by Anne Lee

Bethany Herb grew up in St. Thomas, Ont. She is the youngest of two children. She had what she describes as “pretty normal childhood.” 

Her father was a teacher, and her mother ran a home daycare and worked for a catering company. The family attended a Baptish church and Bethany went to a Christian school until high school.

She is married to Rob Montgomery, the priest at St. Luke’s, Gondola Point. They have one daughter, Addie, age 9.

March 29 - Robyn Cuming - 25 years a priest

Clergy anniversaries are recognized at 10 and 25 years and subsequent 5-year intervals.

Canada is experiencing a national housing crisis in cities, rural communities, and Indigenous territories, with increasing rates of homelessness, a lack of affordable housing, and insufficient supports for those most vulnerable to housing insecurity. It is easy to despair in the face of such challenges, but we can also respond with hope! This event will focus on nurturing hope, taking action, and working towards solutions that create tangible differences for our communities. Together we can face this crisis head on, and proceed faithfully to address it and live out the call to love all of our neighbours.

This is an in-person event at Christ Church Cathedral that will also be livestreamed.

Ryan Weston has been the Lead Animator, Public Witness for Social and Ecological Justice at the Anglican Church of Canada for 6 years. 

Join us for the Diocesan Lenten Retreat, March 31-April 1 at the Villa Madonna Retreat Centre. As we prepare to enter Holy Week and the Easter celebration, join with others in taking 24 hours for teaching, reflection, and praying together.

Archbishop David will be our retreat leader and will provide teaching helping to prepare us for the journey of the week ahead. All are welcome - pre-registration is required.

Costs - Overnight: $125 | Couples: $200 | Commuter: $75 (meals included).

Registration deadline is March 23, 2023; spaces are limited. (Some bursary funding is available.)

For more information, contact Shawn Branch: 506-459-1801 ext 1008.

This service provides an opportunity for ordained and lay ministers to reaffirm their commitment to their appointed ministries, as well as have oil blessed for use in the year to follow. Traditionally held on Maundy Thursday, it is now scheduled for the week before so clergy can be in their parishes during Holy Week.

A lunch will follow. Please RSVP to the lunch here.

Regarding the blessing of oil

Oil of Chrism as well as Oil for Anointing the Sick will be distributed following the service from the table on the Gospel side of the altar. Your oil stocks should be clean. Fresh cotton wool will be supplied; leaving them completely empty is the best policy. 

It is understood that some may desire to provide their own oils to be blessed.  Please put these on the table before the service begins with the oils available from the Cathedral.

Archdeacon Cathy Laskey will facilitate the distribution following the service.

For those who may be looking for material for the Reception of Oils to use in your parish following the blessing on March 30, this option from the Church of England's Common Worship, adapted to the oils used, is suggested.

Parish of Derby and Blackville. 

Sign up for the ACW annual meeting now.

Find all the information plus the registration form here.

Saturday, March 25, 8 - 11 a.m.  Monthly breakfast at St. Luke's Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, Saint John. Sausages, eggs, toast, pancakes, home fries and beverage. $10 per person. A joint presentation of the Saint John Y Service Club and St. Luke's, with proceeds to parish ministries.

April 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  You are invited to the grand opening of The Hub to see what’s taking place in St. Mark’s building (AKA the Hub) in St. George, as they expand with the needs of the community. Drop in for food, fellowship and a game. Hope to see you there.

Monday, April 10, 1 – 3 p.m.  Community Easter dinner at the Anglican Parish Hall, 75 King Street, St. Andrews. Menu:  Baked ham, mashed potatoes, baked beans, vegetables, coleslaw, roll, dessert, coffee/tea/juice. No charge! Donations accepted.
To volunteer or for more information call (506) 529-8662 or mail allsaints@nb.aibn.com
Everyone welcome!

Tuesday, April 11, 7 to 8 p.m.  Faith in Action: Building hope for tomorrow in the face of climate change. Have you considered switching to an electric vehicle? Electric vehicles can save you money, pollute less, and help us care for creation, but there are several things you should know before you buy your first electric vehicle. Join Andrew Mathis to discuss the different types of electric vehicles, the options for charging electric vehicles, and what to consider when choosing an electric vehicle. This event is taking place at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 780 McEvoy Street, Fredericton.

Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  St. Mary & St. Bartholomew’s Church, 646 Westmorland Rd., Saint John will host its annual Spring Tea & Quilt Show, with crafts, gifts, collectibles,  silent auction and bake sale. Sandwiches and cakes will be served.  $8 adults $4 children; tickets available from church office 696-1347 or at the door.

Farraline Place currently has several vacancies. The residence on Queen Street, around the corner from the Cathedral, offers secure, comfortable, independent senior living in an intimate and caring atmosphere. Contact administrator Judy O’Donnell for details: (506) 455-6443.

It’s almost time for the Vital Church Maritimes 2023 Conference, taking place in Truro, N.S. April 27-29.

The keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. Dawn Davis, professor of Contextual Theology and Director of Leadership for Ministry Programs at Huron University College.

Zoom option available. Anyone – laity or clergy — may attend VCM 2023.   

More details, including hotel link and registration:  Diocesan Webpage - VCM 2023