The Epistle. The Newsletter of St. Paul s Cathedral Regina, Saskatchewan Diocese of Qu Appelle, Anglican Church of Canada

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1 ISSUE 16 LENT/EASTER 2017 The Epistle The Newsletter of St. Paul s Cathedral Regina, Saskatchewan Diocese of Qu Appelle, Anglican Church of Canada INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Dean s Desk 2 From the Editor 3 Cathedral Lunch 4 Recent Pastoral Services 4 News of Ed Dunfield 5 Columbarium 6 Special Events 6 Church School 7 Strawberry Fair 8 Building in Faith 10 Schedule 12 St. Paul s Cathedral (Anglican) office@stpaulsregina.ca 1861 McIntyre Street at 12 th Avenue REGINA SK S4P 2R2 Tel. (306) Fax (306) The Epistle is the Newsletter of St. Paul s Cathedral (Anglican), Diocese of Qu Appelle, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Editor: Production & Mailing: Photography: Canon Michael Jackson Elvira Beday Margaret Ball

2 PAGE 2 From the Dean s Desk human being is the very deepest calling of our lives. As such, it is up to us to not allow this shift to become our normal. There is nothing normal about viewing any person or people as being inferior. A shift of this kind is insidious when perpetrated by an individual. It is devastating to everyone s well-being when it becomes normalised and embedded as our collective way of being. Friends, This edition of the Dean's Desk is a letter written on the occasion of St. Paul's Day, but speaks to ongoing situations and concerns affecting us in this time. Peace, light and love be with each of you, and evident through you. I write this St. Paul s Day letter as the inauguration is taking place to the south of us. I state that not only as today s context, but as staging a small and quiet act of rebellion: I m not watching. I m spending my time instead encouraging and calling people to greater faith in the presence and love of God and to love of our neighbours. I need to name some hard truths first, though. We have seen repeated instances over the last number of months where shifts have taken place. They may seem to be slight shifts, or small pendulum swings, but treating them as such is perilous in every way. We have been witness to organized, widespread and disparaging comments and actions against people based on race, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and religious identification. I want to state very clearly that our promise in baptism to respect the dignity of every Hatred thrives right now. It has found many willing to speak its ugly language. The greatest ally to this hatred is apathy. If we re apathetic to the plight of other people, or look the other way when a group is being disparaged, we ve become complicit. For that reason, I use this letter today to reiterate that St. Paul s Cathedral, as a part of the Body of Christ, remains a place of love, of welcome, and of safety. And by the work we are all called to in our baptism, it remains a place of holy resistance. We actively resist and renounce everything which corrupts and destroys the creatures of God through warfare, racism, homophobia, classism, nationalism, elitism. Please remember in this and every time: light does its best work in darkness. Go be light. Love prevails. In peace and love, (The Very Reverend) Mike Sinclair Dean and Rector

3 PAGE 3 From the Editor The word community is used a lot in church parlance as well as in the society of which we are a part. The Church is the gathered community of Christians, the worshipping community, the eucharistic community and the list goes on. Our new addition dedicated on Palm Sunday, 2014, was intentionally named the St. Paul s Cathedral Community Centre not the parish hall. This reflected the vision of the planners that the new facility be a gathering place for the wider community and not just the parish. They were very conscious that St. Paul s Cathedral, located in downtown Regina, has a vocation of outreach to those in the city beyond its formal membership. A cathedral, as the seat of the bishop, also has the dual role of ministering to the diocese. In this issue of The Epistle, two reports bring home to us the significance of the Community Centre. Twice a month, explains Rosemary Helliwell, the Cathedral Lunch program tends to the needy in our city with food and clothes and friendship. Margaret Hammond points out in Building in Faith that between February 25 and March 5 over 1,700 people made use our facility. We partnered with the YMCA in the Coldest Night of the Year walk and with several organizations on Seedy Saturday, a mid-winter garden and seed event. St. Paul s Cathedral is now clearly identified as an integral part of the civic community. This is achieved through the collective energy and team-work of the members of the worshipping community. Numerous volunteers, by no means all from our own parish, regularly contribute their time and efforts to the Cathedral Lunch program. Many others took part in Coldest Night of the Year and Seedy Saturday and the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. One of my most rewarding responsibilities at the Cathedral is the coordination of liturgical volunteers and servers. The latest count is seventy-six individuals directly involved in worship roles: readers, intercessors, greeters, servers and communion ministers. These include nine adult sub-deacons and the eighteen children and young people who are servers, ranging in age from 5-year-old boatgirls to 18-year-old senior servers. They do not include all members of the choir and altar guild. It is from this pool of talent that we draw the resources for outreach to the wider community. As for the Diocese of Qu Appelle, we host the diocesan synod in October. I am confident that our people will once again rise to the occasion! (Canon) Michael Jackson

