DOCSLIB.ORG

SPRING EDITION Vol. 13

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

ELCOME TO ST PAUL’S. We are glad that you have come to Saturday 16th December worship God with us today. If at 5.30pm Carol service, W Cardinal Freeman Village, you are a visitor from another parish, or Ashfield worshipping with us for the first time, please introduce yourself to our parish Sunday 17th December at 7.00pm– St Paul‘s priest, Fr James Collins, or to anyone Festival of Nine Lessons wearing a name badge, over a cup of tea and Carols or coffee in the parish hall after the Sunday 24th December service. You’ll find the hall behind the Midnight Mass at 11pm church. Christmas Day, Monday Year B – SPRING EDITION Vol. 13 25th December 9am Mass 8.00 am – Sung Eucharist Sunday 11th of February 9.30 am – Litany in Procession & Parish 2018 at 3pm – Eucharist EVENSONG MATER CHORALE conducted by 4.00 pm – Vespers at Cardinal Freeman Fr Michael Deasey in the Village Church Inside this issue … Saturday 24th February 2018 at 6pm– Procession The Blacket House Trustees’ Proposal p.3 and Festival Choral Advent Sunday p.6 Eucharist followed by a Reception and Thank you to Sheryl and the Choir p.9 Refreshments in the Parish Beautiful Gift from a Generous Benefactor p.11 Hall to mark the 30th Anniversary of Fr James Are you a fan of St Paul’s? p.17 Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood People needing wheelchair access can enter St Paul’s most conveniently by the First aid kits are located on the wall of door at the base of the belltower. the kitchen in the Large Hall behind the church and in the choir vestry. Please turn your mobile phone off or on to silent before the service starts. It’ll Name badges help make St Paul’s an save you much embarrassment later on. inclusive community. If you need a new name badge, fill in the form inside the pew sheet, send it to the parish office, and one will be made and left in church for you. Children are welcome in church at any service. There is a selection of children’s books and toys at the back of Toilets are available at the entrance to the church near the font and there are the parish hall, which is located behind also kids’ activity sheets and pencils the church. available at the back of the church where the pew sheets and prayer books are. Children’s Church runs during Term Ask a member of the clergy or anyone Time. Meet at the back of the church at who’s wearing a name badge. We’re the beginning of the 9.30am Eucharist. here to help. Please feel free to bring your children to the altar rail to receive a blessing, or to receive Communion if they have been admitted to the sacrament. As you take your place in your pew, please make yourself aware of the route to the nearest emergency exit. Should Please do not take photos there be a fire, leave quickly, turn right, inside the church or during the services and assemble by the roundabout on of worship without permission. Burwood Road. Purpose The purpose of the meeting is to obtain the consent of the Rector and Congregation for actions proposed by the trustees. Background Clause 20 of the Deed of Declaration of Trust provides: The powers conferred on the trustees by this Deed shall not be exercised except with the consent of the Rector and Congregation, such consent to be sufficient if given by a majority of those members who are present at a meeting convened for the purpose held in the hall or other usual meeting place of the Rector and Congregation by a notice given to the Rector and Congregation on the two Sundays immediately preceding the day of such meeting in the manner in which announcements are usually made to the Rector and Congregation. The trustees understand this clause to mean that, while they have the usual powers of trustees under the general law by virtue of their appointment as trustees (especially so that they may fulfil their duties under the law to administer the trusts and to preserve the trust property), they must obtain the consent of the Rector and Congregation for the exercise of the powers conferred specifically by the Deed, notably in relation to substantial projects and expenditures. The purposes of the trusts established by the Deed may be succinctly summarised as the provision of clergy accommodation and the conduct of meetings and other religious activities for St Paul’s. It is likely that the trustees will incur costs in applying to have them- selves recorded as the owners of Blacket House (item 5 below). The trustees have already paid to the Parish an amount for past services rendered to the Trust in the period