Ecumenical Advent Manasseh Journey to the From the Bishop It’s your call Conversation to be enthroned centre of the diocese page 2 page 11 page 3 page 5 page 7 TheAnglican Gippsland Volume 115, Number 9, October 2018 Published in Gippsland Diocese since 1904

The 150th cake was cut by Bev Thatcher Faithful for generations Holy Trinity Stratford celebrates 150 years of worship

The influence of grand- through the generations was parents resonated. Local visible as great grandchildren, parishioners and those of other grandchildren and children parishes attended because earlier worshipped and remembered. Jane Macqueen generations had worshipped Celebrations concluded, the at Holy Trinity. Captain hall was swept, but the ministry Mayhew’s great granddaughter, at Avon parish continues. he Avon parish Carolyn Raymond, was able to The hall was prepared for celebrated the 150th admire the sanctuary furniture mainly music and parishioners anniversary of Holy T carved by her grandmother, prepared to cater again the Trinity Stratford on the first Vera Johnson (Mayhew). following weekend. They will weekend in September. The At 18 months, Nora host afternoon tea for over 100 occasion was one marked by McQuitty is one of as the town of Stratford hosts thankfulness, the sharing of Holy Trinity’s youngest Stratford Sister Cities. The memories, fellowship and parishioners. Nora’s mother parish will welcome people prayers for the future. and grandmother worshipped from their own community On the Saturday evening at Holy Trinity and her great and from Stratfords around the hall filled to capacity. grandmother Nora Hibbins was the world to worship at The Rev’d David Perryman a much loved parishioner at Holy Trinity. Community welcomed Bishop Richard, St John’s Maffra. Faith shared connections continue. past and present parishioners and clergy, along with -in-charge, the Rev’d David Perryman and baby Jacob community representatives. All enjoyed a beautifully up the community of faith pioneers. Two of the men catered meal with much at Holy Trinity. Parishioners who initially met with the fellowship and conversation. had prepared a high tea fit for purpose of building a place of Kate Nancarrow, daughter the occasion and a beautifully Anglican worship in Stratford of past priest the Rev’d decorated 150th cake, cut by were Alexander Hamlyn and Caroline, presented the Bev Thatcher. John King. Descendants of parish with her mother’s Connections and people John King were present and green chasuble and stole in were a highlight of the day. Alexander Hamlyn’s great her memory. As parish secretary Denise granddaughter and her mother On Sunday afternoon, Vranek observed in her speech, Isobel Hamlyn, still a regular Bishop and the many families’ connections worshipper at Holy Trinity Rev’d David led a celebratory with Holy Trinity spanned aged 96, sent their apologies Ro Verspaandonk, Rosemary Cooper and the Rev’d Canon Gordon Cooper service for around 140 people. generations. Denise’s own due to illness. Photos courtesy Judy Tulloch and Kate Nancarrow Bishop Richard spoke of the great grandfather, Alphonse “living stones” who have made Ducret, was one of the early Gold for Gippsland TGA wins Best Regional Publication 2018

The Gippsland Anglican won gold for Best Regional Publication in the 2018 Australasian Religious Press Association awards. The judges commented: “The open format of this12-page tabloid invites the reader in, and its 12 pages cover a wide range of topics: devotional reflections, profiles, social issues, well-written news stories from around the diocese (with well-chosen pictures), reviews, a prayer diary and a diocesan calendar. Interestingly, it also includes the 28-page The Melbourne Anglican as an insert, taking readers well beyond the diocese.” The Melbourne Anglican won gold for Best Faith Reflection, and two silver awards for Best Theological Article and Best Editorial or Opinion Piece. Stephanie Steminger, Rebecca Steminger and Daniel Lett

Sue Jacka appointed Archdeacon of the West Page 3 TGA From the Bishop Index Belonging and believing: From the Bishop 2

Parish to Parish 2 a complex continuum

Two – 3 n recent weeks and the great stories embedded in not religious” describes those Advent conversation months journalists from the landscape, unlocking its for whom the door is ajar. I church publications, local ancient treasures and mysteries “Seekers” have an eclectic Sue Jacka appointed 3 newspapers and community for current generations who outlook on life – open Archdeacon radio have been kind enough to receive the oral lore. to religion, and highly invite me for interviews. Whilst the 2016 Census “experiential” in their Bishop Richard Treloar On each occasion, discernment. The “Nominally Around the Diocese 4–7 results indicate that one- whatever the questions and third of Australian teenagers religious” are essentially – especially the stories of issues that were suggested have “no religion”, a recent “culturally religious”, that the crucified and risen one – Kids’ Min: Leongatha 8 as topics for conversation study by four leading is, the faith practices of the faithful telling of which, beforehand, we have sociologists suggests it their parents or their school afresh in each time and place, For young disciples: 9 circled around to the may be a bit more complex community determines their is and has always been the Kerrie Armstrong – question of the church’s than that (see report at religious identity, although church’s relevance. Called to be different “relevance”, especially theconversation.com they may not see belief or One of the ways we tell our when it comes to 18/9/2018). The observance as important on story as an Anglican household ”...The world Anglicare Fare: 9 young people. recently released a day to day basis. Those of faith and fellowship Change that adds value One of the other is made AGZ study, based nominated as “Religiously in Gippsland is through The Gippsland Anglican, early pleasures of this of stories...” on qualitative data committed” have a strong sense recognized as the best Reflection: Jo White 10 new ministry has been variously sourced from of belonging to a faith-tradition regional publication for 2018 Loving the earth the opportunity to connect over 1200 people around – be it Islam or Christianity or with the work of chaplaincy the nation aged between 13- some other – and see this as by the Australasian Religious at Federation University, and 18, identifies six spirituality being a big part of their lives. Press Association (ARPA). Editorial 10 with students, chaplains, types among Australian teens: What might we learn from Congratulations to Jan Down and the Editorial Committee and other staff at Gippsland • This-worldly 23% all this? Perhaps that, contrary Graham Knott: 11 Grammar and St Paul’s to anecdotal or statistical on this achievement, and to our • Indifferent 15% It’s your call Anglican Grammar School. In evidence, more than three- sister paper The Melbourne one VCE English classroom I • Spiritual but not religious 18% quarters of Australian teenagers Anglican which also featured Wholly holy: 12 noticed a poster on the wall: • Seekers 8% are – in one way or another – in the 2018 awards. We are Lyn Olden “The world is made of stories, • Nominally religious 20% open to what we could call “the well served by our monthly not atoms”. transcendent”. Perhaps that diet of news, commentary, and • Religiously committed 17% Diocesan calendar 12 That’s a claim which, at one the world really is made up of narrative. I look forward to level, ought to resonate with In short, they explain these stories, including the diverse reading your stories through

those in the Judeo-Christian categories as follows. “This- and surprising stories of our this vital medium, and to tradition who share a creation worldly” young people have young people that we need to sharing something of those I The Gippsland narrative in which the world no space in their worldview take the time and trouble to encounter around the Diocese is spoken into being. This is for non-material realities. hear, as the AGZ study has, and beyond in the months and Anglican especially so in an Australian The “Indifferent” includes all through a series of focus groups years ahead. Signature to come Member of Australasian Religious context, where the “songlines” those who are undecided about and in-depth interviews; and Press Association of our First Nations encode such matters. “Spiritual but the great stories of our tradition

