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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, NELSON
Sunday Bulletin –3rd January 2021
2nd Sunday of Christmas/Te Rātapu Tuarua i muri i te Rā Whānautangai
027 Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.
Children are welcome at our services. There are toys in the Quiet Room.
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Please feel free to take this publication away with you / leave for re-use.
Dear Cathedralites
Welcome in to 2021!
One of the favourite times I have is when I go and buy a diary for the following year.
I usually do it in August the previous year and all too soon I am opening the pages of
the brand new diary of the brand new year. What a thrill it is for us to enter 2021.
May the Lord bless you this year as never before.
Today we are concentrating on the bible reading concerning the three Magi. I want to
share some of the new thoughts; the new wisdom that the world is embracing to the
detriment I believe of human wellness. Even in New Testament times was a group
called the Gnostics (gnostic means knowledge) and they were always coming out with
brand new ideas about what was the truth regarding Christianity. These mistruths
were once called heresies. However, such words are now deemed to be too offensive
to use!
One of the modern-day heresies is that of original goodness espoused by the populist
Bishop Spong about 25 years ago. For reasons only known to himself he did not like
the idea of original sin so he replaced it with the concept of original goodness. This is
completely contrary to the core of Christianity. However, there are many people out
there willing to take on these latest so-called truths called Gnosticism.
The Christmas tree festival has been fantastic, and it comes to an end with our switch
off service Sunday 17th January. While it will be sad to see the end of the festival it
will certainly make looking up at the Cathedral every night a lot quicker though a lot
more boring! Thank you so much to the Christmas tree festival organisers for a stun-
ning effort.
For the first few months of next year, I plan to preach through the New Testament
Epistles but in chronological order. So, to this end, can I ask you all to visit a second-
hand bookshop between now and then and buy a second-hand bible. I want you to
bring it each Sunday that I preach through the chronological Epistle series so that you
can mark which of the Epistles was written in which particular order. I will be relying
on the Revd. Ren Kempthorne to give me his latest thoughts on the accepted
historical account of the chronological order of the Epistles. Some say James is first,
other say Thessalonians, some say Corinthians were first.
It is my intention to end my tenure with you before my retirement by concentrating on
the Scriptures as for me they are the essence of life and wisdom.
For those of you camping, I hope your tents don’t leak. For those caravanning, I hope
your wheels stay on as you enjoy seeing picturesque New Zealand for the next few
weeks.
Have a grand time.
In His service,
Mike
SERVICE INFORMATION
- Hearing Aid Loop available - please turn to the T position on your hearing aid
- Ramp for access to the Sanctuary (on the right side)
- Special chairs are available from the Pulpit side for those with disabilities or
back problems. Note that the leg height can be adjusted to suit.
HEALTH ADVISORY NOTICE: Worshippers experiencing Cold or Influenza-
like illnesses or associated symptoms are advised to stay home.
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SERVICES
8.00 am HOLY COMMUNION (Yellow booklet)
Celebrant Dean Mike Hawke
Preacher Dean Mike Hawke
Readings 1 Kings 4:29-34; Ephesians 1:1-10; Matthew 2:1-12
10.00 am CHORAL EUCHARIST
Celebrant Dean Mike Hawke
Preacher Dean Mike Hawke
5.30 pm SUNG EVENSONG
Officiant Dean Mike Hawke
Preacher Graham Allan, Dean’s Warden
Introduction
Opening Hymn CP 91 – We Three Kings
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Old Testament Reading Isaiah 60: 1-9 (Julie Cottle)
Magnificat CP 362 – Tell out my soul (omit v2)
New Testament Reading John 2:1-11 (Jenny Wells)
Nunc dimittis
Apostles’ Creed
Hymn CP 641 – The First Nowell
Sermon Graham Allan, Dean’s Warden
Intercessions
Notices
Offertory Hymn CP 453 – Great is Thy Faithfulness
Blessing
Sung Amen
Organ Voluntary
THE SENTENCE AND COLLECT
Sentence: ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we
observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’
Matthew 2:2
Collect: O God, by the leading of a star you revealed your Son Jesus Christ
to the gentiles; grant that your Church may be a light to the nations,
so that the whole world may come to see the splendour of your
glory; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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SERVICE OF CHORAL EUCHARIST
Epiphany Sunday
Sunday 3rd January 2021
10am
Order of Service
Celebrant: Dean Mike Hawke
Preacher Dean Mike Hawke
Minister of the Liturgy Canon Jocelyn Smith
Organist Patsy Hawke
The processions enter the Cathedral as we sing the opening hymn CP 89
1 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness;
bow down before him, his glory proclaim;
with gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness,
kneel and adore him: the Lord is his name.
