New SSJD Associate
Article by Mary Ann Graham
Photo by Fred Maynard
Helen Maynard, a dedicated parishioner and long-time choir member of St. Mary's Church, Corner Brook, was admitted as an Associate of the Anglican Sisterhood of St. John the Divine on 3rd Advent, Dec. 11, 2011.
The Rev. Karen Laldin, Rector and Priest Associate, was Presider. A Celebration of the Holy Eucharist followed, with two Associates - Mary Ann Graham and Edna Parsons - assisting as Liturgical Ministers. Over 127 years since the Community was started in Toronto, there have been thousands who have chosen to become Associates.
As stated in a Community circular, "Associates are men and women, lay and ordained, who are members of a Christian parish community and seek to deepen their life in Christ though following a Rule of Life in association with the Sisters....A relationship of mutual support of prayer, love and ministry exists between the Sisterhood and the Associate.
Anyone wishing more information may visit the website www.ssjd.ca or, to inquire about the process of entering into this mutual relationship, one may contact Sister Sue at 416 226 2201, ext 308.
The Rev. Karen Laldin, Rector and Priest Associate, was Presider. A Celebration of the Holy Eucharist followed, with two Associates - Mary Ann Graham and Edna Parsons - assisting as Liturgical Ministers. Over 127 years since the Community was started in Toronto, there have been thousands who have chosen to become Associates.
As stated in a Community circular, "Associates are men and women, lay and ordained, who are members of a Christian parish community and seek to deepen their life in Christ though following a Rule of Life in association with the Sisters....A relationship of mutual support of prayer, love and ministry exists between the Sisterhood and the Associate.
Anyone wishing more information may visit the website www.ssjd.ca or, to inquire about the process of entering into this mutual relationship, one may contact Sister Sue at 416 226 2201, ext 308.
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