Intercessions For our Diocese and Parish We pray for the matriculants and all those writing exams, that they may call to mind what they have learned and apply themselves diligently and trust your Holy Spirit to guide them. The Anglican Church of Southern Africa The Church of St Alban the Martyr GOODWOOD in The Diocese of Saldanha Bay www.saintalbans.co.za For the world God bless Africa, guard our children, guide her leaders and give her peace, for Jesus’ Christ sake. For the sick and those in need Neville Payne, Hannah Lewis, Betty van der Merwe, Zelda Theron, Maurice Engel, Freda Grové, Jimmy Willenberg, Caroline Ziegler, Fr Edwin Arnold, Joyce Daniels, Virgina Elders, Retha Blows and Fr Derek. We pray for the repose of the soul of Denise Oliver. May Your Light perpetual shine upon her. May your Holy Spirit comfort her husband Dereck, sons Darrell, Darwin and David, mother Elizabeth and their family in their bereavement. 16 November 2014 33 rd Sunday of the Year COLLECT – APB 286 Gracious Lord your Son came to bring us good news and power to transform our lives: grant that when he comes again as judge we may be ready to meet him with joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Readings THE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sun Office (E) Pss 143, 144 Mon Office (M) Hilda of Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Macc 2:29-50 Phil 3:13-4:1 Pss 116, 117 Hab 2:1-4, 9-20 Js 2:14-26 Whitby, Religious, 680 Office (E) Office (M) Ps 118 Ps 119:1-24 Lk 16:19-31 Js 3:1-12 Office (E) Office (M) Office (E) Office (M) Office (E) Office (M) Office (E) Ps 119:25-48 Ps 119:49-72 Ps 119:73-104 Ps 119:105-128 Ps 119:129-152 Ps 119:153-176 Pss 120, 121, 122 Pss 123, 124, 125 1 Macc 3:1-24 Hab 3:1-10 (11-16), 17-19 1 Macc 3:25-41 Mal 1:1-14 1 Macc 3:42-60 Mal 2:1-17 1 Macc 4:1-25 Mal 3:1-12 1 Macc 4:36-59 Mal 3:13-4:6 Js 5:13-20 Office (M) Lk 17:1-10 Js 3:13-4:12 Lk 17:11-19 Js 4:13-5:6 Lk 17:20-37 Js 5:7-12 Lk 18:1-8 Zephaniah 1:14-18 Psalm 76 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 The day of the Lord APB 697 Be ready for the coming of the Lord The parable of the talents Please switch off cell phones during service The Rector Fr Derek Abrahams is on sick leave. Contact Angela in the event of pastoral need 5919737. Church Wardens Rodger Matthee 558 5933 after hours Joan Sharpe 591 9827 after hours PARISH OFFICE Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr at Rome, c230 Office (E) Pss 126, 127, 128 Is 65:17-25 Lk 18:9-14 * “Macc” refers to the Book of Maccabees, in the Apocrypha. Tel /answering machine 021 591 3504 Fax to e-mail 086 724 2672 E-mail: [email protected] Angela will be in the Parish Office Tuesday 09h00 –12h00 Parish Worker: Angela Kline 021 591 9737 The Parish Worker’s day off is Friday The Goodwood Ministers’ Fraternal comprises various denominations and monthly meetings are attended by priests and their pastoral workers. Correctional Services invited the aforementioned, amongst other religious communities from Belhar, Elsies River, Bonteheuwel, Bishop Lavis and Mitchells Plain to an urgent meeting scheduled for Monday 10 Nov. Discussions points were: How to partner with DCS (Dept Correctional Services); To assist with reintegration; To partner with the healing process of the victims of crime; To partner with DCS in restoring sound moral values. The Prison Chaplain, Rev Philander opened in prayer and Scripture reading, Ephesians 6:10-13 reminding us to put on the full armour of God; that our fight is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers and principalities of the darkness, so that we may be able to stand. The biggest challenge that DCS faces, is crime and to fight evil. The Area Co-ordinator apprised us of their system which is practical but also lacks. DCS acknowledged that when they looked at their structures, they have gaps. They st strive throughout the cycle (program) to fight crime through rehabilitation. The 1 level nd rd of rehab is family. 2 – social structure eg church, clubs. 