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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, NELSON
Sunday Bulletin –24th January 2021
3rd Sunday of the Epiphany/Te Rātapu Tuarua o te Whakaaturanga
027 Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.
Children are welcome at our services. There are toys in the Quiet Room.
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Please feel free to take this publication away with you / leave for re-use.
Dear Cathedralites
This week’s Bulletin is overshadowed by the news from Dean Mike and Patsy as to the
death of their 42 yr old only son Peter last week. Peter died in Sydney from a heart
incident, an aortic dissection. It is a terrible thing to deal with, the loss of a child, and
our prayers are with Mike, Patsy and their two daughters Lizzie and Sarah as they
grieve through this time.
Others have offered to help cover the various roles Mike and Patsy have in our
Cathedral life. We are grateful to Reverend Graham O'Brien for his leadership at last
week’s services and today. As we recall this coming week the conversion of Paul, we
are reminded our lives do not always take a course we can plan for.
The Christmas Trees have gone, the decorations are down, and the crib has been
stowed away until next year. We acknowledge again the hard work of all those
involved in the Christmas Tree Festival.
We are having trouble with the live streaming at present. Options are being consid-
ered as to how we can avoid transmission failures in the future. It would be helpful for
the Vestry to know approximately how many people watch live streaming so if you
could let the office know by email it would be appreciated. It does not matter if you
only watch it occasionally, we would appreciate knowing.
The process for the appointment of a new Dean to take over on Mike’s retirement
continues. Thank you to those who completed questionnaires. They were collated and
read by the nominators. A Parish Profile was updated to advise applicants of the
nature of our Parish and issues our Cathedral parish sees ahead. What happens next
is the position is advertised in NZ. After that interviews will follow with the Bishop’s
team and our Parish nominators.
There are already bookings being made for concerts in the Cathedral this year. So long
as we are vigilant as a country and keep Covid away in 2021 the Cathedral will once
again be available for us to enjoy those.
I recently read a book recommended on the Diocesan Website, “Simply Anglican “.
After an overview of the history and traditions of our Anglican faith the author has
this in his conclusion; “...many have found in the historic Anglican tradition an oasis
in the desert, a river in a dry and thirsty land and a treasure hidden among the clam-
our of our modern society. It is a great gift and I want to encourage others to discover
this beautiful tradition for themselves.”
Kind regards THE BBQ AT THE DEANERY
Graham Allan (Dean’s Warden) 24 JANUARY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Peter Hawke’s Funeral:
Friday 29th January at 11am
at St Christopher’s Church, Christchurch
Those not travelling to Christchurch will be welcome to join together
at the Cathedral on Friday 29th at 11am.
We are working towards having Peter’s funeral livestreamed
on a large screen at the Cathedral.
SERVICE INFORMATION
- Hearing Aid Loop available - please turn to the T position on your hearing aid
- Ramp for access to the Sanctuary (on the right side)
- Special chairs are available from the Pulpit side for those with disabilities or
back problems. Note that the leg height can be adjusted to suit.
HEALTH ADVISORY NOTICE: Worshippers experiencing Cold or Influenza-
like illnesses or associated symptoms are advised to stay home.
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SERVICES
8.00 am HOLY COMMUNION (Yellow booklet)
Celebrant Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’Brien
Preacher Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’Brien
Readings Jeremiah 1:4-10; Acts 9: 1-20; Mark 1:14-21
10.00 am FAMILY EUCHARIST
Celebrant Reverend Murray Campbell
Preacher Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’Brien
Readings Jeremiah 1:4-10; Acts 9: 1-20; Mark 1:14-21
5.30 pm SUNG EVENSONG
Officiant Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’Brien
Preacher Graham Allan, Dean’s Warden
Introduction
Opening Hymn CP 490 – Jesus shall Reign
Psalm --
Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 3:21 – 4:2 (Susan Michell)
Magnificat said
New Testament Reading Titus 2:1-8, 11-14 (Jenny Wells)
Nunc dimittis said
Apostles’ Creed
Hymn CP 585 – The Church’s One Foundation
Sermon Graham Allan, Dean’s Warden
Intercessions
Notices
Offertory Hymn CP 563 – Rejoice the Lord is King
Blessing
Sung Amen
Organ Voluntary
THE SENTENCE AND COLLECT
Sentence: For God in all his fullness as pleased to live in Christ, and through him God
reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in
heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.
