Please continue to pray for those who ask for our prayers: Father Greg, Derek, Audrey, Betty, Stephen, John, Edwina, Brooke, Isabelle, Patricia, Lorna, John, Vi, Charles and Barb

 Please hand names to Fr Richard or leave at the Parish Office (The list of names will be refreshed on 1st Sunday of each month)

 Years Mind of

Christopher Millard Marion Thomas

Shirley Smith Lucy Carty

Susan Sloan Reginald Bree

Robert Waters James Gooch

 This is the list of the anniversaries of those who have

departed.  Please inform Fr Richard for those of whom you would like to pray

For Bishop Michael and all clergy and laity in our Diocese, may we all let The Holy Spirit guide us

From the Fundraising Team

The 1st Tea Dance will be held on Friday 4th June from 2pm to 4pm.  An afternoon of dancing and social interaction.  Please come and enjoy the music and afternoon tea.

 Tentative date for the Mini Morning Market is 25th September, so pot your plants and think about what other activities we can provide.

 The card shop at the rear of the church has been restocked, please select cards and put money in the box provided

 The Trivia Night was enjoyed by all and a total of $850 clear was raised.  A big thankyou to Sue, Helen, Neville, The Mothers’ Union and all who participated

Please continue to pray for those who ask for our prayers: Dorothy, Father Greg, Derek, Audrey, Betty, Stephen, John, Edwina, Brooke, Isabelle, Patricia, Lorna, John, Vi and Charles

 Please hand names to Fr Richard or leave at the Parish Office (The list of names will be refreshed on 1st Sunday of each month)

 Years Mind of

Clarice Jones      Elizabeth Coles

Walter Doueal Susan Neal

Harry Baker John Critten

Brian Taggart Emily Weise

Julian Morris Amy Mitchell

John Kennesy Daniel Hodgson

Albert Hyde Hugh Lewis

 This is the list of the anniversaries of those who have departed.  Please inform Fr Richard for those of whom you would like to pray

 For Fr Glen Wesley who will be ordained at St John’s Horsham on 22nd May at 11.00am

Our Lady of Walsingham Festival will be held on 29th May at the Cathedral in Ballarat from 10.00am onward.  More details later.

 For your interest—the Book Fair has raised, since its inception, $133,000 which has all been donated to charity

 From the Fundraising Team

Trivia Quiz Night 21st May from 7pm to 11pm in the hall.  Tables of 10 at $10.00 per head.  Light supper provided.  Bookings through Sue or Neville Mason on 5572 2050.

Future events (more information later)

¨ Afternoon Tea dance

¨ Mini Market

 FOR YOUR DIARIES

 The Diocesan Synod is being held on the weekend of

 June 19th and 20th and will be held at Portland.

 There will be no services that weekend around the Diocese

except for a service at Portland on Sunday

Please continue to pray for those who ask for our prayers: Dorothy, Father Greg, Derek, Audrey, Betty, Stephen, John, Edwina, Brooke, Isabelle, Patricia and Lorna

 Please hand names to Fr Richard or leave at the Parish Office

(The list of names will be refreshed on 1st Sunday of each month)

Years Mind of

Albert Gulbin  Frank Cammidge

Stella Bayley Ethel O’Flaherty

Ella McLellan Margaret Slorach

Thomas Evans Leslie Hamilton

James Malseed

This is the list of the anniversaries of those who have departed.  Please inform Fr Richard for those of whom you would like to pray for

 We pray for those being Baptised and Confirmed

James, Claire, David, Alexander, Charlotte, Bailey and Kyle

 For those being received into the Anglican Communion

Ilford, Jean and Michelle

 For Bishop Michael who is with us today and for Bishop David

 For Bishop Peter

 For Fr René as he enters his final preparations for the priesthood

A prayer board is available in the Lady Chapel for any intentions to be placed on it.  These will be prayed for throughout the week.

