Proof of Vaccination Required,

KN95 or N95 masks also

REGISTRATION CLOSED, PLEASE WATCH HERE

10:45 a.m. Saturday, 4 June 2022

St. John’s Anglican Cathedral (since 1820)

135 Anderson Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2W 5M9

Joiin us via Livestream here on YouTube.

The Triduum (Three Days)

Maundy Thursday, April 14, 8:00 p.m.
Exodus 12:1–14, Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19,
I Corinthians 11:23–26, John 13:1–17, 31b–35
The Very Rev. Paul N. Johnson, Dean, Preaching and Presiding
The Rev. Brian Ford, Hon. Asst., Assisting
Footwashing
Eucharist

Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, April 15, 10:30 a.m.
Isaiah 52:13–53:12, Psalm 22,
Hebrews 4:14–16;5:7–9, John 18:1–19:42
The Very Rev. Paul N. Johnson, Dean, Presiding
Tenebrae – Into the Darkness of Death
Reading of the Passion According to St. John

Adoration of the Crucified

Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil, April 16, 8:00 p.m.
Genesis 1:1–2:4A, Genesis 22:1–18, Exodus 14:10–31;15:20–21,
Isaiah 55:1–11, Ezekiel 36:24–28, Jonah 1:1–2:2, Daniel 3:1–29,
Psalm 114, Romans 6:3–11, John 20:1–18
The Very Rev. Paul N. Johnson, Dean, Presiding
The Rev. Wayne McIntosh, Assisting
The Service of Light
The Liturgy of the Word
The Renewal of Baptism

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist

Easter Sunday – The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord,
April 17, 10:30 a.m.
Isaiah 65:17–25, Psalm 118:1–2;14-24,
Acts 10:34–43, Luke 24:1–12
The Right Rev. Geoffrey Woodcroft, Bishop of Rupert’s Land, Preaching
The Very Rev. Paul N. Johnson, Dean, Presiding
Festival Eucharist with the Cathedral Choir

Alleluia!  Christ is risen!

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Gary Edward Taylor, on February 8, 2022, just shy of his 72 birthday.

Gary’s zest for life and fighting spirit prevailed right up to his death, when his courageous battle with terminal cancer came to an end. Gary revelled in accomplishing feats that others defined as impossible, and he outlived his diagnosis by a few years, teaching his loved ones about strength, dignity and the power of not accepting the predictable.Gary was born on February 20, 1950 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where his love of the sea began. His fascination with water further developed during his childhood growing up in Niagara on the Lake. It continued until he moved with his family to land-locked Winnipeg during his teens. It was here that he developed new passions like golf, rock ‘n roll, astronomy, and motorcycles. Gary’s thirst for adventure complemented his job as a conductor at Canadian National Railway where he worked for 36 years. Once retired, he embarked on new explorations through many trips with his loving wife.

Gary’s endless energy was infectious, and his family and friends will forever miss his unique perspective on the world and his ability to make those around him laugh. Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life Maureen, whom he recently celebrated 50 years with (married since 1977). He was always contemplating new ideas and his legacy of loving to learn and openness will be carried on through his children: Trisha, Troy and Ty (Jacqueline). Gary’s warrior spirit and larger than life personality ensured that he always maintained an enthusiasm in facing challenges which will continue to be honoured by his loved ones. Gary, although your spirit is on to new adventures on your journey, your loved ones will miss you and continue to cheer you on. Your rock ‘n roll, cowboy, loving spirit will live on strong, you can hand me your broadsword and rest easy now. Although you remain chess champ, I look forward to a rematch!

A private family service will be held with Dean Paul at the graveside.

[Jesus said,] “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29

PLEASE NOTE: ALL IN-PERSON WORSHIP IS NOW SUSPENDED, AGAIN. WE WILL LIVESTREAM ON THE CATHEDRAL YOUTUBE PAGE: StJohnsAnglicanCathedralWinnipeg. (December 23)

Christmas Eve –one service only at 7 p.m. – Bishop Geoff will be preaching, no Eucharist

Christmas Day – at 10:30 a.m.

First Sunday of Christmas – (Dec. 26) – at 10:30 a.m.

