Issue No. 72 – June Issue - St. Paul`s Anglican Church Lindsay

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SUMMER
ISSUE NO 72
JUNE 2015
WORDS FROM WARREN
The Reverend Warren Leibovitch
Incumbent
Dear friends of St. Paul’s,
We have been teased with heat waves this spring only to be brought back to reality with cool days
and frosty nights. Yet even with those temporary setbacks, we know that the signs around us point
to summer.
In the same way, activities around the church point to the coming summer: The Car Show at the LEX has come and gone. Soon will be
the Strawberry Supper. The Sunday school will be winding down and many will head off to their cottages and vacations.
It is interesting how these outward signs seem to trigger a winding down of participation in worship, reading the bible and even praying.
Has our faith been relegated to a secular season?
Somehow, “Going Fishing” means taking a break from church. Since when has faith and worship become “work”? Worship, prayer,
and reflection should be as much a part of our life as breathing and eating! Could you imagine praying to Jesus and hearing a voice
say, “Sorry. Gone fishing. Be back in a month”?!
Vacation time, rather than being an excuse to put God on the back burner, can become a time of blessing and fruitfulness-- Soak in a
beautiful sunset over the lake and reflect on the beauty of God’s creation. Listen to the early morning birds and remember the story of
St. Francis who preached to the animals. Raise a glass with your friends, and remember Jesus who broke bread with his disciples.
During your time of rest and relaxation, allow your senses to become more in tune with God’s presence. Bring your bible or your daily
reflection booklets with you and enjoy God’s Word without the pressures and rush of work. Use the summer months as an opportunity
to connect with God.
When you go fishing, remember that Jesus calls us to be “Fishers of People” reaching out to others and leading them to Christ. Share
your faith with fellow cottagers and friends. Plant the seeds of faith as you plant your gardens this summer.
I pray that this summer will be a time of rest and rejuvenation for your body as well as for your soul.
Blessings and Peace,
Warren+
Note – see the Reverend Warren’s article on page 5 – “Back to school”.
In this issue …..
Parish Organizational Directory………………………… 3
Youth Floor Campaign…………...……………………... 5
‘Tunes of the Past’……………..………………………… 7
Welcome to our new Organist & Choirmaster…………. 7
The Children’s Cross – Our Legacy……………………. 9
Pictorial Directory Update…………………………….. 21
Strawberry Supper ……………………………………
23
St. Paul’s Food Booth.…………………………………. 23
Coming Events………………………………................. 24
Follow-up …….How did it go?................................…..25-26
Committee Reports ……………………………… ……… 27-29
Sponsors………………………………………… 8, 12, 16 & 20
Church Services are listed on the last pages # 32
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Lindsay, ON
705-324-4666
office-st-pauls-lindsay.ca
www.st-pauls-lindsay.ca
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PARISH ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
Updated June 2015
INCUMBENT:
HONORARY ASSISTANT:
The Reverend Canon Greg Physick
WARDENS: People's Warden
Barb Truax
Deputy People's Warden
Ray Marshall
Rector's Warden
Diane Stecher
Deputy Rector’s Warden
Sue Dalton
YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER
Dan Farmer
TREASURER:
Tom Ross
Assistants:
Norm Davies
BOOKEEPER
Carolyn Terry
CHURCH SECRETARY:
Valerie (James) Call
ENVELOPE SECRETARY:
Margaret Brohm
Assistant:
Brenda Burt
CARETAKER:
David Hillman
705-324-7562
705-320-8762
705-324-6257
705- 878-8653
705-786-9577
705-432-2592
705-340-3662
705-324-4317
705-878-9179
705-437-4921
705-324-4666
705-324-0624
705-878-0196
705-878-4160
[email protected]
ADVISORY BOARD Chairman
Parish Council Secretary
ARCHIVES:
BIBLE STUDY / PRAYER GROUPS:
St. Francis Group
The Seekers
Anglican Fellowship of Prayer: Rep:
CENTRAL FOOD CUPBOARD:
CHANCEL GUILD:
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES / SUNDAY SCHOOL
705-359-3748
………………..
705-324-6249
3rd Wednesday 7:00 p.m. (Sept-June)
COFFEE HOUR CO-ORDINATOR (Sundays)
COMMUNICATIONS GROUP: Chairperson
Newsletter ‘The Grapevine’ – Editor
CRAFTY LADIES:
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:
Bob Coleman
Jo-Anne Burridge
Pat & Ross Smyth
Beverley Baxter
705-324-6422
Gail Payne
705-324-7910
Betty Hooper
705-324-3148
Joanne Morgan
705-324-2318
Betty Hooper
705-324-3148
Ann Tamlin - Director
705-328-0712
Sue Dalton
705-432-2592
…………………………………………….
Barb Truax
705-324-6257
Betty Tyndall
705-359-1527
Shirley Hanes
705-878-1632
Gordon Brown B. Mus., Ba, ARCT
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Bill Witham
705-324-6646
[email protected]
weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Betty Drummond
705-324-4193
meetings unscheduled
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Weekly practice -Thurs.7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Larry Todd
705-324-7439 Tom Ross
705-324-4317
FUNERAL RECEPTION COORDINATOR:
Shirley Williams
705-328-2110
LECTORS:
Beverly Baxter
705-324-6422
LIBRARY COMMITTEE: Gina Coleman – 705-359-3748
Ethel Morris – 705-324-4445
Phyllis Carpentier – 705-324-5666
NURSERY CO-ORDINATOR:
Margaret Brohm
705-324-0624
ORDINARY JANES & JOES
Don Brohm
705-324-0624
OUTREACH:
Gina Coleman
705-359-3748 11:30 am 2nd Sun. Mar/June/Sept/Dec
PASTORAL CARE REPRESENTATIVE:
Ethel Morris
705-324-4445 Nursing Homes & Hospitals
PRAYER CHAIN:
Cora Richards
705-324-9240
PROPERTY MANAGER:
Don Brohm
705-324-0624
PUBLICITY / ADVERTISING:
Shirley Williams
705-328-2110
SERVERS GUILD:
Clergy
705-324-4666
SIDESMEN, GREETERS & COUNTERS
Norm Davies
705-878-9179
SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Chairperson
Jane Whitfield
705-324-7659
SYNOD DELEGATES:
Bob Coleman
705-359-3748
Beverly Baxter
705-324-6422
Barb Truax (Alt) 705-324-6257
ST. PAUL’S\COMMUNITY CARE LUNCHEON:
Betty Drummond
705-324-4193
ST. PAUL’S KITCHEN OPERATIONS CONVENER: Mark Fisher
705-320-8534
ST. PAUL’S WEB-SITE
Mary Sullivan
705-328-0317 [email protected]
SUNDAY GREETER – NEWCOMERS:
Betty Tyndall
705-359-1527
VICTORIA/HALIBURTON DEANERY COUNCIL:
Betty Hooper
705-324-3148 Jo Aldrich
705-324-2584
VISION TEAM
Donna Gushue
705-328-3692
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St. Paul’s Church Services
are listed on the last page
Due to our wide circulation on the Internet
and to the new Privacy Act regulations,
no personal phone numbers are listed on
the first or last page of all issues.
We welcome the Clergy that will be Celebrating during The
Reverend Warren’s leave in June for Professional
Development and his vacation time in July and August.
The Reverend Margaret Johnston-Jones – June 21st
The Reverend Robin Peasgood – June 28th
The Reverend Margaret Johnston-Jones – July 5th
The Reverend Canon Greg Physick – July 26th
The Reverend Robin Peasgood - August 2nd
The Reverend Canon Greg Physick – August 9th
The Reverend Bob Hartley – August 16th
The Reverend Canon Greg Physick – August 23rd
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pring greetings to all!!!
We certainly had a very frosty and
long winter once again! However, now,
as we look about us we see nature’s
renewed life and its spring beauty.
Our Lent and Easter season has come and gone. There were
some beautiful Easter services created by Reverend Warren
that were well attended.
St. Paul’s has enjoyed some very successful events this spring
all of which are reported in more detail throughout this
newsletter. However, I would like to briefly reference a few.
