussed similar issues. November 4th and 5th, 2011 and Winnipeg, Manitoba where chosen as the date and location for the next national meeting of Anglican archivists.

By Marian Powell

Attending the meeting of Anglican archivists from the Ecclesiastical Provinces of Rupert's Land and B.C. and the Yukon in Calgary from November 11th to 13th, 2010 were: (L to R) Gloria Romaniuk, Diocese of Rupert's Land; Trevor Powell, Diocese of Qu'Appelle (Chair); Kathryn Lockhart, Diocese of Kootenay; Melanie Wallace, Diocese of New Westminster; Peter R. Coolen, Diocese of Saskatoon; Nancy Hurn, General Synod Archives and Diocese of the Arctic; and Bernice Pilling, Diocese of Calgary (Host)

by Melanie Wallice

Nancy Hurn, representing the General Synod Archives and the Diocese of the Arctic does duty at the flip chart for the western Anglican archivists at their November meeting in Calgary

LUMSDEN (Qu'A) Amongst my various duties, I have been tasked with chairing the board at St. Michael's retreat centre in Lumsden. In our fast-paced and ever-changing world, St. Michael's has been a safe retreat, a place in which people have found welcome, rest and spiritual renewal. It is certainly a place where we have seen ecumenical partnership of Anglican, ELCIC Lutheran, Franciscans and Roman Catholic at its best. It is a privilege to serve on the board and it was a great honour for me this year, to officiate and preach at the service following the 'Spirit of the Valley' fundraiser which raised over $16,000.

During this past year, aware that the Franciscans may not be able to continue in leadership, due to an ever-aging group, and that finances are stretched, St. Michael's board members have been prayerfully seeking God's will for the future of the retreat centre.

Following a series of visioning days and meetings it has been decided that for a two year interim, we would seek a person from each of the Anglican, ELCIC and Roman Catholic churches, to complement the staff and Franciscan Friars. The three people will have particular skills to complement the greater team and aid the mission of the retreat centre. Rev. Catherine Harper (Anglican) is the first to be selected as a live-in assistant. Her duties will be in prayer, worship, spiritual direction and host to retreats. We welcome Catherine and pray God's blessing as she begins this work, beginning February 17, 2011.

The board asks for your prayers, for themselves and for the retreat centre.

They have witnessed remarkable answers to prayer already, thanks be to God, and they desire to continue to be attentive to the Holy Spirit's leading.

Creator God, renew St. Michael's Retreat Centre for its mission and service. Continue to make it a living and welcoming place, full of the presence of your Holy Spirit: A holy space set apart for silence, prayer, spiritual renewal and peace: A witness to the world in the way denominations of your Church can work together to your glory and honour; and a place of refuge for all of your children. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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Great Spirit, Grant Us Strength And Dignity To Walk A New Trail Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

(Revelation 22:1-5)

MAMUWE ISI MIYWACHIMOWIN Indigenous Consultation Plans for the Future Staff PRINCE ALBERT (Saskatchewan) In May 2010, the Diocese of Saskatchewan's Indigenous Council held a consultation in Prince Albert. Guests from as far as Manitoba and British Columbia, as well as Bishop Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, joined more than 60 representatives from the Diocese.

Following opening remarks by Bishop Michael Hawkins, Bishop Mark and Archdeacon Halkett, the participants moved to the Cathedral and were joined by others for a time of healing prayer. Bishop Michael spoke about our common need for forgiveness and healing. After more than an hour of public and private prayer, a service of ordination began with the Sermon by Bishop Mark. The Reverend Beryl Whitecap, of Little Red

Reserve, was ordained a priest in the midst of a very difficult week for her family. Beryl's brother-inlaw, Dennis, a renowned community and Church leader, died earlier that week and his burial was held the Saturday following the ordination. The Whitecap family asked that the ordination proceed and Beryl's mother-inlaw made the trip from Shoal Lake and was in attendance to offer her prayer and support.