3 – Correctional Services is flooded because the other two levels are not working. There is stigma attached to an offender but their dignity has to be restored. The Church has skilled people and resources. The Community Co-ordinator presented their rehabilitation programs. If an offender is released, he should feel that he can be reintegrated into the community. Each offender has access to Social Workers, Psychologists, nurses and members of DCS. CS and SAPS work in collaboration. A desperate plea from the perspective of DCS, is that we, the church, need to be fellow partners. An offender is assessed upon admittance and programs for them are monitored. The Rehabilitation Program comprises Social Workers, Chaplains, Educators, Correctional officials who collaborate on a needs-based program. It is compulsory to attend school (in prison). Skills are taught various skills eg carpentry, welding etc so that the offender is classified and obtains an Accredited Certificate. Tertiary Education is also available. DCS proposed that before a company advertises a post, that businesses first approach them via the church to afford an opportunity for employment. The Parole Board assesses when an offender released. Participation in a pre-realease program is required. The Victim has a say. Community Corrections oversees parole or correctional supervision ie house arrest, person to seek employment. If they fail to report to correctional supervision, abscond, repeatedly violate terms, they are rearrested. The group sessions produced positive feedback. The strategies will be collated by DCS for a concluding Imbizo scheduled for 25 November. The desire by DSC to have religious groups on board to as partners was unanimously supported. During the workshop, a Fraternal member testified that he was a product of DCS program and is now a pastor. Hope Ministries, to assist offenders after their release, also came about as a result of a previous offender who received skills whilst in prison. An offender matriculated and studied for his B Com whilst incarcerated and was being released the next day. Crime is a societal problem. A desperate plea from DCS to have Churches on board to have a “soft landing” for offenders to fall when released. DCS committed to fulfil mandate to embark on long-term, multi-dimentional turnaround strategy for Goodwood Management. God bless Angela Events of this week Mon 17: Teenage Discipleship Groups meet at 19h00 Intercessory Prayer Ministry in the chapel at 19h00. All welcome to join. Tues 18: N1 City Hospital Ministry at 14h00. Liturgical Dance Group meets at 18h30. Cell Group meets 19h30. Contact Angela 5919737. Wed 19: Eucharist at 09h30 N1 City Hospital Ministry at 11h30 Thur 20: Protea Home, Goodwood– Eucharist at 09h30. All welcome. Soup Kitchen from 11h00 until 12h00. Contact Carol 5919527. Diocesan Quiet Day, Churchhaven - 10h00 – 15h00. Facilitator Rev Gill Bowman. Bring own lunch. Advise Lizel 022 487 3885 [email protected]) re car registration. by Tues 18 November 2014. Non-bookings will need to pay a fee (+/-R40 per person) for entrance into the park. Men’s Fellowship @ 19h30. All welcome. Contact Jeremy 072 5760936 Fri 21: Music Group meets 18h00. N OT IC E S Dedicated Giving Sunday – 23 November. Please complete DG form for 2015 after prayerful consideration. Forms will be blessed on that day. NB: New form has option for EFT or monthly envelopes. If you opt for EFT, one envelope will be prepared with your DG number as reference. During Fr Derek’s absence on sick leave please contact Angela 021 591 9737 in event of pastoral need Bursary for female disadvantaged students registered at tertiary institutions for any qualification. Bradley Cerff’s family has a trust to support one student at college or university. No forms to be completed. A letter motivational letter from the individual is required. The money does not need to be paid back The current cycle is Nov / Dec. If the student is accepted, the money is transferred in February to the relevant institution. In need speak to Angela. Seniors’ Christmas Lunch Wed 10 Dec for 60’s and over - RSVP by writing your name and details on the invitation in the porch. Santa Shoe Box Project - S.A.L.L.T. (Ladies Group) would like to donate a box of goodies to the residents of Kensington Old Age Home. Please contact Charmaine 5917306 for further information if you would like to contribute to these goodies in cash or kind. From Bishop Margaret,Diocese of False Bay: Pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Nolan Tobias who passed away suddenly. We entrust his siblings Wendy, Mark, Salome & Shaun, their respective spouses and the wider Tobias Family into the Lord’s care in their bereavement. Grant him etermal rest and let your light perpetual shine upon him. Next Sunday: 34 th Sunday of the year - Christ the King APB 288 Dedicated Giving Sunday Ezek 34:11-24; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-28; Mt 25:31-46 Holy Eucharist at 07h30 and 09h15 Sunday School 09h15