Registered by Australia Post Print Post Number 34352/00018 WARRAGUL Parish to Parish: praying for each other WESTERN REGION The Gippsland Anglican is the official “...That we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith...” (Romans 1:12) newspaper of and is published by Warragul Anglican Church The Anglican Diocese of Gippsland, TRAFALGAR engaging ideas for our Sunday Pray that as a parish we Rector: (from 16 October) 453 Raymond Street, WESTERN REGION School teachers; for our Opp may continue to offer The Rev’d Tracy Lauersen Sale, Victoria, 3850. www.gippsanglican.org.au Shop as a place of welcome; ministries to the local This is an active church St Mary, Trafalgar for new energy for our well- community that meet St Mark, Yarragon seeking to minister to the Editor: Jan Down established mainly music; for the needs of people, fast-growing community of Tel: 0407 614 661 St Mark, Thorpdale the afterschool kids’ church especially through our Warragul, which has vast new Email: [email protected] Rector: The Rev’d Sue Jacka (many attending Trafalgar and Contributions are due by 15th of Op Shop, community housing estates on the edge of Yarragon, plans to commence the month prior to publication Trafalgar and Yarragon lunches and breakfasts and town. Currently there are two are growing towns while at Thorpdale in 2019); and for other programs. congregations: a traditional Layout by Devine Design Thorpdale, like many creative ways to connect with Pray that God will service Printed by Fairfax Media, older adults. lead a person to become 30-32 Grandlee Drive, farming communities, has a at 8:00 am with about 20 Wendouree, Victoria, 3355. shrinking population. Strong TRARALGON our new families and people and an all-age service community spirit exists in WESTERN REGION children’s minister. at 9:45, with about 90 people. The editor reserves the right all three towns, although Give thanks for our After sixteen years at Warragul, of final choice and format of St. James, Traralgon many newer residents wonderful music team and the Rev’d Philip Muston has material included in each issue. St. John, Glengarry The Gippsland Anglican and from city areas have less pray that new people will gone to be Rector at Lakes St. David, Toongabbie the editor cannot necessarily local focus. become involved. Entrance /Metung. The St. Stephen, Traralgon South verify any material used in this Prayer points: that our Pray that God will equip Rev’d Tracy Lauersen will be publication. Views contained in Rector: Canon Jeff Richardson / family and youth pastor, us with wisdom and insight inducted as Rector at Warragul submitted material are those Associate Priest: The Rev’d of contributors. Josh, appointed at the start as we consider the future on 16 October. Please pray Marilyn Obersby of St Stephen’s Traralgon Advertising Rates of the year, may make good for Tracy, her family and the Please contact the editor for all connections and build on Give thanks for the spirit of South (currently owned parish as they look forward to advertising submissions, costing his skills; that our worship unity, love and peace and by the Uniting Church), welcoming their new minister and enquiries, including about services may be vibrant and pray that this is reflected the cost of painting and continuing their church inserts in the newspaper. A full advertising schedule can be sent out enable new people to find a through our worship and in the St John’s Glengarry, and major life and mission together upon request. spiritual home; for creative, world in which we live. works at St James Traralgon. in Warragul.

Page 2 The Gippsland Anglican October 2018 TGA Two bishops to co-host Advent Conversation Dorothy Lee and Frank Moloney to speak on Luke’s Gospel at The Abbey

Robert Fordham Fellow at the Catholic Theological College. It will be held on Thursday n a major ecumenical 6 December commencing at initiative, the Anglican 10:30 am and finishing with and Roman Catholic a short service of ecumenical I worship around 3:30 pm, at Bishops in Gippsland will co-host a seasonal Bible Study the The Abbey, the Diocesan in December, entitled an Retreat and Conference Centre “Advent Conversation”. on Raymond Island. The two bishops are In commending this inviting clergy and lay people gathering to Anglicans from both Dioceses to join across the Diocese, Bishop them in a study of Luke, Richard said, the Gospel featured in the Ecumenical partnership common lectionary during is vital to the mission Advent this year. and integrity of both The Conversation will Churches and serves The Rev’d Canon Professor Dorothy Lee The Rev’d Professor Frank Moloney be led by two eminent as a witness to the biblical scholars from the wider community of and when we study and and I join in warmly For further information University of Divinity, our essential unity in reflect on them together commending to our and bookings, which are Melbourne: Dorothy Lee, Christ. The Scriptures, we are enriched by the clergy and people this essential for catering purposes Frank Woods Research as “God’s word written”, insights and experiences opportunity to engage and any accommodation Professor in New Testament are a common source of our brothers and with two of our most needs, contact Anna at at Trinity College, and Frank of authority for Roman sisters from another eminent biblical scholars The Abbey on 5156 6580 Moloney, Senior Professorial Catholics and Anglicans, tradition. Bishop O’Regan and with each other. or [email protected] Sue Jacka appointed Archdeacon of the West CroaJAMalong

he Rev’d Sue Jacka, Sue was appointed Photo: Ross Jacka Rector of Trafalgar, as Chaplain at Thas been appointed as Gippsland Grammar the new Archdeacon of the School by Bishop Western Region. She takes . over the role from Archdeacon She was ordained Philip Muston, who was in Gippsland, as recently inducted as Rector of in 2006 Lakes Entrance and Metung, and as priest in in the Eastern Region. 2007. She then Bishop Richard Treloar, moved into parish in his letter announcing ministry, being the appointment, noted that inducted “Sue has had a long and as Rector of fruitful ministry, including as Trafalgar in 2009. a teacher, working in inner- Commenting city outreach programs and on her on-going The Rev’d Sue Jacka for Scripture Union”. role in Trafalgar, Sue said “It is a joy to and of the editorial committee of The Gippsland Anglican. GIPPSLAND DIOCESE minister in our three centres and to reach out to the She now looks forward to an VACANT PARISHES: wider community. It has extension of her leadership EASTERN REGION been wonderful to see our role within the Diocese. • Heyfield church grow and help people Sue will be collated later • Orbost reconnect with their faith this year, at a date to be • Tambo or come to Jesus for the advised. Bishop Richard first time”. said that a new Regional SOUTHERN REGION Sue has been Regional Dean for the West will • Yarram Dean in the West since be appointed soon, and WESTERN REGION 2015. She is a diocesan that Archdeacon Edie The final act in the local Croajamalong music festival • Churchill / Boolarra / representative on the Council Ashley, as the longest was a gospel / bluegrass sing-a-long service at the church. Yinnar (Church of of Anglicare Victoria, a serving Archdeacon, will Christ appointment) member of The Abbey now assume the role of (See page 7) Chapter, of Bishop-in-Council Vicar General when required.

