weekly newsletter - St Peters Anglican Church

ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL
PO Box 749
ARMIDALE 2350
Office open Mon – Fri (9.00 am - 12.30 pm)
Our Aim: “To know Christ and to make Him known”
Phone: (02) 6772 2269
Fax: (02) 6772 0188
E-mail: office@stpetersarmidale.org.au
www.stpetersarmidale.org.au
S UNDAY S IGN
Sunday, 15th February, 2015
Quinquagesima / Ordinary Sunday 6
CATHEDRAL SERVICES
‘The Day That Will Come’
2 Peter 3 (pg 988 ‒ NRSV) Psalm 32: 1 – 8 (pg 440) Mark 1: 40 – 45 (pg 813)
7.30 am Cathedral – Holy Communion – Preach: Rev Simon Reeve
Lead: Peter Hutchinson
9.30 am Cathedral – Morning Prayer – Preach: Rev Simon Reeve
(with Crèche & Kidschurch) Lead: Rev Jonathan Peart
2 Peter 3 (pg 861 ‒ NIV) Psalm 32: 1 – 8 (pg 395) Mark 1: 40 – 45 (pg 708)
6.00 pm Parish Centre – TAS Boarders’ Service – Preach: Les Moreman
Lead: Rev Jonathan Peart
SERVICES IN OTHER CENTRES
8.00 am St Mary’s, West Armidale – Holy Communion – Rev Charles Hebblewhite
~ The Assistant to the Dean’s Message ~
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Please join with me in welcoming the new Dean-elect and Vicar of the Cathedral
Parish, the Reverend Chris Brennan with his wife Sam, and their three children,
Patrick, Natalie and Andrew. We are delighted that our Lord has answered our prayer
so quickly so as to continue on in the service of His Kingdom into 2015. Chris has been
the Vicar of the Glen Innes Parish for the last 8 years and will start his ministry among
us tomorrow. Of course, it will take some time before he settles in to the parish and
gets to meet each of you personally, but I trust that in time the Lord will bless the
work of the parish under his leadership. A commissioning service for Chris will be
held at St Peter’s Cathedral, Armidale on Monday 2 nd March commencing at 6:30pm
and will be followed by a light supper in the Parish Centre. All are welcome and signup sheets are available.
As we complete our short series this week in Peter’s second letter, we are confronted
with a central teaching of the Bible, the second coming of the Lord Jesus. This is not a
topic we are often allowed to speak socially about with people, but here we are
reminded that the knowledge of the second coming of Jesus ought to motivate us to
live holy lives and to tell others of the saving work of Christ. As 2 Peter 3: 9b – 10a
says, “The Lord...is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to
come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief.” Many in Armidale
will know, it is much better to be warned and prepared for a thief, than to experience
the shock and insecurity of an unexpected event.
Please pray for our community, that it might be prepared for the coming of ‘that Day’.
In His service,
Simon Reeve, Assistant to the Dean
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~ Vale and Thank You ~
We record with regret the passing on 28th January of Dr Lionel Gilbert OAM, BA
(Hons), Dip. Ed., PhD., Hon. D. Litt. (UNE), Centenary Medal, Freeman of the City of
Armidale, school teacher, historian, botanist, lecturer, author, curator, Patron of the
Armidale and District Historical Society. One of the University of New England’s first
external graduates, he was Research and Information Officer for its External Studies
Department and was integral to the development of several local museums, including
UNE’s Museum of Education, the Hillgrove Museum, the Armidale Folk Museum and
St Peter’s Cathedral Tower Museum.
A leading lecturer in history at Armidale Teachers’ College, he was also for a time
Acting Deputy Principal. In retirement he continued researching and writing,
particularly in the field of natural history.
With his wife Margaret he has been a member of the congregation of St Mary’s, West
Armidale. They met and married when both were newly-qualified school teachers, in
Nabiac.
