Pew Sheet

Christmas Services

Yarram and Port Albert – join us at Holy Trinity or St John’s

CHRISTMAS EVE

Family Service 7.30pm at St John’s Raglan St, Port Albert Midnight Mass 11.30pm at Holy Trinity, Commercial Rd Yarram

CHRISTMAS DAY:

9.00am Holy Trinity Commercial Rd, Yarram

During January 2015-

No Wednesday 10.30am services.

At the request of St Elmo’s and Crossley House there will be no services on Mondays.

Holy Trinity will use The Prayer Book for Australia and sing from The Australian Hymn Book.

NEWS FROM PARISH COUNCIL

A new sign for Holy Trinity is in the final design stages and should be in place early in 2015.

Parish Council has prioritized work needed at Holy Trinity as follows:

1. Fix rotten porch windows frames; quotes being sought.
2. Engineers regarding best course of action to address roof.
3. Replace spouting and facia; quotes to be sought

Other jobs for later include relining of hall kitchen and interior painting of hall

New fence being installed at St John's Port Albert

We are pleased to announce that Reverend Jo will commence as honorary chaplain to Yarram Secondary College in 2015

Next Parish Council Meeting – Monday 16^th February 2015, 4pm at Rectory

Pew Sheet 14th December

EVENING PRAYER DURING ADVENT 6pm at Holy Trinity with Reverend Jo every evening except Tuesdays. Sunday evenings will include music for the season.

 

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Eve – Christingle Wednesday 24^th 7.30pm at St John’s

    Midnight Mass Wednesday 24^th 11.30pm at Holy Trinity

Christmas Day – Holy Communion Thursday 25^th 9.00am Holy Trinity

 

New Bishop of Gippsland Announced -

The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy

Bishop Elect The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy

Kay was born in Melbourne, Victoria. She attended Croydon High and received her theological training at Trinity Theological College, Melbourne.  She has a Bachelor of Theology from the Melbourne College of Divinity, and holds advanced qualifications in Clinical Pastoral Education.

In 1986, Kay was one of the first women ordained Deacon alongside twelve other women. Kay worked as a deacon in the parishes of Thomastown and Deer Park in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Kay moved to Western Australia in 1988 to take up the appointment as Chaplain to Perth College, a position she held for seven years.

Kay is married to Jeri James and they have twin sons.

In 1992 Kay was ordained as one of the first female priests in Australia. Other appointments she has held within the diocese are as Rector of St David’s in Applecross, Canon of St George’s Cathedral, and Archdeacon of Fremantle.

NEW TO THE MISSION TABLE

Anglican Aid Abroad December Issue – AAA is our chosen overseas mission giving for 2014/15.

ACCESS ministries leaflet answering frequently asked questions

Anglicare Imagine Magazine – the back page includes these words from a foster child; ‘I don’t like Christmas. You wish for things and they never come.’ The little girl says this because in her past Santa has always ended up being sick or getting lost. It is so good that through Anglicare Morwell and our Thanksgiving Tree we can help restore hope for children like this. Thank you to our Mission Secretary Olive Lang and others who have delivered our gifts to Morwell in time for distribution.

THE GIPPSLAND ANGLICAN OUT TODAY- collect your copy from the foyer at Holy Trinity. The Reverend Philip Muston our diocesan administrator writes about the Holy Family. Philip also writes, ‘By the time you read this it is possible that the name of our new Bishop will have been announced.’ This is an exciting development and an answer to our prayers. (see page 2 TGA)

Bible Study Groups –

All Groups in recess until February 2015

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

Won Wron Group meets fortnightly on Tuesdays 7pm

St John’s Port Albert meets weekly Wednesdays 4pm

 

Pew Sheet Sunday 7th December

 

Christmas at the Anglican Church

Yarram and Port Albert – join us at Holy Trinity or St John’s

 

CHRISTMAS EVE:

Family Service 7.30pm at St John’s Raglan St, Port Albert

Midnight Mass 11.30pm at Holy Trinity, Commercial Rd Yarram

CHRISTMAS DAY:

9.00am Holy Trinity Commercial Rd, Yarram

 

 

 

NATIVITY PLAY REHEARSALS CONTINUE TODAY

Rehearsal 11.30am at St John’s Port Albert

The Combined Churches Christmas Carols in the Regent Theatre – Sunday 14^th December 7.30pm

Volunteers needed
As the host church for the Carols this year we have many assigned tasks. Most tasks have a co-ordinator. Please approach Reverend Jo or any co-ordinators with offers of help.

