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PARISH NEWS
17th May 2015
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Jesus prayed: “Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have
given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” John 17:11
Welcome
We invite you to join us for morning tea after worship.
We would love to meet you!
Please take the time to complete the welcome slip given to you as you arrived, so we
can get to know you better!
ST JOHN’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL
Make a note in your diary! St John’s Church, Dyers Crossing, will be celebrating
their patronal festival on Sunday, 24th May at 10.00am. After the service, the
Ladies Guild will be providing refreshments (sandwiches, slices, tea and coffee).
Everyone is welcome.
APPOINTMENTS TO PARISH COUNCIL
Revd Mark has appointed Clive Davies as Rector’s Warden and Noel Gogerly and
Judy Hall as parish councillors.
FIFTH SUNDAY
Sunday, 31st May is Fifth Sunday so, as usual, there will be only one service in the
parish: St Alban’s, at 10.00am. All parishioners are encouraged to attend this
opportunity for the parish to worship together.
MEN’S DINNER – CHANGE OF DATE
The next Anglican Men’s Dinner is on Tuesday 2nd June 2015 (not 9th June as
previously advertised) at St Alban’s Church Hall at 6.00 for 6.30pm. $12ph. Drinks
available to purchase. This is a week later than usual as our chef, Noel Gogerly, is
moving house the week before.
Speaker is Rev. Mark Harris telling us the story of his life.
Lists will be at the back of Forster & Tuncurry Churches or phone Clive Davies on
0412 653061.
As we pray this week…
In our Parish:
 We pray for newcomers to our parish.
 We pray for those who struggle at this time:
In our Diocese:
 Bishop Greg and Assistant Bishop Peter
 Parishes of Newcastle St John’s and New Lambton
 Ordinands
 The Uniting Church in Australia
 The Diocese of Perth
Around the world:
 The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & the Middle East
 Liz Burns, (CMS, Tanzania)
Memorials:
We commend to God’s keeping those who have recently died; and we pray for
those who mourn their passing. We remember with thanks those whom we have
loved whose anniversary occurs at this time: Noreen Priest and Lawrence Allen.
May light perpetual shine upon them
Please contact the Parish Office to add a name to the Memorial Book
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Prayer ministry is available by request after the service
- Please speak to today’s celebrant.
Home and hospital visits may be arranged by calling the Parish
Office or one of the clergy. Contact details on the back page.
This Week
DATE
18/5
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23/5
24/5
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TIME
9.00am
1.30pm
9.00am
10.00am
1.30pm
5.00pm
8.00am
2.00pm
6.00pm
9.30am
10.30am
1.30pm
1.00pm
6.00pm
7.30am
9.00am
10.00am
11.00am
EVENT
Strolling Group
EfM
Gardening Group
Crafty Tuesday
KYB Study Group
Dowling Home Group
Tea, Toast & Theology
Home Communion
Study & Reflection Group
Holy Eucharist
Bible Study
Bible Study
Davies Home Group
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
DETAILS
St Alban’s
St Nicholas’
St Alban’s
St Alban’s
St John’s
Forster
St Alban’s
Kularoo
St Paul’s
St Nicholas’
St Nicholas’
St Alban’s
Forster
St Alban’s
St Nicholas’
St Alban’s
St John’s
St James’
CONTACT
Helen Barber
Maureen Turner
Viv May
Margot Bilston
Peg Sawyer
Doug Dowling
Belinda Clancy
Rev Bill
Diana Murphy
Rev Bill
Diana Murphy
Belinda Clancy
Clive Davies
Rev Mark
Rev Bill
Rev Mark
Rev Bill
Rev Mark
Dates for the Diary
DATE
24/5
31/5
26/5
2/6
TIME
6.00pm
10-2pm
6.30pm
6.00pm
EVENT
Pentecost Service
Cancer Morning Tea
Watoto Children’s Choir
Men’s Dinner
DETAILS
Salvation Army
16 Mills Pde, Tuncurry
St Alban’s
St Alban’s
COURTHOUSE ROSTER
20th May
Mavis Humphries and Beryl Allen
rd
3 June
Bev Christensen and Diane Kellehear
17th June
Adele Fitzgerald and Frances McPherson
CONTACT
Iain White
Helen Barber
Belinda Clancy
Clive Davies
CRAFTY TUESDAYS
The Crafty Tuesday group has decided to knit squares to make knee rugs and to
knit slippers and "slippers with Soul"(these are a bit like bed socks for people in
wheel chairs). When approached, Beaumont Terrace was delighted that the group
would make these items for their people. All slippers are to be made in pure wool
so feet are kept warm and the 25cm squares for the rugs are also best knitted in
wool. the initial plan is to make 10 knee rugs, and 30 each of the slippers. Please
come and join us for a chatty and friendly time on Tuesday mornings at St Alban’s
Hall, 10.00am. Contact - Margot Bilston 6557-6658.
