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<h1>Welcome to the Home Page for the <BR>Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel & Aberdeen<BR> of the<BR><A HREF=http://www.fredericton.anglican.org/>Anglican Diocese of Fredericton(Click)</A><BR><BR> New Brunswick, CANADA
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<B><CENTER><IMG SRC="/art/relign/fish.gif">BLESSINGS AND PEACE BE WITH YOU<IMG SRC="/art/relign/fish.gif"></b></CENTER><br>
<b>Mailing Address: 34 Centennial Cres.<br>Florenceville, NB E7L 1Z5 Canada<br>Rectory: (506) 392-5202<br></center>
<b><h3><CENTER>"THIS IS A WORK ALWAYS IN PROCESS - FOR WE ARE A PEOPLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION"<BR><p></b><br><hr><U><center><h2>Staff / Leaders</U></center></h2>
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<TR><TD><b>Rector</b> </TD><TD><b>The Rev. Chris Vanbuskirk</b><br> </TD><TD><A HREF="mailto:dperks@nbnet.nb.ca"> Send an Email...</A><br></TD></TR>
<TR><TD><b>Asst. Curate</b> </TD><TD><b>The Rev. David Perks</b><br> </TD><TD><A HREF="mailto:dperks@nbnet.nb.ca "> Send an Email...</A><br></TD></TR> </A><br></TD></TR>
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<center><b><U><h2>Table of Contents</center></B></U>
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<A HREF=#sub1>Parish Corporation</A><BR>
<A HREF=#sub2>History of the Church of the Good Shepherd</A><BR>
<A HREF=#sub7>Burial Policy</A><BR>
<A HREF=#sub3>Sunday and other Readings</A><BR>
<A HREF=#sub4>Diocesan Intercessions</A><BR>
<A HREF=#sub5>Special Links</a><BR>
<A HREF=#sub6>Daily Devotions</a><BR><BR>
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<center><h2><b><u>Parish Corporation</center></b></u><BR>
<center>2001 Corporation and Officers</center><BR>
<B><u>Wardens</B></u><BR>
Kevin Flanagan <BR>
Gary Hoyt (1st year) <BR><BR>
<B><u>Treasurer</u></B><BR>
Aubrey Lamont<BR><BR>
<B><u>Vestry Clerk</u></B><BR>
Nora Greene<BR><BR>
<B><u>Camp Brookwood Representatives</B></U><BR>
Kevin Flanagan<BR>
David Perks<BR>
Chris VanBuskirk<BR><BR>
<B><U>Youth Group</B></U><BR>
Brad McBride<BR><BR>
<b><U>Anglican Church Women:</B></U><BR>
<B>Presidents</B><BR>
Glassville: Lois Bramley<BR>
Florenceville: Gladys Smalley<BR>
Centreville: Nora Greene<BR><BR>
<B>Guild</B><BR>
Greenfield: Nancy McAuley<BR><BR>
<B><U>Parish Choir</B></U><BR>
<B>Organist and Director</B><BR>
Don Tompkins<BR><BR>
<B><U>Bible Studies</B></U><BR>
Monday Evening, Greenfield - Gaynelle Pawsey<BR>
Tuesday Morning, Glassville - Irene Hoyt<BR>
Thursday Morning, Florenceville - Carolyn VanBuskirk (Rectory)<BR>
Thursday Evening, Bristol - Aubrey Lamont<BR><BR>
<B><U>Prayer Chain</B></U><BR>
Patricia Glass<BR><BR>
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<center><h2><b><u>Sunday and other Readings<BR></h3>
<A HREF=http://www.netins.net/showcase/dmorris/2001.html>Bible Reading Calendar</a></center></b></u><BR>
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<center><h2><B><U>Diocesan Intercessions</center></b></u></h2><BR></H3>
<H3><A HREF=http://www3.nbnet.nb.ca/evangel/intercessions>Diocesan Monthly Prayer List</a></H3><BR>
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<center>A HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD</center><BR>
Prior to 1870 there was only one clergyman of the Church of England north of Woodstock and this was the rector of Andover who was also responsible for Victoria and Madawaska.<BR><BR>
In 1871 the Rev. Leo Hoyt became the rector of Andover and he established three or four seperate missions, one of them being the Mission of Wicklow and Wilmot which included Simonds, Peel and Aberdeen. The first missionary in charge of this mission was the Rev. William Russell Almond, appointed in 1874. He returned to England due to failing health ad was succeeded in 1875 by the Rev. J. E. Flewelling.<BR><BR>
Under the leadership of Mr. Flewelling the Mission grew and he remained in the Mission until he resigned and accepted a call to Canterbury in 1899.<BR><BR>
The first church to be built in the Mission was St. Barnabas in Wicklow(Greenfield) which was consecrated by Bishop John Medley in June of 1876. Eight years later, St. James Church, Centreville was consecrated by Bishop Medley.<BR><BR>
The Rev. E. W. Simonson became rector of the Mission in 1900. At this time a new rectory was purchased in Centreville. This rectory was used until 1962 when the present rectory was constructed in Florenceville.<BR><BR>
