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 25th September 2016

SEPTEMBER MONTH OF HOSPITALITY

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH

You are invited to join us for lunch on Sunday 25th September at Holy Trinity following the 10.30am service.

THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

2.00pm Sunday 2^nd October at St John’s Port Albert;

Afternoon tea will be served in the church yard following the service.

We welcome all animals; great and small to our simple service of blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi.

Cats and chooks in cages, dogs on leads and other small animals are invited to be blessed in the church. (Yes, snails and worms will be blessed.) Larger animals including pigs, cows, horses and working dogs will be blessed in the church yard or truck.

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

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

From 2.00pm Exhibition of Memorabilia with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon.

2.30pm Civic Reception Christ Church Tarraville

5.00pm Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland Christ Church Tarraville

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

HELP IS BEING OFFERED BY Bunning Warehouse Sale, Wellington Shire, Diocesan Archivist Tim Gibson, and Yarram Men’s Shed

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED –

Do you know of any past parishioners or interested members of the community that might like an invitation to the 160^th anniversary of Christ Church Tarraville? Please get in touch with our invitation secretary, Elaine Wright or add their name and contact details to the list in the foyer.

We are all hosts for this occasion – please consider how you might provide hospitality to our guest either financially or in kind.

NEWS FROM PARISH COUNCIL

A tentative date has been chosen for the Parish AGM – Sunday November 13^th

Anyone who has responsibilities for groups or Parish Council related activities should begin preparing their reports. We would like these submitted using a word document to jowhite.7@bigpond.com no later than 28^th October.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sunday 6th November	St John’s Holy Trinity	9.00am 10.30am	All Saints
Sunday 20th November	Christ Church	2.00pm onward	160th anniversary of founding of the church visit of Bishop Kay
Sunday 11th Dec.	Holy Trinity Regent Theatre	10.30am 7.30pm	Third Sunday in Advent Combined Churches Community Christmas Carols
Sunday 18th Dec.	St John’s Holy Trinity Holy Trinity	9.00am 10.30am 7.30pm	Fourth Sunday in Advent Nine Lessons and Carols
Saturday 24th December	St John’s Holy Trinity	7.30pm 11.30pm	Christmas Eve Christingle Midnight Mass
Sunday 25th December	Holy Trinity	9.00am	Christmas Day

Christians caring for our environment – on bin day, look at the size of your rubbish and commit to a smaller amount next week. One of the ways to do this is to avoid single-use items such as tissues and paper towel. 

PEW SHEET 11th September

Pew Sheet 11th September

DATES FOR THIS WEEK

Tuesday 13^th Sept –  2.00pm Umbrella Club at the home of Dorothy Wood
                                    3.30pm Archive group meets in Vestry

Wednesday 14^th –    10.30am HOLY COMMUNION at Holy Trinity, Yarram

                                   4.00pm Parish Council at the Rectory

Saturday 17^th Sept – Anam Cara Quiet Day  at St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale

Sunday 18^th Sept  – 9.00am Holy Communion at St John’s, Port Albert

                                10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Yarram

2.30pm Baptism at Holy Trinity, Yarram

From Rev. Jo

Hospitality seems to have become an industry. It is possible to take a course in hospitality at TAFE. A short course includes things like basic cooking, customer service, food and beverage skills and even grooming and hygiene.

As Christians we don’t need to take a course to be hospitable. All we need are warm and generous hearts and maybe a bit of courage. When I have visited monasteries and convents I am always struck by the unquestioning gentle hospitality of the monks and nuns. Everything is laid out so carefully for their guests; wood for the fire, breakfast in the fridge, fresh sheets on the beds. It is not ostentatious but the welcome is gracious and loving. This happens because they regard every guest as if they were Christ himself.

At St Mark’s Abbey in Camperdown (a Benedictine Order) guests have an important role in the life of the monastery bringing with them the society from which they come, guests provide a window into the world that surrounds the monks and nuns there and for which they pray. Though guests of the abbey are received as Christ yet they are not seen as something rarefied but as the real, incarnate Christ who shares the life of all humanity. The image of St Benedict I have chosen shows him carrying the pilgrim’s staff. Those who take to the road for Christ need to find places of hospitality along the way. Welcoming the stranger is fundamental to the teachings of St Benedict and to Christ himself.

Hospitality does not need to be fancy. It does not need to be ostentatious. Good hospitality needs only to be genuine, gracious and loving.

SEPTEMBER THE MONTH OF HOSPITALITY

WEEK THREE – You are encouraged to invite a newcomer for coffee or a meal. (You could ask Rev. Jo for suggestions.)

