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St Francis of Assisi, ParkviewDiocese of Johannesburg
Anglican Church of Southern Africa
2 August 2020NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Month of Compassion
Glorious God,you shower creation with abundance:
awaken in us a hunger for food that satisfies,that in the miracle of being fed
we will be empoweredto feed the hungry in Jesus’ name:
Amen
He looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples,
and the disciples gave them to the crowds.Matthew 14:19
THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH Pray for the new Province of Alexandria created from the former Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa in the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East. 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.
PRAYER FOR THE WORLD The Covid-19 pandemic has starkly revealed and is exacerbating the economic, racial and social inequalities of the status quo in so many countries of both hemispheres which makes for poor physical, social and mental health in all sections of the population, an increase in injustice and unstable communities. Lord, you are the God of justice and truth: lead us from darkness to light; from falsehood into truth; from injustice to justice; from selfishness to generosity, that our world will be transformed by your love.
PRAYERS FOR PARISHIONERS:Birthdays: Sunday 2: Christopher Whittaker; Rory Picton; Fezeka Ntsanwisi Monday 3: James Ridley; Ceri Yammin; Tsungie Zwambila Tuesday 4: Jim Peter Thursday 6: Ludwig Frahm-Arp Saturday 8: Trevor Bailey; Stanley Wozhele-MuparadziWedding Anniversaries: Sunday 2: Mike and Louise Honnet Thursday 6: Peter and Hilary DelmarFamilies to be prayed for this week: Angus and Colin MORRIS; Fanelwa, Ayanda, Nkosinathi MOTHUDI; Thabani MUDAU; Doreen and Diketso MUFAMADIPrayers for those in need of prayer: Rammika Abeyawardena and family; John Alexander; Susan Alexander; Michael Cruz; Stephen Botha; Lucille Evans; Marilyn Gianadda; Joyce Halse; Lesley Henderson; June Impey; Eddie and Leonie Jooste; Malcolm McDonald; Lee McMullen; the Mgeyane family; Reginė Ndlibu; the Nelson Family; Gerald Strever; Amanda van Reyneveld and for those who have long-term needs: Pat Cawthorn; Maria Frahm-Arp; Geraldine Matlhare; Elzett Mufamadi; Thandazo Ndlovu; Wendy Price; Dudley Spratt.Retirement Villages: We pray for Retirement Villages asking that they would be kept safe, especially for their Frail Care facilities as some are dealing with outbreaks of Covid-19. Year’s Mind: Steve Pryor; Margie Ramage
SUNDAY 2 AUGUST
READINGS FOR TODAY Genesis 32: 22-31 Psalm 17: 1-7 Romans 9: 1-5 Matthew 14: 13-21
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM BISHOP STEVE AND CHAPTER - OPENING OF CHURCHES TO BE DELAYED -
In the Pastoral Letter from Bishop Steve which we circulated on Friday you might have read that he and his Chapter (advisory team) have asked the Diocese not to open our churches for services yet. While they commit to monitor the changing landscape, they would like to delay opening churches probably for another three months.
This is very disappointing news for those of us who had hoped that we could begin holding services again in August. It is important to remember that many members of the Parish have said that they would prefer to delay until the infection rate in Gauteng drops significantly.
As we consider further weeks ahead of not being able to meet in church, we want to assure you that we, as a Parish leadership, are committed to continuing our efforts to ensure the ongoing health of the spiritual life of the parish as we creatively and inclusively endeavour to meet the needs of our parish family and our broader community.
There are several things that we are currently doing to ensure this:1. We have started our “Abiding in Christ” engagement with the Bible on Wednesdays at
6:00 pm on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/842943100792. We are upgrading both our tech - so that our Church Unusual YouTube services have
better visuals and audio - and software - so that we can be more creative during our services.
3. We are considering new ways of doing communion to make it a fuller and richer experience for all of us.
If you have any ideas on how we can make things better for your experience at St Francis at this time, please let us know.
SOME NOTICES
SOCIAL CONCERNS
Appeal for men’s shoes and clothesAs our social concerns work is scaling up, we are making a heartfelt plea for men’s shoes and clothes. Please could you bring any donations to the church on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.
Our Winter Soup Kitchen is Operating!A number of our parishioners are making big pots of soup and many peanut-buttered loaves of bread, which are served to homeless people at Moyo’s parking lot at Zoo Lake on Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon. On behalf of all the pretty unknown homeless people: a big thank you! If you would like to join the gang of soup and sandwich makers, please phone Bart Cox at 083-755-1656. Restaurants in the area are providing lunch at 1:00 pm on weekdays.
OUR WEEKLY RHYTHM
We have established a weekly rhythm for our life together as a Parish. The basic structure of the week is:
Wednesday Diana’s ReflectionsWednesday 6:00 pm “Abiding in Christ”- Engaging with the Bible together on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83040939071Friday 7:00 am Eucharist on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbP9q9ARkyFriday 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Youth meet on ZoomSunday 8:30 am Church Unusual – Live from St Francis on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt35PbtR_ZhmeLxXjQ3EIBgSunday 12:00 Confirmation Class on Zoom
Monthly Meditation on Zoom every 4th Saturday of the month
THE PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 9:00AM TO 1.00 PM
SUNDAY OFFERINGS UNUSUAL
If you would like and are able to continue making your Sunday collection, please make an EFT to: Standard Bank. Acc: Parkview St Francis. Acc no: 000496502. Ref: Collection.
ST FRANCIS SUPPORT FUND Thank you to all who have made contributions to the Parish Support Fund. Please considered continuing to do so. We welcome this opportunity to take care of members of our family who are in need and are pleased to tell you that several members of the congregation have been helped in these difficult times. 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.
ECO QUOTE
You never know the worth of water until the well runs dry Anonymous
SOME PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH
THE CLERGY
Revd Canon Cynthia Botha 010 880 4398 083 425 4833 [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 7199Diana Lawrenson: 072 258 5537 Cally Tuckey: 082 901 5857Cynthia Botha: 083 425 4833 Fabian Oliver: 079 760 8443Val Archer: 083 7019443 Patience Dlamini: 082 558 8547Bart Cox: 083 755 1656 Paul Germond: 072 397 2284
BANK DETAILS:
Bank: Standard Bank Account number: 000496502Account name: Parkview St Francis Branch: 000205
