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DE COLORES & THANK YOU
NEWCASTLE ANGLICAN CURSILLO
Red Poppy Project for ANZAC Day… was a great success… This was Cursillo’s Project (APOSTOLIC ACTION) in remembrance of the sacrifice in the 1st World War.
We will leave poppy patterns for knitting, crocheting and more on our Cursillo website till 11/11/15 (Remembrance Day).
Red wool, red felt, red anything that will make a 6-7cm (2.5-3″) flower, and thousands upon thousands, with black-centred contrast, has been a means of drawing our Australian multicultural community together in a project to recognize how the World War of 1914 – 1918 affected not only the Europeans, but Africans, Americans, Asians and Australians.
Thanks to everyone for their wonderful response in “MAKING A FRIEND A POPPY AND INVITING THEM TO CHURCH” to help Australia remember the sacrifice of the Son of God, as well as the sacrifice of world citizens in war – For Patterns see…
There are many simple patterns. You can stitch a small memorial in the name of a relative or friend underneath if you wish.
For Further Information Contact: Helen Fraser Email: bandh.fraser@gmail.com Mobile: 0438 602 236
History: Long before the Great War, the red poppy had become a symbol of death, renewal and life. The seeds of the flower can remain dormant in the earth for years, but will blossom spectacularly when the soil is churned. Beginning in late 1914, the fields of Northern France and Flanders became the scene of stupendous disturbances. Red Poppys soon appeared.
In 1915, at a Canadian dressing station north of Ypres, a physician named Lt. Col. John McCrae would take in the view of the poppy strewn Salient and experience a moment of artistic inspiration. The veteran of the South African War was able to distill in a single vision the vitality of the red poppy symbol, his respect for the sacrifice made by his patients and dead comrades, and his intense feeling of obligation to them. McCrae would capture all of this in the most famous single poem of the First World War, In Flanders Fields.
{Also see this interesting English link} http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/07/tower-of-london-poppies/
Our National Ultreya at Coffs Harbour was a great success – People came together from all States in Australia. It was held at St Johns Anglican Church Coffs Harbour and at the local CEX Club. Some Photos…
Some Newcastle Cursillistas
Bishop Bill Nth Qld, Bishop Grace Grafton & Bishop Ian Bathurst
Our last Encouragement Renewal Day for 2015 was on 11th July at Lakes Anglican, Kanwal – in some ways it was disappointing because the numbers attending were few – but in another way those who attended felt greatly uplifted because of the small group dynamic of all relating to one another.
Our SD was Revd Val McDonald who celebrated the Eucharist and inspired us.
Some thoughts from the day… “We have a great story to tell – so let’s tell it”. ‘We are about promoting God’s business’. “There is not a Saint without a past and there is not a sinner without a future”. And from the ‘starfish story’ – “it made a difference to that one”.
Episcopal Overseer Bishop Ian
Episcopal Overseer to National…
The Right Reverend Ian Palmer, BD, Dip ThL, was consecrated and installed as the 10th Bishop of Bathurst on Saturday February 9, 2013.
Bishop Palmer, 62, was born in the United Kingdom. He gained his Theology degree at King’s College, London, in 1971, and his post-graduate diploma at Durham University four years later. He served in parish ministry and university chaplaincy in the north of England prior to moving to Australia to take up a position as Director of Evangelism in the Diocese of Newcastle in 1990.
He held this position for three years before returning to parish ministry in the Newcastle suburb of Belmont and subsequently at Muswellbrook. He moved to his most recent appointment in Queanbeyan in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn in 2005.
During his time in Queanbeyan he also served as Archdeacon of South Canberra, and as Archdeacon of Chaplaincies. He was also a member of the Management Board of Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT, the welfare arm of the Anglican Church which now operates as an alliance across the Dioceses of Canberra-Goulburn, Riverina and Bathurst – an area covering almost three-quarters of NSW.
He is married to Liz, who has considerable experience as a spiritual director and leads residential courses in this field at St Mark’s National Theological Centre in Canberra. They have two adult daughters.
Bishop Greg
I experienced Cursillo in 2009 and found the encouragement and fellowship a profound blessing to me.
It has been a source of building community and faith in the Northern Territory Anglican parishes with the diverse cultural and literacy background of its peoples.
I look forward to sharing the journey with Newcastle cursillistas as your Bishop and fellow pilgrim. We need to be open to the Spirit deepening our faith and community that Cursillo affords whatever the season of faith and life that people find themselves in.
Every blessing
+Greg
Former National LD
In 1998 I attended W44A at the James Byrne Centre on the Toowoomba range and my life was changed forever. The ‘Theme’ was ‘Be Still and Know’; how powerful this was for me. As I journeyed on my weekend I came ‘Face to Face’ with the Living Jesus. Over the ensuing 14 years, I have been passionate about the Movement and appreciate and recognise the transformation that takes place and the confidence that arises from taking part in a Cursillo weekend. I not only feel the responsibility but am aware of the privilege and blessings that come from serving our Lord Jesus through Cursillo. I have a passion for the Movement and pray over the next three years we will see and hear more of the Anglican Cursillo Movement of Australia at the National level. Together we can make a difference.
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” Hebrews 10:24
Diana Smith
The experience of Cursillo can enrich and deepen your relationship with Jesus and can empower and encourage you to live your life as a confident Christian, bringing the love and influence of our wonderful Lord into your everyday life. Cursillo may be seen as an opportunity to grow in faith and spirituality, gaining a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how you can serve him in the world.
Ruth Brand