Our annual Spring Thaw was profitable realizing $3200.00 with
a record attendance at the scrumptious dinner catered by Edna
Smith.
The beautiful weather contributed to our Antique Car Show
being very successful this year. Ray Marshall assumed this
task and our profits were considerably greater this year. This
certainly helps our financial bottom line.
A FRIENDLY REMINDER!
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WARDEN’S WALK
Barb Truax
People’s Warden
t’s that time of year – several
people in our congregation suffer
from allergies. We ask that you
please remember that such products as
hair sprays and perfumes could cause serious allergic
reactions. Please refrain from using these products at
church or church functions in the interest of the
health of our allergic brothers and sisters. 
The following persons have
recently joined our parish family.
As I write this article photos are being taken for the update to
our parish Pictorial Directory. If you haven’t had a chance to
‘sit’ for your photo please call the church office for an
appointment. Each family is given a copy of the Directory at no
cost. These booklets become a wonderful reference source.
Dawn Evans and Carol Hughes are co-convening this project.
The capital campaign initiated to raise the required funding for
the replacement of the Youth Floor has begun. The wardens
thank the congregation for contributing so that we may remove
the carpet and its asbestos glue and correct the mould problem
in our Youth space. This has been a very necessary repair
and we appreciate your cooperation.
Be sure to join us for our annual Strawberry Supper and
Salads on June 23th. Take out dinners are also available if
ordered in advance.
PLEASE WELCOME….
Donald and Malin Brown
And their family Abigail and Bradley Johnson
Graham & Jodilyn Bonnetta and their family
Keira Anne, & Brin
John & Flora Gray
Our Shopping/gift card ministry continues as one of our most
profitable revenue sources. Thanks are extended to Linda
Todd who convenes this and to those dedicated ‘sellers’ who
attend at the selling tables week after week.
The Wardens wish each and every one of you a healthy and
enjoyable summer. 
There are no strangers here,
Just friends you
have not met!
Out of courtesy to visitors and our new parishioners, please wear your name
tags at our Fellowship Coffee Hour and any other parish functions. If you do
not have a name tag or have lost yours, there is a clipboard for requests of
name tags found under the window on the west wall across from the sacristy.
Thank you for your cooperation. 
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YOUTH/LOWER LEVEL FLOOR OF PARISH HALL ………. $15,700.00 CAMPAIGN
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t is critical that we re-invest in our church facilities for our future. Our growing youth program uses the lower level of the Parish Hall for
most of its indoor activities. The floor of this space has had a carpet that was installed in the ‘90s and has outlived its usefulness and
safety.
In seeking to replace this covering, we discovered that the glue used at that time to adhere the carpet contained Level 1 asbestos. We
are, therefore, required to remove the carpet and replace with a commercial vinyl covering.
At our February Vestry, the Wardens were charged to investigate the replacement costs for this floor covering.
Three quotes were obtained and the M.R. Flooring Inc. of $ 9,200.00 was selected.
The quotes were for the installation of commercial vinyl flooring in the main 27’ x 52’ basement room and the two adjoining smaller
rooms being approximately 13’ x 11’.
To properly remove the carpet from the basement, Custom Asbestos and Mould Removal Inc. will hepa vacuum the entire area and
negative air will be put in place throughout the project. The entire area will be sprayed with mould control using Level 1 following
EACO guidelines at an additional cost of $3,500.00.
We have included a contingency amount of $3000.00 for any untoward difficulties that may arise with the cement floor when the
present carpet is removed.
To cover the cost of this replacement, a small capital campaign was launched on April 26. All parishioners will receive a
commitment/pledge card.
Payment may be made by cash, cheque, post-dated cheques, Visa or MasterCard and will be eligible for a tax receipt.
We asked that the commitment/pledge cards be returned in the enclosed envelope by placing on the collection plate, by mail,
or by drop off to the office.
Some examples of commitment are,$10.00 per month x 6 months
is
$ 60.00
$20.00 per month x 6
$120.00
$210.00
$450.00 or your choice
We are very encouraged for the generous support we have already received for this project in the amount of $4500.00!!!.
Thank you!
We thank you in advance for your consideration and support of this undertaking.
The Warden’s 
BACK TO SCHOOL!!
W
hile my boys look forward to school ending in June, I am looking forward to restarting my doctorate.
On June 21, I leave for a 3 week professional development study time. I am heading back to the Virginia Theological Seminary in
Alexandria, Virginia, where I attended the e-Formation conferences the last 2 years. VTS is one of 11 Episcopal seminaries and one of
the oldest in the United States.
It was during those conferences on Faith Formation and connecting in a Digital Age, that I investigated the possibility of getting back to
my Doctor of Ministry. Since VTS is at the forefront of Faith Formation and the use of Digital Technology, it proved to be the right place
to get back at my academics!
The doctorate involves some summer courses over three years and online class work through the year.
It is my hope that further developing my skills in faith formation and the use of technologies such as Social Media and the internet, will
help us to expand our programs and develop new and innovative ways to invite people to
St. Paul’s to learn about Jesus and our Church. 
Warren+
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OUR FINANCIAL PICTURE
GIFT/SHOPPING CARDS
Tom Ross, Treasurer
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PRING CATCH-UP our financial figures are in for the first
quarter of 2015. To summarize, most of our ongoing
expenses are under budget, with the exception of an
unexpected boiler replacement for one of our rental houses (an
$8,300 charge). However, envelope offerings so far have been
less than budgeted ($31,019 vs. $35,332). I‘m sure that
the cold weather kept many at home (or on a beach!) and this
may be why we are behind. If this describes your situation
and you’ve been thinking of “catching up” “on your offerings,
we would greatly appreciate your added financial support.
Thank you! 
CHURCH ENVELOPES
Marg Brohm, Envelope Secretary – 705-324-0624
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nyone who wishes envelopes, please fill out information on
the envelope in the pews or contact the church office at
705-324-4666. Your box of envelopes will be at the back of
the church the following Sunday for you to pick-up.
Please advise the church office of any change to your address
or telephone number so that our records are correct. Please
contact me if you have any questions regarding envelopes,
contributions or receipts. Thank you. 
Linda Todd
Coordinator
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T. PAUL’S BUYING POWER –
It’s spring! Are you planning to buy
NEW PLANTS, LAWN FURNITURE,
BBQ, OR WEDDING SHOWER/GIFT
ITEMS? How about groceries and yes even gas please
remember you can support the church by purchasing Shopping
Cards!
Purchasing a gift / grocery / gas card from the church and the
companies give 5% - 10% of the card value back to the church.
By purchasing from the church you enjoy knowing you have
helped church finances and you have cards available when
you need them.
Available cards: Canadian Tire and Gas Bar, Home
Hardware, Giant Tiger and Shoppers Drug Mart
Grocery Stores - ValuMart, Lamantia’s, Food Basic, National
Grocers, Loblaw’s and Gas Bar.
Restaurant Cards - Smitty’s, Tim Horton’s, Kelsey’s, Harvey’s,
Swiss Chalet, Montana’s, Milestone, Hobart’s and
Olympia.
We’ve added Olympia and Hobarts CARDS to our
Fundraiser
LIST OF DESIGNATED GIVINGS
1 – Living Waters 
8 – Adoption of Foster Children
35 – Central Food Cupboard
44 – Sunday School & Youth Ministries
60 – PWRDF
67 – Renovations
95 – Church roof renovations
96 – Church window repairs
100 – Place Called Home
101 – Miscellaneous
102 – Scholarship – Theological Students
112 – Library
138 A – Chancel Guild Flowers
146 – Choir Gowns, Music
150 – Faithworks
200 – Local Outreach
215 – Special Outreach Projects
250 – Special (Rector’s discretionary fund)
Please mark your envelope on the correct line
NOTE
Church Office
Summer hours begin
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly and
Trust in our Creator who loves us.
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June 22nd, 2015
Monday – Thursday – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Regular hours return following the
Labour Day Weekend.
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We continue to work on reducing hydro consumption and
have reduced consumption by another 1100 watts in the
church without any noticeable reduction to the lighting. 