He and Margaret and their daughter, Anne, moved to Armidale when Lionel took up
his appointment to the Teachers’ College. Among his many local history and
community achievements he was instrumental, with others, in the restoration which
led to the re-opening of St Nicholas’, Saumarez Ponds, now the oldest church in the
Diocese where services are still regularly held. He was renowned for his generous
encouragement and mentoring of others.
In St Peter’s Cathedral on 4th February a capacity gathering from all walks of life gave
thanks for Dr Gilbert’s life and work. The service was conducted by the Reverend Bill
Howarth, who noted three of Lionel’s defining qualities as scholar, gentleman and
churchman. The eulogy was given by John Harris, retired fellow academic and colecturer with Lionel at Armidale Teachers’ College.
Dr Gilbert’s publications, including An Armidale Album among other works on
historical and botanical subjects, are recognised for the excellence of his research and
presentation.
Jean Newall, Archivist
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~
Notices & Requests ~
Meetings in February:
Parish Council: Tuesday, 17th at 7.30 pm in MR1.
Courthouse Coffee: Monday, 16th February – Rob Pollard, Margaret Barger.
MAGNETIC NAME BADGES have been ordered. While we await their arrival,
free temporary ones are in the pigeon holes for those who ordered new magnetic
ones. If everyone attempts to remember to wear their name badges, it will assist our
new Dean and his family to learn names and faces more quickly.
Monday Manna: Christianity Explored continues tomorrow, Monday, 16th
February, at 5.30pm for an hour. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in
participating, please see Simon Reeve, 6772 8783.
Betty Farrant would like to extend her great thanks to the people from the Church
who have supported and helped her through the last two months. It was a real
display of God’s goodness manifested through his body, the Church.
Women’s Book Club will commence on Monday, 9th March at 7.30 pm at
the Pearts’, 54 Gordon Street. It will be held on the 2nd Monday of each
month. The 1st book is “Kisses from Katie” by Katie Davis. Enquiries to
Rachael Peart or the Parish Office. Join us to explore, discuss and
encourage.
Young Life “ABIDE” Cleaning Service: Trainees participating in
the Young Life “ABIDE” Program are seeking regular cleaning
work in private homes on Wednesday mornings to help pay for
their day-to-day expenses. If you would like to have them help at
your place, please call Sophie Pullar on 0432 513 425. Available
time slots are limited. For more information about the “ABIDE” Program, visit
www.younglife.org.au/abide.
The next Prayer for Armidale will be held at St Mark’s at UNE from 7.30 pm to 8.30
pm on Monday, 23rd February (see enclosed flyer). All are welcome.
The next Gathering Together will be held at 10.00 am on Thursday, 26 th February at
Minimbah Primary School. All are welcome.
Meals on Wheels Service: Members of St Peter’s have been involved for the 49
years of its operation, now with Bob Franklin as the President, and Ruth Blanch as
Secretary. If you know of anyone needing this service or you would like to
volunteer, please see either of these people or call the Co-ordinator, Jo Heslin on
6772 8970 between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm or visit the Meals on Wheels pavilion at the
Armidale Showground.
MEN@GLEN CONVENTION will be held from Friday, 6th March to Saturday,
7th March in Glen Innes. This is an important event for men from our Parish to
attend. Collect a brochure at Church today and register immediately.
Men’s Dinner: The first Men’s Dinner for 2015 will be held on
Wednesday, 18th February from 6.30 pm. $10. Speaker will be Eddie
Smith. Gentlemen, please put your names on the sign-up sheet if you
wish to attend.
CMS Autumn School will be held from 17 – 19th April at Calrossy Anglican School,
Tamworth. Brochures are available – register early.
Jams will be sold after the 7.30 am service and before 9.30 am service today
(15th) at the Cathedral and at St Mary’s.
Favourite Hymns: Joan Monty would like 7.30 am congregation members to give
her lists of their favourite hymns to use when appropriate.
