Anglican Parish of Christ Church Essendon Annual Report 2019

Anglican Diocese of Melbourne ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON CHRIST CHURCH ESSENDON www.essendonanglican.org.au www.facebook.com/essendonanglican Annual Meeting Agenda 2019

1. Opening Prayer & Welcome 8.7 Flower Guild (Sue MacMillan) 2. Apologies 8.8 Aged Care (Sue Hurren) 8.9 Quiet Day & Bible Study (Fr John) 3. Reception of the electoral roll of the 8.10 EssACC Committee (Fr John) Parish; tabling the Parish Governance Act 8.11 Achivist (Glen Turnbull) 2013 & Schedule 1 Parish Rules 8.12 Fundraising (Chris Angus) 8.13 Christ Church Craft Group (Fr John 4. Minutes of the previous annual meeting; 9. Elections and Appointments 5. Annual report by the Vicar (Fr John) 9.1 Churchwardens 9.2 Parish Council 6. Financial Reports 9.3 Parish Incumbency Committee 6.1 Parish Financial Report (Margaret Elsey) 10. The appointment of the Auditor 7. Wardens & Parish Council Reports 7.1 Wardens (Bill Howard & Alan Wilson) 11. General Business 7.2 Parish Council (Chris Angus) 11.1 Fr John’s continuation (Alan Wilson) 11.2 Child Safe Policy (FJ) 8. Other Reports 11.3 Church Anniversary (FJ) 8.1 Rev’d Cathy Turnbull (Curate / Children 11.4 Lawn Mowing roster (Bill Howard) & Family Minister) No other General Business Items were submitted 8.2 Rev’d David Thompson (Curate) by the deadline 8.3 Men @ Leisure (Bill Howard) 8.4 Ladies @ Leisure (Carolyn Mathes & 12. FJ Awards Chris Angus) FJ’s awards and the parish year in 8.5 Music Report (Samuel McMahon) retrospect 8.6 Christ Church Opportunity Shop (Megan Rankin) 13. Conclusion & Blessing

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 1 or creedal. It is important that we stand firm in our orthodox Christian beliefs. In our Strategic plan we stated that our uniqueness is that we are Anglo Catholic. Vicar’s What does this mean? What do we believe? What do Anglo Catholics believe? Report Anglicanism is a way of being a Christian. Anglo Catholics are a way of being 2019 Anglican. Today, in the Anglican Communion, we differentiate between several "parties" in the church. There are Evangelicals, or Low Churchmen or Protestants. There are Anglo- Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Catholics, or High Churchmen and everything Davies, recently (October 2019) has told in between. As Anglo-Catholics, our ultimate Anglican supporters of same-sex marriage worship experience is one in which we not they should leave the church. This comment only glimpse but enter into and taste some- is for me sad. thing of the beauty and mystery of God. I believe we should be welcoming all – not The following are elements that exist in many asking people to leave. We are all united in Anglo Catholic parishes: Jesus and we are allowed to agree on some God: Anglo Catholics believes in the One, things and disagree on others and still be Holy, Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. friends. This is the mature way of friendship. We believe that through Jesus is the full I believe that all are welcome here at Christ revelation of God given to man and that we Church Essendon whether they are white or have the awesome responsibility to proclaim black, Sri Lankan, Indian or British, young or the Good News of salvation to all nations. elderly – all are welcome. Bible: Anglo Catholics believes that the Holy I believe that all are welcome here at Christ Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments Church Essendon whether they are gay or are the authentic record of God's revelation to straight, single or married, divorced or man, a revelation that is valid for all men and widowed – all are welcome. all time. In the Bible we have God's revelation I believe that all are welcome here at Christ of Himself, His saving activity, and His moral Church Essendon whether they are poor or demands. We believe that all Scripture is rich, male or female, short or tall, Richmond given by inspiration of God and is profitable or Collingwood supporters. All are welcome for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for Whilst I gladly welcome all, I hope that we as instruction in righteousness, that the man of the community of Christ, the Church in this God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished place, will also welcome everyone and not unto all good works (2nd Timothy 3:16). push people away because they might be Creeds: Anglo Catholics believes the different or have different views to us. Catholic Faith as set forth in the three Jesus said, “Love your neighbour as yourself” recognized Creeds of Christendom: the – may we love our neighbour even the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and that neighbour who might be different. May we worship God together as equals, as sinners known as the Creed of St. Athanasius. needing salvation. Apostolic Ministry: Anglo Catholics believe in God's gift of the apostolic ministry to His Whilst we are called to be inclusive and Church, asserting the necessity of a bishop in welcoming we are also called to be careful apostolic succession (or a priest ordained by that we know exactly what we believe and not such) as the celebrant of the Eucharist. compromise it. While some churches have Furthermore, The Anglo Catholics hold that thrown the Theological baby out with the bath the Holy Orders of Bishops, Priests, and and water and have rejected anything that Deacons consist exclusively in accordance might be orthodox or catholic or sacramental with Christ's will and institution.

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 2 Sacramental: Anglo Catholics hold dear the Anglo-Catholics beautiful liturgy leads us into seven Sacraments of Grace, namely, the a divine life which celebrates the dignity of Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and human beings. Out of this experience, our the Holy Eucharist, Holy Matrimony, Holy call is to work to create a world that acknowl- Orders, Penance, and Unction of the Sick. edges and advances the dignity of all. We believe them to be objective signs of Christ's continued presence and saving I pray that we might continue to seek the activity among us. We believe in the holy Kingdom of God and have a personal sacrifice of the Mass and that the body and relationship with Jesus as our Messiah. blood of Christ is truly and really present in the Holy Eucharist. This is our Annual Report. I am very proud of Prayerful: Holiness of life is seen as a many of the reports and the things we have process in which we engage in prayer on a achieved. It is important that we are proud of daily basis and which expresses itself in our church and that we invite others to join us weekly and yearly cycles of prayer within the and that we as a group welcome them into church. Anglo-Catholics make use of a variety our Church family. If we don’t then we are not of devotional practices that assist them in loving God or our neighbour and the future of prayer (praying alongside crucifixes, stained our church is in jeopardy. glass windows, statues and icons). Anglo Catholics also encourage pilgrimages in the STRATEGIC PLAN—MISSION ACTION steps of Jesus and the saints. PLAN Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witness- In 2010 and in 2015, the Parish explored es: Anglo-Catholics believe in the reality of what the ideal church should be at Essendon the Communion of Saints. We believe that we with goals for the next few years. This vision have seen holiness of life in the lives of many plan was, with the help of the Parish Council, holy men and women in the history of the converted into a mission action. We have church. We especially honour the Virgin achieved much in the past three years Mary, the mother of Jesus, as one whose life because we had goals in the Mission Action witnessed to God’s grace. We believe we are Plan. to join our prayers with the Saints and are to During December 2018 and January / ask that they pray for us. February 2019 the parish conducted a Reverential, expressed through Music, the number of consultations with member of the Senses and the Body: Anglo-Catholics congregation, Wardens and Parish Council to emphasise sharing the divine life in a deeply set goals and directions for the next few reverent style of worship. We are drawn to years. A questionnaire was also circulated to liturgy that emphasises adoration. We enter obtain the ideas of parishioners. There was a into this adoration through listening to and great discussion on what is a healthy church singing beautiful music, the use of gesture and what is a mission church. and embodied prayer (genuflection, bowing, The resulted Mission Action Plan is a little crossing oneself) and the engagement of the different to other plans in that it is in three senses (incense, baptismal water, bells, parts and is called therefore a PARISH beautiful vestments, etc.). As Anglo- STRATEGIC PLAN Catholics, our ultimate worship experience is Part 1 is a PARISH MISSION ACTION one in which we not only glimpse but enter PLAN—Creating a healthy Church and into and taste something of the beauty and developing a Mission Action Plan 2019— mystery of God. Heaven and earth come 2023 together. Part 2 is a CHILDREN & FAMILY MISSION Committed to Beauty and Justice Togeth- PLAN—Supporting children & families 2019 - er: Anglo-Catholics emphasise social justice 2023 out of a tradition that makes a concrete Part 3 is a BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE connection between worshiping God in STRATEGY—Keeping Church buildings safe beauty and holiness, and working to manifest and maintained 2019–2023 God’s justice and mercy in the world. For This Strategic Plan was unanimously agreed