Gordon Brown, B. Mus, BA, ARCT
Organist and Director of music
T
his springtime moves us again to recognise the beauty of
the countryside which surrounds us. The fields green and
fresh are at their finest. One sees them adorned with beautiful
lilacs blooming in grand profusion. There may be sheep and
horses in the pasture -- with perhaps a young colt. It is a lovely
season, and one can only pause and marvel at the workings of
the hand of God.
Summer will soon bring a much-deserved break from regular
rehearsals for our choir. We offer its members our sincere
respect, admiration -- and affection! I am grateful to everyone
for a year well spent. A mention of thanks to Vicky and Lynn
for coming forward to help; and to Jamie and Dan for joining us
on occasion.
“TUNES OF THE PAST”
A
group of ‘young-at-heart’ men came together over
15 years ago and made beautiful music. They now
entertain our parishioners and the Nursing Home
residents on a regular basis. They are a regular at our
St. Paul’s /Community Care Luncheons and our
Strawberry Suppers.
These photos were taken in 2010 and 2015. They are
ageless.
There is also the good news that we will soon welcome several
young singers from The Lindsay Dance Academy to join our
choir.
A class in vocal pedagogy over the summer? Would anyone
be interested? It could be great fun.
In closing, a special thanks to Reverend Warren, to Valerie,
and to you all, for much support and kindness. 
CHURCH PROPERTY UPDATE
Don Brohm
Church Property Manager
705-324-0624
Just so you know!
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ll our Church properties are rented and we still have a few
small repairs to make. #34/36 Glenelg will require some
new eaves trough and number 38 required a new de-humidifier
for the basement.
We will get the lawn mowers ready for summer and hopefully
give the snow blower a rest.
We are still working on pricing for the new roof that is required
for the Rectory. 
ORDINARY JANES & JOES UPDATE
Don Brohm,
Co-ordinator
T
his group continues to do small jobs
around our Church and Parish hall. We
have taken off the storm windows
and the air conditioner covers and screens
are now in place awaiting summer.
We have the outside water hose up and running in the
courtyard ready for use.
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The members are L-R – Paul Shipworth, George
Morris, Garnet Powell, Robert Sisson and Bill Witham.
Two members are absent from this photo – Bill McCarty
& Pat O’Neil – both drummers.
Robert Sisson has been playing the piano since he was 7
years old. This past march he celebrated his 101st
birthday. As you can see from the above photo he and
the others are still going strong. 
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REMINDER:
We encourage all parishioners to use the quality goods and services of our sponsors and,
when you do, please let them know that you have learned of them through ‘The Grapevine’.
Their generosity helps to make this publication possible. We wish all our sponsors a ‘happy spring’.
Thank you.
Betty Tyndall, Editor
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ST. PAUL’S ARCHIVES / OUR LEGACY
Pat & Ross Smyth
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Archivist
THE CHILDREN’S CROSS
Lynnie Bate
Claire (Birtch) Bate & the Children’s Cross
Picture 180 years of Anglicanism with rectors helping thousands of us deepen our faith and imagine the collection of memories
gathered over those years! All of us, and all those before us, are part of those memories. Each of us is a story worth telling. But
like beautiful old quilts, unprotected memories can fade and become lost. When that happens, we need to find them again.
This story is about young Lynnie Bate and it needed permission to be told. Claire Bate was her mother and willingly gave it. The
story’s rediscovery began with the Reverend Warren. He learned Claire had not been receiving Communion. She had been far from
St. Paul’s for years but was back in Peterborough in a seniors’ home. So he went to her and gave her Communion and they talked at
length about St. Paul’s.
She told him about her husband Gordon and their four children, Claire, Susan, Jeffrey and Janet, and then spoke further about her firstborn: Claire Elynne (“Lynnie”) who was born in 1950 and died at age seven of acute bronchitis. Claire showed Warren her photo and
told him how the family had wanted her remembered and so they donated the Children’s Cross. The small brass plaque on it tells an
important short story in five brief lines.
Claire’s story deeply resonated with Warren. He felt that Lynnie’s memory needed to be returned to us. He took a snapshot of her
photo and talked with us. We then called Claire.
We asked her for some background. “My full name was Mildred Claire Birtch”, she said. I grew up in Ottawa, went to the University of
Toronto and met Gordon there in my first year. We were married right after we graduated and then came back to Lindsay and
St. Paul’s. But shortly after we lost Lynnie, Gordon’s work took us away for years and I didn’t come back until recently.”
“And what happened to Lynnie”, we asked. “She had bronchitis”, Claire said. “And we had been following the doctor’s directions. I was
with her all that day and into the night. And then she leaned over to me and whispered, ‘Mom, I’m feeling better. You go get a little
sleep’. And so I did. And when I shortly awoke and went to her, she was sitting straight up and had died quietly in the night”.
And so Gordon and Doris Bate, Linnie’s grandparents, donated the Children’s Cross to St. Paul’s as her memorial. Jim Mackey
remembers it. “At that time, our children stayed for part of the service and then one young person would carry the Children’s Cross and
lead them out to Sunday school”. And Barb Truax knew the family. “I was away in Nursing for most of the ‘50s but I remember that the
family was very active in the church. I went to school with Margaret who was the youngest, and I remember her sister, Florence, and
Gordon who played local football”.
Claire had previously told us the family was deeply involved in the Sunday school. “I remember Margaret, Gordon’s sister, playing the
piano in Sunday school and teaching there as well. And when Edith Blackwood retired as Sunday school Superintendent, my motherin-law, Doris Ethel Bate took over. She was also the Sunday school organist and, for a time, the church’s organist as well”.
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On May 27th, Claire and her daughter Janet came to St. Paul’s to talk with Rev. Warren and to see the Children’s Cross. Standing at
the front of the church, all kinds of good memories came back. Claire spoke of two chairs in the church that had been donated by Doris
Bate and her family in memory of Doris’ husband, Gordon Lewis Bate. Warren brought the cross and chairs over to her. Then, looking
around, she pointed to a pew near the front. “I remember the family sat right behind Rev. Hesketh’s family; about the third row from the
front”. We asked Janet, who was the youngest whether she had any memories here. With a smile, she said: “I was only one year old at
the time!” Later by email she told us something quite important about Lynnie who was the eldest child in the family: “I learned as I
grew up that she was a very responsible child who was a role model for the rest of us”.
And that brings us back to our role: to learn about Lynnie and tell her family story. In brief, here it is.
“In 1831, just months away from England, John Bate built his family’s log cabin in Northumberland County. He had been born
in Devon’s Buckland Brewer parish in 1784 to John Bate and Elizabeth George. About 1813, he had married a local girl,
Christiana, daughter of John Fulford and Christiana Stapledon. Within a generation, the family moved on to Lindsay”.
“About 1824, Robert Birtch and Eleanor, his wife, built a log cabin near Richmond in Carleton County, south of Ottawa. Born
in Roscrea, Tipperary in 1782, Robert was the son of George Birtch and Dorothy Whitford. The family farmed for several
generations, moved into Ottawa, and much later, Claire Birtch met and married Gordon Bate and joined him in Lindsay”.
From then to now, 185 years passed by and these two families married into other families from Wiltshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Surrey,
Lincolnshire and Maine, until Claire Birtch and Gordon Bate finally met and married and had four children. One of them was Lynnie.
This is her family.
Claire Elynne “Lynnie” Bate
(March 18, 1950-May 13, 1957)
Gordon Harrison Bate-Mildred Claire Birtch
Gordon Lewis Bate-Doris Robinson// Everad Birtch-Doreen Collins
Alfred Bate-Mary Bean//Ernest Robinson-Esther Harrison//Ruggles Birtch-Louisa Bradley//Edward Collins-Ada Pearce
John Bate-Christina//John Bean-Ann Gracie//Thomas Robinson-Anne Mileham//Adam Birtch-Elizabeth Brownlee//Henry
Bradley-Ruth Younghusband//William Pearce-Emma Richman
John Bate-Christiana Fulford//William Robinson-Mary Parkes//Robert Mileham-Elizabeth Stimpson//Robert BirtchEleanor//William Pearce-Ann//Thomas Richman-?
