Algoma Deanery Week of December 12, 2022

Good day, I have exciting news for anyone close enough to take advantage…  St. George’s in Echo Bay will be hosting a Robbie Burns Supper on Wednesday, January 25!! Yes – we’ll be having haggis…No, the haggis won’t be disgusting.  The plan is to make it from “normal” meat – ground beef and lamb…nothing weird. It’ll still taste like…

Algoma Deanery Week of December 5, 2022

Good day! It is another beautifully sunny Monday (where I am, anyway). 🙂   Coming Soon: Saturday, December 10: Emmaus’ Meat Pie Luncheon and Bake Table. $14. Two sittings – 11:30am or 12:30pm. For tickets please call either Edie Leblanc at 705 759 2850 or Emmaus Church at 705 759 2545. Christmas Dainties (30 pieces) from Christ Church.…

Zoom Advent Bible Study Wednesdays at 7pm

Come…Let Your Lights Shine! We will be exploring the passages in the book of the prophet Isaiah that we will hear on Sundays throughout Advent. I find that exploring them in advance helps to deepen our level of engagement experienced on a Sunday during worship services, giving the Holy Spirit even more opportunity to touch…

Algoma Deanery Week of November 28, 2022

Good day…it is a gorgeous, sunny day outside my window at the moment. 🙂 Here’s what’s coming up:  Wednesday, November 30: St. Andrew’s Day service, 10:30am at the Cathedral. Holy Eucharist followed by fellowship. Saturday, December 3: Holy Trinity’s Christmas Market at the Trinity Centre, 10am – 4pm; bake table, jams, pickles. Saturday, December 10:…

Algoma Deanery Week of November 21, 2022

Good day, Well…I think winter is here to stay. I’ll bet I’m not the only one who has been doing some shoveling since Saturday.  Winter means Advent and, since Advent begins this coming Sunday, let’s get a few things straight in our minds – and in our liturgies. But, before you read, let’s talk for a…

Algoma Deanery Week of November 14, 2022

Good day! In the news… Friday, November 18th at 5:30 pm is the Christ Church Baked Ham dinner by reservation/ticket only (and there are a limited number of seats available).  Cost of a reservation/ticket is $25.00 and can be purchased from Bonnie Lyons or Laura Avery. Contact info: lyons.bonnie@gmail.com; phone 705-779-2858 or lau.ave88@hotmail.com; phone 705-254-2477.  Sunday, November 20th: Cookie Tray…

Algoma Deanery Week of November 7, 2022

Welcome to a rainy Monday 🙂 (It’s raining where I am anyway). I am struck by the beauty of God’s creation as I look at blowing leaves and looming grey clouds. God is awesome! Of interest, perhaps: In the entry below about Leo the Great, I mention that he was a defender of orthodoxy. Many…

Algoma Deanery Week of October 31, 2022

Good day, Events & Worship Services Upcoming: Tuesday, November 1st, 7pm at Emmaus: All Saints’ Day worship service with The Rev. Bruce McLeish presiding. If you are not in the Sault or nervous about COVID, please join the Zoom worship service at 7pm with The Ven. Dr. Jay Koyle and The Rev. Susan Koyle. The Zoom invitation will be…

Algoma Deanery Week of Oct.24, 2022

Good day, Tomorrow I’ll be “attending” a free webinar offered by The Lewis Centre for Church Leadership. It is called “Improving Worship Attendance in a Post-Pandemic World.”  Anyone interested in joining me? (Noon – 1:30 pm) The link to register is below…(Hopefully, this will be time well spent):   All Saints’ Day Zoom Evening Prayer:  Jay…

Algoma Deanery Week of October 17

Good day! Coming Up: Saturday, October 29th Emmaus is having a Fall Rummage Sale.  That also happens to be the day of our Deanery Council meeting (9am – noon) for all of you wardens and treasurers out there.  (I don’t remember if we set a location for that meeting…I’ll let you know when I know.)…