Sunday 24 April 2022

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

10am                                   Eucharist with hymns

 Celebrant & Preacher:       Bishop Philip Huggins

Piano:                                    Helen Barry

 Readings:                          Acts 5: 27 – 32

Psalm 118: 14 – 29

Revelation 1: 4 – 8

John 20: 19 – 31

Hymns:                                 680       God! As with silent hearts we bring to mind

649       These things did Thomas count as real

620        O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising

470       Rejoice in God’s saints, today and all days

THIS WEEK

Monday 25 April              ANZAC DAY

MARK, EVANELIST & MARTYR

NOTICES

‘WELCOMING’ AT HOLY TRINITY

From today onwards, ‘WELCOMING’ will re-appear on the Holy Trinity Roster after a break due to covid lockdowns.  Welcoming people as they enter the church on a Sunday morning is a vital part of our church life and community, and for visitors it can make all the difference if they are greeted with warmth and hospitality.  Please consider being included in this part of our church ministry and speak to Lorraine regarding dates that suit.

NO MEDITATION GROUP DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

A reminder that the Monday Meditation Group does not meet during school holidays.  The group will resume on Monday 2 May at 5.30pm in the church.

THE MELBOURNE ANGLICAN  (TMA)                                                                                                                        

Copies of the April edition of the diocesan newspaper are now available at the entry table.  Please take a copy.

THE FIRST ‘GODLY PLAY’ AUSTRALIA NATIONAL NEWSLETTER

‘GODLY PLAY’ helps young children to understand faith and the Bible through story, wonder and play, and many churches both in Australia and around the world use Godly Play as part of their ministry to children.  GODLY PLAY AUSTRALIA has begun a national newsletter ( https://mailchi.mp/8357a49b330e/easter2022?e=f61fb2cbf2 ) for anyone interested in more detail and information.  The link above gives details of how you can sign up for further editions.

CHURCH LEADERS’ EASTER STATEMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Dozens of church leaders, including many whose communities have been directly affected by flooding and bushfires, have signed an open letter calling for government leaders to take effective action to protect our climate.  Following is a link to an article from

‘ANGLICAN FOCUS’ that includes this letter.

https://anglicanfocus.org.au/2022/04/16/church-leaders-easter-statement-on-the-environment/

‘ ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FEDERAL ELECTION ’

This is an article written by Bishop Philip in his role as Director, Centre for Ecumenical Studies at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.   https://cdn.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/3995137/P-Huggins-About-Climate-Change.pdf