John Bate (c. 1760)-Elizabeth George (c.1765)//George Birtch (1754)-Dorothy Whitford (1786)
So now we know a few simple things. We know something about Lynnie’s family. We know she was born and passed away in the
1950’s and the Children’s Cross came to us as her memorial. We know we have made use of it for nearly sixty years while the reason
for it slowly faded. And we know she has been found again.
There are many stories to find. This one is Lynnie’s. Please remember her. 
ST. PAUL’S ARCHIVAL COLLECTION
Ross and Pat Smyth
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e’ve been asked to outline our archival collection and describe how far we’ve come in wrestling it into a fit state to be
used as source material by future researchers.
HOW BIG ARE THE HOLDINGS?
We all know St. Paul’s celebrated 175 years of Lindsay Anglicanism in 2011. That implies that a huge number of parishioners
and a significant number of clergy passed through our doors in that period. Some were born, baptized, confirmed and
married here while others arrived each generation to start their families, build their faith and contribute good works. Our
archival collection, even with its major gaps, is a record of that. We have over 700 separate items.
WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR?
When we accepted the role, we found the records lovingly maintained but requiring significant indexing. We spent our first
year roughly listing each item by name and a second year sorting them into an equally rough “first draft” classification
system and then filing everything. The “draft 1” listing of the 700-plus items is 25 pages long. An “item” in it might be an
object (i.e. an 1819 silver chalice), a binder (i.e. an 1855-99 200-page collection of receipts & reports), a file folder (i.e. an 1891
40-page collection of financial vouchers and receipts), a “Minute Book” (i.e. an 1881-85 300-page book listing all the church
activities of Rev. Samuel Weston-Jones), a scrapbook (i.e. a 1980 collection donated by ..) or a cardboard box (i.e. 200 unlabelled photographs from 1935-1970).
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And the system will change. Already, we’re seeing “better” ways to classify. You might too!
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
We are still in the earliest stage of archival recording. Currently, each of these items is simply listed. Each must still be
closely examined in order to create a digital “library index card” summarizing the item so future researchers can make use of
the holdings as they would in most well-kept libraries and archives.
WHO WILL DO ALL THIS AND HOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDED?
Most of it can be performed by those who take care of the archival holdings but some, such as identifying the “lost” people in
un-labelled photographs, must be completed (and soon!) by those still around with long memories of St. Paul’s parishioners
and events. And the time needed to create each digital card of those 700-plus items can range from 10 minutes (an object) to
one week (a 300 page Minute Book). So, unless we work every day and sleep in the church, it will take years.
WHAT ARE THE ARCHIVES CATEGORIES
And what are some sample items in each category?
See the list below.
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“CELEBRATIONS”: church anniversaries, birthdays, property dedications.
“CLERGY”: Archdeacons, Curates, Deacons, Missionaries, Priests.
“COMMITTEES, GROUPS, GUILDS “: Advisory Board/Vestry, Altar/Chancel Guilds, Anglican Church Women, Choir,
Communications, Outreach, Pastoral Care/Visitations, Servers Guild, Sides-people .
“DIOCESE”: anything outside the church involving the Diocese of Toronto.
“DONATIONS”: Awards, Artifacts, Appreciation Certificates, Family Papers, Memorials.
“DIRECTORIES/PARISHIONER LISTS”: any listings of parishioners through the ages.
‘EXTERNAL RECORDS”: other church’s events & literature; secular literature & events.
‘FINANCIAL REPORTS & RECORDS”: everything of a financial nature.
“MEDIA, MAGAZINES, JOURNALS”: the Anglican, the Anglican Crusader, CBC, Lindsay Post.
‘MINUTE BOOKS”: such as the 1881-85 record of Rev. Samuel Weston-Jones.
“RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATIONS”: such as the Victoria-Haliburton Deanery.
“RELIGIOUS LITERATURE”: Bibles, Books of Common Prayer, other prayer books.
“RELIGIOUS OBJECTS”: Crosses, chalice ..
NEWSLETTERS & BULLETINS: Parish & Home Worker, Grapevine, Weekly Bulletins.
“PHOTOGRAPHS”: boxes and boxes! ..
‘PROPERTY RECORDS”: old Kent St. property leases, laying of the cornerstone, renovations.
“RENEWALS”: Appeals, Missions, Stewardship ..
‘SPECIAL EVENTS”: Bazaars, Christmas Dinners, Community Care Luncheons and Musical Events.
“SPECIAL SERVICES”: Inductions, “New St. Paul’s” Opening, Queen Victoria Memorial.
“SUNDAY SCHOOL”: Sunday School Reports ..
‘YOUTH”: Anglican Young People’s Association, current Youth programs.
What do we do besides handle dusty books and pamphlets? We try to write an “archives article” for each Grapevine issue
and we change the display of archival objects in the two showcases in the hallway between the church and the hall several
times a year. And, beginning this fall, we would like to submit an interesting (we hope) two-line archival “Did You Know” item
in some Sunday bulletins. 
We thank Pat and Ross for taking on this challenge on our behalf. It is a frustrating task as
well as a rewarding one, especially for the future generation of St. Paul’s parish.
We remember the words spoken by Winston S. Churchill
“The farther backward you can look the farther forward you are likely to see.”
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TOTS TO TEENS
IF NURSERY FACILITIES ARE
REQUIRED DURING THE MONTHS
OF
JULY AND AUGUST
Please check with the Sidesman-on-duty
to see if a Nursery attendant is available
FROM
SEPTEMBER – JUNE
A supervised nursery is available during
the 10:00 a.m. church service
EACH SUNDAY.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL RESUME SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2015
YOUTH MINISTRY
Dan Farmer
Interim Youth Minister Leader
705-340-3662
[email protected]
BOTTOMLINE YOUTH MINISTRIES – grades 6 – 12
I
t has been an exciting year for Bottomline Youth! A year of: growth, developing community, and building (both
spiritually and literally, CHECK OUT OUR NEW FLOOR!).
We will be taking a break for the summer as of June 17th. However we are already looking to the future and planning a
BIG RESTART ON THE SECOND WEEK OF SCHOOL (more details will be available on the church website and our group
Facebook page closer to the fall). We reached a milestone this year, growing to a point which required more adult
leaders and we thank you so much for all the parishioners that have jumped in to fill that need. We will be looking at
some restructuring of our evenings and times in the fall to accommodate some initiatives that didn't quite make it off
the ground this year (such as dedicated music practice blocks and special skills workshops with professional volunteers
within our church and community). We are excited to be exploring these possibilities and are open to feedback, as well
as any ideas we may not have considered yet. February seems like a long ways away, but we will hopefully be taking a
larger group to ‘Acquire The Fire’ this year and this will require support and fundraising to ensure as many young adults
have the opportunity to go as possible. Those who went this year not only had a great time, but a chance to reflect
deeply on their spiritual journey and share that experience with over 1000 youth just like them.
We have many more things cooking but for now, enjoy your summer and see you in the fall! 
Photos of youth events this past spring
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BOTTOMLINE
YOUTH
MINISTRIES
grades 6 – 12
YOUTH HOSTED
‘Euchre Tournament’
for the parish
and the Community
Dessert
And
Some of the
Prizes won
At the
‘Euchre
Tournament’
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POPE FRANCIS AND THE 15 DISEASES OF LEADERSHIP
Jessica Drury
Copywriter
705-878-1773
[email protected]
www.jessicadrurycopywriting.com
Pope Francis and the 15 Diseases of Leadership
Part 1
I
first came across this on Facebook in the form of a secular article in the Harvard Business Review. While I hesitate to call myself a
“leader” I recently started a copywriting business and thought it might be relevant as a business owner. I quickly realized the role of
leader can be a much broader term. When I read the Pope’s original speech I could see his words hold a mirror up to most of us in
whatever leadership role we find ourselves – from family to community and beyond.
This is my interpretation but you can find the original here:
w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2014/december/documents/papa-francesco_20141222_curia-romana.html
As far as I’ve Googled there are no rules against paraphrasing the Pope…so here I go.
