THE ADVOCATE INSPIRED BY GOD’S LOVE, THROUGH WORSHIP, PRAYER AND SCRIPTURAL REFLECTION, WE SEEK TO LIVE OUR CHRIST-

CENTRED VALUES BY MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVING AND ACCEPTING OTHERS.

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BY HELEN MALCOLM

How inspiring it was to enter a full Holy Trinity Cathedral on 21st April for the ordination of Paul Hobby, Kasey Holyman, Richard Pennington and Michelle Wood – four people from different backgrounds and with varied gifts which they bring to the Diocese of Wangaratta. The ordinands answered the Bishop’s questions firmly and confidently, while acknowledging that it is

through God’s grace their gifts will be fully realized.

Once the Bishop, with the other priests present, had laid hands on each candidate, they were enthusiastically acclaimed by their families and friends present, many from the parishes in which they will exercise their ministries.

Bishop John’s sermon focussed on the difficulty that Jesus’ disciples found with some of

his teachings (John 6:60-69) and the resultant exodus from the disciples’ ranks. Jesus asked the remaining disciples if they too were offended by his teachings and said ‘Do you also wish to go away?’ Speaking to the ordinands, but really to all of us, Bp John suggested that some people get only so far in their faith and then it all becomes too hard.

Story continued on page 2

Ordination of four new Priests

GIVING THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

This year the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta and Anglicare Victoria are working together to assist our Emergency relief programs and the members of our communities who access these services.

Over the three months of winter we will be asking members of the community and organisations to donate food, blankets or money to assist Emergency Relief throughout the Diocese. Each Parish will be asked to

participate in a Winter Appeal Service on the 1st Sunday of June to start the appeal. Then during the winter months organise Sunday Soup after mass to be available for a gold coin donation. Finally, have a basket or box for collecting donations at the church.

The received food and blankets will be used in the individual communities where needed, whereas the financial donations will be collected for the Diocese of Wangaratta –

Parish Partnership Fund for projects in the Diocese of Wangaratta.

We are excited about this joint appeal and being able to support those in the community who need it the most.

For further information please contact – Tanya Grant, Community Development Worker at Anglicare Victoria. 0357237900, tanyagrant@anglicarevic.org.au

So that my soul may praise you and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you for ever.

Psalm 30:12

Diocese & Anglicare - come together to assist emergency relief

Wishing all of the Mothers across the Diocese a Mothers’ Day full of love and happiness

Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband too, and he praises her:

‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all’

Proverbs 31:28-29

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From the Bishop................................3

FEATURE......................................4-5

Safe Church, Safe People................7

ABM Column.....................................9

Little Champions..............................10

Diocesan Parish Times....................11

People & Parishes...........................12

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A God Moment – Reflection on the Ordination Retreat

Though it takes far more than a retreat to prepare for Ordination, it is essential for us to have a quiet and reflective time just before the auspicious occasion as the day is often overtaken by pomp and ceremony. The God-moment in a sense becomes our-moment and therefore the hours before creates the opportunity to have this focus on what is to come.

Meeting at the Rectory of the Parish of Yackandandah all prepared for this occasion by Rev’d Alan Kelb and his wife Lee, we gathered for quiet reflection, interactive discussion, periods of silence, prayer and the Holy Eucharist. Walks around the property and town were complemented with excellent food and drink provided by our hosts which made the space even more attractive. Who knows, this could be a space for future Ordination Retreats as they have gone through much expense to get the building all air-conditioned and appropriately furnished.

Our reflection started with our journey and call to ministry identifying the trying, difficult, confirming and affirming moments and identifying those who journeyed alongside us. We then looked at the various phrases and concepts of the Ordinal and how we could best exercise our vocation and ministry in the very things that we would be exhorted to do. There was no doubt that our discussion and interaction would lead us to the understanding that we could only do this in the strength of the God who calls us and equips us for ministry and through an ever-deepening practise of prayer.

Our continuous prayers will accompany Paul, Kasey, Michelle and Richard as they fashion their lives according to the way of Christ and serve God’s people in their different places of worship. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Alan and Lee Kelb for their generosity and hospitality shown towards us during the Retreat.

The new priests, along with their parishioners, might face such occasions when they, too, wish to go away, because ministry is difficult.

After hearing God’s call to ordination, after months or years of pondering, discernment and preparation, after the quiet God-moment of the ordination retreat, a time when doubts may really surface, Paul, Kasey, Richard and Michelle need only hold in their

hearts and minds their repeated response to Bishop John’s questions ‘I will, by God’s grace’.

For all of us, it is only through God’s grace that we can start to understand Jesus’ teachings and be priests and ministers to others. What a privilege to join with the newly ordained priests in this joyful service and to support them in their ongoing ministry.

Ordination of four new Priests - continued from front page

Rev Paul Hobby

Rev Michelle Wood Rev Kasey Holyman

Rev Richard Pennington

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2018MAY11th - 13th Fri - Sun Cursillo Weekend away - see details page 5

19th Sat Safe Church Awareness Workshop, Wangaratta - see details page 7

21st - 27th Mon - Sun Volunteer Week

22nd Tue Bishop in Council

JUNE16th Sat Safe Church Awareness Workshop,

Shepparton - see details page 7

22nd - 23rd Fri - Sat SYNOD

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from the Bishop

BY CLARE RUSSELL

At St John’s Wodonga we have just enjoyed the most beautiful and inspiring Induction service. Fr Jacques Jefferies was inducted by Bishop John Parkes who was at his most genial, welcoming and sparkling best! There were a number of Diocesan clergy present together with representatives from Anglicare and other local churches of various denominations. Our parishioners were there in force as we had all been looking forward to this day for so long. We had already got to know them as Fr Jacques, his wife Denise and son Xavier had already endeared themselves to us with their warmth and genuine delight in being here because they had been taking part in the Easter services following their arrival the previous week. When the day for the Induction came, we felt as though we were welcoming friends rather than strangers from South Africa. We had worked hard to update and

refurbish the Rectory, most of the work having been done by parishioners and volunteers over previous months. We were pleased with our handiwork but it was good to see how delighted Fr Jacques and his family were when they moved in.

The induction service was a wonderful occasion and many of us were honoured to take part in the service in a variety of ways and this made us all

feel really connected to what was happening. The evening concluded with a substantial supper in the Dawn Richardson Memorial hall while we relaxed in the knowledge that Fr Jacques is now our Priest In Charge with Denise and Xavier by his side. There is now an enormous sense of optimism at St John’s as we face the future and it feels good!

Induction of Fr Jacques Jeffries into the Parish of Wodonga

Dear Brothers and Sisters

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5.16-18)

Gratitude. Writers and philosophers have pondered its significance in our lives for centuries. Inspirational quotes abound about it! Gratitude – thankfulness – is more than a superficial gesture - a cursory nod and a mumbled word. It is a profound state of being where we recognise that something, or someone, has made a difference in our lives or to the lives of those we love. As Christians we give thanks each day for the many blessings granted to us by God, understanding as we do the full significance of these gifts.

