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 7th February 2016

YOU ARE INVITIED TO CELEBRATE SHROVE TUESDAY at the Rectory 6.00pm Tuesday 9^th February.

Includes a meal of savoury and sweet pancakes, burning of palm crosses and preparation of incense nails for our Pascal Candle

Ash Wednesday 10^th February will be marked by a simple service at Holy Trinity 10.30am or 6.30pm. These two services will include Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes.

Lenten Studies this year commence Wednesday 17^th February.

Walking Humbly with God by Dr Timothy Gaden $10.00

Every Lent is an opportunity to examine anew our walk with God. We are invited each year in this season to walk with the Israelites on their journey from slavery to freedom, and to walk with Jesus in the last week of his earthly life. As we do this, Jesus walks with us, pointing out the road ahead and holding us when we stumble.In this down to earth series of Lenten studies, each week focuses on a different aspect of this humble walk with God. Copies are available from Rev Jo.

Morning Prayer During Lent – You are welcome to join Rev Jo as she says Morning Prayer 9.00am Holy Trinity daily during Lent.

Parish Council meets 10^th February 4.00pm Ash Wednesday at the Rectory; councillors may wish to stay on for the Ash Wednesday service at 6.30pm. If you have any matters you would like to bring to the councils attention you could write a letter or have a chat to our councillors.

175^th ANNIVERSARY OF PORT ALBERT commences Friday 12^th February with an official opening as part of Warren Curry’s exhibition 6.00pm at the small hall in Victoria St. Port Albert.

NEXT SUNDAY 2.3Opm The Reaffirmation of Wedding Vows 14^th February at St John’s Port Albert

Fun, Romance and the opportunity for everyone present to enjoy St Valentine’s Day. Five couples  will officially reaffirm their vows but we can all be part of it. Afternoon tea to follow in the church yard.

Blessing of the Fleet Sunday 21^st February 11.00am at the Slip Jetty Port Albert. Including a sail past by the Wooden Boat Club. There will also be a vintage car show at Rutter Park. Lots of fun at the port!

 

PEW SHEET 31st January 2016

YOU ARE INVITIED TO CELEBRATE SHROVE TUESDAY at the Rectory 6.00pm Tuesday 9^th February.

Includes a meal of savoury and sweet pancakes, burning of palm crosses and preparation of incense nails for our Pascal Candle
Please add your name to the list at the church if planning to attend.

Ash Wednesday 10^th February will be marked by a simple service at Holy Trinity 10.30am or 6.30pm. These two services will include Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes.

Parish Council meeting 10^th February 4.00pm Ash Wednesday at the Rectory; councillors may wish to stay on for the Ash Wednesday service at 6.30pm. If you have any matters you would like to bring to the councils attention you could write a letter or have a chat to our councillors.

 

Lenten Studies this year commence Wednesday 17^th February.

Walking Humbly with God by Dr Timothy Gaden $10.00

Every Lent is an opportunity to examine anew our walk with God. We are invited each year in this season to walk with the Israelites on their journey from slavery to freedom, and to walk with Jesus in the last week of his earthly life. As we do this, Jesus walks with us, pointing out the road ahead and holding us when we stumble.

In this down to earth series of Lenten studies, each week focuses on a different aspect of this humble walk with God. Copies are available from Bible Study Leaders.

Rev Jo will offer studies on Wednesdays following 10.30am Holy Communion in the vestry and Wednesday evening 7.30pm at the Rectory. For other Bible Study groups please speak to our Bible Study Leaders.

 

 

175^th ANNIVERSARY OF PORT ALBERT commences Friday 12^th February with an official opening as part of Warren Curry’s exhibition 6.00pm at the small hall in Victoria St. Port Albert. A full program of 175^th celebration events will appear soon in the Yarram Standard and at the Port Albert Post Office.

 The Reaffirmation of Wedding Vows Saturday 14^th February 2.30pm at St John’s Port Albert. Fun, Romance and the opportunity for everyone present to enjoy St Valentine’s Day. Five couples (including Barry and Thelma who will celebrate their golden wedding) will officially reaffirm their vows but we can all be part of it. Afternoon tea to follow in the church yard

Blessing of the Fleet Sunday 21^st February 11.00am at the Slip Jetty Port Albert. Including a sail past by the Wooden Boat Club. There will also be a vintage car show at Rutter Park. Lots of fun at the port!

Sponsored by: Wellington Shire and Anglican Parish of Yarram

Pastoral Visit of Bishop Kay Goldsworthy 8^th May 10.30am Holy Trinity; if you or someone you know would like to take this opportunity for baptism, confirmation or reception into the Anglican Church please speak to Rev. Jo.

 

 

 

PEW SHEET 24 January 2016

SOLD OUT The Sunset Soiree Saturday 30^th January 6.00pm St John's Port Albert.