THIS WEEK  4th April to 10th April

 Monday to Wednesday, Morning and Evening Prayer are offered at 9.00am and 5.00pm at Christ Church  – anyone is welcome to join

 Wednesday 7th            Mass 10.00 am

                                    There will be NO Discovering the Gospels this week

                                    There will be no Rosary at 5.30pm

 Next Sunday’s Services 11th April

Saturday

Christ Church NO Vigil Mass at 6.00pm

 Sunday

Christ Church -Hamilton Parish Mass 10.30am with ‘Hiz Kidz”

St Mary’s-Dunkeld Service of the Word 11.00am

St Peter’s-Glenthompson No Service

St Mark’s-Cavendish Parish Mass 9.00am

All Saint’s-Penshurst Parish Mass 6.30pm

THANKS

 Thank you to all those in our churches who have helped with the singing, serving, decorating and reading over the last few days. 

 To the Olivers for making all our palm crosses.

 For those who have made our wonderful banners of the seven sacraments which are now hanging in Christ Church.

 For those who have provided a wonderful luncheon today.

 For all those who have slaved away in the office unseen (where do you think all these wonderful books come from)

 To those who have spent the week visiting the housebound and hospital bound.

Book Fair  A total of $17,510 was raised which is overwhelming and our sincere thanks must go to everyone who participated to make this an outstanding success.  It was amazing how many books were donated and the number of people who volunteered to man the shop – both from the parish and outside.  Thank you one and all.

The funds will be distributed shortly to Haiti Disaster Relief, Fistula—Addis Abbiba, Francis Foundation in Warrnambool and Medical Research in Cambodia.  A presentation to Dr Mark Johnson for his work in Cambodia to take place at our Mothers’ Union meeting on Wednesday 28th April.  All welcome.

 Attention all trivia buffs (quiz night) – Mistress Mason will be opening her trivia classroom for lessons on Friday 21st May.  Class sizes will be 10 pupils and fees will be $10 per head.  More details later, but if you would like to book early please see Mistress Mason or one of her assistants from the Fundraising Team.

 Guild News:  A reminder that the Guild Diocesan Conference this year will be held on April 12th, starting with Eucharist at St John’s church, Soldiers Hill, Ballarat at 10am.  A car will be leaving the church car park at 7.30am.  Please let Rachel know if you would like a lift.

Nominations for Diocesan Synod Representatives or Reserves are now called for. Those interested or wishing to be nominated and (seconded) please let Fr Richard know by Sunday 11th April.  Any further election will take place on the 18th April.

Volunteers are needed to staff the Toy Library on Saturdays from 11am to 1pm.  Contact Jannie

Please hand names to Fr Richard or leave at the Parish Office

(The list of names will be refreshed on 1st Sunday of each month)

Years Mind of

Norval Tatlock                Amelia Barnsley            Ida Hayes

Clarence Smith               Robert Flowers            Ethel Barker

Isabella Pitman                          

This is the list of the anniversaries of those who have departed.  Please inform Fr Richard for those of whom you would like to pray for

A prayer board is available in the Lady Chapel for any intentions to be placed on it.  These will be prayed for throughout the week.

Lent Groups We would like to thank everyone for their hospitality over the last six weeks.

Book Fair  Over $17,000 has now been raised!

Attention all trivia buffs-Mistress Mason will be opening her trivia classroom for lessons on Friday 21st May.  Class sizes will be 10 pupils and fees will be $10 per head.  More details later, but if you would like to book early please see Mistress Mason or one of her assistants from the Fundraising Team.

A luncheon will be held following the Easter Day service.  Please bring finger food to share.  For further information contact Rachel Malseed.

Guild News:  A big thank you to the many church ladies who helped cater at the PAC and for Bob Tully’s funeral.  You were all wonderful!  A reminder that the Guild Diocesan Conference this year will be held on April 12th, starting with Eucharist at St John’s church at 10am.  A car will be leaving the church car park at 7.30am.  Please let Rachel know if you would like a lift.

