PEW SHEET 12th November 2017

CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS St John’s 19^th November; Holy Trinity Sunday 26^th November

PARISH COUNCIL – meets this Wednesday 15^th November 4.00pm at the Rectory

CHOIR PRACTICE BEGINS THIS WEEK Thursday 7.30pm

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 17^th December 7.30pm.

Rehearsals commence Thursday 16^th 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.

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 December 10.30am this is an opportunity for us engage with some of the traditions of Advent as we prepare and worship together.

This year Holy Trinity, Yarram is trying something a bit different to get ready for Christmas. On Sunday 3^rd December at our 10.30am service you are invited to join us as we get together to prepare for the season by making and doing things together. You might like to help decorate our Advent Wreath, or make a decoration for the Anglicare Giving Tree or learn a Song for the Season or make a Gratitude Tree, or maybe you would like to make a Take-home Advent Wreath. These things will form the first part of our gathering and then we will join together for a simple time of worship. Later there will be the opportunity for morning tea together.

We hope that this event ‘Advent for All’ will be a way for everyone, the young and the young at heart to enjoy a time of creativity, worship and fellowship.

An Eye on the Past – Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC historian, academic, and commentator will be guest speaker at An Afternoon Tea Meeting Saturday 9^th 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 16^th 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]

Centenary of Holy Trinity + 150^th Anniversary of The Parish of Yarram 2018 –

We are currently sending out invitations for the Holy Trinity Foundation Stone Event, Sunday 4^th February 2018. If you know of someone who would like an invitation please speak to Rev Jo

Archive Group meets in the Vestry 4.00pm on Mondays; you are welcome any Monday to assist, bring ideas, etc.

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

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 2nd July 2017

SEA SUNDAY 16th July 12.00 noon

join us for soup and rolls at Port Albert Community Hall, Victoria St, Port Albert  Guest Speaker The Reverend Ken Rogers

Rev. Ken Rogers

Ken is an Anglican Priest who retired from Foster in October 2006 to live in Forest Hill, Melbourne.

After schooling he studied Applied Physics at RMIT, worked as a Technician at Melbourne University, was a Warden of an Overseas Students Hostel in Carlton and as a youth worker prior to marriage and then theological studies.

He and his wife Susan have ministered in Ceduna, Forest Hill, Geraldton and since retirement have done many Locums including a stint in Katherine.

In November 2012 -for three months Ken lived in East Jerusalem and Susan was living in Bethlehem as human rights observers. His interest and involvement in the Mission to Seafarers stretches over twenty years and he currently serves on the Board in Melbourne. Ken is looking forward to sharing with us on Sea Sunday.

NAIDOC WEEK Tuesday 4^th July 11.00 – 12.30am

on the lawn area next to flags at the DELWP offices

Welcome and Flag raising

Dancers from Wulgunggo Njalu Learning Place

Free Barbeque

Anglicare celebrates its 20^th Year after amalgamating three of the most experienced child and family welfare agencies: The Mission of St James and St John, St John’s Homes for Boys and Girls, and the Mission to Streets and Lanes. Today we give thanks and celebrate the work of Anglicare in Victoria and especially in this Diocese of Gippsland.

MISSION NEWS                

        Mission news this month provides more interesting reading. 

You will find a special envelope in your pew today from Anglicare Victoria as part of a special appeal. If you wish to make a donation to help celebrate over 260 years of aiding vulnerable people in the community please feel free to do so, using the provided envelope. Today is Thanksgiving day for the wonderful work Anglicare do.

Also please take a copy of their Winter newsletter, ''Imagine",

as usual full of interest.

        A newsletter, too, from the Brotherhood of St.Laurence,; inspiring stories of work with refugees and asylum seekers, particularly the Homework Club and employment program.  You will notice a colorful poster on the board, "Celebrate in Prayer", from Anglican Overseas Aid; a few ideas to add to our prayer list. Donations are always welcome to their work too.

