NOVEMBER It s all rich, exciting and full of great delight. You don t want to miss a thing! Every blessing, Gill

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1 NOVEMBER 2017 November is going to be a busy month in the parish, with significant remembrances and opportunities for thanksgiving on each of the Sundays, not to mention the anticipated completion of our building extensions! The first Sunday in November is set aside to reflect upon and remember with gratitude the lives of the saints, both those who are known and unknown, who have attained sainthood by virtue of their Christian witness and discipleship. All Saints Day proper falls on 1 st November, and is commemorated in our parish on the closest Sunday to which it falls. The second Sunday in November being the closest Sunday to Remembrance Day is an opportunity to give thanks to God for the lives of all those lost in the pursuit of peace, and to pray for God s blessing on all those currently serving in the Defence Force. We ll layer this at St Anselm s with our final Mission Focus Sunday for 2017 as we welcome the chaplain of St Bartholomew s House to be our preacher. The third Sunday in November is more personal. We get to farewell two of our beloved members Cecil and Elizabeth - as they relocate south of the river to live with their daughter and son-in-law beginning a new chapter in their retirement. Along with Bishop Kate Wilmot, we will thank God for their presence and ministry in this place since its inception, and pray for God s blessing to be upon them as they continue their life s journey. The fourth Sunday of November is the final Sunday of this liturgical year. We crown the year by commemorating the Reign of Christ as we offer our lives anew to the service of Christ our King, and pray for the hastening of God s Kingdom on earth. It s all rich, exciting and full of great delight. You don t want to miss a thing! Every blessing, Gill 1 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

2 WORSHIP SUNDAY READINGS Nov November (22 nd Sunday after Pentecost) Josh 3: Thess 3: 5-13 Matt 23: November 23 rd Sunday after Pentecost) Josh 24: 1 3a; Thess 4: 9 18 Matt 25: November (24 th Sunday after Pentecost) Judges 4: Thess 5: 1-11 Matt 25: November (25 th / Last Sunday after Pentecost) Ezek 34: 11 16; Eph 1: Matt 25: FOR YOUR DIARIES ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SERVICES 3 rd Dec 1 st Sunday of Advent 10 th Dec 2 nd Sunday of Advent 17 th Dec 3 rd Sunday of Advent 24 th Dec 9am Family Christmas Service (non-eucharistic); especially for the children 11pm Midnight Mass 25 th Dec 9am Christmas Day Eucharist 31 st Dec 9am New Year s Eve Service Sunday Worship am Holy Communion with Children s Ministry (When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet at 5pm on the 5 th Sunday for worship and a shared meal.) Wednesday Meditation Group 8.00am 8.30am. in the Prayer Room. Please chat to Gray Castledine for more information Thursday Eucharist A Eucharist is held each Thursday morning at 9.00am. A quiet, reflective service for those seeking some sacred space in their week. Morning tea and study group afterwards. Friday - Intentional Prayers for the World Join us from pm as we pray intentionally for the world and its people. Where: The Prayer Room Contact Mandy for details. 2 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

3 SPIRITUAL EDUCATION Facilitators: Gray Castledine and Mark McCracken DAILY READINGS FOR NOVEMBER Wed 01 Nov Romans 8: Luke 13: Thurs 02 Nov Romans 8: 31b - 39 Luke 13: Fri 03 Nov Romans 9: 1-5 Luke 14: 1-6 Sat 04 Nov Romans 11: 11 12; Luke 14: 1-11 Mon 06 Nov Romans 11: Luke 14: Tues 07 Nov Romans 12: 5 16a Luke 14: Wed 08 Nov Romans 13: 8-10 Luke 14: Thurs 09 Nov Romans 14: 7-12 Luke 15: 1-10 Fri 10 Nov Romans 15: Luke 16: 1-8 Sat 11 Nov Romans 16: 1 5; Luke 16: 9-15 Mon 13 Nov Wisdom 1: 1-7 Luke 17: 1 6 Tues 14 Nov Wisdom 2: 23 3:9 Luke 17: 7 10 Wed 15 Nov Wisdom 6: 1-11 Luke 17: Thurs 16 Nov Wisdom 7: 22 8: 1 Luke 17: Fri 17 Nov Wisdom 13: 1-9 Luke 17: Sat 18 Nov Wisdom 18: 14 18; 19: 6-9 Luke 18: 1 8 Mon 20 Nov 1 Maccabees 1: 10 15; Luke 18: Tues 21 Nov 2 Maccabees 6: Luke 19: 1-10 Wed 22 Nov 2 Maccabees 7: 1; Luke 19: Thurs 23 Nov 1 Maccabees 2: Luke 19: Fri 24 Nov 1 Maccabees 4: 36 37; Luke 19: Sat 25 Nov 1 Maccabees 6: 1-13 Luke 20: Mon 27 Nov Daniel 2: 1-30 Luke 21: 1-4 Tues 28 Nov Daniel 2: Luke 21: 5 11 Wed 29 Nov Daniel 5: 1 6; 13 17; Luke 21: Thurs 30 Nov Daniel 6: Luke 21: N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

