CALENDAR Australian Anglican Church. St Mark s Currawong NSW, Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these?

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1 St Mark s Currawong NSW, 1919 Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? The church was consecrated by Bishop Lewis Radford on 11 May, It was the gift of the Robert s family who had settled on the Currawong Creek in the 1830 s. Costing some fifteen hundred pounds to build, this beautiful church stands on a rise overlooking surrounding farm lands. In 1985 the church closed due to poor attendance, but in 1990 the local community rallied around, repairing the church, which was then re-dedicated by Bishop Ian George on 4 November, Regular services are held on the first Sunday of the month and at Christmas and Easter. Australian Anglican Church CALENDAR 2017

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3 Biblical Passage Ephesians 5:9 For the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 New Year s Day Naming and Circumcision of Jesus 1st Sunday after Christmas 8 Epiphany of our Lord Baptism of Our Lord (1st Sunday after Epiphany) nd Sunday after Epiphany Australia Day rd Sunday after Epiphany DECEMBER 2016 FEBRUARY th Sunday after Epiphany Church of the Epiphany Meredith VIC, 1914 The Meredith Church of England, Christ Church had served its day as a church building, and a larger one was needed. Architect, Alex North of Tasmania was chosen; he designed a building unique in church architecture for a small country town. The building is 60 feet in length and 22 feet wide with the interior lined with Tasmanian Blue Gum. Burn Bros, of Geelong erected this grand building, employing skilled workmen and the best of material to complete a noteworthy building. The Church was renamed The Church of the Epiphany, and was dedicated by the Archbishop of Melbourne on 14th March The Vicar, Rev d H P Finnis MA and his congregation are to be congratulated on their efforts to rebuild the House of God in such a grand style, and at the completion it was debt free. The 100 year old church continues to serve the community of Meredith. In March 2014 a centenary celebration was held with some 120 in attendance with Bishop Phillip Huggins officiating. JANUARY

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5 Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY St Patrick s Aidan s Mt Wyandra Lawley QLD, WA, Presentation of Christ in the Temple th Sunday after Epiphany 12 Ash Wednesday th Sunday after Epiphany (Holy Innocents if not 28th December) 25 7th Sunday after Epiphany Matthias, Apostle and Martyr 26 Transfiguration (or 6th August) Last or 8th Sunday after Epiphany Shrove Tuesday JANUARY MARCH The history of the Church in Wyandra dates back to 1926 when fundraising first began. It was always difficult to raise as money was never plentiful. St Aidan s was dedicated in October 1960 by Archbishop Halse from Brisbane. The building is of wooden construction with Burnie board lining. The Church serves the Wyandra town and district community but attendances have gone down over the years to only five people attending service once monthly with Rev d Stefan who is located at Mitchell and also serves out to Thargomindah and all towns in between. It is a very large Diocese. FEBRUARY

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7 1Corinthians 16: Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2017 APRIL World Day of Prayer 4 St Mary s Ballina NSW, st Sunday in Lent nd Sunday in Lent Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary 3rd Sunday in Lent Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary 4th Sunday in Lent Christ Church Blayney NSW, 1872 The foundation stone of Christ Church was laid by the Right Rev d Samuel Marsden on November 30th, The architect was Edward Gell, and builder Mr Josiah Shakespeare, a local builder. Built of locally manufactured bricks, the cost was 700. The church opened on Advent Sunday In 1891 the north and south trancepts, chancel and sacristy were added. These were opened on December 6th 1891, and on 26th January 1901, following the clearing of debt, Bishop Cambridge consecrated the church. The Glasson Memorial East Window was added in 1926 depicting the allegorical figures of Faith (shown with a cross), Hope (with an anchor) and Charity (Love ). Love is presented as an Eucharistic figure holding bread and wine; this figure is a woman. Today Christ Church is the Mother Church of the Parish of Blayney, which has a further six churches in surrounding villages. MARCH

