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14 November 2018

From the Bishop

Dear Colleagues,
I am writing during a very quiet afternoon at Pallotti
College in the Yarra Valley where our clergy team is on
our annual clergy Retreat. We are led this year by The
Rev'd Deacon Marilyn Hope and her addresses so far
have been exceptionally good. This morning she spoke
about Authenticity in the Christian life, and had some
perceptive comments about the capacity of the clergy to
be seduced into believing every good thing that is said
about them! Please continue to pray for your clergy that
they may be, as Marilyn suggested this morning, not
channels of swift flowing water, easily exhausted, but
deep reservoirs of experienced grace.
Synod
Our Synod was the usual happy time mixing fellowship
and serious business. Friday evening we focussed on the
Diocese's participation in the Commonwealth Redress
scheme for survivors of sexual abuse in institutions.
While Synod recognised that this may be very costly,
there was a clear commitment to make our first priority
the careful response to those who have suffered abuse
within our church settings. The Synod voted
unanimously to endorse the decision of Bishop-in-
Council, and the Diocesan Corporation, to participate
fully in the Scheme.
Advent Studies
Advent Studies.pdf Advent Studies.doc
ministry at St Peter's on Advent Sunday. while this move
is very disappointing for St Peter's, I am hopeful that Fr
Tim will make a strong contribution to the life of the
School and continue to contribute to the wider life of
the Diocese.
Fr Ryan Bennett has announced his resignation from the
Parish of Springmount and will conclude his ministry in
the Diocese at the Epiphany. Fr Ryan is going to the US
to study at the General Seminary, New York, sponsored
by the Society of the Sacred Mission, a religious
community to which he belongs. Happy trails, Fr Ryan!
With the impending retirement of Canon Snell, the
Diocese now has too many clerical vacancies. Please
pray that the Archdeacons, the VG and I will have
wisdom and speed and success in some new
appointments. In the meantime, I am grateful for the
support of the retired clergy and lay leadership teams.
With all good wishes and blessings.
+Garry

A controversial motion, recognising the reality of same

gender marriage at law in Australia, asked me to From the Ministry Development
consider preparing liturgical material that would Committee
recognise civil same sex marriages. The Bishop's have
As mentioned by Robyn Shackell at Synod the Ministry
agreed not to act unilaterally on this matter, and so I will
Development Committee has put together a booklet of
not be promoting such a liturgy at present. It is
resources that might be used on Advent Sunday to
important to understand that this proposal is not a
launch our new Diocesan Theme for 2019: Living our
change in our Church's doctrine of marriage, but rather a
Faith and Witnessing to Christ’s Love
pastoral response to same gender attracted people in
our churches who choose to contract a civil marriage. No << Resources.doc >> | << Resources.pdf >>
doubt there will be further discussion about this and
Also linked below is booklet summarising the workshops
other matters concerning human sexuality in the years
held this year. It is full of interesting thoughts and great
ahead.
ideas about how to ‘build welcoming and transforming
Silvie Paladino communities of faith.’ Thank you to all the workshop
I do hope that you are planning to come to the grand presenters and the many participants across the
launch of the Cathedral Music Foundation this Saturday Diocese who joined us throughout the year.
night - tickets available from the Registry include a << Summary.doc >> | << Summary.pdf >>
chicken and champagne supper. This is a very important
move in the life of our Cathedral church, and I urge you
to participate. See you there!
Clergy changes
The Rev'd Dr Tim Gaden has announced that he will take
up the duties of Senior Chaplain at Ballarat Grammar
commencing in the New Year. He will conclude his
From the Registrar
Synod and the Parochial Government Act
This is the first dNews since Synod (my first contribution
anyway) and I would like to outline some of the points
raised at Synod and how they relate to the changes to
the Parochial Government Act and parishes.
Each month the Diocese pays out around $125,000 for
parish stipend and insurance costs - the largest
component of our cash flow. This compares to an
average of $78,000 in operating costs such as Registry
stipends and salaries, contributions to general Synod,
Diocesan Centre property costs, Professional Standards
expenses and general administration.
Whilst each month we invoice out (to parishes) the cost
of parish stipends and insurance we are receiving
payment at less than 97% (or on average we are paid
short $5,000 per month). Ultimately this shortfall does
not get magically “funded” by the Diocese but is paid for
(in the end) by the financial parishes, either through
(increased) assessment or reduced cash available for
investment distributions.
This is one of the reasons behind some of the changes
to the Parochial Government Act adopted at this year’s
Synod including:
• Parish arrears are able to be recovered against the
proceeds of the sale of redundant land
• When a parish is reduced to a parochial district (most
commonly due to arrears) their Rector will be licensed
as a Cleric-in-Charge after two years
• The License of a Cleric-in-Charge will continue at the
Bishop’s discretion (subject to providing the cleric
with at least 90 days’ notice).
• Parish Councils are required to seek permission prior
to entering into financial obligations in excess of the
amounts set by Bishop-in-Council.
