PEW SHEET 5th November 2018

AGM of the Anglican Parish of Yarram

Sunday 12^th November following a shortened service of Holy Communion10.30am at Holy Trinity, Yarram; guest speaker The Diocesan Registrar, Mr Brian Norris who will speak and answer questions about Safe Ministry

Nominations for parish council are now closed.

JOIN THE CHOIR for Christmas -

You are invited to join the choir that will perform two items and support community singing of well-known Christmas Carols at the annual Nine Lessons and Carols to be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 95 Commercial Road Yarram, Sunday 17th December 7.30pm. Rehearsals commence Thursday 16th November 7.30pm at Holy Trinity. Your leader is Mr Ken White. Your commitment will be five weeks of rehearsals and the performance. There will also be a rehearsal prior to the performance.

SAVE THE DATE -

CHRIST THE KING – Evening Prayer Sunday 26^th November 4.00pm at Christ Church, Tarraville followed by sparkling refreshments

ADVENT FOR ALL – a special event at Holy Trinity, Yarram Sunday 3^rd November Advent One this is an opportunity for us engage with some of the traditions of Advent as we prepare and worship together.

Advent/Christmas Celebrations in Yarram –

Sunday 3^rd December 10.30am Advent for All Holy Trinity, Yarram

Sunday 10^th December 7.00pm Combined Churches Community Christmas Carols Regent Theatre, Yarram

Sunday 17^th December 7.30pm Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols Holy Trinity, Yarram

Sunday 24^th December 11.30pm Midnight Mass Holy Trinity, Yarram

Monday 25^th December 9.00am Christmas Day Service Holy Trinity, Yarram; carols and Holy Communion

Advent/Christmas Celebrations in Port Albert –  

Sunday 3^rd December 9.00am Lighting of the first Advent Candle with Holy Communion St John’s, Port Albert

Sunday 17^th December 9.00am Lighting of the third Advent Candle with Holy Communion St John’s, Port Albert

Sunday 24^th December 7.00pm Christmas Eve Celebrations (Traditional Christingle Service) for the whole family St John’s, Port Albert:

• make a Christingle to grace your Christmas table,
• sing carols and hear the legend of the Christingle
• decorate a window at St John’s -you are invited to contact us if you would like to decorate a window for Christmas Eve.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS -

a place for fellowship around the Bible;

a place for prayer;

place to ask questions

In Yarram – Coffee Connect, Mondays 3.45pm at the Coffee Palace, 

In Port Albert this group is now in recess until February 2018

Also in Yarram –final study this Wednesday 8^th November 7.30pm at The Rectory, led by Rev. Jo studying The Lord’s Prayer  

You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start a group please talk to Rev. Jo

An Eye on the Past – Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC historian, academic, and commentator will be guest speaker at An Afternoon Tea Meeting Saturday 9th December 4.30pm Port Albert Community Hall, Victoria Street Port Albert. The Rt Rev’d Kay Goldsworthy AO will also be a guest so this is an opportunity to say goodbye to our bishop before she puts down her pastoral staff on 16th December. This event is being presented by The Friends of St John’s Inc. $10.00 per ticket, students free

Tickets available from Barbara Knibbs 0427 458 919 [see notice board for more details]

PEW SHEET 1st October 2017

Blessing of the Animals at St John’s Port Albert

Rev'd Jo Blessing the Animals

Sunday 1^st October 11.30am followed by a barbeque lunch in the church yard – animals of all sorts are welcome with their owners for this special service for the Feast of St Frances of Assisi

Centenary of Holy Trinity and 150^th Anniversary of The Parish of Yarram 2018 – we are seeking someone to take on the role of invitation secretary for our up-coming celebrations. Please talk to Rev Jo or a member of Parish Council if you are able to help.