(Colossians 1:19, 20).
Collect: Almighty God, your Son revealed in signs and wonders the greatness of
your saving love; renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in
our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen. 3
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SERVICE OF CHORAL EUCHARIST
Sunday 24th January 2021
10am
The Transformation of Paul
Order of Service
Celebrant: Reverend Murray Campbell
Preacher Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’Brien
Minister of the Liturgy Mark Nicholls
Organist Adrienne McDowell
The processions enter the Cathedral as we sing the opening hymn CP 267
1 Thou, whose almighty word 3 Spirit of truth and love,
Chaos and darkness heard, Life-giving, holy Dove,
And took their flight; Speed forth thy flight;
Hear us, we humbly pray, Move on the water’s face,
And where the Gospel-day Bearing the lamp of grace,
Sheds not its glorious ray And in earth’s darkest place
Let there be light! Let there be light!
2 Thou, who didst come to bring 4 Holy and blessed Three,
On thy redeeming wing Glorious Trinity,
Healing and sight, Wisdom, Love, Might;
Health to the sick in mind, Boundless as ocean’s tide
Sight to the inly blind, Rolling in fullest pride,
O now to all mankind Through the earth far and wide
Let there be light! Let there be light!
John Marriot / Felice de Giardini
Celebrant Grace and peace to you from God.
All God fill you with truth and joy.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
All The Lord bless you.
Celebrant This is the day which the Lord has made.
All Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Welcome
Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’Brien
Minister of the Liturgy Let us pray (Please kneel or be seated)
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The Collect for Purity is sung
New Commandment
Minister of the Liturgy Hear the teaching of Christ: "A new commandment I
give to you, that you love one another as I have loved
you."
All Spirit of God, search our hearts.
We all sing the Kyries
Lord have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy, have mercy on us.
Grant us your peace, Grant us your peace.
Christ have mercy on us, Christ have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy, have mercy on us.
Grant us your peace, Grant us your peace.
Lord have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy, have mercy on us.
Grant us your peace, Grant us your peace.
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The Invitation and the Confession
Minister of the Liturgy Hear God’s word to all who turn to Christ:
“Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden and I will give
you rest.” Matthew 11:28
God has promised forgiveness to all who truly repent, turn to Christ in faith and are
themselves forgiving. In silence we call to mind our sins.
Let us confess our sins.
All Merciful God, we have sinned in what we have thought and said, in the
wrong we have done and in the good we have not done. We have sinned
in ignorance: we have sinned in weakness: we have sinned through our
own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry. We repent and turn to you.
Forgive us, for our Saviour Christ’s sake, and renew our lives to the glory
of your name. Amen.
The Absolution is pronounced
Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you and set you free.
Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all goodness and
keep you in life eternal. Amen.
Please stand as we celebrate our forgiveness by saying the Gloria.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give
you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world: Have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the
Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
Minister of Liturgy The peace of Christ rule in our hearts.
All The word of Christ dwell in us richly.
Minister of Liturgy Let us pray
The Sentence and Collect
Sentence: For God in all his fullness as pleased to live in Christ, and through him God
reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven
and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. Colossians 1:19, 20
Collect: Almighty God, your Son revealed in signs and wonders the greatness
of your saving love; renew your people with your heavenly grace, and
in our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Please be seated for the readings
The Proclamation of the Word
The Old Testament Lesson
Jeremiah 1:4-10
read by Reverend Denis Mellsop
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Now the word of the LORD came to me I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of
saying, 5 ‘Before I formed you in the them, for I am with you to deliver you,
womb I knew you, and before you were says the LORD.’ 9 Then the LORD put out
born I consecrated you; I appointed you his hand and touched my mouth; and
a prophet to the nations.’ 6 Then I said, the LORD said to me, ‘Now I have put my
‘Ah, Lord GOD! Truly I do not know how words in your mouth. 10 See, today
to speak, for I am only a boy.’ 7 But I appoint you over nations and over king-
the LORD said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am doms, to pluck up and to pull down, to
only a boy”; for you shall go to all to whom destroy and to overthrow, to build and to
I send you, and you shall speak whatever plant.’
