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Anglican Diocese of Calgary
Newsletter for 11 July 2022
Relax, refresh, and be rejuvenated!

Relax, refresh, and be rejuvenated!

Diocesan Announcements

Ordinations:

Archbishop Greg is pleased to announce that, God willing, he will ordain to the Diaconate Daniel Joseph, interning currently at St. Leonard-on-the-Hill, Red Deer, and Christopher Wall, of St. Aldhelm, Vulcan.  Daniel will be a Transitional Deacon, while Christopher will be a Vocational Deacon.  The Service of Ordination will take place at The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary, on Sunday, September 4, at 7:00 pm.  Please pray for Daniel and Christopher as they prepare for their new ministries.  Color for this Service will be Red.

 

St. Theodore, Taber

Archbishop Greg announces that The Rev. Canon Erin Phillips will be stepping down as Incumbent of St. Theodore, Taber as of July 31.  Her last Sunday will be July 17.  She will be continuing her work as Chaplain at The University of Lethbridge and Chair of the Diocesan Refugee Committee.  Please keep Erin in your prayers as she makes this transition.

The Rev. Dean Hartung

The Rev. Dean Hartung

Incumbent of St. Aldhelm, Vulcan

On Wednesday, June 22, Archbishop Greg inducted The Rev. Dean Hartung as Incumbent of St, Aldhelm, Vulcan.

We celebrate and ask God to bless this ministry for Dean.

Photo credit: Louise Hartung.  In the photo along with Archbishop Greg and Rev. Dean is Dean's grandson, Malcolm.

Ordination of two new Transitional Deacons

Ordination of two new Transitional Deacons

On Wednesday, June 29, Archbishop Greg ordained to the Diaconate The Rev. Deacon Brent Schulze of St. George, Stettler, and The Rev. Deacon John Willems, of St. Barnabas, Medicine Hat, as Transitional Deacons, at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, in Calgary.

We know both of these men will be blessings to their parishes, and we ask for your prayers as they begin their ordained ministry.

Photo credit: Gordon Nott

Archbishop Greg's Activities and Events

Beginning July 17, Archbishop Greg will be away in the UK for the 2022 Lambeth Conference as well as personal holiday time.  Please keep him and Vicki in your prayers for safe travels and time spent in relaxation and refreshment.

While he is away, The Ven. Dr. Pilar Gateman will be acting as his Commissary.

Education for Ministry (EfM)

Education for Ministry (EfM)

Registration is currently underway for the 2022/2023 sessions.  If you are looking for a way to deepen your understanding of the Christian faith and to enhance the connection between what you believe and how you live your daily life, this may be for you.  Information on the course and registration can be found here.

Millarville Flower Festival and Tea

Millarville Flower Festival and Tea

Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17

End of Life/MAiD Conference

End of Life/MAiD Conference

Listen to speakers and panel discussions and engage in an honest conversation regarding death and end of life decisions.  Be better prepared to have these discussions with family and friends when the need arises.  

Advance registration is required. Registration is $10 per person for Friday evening or $50 per person for the full conference (Friday evening and Saturday) plus applicable service fees. Lunch will be provided on Saturday. 

Please register and purchase tickets on Eventbrite.

Additional information including a program, keynote speakers, and special hotel rate can be found by clicking on MAiD Conference.

In Memorium

The Rev. Donald Gray

It is with sadness that the Diocese has learned of the passing of The Rev. Donald Gray, on Sunday, June 26, at the age of 85 years.  Ordained as a deacon and priest in the Diocese of Huron in 1962, Donald served in the Diocese of Calgary at three parishes: St. George, Calgary from 1978 to 1984; The Cathedral from 1984 to 1985; and St. Laurence, Calgary from 1985 to 1989, before moving to the Diocese of Edmonton.

Please keep Donald's family in your prayers.

Consumed - A Sacred Quest

Consumed - A Sacred Quest

Learn more at their website.

We'd Like to Hear from You

We are interested in what is happening in your parish and would love to highlight those events and news in our newsfeed.

We look forward to your contributions - feel free to forward your event announcements, your parish news, your stories.  Send in your details and pictures to ctubman@calgary.anglican.ca.

Prayer Requests

Please remember in your prayers:

- the clergy and parishioners of our Diocese over the summer months - for safe travels,  and refreshment and rest;

- those who are sick, suffering, fearful or in need, remembering those suffering from COVID-19 and their caregivers, those feeling isolated and those who are vulnerable;  

- for peace within our country, and in the world, remembering the country of Ukraine, areas of unrest and riots, and asking for wise discernment in our leaders;

- for Monica, Howard, Terry, Janet, Fariborz, Victoria, Rick and Deb, Donna, and Sharon;

- those who have died and those who mourn, remembering those mourning Rev. Donald and Bob;

- the victims of violence and natural disasters;

- our Indigenous brothers and sisters, especially remembering their hurt and grief at this time; 

- refugees, remembering those fleeing the Taliban regime, and those fleeing war in the Ukraine.

Request a prayer:

Send prayer requests to ctubman@calgary.anglican.ca to let us know how we can pray for you.  We will only use first names which will be removed after two or three weeks.  We will also pray for you during our regular Chapel services each week.  Please ensure that you have permission from those whose names you are submitting for prayer, and that they understand their name will be made public to all who subscribe to the Newsletter.

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