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PARISH NEWS
12th April 2015
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
“Peace be with you,” says the Lord. “As the Father has sent me, so I
send you.” John 20:21
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!
COMMISSIONING OF NEW RECTOR
Our new Rector, Revd Mark Harris, will be commissioned by the Rt Revd Greg
Thompson, Bishop of Newcastle, on Monday, 13th April, at 6.30pm, at St Alban’s
Church, Forster. All parishioners are invited and are welcome to attend the
Commissioning. Please bring a plate to share at supper.
For those involved in the service, there will be a rehearsal at 2.30pm on the
afternoon of Sunday, 12th April (today) at St Alban’s.
THANK YOU AND FAREWELL Revered Dr Neville & Dr Jane SCHOFIELD
Thank you for spending nine weeks within our Parish and nourishing our spiritual
lives.
PARISH COUNCIL
Resulting from the Parish AGM, members of the Parish Council are as follows:
Church Wardens – Kit Carson and Helen Quinn. Parish Treasurer and Secretary –
Belinda Clancy. Minutes Secretary – Janet Lawrence. Council Members –
Suellen Belton, Heather Dwyer and Ian Lewis. A Rector’s Warden will be
appointed by the new Rector, who may also appoint up to four more members.
The Rector is always a member of Parish Council and the Workplace Health and
Safety Officer, Heather Webster, attends meetings.
As we pray this week…
In our Parish:
 We pray for our Indigenous sisters and brothers.
 We pray for those who struggle at this time:
In our Diocese:
 Bishop Greg and Assistant Bishop Peter
 Parishes of Lakes Anglican and Lambton
 Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College
 The unemployed and under-employed
 Diocese of Grafton
Around the world:
 The Diocese of Nandyal, South India
 Paul and Marleen Roche (Interserve, Nepal)
 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:
May light perpetual shine upon them
Please contact the Parish Office to add a name to the Memorial Book
†
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
11/5
12/4
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13/4
TIME
6.00pm
7.30am
9.00am
10.00am
11.00am
1.30pm
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6.30pm
14/4
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15/4
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16/4
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17/4
9.00am
10.00am
8.00am
2.00pm
9.30am
10.30am
1.30pm
1.00pm
DATE
11/5
31/5
TIME
TBA
TBA
EVENT
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
EfM
Commissioning of Revd
Mark Harris
Gardening Group
Poppy Group/Crafty Tuesday
Tea, Toast & Theology
Home Communion
Holy Eucharist
Bible Study
Bible Study
Davies Home Group
DETAILS
St Alban’s
St Nicholas’
St Alban’s
St John’s
St James’
St Nicholas’
CONTACT
Rev Neville
Rev Bill
Rev Neville
Rev Stuart
Rev Neville
Maureen Turner
St Alban’s
Belinda Clancy
St Alban’s
St Alban’s
St Alban’s
Kularoo
St Nicholas’
St Nicholas’
St Alban’s
Forster
Viv May
Julie Davies
Belinda Clancy
Rev Bill
Rev Bill
Diana Murphy
Heather Dwyer
Clive Davies
Dates for the Diary
EVENT
Anglican Women
Cancer Morning Tea
DETAILS
St Alban’s
16 Mills Pde, Tuncurry
CONTACT
Marg Gogerly
Helen Barber
COURTHOUSE ROSTER
22nd April
Heather Dwyer and Narelle Duff
th
6 May
Marg Cooper and Suellen Belton
20th May
Mavis Humphries and Beryl Allen
SAVE THE DATE!
Helen Barber will be hosting her annual Morning Tea for cancer research on
Sunday, 31st May. Details to come later.
SEAFOOD DINNER!
At Krambach Hall on Saturday,2nd May 2015 – 6.30pm for 7.00pm.
Menu: Entrée – Prawns, crab and oysters; Man – Barbecued fish & salads;
Sweets – Fresh fruit & ice cream followed by tea & coffee. Cost $30 per person.
Raffles and Lucky Door prizes. Entertainment by Lindsay!
Bookings are essential – Tables of 8 (before Tuesday, 28th April).
Contact – Aileen 6559 1541, Moya 6559 1265, Helen 6550 2383.
Non Seafood Diners please notify us when booking, as other arrangements will be
made.
ABORIGINAL ART
Bishop Greg has authorised the commissioning of artwork for the foyer of
St Alban's Church. Local artist Ronnie Potter has been working closely with a small
group from Parish Council to incorporate the vision of the traditional owners of our
land and the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Ven Les Forester has put $1,000
towards this from his discretionary account. We are seeking donations for the
remaining $850. Please indicate your intent to donate with your weekly giving.
FAREWELL LUNCH FOR JOANNE
All poppy maker and friends are welcome to attend a Farewell Lunch for Joanne
Read, on Wednesday, 29th April, 12.30pm, at Restaurant 26, Wallis Street, Forster.
Put your name on the list in the foyer at St Alban’s, or contact Coralie on
6554 8892. Transport can be arranged.
STROLLING GROUP
The Strollers farewelled Duncan on Monday over morning tea – we will miss his
company. Earlier we had walked to and along Pebbly Beach, enjoying a sea
breeze and such wonderful views from Frewins Walk. Why not join us sometimes?
First and Third Monday of every month. Helen Barber 6554 5920.
Quotable Quotes:
Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is
our song. Pope John Paul II
ADVANCE NOTICE
The Anglican Women’s Autumn Rally will be held on Monday, 11th May, at
St Alban’s Church, Forster. More details to come. Contact Marg Gogerly
6554 6708.
DON’T FALL FOR IT. FALLS CAN BE PREVENTED.
The Main Message:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Healthy ageing involves physical activity, healthy eating and a little
sunshine
Keep actively involved with family, friends and the community
Be sensible and recognise your limitations
Manage your health challenges and medicines well
Make your home and its surroundings as safe as possible
Have a plan of how to get help in an emergency
It’s a balancing act - Avoid the slip before the trip - Your community cares & so do
we.
Heather Webster, Safety Delegate.
SAMARITANS IN APRIL
The Samaritans April appeal is for tinned fish and/or tinned meat. Please bring to
any service.
CONTACT DETAILS
Parish Priest:
The Reverend Neville Schofield
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
12th April
Easter 2
19th April
Easter 3
FIRST READING
26th April
Easter 4
3rd May
Easter 5
PSALM
SECOND READING
GOSPEL
Acts 4:32-37
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
Acts 3:12-20
Psalm 4
Luke 24:36b-48
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 2:15-17,
3:1-6
1 John 3:16-24
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:
26-32
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
John 10-11-18
Giving: Total Giving to Parish Easter Weekend
$3,133.20
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
$ 635.35
$2,307.69 pw
$2,884.61 pw
$3,950.01 pw
Op Shop Gross
Average expenses for Op Shop
$ 859.20
$ 182.26
$ 676.94