1. Disease of Immortality: or thinking we’re indispensable. Pope Francis says we start to think of ourselves as Lords and
Masters instead of servants. Instead we need to do a better job of recognizing the face of God in everyone we meet. (Luke
17:10)
2. Disease of the Martha Complex: for those of us who fill our schedules to bursting and neglect the need to rest. I can be
guilty of this one. The Pope thinks physical and spiritual rest should be taken seriously. We need time to recharge and spend
with our family. (Luke 10:38-42, Mark 6: 31)
3. Disease of Mental and Spiritual Petrification: those who turn into paper pushers instead of men of God. He cautions
against those whose hearts have turned to stone and have lost the ability to share in the sorrows and joys of those around us.
We must always strive towards the unconditional compassion of Jesus. (Acts 7: 51 – 60; Phil 2: 5 – 11; Heb 3:12;
Matt 22: 34 – 35)
4. Disease of Excessive Planning: Things need to be well prepared but we shouldn’t believe that if we plan every last detail
everything will happen perfectly. Instead Pope Francis says we need to leave room for the Holy Spirit. We can’t contain the
Holy Spirit whose plans are always bigger, better and more intricate than we could ever conceive. ‘We contract this disease
because “it is always more easy and comfortable to settle in our own sedentary and unchanging ways. In truth the church
shows her fidelity to the Holy Spirit to the extent that she does not try to control or tame him…to tame the Holy Spirit!...he is
freshness, imagination and newness.” ‘ (John 3:8)
5. Disease of Poor Co-ordination: When we lose the spirit of fellowship and teamwork and believe we can work without the
rest of “the body”. We create disequilibrium and the whole body suffers and begins to get “sick”.
6. Disease of Spiritual Alzheimer’s – losing the memory of our personal “salvation history” the memory of our first encounter
with God. Instead we become slaves to our routines, passions and obsessions. We live in the moment with no thought as to
how we got here. This whole “live in the moment” mantra is everywhere these days, and I’m pretty horrible at staying in the
moment. So personally I think it’s nice to hear someone saying the present moment isn’t the ONLY thing that matters. You
can’t forget about the past or future either.
7. Disease of Rivalry and Vainglory – don’t set your goals on earthly things and remember what St. Paul says “then make my
joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition
or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves”. Phil 2:3-4
In the next issue of the Grapevine I’ll share with you diseases 8 – 15 where the Pope talks about gossip, cliques and existential
schizophrenia – so stay tuned! But I couldn’t end without giving you his prescription for curing these diseases – it wouldn’t be fair!
The cure, he says, is the Holy Spirit. And the Pope prescribes, “Daily prayer, assiduous reception of the sacraments, particularly the
Eucharist and Reconciliation, daily contact with the word of God and a spirituality which translates into lived charity – these are the vital
nourishment for each of us.” 
Part 2 will be published in ‘The Grapevine’ September 2015
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VISION TEAM
Donna Gushue, Chair
P
RAYER: Core Value of St. Paul’s: “We believe that
prayer is a life giving communication to and from God
which strengthens our relationship with Him. We believe in
integrating Christ centered prayer into all aspects of our life
and worship
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This spring a generic prayer for St. Paul’s was included
during the morning services, at the beginning of “the
prayer of the people”.
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During Lent, volunteers took one page of names and
prayed the church list.
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Praying your street. A request was put in our bulletin
for parishioners to sign up to participate in street
prayers which is a city wide initiative through Lindsay
Ministerial Association. We encourage you to
participate and increase the 4% of streets being
prayed for as of April. A sign-up sheet will be posted
on the bulletin board.
If you are new to St. Paul’s it is also a great way to meet
others. Here are a couple of activities that will have taken
place before summer issue of The Grapevine is printed:
On April 19 twenty went to Smitty’s at noon after church and in
early May (1st or 8th) others went to the Lindsay Little Theatre
on a Friday to see a play, “Getting Sara Married”.
The tentative schedule for summer is listed below but all dates
are tentative. Watch the notice board and the church bulletins
to see details which are on the church website if you are away.
Thursday, June 18: Rural Bus trip to Bobcaygeon for lunch.
(bus costs $5 each way)
Saturday, July 4: Barbecue at the home of Donna Gushue &
Jim Buchanan ($5 donation please) Saturday,
August 15: Backyard Brunch at the home of Shirley Hanes ($5
donation please)
Saturday, September 12: “Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner”.
(donation please). Can you help us? We will need many
locations so please volunteer to host 4 or 5 people at your
home.
WELCOME: Three other Core Value of St. Paul’s:
Contact Donna Gushue to volunteer or for more information.
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Fellowship: We believe in the importance of being a
welcoming Christian community. We value fellowship as a
means of sharing and growing our faith and of supporting one
another in times of joy and sorrow.
ST. PAUL’S BOOK CLUB
Openness: We believe in providing a safe and respectful
environment in which all points of view will be heard. We
believe in welcoming people of diverse backgrounds and freely
sharing God’s Love with them. We value the richness they
bring and benefit from their presence with us.
Family: We believe that we are all members of the family of
Christ. We value the contribution of all ages to our church
family. We believe in nurturing everyone, especially the young
in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.
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The advisory board is working on a plan for displays of our
many organizations within the church to start in
September in conjunction with “Back to Church Sunday”
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If you have an idea of other things that could be done to
welcome new people and help everyone know more about
our many programs and volunteer activities, please inform
a warden, the Reverend Warren or a member of the Vision
Team. 
E.T.A. (Encouraging Traveling Alone)
Donna Gushue, facilitator
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nyone who likes to meet new people and is willing to
mix is welcome. The group was started because there
was a perceived need for activities and support for people who
are alone in this couple oriented world.
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t. Paul's Book Club met for the last
session of this season on June 2nd
at the home of Beverly Baxter. The
“Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton was
our book selection. We all enjoyed some tasty food, convivial
company and a lively discussion.
We will break for the summer and return in September to plan
our book selections and meeting places for next year. Please
check the bulletin for announcements regarding our September
meeting location. We meet the first Tuesday of every month
from September to June with the exception of the month of
December. September – November and April – June are dinner
meetings at 5:30 p.m. For the winter months of January –
March we have luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m.
Many of our book selections are chosen from a list of book club
sets from the Lindsay library. The library has instituted a new
policy regarding pick-up of books from a set. One person from
the book club picks up the set and distributes the copies at the
meeting the month prior to discussion. The following month,
the same person collects the books to return to the library. It is
a more efficient system for the library and also for us.
New members are always welcome. We have met as a book
club for over four years now. Some members have moved on
and we have welcomed new members, as well. I hope
everyone will consider joining us. It is a most congenial group
and we enjoy a wide variety of readings. 
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Mike Puffer
Marketing & Development Director
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes
HELPING OTHERS
C
ommunity Care is pleased to now be operating the Lindsay
Adult Day Centre at 55 Mary St. W., (Gateway Plaza) five
days a week.
CENTRAL FOOD CUPBOARD
Joanne Morgan
W
e are now into the warmer summer
months. Unfortunately, our demands
are never met fully, although all your
donations are gratefully received. The
summer months mean that the children do
not receive the breakfast program which is offered at some of
the City of Kawartha Lakes schools. This makes it harder for
families to supply all the children’s needs and unfortunately
many adult clients need our help. Breakfast foods are always
welcome, along with something for lunch and dinner. Hot or
cold cereal, peanut butter, Nutella, canned meats, salmon and
tuna, macaroni and cheese dinners, canned pasta meals,
canned fruit and vegetables, jello, fruit juices, canned milk.
Please place these items in the basket provided at the front of
the church and they are taken to the CFC weekly. When you
think of your offering for the week, please try and remember
Designated Giving #35 – these monies are used to help pay
expenses at Queen St. United Church annex (heat, hydro, etc.)
where the Central Food Cupboard is located and to help
supplement milk, eggs, and meat and any other item of
importance for our clients health. We do receive a monthly
order from the Kawartha Food Source; but unfortunately, the
KFC cannot supply all our needs as there are 17 food banks in
the City to be supplied and the Central Food Cupboard
consists of Queen St. United Church, St. Andrews
Presbyterian Church, Bethel Missionary Church, St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, and our church, St. Paul’s Anglican Church.
If there any questions regarding the CFC or if you would like to
volunteer for a few hours per month, please contact Joanne
Morgan at 705-324-2318.