Nominations for Diocesan Synod Representatives or Reserves are now called for. Those interested or wishing to be nominated and (seconded) please let Fr Richard know by Sunday 11th April.  Any further election will take place on the 18th April

Volunteers are needed to staff the Toy Library onSaturdays from 11am to 1pm.  Contact Jannie 55724990

Please continue to pray for those who ask for our prayers: Charles, Sarah, David, Vi, Ralph, Shane, Bob, Dorothy, Father Greg, Derek, Audrey, Betty, Stephen, John, Edwina, Brooke, Ron,  Kevin, Zelda, Isabelle and Patricia

Please hand names to Fr Richard or leave at the Parish Office

(The list of names will be refreshed on 1st Sunday of each month)

For all Christian Religious Education Teachers in our schools

For this Diocese and those who continue to divide and separate us

Years Mind of

Thomas Gamble             Eva Hamilton                Roland Wines

Ernest Jones                  Alice Patman                 Keith Holmes

Keith Manson                 Percival Mott                Thomas Chandler

Thomas Roscoe                        

This is the list of the anniversaries of those who have departed.  Please inform Fr Richard for those of whom you would like to pray for

THIS WEEK  21st March to 27th March

Monday to Wednesday, Morning and Evening Prayer are offered at 9.00am and 5.00pm at Christ Church  – anyone is welcome to join  

Tuesday  23rd             -Lenten Study Group 1.30pm

Wednesday 24th         -Low Mass 10.00am

                                 -Confession will be heard in the Lady Chapel from 4-5pm

                                 -Rosary 5.30pm

                                 -There will be NO Discovering the Gospels this week

Thursday 25th            -Lenten Study Group 7.00pm

NEXT SUNDAY’S SERVICES 28th March

Saturday

Christ Church-Hamilton               No Mass

Sunday

Palm Sunday                             Start of Holy Week.  Refer to flyer

Lent Groups see posters This is the last week and we would like to thank everyone for their hospitality over the last few weeks.

Book Fair  Over $13,000 has now been raised!  It will be open until Friday 26th.  Don’t miss the opportunity to look at the great range of books at low prices.  Donations still welcome.

MU   Will now meet on  4th Wednesday of the month.  The next meeting will be on 24th March at the Art Gallery.  Lady Day will be celebrated in Ballarat on 25th March.  Guest preacher will be Bishop David Silk.  Those wishing to attend please let Hilary know by 17th March to arrange transport and catering.

Chrism Mass: This year the Chrism Mass on Monday 29th March is being organised by Fr Richard and Fr René. They would appreciate your support!  Flyers explaining the importance of the day are available at the back of the church.  There is one car going from Hamilton.  If you would like to go and need a ride or if you would be willing to take people in your own car please let Fr Richard and Fr Rene know.

As part of your Lenten discipline, please consider confession!  Confessions will be heard this week on Wednesday  in the Lady Chapel from 4-5pm.

Stations of the Cross will be held each Sunday Night during Lent at 5pm. We will share this popular Lenten devotion with our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters. This week at St Mary’s.

Volunteers are needed to staff the Toy Library on Saturdays from 11am to 1pm.  Contact Jannie 55724990

Please continue to pray for those who ask for our prayers: Charles, Sarah, David, Vi, Ralph, Shane, Bob, Dorothy, Father Greg, Derek, Audrey, Betty, Stephen, John, Edwina, Brooke, Ron,  Kevin, Zelda, Isabelle, Bob and Patricia

Please hand names to Fr Richard or leave at the Parish Office

(The list of names will be refreshed on 1st Sunday of each month)

For the people of Burma (Global Day of Prayer for Burma)

We are calling for Australians from all across our nation to join in an act of solidarity and union with the people of Burma in praying for an end to the reign of fear and terror in their land.

