Friday, April 1st, 2011 was a day of celebration for the staff and leadership of Christ Church Cathedral as it marked 15 years of extraordinary service by Building Administrator Gordon Macdonald. Gordon Macdonald has more than fulfilled his role as the principal caretaker of Bishop Michael’s Cathedral and continues to set new standards for excellence in building management.
During Gordon’s tenure the Cathedral underwent an extremely successful 11 year, 12 million dollar heritage renovation of both the exterior and interior where the building’s internal systems were either replaced or updated putting a tremendous amount of pressure on the Building Administrator’s position. In Gordon’s 15 years he has established a benchmark for building cleanliness and exemplary service to both the parish membership and the greater community of Downtown Vancouver and beyond.
In recognition of this milestone anniversary a group of 30 gathered for the dessert buffet at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver where tributes were paid to Gordon in both words and song.
In the image we see Gordon receiving his Anniversary Gift, an authentic Vancouver Canuck’s “Classic” home jersey. This could be the year!
(In the image on left Gord displays his anniverary gift, on left, guests at the party share Gord's happiness)
During Gordon’s tenure the Cathedral underwent an extremely successful 11 year, 12 million dollar heritage renovation of both the exterior and interior where the building’s internal systems were either replaced or updated putting a tremendous amount of pressure on the Building Administrator’s position. In Gordon’s 15 years he has established a benchmark for building cleanliness and exemplary service to both the parish membership and the greater community of Downtown Vancouver and beyond.
In recognition of this milestone anniversary a group of 30 gathered for the dessert buffet at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver where tributes were paid to Gordon in both words and song.
In the image we see Gordon receiving his Anniversary Gift, an authentic Vancouver Canuck’s “Classic” home jersey. This could be the year!
(In the image on left Gord displays his anniverary gift, on left, guests at the party share Gord's happiness)
Many thanks to Cathedral Director of Development and Communications, Mark Munn for the photographs.
Friday, April 1st, 2011 was also the anniversary for another very special person in the life of the Diocese of New Westminster. The Venerable Ronald Harrison, marked 10 years as the Executive Archdeacon of the diocese. As the Senior Staff member responsible for assisting the Bishop in carrying out his Episcopal office, Ron has an enormous amount of responsibility. He coordinates clergy appointments, assists parishes in finding clergy during times of transitions, coordinates the discernment and ordination process for clergy and helps parishes understand and implement the diocesan Canons and Constitution. He is always available to answer questions and solve problems and for 10 years he has fulfilled his role with commitment, skill and good humour.
Ron celebrated his 10th Anniversary weekend by traveling to Abbotsford to preach and preside at the Eucharist for the St.Matthew's congregation currently meeting in the Parish Hall.
Thank-you Ron for your ministry.
Thank-you Ron for your ministry.