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 3 to at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church area not on the plan but has been brought to Essendon Parish Council on Sunday 17th our attention is the need to do some work on February 2019 our Pipe Organ. This document’s aim is to help us to be a A big thank you to Bill Howard who does a mission shaped church and fulfil the Diocese lot of small maintenance around the church requirements giving us a direction. including the lawns and gardens. We have run several working bees which CHURCH ATTENDANCES have been poorly attended and we hope that We do have some new people coming to our the work load might be shared more in the Church which is wonderful but we have lost a future. number of parishioners who have moved residences or have died. Parishioners are WEBPAGE / FACEBOOK now unable to attend Church worship for a Most churches have website and some are variety of reasons are taken home now on facebook and other social communion by Sue Hurren, Sue MacMillan networking sites. Our website continues to and Fr John. put us on the map with local people as well Thank you to those who pick up and take as overseas people reading our web pages. home the elderly to and from our Church and Thank you to Trudy Mathes, who set up a other activities. Christ Church Essendon facebook page and Every year I continue to be very saddened continues to update it regularly. Many people with church attendances. One Sunday we in and out of the Parish see what we do have a good number of people attending and through this program the next we have a poor attendance. Thank Please check out our webpage and you to the faithful who come most Sundays. facebook at Thank you for making Christ Church and the www.essendonanglican.org.au worship of God a priority. It would be www.facebook.com/essendonanglican wonderful if those who come monthly might consider coming weekly or more regularly. COMPLIANCE Compliance with Government regulations is CHRISTMAS, LENT & EASTER a major issue and we legally have to comply. Christmas and Easter are the major It is because we have public buildings we festivals of the Church and all Christians have to comply with the Essential Safety should attend these liturgies. Thank you to all Measures which is about keeping our who have faithfully attended the Christmas, buildings including the Op Shop safe. Fire Lent and Easter liturgies especially Palm extinguishes are checked every six months Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and along with Warden’s inspection of buildings the Easter Vigil on the Saturday night. These to see that emergency lighting, exit signs, services are important services in the life of smoke detectors are all working. the Church and in them we see our salvation. There are also compliance with Occupation, Health & Safety (OH&S). This is about first MAINTENANCE aid kits, reporting incidents, use of ladders, Maintenance with old buildings is a major and and keeping people safe. ongoing issue. One of the many maintenance There is also Diocese Professional Stand- issues needing attention was the plastering ards compliance meaning that our leaders and painting in the Op Shop which was need to have ‘Working with Children’ cards, completed in January 2019. Re-boarding and Police Checks and attend Professional painting of the northern side of the Parish Standards training. We now have an agree- Centre was another priority that has be done ment with CrimCheck, a not for profit organi- before there was more damage. Spouting sations, that will allow use to do police outside the Vestry and along the walkway checks online. This saves us a lot of time. has also been completed during the last 12 Following the Royal Commission into months. Institutional Child Abuse, the government In our Parish Strategic plan we have a list of has brought in a number of Child Safe laws priorities in the area of maintenance and one that have to be complied with. This includes

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 4 creating an environment within organizations (especially 3.1 Marco Polo St) which and churches to keep children safe. It continues to be time consuming and includes creating Child Safe policies and frustrating. screening all volunteers within our church and Brad Teal real estate manage the Town Op Shop. Four Child Safe Officers have been Houses for the Parish. appointed to provide assistance. The Rev’d Cathy Turnbull has been assisting the Parish REACH OUT Priest in implementing the Child Safe policies. Reach Out has an aim of communicating All of this is a lot of work and has tripled the information to the parish, advertising events administration work of the Parish Priest. and teaching parishioners about the faith. A highlight this year has been the monthly CHOIR & ORGANIST articles from Sue Hurren and Cathy Turnbull. Music is important in our worship. A big thank Thank you to those who contribute articles you to Samuel McMahon our organist who and to Margaret Elsey who edits and prints weekly provides wonderful music. We are the magazine. It is a parish magazine so very blessed to have Samuel and I am very please feel free to contribute articles. Please grateful for his support of the parish. Thank give them to Fr John before the 15th of the you also to Daryl Higgins & Jillian Webb who month. have played for us when Samuel is away. Thank you to the choir for singing the psalms LADIES@LEISURE & MEN@LEISURE and assisting in the singing of hymns in our It is important to have a strong sense of 9.30am Eucharist. New members for the choir community and the building of good are always welcome. friendships. This is where our Ladies and Men’s groups have a special role. WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST A small group of men (Men@Leisure) have A small group of parishioners gather at 9am been dinning together monthly in restaurants at ‘Matte Black Café’ on Wednesday around Essendon. This has been a great mornings for a coffee and chat before at- opportunity to build friendships as well as tending the Wednesday Eucharist. All are have funover a meal and glass of red wine. welcome to join us. Thank you to Bill Howard who co-ordinated Midweek services are important and provide this program this year. an opportunity for those who cannot worship A number of ladies (Ladies@Leisure) have with us on Sunday to still come to Church. On been on a monthly basis going out and the first Wednesday of the month we hold a having fun. They have coffee and cake, lots of healing Eucharist where we pray for the sick. laughs and visit places in Melbourne many did On the second Wednesday of the month not know existed, while having more coffee, there was a reflective Eucharist with music. cake and laughs and building friendships. The third Wednesday is a traditional Thank you to Carolyn Mathes and Chris Eucharist without music and on the fourth Angus for co-ordinating this group. Wednesday we have Taize music with the liturgy. We also held three requiem services FOUNDERS DAY to pray for the recently departed and also In 2015 we celebrated Founder’s Day with a celebrated saints days. All are welcome. visit from the Archbishop and a blessing of the Town Houses. Since then we have TOWN HOUSES celebrated Founders Day with a Eucharist Good news is that the Town Houses have and a spit roast luncheon to follow on the tenants paying rent and the parish has Sunday in August closest to the laying of the another income which is directed to pay a foundation stone of the old church on 23rd Family and Children’s Minister. New tenants August. This day we give thanks for the have moved into 1.1 Marco Polo St with Pat founders who built our church. Fr Alfred moving on to live with her sister. Austin preached at Founders day this year. The bad news is that we still have problems with water leaks in the Town Houses

