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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL NELSON
SUNDAY BULLETIN
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16th December 2018 – 3rd Sunday in Advent
WELCOME TO CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
Children are welcome at our services. There are toys in the Quiet Room.
Please feel free to take this publication away with you.
Dear Cathedralites & visitors
Welcome to our Cathedral today. While we look at the amazing vigour and dramatic
message of John the Baptist in our morning services, tonight we witness the
poignancy of our Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Service. My thanks to all who
are involved.
Our special x-factor tonight will be the dance and movement orchestrated by
Cathedralite Lesley Bandy. We also welcome Nelson City Brass with their conductor
Nigel Weeks, and a special welcome to Jane van Tilborg who used to be an organist
at the Cathedral a few years ago before moving overseas. We are having a wonderful
slap up Festive supper, thanks to Kay and Nicky Calder & team.
This afternoon I’ll be helping with the Commemoration Day Service regarding HMS
Neptune, with the wreath laying and ode. This ship sank on 19 December 1941 with
700 casualties, 150 from the Royal New Zealand Navy and 4 from Nelson.
I am particularly thrilled at the way our Christmas decorations are being sold. As you
know these are hand crafted by Jiries and his family who hail from Bethlehem, where
their family business still exists in Manger Square. Jiries and his wife Marcelle left
Bethlehem with heavy hearts years ago because of the tension. They now ply their
trade in Auckland. Last week Patsy and I visited them at their workshop. They are
thrilled to be receiving help from Nelson Cathedral by way of us selling their amazing
hand- crafted gifts. Because they are so superb, they are easy to sell.
In the next two weeks we will have many people through the Cathedral and so I am
asking for 4 volunteers who will take charge of selling these Christmas decoration
throughout that time. This will help Bev Greig, our co-ordinator of our Christmas Tree
Festival. Please contact her (0272 466 3840) or me (021 711 726) if you’d like your
chance of being a “shop keeper”.
Congratulations to our Choir Director Melanie Carruthers, who graduates with a Social
Work Degree this Tuesday. She has done it the hard way, doing it a little bit later in
life with a growing family. Well done Melanie!
I am delighted that one of our Council Members from our congregation, at 8 o’ clock
adherence Geoff Lawes, with his finance company FICO has donated a defibrillator
for the Cathedral. Geoff was once responsible for saving a person’s life doing mouth
to mouth, and since then has been a great advocate for the provision of defibrillators.
Thank you so much Geoff.
On Thursday I went and sang carols at the final Loaves & Fishes event of the year.
Congratulations to Alison and her team, some of whom have links with this
Cathedral as they provide food for the lonely, the lost, the least. They love us
coming to provide moral support. Please join me any time.
The tragedy of the murder of Grace Millane brings home the level of violence that
exists in New Zealand society. What an indictment it is to us as a nation. It was
therefore wonderful to see the various vigils throughout New Zealand. It is a
sobering event just before Christmas. It was wonderful to see Grace’s dad David
paying tribute to the care they have received subsequently.
I look forward to meeting up with Rev Dawn Daunauda who is returning from a year
away in Vanuatu. It will also be a joy to take the Christmas service at the Wood this
Friday morning.
Don’t forget we have Choral Evensong next Sunday at 5.30pm. I look forward to
seeing you invite a whole lot of friends and family to our Christmas services.
Have a great week.
In His service,
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAROLS ON THE
Mike
STEPS ON CHRISTMAS EVE
We are looking for volunteers to assist with selling candles
and handing out carol sheets.
If you are able to help, there will be a briefing after the
10am service next Sunday 23rd December. Please give
names to Rev Steve Jordan or text him on 021 294 6105.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Those receiving Holy Communion are invited to do so EITHER by intinction, i.e. retaining the wafer
when it is given to you and then dipping it in the cup of wine before consuming it OR by consuming
the wafer when it is given to you and then drinking from the common cup.
• Grape juice is available at communion.
• Gluten free wafers are available.
• Hearing Aid Loop available - please turn to the T position on your hearing aid ALSO
• 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
refrain from partaking of the practice of “Intinction” with the wafer or using the “Common Cup” during
the communion ceremony. Clearly labelled wine and fruit juice alternatives are provided utilising the
small thimble glasses. This recommendation is an important personal and public health issue which
conforms with the Cathedral’s Health and Safety requirements.
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8.00am HOLY COMMUNION (Yellow booklet)
Celebrant Dean Mike Hawke
Preacher Dean Mike Hawke
Readings Zephaniah 3: 14-20, Philippians 4: 4 -7; Luke 3:7-18
10.00am CHORAL EUCHARIST (Booklet)
Celebrant Reverend Murray Campbell
Preacher Dean Mike Hawke
TONIGHT @ 7PM
FESTIVAL OF
NINE LESSONS & CAROLS
The Sentence and Collects for the day
Sentence: ‘John answered all of them by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but
one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie
the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and
fire.’ Luke 3:16
Collect: God for whom we wait and watch, You sent John the Baptist to
prepare for the coming of Your Son; give us courage to speak the
truth even to the point of suffering. Amen
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Zephaniah 3: 14-20
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Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, love; he will exult over you with loud
O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all singing 18as on a day of festival. I will
your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! remove disaster from you, so that you
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The LORD has taken away the will not bear reproach for it. 19 I will
judgements against you, he has deal with all your oppressors at that
turned away your enemies. The king time. And I will save the lame and
of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; gather the outcast, and I will change
you shall fear disaster no more. 16 On their shame into praise and renown in
that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: all the earth. 20 At that time I will bring
Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your you home, at the time when I gather
hands grow weak. 17 The LORD, your you; for I will make you renowned and
God, is in your midst, a warrior who praised among all the peoples of the
gives victory; he will rejoice over you earth, when I restore your fortunes
with gladness, he will renew you in his before your eyes, says the LORD.
Philippians 4: 4 -7
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I requests be made known to
will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness God. 7 And the peace of God, which
be known to everyone. The Lord is surpasses all understanding, will
near. 6 Do not worry about anything, guard your hearts and your minds in
but in everything by prayer and Christ Jesus.
supplication with thanksgiving let your
Luke 3: 7-18
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John said to the crowds that came has none; and whoever has food must
out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood do likewise.’ 12 Even tax-collectors
of vipers! Who warned you to flee from came to be baptized, and they asked
the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits him, ‘Teacher, what should we
worthy of repentance. Do not begin to do?’ 13 He said to them, ‘Collect no
say to yourselves, “We have Abraham more than the amount prescribed for
as our ancestor”; for I tell you, God is you.’ 14 Soldiers also asked him, ‘And
able from these stones to raise up we, what should we do?’ He said to
children to Abraham. 9 Even now the them, ‘Do not extort money from
axe is lying at the root of the trees; anyone by threats or false accusation,
every tree therefore that does not bear and be satisfied with your wages.’
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good fruit is cut down and thrown into As the people were filled with
the fire.’ 10 And the crowds asked him, expectation, and all were questioning
‘What then should we do?’ 11 In reply in their hearts concerning John,
he said to them, ‘Whoever has two whether he might be the
coats must share with anyone who Messiah, 16 John answered all of them
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by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; wheat into his granary; but the chaff
but one who is more powerful than I is he will burn with unquenchable fire.’
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coming; I am not worthy to untie the So, with many other exhortations,
thong of his sandals. He will baptize he proclaimed the good news to the
you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His people.
winnowing-fork is in his hand, to clear
his threshing-floor and to gather the
NOTICES
FLOWERS FOR 2019 WEEKLY CATHEDRAL ATTENDANCE
3 – 9 December 2018 = 281
Cost: $50.00 The Cathedral needs to receive $5115.00
p/w in giving from all sources in order to
meet this year’s budget.
If you would like to donate towards Payments can be made into BNZ Bank Acc:
flowers for 2019, please fill in the folder For the Churchwardens of the Parish of
at the main entrance. Christ Church/Acc #: 020704: 0028423:
00 or by cheques made payable to the
MONTHLY SERVICE AT BISHOPDALE CHAPEL Churchwardens of the Parish.
First Thursday of the month at 11:15am - (Janet Smith, Treasurer: 0275638205/
Celtic Communion All welcome
BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION COURSE
The course will start in the week commencing Monday 18 February. It will last for eight
weeks and there will be a different theme each week, with a session during the day,
repeated early evening. More details in the New Year. steve@nelsoncathedral.org
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE MEDITATION
Blessings,
YES, Christmas
Steve is around the Meditation at the Cathedral Chapel will
corner again. The Cathedral bookstore now take place on Tuesdays 6-7PM
are selling lovely cards for only $2.00. All welcome
NATIVITY COSTUMES
Looking for volunteers to make or provide
simple nativity costumes, especially
angels and shepherds. If you are able to
assist, please call the office on
03 548 1009 or Allemail
welcome
office@nelsoncathedral.org. Thank you.
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NOTICES
LOAVES & FISHES AT ALL RENTAL NEEDED
SAINT’S CHURCH
Finished for the year until NOTICES
Thursday 7th February 2019.
Family of 5 looking for long term rental ac-
commodation in Nelson. If you can help,
please call Gregory on 0272203365.
Thank you.
HOUSE SWAP OPPORTUNITY AFTER CHRISTMAS : CHRISTCHURCH / NELSON
We are a Christian family from Christchurch and
would love to do a house swap over the summer
break somewhere in the Nelson region. We have a
lovely sunny 5 bedroom home in Christchurch with
direct access to a large park and playground and
next to the forest. Close to beach. Plenty of toys. Outdoor spa. Trampoline. Bikes.
We would like to swap for a week or so, sometime after Christmas. Our email is
lukejessocallaghan@gmail.com and my mobile is 0226627570. We have 5 children
ranging in age from 12-2. Thanks so much, Jessica O'Callaghan
BISHOP’S RETIREMENT FOR SALE
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
HAND CRAFTED
NZ MADE NATIVE TIMBER
The Vestry are arranging a gift on AT ENTRANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL
behalf of the Parish to the
Bishop and Hilary on his retirement.
Parishioners are invited to contribute
to that gift. Contributions may be put
in the offertory plate in an
appropriately marked envelope.
Christian World Service envelopes
are available at the back of the
cathedral.
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PRAYERS
CHURCH: ST BARNABAS PRAYER
* Pray for the Parish of Motueka.
* Pray for Dean Mike Hawke, Patsy & Heavenly Father, we pray for Christians
family in Somalia, whose lives are at risk every
* Pray for Arthur & Julie – Community day because they have left Islam to
Work, Middle East. Thanks: fruitful year; follow Your Son, Jesus Christ. Please
Prayer for 2019 – lots of challenges keep them safe from those who plan
ahead. and work to kill them all. May they
rejoice in Your Word that tells us how
WORLD: *Israel-Gaza conflict. You laugh at those who conspire and
*Persecuted Christians in world. plot against Your will. May they be
*A STOP to child kidnapping. strengthened and comforted by the Holy
*South Africa -brink of ‘anarchy’ – pray for Spirit, may their faith overcome all fear,
peace and restoration. and may they rest in the peace
*Those grieving over the Festive Season. promised by Christ Himself, in whose
Name we pray. Amen. (Psalm 2:1-3)
COMMUNITY:
*Ongoing mental health issues in NZ. HERE TO HELP
If you know of someone who is in need of
SICK: John, James, Andrew, Jake, prayer, a visit, home Communion, or other
Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Tim Hurd, support, please let Steve know, and the
Roger Williams, Catriona, Sean Eichstadt, pastoral committee will respond as best
Rebecca, Russell Dickson, Carol, it can. This includes telling us of
Robyn Robertson, Shirley Eichstadt, recent bereavements of parishioners,
Mary Frank, Joshua & family, James, Andy, congregants or families. Don't assume
Lois and Thomas Ashley, Letisha & Tyler, we know, please tell us! We would
Sarah & daughter, James, Ray, Rebecca, rather have had ten notifications than
Sophie, Charlotte, Paul, Ashleigh (9), Trina, none. Help us to help our friends and
Don Gilmour, Janine Booth, Jenny Dickie, families. Blessings, Rev Steve Jordan
Sandra, Marcia Goodall, Ellis McDermott, Angela McDermott - Condolences to
Kerry Marshall. family and friends of Angela. Our thoughts
and prayers are with you all in your time of
sorrow. Romans 15:13
PRAY FOR MUSIC & MUSICIANS
Pray for the growth of our Cathedral Choir;
* Pray for numerical growth: for new
members to join and use their voices for God’s
glory.