Last Saturday by the grace of God I ordained four priests. The Cathedral was full, the worship joyful. Three of the four persons made priest were raised from the Diocese. The fourth has ministered as a lay person in the Diocese for many years. This renewal from within should prompt a response of gratitude in us. But we are at the same time being renewed from without. Archdeacon Clarence is an established member of the Diocesan team. We are now blessed to have Fr Andre in Kilmore and Fr Jacques in Wodonga.

Our God is good. And we rejoice.

Last Thursday I inducted Mother Eden Nicholls to the cure of souls in Yea. As we celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the Parish, we also acknowledged the first priest who happens to be a woman serving there. Our church has been so blessed by its reception of the ordination of women. For that too we should rejoice and give thanks.

Each May we recognise the force behind many organisations – the volunteers. Many an organisation would fall over without these committed, generous people. So much of what happens in the Diocese – through the parishes, Anglicare Victoria, schools and aged care facilities – is done by volunteers. Everywhere I go in my travels I am touched by those who do a great deal of hard work in return for very little recognition or tangible reward. I have been particularly touched by those who provide support and counselling in times of crisis. The care provided by volunteers during and after bushfires and other traumatic events fill me with gratitude.

It is all too easy to dwell on the challenges. With Hanrahan we can prophesy that we’ll all be rooned. It behoves us rather to be grateful for all that we have rather than rue all that we perceive we lack. By the grace of God may we rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us!

For Christ’s sake!

The Rt Revd John Parkes AMBishop of Wangaratta

BY CAROLINE BURGE

Kilmore is lucky enough to boast a number of old historical buildings dating back to the 1800’s - the Court House, the old Post Office, Whitburgh Cottage, the old Gaol, and also four old bluestone churches - the Uniting, Presbyterian, Catholic and Anglican Churches. Sadly the Uniting Church and Presbyterian Churches have both closed down and sold, but still remain lovely buildings.

In recent times, both St Patrick’s Catholic Church, and Christ Church Anglican Church have hosted the Kilmore Historical Society. These have been great evenings allowing members to see the newly renovated buildings with both churches

having undergone major works over the past few years.

On Tuesday 3rd April, about 50 people turned up at Christ Church to hear parishioner and long time local, Noel Baker talk of the history of the church. A few years ago Noel and the Building Committee at the time had instigated the start of the discussions on the renovation works. Project Manager and parishioner, Ian Staring, followed and spoke of the renovation project from a builders perspective, talking about the building materials found under the flooring and behind the bluestone exterior. On display in the church were samples of the old nails and foundations which were found under the flooring, as well as

an 1883 thrupence (3d). In attendance on the night was Marion Stott who had travelled up from Mooroolbark to be part of the evening. Marion is the great-great granddaughter of the first Incumbent in the parish.

In 2019 Christ Church will celebrate its 170th anniversary. Many in the parish and community will remember the joint 150th anniversary with St Patrick’s nineteen years ago. Details about the anniversary celebrations will be published in the Advocate and also the parish website and facebook page.

PHOTO BELOW: Members of the Historical Society, Fr André and Parishioners

Historical Society visit Christ Church, Kilmore

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BY FAY WHITEHEAD

For the 14th time we have had Father Jim Reeves celebrate our Easter Services. He and his wonderful wife Del just keep coming back to help us out because we don’t have a resident priest. Jim and Del have retired and live at Paynesville Gippsland. Yet willingly they travel up past Omeo and over the Gibb to come and spend Lent in our very comfortable Rectory. They take up the slack of visiting our elderly and sick willingly and are welcomed with open arms everywhere.

Luckily for us also, Jim is very practical and among many tasks he has mended the doors up in the hall, organised a tractor instead of the wheelbarrow to move the dirt to around our new concrete apron around our church as part of the restoration of All Saints Corryong. He went out to the working bees at Cudgewa Holy Trinity where they are dealing with getting rid of the white ants.

When Arch Deacon Clarence came up, Del willingly served up a great meal at the Rectory. They belong to the old

school of ministry and work fantastically as a team, working with the Parish and helping us out at our Farmers’ Market Stalls, being part of the Quilt Show.

We are all very tired of coping with a situation of no resident priest for far too long, yet hopefully the experience of having Jim and Del here during Lent has been a life injecting shot in the arm for all of us, allowing us to cope with whatever news Bishop John is able to give us after our Deb Ball on the 4th of May.

Lucky Corryong

St Cuthbert’s, Yarrawonga recently lost two of its finest examples of volunteering, both of whom passed away within two weeks.

Christine Grinter, who was just 65 when she died, led a life of service to her community and to her church. Christine lived on a farm about 25km west of Yarrawonga, so most of her volunteering meant a journey of 50km or so, in any weather. Christine became a Scout Leader in 1971 and was still active at the time

of her death. Her service to the Guide movement started in 1989 and, again, Christine was active right to the end of her life. Christine was a ‘live wire’ leader and a ‘live wire’ person, taking her young people on many camps; teaching them life skills and teaching them about loyalty and commitment. She was a fine example of these qualities herself, also being an active fire brigade (CFA) member and a member of her local Landcare branch.

And on top of all of that, Christine was very active in her church at Yarrawonga over the 40 plus years of involvement. In that time she was involved in the following:-• Weekly children’s ministry; • a lay reader, helping to lead services;• on the mowing roster, helped at working bees;• a b r i c - a - b r a c volunteer• P a r i s h representative on the Diocesan Synod

for nine years.

But in the parish life, Christine was best known for her work with the annual Debutante Ball, an activity she had been involved with for just on thirty years. Chris, with a couple of others, had the responsibility of training Debs and partners how to dance; curtsey, walk properly and generally present themselves well on the big stage of a Deb Ball.

Christine’s death leaves a huge gap in our parish but we are so thankful for all that she has done in her years with us.

Both Christine and Max (her husband) have had decades of working with young people of this community and this church. They have both made a huge difference in people’ lives.

Claudette McMillan died on the 17th April aged 76 after a battle with Multiple Myeloma over the last couple of years. Claudette and her husband Jack married on 15th April 1961 at St. Cuthbert’s Yarrawonga. Jack had been her debutante

partner 2 years previously. Claudette and Jack lived in a number of different locations in Yarrawonga and in each instance formed close friendships with their neighbours who became lifelong friends.