The focus of Saturday was the Gospel and in particular Mark 16.14-20. Bishop Michael commented, “The Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, must be at the centre and we must understand ourselves as Disciples, students of Jesus.

This is what we mean by Gospelbased Discipleship.”

Bishop Mark spoke about how the Gospel must be at the centre of every circle: “The Gospel is the foundation and the

agent of change for the Church.

We are convinced that putting this first is the real hope of the future. We are hearing more and more people calling what is developing in Saskatchewan and elsewhere a spiritual movement.

All things are subordinate to that.”

Following the initial study of Mark 16.14-20, the consultation moved to consider a discussion document on the way forward for Indigenous Anglicans in the Diocese. It was clear throughout the day that the goal was not separation but cooperation in the work of the Gospel. At the end of the meeting there was unanimous support for seeking an Indigenous Bishop to walk with and work alongside the Diocesan Bishop.

Bishop Mark was clear that this was not the end but the beginning: “An Indigenous Bishop is an interim step, the goal being

The tree for the healing of the nations is the cross of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the tree of life. We have a vision where we gather with all nations to worship our Creator and Saviour, God and the Lamb, together. These steps we are taking are part of our journey in healing. Our seeking greater self-determination within the Diocese of Saskatchewan is part of a much larger Christian movement, a Gospel movement that is sweeping across this land. We consider this movement to be part and fulfillment of the visions and dream of our elders both aboriginal and nonaboriginal.

the incarnation of the Living Word of God in the lifeways of the local communities. We pray and hope for Jesus to become living and real in our communities, bringing healing, hope, and freedom.”

Indigenous Anglicans in Saskatchewan are thrilled to be part of a larger spiritual movement that is sweeping across Canada. Participants left the meeting with a renewed Gospel confidence and enthusiasm. A Working Group was appointed in May and they have begun work on stewardship, traditional methods of election and the necessary structures and support for an Indigenous Bishop. In the fall, the Working Group adopted this title:

MAMUWE ISI MIYWACHIMOWIN Together in the Gospel

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More than 60 diocesan representatives participated in the indigenous self-determination consultation in Prince Albert this May.

Breakfast Speaker Urges "Keep the Doors Open" at St. Michael's Retreat

by Frank Flegel

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Bishop Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, listens intently during the consultation in May.

LUMSDEN (Qu'A) Alberta Queen's Bench Justice Ed MacCallum had a brief but serious message to the eighth annual St. Michael's Retreat Ministries fundraising breakfast, "keep the doors (to St. Michael's) open."

Master of Ceremony and story-teller Vince Mathew, along with MacCallum, kept the audience entertained with their humorous stories and jokes prior to MacCallum's address.

MacCallum, a long-time friend to Friar Kevin Lynch, chair of the ecumenical board that governs St. Michael's, directed several of his humorous stories at Lynch. A few of them, apparently, were even true.

MacCallum said it is mostly the self-satisfied who tend to spurn religious observance when times are

good but turn to God when things go wrong. "If we respond only when we need, our churches will fail," he said, "they need constant attention. If we lose the habit of religious observance, how do we answer to God?" He recognized the work of the ecumenical board with Anglican, Lutheran and Roman Catholic members who give service to St. Michael's and ask nothing for themselves.

Vince Murphy gave a passable performance as a seasoned auctioneer when he auctioned off a green and white football autographed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Corly Briltz, on behalf of his firm Elite Autobody, won the bidding war with a bid of $950.00. His son David and daughter Cindy, who work in the family firm were also in attendance.

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Around the Province When your Priest Leaves...

by Fred Stephens WEYBURN (Qu'Appelle) In a smaller parish when the congregation must say goodbye to its priest, it is an experience which is traumatic for some, excruciatingly painful for others, but sad for everyone.

This is particularly true when the priest has been in the parish for some time, has become a part of the community, and is loved by all who come to know that person as more than a spiritual director, but as a confidante, a friend and a symbol of all that is good and worthwhile in this life.

