This Week
THIS SUNDAY: Christ The King
8.45am Holy Eucharist—St John’s Malmsbury
10.30am Holy Eucharist—St Paul’s Kyneton
4.00pm Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday:
9.00am Morning Prayer—Rectory
10.00am-11.00am St Paul’s open for prayer (no bookings needed)
5.00pm Evening Prayer - St Paul’s
Wednesday:
9.00am Morning Prayer—Rectory
10.00am —Holy Eucharist— St Paul’s
10.00am-12.00pm St Paul’s open for prayer (no bookings needed)
Thursday:
9.00am Morning Prayer—Rectory
3.00pm Discussion & Study Group (via Zoom)
5.00pm Evening Prayer—St Paul’s
Friday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer—St Paul’s
10.00am Morning Prayer— St John’s
NEXT SUNDAY: Advent 1
8.45am Holy Eucharist—St John’s
10.30am Holy Eucharist—St Paul’s & Online
8.45am Holy Eucharist—St John’s Malmsbury
10.30am Holy Eucharist—St Paul’s Kyneton
4.00pm Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday:
9.00am Morning Prayer—Rectory
10.00am-11.00am St Paul’s open for prayer (no bookings needed)
5.00pm Evening Prayer - St Paul’s
Wednesday:
9.00am Morning Prayer—Rectory
10.00am —Holy Eucharist— St Paul’s
10.00am-12.00pm St Paul’s open for prayer (no bookings needed)
Thursday:
9.00am Morning Prayer—Rectory
3.00pm Discussion & Study Group (via Zoom)
5.00pm Evening Prayer—St Paul’s
Friday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer—St Paul’s
10.00am Morning Prayer— St John’s
NEXT SUNDAY: Advent 1
8.45am Holy Eucharist—St John’s
10.30am Holy Eucharist—St Paul’s & Online
If you would like to join us in worship this upcoming Sunday worship
please call Fr Ian 0437 655 702
please call Fr Ian 0437 655 702
For Your Notice
Discussion and Study Group- Opportunities for reflecting in different ways
As we come to the last two Sundays of the Christian Year and prepare for Advent, then now is a time you might like to join in the Discussion & Study group activity. Discussing and sharing reflection on the Scriptures can be a rewarding and important experience as struggling to understand and apply our faith in everyday life can be enhanced greatly by doing so in a group. Continues this Thursday on Zoom at 3pm. Materials are emailed out early in the week. Email Fr Ian if you would like to join in.
As we come to the last two Sundays of the Christian Year and prepare for Advent, then now is a time you might like to join in the Discussion & Study group activity. Discussing and sharing reflection on the Scriptures can be a rewarding and important experience as struggling to understand and apply our faith in everyday life can be enhanced greatly by doing so in a group. Continues this Thursday on Zoom at 3pm. Materials are emailed out early in the week. Email Fr Ian if you would like to join in.
CHURCH CLEANING
This is just a reminder that there are cleaning tasks, such as all surfaces in the church passageways and toilets to be cleaned and disinfected following all worship services and church activities in order that we both comply with current health regulations and care for the safety and well-being of all people who come.
If you are able to assist then please contact one of the Wardens or Fr Ian, so that we can add you to a roster.
As the saying goes ‘many hands make light work.
This is just a reminder that there are cleaning tasks, such as all surfaces in the church passageways and toilets to be cleaned and disinfected following all worship services and church activities in order that we both comply with current health regulations and care for the safety and well-being of all people who come.
If you are able to assist then please contact one of the Wardens or Fr Ian, so that we can add you to a roster.
As the saying goes ‘many hands make light work.
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The Spirit October 2020 Edition
This issue focuses on stories of faith and includes articles from people in the Diocese reflecting on what they have learned about their faith while COVID-19 has substantially changed the way we do church. 
