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Fr Ian's Pastoral Letter 2
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Diocesan Response to COVID-19
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WORSHIP
We are pausing the way we normal have worship and are doing things differently.
For the foreseeable future all church buildings will be closed and off limits to the general public however that will not impact us from worshiping together, however, we will have a virtual service on both Facebook Live and YouTube Live available for everyone to watch.
These links will be available ASAP.
For those who cannot access either of these platforms a free home delivery package is available with necessary resources for home worship and this can be arranged with Father Ian (03)542 22500 or howarthian1@gmail.com .
Other Options:
For the foreseeable future all church buildings will be closed and off limits to the general public however that will not impact us from worshiping together, however, we will have a virtual service on both Facebook Live and YouTube Live available for everyone to watch.
These links will be available ASAP.
For those who cannot access either of these platforms a free home delivery package is available with necessary resources for home worship and this can be arranged with Father Ian (03)542 22500 or howarthian1@gmail.com .
Other Options:
- There are also a number of other TV and online options that people can make use of: ‘Mass for you at Home’ and ‘Song of Praise’ are just two.
- Revd Mel from Woodend is live streaming the St Mary’s Woodend service too at 11am on Sundays.
- All liturgies, pew-sheets and sermons will be available on our 'RESOURCES' page and a button link can be found below.
OPEN CHURCH & PASTORAL CARE
Our Church doors will not be open for the foreseeable future and off limits to the general public due to new government restrictions and regulations to ensure the safety and health of everyone and avoid unnecessary strain on health care workers if there were to be an outbreak.
GIVING
Several people have asked me the question now about giving. So I am responding to those questions, not trying to be mercenary. But people have started asking questions like “How can I contribute if I am not coming or at some stage will have to stop coming.” I know the initial thought around this is “What do I do about my offering.” There are a couple of responses to that question and then I want to add a third.
1. You can directly deposit your offering into the church’s bank account. Currently some people do this either fortnightly or monthly generally. For those who would like to access this method the details are as follows:
Kyneton Anglican Parish Council
BSB 083-713
A/C 51586 7674
2. Giving is always more than about money. We can all pray. Use the prayers that will come out in the pewsheet and in other email notifications that I may send out or deliver to you, or you may find on the website. Call each other for conversations that can provide encouragement and connection.
These are simple that cost very little. As a friend of mine used to say “Don’t give me a ring, a telephone call is cheaper!”
1. You can directly deposit your offering into the church’s bank account. Currently some people do this either fortnightly or monthly generally. For those who would like to access this method the details are as follows:
Kyneton Anglican Parish Council
BSB 083-713
A/C 51586 7674
2. Giving is always more than about money. We can all pray. Use the prayers that will come out in the pewsheet and in other email notifications that I may send out or deliver to you, or you may find on the website. Call each other for conversations that can provide encouragement and connection.
These are simple that cost very little. As a friend of mine used to say “Don’t give me a ring, a telephone call is cheaper!”
KEEPING HEALTHY AND HYGIENIC
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We encourage everyone to keep hygienic when entering and exiting the church. We have provided hand sanitiser on entry and exit and aske that people who do not feel well to stay home. The posters below are what we have posted in both bathrooms in the church. An infographic is also at entry to the church and we encourage that people read that also.
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Events affected by recent developments
LENT STUDIES
It is with regret, but given the current circumstances LENT STUDIES will need to be cancelled. Please feel free to keep reading the resource at home and call each other and Fr Ian if you would like to discuss anything from it. Social distancing requirements make this activity too difficult to do together.
It is with regret, but given the current circumstances LENT STUDIES will need to be cancelled. Please feel free to keep reading the resource at home and call each other and Fr Ian if you would like to discuss anything from it. Social distancing requirements make this activity too difficult to do together.
VEW— Various Expressions of Worship
This was to be on Sunday 22 March at 5pm, but is now cancelled.
This was to be on Sunday 22 March at 5pm, but is now cancelled.
Holy Week
Unfortunately all worship services have to be by online means until restrictions are lifted.
5 April 10.30am Palm Liturgy & Eucharistic Celebration (Online)
9 April 7.00pm Maundy Thursday Liturgy (Online)
10 April 10.30am A Way of the Cross (Online)
11 April 8.30am-1.00pm Kyneton Farmers Market. T.B.A. if happening?
12 April 9.00am Easter Vigil & Eucharistic Celebration (Online)
People who do not have access to online means will still have the benefit of a Holy Week/Easter package that will be delivered to their letter box.
5 April 10.30am Palm Liturgy & Eucharistic Celebration (Online)
9 April 7.00pm Maundy Thursday Liturgy (Online)
10 April 10.30am A Way of the Cross (Online)
11 April 8.30am-1.00pm Kyneton Farmers Market. T.B.A. if happening?
12 April 9.00am Easter Vigil & Eucharistic Celebration (Online)
People who do not have access to online means will still have the benefit of a Holy Week/Easter package that will be delivered to their letter box.
A PRAYER FOR CURRENT CHALLENGING TIMES
from the National Council of Churches
Gracious God, we give thanks anew for your providence and presence.
We prayerfully seek your grace, amidst COVID-19 here and overseas.
We pray for those in need of healing.
We pray for your peace with those who are anxious and grieving.
We pray you will continue to strengthen and sustain
all those who are serving in response.
We pray for your Holy Spirit’s discernment amidst the many
choices and decisions facing our national, community and medical leaders.
We pray we each might see quickly
what more we can do to help those who are vulnerable.
This prayer for our nation in the family of nations,
with all that is in our hearts,
we gather now and pray through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN