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Anglican Military Ordinariate

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	Welcome It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Anglican Military Ordinariate of Canada. This is a new initiative designed to share with you something of another unique ministry of our beloved church. More
	History A glimpse into the past of Military Chaplaincy in Canada, in which Anglicans have always had a significant role, continuing through to the establishment of the Anglican Military Ordinariate and the ministry being offered today. More
	News and Views The latest edition of the newsletter with the Archdeacon and Bishop's seasonal reflections as well as ministry news articles from around the Anglican Clericus. More
	Bishop Ordinary Trust We are committed to investing in the future by examining how we, as a family composed of Bishop, clergy and laity can and must evolve in our ministry of service to Canadian Forces personnel and their families. You too can make a lasting contribution to this vital ministry. More
	Resources and Links Other resources and related links. *More*
	Contacts How to contact the Bishop and members of Chapter. *More*

Military Ordinariate Succession of Bishops

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Canadian Forces Chaplaincy (Anglican) H/Brig Rt. Rev. G. A. Wells,CMG, ED 1939-1942 - Principal Chaplain (P) 1943-1945 - Chaplain of the Fleet (P) Anglican Bishop Ordinary 1952-1969 - Rt. Rev. I.A. Norris, BA, DD 1969-1970 - Rt. Rev. J.O. Anderson, MC, CD, BD, DD 1970-1977 - Rt. Rev. H.F. Appleyard, MC, CD, BA, DD 1977-1980 - Most Rev. G. F. C. Jackson, BA, DD, DCNL 1980-1986 - Most Rev. R.L. Seaborn, CdeG, MA, BD, DD, LLD, DCL 1986-1992 - Rt. Rev. J.C.M. Clarke, LTH, BD, DD 1992-1998 - Rt. Rev. R. Hatton, BA, LTh, STB, STM, PhD, DD 1998-2004 - Most Rev. A.S. Hutchison, LTh, DD, GCLJ, MMLJ 2004-Present - Rt. Rev. Peter R. Coffin, MA, STB, DD [caption id="attachment_163" align="aligncenter" width="235" caption="Anglican Military Ordinariate Crest"][/caption]

Resources, Links and Further Information

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Anglican parishes and pastoral support for military members and their families

a wonderful resource for parish communities and concerned individuals alike

Battle of Britain Resources

a collection of resources helpful in commemorating this important Air Force and military event in your parishes and communities

Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa

The Cathedral Church of the Anglican Military Ordinariate

Primary worship texts available for free download

Available in PDF format: The Book of Alternative Services (BAS); For All the Saints; Occasional Celebrations; Supplementary Eucharistic Prayers, Services of the Word, and Night Prayer with some also available in French

About the Chaplain Branch of the Canadian Forces

CF Chaplain Branch website

Chaplaincy in Operations

Stories of current CF Chaplains serving in the Forces [caption id="attachment_207" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Christian Chaplain Branch Cre"][/caption]

Chaplain Overview video (high and low res. options)

an excellent video describing the role of the Chaplain from the CF recruiting site

Anglican Military Ordinariate Prayer Cycle

Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer - PDF Version
Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer - Web Page

Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy

ICMCC - is a committee of the Canadian Council of Churches which has as its aim to support the Chaplain Branch in its task "to provide specialist ministry to deployed troops, members of their families, static locations and Chains of Command with a unique ministry of religion, comfort, advice and counseling both in times of conflict and peace" - Bishop Peter Coffin currently serves as its Chair

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Old Rugged Cross

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Bishop Coffin visits the troops

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Motto

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History

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History of Canadian Military Chaplaincy

The religious order of Recollect priests came with the French explorers. The first non-Roman Catholic church service was conducted onboard a ship in Baffin Bay in 1576 by Chaplain John Wolfall of the Frobisher expedition. Over the years, British chaplains, many of who remained in this country, played a significant role in bringing the Protestant religion to Canada. Most chaplains were Anglican but not all. Among the force that captured Louisbourg and Quebec were Scottish regiments. These had their own padre and so the first Presbyterian services began in 1758 at Louisbourg and in 1759 at Quebec under the leadership of military chaplains. It was not until 1802 that Roman Catholic padres were at last permitted to serve in the British Army. Of course, long before that time, Roman Catholic soldiers and their priests had served. In 1776, Father John McKenna was on the payroll of the Loyalist Highlanders of New York and in 1798 the Rev. Edmund Burke, later Vicar Apostolic of Nova Scotia, went with soldiers to the Niagara Peninsula.

THE BOER WAR

A small number of Canadian chaplains served on active duty in the Boer war but disbanded when it was over. The Rev. P.M. O’Leary, VD, of the Royal Canadian Regiment, was the only Roman Catholic. O’Leary, who received faculties for the occasion from the Vicars of Western Cape Colony and Orange River, was close to the men. When they were under fire he was everywhere: encouraging this one and praying for that one. The bullets didn’t seem to bother him and everyone respected him.

WORLD WAR I (1914-1918) – ORGANIZATION

[caption id="attachment_167" align="alignleft" width="158" caption="Maj Steacy WWI"][/caption] In 1914, the Canadian Contingent was quickly assembled to go to France. Hundreds of clergy followed their soldiers to the assembly point at Valcartier. At first, no chaplains were to go. Then, the minister of Militia, Sir Sam Hughes, chose 33 chaplains, six of whom were Roman Catholic. It was only in 1917 that a Roman Catholic priest, Rev. W.T. Workman, was made assistant Director in London. This lack of sensitivity to the religious needs of the Roman Catholics would be a contributing factor to the formation of separate Protestant and Roman Catholic services in 1939. During the First World War, 524 clergymen served in the Canadian Chaplain Service (CCS). Of this number 447 served overseas in Flanders, Siberia and the Mediterranean. At first, the chaplains were misunderstood. They were used to look after canteens and entertainment. Eventually these duties were handed over to auxiliary forces such as the YMCA and the chaplains moved forward into the trenches. Years of suffering and sorrow stripped away every personal disguise and every religious trapping. Denominational barriers faded as the chaplains called upon every spiritual resource they could muster to meet the challenges of suffering and death. Later, Padre Fallis reported: “... never do I sing “Hold Thou Thy Cross before my dying eyes, shine through the gloom and point me to the skies”, without mists coming to my eyes and I see a picture etched on memory’s wall of a handsome lad “going west” in Hell Fire Corner dressing station in the Ypres Salient”.

AFTER THE FIRST WORLD WAR

[caption id="attachment_166" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Canon Frederic Scott WWI"][/caption] After the First World War, the Directors office in Ottawa closed down and the Canadian Chaplain Service dropped out of existence. Civilian religious organizations lost interest in the military, although many ex-chaplains joined with units of the Non Permanent Active Militia. Many of them went to camp with their units in the summer and paraded with them when they had the opportunity. Most rendered good service as they were able, but few were able to render a complete service. Writing about the inter-war years, Padre Hepburn reported “that it was a definite weakness that there was no Chaplaincy authority in Ottawa to control appointments in consultation with Church Authorities and to direct and coordinate the activities of these chaplains”.

WORLD WAR II (1939-1945)

In the chaotic months following September 1939, Canada’s military leaders fought to rebuild a fighting force that had largely disbanded after the First World War. The last thing on the military mind was the chaplain service. Enter: Church of England Bishop George Anderson Wells, Bishop of the Cariboo and to this day the most decorated chaplain in the British Commonwealth. From his home in Victoria, through high-ranking Militia contacts, Wells offered to serve in any capacity. Within weeks he was on his way to Ottawa, with his First World War files in hand, to re-establish the chaplain service. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops was already organized. They could not tolerate serving under the same conditions as they had faced in the previous war. Months before, Defence Minister and Quebec city MP, “Chubby” Powers, had gone to the Quebec Church to request the use of the large Quebec churches as possible air raid shelters. Bishop Roy had bargained for a separate chaplain service. A deal had been struck and to Well’s surprise, Bishop Nelligan had been named to establish a parallel Roman Catholic chaplain organization.

WORLD WAR II – ROLE

[caption id="attachment_168" align="alignleft" width="294" caption="Padre Seaborne WWII"][/caption] The first chaplains overseas were experienced men who had served in the First World War. It was not until D-Day that a steady stream of younger men was provided for front line soldiers. Most of the activity in the Royal Canadian Air Force took place at home. There was a lot of flying training and a lot of crashes. Often it was the chaplain who took the bad news to next of kin and loved ones. Overseas, RCAF chaplains stayed close to the aircrew. In bomber command they would see the boys off and would wait for their return. There having been no Canadian naval chaplains prior to this war, those who served with the Royal Canadian Navy looked for ways to help. Someone decided that they could free officers for hard sea duty if they volunteered to censor mail. As the size of the navy grew this became an interesting but impossible task. Chaplains came to realize that the real place for them was with the men in action and, as the size of the ships increased, were able to go to sea. By the end of the war, the senior chaplain of the third Division was able to report: “The fighting during October, as we concentrated on canals, dykes, etc. was marked by extreme difficulty in handling the wounded and the dead. To hear chaplains tell how they would “cat walk” across canals and dykes, stealthily crawl to where a lad was lying wounded, dress his wound, help to load him, then crawl all the way back, made one feel that every last padre should be awarded a medal”.

WORLD WAR II – PRISONERS OF WAR

Canada’s most famous padre POW of the Second World War was Honorary Major John Weir Foote, VC. He served with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry from Hamilton and was captured on the beach at Dieppe. Newspapers of the day called him Padre X of Dieppe. The men called him “an angel of mercy”. No one will ever know how many people Foote helped that day. The wounded he carried to the landing craft owed their lives to him. When given a last chance to escape, Padre Foote chose to remain on the beach, because that is where his services were most needed. Years later, when the Victoria Cross was awarded, he placed the medal in his regimental museum. He said that many of the men who fought that day deserved the award as much as he did.

POST-WAR TIMES

[caption id="attachment_165" align="alignright" width="214" caption="Bishop GA Wells WWII"][/caption] At the end of the Second World War, Roman Catholic military services were celebrated at St. Patrick’s Basilica. Protestant and Jewish servicemen worshipped at Lansdowne Park. Following worship there was a great parade through Ottawa streets. This became an annual tradition as chaplains organized worship at St. Patrick’s and Chalmers United Churches, while the Canadian Legion was responsible for the parade that followed the services. As the years passed it became more difficult to fill the churches with military personnel. Eventually the worship was dropped in favour of prayers at the National War Memorial. The whole War Memorial celebration was and still is run by the Legion. In its early stages, when senior Protestant and Roman Catholic chaplains argued over parading service persons of their religion to the other’s service, the Legion threatened to go ahead without them. Eventually, common ground was found and the present arrangement developed. On 9 August 1945, the Governor General in Council authorized the establishment of the Canadian Chaplain Services Protestant and Roman Catholic. On 1 October 1945, the Adjutant General issued an order setting up chaplain services, with an establishment of 137 Protestant and 162 Roman Catholic chaplains. Servicemen just back from the war wanted to get on with their lives and military bases began to fill up with young wives and children. Greatly reduced in numbers, the chaplains devoted most of their time to finding accommodations. Some housing was very temporary. Permanent married quarters started to be built, followed by schools and grocery stores. Temporary chapels, some of them joint Protestant/Roman Catholic, were arranged and more experienced wives conducted cooking and sewing classes. A Divine Service Book was developed by the Protestants to keep the order of worship from becoming a problem. For Roman Catholics, the Military Vicariate was established in 1951.

KOREA (1950-1953)

For Canadians, Korea was largely a UN policing operation. A lot of time was spent preparing the Canadian contingent for deployment. Determined not to make the same mistakes in Korea as they had done in Hong Kong, Canada spent a lot of time preparing her soldiers for this conflict. This meant that the navy was on station long before Canadian soldiers were available. Messages were sent out from Ottawa to clergy who had been combatants in the Second World War. Only a few volunteered to go. One of these was Captain Ray Cunningham. He already held a commission from the previous war, but was the first chaplain who had permission to have substantive instead of honorary rank. Due to long periods of static warfare, permanent camps were established behind the front, and there was a lot of patrolling. At first chaplains were assigned to units in such camps, but later chaplains would rotate to the front lines. As in previous conflicts, the most successful chaplains were the ones who were closest to the men.

BUILDING COMMUNITY

[caption id="attachment_68" align="alignright" width="166" caption="Padre Michelle Staples blesses Lay Readers at their installation."][/caption] To meet the needs of the service personnel and their families at home, chapels were being built. Conservative quarters were added to the Roman Catholic design and intended to be a residence for the priest. Christian education was to be conducted in the DND owned public schools. With chapels came the related problems of who was to pay for what and of what would happen to offerings collected at the services of worship. Basically, DND paid for the chapels, although specific speciality items such as flowers and choir music, would be paid for by the congregation. This left a fair amount of money and a variety of solutions have been formulated over the years. Initially, a large percentage of the offering was sent to Ottawa for missionary purposes and to cover the costs of the chaplaincy’s relationship with the civilian churches.

PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS

[caption id="attachment_205" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Padre Bezanson leads worship in the field"][/caption] Canada, as one of the architects of UN peacekeeping, was one of the nations that provided a contingent when the United Nations Emergency Force was dispatched to Egypt in 1956 to be a buffer between Egyptian and Israeli forces. Canadian troops subsequently served in the Congo, in Egypt, in Cyprus and on the Golan Heights. In addition, Canadian military personnel have served on an International Peace Commission in Vietnam (1973) and an International Peace Force in the Sinai (1986). Chaplains have been consistently present with troops in the former Yugoslavia, Haiti, Rwanda, the current UN mission in Afghanistan, and other theatres of operation to provide pastoral care and spiritual support.

UNIFICATION OF THE CHAPLAIN SERVICES

[caption id="attachment_180" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Padre Park at sea"][/caption] A partial integration of the three chaplain services (land/sea/air) took place in 1958. Chaplains General (RC) and (P), with the rank of Brigadier-General (or equivalent) were appointed. In 1967 the Reorganization Act of the Armed Forces became law. The three chaplain services became the Chaplain Branch (P), and an identical process occurred within the Chaplain Branch (RC). With the arrival of integration, chaplains would not necessarily spend their entire career with one element. They were required to serve in sea, land, or air environments, as the exigencies of the service necessitated. New Branch badges and insignia were approved, and Onward Christian Soldiers became the March Past of the Branch. On 21 April 1986 Pope John Paul II proclaimed Spirituali militum curae, in which he established norms for the government of Military Ordinariates. For the Roman Catholic chaplaincy this was significant, as it was elevated from a Vicariate to an Ordinariate, and received the appointment of a full time Bishop responsible for the spiritual welfare of all Roman Catholic military members and their families. [caption id="attachment_408" align="alignleft" width="289" caption="Officiating at a Ramp Ceremony"][/caption] Due to the shortage of ordained catholic clergy, the Military Occupation Classification (MOC) Pastoral Associate was created in 1986 to provide for the pastoral needs of Roman Catholic military personnel and their families. The MOCs of Pastoral Associate and Chaplain (RC) were amalgamated in 1997 to create a single Roman Catholic Chaplain MOC, thereby allowing access to all Chaplain Branch positions to ordained and lay RC chaplains. Further Resources: History of Navy Chaplaincy - A Canadian Perspective

The Clericus of the Anglican Chaplains

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[caption id="attachment_192" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Anglican Clericus gathering at Chaplain Branch Retreat 2008"][/caption]

The Clericus of the Anglican Chaplains--Policy Document

(Source: Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch Manual, 2003-06-01)

Membership. All Anglican Chaplains of the Canadian Forces are members of Clericus.
Chapter. The Chapter of the Ordinary consists of a minimum of one Archdeacon and two Canons. The Anglican Bishop Ordinary appoints the members of. The members of Chapter function as consultants with, and advisors to, the Anglican Bishop Ordinary. The period of time one is appointed to Chapter is at the discretion of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary.
The Cathedral Church of the Anglican Ordinariate. The Cathedral Church of the Anglican Ordinariate is Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa. This was formally designated the Cathedral Church of the Canadian Forces in 1979. [caption id="attachment_199" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Padre Bailey officiating at a Ramp Ceremony"][/caption]
Annual Meeting. The Clericus will meet annually, preferably at the Chaplain Branch Conference. The purpose of the annual meeting will be to review and discuss all matters pertaining to the ministry of the Anglican Church within the Canadian Forces including issues which affect the Anglican Church as a whole. Issues arising between Annual Clericus Meetings, when necessary, can be resolved by the Anglican Bishop Ordinary with the aid of Chapter.
The Chairman. The Bishop Ordinary is the chair of Clericus.
Decisions Binding. Decisions made by majority vote of Clericus and assent given by the Anglican Bishop Ordinary are binding on all its members.
Channels of Communication. Decisions/Resolutions of Clericus may be passed in the form of recommendations through the Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Primate and/or the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy (ICCMC).
Anglican Offerings Committee. An Anglican Offerings Committee is appointed by the Anglican Bishop Ordinary to determine the recipients of the monies received from the Anglican apportionment to the Canadian Forces Chapel Offerings Wider Mission. The Offerings Committee will meet at the discretion of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary. The committee consists of two members of Clericus and two Anglican military lay members and the Anglican Bishop Ordinary.
General Synod Delegates. The Anglican Church in the Canadian Forces is represented at each General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada by two members of the Clericus, two lay delegates and one youth delegate. All delegates are elected by Clericus. The Anglican Ordinariate, General Synod, the Anglican Offerings Committee, and the Office of the Chaplain General will share funding for General Synod. The Lay delegates and the youth delegate will be chosen from nominations received from all Bases/Wings/Formations throughout the Canadian Forces. Following General Synod a written report will be submitted on their reflections of General Synod to Clericus. The two Clericus delegates will present their reflections on the General Synod to Clericus.
Canons of the Anglican Ordinariate. The Canons of the Anglican Ordinary are binding on the members of Clericus in so far as they reflect the obedience each member has to the binding decisions of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary. Once the Canons have been approved by a Synod of both Lay and Clericus they will become permanent.

Guidelines for Ministry

The following guidelines for the ministry of Anglican Chaplains have been gleaned from the documents of Anglican Bishops Ordinary and from the meetings of Clericus and Chapter. For the sake of brevity these guidelines have been paraphrased. [caption id="attachment_205" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Padre Bezanson leads worship in the field"][/caption]
The Eucharist. Anglican Chaplains are expected to celebrate the Eucharist weekly preferably on the Sunday and also on the Holy Days whenever possible. All members who are in good standing with their own denomination are invited to make their communion. Children who have been prepared following the guidelines of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary are invited to receive as well. Children who have not received the necessary sacramental preparation are encouraged to accompany their parents to the altar rail to receive a blessing.
Liturgical Rites. Anglican chaplains are permitted to use the Book of Common Prayer, the Book of Alternative Services or any rite approved by the Anglican Bishop Ordinary to celebrate their sacramental ministry. Anglican Chaplains are not authorized to concelebrate the Eucharist with clergy of other denominations without the expressed approval of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary.
Anglican/Lutheran Relations. The Anglican and Lutheran denominations are now in full communion with each other. This does not mean that the two denominations have merged together. Both denominations continue to have their own identity and liturgical uniqueness. This does permit an Anglican Chaplain to celebrate using the Lutheran sacramental rites when a Lutheran Chaplain is not available and vice versa.
Daily Offices. Anglican Chaplains are expected to say the Daily Offices. Whenever possible other Chaplains and members of the laity are most welcome to join in saying the Office with the Anglican Chaplain.
Solemnization of Marriage. Anglican Chaplains are directed to follow General Synod Canon XXI pertaining to the solemnization of matrimony and the re-marriage of divorced persons. Applications for re-marriage of divorced persons shall be submitted to the Anglican Bishop Ordinary using the forms provide by the Canon Secretary.
Ecclesiastical Vestments. For services of Divine Worship held in chapels/churches or opportunities of public worship in a non-tactical environment a cassock, surplice and preaching scarf, or a cassock/alb and preaching scarf, are to be worn. For the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in a non-tactical environment appropriate Eucharistic vestments; or a cassock, surplice and stole; or a cassock/alb and stole; are to be worn. The tactical environment will dictate the appropriate vestments for the service with the minimum being a stole/preaching scarf.

News and Views

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Recent News

Why the Silent Night Project? – Q & A with the Archdeacon With the Silent Night Project in full swing many are asking some excellent questions. What follows are excerpts from responses given by Archdeacon Fletcher to some questions posed to him and to Bishop Coffin by a reporter from the Halifax, “Chronicle Herald”, as well as the Bishop Ordinary’s video introduction to the project which can also be found on the Silent Night Project webpage. [more...]
The Silent Night Project and the Anglican Journal - Thank You from the Bishop Ordinary We are so grateful to our Primate for envisioning the ‘Silent Night Project’ to raise consciousness of the Anglican Military Ordinariate and, by extension, all of the Branch Chaplains and the members of the Forces and their families who we serve and with whom we serve. The proceeds will go towards the Bishop Ordinary Trust so that in the future we might ensure a bishop, at least half time, for the Ordinariate and also some support services. [more...]

Ordinariate Newsletter Articles - Christmas 2010

A Word from our Bishop Bishop Peter R. Coffin “Where meek souls will receive him still...” Dear Friends: Grace and peace to all of you as we begin this Advent Season of joyful expectation and prepare ourselves to encounter Jesus anew in advents that happen day by day. He is Emmanuel - God with us! May we be open to his gracious presence and in the house cleaning of repentance and with the expectation that comes of faith let us invite the One in who stands at the door and knocks. [more...]

A Word from our Archdeacon [caption id="attachment_1043" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces, Peter Coffin lays his hands upon the head of the new Archdeacon, Padre John Fletcher while the Chaplain General, Archdeacon Emeritus Padre Karl McLean looks on. Photo: Art Babych, Editor, Crosstalk – used with permission. "][/caption] I have sometimes been "copied", frequently been "sorted", and at least once -- thanks to Michelle -- I've even been "stapled", (which is kind of like being "sorted", only politer). I have never before, however, ever been "collated". Our Bishop tells me the origins of this particular verb -- "to collate" -- are shared with those of the French verb -- "coller" – which means "to stick", and although this piece of linguistic trivia brings to mind many new images concerning my collation, none of these images gives me much more of a sense of what exactly this new appointment as your Archdeacon might mean for me, or for the Ordinariate. [more...]
New Archdeacon for Anglican Military Ordinaritate by Padre David GreenwoodOn 1 November 2010, the Feast of All Saints, our Bishop Peter Coffin announced that he had appointed Canon John Fletcher as the Archdeacon of the Anglican Ordinariate. Our former Archdeacon, Karl McLean, has been assumpted to the rank of Brigadier General and made the Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces and along with the pressures and workload associated with that office there were also some ‘conflict of issue’ concerns, and so it was with great delight that our Bishop Peter announced that Padre McLean would become Archdeacon Emeritus of the Ordinariate, but that the yoke of the Archdeacon’s office would be passed to Canon Fletcher. [more...]

A Major Role by deployed Capt. Chaplains A system of differing roles and responsibilities is nothing new to Anglican’s within the church or the military; but sometimes the question is posed “just what does the chaplain who is a Major do?” The Afghanistan Roto Task Force 1-10 (TF 1-10) chaplain team leader, Major the Reverend Maude Parsons-Hörst, filled many different roles in a recent deployment to Afghanistan. Starting with an Imposed Restriction (IR) posting to Petawawa, Padre Parsons-Hörst arrived with a positive attitude wishing to foster a team spirit that would get us through our tour. Her focus was to allow each team member to ‘play to their strengths’ [caption id="attachment_1044" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Padre Grahame Thompson and Padre Maude Parson-Hörst were the two Canadian Forces senior chaplains assigned to ministry with the troops in Afghanistan."][/caption] and encourage growth. Through our autumn deployment planning and throughout our participation in Exercise MAPLE GUARDIAN held in California, January through March 2010, Padre Parsons-Hörst was a facilitator between the team and Canadian Military Training Centre (CMTC) chaplain staff, an advocate for the team within the Petawawa base, and in communication with the “then deployed” Team Leader “chaplain-majors” in theatre asking questions and seeking lessons learned information. [more...]

News and Notes By Padre David Greenwood On the Feast of Christ the King, 21 November 2010, Colonel (Ret’d) the Rt Rev George Bruce, Bishop of Ontario, ordained Captain Judson Andrew Bridgewater, to the Sacred Order of Deacons at St. George’s Cathedral in Kingston. Archbishop Douglas Hambidge, retired Metropolitan of British Columbia and the Yukon, delivered the homily on Isaiah 42: 1-9. Judson is one of the three Anglican seminarians sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain General to study for Holy Orders and eventual ministry with the CF under the Military Chaplain Training Program (MCTP). Upon ordination, Judson will serve in part-time ministry at the Parish of Loughborough in South Frontenac Township until May 2011, when, upon graduation from full time studies at Trinity College, he will be appointed priest-in-charge until the summer of 2013 when he will enter service in the chaplain branch. Judson is a graduate of Royal Military College and prior to selection for the MCTP was OC Logistics at the Special Operations Aviation Squadron. He is married to Melissa and they have one daughter, Autumn Grace.