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THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY OUR SHARED MORAL CHALLENGE
Thursday 26th November 7.30pm-8.45pm The session will feature two speakers, Mark Delaney and Alice Carwardine addressing the current climate and ecological emergency and how they have responded in their own lives to this crisis. There will be question & discussion time. Mark is the author of ‘Low Carbon and Loving it”and is a Christian climate activist who has featured in the media for his work, including ABC’s Compass programme, ‘For the Love of Creation,’ 5 April 2020. Alice, after giving up 40 things in Lent 2018, now leads a zero-waste sustainable lifestyle. She runs workshops for parishes and schools.
This event is being run by Mary, Mother of the Church Catholic Parish Ivanhoe Climate Action Group. You can register attendance by emailing Ivanhoe@cam.org.au. A Zoom link will then be sent to you.
Thursday 26th November 7.30pm-8.45pm The session will feature two speakers, Mark Delaney and Alice Carwardine addressing the current climate and ecological emergency and how they have responded in their own lives to this crisis. There will be question & discussion time. Mark is the author of ‘Low Carbon and Loving it”and is a Christian climate activist who has featured in the media for his work, including ABC’s Compass programme, ‘For the Love of Creation,’ 5 April 2020. Alice, after giving up 40 things in Lent 2018, now leads a zero-waste sustainable lifestyle. She runs workshops for parishes and schools.
This event is being run by Mary, Mother of the Church Catholic Parish Ivanhoe Climate Action Group. You can register attendance by emailing Ivanhoe@cam.org.au. A Zoom link will then be sent to you.
CHRISTMAS ‘GOODIES’ FUNDRAISER
Much of the effort we would have normally put into the year in fundraising for ministry, mission and maintenance has gone by the board thanks to COVID 19, but here is an opportunity leading up to Christmas. We are currently taking orders for Christmas puddings and cakes (small and large), shortbread, fruit mince pies, gingerbread biscuits, truffles, fudge, white Christmas, Christmas rocky road and cupcakes (santa and reindeer varieties. There is an order form available today to pick up at worship and it will also be emailed out today. Please invite family and friends to also order. Let’s make this a great fundraiser to finish the year! COVID SAFE practices will be observed in preparing, cooking & packaging.
Much of the effort we would have normally put into the year in fundraising for ministry, mission and maintenance has gone by the board thanks to COVID 19, but here is an opportunity leading up to Christmas. We are currently taking orders for Christmas puddings and cakes (small and large), shortbread, fruit mince pies, gingerbread biscuits, truffles, fudge, white Christmas, Christmas rocky road and cupcakes (santa and reindeer varieties. There is an order form available today to pick up at worship and it will also be emailed out today. Please invite family and friends to also order. Let’s make this a great fundraiser to finish the year! COVID SAFE practices will be observed in preparing, cooking & packaging.
For Your Prayers
Some thoughts are added in this section of concerns you may like to pray for during this week. If you would like anything added in the comings weeks please telephone or email prayer requests through to Fr Ian.
The World
Pray for world leaders, that they strive utmost to meet the common needs of their constituents. Pray for health authorities as they continue to grapple with COVID 19 and for development & distribution of safe & effective vaccines.
The Church
In the Anglican Communion pray for the Church of Bangladesh. In Australia pray for the Diocese of Sydney and in Bendigo for communications through ‘The Spirit’ and Diocesan website and for the Parish of Kangaroo Flat. Pray for Revd Tracey Wolsley and parish community.
Our Community
Pray for VCE students as they continue their exams.
Parish Healing List
Rose, Pam, Anita, June, Jean, Brian, Veronica, Cheryl, Jill, Sandra, Joan, Carmen, Roslyn, Paisley, Shirley, Bev, Diana, Travis, Elizabeth, Saxton, Bali, Ron, Keith, Prudence, Kirrili, Glen, Peter, Louise, Maddie & Paul, Allan, Ny, Helen, Gerald, Carmel, Bernard and Claire.
