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February 2012 |
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Diocese of The Arctic Monthly Newsletter |
CELEBRATIONS:
If your Parish is celebrating a special event let the synod office know and we will include it in the next issue.
Birthday Greetings:
Birthday greetings for February go to Rev. Tommy Evic on the 23rd. Belated birthday greetings to Rev. Caleb Sangoya and Elaine Coumont who celebrated their birthdays in January.
WHAT’S HAPPENING:
Upcoming scheduled events include:
January 29 - Ordination of Joey Royal as deacon at Holy Trinity in Yellowknife.
February 5 - Ordination of Stuart Brown as deacon at All Saints in Aklavik.
February 25 – Newfy Night fundraiser at St. Andrew’s Anglican/Grace United Church in Hay River.
ANNUAL REPORTS:
If you have not already done so, please submit your annual reports to the Synod office as soon as possible. It is extremely important that the number of Easter communicants be included in your annual reports as this may affect the number of delegates we are able to send to the next General Synod.
FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Elaine still requires 2011 financial information from many parishes, if you have not already done so please send this information to her so that she can produce 2012 financial agreements. Once the agreements have been done they will be emailed or faxed to your parish. Please remember to have monthly AB&X forms sent to the treasurer each month. Information from these forms is used to calculate your annual assessment.
Also, if the synod office prepares charitable receipts for your parish these should be received in this office by February 15.
Note:
Please be advised that Bible Reading Cards 2012 have already been mailed out, and if more are need, we recommend that copies be made for those requesting it.
It would also be appreciated if each parish receiving these reading guides confirm with this office the number of copies they will require for 2013. This is so that we can avoid the problem we had this year when we had a shortage of copies and had to send some parishes photocopies. We would like to be able to order the correct amount from the Canadian Bible Society next fall so that all parishes receive the correct number of original copies. Thanks.
Alerts:
A reminder to everyone with internet access to remain alert for scams through e-mails and, now, letters circulating through mail and faxes.
Do not reply!
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BISHOPS’ TRAVEL:
In January Bishop Andrew travelled to Yellowknife to spend time in the Synod office and to co confirmation at Holy Trinity. During his visit he will ordain Joseph (Joey) Royal as a deacon. In February he will be travelling to the Mackenzie Delta where he will visit Inuvik, Aklavik, Tuktoyaktuk and Ulukhaktok. While in Aklavik he will ordain Stuart Brown as a deacon. Following that trip he will visit the parishes of Ft. Simpson, Ft. Smith and Hay River in the Upper Mackenzie Deanery. Bishop Ben Arreak, Rev. Canon Jonas Allooloo and Rev. Joshua Arreak will be in Kitchener/Waterloo from February 18 to March 2 for a Translation Workshop.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Please continue to pray for the rebuilding of St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit. Prayer for the upcoming Synod and possible election of two bishops would also be appreciated. Also prayers for Joey Royal and Stuart Brown and their families.
The following is a repeat from last year, but still a good idea for daily prayer:
Dear Lord:
So far today, God, I’ve done all right. I’ve kept my mouth shut, I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I’m really glad about that. But in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then on I’m probably going to need a lot more help. Thank you in Jesus’ name. Amen
The longer you look at this picture the more you see.
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