from 2012 to 2016 (item 6 below) and have accepted liability for some legal costs incurred in relation to the retirement of the previous trustees (item 7 below). The trustees take the view that these are not matters about which they require the consent of the Rector and Congregation. However, they will be included in the resolution set out below, because they affect the balance sheet of the Trust and form part of the context in which the other expenditures will be made. Proposed Resolution The trustees ask the Rector and Congregation to pass the following resolution: The Rector and Congregation consent to the following actions of the trustees of the Blacket House Trust (“the Trust”): 1. Reserving not less than 30% of the gross revenues derived from letting Blacket House as a sinking fund from which the costs of maintenance, repair, renovation and improvement of the buildings and grounds of Blacket House may be paid from time to time. 2. Payment, either to the Parish or directly to suppliers, of up to $24,000 out of the net income of the Trust in 2017 for the purposes listed in the Schedule below (being purposes for the benefit of the Rector and Congregation of St Paul’s). 3. Subject to the availability of funds, the expenditure of up to 40% of the gross income of the Trust in 2018 on expenditures for the purposes listed in the Schedule below (being purposes for the benefit of the Rector and Congregation of St Paul’s). 4. Expenditure to obtain advice regarding the potential letting of all or part of Blacket House to one or more commercial lessees with a view to increasing the net income of the Trust. 5. Expenditure incurred in relation to the trustees’ applying to have themselves recorded as the owners of Blacket House. 6. Payment to the Parish of the cost of services provided by the Parish to the trustees from time to time (including an amount for services provided from 2012 to 2016). 7. Payment of outstanding legal costs incurred in relation to the retirement of the previous trustees in the sum of $7,682.07 (inclusive of GST). SCHEDULE OF PURPOSES (a) Organist’s fees for regular services (b) Organ repairs and maintenance of the organs (c) Sanctuary & communion supplies (d) Ministry resource materials (e) Playgroup resources (f) Printing of orders of service (g) Worship resources (h) Copyright licences (i) Kneelers (j) Vestments and robes (k) Rectory utilities, repairs and renovations and ground care (l) Payment for the services of the Music Director (m) Choir music supplies for services TODAY is ADVENT SUNDAY which marks the beginning of the new Church (Liturgical) year. We enter into Year B in the lectionary cycle with the Gospel of Saint Mark. Advent is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the coming of Jesus when we celebrate his Holy Nativity at Christmas. The colour for Advent is purple and the ADVENT WREATH is in place with three different coloured candles, there are three purple, one white and one pink (rose). The white candle in the centre is the symbol of Christ’s purity and lit at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve to mark His birth and a pink ( rose) candle which is lit on the Third Sunday known as Gaudate Sunday from the opening words of the Introit - "Rejoice"- which speaks of joy and the move from repentance towards celebration. TODAY the Advent Wreath is blessed then the First Candle is lit. May this Advent be a time for us to truly prepare for the coming of the Lord Jesus in all humility and draw us closer to Himself so that we may be brought to a joyful celebration of His Holy Birth. Gloria in excelsis Deo. Each Sunday during the singing of the introit hymn, as the choir go to their places, the servers, lay assistants and priest move to the advent wreath for the advent wreath liturgy, the hymn pausing before the last verse. Priest As we begin the season of Advent, we acknowledge the symbols of the great mysteries we celebrate at Christmas. From these the Advent wreath has been made. All O God you are our eternal Father, you sent your son to bring us eternal life. Reader We have the evergreens. These evergreens are the sign of eter- nal life. They symbolize the eternal life that Jesus brought to us from God. All O God may your life in our souls always increase and grow stronger. May it always remain in us and may we live in happiness with you forever. Reader We bring candles. These candles remind us that Jesus, the light of the world is coming. He is the light that shows us the way.
Recommended publications
  • Media Statement 16 March 2017 Statement from Bishop Peter Stuart

