Office open Mon—Fri (9.00am-1.00pm)
19 Keen St
PO Box 378
Lismore 2480
Phone: (02) 6621 3200
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www.lismoreanglicans.org.au
office@lismoreanglicans.org.au
Fax: (02) 6622 8941
After Hours Mobile: 0412 657 036
Anglican Parish of Lismore
Sunday 18th January, 2015
Epiphany 2
- ANDREW’S WORSHIP SERVICES
7:30am, Holy Communion — Rev. Lyndon Mulholland/Ray Nickel
9:30am, Morning Prayer— Rev. Lyndon Mulholland
11:00am, Wed 21st Jan, Holy Communion—Rev. Lyndon Mulholland/
Russell Cook
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SERVICES IN OTHER CENTRES
6:30pm, St. Peter’s, Goonellabah, Evening Prayer — Rev. Lyndon Mulholland /
Bill Scott Snr
Rector: Associate Priest: Young Families Minister:
Rev Mark Harris Rev Alan Shaw Rev Lyndon Mulholland
0413 955 790 0427 655 863
Bulletin
Welcome to all as we gather to honour and worship the one true God. Please join us for a cuppa in the hall next door after the services
Clergy Annual Leave
Rev Mark will be taking annual leave plus long service from
28/12/14 to 29/3/15
Rev Alan 26/12/14 to 18/1/15.
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Rosters for St Andrew’s 2015
There have been changes to last weeks rosters. New amended copies are available at the back of the church.
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World Day of Prayer
St Andrew’s Anglican Church
This year we are the Hosts for the annual World Day of Prayer on
Friday 6th March, 2015
We would like to form a committee to discuss and organise this important event. If you wish to participate please contact Russell Cook 6621 3095.
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TODAY
Fundraising Committee Meeting
In the Parish Hall after the 7:30 am service.
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Cursillo Ultreyas
Tweed Heads—St Cuthbert’s
10am, 31st January, 2015.
A car pool will leave St Andrew’s at 8:15am. BYO Lunch.
Lismore—St Andrew’s Parish Hall 10am, 21st February 2015.
BYO Lunch
Contact Wendy Kilroy after 24/1/15 on 66 212615.
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Parish Breakfast
8am, Saturday 7th February, 2015
Parish Hall.
Quest speakers Ann Helmrich and Wendy Kilroy will speak about their recent Camino de Santiago walk.
For catering purposes please place your name on the list at the back of the church. Cost $10.
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2015 PARISH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 2015 Parish Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 15th February, 2015
All reports for the AGM need to be in at the office by Friday 23rd January, 2015.
PLEASE NOTE
Parish Council has resolved that items for debate or discussion covered under General Business on the agenda will need to be lodged in writing with the Parish Secretary ONE MONTH prior to the Annual General Meeting.
This is consistent with AGM procedures held in adjoining parishes and allows for informed dialogue and effective meeting practice.
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Lenten Study for 2015
This year Lent commences on Ash Wednesday 18th February, 2015.
The study book Sacred Space for Lent 2015 will cost $5. If you are interested in buying one please place your name on the list at the back of the church.
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EfM 2015
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a 4 year small group tertiary level program for laity who want to deepen their understanding of the Bible and their own call to ministry within the church. It covers Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Theology, Ethics and Interfaith Encounter over the 4 years. Participants enrol for one year at a time.
The Lismore group will be starting again on Monday 2nd March, in the evenings at St Peter’s Goonellabah, and applications for new and returning participants are now available from Ray Houston and Helen Newton. We would like them back by Sunday 8th February to give time for materials to arrive. Enrolment fee for 2015 is $185, and there is also a group fee, due 3 months later, and a book needs to be purchased each year.
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Wedding
24th January 2015.
Please pray for Nicole Doran and Cameron Black who will be married at St Matthew’s Dunoon on Saturday.
