The Rev'd Jason Haggstrom, Author at Anglican Life https://anglicanlife.ca Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:22:41 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://anglicanlife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/512alnl-150x150.png The Rev'd Jason Haggstrom, Author at Anglican Life https://anglicanlife.ca 32 32 214534578 Captain Dawe Awarded Special Honour https://anglicanlife.ca/captain-dawe-awarded-special-honour/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:39:39 +0000 https://anglicanlife.ca/?p=178455 Recently, Captain Karen Dawe, a member of the Church Lad’s Brigade (CLB) in Bay Roberts and a member of St. Luke’s Port de Grave, was awarded a special honour. She has served in the CLB for the past 25 years, and in recognition of her devotion to the work of the CLB, and in the […]

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]]> A person in a black dress uniform holding an award certificate, standing between a woman in a grey suit and a man in a plaid jacket.Recently, Captain Karen Dawe, a member of the Church Lad’s Brigade (CLB) in Bay Roberts and a member of St. Luke’s Port de Grave, was awarded a special honour. She has served in the CLB for the past 25 years, and in recognition of her devotion to the work of the CLB, and in the wider community, she has been awarded the Brigade’s Cross Medal. As the citation for the award says, “Captain Dawe has shown Christian responsibility and public service through the following ways: She has been a Sunday School teacher for 15 years, as a leader in the Junior Auxiliary and the Youth Group Association. She has led Vacation Bible Schools for many years. She has been on the vestry for the last 20 years, and for the last 10 years has been the secretary. For more than 27 years, she has been a server and an Eucharistic Assistant. She is a part time, volunteer Sexton at St. Luke’s and she has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 32, for the last 32 years.

Congratulations to Captain Dawe and thank you for how you serve in the CLB, the Church, and the wider community.   

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]]> 178455 Anglican Parish of Port de Grave Marks 200 Years of Faith and Community https://anglicanlife.ca/anglican-parish-of-port-de-grave-marks-200-years-of-faith-and-community/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:34:44 +0000 https://anglicanlife.ca/?p=178435 The Anglican Parish of Port de Grave, nestled in the scenic Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, is celebrating its remarkable 200th anniversary this fall. Established in 1826, the parish has been a steadfast spiritual home for generations, supporting the local community through times of change and growth. Over the centuries, the parish has witnessed […]

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]]> The Anglican Parish of Port de Grave, nestled in the scenic Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, is celebrating its remarkable 200th anniversary this fall. Established in 1826, the parish has been a steadfast spiritual home for generations, supporting the local community through times of change and growth.

Over the centuries, the parish has witnessed countless moments of joy, sorrow, and resilience, becoming a cornerstone of communal life in Port de Grave. To commemorate this bicentennial milestone, parishioners and clergy have planned a series of special events, including historical displays, musical performances, and a service of thanksgiving attended by local dignitaries and visitors from across the province. The preacher at the service will be the Most Rev’d Shane Parker, the 15th Primate of the Anglican Church in Canada. The service will be on September 20th at 7pm. Everyone is invited to come, and the clergy are invited to vest. The colour will be red for St. Luke’s Day.

“This anniversary is not only a reflection of our past, but a celebration of the people who have shaped our parish and community,” said the Rev’d Jason Haggstrom, current priest-in-charge of St. Luke’s Parish. “We honour those who came before us and look forward to continuing our mission with faith and compassion.”

The festivities have also highlighted the parish’s church building, which celebrates its centennial this year as well, and the rich traditions of worship and outreach that have defined its legacy. Local historians have shared stories of the parish’s founding families, the impact of the fishing industry, and how faith has woven itself into the fabric of daily life.

As the Anglican Parish of Port de Grave enters its third century, leaders and parishioners alike are hopeful for a future rooted in community and service. The bicentennial serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of the Gospel’s message and the importance of passing on the faith to the generation to come.

Our collect for our bicentennial year:

Almighty Father, we give thanks and praise for guiding this Parish through two centuries of faith, community and service. By your grace, our ancestors built a foundation upon Christ. By your Spirit, we have grown as His Body in love and in worship. Grant that as we celebrate our 200th Anniversary, we be strengthened to serve our neighbours, proclaim your Gospel, and bear steadfast witness to you in our generation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

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]]> 178435 Trunk or Treat! https://anglicanlife.ca/trunk-or-treat/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:42:42 +0000 https://anglicanlife.ca/?p=178041 The Trunk or Treat event in Port De Grave on October 29th was a massive success, drawing over 300 children in costumes from all across Conception Bay North. Among the many groups who gathered to hand out treats at the Pentecostal Tabernacle were members of the St. Luke’s PDG group, who shared a few pictures […]

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]]> The Trunk or Treat event in Port De Grave on October 29th was a massive success, drawing over 300 children in costumes from all across Conception Bay North. Among the many groups who gathered to hand out treats at the Pentecostal Tabernacle were members of the St. Luke’s PDG group, who shared a few pictures of their decorated trunk and participation in the fun community gathering.

A smiling priest in a clerical collar stands in the dark next to a person in a white dog mascot costume wearing an orange safety vest, at a nighttime event. The back of a red SUV is open and filled with boxes of candy and treats for a Trunk or Treat event, with a neon green skeleton decoration hanging from the side. A large sign in front reads, "St. Luke's Church Port de Grave is proud to participate in Trunk or Treat."

 

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]]> 178041 Recent Events at The Holy Cross https://anglicanlife.ca/recent-events-at-the-holy-cross/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:49:28 +0000 https://anglicanlife.ca/?p=176428 The post Recent Events at The Holy Cross appeared first on Anglican Life.

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Bishop Sam Rose visits shut-ins as part of the “Set Sail” diocesan plan
From a Tea by the Norman’s Cove ACW for the residents of Green Mountain Lodge

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]]> 176428 Fun at the fire department: Holy Cross parish (Norman’s Cove) https://anglicanlife.ca/fun-at-the-fire-department-holy-cross-parish-normans-cove/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:40:06 +0000 https://anglicanlife.ca/?p=176380 The photographs with this article are from a fun night that the confirmation class from Holy Cross parish (Norman’s Cove) had with the local fire department. The firefighters talked about volunteering in the community. They played a game that was referred to as “Firefighter Jeopardy,” answering firefighters’ knowledge questions, and getting prizes for correct answers. […]

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]]> The photographs with this article are from a fun night that the confirmation class from Holy Cross parish (Norman’s Cove) had with the local fire department. The firefighters talked about volunteering in the community. They played a game that was referred to as “Firefighter Jeopardy,” answering firefighters’ knowledge questions, and getting prizes for correct answers. Then there was time for putting on the turn out gear and learning about the trucks and how to put out fires of different kinds. A special “Tip of the Hat” to Assistant Chief Mike Hurley who arranged the evening.

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]]> 176380 Confirmation at The Holy Cross https://anglicanlife.ca/confirmation-at-the-holy-cross/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:32:58 +0000 https://anglicanlife.ca/?p=176336 On June 23, 2024, the Parish of The Holy Cross welcomed Bishop Sam Rose for a service of confirmation. Pictured below is Bishop Sam, The Rev’d Jason Haggstrom (rector), and the newly confirmed.

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]]> On June 23, 2024, the Parish of The Holy Cross welcomed Bishop Sam Rose for a service of confirmation. Pictured below is Bishop Sam, The Rev’d Jason Haggstrom (rector), and the newly confirmed.

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