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
All Thanks be to God
The Epistle
Acts 9: 1-20
read by Sally Astridge
9 Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats drank.10 Now there was a disciple in Da-
and murder against the disciples of the mascus named Ananias. The Lord said to
Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him in a vision, ‘Ananias.’ He answered,
him for letters to the synagogues at Da- ‘Here I am, Lord.’ 11 The Lord said to him,
mascus, so that if he found any who be- ‘Get up and go to the street called
longed to the Way, men or women, he Straight, and at the house of Judas look
might bring them bound to Jerusa- for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this
lem. 3 Now as he was going along and moment he is praying, 12 and he has seen
approaching Damascus, suddenly a light in a vision a man named Ananias come
from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell in and lay his hands on him so that he
to the ground and heard a voice saying to might regain his sight.’ 13 But Ananias an-
him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute swered, ‘Lord, I have heard from many
me?’ 5 He asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ about this man, how much evil he has
The reply came, ‘I am Jesus, whom you done to your saints in Jerusalem; 14 and
are persecuting. 6 But get up and enter here he has authority from the chief
the city, and you will be told what you are priests to bind all who invoke your
to do.’ 7 The men who were travelling with name.’ 15 But the Lord said to him, ‘Go,
him stood speechless because they for he is an instrument whom I have cho-
heard the voice but saw no one. 8 Saul sen to bring my name before Gentiles
got up from the ground, and though his and kings and before the people of Is-
eyes were open, he could see nothing; so rael; 16 I myself will show him how much
they led him by the hand and brought him he must suffer for the sake of my
into Damascus. 9 For three days he was name.’ 17 So Ananias went and entered
without sight, and neither ate nor the house. He laid his hands on Saul[ and
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said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who after taking some food, he regained his
appeared to you on your way here, has strength. For several days he was with
sent me so that you may regain your sight the disciples in Damascus, 20 and imme-
and be filled with the Holy Spirit.’ 18 And diately he began to proclaim Jesus in the
immediately something like scales fell synagogues, saying, ‘He is the Son of
from his eyes, and his sight was restored. God.’
Then he got up and was baptized, 19 and
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
All Thanks be to God
We stand to sing the Gradual Hymn CP 435
1 Glorious things of Thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed Thee for his own abode.
On the Rock of ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
Thou may'st smile at all Thy foes.
2 See, the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
ever flows their thirst to assuage:
grace which, like the Lord the giver,
never fails from age to age?
3 Round each habitation hovering,
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a covering,
showing that the Lord is near.
Thus they march, the pillar leading,
light by night and shade by day;
daily on the manna feeding
which he gives them when they pray.
4 Saviour, if of Zion's city
I through grace a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy name.
Fading is the worldling's pleasure,
all his boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
Cyril Taylor / John Newton
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Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader
The Holy Gospel
Mark 1:14-21
Read by Reverend Murray Campbell
After the announcement
All sing Praise and glory to God
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Now after John was arrested, Jesus Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will
came to Galilee, proclaiming the good make you fish for people.’ 18 And immedi-
news of God, 15 and saying, ‘The time is ately they left their nets and followed
fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has him. 19 As he went a little farther, he saw
come near; repent, and believe in the James son of Zebedee and his brother
good news.’16 As Jesus passed along the John, who were in their boat mending the
Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his nets. 20 Immediately he called them; and
brother Andrew casting a net into the they left their father Zebedee in the boat
lake—for they were fishermen. 17 And with the hired men, and followed him.
Reader This is the Gospel of Christ
All sing Praise to Christ, the Word
Sermon
Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’Brien
Intercessions
John Fitchett
We conclude our prayers by singing the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be
done, on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen
We stand to affirm our faith in the words of the Apostle’s Creed
All I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
died and was buried; He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again; He ascended into Heaven, is seated at the right
hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you.
All And also with you.
Celebrant E te whanau, we are the body of Christ.
All By one Spirit we were baptised into one body.
Celebrant Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
All Amen. We are bound by the love of Christ.
