Monday, May 31, 2010

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Archbishop of Canterbury´s
Pentecost Letter to
The Anglican Communion.
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Last Friday, 28 May, Archbishop Rowan Williams released his Pentecost Letter to the Anglican Communion. In it the Archbishop encourages Anglicans to pray for renewal in the Spirit and to focus on the priority of mission. He also acknowledges that the Communion is going through a time of transition and that we are dealing with questions of drawing boundaries in controversial matters - not only sexuality but issues of bioethics or the complexities of morality in the financial world.
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In response to the current situation, Archbishop Rowan makes clear that when a province "declines to accept requests or advice from the consultative organs of the Communion, it is very hard to see how members of that province can be placed in position where they are required to represent the Communion as a whole. This affects both our ecumenical dialogues...and our faith-and-order related groups".
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The Archbishop then makes some proposals for members of provinces that are in breach of the three moratoria requested by the Instruments of the Communion. (Those moratoria are: no authorisation of blessings services for same-sex unions; no consecrations of bishops living in same-sex relationships; and no bishop authorising any ministry within the diocese of another bishop without explicit permission). He proposes that such members:

1. should no longer participate in the formal ecumenical dialogues in which the Anglican Communion is engaged, such as those with the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Churches.
2. currently serving on the Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on Unity, Faith and Order (a body that examines issues of doctrine and authority) should, for the time being, no longer have full membership, but retain the status of consultants.
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These proposals are "simply to confirm what the Communion as a whole has come to regard as acceptable limits of diversity in its practice".
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The Archbishop concludes by urging that we reflect on rebuilding relations and a more coherent Anglican identity, which he makes clear is not an identity with no diversity.
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The five page letter entitled Renewal in the Spirit can be found here.
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Saturday, May 29, 2010

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JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY
@ 10 a.m.
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We are studying the Fourteen Stations from
Easter Day to Pentecost Day.
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Interactive studies, friendly dynamic,
followed for coffee time.
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Join us each Wednesday @ 10 a.m.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
ST. PAUL'S RUNNYMEDE.
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Let us celebrate Trinity Sunday @ 10:30 am.
Sunday School also start @ 10:30 pm
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Let us dedicate 2 meaningful hours with God
and our neighbours in the beauty of his temple.
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Looking forward to see you on Sunday.
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FR. MAURICE+
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BEST POEM IN THE WORLD
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I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.
But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp--
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.
There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.
Herb, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.
I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
God must've made a mistake.
'And why is everyone so quiet,
So somber - give me a clue.' '
Hush, child,' He said, 'they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you.'
JUDGE NOT!! Remember...
Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more
than standing in your garage makes you a car.
Every saint has a PAST...
Every sinner has a FUTURE!
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Saturday, May 22, 2010

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This Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 @ 10:30 am
our celebration of Pentecost includes
Liturgical Dance based on the narrative of
the Book of Acts, chapter 2.
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We are looking to see you on Sunday.
Invite others to enjoy the dance as other
expression of worship.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010

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FOR SUNDAY OF PENTECOST
LET US WEAR CLOTHES IN RED
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Please, join us with the initiative to wear
red clothes for Sunday of Pentecost.
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Thank you for your help and creavity
to harmonize in red this celebration.
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Saturday, May 15, 2010

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ROTHA AND THE PRIMATE.
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A great photo between Rotha Sutherland receiving from the
Primate of All Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, a Certificate
of Recognition for her work for our parish through many years.
(Photo by Emma Borsa)
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Mark your calendars for these two days.
Several Anglican churches of our diocese
are part of this great initiative.
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Saturday, May 8, 2010

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To all the mothers around the world.
To the biological, emocional & spiritual mothers.
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Thank you for all your love & dedication.
Thank you for all your time and devotion.
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Thank you for the mothers who are with us
and for those that you called to your presence.
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From all your sons and daugthers.
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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DEAR ROTHA,
WE MISS YOU!!!!
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We thank to God for the friendship she gave
and for the strenght and peace she brought.
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We thank you God for the love she offered
and received while she was with us on earth.
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Your sisters and brothers of your parish,
St. Paul's Church (Runnymede).
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Sunday, May 2, 2010

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OBITUARY
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It is with great sadness that
we announce the passing of
ROTHA SUTHERLAND
on May 2nd, 2010.
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Rotha lived her life with determination,
energy, positive attituted,
and great faith in God
which was an inspiration
to all of us who knew her.
We will miss her dearly.
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A Funeral Service will be conducted at
St. Paul's Church (Runnymede)
on Saturday, May 8th at 11:00 am.
Visitation will start at 10 am at the church.
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All our support and prayers are to the family.
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