4 FINAL PILGRIM STUDY This eighth volume, the final title in the Grow stage, explores what it means to live as a child of the kingdom of God and to follow in the way of Christ each day as a member of his Church. Its six sessions combine simple prayer, reflection on the Bible in the lectio divina style, an article by a modern writer, and time for questions and reflection. Thursday morning sessions begin on 2 nd November after the 9am service. Evening sessions TBA PASTORAL CARE Facilitator: Cathy Slaughter MINISTRY OVERSIGHT Prayer Ministry Gail Elders Jenny Home visiting Christine New members Dorothy Hospital visiting Gail Barnabas Groups Cathy Meath Care Ken and Lynn Grief and trauma Clergy Card Ministry Lynn Friends Christine Prayer Chain Contact Gail on or at gprall@optusnet.com.au with any prayer chain requests. 4 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

5 MISSION and OUTREACH Facilitator: Kate Castledine 2017 CHRISTMAS GIVING AT ST ANSELM S November sees the beginning of our Christmas giving program at St Anselm s. Christmas is a particularly hard time for those experiencing financial stress or family dysfunction for a variety of reasons. This year we again have four ways you can participate to alleviate some of their stress letting them know people care: Anglicare Christmas appeal; St Barts Christmas Hamper appeal; Ascension Anglican Church Midland emergency relief program; and Angel tree prison fellowship program. You will find details how you can donate on the separate sheet attached. Why not place it on the fridge or have it somewhere handy taking it with you when you go shopping. Thanks for your support helping those struggling this Christmas. If you have any queries about the Christmas giving program please see Kate Castledine or phone her on EMERGENCY RELIEF FOOD DONATIONS FOR NOVEMBER 05 November Small jars of peanut / vegemite / jam & packaged long life cheese 12 November Tinned baked beans, spaghetti or meat; instant noodles 19 November Cereals (smaller boxes); long life milk; fruit juice; soft drink 26 November Dry pasta; pasta sauce; tinned tuna A note from the Ascension Emergency Relief Program: We are desperately short of plastic bags for packing the groceries. We use up to 200 per week so would like to request that your wonderful parishioners might save their plastic bags from the supermarket and send to us along with other donations. 5 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

6 A NOTE FROM BRUCE The annual Kingsley Community Carols Festival is on again. It is being held on Sunday 10 th December commencing at 7:15pm. This carols evening is a joint venture organised in conjunction with the Kingsley Church of Christ and the Woodvale Secondary College. This is a significant mission outreach event where we can take the gospel message to people in our community. In order for the event to be a success we do need some helpers to assist before, during and after the event. Jobs such as unloading the sound and lighting truck, unloading the musical equipment, setting up the firework boundary, taking a rostered turn in security and clean up and packing up at the end. To set up the firework boundary we need someone who has a trailer with a ute or four wheel drive vehicle. This person would need to be available at 3:30 pm. If you are able to help please contact Bruce or Mandy Herriman. 6 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

7 FELLOWSHIP Facilitator: Debi Baldini CHRISTMAS DATE - Friday 1 st December TIME pm VENUE - COST - Free! SENIORS LUNCH St Anselm s Anglican Church RSVP - By 31 st October at the latest! APPEAL FOR DONATIONS St Anselm s is sponsoring the Senior s Christmas Lunch. We d gratefully receive any donations towards this from our nonsenior members. Please see Jenny or Debi for a list of things we re hoping to source not having to purchase. 7 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

8 FIRST THIRD MINISTRY Facilitator: Mandy Herriman Dear Children of the Parish, This season in our parish life is what we call Ordinary time. This is a time in the church where we learn and grow to become more faithful followers of Christ. This is the time when we take a breath and discover things we didn t know about God or about ourselves. Just as we learn and remember new information at school helping us understand more difficult concepts, so we learn and remember new information in church that helps us understand Christmas and Easter in new and exciting ways. It seems there is often something special happening at church Easter, Lent, Advent, Christmas, Patronal Festivals, Saints Days, Pentecost, Epiphany so many wonderful and meaningful celebrations. Now is the time to enter into the rhythm of Ordinary time, reflecting and absorbing all the wonderful things we have heard and experienced. This is growing up a little time. As our bodies grow, our minds expand. For our body to grow, we need food and water, clothes to wear, a safe shelter to live in and we need to be loved. For our minds to grow, we need people to teach us, books to read, adventures to have and things to see. Our souls are no different. For our souls to grow we need spiritual food feeding us. We need a place where we can feel safe, where we know we are loved. We need people teaching us, books to read, adventures to have and things to see so our souls as well as our bodies and minds can grow to be healthy. This is why we come to church on a Sunday so we can feed and nourish our souls to grow and learn about God more and more. There is a calendar for you to use during this growing month of November. You can print it off filling it in during the month. 8 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

