a note from our regional dean

I forward you the following notes from the Bishops' office:

Your prayers are requested for Ruth and family on the death of the Rev’d Stephen Demitroff. Stephen died early December 28 following a massive stroke. Stephen was ordained in 1984. His time in Huron included ministry at Glencoe and Newbury (1989-1996); Oldcastle/Colchester N (1996-2005) and Parish of the Transfiguration (Ridgetown, Dresden, Highgate, Aughrim, Florence and Thamesville) (2005 - )... The family and all who mourn his loss give thanks for your prayers.   Blessings Canon sue
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I email to share the funeral arrangements for the Rev’d Stephen Demitroff. The family will receive visitors at the DeBurger Funeral Home, Dresden, on Saturday December 31, from 7–9 pm and Sunday, January 1, from 2–4 and 7–9.  The funeral will take place at Christ Church, Dresden, on Monday January 2, at 1:30 pm. Clergy are welcome to vest, the color being white. Your continued prayers for Ruth, family and all who mourn his loss are most appreciated.    

Blessings Canon sue
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I'm also including a link to Canon Kevin George's blog - because you never know how the simple small kindnesses of life may touch others:
http://canonkevin.com/2011/12/29/farewell-to-a-fellow-servant/

Blessings,
Kristen+

From our Regional Dean

Dear Deanery Council Members,

During this holy season of Advent as we await with anticipation the birth of Christ, born into our lives anew, I'm reminded of just how blessed I am for your willingness to serve in our deanery. In the midst of all the craziness and business this season can bring, I wanted to take a moment and thank you for your commitment and work this past year, and wish you Advent Blessings and a Joyous Christmastide!

Kristen+

Rev. Kristen Oliver

Regional Dean of Kent

Rector

St. Paul's Chatham 519-354-5877

www.stpaulschurchchatham.com

St. Thomas Dover 519-354-2274

www.stthomasdover.com

November 15 Agenda

St. Paul’s, Chatham

Welcome & Prayer – Harvey German

Did You Know? – the Rev’d Marty Levesque – Youth Events in the Diocese

Minutes of 20 September 2011

Business Arising from Minutes

–Annual Report to council from Grace Church Rondeau, printed FYI only

Presentation of Diocesan Budget – Paul Rathbone, Diocesan Treasurer

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Deanery Treasurer’s Report

Strategic Planning Update – Jane Cartier

Archdeacon’s Report

Parish Round Ups from

St. James Port Lambton,

Church of the Redeemer Highgate,

St. Peter’s Moraviantown

*Note: Announcements can be collected at the door.

FUTURE DATES:

Deanery Executive – Holy Trinity, Chatham – 7 Feb. 2012 - 1:30 PM

Kent Deanery Meeting – as the usual date of the 21^st is Shrove Tuesday proposed date : Monday 20 Feb. 2012, 7:00 PM Holy Trinity, Chatham

Refreshments Feb Meeting provided by Team 1

St. James, Wallaceburg;

St. John-in-the-Woods, Aughrim;

Church of the Ascension, Comber

Report to Kent Deanery Council from Grace, Rondeau

October 3, 2011

We have completed another successful summer of ministry to the residents and campers at Rondeau Park.  This year, our summer intern was Paul Silcox who arrived in time to start his summer ministry on the first Sunday of June.  We hosted the parish picnic as a kick-off to fourteen Sundays of ministry in the park.  We also held ten Wednesday Eucharists in July and August.

With cool weather all summer, our Sunday attendance was down over past years and consequently, our offerings were also down.  On an up note though, our Wednesday attendance was up over previous years.  We held one memorial service and one funeral in the Church this summer and we hosted Bishop Bob Bennett for the annual Bishop’s visit on August 17^th.

The roof on the Church and cottage, which was beginning to leak quite badly, was replaced this summer at a cost of $5,834.20.  In addition, we did some minor repairs to the septic system which we hope will allow the system to keep working for a few more years.

We would like to thank the Kent Deanery Council for your $1,500.  We would also like to thank St. Paul’s, Erieau, Trinity, Blenheim and the joint Chatham Churches picnic for their financial support this year totalling $1,715.05.

And a special thank you to the following ACW groups for their continuing support to a total of $900: Christ Church, Chatham, Christ Church, Dresden, Church of the Redeemer, Highgate, Holy Trinity, Chatham, St. Paul’s, Erieau, St. James, Wallaceburg, and the Ladies Guild of Trinity Church, Blenheim.

While support from our local Churches and ACWs was down about $1,500 over the last two years, we are very grateful for the support of all the groups who donated this year.  This has helped us to keep our operating deficit under $1,400.  Without all this great support, our deficit would have been over $5,500.  Thank you everyone.

Respectfully submitted,

 Dennis Cartier

Treasurer

minutes of the September 20, 2011, meeting

(from Kent Deanery secretary, the Rev'd Alan Knight)

Welcome – Harvey German

Reflection – The Rev’d Len Myers read from Lucy Moore’s, The Messy Church.

Back to Church Sunday – collection of videos were viewed

Minutes of 26 April 2011 – Moved by: Jane Cartier.  Seconded: Len Myers.  Carried

Business Arising From the Minutes –

In accordance with a motion passed 20 April 2010 the sum of $1500 was paid to Grace Church, Rondeau

for maintenance and building repairs.

Archdeacon suggested that the each church in the Deanery set aside one Sunday each year whereby the open offering be donated to Grace Church or that each parish designate a donation of approximately $100.  Tabled for the moment as part of an on-going discussion.

Treasurer’s Report –  Moved: Sheldon Parsons.  Seconded: Stephen Demitroff

Opening balance: $3946.57. Income from dues: $808.84.  Expenses: $1995.55. 

