The last week has been very interesting to say the least. On Saturday we had our Yard Sale at the church and it was a great thrill to see the people from the community move through our doors. It was an overwhelming success and I offer my gratitude to all who worked so hard to... Continue Reading →

Yesterday I was on a ride along with the Essex Windsor EMS where I am Chaplain. It was in interesting day indeed and I offer my thanks to Shawn Davis who showed me about and to all the paramedics who were working yesterday. We attended a house fire in the West end where a mother... Continue Reading →

What a great surprise today. Being Wednesday we had a good day at Arby’s with a good lunch and good company. Great to see Vanessa with the twins for the second week in a row.  Veronica and Danika are great fun. We always have a good time at Arby’s. Tonight I had to go out... Continue Reading →

Victoria Day weekend has been a busy time this year. Friday I was privileged to watch the Tigers “White Wash” (to quote Gord Gunnell) the Cardinals.  It’s not every day you see a 9 run inning! Thanks Mark for a great night. Saturday was a day on the yard and I felt a great sense... Continue Reading →

Today is a big anniversary for those who fight for civil rights. On this day in 1954 the US supreme court handed down its’ famous decision in Brown v. Board of Ed. Separate was not equal. So we celebrate today that big step moving forward the cause of civil rights for all. Sadly we still... Continue Reading →

How would you like to get a big new responsibility or job by the roll of a dice instead of a job interview? Picture it. The selection committee has narrowed its choice down to 2 or three serious candidates and now they take out a couple of dice and “cast lots” to see who should... Continue Reading →

We had a great clean up day at Huron Church Camp. I’m too tired to do anything right now …so I’ll write more tomorrow. Thanks sooo much to the Charlton’s for a great afterglow party. Good Night

Well today was a big day for us at St. Mark’s by-the-Lake. Today was the annual convocation at Huron University College.  That meant that we awarded another 2nd year student at the college a $3000 scholarship in Christian Leadership.  This is a ministry that I am very proud of at St. Mark’s as it is... Continue Reading →

A few years ago my sister Elaine went back to school. She began studying in the Associate in Theology Program at Queen’s College. Tonight she received her diploma and my heart is glowing with pride! Elaine is a great slice of faith in practice. She is, indeed, one of those persons that any parish would... Continue Reading →

Today marked the commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic. Catherinanne was MC and lead the prayers at Dieppe Gardens. I made my first attempt at taping and Youtubing – click below…the sound and picture is good – I just should not have tipped the camera to vertical…so use your imagination. There are some great... Continue Reading →