Muskoka Deanery News

Janet Borneman

Archbishop Anne Germond is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Borneman as the Warden of Lay Readers in the Deanery of Muskoka effective immediately.

Condolences to the Sheppard family

We are saddened to announce that we have been advised of the death of Allison Sheppard, wife of the late Rev. Elliott Sheppard who provided ministry in our diocese from 1981 till his retirement in 1996.  He was Incumbent in Sundridge, Nipigon and Red Rock.

LAY READERS’ CONFERENCE

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Annual Lay Readers’ Conference is scheduled for September 27-29, 2019 at Trinity, Parry Sound.

Best wishes and prayers

Archbishop Anne Germond and the entire Diocese of Algoma wish to acknowledge the last official day of ministry (May 31st) for the Venerable Dawn Henderson, Archdeacon of Muskoka and Incumbent at All Saints’, Huntsville.

Congratulations to the Armstrong family

We thank God for the safe arrival of Bennett Aidan Armstrong, son of The Revs. Aidan and Sarah Armstrong and little brother to William, on May 29th, 2019 in Sudbury.  Mom and baby are doing well.  Bennett weighed in at 8 pounds, 9 ounces.

Archbishop announces new appointments

Archbishop Anne Germond is pleased to announce the following appointments: Canon Betty Whetham as the Archbishop’s Lay Appointee and The Reverend Canon Doctor John Gibaut as her Clerical Appointee to the Diocesan Executive Committee. The Venerable Linda White as Part-time Interim Incumbent of the parish.

ACW Annual registration times:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH – 3-5:30 p.m. – Water Tower Inn.
THURSDAY, MAY 30TH – 7:45-8:45 a.m. – Water Tower Inn.
The planning team is looking forward to welcoming all to Sault Ste. Marie. Safe travels next week!