2018 Mary Potter Celebrations

    During the month of November we celebrate the birthday of our founder, the Venerable Mary Potter. The celebrations include events throughout our services acknowledging Venerable Mary Potter’s legacy.

    As a member of the Calvary family, you matter and I want to know what matters to you, about Calvary?

    To that end I invite you to share your story at the link below, of your experience of the legacy of the Venerable Mary Potter and the Spirit of Calvary.

    You may find  example stories further below, along with Mary Potter Celebration resources including a poster for display in staff areas.

    With your permission, we will share your story at the celebrations. Stories are due by Friday 26 October.

     

    Martin

    Martin Bowles, National CEO

    Share your story    Go to Resources  Mary Potter Celebrations Image Gallery

     

    Stories

    Fr. Percy and Larissa

    Larissa makes my time at the hospice much easier to accept.

    Rod’s rehabilitation

    Here my life has been given back to me..

    Kriss’s poem

    “I will cry when I leave. Now I can smile and not grieve.”..

    Dawn and Cynthia

    A special bond

    Lesli’s art program

    a catalyst for a different kind of communication

    Greg’s

    Emergency Interpreter

    Greg’s

    Vagrant Loiterer

    Cath & Kate

    Calvary Cessnock

    Jenny

    A pilgrim’s story

    Loretta

    It’s not a job

    Christine

    The two Mary’s have had had a part in my life for a long time

    Terence

    I did it my way

    Betty

    A delightful lady, teaches Pianoforte

    Ngaire and Shari

    It works because we all work together

    Linda n Gill

    Sean

    Mum’s Visa

    Joseph

    The builder

    James

    Grow-n up in Centrals

    Susan

    Being for others

    Sr Loreto Allen LCM

    Sharing the Spirit of Venerable Mary Potter

    Linda

    From Silver Circle to Calvary

    Ashleigh

    From support worker to graduate nurse in the Calvary Family

    Carolyn

    Caring heals loneliness

    Paula

    Mulakunya flexi care

    Carolyn

    It makes me want to be the best I can be

    Bricky

    Letter of gratitude

    Resources

    To promote greater awareness of the Mary Potter Celebrations, thank you for downloading, printing and displaying the poster below in staff areas.

    A range of DL cards, some featured below, are also available from your local Director of Mission.

    DOWNLOAD THE POSTER

     

     

     

    • the Order of Service booklet is edited at the discretion of your local Director of Mission who will then organise print outs for each of your celebrations
    • the prayer book is available in two formats
      •  in editable Word format
      • PDF (much easier to print out)

    DOWNLOAD WORD FORMAT

    DOWNLOAD PDF FORMAT

    Thank you for observing the guidelines below when issuing your invitations

    • National office invitations are addressed to the National CEO and National Executive Leadership Team NELT (replaces NLT)
    •  for the convenience of your guests, include
      • both the start and finish times
      • comprehensive details of the venue location
      • the name and number of a contact person who is available to speak to on the day should the guest have difficulty locating the venue
    •  issue Canonical Steward invitations at least two weeks prior, this will allow for their increased attendance and support

    The invitations are in editable Word format

    DOWNLOAD INVITATION 

    DOWNLOAD CALENDAR

    Calvary Reflections is a book of Living Resources to support Reflective Practice in everyday life.

    Calvary gratefully acknowledges the authors/ editors Anna Cirocco and Shé Hawke, of the Pastoral Care Team at Calvary Bruce Public Hospital, ACT.

    The comprehensive contents are organised to suit every conceivable situation including:

    • For Managers
    • For Staff
    • Litergical
    • Celebrations and Thresholds
    • Hope and Trust
    • Growth and Transformation
    • Gratitude and Acceptance
    • Sorry, Ammends and Forgiveness
    • Corporate Service
    • Blessings and Prayers for Families and Communities
    • Mary Potter Resources

    The resource is a available at www.calvaryreflections.org.au

    DOWNLOAD REFLECTIONS RESOURCE

    The Venerable Mary Potter Booklet has been faithfully reproduced from the original with the kind permission of Little Company of Mary.

    DOWNLOAD VENERABLE MARY POTTER BOOKLET

    This year Calvary are introducing a new national Year of Service badge. You may notice these new badges appearing as we work through older stocks.