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1 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 10 September Ordinary Sunday am Eucharist (Aotearoa Chapel) Rev d Margaret Thompson am Choral Eucharist Rev d Margaret Thompson 5.00 pm Choral Evening Worship Bishop Andrew Hedge Ormond Chapel, Napier Terrace: am Eucharist Rev d Erice Fairbrother Please ensure all cellphones are switched OFF when in the Cathedral; and, if necessary, adjust hearing aids to the Loop system. In this issue Today s events 2 Farewell & Installation services Order of Service am Appointments 7 Te Pihopatanga electoral college Ministry opportunities Young Singers in Harmony concert Bishop Richard Randerson seminars Diary Dates & Directory Prayer Cycles - We pray for Anglican Communion The Anglican Diocese of the Seychelles (Indian Ocean), the Rt Rev d James Richard Wong Yin Song Anglican Board of Missions The Anglican Province of Melanesia (includes Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia); the Rt Rev d George Takeli, Archbishop of Melanesia Diocese, Parish and Community Waiapu Bishop Andrew Hedge and family; Waiapu Acting-Dean & Regional Deans (Rev ds David van Oeveren, Adrienne Bruce and Stephen Donald); Waiapu Ministry Educator, Rev d Deborah Broome; Diocesan Theologian Rev d Dr Howard Pilgrim Waiapu Dean-elect, the Rev d Ian Render Te Pihopatanga O Aotearoa, electoral college delegates; Archbishop-Emeritus John Paterson Association of Anglican Women Diocesan leadership; the Rev d Wendy Showan, Chaplain Diocese of Christchurch, Bishop Victoria Matthews; Dean Lawrence Kimberley, & Cathedral parishioners Low-Gluten wafers (below 20ppm) are now available - please advise the Presider, or one of the Welcoming team, if this is your dietary requirement. NOTE: Bell Tower and entrance are earthquake prone as assessed under the Building Act use at your own risk!

2 Today A Choral Evensong with a Liturgy of Ending a Pastoral Relationship to acknowledge David s ministry amongst us, and to farewell him, will be held in the Cathedral this evening, Sunday 10th September, 5.00 pm. Donations towards a farewell gift welcome. A very warm Welcome to all who are worshipping with us especially if you are visiting Napier or at the Cathedral for the first time you are invited to join us for morning tea (or coffee!) served at the back of the Cathedral following the 10am service. This afternoon, 2-5pm, there s an opportunity to Meet the Candidates at St Paul s Church. A Service of Installation for the Rev d Ian Render as Dean of Waiapu will be held on Friday 15th September, 7.00pm. This evening at 5.00 pm Bishop Andrew Hedge will be with us for Choral Evening Worship as we acknowledge the Rev d David van Oeveren s ministry amongst us and farewell him as our Acting-Dean. Light refreshments will be served following the service - parishioners are invited to bring a plate of finger-food to share. GENERAL ELECTION 2017 Association of Anglican Women Cathedral Fellowship St Paul s Presbyterian Church, Trinity Methodist Church, and Waiapu Cathedral will host a meeting for the public to Meet the Candidates Sunday 10th September, 2-5pm, at St Paul s Presbyterian Church, Tennyson St, Napier This will be an opportunity to hear your candidates discuss issues and respond to some set questions. The next meeting will be tomorrow, Monday 11th September, 7:30pm in St Paul s Presbyterian Church Lounge, Tennyson Street, Napier Judy Mills has been searching the archives and will share some stories in her talk entitled A Quick Look at 50 Years. All are welcome to join us as we discover some of our new Cathedral s history and happenings in the lead up to the 50th Celebrations. Thank you to Acting-Dean David for blessing the group s latest knitting efforts last Sunday. We continue to knit items for those in need of some special care and all are welcome to join us for a chat while our fingers are busy. The next Knit-In is at the Napier Library from 10:00 on Monday 25th September. Coffee and tea are provided by the library. Contacts: Helen, ph or Kay, ph (note the formal section of the meeting will conclude by 4.30pm, giving time for anyone attending to arrive at the Cathedral in time for 5pm Choral Evensong and David s farewell!) Blossom Festival Lunch-time Concerts at St Matthew s Church, Hastings Sunday 10 - Friday 15 Sept pm - entry by gold coin donation See poster on notice-board for full schedule Flowers in Praise - at St Matthew s Church Sat.16th 10am-4pm; Sun.17th 12-4pm 2