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9 John 15:13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends. 30 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2017 MAY rd Sunday of Easter th Sunday in Lent Palm Sunday Sunday of the Passion Monday in Holy Week Tuesday in Holy Week Wednesday in Holy Week Maundy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Day 23 Monday in Easter week Tuesday in Easter week Anzac Day Wednesday in Easter week Thursday in Easter week Friday in Easter week Saturday in Easter week nd Sunday of Easter Mark, Evangelist and Martyr St Margaret s Nedlands WA, 1937 The current building replaced the earlier church of St Mary s which remained on-site until the late 1960 s alongside an earlier Parish Hall. St Margaret s is the work of prominent Perth architect WG Bennett and includes examples of interior architecture and furnishing consistent with his total design philosophy of inter-war 20thC modernism. Throughout its history St Margaret s has been an important setting for the developing Nedlands community and as the Anglican centre of worship for the University of WA community. Its high quality acoustics and elegant interior made it popular for music rehearsals and performances. The parish is currently served by an enthusiastic long-term locum who is committed to re-establishing the parish and is attending to critical and essential repairs and maintenance. APRIL

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11 1Chronicles 16:11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his presence continually. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY St Alban s, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island SA, Philip & James Apostles and Martyrs (if not 3rd May) Philip & James Apostles and Martyrs (or 1st May) (John, Apostle and Evangelist if not 27th December) 4th Sunday of Easter th Sunday of Easter th Sunday of Easter Ascension Day APRIL 2017 JUNE th Sunday of Easter St John s Chewton VIC, 1856 The first St John s church was built on this site by 1856, considered necessary to give the 1500 Anglicans on the gold diggings at Forest Creek a place of worship. A curate from Castlemaine was largely responsible for the growing congregation and active Sunday School. The church was virtually wrecked by a cyclone in November 1901, but was rebuilt using much of the original material. This simple, small grey church, overlooking the centre of Chewton, is a favourite with Anglicans in the area. Its age and connection with the pioneers of the goldfields make it important in the history of white settlement in the area. The church continues to live through the people who still gather here. A service is held weekly and it is regularly used for concerts and musical gatherings. MAY

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13 2Chronicles 20:21b Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures for ever. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MAY JULY Day of Pentecost (Whitsunday) Trinity Sunday 1st Sunday after Pentecost 18 Barnabas, Apostle and Martyr (transferred from 11th) nd Sunday after Pentecost Birth of John the Baptist 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Peter and Paul, Apostles and Martyrs St Peter s Fingal TAS, 1865 St Peter s is now one of five churches in the Parish of Northern Midlands Tasmania. It was previously the mother church of the parish of Fingal Valley, but in 1865 it was reported the building was falling into decay. In 1867 the foundation stone of the present church was laid, dedicated that year and consecrated in The building is of local stone with raw stone interior walls and has beautiful stained glass windows. Services are held once a month. JUNE

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15 Ephesians 3:10 Through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known. 30 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31 JUNE 2017 AUGUST th Sunday after Pentecost th Sunday after Pentecost 9 (Thomas, Apostle and Martyr if not 21st of December) th Sunday after Pentecost th Sunday after Pentecost Mary Magdalene 7th Sunday after Pentecost James, Apostle and Martyr Holy Trinity Fortitude Valley QLD, 1856 The current church is the second Holy Trinity in the Parish of Fortitude Valley. The Parish was formed in 1856 (celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2016) and a small stone church was erected in The current church was completed in 1877 and is an example of a fine Anglican Church in Brisbane. The Queensland Colonial Architect at the time, FDG Stanley, was engaged to design the new church in English Gothic style and the design is shared with St Paul s Anglican Church in Maryborough. The chancel was added in 1921 and a new pipe organ installed in Holy Trinity Fortitude Valley is renowned throughout Brisbane for its Trinity Centre Welfare Pantry and Emergency Relief Services which are supported by donations from other parishes throughout the Diocese. JULY