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 5 WINTER DINNERS ANZAC DAY / REMEMBRANCE DAY During the long cold winter it is important that Christ Church Essendon is a War Memorial the church family gathers to support each Church and so it has been important to hold other and to build friendship. This year we the annual ANZAC Day Eucharist in April and have had a successful series of winter also a Remembrance Day Service in dinners. May was the annual EssACC dinner November. Both these services are held at organised for our parish and Aberfeldie and the back of the Church near the War Strathmore parishes. Late June saw the memorial and were well attended and it is curry night with Indian and Sri Lankan food hoped that this will continue. and in middle July Fr John cooked a roast for the parish. Thank you to John Castella for MESSY CHURCH co-ordinating the curry night. Please support In March 2014, we started Messy Church for these events again next year. families to do things together. It includes chill together (welcome & chat), create together CHRIST CHURCH OP SHOP (craft), celebration together (simple worship) The past twelve months have seen the and chew together (share a simple evening renovation of the inside of the Op Shop with meal together). walls replastered and painted, new lighting Messy Church is once a month on the first system and additional shelving. This would Sunday from 4 to 6 pm. Thank you to Cathy not have been possible with out the support Turnbull and all the leaders and to the of the Op Shop Committee and volunteers families who are involved. It would be nice to who packed up the Op Shop and put it back have a few more families attending so please together after the work had been completed. let your friends know about this great Thank you to all who worked hard to see that program. our Op shop restarted successfully. The out come is a much better environment to work THY KINGDOM COME in. Thank you to all who assisted. “Thy Kingdom Come” is a global prayer The Parish Council and Wardens are always movement, which invites Christians around grateful and thankful for the work that is done the world to pray between Ascension and in the Op Shop. Although there is never any Pentecost (10 days) for more people to come pressure on what is raised from the Op Shop, to know Jesus Christ. In 2017 & 2018 the I am sure that those who receive our dona- Parish was involved in the “Thy Kingdom tions and especially the Church are very Come ” program and again in 2019. Special grateful for the support and work of the Op mid day prayers were said each day between Shop. Ascension and Pentecost and other activities It is lovely to watch people who find a based on the Lord’s Prayer were organised. bargain and leave with a smile. Many people benefit from our Op Shop. Customers HIRING OF THE HALL purchase many quality items at a very re- Weight Watches, and Instudio Dance are the duced price. Others are lonely and enjoy main people who hire our hall. We also allow coming to receive a smile and a chat. a number of Community Groups to use our I continue to be most impressed with the hall including Narcotics Anonymous, Al-anon Christ Church Op Shop and its staff. Many and Speak Easy. volunteers give their time and talents freely Getting the balance right between hiring the and gain many benefits with lasting hall and using the hall and parish Centre for friendships, support and encouragement. A our use is always difficult. big thank you to the Op Shop Committee and to all the volunteers who give their time freely ARCHIVES in this ministry of the Church. Please continue to have fun, to enjoy each others company During the year, Glen Turnbull was appointed and to help those in need in our community. archivist for the parish. Glen is a professional Thank you to Margaret Pereira and Margaret archivist having worked in schools and Broughton who have retired from the Op parishes in the role. Glen has started to Shop Committee digitise our records for which I am grateful.

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 6 CATHY TURNBULL including the Op Shop, Craft Group, Parish Cathy was ordained to the permanent Council and much more. Joyce had many Diaconate in February and started in the good friends at Christ Church Essendon who Parish soon after. As well as being a Deacon, still remember and grieve. Sadly Carl Peters Cathy has been our Children and Family died in June 2019. Carl attended Christ Minister looking after the playgroups and Church Essendon on a monthly basis at 8am Messy Church and connecting with young and was well loved by his family and friends. families. Cathy has also been working with Fr Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord John implementing the Child Safe program. And let light perpetual shine on them. Cathy has brought a lot of energy to the parish and is a valued member of the Clergy 2020 team. We look forward in 2020 to a number of exciting things including: DAVID THOMPSON  Implementing the Strategic Plan for the David joined us in the middle of 2018 as a Parish. Deacon and Curate. David is also a Senior  Building up our children’s ministry with the Police Chaplain and was ordained a Priest in help of the Children & Family Minister in November 2018. David brings a lot of Cathy Turnbull. experience being an Ambulance Chaplain and working in drug rehabilitation in the past.  Celebrating 100 years of our current David has brought a lot of humour, wisdom Church and 130 years of the original and experience and we are delighted that he Church continues to be part of our Parish.  Exploring being a mission Church  Consolidation existing programs. SUE HURREN Sue has had a lot of health issues in the past FUTURE LONG TERM PLANS 12 months which has slowed her down but Maintenance is always an expensive and is she continues to assist as an honorary continually needed especially with old Associate Deacon. Sue visits several nursing buildings. In the past few years we have re homes (Essendon Nursing Home, Trivi Court concreted the front of the Church and put in Nursing Home and Ron Conn Nursing Home new heaters and PA system in the Church. in Avondale Heights) once a month to take The Hall and Op Shop have been renovated services and also spends an afternoon a but more will need to be done to maintain our month visiting and taking the reserve buildings. sacrament to parishioners who cannot come In the next few years we will need to look at to church. Sue also assists in the Sunday and going green and being good stewards of our Wednesday Eucharists. Thank you Sue for environment. Installing LED Lighting, water the good work you do in the Parish. tanks and solar panels are ways of doing this. Parish Council will need to explore this in the TOM JEWELL near future. Fr Tom regularly attends the 8am Sunday Continuing to be a Mission Church will be a Eucharist and will bring a wealth of long term goal and building up the Kingdom experience to the Parish and has become a of God. good friend to many. Fr Tom assisted in the Parish when Fr John was on holidays for THANK YOU which we are grateful. Fr Tom has become a Thank you to all who have worked hard over good friend and support for Fr John. Thank the last 12 months. A special thank you to the you Tom. Wardens: Bill and Alan and to the Parish Council for their support and work. REST IN PEACE Thank you to Margaret Elsey our Treasurer, Sadly Joyce Tattam died in March 2019. and Chris Angus our Secretary. Before Joyce got dementia and was in a Thank you to all who quietly do things around Nursing Home, Joyce was an active member the Church from mowing lawns, to decorating of our Church and involved in everything