Claudette was a keen netballer and tennis player in her youth and was a member of the A Grade Tennis Premiers in 1957. In the 1960’s she had 4 children and was an active member of the Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis Club and enjoyed playing for Bundalong Red. She received a Life Member Award from the Tennis Club for her approximately 25 years as Catering Co-ordinator for the Easter Tennis Tournament and for Country Week Tennis, where she and Jack ran the Bar and Kitchen. Claudette was “reliable and everything was in order and a profit made”. The Easter Tennis tournament involves 1300 to 2000 players each Easter playing at the Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis Club as well as courts on the J.C. Lowe Oval over 4 days.

Claudette’s volunteering at

St. Cuthbert’s was as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Mother’s Union, Debutante Ball Catering and with Jack Debutante Set Decorating. Claudette with Joan Selby, was a leader of catering for fundraising functions held at St. Cuthbert’s for our church (Autumn and Spring Luncheons) and for Mission fundraising, as well as being Ladies Auxiliary Treasurer for 27 years. Claudette was in charge of purchasing Hall requisites for cleaning and catering as well as helping at the Bric-a-Brac Shop. She was a fabulous cook and before each Fete had a freezer full of food for sale on the Cake Stall and an abundance of potted plants. Claudette with her organising skills “grew” into the roll of Fete Convenor over the years and the Fete became a community event in Yarrawonga as well as a major fundraiser for St. Cuthbert’s. As her health failed she imparted

her knowledge to her close friend and neighbour Susan Knight.

Claudette enjoyed knitting and only 3 weeks before her death was knitting coat hangers for St. Cuthbert’s as presents for ladies at “Friendlies” (elderly afternoon) and mainly music (playgroup) mother’s birthdays. Claudette never stopped giving and “would always lend a helping hand if there was something she could do.”

You’re all aware that I can’t singSo what to do for this ‘bling thing’? And then I had a bright idea – I’d list the ‘bling’ that we have here!

There’s those who polish the brass and keepthe linen clean from week to week; the flowers made fresh and looking new, now tended by a dwindling few.

There are children who play and dance and sing and have a go at most anything.They keep us young and make us laughwhile we show them life’s best path.

And then there’re those who smile a lot,‘specially t’wards those not feeling so hot.A visit from them you can be sureis almost as good as a miracle cure.

There’s several who take the consecrated breadto hospital, hostel and home sick-bed;there are others still who regularly pray and keep folk in mind from day to day.

Our lawns and gardens shine a treatwith flowers and bushes all looking neat,showing our thanks to God on highwho creates such beauty to delight our eye.

The choristers practice each Thursday nightmaking sure to get hymns just right;our accompanists give up so much of their timeto add their backing to praise and rhyme.

Our teachers help the children learnand hope that they can soon discernwhat’s wrong and right and act it outwith a cheerful smile and not a pout.

Our councillors turn up month by monthand make decisions to help us trumpthe regular challenges the parish does faceto spread the good news in this our place.

Our guilds and friendship groups aboundand meet for fellowship the whole year round;because what indeed would the church be, without that sense of community?

Each year the Fair is well receivedthe effort and goods are hard to believe -some folks’ rubbish, another’s treasurethe tinkle of coins brings us much pleasure.

The rafflers also deserve a mention -to sell all the books is their intention;they greet the folks on their shopping spreesand sell them tickets before they can flee.

The caterers are always there in a crunchwith sumptuous spreads from brekky to lunchthat are all enjoyed with great good taste,it’s just a pity about our waists!

There are welcomers, cleaners, vergers, who else?giving glory to God and not to self.There’s those who maintain each hall and each church -without them we’d be left in the lurch.

I’m sure there are some that I’ve left out -please don’t cry or pout or shout.Our God sees all the things we doand God it is who’ll reward you.

So, as I said, I really can’t sing -but I can sing the praise of the God who bringsus all together in this one placethe amazing bling of the human race!

THIS BLING THINGA Poem by Helen Malcolm

St Cuthbert’s, Yarrawonga - pays tribute to two of it’s finest

our volunteers For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do

Hebrews 6:10

Christine Grinter

Claudette McMillan

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Volunteers are trained in Personal Support, Psychological First Aid and Emotional Spiritual Care and accredited as Personal Support Workers or Chaplains.

The Emergency Management Act of 2013 established Emergency Management Victoria. VCC Emergencies Ministries operates within the EMV framework, with (currently three) paid staff in the state office and volunteer coordinators at regional and municipal level.

VCC Emergencies Ministry provides assistance in a wide range of emergency situations in relief and recovery from disaster, crisis and critical incidents.

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Brochures and further information about VCC Emergencies Ministry will be available during Synod next month. Look out for brochures in your parishes in coming months.

An opportunity to gather together for the weekend. We will be talking about Cursillo in the Diocese, 4th Day community and lots of time to catch up, relax and have a few laughs with great food and amenities.We need at least 50 people to make this weekend happen.

When :- May 12th-13th 2018 9am registration for a 9.30am start until 12pm Sunday (lunch not included)

Where :- Kerford Hotel, Beechworth.

Cost :- $235 per person (Including $120 each room for accommodation therefore cheaper for a couple)

If you have not received any e-mails from us for a while please update your details. See below

We need to know numbers by the 4th of May. But early indication would be much appreciated.

Please contact DLD Mary Pearson at marypear@hotmail.com or on 0418 167 968.

Relax – Rejuvenate – Reconnect

Compassion in times of crisis

BY CAROLINE BURGE This Op Shop was opened in 1986 in a small corner of a closed in verandah at Church House, Kilmore and has been completely volunteer run ever since. Over the years it has expanded to fill the whole of the verandah and one more internal room as retail space. Six years ago the number of donations had increased to the point where the whole of Church House needed to be taken over to accommodate sorters, sellers and “stuff”. The shop opens on Fridays and on Saturday mornings. Thanks should go to the 40 plus regular workers who turn up rain hail or shine as without them this shop simply would not exist - they are all precious. The team work aspect of the tasks makes it easier to cope with whatever is faced each week. Everything is sold including the kitchen sink from time to time. The furniture area is on the outside verandah and is virtually never under control (space wise).

Over the years a number of staff have had to cease their work due to ill health with some who would love to be able to come back if they were able because of the ethos

and company of both workers and customers. The Op Shop is always in need of more workers especially those who can help in the sales area. It would be ideal to have another day of opening but we hampered by the lack of extra salespersons. During the past year the Op Shop has been blessed with a number of new sorters who come either as a group or individually, and those who had been struggling with the load are feeling much more relaxed.

A recent survey of why people volunteer at this Op Shop did not mention anything to do with material gain. They see the best and the worst of the buying public and are constantly rewarded by helping local folk stay on their feet or get back on their feet. Our prices are probably the cheapest in Victoria and this is because of the limited space and the amount of supplied donations. Our staff are from very diverse backgrounds and cultures and bring many innovative ways of helping a wide range of people within our district, the rest of Australia and a number of overseas countries.