4 PAGE 4 News From The Cathedral Lunch Program Albert Schweitzer, theologian, philosopher, physician and Nobel Prize winner, wrote: "Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun melts the ice, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility to evaporate." At the Cathedral Lunch program, we do more than feed the body, we help to lift spirits. For two and a half hours, twice a month, we provide a warm, safe, welcoming environment where our guests can relax and mingle with friends. Our downtown visitors are often cold and anxious. As they arrive, they collect their bag lunch, coffee and muffin, and their moods noticeably change. Chatter and laughter fill the hall as jokes and stories are shared. Our guests are often the homeless who have fallen on hard times and may have turned to drugs and alcohol and sometimes crime. Depression and mental health problems are evident. There are those who have lost a job or can't find a job and are transients, couch-surfing from house to house or living in shelters where they must be out every day with their only possessions. Imagine! One seemingly sad, lonely gentleman was sleeping every night in the lobby of a downtown bank, having lost his job in the oil patch. He was kicked out of the house and his wife left, so he jumped a bus to Regina to look for construction work. His whole demeanor lifted when talking to a guest who had just become employed in construction at the Connaught School development site. Now he had found hope and a friend. Endorphins, the happiness hormones, were released as the two heads came together over a delicious hamburger soup, fresh bread, a cheese and ham sandwich, coleslaw, to be followed by ice cream and doughnuts Recent Pastoral Services One young fellow had an electrical fire. His house burned down and he lost everything. He was out looking for a new place to live and was thrilled to find warm socks, items generously knitted by volunteers and more on the clothing table. Another young man spends his day panhandling. On a good day, he can get $25 by noon and maybe $20 by the evening. He gives $20 to whomever for a night's sleep on their couch and that's his life! One lunch day, I counted 271 visits to the muffin table. Among the guests, there were 37 women and 17 children and babies. The women were particularly grateful for everything... a cup of tea, a friendly chat, a hot meal, milk and hand-knitted mittens for the children, and shampoo, soap and toothpaste. They stopped by the kitchen to thank the "awesome volunteers." Their words! Then, with a high 5 or a handshake, they leave. Many have no idea what the day will bring or what they will do. There are many acts of kindness, respect, acceptance, and a willingness to chat and listen shown by our dedicated team of volunteers. We are blessed to have many groups, individuals and organizations who donate food, time, energy and money to run this program. We are touching the lives of those in need and making a difference. However small! To the disadvantaged, Cathedral Lunch is hugely important in so many ways. Rosemary Helliwell Funerals January 16 Ken Roland Dean Mike Sinclair officiating, assisted by Deacons Michael Jackson and Winna Martin February 9 Donald Flegg Dean Mike Sinclair officiating, assisted by Deacons Michael Jackson, Winna Martin and Ed Dunfield

5 PAGE 5 News of Ed Dunfield The Reverend Ed Dunfield joined the cathedral community last fall as a curate. Formerly of St. Luke s Parish in Regina, he was ordained as a transitional deacon by Bishop Hardwick in July Ed is doing hospital visiting, including Wascana Rehabilitation Centre where his visits replace the formerly monthly service. He is also presiding at 5 with communion from the reserved sacrament. Deacon Ed preaches his first sermon at St. Paul s on February 12. Deacon Michael, Dean Mike and subdeacon Madison Engen listen attentively! Deacon Ed preaches at the morning service on Ash Wednesday. For the season of Lent the chancel has been reconfigured in its traditional pattern with the communion rails. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHURCH IN THE LURCH! When you are away, Cathedral expenses continue! We need support all year round. CONSIDER GIVING THROUGH PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING (automatic monthly debit) *Eliminate the need for offering envelopes and remembering to prepare them each week. *Eliminate the need to worry about catching up when you are away or on vacation. *You are NOT locked in to anything. You may change your amount or cancel your debit at any time by simply contacting the Cathedral Office. TO SIGN UP FOR AUTO DEBIT (PAP) OFFERING, CALL ELVIRA AT THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE (306)