The intention in drafting the above changes is that they
not be a hard wired solution but that there is flexibility
for Bishop-in-Council to consider individual
circumstances. It is also hoped that they will lead to
early conversations regarding working through issues
and develop long term solutions to viable ministry. They
also may encourage structural changes as a short or
longer term response to changing circumstances.
Other changes to the Act included a (hopefully) more
equitable process for determining clerical incapacity, and
extending the “retirement“ date for clergy from a fixed
age of 65 to the age at which the cleric becomes eligible
to apply for the aged Pension.
Registrar’s conference
I will be in Sydney for the week of the 26 to 30
November for the Bi-annual Australian and New Zealand
Registrars’ conference. The actual business of the
conference will run from Monday to Wednesday but I will
be staying on for a few days rest and relaxation and will
be back at work on the 3rd of December.
Registry Office Christmas close
The Diocesan Registry office will be closing at midday
on the 21st of December and will reopen on the 7th of
January 2019.
On a lighter note:
A Bishop was visiting the parish when he asked little
Johnny a question during Sunday school,
"Who broke down the walls of Jericho?"
Little Johnny replies, "I dunno, but it wasn't me!"
The Bishop, taken aback by Johnny's lack of basic Bible
knowledge goes to the parish priest and relates the
whole incident.
The priest replied, "I know Little Johnny, as well as his
whole family, and can vouch for them; if Little Johnny
said that he did not do it, then I, as parish priest am
satisfied that it is the truth."
Even more appalled, the Bishop the following day
related the story to the Registrar.
After listening the Registrar replies: "I can't see why you
are making such a big issue out of this; just tell the
parish to get three quotes and we’ll get the wall fixed!"
From Your Cathedral
Cathedral Music Foundation Launch
It is not too late to buy tickets to see Silvie Paladino for
this Saturday. Two performances are on offer at the
Cathedral at 3pm and 7pm, on this Saturday 17th
November. All proceeds will go to the Cathedral Music
Foundation. We have already sold enough tickets to
cover our costs so now proceeds from every ticket will
go directly to the Foundation. Pay a little extra and stay
for the Champagne and Chicken supper after the
evening concert, when we will officially launch the
Cathedral Music Foundation. Tickets are available at the
Diocesan Office or by booking online at trybooking.com.
Or, if you wish to make a direct donation, you can do so
by cheque made out to Ballarat Anglican Cathedral
Music Foundation, or by direct transfer to BSB 633 000
A/c 161 628 847.
Cathedral Feast of Title
Our guest preacher for the Sunday morning services for
the Feast of Christ the King will be Bp Andrew Curnow,
former Bishop of Bendigo. 8am & 9.30am Sunday 25th
November. Choral Evensong will be sung that evening
at 5pm with Bishop Garry preaching. All are welcome.
16 Days of Activism Service
The Cathedral is holding a service that is part of the 16
Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. It is
hosted by the Mothers’ Union. Guest speaker will be Dr
Ree Boddé, Program Director for Think Prevent, an
organisation directed to motivating men and women to
work together to prevent men's violence against women
& children. Thursday 5.30pm 29th November followed
by a Q&A over supper in the Synod Hall with Dr Boddé
and Lorrinda Klien from the local police Domestic
Violence Unit. It concludes no later than 7.15pm.
Advent @ the Cathedral
Advent Sunday will launch the Diocesan Theme for 2019
Year of Living our Faith and Witnessing to Christ’s Love
at all the Sunday Services, as will be the case in each
parish. Because of a short Advent and other demands on
the Cathedral, there will be no Advent Series by the
Bishop this year.
The Advent Studies produced by the MDC will be offered
after each of the morning services during Advent. You
don’t have to come every week, just turn up when you
can.
Feast for the Conception of the BVM
On Saturday 8th December, please join Our Lady of
Walsingham Cell to a service in the Lady Chapel to
celebrate the Feast of the Conception of Mary. Rosary is
said at 11.15am followed by a Solemn Eucharist at 12
noon. All are welcome.
10th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women
Ten years ago, this Diocese ordained women to the
diaconate for the first time, and 5 years ago, the first
women priests were ordained. To mark this significant
step, the Bishop is hosting a 10th Anniversary Service to
celebrate with those who were ordained, to be held on
Sunday 9th December at 5pm at the Cathedral. All are
invited. It will be followed by a supper in the Synod Hall.
The Bishop has invited Bishop Alison Taylor to preside
and preach at the service. Bp Taylor was formally a
regional bishop in the Diocese of Brisbane, and is now
retired in the Diocese of Melbourne.
Cathedral Planning Days
I am grateful to the many who have supported our
planning process so far. It concludes with two evenings
in December. While a busy time of year, it is necessary
to fit with Deacon Grace Reynolds, our facilitator, on her
return from Thailand. Please come on Monday and
Wednesday, Dec 10 & 12 from 7pm to 9.30pm. All are
welcome, even if you didn’t make the previous sessions,
and even if you can only attend one of these on offer.
Your input is important and valued.