4^th February 2018 Holy Trinity Foundation Stone event

9^th September 2018 Celebration of 150^th Anniversary of The Parish of Yarram

11^th November 2018 Remembrance Day

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

In Yarram – Coffee Connect, Mondays 3.45pm at the Coffee Palace, led by Linda Bowden IN RECESS next study 9^th October

In Port Albert –Wednesday 3.30pm St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo now studying The Lord’s Prayer IN RECESS next study 4^th October. 3.30pm study #6 [NO STUDY 11^th October due to Clergy Conference]

Also in Yarram -Thursday 7.30pm at The Rectory, led by Rev. Jo studying The Lord’s Prayer study #6 [NO STUDY 12^th October due to Clergy Conference]

You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start a group please talk to Rev. Jo

Anglicare Victoria thank you Afternoon Tea

to be held at Holy Trinity Hall, Yarram Wednesday 18th October 2.00pm

PARISH AGM Sunday 12th November at Holy Trinity following 10.30am service; Guest Speaker Diocesan Registrar Mr Brian Norris who will speak about Safe Ministry Awareness

Next Parish Council Meeting - Wednesday 18th October 4.00pm at The Rectory

Christ the King - Sunday 26th November 4.00pm
Evening Prayer at Christ Church, Tarraville

PEW SHEET 10th September 2017

SEPTEMBER THE MONTH OF HOSPITALITY

St Paul reminds us that we are not to conform to this world but seek to discern the will of God. Often when we receive an invitation to the home of others we ask; ‘What can I bring?’ Or we might decide that such an invitation demands an invitation to our house next time. That is the way our society works. We are in a constant state of repaying people for their hospitability. As Christians we can demonstrate our desire to live disciples by not expecting such repayment. We give because we are confident that God will provide. We give because we have already received more than we can ever repay to God. Generosity is right up there with hospitality. In a parable Jesus’ reminds us that; ‘Just as we did it to the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40)

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2)

Blessing of the Animals at St John’s Port Albert

Sunday 1^st October 11.30am followed by a barbeque lunch in the church yard – animals of all sorts are welcome with their owners for this special service for the Feast of St Frances of Assisi (Please note there will still be a 10.30am service of Holy Communion offered at Holy Trinity on this day.)

Blessing the Animals Rev'd Jo

You are invited to

HIGH  TEA at ‘Chester Hill’

Sunday 24^th September 3.00pm

Bowdens Rd Won Wron

Please indicate you intention on the sheet at church. We are also looking for cooks who would like to help with some of the refreshments.

Leave your name on the list at church.

Parish Council Wednesday 20^th September 4.00pm at The Rectory

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS -

a place for fellowship around the Bible;

a place for prayer;

a place to ask questions

In Yarram – Coffee Connect, Mondays 3.45pm at the Coffee Palace, currently studying The Gospel of Luke

In Port Albert –Wednesday 3.30pm St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo now studying The Lord’s Prayer IN RECESS next study 4^th October. 3.30pm study #6

Also in Yarram -Thursday 7.30pm at The Rectory, led by Rev. Jo studying The Lord’s Prayer IN RECESS next study 28^th Sept. 7.30pm study #6

You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start a group please talk to Rev. Jo

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Wednesday 20^th September 4.00pm Parish Council at The Rectory

Wednesday 18^th October 2.00pm Anglicare Thank You Afternoon Tea

Sunday 12^th November AGM of The Anglican Parish of Yarram

Sunday 26^th November 4.00pm Christ the King Service of Evening Prayer

PEW SHEET 3rd September 2017

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

We pray for fathers and all those who offer fatherly love and support; thank you for your example, your courage, your commitment, strength and gentleness. May God richly bless you today and throughout the year

SEPTEMBER THE MONTH OF HOSPITALITY 

Sunday 3rd September 12.30pm - Soup at the Rectory

Saturday 9^th September 6.30 for 7.00pm – Whisky Tasting & Tapas at Port Albert tickets are available from Barbara Knibbs 0427 458 919 or Rev Jo

Sunday 17th September - Why not plan your own event?

Sunday 24^th September 3.00pm – ‘Chester Hill’ High Tea

Bishop Kay Goldsworthy

The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy, 12^th Bishop of Gippsland has accepted the appointment of Archbishop of Perth. We congratulate our Bishop on this spirit-led, historic appointment. Please see letter on notice boards.

PEW SHEET 6th August 2017

THE BIG HYMN SING

• Sunday 27^th August 2.00pm Holy Trinity, Yarram
• Sharing the keyboard – Shannon Ray & Ken White
• Singing our favourite hymns of praise introduced by Rev Jo
• Gold coin donation proceeds to the Holy Trinity Centenary Fund
• A warming afternoon tea will be provided

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS -

a place for fellowship around the Bible;

a place for prayer; a place to ask questions

In Yarram – Coffee Connect, Mondays 3.45pm at the Coffee Palace, led by Linda Bowden currently studying The Gospel of Luke

In Port Albert –Wednesday 3.30pm St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo now studying The Lord’s Prayer

NEW GROUP for Yarram – meets Thursday 10^th August 7.30pm at The Rectory, led by Rev. Jo studying The Lord's Prayer (8 week course)

You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start a group please talk to Rev. Jo 

BAPTISM SUNDAY 6th August 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram – We welcome Arlo Louis Millard-Brittain into the family of God by Baptism. We also welcome his parents Jane and Clinton with their family and friends.