October 2018 The Gippsland Anglican Page 3 Around the Diocese TGA Going up – Nar Nar Goon’s new parish centre

Alison and Gordon Goetz with the Rev’d Brenda Burney Ultreya to be held at Bairnsdale Work on St John’s Parish Centre at Nar Nar Goon has begun. Agricultural Achievement Gordon and Alison Goetz Just we do, many Cursillistas in Gippsland and Melbourne mourn the fading of the Cursillo movement, the Award for Roger Leamon “ ltreya” is a Spanish word, absence of regular Ultreyas across each derived from the original diocese and the joy these gatherings Chris McAleer ULatin, meaning Onward! It bring both to members of the Cursillo Nar Nar Goon was in common use by pilgrims to movement and any other Christians greet and to encourage one another who attend. along the way. Aware of this, we proposed that At the Victorian Farmers’ Federation Annual Dinner in August, This word is used by the Cursillo an Ultreya be held at St John’s Roger Leamon of St John’s Anglican Church in Nar Nar Goon, Bairnsdale. The proposal was met community, a network of Anglicans received the VFF Agricultural Achievement Award for 2018. committed to Christ and Christian with an enthusiastic “Yes”, both from This award was given for his 44+ years of consistent support of the fellowship, to signify a gathering of the Rector and the congregation, and Cursillistas in a lay-led service of Saturday 13 October was selected as Pakenham Agricultural Show, especially in the organization of the cattle singing, prayers and a witness talk “The Day”. Wouldn’t it be wonderful and poultry displays. followed by refreshments. if this event of encouragement fostered A totally surprised Roger declared that he had no inkling of this unexpected It is an opportunity to get together the regeneration of the Cursillo and acknowledgement. Though he didn’t have a speech prepared, true to with others and share their experiences. Cowwarr movements in Gippsland? character, he humbly proceeded to mention his mentors and assistants It is a means of providing support and So please join us and people, young over the past 44 years, without whose help things wouldn’t have run as encouragement for Cursillistas and and not so young, from all over the keeping before them the goal of the Gippsland and (hopefully) Melbourne smoothly as they had. Cursillo Movement – the bringing of Dioceses at St John’s on Saturday 13 The Rev’d Chris McAleer others to Christ. October. Singing will start at 2:15 pm. is Priest-in-charge, We two Cursillistas have recently The service will commence at 2:30 pm Nar Nar Goon relocated to Bairnsdale from Bentleigh and will be followed by refreshments in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs. and fellowship over a cuppa. If you are We have discovered many fellow able, please bring something to share. Cursillistas in our adopted parish of Everyone is always welcome at St John the Baptist in Bairnsdale, an Ultreya. including the newly installed Rector, the For more information, Rev’d Brenda Burney. Brenda has been please contact the involved both in Cursillo and in leading Rev’d Brenda Burney youth of Gippsland on Cowwarr (the on 0439 610 206 or Gordon youth equivalent of Cursillo) weekends. and Alison on 5152 3174

MOE Antiques and Collectables Fair Albert Street Primary School 13 October 9:30 am – 3:00 pm This year Moe-Newborough Anglican Parish will be hosting their fourth Antiques and Collectables Fair, featuring indoor and outdoor stallholders from across Gippsland to Melbourne. Attractions this year will include the Antique valuation services of Stephen Axe, book valuation and repair advice from Peter Lendon, a display from the Morwell Lapidary Club, and much more. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Entrance cost is $5.00 for adults, children free. Further information for potential stall holders please phone the parish office on 5127 1119 or Mary: 5127 2929. Roger Leamon, left, is presented with the award by long time associate, Ian Anderson

Page 4 The Gippsland Anglican October 2018 TGA Around the Diocese Bishop Manasseh Gahima to be

Bishop Manasseh Gahima enthroned

Philip Muston are already planning to visit Gahini for the installation service, which will take ishop Manasseh Gahima will place at Gahini’s new Cathedral, which be officially ‘enthroned’ as was opened last year. Bread (provided by Joyce Occhipinti: St Laurence’s Catholic Church) Bthe new Bishop of Gahini on People from all over the world will and Wine (Dean and Dayna Roberts: Lythostylis Winery) May 26, 2019. Gahini, in eastern be in Gahini for the service. Those Rwanda, is partner diocese to the planning to go should try to secure Daffodil Festival – “Preserve for Life” Diocese of Gippsland. accommodation well in advance, as Bishop Manasseh, who visited bookings at Diocesan venues such Marion Dewar Gippsland earlier this year, has been as Seeds of Peace are likely to be kits, bread kneader, christening Leongatha Assistant Bishop of Gahini since very full. dresses and baby clothes, furniture, his consecration in April, 2017. He The diocesan partnership has seen découpaged violin, crockery and is known to many in our Diocese, regular exchanges of people, along The theme for St Peter’s contribution cutlery, recycled teatowels, upcycled and especially to those who have with practical aid from Gippsland in to the annual community Leongatha garments, and a tractor (it was visited Rwanda as part of Diocesan or helping to provide buildings for the Daffodil Festival this year was outside!). school visits. fast-growing Anglican churches of “Preserve for Life”. Refreshments were served 10:00 He follows the soon-to-retire Bishop Gahini, helping equip education and The usual Flowers in Praise display – 4:00, Thursday to Sunday. Sunday Alexis Bilindabagabo, who has been water supply, hospital and other care included arrangements contributed morning church services were held Gahini’s espiscopal leader for the facilities. One of the wings at Seeds by the churches of the town. The idea amongst the display, using the last 20 years. Bishop Alexis with of Peace is called Gippsland House for the Preserve for Life display came seating set for visitors. A special Bishop Jeffrey Driver set up the after the many from Gippsland who from the words for the distribution order of service titled Preserve for Diocesan Partnership with Gippsland contributed practical aid and service of Holy Communion: “The body and Life – on the themes of creation in 2002. Bishop Alexis, like Bishop in the development of the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which and preservation – was prepared Manasseh, has made regular trips to accommodation centre. was given for you, preserve your for the 8:00 am service. The our Diocese. body and soul unto everlasting life.” donations jar attracted a sizeable A number of Anglicans from The Rev’dPhilip Muston is Rector, Display items included preserves sum to assist the breakfast program Gippsland and other parts of Australia Lakes Entrance/Metung. (fruit, jams and pickles), preserving at the primary school.