Some quotes from staff describing as to why they

volunteer include:

• “It’s FUN!”• “A break away from

minding grandchildren/ husband.”

• “Was lost after retiring from work and feeling less useful.”

• “Company is good, generally too busy here to get upset about anything.”

• “Interaction with the local community that we may not meet otherwise.”

• “One former check out worker needed to be busy.”

• “Some live in isolated parts of the district and have no near neighbours, the Op Shop fills the gap.”

• “Some live on their own and find they are happier being useful and busy.”

• “A way to improve English language skills (a recent Asian migrant)- a way for the rest of us to be patient and tolerant. “

• “Wants to give back to the community in order that we have a better society.”

• “Has become a part of my life.”

• “Does not like to see others working when I can be too.”

• “It is never the same-variety is the spice of life.”

Kilmore Parish Op Shop

BY NERIDAH MILDREN

We have many parishoners who volunteer their precious time - working in the Parish Office, attending the gardens, running the 2birds one stone cafe serving coffee and baking cakes, cutting rags for Jack’s Rags, working for the monthly market and the annual Fete, singing in the Choir with practice each Thursday night and then

singing for the service on Sundays and many more chores without which each successful parish could not operate.

We have one member of St.Johns who was recognised in 2007 by the Wodonga Council as Senior Citizen of the year for all the work she does within the Community as well as her church congregation.Ethel Elkington is just about the longest service

member of Meals on Wheels in Wodonga. Ethel volunteers at the Op Shop at Emmanuel Church, visits out at Westmont Aged Care and helps out at the Sunnyside Tennis Club. She was recognised by Tennis Victoria for her long standing association with the Club and was presented with a plaque by staff from Tennis Victoria who travelled up from Melbourne to make the presentation.

Ethel Elkington - a long serving Volunteer

our volunteers For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do

Hebrews 6:10

6 THE ADVOCATE May 2018 FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY NINTH SYNOD

EASTER AROUND THE DIOCESE

BY JOHN GILSON

The Anglican Parish of Mansfield was very privileged to have Bishop John minister to us for the Easter services as Reverend Eden Nichols was on leave preparing to take up her new ministry at St Luke’s at Yea. We were touched by his generosity and by the insights he provided for us during the Maudy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day services. A special sidelight to the Easter day was that Bishop John blessed and used the new chasuble which was made by Ann Herbert and Trish Gilson. Bishop John noted that it was appropriate to wear it on the day as the embroidery had been taken from the previous chasuble and given new life.

PHOTO RIGHT: Bishop John with Ann Herbert (left) &Trish Gilson

BY CAROLINE BURGE

Around the Diocese and indeed the world over, many people spent the last week in March celebrating the wonders of Holy Week and Easter. The Parish of Kilmore was no different. From Palm Sunday (pictured in the April edition of the Advocate) to Easter Day, no fewer than 7 completely different liturgies were conducted. This is indeed a huge week particularly for our clergy and we are so blessed to have such dedicated clergy in our Diocese.

On Palm Sunday saw the traditional blessing of palms and the procession into the church; on Tuesday in Holy Week a Tenabrae Service

- “A service of shadows” was held at St Matthew’s, Broadford. A wonderful, deeply moving service with an altar of lit candles with each member reading a passage of scripture and then extinguishing a candle until the room was left in darkness. It was no coincidence that there were 7 candles, 7 readings with 7 parishioners in attendance. On Wednesday in Holy Week, “Stations of the Cross” was held at Christ Church. On Maundy Thursday the traditional Foot-washing took place in both Kilmore and Broadford, with the Kilmore service ending with the procession to the Altar of Repose and “Garden of Gethsemane”, followed by the Stripping of the Altar. The “Garden of

Gethsemane” was a place of silence and meditation in the candlelight of the church until midnight. On Good Friday four liturgies took place in all four centres of the parish, with readings from the “Seven Last Words”. The Christ Church Music Group sang the wonderful hymn “O love that will not let me go” a very moving service. On Holy Saturday, or Easter Eve as it is also known, there was the lighting of the new fire, the Exultet sung by parishioner Dean Satiia, and the renewal of baptism vows. And of course on Easter morning our worship was full of the joys of that first Easter morning. Christ is Risen…. He is Risen Indeed. Alleluia.

I carry a cross in my pocket,A simple reminder to meThat I am a Christian,No matter where I will be.

This little cross isn’t magic,Nor is it a good luck charm.It isn’t meant to protect meFrom every physical harm.

It’s not for identificationFor all the world to see.It’s simply an understandingBetween my Saviour and me.

When I put my hand in my pocketTo bring out a coin or a key,

The cross is there to remind meOf the price He paid for me.

It reminds me too, to be thankfulFor my blessings every day,And to strive to serve Him betterIn all that I do or say.

Its also a daily reminderOf the peace and comfort I shareWith all who know my MasterAnd give themselves to His care.

So, I carry a cross in my pocketReminding none but meThat Jesus Christ is Lord of my life,If only I’ll let Him be.

Holy Week and Easter in the Parish of Kilmore

PHOTO ABOVE: Good Friday - Christ Church Music Group (Doug Whitbourn, Dean Saitta, Fr André, Noel Baker, Patty Du Plooy, Caroline Burge), singing “O love that will not let me go”

Bishop John Celebrates at Parish of Mansfield

A Cross in my PocketOn Good Friday at each liturgy in the Parish of Kilmore, Parish Priest, Fr André Du Plooy gave a small wooden cross to every person in the congregation. It wasn’t a fancy cross, nor was it made of precious gold or silver, but a simple wooden cross to remind us of that simple wooden cross on which Our Lord was crucified on, on Good Friday. Along with the cross, Fr André then read the poem “A cross in my pocket”.

BY MOLLY CRAIG

Holy Week and Easter was a special time once again in the Parish of Benalla. Beginning on Palm Sunday, parishioners gathered together in the Parish Centre, where the palm crosses were blessed and the congregation processed with palm branches to the church.

Stations of the Cross were held at Holy Trinity in Benalla and St Aidan’s Swanpool during Holy Week and in Benalla on Good Friday, allowing people to pray and have some quiet

time during the emotional build up to Easter.

Maundy Thursday saw an Agape meal held in Benalla,

where people came together and enjoy a meal together and to spend quality time in conversation before going across to the church

Easter at the Parish of Benalla

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Safe Church Safe People Volunteer WeekBY NIKKI COLLINS

May 21-27 is Volunteer Week and throughout May volunteers in all sorts of roles are recognised for the contribution they make to community building, support services, animal welfare, and keeping community based organisations and programs operating.

Whether a volunteer gives their time in service to God, to support their community, to maintain or develop skills, to progress activities or causes that they are personally passionate about, to keep busy after retirement or to fill some spare time (and probably many of these combined) – whatever the reason, their commitment and contribution need to be recognised and valued because without them a lot of things we take for granted would grind to a halt.