3 Today s Order of Service This morning s service follows the Eucharistic Liturgy Thanksgiving of the People of God commencing on page 404 in the red New Zealand Anglican Prayer Book; the tunes for the hymns may be found in Common Praise, the blue hymn book in the pews; Presider/Preacher: Liturgist: Choir Director: Organist: Choral Setting: Rev d Margaret Thompson Jennifer Harris Anthony Tattersall Gary Bowler Darke in A minor Introit: If Ye Love Me - Tallis Choir Processional: In the name of Christ we gather 1 In the name of Christ we gather, in the name of Christ we sing, celebrate new vows, new promise of a life s whole offering, here ordained to lead God s people to the Gospel s beckoning. 2 Sons and daughters of the Spirit these are called to teach and care, called as were the first disciples, commonwealth of Christ to share, by the bread and wine and water sacraments of grace declare. 3 In the ministry of preaching may the Word spring into life; in the time of doubt and challenge may its truth affirm belief; in the day of pain and darkness heal the hurt of guilt and grief. 4 Now within this solemn moment we invoke the power of God by the hands laid on in blessing be their strength to take the load, be their faithfulness in loving, be their courage for this road. 5 Word of joy, enlivening Spirit, more than lover, parent, friend, born in Jesus, born in Mary, born in us that love extend, grow within your chosen servant, life of God that has no end. AA69 - Shirley Murray tune: Westminster Abbey [CP207] Welcome: NZPB page: 404 NZPB page: 405 NZPB page: Rev d Margaret Thompson The Gathering of the Community Gloria Confession / Forgiveness / Absolution 3

4 Sentence: Collect: Where two or three are gathered in my name, says the Lord, I am there among them. Matthew 18: 20 Gracious God, when two or three are gathered in your name you are there. Be present with your family, the church. Give us grace and maturity when we are in conflict. Help us to listen, to forgive and to live together in mutual love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Reading: Ezekiel 33: 8-11 Keith James Choir: Psalm 119: Choir: All: 1 - Choir: They are happy whose life is blameless, who follow God s law! They are happy who do God s will, seeking God with all their hearts. They are happy who follow God s law. They are happy who follow God s law. 3 - Choir: Bless your servant and I shall live and obey your word. Open my eyes that I may see the wonders of your law. 2 - Choir: You have laid down your precepts to be obeyed with care. May my footsteps be firm to obey your statutes. 4 - Choir: Teach me the demands of your statutes and I will keep them to the end. Train me to observe your law, to keep it with my heart. Reading: Romans 13: 8-14 Robin Gwynn Gradual Hymn: O God beyond all praising tune: Thaxted [CP355] 1 O God beyond all praising, we worship you today and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay; for we can only wonder at every gift you send, at blessings without number and mercies without end: we lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word, we honour and adore you, our great and mighty Lord. 4

5 2 Then hear, O gracious Saviour, accept the love we bring, that we who know your favour may serve you as our king; and whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, we ll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still: to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise. SG 53 Words: Michael Perry Gospel Reading: Matthew 18: Rev d Margaret Thompson The Sermon: Rev d Margaret Thompson Affirmation Hymn: 1 We believe in God the Father, God Almighty, by whose plan earth and heaven sprang to being, all created things began. We believe in Christ the Saviour, Son of God in human frame, virgin-born, the child of Mary upon whom the Spirit came. We believe in God the Father 2 Christ, who on the cross forsaken, like a lamb to slaughter led, suffered under Pontius Pilate, he descended to the dead. We believe in Jesus risen, heaven s king to rule and reign, to the Father s side ascended till as judge he comes again. 3 We believe in God the Spirit; in one church, below, above; saints of God in one communion, one in holiness and love. So by faith, our sins forgiven, Christ our Saviour, Lord and Friend, we shall rise with him in glory to the life that knows no end. CP363 - [tune: WOV92] Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith from the Apostles Creed Tune: Hymn to Joy - Beethoven NZPB page: The Prayers of the People Rev d Jon Williams NZPB page: 419 The Peace Rev d Margaret Thompson 5

6 We greet the people near us, saying Peace be with you / Kia tau te rangimarie. During the next hymn the bread and wine, symbols of Christ s life, are brought to the altar; our offerings of money that support the mission and ministry of the Cathedral are collected and brought forward also. Offertory Hymn: Maker of mystery 1 Maker of mystery, dreamer of what will be, well-spring and fertile ground of all our growing: tending the buried seed, Fore seeing every need, you draw us into life beyond our knowing. 2 Christ, strong and living vine, spreading through space and time, deep rooted in the love of God our mother: dying, you live and share your strength with us, to bear ripe fruit in season for the life of others. 3 Wild Spirit, springing green, coiled in the depths unseen, promise of fruit within the seed maturing: new life, you grow and swell, burst from the outgrown shell, hundredfold yield in every age ensuring. 4 Living and loving God, sing in the pulse of our blood, help us to know you in your own creation, love you, the life of all, serve you and hear your call from our first forming to our full salvation. FFS47 - Words: Marnie Barrell Alt.tune: Down Ampney [CP175] NZPB page: 420 The Preparation of the Gifts NZPB page: The Great Thanksgiving NZPB page: 424 NZPB page: 427 The Lord s Prayer The Invitation All are welcome to share the bread and wine of Christ s life, or to receive a blessing - please come to the altar rails via the centre aisle and return to your seats via the side aisles (or use the ramp if necessary and take a place at the rear altar rails) Please advise an usher if you need to have communion served in your seat. During communion, the Choir will sing: Ave Verum - Byrd NZPB page: 429 Prayer after communion We learn a new hymn in preparation for Friday evening s Installation service, All are Welcome (see page 8) 6