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17 John 14:27a Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY St Bartholomew s, Ollera Station, Guyra NSW, (Stephen, Deacon and Martyr if not 26th December) th Sunday after Pentecost Transfiguration of our Lord (if not 26th February) th Sunday after Pentecost 20 Mary, Mother of Our Lord th Sunday after Pentecost Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr JULY 2016 SEPTEMBER th Sunday after Pentecost St Stephen s Serpentine WA, 1913 St Stephen s is in the Parish of Serpentine Jarrahdale on the Serpentine River thirty six miles from Perth. From 1860 s to 1913 services were held in school rooms on local farms. The foundations for a permanent Church were laid in May Donation of fittings, such as lamps were made by Guildford Vestry, the Community of the Sisters of the Church, the font, while sanctuary furnishings, chairs, oak sanctuary chair and lectern by numerous donors. AUGUST

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19 Lamentations 3:24 The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY AUGUST 2016 OCTOBER St Paul s Cathedral Rockhampton QLD, th Sunday after Pentecost th Sunday after Pentecost th Sunday after Pentecost 24 Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr th Sunday after Pentecost Michael and All Angels St Nicholas Mordialloc VIC, 1868 On 5 July 1868 Mr William Looker, a lay preacher, presided over the first Anglican service in Mordialloc, held in the local Primary School. In 1874 a small wooden church was built and used until the 1920 s when the current church was built. It was first licensed in From 1919 the Parish also included St Columba, Edithvale. An 88 year link ended with the deconsecration and sale of that church in The capital from the sale was used to redevelop St Nicholas and it was reconsecrated on 18 December 2011 by Archbishop Philip Freier. The 1923 church was designed by Louis Williams. SEPTEMBER

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21 Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY th Sunday after Pentecost th Sunday after Pentecost th Sunday after Pentecost 22 Luke, Evangelist and Martyr th Sunday after Pentecost Simon and Jude, Apostles and Martyrs SEPTEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER st Sunday after Pentecost St Nicholas Beachport SA 1870 s St Nicholas is in the seaside village of Beachport and is part of the Pastoral District of Millicent and Beachport within the Diocese of the Murray. The original Anglican Church dedicated to St Nicholas was a small timber structure dating back to the 1870 s. It has been lovingly restored in recent years as a tourist attraction and it retains many historic fittings on permanent loan. The new St Nicholas was built of stone on an elevated site and was opened in Among its benefactors have been pioneering Beachport harbourmaster Captain Richard Solly and local grazier Miss Joyce Bowman who was a nursing sister with the Australian Army during the siege of Tobruk in World War II. OCTOBER

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23 Revelation 4:11 You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you 5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY OCTOBER DECEMBER All Saints All Souls All Saints Swansea TAS, nd Sunday after Pentecost or All Saints rd Sunday after Pentecost th Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Last Sunday after Pentecost Andrew, Apostle and Martyr All Saints Hunters Hill NSW, 1888 The architect John Horbury Hunt was commissioned in 1884 to design All Saints Anglican Church which commenced being built in October of that year. The Church was completed in part in 1888 when first services commenced. The West End of the Church was temporary until completion in The Parish vision is to be a Christ-centred community, treasuring our diversity, accepting and supporting each other, reaching out to meet needs within and beyond our Parish, as they share the love of God. NOVEMBER

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25 John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, full of grace and truth. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31 Naming and Circumcision of Jesus or 1st Sunday after Christmas 3 NOVEMBER 2017 JANUARY st Sunday of Advent nd Sunday of Advent rd Sunday of Advent Thomas, Apostle and Martyr Christmas Day 26 Boxing Day th Sunday of Advent Birth of Our Lord Stephen, Deacon and Martyr (or 3rd August ) John, Apostle and Evangelist (OR 6th May) Holy Innocents (or 17th February) St Paul s Kincumber NSW, 1842 Nestled on the top of a rise next to a busy roundabout lies the beautiful, historic Church of St Paul, known locally as the shipwrights church. Built from local sandstone, it was begun in 1842, the finishing date lost in time. Services were known to be held in the church by The original cedar pews are still in use and seat 60; the graveyard, the resting place of master mariners, shipbuilders, sailmakers and district pioneers dates from One of Australia s earliest churches, now 175 years old, still a place of regular worship today. DECEMBER

