Reflections

There is a common, understandable, easy to do sin, when we think about the Jesus and try to emulate Him. When we reflect on Jesus, we recall that he was the exceptional, the outstanding, the faithful, the courageous, the loving, the compassionate and we think..“I could never even come close to being like that”. And...Continue reading→

For a little while I was a school chaplain and I had a crack at teaching in the classroom. In case you thought that it was sweetness and smiles like on the TV, I rush to assure you that it was not like that at all. Last period on a Friday afternoon when no one...Continue reading→

This morning's gospel is easily divided into three enjoyable instalments which make up a complete mini series.Episode one is “Jesus gets busy.”In this episode, Jesus goes on an extensive visiting programme and He sees the great need of the people. We are told quite simply “He had compassion for them for they were like sheep without...Continue reading→

Snow White was chatting to her good friend Popeye. "You know Popeye" she said. "I have to do my tax soon, It's that time of year and I am looking to get a great refund so I buy some more birdseed and makeup.' "I know what to do" chimed in Popeye. "Make a donation to the...Continue reading→

The Sunday mass is live streamed from Christchurch Hamilton at 10:30am https://www.facebook.com/AnglicanHamilton

On Trinity Sunday it is a fine and long held tradition in the Church of England to get a special guest preacher in. The assistant priest from Nung Nung south, the bishop, an unsuspecting parson from Kalangatuck west … any one will do, so long as the regular vicar doesn’t have to explain the mystery...Continue reading→

I noted with a smirk the arrival of the elusive Gorilla man into our midst here in Hamilton. He seemed to be a very fit athlete encouraging to us to healthy exercise. At this early stage it is impossible to speculate how many have taken up this exciting initiative, but the effort is worth while,...Continue reading→

It’s the evening of the first Easter Sunday and the Master appears to the apostles. He gives them an appetiser of Pentecost, then sends them out to carry on the unending mission. Now a couple of weeks ago, I pointed out that the intimacy and relationship that Jesus has with his Father, is the same...Continue reading→

Fr. David's musings There are many different narratives that are woven together to make up the COVID coverall. There is the thread of the the redundant and those who support them in so many hidden ways. There is the thread of those who are in ICU, separated from loved ones. There is the thread of anxiety...Continue reading→

Sunday Mornings mass will be live streamed from St. Peters Glenthompson on the 31st of May at 10:30am https://www.facebook.com/AnglicanHamilton

The Healing of Lake Hamilton. Runners.. check, old t-shirt… check, music… check, beanie… check. Looks like I’m all set to head off around the lake. My exercise regime really began in 2010 when my doctor gave me a very serious talking to. Quite firm he was and while it sounded harsh to my ears at...Continue reading→

Easter 7  May 24th A school teacher once gave me some very wise advice. They said that in order to know the student, it was helpful to meet the parents. Meeting Mum and Dad often helped to explain all sorts of things about the student and gave you a bit of background. I thought about...Continue reading→

The Sunday Morning Mass on the 24th of May will be live streamed at 10:30am from Christchurch Hamilton We are pleased to announce that  there will be weekday services for up to 10 people at Christchurch Hamilton. Morning Prayer 7:15am Tuesday - Saturday Evening Prayer 5:00pm Tuesday - Saturday Eucharist  10:00am  Wednesday In order to ‘book’...Continue reading→

We are pleased to announce that  there will be weekday services for up to 10 people at Christchurch Hamilton. Morning Prayer 7:15am Tuesday - Saturday Evening Prayer 5:00pm Tuesday - Saturday Eucharist  10:00 am  Wednesday In order to ‘book’ one of these highly desirable places, please contact Fr. David no later than the day before...Continue reading→

From Tuesday 26th of May there will be weekday services for up to 10 people at Christchurch Hamilton. That’s great!!… what else do I need to know?? In order to ‘book’ one of these highly desirable places, please contact Fr. David no later than the day before you wish to attend. Ph. (03) 5571 1317 M...Continue reading→

The Sunday mass will be live streamed from St. Marks Cavendish on Sunday 17th of May at 10:30am. https://www.facebook.com/AnglicanHamilton

A reflection for Sunday May 17th Easter 6, May 17th God first took the initiative by loving us. God always takes the initiative and He always will. Its just that we don’t realise it and we are always playing catchup. An example of this is the sacrament of ordination. In our heady rush to get...Continue reading→

I have dabbled in that which I swore I never would. That formidable world called “Facebook”. I have tiptoed in with much trepidation. What would I discover lurking in the depths of this vast ocean of social media? To be honest I think that I am only splashing around in the shallows and that suits...Continue reading→

Sunday mornings mass will be live streamed from Christchurch Hamilton at 10:30am https://www.facebook.com/AnglicanHamilton on May the 10th

I was in grade 5 at Warracknabeal Primary School, when the principal walked into our classroom and calmly said. “Johnny,” (obviously not his real name) “There is a message for you at the office.”Johnny promptly left the classroom and the real reason for the principals visit tumbled out.He explained that over the weekend Johnny had...Continue reading→