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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, NELSON
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Sunday Bulletin –19th July 2020
+ 7th Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.
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
A warm welcome to our clerical canon of this Cathedral, the Rev. Graham O’Brien.
Clerical canons are there to provide a link of the Cathedral to the rest of the diocese
and the Bishop and also to support the specific ministry that this Cathedral offers and
to add a wise and prophetic voice to our vestry meetings. Graham has a PhD and his
passion is on science and Christian faith and creation. He has become the Anglican
voice and the Christian voice to take on part in the debate at present on voluntary
euthanasia and the question of legalisation of marijuana. I am proud to have someone
of his calibre amongst our ranks.
The Hon. Nick Smith indicated that he needs to change the date for his visit to our
Cathedral. I am not sure it is related to the bombshell dropped this week of Todd Muller
resigning as leader of the National Party. However, I am delighted that Nick has
rescheduled for Sunday 6th September.
Our confirmation class starts on Friday 31st of July from 5.00pm – 6.15 pm in the quiet
room initially. I look forward to a number of you signing up to do either a refresher
course on the basics of Christianity or to put yourself forward for confirmation by
Bishop Steve later on.
I am writing this letter before heading off to Auckland for the Dean’s conference. I see
on the programme we will have some time with Prof. Peter Lineham who I was at
university with. Peter has become the go-to person for the media when issues of
Christianity in New Zealand are raised so it will be good to catch up with him. We will
also be attending the local Jewish synagogue.
I am looking forward to meeting up with Margaret Wilson who until recently headed up
the Mother’s Union in New Zealand. She has made an amazing contribution. For the
celebration tea at her place I will take a pavlova. It always causes a bit of consternation
when I walk onto a plane carrying a pav!! It was interesting to be welcoming to our
Cathedral folk who first watched our livestreaming during the weeks of shutdown.
I look forward to Richard Kempthorne, the former Tasman mayor, preaching on
Foundation Sunday in a couple of weeks’ time and the ensuing Foundation Day lunch
which will be no doubt be superb. It usually is when it is in the hands of Nicky and Kay
Calder, Janet Smith and team. Apparently only 85 tickets are available so please
procure yours.
Thanks to the Cathedralites who came down to support us as we once again voiced
our concern at the possible closure of Nikau House. Some Cathedralites spoke
passionately about their experience of depression and the importance of support that
the likes of Nikau House has provided for them.
Vestry meeting is on next Tuesday and on Wednesday I will be taking a service at
Ernest Rutherford.
The music team will be meeting on Thursday and on Thursday evening there will be
a meeting hosted by the Barnabas Fund. They have been an amazing voice cham-
pioning the cause of suffering Christians overseas.
On Friday 24th July I will be taking a service at the Wood and then we shall go to the
Back Alley Café at 138 Hardy St. for a celebration lunch. Make sure you register to
attend with nurse Judith Fitchett.
Isn’t the Nelson sun in the winter magnificent! Walking downtown it is wonderful to
see people sitting in the sun having a coffee and a chat with the sun streaming in
their eyes, no wind, what a glorious place this is.
Have a wonderful week.
In His service,
Mike
Foundation Day Lunch
Sunday 2nd August
Lunch will be served at the Cathedral at 12 pm
Tickets are $10 each, and all profits raised will go
towards our Missions commitments.
Please see Janet or Nicky to book your seat.
We will be limited to 85 people.
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.