Parish Council meets Wednesday 16^th August, 4.00pm at the Rectory

MISSION NEWS:

The Winter edition of the Mission Aviation Fellowship [M.A.F.) has arrived full of interesting information as usual. Once again they are asking for donations towards fuel to keep them flying their life saving missions. You may remember we gathered money for jerry cans of fuel as a Father's Day gift last year. How many jerry cans can we fill this year? .Any donation is welcome; rivets, tools, windsocks, all help keep the planes in the air. During August we will have a retiring collection for M.A.F. on the Mission table. Can you help?

PEW SHEET 14th May 2017

We pray for and give thanks for all mothers and those who act as mothers.

MAY a MONTH of PRAYER

The Parish Council have set aside the Month of May for a special focus on prayer in the parish.

Christian Meditation - the second of our introductory sessions will held 27^th May, 4.30pm at The Rectory led by David Miller see www.wccm.org

Please note there are Pocket Prayer Books of A Prayer Book for Australia available for sale $25.00 see Rev Jo if you would like to purchase a copy.

During this month of prayer try the phone app.

PRAY AS YOU GO

Grace before meals – Ken and I have recently returned from annual leave. While in Melbourne we often ate in restaurants or at the home of friends. It is our habit to say grace before meals no matter where that is. When we are in the home of friends we naturally respect their wishes but if we are dining in a restaurant or at home we give thanks for God’s blessings and for the food we are about to enjoy. Sometimes, when we do so in restaurants we feel a little bit embarrassed but we go ahead anyway even if it is in a low voice that only those at the table can hear. May I encourage you, in this month of prayer, to say grace at meal times even when in public. If it has not been your habit to say grace I offer the following to help get you started.

Suggested graces:

Bless those that sit at this table, the food that is on it, and those who prepared it. Amen.

May God bless this food to our use and ourselves in God’s service. Amen.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS -

a place for fellowship around the Bible;

a place for prayer; a place to ask questions

In Yarram – Coffee Connect, Mondays 3.45pm at the Coffee Palace, led by Linda Bowden currently studying The Gospel of Luke

In Port Albert – 3.30pm at St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo currently studying The Gospel of John; current dates - Thursday 18^th May, Wednesday 24^th We are now meeting at 3.30pm for about one hour.
In Won Wron - resumes 21st May please contact Rev Jo for details

You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start a group please talk to Rev. Jo

Please note there are copies of the Bible Study – John; The Way to True Life by Douglas Connelly available for $10.00 you may purchase for private study or join the Port Albert Bible Study Group or start a new group

PARISH COUNCIL MEETS Wednesday 17^th May 4.00pm at The Rectory

PEW SHEET 23rd April 2017

HAPPY St GEORGE’S DAY

Heavenly Father, give us the bravery of St George
 to stand up for the truth and the glory of God
 that we have seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
 Give us the strength to overcome
 in our lives and in the world,
 all that is contrary to your rule of justice and love.
 Help us to be good news to the poor,
 proclaim release to the captives
 and recovery of sight to the blind;
 let the oppressed go free, and
 proclaim the good news of God's favour and Jubilee. Amen

MAY a MONTH of PRAYER

The Parish Council have set aside the Month of May for a special focus on prayer in the parish.

We will offer:

The Anglican Prayer Book for Australia for private prayer Thursday 11^th May, 4.00pm at The Rectory

Christian Meditation (2 introductory sessions) Saturday 13^th May and 27^th May, 4.30pm at the Rectory

NEWS FROM PARISH COUNCIL

We are looking for two people who might like to coordinate the collection and distribution second-hand furniture currently undertaken by Twice Blessed Opportunity Shop. Please speak to Rev Jo or a Parish Councillor.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

In Yarram – Coffee Connect, Mondays 3.45pm at the Coffee Palace, currently studying The Gospel of Luke

In Port Albert – Mondays 3.30pm at St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo currently studying The Gospel of John; this group is having a short break and will recommence Monday 24^th April.

