Pentecost 9 - week of

After being away over the last four weeks we came back to a lawn that seriously needs cutting, and a garden in need of weeding.
On Saturday, July 12, there was an interment in the Parish of an individual who died in Ontario. The wish of the individual was to be interned with the family.
Saturday afternoon a couple were united in marriage at Holy Cross.
Sunday four services were held in the Parish.
Saint Alban's, Burnside, is a lively place at this time of the year with many returning for some time "home" for the summer. Stirred on by one individual the church was throughly cleaned and prepared for some fresh paint. Some of the brush approaching the church was also cut. Many hands were involved, women and men, young and those with much experience at these sorts of tasks.

May 1-3

April 30

Two visits were made during the day. As well preparations were made for the up coming high school graduation.

April 29

At the Bible Study with Bishop Eddie we worked through Colossians 4.2-6. He will be away for the next couple of weeks and will conclude the study of Colossians when he returns. Meanwhile we will look at some of the Psalms together on Tuesday mornings.
Two visits were made during the day.

April 28

This was a quiet day for the Rector at the Rectory - almost no phone calls, with a vestry meeting in the evening.

April 27 - Easter 6

Today I presided at three Eucharists in the Parish. First at Holy Cross with members of the Confirmation Class in attendance. In the afternoon we gathered at St Stephen's, and later at St Chad's for the Eucharist.
Bishop Eddie, the honorary assistant of the Parish, presided at the Church of the Resurrection. Norm Purchase, a Lay-Minister of the Parish, lead worship at St Alban's.
This was a full day of liturgy in the Parish with much to pray for.

April 24 - 26

The thirty-fifth Diocesan Synod was held at Marystown. The Rector and two Parish representatives attended on behalf of the Parish of Salvage.
Saturday evening I attended the wedding of a couple who parents I have know for a life time.