Death
Condolences to the family of the Rev. Richard and Capt. Rose Steeves on the death of Rose's sister Ann Reiser of Kitchener, Ontario. Please keep Rose and her family in your prayers.

Appointments & Announcements

The Ven. Patricia Drummond is appointed Archdeacon of Fredericton, effective Nov. 1.

The Rev. Richard Steeves is appointed Archdeacon of Chatham, effective Nov. 1.

Archbishop Claude Miller accepts, with regret, the resignation of Julian Dickson, QC, as vice-chancellor of the diocese and chair of the nominations committee. Mr. Dickson was recently appointed a judge of the Provincial Court.

View An up-to-date list of diocesan appointments and announcements.

Temporal Transactions

View an up-to-date list of property transactions within the diocese.

Open incumbencies

* Appointment process status:
     H - On hold
     P - In parish profile preparation
     E - Accepting expressions of interest
     I - In the interview process
     A - Awaiting appointment

Diocesan openings

The Nominating Committee currently invites nominations for the following positions:

Diocesan / Synod Nominating Committee Chair

• Investment sub-committee (one member)
• Human Resources Committee (two lay positions)
  Nominating Committee Member (one lay and one cleric)
  Ecclesiastical Court Pool (one lay position)
  
  

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RCL Lectionary (Year B)

Sunday, Nov. 8

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 32) (Green)

OR Remembrance

Propers 391; Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44; Preface of the Lord's Day.

Cycles of Prayer
Uyo — (Province of the Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Most Rev. Emmanuel E. Nglass.

Visit these links:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions

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Countdown to CLAY

Canadian Lutheran and Anglican Youth Gathering

The Ultimate Worship Experience

Aug. 19-22, 2010

London Ontario

Theological Reading Circle:
"'The Way of Grace' - Richard Hooker (1554-1600) on the Christian Life"
Sermon on Pride
With the Rev. Dr. Ranall Ingalls <rtrinsj at nbnet.nb.ca>
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at Trinity Church, Saint John
Hooker's 'Learned Discourse on Justification' read previously.
Copies of the Sermon on Ppide available from Joanne McGraw <trinsj at nbnet.nb.ca>.
The text is read out loud together. The group pauses from time to time to discuss it.
Everyone welcome.

The Anglican Centre in Rome offers
The Nature of Church as communion
A course for the church leaders of tomorrow
Feb.15 – 21
Focus: the nature of Church as communion
Express your interest to the Primate's office <pfeheley at national.anglican.ca>.

Books recommended at the Clergy Conference, August 2009
The most resources related to personal and parish growth most highly recommended at the recent Clergy Conference are (or soon will be) available through the Diocesan Resouce Centre. Find them on a separate table in the Resource Centre upstairs at Anglican House in Saint John. Phone 693-2295 to find out what is available. There are multiple copies of the most popular resources.

Institute for Christian Formation & Leadership
Summer Collegium

An all expenses paid nine-day conference for small church clergy and their spouses/partners, in support of small congregtions. 

ABCs of Fraud Awareness Program
An educational program for all groups and all ages
offered free of charge by the Saint John Volunteer Centre
Sponsored by the New Brunswick Securities Commission
To book a presentation for your group email <vol.training at nb.aibn.com>

ANGLICAN HOUSE
Church calendars in stock now
This year the Canadian Church Calendar features only Anglican churches

Christ Church in St. Stephen is featured for April.

The St. Peters calendar is also available.
Buy 1-9 copies of either calendar for $5.50 each, plus HST

Buy 10 or more copies for $4.25 each, plus HST.
Anglican House

116 Princess St.
Saint John E2L 1K4

Order by mail, phone 506-693-2295 or e-mail <angbk at nbnet.nb.ca>.

Advent workshop
Atlantic School of Theology (AST) and its Alumni Association present NO MINOR PROPHETS!, a cutting edge, ecumenical education workshop to help prepare for Advent, on Nov. 19 & 20 at Church of St. Andrew and St. David, 164 Germain St., Saint John.

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Nov. 4, 7:15 In the dust of the Rabbi – Becoming a Disciple, a five-week study at Christ Church (Parish) Church. The evening begins with Holy Communion in the church each Wednesday at 7:15. Study follows in the hall. Series continues until Dec. 2.

Nov. 5, 1 p.m. Communications Committee, Synod Office board room.

Nov. 5, 6 p.m.  Faith Forward, Round 4: The Holy Spirit in the Church, St. Mary's, York, Fredericton North. This week the Rev. Anthony Kwaw talks about life in the spirit. A weekly (Thursday) study session until Nov. 26. Each evening begins with a light supper followed by teaching and discussion and ends with Compline, guaranteed to finish by 8 p.m. St. Mary's is at 780 McEvoy St. -- turn off MacLaren Ave beside the hole in the ground where the Devon fire hall used to be.