Closing balance:   $2807.56.

Motion:  That $500 be aside for Grace Church, Rondeau maintenance if, as and when required.

Moved by: Stephen Demitroff.  Seconded: Gary Parker.  Carried.

Diocesan Council Report: Harvey German

Increase of 2.5% expected for apportionment and minimum stipend.

In September only one point of multi point parishes will be invoiced for single payment of stipend

Archdeacon’s Report – Visions, difficulties and redirections within the deanery, everything is on the table as we vision who we are in Kent. 

Archdeacon thanked the representatives of the parishes for keeping up with their apportionments.

Reminded parishes to keep rectories in good condition and inspect on an annual basis.

Strategic Planning – Consult diocesan website http://missionconversations.blogspot.com/

It was suggested that Archdeacon Richard Salt and the strategic planning committee meet separately from Deanery council to discuss the plan.  Suggested date was at St. James’, Wallaceburg on Saturday, 26 November 2011 between 10 AM and 12 Noon.  To be confirmed.

New Business –

The Rev. Len Myers suggested that Deanery institute a process whereby we recognize sick and ailing members.

The Regional Dean proposed that in the future advertisements for parish events be distributed in printed form.  Instead parishes will be encouraged to present a 5 minute (pictures are encouraged) overview of life in their various churches and communities.

A proposal to vision the future plans for the Deanery was made by Jane Cartier.  It was thought this could be discussed at our February meeting.

Adjourn – motion moved by Jane Cartier.

Announcements:

Pot Luck, St. Paul’s, Chatham 1 October - 6 PM – 1 Year anniversary of Giday, Thador and Niveen.

St. James, Wallaceburg – Free Meal – 7 October 5-6:30 PM.

Christ Church, Chatham – 150^th Anniversary Dinner/Dance @ Club Lentinas.  Social Hour 5 PM.  Dinner 6 PM.  Tickets: Youth $17.  Adults $35.

St. Paul’s, Erieau – 26 October – Spaghetti Dinner 5-7 PM

St. Andrew’s, Tilbury – 110^th Anniversary with Bishop Jack Peck – 6 November 10:30 AM and Lunch.

Church of the Advent, Ridgetown – Anniversary Service – 13 November 3 PM.  Clergy are invited to vest (colour blue).

Next Deanery Council: St. Paul’s Chatham – 15 November 2011, 7 PM.

November Meeting refreshments provided by Team 4:

St. James’. Port Lambton; Church of the Redeemer, Highgate; and St. Peter’s, Moraviantown.

For future deanery minutes consult Kent Deanery website at http://www./kentdeanery.blogspot.com/.

Clergy asked to distribute to deanery members in their parishes without e-mail.

If unable to attend deanery meetings please contact the Regional Dean at revkristen@gmail.com.

september 20 agenda (Christ Church, Chatham)

Welcome: Harvey German

Reflection: The Rev’d Len Myers  

Did You Know?

Minutes of 26 April 2011

Business Arising From the Minutes

Treasurer’s Report

Diocesan Council Report: Harvey German and Shirley Cudmore

Archdeacon’s Report

Strategic Planning – Consult the Diocesan Website

          http://missionconversations.blogspot.com/

Announcements  

The Grace

Refreshments provided by Trinity Blenheim and Christ Church, Dresden

FUTURE DATES:

Next Deanery Council:

St. Paul’s, Chatham – 15 November 2011, 7 pm

November Meeting refreshments provided by Team 4:

St. James, Port Lambton

Church of the Redeemer, Highgate

St. Peter’s, Moraviantown 

April 26 minutes

from the Rev'd Alan Knight, Secretary:

MINUTES OF KENT DEANERY

26 APRIL 2011

Welcome from Chair Harvey German

Reflection: Sheldon Parsons. 

    Reviewed the 5 parts of mission.  What we do and what we should be doing.

Did You Know?  Emily Armstrong spoke on Youth Synod

Minutes of 15 February 2011. 

   Moved with corrections by Steven Currie. Seconded: Sheldon Parsons.  Carried

No business arising from the Minutes

Election of Sheldon Parsons as Treasurer and Wayne Garratt as Deputy Treasurer.

   Moved by Garry Parker.  Seconded: Alan Bedford.  Carried.

Treasurer’s Report:  $4634.08 in the account with a $4.95 monthly service charge.

  Still owing: $50 Archdeacon’s gift; $125 Deanery Youth Delegate; $250 “Back to Church Sunday”

    donation. 

    Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report moved by: Wayne Garratt.  Seconded by June Wesley. 

    Carried.

    Approval of $250 for “Back to Church Sunday.”  Moved by: Sheldon Parsons. 

    Seconded by: Jane Cartier.  Carried.

Archdeacon’s Report: The Ven. Paul Millward

Diocesan Council Report: Harvey German

Synod Motions: Reviewed by the Rev. Kristen Oliver

Strategic Planning: Consult Diocesan website

Announcements:

1)      Reader’s and Intercessor’s Workshop – Sat. 14 May – Holy Trinity, Chatham. 

              With the Rev. Rob Henderson – 9 AM - Noon

2)      14 May – Plant sale – Holy Trinity, Chatham 9 AM – Noon

3)      Deanery of Kent Confirmations – Church of the Advent, Ridgetown – 7 PM

4)      22 June – Strawberry Social – Trinity, Blenheim

Motion to adjourn: Stephen Demitroff

FUTURE DATES:

DEANERY COUNCILS:

1.       Christ Church, Chatham – 20 September 2011 – 7Pm

2.       St. Paul’s, Chatham – 15 November 2011 – 7 pm