6 St. Paul s Cathedral Columbarium The Columbarium: 2016 in Review The highlight of 2016 was the baptism of Rylan Koshman into the Christian life. Rylan regularly attends Requiem Eucharists with his family and brings much joy and happiness to our Columbarium community. During 2016, ten niches were purchased and eight inurnments were held, increasing the number of loved ones in the care of the Columbarium to 185. Three styles of niches are offered and are priced as follows: Style of Niche Selling Price A (up to two urns) $2,000 B (up to three urns) $3,200 C (up to five urns) $4,800 The Board is grateful for financial donations received in 2016 and for metal flower vase holders made by Terry Staudt, Acme Welding Shop Ltd, Regina, and painted by Elvira Beday. Requiem Eucharists were held at 10:00 a.m. in the Columbarium on the first Saturday of each month except the months of January and August. Average attendance was 33 persons. The Columbarium is supported by the work of many volunteers who serve in a variety of capacities including board or committee member, preparation for services (e.g. cleaning, prepara- PAGE 6 services, or providing baking for the reception following Requiem Eucharists. A special thank you is extended to clergy who presided at the services and especially to Dean Mike Sinclair who ensures that clergy are available for services. Speers Funeral and Cremation Services (Speers), in particular Ferlin McChesney, support the Columbarium by answering the Columbarium phone, prepare for and attend inurnments, address requests for visitations to the Columbarium, and provide information as needed. It is a pleasure working with members of Speers in this capacity and we are truly thankful for this partnership. The Columbarium Board of Management (the Board) looks forward to another busy year. During 2017, additional vaults will be purchased, expanding the capacity of the Columbarium. Requiem Eucharists will continue to be held on the first Saturday of each month with exceptions to be announced in future issues of The Epistle. The Board is always looking for new ways to address changing needs of clients. Let us know how we can help. Volunteers are needed and appreciated to help with the ongoing care of the Columbarium. Please contact Susan Haacke if you are able to help. Phone should you want to purchase a niche or arrange a visit. Susan Haacke The Columbarium Board of Management Special Events Sunday, March 19 Lent 3 4:30 p.m. The Service of Light & Solemn Evensong* Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday 9:00 & a.m. Liturgy of the Palms Thursday, April 13 Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Commemoration of the Last Supper Friday, April 14 Good Friday 12 noon Good Friday Liturgy Saturday, April 15 Holy Saturday 9:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter Sunday, April 16 Easter Day 9:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist a.m. Solemn Eucharist of Easter* * Incense is used at these services.

7 T H E E P IS TLE News From the Church School P AGE 7 As planned, we divided our Church School into junior and senior classes in January. The ages of children in our single class ranged from two plus to 11 plus, and it was very difficult to come up with lessons that offered something for everyone. The new groups are working well. The junior class continues to meet in the pretty orange room downstairs and they are lucky to have great teachers (Robin Sinclair, Val Harding and Nicki Wood) who are skilled in crafts and in creating kid-friendly lessons. Our senior class meets upstairs in the reception area outside the offices. To create an atmosphere that fosters discussion, we sit around a table and use a whiteboard to keep everyone focused. We are reading and discussing the YA book WONDER, and the kids (and the teachers!) really enjoy the themes the book addresses. We try to use the liturgical readings for the day as a starting point and then explore the ways in which WONDER carries the biblical lesson into the life of a boy in Grade 5. The movie WONDER will be released in April and our teachers, Jackie Chase, Heather McKerracher, Hildy Bowen and Gail Bowen are looking forward to a movie date with our class. Gail Bowen Junior lesson ready to go News of the Servers The servers had a busy time during the Advent and Christmas seasons. No fewer than sixteen young people and children fulfilled the roles of MC, sub-deacon, reader, intercessor, communion minister, thurifer, crucifer, taperer and boat-girl at services between Advent Sunday and New Year s Day. Since the Advent issue of The Epistle, we have welcomed two new servers. Shelby Henderson, age 13, began serving in January. Maria Karahalios, age 5, made her début as boat-girl at the Solemn Eucharist of St. Paul s Day on January 29. Shelby Henderson (right) serving for the first time, with Madeleine Bowen and Ben Bowen-Bell as her mentors. Extinguishing candles: crucifer Claire Henneberg shows junior server Zachariah Chase how to do it.

