Diocese of Saskatoon News
By Rev. Peter Coolen

Announcements for April 2026

Cathedral Restoration Project: – With the scaffolding now down, you can see the brick repointing and terracotta restoration that has be completed on the south and west faces of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Saskatoon.  “Buy a Brick … or a Bundle” continues as they raise the funds to complete this stage of the Cathedral Restoration Project.

Donations of any amount are gratefully received with tax receipts issued at year-end. Thank you for your continued support.

Solstice Fundraiser: Also in support of the Cathedral Restoration Project, a benefit concert called “A Little Gospel with Solstice” will be held at St. John’s Cathedral on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $300 and may be purchased/reserved online at Eventbrite or call 306-242-5146.

Christ Church Anglican, Saskatoon: – Celtic Eucharist, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.; Mid Week Mid-Day Prayer, Wednesdays at 12:15 in the Chapel; Bible Study, Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.; Community Free Supper, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., (once per month, usually third Tuesday of the month, check church Facebook page or web page for dates and times); Community Coffee House, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. to noon; Nutflakes Videos (video lending library), Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Free Bread Program, Friday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon; Mens Shed meetings, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.( now at the new Mens Shed location…check parish Facebook page or call for location).

St. Stephen’s, Saskatoon: – Book of Common Prayer Eucharist Services are offered at St. Stephen’s, Saskatoon, 10 Gravenor Cres., the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from noon to 1 p.m.

Courses at the Refinery: – The Refinery at Emmanuel Anglican Parish, Saskatoon, 607 Dufferin Ave., is offering a series of courses on a variety of subjects; last spring these subjects included painting and various other art media, with “The Painting Table” Zumba, and a number of spiritual and meditative modalities.

The Painting Table will be offered on Wednesdays from October to May 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information on the various courses that will be offered or to register, please contact the Refinery at: www.emmanuelrefinery.org or 306 653-3549.

Emmanuel Anglican Parish, Saskatoon: – Emmanuel Parish, 607 Dufferin Ave., is offering a Taize/Contemplative Prayer Service on the last Tuesday of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

St. Benedict’s Chapter Meetings at All Saints’, Saskatoon: The Canon Communities of St. Benedict (OSBCn) provide a contemporary Anglican framework for the living out of Benedictine Christianity. It is, in part, a recovery of the English tradition of canon communities that flourished before the English Reformation, but it is also an adaptation of St. Benedict’s Rule suitable for Christian living in today’s world.

The Brothers and Sisters interested in forming a community in Saskatoon for monthly study of the Rule of St. Benedict and a Service of Compline meet in chapter with Bishop Chad, on the third Tuesday of each month, from September through May, at All Saints’ Anglican Centre in Saskatoon. They also worship together and come together spiritually several times a day by praying the Daily Office.

All are most welcome to attend. For more information, contact Bishop Chad at [email protected] www.benedictinecanons.org.

Part-time Administrator Position needed at Emmanuel Anglican Parish, Saskatoon: Emmanuel Anglican Church is searching for a part-time administrator to support its ministry, including community programming offered through the Refinery. The ideal candidate needs to have exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and community. It is essential that our staff have values that align with the mission, purpose and values of Emmanuel and the Refinery.

The administrator will work in a timely and efficient manner with volunteers, treasurer, staff and the priest, within a growing and dynamic parish and community setting. Primary competencies include the areas of communication, financial processes, worship coordination, and office management.

This position is available for an immediate start and compensation will be based on experience. Contact [email protected] to apply or for more information. Further information can be found on at emmanuelrefinery.org.

Hospital Chaplaincy: – A friendly reminder to all Anglicans who find themselves being admitted to any hospital in Saskatchewan. Upon being admitted you are supposed to be asked if you wish to be identified according to your denominational affiliation. Up until recently, this information was permanently kept on your personal hospital record. But due to changes with the SHA, this is no longer so.

Unless this information is registered every time you are admitted, the local hospital chaplaincy may not know that you are in hospital. Of course, you can ask your nurse or family to contact your local chaplain at any time; that is the surest way to get a visit during your stay in hospital.  A team of clergy and lay-pastoral visitors are currently carrying out the duties of Hospital Chaplain.

To reach the Anglican Hospital Chaplain call or text (1) 639-470-7732.

A Chrism Mass and Renewal of Priestly Vows will be held on Tuesday, March 31, at 11 a.m., at St. John’s Cathedral.

Diaconal Ordinations will be held on May 30 at 2 p.m., at St. John’s Cathedral.

Diocesan Synod: Will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, with the location TBA.