The parish of Weyburn has just said goodbye to the Reverend Catherine Harper, as she journeys on to different experiences as the will of God has directed her. In the process, she has been meticulously preparing church members to assume the mantle of leadership on her departure.

All Saints church did its best to make her sendoff memorable and as painless as possible. On Saturday, November 20, a farewell tea was held in her honour to enable community members and mem

bers of the local Ministerial Association to bid her farewell and express their best wishes for her future endeavours.

Sunday, November 21 was a regular communion service at All Saints, and although it was her final service she did not dwell on her departure. The sermon followed the lectionary, and was delivered with conviction and her customary spellbinding oratory. Only at the end of the service did she make any reference to her leaving, and spoke highly of her seven years of ministry in this parish.

That evening saw a traditional Anglican send-off in the form of a potluck supper, with enough food, I am sure, to feed the multitude at the Sermon on the Mount. The chair of the worship committee said Grace, and the meal commenced with Reverend Catherine leading her flock to the well-stocked trough.

That evening saw a traditional Anglican send-off in the form of a potluck supper, with enough food, I am sure, to feed the multitude at the Sermon on the Mount.

The chair of the worship committee said Grace, and the meal commenced with

Photo -Rod Stafford

Rev. Catherine, Kim Lohse and Debbie Hubick pose following the skit about Catherine’s wish to attend the Queen’s garden party. (Hats are essential)

Reverend Catherine leading her flock to the well-stocked trough. It was necessary for the Master of Ceremonies to periodically update the crowdon the state of the Western Final between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and that other team from B.C. When the final result was announced there were great cheers (led, of course, by Catherine) and several announced that their faith in prayer had been confirmed by the outcome.

The eve ning proceeded with a number of tributes. The song leaders kept the evening light with a little ditty about Barney, Catherine's dog, and one of the mischievous episodes in his little life.

They then performed a more serious spiritual number in keeping with the evening.

More tributes were then given on behalf of individual members, the Altar Guild, the Prayer Team and Building Committee, and two ladies who took part with Catherine on the CrossTalk experience in 2008. A few of the tributes focused on particularly humorous events in the past, while others were directed at

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Blaine Ward presents Rev. Catherine with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the All Saints congregation.

more serious sentiments.

All, however,were heartfelt and sincere, and contributed greatly to the evening.

Several presentations were made to Rev. Catherine on behalf of the congregation. She was given a bouquet of flowers, and a framed photograph of the church's Transfiguration Window--a beautiful and irreplaceable stained glass window sent to All Saints Church from it's namesake in England in the 1920's, Rev. Catherine has enrolled in a doctoral program, and the congregation presented her with two gift certificates to assist her in purchasing needed course material.

Finally, a Certificate of Appreciation was presented to her as a rembrance of all that she did to make this church and parish a better place, and to express the congregation's love and best wishes as she journeys onward in the service of Jesus Christ to be a healing balm to all who are in need of God's help.

The evening closed with another number by the Song Leaders, and was concluded with the Grace.

Photo -Rod Stafford

The All Saints Song Leaders sang several musical tributes to Rev. Catherine during the evening.

We Weren't Silent and It Wasn't Night!

Photo -Rod Stafford

by Lauren Featherby

Laurie Kievits and Melanie Ward arrange the plethora of goodies that arrived for the potluck supper.

OUTLOOK (Qu'A) The tiny congregation of St. Mark gathered on the first Sunday in Advent to celebrate Silent Night Sunday. They were more than happy to raise their voices in the beautiful carol that morning, knowing that other Anglicans around the country were doing

the very same thing at the very same time.

As is common on many Sundays at St. Mark's, there was 100 per cent attendance for the service. The congregation's small donation was cheerfully sent off to help support the ministry of Anglican military chaplains. What a wonderful way to start the Advent season!