7 The Blessing: We share notices and news Rev d Margaret Thompson Recessional Hymn: Spirit of God most high 1 Spirit of God most high, Lord of all power and might; source of our Easter joy, well-spring of life and light: strip from the church its cloak of pride, a stumbling-block to those outside. 3 Fire of God s Spirit, melt every unbending heart; your people s love renew as at their journey s start: your reconciling grace release to bring the Christian family peace. 2 Wind of God s Spirit, blow! Into the valley sweep, bringing dry bones to life, wakening each from sleep: speak to the church your firm command, and bid a scattered army stand. 4 Spirit of Christ our Lord, send us to do your will; nothing need hold us back for you are with us still: forgetful of ourselves, may we receive your gift of unity! David Mowbray Hymns for Today s Church #242 Tune: Little Cornard [CP29] The Dismissal: Go now to love and serve the Lord. Go in peace. Amen. We go in the name of Christ. Farewell Service for the Reverend Helen Wilderspin It has been announced that the Reverend Helen Wilderspin is to finish as Vicar of St Matthew s, Hastings on Sunday 1 st October. To acknowledge her valued ministry a farewell service will be held at St Matthew s Church, Hastings, Sunday 1 st October at 5.00 pm. All are welcome to attend. Note: No Sung Evensong at Ormond Chapel on this evening, 1st October. The Reverend Alister Hendery The Reverend Alister Hendery, currently serving as Vicar of Central Hawke s Bay Parish has announced his departure from the parish at the end of January 2018 to take up the position of Priest-in-Charge of St Matthew s, Hastings. The Reverend David van Oeveren, the Hawke s Bay Regional Dean will oversee St Matthew s until Alister commences his new role in February. 7

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9 Cathedral Guides / Hosts The new summer tourist season will begin on the 9 th October with arrival of the season s first cruise ship. Would previous guides please confirm your availability; and anyone who would like to join the ministry, or find out more about what is involved, please contact Ian Granger phone (06) or skipg@xtra.co.nz Easter Sunday Trading Parishioners are invited to sign a petition at the back of the Cathedral. It asks the Napier City Council to reconsider the matter and, this time, hold a fairer hearing. The petition is needed because Council s earlier decision was made after a process so flawed that it failed even to advise the city s churches that it intended to debate the issue. Cook up for the Poor & Homeless next Monday 18 th September The Swannell s feed up to 80 on a Monday, and 20 or so midweek. Would you like to help? Other City churches are taking part. Here are some ways... we have some veges ready in our Cathedral community Garden; provide more produce for the cook-up; help us plan a simple meal; help prepare food next Monday afternoon (18 th Sept) - we have the use of Asher Hall kitchen at St Paul s Church. If you are a Starter, please sign-up on the list at the back of the church today; or talk to Jon Williams, phone Te Pihopatanga to elect new leader The stage has been set for the election of a new leader for Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa, the Maori Anglican Church. The 2017 session of Te Runanganui the biennial synod of the Maori Church will convene at Whakatu Marae in Nelson on the late afternoon of Thursday, 7 th September, and run through until next Sunday afternoon, 10 th September. By far the weightiest task before its 130 members is the nomination of a successor to the late Archbishop Brown Turei as Pihopa o Aotearoa, or Bishop of Aotearoa. Te Runanganui will spend the first half of its time as an electoral college, and Archbishops Philip Richardson and Winston Halapua have appointed Archbishop-emeritus John Paterson who has a long connection with Te Pihopatanga and is a fluent te reo speaker as commissary, or overseer, for that college. Archbishop John will deliver his charge to the college, during the kauhau, or sermon, at Thursday evening s karakia, and he s expected to reflect on the responsibilities of Te Pihopa o Aotearoa, and on the hopes and dreams invested in that office. The college s legal adviser will then outline the process to be followed during the electoral college and Archbishop John will then invite the five Maori bishops to present their vision statements for each of their Hui Amorangi. Archbishop John has asked that Anglicans uphold the election in their prayers. Thursday s powhiri and evening karakia will be held at Whakatu Marae. The remaining sessions of the college, and the later business sessions of Te Runanganui, will be held in Nelson s Trafalgar Events Centre. 9