Jobs R Us - An Easy Way to Help
Support Community Living Kawartha
Lakes is by donating wine and liquor
bottles and cans to Jobs ‘R’ Us. We take all glass bottles
(wine, liquor, beer etc.) and cans (food, pop, etc.).
You can drop off cans or bottles anytime between 8:30 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. at our location, 107 Lindsay Street South (south
entrance at the Kawartha Lakes Boys & Girls Club building).
We can also arrange to pick up your bottles and cans.
For more information, get in touch today.
The Adult Day Centre offers a range of social, physical and
recreational activities designed to meet the special needs of
each client. The service is for frail seniors, individuals with
memory impairment or people with physical disabilities. With a
safe, supportive setting, Adult Day provides clients with
activities and supervision, and gives caregivers respite from
their caregiving roles.
The Adult Day Centre is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday to Friday (holidays except). For information about
rates and more program details, contact Community Care at
705-324-7323. 
Lois Percy – 95th
Ken Aston – 94thd
Ken Taylor – 94th
Evelyn Swinson – 90th
Don Jardine – 86th
George Morris – 86th
Newt Lilly – 80th
Julie Clarke – 70th
Gordon Brown – 60th
Barb Appleton
Hazel Armstrong
Beverly Baxter
Betty Berry
Jean Burton
Valerie James-Call
Gina Coleman
Norm Davies
Orma Dyson
Melanie Hillman
Barbara Irwin
Florence James
Cynthia Morton
Betty Tyndall
Bette Witham
Jane Whitfield
May the happiness you have brought to others!
Be yours on your birthday!
Note: We strive not to miss anyone. If you know
of someone celebrating a special day, please let us know
— use The Grapevine submission boxes.
Celebrations printed in this issue are from - May – September 15, 2015.
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FROM OUR REGISTERS
BAPTISM
April 12, 2015
Brinley Grace Bonnetta
Abigail Katrine Elizabeth Johnson
Bradley Robert Kjell Johnson
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
Matt: 4:11
FUNERALS
DATE OF DEATH
January 15, 2015
February 11
February 14
February 19
February 26
March 5
March 11
April 3
April 6
April 22
April 23
April 28
April 29
May 21
May 21
Go in Peace.
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Bob Harpur
Margaret Jane Uipard
Margaret Munro
Margery Irene Woodside
Ronald Samuel Richards
Margaret (May) Magee
Thomas Blair Hunter
Wesley (Wes) U. Ellis
Jasmine Layne Pappas
Pierre (Perry) Ernest Vaillancourt
Walter Gottlieb Hafel
Stanley Alfred Turner
Nancy Elizabeth Clarke
Allan Henry Flowers
Barbara Elizabeth Tufford
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CELEBRATIONS
Its Time
For a
CHANGE
Barbara & Paul Irwin – 65th
Barb & Don Jardine – 60th
Sandy & Bill Daniels – 55th
Ann & Gerald Armstrong – 50th
Marguerite & David Lawson – 50th
Barb & John Appleton
Doreen & Ken Aston
Betty & Clive Berry
Marg & Don Brohm
Phyllis & Paul Carpentier
Eleanor & Norm Davies
Betty & Lawrence Drummond
Verna & Ross Graham
Bob & Grace Keegstra
Newt & Roland Lilly
Joanne & Ron Morgan
Ethel & George Morris
Judy & Ed Robinson
Judy & Bob Sedgley
Marion & Bob Sisson
Kay & Gord Smith
Bette & Bill Witham
In the coming weeks we will be changing the
name of our fall fundraiser, “Harvest
Happenings”, to reflect the fact that it
occurs in November, long after the
“Harvest”.
We will, however, still have a great day of
bargains, books, baking and crafts!! So mark
your calendar for
Saturday, November 7th.
Collecting books and those great bargains
won’t start until September so in the coming
weeks please save those special treasures
for this important fundraiser. Watch the
Sunday Bulletin for more details.
Questions??
Please contact Jane Whitfield, Chair
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A man will be united to his wife
And the two will become one flesh.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY UPDATE
Thanks to everyone who had a hand in
assisting with the recent church pictorial
directory.
As of June 1st we have completed all the
photo sessions.
Dawn Evans, Coordinator
In late September, 2015 you can look
forward to receiving the new soft cover
directory full of more than 100 photos of
parishioners and a collage of pictorial
events.
Carol Hughes, Assistant
Please check your Sunday bulletin and
the web-site for the date of the books
availability.
John Lue, Photographer
Dawn Evans, coordinator
Carol Hughes, assistant
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Shirin Sadough,
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WHAT IS THE CHRISTIAN CELEBRATION OF PENTECOST ALL ABOUT?
A
few Sundays ago, most Christians across the world celebrated THE DAY OF
PENTECOST (May 24, 2015). In fact, not all Christians recognize this holiday (holy day).
But it is generally honored in liturgical churches (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Eastern
Orthodox, etc.), in Pentecostal and Charismatic churches. Pentecost is not as well-known or
as popular as the Christmas and Easter, though it commemorates a watershed event in
Christian history. In many ways, Pentecost is the birthday of the church.
What is Pentecost?
It began fifty days after Easter, celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit and is sometimes called the birthday of the church
because this event was the beginning of the apostles' public ministry in the name of Jesus.
The Story: When Jesus' friends were gathered in a room they suddenly heard wind and saw tongues of flames dancing
over their heads. Filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking in many languages yet understanding what others said, the friends
rushed out into the street to proclaim their joy. On this day a group of frightened followers were touched by the Holy Spirit
and gained the power to become fearless witnesses for Christ. Then Jesus leaves the disciples with a command to spread
the Good News of God's love throughout the land. During the long season of Pentecost we again hear stories the disciples,
the early church and more of Jesus' ministry until we start the church once again with Advent.
These stories from the Christian Scripture are told by different writers - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The writer of Luke
gives us stories about what the disciples did after Jesus left. The stories are similar, yet different. When they were first told
(and they would have been told) each teller put a personal 'spin' on the story when telling it to a particular audience. Only
many years later, around 66 years after Jesus died were the stories written down. The apostle Paul gives us stories about
the early church.
When reading the Gospel of Mark (which is believed to have been the first Gospel written down) it is helpful to read it all at
once, like reading a novella. We do not know who Mark was. Mark has no sentimental birth story - and the gospel is short,
easy to read and comes to an abrupt end. So pay attention to the settings, the narrator, the characters, and of course the
plot.
The season After Pentecost, called Ordinary Time, is a period of growth. Churches emphasize Jesus’s teaching about the
kingdom of God. They engage in issues of daily life and concerns of the community, nation, and the world. The Season
comes after we have remembered Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday and celebrated his resurrection on Easter and the gift of
the Holy Spirit at Easter and Pentecost. We come to this Season, then, secure in the knowledge that God is with us at work
and leisure, when we give and receive love, and when we are anxious, afraid, joyful, lonely, struggling with decisions,
succeeding and failing. 
Submitted in by Barbara and Harold Brown plus an insert (The Season after Pentecost) taken from the
book ‘The Special Days and Seasons of the Christian Year’ – Abingdon Press
When I was researching Pentecost, with questions like – What is Pentecost? Why Does It Matter? What is the Meaning and
Spiritual Significance of Pentecost? How can Pentecost make a difference in your relationship with God?
I found an interesting article/lecture much too long to be printed in an issue of The Grapevine, without
losing some of its knowledge and impact.
You can find this lecture by The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Roberts, pastor, author, leader, speaker, blogger,
and consultant for Christian organizations – http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markdroberts/.
I found it food for thought – maybe you will as well.
Editor
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Tickets are now on sale
St. Paul’s Annual Strawberry /Salad supper
TUESDAY, JUNE 24 – 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
two floors of air-conditioned dining
pick-up dinners available (contact the church office)
TICKETS –
ADULTS - $13.00
CHILDREN - $5.00 (6-12 years – under 6 years free)
AVAILABLE FROM –
 The church office – Monday – Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before and after the church service on
Sundays, June 7th, 14th and 21st
At the door the day of the event
For further information please contact the church office at 705-324-4666
If you wish to help with this annual fundraiser the sign-up sheet will be in the church hall.