"Keep the Doors Open" at St. Michael's Retreat (continued from page 4)

photo - Lauren Featherby

photos - Frank Flegel

Ed MacCallum was the guest speaker at St. Michael's Retreat's fundraising breakfast.

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Corly Briltz holds his autographed football after a fierce bidding war.

Anglicans across Canada sang Silent Night in a fundraising event for the Anglican Bishop Ordinary Trust and the work of military chaplains. The project was joyfully embraced in Outlook by (l-r back row) Merv Dewing, Bryson Randall, Bud Arthur; (middle) Len Martin, Catherine Featherby, Mercedes McAdam; (front) Eletha Dewing, Merle Harrington, Catherine Randall, Roberta Keith.

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Saskatoon's Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre is Dedicated in Honour of Angie Tysseland

By Peter R. Coolen - SASKATOON - On Tuesday, November 30th, a celebration and Eucharist Service were held at The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre at St. James', Anglican Church, Saskatoon, to rename the Refinery performance hall in honour of Angie Tysseland.

Angie, who is currently fighting late-stage ovarian cancer, was born in Camrose, Alberta. She is a singer/songwriter, composer/conductor, and pianist, currently living in Saskatoon. She has studied piano performance and law at the University of Saskatchewan and has been deeply involved in the Peace and Justice Movement and many other local and global causes. She is one of the founders of the Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre; is a former director of the St. James' Refiner's Choir; and is also a founder of Integrity Saskatoon. Angie has been involved with the Inner City Choir and has released several CD's of her songs; her mystic opera, “The Rev”, premiered in 2000, in the Saskatoon Symphony's Festival of New Music, with Angie conducting; and in 2008 and 2009, Saskatoon Musicians mounted benefit concerts, “Trials by Fire”, for her.

The evening's celebration began with introductions and a welcome by the Reverend Dianne Mesh, Rector of St. James', who praised Angie for her “outstanding gift of music and vision”. Angie was unable to attend the evening's activities due to ill health, but did attend from her hospital room via a SKYPE live video feed.

Following the introductions, Scott Verity, Chair of the Refinery Arts Centre, dedicated the Anggie Tysseland Theatre; Janet Clarke presented the Homily; and Particia Hoffart read from the Gnostic Gospel of Mary. Angie's children, Liesl and Nick Nostbakkan, then shared stores of their mother and of the early years of the Refinery.

Following this The Reverend Dianne Mesh conducted the Eucharist Service which included a responsive reading of Psalm No. 96 “O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord all the earth…..”

Following the Service and the dismissal all those present attended a reception prepared by Bev Orr; many also took the opportunity to speak directly to Angie via SKYPE during the reception and social time.

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The Reverend Dianne Mesh, Rector of St. James', Saskatoon, welcomes everyone to the celebration of the dedication of the theatre at The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre, as the Angie Tysseland Theatre

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Angie's children, Liesl and Nick Nostbakkan, then shared stores of their mother and of the early years of the Refinery

Photo - Tom Rogers

Scott Verity, Chair of the Refinery Arts Centre, Saskatoon, dedicated and renamed the theatre as the Angie Tysseland Theatre

Photo - Tom Rogers

The Reverend Dianne Mesh conducted the Eucharist Service at the Service of Dedication for the Angie Tysseland Theatre

Renovations at Saskatoon Church Leaders Show Support for the Good Food Junction at St. Cuthbert's House - a personal Station 20 West

Editor's Note: - On the morning of Wednesday, November 24th, in St. George's Ukrainian Parish Hall, Saskatoon, ten Christian leaders from nine denominations and one faithbased group signed the following letter of support for the Good Food Junction cooperative grocery store at Station 20 West. These ten leaders will be encouraging their parishioners and parishes to raise $650,000 to build and equip the grocery store portion the Station 20 West project. The store will offer a variety of local, fresh, low-cost and healthy food choices in the west side, inner-city, area of Saskatoon which has been without a grocery store for over a decade.

