Reflections
We have had at least two exciting developments this autumn! The first was the visit of The Rt. Rev’d James Almasi, Bishop of the Diocese of Montreal’s companion Diocese of Masasi in Tanzania in East Africa. He was here for our commemoration of the canonization of John Henry Newman on the Thanksgiving Weekend.
New Directions for the Jazz Mass
After the shock of a snowstorm in early November, it is comforting to turn our minds back to the Jazz Mass, which we celebrated at the beginning of la belle saison.
Evangelism
Just before the General Synod in July, Fr. Keith preached a sermon on evangelism, the theme of the Synod. His thoughtful discourse prompted me to write this article in response.
46 Years and Counting at the Church of St. John the Evangelist
In September 1973, I came to St. John’s for the first time, and now forty-six years later, I am still a parishioner.
Bishop James’ Visit
St. John the Evangelist was blessed with a visit from the Right Reverend James Almasi, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Masasi in Tanzania, during his two-week visit to the Diocese of Montreal in October.
Parish Archives
On Sunday, July 28, a new storage facility for the St. John the Evangelist Parish Archives was inaugurated in the crypt under the church, with a formal blessing by the Rector, Fr. Keith Schmidt.
The Tri-History Conference of the Episcopal Church
I was privileged this year to accept an invitation to address the Tri-History Conference of the Episcopal Church, held in Toronto at Wycliffe College and the University of Trinity College in June. As its name suggests, the conference is held every three years under the sponsorship of three Episcopal historical societies – The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church (HSEC), The National Episcopal Historians and Archivists (NEHA), and The Episcopal Women’s History Project (EWHP).
Redevelopment Project Update!
As many of you know, St. John’s has, for a few years now, been working towards redeveloping our property.