If you wish further information, please contact the convenor –
Gerald Armstrong at 705-359-1712
Come!
Bring your family!
Bring a friend!
PLAN AHEAD
September 23 – 27, 2015
IN AUGUST
LOOK FOR THE
SIGN-UPBOARD
IN THE
PARISH HALL
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at our FOOD BOOTH
at the Lindsay Exhibition
Our Food Booth requires volunteers to fill
approximately 165 shifts of 4 hours in
duration from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This event is a major fundraiser for our
church, and provides an awareness of
St. Paul’s presence in the community.
If you wish further information contact convenor –
Gerald Armstrong – 705-359-1712 or
Harold Brown at 705-328-1745
WE WILL NEED
YOUR
HELP!
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Look for further information
on the parish bulletin board
and in the church Sunday
bulletin for upcoming
events.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
‘Welcome Back Sunday’
T
he rhythms of our lives mean that
sometimes September feels like the ‘real’
beginning of the year – a time with memories of new pencil
crayons and returning to meetings/ business of our lives. With
having ‘Welcome Back Sunday’, it calls us to particular forms
of action in the life of the church, the registering for Sunday
school, the choir putting on those freshly laundered cassocks
after a hot summer without vesting, an extra hymn or two, and
coffee instead of just lemonade following the service,
reconnecting with people we’ve not seen over the summer and
finding our ways back into the patterns of our worship.
It’s a time to ask ourselves reflective questions about what
we’re doing and why. It’s a chance for us to say more than
“hello”; a chance to remember a name, or ask someone to stay
after for coffee personally rather than just in the
announcements. Give a personal invitation to get involved in a
specific activity like a Bible study or a small group.
Inviting our friends and neighbours to church is one of the
simplest steps in evangelism, BUT it challenges us to stretch
our faith muscle.
COME!
BRING YOUR FAMILY!
BRING A FRIEND!
UPCOMING COURSES OFFERED AT –
St. Paul’s Church, Lindsay
Wednesday October 21 & 28 and November 4 & 11th
Reading Revelation – Beyond the imagery and the
symbolism and the timelines, the book of Revelation has a
straightforward message of hope for those suffering for their
faith. This four week course will help to explain the book of
Revelation, and the hope of new creation to which it points.
St James Church, Fenelon Falls
Thursday October 22, 29, and November 5 and 11
Understanding the Parables – “The kingdom of God is like
. . . what?” This four week course will explore what Jesus
was saying in the parables about both the kingdom of God
and the character of our world.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH – Parish event - The former
‘Harvest Happenings’. See page 21 “It’s a Time for
CHANGE”:
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. PAUL’S!
Contact church office 705-324-4666
or [email protected]
with your e-mail address. You will
receive notices on upcoming meeting
and special events.
The church web-site – www.st-pauls-lindsay.ca
has today’s announcements; it also provides an
opportunity to listen to the Sunday sermon along with
helpful information about the church.
Check it out!
In order to keep our records up to date we would
request that you notify the office when
your e-mail address is changed.
DEADLINE FOR THE
FALL/HARVEST ISSUE OF THE
GRAPEVINE
MONDAY, AUGUST 31st, 2015
Period covered September 15 – November 30th, 2015
Email address –[email protected]
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FOLLOW-UP ……HOW DID IT GO?
BIBLE CHALLENGE
I
n April about 50 people attended the event at All
Saints, Peterborough. Five from St. Paul’s attended
the Bishop's end of Bible Challenge pot luck dinner.
This included table discussions and a Biblical Story
telling of part of the Book of Acts.
Barb Truax, Convenor/Organizer
SPRING THAW 2015
A
Barb Truax, Convenor
nother fun night was held on April 11 with a delicious
dinner catered by Edna Smith (the apple roses were
wonderful!) and the very capable wait staff. Many laughs were
provided by our Master of Ceremonies, Michael Green, who
outdid himself! Councillor Pat O’Reilly auctioneered the items
in the Live Auction and provided more laughs!
Michael Green Master of Ceremonies
My sincere thanks are extended to Linda Todd and Patti Fisher
for the Silent and Live Auction tables, Bob Whitfield, our wine
sommelier, Helen Roberts, our hostess and Dave Hillman for
setting up the tables and those that laundered cloths at home.
To those loyal individuals who came to set the tables and the
volunteers who served our dinner, we are indebted. Thank you
to Betty Drummond for pulling together the staff servers and to
Valerie James-Call for designing the tickets.
We are thankful to all those generous donors and ‘winners’ of
our auction items that allowed the evening to realize $3200.00
for St. Paul’s. Great work!
However, the evening would not have netted this sum without
those who attended the event and supported it.
Hats off to all who participated in any way!!
The beautifully decorated room
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O
ST. PAUL’S FOOD BOOTH
AT THE CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Ray Marshall
Auto show mgr
M
any thanks to all who assisted
and participated in the
successful 2-1/2 - day fund raising event. There are also
special thanks for the prayers that were answered for a great
forecast. We sold almost all the burgers, all the hot dogs, and
all the peameal bacon.
The hungry auto fans had us running for more of this and that,
and it was fun to see it all go so well. Thanks to Harold Brown,
for his shift schedule, Bob Coleman and Ross Smyth, for
transport, set up /tear down and to all the shift captains.
UR YOUTH took the initiative and
hosted a Euchre Tournament on
Tuesday May 26th starting at 6:30 p.m.
The proceeds of this event will go to
support our youth program.
The evening included prizes, dessert, coffee/tea and all this for
just $8.00. The tournament was open to the community as well
as parishioners. There were 25 players – 5 of which were
youth. It was a real pleasure to see the youth connecting with
the adults that support them behind the scenes.
A fun night was had by all!
Thank you for supporting our youth in this undertaking.
Dan Farmer
The Youth group did an amazing job helping in so many ways
this time. THANKS.
This worthwhile project netted us just over $4,800.
A special thanks to Barb Truax ……and sure. I’d do it again.
THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWER ON THE COVER OF THIS ISSUE WAS
PHOTOGRAPHED BY DON CHASE.
Its bloom is bursting with new life
– a new beginning – a celebration
of nature/life.
Spring and summer in our corner
of the world never seems to be
long enough. We go from new growth to falling leaves
in a few short months.
The hymn “This is the day that the Lord hath made; we
will rejoice and be glad in it” written by the Reverend
Isaac Watts (1674-1748), according to the biography of
the Reverend Watts, the words were based on the Psalms
of David – Psalm 118:24 – #373 in our Hymn Book.
‘This Is the Day’ celebrates God’s mighty acts of
redemption (originally referring to the Passover before
the Exodus), hailing “the day” as a special day of the
Lord. Stanzas 2 & 3 refer to other special celebrations
of God’s acts – Easter and Pentecost – leading to the
implication of Sunday as a special day for worship’.
Trivia – this hymn was sung at the Royal Wedding of
Prince William and Kate Middleton, April 29, 20ll
(not the tune as we know, but the words we sing)
Information from –
www.hymnary.org/text/this_is_the_day_the_lord_hath_made_he_ca
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A REMINDER TO ALL COMMITTEES
All rooms for meetings / events must be booked
in advance with the church secretary
in order to prevent an overlap in
Times and Dates.
COMMITTEE / GROUP REPORTS
HAPPY COOKS
Edna Smith-Alexakis
Coordinator
I
t’s hard to believe another Winter
has come to an end, but the warm
weather has arrived and with it, a
break for the Happy Cooks.
Our last cooking day will be June 15th and we will try to stock
up on some items for anyone who would still like to buy over
the summer. We will be starting again after the Fall Fair as
things are quite hectic until that is over!
We would like to extend our thanks to those who support our
program and to St. Paul's Church for the opportunity of coming
together and enjoying the fellowship that is all too important in
life!
Shirley Hanes, Coordinator
O
ur group has continued meeting every Thursday at 1.00
p.m. with one exception when our space was needed for a
funeral. We continue to work on items that we hope will sell.