-SASKATOON - This Christmas season many churches in Saskatoon seek to enhance the momentum of a vital project the community-owned Good Food Junction cooperative store located at Station 20 West. It is a community project that the churches seek to support as a concrete expression of God's love.

Christians share the conviction that in Jesus Christ God has drawn near to us. The Advent and Christmas seasons

remind us that when God in Christ came to dwell among us he was born and lived in poverty and simplicity. In Jesus' ministry, we see his profound concern for those who were in need.

He gave dignity to those who were poor, suffering or oppressed. He identified himself with those who were hungry or thirsty, saying that whatever we do for those most in need, we do for him (Matthew 25:31-40).

As his disciples we have a moral imperative to follow his example.

Church groups serve in many projects which support the people of the core neighbourhoods, such as the Food Bank, the Bridge, the Salvation Army and Friendship Inn, among others.

Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods are the heart of the city. For our city to be healthy, it needs a healthy heart.

Maintaining good health is a challenge for many in the area whose needs are high and whose resources are limited. Access to healthy food is vital for wellness and self-reliance. Since 1997, no full-service grocery store has operated in our core neighbourhoods. Many residents have no cars and thus have little access to healthy, affordable food.

The Good Food Junction, at 20th St. and Ave. L, will provide in-store nutrition education and offer healthy food at reasonable prices, close to home. Equipping the store will cost approximately $650,000.

Being able to accomplish this without going into debt is crucial to the store's success.

Together we can bring this essential service to the people of our core neighbourhoods.

This is not specifically a church initiative: neither is it the project of a single political party, nor should we as Christian communities allow it to be so. The potential for good is immense.

As church leaders and as individuals we commit ourselves to making the Good Food Junction a priority for the weeks leading up to Christmas. We will express support through our prayers, practical assistance, and where appropriate through fundraising to equip the store.

We do this in the name of Jesus Christ who is Emmanuel, Godwith-us.

Signatories: Most Reverend Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R., Bishop, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon; Most Reverend Donald Bolen, Bishop, Roman

Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon; Reverend Jeremiah Buhler, Area Church Minister, Mennonite Church Saskatchewan; Jay Cowsell, Saskatoon Monthly Meeting, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers); Reverend Amanda Currie, Minister, Presbytery of Northern Saskatchewan, Presbyterian Church in Canada; Reverend Claire Ewert-Fisher, Executive Director, Mennonite Central Committee; Reverend Cynthia Halmarson, Bishop, Saskatchewan Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada; Right Reverend David Irving, Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon; Reverend Ron McConnell, Chair, Riverbend Presbytery, United Church of Canada; Reverend Harry Strauss, Chair, Saskatoon Evangelical Ministers Fellowship'

report by Archdeacon Rob Hardwick REGINA Our soon to be 99-year old building, St. Cuthbert's House, has been undergoing renovations for some time now. We can now see the light at the end of the tunnel, for the inside at least. It has been an interesting time, never knowing who or how many of the work crews will be with us on a given day or in which box or room something has been placed.

The process of renovation began long before my position was even advertised, when a task force was called to look at the building, its location and suitability, along with the staff and equipment required for the Synod Office to function well, as well as to comment on the type of work a new executive officer should undertake. A number of the task force's recommendations dealt with the poor state of the building both inside and out.

In my first year, much of that report's findings are being addressed. I began by hearing staff members' stories, dreams and concerns. We addressed their work and their working environment and, it is fair to say, things were at a low ebb. It had been a make-do environment for many

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Renovations at St. Cuthbert's House (continued) years with never enough time to do what one was tasked to do. In addition, 15 months without an executive officer was also taking its toll on things not done both in the diocese and the office.

An architect reported that the St. Cuthbert's building was sound and for the most part, in good shape. As staff, we concentrated on dreaming how our work and our environment could be different. This resulted in a report to the diocesan council of the renovations required and the rationale for the change.

