Sunday 20th January 2019

St Mark’s stands on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging.

The Second Sunday After Epiphany

The Second Sunday after Epiphany—Sunday January 20 Our closeness to God is what he desires more than anything and the prophet Isaiah expresses this through the image of that sacred institution, Marriage. God’s people are close to him like a bride is close to her bridegroom, and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so God rejoices over his people. Now, we receive so many gifts through the Spirit every day, often without us ful-ly appreciating them or even being aware of them. The goal of these gifts is for us to draw closer to God and to bring others close to him as well. We might like to think about how we can use the gifts we are given to make our salvation ‘shine out like a torch’ and bring more joy to God.

Text: The Rev Will Johnston, © Anglican Board of Mission, 2019

PILGRIM

This year there will be two separate Pilgrim Courses;

Rev Thea will continue the study journey with The Beatitudes (Book 4).

How can we build our lives on the teaching and example of Jesus?

The Beatitudes explores the Christian vision for the world.

These sessions will be held in the Ministry Centre.

Pam Sullivan will recap last years’ book. Turning to Christ (Book 1).

What do Christians believe? Turning to Christ explores the heart of Christian belief

through the six questions asked at baptism. These sessions will be held at Doubtful Creek.

For more information regarding either study course please contact the group leader, Rev Thea 02 6662 1403 – 0424 163 620 Pam Sullivan 02 6667 3227

Lenten Studies for 2019

Lenten studies will commence on Tuesday 5th March at 7pm in the Ministry Centre.

The theme for this year is ‘COMPASSION - Reflecting, Sharing, Living the

Good News.’ The cost of the course will be $10 per person and

this will include the cost of the book and refreshments.

Mark Earl will be running the course with Bev Handley.

Please put your name on the list at the back of the church or call the office on 0266621018 to register.

2019 Giving Envelopes are available at the back of the

church

Sunday February 3rd during the service Mr Warren Spooner from Compassion Australia will be our guest speaker.

Why Compassion? Our Child Sponsorship Program

doesn't just address children's physical needs, but the needs of their heart,

mind and soul.

John & Judy will be having a moving sale Saturday February 9th

commencing at 8.00am There will be a mixture of

household and other items for sale.

For more details see John or Judy

A farewell potluck dinner for John and Judy will be held

Saturday February 23rd in the parish hall 6.00pm for 6.30pm

Please a main meal and a sweet to share (do not bring serving utensils)

Tea & Coffee provided

FIS

The next Faithfulness in Service training will held

Tuesday February 12th commencing at 9.00am in

the Ministry Centre. FIS is a national code for

personal behaviour and the practice of pastoral ministry

by clergy and church workers.

The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 20th 2019

Sentence Jesus revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. John 2.11 Collect Bountiful God, whose Son revealed his glory at Cana of Galilee: help us to believe and obey, so that, as our Saviour promised, we may be filled with the wine of new life and show forth his joy and love; who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Diocesan Prayer God in whom we live and move and have our being, we thank you for Jesus Christ who is the good news. By the power of your Holy Spirit, enable us to be people who transform lives, make disciples and grow communities, that your glory may be revealed in all creation. We pray this through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen

First Reading Isaiah 62.1-5

1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2 The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. 3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. 4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. 5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. Hear the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.

Cont. Over page

Psalm: 36.5-10 5 Your unfailing kindness, O Lord, is in the heavens: and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains: and your justice as the great deep; you, O Lord, save both man and beast. 7 How precious, O God, is your enduring kindness: the children of Adam shall take refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8 They shall be satisfied with the good things of your house: and you will give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the well of life: and in your light shall we see light. 10 O continue your merciful kindness toward these who know you: and your righteous dealing to those that are true of heart.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12.1-11 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be unin-formed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Let Jesus be cursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ ex-cept by the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to an-other faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.

Hear the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. Gospel John 2.1-11

The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to… Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ 4 And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.’ 5 His moth-er said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ 6 Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim.

8 He said to them, ‘Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.’ So they took it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, ‘Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferi-or wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.’ 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. This is the Gospel of the Lord, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Parish Council Correspondence

From previous page

Intercessions: Please pray for; Ted Mills, Jim Sullivan, Di Phelps, David Scofield, Del Vogt, Margaret Bowdon, June Co-drington and Roy (Bonalbo,) Lorna & Barry, Margaret Byrnes, Robyn Adams. Please pray for the family of the late Gwenda Armstrong.

Dear Parish Councillors, It is with deep sadness and much disappointment that I have advised the Bishop of my inability to continue as Rector of this Parish. Unfortunately in the last six months my health has deteriorated significantly. As a result I feel unable to lead the Parish forward as it rises to the challenges of being a faith community in a new and sustainable way which impacts the wider community through its mission and ministry. I intend making this announcement in the service tomorrow morning. My last Sunday in the Parish will be 24 February after which I will proceed on three months long service leave. Until the AGM, I intend working with the Wardens, Parish Chair and Office Administrator to put in place as many pro-cesses as possible to enable you to bed down a vision for the Parish with a plan by which to enact it. I have not taken this decision lightly and it is only after prayerful discernment and medical advice together with the support of the Bishop and the Diocesan Archdeacon that I have made this difficult decision. May the Holy Spirit guide us through this time as we plan for the future. Yours in Christ Judy 29 December 2018

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Claim the Date If you would like any functions, events or spe-cial occasions listed in the2019 Parish Calendar,

please contact the office ASAP.

‘Ladies Coffee & Chat’ Commencing Thursday

February 7th 10.30 am at the Hotel Cecil This social morning is open

to everyone and will continue monthly on the first Thursday of the month For more information contact

Lenore 0407 247 028

PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Priest Rev. Canon Judy Edwards Parish Office Mon—Fri 9.00-12.00 Office Phone 02 6662 1018 39 West Street Casino Parish Mobile 0411 618 115 Postal Address P.O. Box 71, CASINO NSW 2470

EMAIL office@casinoanglicanchurch.org

St. Mark’s Catering Annette Battistuzzi 02 6662 6791 0422 904 874 St. Mark’s Op-Shop Cnr. Centre & Pratt Streets 02 6662 4918

All cheques made out to St. Mark’s should be made out to ‘Casino Anglican Parish’.

Congratulations

Greg & Fiona Miller (Jan 24)

Shirley Olsson (Jan 21)

Parish Council Meeting The next Parish Council meeting

will be held Thursday January 24th at

7.00pm Reports and agenda items must

be submitted to the office by 12noon the Monday prior to the meeting.

Anglican Parish of Casino, AGM Sunday February 24th

As we near the end of our church

year (December 31st) once again it is time to think about the presentation

of annual reports and audited financial

reports. The following reports are required to be presented to the parish office by

Thursday January 24th 2019 Preferably via email

Written Reports Rectors Report Parish Wardens Ministry to the Solomon Islands Ministry to Nursing Homes ☺ Mission Secretary St Mark’s Op Shop St Mark’s Catering ☺ St Mark’s Old Time Dance Club St Mark’s Singers Mothers’ Union St Mark’s Indoor Bowls Toy Library & TOT Time Ministry of Home Communion Friday Prayer Group

Financial Reports Parish Treasurer St Mark’s Old Time Dance Club St Mark’s Indoor Bowls Clovass Women’s Guild Casino Townsend Fellowship

Sunday Services One Sunday service at 8am

Wednesday 10.30am

Parish Council 2019 Nomination booklets are

available at the rear of the church.

Please read the guidelines at the back of the booklet.

More information & booklets are available from the parish office.