By Anglican Diocese of Saskatchewan

Ordination in Tisdale

Dec 18, 2010 | 9:31 AM

Ordination to the Priesthood held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Tisdale, SK

A joyful and important event took place in St. Matthew's Anglican Church on Saturday, December 11th, 2010 – the ordination to the Priesthood of Gethin Edward.

The Bishop of SK Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Michael Hawkins performed the service in our church for the congregation, family, friends and visiting clergy.

To the best of anyone's knowledge this is the first time St. Matthew's has had this honor in its 103 year history.

Fr. Gethin Edward arrived in Tisdale in early July. He came to us as a deacon and has settled into life in St. Matthew's and Tisdale in a lovely, friendly manner.

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The Synod Office in Prince Albert provided the particulars of his training and experience.

He was born in Charlottetown, PEI in 1974. In 1998 he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from King's College, Halifax. He was the Sacristan (the care of the sacred vestiments, etc) from 1993-98.

In 1999 he married Meg. They have three sons. In 2002 he received his Master of Divinity from Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. His thesis was titled “`Harmony in Difference`(The Nature of Christian Apologetics).

He was assistant curate at St. Andrew`s Parish in the Diocese of Fredericton 2006-2009.

St. Matthew`s Ladies served a beautifu luncheon to honor the occasion in the church hall.

A very special cake, complete with a replica of the church in icing, was provided by Eileen Godsen.

A time of celebration and fellowship continued throughout the afternoon.

Fr. Gethin`s Parents – Michael and Catherine Edward and his brother Eric and his son, Issac were able to come to Tisdale from PEI. Also clergy from other points in the diocese were here to participate in the celebration.

St. Matthew`s church is very pleased and proud to have the Rev. Gethin Edward (his wife Meg and their young boys) as our rector. Rev. Edwards celebrated his first Communion Service as a priest the following morning in St. Matthew`s church.

Submitted by Marilyn Cay