The Diocese, our churches and parishes would not be able to function without the commitment and willing participation of volunteers from within the Anglican community. These are the people you see around you each day, who give their time, skills and passion to support administration and governance, maintenance, fundraising and events. The people who perform important liturgical and worship roles, provide pastoral care and support in times of crisis, who lead or participate in a range of ministry or community outreach programs, and who voluntarily contribute to development of business-type functions including planning, review and systems change programs. It is important to also recognise those who, despite being employed in church roles, go well above and beyond the paid roles and give much of their own time as well.

We have a number of committees and other groups across the Diocese that include many people who participate voluntarily. This has been particularly the case with the various groups working on development of our Safe Church systems.

Over the past 12-18 months we have been blessed by many people who have contributed willingly and enthusiastically despite the work involved sometimes being challenging and confronting. Your commitment to Safe Church, your advice, support and practical contributions, and your advocacy in the parishes has all been critical in achieving what we have since the start of 2017. We still have work to do, but we have come a long way. To each of you – those currently involved and those who have been in the past – thank you!

The Diocese of Wangaratta recognises and values the involvement of all those who voluntarily contribute to the work of the church and to the wider community.

Thank you!!

Safe Church Awareness Workshops 2018:19th May – Purbrick Hall, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta16th June – St Augustine’s, Shepparton17th November – St John’s, MansfieldDate TBC – St John’s, Wodonga (pending confirmation of presenters)For more information contact the Registry or email pabishop@wangaratta-anglican.org.au

Farewell to Rev Sally Boothey BY FR GEOFF POLINESS

On 15th April The Rev’d Sally Boothey entered into retirement, making a break from her Long Service Leave to bid farewell to the parish of Numurkah/Nathalia/Wakiti Creek and Barmah where she has ministered since 2013.

In her own gentle way she spoke to the parish about the dance of the past 21 years since her ordination in the Diocese of Gippsland. Her ministry began as chaplain to St Anne’s Girls School in Sale and later rector of Westernport. During her time in Gippsland she served on various committees and associated appointments.

Her life was about to change in 2007 when the Diocese of Adelaide wept her off her feet to dance around Sturt as rector of Plymtton.

Sally used the image of dance to describe the way she exercised her gifted ministry, touching people, holding hands, letting go, swaying to the rhythm of the dance. Her gentle dancing, sensitive preaching and love for her people will live with her as she enters the next phase of the dance, RETIREMENT!!

Sally leaves this diocese having cared for ordinands, served on diocesan council, chaplain to Mother’s Union and followed along many

other paths of service. We who have heard her thoughtful preaching, her prayerful disposition, received her ministrations will remember the sensitive, thoughtful, loving qualities that marked her as a true priest.

May Sally and Dennis leave the rumba of Wangaratta and waltz gently, harmoniously, and with good health in the new life that retirement may offer her.

BY IAN DAVIS

66 Years of marriage is an amazing record and Tom was heard saying that the celebration, put on by the caring staff, made this the best anniversary ever!

All those years ago Tom, in the Navy and located at Portsmouth, spied Betty while she was on holidays with her cousin. So smitten was he that he proposed and were married within six months of meeting.

“Betty looked tall and elegant and someone I could take home to meet mother!” said Tom with a glint in his eye.

Betty is still tall and elegant and enjoying her life at Kellock Lodge Alexandra with Tom, a policeman for 40 years, visiting every day.

This is a remarkable achievement when currently 1/3 of marriages end in divorce after 12 years.

Betty and Tom obviously have old fashioned values and an old fashioned love and each could say:

“I’ve got that old fashioned love in my heart and here it will always remain. My love is like a clinging vine, it clings a little closer all the time.

Though all the dry land change to sea, there will never be a change in me.

I’ve got that old fashioned love in my heart”.

By James P Johnson

Tom and Betty have two sons, five grandchildren and, in June 2018, they will become great grand parents.

Staff at Kellock Lodge respect that this is the residents home and love surprising on them on such special occasions. Vicki and Heather presented this delicious chocolate cake, a joy to behold, and needless to say did not last long.

Best wishes to Betty and Tom and their family on such a wonderful occasion.

PHOTO BELOW: Background: Peter Casey & Ethel KellyFrom left: Heather Bury, Tom Steele, Vanessa Chrysikos, Vicki Grigg, Ali Ray, Kereth Farn, Betty Steele & Phoebe Robertson

Celebration at Kellock Lodge, Alexandra, for Tom & Betty Steel

Presentation of a painting by parishioner Joan Harding was presented to Sally by Rectors Warden Lou Hamon, and flowers from Rector’s Warden Mary Muntz, pictured with Sally and husband Dennis

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BY CAROLINE BURGE

On “Low Sunday” in the Parish of Kilmore, several Harvest Festivals were held around the parish in Kilmore, Broadford and Tallarook. In keeping with past traditions, at the end of each service, all the food and produce was gathered together to auction at the monthly Parish BBQ with money raised going to missions.

Generally the monthly BBQ

is held at different homes around the parish, but on this particular Sunday the BBQ was held at Gavan Hall in Broadford, where a sumptuous lunch was held for all in attendance. With more food donated than could be auctioned, it was unanimously decided to sell what we could to those present, and to donate the vast amount left over to the Broadford “Love in Action” Group.

A surprise visitor to the

lunch was Archdeacon Clarence Bester who called in to Gavan Hall, having taken the services at the Parish of Central Goulburn at Seymour and Nagambie that morning.

At the end of the day, a car full of fresh produce was donated to local families in need through the care of “Love in Action”, as well as over $140 being raised for ABM.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE The Advent of the Snake LizardBY GILLIAN BAKER

In the face of all the bad news, fake news and mind-numbing pictures depicting man’s inhumanity to man and to those other than human species living alongside us, it’s easy to become so despondent we are unable to either think or act in a positive way.

Then out of the blue comes an inspiration and impetus to keep on trying.Mine arrived recently in the form of the Snake Lizard.

It was Easter, a time when Christians remember Christ’s Passion and Resurrection in our Church services, and enjoy family get-togethers, with the inevitable Easter eggs. But ‘Easter’ goes back much further to pre-Christian days when Eostre the Germanic Goddess of spring promised hope of new life to the earth after the long, cold northern hemisphere winter (thus the ‘egg’ symbolism).

The new life that arrived in our patch was a Snake Lizard, so named by an observant 4 year old, whose eyes, being closer to the ground, are better designed for seeing little animals. This tiny creature, on becoming aware of the dangerous

presence of a human 4 year old, quickly secreted itself under a pile of leaves. It was slender and dark coloured, about ten centimetres long and looked for all the world like a tiny, skinny, brown snake.

Then we saw its four tiny legs and feet.