Second Sunday of Christmas – (Jan. 2) –at 10:30 a.m.
The Rev. Canon Henry Falconer preaching and presiding

Baptism of Our Lord – (Jan. 9) at 10:30 a.m.
The Rev. Brian Ford preaching and presiding

17 November 2021
” ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are beneficial.  ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up.” 
I Corinthians 10:23

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

At the Vestry meeting night before last (17 November) a difficult decision was made:  All who attend worship here must present Proof of Vaccination (POV).  The exceptions are children under 12 and adults who are not eligible to receive vaccination (Please present documentation of medical status).  Again, all who are eligible to receive vaccination must show proof that they have had both COVID shots. If you are a regular attender your status will be recorded as you sign in, and preserved for future Sundays, so that you will not have to present repeatedly, as in every Sunday!  Vestry will review this requirement at the December meeting (15th). 

All other precautions are still in place:  Masks are required for all, social distancing is still required, regular use of sanitizer while you are here, etc. This is effective immediately, including this coming Sunday, 21 November.

Thank you so much for your understanding and your care-full efforts to make our gathering as safe as possible for everyone present, including those most vulnerable among us, some with several pre-existing conditions, and unvaccinated children.

With love in the Lord Jesus,
Dean Paul

Violeta (Vi) Cocjin Moore

(1935-2021)

Nursing skills opened the way for Violeta Cocjin to leave the Philippines and settle briefly in the United States and then in Canada. Artistic skills launched her into a second career as a visual artist. Travel counselor training gave her a third career matching her curiosity to see the world.

Vi grew up in the town of Duenas in the Philippine province of Iloilo. She was the youngest daughter and second-last child of Matea Cocjin and Eduardo Miramon. As the apple of her grandfather’s eye, she was showered with love. She learned early on that she was free to choose distant goals and pursue them confidently. She loved to say she could do anything she wanted under the heat of the sun.

Vi earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Central Philippine University in Iloilo City, practised and taught nursing for a couple of years in Manila then moved to Newark, NJ and then Detroit, Michigan for post-graduate training. She wept as her plane took off from Manila, feeling that she would never again see the land of her birth. She never returned.

As expiry of her student visa in the U.S. approached, Vi learned that Victoria Hospital in London, Ont. was hiring nurses and immigration to Canada was possible. She practised in London and at the Perley-Robertson Hospital in Ottawa. She met the love of her life, the newspaperman Terence (Terry) Moore, at a Thanksgiving party in Ottawa in 1969.

After they married and moved to Montreal, Vi earned the diploma in visual art from the School of Art and Design at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The school encouraged her with numerous prizes and awards along the way. She set up a studio in the basement of their first house, a duplex, where she was also the landlady managing the rental suite upstairs. She took delight in her role as aunt to Zelda, Nel, Candy, Bing, Melvin, Mia, Alex, Megan, Oliver, Remy, Rommel, Randy, Pearl, Ernesto, Bobby, Melanie, Eddie and Eric and their children.

When Terence’s newspaper career brought them to Winnipeg, his native city, she set up a studio on the second floor of their River Heights home. She studied lithography and raku sculpture, and also branched out into paper collage. She worked alongside other Winnipeg artists at the Clifton Street co-op and in the Portage and Main Press building at McDermot and Adelaide. She proudly signed all her work with the name Miramon. She exhibited her work annually in group shows and was encouraged by the sales that resulted.

She studied travel counseling, volunteered at the Age and Opportunity Bureau’s travel agency as part of her training and was soon hired to manage the agency. When the agency was closed, she turned her full attention to painting and sculpture.

Vi sang in the alto section of the choir at Holy Trinity Anglican Church and in the Winnipeg Seniors’ Choir. By the time the couple joined the congregation of St John’s Cathedral, dementia had begun to weaken her powers of memory and her attention span. She continued to take great delight in singing.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its lockdowns caused no inconvenience to the couple because they were happy to be left alone together in their last shared residence, a condo in the Ashdown Warehouse on Bannatyne Avenue. After a fall at home fractured her hip, the Health Sciences Centre got her back on her feet and sent her back home where she and Terence enjoyed a last few weeks together before she died.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13 at St. John’s Cathedral, 135 Anderson Avenue. Due to Covid restrictions, attendance for guests is set for 54. Capacity is limited! Please register on Violeta’s page at richardrosin.ca to attend. Double vaccinated guests are encouraged and masks are mandatory.

