The Anglican Parish of St John’s Camberwell, in cooperation with the the Parish of Our Lady of Victories, extends an invitation to members of the Catholic and Anglican Churches in Melbourne (and all others of goodwill) to join them for a service of Prayer for Reconciliation between the two communions.
When: Sunday 3 November, 7:00 pm
Where: St John's Anglican Church, 522 Burke Road, Camberwell, VIC.
Both Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli and Archbishop Philip Freier will be present at this service and each will give a short homily. The music for the service will be provided by the combined choirs of Our Lady of Victories and St John’s, and by the Schola Cantorum of Newman College.
Please advertise this service widely among your communities, by posting the attached poster in a prominent place for all to see. And let everyone know that they are welcome to attend.
No RSVP is required.
Background for this event:
In 2002, the leadership of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches in Australia agreed to set aside November 4 as a day of prayer for reconciliation and greater understanding between our two communities.
Bonded together by a common faith in Christ, and by Baptism, the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches recognise and appreciate this unity. However, relationships need constant care to grow and deepen.
It is recognised that relationships between the two Churches have improved in many ways that we now take for granted. It is also understood that new issues arise which can strain our relationship and create the need for greater understanding.
Even more, we need to keep praying for each other through both calm and storm.
Holiness is an inspiring gift that is common to both Churches and that we humbly recognise in each other and which we seek together. In the shadow of All Saints Day, 4 November takes courage from the witness of many holy men and women who have lived in both communities.
And so, on or about 4 November Anglicans and Roman Catholics are encouraged to pray either individually, as communities or small groups, for greater mutual understanding and reconciliation.