The money to finance the project has come from our own renovation fund $34,000, a $10,000 grant from Heritage Foundation and from a diocesan trust fund. We are on target for funding the $150,000 cost of the renovation. It seems a lot of money but a lot has needed doing and it is certainly cheaper than moving to a different location. From now on the heating bills will be less; staff will work better; the value of the building is increased; and we now have an administrative centre for any parish or individual to use. Although the renovations are not projected to be completed until June 2011, they have already resulted in better working conditions and a more welcoming space.

The building now offers: o The Churchmouse Resource Centre (diocesan book store) on the main floor

o Accessibility for all (a ramp will be built in the Spring of 2011) o Confidential and environmentally satisfying working areas for staff o A prayer space where anyone can pray while at St. Cuthbert's o A fitness room with weights, bike and treadmill o A resource library/study and print room (which can be reserved by anyone) o A board room with projector, screen, sound and camera to enable quality transmission feeds from anywhere in the world; kitchen and refreshment area; table and comfortable chairs. This room is available to any parish to use (It would be ideal for a vestry visioning day with an expert to facilitate your meeting, without the cost of facilitators travel) o Wireless compatible throughout the building o Heating on all floors and air conditioning on the main and second floors o New wiring, new blinds and new lighting o Redecoration on main and second floors.

We proceed with the renovating of what each staff member does to enable mission and ministry to happen throughout our diocese. The Diocesan Mission Action Plan will further enable this and should be available to be shared across the diocese after Christmas.

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Diocesan Finance Officer Diane Foley's work area shows what the staff dealt with during the extensive renovations. Note the telephone "desk." photos - staff

The bishop's office is an example of the finished renovations at St. Cuthbert's House.

Diocese of Saskatchewan Looks to the Future

All Saints' Sunday School makes Christmas pudding on Stir Up Sunday

by Traci Loftus MELFORT (Saskatchewan) - Stir Up Sunday takes its name from this Book of Common Prayer collect for Sunday Next Before Advent: “ Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

The collect reminds us that only through Christ's stirring up of us can we do God's will and be rewarded for it. In addition, Stir Up Sunday was traditionally the day on which families began to make

their Christmas pudding. The pudding contained thirteen ingredients, to symbolize Jesus and His twelve disciples. Each family member would take turns stirring it from east to west, the route taken by the wise men.

This year, the All Saints' Sunday School followed the long-standing tradition of making Christmas pudding on Stir Up Sunday. The children read the “Stir Up” collect, the adults explained it to them, and then everyone made Christmas pudding together. As you can see from the Photo contributed photos, the children and adults alike The young people work hard to stir enjoyed this time of faith learning, tradiup the pudding tion and fun.

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Grating the ingredients for the Christmas pudding

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Stirring up a Christmas pudding takes expertise of people of all ages

Prince Albert (Saskatchewan - ) On April 17, Bishop Michael Hawkins led the Diocese of Saskatchewan in a strategic planning day, with church leaders gathering from across northern Saskatchewan.

Bishop Michael used the Song of Deborah in Judges 5 as inspiration for discerning God's guidance for the future. Bishop Michael affirmed that, just like in Deborah's day, “What God wants and what I need from you is that the leaders lead and that the people offer themselves willingly.” He also renewed the Diocese's commitment to its two historic priorities, Mission and Indigenous SelfDetermination.

Based on this day of discernment, participants drew up a draft plan for the future of Anglican work in northern Saskatchewan.

Priorities include: repentance and a fresh start; enhanced leadership training and recruitment; discernment toward indigenous self-determination; better teaching and nurturing of baptized members of all ages; and proportional giving to support ministry and mission.

Teams of lay and ordained Anglicans took on the ambitious mission of visiting every parish in the diocese before Christmas 2010.

These visits are a step toward forging better connections across the far-flung churches in the diocese's vast territory. Many teams traveled for several hours, sometimes over snow-packed, unpaved roads, to reach the churches.

