THE COMMUNITY OF STS BARNABAS & CECILIA

55 Kitchener Street,  Peterborough SA 5422
Phone / Fax  (08) 8651 3157  Email: csbc@westnet.com.au 

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Photos of service accepting vows of Jeanne Frost

Community of St Barnabas and St Cecilia Annual Chapter at Camp Willochra, Melrose 23 - 24 June, 2007

Community of Sts Barnabas & Cecilia Annual Retreat & Renewal of Vows at Camp Willochra, Melrose 20 - 22 June, 2008

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The Community of Ss. Barnabas and Cecilia is an Anglican Community firmly grounded in our tradition and yet desiring the unity for which Christ prayed, and offering a ministry of hospitality and welcome for all Christian people.  The Community was formed in 1997 in this Diocese, and its dedication reflects the nature of our work— St. Barnabas was the ‘son of encouragement,’ and Cecilia is the patron saint of music.

The aim of the Community has widened in recent times, to encourage people to deepen their relationship with God, and to develop the talents God has given them for ministry in the Church and in the world. Members may be male or female, single or married, and from any Christian denomination.  Members may live in the community or in their own homes, and take the three vows of simplicity, obedience and chastity.

Over previous years, offering of workshops in music has been helpful in many places, and these are still available. There is a series of CDs available (see below) with ‘Hymns for Worship’, which comes with a booklet of words for congregational use, and the Southern Flinders Mass Setting, with keyboard and instrumental scores available.

Service of Profession - 28 January

Picture above are: (front from left to right) Sisters Jean Johnson, Riccarda Favorito, Anne Eyles, Maureen Mathieson, Sal Tatchell, and Father Bill Goodes (Chaplain)  

Back row: Sister Jeanne Frost, Brother John Edwards, Bishop Garry, Sister Sue Nirta and Sister Sandra Sears.

Bishop Garry with Sisters Anne and Maureen
Over previous years, offering of workshops in music has been helpful in many places, and these are still available. There is a series of CDs available (see below) with ‘Hymns for Worship’, which comes with a booklet of words for congregational use, and the Southern Flinders Mass Setting, with keyboard and instrumental scores available.
MUSIC CDs
HYMNS FOR WORSHIP 1
One CD of 22 general hymns set out in suggested service order, i.e., Introit, Offertory and Post-Communion, with extras for Harvest Thanksgiving. Contains traditional and modern hymns, and includes a booklet of words which can be photocopied fore the congregation.
Cost $20.00 plus postage  (GST incl)
HYMNS FOR WORSHIP 2
One CD of 23 hymns and songs for Christmas and Epiphany set out in service order as above.
Cost $20.00 plus postage  (GST incl)
SOUTHERN FLINDERS MASS SETTING
This CD contains the Southern Flinders Mass Setting, by Sister Sandra Sears. The text is from A Prayer Book for Australia
Cost $10.00 plus postage  (GST incl)

A lot has altered at the old Rectory at Peterborough. This old building was designed to be the home of the Bishop of Willochra, Peterborough then considered the most central place for this wide-spread Diocese. Circumstances changed long ago, and these days the Community of Ss. Barnabas and Cecilia  has made the house its base. Closely connected, of course, is the Church of St. Peter at Peterborough.

Pictured here is an unusual angle of the Church, which shows clearly the nature of the building. Also pictured are the two resident Sisters, Jean Johnson and Sandra Sears. Part of their work at the House is pictured here, in the study and in singing. Also illustrated is one of their feline companions, which obviously considers its place secure.  

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In June, 2005, three more people were admitted to the Community. Bp. Garry Weatherill received the vows of the new members. Also present were Canon Bill Goodes (the Community's Chaplain) and the Ministry District Priest, Rev. Janelle Shephard. Pictured in the right hand photo are:
Back row (L to R)  -  Rev. Janelle Shepard, Rt. Rev Garry Weatherill, Canon Bill Goodes.
Front row (L to R) -  Srs. Jean Johnson and Sandra Sears (who renewed their vows), Sr. Sue Nirta, Rev. Sr. Sal Tatchell and Rev. Br. John Edwards (new members).   

General Notes
While music is important, other gifts are welcomed and encouraged, so that true community can be achieved.  Our doors are open at any time to anyone who would wish to spend time with us, for retreats or just for a visit. Contact can be by mail, phone, or email.