The annual Retired Clergy Tea was held at Christ Church Cathedral June 16, offering an opportunity for those members of the clergy to get together, renew old friendships and enjoy refreshments. Many look forward to the event each year. 

Archbishhop David Edwards and his wife, Debbie, hosted the event, which used to be held at their Fredericton home until they moved to the Woodstock area last year.

Archbishop David Edwards has appointed the Rev. Dr. Chukwuebuka Peter Chukwuemeka as rector in the Parish of Newcastle-Nelson-Hardwicke, effective July 7. 

Dr. Chukwuemeka has just completed a Master of Theological Studies from Wycliffe College. He also has a PhD in Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Theology from universities in Nigeria. Prior to coming to Canada to study, he served as priest and evangelist in the Church of Nigeria, a province of the Anglican Communion, from 1998 to 2024 as well as an archdeacon from 2009 on. Peter is married to Nkechi and they have three sons.

Clergy Anniversaries
June 26 - Kevin Borthwick - 40 years a priest
June 26 - Bob Barry - 40 years a deacon
June 26 - Ann Fairweather - 10 years a priest
June 26 - David Alston - 10 years a deacon
June 26 - Brenda Fowler - 10 years a deacon
June 26 - Dan McMullen - 10 years a deacon
June 26 - David Peer - 10 years a deacon
June 29 - David Barrett - 40 years a priest
June 29 - Wally Collett - 40 years a priest

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

Join us for a fun day at Camp Brookwood! This is a family-friendly event to introduce your kids to our camp. 

• Live music & singing
• Pool open for swimming
• Hot dog & hamburger barbecue

All are welcome to come and enjoy time together.

193 Lockharts Mill Road
Carlow, NB (near Florenceville-Bristol)
E7L 2Z2
Tel: (506) 392-6401 (summers only)
E-mail: office@campbrookwood.ca

https://campbrookwood.ca/

The Parish of Westmorland is in need of more copies of the Mission Praise hymn book, which congregations are not currently using and may be willing to sell or donate.

If you have even a few that you may be willing to pass on, please contact Julia Lockwood at 506-536-1924 or rj.lockwood@outlook.com.

Thursday, July 9   St. Luke’s annual strawberry festival at St. Luke's Parish Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Drive-thru take-out only.  Pickup from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Menu: roast pork, baked potato, sour cream, veggies and roll, applesauce, strawberry shortcake/whipped cream. Tickets: $20, available by calling Terry at 506-847-7609. Call early. Tickets must be picked up and paid for before the dinner.

Farewell service and reception for Dean Geoffrey Hall as he retires from Christ Church Cathedral, Sunday, June 28. Service begins at 10:30; reception to follow.

Diocesan Choir School will be here before you know it!

Choir School | 67th Annual Camp

A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick a few things when he noticed an old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. Finally, he went to the checkout line, but she got in front of him.

"Pardon me," she said, "I'm sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It's just that you look just like my son who just died recently."

"I'm very sorry," replied the young man. "Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Yes," she said. "As I'm leaving, can you say 'Goodbye mother'? It would make me feel much better."

"Sure," answered the young man. As the old woman was leaving, he called out, "Goodbye mother!"

As he stepped up to the checkout counter, he saw that his total was $127.50. 
"How can that be?" he asked, "I only purchased a few things!"

"Your mother said that you would pay for her," said the clerk.