I had returned home to the roots Is it I Lord? of my faith, my Anglican upbringing and its beautiful liturgy. Sue Newcombe In July this year I received an email from the Rev’d Sue Jacka (from the other side of the world while she I the Lord of sea and sky, was on leave) with the invitation I have heard my people cry... and challenge to attend a Diocese of Gippsland Discernment Session. Who will bear my light to them? “No, that’s not for me, really, at my Whom shall I send? age, what is Sue thinking of? The sun Here I am Lord, is it I Lord?... must have gone to her head”, I thought. (DAN SCHUTTE 1981) God always has the last laugh though, as I sent my affirmative response to od’s calling, God’s challenge attend the session held on 26 August and my response is how I see at St James’ Traralgon and, unusually Gthis song, leading me over for me, I arrived slightly ahead the years to being gently nurtured of time. and mentored by my Pastor as I The Rev’ds Graham Knott, Brian learned on the job how to do Norris and Philip Muston facilitated. lay and pastoral ministry both Following prayer, the Rev’d Dave in a Melbourne church where Perryman related his journey to I served for nine years and in the ordination (via KFC) and the wonders wider community. of modern technology brought to our After “church surfing” for far screen the Rev’d Jude Benton from too long, late 2015 found me at Mallacoota, who shared with us her St Mark’s Yarragon – only three ordination journey (via New Zealand). doors from where I live so no excuse The session concluded with Evening – and in 2016 I had the privilege Prayer and reflection followed by of taking my first service there. a cuppa, where we were joined by Involvement with Andrews House Bishop Richard, who encouraged Trafalgar, visiting residents and each of us as we begin our time helping with services soon followed. of discernment.

October 2018 The Gippsland Anglican Page 5 Around the Diocese TGA Getting it: spontaneous praise Discernment versus Sue Fordham decision making Sue Fordham his year’s diocesan authenticity of our real selves. retreat at The Abbey God, he reminded us, he July gathering accepted us as we are, and in September was led T of those who aspire that being authentically by Bishop Gary Weatherill to be a dispersed ourselves would enable us to (Ballarat) who told us that T Abbey Community heard an find joy in the suffering we he would chat a bit, do a few inspirational address on the encounter in our lives. readings and play some music. way of Francis and Clare by Nikolai said that Francis What an understatement! the Reverend Nikolai Blaskow. and Clare of Assisi created a Held over a day and Nikolai’s reflection was very different “imaginarium” a half it was structured based on Franciscan, Richard for many people in their in four sessions, each Rohr’s meditations. The focus time. They showed them and introduced by the playing was on discernment versus us today that Christianity of “When it’s All Been Said decision making. could be joyful, simple, sweet and Done” by Robin Nikolai explained that and beautiful. whereas decision making Mark, an Irish composer Eucharist with a distinctive involved the weighing up of Franciscan flavour was and musician, and included pros and cons and reaching celebrated in the chapel to the poetry of the wonderful of glorious weather, staring “Encountering the Christ”, a conclusion, discernment conclude what was a very Mary Oliver. out the chapel window and Bishop Gary said that it was involved contemplative important day in the life The first session, entitled watching four kangaroos not just the historical Jesus, stillness in which we might of The Abbey. “Praise”, tackled a topic that loping along the shoreline the Christ of the scriptures that listen to God in the quiet of our Two dates were set had always puzzled me. “It is past the chapel. was important but the own hearts. That, he said, was for meetings later this right to give our thanks and The second session was encountering of Jesus in our our core business, and it would year to continue the praise.” I had always assumed called, ‘Our Broken Selves’ own context. enable each of us to find the discernment process. that thanks and praise were and looked at sin. Bishop The final session, held in compulsory precursors in Gary said, “We aren’t meant to the context of the Eucharist, our approach to God. You feel like worthless worms. was called, “Going On”. It DMG FINANCIAL PLANNING had to do it. It was a required We are broken, but God was about the ministry of We are here to assist you in making informed courtesy. And then I got still loves us and uses us. the baptised, not just the financial decisions to secure financial certainty. it. Finally. Don’t make sin the focus. It’s ministry of the priest. If we We are very open about fees and will provide Thanks and praise a reality but it doesn’t stop build ourselves up in love, a quote before you commit to our services. come spontaneously and the resurrection in us”. nourished by the sacraments, Contact Julie Irving involuntarily when we allow He said that forgiving and then we fit ourselves for for a confidential chat. ourselves to surrender to accepting forgiveness was the ministry, we were told. 03 5143 7400 the enormity of God’s grace most soul enriching activity By the end of the fourth 67-71 Foster Street, Sale and in the beauty of His we could practise. session we felt charged www.dmgfinancial.com.au creation. I got it on a day In the third session, and ready.

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Page 6 The Gippsland Anglican October 2018 TGA Around the Diocese Journey to the centre of the Diocese Photo: Raelene Carroll PART TWO Cynthia Grove (Sale) and the Rev’d Geoff Pittaway, Rector of Mirboo North