The service will be livestreamed through the YouTube page of the Cathedral (https://youtu.be/b2B9_q6r6Fw), and will be available after the service at richardrosin.ca.

Richard Rosin
Funeral Director Ltd.
204-219-1126
richardrosin.ca

From Bishop Geoff,

Dear friends,

With deep sadness I announce to you today the death of the Most Reverend David Ashdown, former Bishop of Keewatin and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land.

We pray with thanksgiving for + David’s example of servanthood and faithful commitment to God in the Church. We pray also for the comfort and care of + David’s family and close relationships.

He is fondly and affectionately remembered especially by the Kenora St Alban Deanery whom he led with passion and great resourcefulness, first as an executive archdeacon, and then as bishop.

May + David rest in the love and peace of God in Christ.

+ Geoffrey

Our dear friend and brother Bob Gamble died yesterday, Monday, 24 May 2021. There will be no service at this time, due to COVID. Bob was a long-time and faithful member of this Cathedral; he sang in the choir for years, he served on Vestry, and was involved in a host of other activities here.

We will surely miss him.
Please pray for his daughter Julia
and for all who loved him.

Rest in peace, Bob, and rise with Christ in glory.

“O sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth.
Sing to the LORD, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.”
Ps. 96:1-2

Hallelujah! The Lord is risen!

Dear friends in Christ,

This past Sunday we gathered in worship as a congregation, or a good part of one, to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord!  What a joy!  We met all the provincial requirements, and all the Diocesan requirements.  I thank all who were in attendance for your smooth cooperation.

We had only the Tower Door unlocked, and then two greeters (Thank you, Char and Felix Farrell!) awaited to let you proceed only after ensuring that we had your contact information.  Then two ushers (Thank you, Marlene and Vic!) took you to your seat, ensuring safe distancing at all times.  Pews are spaced 80 inches (two metres) apart.

There was sanitizer available inside the doors, and again in the centre aisle once your registration had been checked.  In keeping with the Bishop’s directive (and ours) masks were worn throughout the service.  People were also asked, directed, to visit outside after worship.  Some did, all spaced properly.

We had wonderful music — thanks, Helen Suh, Carolyn Boyes, Matt Neufeld on trumpet, and choristers; again, all were safely distanced and masked.

We did not have Holy Communion, no, not even on Easter, as we think it’s better to re-enter in stages; once we are comfortable with all the current COVID requirements, and once many more have received a vaccine, we will consider setting the Lord’s Table and inviting you to receive, bread only!

Finally, in keeping with ‘safety above and beyond’, I have decided that we will, for now, at least, gather in person only EVERY OTHER SUNDAY.  So, the next time we will unlock the Tower Door will be Sunday, 18 April, NOT NEXT WEEK, 11 April.  The Sundays in between (assuming we don’t have to shut down completely again, due to variants and increasing rates) the service will be live streamed via YouTube, as has been our custom.  Indeed, we streamed on Easter Sunday as well, and an additional 30 computers were logged in, meaning we had more than thirty folks participating virtually.  TBTG!

It is my belief that this alternating of Sundays will provide an additional safety factor.  If anyone who was here on Easter Day should develop symptoms, we will know that for certain with a two week gap, including time to get tested for such symptoms.  This will keep us all safer.  We will do this at least through April, as follows:

Sunday, 11 April     NO IN PERSON, LIVESTREAM ONLY
Sunday, 18 April     DOORS OPEN, LIVESTREAM ALSO
Sunday, 25 April     NO IN PERSON, LIVESTREAM ONLY
Sunday, 2 May       DOORS OPEN, LIVESTREAM ALSO
Sunday, 9 May?  We shall see…

VESTRY WILL MEET BY ZOOM AGAIN IN APRIL, WED. 21ST.

Thank you for your strong partnership in looking after each other,
as you have been doing throughout.  TBTG!

The Lord is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

Dean Paul

This evening at 6 p.m. CST
https://youtu.be/twUIhjRKmT8