Not wanting to prolong its fear (‘They’ have recently decided that animals are sentient beings too!) by peering at it through a magnifying glass, we let this ‘new’ skink wriggle back under its leaves.

So rather than talk about our abominable record of extinctions, a positive impetus might be to look at what we can do to help preserve our wonderful ecosystems. Anyone can join forces with the various Environmental and Conservation based movements to add weight to their numbers, but each one of us could also add regular personal actions to enhance the prospect of survival of those other species.

A simple idea for this month - leave a ‘wild’, leaf covered but unsprayed patch of garden - yours or a community garden, farm or parkland – as a safe haven for where Snake Lizards and their like can live undisturbed.

Harvest Festivals at the Parish of Kilmore

Blessing of new home for the Diocesan Archdeacon

Bishop John blessed the new residence of the Diocesan Archdeacon and his family on Saturday 14 April. The service was attended by approximately 18 others and a good feast was held following the blessing.

Mothers’ Union News and Events 2018BY MARY MUNTZ

Mrs Christine Brain, a member of our Australian Mothers’ Union Executive, holds the position of Co-ordinator of Overseas and Northern Outreach. Christine reminds us of the importance of the prayer network enjoyed by members of Mothers’ Union. The financial support from all Australian members provides money for Mothers’ Union project leaders in the developing countries. In many places the presence and work of members is the main opportunity for teaching and training women. These women are then able to encourage whole societies to embrace opportunities which will benefit the vulnerable in their communities. There are many ways the financial assistance of Mothers’ Union can make a difference to family members, particularly mothers and children. Members from all MU branches across the Diocese appreciate the support they receive at their various fundraising events.

There are times when we might feel our diocese is rather large when we travel home from a day in the

Alpine Parish, Corryong or Central Goulburn branches but the distance is insignificant for members in the vastness of Northern Australia. “Northern Outreach” encompasses the vast area of Northern West Australia, Northern Territory and North Queensland Diocese. Christine reports that this year we had $56.000 available, which is a pleasing increase from last year. The Bishops in these areas have approved the allocations for clergy to attend Synod, and the Bishop’s wife Christine to visit families. Travel and accommodation costs are met for Mothers’ Union Presidents, Vice Presidents and Outreach Co-ordinator Christine to visit remote areas for conferences, events and training days. Also provided are funds to continue important Pastoral visits for clergy and church workers. The Diocese of Northern Territory is receiving financial support for six indigenous women who have graduated with certificate IV in Theology at Nungalinya College. These women can now access money to enrol in online Theological studies, attend a relevant conference or complete a Bible Translation

workshop.

It is more than twenty years since Judy Cooper suggested MU take a special interest in the young people from the diocese who entered the Theological colleges. In the early years branch members corresponded with these young people and sent writing materials, socks, and Christmas treats. The students’ situations changed so the role of Mothers’ Union Adopt- a Theologue Co-ordinator was created. Now the students are given a monetary gift on their ordination to Deacon enabling them to purchase necessary items for their new role within the church. Mothers’ Union members have been privileged to see many newly ordained priests continue their ministry in the Diocese. We will miss Rev’d Sally Boothey, Diocesan Chaplain and Adopt-a- Theologue Co-ordinator as she stepped down from these roles at the AGM in November. Sally and her husband Denis have retired to Bowenvale ,near Marybourgh, but hopefully we may see her if she is offered a position as Locum in the Diocese.

Phoebe McDonald with her Easter pictureFr André with Archdeacon Clarence Bester with some “produce of the land”

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Each year since 1998 the Matthew McInnes Award has been presented during Synod to recognise outstanding service to the youth of the Diocese of Wangaratta.

The recipient in that first year was Ria Voorhaar. In more recent years the award has been presented to the late Mrs Margaret Neaum (2007), Fr Bryn Jones (2009)

and Eldorado Homework Club (2011). Last year’s recipient was Joy Clayton from Yea.

The Matthew McInnes Award was established by Fr Ray and Mrs Glenys McInnes to honour their son Matthew who died in a car accident not long before Fr Ray became Dean of the Cathedral following his years as Rector of Benalla. Matthew had been

very active in youth ministry in the diocese.

Now is the time to consider possible persons or groups who might be nominated for this award in 2018. Nominations should be sent to the Bishop by Friday 1st June. Post nominations to PO Box 457, Wangaratta 3676 or email bishop@wangaratta-anglican.org.au.

Nominations for Matthew McInnes Award are open

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CAN DO supports PNG Earthquake recoveryThe Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations (CAN DO), of which Anglican Overseas Aid is a member, is conducting a major response to the impact of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake which happened in Papua New Guinea in February.

The quake killed 150 people and has left 270,000 people (including 125,000 children) in need of emergency aid, according to the UN.

CAN DO agencies are providing urgent shelter and health support, especially in the form of clean water, sanitation and hygiene support (WASH) as well as trauma counselling.An outbreak of dengue fever is of particular concern for the local population as are cases of diarrhoea and dysentery. Access to clean water, food and medical resources is still scarce, and tribal conflict has been exacerbated by these stresses. As a result the numbers of displaced peoples are on the rise and the Papua New Guinean military and security personnel have moved in to protect a number of state-owned assets, including a hospital in Hela province.

“Anglican Overseas Aid CEO, Revd Bob Mitchell, said, “Church agencies working together to provide support increases the impact we are able to make in affected communities. Some agencies have suspended response efforts due to escalating conflict. But the churches are continuing to provide support despite the ongoing challenges. This highlights the importance of the church network in the response.”

CAN DO agencies are also investing in rebuilding, with efforts already underway to rebuild schools, hospitals and houses throughout the Central Highlands Region.

Revd Mitchell added, “We are enormously grateful for the AUD $1.5 million support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the NZ $900,000 support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).”

CAN DO comprises Act for Peace, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia, Anglican Board of Mission, Anglican Overseas Aid, the Australian Lutheran World Service, Transform Aid International (Baptist World Aid Australia), UnitingWorld, and Caritas Australia.

If you would like to assist the people of Papua New Guinea, you can donate to the Anglican Overseas Aid PNG Earthquake Appeal by calling 1800 249 880 or by visiting http://anglicanoverseasaid.org.au/donate-online or sending a cheque, made payable to Anglican Overseas Aid, to

Anglican Overseas AidPNG Earthquake AppealP.O. Box 389Abbotsford, VIC 3067

I came that they may have life and have it abundantly – John 10:10

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Heaven needed hands to soothe and care

For little children everywhere

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Who might cry and lose their way

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To hush fears and change a mood

Who did heaven find to do such amazing deeds?

Who could guide a life and meet the need?