The Parish of Yarram congratulates The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy on the

Bishop Kay - opening doors

for women in ministry

occasion of her recent Queen's Birthday Honour; Order of Australia for distinguished service to religion and as a pioneer and role model for women, to church administration, and to pastoral care and equality.

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 (in recess for the school holidays) 

The Gospel of Luke

In Port Albert – Wednesday 3.30pm at St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo currently studying The Gospel of John;
You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start a group please talk to Rev. Jo

PEW SHEET 19th March 2017

The Harvest Festival

Sunday 19^th March  10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland will preach and officiate followed by a barbeque in the grounds and hall. Please bring any home grown or homemade produce to decorate the church and for trading table to swap or purchase.

Refreshment Sunday 19th March 9.00am at St John’s

Bishop Kay will preside and bless our Traditional Simnel Cake. Morning Tea following the service.

LENT

5th April 2.30pm Making Palm Crosses with afternoon tea at The Rectory
9^th April Palm Sunday, 10.30am Holy Trinity, Yarram

HOLY WEEK
12th April Wednesday 7.30pm Stations of the Cross at Holy Trinity Hall, Yarram

13^th April Maundy Thursday, 6.00pm a commemoration of Jesus’ washing the disciple’s feet and a fellowship meal to include Holy Communion at Holy Trinity Hall, Yarram
14^th April Good Friday, 11.00am Combined Churches Ecumenical Service at Christ Church, Tarraville followed by morning tea at The Historic Tarraville School House
15^th April Holy Saturday, 8.00pm Lighting of the New Fire and Renewal of Baptismal Vows at St John’s, Port Albert
16^th April Easter Sunday, 9.00am St John’s, Port Albert and 10.30am Holy Trinity, Yarram

Lenten Studies Week 3 Living Water for the World– This year’s study will be Up from the Waters Reflections for Lent Year A by Fr Tony Chiera and Dr Jason McFarland. You may move between these two groups or pop in for an occasional session as both groups are keeping the same schedule of sessions.

The Port Albert Lenten Study Monday 4.00pm at St John’s led by Rev Jo

Yarram Lenten Study Wednesday 7.30pm at The Rectory led by Rev Jo

BIBLE STUDY

 ‘Coffee Connect’ at Coffee Palace, Yarram Monday 3.45pm currently studying Titus 

Soiree at St John’s featuring Affinity Collective Saturday 18th March 5.30pm for 6.00pm tickets $25.00 per person including Chicken and champagne prior to the concert. For tickets phone Barbara 0427 458 919

PEW SHEET 31st July 2016

SEA SUNDAY 7^th August 12.00noon

Join us for lunch at Port Albert Community Hall, Victoria St Port Albert. Lunch will be followed by a service of worship with guest speaker CEO Mission to Seafarers Andrea Fleming (Please Note there will be no 9.00am service at St John’s on this day.)

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

Come and celebrate Sunday 20^th November 2016 – Christ the King
Exhibition of Memorabilia from 2.00pm at Historic Tarraville School with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon.
Evensong 5.00pm at Christ Church Tarraville with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

Archive Group meets Tuesdays 3.30 – 4.30pm in the vestry of Holy Trinity.

We would like to prepare a booklet to compliment the memorabilia exhibition and serve as a useful tourist brochure

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: share a favourite vegetarian recipe with friends using produce from the garden - zero food miles.

Frequently Asked Questions – pews and chairs at Holy Trinity Yarram

Why are we replacing some pews with chairs with arms?

There are a number of reasons but chiefly it is because a request was made to Parish Council for chairs with arms so that those needing extra support when seated and assistance when rising will be able to attend church comfortably.

We believe placement of chairs in the centre bank of pews will draw the congregation together and create a stronger sense of togetherness in worship.

Will there be enough seats for large funerals?

We plan to replace only two centre pews with chairs. Each pew can seat six people comfortably. In the same space we can fit five chairs. This will mean the loss of only two seats.