• Check booking with Regent Theatre
• Prepare and print programs
• Invite local schools and choirs
• Arrange a compere and address
• Arrange for music (piano and band)
• Check sound system and lighting operator
• Helpers to hand out programs and take up offering
• Decoration of hall
• Setting up of hall on Sunday afternoon
• Sale and distribution of ‘safe’ candles
• Provide and serve supper after the event

Bible Study Groups –

You can join a group anytime

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

Won Wron Group meets fortnightly on Tuesdays 7pm
St John’s Port Albert meets weekly Wednesdays 4pm

 

Anglicare Giving Tree 2104– you are invited to donate Christmas gifts to be distributed by Anglicare Morwell.

Anglicare advises that all gifts must be unwrapped, new with original tags and non-violent.

As well as toys Anglicare suggests the following gifts for teenagers - music vouchers, sports equipment, shopping vouchers, jewellery, deodorant/body wash gift packs.

Our gifts will be delivered to Morwell for 10^th December

Prayer for The Appointments Board -

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

Lay people: David Chambers; John Delzoppo; Marian Dewar; Robert Fordham; Val Jones; and Jo Sestokis. 

Clergy:     Graeme Knott; Greg McGee; Barb Logan; Philip Muston; Lyn William, Lynden Phillips.

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.

NATIVITY EXHIBITION –

PLEASE COLLECT NATIVITY SCENES from Holy Trinity Hall ON SUNDAY

EVENING PRAYER DURING ADVENT Commences this evening at 6.00pm Reverend Jo will say Evening Prayer at Holy Trinity at 6pm every evening except Tuesdays. Sunday evenings will include music for the season. Please note there will be no Evening Prayer on Tuesdays or on Sunday 14^th December.

 

Pew Sheet 25th November

NATIVITY EXHIBITION – at Holy Trinity Hall Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th November

Refreshments; Christmas Cards; Christian Books

See all the fabulous Nativity Sets on loan and get into the Christmas Spirit

Nativity Figures owned by Holy Trinity are among those on view at the Exhibition

 

The Combined Churches Christmas Carols in the Regent Theatre – Sunday 14^th December 7.30pm

Bible Study Groups
You can join a group anytime
Yarram Coffee Connect Group meets weekly Mondays 3.45pm at P.K. Café
Won Wron Group meets fortnightly on Tuesdays 7pm
St John’s Port Albert meets weekly Wednesdays 4pm

 

EVENING PRAYER DURING ADVENT  Reverend Jo will say Evening Prayer at Holy Trinity at 6pm every evening except Tuesdays. Sunday evenings will include music for the season. Please note there will be no Evening Prayer on Tuesdays or on Sunday 14^th December.

Anglicare Giving Tree 2104– you are invited to donate Christmas gifts to be distributed by

Anglicare Morwell.

Anglicare advises that all gifts must be unwrapped, new with original tags and non-violent.

As well as toys Anglicare suggests the following gifts for teenagers - music vouchers, sports equipment, shopping vouchers, jewellery, deodorant/body wash gift packs.

A gift guide is available in the foyer 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.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Eve – Christingle Wednesday 24^th 7.30pm at St John’s
    Midnight Mass Wednesday 24^th 11.30pm at Holy Trinity
Christmas Day – Holy Communion Thursday 25^th 9.00am Holy Trinity

NATIVITY PLAY REHEARSALS START Sunday 30th November

Rehearsal 11.30am Holy Trinity Hall

PEW SHEET 16th November 2014

The Gippsland Anglican OUT THIS SUNDAY

Please collect your copy from Holy Trinity or St John’s.

 

St John’s Congregational Meeting SUNDAY following 10.30 Service of Holy Communion.

A reminder

A gentle service of Holy Communion is available at Holy Trinity Yarram on Wednesdays 10.30am.

Parish Council Monday 17th 4.00pm

 

News from A.G.M. 2014

New parish councillors were duly elected.

