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.

 

Sunday 15th Feb PEW SHEET

St John’s Congregational Meeting Sunday 11.30am

AGENDA:

• Strategic Plan Update
• Maintenance and restoration update
• Report from Friends of St John’s

LENT BEGINS WEDNESDAY 18th  FEBRUARY

YOU ARE INVITIED TO CELEBRATE SHROVE TUESDAY at the Rectory 6.00pm Tuesday 17^th February. This event will include a meal of savoury and sweet pancakes, burning of palm crosses and preparation of incense nails for our Pascal Candle. TODAY IS THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LISTS AT CHURCH.

Ash Wednesday 18^th February at Holy Trinity Yarram –

10.30am Imposition of Ashes including Holy Communion.  
7.00pm Imposition of Ashes with Evening Prayer followed by Lenten Study #1

LENTEN STUDY GROUPS –

Study for Lent entitled The God of Life by Bishop John Harrower. God of Life is a five part study based on the readings used in church each week of Lent. You may join a group at any time and even swap between groups as your calendar dictates.

Yarram Coffee Connect Group meets at Coffee Palace Wednesdays 3.45pm

Won Wron Group meets weekly during Lent Tuesdays 6pm dinner; 7pm study

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

Yarram mid-week Group will meet at Holy Trinity Yarram following our mid-week service on Wednesdays; Holy Communion at 10.30am Bible Study in the vestry at 11.00am (leader Rev. Jo)

Yarram Evening Group will meet each Wednesday 7.30pm commencing 18^th February at the Rectory 104 Commercial Rd Yarram. (led by Rev. Jo and Ken White)

NEW TO MISSION TABLE

Anglican Board of Mission Partners Magazine special Lent Edition.

PARISH COUNCIL

Meeting – Tomorrow Monday 16^th February, 4pm at Rectory

 

 

INSTALLATION OF BISHOP KAY GOLDSWORTHY

Saturday 21st March 10.00am St Paul’s Cathedral Sale