Nov. 6, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Parish of Prince William St. John's and Saint Luke's ACW annual Christmas coffee party and bazaar at St. John's Church, McNair Drive in Nackawic. The nave of the church will be decorated in A Holly and Ivy Christmas on the Bend theme. Home baking, preserves, hand crafts and "white elephants" for sale. Muffins, biscuits, jams, jellies and coffee cakes served at the coffee party.

Nov. 7, 10 a.m.  Diocesan Council, St. Luke's Hall, Woodstock

Nov. 7, 11 a.m. St.Peter's ACW Christmas Bazaar and Chicken Casserole Luncheon at St. Peter's Hall, 2385 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton. Bazaar features crafts, sewing, knitting, baking, preserves and candy. Luncheon is $8, tickets at the door.

Nov. 7, 4-6 p.m.  St. Jude's Famous Fall Roast Beef Supper, at St. Jude's Church, Lancaster Street, Saint John West. Tender slices of roast beef done to perfection, potatoes, coleslaw, side veggie, dessert, plus a beverage, all for just $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Got a large family? Third, fourth, even fifth children eat free! Take-out begins at 4:30.

Nov. 7, 4-6 p.m.  Roast beef dinner, All Saints Anglican Church, Loch Lomond (218 Route 820, Upper Loch Lomond).
Adults $9, seniors $8.50, children 10 & under, $4. Take-outs and bake table available.

Nov. 7, 4:30-6   Fundraising dinner for double lung transplant patient 11-year-old Braden Gendron, sponsored by the Guild of St. Joseph, St. Paul's Church, Hampton. On the menu are ham, potato scallop, baked beans and apple crumble. Tickets $10 for adults, $6 for children, $26 for families. Take-out meals arranged in advance, call 832-3375.

Nov. 7, 6 - 10 p.m. Fall roast beef dinner and auction at the Church of the Resurrection (Parish of the Nerepis & St. John), Grand Bay. Door prizes, entertainment, friends and community plus the first glass dinner and great auction items. Advance tickets (required) $30 with partial income tax receipt. Call 738-3474 to order yours.

Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Steve Bell presents an evening of story & song at Middle Sackville Baptist Church, 14 Church St., Sackville, NB. This multi-Juno Award winner, songwriter and musician is amazing, versitile, part of the St Benedict's Table in Winnipeg and a powerful voice for justice on our world. Check out his website and get free music downloads.

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50th Anniversary Update
The winner of the PWRDF hymn contest is Hope Metszies for "A Vision Fulfilled" sung to ARFON-Major

Voices of Hope Pew Bulletin Story

Voices of Hope Pew Bulletin Story

Canada

This zone is off the grid.

Use of electrical-, battery- or fossil fuel-powered devices is prohibited until further notice.

Thanks for your respect!

If you notice these reminders posted over the light switch or hot-water tap in your church basement, chances are good your parish has hosted a PWRDF youth Off the Grid event, where young people fast from electricity and fossil fuels for the weekend. To deepen their own ecological awareness and raise money in support of PWRDF partners, young people are eschewing iPods, phones and DVD players and forgoing the luxuries of hot water, ceiling fans, microwaves and electric lights for one weekend. But rather than focusing on being without these conveniences, the group is directed to educational games. They calculate their own use of energy by measuring carbon footprints, enjoy a little late-night gardening, concoct creative construction projects like building a windmill, enjoy no-cooking recipes, sharing an environmental eucharist and make a plan to take what they learn back into their everyday lives.

In the Diocese of Huron, where one such event was held, participants from the Essex deanery youth ministry camped out in tents, cooked their food over a campfire and entertained themselves by telling stories and singing. As they looked for firewood they realized they were connecting to an everyday reality for many children around the world. It is this generation of young people who will lead us into a new future of environmental practice, and PWRDF celebrates their wisdom and dedication to the cause.

More PWRDF links:

PWRDF New Brunswick Blog
justgeneration.ca.

Diocesan PWRDF

PWRDF National

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Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Faith Forward, Round 4: The Holy Spirit in the Church, St. Mary's, York, Fredericton North. This week the Rev. Dr. Ross Hebb talks about baptism and confirmation. A weekly (Thursday) study session until Nov. 26. Each evening begins with a light supper followed by teaching and discussion and ends with Compline, guaranteed to finish by 8 p.m. St. Mary's is at 780 McEvoy St. -- turn off MacLaren Ave beside the hole in the ground where the Devon fire hall used to be.

Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Natural Church Development seminar — Transformational Health and Growth with author Christian A. Schwartz. Highfield Baptist Church, Moncton.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCT. 30!