    Media Statement 16 March 2017 Statement from Bishop Peter Stuart

    Media Statement 16 March 2017 Statement from Bishop Peter Stuart On behalf of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle I express our considerable sadness at the news that Greg Thompson won't be returning to ministry as the Anglican Bishop of Newcastle. In his short time as our Bishop he has been the catalyst for deep cultural change around the protection of children and the support of victims of abuse. He called us to face our past and in doing so shape a healthy future. This will be his enduring legacy. As part of shaping a healthy future, we worked together in November to initiate independent external reviews of diocesan governance and the professional standards and redress processes. These reviews are well underway and will continue the crucial work of transforming the Diocese. Bishop Greg has led the Diocese to greater health. In 2013, the Diocesan family rejoiced that a ‘son of the diocese’ had been elected as the Diocesan Bishop. The clergy and people have delighted in his ministry in parishes, at the diocesan convention and synod. We have felt deep anguish for him and his family as we learnt of the abuse he experienced and the rejection by some in the Diocese. Throughout his ministry he has been committed to hearing the voices at the grassroots and empowering the vulnerable and people in need. Drawing on the great treasures in the teachings of Jesus, he has been unafraid of speaking strongly to the powerful to ensure transparency and promote justice. We are deeply thankful for Bishop Greg Thompson’s ministry as Anglican Bishop of Newcastle.
  • Diocesan Prayer Diary

    Diocesan Prayer Diary

    Our Bishop (Bishop Greg Thompson) has chosen to DIOCESAN include the figure of an Eaglehawk within his crest with the kind permission from the Indigenous people of the Hunter Region. The Eaglehawk is a totem for their communities. Its use marks the recognition of the First PRAYER DIARY Peoples in our Diocese and of the invitation to renew our lives Isaiah 40:31. The Wattle is used to reflect the August 2014 beauty of the environment and our commitment to care for the country God has blessed us with. Reception Day 1 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan John Cleary (Diocesan Business Manager) Ministries Jessica Murnane (ASDF) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby) National Church Diocese of Adelaide (Abp Jeffrey Driver and Bp Tim Harris) Parishes, schools The Cathedral – Stephen Williams and Sue (The Dean) and agencies of Mark Watson (Canon Pastor) the Diocese David Cole and Sue (Canon Liturgist) Adamstown Chris Bird and Meri Anglican Men’s Network ANEW Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Ministry Assistants Bateau Bay Stephen Bloor and Adele, Kathy Dunstan and Stephen The Ministry Team Area Deanery of Newcastle Wider Community Prime Minister and Cabinet The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. 1 Day 2 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Stephen Pullin and Robyn (Archdeacon of Newcastle and
  • Diocesan Prayer Diary

    Diocesan Prayer Diary

    Our Bishop (Bishop Greg Thompson) has chosen to include the figure of an Eaglehawk within his crest DIOCESAN with the kind permission from the Indigenous people of the Hunter Region. The Eaglehawk is a totem for their communities. Its use marks the recognition of the First Peoples in our Diocese and of the invitation PRAYER DIARY to renew our lives Isaiah 40:31. The Wattle is used to reflect the beauty of the environment and our February 2014 commitment to care for the country God has blessed us with. Day 1 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan John Cleary (Diocesan Business Manager) Ministries Jessica Read (ASDF) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby) National Church Diocese of Adelaide (Abp Jeffrey Driver and Bp Tim Harris) Parishes, schools The Cathedral – Stephen Williams and Sue (The Dean) and agencies of Mark Watson (Canon Pastor) the Diocese David Cole and Sue (Canon Liturgist) Adamstown Chris Bird and Meri Anglican Men’s Network ANEW Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Ministry Assistants Bateau Bay Stephen Bloor and Adele, Kathy Dunstan and Stephen The Ministry Team Area Deanery of Newcastle Wider Community Prime Minister and Cabinet The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. 1 Day 2 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Stephen Pullin and Robyn (Archdeacon of Newcastle and Ministries
  • Diocesan Prayer Diary