You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start another group please talk to Rev. Jo

DINNER CLUB this Monday 6.00pm at

The Commercial Hotel, Yarram

Anglicare Morwell provides food for people in need. As a parish we have agreed that this year our mission giving focus will be toward Anglicare.

Our PLUS ONE BOX is just one way we can help so please remember to add one or more items to your regular shopping list and then pop them in the Plus One Box at Holy Trinity.

Suitable items include:

cereal, UHT milk, tins of vegetables, tins of spaghetti or baked beans, 2 minute noodles, tinned fish. Anglicare says; ‘Often our clients have limitations on the kind of food that is appropriate for them. Many of our clients do not have the skills to bake.’

Please ensure that donations are well within their ‘use by’ or ‘best before’ date. Plus One Box items are delivered regularly to Morwell by a member of the parish who generously undertakes this task.

PEW SHEET 26th February 2017

BLESSING OF THE FLEET

TODAY
Sunday 26^th February 11.30am at The Slip Jetty, Port Albert

• Morwell Caledonian Pipe Band
• Lions Barbeque

Sponsored by: Wellington Shire;

Customs House Inn, Wharf Fish & Chips,

Wildfish Restaurant, Port Albert Café & Wine Bar.

Due to the timing of this event there will be a shortened service of Holy Communion at Holy Trinity commencing at the usual time of 10.30am on Sunday 26^th February.

LENT –

28^th February Shrove Tuesday 6.00pm: you are invited the Rectory for a pancake dinner, burning of last year’s palm crosses and preparation of incense nails. Please add your name to the list at church or let Rev Jo know by phone or email

1^st March Ash Wednesday: Imposition of Ashes at 10.30am and 7.30pm at Holy Trinity, Yarram

Sunday 19^th March Harvest Festival (Mothering/Refreshment Sunday) 10.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram - special guest preacher and celebrant The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland

HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday April 9th 10.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram
Maundy Thursday 13th April 6.00pm Foot washing and meal at Holy Trinity Hall, Yarram
Good Friday 14th April 11.00am at Christ Church, Tarraville Ecumenical Service followed by morning tea at the Tarraville School House
Holy Saturday 15th April 8.00pm at St John's Port Albert Lighting of the New Fire and renewal of baptismal vows

Easter Sunday 16^th April 9.00am St John's Port Albert, 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram

Lenten Studies – This year’s study will be Up from the Waters Reflections for Lent Year A by Fr Tony Chiera and Dr Jason McFarland $10.00 for study booklets from your Bible Study Leader or purchase a book to study privately.

Please order you book and indicate your preferred group for study using the forms at church.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS 

Studying the Bible with others is a great way to develop our faith and our fellowship. In 2017 Bible Study groups will be continuing across the parish –

·         The Yarram Group ‘Coffee Connect’ Monday 3.45pm at the Coffee Place, Commercial Road Yarram
 

·         The Port Albert Group Monday 20th February 4.00pm at St John's led by Rev Jo

• The Rectory Group Wednesday 7.30pm at The Rectory, Yarram led by Rev. Jo (for Lenten Studies only) 

Soiree at St John’s featuring
Affinity Collective
Saturday 18^th
March 5.30pm for 6.00pm tickets $25.00 per person including Chicken and champagne prior to the concert. For tickets contact Rev Jo

Working Bee at St John’s Port Albert 9.30am Saturday 4^th March,

including a meeting of The Friends of St John’s Inc.

HELPING OUT at HOLY TRINITY

Serving God with Glad Hearts – There a number of tasks that get done week by week by our guilds including: reading the Scriptures, assisting with the power point presentation, providing hospitality after worship, welcoming, flowers and cleaning

If you would like to join one of these groups please speak to Reverend Jo.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS THIS MONTH
Holy Trinity: 12^th March following 10.30am service
St John’s: 5^th March following 9.00am service

PEW SHEET 1st January 2017

EPIPHANY – Christmas begins on Christmas Day 25^th December and the feast continues for twelve days until Epiphany on 6^th January. Because Epiphany falls on a Friday in 2017 the church has moved its celebration to Sunday 1^st January; it’s not until Epiphany that our nativity scene is joined by the figures of the wise men. The Gospel of Matthew’s account of the visit of The Magi speaks simply of ‘wise men from the east’; later the number has become fixed at three probably because of the three gifts; gold, frankincense and myrrh. These wise men have also been named – Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar.

