March 2025 Issue

two hands work to shape a clay pot on a pottery wheel

Shaped Through The Desert and The Cross

Written by

Bishop John Organ

a man dressed as an Anglican priest holds a handmade cross while the young man who made it looks on. On the right is the priest's wife.

Hunter’s Farewell Gift

This photo was taken at our farewell service for Canon Iliffe Sheppard on October 26th, 2024, in the Parish of the Holy Spirit. Hunter Drodge, ...

Written by

Joan Peddle

two women, dressed as Anglican clergy, stand next to a new credence table

A Service of Dedication and Remembrance

On January 26th, a service of the Holy Eucharist was held at Holy Spirit Church in Isle aux Morts, officiated at by The Rev’d Maryrose ...

Written by

Karen Simon

An Anglican priest and his wife pose with his retirement cake

Deacon Neil Coffin Retires—Fogo Island

The Rev’d Neil Coffin has been a non-stipendiary deacon for Holy Spirit Church on Fogo Island. Also, he was active on the pastoral care team ...

Written by

The Rev’d Beverly Buffett

an open Bible with the quotation “I believe that faith should lead to action, and there’s no better time than Lent to connect our spiritual practices with the needs of the world around us” written above it.

Living Into God’s Dream

The Lenten season is a period of 40 days and 40 nights, leading up to Easter. It’s a time of spiritual reflection, growth and renewal ...

Written by

Jacqueline Tingle

Some Light in The Dark

What’s an hour? If you are waiting for the results of a test that might change your life, it can feel like an eternity. If ...

Writen by

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner

News From Margaree-Fox Roost

Coastal Choir During Canon Abbott’s time in the Parish of Isle aux Morts, he oversaw the formation of the “Coastal Choir,” which included participants from ...

Writen by

Karen Simon

The Gift of Forgiveness

I bought my wife a blanket for Christmas. It’s a fuzzy, warm, black blanket, just about large enough for two people. I thought it was ...

Writen by

The Rev’d James Spencer

Active Minds and Healthy Bodies: Seniors Exercise Program at Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Grand Falls-Windsor has been offering a seniors exercise program for a number of years. Our group meets every Tuesday and ...

Writen by

Barb Leyte

Anglican Foundation Launches 5th Annual “Say Yes To Kids” Campaign

Registration for the Anglican Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) 5th annual Say Yes! to Kids (SYTK) campaign is now open. The 2025 campaign will launch on ...

Writen by

Michelle Hauser

A Day of Fellowship and Service

On Monday, January 27th, the ACW ladies of St. James Church in Port aux Basques spent the day cleaning the kitchen in our Memorial Centre. ...

Writen by

Lisa Brown

A Night of Remembrance and Giving

On December 23rd, 2024, we had our annual Memorial Tree Lighting service at Holy Trinity Church in Codroy. Loved ones’ names were read out by ...

Writen by

Linda Kendell

Reflections on the Life of A Dedicated Parishioner, Clementina Jane Smith

On January 9th, 2025, our parish family was saddened by the passing of one of our most prominent parishioners, Clementina Smith. I’d like to take ...

Writen by

Louise Smith

Archbishop of York’s visit to Western NL

The Archbishop of York attended the Annual Synod of the Diocese of Western Newfoundland in September. During one of the coffee breaks following his talk ...

Writen by

The Rev’d George Critchell

Christus Rex Finds New Home

On Sunday, November 24th, Christ the King Sunday, a special service was held at St. Philip’s Anglican Parish to unveil the installation of the Christus ...

Writen by

The Rev’d Randy Lockyer