December 2024 issue
A Season of Hope Amid Global Struggles
This fall, at a parish gathering, I was approached by one of the people who follow my social media offerings. Whether I am writing, painting, ...
The Gift of Christmas: Embracing Christ’s Light
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you ...
Blessing of the Animals in Corner Brook
There were 21 people, 11 pets, and a stuffed animal, but each one had their own story of how and why they came to the ...
Parish By The Sea Confirmation
It was a busy but Spirit filled occasion when Bishop John Organ visited the Parish by the Sea on October 6th-7th, 2024, for Confirmation. At ...
Confirmation in Burgeo
The Confirmation ceremony held at St John the Evangelist Church in Burgeo on Sunday October 6th, 2024, was a momentous occasion as 5 young people ...
1857 Bell Rededicated at Holy Redeemer
On Sunday, September 29th, following a lovely prayer and praise service with our rector The Rev’d Betty Harbin, and our talented guest singer Mrs. Mildred ...
Deep Cleaning For Thanksgiving
In the lead up to Thanksgiving, the ACWs of the parish of Meadows came together to do a “deep clean” of their churches. Many hands ...
ENL College of Deacons Visits St. Peter’s, Upper Gullies
A time of worship, fellowship, and learning with Bishop Sam Rose took place with the College of Deacons and our rector, The Rev’d Bill Strong, ...
Sacred Moments
Lately I’ve been reflecting on all the mundane moments of my life, and how God has been using them to teach me about being in ...
Farewell Summer; Hello Fall
Here in Newfoundland, each season emerges along its own specific path, usually without exception. We just experienced a very warm and pleasant summer—well into the ...
Thanksgiving with Special Guests From the Past
As part of the 325th anniversary celebrations of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, The Very Rev’d William Bellamy was the guest preacher on ...
The Best Gift of All
As I get older, I find myself getting more sentimental about things, especially the approaching Christmas season. I find myself thinking back to the Christmas ...
Quiet Reflection: Following Mary’s Example in Our Journey With Christ
“[Mary] desired not to make known the secrets she had learned from Christ, but places the things she had read were yet to be accomplished ...
Fostering Fellowship: Seniors’ Outreach Program in Bay Roberts/Coley’s Point
Back in December of 2023, the Parish of Bay Roberts/Coley’s Point started an outreach program to attract seniors in our communities to attend an afternoon ...
Blessing of the Animals—Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John’s
On October the 6th at 2pm, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s welcomed furry friends for a special animal blessing service. ...
Abundant Harvest Thanksgiving in Cow Head
Dinner was ready—well, almost. On October 14th, tables for the annual Harvest Thanksgiving sale at the Anglican Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Cow ...
New Name Approved for PWRDF
PWRDF is rebranding as Alongside Hope, with the French equivalent Auprès de l’espoir, following a decision at a special members meeting on October 15th, 2024. ...
A Tribute to Gerald J. Brown
Shakespeare, in his play “As You Like It,” aptly describes human life in the words: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and ...
St. Peter’s (Upper Gullies) On A Faithful Walk
A small contingent of faithful parishioners participated in a Saturday morning Men’s Service Club (MSC) prayer walk along the Conception Bay Trailway on October 5th, ...
