Monthly Archives: July 2019

Music Monthly – August 2019

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4 August - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Addington Service - Shephard
Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Ave verum corpus - Elgar
7, 116, 375, 497, 576
Extemporisation - Gonder
Organist: Thomas Gonder

11 August - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
Missa l’hora passa - Viadana
Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24
Lead me, Lord - S.S. Wesley
379, 337, 486, 49, 467
Fanfare - Rawsthorne
Organist: Peter Waterhouse

18 August - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Call to remembrance, O Lord - Farrant
Wood in C minor
Psalm 51:1-10
Almighty and everlasting God - Gibbons
274, 278, 1, 76, 546
Prelude & Fugue in D BWV 532 - Bach

25 August - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
God is gone up with a merry noise - Croft
Batten’s Short Service
Psalm 71:1-6
View me, Lord - Lloyd
92(93), 328, 434, 78, 383
The War March of the Priests - Mendelssohn

Music Monthly – July 2019

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7 July 2019 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
O come, ye servants of the Lord - Tye
Missa Secunda - Hassler
Psalm 30
Christ hath a garden - Drinkell
5, 586, 345, 385, 598
Toccata - Dubois

14 July 2019 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
Give almes of thy goods - Tye
Wood in the Phrygian Mode
Psalm 82
Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake - Hilton
350, 439, 500, 557, 577
Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux - Guilain

21 July 2019 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
This is the day - Anon. 16th century
Missa Brevis XIII (Holy Cross) - Willan
Psalm 52
Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree - Poston
8, 386, 441, 511, 362
Tuba Tune - Cocker

28 July 2019 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
Let us worship and fall down - Willan
Sumsion in F
Psalm 85
Ave verum corpus - Byrd
204, 520, 455, 458, 239
Introduction and Passacaglia - Rheinberger

Cutler Notes – 14 September 2019

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September 2019

Dear Friends,

Nathan and I wanted to be able to say a few words to you as we all settle into Fall and many new beginnings for us all Thank you to Geoff for accepting this for the web page.

First of all WE MISS YOU!  We spent thirty wonderful years in Fredericton and especially in and through our church/ Cathedral  community we got to know many people, shared much in many ways and received your love and care many times over. It is strange not having you all around and knowing most faces, but we look forward to seeing you again sometime. In the meantime keep up the amazing ministries that have developed over the years at the Cathedral

Our second and very important wish is for you to know how very much we appreciated your outpouring of kind words and generous support you “showered” on us as we left Fredericton so quickly. Some folk we were unable to say goodbye to, owing to time constraints, but those whom we did see, your kindness and loving care has been an incredible reminder of who you are both individually and as a church.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your generosity, your kindness and your LOVE.

Here is a quick update on some of the highlights since arriving here in Isle aux Morts.

The weather has been incredible for the most part since we arrived. Most mornings we wake to a beautiful sunrise over calm waters. We live beside a trail of 5 kms that takes you right beside the rocky shore to little coves where one can sit in the silence of the world and watch the waves and the many types of birds. Then it weaves inland over grassy banks that have been covered in wild flowers. They so remind me of “the “lilies of the fields”, for Nathan, the flower gardener, a wonderful reminder the Lord does provide in His way!  Facing the sea we can see boats in the distance; tanker’s, cruise ships and yacht’s as well as the small boats taking folk out to fish for the day. It is so peaceful ,God’s Creation at our finger tips!

Well, then there was Hurricane Dorian!! who came through Nova Scotia with a vengeance as you know and then blew mightily around us for 18 hrs. The wind and the waves and the spray over the rocks were spectacular, 124kms winds, and a 100ft wave clocked along the coast near Port aux Basques--- we are only 16kms from there so ?  The worst of the storm was at night so we could not see the waves then. Apart from losing power for two hrs we were fine. I went to sleep thinking the house is 40yrs old and still standing, it is not going to blow down tonight!

The church building did not fare so well. The wooden steps and wheelchair ramp over old concrete ones blew off completely, turned right over and landed on church land with no injuries to anyone and no extensive damage to nearby buildings. This week the church vestry met on Monday and by now –Friday morning the steps are back on with the help of carpenters lent by the town council, too many volunteers and besides all the free labour, local businesses are giving supplies to complete the work. We will be able to access the building this Sunday for worship. It is a wonderful example of community in a small town where resources are limited.