* Pray for spiritual growth: that as they sing For prayer requests please
Your praises, they may grow in Christ more & contact Rev Tapita Ching on
more. 027 255 3013.
UPDATE ON LITTLE LUCY (1, AUSTRALIA): Lucy is recovering well, and staff are hopeful
she and Liz (mum) will be out of hospital and in ‘halfway’ house before Christmas! Thanks
so much for your prayers. Christmas blessings, Sophie.
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Sunday 16th December – 3rd Sunday in Advent
08.00am - Holy Communion
10.00am – Choral Eucharist – with Children’s Church Programme
7.00pm – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols with Nelson City Brass
Monday 17th December
12.15pm – Holy Communion
Tuesday 18th December
09.00am – Walking Group with morning tea afterwards
12.15pm – Holy Communion
6.00-7.00pm – Meditation at the Cathedral Chapel
Wednesday 19th December
10.00 – Holy Communion
Thursday 20th December
12.15pm – Holy Communion
Friday 21st December
12.15pm– Holy Communion
Saturday 22nd December
08.00am – Holy Communion
6.00pm – Christmas at the Cathedral with Nelson Civic Choir Concert
Sunday 23rd December – 4th Sunday in Advent
08.00am - Holy Communion
10.00am – Choral Eucharist – with Children’s Church Programme
House of Prayer & Healing in the Chapel
Monday – Friday mornings
Contact Reverend Tapita Ching on 027 255 3013 for details of times
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WELCOME
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.
NEWCOMERS
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:
__________________________________________________________
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UPCOMING EVENTS
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE HELP NEEDED
If you can help, please call John Laing on 0272 959 261
NOTICES
POP UP CATHEDRAL CONCERTS
Every week day at 1pm until 21 December
Fri 14 Dec Sally Wastney & Julie Saraswati Violin & Harp
Mon 17 Dec Melanie Carruthers & Junior Choristers Choristers
Tues 18 Dec Gloria Lee Organ
Wed 19 Dec Paul Johnstone Organ
Thurs 20 Dec Mary Ayre and friends Trout Quintet
Fri 21 Dec Rev Graeme O’Brien and friends Singers
10CHURCH DIRECTORY
The Very Reverend Michael Hawke 548 1443 / 021 711 726
(Day off on Mondays) mike@nelsoncathedral.org
Reverend Steve Jordan 021 294 6105
(Days off on Fridays & Saturdays) steve@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
Dean’s Warden: Graham Allan 027 244 8184
grahamallan1950@gmail.com
Peoples Warden: Jenny Dickie 021 342 227
jenny.dickie@remax-elite.co.nz
Office Administrator: Teresa Coombs 548 1008
OFFICE OPENING HOURS office@nelsoncathedral.org
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 1pm https://nelsoncathedral.nz
Friday: Office closed Facebook: Christ Church Cathedral
Just for laughs
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SPECIAL EVENTS & CHRISTMAS SERVICES
DECEMBER
Sat15 Dec 7.30pm Nelson Civic Choir Concert - Christmas at the
Cathedral
Sun16 Dec 7pm Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols with
Nelson City Brass
POP UP CATHEDRAL CONCERTS feature the fortnight before Christmas,
10 December – 21 December, Start at 1pm each day.
Mon 24 December CHRISTMAS EVE
5.30pm Christingle Service
8.45pm Carols on the steps
10.45pm Choir sings carols from the Gallery
11.30pm Christmas Eve Communion
Tues 25 December CHRISTMAS DAY
8am Holy Communion
10am Family Eucharist
JANUARY 2019
Sunday 30 December Services: 8am, 10am and 5.30pm
January 2019 Services: 8am, 10am and 5.30pm
NEXT SUNDAY 23rd DECEMBER
8am HOLY COMMUNION
10am CHORAL EUCHARIST
5.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG
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