    Diocesan Prayer Diary

    Our Bishop (Bishop Greg Thompson) has chosen to include the figure of an Eaglehawk DIOCESAN within his crest with the kind permission from the Indigenous people of the Hunter Region. The Eaglehawk is a totem for their communities. Its use marks the recognition of PRAYER DIARY the First Peoples in our Diocese and of the invitation to renew our lives Isaiah 40:31. The March 2016 Wattle is used to reflect the beauty of the environment and our commitment to care for the country God has blessed us with. Day 1 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries John Cleary & Vanessa (Diocesan Business Manager) Linda Wilson and Laurence (Parish and Administrative Services Manager) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby) National Church Diocese of Adelaide (Abp Jeffrey Driver, Bps Tim Harris and Chris McLeod) Parishes, schools The Cathedral and agencies of the Stephen Williams and Sue (The Dean) Diocese Paul West and Sally (Canon Residentiary) – from May 15 David Cole and Sue (Canon Liturgist) Adamstown Chris Bird and Meri ANEW Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Samuel Chiswell, Adam Matthews, Amy Soutter and Cathy Young - Ministry Assistants Birmingham Gardens Lyle Hughes and Lorraine (Locum) Area Deanery of Newcastle Regional Archdeacon – Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Wider Community Prime Minister and Cabinet The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples
  • Standing Committee Reports

    Standing Committee Reports

    THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA FIFTEENTH GENERAL SYNOD 2010 Melbourne 18-23 September 2010 GENERAL SYNOD PAPERS BOOK 3 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS ©The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation 2010 Published by: The Standing Committee of the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Australia General Synod Office Level 9, 51 Druitt Street, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales, Australia STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 3-001 2 MEMBERSHIP OF STANDING COMMITTEE AS AT 18 APRIL 2010 3-002 3 SUMMARY OF BUSINESS 2008-2010 3-006 4 ACTION TAKEN ON RESOLUTIONS OF THE FOURTEENTH SESSION OF GENERAL SYNOD 3-013 4.1 Professional Standards 4.2 Social Issues 4.3 Mission 4.4 Liturgy and Worship 4.5 Ministry 4.6 Anglican Communion, Ecumenical and Inter-Faith 4.7 Finance 4.8 Appreciation 4.9 Administration of Synod 5 ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MINISTRY 3-055 5.1 Report of Joint Working Group of NATSIAC and Standing Committee 5.2 Summary of Report of Committee to Review Indigenous Ministry 6 ANGLICAN COMMUNION COVENANT 3-069 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Should Australia enter into the Anglican Communion Covenant? 6.3 Covenant in an Anglican Context 6.4 The Political Implications of signing the Covenant 6.5 The Covenant proposed for the Anglican Communion is not a good idea 7 WOMEN BISHOPS – DEVELOPMENTS SINCE 2007 3-083 8 GENERAL SYNOD VOTING SYSTEM 3-093 9 REVIEW OF COMMISSIONS, TASK FORCES AND NETWORKS 3-103 10 ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA TRUST CORPORATION 3-110 11 APPELLATE TRIBUNAL 3-111 12 GENERAL SYNOD LEGISLATION 3-112 12.1 Introduction
  • Diocese of Newcastle

