Lent 2014 - All Saints` Anglican Church

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Lent 2014
God has fallen out of containment in religion and into human hearts—God is incarnating. Our whole unconscious is in an uproar from the God Who wants to
know and to be known."
- C. G. Jung
Dear Friends,
Winter is still with us as I write this Lenten reflection, and as we all shiver through frigid February
weather, we as Christians turn our attention to the upcoming season of Lent. Perhaps this is the
perfect time of year to allow things to quiet down a bit, to allow ourselves to be mindful of the wilderness and the need that exists both within us and in the world around us. One of my favourite
authors is the former primate of Scotland, Richard Holloway. A few years ago he wrote a book entitled, Looking in the Distance: The Human Search for Meaning. Holloway, in an interview about
his book, states: “'I still have a profound affection for the Christian narrative, but I can no longer
read it as quasi-science. That's quite a lonely position in some ways - you get shot at from both
ends. I wrote Looking in the Distance because I wanted to relate to people who are neither wholly
secular nor religious, but who find themselves thrown into this mystery of life and want to use everything we have created as humans - science and poetry and religion - and not have an official take
on any of it. I find myself in a permanent state of expectant uncertainty.” I believe he expresses a
longing that many of us experience and maybe during this Lenten season, God will touch you at
the deepest level of your being. May we cherish this encounter and share it with others. In that
spirit, Gordon Finney and myself are hoping to organize a Lenten programme around Forgiveness.
More details will follow in the very near future.
As we prepare during this Lenten season for the Easter miracle that is ours every day of the year, I
ask you to try to stay in touch with the veritable explosion of love this God of ours brings. This
love knows no bounds, it excludes no one, it demands no jumping through hoops, and it desires
most of all that we love in return. As we travel this Lenten journey, be conscious of this love in
your life. Take it and cherish it and then spread it generously to those you encounter on your way.
In that spirit please read the wonderful letter written by Canon Milton Barry. Please read it carefully and may his words inspire you this Lent. Enclosed is the Lenten envelope that accompanies his
letter.
In the same vein we will be embarking on our 2014 Faithworks Campaign during Lent . Faithworks as you know is a diocesan outreach mission which supports various agencies in south central Ontario and beyond . Suzanne McMillan has written to you all about this important venture.
For more information please go to the following link-- http://contact.toronto.anglican.ca/
stewardship/faithworks-what-is-faithworks.
On March 18th please do come to the parish and experience the Three Cantors who will be performing at 7:00pm. Monies raised will be going to the Primates World Relief and Development
Fund and to Faithworks. To know more about the Three Cantors please look at their website
(http://www.3cantors.com)
Blessings, +Geoff
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Dear friends:
When I was a boy, one of the Lenten rituals of my home was placing a “Lenten box”, shaped
like a tee-pee with a coin slot on top, onto the center of the kitchen table. Each of us in the
family identified something we were “giving up” for Lent. For example, my Dad – beer; my
mom – desserts; myself – candy; and so on through the family. Then each of us were to put
coins into the box, which represented the savings from our non-purchase and nonconsumption of whatever we had “given up”. For us children, this was a portion of our allowance. The boxes were collected on Easter Sunday morning at the Church with great ritual and
became special gifts for special and designated purposes – usually for “people in need”. This
was a great custom, and I miss it.
My suggestion then, to you and to myself, is that we use our Lenten Envelopes as a place to
put these “savings” which have accumulated as a result of our personal Lenten disciplines. As
a way of reminding ourselves of this discipline on a daily basis, search out a small jar, use a
little personal art work, and put it on your kitchen table or counter. What a wonderful way to
acknowledge our Lord’s struggle in the desert and to celebrate His resurrection!
This may seem old fashioned, but on the other hand, there is a renewed interest in our present society in the power of “cutting back”. If every day is a banquet, then our festivals have
less impact and less meaning. Try it on this Lent and perhaps it will enhance your Easter celebrations!
Yours faithfully,
The Reverend Canon Milton J. Barry
Stewardship Committee Member
All Saints' Passes the Fire Inspec on!
On Thursday, Nov 21, Don McLean and I rounded through the
Church and Parish Hall with Paul Waller, Fire Inspector with the
Fire Department. We found two EXIT sign lights burnt out (to be
replaced by Don) and Paul advised us that we should place two
simple smoke alarms at each end of the lower Parish Hall room
that will be used as the Warming Room. HOWEVER, we no ced
that fire doors in the Church proper are being le open with
doorstops. I have no ced this before, and Paul stressed: THESE
HAVE TO REMAIN CLOSED!! I will ensure there are proper signs
on any doors that don't have them, but please, if anyone sees
these doors le open, close them. They restrict the movement
of smoke and fire when they are closed. But overall, we are doing fine in that department.
‐ Tom Bell
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Holy Week and Easter Services at All Saints’ ‐ Join Us!!
Palm Sunday: April 13th 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Monday in Holy Week: April 14th 12:10 p.m. - Celebrant: The Reverend Canon Milton Barry
Tuesday in Holy Week: April 15th 12:10 p.m. – Celebrant: The Canon Ron Davidson
Wednesday in Holy Week: April 16th 12:10 p.m. – Celebrant: The Very Reverend
Peter Marshall
Maundy Thursday, April 17th 7:00 p.m. - The Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the
Altar
Celebrant: Fr. Geoff Howson
Good Friday, April 18th, 11:00 a.m. – The Lord’s Passion
Celebrant: Fr. Geoff Howson and The Very Reverend Peter Marshall
Holy Saturday, April 19th 7:00 p.m. – The Easter Vigil
Commencing Tuesday March 11th at 7:00pm until 9:00pm there will be a five week
study and conversation series on Forgiveness led by Fr Geoff and Archdeacon Gordon Finney from St. Johns. The first three sessions will take place here at All Saints
and the last two at St. John’s.
The dates for this series is as follows: March 11, March 25, April 1st and then at St
John’s on April 8th and 15th. Please note there will be no session on March 18th instead we will listen to the wonderful gift of music as performed by the Three Cantors. For more information on the series please look at this link....http://
www.appreciativeway.com/library/libraryPlayer.cfm?bookCode=hopeForgiveness
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The Three Cantors
March 18, 2014 @ All Saints 7:00pm
Tickets ($25) can be arranged through the church office at 705-876-1501 or Lynda
at 705-743-5181
All Saints' Anglican Church
235 Rubidge St.,
(corner of Sherbrooke St.)
Peterborough, 3N9
Telephone: 705‐876‐1501
Fax: 705‐742‐8962
e‐mail:
[email protected]
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Shirley and Marcy
A mother was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to
school but he didn’t want his mother to walk with him. She wanted
to give him the feeling of independence but yet know he was safe.
So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbour if she
would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a
distance, so he probably wouldn't notice her. She said that since
she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for
them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbour and her little girl set out
following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another
neighbour girl he knew. She did this for the whole week.
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As the two kids walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs,
Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as
she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy,
“Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week? Do you
know her?”
Timmy nonchalantly replied, “Yeah, I know who she is.” The little girl
said, “Well, who is she?”
“That's just Shirley Goodnest,” Timmy replied, “and her daughter
Marcy.”