For this Diocese and those who continue to divide and separate us

Years Mind of

Lucy Goodridge                Leslie Gaskin                  Kathleen Aarons

Ross Stanley                    Arthur Morris                   Arthur Brumley

Anthony Pevitt                  

This is the list of the anniversaries of those who have departed.  Please inform Fr Richard for those of whom you would like to pray for

For the departed   Bob Tully

Lent Groups see posters

Book Fair  Over $10,000 has now been raised!  It will be open for two more weeks.  Don’t miss the opportunity to look at the great range of books at low prices.  Donations still welcome.

MU   Will now meet on  4th Wednesday of the month.  The next meeting will be on 24th March at the Art Gallery.  Lady Day will be celebrated in Ballarat on 25th March.  Guest preacher will be Bishop David Silk.  Those wishing to attend please let Hilary know by 17th March to arrange transport and catering.

Chrism Mass: This year the Chrism Mass on Monday 29th March is being organised by Fr Richard and Fr René. They would appreciate your support!  Flyers explaining the importance of the day are available at the back of the church.  A bus for the Southwest Region will be passing through Hamilton.  Book your seat now!

As part of your Lenten discipline, please consider confession!  Confessions will be heard this week on Tuesday  in the Lady Chapel from 4-5pm.

Stations of the Cross will be held each Sunday Night during Lent at 5pm. We will share this popular Lenten devotion with our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters. This week at Christ Church.

Thank you to all who contributed to our successful Christmas appeal to assist Burmese refugees on the Thai Burma Border. We will continue to assist the Anglican School in Ma La Camp with a Lenten Appeal!  Please consider setting aside some extra cash at this time for this purpose as part of your Lenten discipline.

Today we welcome Bishop David Silk and Joyce to our Parish and we wish them a happy holiday

 Lent Groups will take place on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings. We thank all who have offered their homes to meet in.  Addresses are published at the back of the church.  Times to be advised.  Please see Fr Richard or Fr Rene if you have any queries.  (Each group will be preceded by a home mass/prayers).

 Confirmation Classes will begin on Saturday 20th February at 5pm at Christ Church in preparation for confirmation on Easter Day. Please contact Fr Richard.

 Shrove Tuesday  A list will be available at the back of Christ Church for anyone wishing to attend a PANCAKE MEAL from 5.30 to 7.30pm on Tuesday 16th February At Canon Julien Centre.  RSVP by 14th February.

 Book Fair  Will commence on Monday 22nd February for 5 weeks.  Assistance needed for roster and also for setting up on Friday 19th Feb. from 5.30pm.  Donations of books would be appreciated.  It will be in our usual shop overlooking Safeway car park.

 HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL  There are forms available in each church if you wish to make a donation.  Please send to address on form.

 Fundraising income over the last few months. 

* Raffle proceeds to Memorial Garden of $1000 includes $108 donation from fundraising funds to make up to $1000

* Christmas Tree Festival stall $567

* Burns Night $1595

Burns Night and Christmas Tree Festival proceeds to heating.  Thankyou everyone for your support

DEANERY SUNG EVENSONG

Sunday 21st February at 5.00pm at Christ Church.  Please come and join our brothers and sisters across the South West region as we gather with our Bishop to celebrate our lives together.  This will be followed by a BBQ.

 South West regional council meeting on 13th February from 10.00am to 12.30 pm

THIS WEEK 7th February to 13th February                     

 Monday to Wednesday, Morning and Evening Prayer are offered at 9.00am and 5.00pm at Christ Church  – anyone is welcome to join

 Monday 8th                 Mothers’ Union meeting 7.30pm.  Planning for the year.