2 Low at his feet lay thy burden of carefulness:
high on his heart he will bear it for thee,
comfort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness,
guiding thy steps as may best for thee be.
3 Fear not to enter his courts in the slenderness
of the poor wealth thou wouldst reckon on thine:
truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness,
these are the offerings to lay on his shrine.
4 These, though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness,
he will accept for the name that is dear;
mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness,
trust for our trembling and hope for our fear.
5 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness;
bow down before him, his glory proclaim;
with gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness,
kneel and adore him: the Lord is his name.
J.S.B. Monsell
Celebrant Grace and peace to you from God.
All God fill you with truth and joy.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
All The Lord bless you.
Celebrant This is the day which the Lord has made.
All Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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Welcome
Dean Mike Hawke
Minister of the Liturgy Let us pray (Please kneel or be seated)
The Collect for Purity is sung
New Commandment
Minister of the Liturgy Hear the teaching of Christ: "A new commandment I
give to you, that you love one another as I have loved
you."
All Spirit of God, search our hearts.
The choir sings the Kyries
The Invitation and the Confession
Minister of the Liturgy Hear God’s word to all who turn to Christ:
“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that
whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal
life.” John 3:16
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God has promised forgiveness to all who truly repent, turn to Christ in faith and are
themselves forgiving. In silence we call to mind our sins.
Let us confess our sins.
All Merciful God, we have sinned in what we have thought and said,
In the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done.
We have sinned in ignorance: we have sinned in weakness: we have
sinned through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry. We repent
and turn to you. Forgive us, for our Saviour Christ’s sake, and renew our
lives to the glory of your name. Amen.
The Absolution is pronounced by the Dean
Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you and set you free.
Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all goodness and
keep you in life eternal. Amen.
We stand to sing the Gloria joining in on the refrain
Refrain
All Gloria gloria gloria in excelsis
Gloria gloria in excelsis Deo
Minister of Liturgy The peace of Christ rule in our hearts.
All The word of Christ dwell in us richly.
Minister of Liturgy Let us pray
The Sentence and Collect
Sentence: ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed
his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ Matthew 2:2
Collect: O God, by the leading of a star you revealed your Son Jesus Christ
to the gentiles; grant that your Church may be a light to the nations,
so that the whole world may come to see the splendour of your glory;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
This is followed by
The Proclamation of the Word
The Old Testament Lesson
1 Kings 4:29-34
Read by Dale Barry
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God gave Solomon very great wisdom, three thousand proverbs, and his songs
discernment, and breadth of numbered a thousand and five. 33 He
understanding as vast as the sand on the would speak of trees, from the cedar that
seashore, 30 so that Solomon’s wisdom is in the Lebanon to the hyssop that
surpassed the wisdom of all the people of grows in the wall; he would speak of
the east, and all the wisdom of animals, and birds, and reptiles, and
Egypt. 31 He was wiser than anyone else, fish. 34 People came from all the nations
wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and to hear the wisdom of Solomon; they
Heman, Calcol, and Darda, children of came from all the kings of the earth who
Mahol; his fame spread throughout all the had heard of his wisdom.
surrounding nations. 32 He composed
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
All Thanks be to God
The Epistle
Ephesians 1:1-10
read by Ernie Leaning
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the
will of God, To the saints who are in praise of his glorious grace that he freely
Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: bestowed on us in the
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Grace to you and peace from God our Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. through his blood, the forgiveness of our
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Blessed be the God and Father of our trespasses, according to the riches of his
Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all
Christ with every spiritual blessing in the wisdom and insight 9 he has made known
heavenly places, 4 just as he chose us in to us the mystery of his will, according to
Christ before the foundation of the world his good pleasure that he set forth in
to be holy and blameless before him in Christ, 10 as a plan for the fullness of time,
love. 5 He destined us for adoption as his to gather up all things in him, things in
children through Jesus Christ, according heaven and things on earth.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
All Thanks be to God
We stand to sing the Gradual Hymn CP 73
1 Unto us a boy is born!
King of all creation,
came he to a world forlorn,
the Lord of every nation.
