The Messenger July 2017

Monthly magazine of St Peter’s Terrace End

Website: http://www.stpeterspn.org.nz

ST PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH

229 Ruahine St., PO Box 5134

Terrace End. Palmerston North

Phone/Fax: . . . . . . . (06) 358-5403

E-mail: stpeters@inspire.net.nz

Vicar

Rev Anne Chrisp . . . . . . . .358 0712

Mobile Phone . . . . . . . .021 406 409

Church Wardens

Ally Sewell (Vicar’s). . . . . 357 1511

Mark Dobson (People’s). 354 2333

Priest Assistant

Rev’d Amy Houben 353 7117

Hon Priest Associate

Rev Geneth Davies . . . . . . 357 8481

Ven Graham Ovenden . . . .358 4421

Rev Ross Downes . . . . . . . 323 2035

Hon Vocational Deacon

Rev Faye Davenport . . . . . 358 1520

Vestry Members:

Rae Callahan ..................... 357 3970

Alyson Chandler ................358 5053

Ritchie De Montalk .......... 356 2300

Yvonne Rae……………….358 3962 Wayne Stokes ................. 027 408 1637

Heather Tootell ...................357 5151

Githa Warrington ................357 3859

Parish Treasurer

Heather Tootell . . . . . . . . . 357 5151

Parish Secretary

Rosemary O’Donoghue . . . . .358 5403

Church Contacts

AAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357 3859

Endowment Trust . . . . . . . 358 3962

Flower Guild . . . . . . . . . . .350 3082

Junior Church . . . . . . . . . . 350 3184

Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 2218

Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . . .355 3294

Prayer Chain . . . . . . . . . . . 358 5981

Weekly Events

Wednesday 5, 19 July 10am Holy Communion

Wednesday 12, 26 July 10am Eucharist

Thursdays 10am Study Group meets at Adrienne

and Max’s home 6a Franklin Ave.

Phone 359-0581 for more info.

3.40pm Ukelele Group (all ages)

meets in the hall during term time.

All welcome. Come 10 minutes early

and join us for a cuppa.

Fridays during term time 9.30am Young Mothers’ Craft Group

For more info contact Jeannie phone

357 1058

Other Events this Month Sunday 2 July: 3-5pm Soul of a Pilgrim

Tuesday 4th July 12.15pm Lunchtime concert –

“For Folks Sake”

Wednesday 5 July: 11.30am AAW

Wednesday 12 July: 12 noon Senior Spread

Wednesday 19 July: 7.15pm Vestry

Note: Unsigned articles have been

contributed by members of the editorial

team.

From the Vicar

Greetings –

The other day, a parishioner said to me “When is the dossal going back up? I

miss it!” “It will be up again sometime soon,” I promised her.

Over the first part of the year, there is a series of special services and changes of

church season: Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost – purple, red, white and red

again. When we use the beautiful embroidered frontals for these celebrations,

the dossal gets somewhat lost.

However, now that Pentecost, Trinity and Te Pouhere Sundays are gone, we

enter that long period of the church year known as Ordinary Time. The colour

for Ordinary Time is green, and in Ordinary Time the dossal is usually put back

up. So as soon as some strong men volunteer their help, the dossal will be put up

again!

The changing colours of the church year are a symbolic reminder to us of the

season we are in. The children in the catechesis have a clever wheel to teach

them this – take a look at it.

Whatever the season, though, may you trust and know an unchanging God, your

rock.

Blessings

Anne

From the Registers

Weddings:

10 June Glenn Keith Douglas and Natasha Marina Bosch

17 June John Fuge and Cynthia Lineham

Funerals:

30 May Helen Claire Justice

6 June June Toland

Parish Activities

AAW – Women’s Fellowship We were pleased to welcome the Rev’d Amy Houben to our June Meeting. Amy

was our Guest Speaker and talked to our members about her work as a Chaplain

in some of the Palmerston North Rest Homes. She gave us all a wonderful insight

into her dedicated ministry in this area. Thank you Amy for sharing this part of

your life with us. Amy answered questions from the Group and Pat Wells thanked

Amy and presented her with a gift of appreciation from us all.

