PEWSHEET 8th MAY

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all mothers

and those who mother

THIS SUNDAY 8th May

THE PASTORAL VISIT of

The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland. Holy Trinity Yarram 10.30am Service of Holy Communion with Reception into the Anglican Church of four candidates by Bishop Kay. Bishop Kay will preach and preside. Morning Tea will be held in the parish hall.

 

News from Parish Council

Parish Council has committed to providing new Socks and Jocks for use at Yarram Secondary College. We will begin collecting these in June (next month). Socks and Jocks Sunday 17^th July.

We will again stage a BIG HYMN SING at Holy Trinity Sunday 10^th July 2.30pm. This is an opportunity for you to sing your favourites and to connect with our community. Please add your selections to the list of suggested hymns in the foyer.

Special focus: June - a month of prayer; September - a month of hospitality;

If you have any suggestions about how we might enrich our prayer and/or hospitality please talk to Rev. Jo.

The gradual sale of pews at Holy Trinity is being discussed with a view to replacing with chairs. If you have any questions or comments to add to the discussion please talk to a parish councillor.  We have received feedback from a few people. This is an on-going discussion. Parish Council values your comments.

Fire Wood – as you collect wood for yourself please consider dropping some off at the rectory.

Next Parish Council Meeting 25^th May 4.00pm at the Rectory

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year 2016

We are planning a celebration on

The Feast of Christ the King Sunday 20^th November with an afternoon service to which Bishop Kay will be our guest.

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram; Current Study is 'Living Faithfully in an Unequal World' 

Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron; Current Study is 'Walking Humbly with God'

Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert; currently in recess

 

CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME

This week's challenge is to reflect on your impact on the earth. Write a letter to yourself from your great-great grandchildren and try to answer their question - What have we done to our earth?

UMBRELLA CLUB MEETS THIS TUESDAY 10th May 1.30pm

 

 

 

PENTECOST IS COMING Sunday 15th May 9.00am St John's Port Albert and 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram - you are invited to wear something red.

 

PEW SHEET 1st MAY 2016

VIST OF THE RIGHT REVEREND KAY GOLDSWORTHY BISHOP of GIPPSLAND

NEXT SUNDAY 8^th May we will formally welcome four new members into the Anglican Church. The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland will preach and preside at the service of Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram. Morning Tea will be served in the hall following the service.

SUNDAY 1st May 2.00pm

Holy Trinity Yarram

Country Women’s Association Service

led by Rev. Jo.

 

 

 

 

 

A Message about Peace from Rev. Jo

The Prime Minister of Great Britain Neville Chamberlain (1869 -1940) is remembered for the words ‘peace for our time’. He was speaking about one aspect of peace, namely the absence of war. But, peace has a richer and more profound meaning. The Book of Common Prayer includes in its pages the following words ‘Give peace in our time O Lord because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God.’ As part of Evening Prayer these words form part of a prayer that acknowledges that it is God alone who grants peace, mercy, salvation, righteousness and beauty to the human heart. Peace is an important word for us as Christians, it is what our Lord has bequeathed to us; ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.’ (John 14:27) Peace is something we all seek. Peace for the world, for our nation, in our hearts, for those we love. God’s peace grows within us if we open our hearts and welcome God to dwell there in. Let us plant a tree of peace in our hearts, a tree that will grow and bear fruit; fruit we can share with our world, our nation, and our brothers and sisters of every race and nation.

Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends,

Shalom, Shalom.
May peace be with you, may peace be with you,
Shalom, Shalom.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram

Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron
Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert (currently in recess)

 

 

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

We are planning a celebration on The Feast of Christ the King Sunday 20^th November with an afternoon service to which Bishop Kay will be our guest. In the meantime Diocesan Archivist will lead a tutorial to assist us with our preparations Wednesday 4 May 3.00pm at the Rectory. Please indicate your interest by speaking to Rev Jo.

Anam Cara Quiet Day 21^st May St Mary’s Morwell; Lectio Divina – Reading the Scriptures empowered by God

See details on church notice board


PENTECOST APPROACHES
15^th May Pentecost celebrations at St John’s 9.00am and Holy Trinity 10.30am

PEW SHEET 10th APRIL

HARVEST FESTIVAL NEXT SUNDAY

17^th April 10.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram

This year’s theme Care For Our Common Home comes from Pope Francis’ circular on Ecology and Climate. The Anglican Communion Environmental Network of which the Australian Anglican Church is a representative has also written on this topic.

This year we are creating stronger links with our community and the Yarram Community Garden. The Harvest Festival will include a warm welcome to members of the community, a blessing of the fruits of the earth, produce swap table and a community barbecue in the hall and grounds.  