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Contacts and Chapter Information

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[caption id="attachment_395" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Members of Chapter and the Primate"][/caption] Bishop Ordinary - The Rt Rev'd Peter Coffin - Email Archdeacon

Col the Venerable J. Fletcher, CD* - Email

Archdeacon Emeritus

BGen the Venerable K.R. McLean, CD

Canons

Canon Secretary - Cdr the Rev'd J. Wilcox, CD - Email
Canon Recruiter - Cdr the Rev'd B.D. Park, CD - Email
Canon Treasurer - LCol the Rev'd N. Shaw, CD - Email
Canon Reservist - LCol the Rev'd G. Thorne, MMM** - Email

[caption id="attachment_397" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Chapter meeting at the Cathedral in Ottawa"][/caption]

*Canadian Decoration (CD) for 12 years or more of meritorious service to Canada in the CF; **Member of the Order of Military Merit – Appointments are made for exceptional service or performance of duty. (Ref links: Modern Honours of Canada )

For information on supporting the Anglican Military Ordinariate click here.

Web Manager for the Anglican Military Ordinariate. Email

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Padre Michelle Staples blesses Lay Readers at their installation.

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Anglican Milatary Ordinate Bishop's Throne - Christ Cathedral, Ottawa

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Anglican Clericus gathered at the Annual Retreat '08

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Padre John Wilcox talking with prospective chaplains.

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The Anglican Bishop Ordinary Trust

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Supporting the Bishop Ordinary Trust

[caption id="attachment_87" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Bishop Peter Coffin, the Bishop Ordinary, celebrating the Eucharist."][/caption] As Anglican Bishop Ordinary, our Bishop visits chaplains and troops in garrison, in their homes and in the field—a visible reminder of our Anglican identity and the ties that we have with the larger Anglican Communion. As chief presider and guarantor of ministry and sacrament, it is he who is the symbol of unity for both Anglican clergy and laity. Of the 29 Anglican dioceses in Canada, the Anglican Military Ordinariate is the ninth largest grouping of clergy and laity in the country. Given our size, the requirement of a Bishop Ordinary totally dedicated to providing Episcopal ministry and oversight is critical. Due to the way Anglicans have been organized in the CF since WWII as part of the Protestant Chaplaincy, it is necessary to fund the ministry of the Bishop Ordinary by means of endowments.

Honouring the Past

The Anglican Military Ordinariate of Canada reflects faithfully the role of the Chaplain Branch of the Canadian Forces by reflecting on our story, history and traditions that mark in a decisive fashion the presence and role of the Anglican Communion (its clergy and people) in the life and mission of the Canadian Forces. Chaplains are committed to remembering the sacrifices of the past through participation in commemoration events around the world and the support of Legions and veterans. The Ordinariate has been blessed by Bishops from across the country who have served with pastoral zeal and dedication. Honouring their example, and the examples of hundreds of Anglican chaplains over the years, the Ordinariate supports the training of Anglican candidates for ministry through the Ivor Norris bursary.

Sustaining the Present

We sustain the present by the active ministry in Word and Sacrament of our Anglican chaplains and the critical role of our laity in the mission of the Church. As an integral part of our mandate that we share with all military chaplains we minister to our own in providing the sacramental, liturgical and pastoral care to which Anglican military members and their families have a right; we facilitate the worship of others in seeing to it that people of all faiths have access to the spiritual resources they require and we care for all in meeting the needs of all who come to us for assistance, regardless of where they may be on their spiritual journey.

Investing in the Future

[caption id="attachment_83" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Padre Wilcox leading a Children's time during worship"][/caption] We are committed to investing in the future by examining how we, as a family composed of Bishop, clergy and laity can and must evolve in our ministry of service to Canadian Forces personnel and their families. The Bishop Ordinary hosts an annual spiritual retreat for Anglican chaplains and works to institute programs of Anglican initiation throughout the CF.

To make a Lasting Contribution Please Contact:

The Anglican Military Ordinariate/Bishop Ordinary Trust 80 Hayden Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2 Or Print the following brochure and/or contribution form and mail it to the above address: AFOrdinariateTrust - Bishop Ordinary Trust Brochure and Contribution Form AFOrdinariateContribForm - Bishop Ordinary Trust Contribution Form

Ordinariate Newsletter 2009 02 Pentecost

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Ordinariate newsltr Palm Sunday 2009

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House of Bishops’ Statement on Chaplains to the Canadian Forces

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Origins of Anglican Military Ordinariate [caption id="attachment_201" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Canon Frederic Scott WWI"][/caption]

Bishop Wells (ACC) and Bishop Nelligan (RC) were asked by the Canadian Government on the 1^st of October 1939 to develop a Roman Catholic and Protestant Chaplain Service to the Canadian Forces. Over the course of time many Chaplains have served their God and his people with distinction. In today’s Chaplaincy we find ourselves ministering in a totally ecumenical environment that represents the faith groups of the world. The Chaplaincy is the only Branch with the mandate to provide both spiritual and pastoral care to all service members and their families.

House of Bishops’ Statement on Chaplains to the Canadian Forces

The following resolution was passed at the August 1977 meeting of the House of Bishops: "That this House of Bishops re-affirm the following Statement of Policy passed by the House at its meeting May 7-8, 1972, with respect to the Chaplain Service and the House of Bishops.”

Statement of Policy

[caption id="attachment_180" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Padre Park at sea"][/caption] In the light of the development of this area of the Church’s work over the years, the following statement of policy is submitted for the consideration of the House:

A priest going into full-time ministry in the Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch shall be recognized as serving in a special and in some ways unique area of ministry and administration.
A Chaplain will be retained on the clergy list of his home Diocese as “On Leave to the Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch”.
Letters Testimonial will be issued by the Bishop of his/her Diocese to the Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces.
The Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces on receipt of the Letters Testimonial shall issue a license authorizing such Chaplain to serve as a priest of the Anglican Church of Canada in the Canadian Forces.
The Chaplains are urged to maintain as fully as possible a link of communication and concern between the Chaplain and his/her home Diocese.
Considers that the responsibility of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces is for the Episcopal care of the Anglican Clergy and Laity who live within the Forces Community within and beyond the borders of Canada. Anglican Clergy in the Chaplain Branch serve under the Episcopal jurisdiction during their time of service of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces. Episcopal care should involve the periodic visit of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the places where his people live. It is assumed that the Anglican Bishop Ordinary will visit Bases/Wings/Formations for the purpose of conducting Confirmation Services or other Episcopal acts by right in consultation with Diocesan Bishops. It is expected that chaplains will normally look to the Anglican Bishop Ordinary for the exercise of his Episcopal ministry. Problems of time and distance will sometimes make it impossible for the Anglican Bishop Ordinary to fulfil all the requirements, in which case a local Bishop should be called upon. [caption id="attachment_202" align="alignleft" width="237" caption="Padre Lazerte leads a Eucharist in the field"][/caption]
The Anglican Bishop Ordinary will be the official representative of the Anglican Church of Canada on the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy.
The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada has assigned Episcopal jurisdiction in the Canadian Forces to the Anglican Bishop Ordinary and has made him/her responsible for ensuring that Episcopal ministrations are provided for all Anglican personnel and their families who reside on all base/wings or Formations. Through the Staff Officer of the ICCMC, members of Clericus will endeavour to ensure that the Anglican Bishop Ordinary is invited at least once in a calendar year.

Ordinariate newsletter 2009 03 Thanksgiving

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Ordinariate newsletter Thanksgiving 2009

Anglican Military Ordinariate Crest

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Anglican Military Ordinariate Crest

BGen Ted Light

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Bishop GA Wells WWII

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Bishop GA Wells WWII

Canon Frederic Scott WWI

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Canon Frederic Scott WWI

Maj Steacy WWI

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Maj Steacy WWI

Padre Seaborne WWII

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Padre Seaborne WWII

Capt the Rev. Catherine Askew and BGen Stan Johnston

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Capt the Rev. Catherine Askew and BGen Stan Johnston

Bishop Coffin with the Chief of Defence Staff

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Bishop Coffin with the Chief of Defense Staff

Park at sea

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Bishop and Col Fletcher

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Clericus

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Anglican Clericus

Ramp Ceremony

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Canon Frederic Scott WWI

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Lazerte

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Bezanson in field

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Branch Crest for Christian Chaplains

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Karl_McLean

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Col the Ven. Karl McLean

A Word from our Bishop

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[caption id="attachment_223" align="alignright" width="208" caption="Rt. Rev. Peter Coffin"][/caption]

Some Reflections for Advent - 2010

“Where meek souls will receive him still...” Dear Friends: Grace and peace to all of you as we begin this Advent Season of joyful expectation and prepare ourselves to encounter Jesus anew in advents that happen day by day. He is Emmanuel - God with us! May we be open to his gracious presence and in the house cleaning of repentance and with the expectation that comes of faith let us invite the One in who stands at the door and knocks. In that Advent, which we celebrate at Christmas, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”. (John 1:14) “He came unto his own and his own received him not...but to those who did he gave power to become the children of God.” (John 1:11-12). Wanting to be one of God’s children, which indeed I am through the graces of baptism, I find myself, like the wandering prodigal son, with a need to get back home. In the Christmas story God initiates the homecoming because “he first loved us” and he seeks hearts longing to receive him. Phillips Brooks beautiful carol ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ has within in it both profound truth and a personal prayer: No ear may hear his coming; but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us we pray; cast out our sin and enter in; be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel. So may this Advent season be time of penitence - clearing away those barriers that would exclude Jesus - so that our Lord may indeed find a welcome place within us personally and within our homes and our faith communities. Advent is also a time when the Church thinks of the time when “He will come again in glory”. Some of the faithful go to great pains to say that the ‘end times’ are near or at least to speculate when such a time will take place. In the Second Epistle of Peter (2 Peter 3:3-4,8-9) it is said that “scoffers will come and will say: ‘Where is the coming he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation….’” As for the time, Jesus says that our only concern should be to live our daily lives worthy of God and - to quote our baptismal covenant: “When we fall into sin repent and return to the Lord”. Ponder the beautiful Advent Collect: Almighty God give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility, that on that last day when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns... Amen The scoffer quoted in the Epistle has it wrong. God has kept his promises and nothing is the same. God has come; returning in Pentecostal wind and fire to dwell with us forever in the advent of a new era. Jesus invites us into new encounters day by day, as a new dawn from on high, “to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death and to guide our feet into the ways of peace” (The Benedictus - Luke 1:78-79). As for the ‘end times’, we may not know what the future holds but we know who holds the future. He is Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, who dwells among us. O Come to us, abide with us our Lord Emmanuel May you have a Holy and Blessed Advent and Christmastide and beyond. +Peter Anglican Bishop Ordinary A Note: Phillips Brooks - 1835-1893 - was the rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, when he made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1865. He was so moved by Bethlehem that he wrote ‘O Little Town on Bethlehem’ with his Sunday School in mind. The organist and Sunday School superintendent, Lewis Redner, awoke on Christmas Eve with and idea for the music. The Hymn made its debut on Saint Stephen’s Day, 1868. The tune was named ‘Lewis’. For the last three years of his life Brooks was the Bishop of Massachusetts (The Right Reverend Peter Coffin was appointed by the Primate to the position of Bishop Ordinary (Anglican) to the Canadian Forces in November 2004.)

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Rt. Rev. Peter Coffin

A Word from our Archdeacon

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A word from our Archdeacon…

Collating An Archdeacon [caption id="attachment_975" align="alignright" width="239" caption="Col the Ven. John Fletcher"][/caption] I have sometimes been "copied", frequently been "sorted", and at least once -- thanks to Michelle -- I've even been "stapled", (which is kind of like being "sorted", only politer). I have never before, however, ever been "collated". Our Bishop tells me the origins of this particular verb -- "to collate" -- are shared with those of the French verb -- "coller" – which means "to stick", and although this piece of linguistic trivia brings to mind many new images concerning my collation, none of these images gives me much more of a sense of what exactly this new appointment as your Archdeacon might mean for me, or for the Ordinariate. What I can say with certainty is this: I am deeply grateful, both to Peter our Bishop, and to Karl our Archdeacon (emeritus), for the very strong pastoral leadership they have so graciously, and so consistently provided us. I have been honoured to serve with them as member of Chapter, and within our clericus; and I have been personally strengthened and supported by their care and council, as I know many of you have also been. I am grateful, as well, to all the members of our chapter and clericus for the collegiality and the fellowship we share within the Ordinariate; I am grateful to our wider church family for upholding us so faithfully, and so fulsomely in this ministry, as evidenced by the November issue of our Anglican Journal and the "Silent Night Project", which is engaging the whole church; and above all I am grateful that God -- working both in us and through us, and perhaps even some days in spite of us -- is transforming us and the world we are called to serve. I am humbled by our Bishop's call to be your new Archdeacon, and if anything is "to stick" as I am collated, I sincerely pray it will be these very things for which I am so deeply grateful. I pray that my service will somehow help to strengthen our mutual care and council; that it will assist in enriching our collegiality and fellowship; that it will work to nurture and deepen our connections with the wider church; and that it will serve, in all things, to honour God. In the season of new beginnings, I wish you a blessed Advent and a Joyous Christmas, and I look forward to serving with you as your new Archdeacon in the new church year that lies ahead. God Bless, John+ Archdeacon, Anglican Military Ordinariate

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International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN)

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ELIZABETH LOWETH RECEIVES THE ANGLICAN AWARD OF MERIT (Excerpt taken from a news article posted 12 April, 2010 on the IAWN website) Elizabeth Loweth, Canadian Provincial Link for the International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN) is one of five laity who have been honoured with the Anglican Award of Merit, the highest award of the Anglican Church of Canada for contributions to the life and work of the church at the national and international level. Elizabeth has served as a delegate to Diocesan, Provincial and General Synods and on national church committees with the former Women's Desk and the Multicultural Committee whose national conference she chaired. She has been the Human Rights staff for the national United Church of Canada and chaired the Human Rights Committee of the Canadian Council of Churches as well as their national Human Rights conference. As an active participant in women's issues, she was president of the Diocese of Toronto Anglican Church Women as well as board chair of the Yellow Brick House, a women's shelter. Currently, Elizabeth is serving as the Canadian Provincial Link to the IAWN and as Coordinator of IAWN-Canada. Her passion for social justice has led her to participate in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women annually since 2002 and to share those learnings with other women. Cynthia Greenwood is the Military Ordinariate Representative to IAWN Canada and can be reached at dmgcag1@msn.com

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Lauder

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Ordinariate newsletter 2008 04 Christmas

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Ordinariate newsletter 2008 03 Thanksgiving

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Bishop's Welcome

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Welcome

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Anglican Military Ordinariate of Canada. This is a new initiative designed to share with you something of another unique ministry of our beloved church. The ordinariate, while not a diocese, is composed of all of the Anglicans in the Canadian Forces and while we are linked to bases, wings and formations many of us are also members of parishes within dioceses as well as being members of military chapels. We are proud to be a part of the ministry of the Anglican Church of Canada and to be in touch and to be mutually encouraged is a blessing. [caption id="attachment_15" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Bishop Coffin visits the troops"][/caption] I have been the Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces since late 2004. Having come from a military family and having some military service myself I found myself right at home with a close-knit community that works with dedication and professionalism in the cause of establishing peace and justice in the world in which these things are elusive. The Forces stand by to assist in times of emergency at home and abroad from security, flood and ice storms, search and rescue and humanitarian aid overseas. They stand into danger overseas. They spend long times at sea where 85% of the world’s commerce travels. They, the members of the Forces and their families, make considerable sacrifices, including risk and separation from loved ones, to do the things that Canada asks them to do. I join other Canadians in being proud of and grateful for the men and women in uniform and their families and loved ones. I am proud that by God’s grace and often in the midst of turmoil we can witness to the presence of our Lord who even in darkness brings peace such as the world cannot give. May he continue "to guide our feet into the way of peace". I am proud of our chaplains. In the Regular Force there are 45 and in the Reserve Force there are 35, at last count, which means that our church contributes significantly to the chaplaincy of the Canadian Forces--approximately 22%. These chaplains come from dioceses across the country and we are grateful that they have been made available for this ministry. We are also grateful to parishes that allow their clergy to take some time for duties in the Reserve Force and regard this a part of their parish ministry. We hope to share some of their stories. I bid your prayers for them always--the chaplains of all denominations and faiths serving in the Chaplain Branch as well as our own.

[caption id="attachment_77" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Anglican Military Ordinariate Bishop's throne, Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa "][/caption] We are grateful for the support of our Primate and for all of you for your encouragement and prayers and we thank you for visiting this window into our life and ministry. May you feel that it is a part of your ministry and first and foremost the ministry of Jesus in which, to quote the Collect for the Feast of All Saints, “we are knit together into one holy Church, the mystical Body of Christ.”

Grace and Peace +Peter The Right Rev. Peter R. Coffin, Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces Address: The Right Rev. Peter Coffin Anglican Military Ordinariate CFSU Ottawa - Uplands Site, Bldg 468, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2

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resources

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childrens_story

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Bishop and Staples

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staples_winter

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Padre Michelle Staples catches a breath of dry fresh winter air. At right she pushes a toboggan filled with survival gear and several packets of “survival chocolate”. Note how she is handily camouflaged green on top to blend in with the trees and white below to match the snow line.

Chaplain in Winter Survival Training

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[caption id="attachment_344" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Padre Michelle Staples catches a breath of dry fresh winter air."][/caption] By Padre Michelle Staples, Petawawa These pictures are from my winter warfare training in February. The last night (the survival night) was minus 34 plus windchill (approx -42). That was the night they took our tents, stoves and lamps away. Luckily a few frozen chickens found their way to us from Petawawa and we were able to catch (defrost really) and consume them! They also brought along a few potatoes and chocolate—or maybe that was the chaplain who did that!!! [caption id="attachment_349" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Padre Staples pushes a toboggan filled with survival gear and several packets of “survival chocolate”. Note how she is handily camouflaged green on top to blend in with the trees and white below to match the snow line."][/caption]

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canon_park

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Desert Experiences

gmintz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:53:02 +0000

[caption id="attachment_353" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Canon Baxter Park"][/caption] by Padre Canon Baxter Park I must confess as I look around this Anglican Church of Canada, an institution that I love, I sometimes find myself feeling pretty morose about the future. I may be wrong but the church gives the impression its downsizing. Staff layoffs at our national office and once healthy and viable parishes opting for part-time clergy because of financial challenges are two signs of the times. Of course, we have the ever-present predictions of our demise as a church. The secular media in Western Canada recently mused that we Anglicans could disappear in a generation. There are even some who are living in a self-imposed limbo, claiming to be a part of our worldwide communion, while ignoring our National and Diocesan structures because of their liberalism. In a time when many question the relevancy of the church, a small civil war, gleefully reported on by the secular media can be very discouraging. In the midst of all of that I am living a very ‘gray Halifax winter’ and the liturgy is doing little to cheer me up at this time of year. “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” “Jesus was led by the spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days He was tempted by the devil.” Deeper reflection on the Lukan gospel has been very helpful in overcoming my negativity though. In the three temptations Jesus is tempted by material things (bread), power (earthly authority) and fame and spectacle (throw yourself off the temple). Jesus responds to all of these temptations with commentary that reminds us that these things are not enough. He refers us back to the source of all life and all love, God the Creator. It is only there that we will find, as Jesus did, the source of our hope and an unending joy. That same hope is visible to us again today. It can be found in the response of the human spirit to calls for justice and equity. In the month following the announcement of cutbacks in staff at PWRDF, over one and a half million dollars was raised for the people of Haiti. Secular organizations might say that’s a lot of bread and we need to redirect some of that to address our organizational deficiencies. We, Anglicans, will give it all away and be better for it because we trust in God. That’s not a bad response for people on their death bed. As for those in self-exile, suspicious of my liberal theology, the poet Edwin Markham wrote my response in his poem, “Outwitted”: “He drew a circle that shut me out - Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in.” I am dust and to dust I shall return, but in the meantime God has given me gifts, abilities and the gospel of reconciliation. God provides the hope that after the desert experience there will be a wedding in Cana, and after the ashes and cross of Lent there will be the new life of Easter. That’s why even at the grave my song will be alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Financial Advice from the Ordinariate Treasurer

gmintz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:03:38 +0000

Padre Canon Nigel Shaw As the year comes to a close I wanted to take a moment to thank all those who have contributed to the Anglican Ordinariate this year. Your generosity has enabled the Ordinariate to continue progressing towards the vision of a self supported Bishop Ordinary and has also supported the mission of the Church in a number of areas. In particular the Ordinariate has donated an “igloo brick” towards the reconstruction of St. Jude’s Cathedral. For those interested in following the progress of reconstruction bi-monthly updates are placed at www.arcticnet.org . Many have chosen to support the Ordinariate by donating through the Workplace Charitable Campaign (United Way) and designating the Ordinariate as the recipient of the funds. This has been quite effective and has the benefits of supporting the GCWCC, providing a means to make what is in effect a payroll deduction donation each month, and provides the donor with anonymity if desired. What you may not be aware of is that the administrative procedures differ substantially amongst the various regional United Way offices. Some send partial payments for a campaign the following spring and others at the opposite extreme don’t send any funds to the Ordinariate until the entire pledge has been collected. Monies from one 2007 United Way campaign were just received in October of this year. Though this uncertainty regarding the extent of donations still to be received makes it difficult to establish our exact financial position it is not a serious problem as the donations eventually do arrive. Of greater concern are the varying fees that are charged by the different United Way offices. At one extreme is the Toronto United Way campaign that charges a $12 fee and at the other is the Newfoundland and Labrador campaign which deducts 15% from the donated amount to cover fundraising and administrative costs. A more comprehensive listing of the fee levels for the various United Ways will be provided in the 2010 Pentecost Newsletter.

You Are Invited to a Reception

gmintz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:07:17 +0000

by Padre David Greenwood Cards that come with a golden scripted invitation on the cover that reads “You are invited to a Reception” usually bring news of great joy. Someone is getting married, or someone is promoted, or some new art exhibit is opening and they want you to come and see. Even if it is a flyer from some business or agency nearby, a “You are invited to a Reception” advert makes you think… “Something s new” or “Something is happening.” It also means that you have been singled out as someone special (well perhaps targeted as someone special in the case of business advertisements); but there is a mystique about, “why me” or “Oh my Gosh, someone is thinking about including me.” You might be thinking now that this article is turning towards either “Evangelism” with a message about inviting and including others or that this is an article about making sure that, over the summer, there is a special campaign for the chapel to reach out to new people posted-in or on their House Hunting Trips. Though both ideas are good ones for other articles, this is not the case for this one. This article is about the word “Reception.” “Reception” is the new buzz-word within church circles dealing with the enactment and putting into practice the decisions reached by authoritative ecclesiastical bodies. We all know of wonderful retreats that we have been on, national gatherings of guilds, or think tank sessions of chaplains, where for three days our men have epiphany visions of grandeur and our women dream dreams and we end the meeting with a set of minutes that get agreed upon with enthusiasm, typed up and readily circulated, and then efficiently placed into a folder and filed on a shelf. Reports, books, whole commissions have had this happen to them. For three diocesan Synods in a row, we sincerely approved a motion that our parish churches would address the issue of green energy, we would have an energy audit, replace all incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient ones, and so on. And three Synods later, which would be several years later, only two churches in my home diocese, had done any such thing. This is a good example of a blockage to the “Reception” of an idea or decision. “Reception” is now used frequently within the parts of the church that are dealing with ecumenical relations and those Inter-Denominational Dialogues. Here is an example. You may recall that a fellow named Martin Luther had a disagreement with his bosses over the subject of salvation… was it earned on merit… or freely given as God’s graciousness. There was a bit of a dust raised over it in the early 1500’s… it was a while ago, so I won’t blame you if you don’t remember. Today those followers of Luther (that would be your Lutherans… try and keep up here) who are in full communion with us Anglicans… probably still think that “Justification” is a major dividing factor betwixt them/us and our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters. But is it? Hands up now students, how many of you know that in 1999 the Lutheran World Federation and the Roman Catholic Church reached an historic agreement called the ‘Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification” which states “the understanding of the doctrine of justification set forth in this Declaration shows that a consensus in basic truths of the doctrine of justification exists between Lutherans and Catholics.” Further, the declaration was signed on Reformation Day, 31 October 1999 and the ceremony took place in Augsburg, Germany, the same place where Luther raised the issue in the first place. And even further, on 18 July 2006, members of the World Methodist Council (this would include the United Church of Canada) meeting in Seoul, South Korea, completely accepted the Catholic-Lutheran declaration on Justification and stated it is fully in accord with Methodist teachings. So here you have the United Church of Canada and all other Methodists around the world, as well as all Lutherans, and all Roman Catholics agreeing on the major issue of the reformation… and all done in the last decade (and they say there is little going on with ecumenical relations). But there is one little problem. The problem is that no one has heard of this. Though the statements and healings and breeches in doctrine have been resolved, peaceably and through dialogue… if you ask any Catholic faithful person, or Lutheran or Methodist if they are in agreement on salvation/justification… you would either be met with stony silence or a historically fuelled and passionate “No!” Why is this? It is because of the lack of “Reception.” There is no effective way, in the church, to issue the military command of “Carry it on down!” and align up everyone so that we are all conversant on the current trends and actions of our own churches. Good ideas… great decisions… get lost in the busy-ness of parish or religious life of tending to the broken, binding up wounds, working for justice, celebrating the sacraments and bringing about God’s realm and all. And there is another problem… it is called “Re-Reception.” This is when, after a long study and discussion, we re-discover that there are issues that we have in common… had in common with our Ecumenical partners, but have forgotten them. The centrality and importance of the Lord’s Supper; the noteworthiness of the presence of Mary from the Annunciation to the foot of the cross and the emergence of the fledgling church; the incredible strength and gift of the presence of people in religious orders; the voices of the past heroes of the church who suffered, fought, struggled and championed over wild beasts, indifference and government bureaucracy – who we may call saints or simply heroes; and the decisions of the Councils and Synods of the Church that, in passion and faithfulness, wrestled with the issues of the day including eco-friendly light bulbs, and who made decisions which we could, we should, re-receive when our friendly ecumenical neighbours remind us of them.