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Regular Parish Service TimesHOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL, WANGARATTA

Sunday 8.00am Holy Eucharist

10.00am Sung Eucharist

Wednesday 10.00am Eucharist

Saturday 6.00pm Saturday @ 6

Morning Prayer Daily at 9.00am (except Sunday)

Evening Prayer Daily at 5.00pm

ALBURYSt Matthew’s, Albury Sunday 9am Sung Eucharist Wednesday 10.30am 10.30am Children’s Church (3rd Sunday every month) 5pm Evensong (1st Sunday of every month)

ALEXANDRASt John’s, AlexandraSunday 9.30am Eucharist

ALPINEAll Saints, BrightWednesdays 9:30am Sunday 11am Eucharist

St Paul’s MyrtlefordSunday 9.15am EucharistWednesday 11am Eucharist

St John’s WhoroulySunday 8am Eucharist

St Etheldreda’s Harrietville3rd Thursday 10.30am Eucharist

BEECHWORTHChrist Church Beechworth Sundays 9am Sung Eucharist Tuesdays 4.30pm Hour of Silent PrayerWednesdays 10am Midweek Eucharist

St Jude’s EldoradoSundays 11am 1st & 3rd Sundays Eucharist 2nd & 4th Sundays Morning Prayer.

BENALLAHoly Trinity, BenallaSunday 8am Eucharist 9.30am Sung EucharistMonday 10am Eucharist (Cooinda Nursing Home) Thursday 9.30am Eucharist

St Paul’s Goorambat 1st Sunday 5pm Eucharist

St Aidan’s Swanpool2nd & 4th Sunday 11.15am Eucharist

CENTRAL GOULBURNChrist Church Seymour Sunday 9am Wednesday 10am St. John’s Nagambie Sunday 11am St. Paul’s Avenel 8am 1st Sunday of the Month

COBRAMSt Margaret’s CobramSunday 9-9.15am reflection time 9.30am Eucharist 5th Sunday Parish Eucharist Wednesday 10am.

CORRYONGAll Saints CorryongEucharist 9.30am every Sunday Holy Trinity Cudgewa3rd Sunday 11.30am Eucharist Tennis Club Biggara1st Sunday 2pm Eucharist

EUROASt Paul’s Euroa Sunday 9.30am Eucharist Wednesday 10am St Andrew’s Longwood 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday 8am St Dunstan’s Violet Town 2nd & 4th Sunday 11.30am

KILMOREChrist Church KilmoreSunday 9am Sung Eucharist4th Sunday 5pm Meditation ServiceSt Matthew’s BroadfordSunday 11am Holy Eucharist St Stephen’s TallarookSunday 11am Holy EucharistChurch of the Transfiguration Pyalong1st & 3rd Sunday 4pm Holy Eucharist5th Sunday 11am Family Servicerotates between Broadford, Tallarook and Pyalong. See parish website.

MANSFIELDSt John’s Mansfield Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Thursday 10.30am Holy CommunionFriday 12 noon MeditationChrist Church Bonnie Doon 2nd Sunday 11.30am Anglican Church Service 4th Sunday 11.30am - Uniting Church ServiceSt Peter’s Jamieson 1st Sunday 11.30am Holy Communion

MARYSVILLEMarysville 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday 10.00am St Thomas Buxton 2nd & 4th Sunday 10am

MILAWASt Paul’s Milawa2nd & last Sunday 9am Eucharist

MT BEAUTY/TAWONGASt Aidan’s Tawonga1st and 3rd Sunday at 5.00pm

WANGARATTAAll Saints Moyhu 1st Sunday 9.30am Eucharist

Holy Trinity Whitfield3rd Sunday 11am Eucharist

Christ Church Greta 3rd Sunday 9am Eucharist

WANGARATTA WEST & WARBYSSt Michael’s Wangaratta West Sunday 9.30am Tuesday 10am St Paul’s Glenrowan Sunday 11am St George’s Taminick 1st & 3rd Sunday 8am St Johns Village Chapel Tuesday 10am + Saturday 5pm

WODONGASt John’s Wodonga Saturday 5pm Vigil Eucharist Sunday 7.30am Eucharist 9.30 am Sung Eucharist Wednesday 9am Meditation 10am Eucharist 4th Sunday 6pm Taize 5th Sunday 6pm Choral Evensong Emmanuel 1st & 3rd Sundays 9am Sung Eucharist

Holy Trinity Bethanga 4th Sunday 9.30am Eucharist

YACKANDANDAHHoly Trinity Yackandandah 1st& 3rd Sundays 10.30am Eucharist 2nd & 4th Sunday 10.30 Morning prayer

St Mark’s Tangambalanga2nd Sunday 10.30 Eucharist 4th Sunday 8.45am Eucharist

St Paul’s Allan’s Flat 1st & 3rd Sunday 8.45am Eucharist

St Andrew’s Dederang1st & 3rd Sunday 7.00pm Eucharist

YARRAWONGASt Cuthbert’s Yarrawonga Sunday 7am Eucharist 10am Sung Eucha-rist Wednesday 10am St Thomas’ St James1st, 2nd & 4th Sunday 8.30am Eucharist

YEASt Luke’s YeaSunday 9.15am Holy Eucharist Thursday 9am Morning Prayer

NORTHERN ALBURY St. Mark’s North Albury10am Sunday; 9.30am Wednesday.St. James’ Lavington8.30am 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays; 10am Thursday.St. John’s Thurgoona9am 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays.St. Paul’s Jindera10.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays.Messy ChurchSt. Mark’s 4pm 2nd Sunday

NUMURKAH NATHALIASt George’s NumurkahSunday 10.30am Sung Eucharist

Holy Trinity NathaliaSunday 9.00am Eucharist4th Tuesday 10.00am Eucharist

St Paul’s Wakiti Creek1st Sunday 7.30am Holy Communion

RUTHERGLEN CHILTERNSt Stephen’s Rutherglen Sunday 8.45am Eucharist Thursday 9.00am Eucharist (M.U. on 2nd)All Soul’s Barnawartha 2nd & 4th Sunday 10.45am Eucharist

Browns Plains 3rd Sunday 7.45am Kids Church during Term 5th Sun 10.45amSt Paul’s Chiltern 1st & 3rd Sunday 10.45am Eucharist Wednesday 9.00am Eucharist

Christ the King Wahgunyah 4th Saturday 6pm Eucharist

SHEPPARTONSt Augustine’s SheppartonSunday: Eucharist 8.30am, 10.30am (Family Service) Fifth Sunday: combined service 9.30amWednesday: Eucharist 10amSt. Luke’s Dookie2nd Sunday: 8.45am: Eucharist4th Sunday 9am alt. with Uniting Church.Christ Church MurchisonSunday: 11am: Eucharist 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays; Morning Prayer 4th SundaySt. Paul’s RushworthSunday : 9am: Eucharist 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays; Morning Prayer 4th Sunday5th Sunday combined Murchison/Rushworth service.