    Diocese of Newcastle

    Diocese of Newcastle The Diocese of Newcastle was founded by Royal Letters Patent in 1847. The boundaries of the new See were thus defined: From the Hawkesbury River in the South, to the 21st Parallel of Latitude on the North, and from the Pacific on the East, to the boundary of South Australia - the 141st degree of Longitude - on the West. On the 29th June, St Peter's Day, of that year, the Reverend William Tyrrell was consecrated in Westminster Abbey as the first Bishop and on the 30th January of the following year (Dr Tyrrell's forty first birthday) he was installed in the Cathedral at Newcastle. There were then 14 Clergy in the Diocese including two whom the Bishop had brought with him. In 1859 the area of the Diocese was reduced by the formation of the new Bishopric of Brisbane, all of the parent Diocese of Newcastle lying north of the Queensland border was embraced in the new See. Eight years later the creation of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale wholly out of the parent Diocese fixed the Northern boundary. A further curtailment was effected when the Diocese of Bathurst was formed. In 1940 by arrangement with the Diocese of Grafton, the Newcastle Diocesan Boundary was slightly extended on the North so as to embrace the district of Heron's Creek, which previously was within the Diocese of Grafton but had always been worked from Newcastle. The boundaries of the Diocese as now existing are thus described: Commencing at a point on the coast where Cathie Lake empties into the ocean; thence by Cathie and Ten Mile Creeks to the top of Broken Bago Range; hence by that range to Mount Comboyne; thence by an imaginary line running westward to the intersection of the counties of Parry and Vernon; thence in a South Westerly direction, following the Liverpool Range to the Goulburn River; thence by the river to a point above the village of Bylong; thence by the mountain range in a Southerly direction to the Colo River at its junction with Putty Creek; thence by the Colo and Hawkesbury Rivers to the coast; thence in a Northerly direction to the point of commencement.
  • Diocesan Prayer Diary

    Diocesan Prayer Diary

    Our Bishop (Bishop Greg Thompson) has chosen to include the figure of an Eaglehawk DIOCESAN within his crest with the kind permission from the Indigenous people of the Hunter Region. The Eaglehawk is a totem for their communities. Its use marks the recognition of PRAYER DIARY the First Peoples in our Diocese and of the invitation to renew our lives Isaiah 40:31. The January 2015 Wattle is used to reflect the beauty of the environment and our commitment to care for the country God has blessed us with. Day 1 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan John Cleary (Diocesan Business Manager) Ministries Jessica Murnane (ASDF) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby) National Church Diocese of Adelaide (Abp Jeffrey Driver, Bp Tim Harris and Bishop-Designate Chris McLeod) Parishes, schools The Cathedral – Stephen Williams and Sue (The Dean) and agencies of the Mark Watson (Canon Pastor) David Cole and Sue (Canon Diocese Liturgist) Adamstown Chris Bird and Meri Anglican Men’s Network ANEW Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Ministry Assistants Bateau Bay Ann Watson Kathy Dunstan and Stephen The Ministry Team Area Deanery of Newcastle Wider Community Prime Minister and Cabinet The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. Page 1 Edition January 2015 Day 2 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Stephen Pullin and
  • Charge to Synod

    Charge to Synod

    Charge to Synod Presidential Address to the First Session of the Fiftieth First Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle Together with the Record of Visitors to the Diocese, and the Record of Appointments, Ordinations, Resignations and Retirements The Rt Rev’d Gregory Thompson Bishop of Newcastle Saturday 25th October 2014 Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Wiyalita Yirri Yirri – from Awabakal meaning ‘we gather to speak in a sacred way’ I acknowledge with my words and my spirit the abiding custodianship of the Awabakal, Dakinjung, Wonnarua, Worimi, Geawegal and Biripi peoples on whose land our church exercises ministry in the name of Christ, and pray that we together may walk as one people. It is good to be here as the people of God in this Diocese. We gather to celebrate our relationship one with another, to give thanks for God’s faithfulness over the last year, and to listen well to each other and the voice of Christ who calls us to live holy lives. This is not my first presidential address to a Synod but it is my first presidential address to you and I would like it to be a little different. Rather than being the only voice that engages with the issues, I want you to spend some time engaging with each other. During the address, I will pause twice and pose questions which I would like you to explore with the people around you for a few minutes. In this way we will bring our many voices to the issues before us and during the course of Synod hopefully move towards speaking with one voice.
  • A History of the Church of England in the Diocese of Brisbane, 1950 - 1970