10 KETE 3-Day Course in Elementary Maori Pronunciation, Language and Tradition Following on from several successfully received cycles over the last five years, this three-day course assumes no prior knowledge - and includes: easy-to-use Maori pronunciation exercises practice of a 90 second personalised per participant mihi greeting exploration of the finer points of tradition observed on a marae easy-to-use greetings and farewells in Maori exploration of the finer points of tradition observed at a tangi and exploration of 'Te Tiriti O Waitangi' as an everyday partnership. $100 per participant (cheques payable to 'Anglican Care Waiapu') unless otherwise negotiated with ACW, covers the three days of tu-ition, the KETE workbook, CD, completion luncheon and completion certificate. Reserve your participation in Kete Three-Day Course with the Rev d Leo Te Kira (Kaiwhakamarama Maori/Maori Advisor, Waiapu Anglican Social Services) on leo@acw.org.nz or call/txt (021) by Tuesday 26 th September The course will be held at St Augustine's Church Hall, 46 Riverbend Rd, Napier. Harcourts HB Arts Festival - 26 Sept - 8 Oct. with a performance by Voices NZ Chamber Choir in the Cathedral on Sunday 1 st October, 2pm. The Unusual Silence is a concert in remembrance of WW1, bringing together some of NZ s finest voices. Upcoming Diocesan Synods Please keep the following Dioceses in your prayers as they prepare for their upcoming Synods: Auckland September Christchurch September Wellington September Dunedin - 23 September Waiapu September Waikato/Taranaki October 10

11 The Three Tikanga Church Conference October 2017 The Principal of St John s College invites you to attend a conference to be held at St John s College, Auckland, for theological reflection on the Three Tikanga Church. The keynote speaker for the conference will be Dr Cathy Ross, who is a Tutor in Contextual Theology at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, and Lecturer in Mission at Regent s Park College, Oxford. The conference recognises the 25 years of Te Pouhere (the Anglican Church Constitution), and will focus on what is happening bi-culturally and what is needed. The conference begins at 2pm on Friday 20 th October and concludes with a thanksgiving service in the afternoon of Saturday 21 st October. The conference will be preceded by an academic colloquium discussing papers reflecting theologically on the Three Tikanga Church structure. The Three Tikanga Church: Reflecting Theologically; Theological Colloquium & Conference Reviewing the Past and Looking to the Future. To register contact: Helen Edwards: reception@stjohnscollege.ac.nz Waiapu Cathedral s Golden Anniversary A weekend of celebrations - Friday 6 th, Saturday 7 th, Sunday 8 th October 2017 to mark the 50 th anniversary of the consecration. Mark the dates in your diaries - Brochures with programme details and Registration forms are now available on the back table in the Cathedral! 11

12 COMING UP DIARY DATES Mid-Week Services: 9.00am Morning Prayer (Tues-Fri); 10.30am Eucharist (Tues); 12 noon Mid-Day Prayer (Wed) Sunday 10 September 5.00 pm - Evensong/Farewell for Acting-Dean Tuesday 12 September 10.30am - Eucharist (Resurrection Chapel) Wednesday 13 September 7pm - Choir practice (note change of night) Friday 15 September 7.00 pm - Installation service for new Dean Monday 18 September 7.30 pm - Young Singers in Harmony - A Cappella Extravaganza concert Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 September Diocesan Synod at Havelock North (Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday 24 Sept.) Wednesday 27 September 7.00 pm - Vestry meeting Sunday 1 October 2.00 pm - Voices NZ concert Friday 6 - Sunday 8 October Celebrating the Cathedral s Golden Anniversary 50 years since the Consecration - registration forms available now! (Note: no 8am Cathedral or 11am Ormond Chapel services on Sunday 8 th October) Sunday 8 October 2.00 pm - Christopher & Jonathan Hainsworth present an Organ & Cello concert CLERGY: Services next Sunday 17 September OS24... at the Cathedral am - Eucharist (Aotearoa Chapel) am - Choral Eucharist... at Ormond Chapel... No services Readings: Genesis 50: Psalm 103: 8-13 Romans 14: 1-12 Matthew 18: Acting-Dean / HB Regional Dean: David van Oeveren Mobile: Assisting Clergy: Dorothy Brooker Erice Fairbrother Graeme Pilgrim Jon Williams WARDENS: Dean s: People s: Alison Thomson CHOIR DIRECTOR: Anthony Tattersall LAY ASSISTANTS: Jennifer Harris Elisabeth Paterson OFFICE: Tues-Fri.: 9.30am-3.30pm Parish Mobile: Priest-Administrator: Margaret Thompson Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, 28 Browning Street, Napier, NZ Phone ~ PO Box 495, Napier ~ office@napiercathedral.org.nz