Holy Trinity Williamstown welcomes all people to share
in growing a Christian relationship with God and each other.
16 August 2020
Feat of Mary Mother of our Lord
A Reflection from our Vicar
Mary, the mother of Jesus, has a mixed history in Christian tradition, yet her image is an enduring one around the Christian world.
When I went on pilgrimage in Palestine and Israel, one of the places we visited was the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. It was one of the first peaceful places of pilgrimage that we had visited that trip, free of crowds. In and around the building are many beautiful images and icons of Mary with the child Jesus from all around the world in all different materials and styles. In most of these, Mary wears the face of the nation that gifted the icon, along with her son who is the Son of God. Mary, as a human being, made in the image of God who would give birth to the Incarnate God, is shown in all the diversity that is humanity around the world made in the image of God.
Whatever image of Mary you hold dear, let it inspire to take your part in God’s mission as Mary herself did all those centuries ago.
Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar
Feat of Mary Mother of our Lord
A Reflection from our Vicar
Mary, the mother of Jesus, has a mixed history in Christian tradition, yet her image is an enduring one around the Christian world.
When I went on pilgrimage in Palestine and Israel, one of the places we visited was the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. It was one of the first peaceful places of pilgrimage that we had visited that trip, free of crowds. In and around the building are many beautiful images and icons of Mary with the child Jesus from all around the world in all different materials and styles. In most of these, Mary wears the face of the nation that gifted the icon, along with her son who is the Son of God. Mary, as a human being, made in the image of God who would give birth to the Incarnate God, is shown in all the diversity that is humanity around the world made in the image of God.
Whatever image of Mary you hold dear, let it inspire to take your part in God’s mission as Mary herself did all those centuries ago.
Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In response to the covid19 pandemic, from Monday 23 March 2020
public worship services will be suspended until further notice across the Diocese of Melbourne.
In response to State Government restrictions, the Church building will remain closed until further notice. Our ministry remains open.
Regular updates and resources will be added to this website regularly, so please explore. 'Services' page will be the main place. If you're on Facebook, please like and follow our page as a way of staying connected.
Our vicar, The Reverend Elizabeth, is still available for conversation over the phone.
A prayer for use in the time of this virus:
Lord Jesus Christ, healer and friend, come and care for all of us through the danger and uncertainty of the coronavirus epidemic.
To people who are sick, bring healing.
To people who are displaced, isolated, or cut off from family, friends or work, bring comfort and companionship.
Work with medical staff as they care for the sick, and protect them from harm.
Give skill and fruitful research to scientists as they search for treatments, prevention and a cure.
To public health authorities, give wisdom to decide the best ways to manage both this crisis and our anxieties.
When communities are fearful, give a calm spirit, and kindness to neighbours and strangers.
Through this testing time, and through all the risks we face together,
teach us once again how we can love one another as you have loved us.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
How can you support the parish at this time?
Although we are not running services, our ministry is open, operating costs and bills will keeping coming in. If you are already giving electronically by direct debit, we encourage you to continue giving as long as you are able, and know that we are very grateful for your support.
If you would like to give financially directly into the parish bank account, these are the details: Bank Westpac; Account name: Holy Trinity Anglican Church; BSB: 033100 ; Account number: 490175.
If you wish to set up a regular direct debit, complete the form available here.
Although we are not running services, our ministry is open, operating costs and bills will keeping coming in. If you are already giving electronically by direct debit, we encourage you to continue giving as long as you are able, and know that we are very grateful for your support.
If you would like to give financially directly into the parish bank account, these are the details: Bank Westpac; Account name: Holy Trinity Anglican Church; BSB: 033100 ; Account number: 490175.
If you wish to set up a regular direct debit, complete the form available here.