AffinityCollective - Mee Na Lojewski and Nicholas Waters will entertain us with popular chamber music.

Mee Na and Nicholas are the recent winners of the Australian National Academy of Music Chamber Music Competition.

Tickets $20 each available from Rev Jo 
Welcome drinks at 5.30, concert 6.00pm.

 

 

YOU ARE INVITIED TO CELEBRATE SHROVE TUESDAY at the Rectory 6.00pm Tuesday 9^th February.

Includes a meal of savoury and sweet pancakes, burning of palm crosses and preparation of incense nails for our Pascal Candle

Please add your name to the list in the foyer at Holy Trinity if planning to attend.

Ash Wednesday 10^th February will be marked by a simple service at Holy Trinity 10.30am or 6.30pm. These two services will include Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes.

Parish Council meeting 10^th February 4.00pm Ash Wednesday at the Rectory; councillors may wish to stay on for the Ash Wednesday service at 6.30pm. If you have any matters you would like to bring to the councils attention you could write a letter or have a chat to our councillors.

175^th ANNIVERSARY OF PORT ALBERT commences Friday 12^th February with an official opening as part of Warren Curry’s exhibition 6.00pm at the small hall in Victoria St. Port Albert. A full program of 175^th celebration events will appear soon in the Yarram Standard and at the Port Albert Post Office.

 

The Reaffirmation of Wedding Vows Saturday 14^th February 2.30pm at St John’s Port Albert. Fun, Romance and the opportunity for everyone present to enjoy St Valentine’s Day. Five couples will officially reaffirm their vows but we can all be part of it. Afternoon tea to follow in the church yard

 

Blessing of the Fleet Sunday 21^st February 11.00am at the Slip Jetty Port Albert. Including a sail past by the Wooden Boat Club. There will also be a vintage car show at Rutter Park. Lots of fun at the port!

Because of this special time there will be one service of Holy Communion in the parish Sunday 21^st February at Holy Trinity 5.00pm.

Pastoral Visit of Bishop Kay Goldsworthy 8^th May 10.30am Holy Trinity; if you or someone you know would like to take this opportunity for baptism, confirmation or reception into the Anglican Church please speak to Rev. Jo.

 

PEW SHEET 6th December

Christmas is Coming

Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols Sunday 6th Dec - Holy Trinity Yarram 7.30pm followed by some Christmas Cheer.

YARRAM CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Take a drive or a walk after the sun goes down and enjoy the fabulous Christmas lights on the cypress tree at Holy Trinity and the Nativity Scene at the Rectory. Thank you to the fellas who climbed ladders to put these things in place.

Go for a walk around the shops in Yarram and view all the decorated Christmas Trees. This year the decorated trees will be around the theme of the Brightest Christmas. Each will also bear a special bauble with a letter; collect all the letters, discover the secret Christmas word, visit Claudio’s Coffee Shop or The Coffee Palace to receive your prize.

YARRAM’S OWN CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIL

Before you know it a forest of trees will be popping up in all sorts of unexpected places thanks to the work of the Yarram Men’s Shed, Wellington Shire, Bunnings Sale and students from local schools. Yeah team!!!

OUR NATIVITY EXHIBITION IS GROWING

Holy Trinity Hall 12^th - 16^th December 10am - 3pm

The exhibition will commence on Saturday 12^th and run until Wednesday 16^th. Please bring your Nativity Scenes to the hall or drop into the Rectory from December 9^th.
Our Exhibition will include:

• An Advent Selfie Spot where families can dress up as characters from the first Christmas, stand in our purpose built backdrop and take a photo for their use, perhaps for a Christmas card, calendar or email.
• A Christmas gift shop with items for sale from Koorong Christian Bookshop; our selection will include: books, DVDs, CDs, Nativity figurines and Christmas decorations all with a Christian message.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Nativity Exhibition Holy Trinity Hall Saturday 12^th – 16^th December 10am – 3pm daily
Community Carols in Regent Theatre 13^th December 7.30pm
Christingle at St John’s 24^th December 7.30pm
Mid-night Mass at Holy Trinity 24^th December 11.30pm
Christmas Day Holy Trinity 25^th December 9.00am
FOR 2016
New Service Times for 2016 Commence Sunday 17^th January 10.30am Holy Trinity 9.00am St John’s
Reaffirmation of Wedding Vows 14^th February 2.30pm St John’s
Blessing of the Fleet 21^st February 11.00am Slip Jetty Port Albert
Pastoral Visit of Bishop Kay Goldsworthy 8^th May 10.30am Holy Trinity

PEW SHEET 24th May

CELEBRATE PENTECOST

As part of worship today there will be opportunities for additional participation.