Cynthia...... a place. Ro Verspaandonk Geoff “ et’s get together had put together a delightful s planned, the Mirboo and have fun.” That hunt for information about North congregation wasn’t the theme for Cathedral items. (22 of us anyway) L We came together to hear A the afternoon of 9 September boarded a bus to go to Sale to but it might well have been as the answers and then return worship and have fellowship we certainly lived up to it at to worshipful mode for a with the St Paul’s Cathedral the Cathedral. Eucharist service. congregation. On the whole, The Cathedral parishioners In 2017 the Rev’d Geoff it was a visit well spent as we Fr Ken Parker presenting Brian Chapman with a gift in thanks for his lecture Pittaway was installed as a had provided a sumptuous feast made connections and shared Canon of the Cathedral Greater to follow and we had excellent in a time of gathered worship Chapter. Although many time of mixing, sharing and with new, and re-acquainted, A revisionist view of people come to the Cathedral getting to know each other. friends at Sale for special events Canon Geoff Eventually the Mirboo For many of us, the bus trip was eager for his Mirboo North North folk had to re-board their helped to revive the “old days” Moonlight Sonata parish to visit the Cathedral in bus and return home. I hope when we would go on Sunday a more relaxed way. We at the they felt it a worthwhile trip; School picnics or church Chris Bennie and Hans von Bülow, and Cathedral were delighted to we certainly enjoyed sharing outings together, or perhaps Bunyip Beethoven’s publishers, host such a visit. with them and it made a the school trips to the Centre of who named it “Moonlight” great afternoon. As they arrived a slideshow Australia. Fortunately for most On the afternoon of 2 Sonata, changed the It would be lovely to see was playing showing the of us, now older, we did not September the fourth of time signature of the first Sale church, later Cathedral, this become a regular practice have to be on the bus too long! the Bunyip Lecture series movement to a slower speed in its many historical forms of visiting other parishes What a great blessing the for 2018 was given at and made other changes and pointing out a number of and sharing our faith and people of Sale Parish are to us St Thomas‘ hall. The lecturer, to support the lovelorn items of interest. Thank you, community spirit. To get to all! Many thanks to the Dean, Dr Brian Chapman, is a well- Christine Morris, for putting know each other and find Susanna, and the congregation composer image. When together such an interesting out more about how each for welcoming and showing known professional pianist, the truth was discovered in and informative show. area functions can surely hospitality to St Mary’s teacher and performer who 1872, nothing was done to Anthony Hahn gave a brief only improve our sense of Mirboo North folk. I hope has broadcast frequently and correct the interpretation talk about the organ, and Dean being the Anglican diocese that other congregations can recorded for the ABC. and performances by Susanna Pain talked about the in Gippsland. As it says in take the opportunity to get His topic was a challenging famous pianists to this day Cathedral’s history. the Eucharist prayers, we are to the “Centre” before one, its title, “Grief, Denial have reflected the myth, not But just sitting listening isn’t many, but we are one, as we too long and reap the and Rage: A Revisionist the reality. the best way to get to know share the same bread. blessings therein. View of Beethoven’s Brian believes that in this ‘Moonlight’ Sonata”. In it Sonata, Beethoven was Photo: Christine Morris he set out to show that this dealing with the fact of his piece of music has been own growing deafness, and widely misunderstood, from that the first movement Beethoven’s own time to should actually be played the present. nearly twice as fast as has It was believed that the normally been done, as given Sonata was specifically in Beethoven’s Autograph written for its dedicatee, score and in modern Urtext Countess Julie Guicciardi, and editions. When played in that she was the composer’s this way, the first movement “Immortal Beloved”. Neither becomes an expression of of these things was true; dumbstruck grief and the rather both were instances of following movements express 19th Century “fake news”. denial and rage, respectively. These myths were not Brian concluded his Mirboo North visitors with Cathedral parishioners disproved until 45 years illustrated talk by performing after Beethoven’s death. In the whole sonata with this long the congregation of CroaJAMalong (continued from page 3) the meantime influential new approach, to great regular attendees and visitors pianists such as Franz Liszt applause from those present. were joining in with gusto. Jude Benton Local identity Linda Bruce After the conclusion Mallacoota had pulled together a band of the official part of the of locals and others – with service there was a fabulous n Sunday 26 members from as far a-field morning tea and the sounds August, there was as Melbourne and Sydney – of happy chatter filled the Otoe-tapping music, who came and led the music. church. With nothing but laughter, singing and dancing The service was woven positive feedback from all radiating from St Peter’s together with Bible readings who were there, we hope it Mallacoota. The final act and prayers creating links will be something we can in the local Croajamalong to our on-going “Faces of do again. music festival was a Faith” series that is looking at gospel / bluegrass sing-a- lesser-known Bible people. The Rev’d Jude Benton long service at the church. All of the songs were easy is Priest-in-Charge in the It was fantastic. to join in with, and before Croajingolong parish.

October 2018 The Gippsland Anglican Page 7 Kids’ Min TGA

are championed to come St Peter’s is currently forward and participate. recruiting a part-time A dedicated team of (24 hours) Children’s and volunteers currently run our Families worker to oversee the kids’ programs with endless whole of Children’s Ministry, enthusiasm and creativity. A as well as develop ministry for recent theme has been The future generations to come. Lord’s Prayer, where kids have explored each section Belinda Seabrook is of the Prayer in detail with Ministry Assistant and Worship craft activities and take-home Band Coordinator, St Peter’s discussion sheets for parents. Anglican Church Leongatha.

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ABC Radio National’s Religion Programs Strength to strength Frequencies: Bairnsdale – 106.3 FM (3ABC RN) Melbourne – 621 AM (3RN) Belinda Seabrook Mainly music is a weekly This was followed a couple Leongatha program that runs 10:30 am of weeks later by a Father’s Religion and Ethics Report each Tuesday morning. The Day theme, with a special Andrew West Wednesday 5:30 pm ere at St Peter’s in month of August brought music session for dads, – repeated: Thursday 5:30 am and Friday 11:00 am

Leongatha we are very two particularly exciting grandpas and special friends, The Spirit of Things Hblessed with so many days for the kids and concluding with a shared Rachel Kohn Sunday 6:00 pm young families with children, families that attend. Firstly, lunch of pies and chips. – repeated: Wednesday 1:00 pm including pre-schoolers. Long a circus-themed day where Pray and Play is a more standing ministries such as mums, dads, kids as well restful ministry where parents God Forbid mainly music and “Pray and as the mainly music team and carers of pre-schoolers can James Carleton Sunday 6:00 am Play” have nurtured little enthusiastically dressed meet on a Monday morning – repeated Sunday 10:00 pm and Monday 2:00pm ones to grow in their love of up as clowns, animals for support, devotion, prayer For more details: abc.net.au Jesus, as well as encouraged and ballerinas and and some delicious morning mums and dads to start enjoyed a day of laughter tea. Pre-schoolers are kept to think about making and juggling under entertained and occupied in church life a part of their the flags of the circus- another area of the hall by our family life. themed hall. dedicated team, to provide a rest for those who normally care for them. Currently parents are enjoying learning from The Parenting Course for 0-10 Years Olds on DVD. This is followed by a stimulating discussion and shared encouragement for one another. Alongside these ministries we also have “Kids’ Church”, a dynamic Sunday school program that runs parallel to the 10:00 am Contemporary Service on a Sunday morning. Kids wait with anticipation as the countdown for the start of the program is broadcast on the large projection system. 10, 9, 8... 3, 2,1! The Church erupts Circus Day at mainly music, Leongatha in shouts of joy as children