Minister of Liturgy We worship God with our tithes and offerings as we sing CP 278
1 Alleluia, sing to Jesus!
his the sceptre, his the throne;
alleluia, his the triumph,
his the victory alone:
hark, the songs of peaceful Sion
thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation
hath redeemed us by his blood.
2 Alleluia, not as orphans
are we left in sorrow now;
alleluia, he is near us,
faith believes, nor questions how:
though the cloud from sight received him,
when the forty days were o’er,
shall our hearts forget his promise,
‘I am with you evermore’?
3 Alleluia, bread of angels,
Thou on earth our food, our stay;
alleluia, here the sinful
flee to Thee from day to day:
Intercessor, Friend of sinners,
earth’s Redeemer, plead for me,
where the songs of all the sinless
sweep across the crystal sea.
104 Alleluia, King eternal,
Thee the Lord of lords we own;
alleluia, born of Mary,
earth thy footstall, heaven thy throne:
Thou within the veil hast entered,
robed in flesh, our great High Priest;
Thou on earth both Priest and Victim
in the eucharistic feast.
5 Alleluia, sing to Jesus!
his the sceptre, his the throne;
alleluia, his the triumph,
his the victory alone:
hark, the songs of peaceful Sion
thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation
hath redeemed us by his blood.
William C. Dix / R.H. Pritchard
The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant To you, Lord, belongs the greatness, and the power, and the glory,
and the victory and the majesty.
All All that is in the heavens and the earth is yours, and of your own we
give you.
Celebrant The Lord is here.
All God’s Spirit is with us.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to the Lord
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It is right to offer thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is right indeed, it is our joy and our salvation, holy Lord, almighty
Father, everlasting God, at all times and in all places to give you thanks
and praise through Christ your only Son.
You are the source of all life and goodness; through your eternal Word you have cre-
ated all things from the beginning and formed us in your own image; male and female
you created us.
In Him we see You, the eternal God, revealing Your glory in our flesh, for He is the
light of the nations who illuminates our darkness.
11When we sinned and turned away you called us back to yourself and gave your Son to
share our human nature. By his death on the cross, He made the one perfect sacrifice for
the sin of the world and freed us from the bondage of sin. You raised him to life triumphant
over death: you exalted him in glory. In him you have made us a holy people by sending
upon us your holy and lifegiving Spirit.
Therefore, with the faithful who rest in him, with angels and archangels and all the
company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you
and singing:
Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
which wert and art and evermore shalt be.
Please kneel or be seated
Celebrant All glory and thanksgiving to you, Holy Father, on the night before he died
your Son, Jesus Christ, took bread; when He had given you thanks,
He broke it, gave it to His disciples, and said: Take, eat, this is my body
which is given for you; do this to remember me.
After supper He took the cup; when He had given you thanks, He gave it to
them and said: Drink this, all of you, for this is my blood of the new covenant
which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins; do this as
often as you drink it, to remember me.
All sing Glory to you Lord Christ, your death we show forth,
your resurrection we proclaim, your coming we await. Amen.
Come Lord Jesus.
The Celebrant continues
Therefore, loving God, recalling your great goodness to us in Christ, his suffering and
death, his resurrection and ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate
our redemption with this bread of life and this cup of salvation. Accept our sacrifice of
praise and thanksgiving which we offer through Christ our great high priest. Send your
Holy Spirit that these gifts of bread and wine which we receive may be to us the body
and blood of Christ, and that we, filled with the Spirit’s grace and power may be renewed
for the service of your kingdom. United in Christ with all who stand before you in earth
and heaven, we worship you, O God, in songs of everlasting praise.
All sing Blessing honour and glory be yours,
here and everywhere.
Now and forever. Amen.
12The Communion
Celebrant We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
All We who are many are one body, for we all share the one bread.
We do not presume to come to your holy table, merciful Lord, trusting
in our own righteousness, but in your great mercy. We are not worthy
even to gather the crumbs from under your table. But you are the
same Lord whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore,
gracious Lord, so to eat the body of your dear Son, Jesus Christ, and
to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him and he in us.
Amen.
Those in the sanctuary receive communion
The Invitation
The Celebrant invites the people saying
Draw near and receive the body and blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ in
remembrance that he died for us. Let us feed on him in our hearts by faith with
thanksgiving.
