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 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 13th March

Parish Council meets Wednesday 16^th March 4.00pm at the Rectory. If you have any matters you would like to pass on to the Parish Council or any questions you would like answered please speak to a councillor or send a letter to Parish Council. Parish Councillors.

 

Afternoon Tea and Palm Crosses
You are invited to afternoon tea at 2.30pm at the Rectory next Wednesday 16^th March.  We will also make palm crosses for use at our Palm Sunday Services. 

PALM SUNDAY Next Week - Sunday 20^th 9.00am St John’s Port Albert and 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram

Maundy Thursday 24^th March 6.00pm Foot Washing and Meal at Holy Trinity Hall – please indicate your intention to attend on the sign-up sheet in the foyer. If you would like to contribute to the meal please add your name and the dish you are planning to bring.

Lenten Studies available –

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram
Wednesday following mid-week Holy Communion Vestry at Holy Trinity; Leader Rev Jo
Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

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

ANAM CARA QUIET DAY – Towards Easter a Lenten Reflection Saturday 19^th March Holy Trinity Stratford 9.30am – 3.30pm details on notice board
 

 

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND as we approach Easter

HOLY WEEK 21 -27 March

• Wednesday 23^rd March 7.30pm Stations of the Cross; Holy Trinity Hall
• Maundy Thursday 24^th March 6.00pm Foot Washing and Meal; Holy Trinity Hall
• Good Friday 25^th March 11.00am Ecumenical Service; Christ Church Tarraville
• Holy Saturday 26^th March 8.30am breakfast for Tarra Festival Floats; Holy Trinity Hall
• also 26^th March 8.00pm Easter Vigil & Lighting of the New Fire; St John’s Port Albert
• Sunday 27^th March 10.30am Easter Service of Holy Communion with reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows; Holy Trinity 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 28th February 2016

NEXT WEEEK Refreshment/Mothering Sunday 6^th March – You are invited to join Rev Jo and Ken at The Commercial Hotel for lunch at approximately 12noon.

 

Lenten Studies available –

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram
Wednesday following mid-week Holy Communion
Vestry at Holy Trinity; Leader Rev Jo
Wednesday at 7.30pm Rectory; Leader Rev Jo
Thursday at 3.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

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

CONGRETIONAL MEETINGS

Holy Trinity –Sunday 28^th Feb following 10.30am service
AGENDA:

1.       Report by the treasurer

2.       Report regarding repairs

3.       Rev Jo – your feedback sought regarding seating

4.       Harvest Festival Planning

St John’s – Sunday 6^th March following a shorten 9.00am service

 World Day of Prayer (Cuba) – Friday 4^th March 7.00pm at Yarram Community Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southern Regional Conference Saturday 5^th March at St Peter’s Leongatha 9.30am – 3.30pm workshops will include Engaging with God, Engaging with Youth, Engaging Community, Contemporary Liturgy and Worship, Music without Musos. Lunch provided by Leongatha Parish

Please add your name to the list at church if you are planning to attend. (numbers needed for catering) Registration forms are now available. Attendees are asked to pay $5.00

ANAM CARA QUIET DAY – Towards Easter a Lenten Reflection Saturday 19^th March Holy Trinity Stratford 9.30am – 3.30pm details on notice board

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND as we approach Easter

Refreshment Sunday 6^th March 9.00am St John’s and 10.30am Holy Trinity

Palm Sunday 20^th March 9.00am St John’s and 10.30am Holy Trinity

HOLY WEEK 21 -27 March

• Wednesday 23^rd March 7.30pm Stations of the Cross; Holy Trinity Hall
• Maundy Thursday 24^th March 6.00pm Foot Washing and Meal; Holy Trinity Hall
• Good Friday 25^th March 11.00am Ecumenical Service; Christ Church Tarraville
• Holy Saturday 26^th March 8.30am breakfast for Tarra Festival Floats; Holy Trinity Hall
• also 26^th March 8.00pm Easter Vigil & Lighting of the New Fire; St John’s Port Albert
• Sunday 27^th March 10.30am Easter Service of Holy Communion with reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows; Holy Trinity 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

SUNDAY 21st Feb. ONE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION 5.00pm at HOLY TRINITY YARRAM refreshments to follow at the Rectory (This special service is due to The Blessing of the Fleet 11.00am Slip Jetty Port Albert)

BLESSING OF THE FLEET

SUNDAY 21st February 11.00am at the Slip Jetty Port Albert

 

Including The Morwell Caledonian Pipe Band, a sail past by the Wooden Boat Club and Lions Club Barbeque. There will also be a vintage car show at Rutter Park. Lots of fun at the port! Sponsored by Wellington Shire.

KEEPING A HOLY LENT

Lenten Studies available –

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram
Wednesday following mid-week Holy Communion Vestry at Holy Trinity; Leader Rev Jo
Wednesday at 7.30pm Rectory; Leader Rev Jo
Thursday at 3.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

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

ANAM CARA QUIET DAY – Towards Easter

a Lenten Reflection Saturday 19^th March Holy Trinity Stratford 9.30am – 3.30pm details on notice board

 

World Day of Prayer (Cuba) –

Friday 4^th March 7.00pm at Yarram Community Church

Southern Regional Conference Saturday 5^th March at St Peter’s Leongatha 9.30am – 3.30pm workshops will include Engaging with God, Engaging with Youth, Engaging Community, Contemporary Liturgy and Worship, Music without Musos. Lunch provided by Leongatha Parish

Please add your name to the list at church if you are planning to attend. (numbers needed for catering)

CONGREATIONAL MEETINGS
Holy Trinity –Sunday 28^th Feb following 10.30am service
St John’s – Sunday 6^th March following a shorten 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.