Armidale City Band Fundraising Concert and afternoon tea will be held on
Sunday, 22nd February at the Masonic Village Auditorium (Cookes
Road). Cost $5 per person. Please be seated by 2.30pm for 3.00 pm.
RSVP by 18th Feb to Anthony on 6772 2242 or Patty on 6771 3768 for
catering. See flyer on Cathedral noticeboard.
More salads (rice, potato, pasta) needed for the welcome party and bush dance for
2015 Overseas Students and their families, which will be held on Saturday, 28th
February from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm
at St Peter’s Parish Centre. If you
are growing lettuces and cucumbers
and have excess, could you contact
Polly, please. Free event, but gold
coin donation is appreciated.
Drinks and sausages will be
provided, but please indicate on
the sign-up sheets if you can give a lift for students, bring nibbles, green salad or dessert,
etc. Contact Polly Wong on 6772-2524 or 0431406371 or email:
polly.wong@stpetersarmidale.org.au.
“A World of Difference in Armidale” International Food Tasting Fundraising
Luncheon and Food Court will be held on Saturday, 21st March in St Peter’s Parish
Centre. Details on noticeboards.
FAD (Friendship Activities Day) meets every Wednesday at 9.30 am in
Meeting Room 1. We meet for craft, socialising and morning tea and new
members are welcome. Come along and join our friendly group. Contact
Heather on 6772 2499.
For Sale: DVDs of Stephen & Gillian Williams’ Farewell Service and Luncheon.
$30 for 2 DVD set. Contact Shirley Dawson or the Parish Office.
Evensong on 1st March will welcome singers and musicians from
St John’s, Tamworth. All welcome to attend.
Men@Glen 2015 brochures are available this week.
2 Anglicare Community Education (ACE) Courses:
“Good Anger is Okay!” to be held on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd February, 10.00 – 4.00 pm
($10) in the Anglicare Northern Inland (ANI) Counselling Rooms. Registrations
close 17th February. Contact 6772 9753.
“Living with Grief and Loss” to be held on Thursday, 5th March, 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
($5) in the ANI Counselling Rooms. Registrations close Thursday, 26 th February.
Contact 6772 9753:
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~
St Mary’s News ~
Lent begins next week on Ash Wednesday, 18th February. There will be a service
of Holy Communion, with the imposition of ashes, at 6.00 pm. The celebrant
will be the Rev Bill Howarth.
During Lent there will be a service of Holy Communion at 6.00 pm each
Wednesday with a devotional reading. There will also be a 6.00 pm service on
each of the four days of Holy Week after Palm Sunday, and two services on
Good Friday. All the services will be advertised beforehand in the Sunday Sign.
There will also be a Quiet Morning at St Mary’s on Saturday, 28 th March, led by
the Rev Bill Howarth.
The Lenten book this year will be Living Gospel – Daily Devotions for Lent 2015 by
Nicholas Ayo, CSC. Copies have been ordered and will soon be available at
St Mary’s at a cost of $4.00. Contact: Gwenda Shannon on
6772 6437.
Please note the first Taizé Service this year will be held at 5.00 pm on Sunday,
22nd March. All welcome.
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~
Mission News ~
Copies of the Lent issue of Partners are now available in the Cathedral and at St
Mary’s. This issue of ABM’s magazine is a special one for Lent Together Towards
Life and contains updates from 2014 projects and Lent Bible Studies. You will
find the magazine on the shelf under the Mission noticeboard in the Cathedral
and at the entrance to St Mary’s.
ABM’s 2015 Lent Appeal has begun. The first appeal envelope will be in the next
Sunday Sign. Please consider using this envelope to give something extra for the
mission work of the Church. Donations placed in this envelope will support a
three-year integrated food security program to help communities in the Ukamba
region in Eastern Kenya.
The ABM Fellowship’s Whatever Sale will be held on Saturday morning, 21st
March. All contributions, with the exception of faulty electrical items, will be
greatly appreciated. Contact: Gwenda Shannon on 6772 6437.
