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