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
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provide help if you are able, or notify a warden. Health & Safety Team
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The Sentence and Collect
Sentence “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21
Collect Almighty God, give us such a vision of your purpose and such an
assurance of your love and power, that we may ever hold fast the
hope which is in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
8.00 am HOLY COMMUNION (Yellow booklet)
Celebrant Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’ Brien
Preacher Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’ Brien
Readings 2 Kings 5:1-5a, 13-15; Romans 12:17-21 (See pages 7 + 8)
Luke 10:25-37
10.00 am FAMILY EUCHARIST
Celebrant Reverend Nigel Whinney
Preacher Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’ Brien
5.30 pm SUNG EVENSONG (Readings 2nd last page of booklet)
Officiant Reverend Nigel Whinney
Preacher Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’ Brien
Introduction
Opening Hymn CP 612 – We have a Gospel to proclaim
Psalm --
Old Testament Reading 1 Kings 3:16-28 (Julie Cottle)
Magnificat CP 362 Tell out my soul (v1, 3 + 4)
New Testament Reading Luke 10:25-37 (Graham Allan)
Nunc dimittis said
Apostles’ Creed
Hymn CP 589 – The King of Love
Sermon Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’ Brien
Anthem
Intercessions
Notices
Offertory Hymn CP 386 – Great is Thy faithfulness
Blessing
Sung Amen
Organ Voluntary
7.00 pm WORD AND WORSHIP
(charismatic style worship)
Preacher Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’ Brien
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SERVICE OF FAMILY EUCHARIST
Sunday 19th July 2020
10am
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Order of Service
Celebrant: Reverend Nigel Whinney
Preacher: Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’ Brien
Minister of the Liturgy: Canon Jocelyn Smith
Organist Patsy Hawke
The processions enter the Cathedral as we sing the opening hymn CP 424
1 Fill Thou my life, O Lord my God,
In every part with praise,
that my whole being may proclaim
thy being and Thy ways.
2 Not for the lip of praise along,
nor e'en the praising heart,
I ask, but for a life made up
of praise in every part:
3 Praise in the common things of life,
its goings out and in;
praise in each duty and each deed,
however small and mean.
4 Fill every part of me with praise:
let all my being speak
of thee and of Thy love, O Lord,
poor though I be and weak.
5 So shalt Thou, Lord, receive from me
the praise and glory due;
and so shall I begin on earth
the song for ever new.
6 So shall no part of day or night
unblest or common be;
but all my life, in every step,
be fellowship with Thee.
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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 Nigel Whinney
Minister of the Liturgy Let us pray (Please kneel or be seated)
The Collect for Purity is said together
All Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse the thoughts of our
hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, so that we may truly love
you and worthily praise your holy name; through our Saviour, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
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 (Ellena)
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.
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
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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 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21
Collect Almighty God, give us such a vision of your purpose and such an
assurance of your love and power, that we may ever hold fast the
hope which is in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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The Proclamation of the Word
The Old Testament Lesson
2 Kings 5:1-5a, 13-15
read by David Lucas
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Naaman, commander of the army of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and
the king of Aram, was a great man and ten sets of garments. 13 But his servants
in high favour with his master, because approached and said to him, ‘Father, if
by him the LORD had given victory to the prophet had commanded you to do
Aram. The man, though a mighty something difficult, would you not have
warrior, suffered from leprosy. 2 Now done it? How much more, when all he
the Arameans on one of their raids had said to you was, “Wash, and be
taken a young girl captive from the land clean”?’ 14 So he went down and
of Israel, and she served Naaman’s immersed himself seven times in the
wife. 3 She said to her mistress, ‘If only Jordan, according to the word of the
my lord were with the prophet who is in man of God; his flesh was restored like
Samaria! He would cure him of his the flesh of a young boy, and he was
leprosy.’ 4 So Naaman went in and told clean. 15 Then he returned to the man of
his lord just what the girl from the land God, he and all his company; he came
of Israel had said. 5 And the king of and stood before him and said, ‘Now I
Aram said, ‘Go then, and I will send know that there is no God in all the earth
along a letter to the king of Israel.’ He except in Israel; please accept a
went, taking with him ten talents of present from your servant.’
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
All Thanks be to God
This is followed by
The Epistle
Romans 12:17-21
read by Jane Lucas
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Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ 20 No,
take thought for what is noble in the ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them;
sight of all. 18 If it is possible, so far if they are thirsty, give them something
as it depends on you, live peaceably to drink; for by doing this you will heap
with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge burning coals on their heads.’ 21 Do not
yourselves, but leave room for the wrath be overcome by evil, but overcome evil
of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is with good.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
All Thanks be to God
We stand to sing the Gradual Hymn CP 521
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1 May the mind of Christ my Saviour 4 May the love of Jesus fill me,
live in me from day to day, as the waters fill the sea;
by his love and power controlling him exalting, self abasing
all I do or say. this is victory.
