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St Francis of Assisi, ParkviewDiocese of Johannesburg
Anglican Church of Southern Africa
31 May 2020
PENTECOST
Almighty God,with wind from heaven and tongues of flameyou poured out your Spirit on the disciples:
set our hearts on fire with joy and powerand send us out as witnessesto the wonder of your love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.Amen
WELCOME TO CHURCH UNUSUAL – LIVE FROM ST FRANCIS
Physical Distancing, Social Solidarity and Spiritual Reality
Each of us should live as if we are positive to protect those around us. “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you”.
Matthew 7:12
THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH We pray for the Anglican Church of Melanesia and The Most Revd Leonard Dawea - Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and Bishop of Temotu.We pray for Steve our Bishop and our Diocese, for Thabo our Metropolitan and the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, for Justin of Canterbury and the Anglican Communion, and all Christians across the world.
A PRAYER FOR CONNECTION IN A TIME OF PHYSICAL SEPARATION
O God, in this time of physical separation may we be united in our desire to care for each other and our world. Strengthen our communication in unexpected ways, keep us listening in deep and meaningful ways, keep us patient in practical and resourceful ways and soften our hearts to help those who need us.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
On this National Day of Prayer we pray for our national, provincial and local governments, for God to guide them as they develop policies and allocate the necessary resources to combatting this pandemic. We pray for our scientific community, leading the charge to understand the disease, to seek a vaccine and cure and to communicate its gravity. May God give them knowledge, wisdom, and a persuasive voice. And we pray for all who live in our country that we all live as if we are positive to protect those around us, that God will give us all courage, selflessness, hope and love in this time of national and global crisis.
PRAYERS FOR PARISHIONERS:Birthdays: Sunday 31: Nina Patience Monday 1: Bruce Rubidge Wednesday 3: Katie Lawrenson; Anastacia Martin Thursday 4: Lorraine Beetge Friday 5: Zola Coughlan, Lyn Nosworthy; Saturday 6: Val ArcherWedding Anniversaries: Monday 1: John and Susan Alexander Friday 5: James and Margaret LancasterFamilies to be prayed for this week: Margaret KEISER; Alan and Kim KING; Judith KINNAIRD and Paul NEX; Felicity KITCHIN; Natasha, Luke, Chiara and Zivana KRIELPrayers for those in need of prayer: Susan Alexander; Michael Cruz; Stephen Botha Jentina Frahm-Arp; Marilyn Gianadda; Joyce Halse; Lesley Henderson; June Impey; Leonie Jooste; Tim Kinnard; Maria Longley and family; Lee McMullen; the Mgeyane family; Hilary Mudau; Thabani Mudau; Reginė Ndlibu; the Nelson Family; Wendy Price; Gerald Strever; Michael, Mymie, Charl and the whole Vermooten family and for those who have long-term needs: Pat Cawthorn; Maria Frahm-Arp; Geraldine Matlhare; Elzett Mufamadi; Thandazo Ndlovu; Dudley Spratt.
SUNDAY 31 MAY
READINGS FOR TODAY: Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:26-36 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23
SOME NOTICES
1. Our weekly rhythmWe have established a weekly rhythm for our life together as a Parish. The basic structure of the week is:
Wednesday Diana’s ReflectionsFriday 7:00 am Eucharist on Zoom: Click on link. No password needed. https://zoom.us/j/97918618359Friday 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Youth meet on ZoomSunday 8:30 am Church Unusual – Live from St Francis
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt35PbtR_ZhmeLxXjQ3EIBgSunday 12:00 Confirmation Class on Zoom
2. Pastoral care, a listening ear and someone to pray withIn this time of confusion, of isolation, and of stress we want to assure you that we are available for a friendly conversation if you feel alone, prayer if you would like to pray with someone and pastoral counselling if you are in need. Please know that you are welcome to call any of the people on the list below for whatever you might need.
Diana Lawrenson: 072 258 5537 Sue Jordaan: 082 416 7199Cynthia Botha: 083 425 4833 Fabian Oliver: 079 760 8443Val Archer: 083 7019443 Patience Dlamini: 082 558 8547Bart Cox: 083 755 1656 Cally Tuckey: 082 901 5857Paul Germond: 072 397 2284
3. Sunday Offerings UnusualIf you would like to continue making your Sunday collection, please make an EFT to: Standard Bank. Account name: Parkview St Francis. Account number: 000496502
4. St Francis Support Fund (previously the Solidarity Fund)Thank you to all who have made contributions to the Parish Support Fund. Please considered continuing to do so. We are now able to assist parishioners who are in need. Please contact the clergy or churchwardens if you wish to find support. Your request will be treated in utmost confidence and be assessed by the Rector and Churchwardens. Please be ready to provide answers to the following: What do you need support for? How much do you need? For how long will you need support? How many people are dependent on this support? We welcome this opportunity to take care of members of our family who are in need. Funds available will not be able to cover major or sustained costs.
Farewell to Bronwyn and Alexandra TuckerToday we say farewell to Bronwyn and Alexandra Tucker as they move to England this week. We give thanks for their time among us and pray for their safety at this time.
YOUNG PEOPLES’ PICTURES PLEASE
For the June Edition of The Franciscan we request pics of all the young people 18 or under. If you have not yet done this, please send them to Fabian ([email protected]) today.
WE ARE NOT OPENING THE ST FRANCIS FOR SUNDAY SERVICES FOR NOW!
As we all are aware President Ramaphosa announced on 26 May 2020 that churches may resume worship services. Archbishop Thabo’s response was “It is with awe and trepidation that I welcome President Cyril Ramaphosa’s acceptance that faith communities will be responsible and careful enough to return to worship under conditions which will not allow the spread of the coronavirus.”
Please be assured that we will not immediately re-open St Francis as a knee-jerk response to the President's announcement. Once the government has published its new regulations the Archbishop has indicated that “ACSA, with the help of our COVID-19 advisory team, will consolidate the regulations and the guidelines that religious leaders have drawn up and update our own guidelines accordingly.” Our St Francis Executive, Clergy and Parish Council are in constant communication to monitor developments as we await forthcoming guidance from the Archbishop and Bishop Steve.
Until we have done everything in our power to create and maintain a safe space and fulfil the stringent Occupational Health and Safety requirements, we will not consider St Francis reopening. We will continue with our weekly schedule as we have done since the start of the lockdown and worship in our homes and on our social media platforms. We will, however, move as swiftly as possible to implement the necessary measures, as and when advised, to responsibly reopen Sunday services.
In love for all. Stay safe. Stay home. Stay well. Stay prayerful.
Eco QuoteLess waste, more life
Live simply that others may simply live
SOME PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH
THE CLERGY
Revd Canon Cynthia Botha 010 880 4398 083 425 4833 [email protected]
Revd Prof Maria Frahm-Arp Seconded to UJ 082 847 6793 [email protected]
Revd Diana Lawrenson 011 646 2660 072 258 5537 [email protected]
THE OFFICE
Parish Administrator Laurel Wozhele Muparadzi
46 Tyrone Avenue 011 646 2660
Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.stfrancisparkview.com
CHURCH WARDENS
Tim Wilson 082 576 2090 [email protected]
Darryl McMullen 082 900 0245 [email protected]
Sabelo Mbatha 083 395 6853 [email protected]
CHOIR Kenneth Jackson 076 567 8306
ANGLICARE COUNSELLORS Val Archer 083 701 9443
PASTORAL CARE Sue Jordaan 082 416 7199
BANK DETAILS:
Bank: Standard Bank Account number: 000496502Account name: Parkview St Francis Branch: 000205
