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CONTENTS WEWEDDDDNESDAYNESDAY WEEKLY Pgs 1 -3 From 22282888 November 2012012222 the Bishops’ Wednesday Weekly is for every Anglican in this Diocese. Material for inclusion to Jo Mould [email protected] by Tuesday 3pm. Office New items are marked with a red line or a Pgs 4 -5 Wednesday Weekly is available electronically under ‘What’s On’ on the PMC website Resources http://pmc.org.au/whats-on/wednesday-weekly for Advent/ From the Bishops’ Office Lent COMMISSIONINGS The Right Reverend Dr Doug Stevens will be commissioned Rector of Mt Gravatt on Pgs 5- 8 December 1 st at 7pm . Liturgical colour will be white. The Reverend Tiffany Sparks will be commissioned Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Ithaca-Ashgrove on Friday 14 December 2012 at 7pm . Liturgical colour will be white. Pgs 8 - 10 The Reverend Allan Paulsen will be commissioned Rector of the Parish of Hervey Bay on Friday 11 th January 2013 at 7pm . Liturgical colour will be white. Pg 10 The Reverend Michael Stalley will be commissioned Priest in Charge of the Parish of CCSSCC Chelmer –Graceville on 24 January 2013 at 7pm . Liturgical colour will be white. Pg 10 The Rev’d Kay Hart will be commissioned Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Chinchilla at 11.00am on Saturday 2 nd February 2013. Liturgical colour will be white. DDSSCC INTERCESSIONS Pgs 11- 13 Please pray for: James McKennay; The Rev’d Canon Tom Hood; Joy Hood (Wife of Canon Tom) ; Other The Rev’d Ken Reardon; Christine Barker; The Rev’d Andrew Cooper; The Rev’d Illtyd Loveluck; Events The Rev’d Alan Lamb; The Rev’d Sam and Patricia Seymour; The Rev’d Richard Penny; The Rev’d Neil Humphrey; Celia Treherne (wife of The Rev’d Tom); The Rev’d Dr Mervyn Thomas; The Rev’d Geoffrey Beel; Damien Hammer; Enoch Quested; Maria Scarcella (Milan Italy); Pg 14 The Rev’d Ivan Lahey; The Rev’d Maurice Chant; The Rev’d Leon Rowe; Lorraine Stafford; Parish The Ven Richard Gowty Billboard Please notify The Reverend Ian Marshall, Chaplain to the Archbishop, Ph: 3835 2249 or [email protected] of anyone for whom prayers would be appreci ated. Pg 15 ORDINATION OF DEACONS and PRIESTS - 1 DECEMBER 2012 Dates of St John’s Cathedral, Ann St, Brisbane 10am interest Colour: RED for 2013 Deacons: Josie Yarham; Stephen Hooper Priests: Helen Paget; Nathan James; Vince Conway; John Dougherty; Donna Peterson; Jon Cornish Please keep these candidates and their families in your prayers as they prepare for ordination and take up their appointments. PARKING : The Cathedral Square car park (opposite the Cathedral) will be open from 8.00am until 5.00pm. The cost is $7.00 flat rate. All car park entry and exit points on both Ann and Turbot Sts will be open on the day. Parking is not available in the Cathedral grounds. Special Offer: The Cathedral Shop has 110 x $3.00 weekend parking vouchers. If you would like to pre-order these vouchers to pick up at the Ordination Service, please contact Stephanie on 07 3835 2225 or [email protected] First in first served! ROBING : Clergy are invited to robe, alb and white stole. Area Deans, Archdeacons, Bishops and Canons are invited to wear copes. REFRESHMENTS : Refreshments will be served, courtesy of Cathedral Chapter, following the liturgy. CONGRATULATIONS to The Rev’d Gillian Moses on being awarded the Charles Sturt University Medal for academic excellence. (details under MEC p8) 1 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Expressions of interest are invited for the following Parishes. Please include a current CV and statement of ministry approach as well as ministry interests and strengths. A copy of the parish profiles can be found on the Diocesan Website. http://www.anglicanbrisbane.org.au/www/node/49 Western Region (to Bishop Rob – Southern Region (to Bishop Geoff – ph: 4639 1875 or email ph 3835 2213 or email [email protected] CLAIMERS ). [email protected] ) Jandowae St George Robina Mudgeeraba Tamborine Mountain SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO BE PART OF A ROSTER GIFTING SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY TO THE PARISH OF TARA Once again I am seeking volunteers to be part of a roster gifting sacramental ministry to the parish of Tara. This program has been running for eight years and has proved to be a blessing to both the parishioners and the visitors. Normally the trip west would occur on the second Sunday of each month but this is a moveable feast. So far for 2013 February and March are covered. Anybody wishing to be part of this innovative ministry should contact Bishop Rob on 4639 1875 or email, [email protected] . The Parish of Tamborine Mountain is seeking a full time Priest in Charge to succeed the Rev’d Allan Paulsen who is moving to Hervey Bay in January 2013. The Parish Profile is on the Diocesan website. Enquiries and expressions of interest to Bishop Geoff Smith please. Parish of Gold Coast North An Associate Priest is needed to continue the growth of the church plant in Coomera. There are 100 people (adults children & teens) who meet at either 10 am or 5.30pm. Currently these congregations meet in Coomera Anglican College. Stage One of the new building should be completed next year. It is a challenging and exciting position. If you would like more information please contact the Revd. Canon Ron Bundy on 0417190817 or [email protected] . Expressions of interest should be directed to Bishop Geoff Smith. ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF GRAFTON - PARISH OF BALLINA VACANCY: Assistant Priest : http://media.wix.com/ugd//7307b4_6c125f86986a3c027de505883c89680d.docx Expressions of interest: Bishop of Grafton: Rt Rev. Keith Slater: Diocesan Office, Grafton- phone 02 6642 4122 [email protected] DIRECTOR OF MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE ANGLICARE SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND (Full Time) We are currently seeking a senior Anglican Clergyperson to join our leadership team to be a powerful advocate of the mission of the wider church within Anglicare Southern Queensland. Our successful applicant will be a senior Anglican Clergyperson with a range and depth of ministerial and representational experience consistent with the role and at least five years accredited Clinical Pastoral or Specialist Chaplaincy practice. For full job description: http://www.anglicanbrisbane.applynow.net.au/jobs/S1007 RETIRED CLERGY & SPOUSES AND CLERGY WIDOWS Annual Morning Tea St Colomb’s (Victoria Street, Clayfield) Friday, 30 November 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm THE ANNUAL CLERGY AND FAMILY GATHERING St Francis College, Milton Lawn and Veranda Old Bishopsbourne Saturday, 1 December 2012 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 2 CLERGY SUMMER SCHOOL ‘Bread of Life’ January 14 – 16 2013 The Southport School Keynote speakers: Andrew McGowan; Dorothy Lee Program & Registration available on PMC homepage . www.pmc.org.au From the Cathedral ‘ADVENT PROCESSION – FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT’ a service of music and readings for Advent, this Sunday 2 nd December at 6pm. St John’s Cathedral. Other diocesan happenings CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD The Reverend Canon Sandy Marshall will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his priesting (in St James’ Cathedral Townsville) on Sunday 23rd December 2012 (almost 50 years to the hour) at the 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist on Advent 4 in St John’s Cathedral . Morning tea will be served after the service in the rear of the Cathedral. RECORDS & ARCHIVES TEMPORARILY CLOSED The Records and Archives Centre for the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane is at present unable to take any more records from Parishes and other Diocesan Organisations, until further notice. Church House (where the records and archives are stored) is undergoing a refurbishment , and so there is very limited room for, and access to, the collection. Thank you for your cooperation. IT’S CHRISTMAS BOWL TIME AGAIN , and all the resources you need to help you promote Christmas Bowl in your congregation will be available soon! The large plastic Christmas Bowl signs (corflutes) are available now for pick-up OR delivery from your local Development Officer, Hazel Smart, 07 3369 6792, [email protected] If you require anything further, don’t hesitate to contact Hazel. If you'd like to start preparing before your kit arrives, we'll send a link to the Worship Resources and other materials early next week. And if you would like to arrange a speaker to come to your church service or Christmas event to talk about the work of Act for Peace, please let us know. Just call us toll-free on 1800 025 101 or email [email protected] MEETING OF PARISH SECRETARIES sponsored by BRISBANE NE DEANERY CHAPTER Tuesday 19 February 12.30pm – Venue St Mark’s Clayfield (Cnr. Bonney Avenue & Bellevue Terrace, CLAYFIELD 4011) This is an opportunity for Parish Secretaries to meet other people in this role, share common experiences, questions and concerns. Light Lunch provided. Finish approx. 2.00pm. RSVP Thursday 14 February Telephone Anne at Clayfield Parish Office on 3862 2221. LAST FEW PLACES AVAILABLE for the Celebratory Dinner Friday 7 th December 2012, 6.30pm-10.30pm The Ale House (XXXX Brewery) Corner of Black & Paten Street, Milton, Brisbane http://www.xxxxalehouse.com.au Ticket cost: $60 per person Reservations/payment to [email protected] or Jo Mould, PMC, GPO Box 421, Brisbane 4001 CHECK THE BLOG FOR ALL INFORMATION Website: http://20thanniversarywomenpriests.wordpress.com3 Contact: The Rev’d Canon Dr Marian Free [email protected] RESOURCES FOR ADVENT “Advent with Luke” – NOW AVAILABLE. Download from Diocesan website http://www.anglicanbrisbane.org.au/www/index.php or home page www.pmc.org.au . Print Copies $2: Cathedral Shop Authors, Archbishop Phillip and Bishops Rob, Geoff and Jonathan, with Foreword by the Rev’d.