Will there be somewhere to put books and other personal items?

We plan to alternate a row of pews with a row of chairs so that those who choose to sit in chairs will be able to use the pew in front to put books and other personal items. Those seated in pews behind the row of chairs may find these items can be placed on the seat beside them.

What about the loss of tradition?

The use of pews is a strong tradition in rural Anglican churches. This is not the case everywhere. Many cathedrals use chairs and have always done so. As we are only replacing some pews we hope this will not destroy the traditional look of the church.

What happens to these pews?

The parish council has decided not to sell any pews. At present one pew sits quite comfortably in the foyer. When the second is moved we plan to use it in the hall. As yet there are no firm plans about its location but be assured no pews will be lost.

How many chairs will there be?

Two rows of five; ten chairs in all.

PEW SHEET 24th July 2016

SEA SUNDAY 7^th August 12.00noon

Port Albert Community Hall, Victoria St Port Albert;

Lunch of soup and rolls followed by a service of worship

guest speaker CEO Mission to Seafarers Andrea Fleming

(Please Note

there will be no 9.00am service at St John’s on this day.)

SOCKS AND JOCKS in July

We are collecting new white socks and black socks as well as underpants for girls and boys aged 13 -18. Please drop your donations into the washing basket at Holy Trinity. We will present these on Sunday 31^st July at Holy Trinity Yarram 10.30 service.  

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

Come and celebrate Sunday 20^th November 2016 – Christ the King

Exhibition of Memorabilia at the historic Tarraville School House from 2.00pm with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon. Evensong 5.00pm at Christ Church with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland.

Can you help us?

We would like to prepare a booklet to compliment the memorabilia exhibition and serve as a useful tourist brochure.

From Rev Jo

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us to pray.' (Luke 11:1)

The prayer that Jesus taught us is a blue print for our life as Christians.

Our Father in heaven hallowed by your name - In hallowing God’s name we honour God our creator and give God the highest priority in our lives. If we are uncertain about where to direct our energy then the Lord’s Prayer can be our guide.

Your will be done our earth as it is in heaven - Our work is for the kingdom of God and its coming; let God’s will be done on earth. Let God’s righteousness and peace be our highest priority.

Give us today our daily bread - We ought to be truly thankful for the simple things; our daily bread, the air the sky the sea and for all the blessings of the earth.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us - As Christians let forgiveness be our emblem. The world is a better place when we don’t hold onto hurts and when we allow forgiveness to flow freely.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil - When we put God first and honour him our perspective changes. God is faithful, we can rely on him even through the trials and evil that beset us.

Amen.

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: fix your fridge by setting the temperature around 3 degrees Celsius

PEWSHEET 8th MAY

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all mothers

and those who mother

THIS SUNDAY 8th May

THE PASTORAL VISIT of

The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland. Holy Trinity Yarram 10.30am Service of Holy Communion with Reception into the Anglican Church of four candidates by Bishop Kay. Bishop Kay will preach and preside. Morning Tea will be held in the parish hall.

 

News from Parish Council

Parish Council has committed to providing new Socks and Jocks for use at Yarram Secondary College. We will begin collecting these in June (next month). Socks and Jocks Sunday 17^th July.

We will again stage a BIG HYMN SING at Holy Trinity Sunday 10^th July 2.30pm. This is an opportunity for you to sing your favourites and to connect with our community. Please add your selections to the list of suggested hymns in the foyer.

Special focus: June - a month of prayer; September - a month of hospitality;

If you have any suggestions about how we might enrich our prayer and/or hospitality please talk to Rev. Jo.

The gradual sale of pews at Holy Trinity is being discussed with a view to replacing with chairs. If you have any questions or comments to add to the discussion please talk to a parish councillor.  We have received feedback from a few people. This is an on-going discussion. Parish Council values your comments.

Fire Wood – as you collect wood for yourself please consider dropping some off at the rectory.