Would you like to help decorate the church, offer hospitality or organise the produce swap table? Please add your name to the list in the foyer. Decorating of the church will take place in the afternoon of Saturday 16^th

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

We are planning a celebration on The Feast of Christ the King Sunday 20^th November with an afternoon service to which Bishop Kay will be our guest. In the meantime Diocesan Archivist Tim Gibson will lead a tutorial to assist us with our preparations Wednesday 2 May 3.00pm. Please indicate your interest by speaking to Rev Jo.

 

Pastoral Visit of Bishop Kay Goldsworthy 8^th May 10.30am Holy Trinity; please pray for the candidates and their sponsors as they prepare for reception into the Anglican Church

Parish Council will meet one week later than usual this month on Wednesday 27^th April 4.00pm at the Rectory.

News from Parish Council – the gradual sale of pews at Holy Trinity is being discussed with a view to replacing with chairs. If you have any questions or comments to add to the discussion please talk to a parish councillor.

 

TARRA FESTIVAL – We again opened our hall for parade participants to meet, get ready, have a bit of breakfast or use the toilets. The Tarra Festival Committee really appreciates our community involvement and support. They are planning a ‘Thank You Barbeque Lunch’ for the Yarram Community at Holy Trinity Hall on Sunday 24^th April 12.00 noon – 2.00pm to which we are all invited.

 

Anam Cara Quiet Day 21^st May St Mary’s Morwell; Lectio Divina – Reading the Scriptures empowered by God

See details on notice board



PEW SHEET 3rd April 2016

Harvest Festival and Community Barbeque 

Sunday 17^th April 10.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram

This year we are creating stronger links with our community and the Yarram Community Garden. The Harvest Festival will include a warm welcome to members of the community, a blessing of the fruits of the earth, produce swap table and a community barbecue in the hall and grounds.  

Would you like to help decorate the church, offer hospitality or organise the produce swap table? Please add your name to the list in the foyer. Decorating of the church will take place in the afternoon of Saturday 16^th

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram  (in recess during school holidays)
Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron
Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

Pastoral Visit of Bishop Kay Goldsworthy
 8^th May 10.30am Holy Trinity reception of four members into the Anglican Church

 

 

 

Kids Plus is celebrating the 130 years of GFS with a special activity day and barbeque at The Summit Adventure Centre, Trafalgar East Saturday 30^th April 12.30 – 4.00pm. More details on church notice boards.

 

PEW SHEET 30th March

Christ is Risen He is Risen Indeed – Happy Easter!

Easter Eggs are a real treat that we have reserved for the season of Easter. Traditionally people fasted from rich foods including eggs and dairy so by the time Easter arrived there were a great many eggs that had been collected. Rather than chocolate eggs these real eggs were decorated with dyes. Hunting for these coloured eggs has echoes of Mary Magdalene in the garden, looking for Jesus. ‘They have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.’ (John 20:13)

Modern Easter Eggs made from chocolate are a good symbol of the celebratory nature of Easter Morning. Chocolate is a festive food and well suited to feasting after the fasting of Lent. Chocolate Easter Eggs (the hollow ones) remind us of the empty tomb. When we break them open there is an empty space like that of the resurrection. ‘He is not here, for he has been raised.’ (Matthew 28:5)

The Traditional dish for Easter Sunday lunch is roast lamb into which spears of rosemary have been added. Rosemary is a reminder of the bitter herbs mentioned in the book of Exodus – a symbol of the Passover. Lamb is chosen because it reminds us of Jesus – the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Rev. Jo White Easter 2016

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram; IN RECESS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Second and fourth Tuesday of the month 5.00pm dinner 6.00 pm Won Wron

Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

Harvest Festival

Sunday 17^th April 10.30am at Holy Trinity Yarram

This year we are creating stronger links with our community and the Yarram Community Garden. The Harvest Festival will include a warm welcome to members of the community, a blessing of the fruits of the earth, produce swap table and a community barbecue in the hall and grounds.  

FELLOWSHIP AT St John’s

To facilitate fellowship with Jo and Ken there will be a shorter service on Sunday 3rd April. Our next service will be Sunday 17^th April when everyone is invited to join in the Harvest Festival at Holy Trinity Yarram followed by a community barbeque in the grounds from about 12noon.

Kids Plus is celebrating the 130 years of GFS with a special activity day and barbeque at The Summit Adventure Centre, Trafalgar East Saturday 30^th April 12.30 – 4.00pm. More details on notice board.

 

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.