Page 8 The Gippsland Anglican October 2018 TGA For young disciples Called to be different Kerrie Armstrong What if I told you that State Youth Games God didn’t care how many Aimee Armstrong Facebook friends you have, or ow far would you go how many people follow you State Youth Games (SYG) was to fit in?” This was on Twitter? And what if I told held at Lardner Park in June. Hthe topic for you that God isn’t worried It is a gathering of thousands discussion at our first second- about how popular you are? of Christian youth from ary school small group In fact, what if I told you that churches all around the state. at Warragul. It was great the purpose of the Gospel They come to Warragul to spending time together, isn’t to fit in at all, but to in compete in sports and games talking and eating burgers. fact stand out. (Romans 12:2) like netball, chess, football,

In today’s worth-seeking “Do not conform to the basketball, volleyball, UNO, Photo by MPH Photography. Used with permission. world, being “liked,” and pattern of this world, but handball, bubble soccer, “wanted” is something we all be transformed by the dodgeball, lawn bowls and Aimee Armstrong and her cousin Emily at the State Youth Games yearn for. And whether we renewing of your mind”. bocce – no matter your level Every night there was We didn’t go to bed until want to admit it or not, It’s God has called us to be of sportiness or skill there is a rally where you worship midnight each night and had how our culture forces us to different; to go against the a game to suit you. and sing with a band and to be up at 7:00 am to get to feel, and not to mention it’s grain; to be a city on a hilltop I was part of the listen to a guest speaker. the sports in time. I made new how our culture advertises as (Matthew 5:14); to be the Community Church Warragul After the rally, there are friends and enjoyed spending the way we should feel. change for a world that lacks team and stayed there heaps of other activities to time playing against other We all want to be liked, hope. overnight instead of do around Lardner Park. Christian youth. The theme cherished, and appreciated You weren’t made to fit in. camping out at Lardner Stuff like, talking to the Red this year was INSPIRE! I had by our peers. But what if I You were made to fulfill your Park. It was certainly warmer Frogs (camp counsellors), so much fun at SYG, I am told you that God couldn’t calling in Christ. You were sleeping in the church than games, campfires, music definitely inspired to go again care less about these things? made to fit out. in tents outdoors! and stalls. next year! Anglicare Fare Anglicare Victoria: change that adds value

Cathrine Muston Victoria has launched a by bringing private investors, number of Australian-first government and community Albert Einstein has been pilots for Victorian young services together to finance attributed as saying that people and families, as well approaches that will deliver a insanity is doing the same as introduced our own financial and social impact in thing over and over again evidence-based programs. the community. and expecting a different The TEACHaR program is an Working in partnership result. The need to apply innovative way to help young with VincentCare, the SIB new responses to entrenched people with their schooling. aims to provide young people problems is something that TEACHaR involves education leaving care with a range Anglicare Victoria is focused specialists working alongside of wraparound supports, on and so it was exciting young people in out-of- including housing and to hear that Anglicare home-care to improve school tailored case management to Victoria has been included attendance rates and ensure help young people establish in the top 100 of Australia’s more active engagement themselves as they move into most Innovative Companies in learning for vulnerable adulthood, and deliver better of 2018. children and young people. outcomes for them and for For the past seven years the Alongside this, Anglicare in the community. Critically, Australian Financial Review has Gippsland is piloting Safe Care, these support services extend been assessing Australian and an international, evidence beyond when the young New Zealand companies on based model that works person turns 18 giving them their innovation “prowess”. with families in the home to the best chance to create a Defining innovation broadly improve parenting skills and future they want. as “change that adds value”, protect children who may be at These are a few of the Anglicare Victoria was ranked risk of neglect or abuse. innovative ways Anglicare 85 alongside 1000 other In 2017, Anglicare Victoria Victoria is ensuring it nominations including large won the opportunity to continuously improves itself corporations, banks and work with the Victorian to respond to the needs and mining companies. Government to develop a aspirations of the children, Anglicare Victoria is program to transform the youth and families we serve. committed to innovation, way young people leave care If you’d like to read trialling programs that are in Victoria. The Social Impact more about the work of recognized internationally. Bond (SIB)is a new way of Anglicare Victoria visit In the past year Anglicare funding community services www.anglicarvic.org.au

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TGA Reflection Loving the earth

