PEW SHEET 5th June 2016

THE MONTH OF PRAYER

 

Silent Prayer - You are invited to arrive at church early and join others for a time of silent prayer. At Holy Trinity this will occur from 10.00am near the prayer candle. At St John’s this will occur during the 9.00am service.
Prayer Requests - There is a box with paper and a pen in the foyer at both Holy Trinity and St John’s for you to leave any prayer requests.
Commit to a time of Prayer - You might like to sign up to a time of daily prayer by promising to pray at home or with others at an agreed time. A sheet is available for you to register your commitment. Reverend Jo will be saying Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity from 9.00am most mornings.
Prayer Walk – Rev. Jo will lead a prayer walk around Yarram on Thursday 16^th June commencing at 11.00am leaving from Holy Trinity Yarram. This walk will be repeated on Sunday 19^th June leaving from Holy Trinity at 2.00pm. The walk should last about 1 hour and include prayer for the environment, the church and the people who serve our town. Weather permitting; wear comfortable walking shoes

Today we respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Bratwoloong people of the Gunaikurnai nation and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

In Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the meaning of Country is more than just ownership or connection to land, as Professor Mick Dodson explains:
“When we talk about traditional ‘Country’…we mean something beyond the dictionary definition of the word. For Aboriginal Australians…we might mean homeland, or tribal or clan area and we might mean more than just a place on the map. For us, Country is a word for all the values, places, resources, stories and cultural obligations associated with that area and its features. It describes the entirety of our ancestral domains. While they may all no longer necessarily be the title-holders to land, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are still connected to the Country of their ancestors and most consider themselves the custodians or caretakers of their land.” Reconciliation Week
News from Parish Council

 

Parish Council meets Wednesday 15^th June 4.00pm at the Rectory

 

Working Bee for Holy Trinity Saturday 18^th June from 9.30am; cuppa at 11.00am

Tasks Planned – floor heating removal, fit new door handle to kitchen, install solar light, install new lock on computer cupboard, spring clean hall, tidy sideboard, clean glass doors.
Special focus September - a month of hospitality; if you have any suggestions about how we might enrich our prayer and/or hospitality please talk to any Parish Councillor.
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. No decisions regarding the sale of pews has been finalised, this is an on-going discussion. Parish Council values your comments.

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160

Come and Celebrate with us

20th November 2016 – Christ the King

Exhibition of Memorabilia from 2.00pm with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon. Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland 5.00pm Christ Church Tarraville
 

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: Take a walk in your area. Listen, notice and feel your environment. What are its needs?

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

PEW SHEET 29th May 2016

THE MONTH OF PRAYER BEGINS

 

Silent Prayer - You are invited to arrive at church early and join others for a time of silent prayer. At Holy Trinity this will occur from 10.00am near the prayer candle. At St John’s this will occur during the 9.00am service.

Prayer Requests - There is a box with paper and a pen in the foyer at both Holy Trinity and St John’s for you to leave any prayer requests.

Commit to a time of Prayer - You might like to sign up to a time of daily prayer by promising to prayer at home or with others at an agreed time. A sheet is available for you to register your commitment. Reverend Jo will be saying Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity from 9.00am most mornings.

 

Christ Church Tarraville

turns 160 this year

Come and celebrate Sunday 20^th November 2016 – Christ the King

Exhibition of Memorabilia from 2.00pm with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon. Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland 5.00pm Christ Church Tarraville

Archive Group will meet each week on Tuesdays 3.30 – 4.30pm in the narthex of Holy Trinity commencing Tuesday 7^th June.

 

 

Working Bee for Holy Trinity Saturday 18^th June from 9.30am; cuppa at 11.00am

Tasks Planned – floor heating removal, fit new door handle to kitchen, install solar light, spring clean hall, tidy sideboard, clean glass doors.

 

 

 

Christians caring for our Common Home

This week’s challenge is: think about all living creatures that rely on the earth to survive. ‘Hear the cry of the earth.’

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time. Please get in touch with Rev. Jo who is happy to put you in touch with our study leaders and introduce you to a group.

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

 

Dates to keep in mind:

Saturday 18^th June – working bee for Holy Trinity

Sunday 26^th June – Congregational Meeting for Holy Trinity

Sunday 3^rd July – Congregational Meeting for St John’s

Sunday 10^th  July – BIG HYMN SING 2.30pm at Holy Trinity

Sunday 17^th July – Sock and Jocks Sunday

 

PEW SHEET 15th May

THE BIG HYMN SING  Holy Trinity Sunday 17^th July 2.00pm. This is an opportunity  to sing your favourites and enjoy a fun afternoon. Please add your selections to the list of suggested hymns in the foyer at Holy Trinity Yarram. Warren Peart & Ken White at the keyboard

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 31^st July.

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 any Parish Councillor.

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.

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: take a moment

to watch the sunrise or the sunset,
and fully absorb the miracle of light and life.

 

 
 

Don’t Miss It!

HOTEL OLYMPUS Yarram Secondary College Original Musical Production 2016
Wednesday 18^th & Thursday 19^th May 7.30pm Regent Theatre Yarram.
$12.00 Adult, $6.00 Concession www.yarramsc.vic.edu.au

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND
6- 10 June Clergy Conference
Sunday 26^th June – Holy Trinity Congregational Meeting
Sunday 3^rd July – St John’s Congregational Meeting
Sunday 17^th July – BIG HYMN SING
Sunday 31^st July – Socks and Jocks






WORKING BEE
Holy Trinity Saturday 18 June from 9.00am

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.