TALLANGATTAChrist Church Tallangatta Sunday 9.00 am 4th Sunday Family Service 10.30 am

SEXUAL HARASSMENTThe Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta has zero tolerance for abuse. We

are committed to providing a safe, respectful, welcoming and positive environment for children and adults

from all backgrounds.

If you have experienced abuse or suspect abuse may be occurring in a

church setting or by a member of the church you should report this as soon as possible to

the Director of Professional Standards

on 1800 377 842 (1800 DPSVIC) or email professionalstandards@

wangaratta-anglican.org.au.

For more information on our Safe Church policies and procedures

contact the Diocesan Safe Church Officer on 03 5721 3484.

PeoPle & Parishes

PHOTO CAPTIONS 1. St John's Nagambie received the Community Group of the Year

award at Nagambie's Australia day ceremony.

2. Diocesan clergy during ecumenical Stations of the Cross –walk starting at Northern Albury, Easter 2012

3. Fr Kim Benton helping the children bake pancakes for Shrove Tuesday 2013

4. Ven. Eden-Elizabeth Nicholls became a Grandmother with a difference when one of her donkeys Mindy, gave birth to a baby girl – Shikahr T’Pau, on the 20th December 2012.

5. June Brown (nee Ellis) greets Daryl Evans a life member of Christ Church Greta during the Guild members Service on 18th November 2012.

6. Rev'd Sally Boothey with Bishop John Parkes during her induction into the Numurkah/ Nathalia Parish.

7. Jenny Kindred celebrating the Chinese New Year with St Luke's Seniors .

Bequests can really make a difference.

John has been enriched in life. He has been blessed by God with a wonderful family and good health. After full filling his dreams with a successful career he has now retired and spends his time volunteering within his parish as a church warden. During his time volunteering he learned that his fellow parishioners have been generous and supportive of the work of God through the church and he wanted to follow in their foot steps.

So John went to visit his family lawyer to revise his will and to find a way he could help support the work of God. His lawyer suggested to him that he could name his parish as beneficiary in his will. So in addition to providing bequests for his grandchildren’s education, John decided to provide ten percent of his estate to his parish church. This way, what he practices every Sunday as a com-mitted parishioner will continue on. John’s generosity will make a significant difference with in the life and work of his parish.

For more information please contact;

The Registrar - Mr Tim WilliamsDiocese of Wangaratta P.O. Box 457 Wangaratta VIC 3677 Phone (03) 5721 3484

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For more information, call the Registry at 03-5721-3484

"The Still Point of the Turning World:

Walking the Labyrinth and

Centering Prayer"

Lay Silent Retreat 201319-21 April, Feathertop Chalet, Harrietville

JULY 2013

CONTENTSDiocesan Calendar .....................................3

Rev'd Grace Sharon Column .......................4

FEATURE- Synod Liftout.......................... 5-8

Leisure .......................................................9

Movie Review ..........................................10

Classifieds ................................................11

Diocesan Parish Times...............................11

People & Parishes .....................................12

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Relay for LifeSunday 8 September

2:00 pm

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St Matthew's Church, Albury

Three Anglican Parish of Central Goulburn Debutante balls were the social events of the season. The first Deb set was presented to the Anglican Bishop of Wangaratta, the Bishop John Parkes and Mrs Margaret Parkes on 14th June, at St Mary's college hall. 13 Debutantes and their partners were presented into society in front of their families, friends and parish folk.

The second and third Debutante Balls were held at St Mary's hall on 21st & 22nd June.

Central Goulburn Debutante Balls. 14th, 21st and 22nd June 2013

Ladies putting on the final hole.

BY Yvonne Davies

Held its 24th Golf day at the St. James Golf Club on Tuesday 4th June.

44 players played 4 B.B.B. Stableford. evan James and linton Potter with 46 points were the winners, with Tom Hack-ett and Peter Henderson on 44 points the runners up. All other players were presented with a golf ball, donated by Kurt Bleck-wehl and Hugh Fisher. The 9 hole competition was won by dennis Bell

on 16 points and runner up was doug davies on 15 points.

Thanks to Marj Bleck-wehl and dot Fisher for encouraging the golfers from Yarrawonga to at-tend, making this day very enjoyable. Many of our visitors donated items for the multi choice raffle. The catering for lunch and afternoon tea was at its usual high standard.

Great to see Hugh Fisher playing – an in-credible effort for a 95 year old good sport and fine gentleman.

St Thomas’s golf day at St James

BY HeatHer stammers.

MISSION DINNER 2013

WHile the plight of the South Afri-can refugees may not be front page news at the moment, they are in need of the basics to survive their desper-ate plight. ABM recently wrote to the Bishop of Wangaratta appealing for assistance for the Sudanese refugees who are fleeing the fighting between rebels and the South Sudan military especially in Twic east diocese. The Bishop of the Horn of Africa is appeal-ing for emergency food relief for these displaced people and with that in mind, the parish of St George's Numurkah held a Mission dinner on the 17th May to raise funds to send to the Bishop for distribution as needed.

diners enjoyed a meal of ethio-pian food cooked by the parishioners. ethiopian food is traditionally spicy or peppery meat and/or vegetable dishes called Wat's and served on large injeras

(pancakes made from a seed similar to buckwheat). during a communal meal, each diner tears pieces off one large injera wrapping it around the stew-like Wat. The portion resem-bles a cigar which is eaten as finger food although the diners at the Mis-sion dinner used knives and forks as is our western custom. Fruit is not plentiful but they do have mainly mel-ons. Honey is used as a sweetener for pancakes or Honey Wine. The food is spicy but some dishes were modi-fied to suit our western palate. Meat can be lamb, chicken, goat or vegeta-ble (mainly root vegetables however the dishes served for the dinner were lamb, chicken and vegetable).

The diners at the Hamon Par-ish Centre enjoyed the restaurant atmosphere of subdued lighting, decorations and the red/brown hues of the desert reminding them of the richness of the African landscape and the people who are now in desperate need.

Diners enjoyed a meal of Ethiopian food cooked by the parishioners.

Debutante Lauren Newman and her partner Johnathon Lejins together with family and friends at the 1st Central Goulburn Parish debutante ball held on the 14th June 2013.

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PHOTO CAPTIONS 1.Volunteers from the All comers market, Parish of Wodonga

2. Rev.Berlin Guerrero, Uniting Minister from Emmanuel Uniting & Anglican Church, West Wodonga on Good Friday. 3. Some of the Bling on display at St. Augustine’s Reachout afternoon4. Lotte, Krystina, Blessing, Laura, Taylor, Nadia and Helena with the Easter baskets they made – ready for the Easter egg hunt St. Augustine’s, Shepparton.5. Fr Paul Dalzel playing the Easter Bunny on Easter Sunday at St John’s Nagambie. 6. Miss Molly helping out in the Registry office.

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