HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
14th Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2011 Holy Communion 10am Crèche Area: is in the transept near the pulpit. Parents and children are welcome to enter by the church aisle or by the side door.
Welcome to HOLY TRINITY, where services have been held, in this church, since 1863. We pray that you will feel the presence of God and know his blessings in your life YOU ARE INVITED TO MORNING TEA IN THE JUBILEE HALL AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE. SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY WEDNESDAY 11.00 am – Eucharist SATURDAY 6.00 pm – Eucharist SUNDAY 8.00 am & 10.00 am – Eucharist Family ministry: Sunday 10.00 am in hall (in church on 1st Sunday) SUNDAY 4.00 pm – Mandarin service 中文祟拜 週日 4pm 於本堂 Morning Prayer: 9.00 am Wednesday-Saturday The Noon Hour: 12 noon - 1.00pm Tuesday to Thursday Healing Service: 11.30 am, 4th Sunday At Trinity Grammar School Chapel: Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – Bilingual Service 週日中英文
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Hymn: TiS 212
1. Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ the true, the only light, sun of righteousness, arise, triumph over shades of night; dayspring from on high, be near; day-star, in my heart appear. 2. Dark and cheerless is the morn if you seem not close to me; joyless is the day’s return, till your mercy’s beams I see, till they inward light impart, glad my eyes, and warm my heart. 3. Visit then this soul of mine; pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, radiancy divine; scatter all my unbelief; more and more yourself display, shining to the perfect day. Greeting: The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU. 3
(see Ruth 2:4)
Sentence: By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2.8-9 Prayer of Preparation: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Summary of the Commandments: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’
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The Confession Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's forgiveness. Merciful God, our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Absolution{Celebrant} Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Gloria – Ushaw Setting (Alan Rees) CHOIR: Glory, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest, ALL:
and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
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Prayer of the Day Loving and righteous God, your boundless generosity exceeds all that we can desire or deserve, and you give to the last worker all you promised to the first: liberate us from all jealousy and greed, that we may be free to love and serve others, and in your service may find our true reward; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Exodus 16:2-15 2 The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. 3 The Israelites said to them, "If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger." 4 Then the Lord said to Moses, "I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. 5 On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days." 6 So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, "In the evening you shall know that it was the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, 7 and in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard your complaining against the Lord. For what are we, that you complain against us?" 8 And Moses said, "When the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening and your fill of bread in the morning, because the Lord has heard the complaining that you utter against him--what are we? Your complaining is not against us but against the Lord." 9 Then Moses said to Aaron, "Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, 'Draw near to the Lord, for he has heard your complaining.' " 10 And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked toward the wilderness, and the glory of the Lord appeared in the 7
cloud. 11 The Lord spoke to Moses and said, 12 "I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.' " 13 In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. 14 When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. 15 When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, "It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
Psalm: 105:1-6, 44-45 1 O give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name: tell among the peoples what things he has done. 2 Sing to him, O sing praises: and be telling of all his marvellous works. 3 Exult in his holy name: and let those that seek the Lord be joyful in heart. 4 Seek the Lord and his strength: O seek his face continually. 5 Call to mind what wonders he has done: his marvellous acts, and the judgements of his mouth, 6 O seed of Abraham his servant: O children of Jacob his chosen one. 44 He gave them the land of the nations: and they took possession of the fruit for which other peoples had toiled, 45 So that they might keep his statutes: and faithfully obey his laws. O praise the Lord.
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Second Reading: Philippians 1:21-30 21 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23 I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24 but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. 25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, 26 so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. 27 Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, 28 and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God's doing. 29 For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well-- 30 since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Gradual Hymn: TiS 616
1. O day of God, draw near in beauty and in power, come with your timeless judgment now to match our present hour.
4. Bring to our world of strife your sovereign word of peace, that war may haunt the earth no more and desolation cease.
2. Bring to our troubled minds, uncertain and afraid, the quiet of a steadfast faith, calm of a call obeyed.
5. O day of God, draw near as at creation’s birth; let there be light again, and set your justice in the earth.
3. Bring justice to our land that all may dwell secure, and firmly build for days to come foundations that endure.
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We stand for the reading of the Holy Gospel as a sign of respect as we greet our Lord who is present in His Holy Word. The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew chapter 20 beginning at the 1st verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 20:1 "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 When he went out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; 4 and he said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.' So they went. 5 When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same. 6 And about five o'clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, 'Why are you standing here idle all day?' 7 They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard.' 8 When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.' 9 When those hired about five o'clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. 10 Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. 11 And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, 12 saying, 'These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.' 13 But he replied to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? 14 Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. 15 Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?' 16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last." Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. ALLELUIA
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• SERMON
(Copies of the sermon are available at the back of church)
THE NICENE CREED Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 12
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Let us pray for all people and for the Church throughout the world. Each petition of intercession or thanksgiving concludes with, Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice. We pray for: SE & SW Florida, Prov IV USA; The Diocese of North West Australia; CMS; St Agnes’ Glen Huntly; St Linus' Merlynston; and our Bishops Philip and Barbara. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Nancy King, Leonie M, Enid B, Geoffrey M, Henry J, Margaret Y, Michael H, Faye H, Jan N, Geraldine McF, Miriam A, Jean S, Lowan A, Robert D, Mia C, Jan T, Ray C, Peter Hs, John & Jean H and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us, Howard D, John H, Nancy K, Margaret D, Hilary & Bill H, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, Lorna M, Jean D and Gwlad W and all who care for them.
Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers. Grant that what we have asked in faith We may by your grace receive, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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THE GREETING OF PEACE {Celebrant}
(all stand)
We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Offertory Hymn: TiS 111
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation. Come all who hear, brothers and sisters draw near, praise him in glad adoration. 2. Praise to the Lord who in all things is wondrously reigning and, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining: have you not seen all that is needed has been sent by his gracious ordaining? 3. Praise to the Lord, who will prosper our work and defend us; surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend us: ponder anew what the Almighty can do as with his love he befriends us. 14
4. Praise to the Lord, who when darkness of sin is abounding, who, when the godless do triumph, our best hopes confounding, sheds forth his light, scatters the horrors of night, saints with his mercy surrounding. 5. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him. Let the Amen sound from his people again: gladly for ever adore him.
Offertory Prayer: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. BLESSED BE GOD FOR EVER.
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THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest:
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts: We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise... ... Forever praising you and singing:
ALL:
CHOIR: God of power and God of might. ALL:
CHOIR: Heaven and earth are full, are full of your glory. ALL:
CHOIR: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. ALL:
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Priest: ‌. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me
Priest: in songs of never ending praise:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNION {Celebrant}
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We who are many are one body, For we all share in the one bread. The choir sings the Agnus Dei
Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
Baptised Christians who receive communion in their own church are invited to share communion with us. Communion wine may be received: (a) from the common cup from the first of the two Eucharistic Assistants. (b) by intinction from the second of the Eucharistic Assistants where a small part of the wafer is carefully dipped in the wine, or (c) from an individual glass on request from the first Eucharistic Assistant. Or you may choose to receive the wafer only (Communion in one kind).
The Choir Sings “Lead me, Lord�, Wesley.
THE SENDING OUT OF GOD'S PEOPLE Post-Communion Prayer Prayer of self-offering Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. AMEN
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Final Hymn: TiS 599
4. Take my silver and my gold, nothing, Lord, would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose.
1. Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2. Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee.
5. Take my will and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne.
3. Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee.
6. Take my love: my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure-store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee.
Blessing Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN
~ ORGAN POSTLUDE ~
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Readings for 10am Sunday, September 25, 2011 1st Reading 2nd Reading
Exodus 17:1-7 Philippians 2:1-13
Psalm Gospel
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78:1-4, 11-14 Matthew 21:23-32
GENERAL NOTICES Memorial flowers: today from Max, Trevor, Christopher, Ian Lees & their families In Memory of Nelle. Birthday: Pip Teh (today)
MUSIC NOTICES
HTK CHOIR: will be in recess between September 25 and October 16 (inclusive) – Anthony Carr will be providing organ music over this period. If you are interested in singing in the Advent Christmas Carols service on December 18 this year, or interested in joining the Sunday choir during Term 4, please let Stephen know at music@holytrinitykew.org.au Summer Choir: There will be an adult summer choir this January if there is sufficient interest. This will be restricted to 8 balanced voices, so tenors, basses and altos are particularly invited to join. Ask Stephen for further details: music@holytrinitykew.org.au
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Artwork by Dorothea Baker
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Roster Duty 6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assistant Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast
Rosters This Week 18/9/2011
Next Week 25/9/2011
The Rev’d Norman Curry
The Rev'd Roy Stanley
Charles & Jan Harkin Joan Healy BCP Leonie Bird
David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse David Harkin Leonie Bird Diana Cerini
Dinesh Warnakulasuriya
Carol Fraser
The Rev'd Norman Curry
The Rev'd Dr Helen Granowski The Rev'd Roy Stanley Marilyn Frood and Nancy Sturgess
The Rev'd Norman Curry Diana Cerini & Margaret Righton
10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Officiant Preacher Transport Morning Tea Counters
Nip Thomson and Nola Scott Elizabeth Cook & Val Batson Joan Brooking Clarence Muttiah & Barbara Thomson Jane Sullivan, The Rev'd Norman Curry The Rev'd Norman Curry Elizabeth Cook Diane Leist & Nancy Daniels Charles & Jan Harkin 23
Jan Todd & Barbara Thomson Nick Leicester & Julie-Ann Barnes Jane Sullivan
Barbara Thomson Jane Sullivan The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Rosemary Nairn Nola Scott & Barbara Thomson Robert and Marilyn Frood
Holy Trinity Church Directory www.holytrinitykew.org.au PO Box 37, Kew 3101 251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101 Ph: (03) 9853 7158 Email: office@holytrinitykew.org.au Ministry Team and Church Officers: Vicar: The Rev’d Roy Stanley, (03) 9853 7132; mob: 0408 012 165 vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au Assistant Priest: The Rev’d Jessica Cheung 0403 380 837 revjcheung@yahoo.com Family Minister: Ros St Flour, 0411 349938 htkfamilyministry@yahoo.com.au Relieving Chaplain: Leonie Bird, 0409 860 026 Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev Dr Norman Curry, The Rev Dr Helen Granowski Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Joy Watkinson. Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Robert Frood Vestry members: John Carmichael, Laurence Dong, Carol Fraser, Peter Harkness, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), Tim Sewell, John Wang, Alan Wilson. Wedding co-ordinator: Susan Baker 0429 869 019; email: weddings@holytrinitykew.org.au Music Team Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Assistant Organist: Anthony Carr Parish Diary Sep DAY TIME 20 Tue 7:30pm 21 Wed 8pm 23 Fri 11:30am 2pm 24 Sat 3pm 28 Wed 8pm 29 Thu 8pm 30 Fri 3:30pm Oct 1 Sat 2pm 2 Sun 10am
EVENT Vestry meet in the vicarage Wedding rehearsal Wedding rehearsal Wedding Wedding Wedding rehearsal Wedding rehearsal Wedding Wedding BLESSING OF PETS SERVICE 24