For many years under the leadership of the Rev.J. E. Flewelling, services had been held in Florenceville, but there was no church building. Services were held in a public hall situated over the general store, owned and operated by John L. Saunders, a member of the congregation.<BR><BR>
Following the arrival of the Rev. E. W. Simonson as rector in 1900, the decision was made to build a church in East Florenceville. One of those instrumental in having the congregation arrive at this decision was J.(Jack) H. Jameson, local harness manufacturer. Plans and specifications for the new church were drawn up by Chas. J. Smalley of Stickney. Within a year of making their decision, a plot of land had been selected and purchased and the congregation had raised over $2,000. Then, on Sunday, November 3, 1901, Bishop T. Kingdon consecrated the Church of the Good Shepherd. It is reported that "the church was crowded beyond its capacity with church people and also their many freinds of the various religious bodies from these and neighbouring parishes". A Confirmation Service was held in the evening at which time 11 candidates received the Laying on of Hands.<BR><BR>
Subsequently with the addition of the Church of the Good Shepherd, the Parish became known as the Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot and Peel.<BR>
Throughout the years the church has been blessed by the work of the ladies in the Women's Auxiliary, which in due course became known as the Anglican Church Women. There was also a Branch of the Junior Auxiliary for many years. Sunday School has always been a vital part of the ministry and at this point in time we have a small but active Sunday School.<BR>
The Church of the Good Shepherd has undergone minor changes since it was built. The church basement was brought to completion in 1961. Over the years the church has been heated by various means and in 1986 the oil furnace was replaced with electric heat. In 1986 it was decided to renovate the basement hall and on October 29, 1986, the Most Rev. H. L. Nutter dedicated the newly renovated Hall.<BR>
To help commemorate the 85th Anniversary, a Parish Mission was held in the Church of the Good Shepherd, October 22-26, 1986, under the leadership of the Rev. Canon Philip and Janet Williston of Chatham, N.B. and Captain Bruce Smith, Church Army, and a host of others. A truly blessed event! <BR><BR>
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<center><h2>Burial Policy</h2></center><BR>
Over the course of the past few months the parish corporation has been discussing various issues surrounding our grave yards. These discussions have led us to formulate a Burial Policy for all who reserve lots in our cemeteries. In addition to this some notes on the Burial Office have been written for your consideration. With all of these thoughts, may your be encouraged to "be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, and be strong." (1 Corinthians 16:13) as you look for the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.<BR>
"Be Prepared." This old Boy Scout motto is a good one for us to live each day, and no less when it comes to planning for our own departure from this earthly life. Some people do not like to think about their own mortality, but as sure as we must all pay taxes in this world, so we all are faced with the certainty of death.<BR>
For the Christian, death need not be a scary thing. Rather, we await it as one awaits a trip that has been planned and eagerly expected for quite some time. This type of expectation is not morbid or depressing; on the contrary, it is as St. Paul said to the Romans:"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us...We know that the whole creation has been groaning in travail together until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies, for in this hope we were saved"(Romans 8:18, 22-24)<BR>
Of course we can only say this along with St. Paul through our faith that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose from the dead, victorious over the grave, and ascended into heaven to prepare a place for us. We can only begin to speak confidently about our departure from this earthly life into the eternal kingdom of heaven when we believe that Jesus is " our resurrection and our life" (St. John 11:25)<BR>
The faith and confidence of the early Christians in the Risen Saviour is borne out for us in the fact that the graves of their departed loved ones came to be called "cemeteries", that is, "chambers for sleep", or "dormitories." In the New Testament, the dead are frequently described as "asleep" and as "those that sleep in Christ." hence among the early Christians, the name "cemetery" was given to the place where the bodies of those that "has fallen asleep" were deposited till the morning of the Resurrection.<BR>