 Tuesday 9th                – Parish Council at 7.00pm in the Canon Julien Centre

                                   – Fellowship Lunch resumes at 12 noon at Alexandra House  All Welcome

 Wednesday 10th Low Mass 10.00am

Rosary at 5.30pm

Discovering the Gospels 6.00pm

 NEXT SUNDAY’S SERVICES 14th FEBRUARY

Saturday

Christ Church-Hamilton Vigil Mass 6.00pm

Sunday

Christ Church-Hamilton Parish Mass 10.30am with “Hiz Kidz”

Holy Time/Evening Prayer 5.00pm

St Mary’s-Dunkeld Service of the Word 11.00am

St Peter’s-Glenthompson No Service

St Marks-Cavendish Parish Mass 9.00am 

All Saints’-Penshurst Parish Mass 6.30pm

Our Prayers

Please continue to pray for those who ask for our prayers Charles, Sarah, David, Vi, Ralph, Shane, Bob, Dorothy, Father Greg, Derek, Audrey, Betty, Stephen, John, Edwina, Brooke, Ron,  Kevin, Zelda, Isabelle and Patricia

 We will renew this list at the beginning of Lent.  Please hand names to Fr Richard or leave at the Parish Office

 For the people of Haiti and all who are offering aid

 For all children and their teachers as they begin a new school year

 A prayer board is available in the Lady Chapel for any intentions to be placed on it.  These will be prayed for throughout the week.

 Monday to Wednesday, Morning and Evening Prayer are offered at 9.00am and 5.00pm at Christ Church  – anyone is welcome to join

 Wednesday 3rd            Low Mass 10.00am

                                    Rosary at 5.30pm

                                    Discovering the Gospels 6.00pm

 NEXT SUNDAY’S SERVICES 7th FEBRUARY

Saturday

Christ Church-Hamilton Vigil Mass 6.00pm

Sunday

Christ Church-Hamilton Parish Mass 10.30am with “Hiz Kidz”

Holy Time/Evening Prayer 5.00pm

St Mary’s-Dunkeld Parish Mass 9.00am

St Peter’s-Glenthompson Parish Mass 6.30pm

St Marks-Cavendish Service of the Word 9.00am

All Saints’-Penshurst Service of the Word 11.00am

Wanted       Old spectacles required to be sent to Papua New Guinea.  Please put into box at rear of the Church.  Thank you

 Lent Groups will take place on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings.  Times to be advised.  We need 10 offers of hospitality (to meet in your homes).  Please see Fr Richard or Fr Rene.  (Each group will be preceded by a home mass/prayers).

 Confirmation Classes will begin on Saturday 20th February at 5pm at Christ Church in preparation for confirmation on Easter Day. Please contact Fr Richard.

 Robbie Burns Night A very big thank you to all who supported and those who have up so much time to assist to make this such a successful event.  Approximately $1600.00 was raised.

 Shrove Tuesday  A list will be available at the back of Christ Church for anyone wishing to attend a PANCAKE MEAL at 5.30pm on 16th February at Canon Julien Centre.  This will help us with catering.

 Book Fair  Will commence on Monday 22nd February for 5 weeks.  Assistance needed for roster.  Donations of books would be appreciated.  It will be in our usual shop overlooking Safeway car park.

 HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL  There are forms available in each church if you wish to make a donation.  Please send to address on form.

 In the event of catastrophic fire warning (code red), we encourage people to remain at home.  Services may be changed/cancelled accordingly.

 Years Mind of

Thomas Emslie Moore                              James Edmund Day

Rosemary Margaret Mann     Rita Maude Waters

Harold Lee Archer

 This is the list of the anniversaries of those who have departed.  Please inform Fr Richard for those of whom you would like to pray for

 For the people of Haiti and all who are offering aid

THIS WEEK 24th January to 30th January                       

 Monday to Wednesday, Morning and Evening Prayer are offered at 9.00am and 5.00pm at Christ Church  – anyone is welcome to join

 Wednesday 27th         Low Mass 10.00am

                                    Rosary at 5.30pm

                                    Discovering the Gospels 6.00pm

 Thursday 28th              Guild 1.30pm

 NEXT SUNDAY’S SERVICES 31st January

Saturday

Christ Church-Hamilton Vigil Mass 6.00pm

Sunday

United Parish Mass at Christ Church Hamilton 10.30am

Holy Time/Evening Prayer 5.00pm

Wanted       Old spectacles required to be sent to Papua New Guinea.  Please put into box at rear of the Church.  Thank you

 ROBBIE BURNS NIGHT  25th January 2010.  6.00pm to 6.30pm start.  $25.00 Per Person.