It was agreed that our mission giving this year will support Bush Church Aid for twelve months, Anglican Aid Abroad for a period of six months followed by Christian Missionary Society for the remaining six months.

We also set the following dates for next year’s congregational meetings –

Holy Trinity   8^th Feb. 14^th June, 8^th Nov 2015

St John’s   15^th Feb. 21^st June, 15^th Nov 2015

 The Combined Churches Christmas Carols in the Regent Theatre – Sunday 14^th December 7.30pm

Rehearsals begin 30^th November 11.30am Holy Trinity Hall
We almost have a full cast for our Nativity Play. If you would like to join in there is an opening for the Inn Keeper’s wife.

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 NOW MEETING WEEKLY Wednesdays 4pm
 
Anglicare Giving Tree 2014 to begin Sunday 30^th November  – you are invited to donate Christmas gifts to be distributed by Anglicare Morwell.
Anglicare advises that all gifts must be unwrapped, new with original tags and non-violent.
As well as toys Anglicare suggests the following gifts for teenagers - music vouchers, sports equipment, shopping vouchers, jewellery, deodorant/body wash gift packs.

 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.
 
YARRAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW
We will again mount a bookstall at the show Saturday 22^nd November
Volunteers are needed
We are very grateful for the donation of a brand new marquee for use in the parish.
Please see Olive Lang, Mission Secretary if you can help in anyway

 NATIVITY EXHIBITION – at Holy Trinity Hall

Saturday 29^th – Sunday 30^th November
Please think about sharing the joy of Advent with our community by loaning your Nativity Scene for display at Holy Trinity Hall.
This year we invite local primary schools, Mirridong and Crossley House to book a time during the week for a special visit.
Volunteers are needed to provide and serve refreshments; set-up the hall and offer hospitality to visitors.  See Rev. Jo if you can help out.

PLEASE DELIVER NATIVITY SCENES TO HOLY TRINITY HALL on Friday 28^th November from 1pm.

 ADVENT IS APPROACHING please plan to join us during Advent

Reverend Jo will say Evening Prayer at Holy Trinity at 6pm every evening except Tuesdays commencing Sunday 30^th November.  Sunday evenings will include music for the season. Please note there will be no Evening Prayer on Tuesdays or on Sunday 14^th December.

 Advent One – Nov. 30 lighting of the first candle at Holy Trinity

Advent Two- Dec. 7 Holy Trinity and St John’s
Advent Three- Dec.14 Holy Trinity & Community Christmas Carols at Regent Theatre
Advent Four – Dec. 21 Holy Trinity and St John’s

Christmas Eve – Christingle at St John’s and Midnight Mass at Holy Trinity

Christmas Day – 9am Holy Trinity

PARISH NEWS 9th November

 

 

SEE YOU AT THE CENOTAPH in the centre of Yarram on Tuesday 11th Nov. at 11am to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

 

 

 

 

 

A.G.M. 2014 9th November 10.30am

Holy Trinity will also hold a brief congregational meeting following the AGM.

St John’s Congregational Meeting  16^th November following 10.30 Service of Holy Communion.

The Combined Churches Christmas Carols in the Regent Theatre – Sunday 14^th December 7.30pm

Rehearsals begin 30^th November 11.30am Holy Trinity Hall

We almost have a full cast for our Nativity Play. If you would like to join in there are openings for a shepherd and the Inn Keeper’s wife.

Narrator – David 

Inn Keeper – Phil T
Inn Keeper’s Wife - …YOU?
Mary- Mary 
Joseph – Barry 
Shepherds – Linda, Carol, …YOU?
Wise Ones – Wynne, Thelma, Ray
Angels – Sue, Olive,

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 Now meeting every week on Wednesday 4pm

Prayer for The Appointments Board -

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

Lay people: David Chambers; John Delzoppo; Marian Dewar; Robert Fordham; Val Jones; and Jo Sestokis. 

Clergy:     Graeme Knott; Greg McGee; Barb Logan; Philip Muston; Lyn Williams.

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.

YARRAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW

We will again mount a bookstall at the show Saturday 22^nd November

Volunteers are needed

A Marquee or similar is also needed

NATIVITY EXHIBITION – at Holy Trinity Hall

Saturday 29^th – Sunday 30^th November

Please think about sharing the joy of Advent with our community by loaning your Nativity Scene for display at Holy Trinity Hall.