The congregation is invited to receive communion at the High Altar.
Please come up the centre aisle and return by the side aisles.
Wafers will be offered. Gluten free available on request.
The common cup is offered, along with grape juice in thimbles.
Prayer after Communion
Celebrant Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off
you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared
your love, gave us grace and opened the gate of glory. May we who share
Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink His cup bring life to others,
we whom the Spirit lights give life to the world.
All Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children
shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name. Amen.
The Blessing
Notices
Minister of Liturgy Please stand to sing our final Hymn CP 571
131 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
and put your armour on,
strong in the strength which God supplies,
through his eternal Son;
2 Strong in the Lord of Hosts,
and in his mighty power:
who in the strength of Jesus trusts
is more than conqueror.
3 Stand then in his great might,
with all his strength endued;
and take, to arm you for the fight,
the panoply of God.
4 From strength to strength go on,
wrestle and fight and pray;
tread all the powers of darkness down,
and win the well-fought day;
5 That, having all things done,
and all your conflicts past,
ye may o’ercome, through Christ alone,
and stand entire at last.
Charles Wesley / W.H. Monk
The Dismissal of the Community
Minister of Liturgy Go now to love and serve the Lord. Go in peace.
All Amen. We go in the name of Christ.
Worship is over, but our service is about to begin.
Organ Voluntary
145.30 pm readings
Jeremiah 3:21 – 4:2
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A voice on the bare heights is heard, the plaintive weeping of Israel’s children,
because they have perverted their way, they have forgotten the LORD their God:
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Return, O faithless children, I will heal your faithlessness. ‘Here we come to you; for
you are the LORD our God. 23 Truly the hills are a delusion, the orgies on the moun-
tains. Truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel. 24 ‘But from our youth the
shameful thing has devoured all for which our ancestors had laboured, their flocks
and their herds, their sons and their daughters. 25 Let us lie down in our shame, and
let our dishonour cover us; for we have sinned against the LORD our God, we and our
ancestors, from our youth even to this day; and we have not obeyed the voice of
the LORD our God.’ 4 1 If you return, O Israel, says the LORD, if you return to me, if you
remove your abominations from my presence, and do not waver, 2 and if you swear,
‘As the LORD lives!’ in truth, in justice, and in uprightness, then nations shall be
blessed by him, and by him they shall boast.
Titus 2:1-8, 11-14
2 But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. 2 Tell the older men to
be temperate, serious, prudent, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.
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Likewise, tell the older women to be reverent in behaviour, not to be slanderers or
slaves to drink; they are to teach what is good, 4 so that they may encourage the young
women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be self-controlled, chaste,
good managers of the household, kind, being submissive to their husbands, so that the
word of God may not be discredited. 6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be
self-controlled. 7 Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your
teaching show integrity, gravity, 8 and sound speech that cannot be censured; then any
opponent will be put to shame, having nothing evil to say of us. 11 For the grace of God
has appeared, bringing salvation to all, 12 training us to renounce impiety and worldly
passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and
godly, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our
great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. 14 He it is who gave himself for us that he might
redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous
for good deeds.
15PRAYERS
CHURCH ST BARNABAS PRAYER
* Pray for Waimea Parish – all clergy and staff; Sunday 24 January
Mission Order of St Paul; Ministry to Older People;
and Social Services. We pray, O Lord, for Christians in
* Pray for Schools and Colleges of the city. Kyrgyzstan, and we thank You for all
those who have decided to follow Christ
*Pray for Judith– NZCMS – Community Ministry,
despite the rejection they can expect to
South Asia.
face from their families and communi-
WORLD ties. May they be comforted as they
*Pray for the global battle with coronavirus. remember that You too, were despised
*Pray against racism in the world.
and rejected. We ask that you will
*Pray for Christians that are persecuted around
protect and encourage them, especially
the world. those in rural areas, where Christians are
COMMUNITY more vulnerable. Equip, guide and
*Pray for the upcoming elections. strengthen those who pastor and teach
*Pray against domestic violence in NZ. other believers, that all may grow daily
*Pray for mental health in NZ, especially against more and more into the likeness of Your
suicide. Son Jesus, in Whose Name we pray.