72 Cradled in a stall was he 4 Now may Mary's son, who came
with sleepy cows and asses; so long ago to love us,
but the very beasts could see lead us all with hearts aflame
that he all men surpasses. unto the joys above us.
3 Herod then with fear was filled: 5 Omega and Alpha He!
'A prince', he said, 'in Jewry!' let the organ thunder,
all the little boys he killed while the choir with peals of glee
at Bethlem in his fury. doth rend the air asunder.
Percy Dearnmer / Geoffrey Shaw
Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader
The Holy Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12
read by Reverend Ren Kempthorne
After the announcement
All sing Praise and glory to God
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In the time of King Herod, after Jesus exact time when the star had
was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise appeared. 8 Then he sent them to
men from the East came to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search
Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child
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diligently for the child; and when you have
who has been born king of the Jews? For found him, bring me word so that I may
we observed his star at its rising, and also go and pay him homage.’ 9 When
have come to pay him homage.’ 3 When they had heard the king, they set out; and
King Herod heard this, he was frightened, there, ahead of them, went the star that
and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling they had seen at its rising, until it stopped
together all the chief priests and scribes over the place where the child
of the people, he inquired of them where was. 10 When they saw that the star had
the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told stopped, they were overwhelmed with
him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw
been written by the prophet: 6 “And you, the child with Mary his mother; and they
Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, knelt down and paid him homage. Then,
are by no means least among the rulers opening their treasure-chests, they
of Judah; for from you shall come a offered him gifts of gold, frankincense,
ruler who is to shepherd my people and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in
Israel.”’ 7 Then Herod secretly called for a dream not to return to Herod, they left
the wise men and learned from them the for their own country by another road.
Reader This is the Gospel of Christ
All sing Praise to Christ, the Word
8Sermon
Dean Mike Hawke
Intercessions
Joy Wright
We conclude our prayers by singing the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be
done, on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver
us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for-
ever. Amen
We stand to affirm our faith in the words of the Apostle’s Creed
All I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again;
He ascended into Heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion
of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you.
All And also with you.
Celebrant E te whanau, we are the body of Christ.
All By one Spirit we were baptised into one body.
Celebrant Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
All Amen. We are bound by the love of Christ.
Minister of Liturgy We worship God with our tithes and offerings as we sing
CP 91
1 We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading still proceeding,
Guide us to Thy perfect light.
92 Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain,
Gold I bring, to crown Him again,
King for ever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign.
O star of wonder, star of night…
3 Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh,
Prayer and praising, all men raising,
Worship Him God most High.
O star of wonder, star of night…
4 Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
O star of wonder, star of night…
5 Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and sacrifice,
Heaven sings: ‘Alleluia’;
‘Alleluia”, the earth replies.
O star of wonder, star of night…
J.H. Hopkins
The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant To you, Lord, belongs the greatness, and the power, and the glory,
and the victory and the majesty.
All All that is in the heavens and the earth is yours, and of your own we
give you.
Celebrant The Lord is here.
All God’s Spirit is with us.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to the Lord
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It is right to offer thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is right indeed, it is our joy and our salvation, holy Lord, almighty
Father, everlasting God, at all times and in all places to give you thanks
and praise through Christ your only Son.
You are the source of all life and goodness; through your eternal Word you have cre-
ated all things from the beginning and formed us in your own image; male and female
you created us.
10In Him we see You, the eternal God, revealing Your glory in our flesh, for He is the
light of the nations who illuminates our darkness.
When we sinned and turned away you called us back to yourself and gave your Son to
share our human nature. By his death on the cross, He made the one perfect sacrifice for
the sin of the world and freed us from the bondage of sin. You raised him to life triumphant
over death: you exalted him in glory. In him you have made us a holy people by sending
upon us your holy and lifegiving Spirit.
Therefore, with the faithful who rest in him, with angels and archangels and all the
company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you
and singing:
Choir Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory,
Hosannah in the highest.
Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
Please kneel or be seated
Celebrant All glory and thanksgiving to you, Holy Father, on the night before he died
your Son, Jesus Christ, took bread; when He had given you thanks,
He broke it, gave it to His disciples, and said: Take, eat, this is my body
which is given for you; do this to remember me.