Our July Meeting will be on Wednesday 5th July at the St Peter’s Church Hall and

Community Centre. This month we have two people coming from the Feilding

Youth Justice who will speak to us about the work of this organization. Please join

us at 11.30am for a shared meal and fellowship. We ask that you bring along a

plate of finger food towards the meal. All are welcome. Any enquiries please

contact Githa Warrington, ph. 3573859 or Penny Merrall ph. 3571337.

Lunchtime concert

The June concert was provided by eight young performers who will be competing

in the Secondary Schools’ Chamber Music competition. This was an ideal

opportunity for them to perform in public prior to the competition.

The concert began with a Double Concerto for two flutes composed by Domenico

Cimarosa (1749-1801). The two very accomplished flautists were Emily MacKay

and Lee Richards with Nicole Cheng providing piano accompaniment. This group

was the “Emleonic Trio.”

The next item was a complete contrast. “6 Hands” was just that, on one piano.

Furthermore, the composer was Nick Hunter (1980 -) who was in the audience.

The 6 hands belonged to Ronan Carroll, Ciaran Carroll and Changhee Cho and

these three young men were kept very busy by the demands of Nick’s composition,

“Poem”, which included strumming of the piano strings and a little percussion on

the woodwork as well as the piano playing.

“The Grazioso Trio” of Marian Sun (flute) Amy Srichantra (violin) and Changhee

Cho (piano) ended the programme with a delightful Andante and Rondo by Franz

Doppler (1821-1883).

All the performers are pupils of Nick and Christy Hunter except for the violinist

who learns from Hannah Fang.

It is not often that a concert has the composer in attendance or that the composition

is a world premiere. We were fortunate to be present for that. A good attendance

greatly enjoyed this lunchtime concert.

Pastoral Care After several years of convening the Pastoral Care Committee, Frances Legg has

relinquished the role. Sincere thanks must go to her for her years of service.

A new committee has been formed and it has been suggested that the parish register

be checked for parishioners who may be in need. With this in mind, the committee

would like to know how many parishioners are already visiting the sick or lonely,

for instance, on a regular basis.

Messenger deliverers may be able to provide “inside” information too.

Parishioners also need to let the office know of anyone in hospital as lists of

patients are no longer provided by the hospital as they were many years ago.

To collate all this, the committee needs help from everyone. You may have some

suggestions as to how the committee can extend care. Please come forward with

anything you may think of by ringing Rosemary at the office.

Ideas, feedback welcome.

Thank you

Inga Ward

On behalf of the Pastoral Care Committee

Vestry Vibes

The role of a vestry was discussed.

The discussion was instigated by

Bishop Justin at the Diocesan

Training Day held recently.

Leadership in the business of the

parish, resourcing the vision of the

church. Where is God taking us in a

role of discipleship. The parish

church is part of the wider family of

the Diocese.

Silvester Clark have been informed

that the Parish can now proceed

with the further stage of the

earthquake strengthening. Their

quote was accepted

There will be a Soup and Bun lunch

shortly to raise funds for missions

A Parish revue is planned for

September

The Treasurer reported that the

repairs and maintenance budget

for the whole year had almost been

spent already.

Charges for the use of the hall have

been reviewed – the Parish is in line

with other churches.

Te Pouhere Sunday The Anglican Church in New Zealand had its beginnings in1814 with Bishop

Marsden. Rev Henry Williams, together with the Church Missionary Society

continued the work from 1823 with missionaries and their wives forming the

background for evangelising. In 1842, Bishop Selwyn came and brought with him

the Book of Common Prayer and the church music from England and New Zealand

was gradually divided into dioceses. The Christian Maori became keen evangelists

among their own people but the wars of the 1860s and greater assimilation of

European ways caused fragmentation in the Maori church. From the time of

Bishop Selwyn, the islands of the South Pacific were included in the Diocese of

New Zealand.

