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 22nd October 2017

AGM of the Anglican Parish of Yarram

Sunday 12th 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 Please get your reports in by Monday 23rd October to jowhite.7@bigpond.com

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

ADVENT FOR ALL – a special event 10.30am  Holy Trinity, Yarram Sunday 3rd November, this is an opportunity for us engage with some of the traditions of Advent as we prepare and worship together.

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.

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 Parish of Yarram 11^th November 2018 Remembrance Day

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 Port Albert –Wednesday 4.00pm St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo now studying The Lord’s Prayer next study 1^st November 4.00pm study #8 (final study in series)

Also in Yarram -Thursday 7.30pm at The Rectory, led by Rev. Jo studying The Lord’s Prayer next study 2^nd November #7

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 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 6th November

Christ Church Tarraville 160th 

Come and celebrate

Sunday 20^th November 2016 – Christ the King

• From 2.00pm Exhibition of Memorabilia with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon at the historic Tarraville School House.
• 2.30pm Civic Reception at the church Christ Church Tarraville
• 5.00pm Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy 12th Bishop of Gippsland at the church Christ Church Tarraville

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

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED –

We are all hosts for this occasion – hospitality costs include afternoon tea at the School House and sparkling refreshments following Evensong. Please place your donations in the box provided at church.

Planting a tree – as part of these celebrations a tree is to be planted in the grounds. If you would like to donate the tree please contact Rev Jo.

CHOIR REHEARSALS COMMENCE THIS TUESDAY

Special choir for Nine Lessons and Carols commences this Tuesday 8th November 7.00pm

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, Sunday 18^th December 7.30pm.

Rehearsals commence Tuesday 8^th November 7.00pm at Holy Trinity,Yarram. Your leader is Mr Ken White. Your commitment will be six weeks of rehearsals and the performance. There will also be a rehearsal prior to the performance.

If you would like to join in (no audition required) please contact Rev. Jo - 5182 5117 or pop your name on the list at church.

Parish Annual General Meeting – Sunday November 13^th following 10.30am service at Holy Trinity please plan to attend. (The service of worship on this occasion will be shortened to allow more time for the meeting.)  Mrs Catherine Muston - Anglicare will be our guest speaker. A short Congregational Meeting of Holy Trinity to follow this meeting.

The Annual Reports of the Parish of Yarram are available from Sunday 6th November. Please collect your copy in preparation for next week’s AGM.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETS (meeting a week earlier) – Wednesday 9^th November 4.00pm at the Rectory.

What's on in the Parish

Sunday 6th November	St John’s Holy Trinity	9.00am 10.30am	All Saints
Sunday 13th November	Holy Trinity	11.30am	AGM of Parish and Congregational Meeting Holy Trinity
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

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 October

THE BIG HYMN SING SUNDAY 1st November 2pm

Holy Trinity 95 Commercial Rd Yarram

 

 

• Mr Warren Peart, organist
• Singing our favourite hymns of praise
• Gold coin donation
• Afternoon tea provided

Part of The Tarra Music Festival

ALL SOULS Sunday 1st November

As part of 9.00am and 10.30am services we will again be reading the names of the dear departed and lighting candles in their memory. If you would like to include a name of a loved one please speak to Reverend Jo.

 

PARISH OF YARRAM AGM Sunday 8 November

There will be a 10.30am service of Holy Communion then our AGM. followed by a  Bring and Share Lunch.

Please note there will be NO 9.00 am SERVICE Sunday 8^th November.

 

A CELEBRATION of the COMPLETION OF WORKS at St JOHN’S PORT ALBERT

Sunday 15^th November 10.30am Prior to this event there will be two working bees – Saturday 24^th October commencing 10.00am; Saturday 7^th November commencing 10.00am

  

BEFORE ............................AFTER 

 

 

 

  

 

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