26 THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR THE CALENDAR The church s liturgical calendar provides a way of commemorating the events of the life of Our Lord and of recording the great doctrines of the faith. The lectionary gives us a systematic way of reading the Bible to provide the basis for these commemorations. There are two major focal points in the Christian year: Christmas and Easter. Each of these events is preceded by a season of preparation and followed by a season of celebration. ADVENT Advent begins the Christian year and is the season of preparation for Christmas. Advent means coming and so the theme of this time is the coming of the Lord in our daily life, at the end of history, and especially in his birth at Bethlehem. CHRISTMAS and EPIPHANY Christmas is the celebration of our Lord s birth, his incarnation, and is followed by Epiphany with its message that he is the Saviour of all people. The Christmas season concludes on the Sunday after Epiphany when we celebrate The Baptism of our Lord. LENT Lent is the period of forty days preparation for Easter. It begins with Ash Wednesday when in some churches ashes (prepared by burning the palms of the previous Palm Sunday) are used to place a mark on people s foreheads as a sign of penitence. Often the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting and alms giving are used during Lent. HOLY WEEK The last week of Lent is known as Holy Week. It begins with the Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) which has the two themes of our Lord s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the anticipation of his death. How well this joint message is symbolised by the palm crosses often distributed on this day: the palms of acclamation and the cross of rejection. On Maundy Thursday we commemorate the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist. Good Friday is the day of crucifixion. EASTER Easter Day is the Day of Resurrection, the celebration of our Lord s triumph over death. It begins the Great Fifty Days, the season of Easter. On the fortieth day we celebrate the Ascension, Jesus return to reign eternally with God the Father. The Easter season concludes at Pentecost (Whit Sunday) with a commemoration of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. The Sunday after Pentecost is Trinity Sunday, celebrating God s Revelation of himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. OTHER TIMES The periods between Epiphany and Lent and between Pentecost and Advent are other times when the themes of our worship emerge from the bible passages set for reading by the lectionary. FESTIVALS (HOLY DAYS) In addition to the seasons of Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter, the calendar provides for the celebration of other events in the life of Jesus and for the commemoration of the saints and martyrs of The Bible and subsequent history of the Church. LITURGICAL COLOURS The changing seasons and festivals are marked by the use of different liturgical colours, reflecting the mood of the season or occasion. WHITE (or gold) signifies purity and the glory of the Lord. It is used for the seasons of Christmas and Easter, for other events in the life of Jesus, (Annunciation, Naming and Circumcision, Presentation in the Temple) and for the festivals of saints other than martyrs. RED is the colour of blood and therefore sacrifice. It is used for occasions recalling the sacrifice of Christ (Sunday of the Passion and Good Friday) and for the festivals of the martyrs. Red is also the colour of fire and so signifies the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. PURPLE (or violet) if the colour of royalty and of austerity. It is appropriate for the seasons of preparation, Advent and Lent. Sometimes blue is used in Advent as a sign of hope. GREEN is the colour of nature and life. It is used when none of the other colours is appropriate. Its use throughout the periods after Epiphany and after Pentecost can remind us of creation and growth of our Christian life. THE LECTIONARY Recent History A lectionary is an ordered system of selected reading from the Bible appointed for liturgical use on specific occasions in the church year and so is closely related to the calendar. A Prayer Book for Australia provides a lectionary on a three-year cycle. A three-year lectionary was introduced into the Anglican Church of Australia as part of An Australian Prayer Book (1978). This followed the Roman Catholic lectionary, first published in 1969, which became widely used by churches of many traditions. A thorough revision has been made by the (international and ecumenical) Consultation on the Common Texts and published as The Revised Common Lectionary in It is this lectionary which is included in A Prayer Book for Australia (1995). CONTENT A lectionary provides three readings and a psalm for each Sunday and major feasts throughout the year. The first reading is from the Old Testament except in the Easter season when it is from the Book of Acts: the second reading is from the New Testament, from an epistle or the Book of Revelation: the third reading is from The Gospel. The lectionary encompasses a three year cycle (Years A, B & C). In year A the Gospel reading is usually from Matthew, in B from Mark and in C from Luke. The Gospel of John is used to supplement the other gospels and provides most of the gospel readings in the Easter Season. Year C began Advent Year A begins Advent Prayer, meditation and worship are the activities around which we build our daily Christian life. This calendar is designed as an educational aid to assist us in planning such activities.