    A History of the Church of England in the Diocese of Brisbane, 1950 - 1970

    THE PAST IS A FOREIGN COUNTRY: A History of the Church of England in the Diocese of Brisbane, 1950 - 1970. A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, at the University of Queensland in December 2006 JONATHAN CHARLES HOLLAND School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics University of Queensland Statement of Originality I declare that this thesis is my own work and has not been submitted in any form for another degree or diploma at any university or other institute of tertiary education. Information derived from published or unpublished work of others has been acknowledged in the text and a list of references are given. I also declare that I am familiar with the rules of the School and the University relating to the submission of this thesis. Jonathan Holland date ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am very grateful to all who have assisted me in this thesis. Many people – including those I have interviewed and those who have seen some of the fruits of my research over the last few years – have shown a graciousness to me and an interest in my work that has been very encouraging. I have much appreciated the insights, encouragement and time of my supervisors, Associate Professors Clive Moore and Marion Diamond. Their direction has been invaluable and they have persisted with me over several years to see this thesis to its completion. I have also received much support from the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane, in particular a free hand to access material in the Diocesan archives. The archivists, Ms Glenda Morrell and more recently, Ms Desley Soden, have both been tremendously supportive and helpful.
  • February- March 2018

    February- March 2018

    NEWSPAPER OF THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF GRAFTON, NEW SOUTH WALES NORTH COAST ANGLICAN Embracing the spirit of Christ in Our Time February March 2018 | Issue No 1 Hundreds of hampers donated to families in need In just their second year of instead of doing a Secret Santa “The students have been very to the hamper collection, and class that gains the most each collecting donations for the with each other they’d actually keen and the CVAS community Ms Miller said she was proud year from our principal (Martin Anglicare North Coast Toys donate some things to people and family have been great of all the efforts of the CVAS Oates), he started that last and Tucker collection, Clarence who didn’t have anything,” she in donating things. They don’t students. year.” Valley Anglican School has said. have to donate a lot, every little “It’s very exciting that they’re so While the hamper collections managed to donate more than “Last year it went to the whole thing can make a difference.” into this,” she said. are only in their second year, several hundred hampers. school from pre-kinder to Year The donations were made to “Year 5 and 6 collected more Ms Miller said she hoped to see Stage 3 co-ordinator Samantha 12, and we did a whole range Anglicare at CVAS’s Christmas than 140 items, which was it grow into the future. Miller said the initiative was of items so we decided to do it Service at Christ Church pretty amazing. “Every year we hope to see this a student-driven effort which again this year.
  • Diocese of Newcastle

    Diocese of Newcastle

    Diocese of Newcastle The Diocese of Newcastle was founded by Royal Letters Patent in 1847. The boundaries of the new See were thus defined: From the Hawkesbury River in the South, to the 21st Parallel of Latitude on the North, and from the Pacific on the East, to the boundary of South Australia - the 141st degree of Longitude - on the West. On the 29th June, St Peter's Day, of that year, the Reverend William Tyrrell was consecrated in Westminster Abbey as the first Bishop and on the 30th January of the following year (Dr Tyrrell's forty first birthday) he was installed in the Cathedral at Newcastle. There were then 14 Clergy in the Diocese including two whom the Bishop had brought with him. In 1859 the area of the Diocese was reduced by the formation of the new Bishopric of Brisbane, all of the parent Diocese of Newcastle lying north of the Queensland border was embraced in the new See. Eight years later the creation of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale wholly out of the parent Diocese fixed the Northern boundary. A further curtailment was effected when the Diocese of Bathurst was formed. In 1940 by arrangement with the Diocese of Grafton, the Newcastle Diocesan Boundary was slightly extended on the North so as to embrace the district of Heron's Creek, which previously was within the Diocese of Grafton but had always been worked from Newcastle. The boundaries of the Diocese as now existing are thus described: Commencing at a point on the coast where Cathie Lake empties into the ocean; thence by Cathie and Ten Mile Creeks to the top of Broken Bago Range; hence by that range to Mount Comboyne; thence by an imaginary line running westward to the intersection of the counties of Parry and Vernon; thence in a South Westerly direction, following the Liverpool Range to the Goulburn River; thence by the river to a point above the village of Bylong; thence by the mountain range in a Southerly direction to the Colo River at its junction with Putty Creek; thence by the Colo and Hawkesbury Rivers to the coast; thence in a Northerly direction to the point of commencement.