Our main purpose in the next while will be to fill the personal
handmade bags for Women’s Resources. It was suggested
that we should be including items for children as well. I did
mention this to my friend Marie North and she started us off
with enough for 11 children’s bags. Thank you Marie! Please
think about us when you are shopping....perhaps in the Dollar
Store about some things that could bring a smile to a child. It
must be very traumatic to have to leave home at short notice
and not even have a small toy for comfort.
We are always thankful for the support that our parish family
gives us with the small items from travel. When we fill over 50
bags a year it’s easy to imagine the amount of product that we
give away and have to fill the blanks with basic items such as
tooth brushes, tooth paste, and combs. Your help with this is
always appreciated and can be left on the sewing machine in
the library.
Our ladies hope to have a table at the Strawberry Supper.
Please stop by and support us as we try to be a fundraising
group, although a great deal of coffee and fellowship just
happens. We will continue meeting until the Thursday
following the Strawberry Supper and begin meeting again on
the first Thursday after Labour Day.
Have a wonderful summer!
Edna and the Happy Cook's Team!
LAY PASTORAL VISITORS
Ethel Morris, Coordinator
705-324-4445
T
he two major functions of the Lay Pastoral Visitors are to
visit Anglicans in the hospital weekly and to hold informal
worship services once or twice a month at the Nursing Homes
and the Retirement Residences. Hospital visiting is done
singly or in pairs and teams are made up for the services in the
homes/residences.
For any of these activities it is necessary to have a security
check, which is arranged through the church office. We would
welcome volunteers. The teams cannot be too large – we
need to help push wheelchairs to the central area, find pages
in the hymn books and take time to talk and greet the
residents.
We are struggling to find our way in another project as well.
We would like to find a way to maintain a strong link with
St. Paul’s parishioners who because of poor health or other
problems are unable to attend church. Would they welcome a
phone call? Can we visit or would it be inconvenient? Are
there other ways to make contact? If you have any
suggestions (or requests, should you be housebound) speak to
a member of the committee or drop a note to the church, to the
attention of Ethel Morris Lay Visitor coordinator.
Many of our activities cease during the summer. We will meet
again as a group in August before the fall schedule begins.
Watch the Sunday bulletin for time and date. 
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SYNOD REPORT
A
Bob Coleman
Synod Delegate
pre-synod / town hall meeting was held on Saturday, April 11th, 2015.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss two items.
1. The mandatory retirement age for Clergy: this now stands at age 70 years.
2. The ‘make-up’ of Synod.
The first hour was spent on the retirement age. It seems that there are several legal and financial angles which were not
fully researched by the committee or explained to us. The new regulation regarding retirement age is provincial, where
the pension is a national one.
The second hour was spent on the make-up of Synod. This will have more of an impact on St. Paul’s Church. They want
to reduce the numbers eligible to attend (ie. voting members). The effect on us and parishes like ours is to reduce our
representation to only lay-member. Again the effect of this was not fully explained. It was obvious that this would have a
greater effect on the small rural parishes.
I would like to see a statistical analysis of the effect of this on the make-up of Synod.
Any changes will be voted on at the regular Synod meeting in November, 2015. These changes will come into effect for
the fall in 2017.
Our present Synod Delegates for the year 2015 are – Bob Coleman, Beverley Baxter and Barbara Truax
as an Alternative. 
TO ALL THE FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, GREAT-GRANDFATHERS
AND STEP-FATHERS of our parish,
We wish you a happy day full of future memories. 
We are all so extremely fortunate to live in this country of Canada.
LET US ALL CELEBRATE CANADA DAY – JULY 1st
COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
The Grapevine is published four times each
year by the St. Paul’s Communication Group.
Chairperson – Barb Truax
The Grapevine Editor – Betty Tyndall
Website management – Mary Sullivan & Tom Ross
Archives – Pat & Ross Smyth
Sponsorship – Hazel Armstrong
Publicity – Shirley Williams
Distribution – Jane Whitfield, Barb Appleton,
Beverly Baxter and Patti Fisher
Recording – Gina Coleman and Barbara Brown
Thank you to all persons who submitted articles – To Jessica
Drury for editing and proofreading. I send a special thank you
to Bev Baxter, the Reverend Warren, Dan Farmer and Don
Chase for submitting photos.
Email address – [email protected]
[email protected]
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DEADLINE
FOR THE LENT/EASTER ISSUE OF
‘THE GRAPEVINE’
MONDAY, August 31st , 2015
Period covered – September 15 –
November 30th
[email protected]
Two things define you.
Your patience when you have nothing.
And your attitude
when you have everything.
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE UP-DATE
Barb Truax
Chairperson
T
his spring the Communications Committee has not met as often as usual. Because a new Pictorial
Directory was being developed and a capital campaign was being launched to replace the floor in the
Youth Room due to asbestos and mould difficulties, our committee was involved in other
‘communication’ endeavours.
However, we continue with our brochure development, our “Fill the Gap” ministry and updating
the website (www.st-pauls-lindsay.ca) through our webmaster, Mary Sullivan.
We urge you to view the website for special services, sermons and upcoming events as well as new
pictures of our events.
For the outcomes of our Spring Church services and events please thumb through this newsletter
and enjoy!!
COMMITTEE Sincere thanks is expressed to these committee members who undertake their
responsibilities with thoughtfulness and good humour on your behalf.
They are Pat and Ross Smyth, Gina Coleman, Barbara Brown, Barbara Appleton, Betty Tyndall, Beverly
Baxter, Tom Ross, Hazel Armstrong, Jane Whitfield and Patti Fisher. 
YOUTH FLOOR CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Greetings everyone! The Wardens, the Finance Committee, our
Treasurer, Tom Ross, and Reverend Warren want to thank all who have
provided financial support to date toward the renewal of the Youth Room
Floor. Your support is very much appreciated.
At this point in the campaign we have had $9200.00 pledged. We are well
on our way to the needed $15,700.00.
If you have not had an opportunity to submit your donation we ask that you
fill out your commitment card and either place
on the collection plate, drop it into the office, mail it or simply give it to one of the wardens. All donations are
strictly confidential and are eligible for a tax credit.
To reach our goal, any amount and any payment method is acceptable – one time, monthly by cash, cheque,
Visa or Mastercard ending November 30, 2015. Your generosity and support is most appreciated. 
We started this Issue of the newsletter
with the joyful hymn
“….this is the day …”.
May we end the Issue with
“…AND WE REJOICE IN IT”.
Have a safe and happy summer.
The Communications Group.
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King Albert Public School Easter Program
Joan Humphries
A busy time in our kitchen
Enjoying our annual ‘Spring Thaw”
Gingerbread men for sale
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Guest
auctioneer
City
Councillor
Pat
O’Reilly
at the
‘Spring
Thaw’
dinner
Palm Sunday
Helping with the Easter ‘Flower Cross’
St. Paul’s Food Booth at the Antique Auto Show
Enjoying the meal at ‘Spring Thaw’
Youth
sponsored
‘Euchre
Tournament’
Gordon Brown
Celebrates
his 60th
birthday
The NEW
basement
floor is being
installed
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ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
45 Russell Street, West, Lindsay, Ontario
[email protected]
705-324-4666
Mission Statement: “To know Jesus and make Him known.”
WEEKLY SERVICE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion
Nursery & Youth Ministry
Healing & Prayer Service 3rd Sunday of month
WEDNESDAY:
Give thanks to Lord, for he is good;
His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1
Church/Hall Accessible
For the Hearing Impaired
If YOU KNOW OF ANY PERSONS wishing Holy Communion, but unable to
attend church; please phone the church office at 705-324-4666.
THE NURSERY, CHURCH SCHOOL
and the YOUTH MINISTRY
Resume at 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
Church/Hall Accessible
For the Hearing Impaired
IF NURSERY FACILITIES ARE REQUIRED
PLEASE CHECK WITH THE SIDESMAN-ON-DUTY
DEADLINE FOR THE FALL/HARVEST
ISSUE OF THE GRAPEVINE IS
MONDAY AUGUST 31st
Period covered: September 15 – November 30
[email protected]
Canada Post Publication
Agreement # 41740512

Issue No. 72 – June Issue - St. Paul`s Anglican Church Lindsay

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