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 7 the church with flowers, helping in the ever this is not a time for compliancy. If you kitchen, assisting in the liturgy, welcoming or haven’t looked at your giving for some time, inviting people to church and so on. now would be a good time to do so. The Thank you to my family: Carolyn, Trudy, Jilly, stipend increases every year, and even Craig and Fred for their support and though the rent from the town houses pays encouragement. Thank you. for our curate’s stipend, we are far short of Thank you also to Cathy Turnbull, Tom paying the vicar’s stipend out of our offerings. Jewell, David Thompson and Sue Hurren The associated costs with having a vicar, who currently make up our ministry team. curate or organist includes not just the sti- A lot has been achieved this year, however pend, but superannuation, work cover, Long there is much more to do and I look Service Leave, Insurance and various other forward to working with all members of the costs which are billed to us by the Diocese. parish in building up the Parish and the Our maintenance has been pretty heavy this Kingdom of God. year with the Op Shop renovations, repairing As I said last year and the years before— vicarage and church roof drainage, and re- this is a great Parish with good hard placing rotten wall boards on the Parish Cen- working parishioners. Let us work together to tre. Hopefully we have over-estimated our build up the Kingdom. costs for next year, but I fear there is still lots to do. Fr John Mathes Our Trust money looks very large, but this is Parish Priest due to two very generous bequests passed Nov 2019 on to us on the death of parishioners, and is to be used to enhance worship in some way, in each of their names as a memorial. Once again, thank you to all who give generously to our parish, financially as well as giving freely of their time in working in our Op Shop, and supporting our fund raising events.

Treasurer’s Report Margaret Elsey Parish Treasurer It is a real pleasure to see that our offerings have increased from the last two years, how-

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 8 major renovation in many years. The Warden’s Report renovation was completed just before opening day for 2019, and the Shop This year has been eventful in the life of restocked. The building now provides a very Christ Church, seeing the fruition of a number comfortable, bright and airy place to display of elements of our Mission Action Plan. Fr its wares, and for our tireless team of John’s leadership and vision has continued to volunteers to work in, and should do so for guide and strengthen our community, and we many years to come. The Op Shop team acknowledge his tireless work in building our continues to make a very significant contribu- parish. tion to both the Parish and the people of the At the start of 2019 we saw the appointment Essendon area, and we offer heartfelt thanks of Cathy Turnbull as our Children and Family for their efforts. Minister. It was with great joy that the whole Throughout the latter half of the year, other Parish welcomed Cathy to the Parish Family. major maintenance works included : Cathy’s appointment was made sustainable by the townhouse development, and already  Total replacement of the weatherboards Cathy is demonstrating the focus, talent and which face the northern side of the Parish creativity the role requires. The Wardens centre. believe that this ministry will be a key element  Enlargement of the carrying capacity of the in rejuvenating and growing our church roof guttering outside the Vestry, to enable community. it to carry the large volumes of water which David Thompson has also joined the Ministry flow from the Church roof in times of heavy team. David divides his time between his rain. roles as Curate with us and as Senior Police  Replacement of the guttering between the Chaplain, and we always appreciate his walkway to the rear entrance of the Parish presence in the Sanctuary and in our church Centre and the Vicarage. family. We are also blessed to have the During 2019 we arranged two working bees, ministry of our Associate Priest, Fr Tom to help out with the many and varied tasks Jewell, and Sue Hurren, our Associate which need to be carried out to maintain the Deacon. buildings and gardens of the Church. These As with all heritage buildings, maintenance is working bees are important for ensuring our an ongoing consideration, and as one job is buildings and grounds continue to be well ticked off, another will take its place. The maintained and welcoming. A big thank you Wardens, with Father John, maintain a to those who have helped out, and we trust register of works to be done, and from time to that we will see more faces during 2020. time, more significant work is required. At the Ladies at Leisure and the Tuesday evening end of 2018, the volunteers of the Opportunity monthly men’s dinners continue to attract a Shop worked very hard over a number of core of “loyal supporters”. These activities days to completely empty the Op Shop help us to build a broader community and are building, in preparation for what was its first a great opportunity for us to invite family and

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 9 Parish Council Report

Parish Council met six times between December 2018 and October 2019. In friends who may not be regular attendees at attendance at meetings were: Father John our Sunday services. The company of friends Mathes (6 meetings), Bill Howard (5 and partners is always welcome, and we hope meetings, 1 apology), Alan Wilson (5 to see even more people enjoy the friendship meetings, 1 apology), Katherine Anderson (4 opportunities the activities provide in 2020. meetings, 2 apologies), Chris Angus (5 As Parishioners would be aware, the Church meetings, I apology), Sheryl Collins (5 continues to stay open for people who wish to meetings, 1 apology), Esther Cross (1 visit at non-service times. Fr John has meeting, resigned), Margaret Elsey (6 recently started playing quiet music through meetings), Sue MacMillan (6 meetings). Sue the sound system in the Church during the Hurren (2 meetings), David Thompson (1 day. Many people come to the Church during meeting), Cathy Turnbull (4 meetings) the day, and we trust that the music adds to attended as observers. Church wardens met the sense of calm and serenity they seek. also in between Parish Council meetings. Worship of God is at the centre of our During meetings, reports were presented, community, and our Sunday services, under discussed and motions put forward. the liturgical leadership of Fr John, and the This past year we have had three official ministry of David, Cathy, Sue and Tom, observers at Parish Council meetings, who proudly uphold our Anglo Catholic tradition. although not allowed to vote, were able to Worship is enhanced by our very contribute to discussions. Their different, and accomplished organist and choir director, sometimes differing points of view, added to Samuel, our enthusiastic choir, and dedicated the mix of ideas being considered. It also has Sanctuary team (including Fred, our honorary meant that Father John and the Parish have crucifer!) We acknowledge the faithful ministry been fortunate to have ‘extra hands on deck’. of our worship leaders, readers, welcomers, Rev Cathy Turnbull, employed as our Family morning tea organisers, flower arrangers and and Children’s Minister, is now a familiar face those who extend a warm welcome to visitors. as most days of the week she is in the Parish We encourage all parishioners to invite and Centre tending to aspects of her role. Cathy welcome newcomers, and as wardens would has been a very welcome addition to the life appreciate your ideas about how we can of our church apart from the children’s point welcome more people to our services. of view, assisting with Op Shop events and to As always we are very grateful for the Ministry the more social side such as Ladies and leadership of Fr John, and acknowledge @Leisure. the significant contribution of Carolyn and the We have followed the MAP (Mission Action Mathes family. Plan) dateline, a document we created Alan Wilson. Bill Howard regarding, in part, to our commitment to Wardens. building up the community of Christ Church