27 Diocesan Offices The Anglican Church of Australia The General Synod General Synod Office, PO Box Q190,QVB PO, Sydney NSW 1230 T: (02) F: (02) E: W: Australian Defence Force Chaplaincy Office of the Anglican Bishop to the Defence Force Building 38, HMS Harmon, Canberra ACT 2600 T: (02) F: (02) E: W: Diocese of Adelaide 26 King William Road, North Adelaide SA 5006 T: (08) F: (08) E: W: Diocese of Armidale PO Box 198, Armidale NSW 2350 T: (02) F: (02) E: W: Diocese of Ballarat PO Box 89, Ballarat Vic 3353 T: (03) F: (03) E: W: Diocese of Bathurst PO Box 23, Bathurst NSW 2795 T: (02) F: (02) E: W: Diocese of Bendigo PO Box 2, Bendigo Vic 3552 T: (03) F: (03) E: W: Diocese of Brisbane GPO Box 421, Brisbane Qld 4001 T: (07) F: (07) E: W: Diocese of Melbourne The Anglican Centre 209 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Vic 3000 T: (03) F: (03) E: W: Diocese of Newcastle PO Box 817, Newcastle 2300 T: (02) F: (02) W: Diocese of North Queensland PO Box 1244, Townsville Qld 4819 T: (07) F: (07) E: W: Diocese of North West Australia PO Box 2783, Geraldton WA 6531 T: (08) F: (08) E: W: Diocese of Perth GPO Box W2067, Perth WA 6846 T: (08) F: (08) E: W: Diocese of Riverina PO Box 10, Narrandera NSW 2700 T: (02) F: (02) E: W: Diocese of Rockhampton PO Box 6158, Central Queensland MC Qld 4702 T: (07) F: (07) E: W: anglicanrock.org.au Diocese of Sydney PO Box Q190, QVB PO, Sydney NSW 1230 T: (02) F: (02) E: W: Diocese of Tasmania PO Box 748, Hobart Tasmania 7001 T: (03) F: (03) E: W: Helping in Hard Places About Anglican Overseas Aid Anglican Overseas Aid is an overseas aid and development agency of the Anglican Church of Australia. Its work is inspired by the gospel of Christ, with a vision for a peaceful, just and sustainable world for all. Anglican Overseas Aid works with Anglican and like-minded agencies to create and strengthen partnerships in developing countries to overcome poverty, injustice and disaster. AOA supports projects in countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific. AOA is a member of ACTAlliance, a global coalition of more than 140 churches and affiliated organisations working in 140 countries on a long-term development and emergency response. AOA often responds to disasters and emergencies through the ACTAlliance. Its membership allows it to respond quickly and effectively and know that the activities are being carried out to the highest global standards. AOA is fully accredited with the Australian Government s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This year AOA s Helping in Hard Places appeal supports their partners as they help in hard places.. JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER FEBRUARY AUGUST NOVEMBER MARCH JUNE SEPTEMBER DECEMBER Ash Wednesday 14 February, Easter Day 1 April, Ascension 10 May, Pentecost 20 May, Advent Sunday 2 December ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MAY Diocese of Bunbury PO Box 15, Bunbury WA 6231 T: (08) F: (08) E: office@bunbury.org.au W: Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn GPO Box 1981, Canberra ACT 2601 T: (02) F: (02) W: Diocese of Gippsland PO Box 928, Sale Vic 3850 T: (03) F: (03) E: registrar@gippsanglican.org.au W: Diocese of Grafton PO Box 4, Grafton NSW 2460 T: (02) F: (02) E: angdiog@nor.com.au W: Diocese of The Murray PO Box 394, Murray Bridge SA 5253 T: (08) F: (08) E: registry@murray.anglican.org W: Diocese of The Northern Territory GPO Box 2950, Darwin NT 0801 T: (08) F: (08) E: ntdiocese@internode.on.net W: Diocese of Wangaratta PO Box 457, Wangaratta Vic 3676 T: (03) F: (03) E: registry@wangaratta.anglican.org W: Diocese of Willochra PO Box 96, Gladstone SA 5473 T: (08) F: (08) E: registrar@diowillochra.org.au W: Donate on line at or call on Contact: Anglican Overseas Aid Toll free number (within Australia): Telephone: (03) Fax: (03) aoa@anglicanoverseasaid.org.au Postal address: Anglican Overseas Aid, PO Box 389, Abbotsford, Vic 3067 The Australian Anglican Church Calendar is produced by the Parish of Holy Trinity Balaclava & Elwood, Victoria PO Box 1105, Elwood 3184 T: (03) E: holytrinity@iinet.net.au W: Photography: Robin Page Prints for all photographs are available for purchase T: (03) E: mg0045@gmail.com Design and Printed by: Doran Printing 46 Industrial Drive, Braeside VIC 3195 T: (03) E: sales@doranprinting.com.au W: This calendar was established to support the work of the Anglican Church