You are invited to choose from the following groups:

·        Music – prepare a song for the congregation to sing

·        Prayer – prepare the prayers of the people

·        Bible Reading – prepare the Pentecost reading and offer some simple responses

·        Art – prepare a collage altar frontal to enhance our worship

This year we seek to be changed as we listen to God in prayer

 

The Anam Cara Community is a ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland offered by the Diocese to the whole church that offers a contemplative community of prayer and support by providing resources for individuals, parishes and other groups to support the inner journey into God. Each month the Anam Cara Community of Gippsland provide a Quiet Day. Next month this Quiet Day will take place in Yarram at the beautiful Greenmount Retreat House.

PRAYING WITH ICONS Saturday 20^th June 9.30am – 3.30pm at Greenmount Retreat House, Greenmount Rd Yarram.

 

NEWS FROM PARISH COUNCIL

Congregational Meetings coming up -        

Holy Trinity Yarram Sunday 14^th June following 9.00am service

St John’s Port Albert Sunday 21^st June following 10.30am service

These meetings are an opportunity for each congregation to hear in greater detail the business of Parish Council and to offer feedback and recommendations to council.

Please plan to be with us.

Strategic Plan – to be changed as we listen to God in prayer

Council has decided to offer Prayer Tutorials once a month following services at both Holy Trinity and St John’s during Ordinary Season.

New Vacuum Cleaner for Holy Trinity – we will purchase a new vacuum cleaner with the help of The Umbrella Club. Council thanks the members of the Umbrella Club for their generous gift to the church.

Blessing of the Fleet 2016 – to be held on Sunday 21^st February as part of the 175 anniversary celebrations of the founding of Port Albert

Anniversary of the death of Bishop John

It is the request of the 37^th Synod that we mark the anniversary of the passing of Bishop John McIntyre on Sunday 7^th June. Prayers will be offered and a retiring offering will be made for the John McIntyre Centre at the Abbey Raymond Island and The Diocesan Aboriginal Ministry Fund.

Rest eternal grant unto him O Lord,

and let light perpetual shine upon him.

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUP –

"The Gospel of Luke: New Hope, New Joy" by Ada Lum.

Won Wron Connect Group currently in recess, meets Tuesdays 6pm dinner; 7pm study

Port Albert Group meets weekly at St John’s Raglan St Port Albert - Wednesdays 4pm

Yarram Coffee Connect Group meets at Coffee Palace currently studying the Book of Amos Wednesdays 3.45pm  please note this group is not meeting this week



PEW SHEET 19th April

Parish Council  meets Monday 20 April 4pm

 at the Rectory

BLESSING OF THE FLEET

Sunday 26^th April 11.00am

Slip Jetty Port Albert

Special Guest: The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland

Sponsored by

Wellington Shire Council&

The Anglican Parish of Yarram Holy Trinity, Yarram  Christ Church, Tarraville St John’s, Port Albert

 

The Friends of St John’s Presents:

ANZAC DAY DANCE

Saturday 25^th April 7.30 pm – 11.00pm

Venue: Port Albert Community Hall        Victoria St Port Albert
Band: UnUsual Suspects
Tickets: $15.00  (Students Free)

Door prizes, special ANZAC themed raffles,

good old fashioned fun 
Tickets from:

Port Albert General Store:   5183 2442
Customs House Inn: 5183 2566 or ring Rev. Jo  5182 5117

 NEW READERS ROSTER at Holy Trinity Yarram
If you would like to be part of those who offer to read the scriptures at Holy Trinity please make contact with Rev. Jo. New readers are welcome.

PEW SHEET 5th April 2015

Happy Easter

Join us to celebrate Christ's Resurrection:

Saturday night 8.00pm Lighting of new fire with reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows at Holy Trinity Yarram
Sunday 9.00am at Holy Trinity Yarram and 10.30am St John's Port Albert (followed by an Easter Hunt in the grounds)

NEW TO MISSION TABLE

CBM Christian Blind Mission; Easter Appeal
Defence Force Anglican Chaplaincy; Prayer Diary 2105
Anglicare Imagine magazine March issue; person story about family violence and how Anglicare is assisting. (There are multiple copies so please feel free to take one home.)

BIBLE STUDY
"The Gospel of Luke: New Hope, New Joy" by Ada Lum.
Won Wron Connect Group meets Tuesdays 6pm dinner; 7pm study
Port Albert Group meets weekly at St John’s Raglan St Port Albert - Wednesdays 4pm
Yarram Coffee Connect Group meets at Coffee Palace in recess during School Holidays Wednesdays 3.45pm

INTERRUTPTION TO ELECTRICITY WEDNESDAY 8^th 9.00am until 3.30pm this outage will affect Holy Trinity this week.

Blessing of the Fleet Sunday 26^th April – 11.00am Slip Jetty Port Albert
We recently applied for and been successful in receiving a grant from Wellington Shire to assist with the staging of this event.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to The Vanuatu Appeal we raised $135.00 that has been sent via Anglican Overseas Aid.