Teenager’s Tips for Becoming a Good Steward

gmintz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:08:48 +0000

Advent tide is the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It is often calculated using an Advent calendar. You might remember those as the calendars for little ones with little boxes that open to reveal a surprise. Advent tide starts four Sundays before Christmas. So the first three weeks of Advent are all seven days long, but the last one goes only until Christmas Eve so it might be six days long or only one day long. This year, since Christmas in on a Friday, the last week of Advent is only four days long and Advent starts on Sunday 29 November. Teenagers might enjoy opening little boxes to reveal treats in an Advent calendar, but, when you are older, there might also be a more mature way to remember the Advent season… the season of waiting upon the Lord. Here are a few tips, which you might take on this year. Are you willing to consider a three and a half week commitment to develop your spiritual side? You can: •Choose a time every day for prayer. Find the time that seems most sacred for you, and take that time to spend alone with God. •Attend church each week. God is always there, waiting to hear from you and wanting you to know of his unconditional love for you. •Seize every opportunity to show God’s love through your random acts of kindness: an encouraging word, a pat on the back, a helpful hand. •Make an Advent wreath and say a prayer with your family as it is lit each evening or each Sunday evening. •Be present to the people in your life, especially your family. Offer to help. Practice saying “yes.” •Make a paper chain with 27 links – one for each day of Advent in 2009. Write on each link a word or two of the Lord’s Prayer. Hang the chain above your bed and each morning tear off one link and read the words. Think about those words all day and what they mean to your faith. •Seek opportunities to participate in your chapel or faith community as a greeter, Sunday school helper, or maybe sing in the choir. •Decide to give a certain percentage of your money to your chapel each week. As you live with this decision, you will grow into a lifelong habit of generosity.

Coming to a Computer Near You

gmintz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:25:03 +0000

by Padre Gordon Mintz As the oft-quoted Marshall McLuhan said, “the medium is the message”. We have an important message about the role that the Anglican Military Ordinariate plays as part of the wider church serving the kingdom of God. We know that it is important to serve the men, women and families of the CF in this manner and most Canadians and Canadian Anglicans agree and support the troops regardless of the political flavour “de jour”. It is therefore a very relevant message which will now be conveyed in a dynamic medium such as the Internet as well as the other means of communication we employ. The Internet is often characterised as dynamic and interactive and those words also encapsulate our ministry very well. I have the pleasure of serving as the Chair of a small committee of three. Along with Padres Brad Smith and John Hounsell-Drover, and under the direction of Canon Fletcher and the Chapter, we are putting together a first version of this, our website. You may recall this initiative being launched at our Clericus meeting in June. The vision for the site is two-parts: (1) sharing; and, (2) enabling. It is to provide a window into our ministry and share it with our National Church and whoever else may be interested. We invite the church as a whole to partake in it through the uplifting of us and the troops we serve in prayer, providing an opportunity to support the Bishop Ordinary’s Trust, and supporting and encouraging us in our on-going ministry. It is also hoped that future versions will become a resource that enables our ministry through resource sharing and interactive forums in a clericus-only section. We would very much appreciate stories of interest from you that can be featured on the site that highlight aspects of our ministry. We will have the newsletters regularly available online and feature stories from it but would also like to have a few first hand accounts of interest to the national church of how you are exercising your ministry and the results you have seen. Also, please send us pictures that you feel may be of interest. For now you can email them to PadreMintz@gmail.com but, in the future, we hope to have a photo gallery as part of the site that you will be able to upload to. Also, it would be helpful if you could start thinking of resources that have worked well that you would be willing to share as that feature will be added to the site next. Our website will be part of the Anglican Church of Canada website and will be a link from the Primate’s page. An email will be sent when it becomes available. Please keep the project in your prayers and consider how you can contribute to its success.

Ordinariate newsletter Christmas 2009

gmintz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:40:17 +0000

adventcandles3

gmintz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:08:41 +0000

History of Navy Chaplaincy - A Canadian Perspective

gmintz — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:46:26 +0000

Chapter and Primate

gmintz — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:58:45 +0000

chapter

gmintz — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:04:54 +0000

Catherine Askew

gmintz — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:52:08 +0000

Park Ramp Ceremony

gmintz — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:48:12 +0000

Chaplains in Deployed Operations Course

bsmith — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:06:39 +0000

By Padre Brad Smith, Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment In October, twenty-three chaplains from across the Canadian Forces gathered at the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre (CFChSC) in CFB Borden, Ontario, to participate in the Chaplains in Deployed Operations Course. The course is a prerequisite for all chaplains who expect to deploy into a theatre of operations. In 2008, the course content was radically redesigned to better meet the needs of chaplains deploying into operational theatres that are markedly different than the previous benchmarks from the mid-1990s. This year, a new pilot was introduced through the use of technology in a whole new way. Before students even arrived at the CFChSC, they went through a pre-deployment phase which was facilitated through the use of an online learning tool called DNDLearn which allows users to post discussions, read reference materials, submit quiz answers, and interact with other users in an environment that can come very close to simulating the real world. At the school, the students received personal laptops and access to the internet and all of its many tools (including Facebook, Skype, YouTube, etc) to make the learning experience richer and more productive. Course participants were encouraged to use the wide array of tools available to them to make the most of the course content. For example, when discussing ramp ceremonies, students were able to find videos and news clips on YouTube and then project them on the screen for the whole class to observe. The schoolhouse portion of the course also endeavoured to simulate a real-time deployment through interjections of urgent scenarios and a "deployment" to one of the simulated FOBs (forward operating bases) at Borden.

OP SAIPH, HMCS Fredericton

gmintz — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:51:49 +0000

OP SAIPH, HMCS Fredericton

Padres assemble to offer care to 8 Wing

gmintz — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:42:37 +0000

Eucharist aboard HMCS Fredericton

johnhd — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:07:25 +0000

Padre Jennifer Gosse celebrates Holy Eucharist with members of HMCS Fredericton during the ship's mission to support counter-piracy and counter-terrorism in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.

Called to Serve

johnhd — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:12:29 +0000

Padre Jennifer Gosse serves up lunch to a member of the crew of HMCS Fredericton in one of the ship's galleys.

Called to Serve

johnhd — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:15:30 +0000

Padre Jennifer Gosse serves up lunch to a sailor on HMCS Fredericton from one of the galleys.

From Labrador to the Gulf of Aden

johnhd — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:19:02 +0000

by Lieut (Navy) The Rev. Jennifer Gosse I am a priest from the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. Until two and a half years ago, all my ordained ministry took place in Labrador as Rector of the parishes of Cartwright and Lake Melville and as Archdeacon of Labrador. From the time I was a child, I knew I was called to ordained ministry. It has always been a part of who I am. It is what I know; it is where I am comfortable. Then suddenly God called me out of that comfortable place, into something I had never even dreamt – ministry with the Canadian Forces (CF). [caption id="attachment_454" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Eucharist aboard HMCS Fredericton"][/caption] If you had asked me on my ordination day, would I ever find myself one of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) celebrating Christmas in the Gulf of Aden, I would have replied with a resounding, “Not in this lifetime!” But here I am because God did as God does: first called and then equipped me for this new and exciting phase in my life. The CF Chaplaincy does a very good job of making the transition from civilian ministry to military ministry as painless as possible. It really was like joining a big, new family. We all know how important our work is to the men and women we serve, and so when someone expresses and interest in joining us, we get very excited, and welcome the new recruit with open arms. After the application and acceptance process, the first step is Basic Officer Training where a new chaplain is taught the fundamental aspects of military life as well as an introduction to ministry in a military environment. For the next two years the new chaplain’s training continues with Second Language Training, a course in ethics, another in pastoral counseling and then one which prepares you for what I am doing now: Chaplains in Deployed Operations. I wear the navy uniform and was fortunate to have my first posting with the Navy in Halifax. That means that for my first deployment, I find myself on HMCS Fredericton for six and a half months as she participates in Operation SAIPH, Canada’s contribution to NATO’s counter-piracy and counter-terrorism efforts in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. After a week of crossing the North Atlantic, and three beautiful port visits in the Mediterranean, including the opportunity to visit Jerusalem, a dream come true for me, we find ourselves patrolling the Gulf of Aden as part of a much larger task group called the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1). In company with naval vessels from several other countries, we patrol the waters of the International Recommended Transit Corridor, looking for suspicious vessels, responding to distress calls from ships in trouble and keeping the waterways safe for, as our Naval Prayer says, “such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions.” People often wonder what a chaplain does in the CF, especially on a ship where everyone else’s role is so black and white. Where does the chaplain fit? “What do you do all day long?” is one of the questions I hear so often. Actually my work while at sea is not so different from my work in a unit at home. I spend most of my time just being where my people are. Chaplains call this our “ministry of presence.” Military members form very proud, close-knit teams, whether that be in an army unit, an air force squadron or a naval ship. It is hard for those who are outside that entity to be accepted and trusted. The Chaplain must work hard to become someone the average soldier, sailor or airman or woman can trust, and that means being where they are, doing what they do and becoming a familiar face. Every day I walk [caption id="attachment_456" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Called to Serve...sometimes supper!"][/caption] around the ship and visit people where they work. I serve lunch in the galley and give the cooks some much welcome relief. I eat in the mess with the junior ranks and listen to the stories of what their families are doing at home. I do PT with the Naval Boarding Party every day as they keep in shape for their unique role in our mission. And when I see someone doing something that “even a Padre” can do, I lend a hand, whether that be carrying supplies aboard ship during a port visit, taping the bulkheads as someone prepares to paint, or helping the people on garbage detail “sort the gash”. I talk with the Chiefs and Petty Officers and provide a sounding board as they deal with problems among their people, and I listen to any advice they have for me, because I assume that someone who has been at sea for almost 30 years probably has a thing or two to teach me. Finally, as Chaplain, I wear the rank of an officer, so I spend time in the Wardroom and talk with other officers about the issues of the day, the never ending training everyone must undergo, and the mission we are all involved in. The position of Padre is perhaps the most privileged of all because we have access to everyone: from the Ordinary Seaman, the lowest ranking sailor who has just finished training and is experiencing his first deployment, to the Commanding Officer, who carries the responsibility for the 250+ souls onboard, the ship itself and the mission with which we have been tasked. It is my job to keep my ear to ground among the crew so that I can give advice and appropriate recommendations to Command with regard to morale, ethical issues, the spiritual well-being of the members and any compassionate issues that may arise. Thankfully, I have a team of fellow Chaplains at home to rely on, so that when one of my sailors is having problems in her family, I can have a rear-party Padre visit the family, offer counseling, and arrange any other help that may be required. My priestly ministry, of course, calls me to offer regular worship services for those who wish to attend. Each Sunday a service is held in one of the three Messes and the time alternates weekly. You see, at any given time, about half of the people on the ship are on duty. If church was the same time every week, half of the crew would never be able to attend. As well, the mission always comes first. If a threat arises ten minutes before service is supposed to start, service will happen when the threat has been resolved, later that day or week. Military chaplaincy requires a high degree of flexibility. It means working in an ecumenical and inter-faith environment. I am the only chaplain onboard, so I am responsible to the CO for the spiritual well-being of every person: Christian or Muslim, Roman Catholic or Protestant, atheist or believer. I am called to respect and support every one of my members, no matter where they are in their faith, or their lack thereof. All Christians, regardless of their denomination attend my services, and so as I lead them all in worship, I remain faithful to my own tradition and yet try to offer a worship experience in which everyone can comfortably participate. At the beginning of our deployment I helped arrange a suitable space for a Muslim sailor to do his daily prayers. During the deployment, I have tried to show those who do not believe that the Chaplain’s role is not to force-feed them religion, but to respect their opinions and preferences; my role is spiritual companion, not proselytizer. I love this ministry and give God thanks every day for the privilege of working among an amazing group of people who put their country and its well-being ahead of themselves and even their families. Please pray that God will continue to call faithful men and women to serve the Canadian Forces, and that those called will have ears to hear and the courage to answer.

The Ladies of the Mother's Union - Diocese of Mombasa

johnhd — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:27:51 +0000

The Team from HMCS Fredericton

johnhd — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:29:52 +0000

The Team from HMCS Fredericton who gave of their time and talents to expand the capacity of a girl's hostel in Mombasa, Kenya.

Starting the Year Off Right

johnhd — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:33:30 +0000

On Jan 1, 2010, approximately 30 officers and ship’s company of HMCS Fredericton rang in the New Year in a very unique and exciting way by doing some good work for some very deserving people. Ships often take part humanitarian projects during their deployments. Fredericton chose to help out at a girl’s hostel while alongside in Mombasa, Kenya. [caption id="attachment_460" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The Ladies of the Mother's Union - Diocese of Mombasa"][/caption] The Mother’s Union (MU) is an international Christian women’s organization. Their aim is to strengthen and support families and parents by running local, grassroots projects in their own neighbourhoods. In Mombasa, the MU of the Diocese of Mombasa began a hostel for girls in 1996. Coastal Kenyan communities traditionally do not value girl children and so they are often married at very young ages or else sent to the cities to look for work as house helpers. Few are given the opportunity to receive higher education. Many end up living on the streets and becoming sex trade workers. In response to this situation, the MU decided to create a safe place where girls from coastal communities could come to stay in Mombasa while receiving training in vocational skills. One of the women of the MU volunteered to be a mother for these girls and live with them. With that, the group constructed a very crude tin shelter and began to take in girls. Meanwhile, they continued to fundraise through their local churches to build a better home for their girls. In 2004, a cornerstone was laid for a two storey hostel, with the option for a third storey later. The ground floor was completed and currently houses 32 girls. The second storey was built but not habitable. The MU wondered how they could find the money to complete the second floor and take in another 32 girls. They had asked for funding from various levels of government but were turned down. That is when Fredericton became involved. The ship’s padre and logistics officer (LogO) decided early in the deployment that Kenya would be the best place for a humanitarian project. Having received the Commanding Officer’s approval, the padre started looking for a suitable charity. It was important to find an organization that was reputable and already involved in good work. Advice was sought from the local Anglican diocese and the padre was introduced to the girl’s hostel project. Naturally, funding was required for such an endeavour and funding was sought under the auspices of Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command’s Commander’s Contingency Fund. These funds are earmarked for activities and projects to advance military objectives on the part of the Government of Canada in fostering good governance, development, reconstruction and/ or humanitarian assistance in aid of the mission. A project of this nature helps to gain and maintain support from the local population and it will have far reaching impacts in Mombasa and throughout Kenya in the future as the church and the MU spread the word of Fredericton’s involvement. The benefits of a project of this nature are many and it seemed a perfect way to start the New Year away from home. The LogO arranged to visit the hostel to see what type of help Fredericton might be able to offer. It was decided that the ship could work to get the second floor ready to house 32 more girls. On New Year’s Day, volunteers from the ship arrived at the hostel, armed with extra scrappers, paint, rollers and brushes and set to work. The walls were prepared, primed and painted. By the end of the day, eight double rooms were in “move in” condition. The ship’s company also collected seven boxes of gifts for the hostel residents that were left with the MU for the residents when they returned to the hostel after New Year’s vacation. Much was accomplished in that one day, but much remained to be done. To continue helping the hostel, the LogO met with a local contractor the following day to hire them to complete additional work on the property, most importantly projects associated with safety and hygiene. Work to be accomplished by the contractor will include repair and completion of all washroom plumbing and ceramics, electrical conduits, a septic field, windows, doors and locks, anti-malarial mosquito netting, and painting of ground floor rooms. As well, some late Christmas shopping was needed and 64 new mattresses, pillows and linen were purchased to replace the 32 sponge mattresses which were in tatters. 32 additional solid wooden bed frames were also ordered for the second storey.

[caption id="attachment_461" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Team from HMCS Fredericton"][/caption] When all this work is finished in the coming months, 32 more girls, for a total of 64, will have a safe place to stay in Mombasa so that they may go to school, learn a trade and become productive members of their communities. The MU members are overjoyed at what has been accomplished and what is yet to be done on their behalf. The hostel matron described Fredericton as an “answer to prayer” and believes that they received their very own miracle on the first day of 2010. The members of the ship’s company who volunteered described the day as a most fitting way to begin 2010, doing good work for a very good cause. Kenyans and Canadians both went away with a better understanding of each other and with wonderful memories of a short, but productive time of working together. Written by Lieut.(N) the Rev. Jennifer Gosse and Lieut.(N) Chris Grant, Logistics Officer

Op HESTIA (Haiti earthquake)

gmintz — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:37:23 +0000

EnglishAnglais IS2010-5006-006 January 31, 2010 Tom Gato, Haiti Captain (Capt) Shaun Turner, Padre of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), helps the Medical Mobile Team (MMT) by registering sick children so they can be treated at the temporary medical clinic in Tom Gato, Haiti. The MMT is a section of the DART that provides basic medical assistance to remote areas around Jacmel, Haiti that have been damaged during the earthquake. Operation HESTIA is the Canadian Forces participation in humanitarian operations conducted in response to the catastrophic earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 12 January 2010. Op HESTIA is part of a whole-of-government effort that also involves Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency. Canada has consistently demonstrated strong support for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations throughout the world and in this difficult time, the Government of Canada is committed to helping the people of Haiti. Image by Cpl Julie Blisle, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

2010 Easter Ordinariate Newsletter

gmintz — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:43:52 +0000

Exorcism And Deliverance Ministry: A contribution towards a contemporary Anglican understanding

gmintz — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:45:21 +0000

(Part One of a four part series) by Padre Todd Meaker, SSC Preamble This begins a four part series that will consider the subject of exorcism from the perspective of pastoral ministry within ecclesial life of the Anglican tradition. Part one will set the conditions for the series, Part two will offer a theological framework and detail the modern error of psychologism and necessity of a more comprehensive modality (respecting both mental health and ascetical theological modes of care), Part three will present some core aspects of the school, and Part four will offer practical advice and suggested guidelines for future thought and reflection. Introduction From the outset, it should be understood that the study of exorcism (and deliverance ministry) is a subject that is closely related to the question mysterium iniquitatis (c.f. problem of evil) within the life of faith; as such it (part of the scope of pastoral ministry) is an essential expression of the Church obligation to care for souls (and societies). Indeed, the neglect of it by bishops and priests has been historically considered by many theologians (both ancient and contemporary) as a grave matter of pastoral neglect and ministerial accountability, but it is a subject that must given sober thought, so that one ‘neither give excessive attention or neglect’ (see C.S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters). A brief biblical survey of the gospel accounts of the life of Jesus will quickly reveal that exorcism was a key indicator of messianic verification. (“But if I with the finger of God cast our devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you” - St Luke 11:20) Progressing into the apostolic age of the Church, and onwards through Church history, exorcism has always found expression in pastoral, catechetical and liturgical terms. (For example: if you have ever celebrated a baptism, then you have administered the “little exorcism” prayer that traces it place in the baptismal rite back to very early Christian liturgical tradition). However, counter-intuitive to this venerable witness, within contemporary settings (both in academic/seminary formation and ecclesial life) it is a matter often neglected, suppressed by theological ignorance, or if considered at all, given a passing reference or unbalanced expression. The end state of this recent loss of acumen has now given rise to a generation of clergy devoid of formation under subject, and left it as a subject liable to a wide spectrum of errors. Why Now? In the early Church, as the Christian Faith expanded into new regions, the Church demonstrated a valued place for the ministry and ordering of exorcism, both in pastoral and evangelical terms. Moving forward in history, the same is found in both western and eastern Christian missionary experience. Successful evangelization by Christian missionaries subsequently gave rise to societies which were formed and socialized according to Gospel ideals. Accordingly, in such societies (Christian cultures) deeply influenced and shaped by Judaeo-Christian values and teachings, there appears to be a subsequent reduction in the occurrences of demonic contagion and corresponding requests for exorcism (and/or ecclesial emphasis on value of exorcism). On the surface, this makes sense, as a society formed by the Judaeo-Christian ethic establishes social norms that also have the value promoting the spiritual wellness (safe-guards) of its members and increasing their protection from the more overt “enablers” towards the risks of demonic influence. Extrapolating this verifiable spiritual pattern, it can concluded that a principle of understanding can be drawn: there exists a spiritual commonality between pre-Christian societies and post-Christian societies, in that both can be gravely diminished or hostile to Judaeo-Christian morals and ethics, and thereby giving rise to social norms and “spiritual practices” which can elevate the potential of demonic risk. In a post-Christian culture context, this would decrease social conditions that afforded a degree of spiritual freedom to persons (i.e. protection). To Summarize St. Augustine; he wisely stated that because of the saving action of Jesus, ‘the devil is a chained dog’. The implied warning in this text is that by virtue of our free will, we all (individually and corporately) have the freedom to choose (or not) to “step” within the reach of evil’s sphere of influence as it pertains extra-ordinary demonic activity. The last half of the Twentieth Century gave clear evidence of a rise in occult and neo-paganism activity and interest within western societies, and while this was linked to a general trend indicative of the desire for a sense of the transcendence (spirituality) in popular society, it was accompanied by a rising aversion towards organized religion. Consequently, in western culture(s) this promoted an evaporation of traditional Christian societal norms and values, and the promotion of post-Christian (or more exactly pre-Christian) interests and expressions. One is reminded of the commonplace maxim “wherever religion diminishes, superstition flourishes”. Following this line of thought, it should not be surprising to note that paralleling the decline of Christian culture commensurate with the rise in occult and neo-pagan practices and belief, there has been noticeable increases in the pastoral requirement for spiritual care to mitigate suffering causally linked to the demonic either with respect to persons (demonic obsession, oppression, or possession) and places (demonic infestation). Accordingly, the demand for a renewal in Anglican theological understanding and liturgical practice is not only clear, but vital towards ensuring the responsible and effective pastoral care of souls in the contemporary milieu of ministry. Part Two: A theological framework and explanation of the modern error of psychologism, and necessity of a more comprehensive modality (respecting both mental health and ascetical theological modes of care). Note: The Freedom ‘to choose’ is not merely personal but can be corporate, as in malicious acts or neglect by person(s) towards another person (i.e. curses, trauma, violence, abandonment, etc), creating vulnerability where security and love should have promoted wellbeing both mental and spiritual. Sin and evil action(s) are not only private in consequence but communal (others) as evidence in 2nd Commandment-“and visit the sins of the fathers upon the children unto third and fourth generation” (BCP, pg 68). This informs the drama of the mystery of human inter-dependence as a social being under God.

