HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 4, 2011 Holy Communion 10am - 1st Sunday Family Service 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) 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
Hymn: TiS 270
1. On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry announces that the Lord is nigh; come then and hearken, for he brings glad tidings from the King of kings.
4. To heal the sick stretch out your hand, and bid the fallen sinner stand; shine forth, and let your light restore earth’s own true loveliness once more.
2. Then cleansed be every heart from sin; make straight the way for God within; 5. To him who left the throne of prepare we in our hearts a home where such a mighty guest may come. heaven to free us all, let praise be given; 3. For you are our salvation, Lord, and praise be to the Father done, our refuge and our great reward; and Holy Spirit, Three in One. without your grace we waste away like flowers that wither and decay.
Greeting: The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU. (see Ruth 2:4)
Sentence: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. For the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together. Luke 3.4; Isaiah 40.5a Prayer of Preparation: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: God of love and peace, you know what we think and feel. Touch our hearts that our thoughts and actions may be good so that we may love you and honour you, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN. 2
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.’
The Confession Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's forgiveness. God of mercy and grace, we have sometimes thought wrong things, and done wrong things and we have not always loved each other as we should. We are sorry. Forgive us and help us to love and obey you , through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 3
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.
Prayer of the Day Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)
First Reading: Isaiah 40:1, 3-5, 11
(CEV)
Our God has said: "Encourage my people! Give them comfort. Someone is shouting: "Clear a path in the desert! Make a straight road for the LORD our God. Fill in the valleys; flatten every hill and mountain. Level the rough and rugged ground. Then the glory of the LORD will appear for all to see. The LORD has promised this!" The LORD cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Psalm: 85:8-13 I will hear what the Lord God will speak: for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful ones, whose hearts are turned to him. Truly his salvation is near to those that fear him: and his glory shall dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other; Truth shall flourish out of the earth: and righteousness shall look down from heaven. The Lord will also give us all that is good: and our land shall yield its plenty. For righteousness shall go before him: and tread the path before his feet.
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Gradual Hymn: TiS 288
1. Not the powerful, not the privileged, not the famous in the land, but the no-ones and the needy were the first to hold God’s hand. 2. Not a well-established family with an heirloom christening shawl, but a homeless, wandering couple parented the Lord of All.
4. God, determined to be different from the standards we think best, in his choice of friends and family, lets forgotten folk be blessed. 5. Not obsessed by our achievements, worldly wealth or family tree, may we, in and with God’s chosen, find our fondest pedigree.
3. Not, at first, to little children, nor to those whose faith burned bright, but to adults, stalled in darkness, angels brought God’s love and light.
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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 Mark chapter 1 beginning at the 1st verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. This is the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It began just as God had said in the book written by Isaiah the prophet, "I am sending my messenger to get the way ready for you. In the desert someone is shouting, `Get the road ready for the Lord! Make a straight path for him.'" So John the Baptist showed up in the desert and told everyone, "Turn back to God and be baptized! Then your sins will be forgiven." From all Judea and Jerusalem crowds of people went to John. They told how sorry they were for their sins, and he baptized them in the Jordan River. John wore clothes made of camel's hair. He had a leather strap around his waist and ate grasshoppers and wild honey. John also told the people, "Someone more powerful is going to come. And I am not good enough even to stoop down and untie his sandals. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!" Gospel Response:
Alleluia
This is the gospel of the Lord PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
(sung by choir and congregation together)
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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. Reader 1: God our Father, we give thanks for the world which you created and have given to us to enjoy. Help us to care for your world. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: We pray for all people of the church, and we pray that we may always try to be kind and helpful. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 1: We give thanks for our family and friends; we pray that we may be good friends to others. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: We remember those who are sick or lonely; may your spirit bring them comfort. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Adult: We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: ………. and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Reader 1: We remember those we love who have died and now live with you in heaven. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2:
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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We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice. We pray for: The Diocese of Western Kansas, USA; The Diocese of Ballarat; Theological Education - Network 1:28; Parish of Jika Jika; Christ Church Melton; St James' Ivanhoe – Confirmation; St Faith's Burwood – Confirmation; St Bartholomew's Burnley – Confirmation; and our Bishops Philip and Barbara. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: George Edwards, Judy S, Enid B, Margaret Y, 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, Jack Lyons, 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. We remember before God with thanksgiving the lives of Michael Luxton (1994), Qona Crawshaw (2009), Hortense Isaacs (1994) and James Isaacs (2000), as we come to the anniversary of their entry into your nearer presence. THE BAPTISM When Jesus had risen from the dead, he commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We have come together today in obedience to that command. In baptism, we are joined to Christ, and made members of his Church. Baptism of children is a celebration of new life and the promise of eternal life, and an acknowledgement of their need for care and protection. While we focus on the grace of God given to those who are baptized, we also acknowledge that spiritual growth depends on parents and godparents, and the wider circle of family and friends, who are the examples and influence that mould a child’s character. In this service of baptism we bring Charlotte into God’s presence that she may be enfolded in the grace of the Holy Spirit. Parents and Godparents who bring children for baptism must express their own trust and commitment to the promises of God, and their intention to bring up the children in the faith and practice of the Church.
