Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us (Philippians 3: 17).
These are very challenging words from St Paul. Who of us would make such a request today?
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It is a very tall order to ask others to imitate you. I’m sure it is not a request that I would make but it speaks of St Paul’s confidence in the power of the cross of Christ. This is the key to understanding St Paul’s thinking here. St Paul is not saying that he is perfect in every possible way, and we should be like him. He is saying we should be like him in centering our faith in the cross of Christ. This makes sense if we take into consideration the following verse: For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears (Philippians 3: 18).
The cross is at the heart of St Paul’s faith. The Lenten journey moves us to imitate St Paul in this. However, it does not end there. St Paul knows that glory awaits us in the future; a future of which we have a glimpse in the resurrection of Jesus. This is at the heart of our ministry at the Cathedral. Everything we do is in service of the wonderful and transformative proclamation of the Gospel.
The Right Rev’d Chris McLeod, Dean
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The 21st Century is a time for dialogue and diplomacy, not war and hate …
Andrew Parsons' Beijing 2022 Opening Statement Paralympic Games
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The following Nomination Form is available in the Cathedral and Office now, and will soon be downloadable from our website.
Be sure to pick up your copy on Sunday.
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Links to online Pew Sheets for this weekend:
Sunday 13 March 2022
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Congratulations to Director of Music Anthony Hunt and soprano Jessica Dean for a thrilling 'Opera meets Organ!' concert last Saturday as part of the Adelaide Festival Fringe, and the first in St Peter's Cathedral Music Foundation's 2022 Concert Series. Attendance was excellent.
The artists received a standing ovation, and valuable funds were raised for the Music Foundation.
We are blessed to have such talent in our midst.
Thanks to Peter Burdon for photos
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...and here's more talent in the making: two of our three junior organ scholars, Adam and Elaine Chen, about to begin their first organ lesson on the new digital organ in the John Dunn room.
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30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women as Priests in the Anglican Church of Australia
All are warmly invited to attend
a Celebration Eucharist on Wednesday 23rd March 2022, 5.30pm
at St Peter's Cathedral
Due to Covid restrictions, bookings are advisable.
Bookings close 5pm Friday 19 March
https://www.trybooking.com/BXOLI
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Lent Sermon Series on the theme of Reconciliation, weekly at Evensong.
Morning Teas during Lent
Morning tea and coffee will be served after the 8am service at the back of the Cathedral on the first Sunday of the month. Next occasion: April 3rd.
Morning tea and coffee will be served after the 10.30am service during Lent in the Courtyard on March 13th, March 27th (in the Cathedral before Vestry meeting) and April 10th.
Mothers’ Union Lady Day service
on Friday 25th March at 11am in St Peter’s Cathedral. All are welcome; bookings not required.
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Christian Meditation at St Peter’s
Cathedral is on the 4th Saturday of each month in the Cynthia Poulton Hall at 9.30am. The next meeting is on Saturday 26 March. No experience necessary. Let go of the stresses of the week and sit in peace.
Simnel Cake: A tradition associated with Mothering Sunday, celebrated this year on the 27th of March, is to enjoy Simnel cake. We are looking for people to bake a cake or two. A ‘Sign-up” sheet and recipe is available in the Cathedral. If you have any queries, please phone Cathedral Office.
Cathedral open for visiting:
between the hours of 11am and 1pm, Monday to Friday. The Cathedral Office is always happy to hear from potential new volunteers to assist in this vital part of our outreach. |
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Sunday Night with Lynn Arnold 7pm on 1079Life. This Sunday Lynn's guest is Les Dennis, 80 year old youth worker who, after his own terrible childhood, has devoted himself to helping young people.
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