Worshipping Community of Darlington-Bellevue St Cuthberts Church cnr Darlington and Hillsden Rd, Darlington
MUSTARD SEED PENTECOST 14A
25 September 2011 Sustainable September Prayer: God of all creation, inspire Anglicans all over the world to act together in caring for the earth. Transform us to make change happen through our communities.
Pentecost Camp @ Rottnest, May 25-27 2012
A weekend of fun and fellowship on Rottnest Island! Suitable for people of all ages, we will travel to Rotto by ferry and stay in cabin accommodation in Governors Circle. Well have a mix of fun activities together, and free time to explore and enjoy all that Rottnest has together. Of course, Saturday night will be Talent Night and Sunday morning Eucharist in the Chapel. What better way to celebrate Pentecost? The total cost for the weekend (including ferry, accommodation and food) will be approximately $170 per adult and $120 per child. But well be doing some fundraising over the next six months, particularly to help keep the costs down for families. To help with the planning, please complete the GREEN Expression of Interest Form and place it in the GREEN box in the Meeting Room.
PRAYER We pray for the sick: Colleen, Ric, Damon, Bec, Rose, Lyn, Eigil, Noah, Ann, Keith, Anna In the Diocese we pray for: Archbishop Roger Herft; Bishop Tom Wilmot; Bishop Kay Goldsworthy; Parish of Wembley, Peter Ng and people. In the Province we pray for: Parish of Boyup Brook, Diocese of Bunbury: Parish of Shark Bay, Diocese of North West Australia. In the Anglican Church we pray for: Primate of Australia, Archbishop Phillip Aspinall; Diocese of Sydney, Archbishop Peter Jensen, Bishop Robert Forsyth, Bishop Glenn Davies, Bishop Ivan Lee, Bishop Peter Hayward, clergy and people. In the Anglican Communion we pray for: Archbishop Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury; Southern Virginia (USA), Bishop Herman Hollerith.
LITURGY LITURGICAL ASSISTANTS There are often misunderstandings about the nature and role of a Liturgical Assistant (LA). The Diocesan Pastoral Handbook defines an LA, saying: These persons will be authorised by the Rector of the Parish to assist in liturgical roles only, within a specific place of worship. A Liturgical Assistant is not only the person who serves in the sanctuary - scripture readers, intercessors, greeters, childrens ministry leaders and musicians may all be LAs. LAs are authorised by the Rector for one year and given a certificate of authority. The authority expires each year on July 1. There are currently no formally authorised LAs in our parish. We have been undertaking Hospitality Workshops and ChurchSafe training in order to establish basic standards and common understandings. LAs for 2012 will be discerned and screened over the next several months, then authorised in January 2012.
CONNECTEDNESS GIFT FOR CHERYLE MARTIN At the end of this month, Cheryle will be concluding her work as Administrative Assistant after many years of faithful service. Church Council has set aside some funds for a gift, and now invites parishioners to also contribute. Please place cash or a cheque in an envelope marked Cheryle gift and place it in the collection OR speak to a Church Councillor. CARE TEAM Thank you to all those who offered feedback about the Pastoral Care Guidelines. The newlyconfigured Care Team will provide formal, organised assistance on behalf of the Worshipping Community to people who are: a) ill, convalescing or have ongoing health concern or b) are dealing with an emergency or crisis in their life. Would you like to be part of this team? We anticipate that it will consist of around four-six people who meet monthly, and serve on the team for two years. The team will function best with a mix of age and gender. Please make contact with the Rector to discuss your possible involvement. 2
RESOURCES TEATOWELS AND HANDTOWELS A REMINDER All people who are rostered on Morning Tea at the 10am service please take home the used tea-towels from the kitchen and handtowels from the bathrooms, wash and return them. ONE-OFF GIFTS VIA CREDIT CARD From time to time, you may wish to give a one-off financial gift to support Gods mission, whether through our parish or an Anglican agency like St Barts or Parkerville Children and Youth Care. You can give easily by credit card at www.anglicancf.com.au/donate SPECIAL PURPOSE ENVELOPE From time to time you may need to give funds to the parish for a particular purpose. To assist in this process, the shelf at the rear of the church building contains special purpose envelopes. To use the envelope, first place cash or a cheque inside, or make a funds transfer. Then complete the details on the front of the envelope advising of the amount given and its purpose. You can do this anonymously if you choose.
FORMATION HOSPITALITY WORKSHOP #3 - TODAY 25 September 12.30pm - 2.30pm An opportunity to refresh and renew our hospitality practices. IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY Thursdays: 29 Sept. and 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct, at 5.00pm for 5.15pm Facilitated by The Reverend Tess Milne, these sessions will explore the spiritual practices associated with St Ignatius of Antioch. Ignatian spirituality is for everyday life. It insists that God is present in our world and active in our lives. It is a pathway to deeper prayer, good decisions guided by keen discernment, and an active life of service to others. STUDY OF MYSTICS & Their Writings, Saturday 1st October 9am-11am Join us for tea and toast, reflection & discussion in the Parish Centre, St Cuthberts Anglican Church cnr Hillsden and Darlington Roads, Darlington. This month we are reading part three of: One River, Many Wells; Wisdom Springing From Global Faiths by Matthew Fox. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID - Wednesday, 12 October from 7.00pm - 9.00pm Parish of Lockridge-Eden Hill (The Church of the Resurrection, 37 Woolgar Way, Lockridge) Mental Health First Aid for church leaders and those who wrap around them families, partners, parishioners. The two hour workshop will include information on mental health issues, light refreshments and an open forum on mental health/wellness strategies. Come along from 5.30pm for wood-fire pizza in the Community Garden attached to the church. 3
ROSTERS LA and Chalice Bible Reader Prayers Morning Tea Greeting And Offertory Childrens Liturgy Cleaning Counters Storyteller Karen Leader Heather B Helper Michelle A 8am Pat 8am Bernard 8am Mary 8am Brenda School Holidays Val Genevieve Martin Fred Rona & Brian Lynne Frances