Volunteers are needed to provide and serve refreshments; set-up the hall and offer hospitality to visitors.  

See Rev. Jo if you can help out.

ADVENT IS APPROACHING please plan to join us

During Advent Reverend Jo will say Evening Prayer at Holy Trinity at 6pm every evening except Tuesdays commencing Sunday 30^th November.

Advent One – Nov. 30 lighting of the first candle at Holy Trinity

Advent Two- Dec. 7 Holy Trinity and St John’s

Advent Three- Dec.14 Holy Trinity &Community Christmas Carols at Regent Theatre

Advent Four – Dec. 21 Holy Trinity and St John’s

Christmas Eve – Christingle at St John’s and Midnight Mass at Holy Trinity

Christmas Day – 9am Holy Trinity

Pew Sheet 2nd November

A.G.M. 2014

Pick up your copy of the Parish Annual Report TODAY

Available from Holy Trinity Yarram or St John’s Port Albert

The Annual General Meeting of the Parish of Yarram will be held Next Sunday

9^th November following 9.00am service at Holy Trinity.

·         The meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, affirm those who take office and explore the future. Election of new Parish Councillors, 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.

A Congregational Meeting for Holy Trinity following the AGM to discuss matters of particular relevance including the possible reinstatement of rosters.

A Congregational Meeting for St John’s will be held 16^th November following 10.30 Service of Holy Communion.

Only 53  days until Christmas

The Combined Churches Christmas Carols in the Regent Theatre – Sunday 14^th December 7.30pm

Rehearsals begin 30^th November 11.30am Holy Trinity Hall

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. See Reverend Jo if you can help.

 
 

World Day of Prayer 2015 Workshop – St Peter’s Anglican Church 2 Bruce St Leongatha Friday 7th November 10.00am until noon

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

Mission Giving this month the parish has given $137.50 to both ACCESS Ministries and The Diocesan Aboriginal Ministry Fund

Prayer for The Appointments Board -

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

Lay people: David Chambers; John Delzoppo; Marian Dewar; Robert Fordham; Val Jones; and Jo Sestokis. 

Clergy:     Graeme Knott; Greg McGee; Barb Logan; Philip Muston; Lyn Williams.

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.

YARRAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW

We will again mount a bookstall at the show Saturday 22^nd November

Volunteers are needed

A Marquee or similar is also needed

Please see Olive Lang, Mission Secretary if you can help in anyway

Parish News

26th October

Parish Council will meet at the rectory tomorrow Monday 27^th October 4.00pm.

Nominations for Parish Council NOW OPEN

A number of current councillors are not standing for re-election. Nomination forms are available at Holy Trinity and St John’s. Nominees must be on the Parish Roll. Forms must be signed by a proposer and a seconder who are also parish members. Please return nominations to Miriam Stackhouse (Parish Secretary) by 1^st November.

All Souls Service Next Sunday 2^nd November

9.00am Holy Trinity Yarram & 10.30am St John's Port Albert

As part of our usual Service of Holy Communion the names of those who have died in the past year will be read and a candle lit. If you wish to include the names of other loved ones to be remembered on this day please give their names to Reverend Jo or a warden.

‘Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.’

 

 

Only 53  days until Christmas and even less until The Combined Churches Christmas Carols in the Regent Theatre – Sunday 14^th 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. See Reverend Jo if you can help.

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

Starting a new study -The Gospel of Luke: New Hope, New Joy by Ada Lum.

Prayer for The Appointments Board -

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

Lay people: David Chambers; John Delzoppo; Marian Dewar; Robert Fordham; Val Jones; and Jo Sestokis.

Clergy:     Graeme Knott; Greg McGee; Barb Logan; Philip Muston; Lyn Williams.

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 Report will be available from next Sunday 2^nd November

Please collect your copy from Holy Trinity Yarram or St John’s Port Albert

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

·         The meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, affirm those who take office and explore the future. Election of new Parish Councillors, 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.

A Congregational Meeting for Holy Trinity following the AGM to discuss matters of particular relevance including the possible reinstatement of rosters.

A Congregational Meeting for St John’s will be held 16^th November following 10.30 Service of Holy Communion.