PARISH NEWS
22nd March 2015
Fifth Sunday in Lent
‘This is the covenant I will make with them,’ says the Lord God: ‘I will
put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be
their God and they shall be my people.’ Jeremiah 31:33
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!
AID FOR VANUATU
VANUATU CYCLONE PAM EMERGENCY APPEAL www.abmission.org/vanuatu-emergency
Cyclone Pam, which hit Vanuatu over the week-end (14th March), has led to a
State of Emergency being declared across 65 islands with a total population of
267,000.
The Cyclone was one of the fiercest in living memory. Communication to the tiny state
of Vanuatu was knocked out due to the severe winds and rains. Aerial sightings have
shown devastation across most of the islands. Eight people have been confirmed to
have died but this number is expected to rise sharply once communication is reestablished with areas outside Port Villa, the capital city.
ABM are seeking to raise $100,000 to provide emergency relief for those displaced.
ACOM is currently assessing their most immediate requirements and we will respond
accordingly.
To keep up-to date or to donate to ABM’s Vanuatu Cyclone Emergency Appeal
please call on 1300 302 663, email [email protected] or visit
www.abmission.org/vanuatu-emergency or see the enclosed insert.
Please pray for the cyclone victims, and all who are helping in the relief effort.
As we pray this week…
In our Parish:
 We pray for our study, reflection and prayer groups.
 We pray for those who struggle at this time: Lynelle Boyd, Judith
Schodde, Cheryl and Darren Fraser, Ethan Randell and Lorina Witt.
In our Diocese:
 Bishop Greg and Assistant Bishop Peter
 Parishes of The Entrance and Wollombi Valley
 University Chaplaincies
 Staff of the Cathedral
 Diocese of Tasmania
Around the world:
 Anglican Church and people of Vanuatu
 Paul and Marlene Roche (Interserve, Nepal)
 Liz Burns, CMS
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: Lucille Marcoulis.
May light perpetual shine upon them
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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
21/3
22/3
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23/3
24/3
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25/3
26/3
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27/3
TIME
6.00pm
7.30am
9.00am
10.00am
11.00am
1.30pm
9.00am
10.00am
1.30pm
5.00pm
2.00pm
6.00pm
9.30am
1.30pm
1.00pm
EVENT
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist
EfM
Gardening Group
Crafty Tuesday
KYB Study Group
Allon Home Group
Home Communion
Study Group
Morning Prayer
Bible Study
Davies Home Group
DETAILS
St Alban’s
St Nicholas’
St Alban’s
St John’s
St James’
St Nicholas’
St Alban’s
St Alban’s
St John’s
Forster
Kularoo
St Paul’s
St Nicholas’
St Alban’s
Forster
CONTACT
Rev Neville
Rev Bill
Rev Neville
Rev Bill
Rev Neville
Maureen Turner
Viv May
Julie Davies
Peg Sawyer
David Allon
Rev Bill
Geraldine Carson
Kevin Hepworth
Heather Dwyer
Clive Davies
Dates for the Diary
DATE
29/3
5/4
TIME
10.30am
6.00am
EVENT
Annual General Meeting
Easter Sunrise Service
DETAILS
St Alban’s
The Tanks
CONTACT
Belinda Clancy
Belinda Clancy
13/4
6:30 pm
Commissioning of Rev Mark
Harris by Bishop Greg
St Alban’s
Belinda Clancy
COURTHOUSE ROSTER
8th April
Diane Kellehear & Bev Christiansen
22nd April
Heather Dwyer and Narelle Duff
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6 May
Marg Cooper and Suellen Belton
SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS
There will be no Saturday evening service at St Alban’s on 28 th March
On Sunday, 29th March, there will be only one service - St Alban’s at 9.00am,
followed by the Annual General Meeting at 10.30am.
NB: Tea, Toast and Theology is in recess until 15th April.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - PARISH OF FORSTER TUNCURRY
Notice of Annual General Meeting is hereby given that a meeting of the
parishioners of this Parish will be held at St Alban’s Church on 29 th day of
March 2015 at 10:30 am. Reverend Dr Neville Schofield.
THE AGM REPORT is now available, please take the time to read it.
BCA BOXES
Bush Church Aid is Mission of the Month. March is BCA box opening month.
Please return your boxes to Suellen for opening and counting. Remember we
collect used stamps as well. Suellen Belton - BCA box secretary - 6554 8264
PALM CROSSES
We are seeking a person or persons to make Palm crosses. Please see
Rev Bill or Belinda.
PARISH COUNCIL
Would you like to have a more active role in decisions made in the Parish? Is
God calling you to become the Secretary, Treasurer, Warden or Councillor?
Nomination forms are available at each Church. Please fill it out and send to
the Parish Secretary. Belinda Clancy 6555 4200
EASTER GLORY
Manning Valley Christian Choir present Easter Glory, a reflection in song, music
and word. Sunday, 22nd March, 2.00pm at St John’s Anglican Church, Taree.
(Retiring offering to the work of LinC Manning Valley.) Be affirmed, revived and
renewed this Easter!
SAMARITANS
Samaritans collections for March: toiletries of any kind – including baby needs,
especially nappies. Please bring to any service.
SEDER MEAL & MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
Thursday, 2nd April 2015 at St Alban’s Hall. $5 donation. RSVP by Monday,
30th March 6555 4200.
ANGLICAN MEN’S DINNER
Tuesday 7th April 2015 at 6.00 for 6.30pm at St Alban’s Hall, Forster. Cost
12.00ph. Drinks available to purchase.
Speaker: Michael Pring---Urban Growth NSW---North Tuncurry planned
development.
Lists at back of Forster & Tuncurry churches or phone David Allon 6555 8353.
Come yourself & invite a friend or neighbour.
SUNRISE SERVICE
Easter Sunday morning 6:00 am at the
Tanks.
STROLLING GROUP
Kim and Trish from Five Dock and
Duncan from the UK drove with us to one of our favourite spots – the North One
Mile Board Walk and “Big Hill”, then (for those who could) along the each and
the walk which goes to Gleeson Avenue car park. A long morning tea at the
Hall completed an enjoyable morning.
Next stroll – Monday, 6th April (Easter Monday). Meet 9.00am at St Alban’s.
Everyone welcome!
NEWS FROM LIZ BURNS
Hi All
This is to update everyone that after a very rocky week my receipt came
through last night and I am now booked to leave direct to Dar es Salaam on
Sunday 8th March. I will then head direct to Msalato college where I will start
lectures until the mid term break March 28th. At that time I will head to Kagera
by bus to pick up my car and belongings and farewell friends for two weeks.
I hope I will next be able to contact you from Msalato after I have arrived
otherwise keep up with me on facebook as I transition around the world.
Thank you for your support and prayers.
Liz Burns, CMS Missionary
Quotable Quotes
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are
doing the impossible. Francis of Assisi
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
FIRST READING
Jeremiah 31:31-34
PSALM
Psalm 119:9-16
SECOND READING
Hebrews 5:5-14
GOSPEL
John 12:20-33
29th March
Palm Sunday
Isaiah 50:4-9
Psalm 31:9-18
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark 11:11-11
5th April
Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34-43
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:1-18
12th April
Easter 2
Acts 4:32-37
Psalm 118:1-2,
14-24
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
22nd March
Lent 5
Giving:
Total Giving to Parish Last Sunday
$2,896.25
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
$ 119.80
$2,307.69 pw
$2,884.61 pw
$3,950.01 pw
Op Shop Gross
Average expenses for Op Shop
$ 1,149.30
$ 182.26
$ 967.04