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The Baptism party gather around the font. The parents and godparents are asked the questions: Q/ Before God and this congregation, you must affirm your belief in God and so I ask: Do you Believe in God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit? A/ I do. Q/ Will you accept the responsibilities placed upon you in bringing Charlotte for baptism? A/ I will. Q/ By your prayers and example, by your friendship and love, will you encourage her in the life and faith of the Christian community? A/ I will. Q/ As your life will be an example to Charlotte, will you turn away from evil thoughts, words and actions? A/ I will. Q/ Will you affirm Christian values, especially those of honesty, compassion and mercy? A/ I will. Priest to the congregation: You have heard our brothers and sisters respond to Christ. Will you support them in this calling? ALL: WE WILL. Priest: Almighty God lead you in the light of Christ to his everlasting kingdom. AMEN. Prayers and Blessing of the water [Let us pray:] Grant, merciful God, that Charlotte may be so united with Christ in baptism that your new nature may be raised up in her where the fruit of your Spirit may grow and flourish. Give to family and friends the desire to share what you have revealed in your Holy Gospel. We give you thanks that at the beginning of creation your Holy Spirit moved upon the waters to bring forth light and life. With water you cleanse and replenish the earth; and through the waters of the Red Sea you led your people by Moses out of slavery into freedom, and brought them through the river Jordan into the land of promise. We give you thanks for your Son, Jesus Christ: 10
for his baptism by John, for his anointing in the Holy Spirit, and that through the deep waters of death Jesus delivered us from our sins and was raised to new life in triumph. We give you thanks for the grace of the Holy Spirit who leads us to your kingdom. And now we give you thanks that you have called Charlotte Pia Saunders to new birth in your Church through the waters of baptism. + Pour out your Holy Spirit in blessing and sanctify this water so that all who are baptized may be made one with Christ in his death and resurrection, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN. An affirmation of faith Priest: I ask the congregation to join with the parents and godparents in affirming the faith of the church.
Do you believe in God the Father? A/: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in God the Son? A/: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? A/: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. AMEN. The baptism Priest: Charlotte Pia, I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, AMEN. I sign you with the sign of the cross to show that you are marked as Christ’s own forever. (Oil that has been blessed by a bishop is used in anointing to symbolize being chosen in God, as were the priests and prophets of the Old Testament, and the New Testament understanding that we are all anointed in the Spirit through belief in Christ.)
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Live as a disciple of Christ; fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith. ALL: Confess Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, look for his coming in glory. Priest: God has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. ALL: Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father. Priest: God has called you into his church. ALL: We therefore receive and welcome you as a member with us of the body of Christ, as a child of the one heavenly Father, and as an inheritor of the kingdom of God. Prayers for the child, parents and godparents Merciful God, in your infinite love you have made a new covenant with us in Jesus Christ, promising to be our God and the God of our children. Enable all who are baptised in your name to live as your faithful people. Fulfil your promises for Charlotte, we pray, and grant that she may grow in your faith and service. We pray for Matthew and Mirjam, that in your Spirit of wisdom, their family may grow in your love, and their home share in the joy of your eternal kingdom. And we pray for Charlotte’s godparents, Robyn and Jeremy; enable them to share with their goddaughter what you have revealed to us of your love in your holy gospel. We ask this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ, AMEN.
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.
[A greeting of peace is exchanged with those around us]
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Offertory Hymn: TiS 526
1. Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us, you are one with us, Mary’s son; cleansing our souls from all their sin, pouring your love and goodness in, Jesus, our love for you we sing, living Lord. 2. Lord Jesus Christ, now and every day teach us how to pray, Son of God. You have commanded us to do this in remembrance, Lord, of you: into our lives your power breaks through, living Lord.
3. Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us, born as one of us, Mary’s son; led out to die on Calvary, risen from death to set us free, living Lord Jesus, help us see you are Lord. 4. Lord Jesus Christ, I would come to you, live my life for you, Son of God. All your commands I know are true, your many gifts will make me new, into my life your power breaks through, living Lord.