9 ADVERTS AND NOTICES Bishop s visit and the Aaron s farewell On Sunday 19 th November, Bishop Kate will be visiting the parish for our annual Episcopal visit. She will bless Cecil and Elizabeth as they prepare to move from Kingsley to live with their daughter and son-in-law in Applecross. As foundational members of the parish, it is fitting that we offer them an appropriate farewell, and +Kate s visit seems like the perfect opportunity. SAVE-THE-DATE Saturday 10 th February am. Archbishop-elect Kay Goldsworthy will be installed as Archbishop of the Diocese of Perth at St Georges Cathedral. SAVE-THE-DATE Sunday 11 th March am. Archbishop-elect Kay Goldsworthy will be with us, and will bless the new parish extensions. Please do make every effort to attend this significant service as we welcome +Kate and bid farewell and God s blessings to our precious friends. 9 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

10 OUR PEOPLE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES 02 Leslie Windsor Caroline McIlroy 07 Eli Lawson Yvonne Strack 10 Jess Hansen 17 Helen Chatwin 19 Barry Isaacs 21 Lynn Carruthers 26 Nic Cargill END-OF-TERM FAMILY FUN NIGHT Transport 1. Max Penny Transport 2. Pauline Transport 3. Shirley Nancey **Morning tea = Hot water, tea, coffee, sugar, milk & teaspoon setup in back of Church. Vacuum crumbs at end. 26-Nov C Bell B Merryweather J Viviers D Clark C Slaughter 2. C Marriott *D Baldini 3. D Clark *J Viviers 3. B Herriman D Mitchell L Carruthers C Fung K Jordan D Clark J Sutton D Mitchell B Fung G Rodgers D & D Mitchell 1. K Emmanuel 19-Nov E Hansen D Mitchell S Cunningham V Shepherd 2. B Smythe * S Sampson 3. N/A S Mellor P Moss B Smythe M Collier V Shepherd K Viviers L Carruthers M Hill M Pickering B Herriman 1. K Carruthers Date 1st Reader Intercessor LA Greeters Story Club Audio Pastoral Care Morning Tea Counting Cleaning Transport 2nd Reader V Shepherd S Mellor K Wilson C Bell D Clark C McIlroy C Hetherington T Payne C Bell K & G Castledine 1. K Carruthers 05 Nov M Hill M Hill K Emmanual M Hill 2. C Mariott * C Lovejoy 3. S Mellor L Lawson K Carruthers P Moss L Lawson J Rothacker K Viviers C Slaughter C Hetherington K Castledine Sandra, Joy 1. K Wilson 12-Nov C Lawson *K Wilson J Taylor V Shepherd B Herriman Lillian 2. J Gegory St Anselm's 9.00am REVISED November N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

11 VISION STATEMENT St Anselm s is a vibrant and welcoming parish reaching out to the community and offering a place of belonging where all can know Christ and respond to the living Gospel. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a vibrant and welcoming Parish we will: Quickly acknowledge, connect with and integrate newcomers. Prepare individuals and families to receive the sacraments of the Church. Facilitate use of our buildings by community groups. Maintain our buildings and grounds in a clean and inviting state. To reach out to the community we will: Support local, national and international mission agencies. Provide pastoral care and practical support to parishioners and local families in need. Provide ministry to local aged care facilities. Model and promote sustainable living practices. To offer a place of belonging we will: Be open to a diverse and inclusive congregation where all are welcome regardless of ability, ethnic or cultural background, and stage of faith development, political persuasion or sexual orientation. Provide spiritual education opportunities for different stages of life and faith in a nonjudgmental environment Generate activities for fellowship across different age groups and interests Encourage parishioners to discern and use their time and talents in the life and work of the parish and broader church To help all to experience and respond to the living Gospel, we will: Use scripture, tradition and reason to challenge all to a deeper understanding of the Gospel. Promote and facilitate an active prayer life for all parishioners. Be open to and develop creative expressions of worship. Share our faith journeys with others. 11 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p

12 PARISH CONTACT DETAILS PARISH OFFICE Address 19 Forest Hill Drive, Kingsley WA 6026 Postal Address PO Box 3110, Kingsley, WA 6026 Phone number (08) address Parish website RECTOR DEACON The Revd Gill Rookyard Day-off Wednesdays The Ven Mandy Herriman WARDENS Mrs Bronya Smythe Mrs Cathy Slaughter Are you on facebook? Have you liked our parish page? Search for Anglican Parish of Kingsley North Woodvale and join our online community. 12 N o v e m b e r L i n k U p