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ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL, BATHURST
'encouraging growth in relationships with Christ and each other'
Welcome to All Saints' Cathedral, Bathurst. This is a special place in the life of the City of Bathurst and the wider Anglican Church of Western New South Wales.
All Saints' Cathedral is located in the heart of Bathurst City. The Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Bathurst and the 'principal church' of the Diocese.
The Bathurst Parish was formed in 1842, and the first church on the site was builit in 1848. This church became a cathedral in 1870 when the Diocese of Bathurst was formed.
The Cathedral Parish is an open and inclusive Christian community of faith that exists to live out and share the good news of Christ with the people of Bathurst. We have activities for all age groups and people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.
The Cathedral is open each day from 8 am. You are welcome to join us at any of our services and activities.
Every blessing,
Andrew Sempell
Dean of Bathurst
 The Parish Office is located in the
Diocesan Registry Building,
Church Street, Bathurst,
and is open Monday to Friday from
10 am to 5 pm.
Mail: PO Box 258, Bathurst, NSW, 2795.
Telephone: 02 6331 4711 Fax: 02 6331 4347
Email: bxcathedral@ix.net.au
In emergencies, the Bathurst on-call minister can be contacted
on 0417 693 147.
Links:
Bathurst Anglican Youth Ministries:
www.bayministries.websyte.com.au
Cathedral Bells of Bathurst:
www.cathedralbellsofbathurst.websyte.com.au
All Saints' College:
www.saints.nsw.edu.au
Diocese of Bathurst:
www.bathurstanglican.org.au
NEWS AND EVENTS
MARCH ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, 2nd 7:00 pm Healing Service in the Chapter House:
Speaker: Fr Michael Deasey
Wednesday, 3rd 12:30 pm Lunchtime Recital in the Cathedral:
Local pianist John Falloon plays popular music from the 1900s to the 1960s. Gold coin donation.
Saturday, 6th 10:00 am Scrapbooking in the Abbott Room
Sunday, 7th Third Sunday in Lent:
Preacher: Fr Jono Williams
2:00 pm Concert: Simon Tedeschi & Ian Cooper
These two musicians are virtuosos in their own right, with the ability to perform the great classical repertoire as well as jazz improvisation over the coolest themes. Performing everything from Bach to Brubeck with skill and finesse. Tickets are available from Mitchell Conservatorium or at the door. Price: $35 adult, $25 concession, $20 children.
Tuesday, 9th 7:00 pm Parish Council in the Abbott Room
Friday, 12th 6:30 pm Craft & Quilt Spectacular Opening in Cathedral
Saturday, 13th 10:00 am Craft & Quilt Spectacular in the Cathedral & Fete
Including Belltower tours; plant, cake & book stalls; craft exhibition; sausage sizzle & teas.
Sunday, 14th Fourth Sunday in Lent:
Preacher: Fr Michael Deasey
11:30 am Parish Annual Meeting in the Chapter House
Sunday, 20th Fifth Sunday in Lent:
Preacher: Dean Andrew Sempell
4:30 pm Choral Evensong
(commemorating Bishop Thomas Ken)
Preacher: Fr Michael Deasey
Tuesday, 23rd 7:30 pm MU AGM in the Abbott Room
Thursday, 25th 12 noon Lady Day Eucharist in the Chapel
Friday, 26th 7:30 pm Bathurst District Ultreya in the Abbott Room
Sunday, 28th Palm Sunday:
Preacher: Deacon Michael Pailthorpe
3:00 pm Concert: Australian National Chamber Orchestra
Tuesday, 30th 7:00 pm Reconciliation Service in the Chapter House
Wednesday, 31st 8:00 pm Tenebrae Service in the Cathedral
DEAN ANDREW SEMPELL
TO TAKE UP A NEW APPOINTMENT IN SYDNEY
The Very Reverend Andrew Sempell, Dean of All Saints’ Cathedral Bathurst, announced today, Sunday 14th March, that he has accepted the appointment as the 16th Rector of the historic Parish of St James’ Church, King Street, in the heart of the City of Sydney.
St James’ Church is the oldest church building in Sydney, and was consecrated in 1824. The building was designed by colonial architect Francis Greenway as part of the massive development programme ordered by Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
The Parish is made up of a diverse group of people coming from across the Sydney region, and it has built up a most significant ministry through the conduct of its worship and music programmes over its 186 year history. The Parish is also a centre of Christian education and spiritual nurture through the work of the St James’ Institute and its many other parish activities. The Sister Freda Mission, based at St James’, also provides for the welfare of many needy people who are drawn to the church.
Because of its location, St James’ has a special relationship with the City of Sydney and to those who work in the legal, financial and medical professions, Sydney Hospital, the NSW Parliament and in the many retail stores nearby.
“All of this will certainly provide a great challenge for me - especially as I adapt to a busy inner-city ministry that has a rigorous approach to its missional, pastoral, educational and liturgical activities”, Dean Sempell said.
Dean Sempell’s last official Sunday in Bathurst will be on 20th June, when he will celebrate and preach at both the morning service and at Choral Evensong. He will commence work at St James’ on 1st July, which is also the day of his Induction Service, (to be held that evening at 7 pm).
“Our time in Bathurst has provided much joy for us as a family because of the many wonderful friendships and experiences we have had during our time here. It is therefore not easy to leave”. Dean Sempell said. “Yet, I also look forward to doing something new in a parish that has been, and continues to be, so formative in the life of the Anglican Church of Australia”.
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