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gmintz — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:29:49 +0000

Church1

johnhd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:49:59 +0000

Fr. David Howell, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. John, San Juan, Puerto Rico (left) and Padre Liam Thomas (right)

johnhd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:50:21 +0000

Easter Sunday 2009 in Puerto Rico

johnhd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:54:54 +0000

[caption id="attachment_515" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Fr. David Howell, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. John, San Juan, Puerto Rico (left) and Padre Liam Thomas (right)."][/caption] Taken from the personal reflections of Capt the Rev Liam Thomas, Fleet Chaplain, CFB Halifax (While serving in HMCS ATHABASKAN). Today was pretty amazing. The service was great and the Dean of the Cathedral, Fr. David Howell, was more than generous with the amount of the service I was able to help celebrate. The Cathedral isn't what we are used to; the Gothic Style like in Canada, but more like a mission church you would see in Mexico; just plain painted walls outside. There is also a school attached so when you enter, you enter into the court yard with the school around two sides and the Cathedral on the third, with the fourth wall being along the road. It wasn't a huge service but there was lots of energy and family and just a good feeling all around. I joined David in the Sanctuary, proclaimed the gospel, led the renewal of our Baptismal Vows, consecrated the elements and led the prayer after Communion. The service is very similar to what we are used to with just a few changes. Oh, and I was given a Chasuble to wear during the Eucharist. They have lots of acolytes and it was quite the procession for the gospel. There was a kind of interesting mix of ‘high’ church and Caribbean flair and music. There was incense (thankfully just a bit) and bells, but the music/setting that was used for the Eucharist (like the ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ and the ‘Amen’) were composed by a priest in the Caribbean and leading it was a choir of about 25 people with guitars, accordions and some rhythm instruments. Amazing. Being Easter, the kids did a performance with rousing renditions of some songs with a southern gospel-like organ accompaniment, plus of course we also had the ‘regular’ hymns. It would have been cool to have been able to actually video the whole thing to send home. After the prayers of the people, which was done from the lectern during the announcements, they asked for those with any prayer needs or celebrations to bring them to the front of the church where the Priest and the acolytes all gathered around and said some prayers. There was also a three week old baby for whom we gave thanks during this time of prayer. It was interesting when people took communion, as the service I attended had folks from many different cultural backgrounds but whose language was English (the service just before was in Spanish). So there were folks who ‘dipped,’ folks who received where the person with the chalice took the wafer, dipped it and placed it in the person's mouth as well as those who drank from the cup. I think what was great was that regardless of the differences, there was a real joy in being there and worshipping God. I know I was blessed by the service and being able to celebrate on Easter Day.

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johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:11:02 +0000

Canadian Naval Centennial

johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:11:25 +0000

The Canadian Navy came into existence on May 4, 1910, when the Naval Service Act became law. Permission to add the prefix “Royal” was granted by King George V in 1911. In 1968, the Canadian Navy was merged with Canada’s army and air force to form the Canadian Armed Forces, later the Canadian Forces; The maritime component was named Maritime Command replacing the title Royal Canadian Navy. For More information concerning the Canadian Naval Centennial, please click here. Resources for Battle of Atlantic Sunday (2 May 2010) Commemoration of Battle of Atlantic Sunday Commémoration de la bataille de l’Atlantique Battle of Atlantic Sunday Bulletin Insert The Naval Prayer

Commémoration de la bataille de l’Atlantique

johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:43:59 +0000

Commémoration de la bataille de l’Atlantique

O Canada O Canada! Terre de nos aieux, Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! Car ton bras saits porter l’épée Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une épopée Des plus brilliants exploits. Et ta valeur, de foi trempée, Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. Phrase des saintes écritures Proclamez avec moi la grandeur de Dieu, ensembles célébrons son nom. Il sera le juge de plusieurs et décidera du sort des puissantes nations distantes; et ils batteront leur épées pour en faire des socs de charrues et leur lances en émondoirs; nation ne lévera pas le glaive contre nation, non plus qu’elles n’apprendront désormais la guerre. (Micah 4:3) Lecture à répondre Aumônier: Merci au Seigneur, car il est bon, et son amour est éternel. Tous: Dieu est dans la cité, elle ne peut jamais tomber, à la barre du jour Dieu vient à son secour; lorsqu’il élève la voix aux nations hurlantes et aux royaumes chancelants, le monde se désintègre. Aumônier: Remerçions Dieu pour son amour et pour ses miracles envers l’humanité; car il a désaltéré le gosier avide et bien rempli le ventre affamé. Tous: Venez, pensez au merveilles de Dieu, les choses renversantes qu’il a accomplies pour le monde, il élimine les guerres dans le monde entier, il brise l’arc, romp la lance, il jette les boucliers au feu. Aumônier: Ils crièrent alors vers le seigneur dans leur détresse et il les a sauvés de leurs angoisses; il les a tirés des ténèbres et de l’ombre mortelle, il a rompu leurs liens. Tous: rrêtez-vous un moment et sachez que je suis votre Dieu, exalté par les nations, exalté sur toute la terre. Aumônier: D’autres s’étaient embarqués sur la mer, ils exerçaient leur métier sur l’océan. Ceux-là ont vu de quoi le Seigneur est capable et les miracles qu’il a fait sur l’océan. Tous: Ils crièrent alors au Seigneur dans leur détresse et il les a tirés de leur angoisse. Il a réduit la tempête au chuchotement jusqu’à ce que les vagues se soient tûes. Il se sont réjouis de ce retour au calme et Dieu les a guidés au port désiré. Aumônier: Qui veut être sage! Qu’il prenne garde à tout cela et discerne les bontés du Seigneur. Première lecture Les âmes des justes sont entre les mains de Dieu, aucun tourment ne les atteindra plus. Aux yeux des insensés, ils passent pour bien morts, leur départ de ce monde a été tenu pour un désastre et leur éloignement de nous pour une disparition totale. Mais ils sont dans la paix de Dieu. Selon le monde, ils ont subi des peines, mais ils avaient la ferme espérance de connaître l’immortalité. Leurs souffrances étaient légères en comparaison du grand bonheur qu’ils recevront. Dieu les a mis à l’épreuve et les a trouvés dignes d’être avec lui. Il les a éprouvés comme l’or qui passe au creuset, il les a accueillis comme un sacrifice complet offert sur l’autel. Au moment fixé par Dieu pour le jugement, ils brilleront d’un vif éclat, ils seront comme des étincelles qui mettent le feu à la paille. Ils jugeront les nations, ils domineront les peuples et le Seigneur sera leur roi pour toujours. Ceux qui mettent leur confiance en Dieu comprendront alors que son plan est vrai; ceux qui lui sont fidèles demeureront unis à lui dans l’amour. En effet, Dieu se montre favorable et bon envers ceux qui lui appartiennent, Il assure sa protection à ceux qu’Il a choisis. (Sagesse 3: 1-9) O Seigneur notre Sauveur de tous les temps O Seigneur, notre Sauveur de tous les temps, Notre espérance pour les années à venir, Notre refuge contre la tempête, Et notre demeure éternelle. Sous l’ombre de tes ailes, Les saints ont leur protection, Sous la défense de tes bras, Notre sécurité est sure. Des milliers d’années sous ton regard, Sont comme une nuit qui passe, Aussi vite que le temps qui file, Avant le lever du soleil. O Seigneur, notre Sauveur de tous les temps, Notre espérance pour les années à venir, Soit notre gardien, Et notre demeure éternelle. Deuxième lecture Je l’affirme, frères et soeurs: la chair et le sang ne peuvent hériter du Royaume de Dieu, ni la corruption hériter de l’incorruptibilité. Oui, je vais vous dire un mystère: nous ne mourrons pas tous, mais tous nous serons transformé. En un instant, en un clin d’oeil, au son de la trompette finale, car elle sonnera, la trompette, et les morts ressusciteront incorruptibles, et nous, nous serons transformés. Il faut, en effet, que cet être corruptible rêvete l’incorruptibilité, que cet être mortel rêvete l’immortalité. Quand donc cet être corruptible aura revêtu l’incorruptibilité et que cet être mortel aura revêtu l’immortalité, alors s’accomplira la parole qui est écrite: La mort a été engloutie dans la victoire. Où est-elle, ô mort, ta victoire? Où est-il, ô mort, ton aiguillon? L’aiguillon de la mort, c’est le péché, et la force du péché, c’est la Loi. Mais grâce soit à Dieu, qui nous donne la victoire par notre Seigneur Jésus! Ainsi donc, mes frères et soeurs bien-aimé(e)s, montrez-nous fermes, inébranlables, toujours en progrès dans l’oeuvre du Seigneur, sachant que votre labeur n’est pas vain dans le Seigneur. (1 Corinthiens 15:50-58) Prière pour la paix du monde Dieu tout-puissant qui donne la vraie paix, ouvre nos esprits et nos coeurs sur un véritable amour de la paix. Guide ceux qui détiennent l’autorité pour qu’ils reconnaissent ta sagesse, qu’ils travaillent pour la justice et la charité qui représentent le seul vrai sentier vers la paix dans le monde. Puisse ton règne venir de sorte que la terre soit remplie de ton savoir et de ton amour et de la paix. Amen. Prière pour l’aviation Dieu tout-puissant, toi qui désires nous aimer autant que l’oiseau qui désire s’envoler, guide-nous et protège-nous. Nous te prions pour tous ceux et celles qui explorent le ciel. Bénis toutes les personnes au service de l’Aviation, qui veillent à la protection de notre pays. Donne-leur la sagesse et la prudence dans la découverte des chemins qu’elles trouvent pendant leur devoir. Donne-leur le courage et la fierté pour le service de leur pays qu’elles aiment. Dans la solitude du vol, fais-leur découvrir toute la beauté de ta création, afin qu’elles associent leur vie à la tienne. Donne ta force à leur familles qui restent en attente et qui espèrent leur retour sans incident. O Dieu tout-puissant, accorde-nous ta bénédiction, et nous te prions pour toutes les personnes qui ont donné leur vie avec honneur et courage au service de notre pays. Puissions-nous accomplir notre mission dans la paix et la sécurité tout en demeurant vigilants et alertes. Et lorsque notre devoir sera complété, donne-nous la fierté du devoir accompli. Amen. Prière navale O Dieu éternel, qui seul sépare les cieux et gouverne les mers déchainées; qui a contenu les eaux dans leurs limites jusqu’à ce que le jour et la nuit s’achèvent; veuille recevoir sous Ta toute-puissante et gracieuse protection les personnes d’entre nous, Tes serviteurs et la flotte au sien de laquelle nous servons. Préserve nous des dangers de la mer et de la violence de l’ennemi, pour que nous puissions être une sauvegarde pour notre plus gracieuse dame souveraine, la reine Elizabeth et ses Dominions, et une sécurité pour ceux qui passent sur la mer de bon droit: pour que les habitants du Commonwealth puisse Te servir Toi notre Dieu en paix et en quiétude; et que nous puissions revenir en sécurité pour apprécier les bénédictions de la terre avec les fruits de nos labeurs; et avec un souvenir reconnaissant de Tes miséricordes pour louer et glorifier Ton Saint Nom. Amen. Père éternel Père éternel, toi qui nous sauves, et qui commandes aux océans, guide nos pas selon nos limites, entends notre prière quand nous voyons la détresse de ceux qui périssent en mer. O Christ, le Seigneur qui domine les montagnes et les collines. Toi qui commandes aux vents, protège de tout péril sur terre ceux et celles qui franchissent toutes les nations. O Esprit de force et de sagesse, toi qui sondes les firmaments, O le Vent de ciel par ta force potège toutes les personnes qui bravent les dangers du ciel. O Sainte Trinité d’amour et de pouvoir, toi qui es notre bouclier contre la force de la tempête, protège-nous de tout mal et rends-nous fiers de te chanter notre hymne pour la grandeur de la terre, de la mer et du ciel. Sonnerie aux morts Appel nominal des navires canadiens de Sa Majesté Appel nominal des navires canadiens de la marine marchande Appel des escadrons de l’air des Forces canadiennes Silence Le réveil Dépot des gerbes Dieu sauve la Reine Dieu sauve nôtre gracieuse Reine Longue vie à nôtre noble Reine Dieu sauve la Reine. Qu’elle soit victorieuse, Heureuse et glorieuse Que son règne sur nous dure longtemps Dieu sauve la Reine. La bénédiction Puisse le Dieu de toute consolation vous bénir en toutes choses et vous accorde la paix à chaque jour de votre vie. Amen. Que le Seigneur vous garde à l’abri de tout malheur et affermisse vos coeurs dans son amour. Amen. Puisse-t-il enrichir de ses dons de foi, d’espérance et d’amour de sorte que ce que vous faites dans cette vie vous apporte le bonheur de la vie éternelle. Amen. Et que Dieu tout puissant vous bénisse, ainsi que ceux que vous aime en ce jour et tout au long de votre vie. Amen. Bataille de l’Atlantique Le 3 septembre 1939, l’ “Athenia” fut coulé au large de la côte de l’Irlande du Nord. Une semaine plus tard, le Canada était officiellement en guerre. De ce jour, jusqu’au moment où le dernier des “U-Boats” allemands s’est rendu suite au Jour de la Victoire, en mai 1945, les marines alliées n’ont pu relâcher leur vigilance à aucun moment. Le dimanche de la Bataille de l’Atlantique commémore les sacrifices des marins militaires et de la marine marchande, ainsi que des membres de l’Aviation Royale Canadienne et de l’Armée Canadienne qui ont donne leurs vies dans l’Atlantique nord. La Marine Royale Canadienne a perdu 2000 hommes et 24 bâtiments dans la lutte. Plus de 900 membres membres de l’Aviation et de l’Armée furent aussi perdus. Les éléments étaient souvent aussi vicieux que l’ennemi, avec des tempêtes rugissantes, des flots de glace, le froid glacial, le brouillard et de la noirceur des nuits de l’Atlantique nord. Pourtant le courage, la camaraderie et une coordination sans égal ont prévalu. La Marine Royale Canadienne et la marine marchande ont effectué près de 26,000 traversées sécuritaires, transportant plus de 181 millions de tonnes de ravitaillement à l’Angleterre. La liberté fut assurée. Ainsi, nous nous souvenons…. NCSM FRASER NCSM CHARLOTTETOWN NCSM REGINA NCSM BRAS D’OR NCSM OTTAWA NCSM ALBERNI NCSM MARGAREE NCSM LOUISBOURG NCSM SKEENA NCSM OTTER NCSM WEYBURN NCSM SHAWINIGAN NCSM LEVIS NCSM ST CROIX NCSM CLAYOQUOT NCSM WINDFLOWER NCSM CHEDABUCTO NCSM TRENTONIAN NCSM SPIKENARD NCSM ATHABASKAN NCSM GUYSBOROUGH NCSM RACOON NCSM VALLEYFIELD NCSM ESQUIMALT Nous nous sounviendrons. Navires de la marine marchande canadienne De 1939 à 1945, plus de 1700 membres de la marine marchande perdirent la vie durant des combats navals. Ce chiffre comprend la perte des matelots Canadiens servant à bord de 278 vaissseaux canadiens at alliés. Plus de 70 navires marchands canadiens furent coulés, la majorité durant la Bataille de l’Atlantique… 1940 – 7 vaisseaux perdus 1943 – 2 vaisseaux perdus 1941 – 13 vaisseaux perdus 1944 – 8 vaisseaux perdus 1942 – 36 vaisseaux perdus 1945 – 7 vaisseaux perdus Nous nous sounviendrons. Les Escadrons de l’Aviation Royale du Canada 5ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 8ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 10ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 11ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 113ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 116ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 117ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 119ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 145ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 160ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 161ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 162ième Escadron du Commandement aérien de l’Est 404ième Escadron du Commandement côtier 407ième Escadron du Commandement côtier 413ième Escadron du Commandement côtier 415ième Escadron du Commandement côtier 422ième Escadron du Commandement côtier 423ième Escadron du Commandement côtier Approximativement 350 avions furent perdus et plus de 900 membres d’équipage ont péri durant la Bataille de l”Atlantique. Nous nous souviendrons.

The Battle of the Atlantic Bulletin Insert

johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:01:01 +0000

THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC On September 3rd, 1939, the German Navy received a signal to open hostilities with England at once. Seven hours later, the passenger liner SS Athenia was sunk by submarine U-30. Thus began a running battle that lasted until the final day of the Second World War in the European theatre. Canada declared war against Germany on September 10th, 1939 and the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Merchant Navy joined the battle. The Battle of the Atlantic pitted Allied naval and air forces against the notorious German submarine “wolf-packs”, whose prey were the convoys of merchant ships carrying valuable war material and personnel across the ocean. It was a bitter struggle. Although the Battle of the Atlantic was fought at sea, it touched the life of virtually every Canadian. Not only did men and women from across the country serve in the Navy, Air Force and Merchant Navy, but the overseas trade they were defending was vital to Canada. In order to preserve this critical trade and build up the supplies necessary for victory, it was essential that the convoys reach their destinations. The Battle of the Atlantic ended with V-E Day on May 8th, 1945. During the long bitter struggle, the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force had participated in the escort of at least 200 million tons of shipping and had sunk 52 U-boats. The battle however, had been costly to Canada. Merchant ship losses totalled over 70 and 24 Canadian warships were lost. Fatal casualties in the Merchant Navy amounted to over 1700, in the Navy to over 2000, and in the Air Force to more than 900. Canadian ships and seamen, and the naval and air forces used for the defence of shipping, may well have made the most important of all Canadian contributions in the Second World War. The Battle of the Atlantic is thus an important element in the nation’s history and is remembered with respect in the Canadian navy, air force and merchant marine. Let us remember … HMCS FRASER HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN HMCS REGINA HMCS BRAS D’OR HMCS OTTAWA HMCS ALBERNI HMCS MARGAREE HMCS LOUISBOURG HMCS SKEENA HMCS OTTER HMCS WEYBURN HMCS SHAWININGAN HMCS LEVIS HMCS ST CROIX HMCS CLAYOQUOT HMCS WINDFLOWER HMCS CHEDABUCTO HMCS TRENTONIAN HMCS SPIKENARD HMCS ATHABASKAN HMCS GUYSBOROUGH HMCS RACOON HMCS VALLEYFIELD HMCS ESQUIMALT Let us remember: 5 SQUADRON 8 SQUADRON 10 SQUADRON 11 SQUADRON 113 SQUADRON 116 SQUADRON 117 SQUADRON 119 SQUADRON 145 SQUADRON 160 SQUADRON 161 SQUADRON 162 SQUADRON 404 SQUADRON 405 SQUADRON 407 SQUADRON 413 SQUADRON 415 SQUADRON 422 SQUADRON 423 SQUADRON Battle of the Atlantic Sunday commemorates the sacrifices of sailors, merchant seaman, Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Army personnel who gave their lives in the North Atlantic.

BOA

johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:03:36 +0000

The Naval Prayer

johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:06:25 +0000

O Eternal Lord God, who and rulest the raging of the sea; who has compassed the waters with bounds until day and night come to an end; be pleased to receive into Thy almighty and most gracious protection the persons of us Thy servants, and the Fleet in which we serve. Preserve us from the dangers of the sea, and from the violence of the enemy; that we may be a safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, and her Dominions, and a security for such as pass upon the seas upon their lawful occasions; that the inhabitants of our Commonwealth may in peace and quietness serve Thee our God; and that we may return in safety to enjoy the blessings of the land, with the fruits of our labours, and with a thankful remembrance of Thy mercies to praise and glorify Thy Holy Name. Amen. First published in 1662 in the Book of Common Prayer, The Naval Prayer has remained mostly unchanged since then, with the exception of a change to the name of the monarch, the change from "Empire" to "Commonwealth", a more recent deletion of the phrase "though Jesus Christ our Lord near the end."

Naval Chaplains Crest

johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:10:51 +0000

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johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:12:44 +0000

Commemoration of The Battle of the Atlantic

johnhd — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:34:33 +0000

Commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic

O Canada O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot-love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise the True North strong and free; From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Opening Sentence Proclaim with me the greatness of God, together let us extol God’s holy name. The Lord shall judge between many peoples, and shall decide for strong nations afar off; And they shall beat their swords into ploughshares And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. (Micah 4:3) Responsive Reading Chaplain Give thanks to the Lord who is good, whose love is everlasting. All God is inside the city, so the city can never fall; at the crack of dawn God comes to their aid; to the roaring of nations and tottering of kingdoms. When God shouts, the world disintegrates. Chaplain Let us thank God for God’s love, for the marvels God has done on behalf of all people; satisfying the hungry, and filling the starving with good things. All Come think of God’s marvels, the astounding things God has done for the world; all over the world, God puts an end to wars; God breaks the bow, snaps the spear, and gives shields to the flames. Chaplain Then they called to God in their troubles and God rescued them from their sufferings; releasing them from gloom and darkness, and shattering their chains. All Pause a while and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted over the earth! Chaplain Others, taking ships and going out to sea, were plying their business across the oceans; they too saw what God could do, what marvels on the deep! All They called to God in their trouble and God rescued them from their sufferings, reducing storms to a whisper until the waves grew quiet, bringing them, glad at the calm, safe to the port they were bound for. Chaplain If you are wise, you will study these things and realize how God shows us God’s love. First Reading But the souls of the righteous are in God’s hand, and torment shall not touch them. In the eyes of the foolish, they seem to be dead; their departure was reckoned as defeat, and their going from us disaster. But they are at peace, for though they may have seemed to be punished, they have a sure hope of immortality; and after a little chastisement they will receive great blessings, because God has tested them and found them to be worthy. Like gold in a crucible God put them to the proof, and found them acceptable like an offering burnt whole upon the altar. In the moment of God’s coming to them they will kindle into flame, like sparks that sweep through stubble; they will be judges and rulers over the nations of the world, and the Lord shall be their king for ever and ever. Those who have put their trust in God shall understand that God is true, and the faithful shall attend upon God in love; they are God’s chosen, and grace and mercy shall be theirs. (Wisdom 3:1-9) O God our Help in Ages Past O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. Under the shadow of thy wings thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defence is sure. A thousand ages in thy sight are like an evening gone, short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be thou our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home. Second Reading Brothers and sisters: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; and the perishable cannot inherit what lasts forever. I will tell you something that has been secret: we are not all going to die, but we shall all be changed. This will be instantaneous, in the twinkling of an eye, when the last trumpet sounds. It will sound and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed as well, because our present perishable nature must put on imperishability and our mortal nature must put on immortality. Thus when this perishable nature has put on imperishability, and this mortal nature has put on immortality, the words of scripture will come true: Death is swallowed up in victory. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? Now the sting of death is sin, and sin gets its power from the Law. So let us thank God for giving us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Never give in then, my brothers and sisters, never admit defeat; keep on working at the Lord’s work always, knowing that, in the Lord, you cannot be labouring in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:50-58) A Prayer for Peace Almighty God from whom true peace comes, open our minds and hearts to a true love of peace. Guide those who are in authority to listen well to your wisdom, to work only for justice and charity, which is the only true path to peace in the world. May your kingdom come so that the earth will be filled with your knowledge and your love and your peace. Amen. A Prayer for the Air Force Almighty God, whose loving care encompasses even the sparrow in its flight, guide and protect, we pray, all those who fly the uncharted spaces of the sky. Bless those who, through service in the Air Force, stand guard over the sacred trust of home and country. Endow them with wisdom and understanding that they may clearly see the path of duty and courageously devote themselves in service to the nation they love. In the solitude of flight, may the beauty of your greatness be revealed to them, that they may pattern their lives in accordance with your will. Extend your strengthening presence to those who wait at home, and may they ever know your watchful care will keep safe their absent ones. Let your blessing be upon us, O God, we pray. Lead us to carry on the trust left to us by those who have given with honour their lives in service of their country. May we find peace in the knowledge of our mission accomplished and their task completed, united forever in faithful service. Amen. The Naval Prayer O Eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out the heavens and rulest the raging of the seas; who has compassed the waters with bounds until day and night come to an end; be pleased to receive into Thy Almighty and Most Gracious protection the persons of us Thy servants, and the fleet in which we serve. Preserve us from the dangers of the sea and from the violence of the enemy, that we may be a safeguard unto our most Gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, and her Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions; that the inhabitants of the commonwealth may in peace and quietness serve Thee our God, and that we may return safely to enjoy the Blessings of the Land, with the Fruits of our Labours, and with a Thankful Remembrance of Thy mercies to Praise and Glorify Thy Holy Name. Amen. Eternal Father, Strong to Save Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave, who bids the mighty oceans deep its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea. O Christ, the Lord of hill and plain O’er which our traffic runs a main by mountain pass or valley low: Wherever Lord our comrades go, protect them by thy guarding hand from every peril on the land. O Spirit, whom the Father sent to spread abroad the firmament: O Wind of heaven by thy might Save all who dare the eagles flight, and keep them by thy watchful care from every peril in the air. O Trinity of love and power, be thou our shield in danger’s hour; from rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect us wheresoe’er we go; and evermore shall rise to thee glad hymns from air and land and sea. Last Post Roll Call of HMC Ships Roll Call of Canadian Merchant Ships Roll Call of Canadian Air Squadrons Silence Reveille Laying of Wreaths God Save the Queen God save our gracious Queen, long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen. Send her victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us; God save the Queen. Benediction May the God of all consolation bless you in every way, and grant you peace all the days of your life. Amen. May the Lord keep you from all misfortune, and strengthen your hearts in peace. Amen. May the Lord enrich you with the gifts of faith, hope and love, so that what you do in this life may bring you to the happiness of everlasting life. Amen. And may the almighty God bless you, and all whom you love this day and evermore. Amen. Battle of the Atlantic On 3 September 1939, the “Athenia” was sunk off the coast of Northern Ireland. One week later, Canada was officially at war. From that day until the last of the German U-Boats surrendered after VE Day, in May 1945, the Allied navies and air forces could not relax their vigilance for a moment. Battle of Atlantic Sunday commemorates the sacrifices of sailors, merchant seamen, RCAF and Canadian Army personnel who gave their lives in the North Atlantic. The Royal Canadian Navy gave to the struggle over 2000 dead and 24 warships. More than 900 RCAF and Canadian Army personnel were lost as well. The elements were often as vicious as the foe, with raging storms, pack ice, bitter cold, fog, and the dense blackness of North Atlantic nights. The RCN and the Merchant Navy made nearly 26,000 safe crossings arrying over 181 million tons of supplies to Great Britain. Freedom was made secure. Thus we remember… HMCS FRASER HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN HMCS REGINA HMCS BRAS D’OR HMCS OTTAWA HMCS ALBERNI HMCS MARGAREE HMCS LOUISBOURG HMCS SKEENA HMCS OTTER HMCS WEYBURN HMCS SHAWINIGAN HMCS LEVIS HMCS ST CROIX HMCS CLAYOQUOT HMCS WINDFLOWER HMCS CHEDABUCTO HMCS TRENTONIAN HMCS SPIKENARD HMCS ATHABASKAN HMCS GUYSBOROUGH HMCS RACOON HMCS VALLEYFIELD HMCS ESQUIMALT They will not be forgotten. Canadian Merchant Ships Between 1939 and 1945, over 1700 Merchant Navy personnel lost their lives due to enemy action. This figure includes Canadian seaman who were lost while serving aboard 278 Canadian and Allied ships. Over 70 Canadian Merchant ships were sunk, mst in the Battle of the Atlantic. 1940 – 7 ships lost 1943 – 2 ships lost 1941 – 13 ships lost 1944 – 8 ships lost 1942 – 36 ships lost 1945 – 7 ships lost They will not be forgotten. Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons 5th Squadron Eastern Air Command 8th Squadron Eastern Air Command 10th Squadron Eastern Air Command 11th Squadron Eastern Air Command 113th Squadron Eastern Air Command 116th Squadron Eastern Air Command 117th Squadron Eastern Air Command 119th Squadron Eastern Air Command 145th Squadron Eastern Air Command 160th Squadron Eastern Air Command 161st Squadron Eastern Air Command 162nd Squadron Eastern Air Command 404th Squadron Coastal Command 407th Squadron Coastal Command 413th Squadron Coastal Command 415th Squadron Coastal Command 422nd Squadron Coastal Command 423rd Squadron Coastal Command Approximately 350 aircraft were lost and more than 900 aircrew were killed during the Battle of the Atlantic. They will not be forgotten.