WEEK FOUR – Sunday 25^th

Bring and Share Lunch at Holy Trinity following 10.30am service

THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

2.00pm Sunday 2^nd October at St John’s Port Albert;

Afternoon tea will be served in the church yard following the service.
We welcome all animals; great and small to our simple service of blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi.
Cats and chooks in cages, dogs on leads and other small animals are invited to be blessed in the church. (Yes, snails and worms will be blessed.) Larger animals including pigs, cows, horses and working dogs will be blessed in the church yard or truck.

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

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

From 2.00pm Exhibition of Memorabilia with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon.

2.30pm Civic Reception Christ Church Tarraville

5.00pm Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland Christ Church Tarraville

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

HELP IS BEING OFFERED BY Bunnings Warehouse, Sale; Wellington Shire; Anglican Diocese of Gippsland; Yarram Men's Shed

PEW SHEET 2nd October 2016

DATES FOR THIS WEEK

Tuesday 13^th Sept –  2.00pm Umbrella Club at the home of Dorothy Wood

            3.30pm Archive group meets in Vestry

Wednesday 14^th –    10.30am HOLY COMMUNION Holy Trinity at Yarram

                                   4.00pm Parish Council at the Rectory

Saturday 17^th Sept – Anam Cara Quiet Day at St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale

Sunday 18^th Sept  – 9.00am Holy Communion at St John’s, Port Albert

                                10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Yarram

2.30pm Baptism Holy Trinity at Yarram

From Rev. Jo

Hospitality seems to have become an industry. It is possible to take a course in hospitality at TAFE. A short course includes things like basic cooking, customer service, food and beverage skills and even grooming and hygiene.

As Christians we don’t need to take a course to be hospitable. All we need are warm and generous hearts and maybe a bit of courage. When I have visited monasteries and convents I am always struck by the unquestioning gentle hospitality of the monks and nuns. Everything is laid out so carefully for their guests; wood for the fire, breakfast in the fridge, fresh sheets on the beds. It is not ostentatious but the welcome is gracious and loving. This happens because they regard every guest as if they were Christ himself.

At St Mark’s Abbey in Camperdown (a Benedictine Order) guests have an important role in the life of the monastery bringing with them the society from which they come, guests provide a window into the world that surrounds the monks and nuns there and for which they pray. Though guests of the abbey are received as Christ yet they are not seen as something rarefied but as the real, incarnate Christ who shares the life of all humanity. The image of St Benedict I have chosen shows him carrying the pilgrim’s staff. Those who take to the road for Christ need to find places of hospitality along the way. Welcoming the stranger is fundamental to the teachings of St Benedict and to Christ himself.

Hospitality does not need to be fancy. It does not need to be ostentatious. Good hospitality needs only to be genuine, gracious and loving.

SEPTEMBER THE MONTH OF HOSPITALITY

WEEK THREE – You are encouraged to invite a newcomer for coffee or a meal. (You could ask Rev. Jo for suggestions.)

WEEK FOUR – Sunday 25^th

Bring and Share Lunch at Holy Trinity following 10.30am service

THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

2.00pm Sunday 2^nd October

at St John’s Port Albert;

Afternoon tea will be served in the church yard following the service.

We welcome all animals; great and small to our simple service of blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi.

Cats and chooks in cages, dogs on leads and other small animals are invited to be blessed in the church. (Yes, snails and worms will be blessed.) Larger animals including pigs, cows, horses and working dogs will be blessed in the church yard or truck.

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

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

From 2.00pm Exhibition of Memorabilia with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon.

2.30pm Civic Reception Christ Church Tarraville

5.00pm Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland Christ Church Tarraville

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

Yarram Men's Shed

HELP IS BEING OFFERED BY -

Bunnings Warehouse Sale

Wellington Shire

Diocese of Gippsland Archivist - Tim Gibson

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

4th OCTOBER PEW SHEET

BLESSING OF ANIMALS

This Sunday 4^th October 10.30am

St John’s Church Raglan Street Port Albert
All welcome to a Community BBQ in the grounds following the service
We welcome all animals; great and small to our simple service of blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi.
Cats and chooks in cages, dogs on leads and other small animals are invited to be blessed in the church.
(Yes snails and worms will be blessed.)
Larger animals including pigs, cows, horses and working dogs will be blessed in the church yard or truck.
(Meet Reverend Jo’s pet lizard.)

New Yarram Bell Plate Choir

Tuesdays at 6.00pm Holy Trinity Yarram with Jo and Ken White

No musical training necessary, learn as you go
Come along and have a go.
We hope to prepare two items for Nine Lessons and Carols and The Community Christmas Carols at the Regent Theatre.
(A simple meal is provided at 7.00pm)

Book Launch – A Man Called Johnny Mac; selected writing of Bishop John McIntyre Thursday 22^nd October 5.00pm at St Paul’s Cathedral Sale

 

COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKING BEE – a working bee to install the garden beds will be held at Holy Trinity Yarram Next Tuesday 6^th October beginning at 4.00pm. This working bee is open to interested members of the public. (Members of the parish are welcome) BYO tools especially barrows and spades to fill beds with soil.