Nov. 19-20 Advent workshop at the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, 164 Germain St., Saint John. Sponsored by AST and its Alumni Association, NO MINOR PROPHETS! is a cutting edge, ecumenical education workshop to help prepare for Advent. Rooms at the Delta Saint John are available at a conference rate.

Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Faith Forward, Round 4: The Holy Spirit in the Church, St. Mary's, York, Fredericton North. This week the Rev. Gerry Laskey talks about the Eucharist and proclamation. A weekly (Thursday) study session until Nov. 26. Each evening begins with a light supper followed by teaching and discussion and ends with Compline, guaranteed to finish by 8 p.m. St. Mary's is at 780 McEvoy St. -- turn off MacLaren Ave beside the hole in the ground where the Devon fire hall used to be.

Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m.  Fredericton Greater Chapter meeting, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Westmorland & Charlotte Streets, Fredericton.

Nov. 21, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Christmas Bazaar at Saint James, Lakewood , 2000 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John — crafts, home baking, new-to-you. Free admission. Sandwiches, sweets and tea available for $5.00.

 Nov. 21, 4 p.m. Taize Worship at Christ Church Parish Church, Westmorland and Charlotte Streets, Fredericton. A time of prayer and contemplation, everyone is welcome.

Nov. 22, 7 p.m.   Holy Eucharist at St. Paul's, Brown's Yard, in celebration of the restoration of the church and the 125th anniversary of the Parish of Kent. The Ven. Richard McConnell to preach. Reception to follow. Priests invited to robe, liturgical colour white. Directions from <wendy.amosbinks at anglican.nb.ca>

Nov. 25, 6 p.m. Archdeaconry of St. Andrews Greater Chapter meeting, at St. Anne's, Lepreau (Parish of Musquash). Meal begins at 6, meeting follows.

Nov. 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Layreaders' Retreat Day at the Ducks' Unlimted Museum and Meeting House, 752 Union St. (Next to Carleton Park), Fredericton. A presentation and workshop on "The Beauty of Worship" will be presented by the Rev. Canon John Cathcart. All Layreaders in the Deaneries of Fredericton & York are cordially invited to attend. Details from <jc8 at nbnet.nb.ca>.

Nov. 26, 6 p.m. Faith Forward, Round 4: The Holy Spirit in the Church, St. Mary's, York, Fredericton North. This week is the final study and the Rev. Canon Jon Lownds talks about the sacraments of reconciliation and healing. The evening begins with a light supper followed by teaching and discussion and ends with Compline, guaranteed to finish by 8 p.m. St. Mary's is at 780 McEvoy St. -- turn off MacLaren Ave beside the hole in the ground where the Devon fire hall used to be.

Dec. 1, 6:15 p.m. Taylor College Christmas Celebration at St. James the Less Church, 1760 Rothesay Rd., Rothesay. Punch and a turkey meal followed by a benefit musical concert by Stephanie Mainville. Dinner and concert tickets, $15; concert tickets only, $10. Church Army will also receive an offering in support of its local and national missional ministry. Call 506/642-2210, ext. 222. Leave a voice mail message if no answer.

April 20-22, 2010, Clergy Spouse's Conference, Villa Madonna in Rothesay. Please reserve these dates.

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The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island seeks:
A rector for the Parish of New Germany, N.S.
and
A rector for the Parishes of Petite Riviere and New Dublin, N.S.
Deadline for applications is Nov. 6, 2009
The parish profiles and application forms are available from the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island office through <bishopsoffice at ndpeidiocese.ca>accepting applications for position of assistant director until Feb. 1. Contact Mary Lee Phillips <mlphilip at mccain.ca>.

Job listings for the Canadian church.

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Faith leaders mix with royalty near London to push climate issue
by Trevor Grundy
Ecumenical News International
Nov. 2, 2009
More than 250 leaders from the world's major religious faiths are meeting at Windsor Castle, near London, for a three-day conference aimed at alerting the world's politicians of the need to put climate change at the top of the global agenda. "Without the full support and co-operation of religious leaders, it will be very difficult to create a political climate conducive in agreeing a balanced, harmonious and equitable and binding agreement at Copenhagen next month," U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a BBC radio interview on November 1. Read the story.

The road to glory
by Rachel Brighton

Anglican Journal
Nov. 1, 2009
When I think of the day my mother was buried, I recall the smell of rising bread dough in Wendy’s house and the plaited loaves my older sister and I were making. We had attended the church service for our mother’s funeral, but being seven and nine, my father had asked our dear family friend to care for us during the burial service. It was quiet as we tiptoed around each others’ feelings. Read the story.