After supper He took the cup; when He had given you thanks, He gave it to them and
said: Drink this, all of you, for this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you
and for many for the forgiveness of sins; do this as often as you drink it, to
remember me.
All sing Glory to you Lord Christ, your death we show forth,
your resurrection we proclaim, your coming we await. Amen.
Come Lord Jesus.
The Celebrant continues
Therefore, loving God, recalling your great goodness to us in Christ, his suffering and
death, his resurrection and ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate
our redemption with this bread of life and this cup of salvation. Accept our sacrifice of
praise and thanksgiving which we offer through Christ our great high priest. Send your
Holy Spirit that these gifts of bread and wine which we receive may be to us the body
and blood of Christ, and that we, filled with the Spirit’s grace and power may be renewed
for the service of your kingdom. United in Christ with all who stand before you in earth
and heaven, we worship you, O God, in songs of everlasting praise.
All sing Blessing honour and glory be yours, here and everywhere.
Now and forever. Amen.
The Communion
Celebrant We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
11All We who are many are one body, for we all share the one bread.
We do not presume to come to your holy table, merciful Lord, trusting in our
own righteousness, but in your great mercy. We are not worthy even to gather
the crumbs from under your table. But you are the same Lord whose nature is
always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the body of
your dear Son, Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell
in him and he in us. Amen.
The choir sings the Agnus Dei as those in the sanctuary receive communion
The Invitation
The Celebrant invites the people saying
Draw near and receive the body and blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ in
remembrance that he died for us. Let us feed on him in our hearts by faith with
thanksgiving.
The congregation is invited to receive communion at the High Altar.
Please come up the centre aisle and return by the side aisles.
Wafers will be offered. Gluten free available on request.
The common cup is offered, along with grape juice in thimbles.
Prayer after Communion
Celebrant Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far
off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he
declared your love, gave us grace and opened the gate of glory. May
we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink His cup
bring life to others, we whom the Spirit lights give life to the world.
All Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all
your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your
name. Amen.
The Blessing
Notices
Minister of Liturgy Please stand to sing our final Hymn CP 83
1 As with gladness men of old
did the guiding star behold,
as with joy they hailed its light,
leading onward, beaming bright;
so, most gracious Lord, may we
evermore be led to Thee.
122 As with joyful steps they sped,
Saviour, to thy lowly bed,
there to bend the knee before
Thee whom heaven and earth adore;
So, may we with willing feet
ever seek Thy mercy-seat.
3 As they offered gifts most rare
at thy cradle rude and bare,
so may we with holy joy,
pure and free from sin's alloy,
all our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to Thee our heavenly King.
4 Holy Jesus, every day
keep us in the narrow way,
and, when earthly things are past,
bring our ransomed souls at last
where they need no star to guide,
where no clouds Thy glory hide.
5 In the heavenly country bright
need they no created light;
Thou its light, its joy, its crown,
Thou its sun which goes not down;
therefore, ever may we sing
alleluias to our King.
C Kocher
The Dismissal of the Community
Minister of Liturgy Go now to love and serve the Lord. Go in peace.
All Amen. We go in the name of Christ.
Worship is over, but our service is about to begin.
Organ Voluntary
135.30 pm readings
Isaiah 60:1-9
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Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon
you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but
the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall
come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes
and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come
from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. 5 Then
you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abun-
dance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to
you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and
Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankin-
cense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD. 7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be
gathered to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall be accepta-
ble on my altar, and I will glorify my glorious house. 8 Who are these that fly like a
cloud, and like doves to their windows? 9 For the coastlands shall wait for me, the
ships of Tarshish first, to bring your children from far away, their silver and gold
with them, for the name of the LORD your God, and for the Holy One of Israel,
because he has glorified you.
John 2:1-11
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 mother 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 inferior 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.
14PRAYERS
CHURCH 4 ways to pray for the
* Pray for All Saint Church – Clergy & staff. persecuted church
* Pray for Discipleship: Parish, Diocese and City.
*Pray for Adrienne – NZCMS - Children’s Com- Pray that they will feel the comfort and
munity Worker, Cambodia. encouragement of the Lord.