Visitors typically shared a meal and a Bible study based on Acts 2 with the parish they were visiting, offered information about diocesan future plans and, most importantly, listened to the concerns of the parish. In some parishes, these meetings have been the catalyst for enthusiastic dreaming of new ministry possibilities.

Input from visited parishes has now gone back to the Bishop and diocesan leaders. It will feed into the next step in the planning process for 2011.

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PWRDF Regional Reps Meet in Calgary

by Basil Pogue, PWRDF Diocesan Representative Qu'Appelle At the end of October, Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) held a two-day regional meeting in Calgary.

Nine of the 16 dioceses of Rupert's Land and British Columbia/Yukon were represented, along with Board Member Chris Longson, International Partner William Ogara (Kenya), and Youth Council member Jenn Andreas.The new Public Engagement Team of Suzanne Rumsey, Christine Hills, and Sheilagh McGlynn (Just Generation) acted as leaders and resource people.

Representatives learned about the restructured PWRDF organization and national church office. They discussed the changed relationship with Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and how the aid world has

changed with conditions being set on aid. There is now a competitive bidding process to obtain CIDA funding, so PWRDF must find a way of “upping our game” in order to stay on CIDA's radar.

Reps explored what is working well and where there are gaps needing support. The perennial problems remain. Diocesan representatives struggle to find parish reps are and maintain contact in a meaningful and useful way. All have frustrations of sending messages that are never acknowledged or answered. But some like Vi Goodfellow from the Diocese of Saskatchewan have developed strategies that get results. She invites herself to ACW meetings and is always well received.

On Friday evening, the participants adjourned to Old Sun College on the Siksika First Nation at Gleichen. After a tour of the facilities resurrected from the former Anglican residential school, the group enjoyed dinner

followed by two interesting presentations on education work by the college. Ryan Heavy Head's presentation on First Nations Cosmology and studies relating to place were particularly fascinating. He showed how the answer to the question “where is here?” often reveals much about the respondent. Knowledge is connected to place, and the images people carry in their minds anchor them in place and time. Oral tradition is very important to first nations; “If you don't know your stories, you're illiterate,” he said.

The meeting resumed in Calgary on Saturday with a presentation by Dr. William Ogara who works for CORAT Africa - a pioneer consulting organization based in Kenya and working with churches, church-related organizations and NGOs in countries of East Africa. William has been an international partner on the PWRDF Board for the past nine years, focusing on part

nering for sustainable development. He spoke about how the church can and must work towards becoming a church beyond its walls.

Nina Chiba talked about work on refugees and said that 18 dioceses have a refugee sponsorship agreement with Canada Immigration. These dioceses are the basis of the Refugee Network.

The 50 Refugees Initiative, part of the PWRDF 50th Anniversary celebration, has been successful in bringing about 40 refugee families to Canada thus far. These refugees are drawn from a list of “Visa Office Referred” people who are fast-tracked. Matching seed money is available from CIC and PWRDF up to $4,000 but this program will end on March 31, 2011.

Andre Visscher spoke on the work of the Canadian Food Grains Bank which in 2009-2010 distributed $38 mil

lion in food aid in 40 countries and benefited two million people. PWRDF has supported projects in India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Philippines through its equity account in the CFGB. In 2010, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization estimated there are one billion malnourished people in the world. The key to overcoming hunger is to change the politics of hunger.

Hunger is a political condition, Andre said.

Finally, Jenn Andreas explained the goals of the PWRDF Youth Council by sharing its newly adopted statement of purpose which can be found on the justgeneration.ca website. The Youth Council would like to find someone aged 16-30 from the province of Rupert's Land as well as one or more youth with aboriginal roots.

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The Reverend Wilfred Sanderson presents information on indigenous self-determination, in Cree, during a visit to Cumberland House

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This keen and enthusiastic group at Cumberland House welcomed a visiting team with warm hospitality and a hot meal on a cold, snowy day in November.