MORNING TEA FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Helen Barber will be holding her annual Morning Tea on Sunday, 31 st May,
10.00am to 2.00pm, at 16 Mills Parade, Tuncurry. Everyone welcome – come and
enjoy a delicious morning tea and help raise funds for cancer research! Contact:
Helen Barber 6554-5920.
ABM NEPAL EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
A second earthquake in Nepal has led to further loss of life and destruction of
buildings. Donations can be made via your mission envelopes, marking them
“ABM Nepal Appeal”.
PENTECOST SERVICE
There will be a Pentecost service on May 24th at 6pm at the Salvation Army
Church Building, Tuncurry. Come and celebrate the person and work of the Holy
Spirit among the people of the Kingdom of God - followers of Jesus. It will be an
opportunity to meet the new High School Chaplains. You are invited to bring a
plate to share on the supper table.
Contact: Pastor Iain White, Forster Baptist Church.
GLUTEN INTOLERANT?
Do you need gluten free communion wafers? Please advise Belinda.
SAMARITANS
Our May drive is for tea, coffee, Milo, long life milk or similar products. There is
also still a requirement for children’s underwear, nappies and toiletries. Whatever
you choose to contribute would be most welcome.
WATOTO ORPHANED CHILDREN’S CHOIR: FREE CONCERT
Imagine a new Africa. Reborn, revived, rebuilt. The all-new production, Oh What
Love, by the Watoto Children’s
Choir, presents the vitality of the
new Africa. Its vibrance, urban
sound and colour takes you on an
emotional journey from utter
despair to joyous celebration, as
the children share their stories.
They will be bringing a dynamic
worship experience by those who
were once orphans, sharing their
journeys to redemption and
demonstrating God’s desire to be
a loving father to all mankind.
Based on the bible verse, 1 John
3:1, “See what kind of love the
father has given us, that
we
should be called children of God,
and so we are,” prepare for a
unique worship experience. Underscored with the original sounds and rhythms of
Africa, it blends traditional and modern dance. 26th May 2015 St Alban’s Church.
6:30 pm. Host families needed to billet the children with their legal chaperone.
ITEMS FOR PARISH NEWS
Janet will be away on holiday from 19th May to 12th June. Lyn Davies has kindly
offered to take over producing the Parish News during that time. Items can be sent
to Lyn by phone 6554-9747 or email [email protected] or given to Belinda in
the Parish Office. Alternatively, notes can be left in the flower vestry.
DONATIONS - ABORIGINAL ART
Donations to the Aboriginal Art project can be given directly to Belinda or left at the
Parish Office.
Quotable Quotes: What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each
other? George Eliot
CONTACT DETAILS
Parish Priest:
The Reverend Mark Harris Ph. 6554 8351
E: [email protected]
Priest in Local Mission:
The Reverend Bill Green
Ph. 0488 570 028
E: [email protected]
Parish Administrator &
Belinda Clancy
Ph. 6555 4200
Parish Council Secretary:
E: [email protected]
Parish Council Treasurer: Belinda Clancy
Ph. 6555 4200
E: [email protected]
Parish Office:
St. Alban’s Anglican Church:
Ph. 6555 4200
E: [email protected]
Op Shop:
Head St Car park
Ph. 6555 4267
Enquiries: Heather Dwyer
Ph. 6557 5454
Janet Lawrence
Ph. 6554 5981
Parish Website: www.forsteranglican.com
Items for Parish News to Janet Lawrence
Email: [email protected] or leave either in the pigeonhole outside the Parish Office or in the
Flower Vestry by 3pm Wednesday.
READINGS FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
DATE
17th May
Easter 7
24th May
Pentecost
31st May
Trinity
7th June
Pentecost 2
FIRST READING
Acts 1:15-17,
21-26
Acts 2:1-21
Isaiah 6:1-8
1 Samuel 8:
4-11, 16-20
PSALM
SECOND READING
GOSPEL
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19
Psalm 104:
26-36
Psalm 29
Romans 8:22-27
John 15:26-27,
1:4b-15
John 3:1-17
Psalm 138
2 Corinthians 4:13,
5:1
Romans 8:12-17
Mark 3:20-35
Giving:
Total Giving to Parish plus commissioning service
Budget Giving needed for Parish Costs, plus one part time clergy
Budget Giving needed for Parish Costs, plus one full time clergy
Budget Giving needed for Parish Costs, plus two full time clergy
Please note that this does not take into account other income.
Mission Giving last Sunday
$ 119.10
Op Shop Gross
Average expenses for Op Shop
$ 1,135.20
$ 182.26
$ 952.94
$2,291.70
$2,307.69 pw
$2,884.61 pw
$3,950.01 pw