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

 

• Wedding Expo Sunday 11^th October, Regent Theatre
• Big Hymn Sing Sunday 1^st November, Holy Trinity Yarram
• Yarram Show Saturday 21^st November
• Christmas Tree Festival commencing 23^rd November
• Nativity Exhibition Saturday 28^th and Sunday 29^th November, Holy Trinity Yarram
• 9 Lessons and Carols 6^th December, Holy Trinity Yarram
• Community Carols in Regent Theatre 13^th December 7.30pm
• Christingle  24^th December 7.30pm, St John's Port Albert
• Mid-night Mass  24^th December 11.30pm, Holy Trinity Yarram
• Christmas Day 25^th December 9.00am, Holy Trinity Yarram

BIBLE STUDY GROUP – you may join a group at any time.

Won Wron Connect Group meets 2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays 6pm dinner; 7pm study; Ephesians - Wholeness for a Broken World

Port Albert Group meets weekly at St John’s Raglan St Port Albert – Thursdays 3.00pm Studying the New Testament book of Luke

Yarram Coffee Connect Group meets at The Coffee Palace Thursdays 3.45pm studying the Old Testament book of The First Letter of John  

 

5th October Pew Sheet

Blessing of Animals Sunday 5th October

St John’s Raglan Street Port Albert 10.30am 

Join us for a Community BBQ lunch

in the grounds afterwards

 

We welcome all animals; great and small to our simple service of blessing in honour of

St Francis of Assisi.

Reverend Jo will bless all sorts of animals including snails, worms, cows, sheep, dogs and cats, chooks and even her own pet lizards; Sweetie and Grumpy.

Reverend Jo with her pet blue tongue Grumpy 

 

New to Mission Table –

Anglicare Victoria September edition of Imagine magazine: the feature article is about students in rural Victoria who are now able to imagine applying for tertiary study. Scott’s story on the back page is also worth a read.

Anglicare Christmas Catalogue – lots of lovely cards, many with Christian images, at good prices with proceeds going to Anglicare.

Benetas Spring edition of ‘In Good Company’: page 6 about the formation of a choir based on research that links singing together with improved health and wellbeing.

AAA Anglican Aid Abroad September Issue – this is a rather plan looking publication but the material inside is inspiring. Please take a copy home and discover all the hard work done in the name of God for people who are living with immense challenges every day.

Only 80 days until Christmas

and even less until The Combined Churches Christmas Carols in the Regent Theatre – Sunday 14th December 7.30pm

We almost have a full cast for our Nativity Play. If you would like to join in we have a few non-speaking parts left as shepherds or magi.

Can you sew? We need someone or more than one to prepare some costumes for us. Contact Reverend Jo if you can help.

Rehearsals for our Nativity Play
Sunday 30^th November 11.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram
Sunday 7^th December 11.30am at St John’s Port Albert
Saturday 13^th December 11.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram
Sunday 14^th December DRESS REHEARSAL 11.30am at
Holy Trinity Yarram

  

 

Yarram Combined Churches Christmas Hamper Committee Meeting – Wednesday 15^th October 4.30pm Holy Trinity Yarram in the foyer

 

Bible Study Groups –

You can join a group anytime

Coffee Connect Group meets weekly Mondays 3.45pm at P.K. Cafe

Won Wron Group meets monthly second Tuesday of the month 7pm

                                                       St John’s Port Albert meeting fortnightly Wednesday 4pm

Pit Stop at Holy Trinity Yarram

Bikies Welcome

Pull in for a coffee, snacks and a rest – we’ll look after you.

Wednesday 15 – Wednesday 22 October 9am – 3pm

Can you help for 2 hours? Please add your name to roster at church.

 

Prayer for The Appointments Board -

Continue to pray for those charged with discerning the candidate for the position of Bishop in our Diocese: 

Eternal God, shepherd and guide,

in your mercy give your Church in this diocese of Gippsland a shepherd after your own heart

who will walk in your ways, and with loving care watch over your people.

Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth.

So may your Church be built up and your name glorified;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A.G.M. 2014

The Annual General Meeting of the Parish of Yarram will be held on Sunday 9^th November following 9.00am service at Holy Trinity.

·         Pop this date in your diary now. The meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, affirm those who take office and explore the future. Election of new Parish Councillors, Synod Representatives and Deanery Representatives will also take place.

·         If you are currently not on the parish roll please add your details to forms available in the foyer.

·         You are also asked to prayerfully consider how you might contribute to the life of the parish.

All organisations and groups belonging to the parish are asked to have their reports to the secretary by 20^th October. We would like to include photos in our reports so if you have some please include these with your report.