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Welcome to St. Catherine'sWell, it looks like I survived my first week at St. Catherine’s! I have enjoyed meeting those I have met so far in the parish, and I have had several productive meetings that are helping me settle in and find my bearings as we begin to move forward together. It was especially good to meet Natasha Stegemann in the office and our new communications coordinator Kingsley Genaille. Read more about Kingsley in their words of introduction posted below. I also had a very informative and productive meeting with former treasurer Gordon Lee, who has brought me up to speed on the financial aspects of the parish. I also met with Heather Luccock, Lynn Spence, Natasha and Kingsley to begin planning our program for Holy Week and Easter, beginning with Palm Sunday on April 13. There will be a Maundy Thursday service at 6pm on April 17when we commemorate the first Last Supper. On Good Friday (April 18), there will be a “Meditation on the Cross” at 12 noon focusing on a photograph taken by Heather Luccock of the “Cross of Nails” at Coventry Cathedral in England. Hot cross buns will be served after the service. At 5pm on Holy Saturday (April 19), we will be kindling the Easter fire in the fire pit and celebrating the new life of the resurrection. Smores may be involved! The celebration of the resurrection then continues with our regular Holy Eucharist at 10am on Easter Sunday. But before we get ahead of ourselves, I look forward to seeing everyone who will be in church this Sunday for the Third Sunday of Lent, which includes readings from Isaiah. 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, and the poem “Hoping Against Hope” by Jan Richardson. Our Gospel reading is Luke 13:1-9 in which Jesus invites us to reflect on how we respond to accidents and other misfortunes that may impact our lives. One of my fitness instructors this week invited the class to ask each other if we felt lucky. Do you feel lucky? She then asked us if we felt lucky or blessed? Lucky or blessed? She then asked us the difference between feeling lucky and feeling blessed. So, what would you say? Do you feel lucky or blessed? And what would you say is the difference? That’s enough for now. Read on to find out more about Kingsley. Elbows Up! Angus
----------- This Sunday March 23rd, 2025 will be a traditional service in the season of Lent. Here is the link to the downloadable bulletin: Presider and Preacher: Rev. Angus Stuart
Our Musician is Hyejung Jun and Choir The service will also be livestreamed. The Service livestream can be found here: St. Catherine's Website Services Page Previous livestreamed services, and sermon notes can be found here: |
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Introducing Kingsley Genaille to the St. Catherine's CommunityWe are delighted to introduce Kingsley Genaille (they/them) as the new Communication Specialist at St. Catherine’s Anglican Church! Kingsley brings a wealth of talent and experience to our community. In addition to their role with us, Kingsley serves as the Communication Coordinator and Family Ministry Coordinator at St. Mary's Kerrisdale and is enrolled in seminary at the Vancouver School of Theology. Kingsley is currently discerning a call to the priesthood as an aspirant in the Diocese of New Westminster. They have also done some work at the provincial level, particularly with the BC Yukon Anglican Youth Movement (BCYAYM). Kingsley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Simon Fraser University and has worked as a freelance communication specialist and creative consultant for several years. With various non-profit and church experiences, Kingsley will be a true asset for St. Catherine's as we look to the future and work together to share the good news of Christ. Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Kingsley now lives in Burnaby with their spouse, Skylar and their dog, Winnie. This means, for the most part, Kingsley will be working remotely in their role here as Communication Specialist. Kingsley is a cradle Anglican, identifies as trans/non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. Kingsley is excited to join St. Catherine’s team and looks forward to collaborating with parishioners. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Kingsley! ----------- A Few Introductory Words from Kingsley: Hi everyone! It is wonderful to be joining St. Catherine's as your Communication Specialist. I am eager to meet each of you and learn how we can collaborate. I see the good work that St. Catherine's is doing in being God's faithful people and joining God in doing ministry in the world. Working with you to communicate this good news and help elevate your communications will be a privilege. Thank you for welcoming me onboard! |
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Lenten Study 2025All are invited to participate in a LENTEN STUDY following the Church Service on 4 Sundays: March 16 – April 6 (Come to one, any or all the sessions please register) Bring your own bagged lunch. Please register at scadmin@shaw.ca by March 14, 2025 The Study will focus on The Revelation to John 1 - 2 Session 1 Introduction - Ephesus - abandonment of Love – Session 2 Smyrna – to not fear suffering & Pergamum – issue with some teachings Session 3 Thyatira – They tolerate Jezebel and her teachings & Sardis – Awake from your spiritual sleep – Session 4 Philadelphia – They have kept God’s word even though they have little power and have shown patient endurance & Laodicea – You are neither hot or cold “Behold I stand at the door and knock”
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Lent 2025All are welcome to join the Lenten program at St. Catherine's Church, Starting with Shrove Tuesday in Collaboration with Highlands United. For more information please email the office at scadmin@shaw.ca Tuesday March 4th: Shrove Tuesday at Highlands Shrove Tuesday Wed. March 5th: Ash Wednesday Services Ash Wednesday services (noon and 5:30 pm) at St. Catherine’s SUNDAYS: March 9th: SOUL FOOD SUNDAY (Lenten Feast) March 16th: Lent 2 traditional service + Lent Study Link to Lenten Studies Program March 23rd: Lent 3 traditional service + Lent Study March 30th: Lent 4 traditional service + Lent Study April 6th: Lent 5 traditional service + Lent Study April 13: Palm Sunday – Holy WEEK begins |
