We belong through sharing
Our focus is outward even as we centre our hearts on God
I understand that as someone who is priest in charge for a few months that my task doesn’t involve changing everything around.
This week I attended one of our Rest Homes Holy Communion at Chatswood.
A heart felt thank you to the Rev Alastair and his team (both those who fulfilled this ministry for years and those who are learning what it means) for faithfully each month leading a service of Holy Communion for our Rest Homes.
A number of the residents who attend have been strong leaders of Parish Ministry in their younger days. Some people who just like to be at the service. What an amazing congregation they create.
This week as we gathered in Chatswood we remembered Keith Chapman who died earlier in the week. Keith had been a very active presence in Chatswood and very supportive of their Holy Communion service.
It was very moving being a part of the service.
Have you noticed: The Black Box
The black box is handed over to someone at the end of some services contains the consecrated bread and wine.
It will be taken to a Rest Home or the home of a housebound person so that they too can share in Holy Communion.
We remind them that they are part of the community that gathers each week to share in the Eucharist and that our prayer is with them.
If you listen carefully you will hear which home is to be visited for their name is used in the prayer asking God's blessing upon those who carry and those who receive.
This sacramental act reminds us that we all belong through the sharing of the body and blood of Jesus to the wider church and that our focus is outward even as we centre our hearts on God.
From the Vicar
We live in a society that has in many ways abandoned its traditional patterns of mourning.
A time to relax and to reflect on the efforts made by trade unions to get this balance.
God gives us shelter from both rain and sun and picks us up when we stumble
Parish Officers
Parish Governance
The executive team of Vicar, churchwardens and treasurer meet constantly on parish business.
Parish Groups
Worship leaders, lay readers, servers, ushers, greeters, flower arrangers, cleaners, counters, intercessors and cup bearers all join together to support the service.
From the Vicar
We live in a society that has in many ways abandoned its traditional patterns of mourning.
A time to relax and to reflect on the efforts made by trade unions to get this balance.
God gives us shelter from both rain and sun and picks us up when we stumble
Community Fair bringing affordable toys, books, china, vintage clothes and more from the Opawa - St Martins Parish.