Since our ordinations July 25th to the Deaconate and August 4th to the priesthood for Nathan it has remained somewhat of a whirl wind. Nathan and I are settling down to a very new lifestyle, it seems every day is an adventure and learning curve in many different ways. We are getting to know the vestry members and also the very active ACW members, they are very highly organised!!  And do some incredible work both in isle aux Morts and Fox Roost-Margaree, our two church communities. Everyone it seems has a connection with Nathan since his place of birth, Ramea is just down the coast so much to talk of! The people here have been friendly and we look forward to getting to know them a little better  now the summer is over and we all settle down to winter.

The Lord has brought us here, at our age,it is amazing but He obviously wants us here at this point and so we trust in Him to show us His way and for us to do our best for Him and these communities. We ask your continuing prayers so that we can work in strength, wisdom and love. We remember you in our prayers and so until we meet again,

God Bless and much love

Isabel and Nathan

 

05 August 2019

A very special night last night. I have attached a few pictures. I am trusting that the whirlwind may now be over and we can settle down to move forward with the ministry of the Church. I want to say with all sincerity a "huge thank you" from my heart for the prayers and support from the Cathedral family and friends. We are both very happy here in Isle Aux Morts and will keep in touch with you all. Until the next time. Much Love

29 July 2019

[The ordination as deacons] all went so peacefully and was so spirit filled and I will send pics as soon as I find the laptop. We just arrived in IaM after a lovely free day with Andrew ad Nicholas yesterday. It was so nice to have Leith too,she kept us on an even keel beforehand when we were a bag of nerves. Once the service started it all went so well.

It is so beautiful here this evening warm 25 and no wind.

The Bishops sermon was quite lovely!

20 July 2019

[Editor] We received this note from Isabel and Nathan Cutler. Of course, we're eager to hear about where they are and what's happening. The photos are a bonus!

Hello  some of our Friends and Family,

It  has been quite a very busy time  since leaving Fredericton just 2 weeks ago -- some of you may wonder if we made it here or fallen off the earth  😉

We are staying with my twin brother Norman (Priest with Western NL) and his wife Marguerite in the Robinson's. We have had an incredible time with visiting the Parish in Isle Aux Morts which is on the South Coast -- gone 4 times to unpack and set up house. We will move there  sometime after July 25th when we will be made Deacons at the Cathedral in Corner Brook. We will stay in Corner Brook all of next week and we are delighted Nicholas, Andrew and Leith, plus many of my extended family will be at the service.

I (Nathan) will be consecrated as Priest at the Church of the "Holy Spirit" at -- Isle Aux Morts -- at 7 pm on August 4th -- after which duties will start.

Under Norman we have (Isabel and I) participated in a Committal, Baptism, a Flower service, Hymn sing and prayers at a Seniors' Home in Stephenville and tomorrow another Baptism along with 2 receptions, etc etc.

Keep us in your thoughts and Prayers especially on Thursday July 25th at 7 pm (Deacons) and August 4th at 7 pm (Nathan Priesthood) -- maybe Geoff you could include us in CCC prayers the Sunday  prior to July 25th and on the Sunday of Aug 4th. Attached are a couple of pictures of where we will be after July 30th. Much Love.

Nathan and Isabel

I just noticed the IAM -- in this case it stands for "Isle Aux Morts."

The view of the sea is taken from our front door ... wow.

Statements to General Synod 2019

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Deliberations of the proposed changes to Canon XXI on marriage were spirited and difficult. Being a change in worship, doctrine or procedure, a two-thirds majority in the three "houses" of Synod at two consecutive Synods is required. The question, when called, was carried in both the House of the Laity and the House of the Clergy and defeated in the House of Bishops. Two statements were subsequently delivered to the Synod: one from the House of Bishops and one from the Prolecutor and Deputy Prolecutor (those elected to leadership of General Synod with the Primate).