Children’s Christmas Service
Following the fun and joyful time we had last year, our
Children’s Christmas Service this year will be held on
Friday 14th December at 5.30pm.
Nine Lessons & Carols
7pm Sunday 16th December, our Annual Nine Lessons &
Carols will be held. Please note that it starts at 7pm,
later than our usual Sunday service.
Sunday Night Cathedral Calendar
Nov 18 5pm
@FIVE
Preacher: the Rev’d Lynton Wade
Nov 25 5pm
Feast of Title Choral Evensong Preacher: Bp Garry
Weatherill
Dec 2 5pm
Launch of the Diocesan Theme 2019 @FIVE
Dec 9 5pm
10th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women
Preacher and Celebrant: Bp Alison Taylor
Dec 16 pm
Nine Lessons & Carols
Dec 23 5pm
Service of Advent Reflection & Contemplation
Led by The Dean
With kind regards,
Your friend and Dean,
Chris Chataway.
From the editor of The Chronicle
My apologies to those whose articles were not included
in the October Chronicle. Sadly we only received
enough copy for 5 pages, which is not manageable, so
we had to reduce it to a four page edition. I hope to
include in the December Chronicle any articles sent for
the October edition, but not included.
Janine Stewart, editor.
From Anglicare
Seeking Christmas dinner volunteers
We are seeking volunteers to assist with the annual
Christmas Dinner. The dinner is form 6.30 to 8.30pm
Tuesday 25 December and is for people who attend the
Community Breakfast program and the wider
community. We require assistance with set up and
cooking prior to the dinner and waiting and cleaning up
on the night. If you are interested please call 5338 8651
or email kimberly,boyd @anglicarevic.org.au by the 30
November. You will need to be signed up as an
Anglicare Victoria volunteer to assist with the dinner.
Coming Events
12 - 16 November
Clergy Retreat
17 November - 3pm and 7pm.
Sylvie Paladino ‘On My Own’ - Launch of the
Cathedral Music Foundation
Saturday 17 November 2018 at 3pm
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=413361
Adult - Includes Afternoon Tea - $30.00
Concession - For those with a seniors card, health care
card or student card, inc. Afternoon Tea - $25.00
Children under 14yrs - For children under 14 in the
company of an adult, includes Afternoon Tea - $10.00
Saturday 17 November 2018 at 7pm 5 December
ADVENT QUIET DAY
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=413372
WHEN: Saturday 8 December
Adults - Performance Only, supper not included - $30.00
10am convene, 10.30am start finish
Adult (Supper inc.) For both Performance and Supper for
by 3pm
Launch of Cathedral Music Foundation - $50.00
WHERE: St Mark’s Abbey, Camperdown
Conc. (Perf. only) - Concession for holders of seniors
card, health care card or student card, performance only CONDUCTOR: Canon Graham Snell
- $25.00
BYO: Lunch
Conc. (Supper inc.) - Concession for holders of seniors
ENQUIRIES: Canon Graham Snell 0408 542 270
card, health care card or student card, includes Supper
for Launch of the Cathedral Music Foundation - $45.00 << POSTER >>
Child For children under 14 years of age - $10.00 9 December @ 2.30pm
For more information or general enquiries please call: Christmas Concert and Carol Service
5331 1183 Venue: St Peter’s, Ballarat
24 November Featuring soloists Phillip Johnson, Bradley Harris and
Holy Trinity Sebastopol Fair Kaitlyn Spears and lots of carols to sing together.
Holy Trinity Sebastopol will be holding a Fair on Saturday Gold coin donation.
24 November between 9:30am and 1pm.
11 December
<< POSTER >> Come and See Group Meetings 2018 (Christmas
Breakup)
24 November
MDC Quiet day at Horsham 11 December
Begins with a cuppa at 9:30am. Bishop-in-Council (change of date)
First address at 10:00am.
Depart 3:00pm
Conductor Canon David Oulton.
Theme ‘What we say to God – What God says to us’.
Luncheon available for $5. Please contact the Horsham
parish office for catering purposes.ph 5382 6633
29 November at 5.30pm
Mothers’ Union 16 Days of Activism 2018
The 3rd Ballarat Deanery “candle and prayer service” will
be held on Thursday 29th November at 5.30pm at Christ
Church Cathedral, 49 Lydiard Street Sth, Ballarat and
lead by the Dean, Fr Chris Chataway.
16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence is an
international campaign. It takes place each year from 25
November (International Day for the Elimination of
Violence against Women) until 10 December
(International Human Rights Day).
Throughout the campaign, MU joins with others globally
to raise awareness of, and call for an end to, gender-
based violence in all forms and in all societies.
Sunday December 2 @ 4 pm
Organ Recital featuring the historic St Paul’s Bakery Hill
Pipe Organ
Organist Leigh Askew; Organist Christ the King
Cathedral, Ballarat.
Tenor - Timothy Reynolds; Currently performing with
Australian Opera.
$10.00 donation. Performance followed by Light
refreshments.