Mothering Sunday, not to be confused with Canadian Mother’s Day, is celebrated in Anglican Churches on the fourth Sunday in Lent; and dates to the custom in England when domestic servants in the grand houses of the landed gentry were permitted to go home to visit their home church and mother. Often the housekeeper or […]
Ministry
Young organ scholar has made an impact in a short time
His first service as organist was Oct. 21, 2021. Since then he’s been taking weekly lessons from Thomas Gonder, Christ Church Cathedral’s organist. “He’s a phenomenal organist,” said Christian of Thomas. “He knows what he’s doing. He’s played all over Canada. He’s shown me techniques I never knew.” Originally posted at the Diocese of Fredericton […]
News from Belize
Ms. Jane Martinez, Principal of St. Hilda’s Anglican School in Belize, sent us this update. Please keep Ms. Martinez, her son, the high school scholarship students, and all of the elementary students and staff at St. Hilda’s in your prayers. Greetings Friends, I pray that this email finds you well. Our school year started out […]
Many contributions to the pancake supper
Gary Barfitt, President of the Cathedral Guild of St. Joseph, shared this message of thanks regarding the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. As we close the books on our 2024 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, on behalf of the Cathedral Guild of St. Joseph, I want to offer a huge thank-you to all those who helped make […]
Items needed for monthly outreach program
The Cathedral’s monthly Monday Outreach Program is looking for specific items to help people in need in our community. Can you donate any of these? * Hand warmers * Toilet paper * Canned meat (e.g. chicken, tuna, etc.) * Winter boots * Long Johns and sweatpants for men Items can be dropped off at the […]
Scholarship student updates
Here are some letters from the current recipients of Cathedral scholarships to attend high school in Belize. Sylvia Trapp (Grade 9) Dear Friends, I am very thankful for the assistance that you have given me at the beginning of the school year. I have achieved a lot this semester. I got some good grades and […]
Holy Joes gathering
The motto of the Guild of St. Joseph is “Serving God and Church with heart and hands.” The focus is the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Cathedral, the Green, and Memorial Hall. Once again, the Guild (affectionately known as the “Holy Joes”) held a Christmas Reception with invited guests. This year’s was […]
News from St. Hilda’s Anglican School in Belize
We received this letter from Ms. Jane Martinez, the Principal of St. Hilda’s Anglican School. It’s wonderful to hear about our friends in Belize. Please keep the teachers, students and their families in your prayers. Greetings Kelley, It’s so wonderful to hear from you. We started off the school year with major challenges because I […]
Mutual Benefits of Church-School Partnerships
Jake McGlothin says it’s only logical that the two most important social institutions in our society should work together. He outlines what churches can share with schools as well as how engagement with schools can positively impact a congregation. https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/mutual-benefits-church-school-partnerships/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LI20240110
Supporting children in need through a local school
Dean Geoffrey Hall and Cathedral Treasurer Jamie Yeamans were pleased to visit Montgomery Street School on 15 December to present a donation to help children in need at the school. They were welcomed by Principal David Burrell and several children, who were thankful for the $2000 donation toward the school lunch and winter clothing programs. […]
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