Hamilton Anglican Church

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, Malcolm and Patricia

Years Mind of Samuel Thornton-Priest

Zoe Farey Archer  Norman Peter Thomas

Winston Albert Forrest  Albert Edward White

Robie Louise McDonald  Frank Uren

Druscilla Forster  Gary Holmes

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 Church and the people of St Peter’s, Glenthompson

For George Street Primary School

For David Willsher and we pray for the people of Elmore whom he will serve

THIS WEEK 29th November to 5th December               

Tuesday 1st                              Scottish Country Dancing 7.30pm

Wednesday 2nd                         Mass 10.00am Christ Church

                                                Toy Library 11.00am to 12.30pm

                                                Rosary 5.30pm Christ Church

                                                ‘Discovering the Gospels’ 6.00pm

Saturday 5th                             Toy Library 11.00am to 1.00pm

Christmas Hampers  In past years you have generously given so that less fortunate people in our community will have a more enjoyable Christmas.  We again ask for you help to give mainly food items which will be distributed through the St Vincent de Paul Society in Hamilton. The baskets will need to be returned to the Parish Office by Sunday 13^th December.

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 6th December

Saturday

Christ Church-Hamilton                   Vigil Mass 6.00pm

Sunday

Christ Church-Hamilton                   Parish Mass 9.00am with ‘Hiz Kidz’

                                                     Holy Time/Evening Prayer 5.00pm

St Mary’s-Dunkeld                          Parish Mass  11.00am

St Peter’s-Glenthompson                Parish Mass 6.30pm

St Mark’s-Cavendish                       Service of the Word  9.00 am

All Saints’-Penshurst                      Service of the Word  11.00 am

RAFFLE—To aid expansion of the Memorial Garden. Volunteers needed to sell raffle tickets.  Thursdays and Fridays—3rd & 4th, 10th &11th, 17th & 18th December.  Roster available in hall.

 Christmas Tree Festival 18th, 19th & 20th December.  Friday night will include a Children’s Carol Service commencing at 6.30pm and the weekend will conclude with ‘Nine Lessons and Carols’ at 7.30pm on Sunday.  If you would like to order cakes, puddings, mince pies or shortbread let the committee know.

 We are considering a new inclusive name for the Parish.  Our first suggestion is the Parish of the Holy Spirit.  If you have any thoughts or suggestions please see either Fr Richard or a member of the Parish Council.

 Giving Envelopes  Because the new design does not show your no. it is suggested that when you receive your new pack of envelopes you go through them and write your no. on each one.  The Parish Recorder needs this no. and it can be found on your current envelopes.

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

 Working Bee There will be a working bee on Saturday December 5th starting at 9.00am to tidy the church grounds-surrounds for the Advent-Christmas season.  All help greatly appreciated.

 Readers needed for the Nine Lessons and Carol Service & Midnight Mass.  There is a sheet of paper at the back of the church if you wish to put your name down for reading.