Jo White have done; walking in a rainforest; or being overwhelmed by the beauty and hile the Feast of St Francis abundance of the sea. All this is part of Assisi (4 October) is often of an ecological planetary spirituality. Wcelebrated with blessing the It is a spirituality that provides a point animals because St Francis is the patron of contact with people who might never saint of animals, he is also regarded as darken the door of a church. People like the patron saint of the environment. designer Nick Fouquet who said in a Francis and his friars lived simply, recent interview that “The beach and wearing the garments of the poor, nature are my higher powers” (The Age living in simple wattle and daub huts; Good Weekend 25/8/18). they slept on the ground, with little Many people are rightly concerned about our planet. Since China stopped or no furniture and very few books. Photo: Christine Morris One of Francis’ most famous writings importing Australian recycling material is The Canticle of the Sun in which we have become acutely aware of what Francis expresses his deep love and happens to the things we throw away. and birds, grass and plants for food – If we live a simpler life in close connection to the Creator and creation. The “rubbish bin” is now called the and yet something went wrong. Could relation with the earth and our Creator This connection is emphasized by his “landfill bin”. it be that we became greedy, or lazy, then these things are not a burden; familial address to Brother Sun and I used to love bin night. I would hunt or just unaware of the consequences they are an act of love, love for God Sister Moon. In this canticle Francis around the house looking for all the of our actions? We cannot hide behind and for God’s creation. praises God for wind, water, fire rubbish I could throw out. I would put that anymore. God created us to be St Francis lived a simple life, a and earth – it in the bin and then at some ungodly like God’s self and to be responsible life that was full of love for God, God hour the garbos would come and take for creation. God created us to love the who created the heavens and the earth, Praised be You, my Lord, through it all away. I didn’t really care where it earth as we love a sister or a brother. who put breath into Adam and set There are a great many ways we the earth on its axis. St Francis’ Sister Mother Earth, who sustains went just as long as it went. I remember as a child my mother do this. The problem is that caring for example is one of love for God and us and governs us and who explaining to me how to use the large the environment is inconvenient. We for the environment. He loved it as he produces varied fruits with pages of The Herald newspaper to line have to sort our rubbish. We have to loved a mother, a father, a sister or a coloured flowers and herbs. our galvanised rubbish bin – yes we think about recycling. We have to think brother. Perhaps this is where we need (Canticle of the Sun, stanza 8; 1224 CE) only had one. We arranged the sheets about manufacturing. We have to to start; loving the earth and all that of newspaper in crisscross fashion and remember our cloth shopping bags. is in it. Francis rejected the excesses of then pushed them into the bin to form We have to think, “Do I need it or is it The Rev’d Jo White courtly life. He rejected what we might a liner of sorts. I remember too when just that I want it?” is Rector, Bass/Phillip Island. call the excesses of consumerism. mum brought home the first loaf of He loved and respected creation, bread wrapped in a plastic bag. That EDITORIAL which is what we might call plastic bag and the others environmentalism. He regarded ”...I used that followed were prized the earth as intimately connected to love possessions in her kitchen. Silver, gold and the cost of newspapers to human beings – something bin night...“ She would wash them out and we in the 21st century are hang them on the clothes-line A silver denarius from the time of Jesus sits under glass, along with many other rediscovering. to be used and used again ancient coins, inside St John’s Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane. I found it quite Many of us find a sense of mystery, until they couldn’t be used anymore. startling to see the actual profile of an individual (Tiberius Caesar) from a time wonder and transcendence in our Glass jars were washed out and long before photography. And of course, Jesus’ words “Whose image is this?” experience of the natural world: used to store all manner of items rang in the ears. looking at the stars as St Francis must in the pantry or they were given to Across the road at the hotel where the Australasian Religious Press Association Granny to make jam. We didn’t have (ARPA) conference was held, was another display. Magazines, journals and a compost bin. Scraps were wrapped newspapers of many shapes, sizes and Christian denominations were spread out in newspaper and put out in the bin. on a table. It made that galvanised bin stink Christian publications matter. They encourage, inform, nurture faith and so my sister and I were given the job stimulate thought, offering a platform for deeper Christian reflection and debate of washing out the bin with Pine-o- on theological, ecclesiastical and social issues; on living the Christian life; and for clean each week before we put in the considering world or local events from a Christian perspective. newspaper liners. For a geographically spread-out diocese like Gippsland, our paper is one Those days are long gone. important way of keeping parishes in touch with each other, and up to date with Reading Genesis chapter one again diocesan news. recently it occurred to me that God So thank you to everyone who has laboured over articles and photos to keep created the world to be self-sufficient: up the standard of this paper. Without the contributions of so many people, “I have provided all kinds of grain TGA would not have won the gold award for Best Regional Publication. and all kinds of fruit for you to eat; but for all the wild animals and From silver and gold to filthy lucre. Jesus often talked about money, as Bishop for all the birds I have provided Richard reminded us in his Installation sermon, and sometimes we have to. The grass and leafy plants for food” costs of producing and distributing a printed publication are significant and – and it was done. God looked at continue to rise. These costs are significantly defrayed by a diocesan budget allocation to TGA. However, as our Registrar, the Rev’d Brian Norris has noted, everything he had made, and he the Diocese faces financial challenges. was very pleased. Evening passed TGA has not had a price rise in at least five years, and the time has come – and morning came – that was the beginning from February 2019. We thank readers in anticipation of your continued sixth day. support and invite your comments on what you appreciate or would like to see Everything in relationship and different in TGA. harmony – human beings, wild animals

Page 10 The Gippsland Anglican October 2018 TGA It’s your call As parishes around the Diocese prepare for Vocations Sunday on 21 October, Archdeacon Graham Knott remembers how one woman discovered her calling.

he phone rang at the I remember a few months most inconvenient later when Eileen sat with me Tmoment during my with tears in her eyes as she Monday morning staff said, “Graham, I have waited meeting with Dave the curate. all my life for what I’m doing It was Eileen, a caring church now. This is my calling. All my member, who said, “I’m with life God has been preparing Liz (not her real name) who me for this and it has been my says she has taken a huge thirst too”. overdose and the ambulance There is nothing that brings won’t be here for 45 minutes. an ordained person more joy What should I do?” I replied, than to see others flourish in A Gippsland ordination in 2007, with L–R The Rev’d Edie Ashley, the Ven Heather Marten, “You need to get her to hospital their calling whatever that the Rev’d Lyndon Phillips, Bishop John McIntyre, the Rev’d Sue Jacka and the Rev’d Brenda Burney. as soon as possible”, finished is. After a couple of years the phone call and thought Eileen had seen remarkable Dave, Eileen’s husband, was your life will become a gift their Christ-centred calling nothing more about it. “...we are called things happening – on a coach over 300 kilometres poured out for the building up, and purpose. A couple of days through our the regular pastoral from our church and got talking freeing or enriching of others. It is easy to get discouraged later I saw Eileen and work of the church to the woman sitting next to Here is your calling. Eileen along the way. There will be baptism into obstacles and setbacks just as asked how she got on. being a person continued but Eileen him. In the course of time that had discovered her own unique “OK”, she said. “After had also developed person said that she had little calling and that had brought there is for anything worthwhile poured out what you said I picked a comprehensive time for Christianity and the her deepest joy and peace as in life. Fulfilling a calling, though satisfying, is not easy. Liz up, who was losing for others.” ministry to homeless church, except for one church. she stayed faithful to the call I hope that we will all reflect consciousness, and carried her and drug addicted people. Dave asked which one and she of God. during this month on what the down three flights of stairs, Well over 200 meals were named ours, “because without We are holding our first Spirit is leading us towards, and put her in my car and took her served every week in a hall the work that church does Vocations Sunday on 21 October will find perseverance to follow to emergency where I carried that had been freely renovated among drug addicts, my son and we hope that every parish that through. her in.” by a supermarket chain who would be dead”. will focus on what it means for When you find the way Nobody doubted that Eileen had heard of what Eileen was Writing in Called or Collared each one of us to be someone difficult, remember these had saved Liz’ life. Eileen was doing and wanted to help. This Dewar says, “There is an old who know to the depths of our words spoken to a young man, 59 years old and with a heart person who thought herself Christian tradition that God being that we are called through “There is no place for you that was much stronger than very ordinary now ran large sends each person into this our baptism into being a person in the Church of England.” her muscles! A short while later teams of people including world with a special message to poured out for others. We are The young man was Justin we advertised for a Pastoral medical staff and others who deliver, with a special song to called to be Christ’s gift to Welby, the current of Canterbury! May each of Worker and Eileen applied. freely gave their time. There sing for others, with a special the world. us discover a genuine sense Hers was not a particularly were showers and facilities act of love to bestow. No one For a few this may be the of vocation that will carry us well written application but for the homeless to wash else can speak my message, or beginning of exploring the through the setbacks until we it was hard to forget Eileen their clothes. In that town sing my song, or offer my act of possibility of ordination or know we are singing our God struggling down those flights the homeless no longer stood love. These are entrusted only chaplaincy, but vocation is song in the world. of stairs carrying that load, or out and began to develop to me”. Speaking that message, much wider than that. There the hundreds of other times self-esteem and dignity. singing that special song, are many like Eileen who Archdeacon Graham Knott Eileen had done similar other There are many stories that sharing unconditionally that can become champions of the is Archdeacon of the Southern things. Employing Eileen was could be told. Among the most act of love won’t simply be for faith in their own community Region and Rector a no brainer. vivid concerns a time when your blessing and fulfilment; as they quietly live out at Leongatha.