Next Parish Council Meeting 25^th May 4.00pm at the Rectory

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year 2016

We are planning a celebration on

The Feast of Christ the King Sunday 20^th November with an afternoon service to which Bishop Kay will be our guest.

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram; Current Study is 'Living Faithfully in an Unequal World' 

Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron; Current Study is 'Walking Humbly with God'

Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert; currently in recess

 

CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME

This week's challenge is to reflect on your impact on the earth. Write a letter to yourself from your great-great grandchildren and try to answer their question - What have we done to our earth?

UMBRELLA CLUB MEETS THIS TUESDAY 10th May 1.30pm

 

 

 

PENTECOST IS COMING Sunday 15th May 9.00am St John's Port Albert and 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram - you are invited to wear something red.

 

PEW SHEET 1st MAY 2016

VIST OF THE RIGHT REVEREND KAY GOLDSWORTHY BISHOP of GIPPSLAND

NEXT SUNDAY 8^th May we will formally welcome four new members into the Anglican Church. The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland will preach and preside at the service of Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram. Morning Tea will be served in the hall following the service.

SUNDAY 1st May 2.00pm

Holy Trinity Yarram

Country Women’s Association Service

led by Rev. Jo.

 

 

 

 

 

A Message about Peace from Rev. Jo

The Prime Minister of Great Britain Neville Chamberlain (1869 -1940) is remembered for the words ‘peace for our time’. He was speaking about one aspect of peace, namely the absence of war. But, peace has a richer and more profound meaning. The Book of Common Prayer includes in its pages the following words ‘Give peace in our time O Lord because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God.’ As part of Evening Prayer these words form part of a prayer that acknowledges that it is God alone who grants peace, mercy, salvation, righteousness and beauty to the human heart. Peace is an important word for us as Christians, it is what our Lord has bequeathed to us; ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.’ (John 14:27) Peace is something we all seek. Peace for the world, for our nation, in our hearts, for those we love. God’s peace grows within us if we open our hearts and welcome God to dwell there in. Let us plant a tree of peace in our hearts, a tree that will grow and bear fruit; fruit we can share with our world, our nation, and our brothers and sisters of every race and nation.

Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends,

Shalom, Shalom.
May peace be with you, may peace be with you,
Shalom, Shalom.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram

Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron
Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert (currently in recess)

 

 

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

We are planning a celebration on The Feast of Christ the King Sunday 20^th November with an afternoon service to which Bishop Kay will be our guest. In the meantime Diocesan Archivist will lead a tutorial to assist us with our preparations Wednesday 4 May 3.00pm at the Rectory. Please indicate your interest by speaking to Rev Jo.

Anam Cara Quiet Day 21^st May St Mary’s Morwell; Lectio Divina – Reading the Scriptures empowered by God

See details on church notice board


PENTECOST APPROACHES
15^th May Pentecost celebrations at St John’s 9.00am and Holy Trinity 10.30am

PEW SHEET 10th APRIL

HARVEST FESTIVAL NEXT SUNDAY

17^th April 10.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram

This year’s theme Care For Our Common Home comes from Pope Francis’ circular on Ecology and Climate. The Anglican Communion Environmental Network of which the Australian Anglican Church is a representative has also written on this topic.

This year we are creating stronger links with our community and the Yarram Community Garden. The Harvest Festival will include a warm welcome to members of the community, a blessing of the fruits of the earth, produce swap table and a community barbecue in the hall and grounds.  

Would you like to help decorate the church, offer hospitality or organise the produce swap table? Please add your name to the list in the foyer. Decorating of the church will take place in the afternoon of Saturday 16^th

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

We are planning a celebration on The Feast of Christ the King Sunday 20^th November with an afternoon service to which Bishop Kay will be our guest. In the meantime Diocesan Archivist Tim Gibson will lead a tutorial to assist us with our preparations Wednesday 2 May 3.00pm. Please indicate your interest by speaking to Rev Jo.