In Western churches, the Epiphany (manifestation) became an occasion to celebrate the visit of the wise men that travelled from the East, following a star to visit Jesus. The importance of their visit is that the Messiah was manifest to the Gentiles. The longed for saviour is not a saviour for the people of Israel alone but for the entire world.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  
Studying the Bible with others is a great way to develop our faith and our fellowship. In 2017 Bible Study groups will be continuing across the parish –

• The Yarram Group ‘Coffee Connect’ led by Linda Bowden
• The Won Wron Group led by Elaine Wright
• The Port Albert Group to be led by Rev Jo

The Gospel of John – The Way to True Life a Life Guide Bible Study by Douglas Connelly; there are a number of these booklets available for group or personal study $10 per copy. If you are interested please speak to a Bible Study Leader or Rev. Jo


Crossley House Holy Communion resumes Monday 11.00am, 23^rd January
St Elmo's House Holy Communion resumes Monday 11.15am, 30^th January
Midweek Holy Communion will resume Wednesday 10.30am, 1^st February

PEW SHEET 27th November 2016

Advent Wreath at Holy Trinity

ADVENT begins this Sunday Advent is a season of expectation and preparation, as the Church prepares to celebrate the coming of Christ in his incarnation, and also looks ahead to his final advent as judge at the end of time.

Recently heard in the shops were these comments as two women were buying a few Christmas Decorations; ‘Each year I am finding it harder and harder to get that Christmassy feeling.’ ‘These decorations are so cute.’ said her friend as she chose a glass decoration with a sparkly little church inside. This Advent we would like to help you to prepare for Christmas; to invite you to share Advent with us; to join us for The Nine Lessons and Carols or The Community Christmas Carols or Christingle, Midnight Mass or Christmas Day. The Church is the place to get that Christmassy feeling. Each week during Advent we will be lighting another candle on the Advent Wreath, a kind of count-down to Christmas. Do come and share all the joy of anticipation with us.

Yarram Combined Churches Community Christmas Carols – Regent Theatre Sunday 11^th December 7.30pm please make plans to attend. If you would like to offer assistance with taking up the offering, giving out programs, or reading the scripture please speak to Rev. Jo

Nine Lessons and Carols Sunday 18^th December  7.30pm at Holy Trinity

This Traditional evening of readings and carols was first begun by the Dean of Kings College in Cambridge, Eric Milner-White, to involve the people of Cambridge in the great sweep of salvation history. The Nine Lessons begin with the story of Adam’s fall, moving through the prophet Isaiah to the annunciation and birth of Jesus. The church, Holy Trinity Yarram, always looks fabulous for this event with candles and festive lights. The evening will conclude with sparkling refreshments. We hope you will join us for this very special night!

Christmas is Coming – there are number of Christmas Catalogues from various mission agencies on the Mission Table at church including: Tear Australia, Christian Blind Mission, Bible League International, and Anglicare Victoria.

Koorong Christmas Catalogue also has lots of gift ideas for family and friends

Anglicare invites us to purchase gifts for their annual Toy Appeal. You might consider the following: Lego blocks, arts and crafts materials, board games, baby blankets, educational DVD’s, books, clothing, sports equipment, jewellery, gift vouchers, 2017 diaries.
Anglicare asks that all items donated are new and unwrapped. Most gifts given are for younger children so please do not forget to consider gifts for teenagers. Please place your gifts under the tree today until Sunday 18^th December.

Christingle Service - St John's Port Albert 7.30pm Christmas Eve family service including; carols, the Christmas Story and making Christingles to take home.

Midnight Mass - Holy Trinity Yarram 11.30pm Christmas Eve followed by sparkling refreshments and Christmas Cake.

Christmas Day - Holy Trinity Yarram 9.00am including Holy Communion

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  

Yarram Group Monday 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram

Won Wron Group 2^nd/4^th Tuesdays 6pm (meal); 7pm for study

The Gospel of John – The Way to True Life a Life Guide Bible Study by Douglas Connelly; there are a number of these booklets available for group or personal study $10 per copy. If you are interested please speak to a Bible Study Leader or Rev. Jo.

Parish Council Meeting 7^th December 4.00pm at the Rectory

St John’s Congregational Meeting - Sunday 4^th December following a shorter service of Holy Communion