In May 1992, the General Synod/Te Hinota Whanui adopted a revised

Constitution/Te Pouhere, which established a three-Tikanga Church – tikanga

Maori, tikanga Pakeha and tikanga Pacifika. This provided an opportunity for each

of the three partners (tikanga) to express their minds in the decision making of

General Synod. The seven dioceses of New Zealand remained unchanged as did

the Diocese of Polynesia but five regional bishoprics were set up and four bishops

ordained to serve those areas in conjunction with the Bishop of Aotearoa.

In 2002, on the 10th anniversary of that Constitution, the Synod/ Hinota thought it

appropriate to commemorate the occasion of the revision of the Constitution / Te

Pouhere of our three Tikanga Church on the first Sunday free from liturgical

observance and nearest to that date. It was thus resolved that the second Sunday

after Pentecost be adopted in The Calendar /Te Maramataka as ‘Te Pouhere

Sunday’.

A set of Lections (readings) were approved, along with a set of Collects (prayers)

in the various languages of the Church described in the Constitution / Te Pouhere.

Te Pouhere Sunday is a day on which it is appropriate then to remember and

celebrate the Constitution of this Church and to focus worship on the three Tikanga

character of this Church. Sources: www.anglican.org.nz/content/download/2217/.../Te%20Pouhere%20Sunday.docx http://www.anglican.org.nz/About/History

Hi Kids

My word, the year is moving along fast. Remember

that if you bring your work into the parish office, we

might find a surprise for you!

Ponderings from Amy

Saintly Super Hero St. Peter

I really like that our church is named after Saint Peter. I

even like the big rock outside the front door that

represents him.

To me Saint Peter was a real super hero of our faith. He

was an example of someone who thoroughly loved Jesus,

and because of that love, committed his life in service of

God’s Kingdom - which is a commitment we share with

him.

Saint Peter was a Saintly Super Hero. Now. For the

younger ones who may be reading this, please do not be

disappointed that Saint Peter, unlike other more popular superheroes perhaps, such

as Superman, Spiderman, Hulk, and Batman, that Saint Peter could not do cool

stuff like shoot lasers from his eyes or turn invisible; although, he did one time

walk on water! If only for a few steps.

Our Saint Peter had other AMAZING gifts.

Saint Peter’s greatest gift I think was his special ability to be FAITHFUL TO

JESUS. Time and time again in Peter’s life, when trouble of various kinds came

upon him, Peter KEPT HIS FAITH IN JESUS.

This is truly an amazing gift.

When Jesus called Peter to follow him - Peter KEPT HIS FAITH IN JESUS

When Jesus told him where to catch fish - Peter KEPT HIS FAITH IN JESUS

When Jesus healed Peter’s sick wife - Peter KEPT HIS FAITH IN JESUS

When Jesus calmed the storm threatening to sink Peter’s boat - Peter KEPT HIS

FAITH IN JESUS

When Jesus walked on the waves calling Peter to “come” to him - Peter KEPT HIS

FAITH IN JESUS

When Jesus asked Peter “who do you say that I am?” - Peter was FAITHFUL in

declaring “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.”

And when Jesus told Peter to catch a fish and find a coin in its mouth - Peter too

KEPT HIS FAITH IN JESUS

It might sound easy ‘keeping the faith’ but it is not always easy. Sometimes when

fear of whatever gets in the way, it takes something, or Someone, beyond ourselves

to give us the super hero strength to TRUST in Jesus’ provision.

This leads me to share with you what I find most incredible about the relationship

between Saint Peter and Jesus. When Peter, even though Jesus was his great friend,

pretended not to know Jesus

when Jesus was in trouble and

needed him the most - JESUS

WAS FAITHFUL TO PETER.

How awful Peter must have felt

knowing he had abandoned

Jesus. But, later, when Jesus

was risen, he showed

forgiveness to Peter by asking

him again and again, “In spite of

all, do you love me?” St. Peter

vowed, “You know that I do!”

So Jesus said, “Care for my

people.”