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 10 Essendon and maintaining buildings. Maintenance dominated many discussions throughout the year. The Op Shop was Rev’d Cathy refurbished over the December/January Turnbull ‘break’ with the result that we are proud of the Curate / outcome and parishioners and customers have only said positive things about the new Children & look. The north wall of the Parish Centre was Family basically rebuilt and painted due to rot. Unfortunately, no-one sees it but it was Minister necessary. A safety gate was installed half- way along the walkway between the vicarage and the townhouses. Then the spouting over the back entrance to the church and along the vicarage side of the walkway was Report o n CHILDREN AND FAMILIES replaced providing drip-free access. Bill (and MINISTRY including DIACONAL MINISTRY Cheryl) Howard also attended to the gardens INTO THE COMMUNITY planting herbs and lovely flowering plants in attractive, easy to maintain garden beds. I have been in the role of Children and Other discussions centred on compliance Families Minister at Christ Church Essendon from the Diocese relating to areas such as for 10 months now. I am grateful for the Child Abuse, the doubling of insurance costs, opportunity to be in this role within this celebrations for our churches’ anniversaries worshiping and wider community. next year (original church 130 years, current Playgroup h a s continued tom e e t every church 100 years), were just a few of the Wednesday m o r n i n g during school termtime items among the many on Parish Council’s and are a solid group. Weh a v e l o s t a few meeting agendas over the year. families over t h e y e a r and h a v e also gained The Parish has been busy liturgically and somen e w ones sonumbers are g o o d w i t h an socially with parishioners attending specific average of 5 children each w e e k . Ith a s b e e n services such as 9 Lessons and Carols, a delight t o h a v e Anitha join m e inleading t h i s ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day g r o u p , h e r skills and g e n t l e w a y w i t h the commemorative services and Synod, and children is m u c h appreciated b y m y s e l f , t h e specific activities such as Shrove Tuesday, m u m s and thechildren alike. A second p l a y - Founders’ D a y and E s s A C C , j u s t ton a m e ag r o u p h a s begun thistermfor0 - 2 y e a r olds, few. held on Fridays around midday and h a s During the year we lost an esteemed, long- begun w e l l w i t h 5 babies/toddlers attending time parishioner, former Sunday School each w e e k . teacher, Parish Councillor, Treasurer and Kidspace resumedt h i s y e a r at t h e back o f Warden, Op Shop stalwart and Craft t h e church during t h e 9:30am service. I t h a s co-founder. Parish Council wishes to b e e n a j o y t o journey w i t h the childrenin their acknowledge the contribution of Joyce growing faith.Numbers are smallbut steady Tattam who gave her time and talents w i t h anaverage o f 2 - 3 each Sunday, w i t h t h e unstintingly to our church over many decades potential on any one Sunday of 7-8children. for which we are forever grateful. We also Messy Church has been going steady with thank Esther Cross, who resigned from anything up to 11 children attending with their P a r i s h Council early in they e a r , forh e r families each month. The team of leaders contribution. work hard setting up their craft activities, Once again, Parish Council acknowledges, engaging the children in music, song and and continues to be grateful for, the leader- movement, providing the evening meal and in ship and tireless dedication of Father John welcoming. Thank you also to Fr John for his Mathes and the constant enthusiasm and skill in providing the music and power points. support of Carolyn Mathes. We wish them There i s always a buzz of activity and funat well and thank them for all that they do. Messy Church and it is lovely seeing parents ChrisA n g u s Secretary (and grandparents) engaging w i t h their

ANGLICAN PARISHOF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 11 children in exploring faith through the storytell- ing, song, and craft activities. There have been a number of Baptisms this Fr David year and I have been visiting and keeping in Thompson contact with the families on a regular basis. Curate / We have held two Teddy Bear’s Picnics to engage further with the children and their fam- Senior Police ilies. Chaplain As Deacon in the parish, together with Fr John, I have begun a dialogue with the Brotherhood of St Laurence at Niddrie who are in charge of rolling out the NDIS in this district. The conversations have involved discovering what needs there are within the disability community in this area that the It has been my great pleasure to be a part of church may be able to meet. Two groups Christ Church Essendon for this past year. I have begun as a result. They are a MS came to learn more about the depth of our support group that meets monthly in the Anglican church expression in particular, the Parish Centre, which I attend to lend pastoral Anglo-Catholic tradition. My experience and support and a Boomerang Bag making group skill set lie elsewhere due to my extensive for people with disabilities which I run with the community work and I come from an support of BSL NDIS staff. Both are proving Evangelical perspective. I have enjoyed great popular and valued by those who participate. training and support from the church whilst The partnership between Christ Church engaging in our services and some of our Essendon and the BSL NDIS Niddrie is still in activities. I have come to really appreciate its early days, but the hope is that it will grow our Anglo-Catholic expression/tradition and into a strong partnership into 2020. continue to grow and mature within it. My role I have enjoyed spending time in the sanctuary as Senior Police chaplain to Victoria Police and having the opportunity to preach once a officers is demanding and often takes me month. I have done one baptism and one away from enjoying more time within the funeral (off-site) this year and am grateful for parish participating in the broader activities! the supervision and mentoring I receive from This is sad, but there is little I can do about Fr John. I look forward to continuing working that at this point. with you all for the furthering of God’s I have been really impressed by the commit- Kingdom in this place in 2020. ment and zest of all of our people involved in the various departments and activities of our Rev’d Cathy Turnbull parish. I spend some time speaking with many people who don’t attend churches. I mention the many activities, the community, the liturgies and often quite excited when I speak about you all. Many people don’t consider coming to church, but I am working on them! I am concerned about our numbers as this is such a great faith expression and many more people could benefit by what God offers though this parish. Anyway, I will keep at it….. I am intending to remain for this coming year as I want to continue to grow in the spirituality that undergirds our Anglo-Catholic expression in the liturgies. These liturgies continue to extend and develop me and I am enjoying them immensely. I hasten to note however, that whilst I am accountable to Fr

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 12 John and our parish council I am also accountable to our Bishops and directly to the Ladies @ Leisure Archbishop! There remains a shortage of Priests, so I remain “laying low” in my learn- Another exciting year has passed having a ing capacity so as not to draw too much wonderful time exploring areas of Melbourne with ladies who like to go out, have fun with attention to myself. a chance to talk and relax. Thank you to you all for continuing to be faith- So, if you would like to dine at different ful and supportive of all that this parish offers cafes, restaurants, enjoy a High Tea, shop at and of me personally. Although I noted it the places that are different, visit libraries and other week..I continue to thank God for Fr other cultural icons, or choose just the John, Carolyn, Rev Cathy, Rev Sue, the lay right plant for that pot, then this group will Ministers and helpers….well, being frank suit you. about it, all of you! I remain thankful and We are all looking forward to 2020 program gracious for all that God has done in drawing and invite you to take part whenever you me to this parish. can.