 Help needed with stocking up the freezer with slices and other goodies to help with catering functions. Please see Roma Keating.

 Giving Envelopes  Could you please make sure your no. and the date is on each envelope otherwise the giving goes into open collection.

 Lent Groups will take place on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings.  Times to be advised.  We need 10 offers of hospitality (to meet in your homes).  Please see Fr Richard or Fr Rene.  (Each group will be preceded by a home mass/prayers).

 Confirmation Classes will begin on Saturday 20th February at 5pm at Christ Church in preparation for confirmation on Easter Day. Please contact Fr Richard.

 News from Parish Council  Geoff Ryan—Community Development Manager of Victoria in the Dioceses of Ballarat for Anglicare, spoke to Parish Council members and representatives from our various committees about the work he does.  It was agreed to arrange for Geoff to come to our Parish next year to investigate what needs in the community we can be involved in.  Geoff works with local councils, schools, police and other groups to find where needs in communities are most needed.  He would then work with us to develop  a program.

For the people of Haiti and all who are offering aid

For the Church and people of Christ Church, Hamilton

THIS WEEK 17th January to 23rd January                       

Monday to Wednesday, Morning and Evening Prayer are offered at 9.00am and 5.00pm at Christ Church  – anyone is welcome to join

NEXT SUNDAY’S SERVICES 24th January

Saturday

Christ Church-Hamilton                          Vigil Mass 6.00pm

Sunday

Christ Church-Hamilton    Parish Mass  10.30am

Holy Time/Evening Prayer 5.00pm

St Mary’s-Dunkeld Service of the Word 11.00am

St Peter’s-Glenthompson Service of the Word  9.00am

St Mark’s-Cavendish Parish Mass 6.30pm

All Saints’-Penshurst Parish Mass 9.00am

We welcome Bishop John Ford, Bishop of Plymouth, Devon, UK and his wife Bridgette as they visit us today.

Wanted       Old spectacles required to be sent to Papua New Guinea.  Please put into box at rear of the Church.  Thank you

 ROBBIE BURNS NIGHT  25th January 2010.  6.00pm to 6.30pm start.  Book your tables early,  $25.00 Per Person.

 Help needed with stocking up the freezer with slices and other goodies to help with catering functions. Please see Roma Keating.

 Giving Envelopes  Could you please make sure your no. and the date is on each envelope otherwise the giving goes into open collection.

 Mothers’ Union afternoon tea Wed 20th January at home of Betty & Brian Lacy at 2pm.  Please bring a plate

Lent Groups will take place on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings.  Times to be advised.  We need 10 offers of hospitality (to meet in your homes).  Please see Fr Richard or Fr Rene.  (Each group will be preceded by a home mass/prayers).

Confirmation Classes will begin on Saturday 20th February at 5pm at Christ Church in preparation for confirmation on Easter Day.  Please see Fr Richard.

Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday 19th January at 7.00pm at the Rectory

News from Parish Council  Geoff Ryan—Community Development Manager of Victoria in the Dioceses of Ballarat for Anglicare, spoke to Parish Council members and representatives from our various committees about the work he does.  It was agreed to arrange for Geoff to come to our Parish next year to investigate what needs in the community we can be involved in.  Geoff works with local councils, schools, police and other groups to find where needs in communities are most needed.  He would then work with us to develop  a program.

In the event of catastrophic fire warning (code red), we encourage people to remain at home.  Services may be changed/cancelled accordingly.