2 May the word of God dwell richly 5 May I run the race before me,
in my heart from hour to hour, strong and brave to face the foe,
so that all may see I triumph looking only unto Jesus
only through his power. as I onward go.
Kate Barclay Wilkinson / John Wilson
3 May the peace of God my Father
rule my life in everything,
that I may be calm to comfort
sick and sorrowing.
Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader
The Holy Gospel
Luke 10: 25-37
read by Reverend Nigel Whinney
After the announcement
All sing Praise and glory to God
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Just then a lawyer stood up to test him, he passed by on the other
Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he
do to inherit eternal life?’ 26 He said to came to the place and saw him, passed
him, ‘What is written in the law? What by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan
do you read there?’ 27 He answered, while travelling came near him; and
‘You shall love the Lord your God with when he saw him, he was moved with
all your heart, and with all your soul, and pity. 34 He went to him and bandaged
with all your strength, and with all your his wounds, having poured oil and wine
mind; and your neighbour as your- on them. Then he put him on his own
self.’ 28 And he said to him, ‘You have animal, brought him to an inn, and took
given the right answer; do this, and you care of him. 35 The next day he took out
will live.’ 29 But wanting to justify himself, two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper,
he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my and said, “Take care of him; and when I
neighbour?’ 30 Jesus replied, ‘A man come back, I will repay you whatever
was going down from Jerusalem to more you spend.” 36 Which of these
Jericho, and fell into the hands of three, do you think, was a neighbour to
robbers, who stripped him, beat him, the man who fell into the hands of the
and went away, leaving him half robbers?’ 37 He said, ‘The one who
dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him,
going down that road; and when he saw ‘Go and do likewise.’
Reader This is the Gospel of Christ
All sing Praise to Christ, the Word
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Preacher
Reverend Canon Dr Graham O’ Brien
Intercessions
Graham Allan
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
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 Apostles 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.
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 604
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1 Through all the changing scenes of life,
in trouble and in joy,
the praises of my God shall still
my heart and tongue employ.
2 O magnify the Lord with me,
with me exalt his name;
when in distress to him I called,
he to my rescue came.
3 The hosts of God encamp around
the dwellings of the just;
deliverance he affords to all
who on his succour trust.
4 O make but trial of his love,
experience will decide
how blest are they, and only they,
who in his truth confide!
5 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then
have nothing else to fear;
make you his service your delight,
your wants shall be his care.
6 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
the God whom we adore,
be glory, as it was, is now,
and shall be evermore.
George Smart / Nahum Tate / Nicholas Brady
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.
10Celebrant 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
created all things from the beginning and formed us in your own image; male and
female you created us.
When 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 cele-
brate our redemption with this bread of life and this cup of salvation. Accept our sac-
rifice 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.
11All sing Blessing honour and glory be yours, here and everywhere.
Now and forever. Amen.
The 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.
Thanks to Dmitri van der Colt, a student from Nelson College, for playing during
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.
In this post Covid19 period, we are offering the common cup only.
Please do not dip the wafer in the common cup.
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
12Minister of Liturgy Please stand to sing our final Hymn CP 609
1 To God be the glory, great things he has done!
So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,
who yielded his life an atonement for sin
and opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory! Great things he has done!
2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood!
To every believer the promise of God!
The vilest offender who truly believes,
that moment from Jesus forgiveness receives.
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!...
3 Great things he has taught us,
great things he has done,
and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
but purer and higher and greater will be
our wonder, our rapture, when Jesus we see.
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!...
Fanny Crosby / W.H. Doane
The Dismissal of the Community
Minister of the 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 the service is about to begin.