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~
Prayers ~
‘Lord, be a rock of refuge for me,
a strong fortress to save me;
for your Name’s sake lead me and guide me.’ Psalm 31: 2 – 3
THE SIXTH ORDINARY SUNDAY/QUINQUAGESIMA
Lord, you have taught us that whatever we do without love is worth nothing: send your Holy
Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all
virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you; grant this, for your only Son
Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
THE COLLECT FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and you forgive the sins
of all who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, lamenting our
sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain from you, the God of all mercy, perfect
remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pray for Chris and Sam, with their children Patrick, Natalie and Andrew,
as they settle into school and life in Armidale, and as renovations are
completed at the Deanery.
Pray for the incoming Australian and International Students arriving in
Armidale and commencing studies at the UNE, that the ministry of both
Christians’ United and Polly may make lasting contact with many this
week.
Pray for Bible Study groups and their leaders as they prepare and
encourage one another in the Word of God.
Pray for Parish Council as it meets this week for the first time in 2015 –
for wisdom and for careful planning.
Pray for members and friends of our parish serving God elsewhere:
 Secure Workers with CMS
 Malcolm and Charissa Forrest (CMS in Amman)
 David and Alisan Greeff (CMS in Namibia)
 Keith and Mary Lou Doe (CMS in Nepal)
 Gillian Law (CMS in Italy)
 Nick and Caroline Stone (Curacy in Inverell, January 2015)
 Glen and Annette Simpkins (Scripture Union in the Northern Territory)
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Carissa Hutchinson (India) (www.carissahutchinson.wordpress.com)
Brent and Elizabeth Weightman (Bingara)
Peter Curtis (Chaplain, Gunnedah High School)
Chris Campbell (in training at SMBC)
Pray for those who are ill and those who care for them:
Kylie Alcorn
Lola Baker
Betty Chiswell
Lorna Creagan
Helen Dangar
Sue Duff
Allan Hatte
Dorcas Iji
Enid Isaacs
Annie Lamble
Raphael Martin
Ann Munday
Jean Munday
John Sinden
Creena Waters
Pray for those who are grieving, remembering especially the family and
friends of:
Edgar Bragg
Betty Cherry
Pamela Goodsir
Betty Jenkins
Barbara (Babs) Field
Bryan Pape
Karen Bannon
Dal Fayle
Lionel Gilbert
Dick Franklin
Don Roberts
Katie Mitchell
Lola Taylor
Cal Birtles
Kevin Creagan
Jean Stewart
Susan Tooth
Rondda Davies
Mona Ward
Allan Edmunds
Reynold Mullen
Ann Lemcke
Bruce Goldsmith
(It is our custom to keep names in this section for a year following their deaths, unless otherwise requested by family members.)
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SERVICES NEXT WEEK
Wed 18th Feb (Ash Wednesday)
10.00 am – Cathedral – Holy Communion – Rev S Reeve
6.00 pm – St Mary’s, WA – Holy Communion – Rev Bill Howarth
Sun 22nd Feb Lent 1 ( V) – The Psalms ‘The Way of the Righteous (one)’
7.30 am – Cathedral – Holy Communion – The Dean
8.00 am – St Mary’s, WA – Holy Communion – Rev G Farley
9.30 am – Cathedral – Holy Communion – The Dean
10.00 am – All Saints’, Thalgarrah – Rev G Farley
6.00 pm – Parish Centre – Evening Service – The Dean
BIBLE READINGS for the Cathedral – Sunday, 22nd February, 2015.
Morning Services:
Romans 3: 9 – 25a
Psalm 1: 1 - 6
Matthew 5: 17 – 20
7.30 am
R Smith
Rev S Reeve
C Pratt
9.30 am
R Blanch
Rev S Reeve
P Kirk
Evening Service: 6.00 pm
J Tananki
A Hardy
M Hatte
Grounds Roster for w/e 21st February: A Harper, W Towner, B Dangar, G Eickhoff.
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