From the Calgary Cursillo Community

This was received by e-mail this morning:

Dear members of the Calgary Cursillo community,

Although Rev. Margaret Waterchief's family had earlier reported some improvement in her condition, we are saddened to report that her condition has deteriorated.  We share this message from National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop the Most Rev. Mark MacDonald.      
 
Dear Brothers and Sisters, 
 With great sorrow wrapped in our hope of the Resurrection of life, we must announce that the family of the Rev. Margaret Waterchief have made the difficult decision to have her taken of life support at 2pm MST.  She was receiving the maximum life support, but she continued to decline.  Her lungs are severely damaged and has had a kidney failure. Before the pandemic, she had indicated that this was her wish, if such a situation would arise.

The Rt. Rev. Sidney Black will be offering Prayers at the Time of Death at 2pm MST today.  I am asking that you would join Bishop Sidney in these prayers (pp. 560-564, in the Book of Alternative Services and pp. 588-591 in the Book of Common Prayer).  I will be joining with you all.

"Almighty God look on your servant, Margaret, lying in great weakness, and comfort her with the promise of life everlasting, given in the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen."

Blessings,
+Mark

Rev. Margaret Waterchief, a Siksika Elder, has most recently served as Honourary Assistant, parish of St. John the Divine, Siksika Nation.  She is known for her compassionate and caring ministry to those living on the margins, especially in Calgary.  Please keep her and her family and the entire community in your prayers at this time.