Organ Voluntary
ONLINE LUNCHTIME
CONCERT
Thurs 23rd July
at 1pm
Nelson Centre of
Musical Art
The Lee sisters
Gloria playing organ, Amen
and Taemen playing piano
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13PRAYERS
ST BARNABAS PRAYER CHURCH
O God of love, in these difficult times when *Pray for Richmond Parish &
many have lost their jobs, and some have The Spiritual Life Retreats.
suffered terrible hunger and deprivation
*Pray for The Ministry of Music, Organists,
due to Covid lockdown, fill us to
Choir and Singers.
overflowing with Your love – a love that
*Pray for Adrienne (NZCMS, Asia) – for help
never fails, but always protects, always
in language learning to read Khmer better &
trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Keep us from selfish ness or greed when Dianne (NZCMS)– for pension to come
resources are scarce. Make us generous, through and place to live in Auckland City.
cheerful givers who show our love in prac- WORLD
tical care for those in need, as we continue *Pray for the global battle with coronavirus –
to trust in Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who for wisdom for vaccine & for those affected.
will provide. May we show forth the love *Pray against racism in the world.
of Jesus, in Whose Name we pray. Amen. COMMUNITY
(Genesis 22:14, 1 Corinthians 13:7-8)
*Pray against domestic violence in NZ.
*Pray mental health in NZ and that Nikau
CATHEDRAL CARE TEAM
House will stay open.
The team are a group of parishioners
who are willing to help others if and THOSE SICK / IN NEED OF PRAYER
when they would appreciate some form Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Roger Williams,
of help. We are prepared to offer a Catriona, Anja, Rayner, Russell Dickson,
friendly, listening ear, the occasional Carol, Robyn, Andy, Sophie, Paul, Trina, Bev,
meal or perhaps transport for things like Rev John Scrivens, Michael McCann,
Revd. Steve Jordan, Karen Jordan, Andrew,
hospital appointments, trips to the doc-
Sean, Maria, Lynnley Capell , Reverend Frank
tor or Cathedral events such as CAMEO. If Wright (Selwyn Village), Katie Smith,
you know of someone who is need of Lorraine, Shirley.
prayer, a visit, home Communion, or any
other Cathedral family, please contact PRAISE REPORT: Thank you for praying for my
Parish NurseJudith on 027 3198511 or family in SA. Aunt Lorraine is still in pain, but she
judith@nelsoncathedral.org. is getting a bit stronger – praise God!! Mum
(or clergy on 548 1008). (Shirley) - pray that her heart condition improves.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRAYER: Creator God and Source If you have any prayer
of Life, Sustain us in this time of global pandemic, and requests to be put in the
bulletin, please do not
of climate change. Help us to stay connected to your
hesitate to contact the office on
presence with us. The pandemic has spread 03 548 1008 or
throughout our modern world of travel. We ask now office@nelsoncathedral.org
for resolve to heed the message of the birds and
animals. Strengthen our resolve to live in kinder ways PRAYER AND HEALING
for our mother earth. May we be alert and active MINISTRY (THE CHAPEL) -
custodians of your creation, showing compassion and Fri 31st July 2020 from 5-7pm
love for all of life. Your creation is grieving, give us INTERCESSORY
patience and hope. Hear our prayer for world Leaders PRAYER MINISTRY
that their decision making will take us forward with Thursday 23rd July 2020
new insight. Companion God, You are with us in every Need prayer? Contact
circumstance, guide us in this time. Amen 14 14 Revd Tapita Ching 027 255 3013.NOTICES
FLOWERS FOR 2020 WEEKLY CATHEDRAL ATTENDANCE
6 - 12 July 2020 = 196
We need $4,115.00 p/w from parish
giving and other donations to meet this
If you would like to donate towards flowers, year’s budget. The amount received last
please fill in the folder at the main entrance, week was $2,957.50
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
With thanks to Chris & Judith Fitchett for the
flowers today. BI-MONTHLY SERVICES AT
“In memory of Edith Fitchett” BISHOPDALE CHAPEL
1st Thursday of the month at 11:15am
Back Alley Café Holy Communion (Celtic Liturgy) AND
2 COURSE LUNCH FOR $10 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:15am
Said Communion Service using liturgy from
Friday 24 July at 11.30am the New Zealand Prayer Book.
