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COMPASS Newsletter of the Anglican Parish of Ellesmere
December /January 2015
December Services
The Vicar Writes
By the time you receive this issue of the Compass, Christmas will be less than two weeks away. In our churches we have been counting down the weeks by lighting candles on an Advent wreath. Advent wreaths were first created in Europe. They have 4 candles around the outside, one candle for each of the four Sunday's before Christmas. Three candles are purple and the other
is pink. The Advent wreath is a circle without beginning or end. It reminds us that God is eternal and God's love and mercy are endless. The green leaves on the wreath tell us that God never changes. The candles represent the blessings that Jesus brings the world. The first purple candle is the
candle of hope. It is sometimes also called the prophets' candle. It represents the hope of the people of Israel that God would act and send someone to save them. The second candle is the candle of peace. It is sometimes called the Bethlehem candle. It represents the peace that God gives people through his Son, Jesus Christ. The third candle is pink or rose. It is the candle of joy, sometimes called the shepherds' candle. It reminds us of the joy of the shepherds as they heard the good news of Jesus' birth. The fourth candle is purple and is the candle of love, sometimes called the angels’ candle. It represents God's love for the world and for all people. In the centre is a white candle. It is the Christ candle and it is lit on Christmas Day. It represent Jesus who comes to bring light into our lives and into the darkness of a hurting and broken world. Hope, peace, joy and love are gifts that the world badly needs. They are gifts that God gives us to share and they’re gifts which grow as they are shared. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus let’s remember those who, for various reasons, are struggling and reach out in whatever ways we are able so that all may enjoy the blessings of Christmas and know that God has indeed come to us and that salvation is at hand. The Christian World Service Appeal is one way of extending this further afield should you choose. Envelopes may be posted or handed in at one of the services. May God bless you all with hope, peace, joy and love, at this special time and in the new year ahead.
Lynne Horwood
Sunday 13 December Advent 3 8:00 am Eucharist at St Mary’s, Irwell 9:30 am Eucharist and Sunday School at St John’s, Leeston
Sunday 20 December Advent 4 9:30 am Eucharist & Sunday School break –up at St John’s, Leeston 11:15 am Eucharist at Trinity Church, Dunsandel 7:30 pm Nine Lessons and Carols at St John’s Leeston
Thursday 24th December Christmas Eve 5:00 pm Children's Crib and Carol Service at St James', Southbridge 7.30 pm Christmas Communion at St Mark’s Sedgemere 11:00 pm Carols and Christmas Communion at St James', Southbridge
Friday 25th December Christmas Day 8:00 am Christmas Communion at St Mary's, Irwell 9:30 am Christmas Communion at St John's, Leeston
Sunday 27th December 1st Sunday of Christmas 9:30 am Eucharist at St John’s, Leeston
Wednesdays in December 10:00 am. Holy Communion with Prayer for Healing
at St John’s, Leeston Morning tea in the hall after Sunday and
Wednesday morning Services
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From Vestry: Lois McKay
Vestry kept a time of silence at the beginning of its
November meeting to honour Lois McKay who died
recently after a short illness. Lois had been Parish
Treasurer for some 20 years, a role she carried out
with great skill, patience and dedication. Lois was a
much loved member of our church family, and was
greatly admired and respected by all who knew her
for her friendliness and enthusiasm. She always put
others first and gave 100% to everything she took
on. Lois will be greatly missed. Our sympathy and
love are extended to her husband, Mervyn, and
family.
Alastair Wood has kindly agreed to be our next
Treasurer.
Church Updates
Sedgemere The Church fair on Saturday and Stir up Service on
Sunday have been keeping everyone busy. The Fair
was a great success with a wonderful array of
bargains and magnificent afternoon tea. The fair
raised over $1500, a new record.
Our appreciation goes to Margaret Howson,
Rosaline Brown and all who helped.
On Stir-up Sunday parishioners young and old
helped mix-up a Christmas cake.
On Sunday 13th of December there will be a
Taumutu service at 10am. The Marae Christmas
party will be held afterwards.
Dunsandel Traditional Services and Cafe Church have been
going well. Pam Frampton’s funeral was held a few
weeks ago.
Brookside It has been business as usual in November. Nine
Lessons and Carols was held on the 6th December
and was well attended.
Irwell Leonie Knowler was thanked for her leadership of
Beat and Bounce at her final session in
November.
Work on finishing the roofing and guttering of St
Mary’s looks great. The paschal candle stand is
ready to be installed now that the bird problem has
been dealt with.
Southbridge Southbridge has had a busy year with the 150th
celebrations for both parish and church and the
committee has enjoyed a break in November. Good
numbers continue to attend services.
Leeston Mike’s plant sale was a great success. The plants,
sausage sizzle and Sue Dillon’s stall and raffle have
raised over $1800. The front fence has been
demolished. Thank you to Alastair and Sheelagh
Wood and their helpers. Jenny Hercus has painted
the ramps. Work has begun on cleaning up the gate
posts at the entrance to the
church grounds prior to
painting. Thank you to John
Horwood and Colin Walls for
their efforts.
Thank you to all
who’ve cleaned the
church this year.
From the parish registers
The baptism of Alexandra Victoria Loose
At St Luke’s Church Brookside 15th November 2015
Welcome to the family of Christ
The funeral of Lois Jean McKay
At St John’s Church Leeston 16th November 2015
RIP
The funeral of Warren Robert Cochrane
19th November 2015 RIP
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Cut flowers and Various Vegetables
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Leeston Parade
Thanks to everyone who helped create
another wonderful float for the Leeston
Christmas Parade. The float was created by
Julie Hayward, Colin Walls, Lynne and John
Horwood on the Millar’s trailer and towed by
Terry Johnson.
Rose Brown dressed the children who were
accompanied by Jacqui Johnson and Leonie
Knowler and the Vicar.
Congratulations Emma Johnson.
Emma was awarded the Ellesmere College Prize for
Academic Excellence in Year 7, and also achieved elite
gold in the Enhancing Excellence awards. Emma,
you’re a star and we are proud of you.
Please invite your friends and family to come to the Carol Service and enjoy some Christmas joy.
Amazing silhouette artwork telling the Christmas story is on display in the church for all to enjoy.
Parish Diary – January
All Sunday services are combined with the Co-operating Parish
Sunday 3rd 9:30 pm St James’, Southbridge
Sunday 10th 9:30 pm St John’s , Leeston
Sunday 17th 9:30 pm St David’s, Leeston
Sunday 24th 9:30 pm Trinity Church, Dunsandel
Tuesday 26th 7:30 pm Vestry Meeting
Wednesday 27th 10:00 am Communion and Prayer for
Healing at St John’s, Leeston
Sunday 31st 9:30 pm Service at Hone Wetere
Church, Taumutu
February
Tuesday 2nd 7:30 pm Worship Committee
Thursday 4th 8:00 am Breakfast Cursillo Group
Parish Directory
Vicar Rev’d Lynne Horwood 324-3801 Vicar’s Warden Mike Morely Bunker 324-3466 People's Warden Shirley Everest 324-2841
Treasurer Alastair Wood 324 4433 Pastoral Secretary Judith McDrury 324-2774 Sunday School Coordinator Rachael Carruthers 324-8324
Parish email address: [email protected] Parish mailing address: PO Box 44, Parish phone 324 3801
Leeston Parish Website: https://ellesmerenzanglicanparish.wordpress.com/
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Contact Sue 3243 067 Leeston Kathryn 3242 511 Southbridge
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