Chaplain’s corner
Blessing of Webber House
On a rainy Tuesday morning, four Year 6 leaders ventured into the cathedral precinct with Chairman of School Council The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC CVO KC, Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell and Senior Chaplain Rev’d Sharon Mitchell. The occasion was to witness Archbishop Jeremy Greaves nail the final slate tile and bless the newly renovated building of Webber House. Churchie’s connection to Webber House is from over 100 years ago.
Canon Morris marched the boys ‘through the cathedral to the East Chapel for morning prayers. From there, they filed out and proceeded north down Ann Street to the slate-roofed sandstone Church Institute building, where they climbed the stairs, past the 200 girls of Miss Roggenkamp’s St John’s Day School, to their third-floor classroom.’
The Making of Men, page 39
Our boys not only had a tour of the original classrooms but also travelled on the lift, up through the scaffolding, to witness Archbishop Jeremy dedicate the building. The view of the cathedral and surrounding buildings was spectacular, even if we got a little bit wet. Webber House has had many tenants, most recently home to the Anglicare offices. This year, a new project has begun, and Webber House is once again home to a school, caring for students who are unable to attend mainstream schooling.
Admission to Holy Communion Service
Date: Wednesday 1 May 2024
Time: 6 pm
Location: St John’s Cathedral
Churchie students in Year 4 and above are invited to celebrate being admitted to Holy Communion in a joint service with students from St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School.
Please complete the Admission to Holy Communion JotForm.
If your child has not yet been baptised, this can occur during or before the Admission to Holy Communion Service.
Please contact Chaplain Stephanie for further information at stephanie.cotroneo@churchie.com.au.
Stephanie Cotroneo
Lay Minister – Chaplain Preparatory School
Confirmation Service
Date: Wednesday 12 June 2024
Time: 7 pm
Location: Canon Jones Memorial Chapel
Churchie students in Year 9 and above are invited to express interest in taking part in the sacrament of Confirmation. Family and friends are welcome to attend, and sisters from any school are welcome to be Confirmed alongside their brothers. They are also encouraged to support and attend this service, which will be followed by light refreshments.
Please complete the Confirmation Application JotForm to express interest in learning more about confirmation. If the candidate has not yet been baptised, this will occur during the Confirmation Service. Please note: a separate form is required for each candidate to enter the necessary details for each person.
Please contact The Rev’d Sharon Mitchell if you have any questions or for further information at sharon.mitchell@churchie.com.au.
Rev’d Sharon Mitchell
Senior Chaplain