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SERVANTHOOD
Would you consider offering your gifts & talents by joining one of the many teams within our parish that make our church such a vibrant faith community? Worship service roles (reading, welcoming, sides, chapel prayer, leading intercessions, chalice assistant, morning tea), cleaning, brass, flowers, Lawn Barbers, catering, Court Care, Op Shop, Soup Kitchen Chicken Runners, music (choir, contemporary), bellringing, children’s ministry (Kids Church, Toddler Time, Messy Church), fundraising, & special events (Christmas Shop, Market Day, etc.) are all important activities of our church that need people like you. Free training cheerfully provided. Please prayerfully consider how you might offer yourself in service as a gift to our Servant King. Ask your ministry team & LLMs.
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Volunteers Needed
We are urgently looking for a volunteer for Friday mornings 9:00 to 1:00pm to assist in the Ministry Centre. Contact Lorelle/Margaret 66213200
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Offertory Envelopes
Envelopes for 2015 are now available at the back of the church
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Sunday Journal
Your new Sunday Journal No.112 is at the back of the church for collection.
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Centenary Celebration DVD
The DVDs of the celebration are here.
They will be available for collection after each service or the office. $20
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Australian Anglican Church Calendar 2015
We now have our calendars for 2015 please collect from the office. Cost $13.
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Confirmation Service 2015
Our Confirmation service with Bishop Sarah will be at St Andrew’s
9:30am. 9th August, 2015
For more information contact the Ministry Centre 66213200.
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25th Anniversary Dinner of the Lismore Soup Kitchen
7pm, Saturday 14th February, 2015
The Winsome (11 Bridge St, Nth Lismore)
Speakers: Tim Costello, Music: Luke Vasella, Food: Jim Hearn – BYO Drinks Cost $50 per head—80 tickets only.
Contact: The Winsome. ph66224055.
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Large Print TIS
If you would like to have your TIS in large print we are progressively putting together 5 folders which are available at the back of the church. We will purchase the books with large print when they become available.
Reminder there are large print copies of the prayer book in the blue folders at the back of the church. Ask a sides person if you want one.
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Hearing Loop (for the Hearing Impaired). First 5 rows from the front in the Nave of St. Andrew’s Church
Toilets (inc. Disabled) Inside St. Andrew’s Parish Hall. M & F also outside down steps west end of Hall.
Baby Change Station: Located in disabled toilets in Parish hall.
Mobile Phones: Please turn your mobile phone to silent during worship services.
Parking in Church grounds: Please be considerate of those who have mobility issues.
Large Print Prayer Books: Available from sides-people at the back of church.
“We will connect to the wider community intentionally and meaningfully seeking to bring transformation of life through faith in Jesus Christ.”
Sunday, 18th January, 2015
Epiphany 2
7.30am & midweek
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) p 192
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 p 129
John 1:43-51 p 70
9.30am & 6.30pm
1 Samuel 3:1-10 p 192
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 p 129
John 1:43-51 p 70
Sunday, 25th January, 2015
Epiphany 3
7.30am & midweek
Jonah 3:1-10 p 668
1 Corinthians 7:29:31 p 130
Mark 1:14:20 p 27
9.30am & 6.30pm
Jonah 3:1-10 p 668
1 Corinthians 7:29:31 p 130
Mark 1:14:20 p 27
Eternal God,
whose Son, Jesus Christ, is now exalted as Lord of all,
and pours out his gifts upon the Church:
grant it that unity which only your Spirit can give,
keep us in the bond of peace,
and bring all creation to worship before your throne;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
~ PRAYER OF THE DAY (COLLECT) ~
We pause to offer prayers and thanksgiving that we bring to our celebration of the Eucharist.
Congregation Response to the Two Great Commandments:
Lord, have mercy on us: and write your law in our hearts by your Holy Spirit.
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The sick: Maree Kesby, Marie Cormick, Nathan Giles, Joan Sheaffe, Owen Miller, Olive Sheaffe, Judy Batterham, Lisa Hawkins, Anthony Sheehy, Lorna Crowther, Robyn, Joyce Funnell, Maureen & Len Clapham, Peg Parry, Glen Simpkins, Doug Ridley, Joy Hutley and Bernice Robinson.
The bereaved: We remember all who have gone before and pray for their families and friends.