8 PAGE 8 Strawberry Fair May 27, 2017 Spring is coming and so, after 29 years, is Strawberry Fair. It s soon time for Spring cleaning...and while you're doing that, put aside your treasures for Margaret & Marian s Collectibles. Go through your jewellery - you must have SOMETHING that you are tired of or that doesn t match anymore Doris s Jazzy Jewellery is just the place for that old rhinestone necklace! The Second Edition needs your books. We know that we have a lot of 'crafty' people out there - both young and older - so... now is the time to get those fingers busy and those creative juices flowing. Janet Craig needs your crafts for the Craft Corner Anne suggests that you start stocking your freezer now with Baked goods- the bake table is always a popular spot and goodies go quickly. Plants & More if you re thinking of splitting yours plants and starting some new ones.keep the Fair in mind! Donna would love to see the plant table full of new growth!! We will be able to receive your contributions starting Monday, May 15 th. Please call the Cathedral office at ext. 2 and let us know when you're on your way just to make sure there is someone around to accept your treasures. We are adding something new to the Fair this year..we are going to use the parking lot and have a few stalls/entertainment/buskers outside, as well as a BBQ corner.hot dogs/ hamburgers, etc. it s still in the planning stages but stay tuned for more on the outdoor portion of the Fair. If anyone has any ideas, please call also if anyone has any pop-up canopies/sunshades, please let me know. AND... YOUR HELP!! is needed. Remember - this is STRAWBERRY FAIR- the BIGGEST fundraiser and now, more than ever, we need EVERYONE working together! Watch for signup sheets that will appear from time to time leading up to the Fair date. SELL, SELL, SELL!!! Tickets WILL be available April 2 nd. If you are able to help out in any way Please contact Elvira at ext. 2 office@stpaulsregina.ca We are the convenors of the Collectibles table and we would be delighted to receive the treasures that you no longer use. Some examples are: Hummel and Royal Doulton figurines; Belleek china; Blue Mountain pottery; Older china, crystal, silver, linens; Collector plates; Commemoratives; Souvenir spoons; Wade figurines (in Canada, came in Red Rose Tea); Vintage toys and games (no puzzles please, save those for the Choir Puzzle Sale in the Fall). Contributions can be delivered to the Cathedral starting Monday, May 15, but we would like to know what you have sooner, so that we can do some research on prices. If you are wondering about potential donations, please contact; Marian Powell Margaret Hammond marianpowell@sasktel.net mhammond@sasktel.net

9 T H E E P IS TLE Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Music Director to Retire P AGE 9 As has been its custom since 1978, St. Paul s Cathedral celebrated its patronal festival, the Conversion of St. Paul, and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a Solemn Eucharist on January 29. The guest preacher was the Reverend Dr. Sid Haugen, Bishop of the Saskatchewan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, with which the Anglican Church of Canada is in full communion. Bishop Haugen concelebrated the Eucharist with Bishop Rob Hardwick and Dean Mike Sinclair. This marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation launched in Germany by Martin Luther. Janice Elliott-Denike, director of music at the Cathedral, has announced her retirement from the position effective May 31, Janice began at St. Paul s in January of We will have full coverage in the May issue of The Epistle. Bishop Sid Haugen gives the sermon on January 29 We also marked Christian unity at this service with the welcome visit of a delegation from Holy Rosary Cathedral, our partner in the Anglican-Roman Catholic Covenant. The group was led by Deacon Barry Wood, who brought greetings from our good friend Father Lorne Crozon and the parishioners of the Cathedral. Gillian Brodie read the epistle. The delegation from Holy Rosary Cathedral with the Lutheran Bishop on January 29. From left to right: Georgina Jackson, Gillian Brodie, Sheila Wood, Carol and Chris Schimnosky, Deacon Barry Wood, and Bishop Sid Haugen.