THOSE SICK / IN NEED OF PRAYER: Amen. (Isaiah 53:3)
Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Roger Williams, Russell
Dickson, Carol, Robyn, Andy, Paul, Bev, Rev John
Scrivens, Andrew, Lynnley Capell, Chris &
Rosemary, Lorraine, Verena, Calum, Gill (loss of PRAYER FOR
soulmate Barry), Janet, Russell Gifford, Mary, Helen, OUR EARTH ENVIRONMENT:
Ros , Margaret, Joseph Clark.
Remembering in our prayers Creator Spirit, thank you; our land of
Mike, Patsy, Lizzie & Sarah, Aotearoa is full of wonder. In Creation’s
who are grieving the loss of their diversity all are valued in the power of your
love. We sense your spirit in Nature, and
dear son and brother.
our own spirit is nourished. When we sing
CATHEDRAL CARE TEAM of each flower that opens, each bird that
sings, we pray for the will to take better
The team are a group of parishioners who are care of Earth. Storms and drought are with
willing to help others if and when they would us, our Boulder Bank is changing, our
appreciate some form of help. We are world is warming. Stir our minds to
prepared to offer a friendly, listening ear, the simplify our lives, re-use, reduce the
occasional meal or perhaps transport for dreaded plastic, for the sake of health,
things like hospital appointments, trips to the sea and landfill. Be with those who work
doctor or Cathedral events such as CAMEO. in conservation, wildlife rescue, and who
farm the land in new ways. In society’s
If you know of someone who is in need need for progress, help us to make
of prayer, a visit, home Communion, decisions that respect our environment.
or any other Cathedral family, Source of Wisdom, You are concerned
please contact Parish Nurse Judith on with us for the wellbeing of planet Earth.
0273198511 or email We turn to your presence. Guide us with
judith@nelsoncathedral.org. your peace. Amen.
Alternatively, you could call clergy 16
on 548 1008.NOTICES
FLOWERS FOR 2021
WEEKLY CATHEDRAL ATTENDANCE
11-17 January 2021 = 136
We need $4,115.00 p/w from parish giving and
other donations to meet this year’s budget.
If you would like to donate towards flowers,
The amount received last week was $6,692.58.
please fill in the folder at the main entrance,
together with your name and message Payments can be made into BNZ Bank Account:
to be published in the bulletin. For the Churchwardens of the Parish of Christ
It costs at least $50/week for the Church. Account # 020704: 0028423: 00 or by
fresh flowers in the Cathedral. cheques made payable to the Churchwardens of
Donations towards this are very welcome. the Parish. Janet Smith, Treasurer:
0275638205 / akaroa_holdings@xtra.co.nz
BI-MONTHLY SERVICES AT
Nelson Cathedral BISHOPDALE CHAPEL
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION 1st Thursday of the month at 11:15am
Meditation is not something new. Rather it is Holy Communion (Celtic Liturgy)
central to the Christian experience and deeply AND 3rd Thursday of the month at
rooted in Christian tradition. Meditation, also 11:15am Said Communion Service using
known as contemplative prayer, is the prayer of liturgy from the New Zealand Prayer Book.
All are very welcome
silence and listening.
This is the aim given by the Psalmist NEXT SERVICE:
“Be still and know that I am God.” Thursday 4th February
All are welcome to join us for this ecumenical
prayer- a time of silence, stillness and reflection.
Come and join our small, friendly community of
Christian meditators. It is suitable for everyone,
and easy to learn.
Every Tuesday evening from 5.30 – 6.30 pm
The Chapel in the Cathedral,
Trafalgar Square
Mary Kroch 027 3721173 or Allen Michel 548 3337
All are welcome to this very ancient practice of
making room for Jesus to speak into our busy lives.
NOTICESCES
17NOTICES
WALKING GROUP (Tuesdays) - Walking resumes 9am
on Tuesday 2nd February. Meet at Cathedral
parking. Bring a friend.
CRAFT GROUP – Cathedral Craft Group resumes at
2pm on Wednesday 10 February. For further
information please ring Parish Nurse Judith 0273 198 511.