Fr David Thompson Carolyn Mathes Chris Angus

MEN@Leisure Music Report This Group meets monthly, and has done so The choir has continued to contribute to the since Father John came to Christ Church. parish's worship through their assistance We have a core group who a regulars, and a with the communion setting, new hymns, number of other men who enjoy dinner and singing the psalms, items at the carols conversation, when they are available. The service, and the occasional communion more the merrier, and if good company, good anthem. I encourage members of the food, and never forgetting good wine appeal, congregation to consider joining the choir, then new “members” are most welcome to even on an occasional basis if they would join us. consider a regular commitment too onerous. We have a regular group of restaurants and No previous experience is necessary. We hotels we patronise, but last year we added are grateful to a couple of regular members some and deleted others. Again, we will add of the congregation who have become more and delete, to ensure we have enough variety involved over the past year, which has to appeal to all. enabled us to provide music on several Our first get together for 2020 will be in mornings when there would otherwise have February, and as usual, we will issue a pro- been insufficient numbers. gram for the year. I invite anyone interested in contributing a A few days before each dinner we send a text solo or group item to the Carols Service, or to everyone on the list, so that we can get anyone who may be interested in joining the numbers and book a table. If you know choir for this service, to contact me as anyone who may be interested in joining us, soon as possible. please let Father John or I have some contact The organ has continued to be maintained details, and we will include them on the and tuned throughout the year by Wakeley texting list, and issue a copy of the year’s Pipe Organs. They reported on their most program, when it is finalised. recent visit that, following several years in which no major repairs have been carried Bill Howard out, various major works would be required in coming years to preserve the ongoing functionality of the organ. They had not provided details at time of going to press. My thanks extend to Daryl Higgins for his

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 13 assistance, and to the choir, Vicar, wardens covering the Roster especially over the and congregation for your continued Winter when absences and illness makes the support. Roster Secretary’s job very challenging. We Samuel McMahon are always keen to hear from willing Organist volunteers and would really love to have people nominating for the Committee. Both Margaret Pereira and Margaret Broughton Christ Church Op Shop have resigned from the Committee but will stay involved in the Shop and we would like to acknowledge their hard work over many As usual it has been a busy year with some years and thank them for their time on the very happy times, exciting changes and some Committee. Our much-loved Committee sadness. We have wrestled with huge bags of member, Joan Sach died earlier this year; clothes, checked innumerable garments for Joan was a kind, intelligent wise woman, who holes and dirty marks, stapled hundreds of was a great asset to our Op Shop, and she is tacks, stuck on countless dots, dealt with sadly missed. The other death, which customers charming and difficult, given our saddened all at Christ Church was that of expert opinion on people’s choices, added up Joyce Tattam. She was a stalwart of the Op so many columns of figures, dusted, swept, Shop, served as a Committee member, acted rehung clothes - in fact another typical year in various executive positions and was much- at the Op Shop. loved. We finished off last year a little earlier than There is continuing education for volunteers usual and embarked on the gargantuan task related to the Child Safe Policy and we are of clearing out the Op Shop in preparation for working hard to have every volunteer fill in an the reparation works. Father John was the information sheet with emergency contact Project Manager; he had summarized the details. We were happy to offer community areas to be covered, put us in teams and work for a student this year. The Working Bee allotted tasks. It was hard work but went so on Monday has continued to deal with all the smoothly and we surprised ourselves by jobs that can’t be done while the Op Shop is basically completing the job in a day. Fortu- open and means that when the Op Shop nately, the works went to schedule and we opens for the week on Tuesday morning, the were able to start preparing to move back in Shop is full of new stock, well organized and halfway through January with the gleaming. re-plastering, painting finished, and new At short notice, the Op Shop rallied and shelving and lighting installed. The response hosted the Diocesan Network meeting in from the Op Shop community was heart May; the day went very well, catering was warming and we had a willing band working excellent, and the attendees were most for many days. It was hard, dirty work and the impressed with our refurbished Op Shop. first day was an awful lot of cleaning – the Again, our Winter Fashion Parade and dust!! Then decisions had to be made as to Musical High Tea were highlights of the year. where to put racks, cupboards, shelves and They were both well patronized days with to lay out the stock on the new shelves. We much laughter and fun and important fund seized the opportunity to clear out areas and raisers for us. Both help to raise our profile in cull some stock. Father John, Bill Howard and the community and provide occasions for Paul Miles added their efforts to the Op Shop social interaction. workers, and it was a superb co-operative At our November meeting, we will be effort. We were able to open our doors on nd considering our scheduled donations for the Tuesday 22 January to acclaim from all our next 12 months. It was a great pleasure to eager customers. Subsequently Bill organized have Nils Von Kalm from Anglican Overseas a new front counter and replaced the old Aid speak to the Committee during the year glass. Our “OPEN” sign was on its last legs and to hear what a significant impact our so that was also replaced. The Shop is donations have. We are very proud to be able looking a picture. to help local, national and even international We all appreciate everyone’s co-operation in causes.

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 14 Our Op Shop provides great service to the continued. Residents appear to want to community in many ways and I ask you to attend the Service and visitors have shown continue to support its work. surprise at the attentiveness to the hymns, prayers and readings. There has been an Megan Rankin increase in numbers during September and (Secretary) October. Trevi Court Nursing Home: Number of residents attending the Communion Service have been reduced over the past year due to Flower Guild the death of some of the residents who were regular attenders. A small number of residents continue to attend each month and Tremendous thanks go to Chris Angus and always thank me ‘for coming’. Megan Rankin for their support, dedication Ron Conn Nursing Home: There are a and talent in this ministry. consistent number of residents whom I see Following last year's formation and adoption each month as we celebrate together. Staff of a Flower Guild Policy, it was hoped that are very helpful in gathering the residents more people would volunteer to help arrange and ensure I have the ‘technology’ sorted for flowers---this has NOT occurred! It falls to the hymns. I always ask each group if they the same three people to ensure that our have anything they want to pray for. Theses church has flower arrangements. It was also residents are very supportive of each other suggested that money could be donated by and each month thank me ‘for coming’. parishioners if they wanted flowers I feel blessed with my interaction with the purchased "in memoriam". This has only people I visit and am assured that the Lord is occurred twice, and to those people, we are with us because He promised when two or very grateful. I know of many other churches three are gathered in His name, he will be where this habit is well practiced, or money there with them. (Matt.18:20) I’m sure they is just donated kindly. feel the same way too. If you would like to help, please let me know - you do not have to self-fund this activity as Rev’d Sue Hurren—Deacon Parish Council has granted funds, if needed. Again, many thanks to those who have helped in any way, Sue MacMillan Bible Study & Quiet Days . During Lent, we ran three different Lenten programs. We combined with All Saints, Aged Care Ascot Vale to run six nights (Thursday night) reflecting on the Bible which is part of the Over the past year I have had surgical Church of England Pilgrim course. These procedures which meant I needed support to were led by Rev’d Cathy Turnbull and Rev’d fulfil my ministry commitments; I would like to Andrew Esnouf from Ascot Vale. We repeat- thank my daughters Katherine and Merewyn ed the sessions on Wednesday mornings who gave up their time to transport me after the Wednesday Eucharist led by around; Fr John, for one month, under took Fr John. my Home Communions, thank you. During Lent we also held a quiet day It is always a privilege to take Holy reflecting on the “Pantocrator of Christ”. This Communion to people who are no longer was well received by those who attended. able to get the Christ Church for the Services Bible Studies and quiet days should be a and appreciate ‘Church’ coming to them and priority to building up faith and belief. I hope still feel part of the church community. more will join our groups. Essendon Nursing Home: There have been several changes to the ‘activity’ personnel Fr John over the past year but church services have