 

Pastoral Visit of Bishop Kay Goldsworthy 8^th May 10.30am Holy Trinity; please pray for the candidates and their sponsors as they prepare for reception into the Anglican Church

Parish Council will meet one week later than usual this month on Wednesday 27^th April 4.00pm at the Rectory.

News from Parish Council – the gradual sale of pews at Holy Trinity is being discussed with a view to replacing with chairs. If you have any questions or comments to add to the discussion please talk to a parish councillor.

 

TARRA FESTIVAL – We again opened our hall for parade participants to meet, get ready, have a bit of breakfast or use the toilets. The Tarra Festival Committee really appreciates our community involvement and support. They are planning a ‘Thank You Barbeque Lunch’ for the Yarram Community at Holy Trinity Hall on Sunday 24^th April 12.00 noon – 2.00pm to which we are all invited.

 

Anam Cara Quiet Day 21^st May St Mary’s Morwell; Lectio Divina – Reading the Scriptures empowered by God

See details on notice board



PEW SHEET 3rd April 2016

Harvest Festival and Community Barbeque 

Sunday 17^th April 10.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram

This year we are creating stronger links with our community and the Yarram Community Garden. The Harvest Festival will include a warm welcome to members of the community, a blessing of the fruits of the earth, produce swap table and a community barbecue in the hall and grounds.  

Would you like to help decorate the church, offer hospitality or organise the produce swap table? Please add your name to the list in the foyer. Decorating of the church will take place in the afternoon of Saturday 16^th

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram  (in recess during school holidays)
Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron
Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

Pastoral Visit of Bishop Kay Goldsworthy
 8^th May 10.30am Holy Trinity reception of four members into the Anglican Church

 

 

 

Kids Plus is celebrating the 130 years of GFS with a special activity day and barbeque at The Summit Adventure Centre, Trafalgar East Saturday 30^th April 12.30 – 4.00pm. More details on church notice boards.

 

PEW SHEET 30th March

Christ is Risen He is Risen Indeed – Happy Easter!

Easter Eggs are a real treat that we have reserved for the season of Easter. Traditionally people fasted from rich foods including eggs and dairy so by the time Easter arrived there were a great many eggs that had been collected. Rather than chocolate eggs these real eggs were decorated with dyes. Hunting for these coloured eggs has echoes of Mary Magdalene in the garden, looking for Jesus. ‘They have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.’ (John 20:13)

Modern Easter Eggs made from chocolate are a good symbol of the celebratory nature of Easter Morning. Chocolate is a festive food and well suited to feasting after the fasting of Lent. Chocolate Easter Eggs (the hollow ones) remind us of the empty tomb. When we break them open there is an empty space like that of the resurrection. ‘He is not here, for he has been raised.’ (Matthew 28:5)

The Traditional dish for Easter Sunday lunch is roast lamb into which spears of rosemary have been added. Rosemary is a reminder of the bitter herbs mentioned in the book of Exodus – a symbol of the Passover. Lamb is chosen because it reminds us of Jesus – the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Rev. Jo White Easter 2016

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram; IN RECESS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Second and fourth Tuesday of the month 5.00pm dinner 6.00 pm Won Wron

Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

Harvest Festival

Sunday 17^th April 10.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram

This year we are creating stronger links with our community and the Yarram Community Garden. The Harvest Festival will include a warm welcome to members of the community, a blessing of the fruits of the earth, produce swap table and a community barbecue in the hall and grounds.  

FELLOWSHIP AT St John’s

To facilitate fellowship with Jo and Ken there will be a shorter service on Sunday 3rd April. Our next service will be Sunday 17^th April when everyone is invited to join in the Harvest Festival at Holy Trinity Yarram followed by a community barbeque in the grounds from about 12noon.

Kids Plus is celebrating the 130 years of GFS with a special activity day and barbeque at The Summit Adventure Centre, Trafalgar East Saturday 30^th April 12.30 – 4.00pm. More details on notice board.