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Sympathy (Mrs. Irene Logan)

Our deepest sympathy to the Reverend Canon Kathy Morgan, Rector of St. John's, Thorold, on the death of her grandmother, Irene Logan, on October 28th.  A graveside service will be held on October 31, at Robin's Hill Cemetery, Thorndale.  

Sympathy (Mrs. Ruth Vincent-Nowe)

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Ruth Vincent-Nowe, who passed away on October 19, in Sudbury.  Ruth was pre deceased by her husband, Canon Joe Nowe (2001).  Funeral service will be held on October 28th.  

Appointment (The Reverend Audrius Sarka)

The Reverend Audrius Sarka has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of St. John's, Stewarttown, part time, beginning November 1, while continuing as Priest-in-Charge of St. Paul's, Norval, part time.  

Appointment (Canon Terry DeForest)

The Reverend Canon Terry DeForest has been appointed Priest-in-Charge, half-time, at St. Paul's, (Westdale), Hamilton, beginning January 1.  He will continue to serve as Director of Human Resources, half-time, as well.  

Appointment (Archdeacon Michael Patterson)

Archdeacon Michael Patterson has been appointed Archdeacon of Leadership, half-time, and will continue as rector of Incarnation, Oakville, half-time, effective February 1, 2021.  

Appointment (Ms. Darrah Smith)

Congratulations to Ms. Darrah Smith, a member of Church of the Nativity, Hamilton, and active participant in youth ministry, on her appointment to be the Ecclesiastical representative for the PWRDF Youth Council for the Province of Ontario.  

Appointment (The Venerable Dr. Timothy Dobbin)

Archdeacon Tim Dobbin has been appointed to serve as Rector of Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton, and Dean of Niagara, beginning January 1, 2021. We look forward to welcoming him to Niagara.  

Appointment (The Reverend Owen Ash)

The Reverend Owen Ash has been appointed interim priest-in-charge at Christ Church, Woodburn, half-time, and St. John's, Nassagaweya, part-time, beginning November 1.

Retirement (The Reverend Wendy Phipps)

The Reverend Wendy Phipps has submitted her resignation and intention to retire from St. John's, Nassagaweya, and St. John's, Stewarttown, effective October 31. We wish Wendy all the best in her well deserved retirement.

Appointment (The Reverend Jon Forbes)

The Reverend Jon Forbes has submitted his resignation as Pastoral Associate at St. Christopher's, Burlington, and has accepted the position of Rector of St. Michael's Church, Hamilton, beginning December 1.  

Appointment (The Reverend Michael Coren)

The Reverend Michael Coren has accepted the position of Assistant Curate at St. Christopher's, Burlington, on a part-time basis, beginning November 15; in additon to his position as Deacon Assistant at St. Cuthbert's Church, Oakville, poart-time, which concludes at the end of December, 2020.  

Resignation (The Reverend Trevor Jones)

The Reverend Trevor Jones has submitted his resignation from Christ Church, Woodburn, effective October 31. Our thoughts and prayers are with Trevor, and Susan.

Appointment (The Reverend Jody Balint)

The Reverend Jody Balint has submitted her resignation as Priest-in-Charge of St. John's, Rockwood, and Pastoral Associate at St. Luke's, Palermo, effective October 31.  Jody has accepted the position of Rector of St. James and St. Brendan's, Port Colborne, beginning November 1.    The Reverend Michael Mernagh has been appointed interim pastor at St. John's, on a part-time basis, from November 1 to February 28.