Announcements

Bishop Michael's Synod Sermon
SERMON preached, May 12th, 2012 at the 111th Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster 
Bishop Greg Rickel's 2012 Synod Presentations
Click the links to access Bishop Greg Rickel's Opening Worship Sermon and Synod Partner Reflection. 
Synod Resolutions 2012
Please click the link to access SYNOD 2012 RESOLUTIONS, those that came to the floor and those referred to Diocesan Council 
Synod 2012 Materials
The 111th Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster:
 
 
 
GODSPELL Tickets Available
 
Two performances at Christ Church Cathedral of this fresh twist on the well known 1970's musical, produced, directed and performed by youth and youth leaders from around the diocese.
Tickets for the two performances
1pm and 7pm are available for purchase now
Click to download a POSTER
 
May Topic

Please click the link to access a pdf copy of the May Topic publication. Topic is on hiatus for the summer, the deadline for the September issue is August 7th, 2012.  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.
 
The Marks of Mission
Click the link to visit the Marks of Mission webpages on the General Synod site. 
Screening in Faith
Here is a hotlink to SCREENING IN FAITH - the dioceses Human Resources website. 

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.