Emotion rocks Rideau Hall
Governor General pledges to stand by truth and reconciliation process
Anglican Journal
Nov. 1, 2009
Governor General Michaelle Jean has urged Canadians to participate in the work of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Canadians have a collective responsibility to confront the country’s history with aboriginal peoples and have the opportunity “to right a historical wrong,” said Jean. Read the story.

Newspaper ad serves up hunger
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Nov. 1, 2009
As Canadians gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving, Archbishop Colin Johnson, metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Ontario, asked them to reflect on the 300,000 Ontarians who must rely on food banks to survive. “...pause and imagine looking down at a half-empty plate of plain food, [at] a meal that will leave you hungry…,” Archbishop Johnson wrote in an advertisement that appeared in the Toronto Star on Oct. 8, a few days before Canada’s Thanksgiving holiday. Read the story.

H1N1 puts cleanliness next to godliness
by Leigh Anne Williams

Anglican Journal
Nov. 1, 2009

Decisions about how to avoid the potential spread of H1N1 flu are being made diocese–by-diocese across the Anglican Church of Canada. So far, most Anglican churches in Canada are still offering the common cup at communion while affirming people who decide not to receive the cup. Read the story.

Bishop elected to Athabasca
Anglican Journal
Nov. 1, 2009

Canon Fraser Lawton, 41, rector of St. Thomas’ Anglican church in Fort McMurray, Alta., is the new bishop-elect of the diocese of Athabasca. “Northern Alberta is an exciting place where people have a can-do attitude,” said Bishop Lawton. Read the story.

Aboriginal priest finds her calling as a military chaplain
by Marites N. Sisson
Anglican Journal
Nov. 1, 2009
Rev. Capt. Catherine Askew distinctly remembers the moment when she knew she wanted to be a military chaplain to the Canadian Forces. She was 17 years old and an undergraduate student at university. She had been thinking that a job as an administration clerk would give her a useful skill and some pocket money. Then she met a military chaplain who introduced her to the work of the chaplains’ corps. Read the story.

Meet the metropolitans
Three provinces elect senior bishops
Anglican Journal
Nov. 1, 2009

Colin Johnson was elected metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Ontario at the provincial synod in Cochrane, Ont. on Oct. 15. He was later installed at a service at Holy Trinity Church there. He succeeds Archbishop Caleb Lawrence, who announced plans to retire as the diocesan bishop of Moosonee in January.  Read the story.

Clarkson named patron for PWRDF project
Anglican Journal
Nov. 1, 2009
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has a new patron for its initiative to sponsor 50 refugee families: Adrienne Clarkson. Read the story.

Ottawa church can offer blessing to married same-sex couples
by Leigh Anne Williams
Anglican Journal
Oct. 30, 2009
Bishop John Chapman has given one church in the diocese of Ottawa permission to begin offering a rite of blessing to same-sex couples who are civilly married. The Church of St. John the Evangelist could offer its first blessing as soon as a married couple, at least one of whom is baptized, asks.  Read the story.

New suffragan bishop brings unique point of view to her ministry
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
Oct. 29, 2009
Ever since she was ordained a priest in 1998, Barbara Andrews said she had always served the Anglican Church of Canada “kind of on the fringe of the church.” That all changed in June, when she became the new suffragan (assistant) bishop for the Kamloops-based Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior (APCI). Until her election as bishop, she had worked as executive director of the Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre in B.C. Read the story.

Student interns return from Ugandan, Filipino adventures
by Ali Symons
Anglican Church of Canada Web
Oct.27, 2009

"It changes you in ways you can't put into words." This was Jeffery Hooper's response to the three months he and his wife Michelle Taylor spent in Uganda with General Synod's Theological Students International Internship Program (TSIIP). The Hooper-Taylors were in Toronto for a debriefing at the Canadian Churches Forum for Global Ministries from Oct. 15 to 18, along with TSIIP participant Nicolas Alexandre, who visited the Philippines.  Read the story.

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Fermented Faith

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From A Reading from the Homilies of St. Gregory the Great on the Gospels

"I want to advise you to leave everything, but I do not want to be presumptuous. If therefore, you are unable to abandon everything which the world offers, you must so hold those things that are of this world that you may not be held by them in the world; that earthly interests may be possessed not be the possessor, and that what you have should be under the control of your mind. Otherwise, if your mind is bound by the love of earthly things, it may itself rather be possessed by its own possessions.

(Book 2, Homily 36, 11)

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A Sunday school teacher set out to explaine about saying grace before meals. One of his pupils was the young son of the rector of the parish, so he started the discussion by asking him, "Jerry, what does your father say when the family sits down to dinner?"

           
"Dad says, 'Go easy on the butter, kids, its three dollars a pound!'"

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