28 Church of the Epiphany Meredith VIC, 1914 St Aidan s Wyandra QLD, 1926 Christ Church Blayney NSW, 1872 Another year and our 25th calendar and an opportunity to showcase 13 of the wonderful and varied Anglican churches from around our vast country. As is always the case we are pleased to include several churches that have been requested by their parishioners. On our travels to obtain calendar stock I meet many amateur photographers and am often asked about the equipment I use. Prior to photography s digital revolution, I used a medium format Rollieflex 6008 roll film camera that took 6cm x 6cm transparencies. The process of obtaining images involved shooting first on Polaroid instant film to confirm composition and exposure, then shooting on transparency film and waiting for a laboratory to process the film. To ensure a good image multiple exposures were taken and the best chosen for printing. This was a laborious and expensive exercise. The early digital cameras could not match the quality of film and it took a few years before cameras arrived on the market that could satisfactorily do this. Some purists argue that this point has still not arrived but I believe that the quality of images on our recent calendars shows that the technology is fine. What is more, it is continuing to evolve and improve. Alongside the development of digital cameras and specially designed lenses there have been huge advances in the software used to edit the images. Initially, with programs like Adobe Photoshop this was a chore but, with the advent of software such as Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, for most photographers editing has become an enjoyable pursuit and enabling the fine tuning of images to suit the current printing technology. I now use a Canon 1DS full frame (21.1 megapixels) digital camera and, almost without exception, a wide angle Canon 24mm shift lens. The exception, used only once, was to use an even wider 17mm shift lens. Shift lens? Most people will have seen photos where the camera has been tilted to include the tops of tall buildings with the verticals in the photos converging towards the top of the image. The shift lens enables the camera to be kept level with the lens shifted up the front face of the camera to include the top of the subject and avoid the distortion. Current digital cameras have incredibly sensitive light meters and superb low light ability. This enables me to photograph the interiors of churches without distracting lights and achieve a more natural look. With the camera fixed to the tripod I can take additional exposures to capture the stained glass windows and then paint these in to the main image using Photoshop. For photographing the small images on the calendar pages I usually use a Panasonic Lumix LX100 camera which is very controllable and which has a built in set of electronic spirit levels so that the subject, such as a stained glass window, is undistorted. We hope you enjoy this 2017 calendar. St Margaret s Nedlands WA, 1937 St John s Chewton VIC, 1856 St Peter s Fingal TAS, 1865 Holy Trinity Fortitude Valley QLD, 1856 St Stephen s Serpentine WA, 1913 St Nicholas Mordialloc VIC, 1868 St Nicholas Beachport SA 1870 s All Saints Hunters Hill NSW, 1888 St Paul s Kincumber NSW, 1842