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 15 EssACC Committee Melbourne High School who served in WWI, where I worked for both schools as their EssACC is Essendon, Aberfeldie & Archivist. I would be pleased to provide Strathmore Anglican Churches working parishioners with a copy of any WWI profile I together. prepared, if you send me an email. This year a dinner was held in May at the I also participated in this year's parish Moonee Valley Racecourse Legends ANZAC Day service, where I spoke about Restaurant and this was a great opportunity some of these WWI servicemen and women for members of each Church to socialize and in terms of Remembrance. get to know each other over an enjoyable I began to digitise the earlier Baptism and meal. Burial registers in the archives. More recent An indoor bowls night was held also in July at registers, as well as the Marriage registers the Strathmore Bowls club and lots of fun will be digitised in the coming year. was had by the participants. All of the WWI servicemen/women profiles as A Remembrance Day EssACC Evening well as the earlier register digitisations have Prayer was held in November at Aberfeldie. been forwarded to the Priest in Charge. Unfortunately while the other churches have supported EssACC, Essendon has not Glen Turnbull always. Parish Archivist Thank you to Sue MacMillan, Chris Angus and Fr John who have represented Essendon on the Committee. Please get Fundraising involved with these important activities. As mentioned in last year’s report, fundraising Fr John efforts for last year and this year were targeting the refurbishment of the Op Shop, our original church building. A lot of money Archivist Report was needed to pay for this work and although we didn’t raise all the money, the Christmas and Easter efforts, jam sales, calendar sales I am very pleased to have been appointed and cash donations assisted in meeting some the Essendon Parish Archivist earlier this of the cost. The final result is a refreshed, year. I hold an Archivist qualification, and bright and airy Op Shop with a lovely new have worked at several schools as their bench and glass top on one of the display professional Archivist, prior to the traffic acci- cabinets – a place appreciated by all who visit dent I had. and work in it. The first work I achieved for this Parish was Thank-you to everyone who donated goods, to research every serviceman and woman bought tickets and in general supported all who served in World War I. This was the year’s fund-raising activities. achieved by looking at each name whose appears on the Parish WWI service memorial Chris Angus. in the church. I prepared a one or two page profile as a pdf file. This file includes their final rank, what Christ Church Craft Group battalion(s) they served for, as well as a brief aspect of their war effort. This included any awards they were given (such as a military In the absence of the Craft Leader, Margaret cross etc.) I also managed to locate some Pereira, let me make a few comments. portraits for these people (from the Australian Sadly Margaret Pereira has not been with us War Memorial on-line), and this was included much this year due to personal health issues in their pdf profile. and also family commitments. We wish her a I produced similar profiles of former students speedy recovery and with her family and staff of Melbourne Grammar School and commitments.

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 16 With Margaret away a lot, I asked Rev’d Cathy Turnbull, Deacon and Children and Family Minister in the parish, to assist Barbara Szczurko in making sure the Craft Group was looked after. Thank you Cathy for quietly building a friendship with the ladies and supporting Barbara. Barbara Szczurko has been the Treasurer and one of the craft leaders for many many years. She has carried out this role faithfully with love and respect for all. Sadly Barbara will retire from being the Treasurer and leader but will still come to Craft as a participant. I am grateful for the dedication and leadership that Barbara has exhibited over many years – thank you. Thank you also goes to Margaret Mordaunt & Kaye Harrison who have been on the Craft Committee and worked faithfully behind the scenes to ensure Craft went well. Thank you also to Aileen and the ladies who assisted in the kitchen and to the many who brought food at different times. Thank you also to those who shared their skills in teaching and/ or helping others do a variety of new crafts. The Craft Group gave $250 to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Hospital during the year which was a great effort. Thank you. We acknowledge with sadness the passing during the year of Joyce Tattum and Mieke Houdyk who were long time members of the craft Group. Joyce was the leader of the group for many years. The Craft Group is now 26 years young. It is a joy to watch the laughter, the chatting, the craft masterpieces that are created and the friendships grow. Many in the group are in the 90’s and are an inspiration to the younger members of the group with their positive attitude. Recruitment of new members will continue to be an issue. I hope that the Craft Group will continue for many years to come.

Fr John

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 17 ANGLICAN PARISH OF FROM THE REGISTER CHRIST CHURCH ESSENDON October 2018—September 2019

MISSION STATEMENT BAPTISMS We welcomed these people We are disciples of Jesus who are seeking 19.12.2018 Alexander Rucki to love God, and our neighbour. 17.03.2019 Racer Sylvia Kirwan We are committed to being God focussed, 24.03.2019 Logan John Richards Jesus centred and Spirit led. 24.03.2019 Nathan John Richards We are determined to build up the 31.03.2019 Ebony Joan Casado Kingdom of God and renew our 19.05.2019 Aliyah Rose Jansen Church. 28.07.2019 Liam James Grubb 08.09.2019 Oscar Thomas MacMillan

VISION STATEMENT CONFIRMATION We also commit ourselves: Nil To listen to God. To be nourished by God’s word and sacraments. RECEPTION INTO ANGLICAN To meet together to pray and worship CHURCH God. Nil To use the gifts God has given us. To explore our faith and spirituality. To link into and serve the local WEDDINGS community. 13.10.2018 Michael Wilson & To continue to strengthen and build up Kathleen King our Church. 16.12.2018 David Washington & To care for our environment. Felicity Willcocks To care for those in need. 14.02.2019 Razvan Berlovan & To support family life. Sherese King 28.09.2019 Jason Jewell & Nicole Pyniw SERVICE TIMES