As you begin to put your affairs in order for that glorious day when you will enter into the Paradise of Almighty God, perhaps these notes on the Burial office will come in handy. The Burial Policy is also commended to your. It has been drafted out of a neccesity to set forth some basic principles for the maintenance and upkeep of the cemeteries in this parish. Should you have questions concerning any of this material, please do not hesitate to call the rectory at (506) 392-5202.<BR>
Sincerely yours in Christ our Risen Lord<BR>
Chris Van Buskirk+<BR>
(Parish Priest)<BR>
David Perks+<BR>
(Asst. Curate) <BR>
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<BR><B><U><h3>SPECIAL 2001 SITES</U></B></h3>
<A HREF=http://www.anglicanessentials.org/ess2001.html>Anglican Essentials 2001 Conference Site</A><BR>
<BR><B><U><h3>CHURCH AND ANGLICAN SITES</U></B></h3>
<A HREF=http://www.quest.org.uk/tour/canada.html>The Anglican Church of Canada - A Tour, Plus Worldwide Links</A><BR>
<a href="http://anglicansonline.org/">
<img src="http://anglican.org/online/images/angbug.gif" alt="Anglicans
Online!" border=0 width=96 height=31></a><br><br>
<A HREF=http://www.churcharmy.com>Church Army</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.lights.com/anglicancursillo/>Canadian Anglican Cursillo</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.forwardmovement.org/acp/>Anglican Cycle of Prayer</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch17239>Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel & Aberdeen</a><BR>
<A HREF=HTTP://www.boissevain.mb.ca/churches/st.matthew/stmat-hp.htm>St.Matthew's, Boisevaine</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www3.telus.net/st_simons>St. Simon's, North Vancouver</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://netministries.org/see/churches/ch02345>Wider Parish of Birtle, Manitoba</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://taec.homestead.com/>The Aroostook Episcopal Cluster, Diocese of Maine</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.saint-peters.com/index.html>St. Peter's, Okotoks, Alberta</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.leaderresources.org/>Leader Resources... building learning communities</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.forministry.com/Church/Home.asp?SiteId=R0J1Z0SLBC>Shoal Lake Baptist Church</A><BR>
<BR><B><U><h3>INTERESTING LINKS</U></B></h3>
<A HREF=http://www.his-net.com/>HIS-Net Christian Directory</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://netministries.org/kids.htmls>Children's Page</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.castyournet.com/EGAD!/>Youth Group Ideas</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.milkandhoney.ab.ca/cyr/>Christian Youth Resources</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.montreal.anglican.org/comment/>Revised Common Lectionary Commentary</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://hear-the-word.com>Hear the Word</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://thechapel.org/chapel/>The Chapel on the Web</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://whstone.com/worship/>World Wide Worship</A><BR>
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<B><U><h3>STORIES</B></U></H3>
<A HREF=http://pubweb.acns.nwu.edu/~dba330/barrington.html>Barrington Bunny</A><BR>
<A HREF=HTTP://www2.coastalnet.com/~t3u7a5nb/barrington.html>Preaching Barrington Bunny</A><BR>
<B><U><h3>MISSIONS</B></U></H3>
<A HREF=http://www.samaritanspurse.org>Operation Christmas Child</A><BR>
<B><U><h3>GRIEF</u></B></H3>
<A HREF=http://www.grieving.org>Deeper Still</A><BR>
<B><U><H3>BOOKS</b></u></h3>
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<B><U><h3>DAILY DEVOTIONALS</U></B></h3>
<A HREF=http://www.dfms.org/forward-movement/>Forward Day By Day</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.upperroom.org/>The Upper Room </A><BR>
<A HREF=http://unicks.calvin.edu/daily-bread.html>Our Daily Bread</A><BR>
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<B><U><h3>PRAYER</U></B></h3>
<A HREF=http://afp.org/>Anglican Fellowship of Prayer</A><BR>
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<B><U><h3>RENEWAL</U></B></h3>
<A HREF=http://www.cyberus.ca/~arm>Anglican Renewal Ministries</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.blessings.org/>Blessings</A><BR>
<A HREF=http://www.iinet.net.au/~nosnikta/alpha.html>Alpha</A><BR><BR>
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