Recently Departed
John Gordon
Anniversary
Ian Barasi (22 November), Isabel Ferguson (27 November)
Continue to pray for our current Crisis
Lord, in this time of uncertainty, we pray for your wisdom and peace,
We pray for those who are sick, that they would be healed.
We pray for health care workers, that they would have the strength and energy to care for the sick.
Give wisdom to leaders as they navigate difficult decisions in protecting their communities.
Use this time to unite people and turn toward their neighbours with love and compassion.
Help us to remember that You go before us and we are not alone.
AMEN.
This prayer comes from Medical Teams International
The World
Pray for world leaders, that they strive utmost to meet the common needs of their constituents. Pray for health authorities as they continue to grapple with COVID 19 and for development & distribution of safe & effective vaccines.
The Church
In the Anglican Communion pray for the Church of Bangladesh. In Australia pray for the Diocese of Sydney and in Bendigo for communications through ‘The Spirit’ and Diocesan website and for the Parish of Kangaroo Flat. Pray for Revd Tracey Wolsley and parish community.
Our Community
Pray for VCE students as they continue their exams.
Parish Healing List
Rose, Pam, Anita, June, Jean, Brian, Veronica, Cheryl, Jill, Sandra, Joan, Carmen, Roslyn, Paisley, Shirley, Bev, Diana, Travis, Elizabeth, Saxton, Bali, Ron, Keith, Prudence, Kirrili, Glen, Peter, Louise, Maddie & Paul, Allan, Ny, Helen, Gerald, Carmel, Bernard and Claire.
Recently Departed
John Gordon
Anniversary
Ian Barasi (22 November), Isabel Ferguson (27 November)
Continue to pray for our current Crisis
Lord, in this time of uncertainty, we pray for your wisdom and peace,
We pray for those who are sick, that they would be healed.
We pray for health care workers, that they would have the strength and energy to care for the sick.
Give wisdom to leaders as they navigate difficult decisions in protecting their communities.
Use this time to unite people and turn toward their neighbours with love and compassion.
Help us to remember that You go before us and we are not alone.
AMEN.
This prayer comes from Medical Teams International
Pray @ 5.00pm
Join faith communities around our region for 5 minutes of prayer each day at 5.55pm.
Pray wherever you are regarding the COVID-19 crisis as it affects the lives and livelihoods of our communities and the world; for all who have COVID-19 and their families and all who mourn the tragic loss of beloved family and friends.
Pray for people who find themselves out of work and for wholeness, wellbeing, mental and physical health of all people.
Finish each time by saying The Lord's Prayer. May Jesus healing love and mercy bring wholeness and peace.
The bell at St Paul’s will be rung at 6pm.
Thank you to all who are joining in this prayer initiative.
Keep Going!
Pray wherever you are regarding the COVID-19 crisis as it affects the lives and livelihoods of our communities and the world; for all who have COVID-19 and their families and all who mourn the tragic loss of beloved family and friends.
Pray for people who find themselves out of work and for wholeness, wellbeing, mental and physical health of all people.
Finish each time by saying The Lord's Prayer. May Jesus healing love and mercy bring wholeness and peace.
The bell at St Paul’s will be rung at 6pm.
Thank you to all who are joining in this prayer initiative.
Keep Going!
Praying for those affected by Covid-19
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Lord, in this time of uncertainty,
we pray for your wisdom and peace. We pray for those who are sick, that they would be healed. We pray for health care workers, that they would have the strength and energy to care for the sick. Give wisdom to leaders as they navigate difficult decisions in protecting their communities. Use this time to unite people and turn toward their neighbours with love and compassion. Help us to remember that You go before us and we are not alone. AMEN. |
This prayer comes from Medical Teams International. Please try and make this prayer a part of your daily prayers this week, especially as lockdowns continue in Victoria and as cases rise in various parts of the world. We and our community need us to be part of a world-wide community of prayer.