8am SUNDAY EUCHARIST FUNERALS (date of death) 9.30am SUNDAY SUNG EUCHARIST 25.03.2019 Joyce Tattam followed by morning tea 04.04.2019 Valerie Laura Williams 24.05.2019 Jack William Turrie 10am WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST 08.06.2019 Carl Peters followed by morning tea Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord And let light perpetual shine on them. Morning and Evening Prayer is said each day. See Fr John for details. ASHES IN MEMORIAL GARDEN The Parish Priest, Fr John, is available for Nill baptisms, weddings, confession and other services by appointment

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 18 Messy Church Cathy Turnbull, Sue Hurren, PARISH DIRECTORY Marylyn & Jim Donat, Sue MacMillan, October 2018 - September 2019 Carolyn Mathes, Katherine Anderson, Venetia Wells & Fr John Parish Priest: Fr John Mathes Playgroup Cathy Turnbull & Anitha Stanley Ladies@Leisure: Carolyn Mathes & Chris Curate / Family & Children Minister: Angus Rev’d Cathy Turnbull (from February 2019) Men@Leisure: Bill Howard Curate: Rev’d David Thompson Archives: Glen Turnbull Associate Priest: Fr Tom Jewel Catering Officer: Vacant Associate Deacon: Rev’d Sue Hurren Parish Pantry: Sue MacMillan Reach Out Magazine: Fr John (layout), Wardens: Alan Wilson & Bill Howard Margaret Elsey (editor) plus many Parish Council: Wardens plus contributors including Sue Hurren, Cathy Margaret Elsey. Katherine Anderson, Chris Turnbull & Fr John Angus, Sue MacMillan, Sheryl Collins and Pew Sheet: Fr John Esther Cross. Webpage: Fr John Secretary: Chris Angus www.essendonanglican.org.au Treasurer: Margaret Elsey Facebook: Trudy Mathes Incumbency Committee: Margaret Elsey, www.facebook.com/essendonanglican Alan Wilson and Bill Howard Synod Reps: Fr John, Sue MacMillan & Opportunity Shop Office Bearers Chris Angus (Bill Howard - Supplementary) Chairman Fr John Mathes Sacristan: Margaret Elsey President Carolyn Mathes Hall Hire: Fr John Vice President Cheryl Howard Maintenance: Bill Howard & Fr John Secretary Megan Rankin Organist: Samuel McMahon Liaison Treasurer Margaret Elsey Assistant Organist: Daryl Higgins Roster Sec Robyn Bulluss Flower Guild: Sue MacMillan, Chris Opportunity Shop Management Angus & Megan Rankin Committee Grounds & Mowing: Paul Miles, Bill Howard The Office Bearers plus Chris Angus, & Fr John Margaret Pereira, Joan Sach (dec), Margaret Nursing Homes: Sue Hurren Broughton, Janette Roulston, Jenny Wilson, Home Communions: Fr John, Sue Hurren & Celina Miles & Maureen Lanyon. Sue MacMillan Deacons, Lay Ministers, Eucharistic Craft Group Committee: Assistants: Cathy Turnbull, David Margaret Pereira (leader), Barbara Szczurko Thompson, Sue Hurren, Margaret Elsey, (Treasurer), Margaret Mordaunt, & Kaye Alan Wilson & Sue MacMillan Harrison Thurifers: Alan Wilson & Margaret Elsey Readers: Ed Wilson, Chris Angus, Carolyn EssACC Mathes, Jillian Webb, Michael Pang, Fr John, Chris Angus & Sue MacMillan Katherine Anderson, Katherine Ellis, Anitha Stanley & Chrisanthi Jayatunga Child Safety Officers Choir: Sue MacMillan, Margaret Elsey, Cathy Turnbull, Fr John, Chris Angus & Barbara Szczurko, Katherine Anderson plus Esther Cross Daryl Higgins Parish Compliance Officer Welcomers: Carolyn Mathes, Paul Miles, Fr John Mathes Esther Cross, Katherine Ellis, Anitha Stanley & Katherine Anderson Morning Tea Roster: Sue MacMillan, (apologies to anyone I have missed) Christanthi & George Jayatunga, Esther Cross, Anita Mason, Cath McCallum. & Carolyn Mathes

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 19 FJ AWARDS 2014 2017 Ruth Tinney ± Jean Black Nell Axon Katherine Anderson Sue Hurren 2010 Bill Howard Margaret Broughton (Op Shop) Wal Tinney ± Jamie Lingard Janet Roulston (Op Shop) Merv Smith ± Alan Wilson Joyce Smith 2018 Margaret Treadwell 2015 Chris Angus Gwen Forsyth (Op Shop) Val Wheeler (Op Shop) 2011 Don Pereira Olwyn Baker Joyce Tattam ± Ed & Margaret Wilson George & Chrisanthi Jayatunga Bruce Gardner Dolly Mason 2012 Megan Rankin (Op Shop) Anita Mason Barbara Szczurko 2016 Carolyn Mathes 2013 Gwen Forsyth Margaret Elsey Samuel McMahon Daryl Higgins Others to be announced Sue MacMillan at the 2019 AGM Vera Burrows Gail Paxman Sue Adams Margaret Pereira

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 20 PARISH STATISTICS 2010– 2011– 2012– 2013- 2014- 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Number on Electoral Roll 56 51 51 47 46

Baptisms 4 13 7 12 6

Confirmations - 6 14 7 -

Weddings 3 2 - 2 2

Funerals 8 18 12 17 9

Attendances at public services 3003 3120 3875 3749 3534 (excluding weddings, funerals, private baptisms, residential facilities) Attendances at Public Sunday 2361 2446 2913 2987 2744 services (excluding weddings, funerals, private baptisms, residential facilities) Acts of Communion at public 2864 2881 3381 3291 3054 services (excluding weddings, funerals, private baptisms, residential facilities) Acts of Communion at Public 2151 2055 2506 2495 2456 Sunday services (excluding weddings, funerals, private baptisms, residential facilities)

Other Acts of Communion 126 154 307 136 229 eg residential facilities Attendance Christmas Eve / Day 111 117 103 136 137

Acts of Communion Christmas 98 89 93 106 101 Eve / Day Attendance Easter Vigil / Day 94 116 116 115 120

Acts of Communion Easter Vigil / 86 95 102 99 109 Day

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ESSENDON ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAGE 21 2015– 2016– 2017- 2019- 2020- 2021- 2022- 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 49 48 46 56

4 4 7 8

2 # - 1 ## -

7 4 4 4

7 13 6 4

3848 3694 3651 4875

2949 3129 2977 2965

3237 3245 3191 3621

2532 2692 2563 2527

583 306 221 228

116 124 108 109

95 111 81 95

116 131 139 151

106 113 118 129

# plus 3 welcomed into Anglican Church ## plus 1 welcomed into Anglican Church

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