October 2018 The Gippsland Anglican Page 11 Wholly holy – stories of holistic Christian living Diocesan calendar To be involved is to belong October Lyn Olden 8 – 11 Clergy Retreat at the Palotti Retreat Centre, Millgrove Korumburra 13 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Corinella Community Market, Hughs Park, Corinella. Also 10 November. .write this article, not 13 9:30 – 3:00 pm Moe Antique and Collectables Fair, because I particularly want Albert Street Primary School, hosted by I to, but because I was asked Moe-Newborough Parish (see page 4) to. What has brought me to the last 20 years of involvement 13 2:30 pm (singing from 2:15) Cursillo Ultreya, with Saint Paul’s? I became St John’s Bairnsdale (see page 4) involved because I believe that to belong one must be 14 2:00 pm Regional Gathering with Bp Richard, Trafalgar involved. 16 7:30 pm Induction of the Rev’d Tracy Lauersen So here goes. I became a at St Paul’s, Warragul member of Parish Council when the Rev’d Keith South 20 2:00 – 4:00 pm St Luke’s Day Gathering at “Allansfield”, was the Rector; became a Photo: Fran Grimes Rhyll, Phillip Island with the commissioning of new hosts, Diane and Reg Wilkinson Synod representative in the Lyn and Ian Olden 1980s; and represented St 21 Vocation Sunday around the Diocese Paul’s Korumburra, there for The ministry of Archdeacon Ray Elliott and Canon Keith Cursillo in Gippsland some 15 years. 21 2:00 pm Regional Gathering with Bp Richard, Leongatha Whilst a member of Synod, South was of great help to me in Cursillo is a world-wide I was appointed to Bishop- my spiritual journey. Both were 26 2:00 pm Safe Church Refresher Workshop, Christian movement in-Council by Bishop Neville involved with Cursillo. St Mary’s Trafalgar originating in the Roman Chynoweth in 1987, continued I began to play the organ for Catholic Church in Spain 27 9:30 am Safe Church Full Workshop, St Mary’s Trafalgar during the time of Bishop Colin services in 1994, when Margery in the 1940s. It spread into Scheumack, and part of the Withycombe left to make her other denominations and 27 9:30 am – 3:30 pm The 116th Flower Show time of Bishop Arthur Jones. home in Mt Eliza. I produced around the world. Cursillo at St Thomas’ Bunyip I remember particularly the the parish magazine for about 25 came to Gippsland in the Synod presided over by Bishop years and, helped by others, that 27 2.30 – 4.30 pm InterPlay with Peter Batten 1980s and had a huge Arthur, when the decision to too was a great experience, as I at the Deanery, 63 Market Street, Sale impact on the Diocese. The ordain women to the priesthood learnt many computer skills at Spanish word “cursillo” 28 5:00 pm “Shine!” youth event with food, fun and water, was passed, a particularly that time. I have been involved means “short course” – in at the parish hall, Christ Church Drouin. Reclaiming thought-provoking time for all in many of our committees and this case, a short course fun and celebration for the Eve of All Saints Day. concerned. And I remember groups over this time. in Christian living. The Details from the Rev’d Jenny Ramage: 5625 4121 to this day the speech I made Believe me when I say things three day courses helped at that Synod, in support of have not always been rosy for many people to a deeper November women’s ordination. the parish. I have seen numbers relationship with God, In February 2000, Fr of people leave, but my attitude 11 Day at Christ Church Drouin for Centenary of the and to identifying and Noel Richards, Rector of to this is that to leave the church Armistice of 1918: 9:30 am Service of Thanks- using their gifts, including Korumburra, appointed me is to become more of its problem giving, finishing 10:20 am to allow attendance for some, a vocation to to the position of Parish than its answer, so I am still here. at 10.45 am RSL Service, Memorial Park. ordained ministry. It was Administrator to help him Through all this I have had Ian 1:15pm Blessing of Commemorative Trees, . the Gippsland Diocese with parish matters, such as by my side with his involvement 2:00 pm Commemorative Concert: Baw Baw Singers which took Cursillo to correspondence. Little did I in much of the work of the present “Songs of the Wartime”. Entry by gold coin Melbourne and then to know that from May of that church, his encouragement, donation. Afternoon tea in the hall. Tasmania. The last Cursillo same year, Fr Noel would be support and unconditional love. in Gippsland was held 11 1:30 – 4:00 pm Contemplative Quiet Afternoon on indefinite sick leave – and Most of all, I have been able in 2010. at Sale Botanic Gardens with Dean Susanna what a time of learning it was to trust God and to work with for me. Him as Guide and Comforter. 17 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Bairnsdale Parish Fair Backed up by a great Parish Council and wonderful friends, 18 2:00 pm Regional Gathering with Bp Richard, Bairnsdale we, the parish, survived. When 24 11:00 am Anam Cara Community Thanksgiving Fr Lyle Hughes was appointed, Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale I was able to work closely with him many times and really 24 12 noon – 4:00 pm Dispersed Community gathering at appreciated his ministry. The Abbey. Bookings: 5156 6580 or [email protected] I think we were talked into 24 10:00 am – 3:00 pm A Quiet Day at Bunyip: going to a Cursillo weekend “Beyond War to Resurrection” and became involved in this movement within the Diocese. 25 2:00 – 4:00 pm Vocation Day at St Paul’s Cathedral, I was a team member who Sale. Please contact: Archdeacon Graham Knott at took this Christian program [email protected] to the Diocese of Melbourne. Following this, I was asked December and accepted the task of leading a team of 15 women 2 2:00 pm Fifth Bunyip Lecture: Carol O’Connor: “The Word was made flesh”. and two Spiritual Advisors to take Cursillo to the Diocese 6 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Ecumenical Advent Conversation of Tasmania. This was another at The Abbey. Enquiries to The Abbey: learning curve and a time of [email protected] or 5156 6580. (Details page 3) spiritual growth for me.

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