September 2010 A Section of Anglican Journal Page 2 Bishop’s Message Diocesan Events
Pages 3, 4 Diocesan Events Around the Province
Pages 4, 5, 6 Around the Province Celebrations
Pages 6,7 Celebrations Faith, Worship, Food for Thought
Page 8 Emmanuel & St. Chads
The 125th Anniversary of the Parish of Qu’Appelle and the Diocese of Qu’Appelle’s Original Cathedral Celebrated Nonetheless, it book also reminds readers font with “. . . the appearance of a comwas important to the that most of the hangings, mon lavatory basin . . .” Though this critparishioners of St. Peter's including the banner of ic may have been unimpressed as well as QU'APPELLE (Qu'A) As individuals to have a building dedicatSt. Peter, were embroi- somewhat casual about the facts-the extelong for home and community, so faithful ed to Anglican worship in dered by Roman Catholic rior of the building is brick veneer-he or parish communities long for a place they their area. Furthermore, the nuns in France, and the she allowed that there were “. . . one or can call home, a place dedicated to their Diocese of Qu'Appelle had reredos came from two beautiful voices . . .” in the choir. At expression of relationship with their God. just been formed and needO b e r a m m e r g a u , the time, this included students from St. And so it was for the Anglican communi- ed a cathedral church. In Germany. The church John's College and former students from ty of Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, more 1884, Canon Anson, son of bell, installed in 1885, the agricultural department. than 125 years ago. Much can happen in 125 years. the Earl of Lichfield, came weighed 360 pounds and Footprints to Progress, the offi- from England and was Prairie landscapes have changed, and became the time bell for cial history book for the town and district installed as the first bishop along with them our rural communities the whole town. Local of Qu'Appelle, provides an excellent of the new diocese. photo - Linda Skinner and places of worship. While many church craftspeople also built review of almost 100 years in the life of According buildings have closed or been given other to the many of the furnishings, St. Peter's Anglican Church. The review Qu'Appelle history book, The original cathedral designations, the small brick church in such as lectern, bishop's reminds readers that St. Peter's held its he “initiated [in 1885] the church of the Diocese of Qu'Appelle is still central to the life of chair and choir stalls. The first service in June of 1883, in the construction of St. Peter's Qu'Appelle, St. Peter's Anglicans in Qu'Appelle, Indian Head, chancel as a whole was a Canadian Pacific Railroad's local freight church and also St. John's Church celebrates 125 Odessa and surrounding areas. The parish memorial to Bishop shed. (This location seems appropriate, College. Both were com- years this year. Anson's brother and was also holds an annual lunch and bake sale, since the Rev. J. P. Sargent, who conduct- pleted by fall, although dedicated in October of participates in local events such as the ed the service, travelled from town to additions to each were town parade and contributes space to 1886. town through the Canadian Northwest in a completed later.” In its early years, the many community organizations, among C.P.R. boxcar.) Other services were held Bishop Anson, with the help of church attracted many visitors, some of them Qu'Appelle's theatre group and Girl in the Immigration Hall and in the town's his family and friends in England and them all the way from England. Guides troop. Parishioners also take part Methodist Church. Clearly, the faithful abroad, gave special attention to the fur- Apparently, one such visitor was less than in service initiatives on a larger scale, such found a way to glorify God even without a nishings of the church that would repre- enchanted by the structure and wrote of a as Regina's annual giant garage and bake church building, and this was typical of sent the diocese until the construction of “. . . little wooden building with its tin- sale. pioneer congregations. St. Paul's Cathedral in Regina. The history kling bell and modest fittings . . .” and All quotations from Qu'Appelle: Footprints to Progress: A history of Qu'Appelle and District; Qu'Appelle Historical Society, 1980. By Allison Kydd
125th Anniversary Celebrated at Qu'Appelle by Eileen Herman QU'APPELLE (Qu'A) The members of St. Peter's Anglican Church began the commemoration of their 125th anniversary on Sunday, June 27 with Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson celebrating the Eucharist. Several former parish clergy, including Bev and Duncan McLean, Joyce Hilton, Derek Nicholls and Smitty Kent, were among the 70 people present for the service. The congregation included members of other Qu'Appelle churches as well as former members of St. Peter's who had travelled from other provinces.
During the service, the congregation sang the hymn which Phyllis Paddington, St. Peter's organist for many years, had written for the centennial of the Diocese. After a noon meal in the Lions' Hall there was time for visiting before the Regina Community Orchestra provided musical entertainment. During the intermission there was a dramatic reading of the history of St. Peter's, as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old girl. After supper, which was provided in the church basement, the orchestra played gospel music in the church. The day concluded with Evening Prayer conducted by Bev and Duncan McLean. photo - Eileen Herman
The Regina Community Orchestra played gospel music before the service of Evening Prayer in historic St. Peter's church, Qu'Appelle
Fun at the Fair by Betty Wagner
photos - Betty Wagner
A face at the fair - many children from the parish and the neighbourhood had their faced painted at St. James' Church Fair.
REGINA St. James the Apostle Anglican Church held a very successful church fair on Saturday, July 24. A true family and community day started with Morning Prayer at 11 a.m., with Rev. Malcolm French officiating. Outdoor activities continued through the day with children's races, a bouncy-tent, face painting, toenail painting, henna "tattoos," fair food, clowns and the RCMP Safety Bear mascot.
A dunk tank was the highlight of the afternoon, with people lining up to pay one dollar for three chances to dunk good sports including Bishop Greg KerrWilson, Rev. Malcolm French, the local M.L.A. and others. Music was provided by members of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and the parish guitar group, lead by Archdeacon Rob Hardwick. Visitors were offered tours of the church and also admired the display of quilts, many created by the recent
parish quilting class. The fair concluded with a delightful English High Tea served in the church hall at 4 p.m., with guitar music provided by Tyler Lyndsey. The fair was the parish's first such event, and was deemed a success, with members of the parish and the neighbourhood enjoying the day together.