Jesus did not show anger

towards Peter. Jesus sees only

the FAITHFULNESS the Holy

Spirit had worked in St. Peters

heart and he showed amazing

love to Peter. With this, Peter

was now ready to serve his

whole life long to Jesus, and he

did.

We, here at 229 Ruahine Street,

Palmerston North, are the

Anglican Parish of Saint Peters.

As we come again to celebrate

the patronal festival, the

birthday of our church, my

question is: In light of all we

have learnt and love about Saint

Peter, how might we better share

the richness of who we are with

our local community, drawing

upon our amazing super hero

gift to KEEP OUR FAITH IN

JESUS, and as was Peters

commission, to care for God’s

people?

A Sonnet for St Peter

Impulsive master of misunderstanding

You comfort me with all your big mistakes;

Jumping the ship before you make the

landing,

Placing the bet before you know the

stakes.

I love the way you step out without

knowing,

The way you sometimes speak before you

think,

The way your broken faith is always

growing,

The way he holds you even when you

sink.

Born to a world that always tried to

shame you,

Your shaky ego vulnerable to shame,

I love the way that Jesus chose to name

you,

Before you knew how to deserve that

name.

And in the end your Saviour let you prove

That each denial is undone by love.

Malcolm Guite

Source: https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2012/06/29/a-sonnet-for-st-peter/

Overseas News Church buildings influential in forming young people’s faith

A Church of England Bishop has spoken of the power of church buildings, after

research indicated that visits to them have directly contributed to young people

turning to faith. The Bishop of Worcester, John Inge, said church buildings are

powerful for all sorts of reasons: “They give a sense of stability and also the

sense that the Christian faith has inspired people to build these extraordinary

buildings,” he said. The study found that around thirteen percent of teenagers

said that they decided to become a Christian after a visit to a church or cathedral.

The influence of a church building

was more significant than attending

a youth group, going to a wedding,

or speaking to other Christians about

their faith. Jimmy Dale, the Church

of England’s national youth

evangelism officer, said his team had

been “shocked” by the results:

“Things which we would class as old

hat methods are some of the more

effective ways. It’s a real wake-up

call for the church – we’ve got lots of young people who are coming into

churches with school groups and that’s a really integral part of them becoming a

Christian,” he said. Senior Church of England figures said the findings showed

the importance of keeping churches and cathedrals accessible.

Source: http://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/06/church-buildings-influential-in-forming-young-

people%E2%80%99s-faith.aspx

Church of England parish at heart of relief efforts following London inferno

In the hours since a massive blaze ripped

through a tower block in west London early

on Wednesday, nearby St Clement's Church

has been rapidly turned into an emergency

relief centre. It sheltered more than 100

residents as the blaze raged and has

subsequently been overwhelmed with

donations. People have given clothes,

bedding and toiletries for the residents of

the tower, many of whom fled the block in their nightwear and have lost

everything. Volunteers from churches throughout the area are running the relief

operation.

Revd Alan Everett described how events unfolded in the hours after the

devastating blaze: “I opened the church at half three in the morning and within

minutes the local community started bringing in supplies – the tables are now

completely overflowing. The response has been overwhelming” he said. St

Clement's has now reached saturation point and has simply run out of room to

store any more supplies.

Revd Alan says St

Clement's has always had

a strong emphasis on

community outreach work

and this tragic event has

brought people together in

a very strong bond:

“Because of this church’s

longstanding community

outreach work, it is a

highly trusted place. We are trusted by people of all faiths. This response is the

social gospel. In the wake of the tragedy people might ask where is God? God is

present in the hands that are reaching out to help.”

Source: http://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/06/church-of-england-parish-at-heart-of-relief-efforts-

following-london-inferno.aspx

From the archives Can you help Rosemary with any information about the following photos?

Mothers Union floral display 1961 Do you know any of these Ladies?

St Peter’s Ball 1950’s (Do you know the exact date and who these people are?)

The Wells Fundraising Dinner. Can you identify these people? Were you there?

Can you tell us anything about the event?