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ANGLICAN PARISH of INGHAM, NQ

Holy Trinity, Ingham. All Soul’s, Victoria Estate. Our Saviour’s, Halifax. ANGLICAN PARISH of INGHAM, NQ. PARISH PROFILE. MISSION STATEMENT We aim to be a Fellowship of loving, caring and accepting people who glorify God.

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ANGLICAN PARISH of INGHAM, NQ

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  1. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax ANGLICAN PARISH of INGHAM, NQ PARISHPROFILE MISSION STATEMENT We aim to be a Fellowship of loving, caring and accepting people who glorify God. We aim to provide a nurturing environment for individuals to grow in their relationship with Christ and to be encouraged in using our God given gifts for the ongoing work of Christ’s church in the world. © Artwork courtesy Barbara Saxton (Horsley)

  2. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax The Anglican Parish of Ingham North Queensland • Rector The Reverend Barbara Blackford 41 McIlwraith Street, Post Office 58 Ingham. Q. 4850 Ph. 4776 2014 Fax 4776 3573 Email: inghamholytrin@bigpond.com

  3. Parish Prayer Holy Trinity, Ingham God our Father, we pray for your blessing on this our Parish. May it be a place where the sorrowing find comfort and the tempted strength; where the lonely find fellowship and the sinner forgiveness; where the faithful find grace, and all offer you holy worship; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN INGHAM is the start of the “Great Green Way” indicating the commencement of Rain Forests; Hinchinbrook, the largest National Park Island shelters the coast from Lucinda to Cardwell, 57 kms north. The sheltered waters are a haven for the mangrove fishing areas. Great fishing on the Barrier Reef is accessible. Peloris, Palm, Orpheus and other Islands are just off the coast and on a clear day Magnetic Island, off Townsville, can be seen. Tourist attractions include Wallaman Falls, Jourama Falls, Mt Fox extinct volcano and beautiful Beaches, Tyto Wetlands and Parks. Further information can be obtained from www.hinchinbrooknq.com.au All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax

  4. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax PARISH PROFILE • Where is INGHAM, NQ? • Parish History • Parish Diary • Parish Councillors • Ministry Team • Parish Activities • Financial viability • Future Developments

  5. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax Where is INGHAM, NQ? • 120 km North of Townsville, 230 km South of Cairns. • District population approximately 12,000, with a high Italian influence. • Primarily sugar growing area. • Thriving beef industry. • Timber plantations. • Fishing industry at Lucinda. • Port of Lucinda has 5.7km jetty for bulk loading sugar to world markets. • Three High Schools and 15 Primary Schools (including Prep.) 2 Child Care Centres and 2 Kindergartens • Ageing community supported by three Aged Care facilities. • Support services for people with disabilities. • Tourism with several caravan parks in Ingham, Taylors Beach, Forrest Beach and Lucinda with fishing being the main attraction

  6. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax Parish History • Established in 1883 • Ingham Parish belongs to the central Deanery of the Diocese of North Queensland. • Holy Trinity rebuilt in 1954 to replace an old wooden structure built in 1886. The church is surrounded by a large expanse of lawn, large Raine Trees and garden beds. A large parish hall is erected on the grounds for community use. • Services are held Saturday at 6.00pm and Sunday at 9.00am followed by morning tea. • Our Saviour’s, established in 1886, situated in a small hamlet near the bank of the Herbert River, 20 minutes from Ingham. • Services are held every Sunday at 7.30am • All Soul’s Memorial Church, Victoria Estate built in 1922 as a Memorial to the Estate Soldiers who died in the 1st World War is 10 minutes from Ingham. • Services by special arrangement. • Parish Roll shows 300 families.

  7. PARISH DIARY WORSHIP SERVICE TIMES HOLY TRINITY Saturdays 6pm Holy Communion (no music) 3rd Sat of month 6.30pm – ‘Special Family’ Service Holy Communion, youth band. HOLY TRINITY Sundays 9am Holy Communion OUR SAVIOUR Sundays 7.30am Holy Communion Mid Week: Regular Services held at Aged Care centres: Tuesdays 9.15am Blue Haven Lodge, 58 Cassady Street, Ingham 1st Wed of month 10.30am The Palms Village, Arthur Fadden Drive, Ingham 2nd & 4th Thursdays 9.30am Canossa Home, Trebonne Everyone welcome to join friends and family members at these Services.

  8. PARISH DIARY MONTHLY MARKETS – 2nd Sat. 7am-11am Conroy Hall – all under cover – • ‘Triple C’ – (Christian Coffee Club): Bargain B’fasts, Magnificent Morning Teas, served to tables. • Stall holders welcome Ph 47771671 for enquiries. SUPA SATURDAY KIDS CLUB run in conjunction with Markets. 9 -11am Holy Trinity Church and lawn. Primary school age children.

  9. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax PARISH GOALS AND STRATEGIES • Growth in the congregation by 10% • Development of youth/children’s ministry to a greater degree. • Present a stronger profile to the community. • To be a servant church. • To be a covenanting church.

  10. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax Parish Council • Church Wardens: • People’s Warden – Geoff Carr • Rector’s Warden – Nancie Irvin • Parish Secretary – Penny Douglas • Parish Treasurer – Alison Board • Parish Councillors: • Leigh Douglas • Doug Florence • Darrel Blackford • Dorothy McKenzie • Sue Gordon • Tricia Murray • Helene Kelly • Penny Douglas • Graham Board

  11. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax Ministry Team • The Parish is currently supported by a Ministry Team consisting of: • Peter Arnold • Larian Leverton • Leigh Douglas • Assisted by: • Penny Douglas • Louisa Arnold • Irene Maskell • Rector: The Reverend Barbara Blackford • In recent years we have Ordained two Priests from the laity who have since moved further afield.

  12. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax Parish Activities • MU Australia has 35 members including the NQ Diocesan President and 1 NQ Executive Members. • GFS – Kidslink meet monthly with Supa Saturday Kids Club with up to 30 children participating. This activity is supported by 5 Leaders. • ‘Special Family’ Service held monthly with a focus on children being involved. • Rumpus Room- ‘Mainly Music’ held every Wednesday morning 9.30am for Parents and children under 5 years. • Cursillo Movement has 11 Cursillistas. • Bible Study - 2 KYB Parish groups. • Music – 4 Organists and Children’s Church Orchestra. • Guild – Active Halifax Guild • Monthly Community Markets held in the Parish Hall. • Debutante Ball held annually. • Fellowship Nights held monthly. • Active Social Committee • Parent Education Program (PEP) – MU Project with 6 trained facilitators.

  13. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax Financial viability • Although not flush with money, history shows we have always been able to pay the bills with the help of fundraising i.e. Debutante Ball and Monthly Markets. • Current assets include: • Parish Rectory • Parish Hall • Three Churches • Parish Car • Modern office equipment

  14. Holy Trinity, Ingham All Soul’s, Victoria Estate Our Saviour’s, Halifax Future Developments • A Government Memorial Restorations Grant has been received on $ for $ basis to the total expenditure of $18,000. We have to fund-raise $9,000 to receive the govt grant of $9,000 to do maintenance work on All Souls Church, Victoria Estate. • Increase the personal contact with fringe Parishioners.

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