Exercises resume at 11am Wednesday
3 February in the Quiet Room.
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EVENTS HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY
FREE
COMMUNITY EVENT
AT NELSON CATHEDRAL
SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY
10am: Solo Cello Concert
4pm: String Quartet
20NEW YEAR REFLECTION
Week’s holiday at Arthur’s Pass was a happy, positive start to a hopeful year
after the 2020 times of sadness and anxiety.
A visit to the mountain chapel was a special time of silent solitude in
peaceful contemplation.
At the entrance the sound of the nearby rippling creek welcomed me into this
holy place.
Inside I sat looking through the A-framed window with its Cross centred in
the glass.
Outside was the mesmerising Avalanche waterfall flowing down from high up the
mountain, through the beech forest.
Memories of the past came to mind.
The little old pedal organ was still just inside the doorway.
I had sometimes played it for holiday services and remembered the graunching
sound of the mechanics—-background to the singing voices!
I focused on the view beyond and the shadow places in the bush evoked dark
days survived throughout Covid.
Contrasting flashes of sunlight shone on the sparkling water flow.
Birds flitted across the window. My soul sang in pleasure.
I thought of the Light of God and was reminded of the song ‘Be still for the
presence of the Lord is moving in this place’.
This Spiritual Presence pervaded this sanctuary.
I felt blessed as I departed out into the open space. All around was fresh
greenness— the living colour of our world and I was thankful for all God’s
goodness.
May we all anticipate a renewed world and enjoy life.
Colleen Kirby
21WELCOME
We are delighted to have families with children worship with us.
During school term time we have a children’s ministry during the service.
Toilets can be found outside down the path to the left.
If it is raining you can use the toilets off the Teaching Room.
Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee
in the Quiet Room after the service.
22NEWCOMERS
We are delighted to have you join us for today’s service.
Please fill out the form, tear off, and place
in the Newcomers Box at the main entrance.
I would like to know more about:
Kids Church
Choir
AAW
Prayer
Meditation
Exercise groups
Parish Nurse
I would like to go on the cathedral emailing/postal list
I would like to go on the Parish Roll.
I would like to have a visit from the clergy
NAME: _______________________CONTACT NUMBER: _________________
ADDRESS:
_______________________________________________________
EMAIL:
__________________________________________________________
23CHURCH DIRECTORY
The Very Reverend Michael Hawke: 548 1443 / 021 711 726 mike@nelsoncathedral.org
Lead Organist: Jane Mitchell: 021 051 3875 / jane_butters@hotmail.com
Lead Conductor: Melanie Carruthers: 027 725 2942 / mrsm.carruthers@gmail.com
Service Co-ordinator: Patsy Hawke: 021 269 0455 / patriciamhawke@gmail.com
Children’s Ministry Worker: John Laing: 0272 959 261 / jwlaing53@gmail.com
Parish Nurse: Judith Fitchett: 0273198511 / judith@nelsoncathedral.org
Dean’s Warden: Graham Allan: 027 244 8184 / grahamallan1950@gmail.com
Peoples Warden: Jenny Dickie: 021 342 227 / jenny.dickie@remax-elite.co.nz
Building Manager: Canon Jocelyn Smith: 027 548 7774 / joc.smith@xtra.co.nz
Office Administrator: Teresa Coombs: 548 1008 office@nelsoncathedral.org
https://nelsoncathedral.nz (Office hours: Mon-Fri : 9.30am - 2.30pm)
Next Sunday – 31st January 2021
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Family Eucharist
5.30 pm Choral Evensong
The Cathedral 10am service will be available for viewing on Livestream
https://nelsoncathedral.nz/sunday-service-live-stream
Weekday Communion is celebrated daily at 12.15pm
except Wednesday 10am and Saturday 8am
All welcome
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
In the event of a fire please follow the directions of the wardens and assemble at
the nearest Assembly Point (at the top of the Church steps, or in the car park by
the notice board). In the event of an earthquake Drop, Cover and Hold.
If you are unable to get under a pew, please adopt the emergency brace position
and cover your head and neck with your arms. Do not attempt to run outside once
shaking has started. Once shaking has stopped please follow the directions of the
wardens in evacuating the building. If you notice someone in need of assistance
during the evacuation please provide help if you are able, or notify a warden.
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