17 Wing

gmintz — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:07:56 +0000

Clergy get “behind fence line” view of military chaplaincy

gmintz — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:14:54 +0000

Members of Anglican Regional Clericus learn firsthand how CF chaplains operate By Capt Jeff Noel [caption id="attachment_618" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Anglican clergy, most from the Winnipeg area, toured 17 Wing recently to learn about the role and work of military chaplains. (From left to right) Rev. Canon Brett Cane; Rev. Canon Murray Still, Rupert’s Land Aboriginal Circle/Wechetowin Incorporated; Rev. Lyndon Hutchinson-Hounsell, St. George’s, Winnipeg; Rev. Ken Turnbull, St. Aiden’s, Winnipeg; Capt Gordon Mintz, 17 Wing; Fr. Gerald Langevin, Blessed John XXIII, Winnipeg; Rev. Deacon Linda Stokes, St. Aiden’s; Bishop Peter Coffin, Capt Will Hubbard, 17 Wing; Bishop Don Phillips, Rev. Gordon Shields, St. Chad’s, Winnipeg; and Rev. Jack Risk, St. Matthew’s, Winnipeg. CREDIT: Cpl Colin Aitken"][/caption] “It was a very worthwhile and eye-opening experience for me,” said Rev. Canon Dr. Brett Cane, the Rector of St. Aiden’s Anglican Church in Winnipeg. “I had no idea how military chaplains work or of the crucial roles played by our Forces personnel at the Wing.” Sponsored by the 17 Wing’s flight line chaplain, Captain (Reverend) Gordon Mintz, members of the Anglican Regional Clericus had the opportunity last week to receive a ‘behind the fence line’ insight into how military chaplains deal with the challenges of ministering to such a diverse and dynamic entity. “The local (Anglican) clergy was very appreciative of learning first-hand the stresses on military families that they see in their congregations and learning more of the role of chaplains in supporting our military families,” said Padre Mintz. The clerics’ time at 17 Wing Winnipeg also included a series of briefings on the roles performed by the men and women of ‘Team Winnipeg’ and the impact they, and the wing, have upon the city, the province, and the nation. Among those attending the session was the Right Reverend Donald Phillips – Bishop of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land and the Right Reverend Peter Coffin – Anglican Military Ordinariate of Canadian Forces. “It far exceeded my expectations,” said Bishop Coffin when asked his thoughts on the gathering of local clergy at the wing. For more information on chaplains in the Canadian Forces, please visit: www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/cfcb-bsafc/indes-eng.asp For more information about 17 Wing Winnipeg, please visit: www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/index-eng.asp

L’aumônerie militaire expose sa dynamique au clergé

gmintz — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:33:14 +0000

Des membres du clergé de l’Église anglicane régionale apprennent le travail des aumôniers sur le terrain [caption id="attachment_618" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Des membres du clergé anglican, dont la plupart proviennent de la région de Winnipeg, ont visité la 17e Escadre récemment pour connaître davantage le rôle et le travail des aumôniers militaires. (De gauche à droite) : révérend chanoine Brett Cane; révérend chanoine Murray Still, Rupert’s Land Aboriginal Circle/Wechetowin Incorporated; révérend Lyndon Hutchinson-Hounsell, St. George’s, Winnipeg; révérend Ken Turnbull, St. Aiden’s, Winnipeg; Capitaine Gordon Mintz, 17e Escadre; Père Gérald Langevin, le bienheureux Jean XXIII, Winnipeg; révérend Deacon Linda Stokes, St. Aiden’s; évêque Peter Coffin et Capitaine Will Hubbard, 17e Escadre; évêque Don Phillips et révérend Gordon Shields, St. Chad’s, Winnipeg; et révérend Jack Risk, St. Matthew’s, Winnipeg. Photo : Cpl Colin Aitken"][/caption] Par le Capt Jeff Noel « Ce fut une expérience enrichissante et qui m’a ouvert les yeux », affirme le révérend chanoine Brett Cane, recteur de l’Église anglicane de St. Aiden’s, à Winnipeg. « Je ne connaissais pas du tout le travail des aumôniers militaires ni le rôle essentiel que joue notre personnel des FC dans l’Escadre. » Parrainés par le Capitaine (révérend) Gordon Mintz, aumônier de la ligne de vol de la 17^e Escadre, des membres du clergé de l’Église anglicane régionale ont eu la chance, la semaine dernière, de se familiariser avec la façon dont les aumôniers s’y prennent pour desservir une organisation aussi diversifiée et dynamique. « Les membres du clergé (anglican) de la région étaient vraiment contents d’être informés directement du stress vécu par les familles militaires qu’ils voient lors de leur rassemblement. Ils ont également apprécié en savoir plus long sur le rôle des aumôniers dans le soutien des nos familles militaires », ajoute le padré Mintz. Pendant son séjour au sein de la 17^e Escadre de Winnipeg, le clergé a aussi assisté à une série de présentations sur les rôles que remplissent les militaires de « l’équipe de Winnipeg » et sur ce qu’ils apportent à la ville, à la province et au pays. Parmi ceux qui ont participé à la séance se trouvait le Très Révérend Donald Phillips, évêque du Diocèse de la terre de Rupert, et le Très Révérend Peter Coffin, de l’Ordinariat militaire anglican. « L’expérience a de loin dépassé mes attentes », a admis l’évêque Coffin, après qu’on lui a demandé ses impressions sur le rassemblement du clergé de la région dans l’Escadre. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements au sujet des aumôniers dans les Forces canadiennes, veuillez consulter le site http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/cfcb-bsafc/index-fra.asp. D’autres renseignements sur la 17^e Escadre Winnipeg sont diffusés à l’adresse http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/index-fra.asp.

VIP Visit - Right Reverand Peter Coffin

gmintz — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:22:25 +0000

WG2010-0165-05 23 April 2010 17 Wing Winnipeg Photo by: Cpl Colin Aitken On Friday 23 April 2010, religious figures from around Winnipeg came to 17 Wing Winnipeg to visit with the Right Reverand Peter Coffin - Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces, and tour Winnipeg's Airforce Base and get a taste of what kinds of services the Military Padres deliver.

Military Ordinariate Clergy Resources

gmintz — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:15:40 +0000

Internal Resources

PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE BISHOP ORDINARY

The Feast of All Saints and Commemoration of All Souls 2010 Dear Sisters and Brothers : Peace and Grace to all of you during this mystical season of the glorious hope that we have in our Risen Lord and in the encouraging testimony of those who have gone before. As I celebrated an early Eucharist this Sunday I was particularly aware of being in what the Irish have referred too as a ‘thin place’ - a place where heaven and earth are particularly close and indeed intersect. Angels and archangels ascend and descend on the mystical ladder; the saints of every age are there and Jesus is present in the blessed sacrament. And we are all there and a sacred union. “I give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in (my) prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For (I) know brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you...” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-4) There are a few things that I wanted to share with you and thought that maybe a pastoral letter might be appropriate. 1. The Archdeacon of the Ordinariate: On September 12^th we rejoiced in the installation of our new Chaplain General, Archdeacon Karl McLean. One of the songs that he chose and which was beautifully sung by two girls of the Girl’s Choir of Christ Church Cathedral - our Cathedral - was ‘She Flies On’ written by Bishop Gordon Light recently of the Parishes of the Central Interior, BC. Gordon’s father, Brigadier General E.S. (Ted) Light, was the fifth Chaplain General (1966-68) and later General Secretary of General Synod. But that is an aside. As you know, the position of the Chaplain General is a particularly demanding albeit privileged responsibility. Karl and I have been in consultation and I have decided to appoint him as “Archdeacon Emeritus” thus freeing him from certain duties in the Anglican Ordinariate so that he can devote all of his energies to the whole Branch. He remains, however, a full member of Chapter as we need and value his wise and gracious counsel. We are grateful for his many years as our Archdeacon. Having been an active member of the Council of General Synod for the past three years, I can tell you that he is greatly respected well beyond the Ordinariate as well. We give thanks to and for Karl and will support him fully and pray for him always as he ministers to and with all of us as our Chaplain General. And we give thanks and pray for Joan - very much a part of this ministry with us. I have appointed Canon John Fletcher, our Canon Pastor, as the Archdeacon of the Ordinariate effective this day, The Feast of All Saints. John will be collated at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa on November 14^th, 2010. John is highly respected by all of us and I am grateful that he has agreed to accept this ministry. The day after the Cathedral Service will be the biannual meeting of the Chapter - the Archdeacons and the Canons. 2. Prayer Calendar : Before Advent you will be receiving an Anglican Ordinariate Prayer Calendar for the forthcoming liturgical year. It will be available electronically but we also hope to have some hard copies made and will have further information concerning distribution. This has been a labour of love by Padre Catherine Askew and I am so grateful to her for providing another way whereby we can support each other as we offer our daily prayers. Thank you so very much. 3. Where is everybody? : I am sure that you know where your colleagues are but I like having an address list. To this end Padre George Scharf created one at the beginning of the year. As George has now been posted to Petawawa I have asked Cynthia Greenwood - now in Borden - to be the custodian of the list. She is completing the work that George began by tracking down the ‘missing’ and she will be monitoring movements. So, if she calls you please know that she is not a telemarketer. The list is not for circulation. It is for Ordinariate use and will, of course, include all chaplains, Regular and Reserve with the names of their spouses. Many thanks to Cynthia, George and to Padre Gary Thorne, who keeps track of the Reserve Chaplains. 4. New Chairperson of the ICCMC : For a little over two years I have been the chairperson of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy (ICCMC). My tour of duty is now complete and the new chairperson is the Reverend Stewart Hunter of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and the new secretary is the Rev. Hans Borch of the Evangelical Lutheran Church . It has been a privilege to have been the chairperson and I look forward to continuing this work with new colleagues at the helm. Early in October the ICCMC met with some of the Chaplain General’s staff and then had a day with Karl to discuss our work and how we might best serve the Branch and thence the men and women and families we are all called to serve. 5. Out and about and always available : My itinerary since the beginning of the year is now on our website. I probably have some visits not yet posted but you can see that it has been a year of much travel and I am so privileged and grateful to all of you for hosting me. I always look forward to being with you and every trip is a new experience. Do let me know if there are any opportunities for visiting in the next 3 months. After that our travel budget will be greatly curtailed and next year’s travel will not be so ambitious. It will be like that for all government departments due to budget cuts. 6. Our Communications People : I am very grateful to a number of you who are bringing us together through the mediums of website and the Newsletter. I hear comments - many at the recent House of Bishops - about our website. We have really positive reviews. Many thanks to our Webmasters, Padres Gordon Mintz, John Hounsel-Drover and Brad Smith. Their communications expertise are well beyond my understanding and I am so grateful to them for this ministry. On the website but also circulated electronically is our Newsletter which is always a pleasure to read and greatly informative. We are grateful to Padre David Greenwood for this and for his considerable expertise in communications. As well as a move from Italy and taking on a new job at the Chaplain’s School, David also agreed to be our lead in the Silent Night Project. This has involved more work than you know but is bearing fruit. I am impressed and moved by what I am seeing from the whole church and particularly from our chaplains. David tells me that the Advent-Christmas issue’s deadline will be November 19th. Please note the recent issue of the Anglican Journal. It is about your ministry and the people to whom minister and with whom you serve. We are grateful to Kristin Jenkins, editor of the Journal and her staff, and also to our Primate who is so supportive of all of us. 7. Some People News : Lisa Pacarynuk : On October 2^nd, at Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton, Lisa was ordained a Deacon, for the Diocese of Ottawa, by the Most Reverend Claude Miller, Archbishop of Fredericton and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada. I was there and Padre Rick Durrett was one of the presenters. Lisa is serving the Parish of Gagetown, which is upriver from the base. Best wishes to Lisa, Bernard and their two little ones. Jacques Vaillancourt : On November 14^th at 1500h Jacques will be inducted as Rector of Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church, Camrose (4713-50 Street, Camrose , AB , T4V 1P2 ). Best wishes to Jacques, Bobbi and Jacqueline Thank you for taking the time to read this rather lengthy “Pastoral” but I did want to keep you up to date on some Ordinariate news. May you and your families be truly blessed in the service of our Lord and know that our blessed Lord will strengthen, empower and sustain us always. In His peace and Grace. +Peter Anglican Bishop Ordinary PS. Please put me on your address list : petercoffin@rogers.com or Peter.Coffin@forces.gc.ca

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Ordinariate Newsletter 2010 Pentecost

gmintz — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:54:25 +0000

Recent News and Media Coverage

gmintz — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:37:21 +0000

[caption id="attachment_717" align="alignright" width="169" caption="Capt Catherine Askew"][/caption] My Role in the CFDS - Captain Catherine Askew: Supporting operational readiness through spiritual health Padre Askew’s job as a CF chaplain often means that no day is like another. As a member of the Forces and an officer, she deals with the usual e-mail, phone calls and paperwork every day. However, her work is directed mostly by the needs of the people she serves. [More...]

Navy presents Centennial Bell to Canada "The Maple Leaf", 19 May 2010, Vol. 13, #17 by Darlene Blakeley In the hallowed hall of the Senate of Canada, 100 years to the day it was created there on May 4, 1910, the Navy presented a ship’s bell to the people of Canada, rededicating itself to another century of service. [caption id="attachment_701" align="alignright" width="251" caption="Padre Durrett participates at ceremony of presentation of Centennial Bell."][/caption] “[The Centennial Bell] stands as a symbol that honours the past, celebrates the Royal Canadian Navy’s achievements and recognizes the Navy’s safeguarding of Canadian values of freedom, democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law,” said Defence Minister Peter MacKay. [More...]

Clergy get “behind fence line” view of military chaplaincy By Capt Jeff Noel, 17 Wing Winnipeg Public Affairs Officer Members of Anglican Regional Clericus learn firsthand how CF chaplains operate “It was a very worthwhile and eye-opening experience for me,” said Rev. Canon Dr. Brett Cane, the Rector of St. Aiden’s Anglican Church in Winnipeg. “I had no idea how military chaplains work or of the crucial roles played by our Forces personnel at the Wing.” [more...] [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Local Anglican Clergy visit 17 Wing Winnipeg with Bishop Coffin Bishop Phillips"][/caption]

L’aumônerie militaire expose sa dynamique au clergé Par le Capt Jeff NoelDes membres du clergé de l’Église anglicane régionale apprennent le travail des aumôniers sur le terrain « Ce fut une expérience enrichissante et qui m’a ouvert les yeux », affirme le révérend chanoine Brett Cane, recteur de l’Église anglicane de St. Aiden’s, à Winnipeg. « Je ne connaissais pas du tout le travail des aumôniers militaires ni le rôle essentiel que joue notre personnel des FC dans l’Escadre. » [plus...]

Minister Of National Defence Announces Selection Of Future Chaplain General NR-10.025 - April 8, 2010 OTTAWA, Ont. ─ The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, is pleased to announce the selection of Padre Karl McLean as the next Canadian Forces Chaplain General. Colonel McLean will be promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General and assume command of the Chaplain Branch later this year, succeeding Brigadier-General David C. Kettle, who will retire. [more...]
HMCS Fredericton: An “answer to prayer” for girl’s hostel

by Padre Jennifer Gosse and Lt(N) Christ Grant, Logistics Officer Photos by Cpl Peter Reed, Image Technician

On 1 Jan, 2010, about 30 members of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton rang in the New Year in a very exciting way: doing some good work for some very deserving people. Ship’s companies often take part in humanitarian projects during their deployments. Fredericton chose to help out at a girls’ hostel while in Mombasa, Kenya over the New Year holiday. [more...]

Anglican chaplains bring “spiritual breath” to Haiti Ali Symons, Anglican Church of Canada February 26, 2010 - When Canada's Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) arrived in Jacmel, Haiti, two days after the earthquake, the staff included medics, engineers, and a chaplain, Anglican Padre Shaun Turner. Today, eight chaplains—two of them Anglicans—provide spiritual and ethical support to the Canadian Forces in their humanitarian mission to Haiti, devastated by a Jan. 12 earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people and displaced another million. [more... ]

Airmen turn to padres in wake of horrific news The following article appeared in the Belleville IntelligencerLUKE HENDRY The Intelligencer 8 WING-CFB TRENTON — They are shaken and hurt. They have received encouraging messages from across the country, yet some have spat upon a few of their number. They are the Canadians who work at the country's largest air base. Like the rest of the Canadian Forces, they have said very little publicly since Col. Russ Williams, this base's top officer, was arrested Sunday in the killings of two area women and attacks on two more. But throughout, they have been talking to a small group of chaplains. Wing Chaplain Stephen Merriman calls it “a ministry of presence. “I don't want to see the chaplains in their offices,” Merriman said. “I want to see them with their people.” So when news of Williams' arrest broke, the chaplains did what they do every day: they went walking. [more...]

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Bishop's Visit to 14 Wing Greenwood

gmintz — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:16:50 +0000

On 21 March, 2010 Bishop Coffin visited the community at St Mark’s Protestant Chapel and the people of 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia. The Bishop preached and took an active part in the worship for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Pictured at right are two Lay Readers, Kathy Cormier and Wade Seymour (with medals) as well as three chaplains, Padres Michael Peterson (Anglican), Gordon Poley (Baptist), and Frank Staples (United Church of Canada). At the centre, in the purple chasuble, is our bishop. Pictured below, on another visit to 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia, our Bishop Ordinary, Bishop Coffin celebrated Holy Eucharist with the people of St Mark’s Protestant Chapel and presented Kathy Cormier and Christina Barrett with their Lay Readers licence certificates. Pictures with the group are two Anglican military chaplains, Padre Michelle Staples and Padre Jack Barrett.

Bishop Coffin's Visit to 17 Wing Winnipeg

gmintz — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:40:27 +0000

A Very Full Week

by Padre Gordon Mintz The Chapel of the Good Shepherd, the military chapel at 17 Wing Winnipeg was very pleased to welcome Bishop Coffin to preside at a service of Confirmation for three of its young members on 18 April 2010. The service may have been unique in that it was a combined confirmation of a candidate from the Presbyterian tradition and two young Anglicans. [caption id="attachment_679" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Chapel of the Good Shepherd Confirmation 18 April 2010 - From left to right: Margaret MacLennan (Lay Reader), Padre Bonnie Mason, Matthew MacRae, Joel Mintz, Nathan Mintz, Bishop Peter Coffin, Padre Gordon Mintz."][/caption] Padre Bonnie Mason, the Wing Chaplain and a Presbyterian minister co-presided at the Confirmation part of the liturgy with prayers from the official rites of both denominations interwoven to insure the integrity of each tradition while maintaining a cohesive flow. Bishop Coffin described it this way, “The vows were the same for both denominations and we used the Anglican Rite with the Presbyterian prayers as extra. I did not confirm the Presbyterian candidate, nor did Padre Mason confirm the two Anglicans. It was a great sign of ecumenism as we stood side by side and confirmed our respective faithful candidates.” It was a special day for the confirmands, their families and the worshipping community of 17 Wing. Interestingly, following the worship of the Protestant community an Episcopal meeting occurred as Bishop Coffin met with Bishop Donald Thériault who was also at 17 Wing in order to lead the Wing’s Roman Catholic community in worship when they celebrated the confirmation of their young people at the mass which followed our service in the 17 Wing shared chapel facility. Bishop Coffin remained in Winnipeg for the Air Force Chaplain’s Conference for the next few days where he and Bishop Thériault made a presentation on some of the current issues before the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military chaplaincy (ICCMC). This afforded the chance for our Bishop to share some pastoral visits with Padre Will Hubbard and myself as Anglicans and the entire 17 Wing Chaplaincy Team which we very much appreciated. [caption id="attachment_680" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Bishop Peter Coffin with 17 Wing chaplains and local city of Winnipeg clergy on a tour of the operational aspects the Air Force at 17 Wing."][/caption] The week in Winnipeg concluded with a visit with the Anglican clergy of the local deanery which was arranged with the aid of the Regional Dean, Maj. (ret’d) the Rev. Gordon Sheilds who once served as the Wing Chaplain at 17 Wing. The Rt. Rev. Donald Phillips (Bishop of Rupert’s Land) also joined us as we toured the Wing and were briefed on the operational role that schools and squadron’s located here play within the Canadian Forces and also the contributions that the base makes to the city. Of particular interest for the local clergy was the chance to gain a fuller understanding of the pressures faced by the service personnel in the pews of the churches they serve and how this informs the spiritual care they offer as pastors and as congregations. It also provided a fantastic opportunity for both our Bishop and the CO’s of 402 and 435 squadrons to speak about the role that chaplains play within their units and the Canadian Forces and what that ministry looks like. The tour concluded with lunch in the officer’s mess and briefings from the PAFO and MFRC followed by the current chaplain recruiting video. The local clergy and Bishop Phillips were very grateful for the experience and expressed their thanks. I am sure our Bishop was glad to, at last, be taken to the airport for the trip home after such a non-stop week in Winnipeg. I know as well as being busy it seemed to me like a very full week in the best sense of the word.

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St Clement's Preaching College

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT

by Padre Rick Durrett [caption id="attachment_687" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Pictured left to right with Dr Daniel in front: Blair Ross (8 Wing Trenton), Rick Durrett (CMS Ottawa), Terry Wiebe (HMCS Unicorn, Saskatoon), Michelle Staples (Petawawa), Ellis Jagoe (CFB Suffield), and Jack Barrett (CFS St John's)."][/caption] Six Anglican chaplains attended St Clement's Preaching College from 2 to 5 November 2009 at Queen of the Apostle's Retreat Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The course, entitled: “The Use of Personal Narrative and Testimony in Preaching” enabled each participant to present two sermons in the context of small groups and benefit by the feedback of his or her peers. As I travelled to Toronto for the event, I thought to myself, “How un-Anglican to use personal narrative and testimony” but despite my initial trepidation, I really enjoyed the three days of study and challenge. The course was led by the Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, Senior Minister at First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She is also co-host for the TV program “30 Good Minutes” which airs on Sundays at 5 pm on Chicago's WTTW/Ch.11. She received her M.Div. from Yale University and her D. Min from Hartford Seminary. A frequent contributor to the Christian Century and other magazines, she has taught preaching at Yale Divinity School and Chicago Theological Seminary, where she serves on the Board of Trustees. Her book, Tell It Like It Is:Reclaiming the Practice of Testimony was published by The Alban Institute in 2006. Dr Daniel demonstrated in her talks and videos (with folks in her congregation using testimony) the strength of getting to know the faith journey of others within our gathered communities. She urged us to reflect theologically on even the most mundane events of our lives in order to see the hand of God at work and to share that with others in the context of our preaching and pastoral ministry. To get a flavour of her work, you should read her latest book, co-authored with Martin Copenhaver entitled, This Odd and Wondrous Calling. If you are computer savvy you can see her preaching on YouTube and get a sense for how she uses personal narrative in her own preaching.