RSVP by Tuesday 21 July Next service: Thursday 20 August
Judith 0273 198 511 or All are very welcome
judith@nelsoncathedral.org or
Office 548 1008 or
office@nelsoncathedral.org
Nelson Cathedral CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Meditation is not something new. Rather it is
central to the Christian experience and deeply
rooted in Christian tradition. Meditation, also
known as contemplative prayer, is the prayer of
silence and listening. This is the aim given by the
Psalmist “Be still and know that I am God.”
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
NOTICESCES
Christian meditators. It is suitable for everyone,
and easy to learn.
Every Tuesday evening from 4.30 – 5.30 pm
The Chapel in the Cathedral, Trafalgar Square
Mary Kroch 027 3721173 / Allen Michel 548 3337
All are welcome to this very ancient
practice of making room for Jesus
to speak into our busy lives. 1515NOTICES
WALKING GROUP (Tuesdays) - start at Cathedral
9 am, followed by morning tea in Cathedral. A good
time to shift those extra Lockdown calories.
CRAFT GROUP - Decorations for Christmas Tree Festival Memory
Trees Every Wednesday at 2pm in the Quiet Room - Recycled
Christmas Cards and materials supplied.
Come and help us make the 2,000 cut outs for this popular
feature at Christmas time.
CHURCHWARDEN’S NOTE
Thank you to those who have changed to or gone onto an automatic payment
arrangement for giving to the Cathedral. We do appreciate that and of course
without regular financial support it would not be possible to sustain the ministry we do at the
Cathedral. Some parishioners have expressed a view they would like to change but are not
sure of the process. You can set up automatic payments yourself on your online banking. If
you don’t do online banking, then your bank can help you. All you need do is take the Bulletin
into the bank and show the teller this page with the bank details on it and explain how much
you would like to give.
When the offertory plate comes by, we have laminated cards that you can put into the bas-
ket. They are in a box on the entrance table – the sides people will help you. Be assured
all information remains confidential and you do get an annual receipt for tax purposes.
Jenny Dickie + Graham Allan Payments can be made into BNZ Bank Account:
Churchwardens For the Churchwardens of the Parish of Christ Church
Account Number: 020704: 0028423: 00
SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AND CAR REQUIRED
The Elliot family are urgently looking for a house in Nelson for Zane and Karen from
approximately the 15th of August or before for at least 4-5 months. The use of a
vehicle at this time would be a real blessing too. If you can help please call Paula on
03 377 2222 or paula@nzcms.org.nz
Confirmation course 2020
Meet Fridays 5.00 pm till 6.15 pm
31 July / 7 August / 21 August /
28 August / 4 September /
11 September /18 September
Sunday 20 September 10 am
Happy Birthday to Audrie Gill.
Confirmation Service with Bishop Steve
May God bless you today and always.
Forms available on desk at
from all at
main entrance to cathedral.
16 Nelson CathedralWELCOME
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
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CHANGES by Colleen Kirby
I enjoy another day at the beach fossicking along the tideline. I pick up a piece of
driftwood sculpted by wind, seawater and sand—scoured, shaped and smoothed into a unique
art form. I wonder where it has drifted from to become so worn and torn. Was its original
habitat somewhere along the coast or up in the hills?
It has undergone and endured hardships and been damaged by exposure to storms, landslides
or fire till this final destination. Now it is just one of many disintegrating pieces of
debris lying on the sand, an unrecognisable part of an unknown species of tree.
It has a beauty, a value, a history having survived through a life of change.
It remains a natural treasure.
I think on our human lives and how we live each day faced with changes that affect us.
During our lifetimes we have been changed— by nurture in families, through growing
stages, through altered conditions and traumas which have involved inevitable
adjustments. Changed through jobs, careers and interests which may have altered our
perspectives and attitudes within different environments. Change is constantly occurring
around us and all over the world.