Statement of the Bishops

We, members of the House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada, see the pain and anguish inflicted on LGBTQ2S+ people, on members of the General Synod, across the Church, and in the world, as a result of the work and the vote on the matter of Canon 21, concerning marriage. We see your tears, we hear your cries, and we weep with you. We have caused deep hurt. We are profoundly sorry. 
 
Although the bishops are not of one mind, we look with hope to the “Word to the Church” and its affirmations which General Synod 2019 overwhelmingly approved on Friday, July 12. 
 
We are walking together in a way which leaves room for individual dioceses and jurisdictions of our church to proceed with same-sex marriage according to their contexts and convictions, sometimes described as “local option.” 
 
Together, we affirm the inherent right of Indigenous peoples and communities to spiritual self-determination in their discernment and decisions in all matters.
 
Although we as bishops are not able to agree, in the name of Jesus Christ, we commit to conduct ourselves “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:2-3).

15 July 2019

Statement of the Prolecutor and Deputy Prolectutor

As Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor we address this Synod.

On behalf of the orders of laity and clergy, we express our appreciation to the order of bishops for their message to us.

We have heard and felt and acknowledge the pain, hurt and anguish of many people in this General Synod and beyond, particularly in the LGBTQ2S+ community, their families and friends.

We celebrate the strong support of the affirmations that we adopted at this Synod, affirmations which commit this Church to inclusivity and mutual respect. We recall that the affirmations are entitled:

Indigenous Spiritual Self-determination; Diverse Understandings of the Existing Canon; Diverse Understandings and Teachings; Our Commitment to Presume Good Faith; Our Commitment to Stand Together.

We also strongly endorse the proposed actions of this Synod calling for work, in the next triennium, on our governance structures, size and composition of Synod, and planning for the future. We acknowledge that it is not only ‘what’ we do at Synod but, equally important, ‘how’ we do our work, and we confess and lament that some of the ways in which we deliberated in this session of Synod caused alienation and hurt. We look forward, therefore, to reviewing these matters before our 43rd General Synod.

We pray for God’s grace and the guidance of God’s Holy Spirit as we move forward, as we work toward living fully into these commitments.

15 July 2019

Find more detail, including video highlights at General Synod 2019

Congratulations Anique!

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We are very proud to announce that our scholarship student, Anique Hernandez, has graduated from high school in Belize. Congratulations Anique!

Graduation benediction prayer

May God’s blessing follow you as you find new journeys to travel. May you walk safely along the pathways of your dreams.
May his gentle hand guide the decisions you will make and the passions that you follow.
May your heart and life always reflect his love and truth,
And may hope be a light within you that you carry into each new day.

Amen.

 

Message from Indira Spain in Belize

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My Dearest Friends in Canada:
I write with a full, joyful and grateful heart to inform you of Anique’s successful completion of high school.  I received her results on May 23 and finally got the opportunity to sit and share my happiness with you today.  I am sure you have been awaiting this very good news with much anticipation.  I do not have the letter of completion with me at the moment but I will scan and forward that to you in the morning.
I wish to express my deepest thanks to all of you who gave us so willingly.  You made the four years so much easier for me.  As a single mom life can become very difficult and I know that I would have struggled very much without your assistance.  My family and I are eternally indebted to all of you and we pray that God’s grace always smile on you for all that you have done for us.  Anique’s graduation is on June 8.  I will send pictures so that in a way you all can be a part of her day.  You have been a part of her life for the last four years financially and through prayers so I will definitely send pictures.  We are blessed to have you.
Mucho Amor from Belize,
 Indira Spain

Giving Policy at Christ Church Cathedral

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Perhaps the first question that will be asked: "Why does Christ Church Cathedral need a giving policy?"

Every organization with the privilege of being considered a registered charity needs a giving policy. The Canadian Revenue Agency grants charitable status to organizations that meet very strict requirements. Churches, at least at the moment, are among them. Those organizations have authority to issue charitable tax receipts to those who give enabling them to make a charitable giving claim on a personal tax return.

That doesn't mean churches maintain that charitable status easily. An annual charities return is required every year in which multiple justifications for charitable status are required.

Remember, your charitable giving creates a considerable tax benefit at about 46%!