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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.
Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: ALL:
THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 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:
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. 15
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 “Let all mortal flesh keep silence�, arr. Stephen Cleobury.
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 16
Final Hymn: TiS 662 1. I know someone who watches over me all through the day; I know someone who cares for me in every single way, the Shepherd who will help me if I ever go astray: he’s the Lord, and Jesus is his name. He’s the children’s Saviour, he’s the children’s friend, a very special person, and his love will never end. He’s the children’s Saviour, he’s the children’s friend. He’s the Lord, and Jesus is his name. 2. Whenever I am lonely or whenever I am sad Jesus comes to cheer me up and make my heart so glad. He’s got to be the nicest friend that I have ever had: he’s the Lord, and Jesus is his name. He’s the children’s Saviour, ... Blessing Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN
Readings for 10am Sunday, December 11, 2011 1st Reading Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126:1-7 2nd Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Gospel John 1:6-8, 19-28
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GENERAL NOTICES Birthday: Livia Tropea (7 yesterday), Theo Cowley (4 yesterday), Cynthia Hogg (Tuesday) High Altar Flowers: In Memory of Michael Luxton from Janet, Tim, Nick, James & Sarah. Anniversary: Jack and Margaret Lyons (60th Anniversary on Tuesday) VESTRY: I am pleased to advise you that Beth Bailey has accepted my invitation to join vestry. Roy. Christmas Street Stall: will be held this year on the 10th December. Bible Reading Fellowship 'Daylight' orders for 2012 are due by the 11th December. Please pay if renewing, cross off your name if cancelling or add name if wishing to subscribe. Price is still $30 per year. ANGLICARE CHRISTMAS TOYS: will again be collected over the next few weeks. They prefer presents to be unwrapped so that they can be given to the appropriate aged child. ADVENT STUDY GROUPS: will be held on Wednesday's at 7.30pm from 23rd November - 14th December; and on Friday's at 2pm from 25th November - 16th December. The studies will be held in the vicarage and last for about 75 minutes. The final meeting for this year of the Women’s Groups will be be held on Wednesday, December 7, beginning with the parish communion service at 11am. Then we will drive to Carol Fraser’s house for a Christmas lunch. Everyone is very welcome to join us. If you would like to come, please add your name to the list at the back of the church.
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Rosters Roster Duty 6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assistant Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast
This Week 4/12/2011
Next Week 11/12/2011
The Rev'd Dr H. Granowski
The Rev'd Roy Stanley Leonie Bird
Marilyn Frood & Leonie Bird Chris & Merrilyn Beeny (March – December) BCP Irene Shorthouse David Harkin Dinesh Warnakulasuriya
Robert Frood & Joan Healy Irene Shorthouse
The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Alan & Nell Eddy
The Rev'd Roy Stanley Carol Fraser Barbara Thomson Leonie Bird The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Rick Nicholson and Yvonne Stannard
10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Officiant Preacher Transport Morning Tea Counters
Carol Fraser, Janice Lucas & Diane Leist Families Families Joan Brooking Jane Sullivan
Viv & Peter Harkness & Barbara Thomson Pam Hughes & Clarence Muttiah The Rev'd Roy Stanley Nip Thomson Pam Hughes & Don Watkinson Joy Watkinson The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Dorothy Hadwen Nip Thomson & Sumitra Wickramasinghe Irene Shorthouse& Barbara Thomson
Pam Hughes The Rev'd Roy Stanley Ros St Flour Bruce Chisholm Tim & Rosemary Sewell Rosemary Nairn & Carol Fraser 19
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; 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 Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9848 7738 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, Carol Fraser, Rick Nicholson, Beth Bailey, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), Tim Sewell, Alan Wilson. Wedding co-ordinator: Susan Baker 0429 869 019; 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 Dec DAY TIME 4 Sun 11:30am 7:30pm 6 Tue 1pm 7:30pm 7 Wed 11am 7:30pm 9 Fri 2pm 4pm 10 Sat 9-12 7pm 13 Tue 7:30pm
EVENT Stewardship committee meeting in hall Ecumenical Carols Service in Petrie Square Funeral and use of hall Wardens meet at Barbara’s Communion service followed by Ladies Groups lunch. Advent study group – week 3 - vicarage Advent study group – week 3 – vicarage Pageant rehearsal in church Street stall Dinner in vicarage after church. Vestry meet in hall (NB: a week early) 20