General Synod Reflections

gmintz — Sat, 22 May 2010 00:13:50 +0000

Members of General Synod – The Venerable Paul Feheley (Principal Secretary to the Primate); Mr Nelson Usher (Lay Military Ordinariate); Padre Michelle Staples (Clergy Military Ordinariate); Colleen-Nora Bateman (Youth – Military Ordinariate); The Most Reverend Fred Hiltz, Primate; The Most Reverend Peter Coffin (Bishop Military Ordinariate); CPO2 Mark Nicolle (Lay Military Ordinariate); and Padre Todd Meaker (Clergy Military Ordinariate) by Major the Reverend Todd C. Meaker, SSC It was a distinct honour to be a member of the Anglican Military Ordinariate delegation to the 2010 General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, that convened in Halifax, Nova Scotia from 3 to 11 June, 2010. Before anything else, I would like to offer a word of appreciation to the Clericus for this privilege. As I reflect back on our time in Halifax, I would like to offer you a personal perspective on a few of the highlights and impressions that were generated: 1. Resolution A017: Declaration of Principles - Election, etc. of Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces (carried). This was the second reading for this amendment, and so the Ordinariate is now in a position to urgently consider the means and mechanisms necessary to implement this new level of responsibility -- how we will be able to evolve our transparency, accountability and community life/identity as Anglicans in the Canadian Forces in a manner that will enable us to support and inform our common life. This is a vital corollary to our authority to elect a Bishop Ordinary. My initial thoughts look towards the establishment of Regional Presbyterial Councils (possibly 4 across Canada) and increased mediums for Lay representation within the life of the Ordinariate with a capacity to communicate regularly via web based, teleconference or VTC systems. Regardless of the "tools" we will choose, one thing is clear: there is now an immediate and vital need for us to consider and define ways and means of expanding our governing structures beyond the currently bi-annual Chapter meetings and once a year Clericus sessions. This is a time sensitive matter if we are to realise the full potential that informs this new level of responsibility arising from the passing of this resolution. 2. The General Synod was infused throughout the time it was sitting, with a spirit of generosity and mutual respect I have never seen before. This was my third experience as a delegate to General Synod, and I have never encountered a less political spirit. Rather, there was a gracious restraint on personal agendas and a real focus on the common life of our Church. There is much still "hanging in the air" that will continue to require our thoughtful and prayerful attention on matters informing the doctrine, discipline and ordered life of our Church. If the spirit of self-sacrifice can be maintained that was evident in Halifax, then our Church has hope for tomorrow against the threats of storms on the horizon of our common life and our Communion witness as a true expression of Christ's Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, with a mission not only to our local communities but the global is assured. We must draw deep from our oftentimes neglected acumen for theological thought, doctrinal certitude and Faith. 3. This General Synod considered and passed an unprecedented number of resolutions that called for considerations of restructuring our National life as a Church. Whether it was matters informing national church staffing, diocesan restructuring, or the downsizing of membership on the Council of General Synod just to name a few (see the National Church Website for more details) there is no question that we are an institution in crisis. Our national footprint, and thereby our ability to witness and proclaim the Faith at the national or international levels, is declining. This is a critical alarm bell that we must not ignore. If this trend continues, our influence in Canadian society as means of Divine Grace will also continue to diminish and ultimately be lost. I left the General Synod with a deep awareness that our Strategic Vision and therefore spiritual life as a Church must undergo a profound examination. Something has gone off the rails and we must reflect deeply on this towards the re-discovery and refreshing of the Anglican spiritual tradition and leadership. Respectfully submitted in Christ. Major the Reverend Todd C. Meaker, SSC [Ed. Note: Discernment on Sexuality -- At this summers General Synod in Halifax, Resolution Number A115 was passed which read “Be it resolved that this General Synod: Affirms the attached statement of its discussions on human sexuality and requests the General Secretary to forward it to the Diocesan Bishops with the request that it will be distributed within each diocese.” To fulfil the requirement and request to distribute this statement widely, it is printed in the hard copy of the newsletter which can be downloaded here and was made available in Chapels. More information can be found on the GS2010 section of the website.]

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My Role in the CFDS

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My Role in the CFDS features military and civilian personnel and occupations throughout the Defence Team. Featured profiles use real-life stories to illustrate the dedication, excellence and professionalism of personnel and employees in their day-to-day jobs under the purview of the Canada First Defence Strategy (CFDS).

As appeared in "The Maple Leaf", 26 May 2010, Vol. 13, No. 18

[caption id="attachment_707" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Padre Askew with a Veteran at Vimy"][/caption] Padre Askew’s job as a CF chaplain often means that no day is like another. As a member of the Forces and an officer, she deals with the usual e-mail, phone calls and paperwork every day. However, her work is directed mostly by the needs of the people she serves. Her most memorable moment as a CF chaplain came in April 2007, when she gave the Rededication Prayer for theVimy Memorial – in Cree. “I was strengthened as I thought of the sacrifice of those young men so long ago,” she says, “and most especially of the Aboriginal soldiers who, in their day, never heard a military chaplain pray in an Aboriginal language.” CF chaplains provide pastoral care and guidance to personnel and their families— compassionate leave issues, marital counselling, spiritual direction—and advice to COs on the spiritual, ethical and moral concerns of the unit – workplace conflict and other broader issues. “I work to help CF personnel and units be spiritually, ethically and morally healthy, thus enabling them to fulfill their mission,” she says. “These functions contribute to the overall operational readiness of individual members and of units as a whole.” Padre Askew is an Anglican priest who received her Masters of Divinity from Trinity College Toronto. She has civilian experience as an advocate in indigenous justice issues and as the rector of her own parish in British Columbia. She’s worked alongside chaplains from many different churches and a variety of faith groups. Her involvement in the Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group has given her the opportunity to explore her Aboriginal identity and work to address the needs of currentAboriginal DefenceTeam members. When Capt Askew retires, she would like to know that Aboriginal identity is an integral part of the identity of the whole Defence Team. “I would like to look back and see that Aboriginal people following a traditional path in their spirituality are able to do so freely and easily within the Defence Team,” she says. “We are walking that path now but we are still very early in the journey. “I believe that, in celebrating and supporting the individuality of our members, we will have a healthier Defence Team as a whole.” While her faith motivated her toward ordination in the Church, Padre Askew says, “it is the dedication, sacrifice and camaraderie of the Defence Team that energizes, inspires and sustains me in my role as a military chaplain.”

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Supporting the Anglican Military Ordinariate

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Many have asked how they can support our troops through supporting the work of the Ordinariate. We covet your prayers at all times. For those who wish to support this work financially there are a few options: 1 - making an on-line donation through Canada Helps; 2 - contacting the Canon Treasurer, LCol the Rev’d N. Shaw, CD if you wish to arrange to send a cheque, or; 3 - contributing to the The Anglican Bishop Ordinary Trust

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Canadians join in Consecration of U.S. Bishop to the Forces

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Bishops right to left : Rt. Rev Peter Coffin, Rt.Rev Tom Brown, Bishop of Wellington and to the New Zealand Defence Force; The Rt. Rev. Len Eacott, Bishop to the Australian Defence Force. This was the Consecration of The Rt. Rev. James 'Jay' Magness , Suffragan Bishop for Federal Ministries of the Episcopal Church of the U.S.A. which took place at Washington National Cathedral, June 19, 2010. As such, Bishop Magness will be the endorsing authority for all American Episcopalian military chaplains. Chief Consecrator : The Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori - Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Col. Karl McLean was given the honour of being one of the 'Presenters' of the new bishop.

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Battle of Britain - Bulletin Insert

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN SUNDAY commemorates a dramatic turning point in the history of the Second World War. The German objective was to eliminate the Royal Air Force both in the air and on the ground, and to obtain air superiority in preparation for a seaborne and airborne invasion. Deployed along the French and Belgian coasts, the Luftwaffe began their first heavy onslaught early in July 1940, directed against British shipping and the Channel ports. The intention of this first phase of the battle was to draw the Royal Air Force into combat and wear down its strength. The second phase, from 8 to 18 August, consisted of intensive day operations against coastal radar stations and fighter airfields. The third phase began after a five-day lull with increased night attacks and attacks on the fighter airfields in the London area. The daylight assault on London itself marked the beginning of the fourth phase. This opened on 7 September, with attacks on the docks which, though serious themselves, brought vital relief to the fighter airfields which had been under such pressure, and lasted most of the month. It reached a climax on 15 September, when over one thousand sorties were flown against the capital in the afternoon and at night. On that occasion the Luftwaffe lost 56 aircraft. It was, in Sir Winston Churchill’s words: “One of the decisive battles of the war.” Churchill went on to say: “The gratitude of every home in our Island, in our Empire, and indeed throughout the world… goes out to the airmen who, undaunted by odds, unwearied in their constant challenge and mortal danger, are turning the tide of world war by their prowess and by devotion. Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” Throughout October, the fifth and last phase of the Battle saw the decline of enemy daylight attacks on London and an increase in the night bombing of Britain’s major ports and industrial centers. At the beginning of the struggle the Luftwaffe had 2,790 aircraft to launch against England. Britain had fewer than 60 fighter squadrons, – some 650 aircraft – and the ground staff had to work sometimes 16 hours a day to keep the machines in the air. Between 24 August and 6 September alone, Fighter Command lost 103 pilots and 128 seriously wounded (including Canadians), while 366 fighters had been put out of action including Canadians pilots included. There were 1495 pilots and crew killed during the Battle of Britain, of which 49 were Canadian. Of 103 Canadian fighter pilots in battle, 23 were killed in action. Many Canadians served in the squadrons of Spitfires and Hurricanes which repulsed the Luftwaffe in the summer of 1940. No. 1 Fighter Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), equipped with modern eight-gun fighters, became the first RCAF unit to engage enemy planes in battle when it met a formation of German bombers over southern England on August 26, 1940. It shot down three of them and damaged four others with the loss of one pilot and one plane. Its next meeting with the enemy was not as fortunate as it was attacked out of the sun by Messerschmitts and lost three planes. By mid-October the squadron had accounted for 31 enemy aircraft destroyed and probably 43 more destroyed or damaged. It lost 16 Hurricanes; three pilots had been killed. To limit confusion, the RCAF squadrons were operated as separate units from the RAF, generally keeping the Canadians together. Other Canadians flew with the Royal Air Force during that difficult period. No 242 (Canadian) Squadron RAF, which had been formed in 1939 from some of the many Canadians who flew directly with the Royal Air Force, was not reinforced with veterans from the French campaign and joined in the battle. On August 30, nine of its planes met a hundred enemy aircraft over Essex. Attacking from above, the squadron claimed 12 victories and escaped unscathed. Canadians also shared in repulsing the Luftwaffe's last major daylight attack. On September 27, 303 Squadron RAF and 1 Squadron RCAF attacked the first wave of enemy bombers. Seven, possibly eight enemy planes were destroyed, and another seven damaged. The Royal Canadian Air Force thus received its "baptism of fire." In commemorating the airmen who fought in the Battle of Britain, we pay tribute also to those who in later years of the war served in all the Allied Forces at sea, land, and air. Today we record our continuing sense of gratitude for what was achieved in the darkest moments of war, and we rededicate ourselves to strive untiringly for peace, justice, and freedom in the world. *Adapted from the service of Westminster Abbey, 2004 and other public domain sources.

Battle of Britain Resources

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Resources for Battle of Britain Sunday (19 Sept 2010) The Battle of Britain Sunday is observed on the first Sunday after 15 of Sept.

'Never in the field of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to so few.' - Sir Winston Churchill General Prayers of Thanksgiving for Christian Assemblies Let us thank God for the victory granted to us in the Battle of Britain: NOT unto us, but unto you, O Lord, do we give the praise and thanksgiving for your mercy and deliverance in time of need. Grant as we commemorate the courage and sacrifice of the few, that we may ever seek your grace to follow their example in the paths of duty and service, and that we too may accept and perform that which you have entrusted to us with the same faithfulness and valour, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Let us remember before God those who have died in the service of the Royal Air Force and her Allies especially those who gave their lives in the Battle of Britain. O GOD of all Souls, we praise and magnify your Holy Name for all your servants who, having fought a good fight, have finished their course and journey here on this Earth. Regard their loyalty and devotion; forgive their frailties and sins; receive them into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace; and, we ask that, encouraged by their example and strengthened by their fellowship, we with them may be acknowledged, we pray, as a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light, through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Sample Commemorative Services Battle of Britain Parade Order of Service - a sample Order of Service for a military observance Sunday Chapel Observance - a sample Order of Service for chapel use Bulletin Insert Further Resources and Links (these will open in a new window) Department of National Defence - Air Force History - Battle of Britain The Battle of Britain - Veteran Affairs Canada Youth and Educators resources - Canada and the Second World War 1939-1945 section The Battle of Britain History Site - the official Battle of Britain website - contains the official and Daily reports , operational diaries of the RAF, the Roll of Honour, the commanders, units and stations involved, and other links BBC - History - World Wars: The Battle of Britian - "The story of the Battle of Britain resounds through the years as one of the defining moments of recent British history. Dr Chris Bellamy examines what happened, and explodes some enduring myths concerning this crucial conflict."

Battle of Britain: Chapel Observance Order of Service

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A Service dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain 10 July – 31 October 1940

APPROACH TO WORSHIP Chaplain: On this day of remembrance, we welcome you to this service of dedication and reflection. Before the Heavenly Throne of grace, we gather to honour those who have died to defend and preserve our precious freedoms. All: O God, you will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are fixed on you; for in returning and rest we shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be our strength. - Isaiah 26:3; 30:15 INVITATION TO WORSHIP Chaplain: Lord, open our lips, All: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Chaplain: O God, make speed to save us. All: O Lord, make speed to save us. All: Glory to the Father, and the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen OPENING HYMN: O Canada OPENING PRAYER: Chaplain: Let us pray All: Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Chaplain: Gracious God, we have gathered on this Battle of Britain Sunday to give thanks once more for the liberty which that Battle preserved for us and the world. We remember with gratitude the dedication and heroism of members of the Canadian, British and Allied Air Forces. We remember their successors; our colleagues now engaged in many parts of the world and pray that you would watch over them. We pray for our Air Force, that its power and skill may always be used to safeguard justice and peace through Christ our Lord. Amen. Chaplain: Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent into our hearts the Spirit of your Son. Give us the grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all people may know the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Hymn: ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’ (p. 288 Voices United) INVITATION TO CONFESSION Chaplain: Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy, healing the sick and forgiving the sinful. May God who enlightens every heart, help us to confess our sins and trust in a gracious mercy. A brief silence may be observed All: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your son, Jesus Christ, have mercy upon us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Holy Name. Amen Absolution Chaplain: Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Micah 4:1-5 RESPONSIVE PSALM: Psalm 23 (pg. 749 of VU) NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Ephesians 6: 10-18 (pg. 1137) THE GOSPEL HYMN: ‘Oh Love How Deep’ v. 1-5 (pg. 348 VU) THE GOSPEL: John 15:12-17 (pg. 1046) THE SERMON Sermon précis “There is a time in the life of a free nation, and in the fabric of the society which enables and empowers liberty and justice, when we are called upon to fight and resist evil powers seeking to crush the life of its citizenry, and seeking to quench the very fire of freedom which enlivens us. The Battle of Britain is a memorial, indeed a celebration, of the willingness of a few to lay down their lives in the service of the many” OUR CHRISTIAN RESPONSE The Apostles’ Creed: All: I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen Air Force Hymn: “O Thou within Whose Sure Control” to the tune of Eternal Father, Strong to Save (VU 639) O Thou within Whose sure control The surging planets onward roll, Whose everlasting arms embrace People of every clime and race, Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer For those Thy children of the air! Thou at the impulse of Whose will A troubled Galilee grew still Thy chart and compass shall provide Deliverance from storm and tide Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer For those Thy rangers of the air! Across the ocean, dread and deep, Above the forest’s lonely sweep, Or when through serried clouds they rise And hidden are from mortal eyes; Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer For Thy crusaders of the air! Uphold their shining argosies Upon the vast ethereal seas; Encompass Thou their valiant wings In all their brave adventuring; Hear Thou, O Lord, a nation’s prayer For these Thy children of the air! DOXOLOGY (As the offering is brought forward the congregation sings) Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise him, all creatures here below, praise him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Chaplain: Let us pray to Lord, saying, “Lord hear our prayer.” Chaplain: Let us pray for the peace of the world: The Lord grant that we may live together in justice and faith. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Chaplain: Let us pray for this country and especially for Queen Elizabeth, The Governor General, The Prime Minister, and all in authority: the Lord help them to serve this people according to God’s holy will. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Chaplain: Let us pray for the men and women of the Canadian Forces, especially those currently deployed and their families: the Lord grant them peace, safety and grace to further the cause of justice and peace in our world. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Chaplain: Let us pray for the children and young people: the Lord guide their growth and development. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Chaplain: Let us pray for the sick for those who asked for our prayers (name those who God has placed on your heart either silently or aloud): the Lord deliver them and keep them in his love. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Chaplain: We remember the prophets, apostles, martyrs, and all who have borne witness to the gospel: the Lord direct our lives in the same spirit of service and sacrifice. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Chaplain: Gathering our prayers and petitions let us join in the prayer that Our Lord taught us saying All: OUR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. SENDING FORTH BENEDICTION GOD grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest; to the Church, and all humankind, peace and freedom, and to us in this uncertain world, eternal life; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. CLOSING HYMN: ‘Abide With Me’ (436 VU) Chaplain: Let us go forth rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. All: Thanks be to God. *Complied from resources provided by Padre Sue Beare, Padre Robert Granholm and Padre Gordon Mintz.

Commemoration of the Battle of Britain: Sample Parade Order of Service

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Commemoration of the Battle of Britain

Arrival of General Officers National Anthem O Canada! Our home and native land! True Patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land Glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Remove Headdress Welcoming Remarks - Chaplain In the presence of Almighty God we have gathered to commemorate the Battle of Britain to give thanks once more for the liberty which that Battle preserved for us and the world. We remember with gratitude the dedication and heroism of members of the Royal Air Force and the allied air forces. We remember their successors, our colleagues, now engaged throughout the world. We affirm again our determination to put an end to all armed conflicts; we express our penitence for those occasions when they become necessary; and we acknowledge with sorrow the suffering and destruction they cause. We will pray for the Royal Air Force and her Allies that their power and skill may always be used to safeguard justice and peace. We entreat God that we may hold courageously to the values we profess, working untiringly in God's service here on earth. First Reading - Revelation 22:1-6 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there anymore. But the throne of God and of the lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever. And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true, for the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.” Air Force Hymn - “O Thou within Whose Sure Control” O Thou within Whose sure control The surging planets onward roll, Whose everlasting arms embrace People of every clime and race, Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer For those Thy children of the air! Thou at the impulse of Whose will A troubled Galilee grew still Thy chart and compass shall provide Deliverance from storm and tide Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer For those Thy rangers of the air! Across the ocean, dread and deep, Above the forest’s lonely sweep, Or when through serried clouds they rise And hidden are from mortal eyes; Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer For Thy crusaders of the air! Uphold their shining argosies Upon the vast ethereal seas; Encompass Thou their valiant wings In all their brave adventuring; Hear Thou, O Lord, a nation’s prayer For these Thy children of the air! Second Reading – John 15:12-17 This is My commandment, That you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from My Father. You did not choose Me but I choose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so the Father will give whatever you may ask him in My Name. I am giving you these commands, so that you may love one another. Prayer - Chaplain Not unto us, but unto you, Gracious God, do we give the praise and thanksgiving for your mercy and deliverance in time of need. We give you most heartfelt thanks for victory in the skies during the Battle of Britain. Grant as we commemorate the courage and sacrifice of the few, that we may ever seek your grace to follow their example in the paths of duty and service. We pray also, that we too may accept and perform that which you have entrusted to us, O God, with the same faithfulness and valour so that the earth will be filled with your knowledge, your love, your justice and your peace. Amen. Address Laying of Wreaths Roll of Honour Act of Remembrance - Chaplain Almighty God, into your hands we commend the souls of those who laid down their lives for the cause of freedom, praying that you would grant them the joys of your eternal kingdom, and, to all who mourn them, fortitude of spirit and constant faith in the power of your love. AMEN They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. (All) We will remember them Replace Headdress The Last Post Lowering of Flags Two Minute Silence “The Lament” “Reveille” Raising of the Flags Concluding Prayers A Prayer for the Air Force Almighty God, whose loving care encompasses even the sparrow in its flight, guide and protect, we pray, all those who fly the uncharted spaces of the sky. Bless those who, through service in the Air Force, stand guard over the sacred trust of home and country. Endow them with wisdom and understanding that they may clearly see the path of duty and courageously devote themselves in service to the nation they love. In the solitude of flight, may the beauty of your greatness be revealed to them, that they may pattern their lives in accordance with your will. Extend your strengthening presence to those who wait at home, and may they ever know your watchful care will keep safe their absent ones. Let your blessing be upon us, O God, we pray. Lead us to carry on the trust left to us by those who have given with honour their lives in service of their country. May we find peace in the knowledge of our mission accomplished and their task completed, united forever in faithful service. Amen. A Prayer for Peace O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, from whom true peace comes, open our minds and hearts to a true love of peace. Defend us your servants from the assaults of our enemies, that we may trust in your defence, and not fear the power of any adversaries. Guide us always in the ways of peace and charity for all nations and peoples, and grant wisdom to all in authority, that justice may preavail here on Earth as it is in Heaven. Amen. Poem - “Somewhere in England” Somewhere in England there’s a little town With thatched roof houses of ancient renown, In the drowsy stillness of a summers day, A handful of people are wending their way. To a little stone church on a hillside green Where the flag of Empire aloft can be seen There in the Churchyard, with sanctity blest, A Canadian flyer is laid to his rest. Far from home and those he holds dear, He is cared for with reverence by the village there, His last resting place is hallowed with love, And the flowers of England are planted above. Hymn -“Abide with me” Abide with me, fast falls the eventide, The darkness deepens, Lord, with me abide, When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. I need Your presence every passing hour, What but Your grace can foil the tempter’s power? Who like Yourself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. I have no fear with You at hand to bless, Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, your victory? I triumph still, if You abide with me. Blessing - Chaplain May God bless you and keep you. AMEN May God's face shine upon you and be gracious to you. AMEN May God look upon you with kindness and grant you peace. AMEN Royal Anthem - “God Save the Queen” God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen; God save the Queen. Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us: God save the Queen. Departure of General Officers Parade Dismissed

Installation of New Chaplain General - BGen Karl McLean

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Ordinariate Newsletter Thanksgiving 2010

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2010prayinSand

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Praying in the Sand

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by Padre Carole Bateman, Battle Group Chaplain, Kandahar, Afghanistan As chaplains in the Canadian Forces, we know that people are praying for our members as the prayer from the BAS says "at home and abroad." This is lived in many ways in different locations. While deployed to Afghanistan, the team here certainly feels supported through prayers sent our way via chapel communities, chaplain teams and individual chaplains who email along their thoughts and prayers. In the first month of our Roto 9 tour, the US chaplains, who form the bulk of the coalition team here in Kandahar Air Field (KAF), celebrated their National Day of Prayer at the boardwalk in Afghanistan. Padre Maude Parsons-Horst read a prayer as did Padre Andre Gauthier. Another Canadian participating was LCdr Peter Jackson from the Role 1 Medical world who read a prayer from the Jewish tradition. [caption id="attachment_910" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Padre Maude Parson-Horst (Anglican) second from the left, and Padre Andre Gauthier (Roman Catholic) second from the right, prepare to lead in prayer."][/caption] The support that we feel here from our coalition chaplain brothers and sisters is empowering. There are weekly coalition meetings that the Canadian chaplains attend as they are able. Also, the resources of the chapel and programs offered by coalition chaplains are available to all CF members who serve within KAF. This photo was taken at the end of a ramp ceremony for a CF soldier. If you look closely, you will be able to pick out Padre Dwayne Boss just right of centre, Padre Carol Bateman, Padre Andre Gauthier, Padre Maude Parsons-Horst, a US chaplain and then Padre Darryl Levy. We take this time of prayer, as a group, to continue to encourage each other in the work that we do, in this place God has call us to, asking for His blessing and grace.