The purpose of the Cathedral Giving Policy is to make assumptions about gifts to the church as transparent as possible. Those who give to the Cathedral need to rest assured that their gifts will be used as they wish and that, if the purpose indicated at the time of giving no longer exists, it will be used for a purpose as close as possible to the wishes of the donor.

The Policy includes three appendices:

  1. Current list of officially recognized "funds" (giving to any of these approved purposes is easy by simply adding that desired to the gift)
  2. The Gift Information Form for larger, usually one time gifts, providing the specific wishes of the giver -- gifts that fall outside the perameters of official funds will need approval of the Bishop and Chapter Executive
  3. The Gift-in-Kind Information Form enables a gift of something other than money and the requirements of doing so

Giving at Christ Church Cathedral is made as easy as possible by way of Online Giving, the Giving Envelope system and e-offering system, and the encouraged planned giving options. Information on each available on the Give Now web page.

Support of the important ministries of Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton is always most appreciated.

Cathedral Giving Policy
Gift Information Form (Appendix 2)
Gift-In-Kind Information Form (Appendix 3)
Canadian Revenue Agency  Charitable donation tax credit calculator

Why we do what we do – the Anglican Communion

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What is the Anglican Communion?

The Anglican Communion is one of the world’s largest Christian communities. It has tens of millions of members in more than 165 countries around the globe. Anglicanism is one of the traditions or expressions of Christian faith. Others include Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Baptist.

The Communion is organised into a series of provinces and extra- provincial areas. The provinces are subdivided into dioceses, and the dioceses into parishes.

There are 40 provinces and, from March 2019, five extra-provincial areas. See here for a full list. Some provinces are national, others are regional. All are in communion – or a reciprocal relationship – with the See of Canterbury and recognise the Archbishop of Canterbury as the Communion’s spiritual head.

But there is no central authority in the Anglican Communion. All of the provinces are autonomous and free to make their own decisions in their own ways – guided by recommendations from the four Instruments: the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lambeth Conference, the Primates’ Meeting and the Anglican Consultative Council.

from the Anglican Communion website anglicancommunion.org

General Synod meets in July 2019

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Anglican Church of CanadaDid you know that beyond the highly visible issues being considered at General Synod this year are many more less visible but significant ones?

Some of these are the resulting reports from the enormous body of work done over several years in many areas of church life.

  • Response to the “Iona Report” is progress towards a unified vision of the ministry of vocational Deacons.
  • Many liturgical texts have been in trial use, including alternative collects, rites of gathering and confession, daily prayer and others.
  • Material supporting the Catechumenate (those preparing for initiation by way of baptism or confirmation) include liturgical rites for presentation and the welcome of inquirers, families and their children into the Church.
  • Motions will be put to receive responses to “A Common Word Between Us” laying foundations for the relationship between Christians and Muslims.

All material is available at the General Synod website

GMH

The problem with plastic

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The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada in 2019 will consider a motion to encourage Anglicans across the country to both curtail purchase of and, reduce reliance on, single use plastics. The proposed motion includes developing resources to assist local efforts to those ends.

Plastic is everywherePlastic products are produced from oil, a non-renewable resource. Single use plastics are those items that are used only once before being thrown away. This includes products such as plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, soda and water bottles, and foam food packaging such as styrofoam.

While some plastic products are recycled, most end up in landfills or in the ocean. Plastic is not biodegradable. It breaks down over a long period of time into smaller pieces; these pieces have been known to make their way into food chains and water supplies. Dramatically, in the ocean, some plastics have clumped together into large floating islands of garbage. Moreover, plastic is not easily recycled into new products and in many communities foam packaging is not eligible for recycling programs at all.

Both the fifth Mark of Mission and our Baptismal Covenant call us to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. We are a long way from eliminating the use of all plastics. Choosing to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic is a step toward sustainability. The resolution seeks to respect the need for products that promote health and inclusion, while challenging us to reflect on how changes in personal habits may contribute to a reconciled relationship with the earth. (from the background on General Synod Motion A201)

Visit:
Creation Matters Anglican Church of Canada
Creation Matters Diocesan of Fredericton