Like now, as we endure this unexpected covid- 19 situation where our normal living is
disrupted and has unsettled us. Where uncertainty is upsetting and we have to accept
other alternatives. Circumstances have changed to alter our perspectives.
How are we responding to these changes?
Being freed from Lockdown this new life is liberating and brings relief and happiness
with renewed connections of closeness and caring. It is a renewal.
I recall that old saying- a change is as good as a rest. As we work through changes we
can be reformed, transformed and develop into worthy people, progressing and benefiting.
We grow on seeking and reaching for goals we aim for and achieving lives that reflect in
some ways the fruits and gifts of the Spirit, that we are blessed with.
May we continue pursuing the ultimate wholeness along our ever- changing journeys,
fortified through prayers and trust in our Creator God — who does not change.
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18READING FOR 5.30 PM
1 Kings 3: 16-28 (5.30 pm)
16
Later, two women who were they argued before the king. 23 Then the
prostitutes came to the king and stood king said, ‘One says, “This is my son that
before him. 17 One woman said, ‘Please, is alive, and your son is dead”; while the
my lord, this woman and I live in the same other says, “Not so! Your son is dead,
house; and I gave birth while she was in and my son is the living one.”’ 24 So the
the house. 18 Then on the third day after I king said, ‘Bring me a sword’, and they
gave birth, this woman also gave birth. brought a sword before the king. 25 The
We were together; there was no one else king said, ‘Divide the living boy in two;
with us in the house, only the two of us then give half to one, and half to the
were in the house. 19 Then this woman’s other.’ 26 But the woman whose son was
son died in the night, because she lay on alive said to the king—because compas-
him. 20 She got up in the middle of the sion for her son burned within her—
night and took my son from beside me ‘Please, my lord, give her the living boy;
while your servant slept. She laid him at certainly do not kill him!’ The other said,
her breast, and laid her dead son at my ‘It shall be neither mine nor yours; divide
breast. 21 When I rose in the morning to it.’ 27 Then the king responded: ‘Give the
nurse my son, I saw that he was dead; first woman the living boy; do not kill him.
but when I looked at him closely in the She is his mother.’ 28 All Israel heard of
morning, clearly it was not the son I had the judgement that the king had ren-
borne.’ 22 But the other woman said, ‘No, dered; and they stood in awe of the king,
the living son is mine, and the dead son because they perceived that the wisdom
is yours.’ The first said, ‘No, the dead son of God was in him, to execute justice.
is yours, and the living son is mine.’ So
Luke 10:25-37 (5.30 pm)
25
Just then a lawyer stood up to test by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Le-
Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I do vite, when he came to the place and saw
to inherit eternal life?’ 26 He said to him, him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a
‘What is written in the law? What do you Samaritan while travelling came near
read there?’ 27 He answered, ‘You shall him; and when he saw him, he was
love the Lord your God with all your heart, moved with pity. 34 He went to him and
and with all your soul, and with all your bandaged his wounds, having poured oil
strength, and with all your mind; and your and wine on them. Then he put him on his
neighbour as yourself.’ 28 And he said to own animal, brought him to an inn, and
him, ‘You have given the right answer; do took care of him. 35 The next day he took
this, and you will live.’29 But wanting to out two denarii, gave them to the inn-
justify himself, he asked Jesus, ‘And who keeper, and said, “Take care of him; and
is my neighbour?’ 30 Jesus replied, ‘A when I come back, I will repay you what-
man was going down from Jerusalem to ever more you spend.” 36 Which of these
Jericho, and fell into the hands of three, do you think, was a neighbour to
robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and the man who fell into the hands of the rob-
went away, leaving him half dead. 31 Now bers?’ 37 He said, ‘The one who showed
by chance a priest was going down that him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do
road; and when he saw him, he passed likewise.’
19CHURCH 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
Keeper of the Fabric: 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 – 26th July
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Choral Eucharist Service – with Children’s Church
5.30 pm Choral Evensong
7 pm Word & Worship Service – charismatic style service
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
This Monday 20 th
July at 12.15 pm - Matariki Communion
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