Pray for God’s guidance and leading for 2021. Pray that their persecutors will
Pray that The Handa Academy will open next month come to know Christ.
and for a new English teacher. Pray that in the midst of persecution,
Praise God for sustaining me, giving me creative and the church will be strengthened and
productive thing to di n 2020, for new friends and continue to grow.
keeping me positive. Pray that these believers will have
WORLD access to God's Word.
*Pray for the global battle with coronavirus.
*Pray against racism in the world.
*Pray for Christians that are persecuted
around the world.
COMMUNITY
*Pray for the upcoming elections.
*Pray against domestic violence in NZ.
*Pray for mental health in NZ, especially
against suicide.
THOSE SICK / IN NEED OF PRAYER:
Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Roger Williams,
Russell Dickson, Carol, Robyn, Andy, Paul, Bev,
Rev John Scrivens, Andrew, Lynnley Capell,
Chris & Rosemary, Lorraine, Verena, Calum, Gill
CATHEDRAL CARE TEAM
(loss of soulmate Barry), Janet, Russell Gifford,
Asanda & Shirley, Mary Frank.
The team are a group of parishioners who are
PRAYER FOR OUR EARTH ENVIRONMENT: willing to help others if and when they would
Creator Spirit, thank you; our land of Aotearoa is appreciate some form of help. We are
full of wonder. In Creation’s diversity all are prepared to offer a friendly, listening ear, the
valued in the power of your love. We sense your occasional meal or perhaps transport for
spirit in Nature, and our own spirit is nourished. things like hospital appointments, trips to the
When we sing of each flower that opens, each bird doctor or Cathedral events such as CAMEO.
that sings, we pray for the will to take better care of
Earth. Storms and drought are with us, our Boulder If you know of someone who is in need
Bank is changing, our world is warming. Stir our of prayer, a visit, home Communion,
minds to simplify our lives, re-use, reduce the or any other Cathedral family,
dreaded plastic, for the sake of health, please contact Parish Nurse Judith on
sea and landfill. Be with those who work in
0273198511 or email
conservation, wildlife rescue, and who farm the land
judith@nelsoncathedral.org.
in new ways. In society’s need for progress, help us
to make decisions that respect our environment. Alternatively, you could call clergy
Source of Wisdom, You are concerned with us for on 548 1008.
the wellbeing of planet Earth. We turn to your 15
presence. Guide us with your peace. Amen. 15NOTICES
FLOWERS FOR 2021 TREASURY
Payments can be made into BNZ Bank Account: For
the Churchwardens of the Parish of Christ Church.
Account # 020704: 0028423: 00 or by cheques made
If you would like to donate towards flowers, payable to the Churchwardens of the Parish.
please fill in the folder at the main entrance, Janet Smith, Treasurer:
together with your name and message 0275638205 / akaroa_holdings@xtra.co.nz
to be published in the bulletin.
It costs at least $50/week for the
fresh flowers in the Cathedral.
Donations towards this are very welcome.
With thanks to Felicita Olsen for BI-MONTHLY SERVICES AT
the flowers today. BISHOPDALE CHAPEL
‘Giving thanks for my sons
1st Thursday of the month at 11:15am
(Perth & Auckland) Holy Communion (Celtic Liturgy)
and daughter (New Caledonia) AND 3rd Thursday of the month at
11:15am Said Communion Service using
Nelson Cathedral liturgy from the New Zealand Prayer Book.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION All are very welcome
Meditation is not something new. Rather it is
central to the Christian experience and deeply
rooted in Christian tradition. Meditation, also
known as contemplative prayer, is the prayer of
silence and listening.
This is the aim given by the Psalmist
“Be still and know that I am God.”
All are welcome to join us for this ecumenical
prayer- a time of silence, stillness and reflection.
Come and join our small, friendly community of
Christian meditators. It is suitable for everyone,
and easy to learn.
Every Tuesday evening from 5.30 – 6.30 pm
The Chapel in the Cathedral,
Trafalgar Square
NOTICESCES
Mary Kroch 027 3721173 or Allen Michel 548 3337
All are welcome to this very ancient practice of
making room for Jesus to speak into our busy lives.
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16Tangmalangaloo, John O’Brien
The bishop sat in lordly state and purple cap sublime,
And galvanized the old bush church at Confirmation time.
And all the kids were mustered up from fifty miles around,
With Sunday clothes, and staring eyes, and ignorance profound.