10 PAGE 10 Building in Faith Sincere thanks to all those who answered the Challenge made in the last issue. A lump sum payment of $30,000 was made to the Open part of the mortgage on January 23, 2017, and on February 28 the balance remaining to be paid in that portion was $53,749. A special thank you to the convenors of the St. Paul s Day Lunch and the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, who designated the free-will offerings at both these functions to go to paying down the mortgage. When I wrote the BIF Report for the Annual Meeting, I said that our upgraded facility is a busy place. That was not an idle comment. Let s look at the week beginning Saturday, February 25, when 135 guests gathered mid-morning for Cathedral Lunch. Later that day, we partnered with our neighbour, the YWCA, for the very successful Coldest Night of the Year walk, attended by approximately 300, including many children. Registration was held in the main foyer and then the walkers returned to Bagnall Hall for refreshments following the walk. Sunday, there was one service at a.m., attended by 100 and followed by the Annual Meeting, with 54 participating. Next up was the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, with an estimated attendance of 150. The event was covered by the CTV supper weather report and it looked wonderful with the sun streaming in the west windows of Bagnall Hall. At least twice, the presenter commented on this beautiful hall and the friendly people. On Ash Wednesday, there were services at 9.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. with 58 worshippers. As March 4 was the first Saturday of the month, 23 people gathered in the Columbarium for the Requiem Eucharist at 10 a.m. The worship day ended with 10 at 5. In between the two services, we hosted Seedy Saturday, which was billed as a mid-winter garden and seed event. Highlights were a seed exchange, heirloom seed vendors, gardening and nutrition presentations in the Cathedral and a very fine food concession operated by St. Paul s volunteers. The aroma of Elvira s fresh baked cinnamon buns greeted the 750 visitors. So add up the numbers. Our complex is indeed being well used, both for our own functions and those of the community. Margaret Hammond Little helpers at the Shrove Tuesday supper: Luke and Joel Sinclair assist Lionel Bonneville and Janet Craig We were visited by CTV who did their 6:00 News Weather Report from Bagnall Hall. This is Kayla Buchanan ( Weather Lady ) and her cameraman Seedy Saturday on March 4: Pure T Organics lentil/flax and other seeds on display

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12 PAGE 12 ST. PAUL S CATHEDRAL Service Schedule for March 19 to May 14, 2017 [subject to change] Eucharist Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. 5 on March 18 & 25, April 1 & 8, May 6 & 13. Columbarium Requiem at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays, April 1 and May 6. Date Liturgical Day Times Services Notes March 19 Lent 3 9:00 4:30 March 26 Lent 4 9:00 April 2 Lent 5 9:00 Sung Eucharist BCP Choral Eucharist *The Service of Light Sung Eucharist Choral Eucharist Sung Eucharist BCP Choral Eucharist Dean Mike Sinclair Dean Mike Sinclair Presider: Dean Mike Sinclair Preacher: Deacon Winna Martin Presider: Dean Mike Sinclair Preacher: Canon Michael Jackson April 9 Palm Sunday Blessing of the Palms 9:00 Sung Eucharist Choral Eucharist Dean Mike Sinclair April 10 Monday in Holy Week 7 p.m. Holy Communion April 11 Tuesday in Holy Week 7 p.m. Holy Communion April 12 Wednesday in Holy Week 9:30 am & 7 pm Holy Communion April 13 Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. Commemoration of Last Supper Presider: Dean Mike Sinclair Preacher: Bishop Rob Hardwick April 14 Good Friday 12 noon Good Friday Liturgy Presider: Bishop Rob Hardwick Preacher: Dean Mike Sinclair April 15 Holy Saturday 9 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter April 16 Easter Day 9:00 Sung Eucharist *Solemn Eucharist of Easter Presiders: Dean Mike Sinclair Bishop Rob Hardwick Dean Mike Sinclair Bishop Rob Hardwick April 23 Easter 2 9:00 April 30 Easter 3 9:00 May 7 Easter 4 9:00 May 14 Easter 5 9:00 Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion Sung Eucharist BCP Choral Eucharist Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion Sung Eucharist Choral Eucharist Presider: Deacon Winna Martin Preacher: Deacon Ed Dunfield Presider: Canon Michael Jackson Dean Mike Sinclair Presider: Deacon Ed Dunfield Preacher: Deacon Winna Martin Presider: Canon Michael Jackson Dean Mike Sinclair Services are from The Book of Alternative Services unless marked BCP (Book of Common Prayer). * Incense is used at these services.

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