Anglican Military Ordinariate Archdeacon Installed as Chaplain General

gmintz — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:11:54 +0000

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INSTALLATION OF CANADIAN FORCES ARCHDEACON BRIGADIER-GENERAL KARL McLEAN AS CHAPLAIN GENERAL

The wind might have been blowing strongly and the rain may have been about to set in, but inside the Roman Catholic Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame, in Ottawa on 12 September 2010 the crowd was warm and excited. The new Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces was about to be installed. Our own colleague, Archdeacon Karl McLean, newly promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General, and selected by the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy (ICCMC) was about to be appointed by the Chief of Defense Staff to become the head of the military chaplain Branch and the leader of over 200 Regular Force and 100 Reserve Force chaplains, the dozens of congregations of the military chapels across Canada and abroad, and the caretaker of the faith for the tens of thousands of Canada’s military members and their families.

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The service started with the sound of the pipes, as LCol (Ret’d) the Rev. Canon Bill Fairlie piped the procession down the aisle of the Basilica. Music was certainly central to the entire afternoon. There were anthems by Christ Church Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir, the Cathedrals Men and Boys’ Choir, and solos by its Organist and Director of Music Matthew Larkin. The Canadian Forces Aboriginal Advisory Group’s Drumming ensemble also led in a moving chant for leadership, surrounding Padre McLean and raising their voices and drum beats, first to the roof and then to the heavens.

Prayers were offered by all the denominational representatives of the ICCMC and by the Most Rev Claude Miller, Metropolitan of Canada, Bishop of Fredericton and Karl’s home bishop. The central moment of the afternoon was when the Chief of Defense Staff and Bishop Peter Coffin (Chair of the ICCMC) signed the installation documents.

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News and Notes

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By Padre Greenwood [caption id="attachment_930" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Major the Reverend Pacarynuk was previously posted to CFB Gagetown, 14 Wing Greenwood and 17 Wing Winnipeg. She has been studying for Ordination for the past three years."][/caption]

Major the Rev Lisa Pacarynuk was ordained as a deacon at Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton on Saturday 2 October 2010 by the Most Reverend Claude Miller, Bishop of Fredericton and Metropolitan of the ecclesiastical Province of Canada. Major Pacarynuk has been on Leave Without Pay while she undertook her denominational studies for reception and ordination into the Holy Church of God and the Anglican Church of Canada. It is Major Pacarynuk’s hope to return to active duty with the Canadian Forces as a chaplain within the Anglican Military Ordinariate within the next few years.
It was good news for Charles and Anna Irish as Nathanael Winsor Irish was born 15 July 2010 at 0045, weighing 9 lbs 7 oz, and measuring 23 inches! He was born by caesarean section after 27 hours of labour at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston. Nathanael is strong, healthy, and very alert. Anna reports the doctors and nursing staff provided excellent care. Padre Charles Irish has started 6-months of parental leave.
Padre Dwayne and Peggy Bos are now parents three times over as Addison Faith Bos was born on 24 August 2010 promptly at 0926 hrs, at a healthy 8 lbs 1 oz. Addison joins older sister Kaitlyn Elizabeth (5 ½ years old) and big brother Jeremy David (7 ½ years old). All fared well after the home birth in Brandon.
At the summer Clericus meeting, Canon Park reminded the Anglican chaplains gathered that on several occasions they had discussed various options for a Patron Saint for the Ordinariate. Canon Park was now ready to make the following motion to Clericus “Moved by Canon Park and seconded by Padre Meaker that St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342 whose feast day is celebrated on 6 December, be adopted as the Patron Saint of the Anglican Military Ordinariate.” This was Carried Unanimously! Bishop Coffin then requested that, as a sign of unity, solidarity and to support each other with pastoral care, the members of Clericus pray for one another, particularly on the feast day of St. Nicolas (6 December).
Major Michelle Staples (Chaplain, CFB Edmonton) has been elected by General Synod to be the Anglican Military Ordinariate member on the Council of General Synod
Lt(N) Jennifer Gosse (Chaplain, MARLANT Formation Halifax) has been appointed by the Primate to the Eco Justice and Partnerships Committee.

2010 Bishops Partial Itinerary

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VISITS OF THE ANGLICAN BISHOP ORDINARY

2010
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*January 19-21*	Washington, DC - Guest Speaker at the opening dinner of Episcopal Chaplains to Federal Ministries (Military, DVA Hospitals, Federal Prisons. Con-celebrated with Bishop George Packard and laid hands for healing in Washington National Cathedral
*February 8-11*	CFB Kingston - Visit to base chaplains
*February 14-16*	Toronto with some of the Chapter to visit the Primate
*February 21*	Ottawa - Confirmation of the Military Member’s son at St. Barnabas Church
*February 22-26*	Victoria - Visit to MARPAC Chaplains
*March 2*	Petawawa - Visit to base chaplains
*March 9-11*	CFB Halifax - Visit to the MARLANT Chaplains
*March 12-15*	CFB Greenwood - Visit to Wing Chaplains
*March 15 -17*	St. John’s, Nfld - Pastoral Visit - included reserve chaplains of 1 Royal Newfoundland Regiment , HMCS Cabot, CFB Gander
*April 17-23*	17 Wing Winnipeg - Confirmation and 1^st Air Division Chaplain’s Conference, Hosted, with Padre Gordon Mintz, the Deanery Clergy and Bishop of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land
*May 14-19*	CFB Edmonton - Confirmation then Pastoral Visit to CFB Wainwright
*May 29-June*	Cornwall, Ontario - Annual Anglican Clericus and the Chaplain’s Retreat Archbishop Terry Finlay was our retreat leader
*June 2-11*	Halifax - General Synod
*June 17-20*	Washington, DC - Meeting with other Anglican Bishops Ordinary and Ordination of The Rev. Canon James ‘Jay’ Magness of the Diocese of Southern Virginia as 6^th Suffragan Bishop for Federal Ministries of TEC
*June 26- 28*	CFB Suffield, Alta. (Medicine Hat) - Confirmation and Pastoral Visiting
*August 21-23*	CFB Borden, Ontario - Chapel and visit units
*September 12*	Induction of the new Chaplain General, Brigadier General Karl McLean in Ottawa with his bishop, Archbishop Claude Miller(Metropolitan of Canada and Bishop of Fredericton), in attendance
October 2	Fredericton - Ordination of Lisa Pacarynuk to the Diaconate and visit to CFB Gagetown
*October 7-8*	Ottawa CFSU Uplands - Visioning Days with the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy with the Chaplain General and others
*October 21-26*	Montreal meeting of Bishops and Spouses (‘House and Spouse’) and House of Bishops Meeting
*November*	*(Some base visits to be scheduled for Eastern Ontario)*
*November 16-19*	Vancouver - Land Force Western Area Chaplains
*December 6-8*	CFB Borden (Barrie) - Interfaith Committee and Chaplain School Graduation

[caption id="attachment_892" align="alignright" width="590" caption="Members of General Synod – The Venerable Paul Feheley (Principal Secretary to the Primate); Mr Nelson Usher (Lay Military Ordinariate); Padre Michelle Staples (Clergy Military Ordinariate); Colleen-Nora Bateman (Youth – Military Ordinariate); The Most Reverend Fred Hiltz, Primate; The Right Reverend Peter Coffin (Bishop Military Ordinariate); CPO2 Mark Nicolle (Lay Military Ordinariate); and Padre Todd Meaker (Clergy Military Ordinariate)"][/caption]

col_fletcher

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New Archdeacon for Anglican Military Ordinariate

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NEW ARCHDEACON FOR THE CANADIAN FORCES [caption id="attachment_1043" align="alignleft" width="263" caption="Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces, Peter Coffin lays his hands upon the head of the new Archdeacon, Padre John Fletcher while the Chaplain General, Archdeacon Emeritus Padre Karl McLean looks on. Photo: Art Babych, Editor, Crosstalk – used with permission. "][/caption] On 1 November 2010, the Feast of All Saints, our Bishop Peter Coffin announced that he had appointed Canon John Fletcher as the Archdeacon of the Anglican Ordinariate. Our former Archdeacon, Karl McLean, has been assumpted to the rank of Brigadier General and made the Chaplain General of the Canadian Forces and along with the pressures and workload associated with that office there were also some ‘conflict of issue’ concerns, and so it was with great delight that our Bishop Peter announced that Padre McLean would become Archdeacon Emeritus of the Ordinariate, but that the yoke of the Archdeacon’s office would be passed to Canon Fletcher. John was installed as Archdeacon at our home Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa - the cathedral of the Diocese of Ottawa and the Anglican Ordinariate - on November 14th, 2010 at the morning service. Colonel the Venerable John Fletcher has been a leader with the Ordinariate and the wider Anglican Church of Canada for many years. He was appointed Canon Pastor by the Bishop in 1999 and given the special role of providing pastoral care to Anglican chaplains and advising the Bishop on pastoral issues arising within the Ordinariate. He was elected to on several occasions to represent the Ordinariate at General Synod, and served for one three year period as a member on the Council of General Synod (COGS). It is COGS that, along with the Primate, House of Bishops, and the National Office Staff conduct much of the “business” of the Anglican Church of Canada. COGS oversees, delegates and receives work from the various departments, committees and councils of the National church structure. John also served for two triennia on the Communications, information and resources Committee of our National Church, and continues to serve as a member of the Board of directors of the Anglican Journal. So what is an Archdeacon? Yes, an archdeacon is a senior clergy position – but the Bishop has several specially designated advisors called Canons. An archdeacon is often responsible for administration within an archdeaconry, a territorial area within a diocese. Many dioceses also have an Administrative Executive Officer who assists the bishop and this position too may be an Archdeacon. The most senior diocesan priestly position, the Archdeacon is often called the Oculus episcopi, the bishop's eye. In the absence of the bishop, due to illness or travel, or following the bishop’s retirement and prior to a new Bishop’s appointment, the Archdeacon is often named as the Episcopal Commissary – with full authority to act in the Bishop’s stead. It is analogous with the Roman Catholic honorific “Monsignor”.


NEW ARCHDEACON FOR THE ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE___		NOUVEL ARCHIDIACRE DE L’ORDINARIAT ANGLICAN
1. After conversation with our Chaplain General, Archdeacon Karl McLean, I have decided to appoint him as ‘Archdeacon Emeritus’ of the Anglican Military Ordinariate thus freeing him from certain duties so that he can devote all of his energies to the whole Branch. He will, however, continue to be a member of ‘Chapter’ which, with the Bishop Ordinary, oversees the Anglican Military Ordinariate. We will, therefore, continue to receive Karl’s wise and gracious counsel. In June Karl finished a three year term on the Council of General Synod, the Anglican Church of Canada’s senior governing body, where he was held in deep esteem which resulted in a deeper appreciation for all of our military chaplains.		1. Après une conversation avec notre aumônier général, l’archidiacre Karl McLean, j'ai décidé de le nommer « archidiacre émérite » de l'Ordinariat militaire anglican, le libérant ainsi de certaines tâches afin qu'il puisse consacrer toute son énergie à l'ensemble de la branche. Il continuera, cependant, à être membre du « chapitre » qui, avec l'évêque ordinaire, supervise l'Ordinariat militaire anglican. Nous allons donc continuer à recevoir les conseils judicieux et aimables de Karl. En juin, il a terminé un mandat de trois ans au sein du Conseil du Synode général, organe de direction principal de l'Église anglicane du Canada, où il était tenu en très haute estime, ce qui a eu pour résultat une meilleure appréciation de tous nos aumôniers militaires.
2. I, Peter, have appointed Canon John Fletcher as the Archdeacon of the Anglican Ordinariate effective on the Feast of All Saints being November 1^st, 2010. John will be installed in this position at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa - the cathedral of the Diocese of Ottawa and the Anglican Ordinariate - on November 14^th, 2010 at 1030h.		2. Je, Peter, nomme le chanoine John Fletcher archidiacre de l'Ordinariat anglican à compter de la fête de la Toussaint, le 1^er novembre 2010. John sera installé dans ce poste à la Cathédrale Christ Church d’Ottawa - la cathédrale du diocèse d'Ottawa et de l'Ordinariat anglican – le 14 novembre 2010, à 10h30.
The Rt. Rev.Peter R. Coffin Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces		Le très révérend Peter R. Coffin Évêque ordinaire anglican des Forces canadiennes

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Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer

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Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer

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The Anglican Military Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer

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The Anglican Military Ordinariate

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Cycle of Prayer

A daily handbook of prayer

28 November 2010 - 26 November 2011

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 As that wonderful old hymn “What a Friend we have in Jesus” states: “What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer”. As we offer our daily prayers, this Cycle of Prayer is intended to be a help in remembering before God our various bases, wings and formations - all military members and their families and indeed all who serve with them. We remember those who are separated by deployments and other duties. As we pray for all chaplains, we particularly remember and pray for all of those in the Anglican Ordinariate and their loved ones. And, of course, you will particularly want to remember the chaplains and people of the particular community in which you serve. The Prayers from Monday through Friday are framed around the Anglican Communion’s ‘Five Marks of Mission’: To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom; to teach, baptize and nurture new believers; to respond to human need by loving service; to seek to transform unjust structures of society; to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. We are all called to this mission in our particular context and we pray for our sisters and brothers throughout the world who do so in their place of ministry. I am grateful to Padre Catherine Askew for creating this calendar for us and we do welcome suggestions and particularly, if in the comings and goings, we have missed someone. Peace and grace to you all. +Peter Anglican Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer First of Advent Sunday 28 November – The First of Advent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Don Aitchison, Stephen Ashton, Catherine Askew and Greg Bailey and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of the Chief of the Maritime Staff, MARLANT and MARPAC and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday 29 November We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday 30 November We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday 1 December – World AIDS Day We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday 2 December We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday 3 December – Francis Xavier, Missionary We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday 4 December – Nicholas Ferrar, Deacon We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Second of Advent Sunday 5 December – Second of Advent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Jack Barrett, Tony Bassett, Carol Bateman and Murray Bateman and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Esquimalt and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday 6 December – Commemoration of Nicholas, Bishop, Patron Saint of the Ordinariate; National Day of Action on Violence Against Women We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday 7 December – Ambrose, Bishop We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday 8 December – Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday 9 December – Prophets of the Old Testament We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday 10 December – UN Human Rights Day We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday 11 December We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Third of Advent Sunday 12 December – Third of Advent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Sue Beare, Leonard Bednar, Christopher Belle and Alan Bennett and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFS St. John’s and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday 13 December We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday 14 December – Simon Gibbons, Priest We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday 15 December We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday 16 December We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday 17 December We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday 18 December We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Fourth of Advent Sunday 19 December – Fourth of Advent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Malcolm Berry, Lee Bezanson, Dwayne Bos, and Joanne Brousseau and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Halifax and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday December 20 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday December 21 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday December 22 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday December 23 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday December 24 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday December 25 – The Birth of the Lord: Christmas Day We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 1^st After Christmas Sunday December 26 – First After Christmas Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. On this first Sunday after Christmas, we pray especially that the message of hope and peace of the Christ Child will reconciliation and healing to this troubled world. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday December 27 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday December 28 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday December 29 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday December 30 – St Stephen the Martyr We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday December 31 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday January 1 – The Naming of Jesus We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 2^nd After Christmas Sunday January 2 – Second after Christmas - Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Grant Churcher, Eleanor Clitheroe, Andrew Cooke and Eric Davis and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of the Chief of the Land Staff and the areas, LFAA, SQFT, LFCA and LFWA and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday January 3 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday January 4 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday January 5 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday January 6 – The Epiphany of the Lord We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday January 7 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday January 8 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Baptism of the Lord Sunday January 9 – The Baptism of the Lord Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember David Donevan, Marcel Dumont and Rick Durrett and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Edmonton and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday January 10 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday January 11 – The Holy Innocents We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday January 12 – Marguerite Bourgeoys, Educator; John Horden, Bishop We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday January 13 – Hilary, Bishop and Scholar We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday January 14 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday January 15 – Richard Meux Benson, Religious We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 2^nd After Epiphany Sunday January 16 - Second after Epiphany - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Begins Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Robert Fead, Brian Flower and Doug Friesen and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Wainwright and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday January 17 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday January 18 – The Confession of St Peter We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday January 19 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday January 20 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday January 21 – Agnes, Martyr We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday January 22 – Vincent, Deacon and Martyr We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 3^rd After Epiphany Sunday January 23 – Third After Epiphany - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Jeannine Friesen, Reg Gilbert, Byron Gilmore and Jennifer Gosse and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Suffield and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday January 24 – Ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday January 25 – The Conversion of St Paul We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday January 26 – Timothy and Titus, Apostles We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday January 27 - John Chrysostom, Doctor and Bishop We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday January 28 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday January 29 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 4^th After Epiphany Sunday January 30 – Fourth after Epiphany - Charles Stuart, King Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember David Greenwood, David Harris and Isabel Healy-Morrow and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Shilo and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday January 31 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday February 1 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday February 2 – The Presentation of the Lord We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday February 3 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday February 4 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday February 5 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 5th After Epiphany Sunday February 6 – Fifth after Epiphany Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember John Hounsell-Drover, Henry Hoy, Will Hubbard and Charles Irish and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of Area Training Centre Meaford and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday February 7 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday February 8 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday February 9 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday February 10 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday February 11 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday February 12 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 6^th After Epiphany Sunday February 13 – Sixth After Epiphany Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Yves-Eugene Joseph, Bev Kean-Newhook and Marty Keatings and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Toronto and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday February 14 – Cyril and Methodius We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday February 15 – Thomas Bray, Priest We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday February 16 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday February 17 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday February 18 – Martin Luther We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday February 19 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 7^th After Epiphany Sunday February 20 – Seventh After Epiphany Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Edmund Laldin, Rob Lauder and Steele Lazerte and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Kingston and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday February 21 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday February 22 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday February 23 – Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday February 24 – St Matthias, Apostle We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday February 25 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday February 26 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 8^th After Epiphany Sunday February 27 – Eighth after Epiphany Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember David Lehmann, Gregory Long and Robin Major and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Petawawa and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday February 28 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday March 1 – David, Bishop of Menevia, Wales We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday March 2 – Chad, Bishop of Lichfield We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday March 3 – John and Charles Wesley, Priests We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday March 4 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday March 5 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Last After Epiphany Sunday March 6 – Last Sunday after Epiphany Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Jim McCorriston, Greg McMullin, Todd Meaker, and Gordon Mintz and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Montreal and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday March 7 – Perpetua and her Companions We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday March 8 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday March 9 – Ash Wednesday We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday March 10 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday March 11 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday March 12 – Gregory the Great, Bishop We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 1^st Sunday in Lent Sunday March 13 – First Sunday in Lent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Gordon Moir, Phillip Morley and Bruce Murray and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Saint-Jean and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday March 14 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday March 15 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday March 16 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday March 17 – Patrick, Bishop We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday March 18 – Cyril, Bishop We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday March 19 – St Joseph We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 2^nd Sunday in Lent Sunday March 20 – Second Sunday in Lent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Dennis Newhook, John Organ, Canon Baxter Park and Rob Parker and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Farnham and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday March 21 – Thomas Ken, Bishop We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday March 22 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday March 23 – Gregory the Illuminator We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday March 24 – Oscar Romero, Archbishop, and the Martyrs of San Salvador We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday March 25 – The Annunciation We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday March 26 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 3^rd Sunday in Lent Sunday March 27 – Third Sunday in Lent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Maude Parsons-Hörst, Mike Peterson, Blair Ross and Shawn Samson and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Valcartier and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday March 28 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday March 29 – John Keble, Priest We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday March 30 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday March 31 – John Donne, Priest We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday April 1 – Frederick Denison Maurice, Priest We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday April 2 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 4^th Sunday in Lent Sunday April 3 – Fourth Sunday in Lent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember George Scharf, Canon Nigel Shaw and Brad Smith and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Gagetown and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday April 4 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday April 5 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday April 6 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday April 7 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday April 8 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday April 9 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 5^th Sunday in Lent Sunday April 10 – Fifth Sunday in Lent Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Michelle Staples, John Steele, and Ed Swayze and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Moncton and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday April 11 – George Augustus Selwyn, Bishop We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday April 12 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday April 13 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday April 14 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday April 15 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday April 16 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Holy Week Sunday April 17 – Palm Sunday Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Liam Thomas, Grahame Thompson and Canon Gary Thorne and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of the Chief of the Air Staff, the Air Divisions and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday April 18 – Monday in Holy Week We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday April 19 – Tuesday in Holy Week We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday April 20 – Wednesday in Holy Week We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday April 21 – Maundy Thursday We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday April 22 – Good Friday We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday April 23 – Holy Saturday We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Easter Day Sunday April 24 – Easter Day Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. On this day of the Resurrection of the Lord, we pray for a renewed commitment to our baptismal covenant of all Christians. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday April 25 – Monday in Easter Week We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday April 26 – Tuesday in Easter Week We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday April 27 – Wednesday in Easter Week We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday April 28 – Thursday in Easter Week We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday April 29 – Friday in Easter Week We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday April 30 – Saturday in Easter Week We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 2^nd Sunday of Easter Sunday May 1 – Second Sunday of Easter Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Marc Torchinsky, Nigel Tully, Shaun Turner and Christopher VanBuskirk and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFS Alert and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday May 2 – St Mark, Evangelist, (transferred) We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday May 3 – St Philip and St James, (transferred) We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday May 4 – Monnica, mother of Augustine We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday May 5 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday May 6 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday May 7 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 3^rd Sunday of Easter Sunday May 8 – Third Sunday of Easter Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember David Warren, Brian Wearne and Terry Wiebe and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 5 Wing Goose Bay and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday May 9 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday May 10 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday May 11 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday May 12 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday May 13 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday May 14 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 4^th Sunday of Easter Sunday May 15 – Fourth Sunday of Easter Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Canon John Wilcox, Walter Williams and John Wright and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 9 Wing Gander and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday May 16 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday May 17 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday May 18 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday May 19 – Dunstan, Archbishop We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday May 20 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday May 21 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 5^th Sunday of Easter Sunday May 22 – Fifth Sunday of Easter Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Judson Bridgewater, Michel Gagné and Robert Greer, candidates of the Military Chaplain Training Program. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 12 Wing Shearwater and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday May 23 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday May 24 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday May 25 – The Venerable Bede We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday May 26 – Augustine, Archbishop We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday May 27 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday May 28 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 6^th Sunday of Easter Sunday May 29 – Sixth Sunday of Easter Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Don Aitchison, Stephen Ashton, Catherine Askew and Greg Bailey and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 14 Wing Greenwood and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday May 30 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday May 31 – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday June 1 – Justin, Martyr We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday June 2 – Ascension Day We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday June 3 – Martyrs of Uganda We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday June 4 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 7^th Sunday of Easter Sunday June 5 – Seventh Sunday of Easter Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Jack Barrett, Tony Bassett, Carol Bateman, and Murray Bateman and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 3 Wing Bagotville and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday June 6 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday June 7 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday June 8 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday June 9 – Columba, Abbot We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday June 10 – Ephrem of Edessa We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday June 11 – St Barnabas, Apostle We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Day of Pentecost Sunday June 12 – Day of Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. On this Day of Pentecost, we pray that the fire of the Holy Spirit may inspire us to go out into the world, living our chaplain’s motto of serving all. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday June 13 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday June 14 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday June 15 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday June 16 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday June 17 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday June 18 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Trinity Sunday Sunday June 19 – Trinity Sunday - National Aboriginal Day of Prayer Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Sue Beare, Leonard Bednar, Christopher Belle and Alan Bennett and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 8 Wing Trenton and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday June 20 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday June 21 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday June 22 – Alban, Martyr We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday June 23 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday June 24 – Nativity of St John, the Baptist We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday June 25 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 2^nd After Pentecost Sunday June 26 – Second Sunday After Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Malcolm Berry, Lee Bezanson, Dwayne Bos and Joanne Brousseau and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 22 Wing North Bay and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday June 27 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday June 28 – Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday June 29 – St Peter and St Paul, Apostles We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday June 30 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday July 1 – Canada Day We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday July 2 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 3^rd After Pentecost Sunday July 3 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Grant Churcher, Eleanor Clitheroe, Andrew Cooke and Eric Davis and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 17 Wing Winnipeg and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday July 4 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday July 5 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday July 6 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday July 7 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday July 8 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday July 9 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 4^th After Pentecost Sunday July 10 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember David Donevan, Marcel Dumont, and Rick Durrett and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 15 Wing Moose Jaw and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday July 11 – Benedict of Nursia, Abbot We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday July 12 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday July 13 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday July 14 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday July 15 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday July 16 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 5^th After Pentecost Sunday July 17 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Robert Fead, Brian Flower and Doug Friesen and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFS Dundurn and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday July 18 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday July 19 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday July 20 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday July 21 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday July 22 – Mary Magdalene We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday July 23 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 6^th After Pentecost Sunday July 24 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Jeannine Friesen, Reg Gilbert, Byron Gilmore and Jennifer Gosse and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 4 Wing Cold Lake and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday July 25 – St James, Apostle We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday July 26 – The Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday July 27 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday July 28 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday July 29 – Mary and Martha of Bethany We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday July 30 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 7^th After Pentecost Sunday July 31 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember David Greenwood, David Harris, and Isabel Healy-Morrow and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of 19 Wing Comox and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday August 1 – Joseph of Arimathea We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday August 2 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday August 3 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday August 4 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday August 5 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday August 6 – The Transfiguration We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 8^th After Pentecost Sunday August 7 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember John Hounsell-Drover, Henry Hoy, Will Hubbard and Charles Irish and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFS Masset and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday August 8 – Dominic, Priest and Friar We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday August 9 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday August 10 – Laurence, Deacon and Martyr We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday August 11 – Clare, Abbess We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday August 12 – Florence Nightingale We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday August 13 – Jeremy Taylor, Bishop We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 9^th After Pentecost Sunday August 14 – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Yves Eugene-Joseph, Bev Kean-Newhook and Marty Keatings and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFS Whitehorse and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday August 15 – St Mary the Virgin We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday August 16 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday August 17 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday August 18 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday August 19 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday August 20 – Bernard, Abbot We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 10^th After Pentecost Sunday August 21 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Edmund Laldin, Rob Lauder and Steele Lazerte and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFS Yellowknife and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday August 22 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday August 23 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday August 24 – St Bartholomew, Apostle We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday August 25 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday August 26 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday August 27 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 11^th After Pentecost Sunday August 28 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember David Lehmann, Gregory Long and Robin Major and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFB Borden and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday August 29 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday August 30 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday August 31 – Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday September 1 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday September 2 – The Martyrs of New Guinea We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday September 3 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 12^th After Pentecost Sunday September 4 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Jim McCorriston, Greg McMullin, Todd Meaker and Gordon Mintz and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of the Canadian Defence Academy and the Royal Military College and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday September 5 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday September 6 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday September 7 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday September 8 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday September 9 – Constance, Nun We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday September 10 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 13^th After Pentecost Sunday September 11 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Gordon Moir, Phillip Morley and Bruce Murray and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of CFS Leitrim and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday September 12 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday September 13 – Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday September 14 – Holy Cross Day We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday September 15 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday September 16 – Ninian, Bishop We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday September 17 – Hildegard of Bingen We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 14^th After Pentecost Sunday September 18 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Dennis Newhook, John Organ, Canon Baxter Park and Rob Parker and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of National Defence Headquarters and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday September 19 – Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday September 20 – John Coleridge Patteson We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday September 21 – St Matthew - Evangelist We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday September 22 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday September 23 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday September 24 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 15^th After Pentecost Sunday September 25 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Maude Parsons-Hörst, Mike Peterson, Blair Ross and Shawn Samson and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the Minister of Defence and his staff and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday September 26 – Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday September 27 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday September 28 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday September 29 – St Michael and All Angels We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday September 30 – Jerome, Priest We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday October 1 – Remigius, Bishop We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 16^th After Pentecost Sunday October 2 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember George Scharf, Canon Nigel Shaw and Brad Smith and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the Prime Minister, the members of Parliament, their staff and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday October 3 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday October 4 – Francis of Assisi, Friar We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday October 5 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday October 6 – William Tyndale, Priest We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday October 7 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday October 8 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 17^th After Pentecost Sunday October 9 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Michelle Staples, John Steele, and Ed Swayze and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the Queen and the Royal Family. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday October 10 – Thanksgiving Day We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday October 11 – Philip, Deacon and Evangelist We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday October 12 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday October 13 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday October 14 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. October 15 – Teresa of Avila, Nun We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 18^th After Pentecost Sunday October 16 – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Liam Thomas, Grahame Thompson and Canon Gary Thorne and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of Canadian Forces Support Unit Ottawa and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday October 17 – Ignatius, Bishop and Martyr We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday October 18 – St Luke, Evangelist We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday October 19 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday October 20 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday October 21 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday October 22 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 19^th After Pentecost Sunday October 23 – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Marc Torchinsky, Nigel Tully, Shaun Turner and Christopher VanBuskirk and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for members of the Canadian Forces posted to positions out of country and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday October 24 – St James of Jerusalem (transferred) We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday October 25 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday October 26 – Alfred the Great We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday October 27 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday October 28 – St Simon and St Jude, Apostles We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday October 29 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 20^th After Pentecost Sunday October 30 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember David Warren, Brian Wearne and Terry Wiebe and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday October 31 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday November 1 – All Saints We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday November 2 – All Souls We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday November 3 – Richard Hooker, Priest We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday November 4 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday November 5 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer All Saints Sunday November 6 – All Saints (transferred) Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. On this celebration of All Saints, we pray that we may always remember the sacrifice of the saints and be inspired by their holy leadership. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday November 7 – Willibrord, Archbishop We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday November 8 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday November 9 We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday November 10 – Leo the Great, Bishop We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday November 11 – Martin, Bishop of Tours We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday November 12 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer 22^nd After Pentecost Sunday November 13 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Canon John Wilcox, Walter Williams and John Wright and their ministries to the Canadian Forces. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of the Office of the Chaplain General and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday November 14 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday November 15 We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday November 16 – Margaret, Queen of Scotland We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday November 17 – Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday November 18 – Hilda, Abbess of Whitby We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday November 19 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation. The Anglican Ordinariate Cycle of Prayer Christ the King Sunday November 20 – Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King Pray for Fred, our Primate; Peter, our Bishop Ordinary; John, our Archdeacon; Karl, our Archdeacon Emeritus and Chaplain General and all the members of chapter. In our clericus cycle of prayer we remember Judson Bridgewater, Michel Gagné and Robert Greer, candidates of the Military Chaplain Training Program. In our military community cycle of prayer we pray for the men and women of the Primary Reserves and the Canadian Rangers and their families. We pray especially for all deployed members of the Canadian Forces and their families. Monday November 21 We proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and we pray for the ministry of all military chaplains and the members of the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy. Tuesday November 22 – Clive Staples Lewis, Apologist and Writer We minister to our own as we teach, baptize and nurture new believers. Wednesday November 23 – Clement, Bishop We respond to human need by loving service and pray for an end to violence, poverty and hunger, particularly among children. Thursday November 24 We seek to transform unjust structures of society through our ministry as Christians and our chaplaincy commitment to serve all. Friday November 25 We strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Saturday November 26 We work for peacemaking, conflict transformation and reconciliation.