Now was it fate, or was it grace, whereby they yarded too
An overgrown two-story lad from Tangmalangaloo?
A hefty son of virgin soil, where nature has her fling,
And grows the trefoil three feet high and mats it in the spring;
Where mighty hills uplift their heads to pierce the welkin’s rim,
And threes spout up a hundred feet before they shoot a limb;
There everything is big and grand, and men are giants too-
But Christian Knowledge wilts, alas, at Tangmalangaloo.
The bishop summed the youngsters up, as bishops only can;
He cast a searching glace around, then fixed upon his man.
But glum and dumb and undismayed through every bout he sat;
He seemed to think that he was there, but wasn’t sure of that.
The bishop gave a scornful look, as bishops sometimes do,
And glared right through the pagan in from Tangmalangaloo.
‘Come, tell me, boy,’ his lordship said in crushing tones severe,
‘Come, tell me why is Christmas Day the greatest of the year?
How is it that around the world we celebrate that day
And send a name upon a card to those who’re far away?
Why is it wandering one return with smiles and greetings, too?’
a squall of knowledge hit the lad from Tangmalangaloo.
He gave a lurch which set-a-shake the vases on the shelf,
He knocked the benches all askew, up-ending of himself.
And oh, how please his lordship was, and how he smiled to say,
‘That’s good, my boy. Come, tell me now; and what is Christmas Day?’
The ready answer bared a fact no bishop ever knew-
‘It’s the day before the races out a Tangmalangaloo.’
PLEASE NOTE
Walkers Group, Exercise Group
and Craft Group
will resume late January ’21.
17WELCOME
We are delighted to have families with children worship with us.
During school term time we have a children’s ministry during the service.
Toilets can be found outside down the path to the left.
If it is raining you can use the toilets off the Teaching Room.
Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee
in the Quiet Room after the service.
18NEWCOMERS
We are delighted to have you join us for today’s service.
Please fill out the form, tear off, and place
in the Newcomers Box at the main entrance.
I would like to know more about:
Kids Church
Choir
AAW
Prayer
Meditation
Exercise groups
Parish Nurse
I would like to go on the cathedral emailing/postal list
I would like to go on the Parish Roll.
I would like to have a visit from the clergy
NAME: _______________________CONTACT NUMBER: _________________
ADDRESS:
_______________________________________________________
EMAIL:
__________________________________________________________
19CHURCH DIRECTORY
The Very Reverend Michael Hawke: 548 1443 / 021 711 726 mike@nelsoncathedral.org
Lead Organist: Jane Mitchell: 021 051 3875 / jane_butters@hotmail.com
Lead Conductor: Melanie Carruthers: 027 725 2942 / mrsm.carruthers@gmail.com
Service Co-ordinator: Patsy Hawke: 021 269 0455 / patriciamhawke@gmail.com
Children’s Ministry Worker: John Laing: 0272 959 261 / jwlaing53@gmail.com
Parish Nurse: Judith Fitchett: 0273198511 / judith@nelsoncathedral.org
Dean’s Warden: Graham Allan: 027 244 8184 / grahamallan1950@gmail.com
Peoples Warden: Jenny Dickie: 021 342 227 / jenny.dickie@remax-elite.co.nz
Building Manager: Canon Jocelyn Smith: 027 548 7774 / joc.smith@xtra.co.nz
Office Administrator: Teresa Coombs: 548 1008 office@nelsoncathedral.org
https://nelsoncathedral.nz (Office hours : Mon-Fri : 9.30am - 2.30pm)
Next Sunday –10 January 2021
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Family Eucharist
5.30 pm Choral Evensong
The Cathedral 10am service will be available for viewing on Livestream
https://nelsoncathedral.nz/sunday-service-live-stream
Weekday Communion is celebrated daily at 12.15pm
except Wednesday 10am and Saturday 8am
All welcome
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
In the event of a fire please follow the directions of the wardens and assemble at
the nearest Assembly Point (at the top of the Church steps, or in the car park by
the notice board). In the event of an earthquake Drop, Cover and Hold.
If you are unable to get under a pew, please adopt the emergency brace position
and cover your head and neck with your arms. Do not attempt to run outside once
shaking has started. Once shaking has stopped please follow the directions of the
wardens in evacuating the building. If you notice someone in need of assistance
during the evacuation please provide help if you are able, or notify a warden.
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