PWRDF Diocesan representatives and staff outside Old Sun College, Gleichen, Alberta. Vi Goodfellow from the Diocese of Saskatchewan is at the left of the back row; Basil Pogue of Qu'Appelle is in the back row wearing a white jacket; and Barb Spurr of Saskatoon is kneeling, second from the right.

An Act of Remembrance, 2010

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Canon Colin Clay Furthermore, Tom -SASKATOON- I parrecognizes that our ticipated this morning yearning for peace in what I can only is shared by all describe as the most women and men of w o r t h w h i l e faith, consequentRemembrance ceremoly, today's event ny I have ever seen. It was planned to took place at Bishop bring together repJames Mahoney resentatives from Roman Catholic High the Jewish, School in Lawson Photo- Peter R.Coolen Christian and Heights, Saskatoon, on The Reverend Muslim faiths.

Wednesday, November Canon Colin Clay All the stu10th. It was prepared dents from Bishop and arranged by Mr. Tom Mahoney school assembled in Saretsky, the school chaplain, the gymnasium shortly before and we were pleased to see that 10.30 a.m. In front of them stood CTV was present to cover the the peace pole, with two crosses ceremony and to interview each on either side, and three wreaths of the participants afterwards and a three-wick candle placed planning to use part of this event on tables in readiness for the ceron that day's 6 p.m. evening emony. The first part of the event news. followed a customary liturgical Tom Saretsky wanted pattern, beginning with the this year's Remembrance cere- singing of our National Anthem, mony to focus, not just on the accompanied by the brass service and sacrifice of our veter- ensemble. ans, but on the need for all of us Tom Saretsky welcomed the parto pray and work for the peace ticipants. Dr David Russell, rep

resenting the Islamic Association of Saskatoon; myself, from the Christian community; Cantor Neil Schwartz from the Congregation Agudas Israel; and, also from the Christian community, Father Lawrence DeMong, the Priest at St. Anne's Parish, whose church is joined to Bishop Mahoney School.

The ceremony began in a traditional way, with the piper leading the participants to their seats, and the cadet colour sergeant marching on the flags.

Students from the school read scripture passages from Micah 4:3 and Philippians 4:8. These readings were followed by a DVD, projected on to the large screen, which showed a contemporary understanding of the Beatitudes which emphasized our human need, with God's grace, for love, compassion, gentleness, forgiveness and commitment to peace.

Two students from special needs at the school carried in a banner, with the peace theme, and laid it in front of the peace pole. This was then the turn of Dr

David Russell, myself, and Cantor Neil Schwartz to come forward to the microphone and, in turn, offer thoughts and prayers before laying a wreath and lighting one of the three wicks on the large candle.

The students heard Dr Russell reading from the Holy Koran and speaking of the role of Islam as a religion of peace. He also spoke of his personal experiences as a boy near London, England in World War II, understanding the suffering of war, stressing the great need for a peaceful world.

He concluded with the Universal Prayer, which he himself wrote some years ago, for the annual Festival of Faith in Saskatoon.

I spoke of the courage of veterans in the wars of the past 100 years, but emphasized, that in the battles fought in recent times, it is the civilian population that suffers in far greater numbers. I spoke of my life as a civilian schoolboy in wartime England, and as a soldier in the Korean War, and stressed the words, "War is not glorious; War is horrible" and, as did David

Russell, I spoke of our need to pray and work for peace.

Peace was also at the heart of Cantor Neil Schwartz' words to us, and with his special musical gift he chanted a beautiful Hebrew prayer and, explaining it in English, showed how it encompassed both our thanksgiving for the sacrifice of veterans, and the memory of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.

After this, everybody Act of stood for the Remembrance; the trumpeter sounding the Last Post, followed by two minutes of silence, and then Reveille.

Father Lawrence DeMong offered a beautiful prayer that summarized all our thoughts as a community of faith, honouring the past and pledging ourselves for the future as fellow creatures in God's sight. The colour guard then marched from the gymnasium, followed by those participating in the ceremony.

Peace my friends.