Why the Silent Night Project? - Q & A with the Archdeacon

gmintz — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:09:46 +0000

With the Silent Night Project in full swing many are asking some excellent questions. What follows are excerpts from responses given by Archdeacon Fletcher to some questions posed to him and to Bishop Coffin by a reporter from the Halifax, "Chronicle Herald", as well as the Bishop Ordinary's video introduction to the project which can also be found on the Silent Night Project webpage. The Silent Night project is a demonstration of support by the people of the Anglican Church of Canada. These kinds of initiatives remind Sailors, Soldiers and Air Personnel that whether they are at home or abroad, the communities of Canada take an active interest in their well being. While this is an Anglican Church of Canada project, Chaplains serve in support of all Canadian Forces members and each other. Any initiative that assists one group of Chaplains in particular, helps everybody. 1. Why doesn't the military fund the Anglican Bishop Ordinary? Each of the major faith groups in Canada that provides chaplains for the CF, has a representative who serves on the Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy, (ICCMC). This Committee, which represents the various different faith groups of Canada , not only provides faith group oversight of the ministry of CF chaplains, but also serves as an advisory body to the Minister of National Defence concerning all matters relating to military chaplaincy. The ICCMC is not only responsible, as sort of a credentialing body, for endorsing perspective applicants for military chaplaincy, but even more importantly, it is responsible for helping ensure, and maintain, the vital link between individual chaplains and the civilian faith groups to which they belong. Although the CF does understandably compensate ICCMC members for travel and other expenses associated with the committee’s work, in direct support of Chaplaincy, the ICCMC members (as representatives of their respective civilian faith groups) do not receive any salary or stipend from the Canadian Forces. If they remunerated at all for their roles on behalf of their respective faith group, that remuneration would come for the faith group to which they belong. For some faith traditions, membership on the ICCMC is a voluntary and part-time endeavour. The Anglican Church of Canada would like to see the Bishop ordinary’s position as a paid (by the church) position. The Silent Night Project is an effort to raise funds in the church to help make this possible. 2. Does "ordinary" mean "ordained" or something else? In order for any our military chaplains to be truly effective within the ecumenical and multi-faith ministry context of the CF Chaplaincy, it is absolutely essential, to both their personal and professional well-being, that they remain thoroughly grounded in, and well connected to, their own religious traditions and faith communities. Key to this for those who are Anglican Chaplains is, of course, the ministry of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary. The term “Ordinary” is an ecclesiastical term, denoting a person exercising ordinary jurisdiction connected with the office they hold office. 3. What does a Bishop Ordinary do, and why is this Silent Night project important/helpful? The Anglican Bishop Ordinary is the civilian church leader who serves as the Anglican Church of Canada’s representative on the ICCMC. As Bishop Ordinary, he/she also has governance responsibilities within the Anglican Military Ordinariate of Canada, which is the non-territorial ecclesiastical jurisdiction that includes all of the Anglican Chaplains serving in the CF, as well as all of the Anglican military members and their families. On behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Bishop Ordinary functions as a chief pastor to all of the Anglican service men and women in the CF, and their families, and is also kind of like a ‘chaplain to our chaplains’. The Bishop prays for us, and visits us, and cares for us pastorally and spiritually, and keeps us well grounded within, and sustained by, our Anglican tradition. He or she represents the wider church to us, but of equal importance, also represents us and our stories, within the life and the witness of the wider church. In addition to this, the Bishop Ordinary also represents the Anglican Church of Canada in the important ecumenical role it has to play on ICCMC, a committee, which endorses and oversees the ministry of all CF chaplains, and advises the Government of Canada on all matters pertaining to CF Chaplaincy. As military chaplaincy continues to become more diverse and more demanding, it’s clear that the role of the Bishop Ordinary will, similarly, become more demanding. 4. Is it as much about awareness as about raising the funds to support the Bishop Ordinariate? Absolutely. The funds contributed to the Silent Night Project are not as important as is participating in the project, or as is learning more about this important ministry of our military chaplains and our Anglican Bishop Ordinary. Just as the Silent Night Project is a project of the whole Anglican church, so is the ministry of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary and the Anglican military chaplains he cares for. It was the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, who requested that the Silent Night Project donations be channelled to the Bishop Ordinary Trust, which is a trust that was established by the former Primate, Archbishop Andrew Hutchison (who was himself a former Bishop Ordinary). It is our hope that with time, and with the support of Anglicans right across the Church, that we will eventually be able to build an endowment sufficient enough to provide the Bishop Ordinary with a stipend commensurate with the important and demanding ministry that he/she exercises on behalf of the whole church as well as provide some funding for lay staff support and for required travel not immediately related to support for the whole CF Chaplaincy, and so not funded publicly. 5. The web info touched on how the role affects all military personnel, not just Anglicans, but perhaps you could explain a bit. Except in very specific ecclesiastical matters, members of the ICCMC speak with one voice. The advice and participation of every member, therefore, affects the ministry of all Chaplains. Likewise, the manner in which the various Faith Groups of Canada work together on the ICCMC, serves as a model for ministry in a multicultural environment such as the CF. While an individual chaplain will be a member of a particular faith group and will bear particular relevance to members sharing that faith, Chaplain Services must be relevant to all. Canadian Forces Chaplains, Anglicans and all others, "minister to their own, facilitate the worship of others and care for all.” 6. Can you compare the role of the clergy in the military to civilian work? Military service, both for those in uniform, and for their families, all too often forces the individual to explore the deep cost of sacrifice. Fear and loneliness, death of a loved one, and life-changing injury, are just a few of the experiences that can threaten a person’s ability to function effectively, unless he or she is willing to explore the deeper spiritual questions that lie at the root of the understanding of self. For this reason, the military community recognizes that chaplains -- who are experienced in addressing spiritual issues -- are a critical component in the care and support of our sailors, soldiers, airmen and women and their families. Although not all our service men and women and their families attend churches, temples, mosques or synagogues, they all do know that they can turn to their ‘Padre’ as someone who cares, and can help. Through their ministry of presence within our units, and on our bases and wings,.. both at home and overseas,.. our chaplains are a powerful sign of meaning and encouragement, and an ever-present source of comfort and hope. For our Anglican Chaplains: the role and support of the Anglican Bishop Ordinary is important to their effectiveness, and health. Accordingly, as the Silent Night Project website states, it is hoped that they and their ministry, will be greatly enhanced because, "funds from the Silent Night Project will bolster chaplains’ ministry by supporting the work of their pastoral head, the Bishop Ordinary."

St Nicholas of Myra

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Anglican Military Ordinariate adopt Saint Nicholas of Myra as Patron by Padre Brad Smith SAINT NICHOLAS (Nicolas, Nikolas) OF MYRA BISHOP, CONFESSOR C. 342 Feast: December 6 In June 2010, the Clericus of the Anglican Military Ordinariate unanimously passed a resolution adopting St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra as the Patron Saint of the Anglican Military Ordinariate of the Canadian Forces. Following that motion Bishop Coffin encouraged all members of Clericus to uphold one another in prayer particularly on the feast day of St. Nicholas (6 December) and also in their regular prayer lives. Padre Baxter Park, who made the motion to adopt St Nicholas as the Ordinariate's patron saint writes "Nicholas has always been my patron and his example as a true servant of Christ has always spoken to me." St Nicholas is an inspiration not only to Padre Park but to Christians everywhere. He is the patron saint of sailors--surely a positive note for those who wear a naval uniform. He is well known among both western and eastern [Orthodox] Christians so he stands as a beacon of the universality of the Gospel. For chaplains, who are often called to provide advice to commanders and on-the-ground support to deployed troops, St Nicholas represents the chaplain's call to serve regardless of religious background and encourages us to work with chaplains of other faith traditions. His birthplace (modern-day Turkey) also provides us with a catalyst to cross the boundary between Christians and Muslims. As Padre Park notes: "All of these are good reasons [to adopt St Nicholas as patron saint of the Ordinariate] but the truth is that in Nicholas's life we see one who was always on the side of the weak and poor. This advocacy work is very evident in our ministry as military priests. Finally, his feast day falls right between the period of Remembrance and the Nativity. It is a perfect time for Anglican chaplains to pause and pray for each other's ministry." Clearly, Padre Park's colleagues in the Anglican Military Ordinariate agree. What follows is an abbreviated compiled history.[1] St Nicholas has been honoured in both East and West and the countless stories associated with his name all bear witness to something extraordinary about him. According to tradition, he was born at Patara, Lycia, a province of southern Asia Minor where St Paul had planted the faith. Myra, the capital, was the seat of a bishopric founded by St Nicander and held by Nicholas. The accounts of Nicholas given us by the Greek Church all say that he was imprisoned in the reign of Diocletian, whose persecutions were waged with great severity. Some twenty years after this he appeared at the Council of Nicaea,[2] to join in the condemnation of Arianism. He was apparently very well brought up by pious and virtuous parents, who set him to studying the sacred books at the age of five. His parents died while he was still young, leaving him with a comfortable fortune, which he resolved to use for works of charity. Soon an opportunity came. A citizen of Patara had lost all his money and his three daughters could not find husbands because of their poverty. In despair their wretched father was about "to commit them to a life of shame." When Nicholas heard of this, he is said to have taken a bag of gold and at night tossed it through an open window of the man's house. Here was a dowry for the eldest girl, and she was quickly married. Nicholas did the same for the second and then for the third daughter. On the last occasion the father was watching by the window, and overwhelmed his young benefactor with gratitude. This may have been the genesis of the Saint bearing gifts that would evolve into the Santa Claus of today. Nicholas was apparently also the guardian of his people in temporal affairs. The governor had been bribed to condemn three innocent men to death. On the day fixed for their execution Nicholas stayed the hand of the executioner and released them. Then he turned to the governor and reproved him so sternly that he repented. There happened to be present on that day three imperial officers--Nepotian, Ursus, and Herpylion--on their way to duty in Phrygia. Later, after their return, they were imprisoned on false charges of treason by the prefect and an order was procured from the Emperor Constantine for their death. In their extremity they remembered the bishop of Myra's passion for justice and prayed to God for his intercession. That night Nicholas appeared to Constantine in a dream, ordering him to release the three innocent officers. The prefect had the same dream, and in the morning the two men compared their dreams, then questioned the accused officers. On learning that they had prayed for the intervention of Nicholas, Constantine freed them and sent them to the bishop with a letter asking him to pray for the peace of the world. The traditions all agree that Nicholas was buried in his episcopal city of Myra. By the time of Justinian, some two centuries later, his feast was celebrated and there was a church built over his tomb. The image of St Nicholas appeared often on Byzantine seals. Artists painted him as the protector of children or else tossing a bag of gold through a window. In the West he has often been invoked by prisoners, and in the East by sailors. One legend has it that during his life-time he appeared off the coast of Lycia to some storm-tossed mariners who invoked his aid, and he brought them safely to port. Sailors in the Aegean and Ionian seas had their "star of St Nicholas" and wished one another safe voyages with the words, "May St Nicholas hold the tiller." Another story tells of three theological students, traveling on their way to study in Athens. A wicked innkeeper robbed and murdered them, hiding their remains in a large pickling tub. It so happened that Bishop Nicholas, traveling along the same route, stopped at this very inn. In the night he dreamed of the crime, got up, and summoned the innkeeper. As Nicholas prayed earnestly to God the three boys were restored to life and wholeness. In France the story is told of three small children, wandering in their play until lost, lured, and captured by an evil butcher. St Nicholas appears and appeals to God to return them to life and to their families. And so St Nicholas is the patron and protector of children. From the legend of the three boys may have come the tradition of his love for children, celebrated in both secular and religious observances. In Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands gifts were bestowed on children at Christmas time in St Nicholas' name. The Dutch Protestant settlers of New Amsterdam made the custom popular on this side of the Atlantic. The Eastern saint was converted into a Nordic magician (Saint Nicholas—Sint Klaes—Santa Claus). His popularity was greatest of all in Russia, where he and St Andrew were joint national patrons. There was not a church that did not have some sort of shrine in honor of St Nicholas and the Russian Orthodox Church observes even the feast of the translation of his relics. So many Russian pilgrims came to Bari in Czarist times that the Russian government maintained a church, a hospital, and a hospice there. St Nicholas is also patron of Greece, Apulia, Sicily, and Lorraine, and of many cities and dioceses. At Rome, the basilica of St Nicholas was founded as early as the end of the sixth or the beginning of the seventh century. In the later Middle Ages four hundred churches were dedicated to him in England alone. St Nicholas' emblems are children, a mitre, and a vessel. Other Depictions of Saint Nicolas (click to enlarge) ----- Further Resources and Links:

Notes: [1]This was complied from various public domain sources as well as the books, "Saints Alive" (Paraclete Press, MA), 1995, by Hal McElwaine Helms (Editor), and; "Lives of Saints", Published by John J. Crawley & Co., Inc [2] Nicaea was a city in Bithynia, now northwestern Turkey, a short distance south of Constantinople. The Council of Nicaea, in 325, was the first ecumenical church council, and was called by the Emperor Constantine to bring about agreement on matters of creed.

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The Silent Night Project and the Anglican Journal - Thank You from the Bishop Ordinary

gmintz — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:32:18 +0000

We are so grateful to our Primate for envisioning the ‘Silent Night Project’ to raise consciousness of the Anglican Military Ordinariate and, by extension, all of the Branch Chaplains and the members of the Forces and their families who we serve and with whom we serve. The proceeds will go towards the Bishop Ordinary Trust so that in the future we might ensure a bishop, at least half time, for the Ordinariate and also some support services. I am grateful to those chaplains and their people who have produced such excellent and sometimes unusual presentations of this beloved carol. And, of course there are wonderful videos from around our beloved Church. Thank you so much! This project has given us a golden opportunity to share this ministry and the vocation of our military members with the Church. I am grateful to Padre David Greenwood who has taken the lead within the Ordinariate. He enabled us to come together with Lisa Barry of Anglican Video for some ‘clips’; encouraged us to get our own presentations online and simply kept us appraised. It has been a substantial job. Thank you David! And thank you, Lisa! We are all grateful to Kristin Jenkins, editor of the Anglican Journal and her staff for a marvellous November issue in which the Ordinariate was featured. Our national church newspaper has been very kind to us as have been all of the staff of General Synod. Special mention must be made of the good people of The Anglican Foundation which administers our trust fund. You might like to become a member. Just check out the website. Archdeacon John Robertson, in charge of General Synod’s Planned Giving programme has been a particular support and a blessing. You will note a large advertisement in the November issue for the Ordinariate. In short, we in the Ordinariate have cause to be grateful to so many for their support and encouragement in this ministry of the Gospel that we share. The carol ‘Silent Night’ is indeed beloved and the story of its inception is well known. You may not be familiar with the Christmas Truce of 1915 when both sides of the conflict ceased fire to meet in no man’s land much to the chagrin of their commanders. If you check the ‘Silent Night’ videos and make your way to the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada’s video you can hear the story told by Bishop Percy Coffin (Western Newfoundland). You can also Goggle. May the day be hastened when nights may be silent of the tumult of war; when all is calm and the brightness is that only of the stars. Such nights will be Holy ones. +Peter Anglican Bishop Ordinary

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A Major Role

gmintz — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:53:56 +0000

A MAJOR ROLE by the deployed captain-chaplains of TF 1-10 A system of differing roles and responsibilities is nothing new to Anglican’s within the church or the military; but sometimes the question is posed “just what does the chaplain who is a Major do?” The Afghanistan Roto Task Force 1-10 (TF 1-10) chaplain team leader, Major the Reverend Maude Parsons-Hörst, filled many different roles in a recent deployment to Afghanistan. Starting with an Imposed Restriction (IR) posting to Petawawa, Padre Parsons-Hörst arrived with a positive attitude wishing to foster a team spirit that would get us through our tour. Her focus was to allow each team member to ‘play to their strengths’ and encourage growth. Through our autumn deployment planning and throughout our participation in Exercise MAPLE GUARDIAN held in California, January through March 2010, Padre Parsons-Hörst was a facilitator between the team and Canadian Military Training Centre (CMTC) chaplain staff, an advocate for the team within the Petawawa base, and in communication with the “then deployed” Team Leader “chaplain-majors” in theatre asking questions and seeking lessons learned information. [caption id="attachment_1044" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Padre Grahame Thompson and Padre Maude Parson-Hörst were the two Canadian Forces senior chaplains assigned to ministry with the troops in Afghanistan."][/caption] When the TF 1-10 team arrived in theatre, the TFK Senior Chaplain, Major Andre Gauthier, was already in place. Part of the task of the TF 1-10 team leader was to link with and support this ‘overall chaplain team leader’ which was accomplished through facilitating team meetings, participating in Next of Kin (NOK) visits, filling the TFK Major role while he was on HLTA, taking silent hour duty calls on a weekly rotational basis etc etc. Part way through the TF 1-10 tour, Major Grahame Thompson came in as the TFK Senior Chaplain. Major Parsons-Hörst provided the continuity link for this transition as she continued her previous supportive roles. Both majors provide links with the chaplain net back in Canada. The regular work of Monthly Reports, Professional Development Reports (PDR) and Chaplain Evaluation Reports (CER) all continue, as do chaplain postings and course requests. The Majors do this mentoring/administrative “office type work” while continuing to serve as chaplain to their own units, the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT) – pronounced as omelette, Military Police, and the Task Force Headquarters (TFK HQ) staff. They also provide chaplain support to Kandahar Air Field (KAF) based soldiers and Units while other chaplains are working outside the wire. With regard to the deployed chaplain team, the majors supervise with professional critical thinking; think and act in terms of the larger team; anticipate and adapt to changes and challenges, and exemplify professional integrity in all they do. Any special visits such as NOK family or VIP’s were a welcome and meaningful ministry of the senior chaplains. Requests were received throughout the tour for special services such as dedications of plaques to the TFK Memorial or services for anniversaries of a death by a family member working in KAF. Attendance and presentations at weekly Coalition Chaplain meetings as well as representing the Canadian chaplain team at Coalition Ramp Ceremonies (often held in the early morning hours) all fell within the majors’ responsibilities. Regular Sunday church services also were frequently handled by the majors as captain chaplains, scheduled for services, sometimes found themselves called away for operational needs. The pastoral support provided by Major Parsons-Hörst in remembering the chaplains who were “out and about” in prayer and connecting with them through email, played a vital part in energizing the ministry of the team. Simply keeping track of who was where and who was available was a challenge at times, but essential to support the ministry needs of our deployed members Sometimes it is easy to look at the role another person plays and be the armchair quarterback. It is good to remember that much more goes on behind the scenes of anyone’s work than first glance might have you believe. Heading up and mentoring TFK and TF 1-10 chaplain teams certainly was major work.

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