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The Marks of Mission
Click the link to visit the Marks of Mission webpages on the General Synod site. 
February Topic
Please click the link to access a pdf copy of the February 2012 Topic publication. Deadline for the April 2012 issue is March 6th. Please click Topic Deadlines and Guidelines to download the 2012 information. Topic does have paid advertising space so please click Topic Rates and Specs to download the current information. 
Job Postings
There are three current  JOB POSTINGS
 
Diocesan School for Leadership Brochure

Click the link to download the Diocesan School for Leadership brochure and application form.
If you have questions please contact Rev. Marnie Peterson.
The school is scheduled July 22-28, 2012.
 
Screening in Faith
Here is a hotlink to SCREENING IN FAITH - the dioceses Human Resources website. 
Worship at St. John's Shaughnessy.
Scheduled worship: 8am and 10am. 
The St. John's Website is up and running and it looks great. Many thanks to Stephen Pickett for his great work.
 
Worship at St. Matthias and St. Luke, Oakridge
Anglican Church of Canada worship at the parish of St. Matthias and St. Luke, Sundays at 10:30am. Visit the new WEBSITE for Sunday worship information.
 
 
Worship at St. Matthew's Abbotsford
Worship at St. Matthew's Abbotsford, Sundays at 10am. Preacher and presider, the Reverend Allen Doerksen. For  assistance the St. Matthew's Office. Phone: 604.853.2416
 

Current News

Last Updated On: 9/7/2010 2:43:54 PM
Happy Retirement - Father Paul
The Reverend Paul Illical retires after 18 years at St. Michael's Surrey
"Father Paul was the glue that held St. Michael's Anglican Church in Surrey together."This statement was made during the tribute component of a festive retirement lunch for St. Michael's Incumbent, the Reverend Paul Illical held August 29th, 2010.
The Parish Hall that Father Paul championed and built was packed to the rafters with parishioners and friends all present to bid farewell to a priest who had ministered in that place for 18 years.
The EmCee for the event was People's Warden, Dr. Emmanuel (Manny) Oyesiku who set the tone for the afternoon when he said "Today is a testimony of appreciation for what you've done for this parish. We are all your flock, we will miss you but we will never forget you." After these words Manny presented Father Paul with a beautiful plaque. (see images)
In response to the many kind words delivered by many speakers Father Paul stood at the lectern and spoke about ministry, how much he has benefitted from his being allowed to minister this community.
Paul expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the many pioneers of the parish, introducing those in attendance to the current congregation.
Father Paul had also prepared Certificates of Appreciation for a variety of individuals both past and present from many parish ministries and groups. On a day where he was receiving the tributes he chose to share the spotlight with others.
There was singing, and gifts and of cours...cake.
May God Bless your future ministry Father Paul and may you enjoy many Happy Years in the next phase of life.