HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
5TH SUNDAY IN LENT March 25, 2012 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 11.00am – Holy Communion SATURDAY 6.00pm – Holy Communion SUNDAY 8.00am & 10.00am – Holy Communion Family ministry: Sunday 10.00am in hall (in church on 1st Sunday) Morning Prayer: 9.00am Wednesday-Saturday The Noon Hour: 12 noon - 1.00pm Tuesday to Thursday Healing Service: 11.30am, 4th Sunday At Trinity Grammar School Chapel: Sunday 週日中英文10.30am 週日中英文 – English Service
Hymn: TiS
1. Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon the throne; hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own: awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for me, and hail him as your chosen king through all eternity.
3. Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, those wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified: no angel there on high can fully bear that sight, but downwards bends a burning eye at mysteries so bright.
2. Crown him the Son of God before the worlds began: and we who tread where he has trod crown him the Son of Man, who every grief has known that wrings the human breast, and takes and bears them for his own, that all in him may rest.
6. Crown him the Lord of years, the Potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, majestic and sublime: all hail, Redeemer, hail! for you have died for me; your praise shall never, never fail throughout eternity. 2
Greeting:
The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU.
(see Ruth 2:4)
Sentence: ‘This is the covenant I will make with them,’ says the Lord God: ‘I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God and they shall be my people.’ Jeremiah 31.33 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 minister reads aloud the commandments. Hear the commandments which God gave his people Israel. 1 I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of slavery; you shall have no other gods but me. 2 You shall not make for yourself a graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them or serve them. 3 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. 4 Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shall you labour and do all you have to do, but the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord your God. 5 Honour your father and your mother. 6 You shall do no murder. 7 You shall not commit adultery. 8 You shall not steal. 9 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. 10 You shall not covet anything that is your neighbour’s. Response: Lord, have mercy on us: and write your law in our hearts by your Holy Spirit. 3
Kyrie eleison
(Dudman)
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. 4
Prayer of the Day O God, our Redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be your messengers of forgiveness and hope: renew us by your Holy Spirit, that we may follow your commands and proclaim your reign of love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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: Jeremiah 31.31-34 31
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. 33But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Psalm 119.9-16 9 How shall the young keep their path pure: unless they hold to your word? 10 I have sought you with my whole heart: let me not stray from your commandments. 11 I have treasured your words in my heart: that I might not sin against you. 12 Blessed are you, Lord God: O teach me your statutes. 13 With my lips I have been telling: all the judgements of your mouth; 14 And I find more joy in the way of your commands: than in all manner of riches. 15 I will meditate on your precepts: and give heed to your ways; 16 For my delight is wholly in your statutes: and I will not forget your word. Second Reading: Hebrews 5.5-14 5 So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; 6as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” 7In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; 9and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, 10having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. 11About this we have much to say that is hard to explain, since you have become dull in understanding. 12For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic elements of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food;13for everyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is unskilled in the word of righteousness. 14But solid food is for the mature, for those whose faculties have been trained by practice to distinguish good from evil. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD 6
Gradual Hymn:
1. Lord Jesus, think on me, and purge away my sin; from earthbound passions set me free, and make me pure within.
4. Lord Jesus, think on me, nor let me go astray; through darkness and perplexity point to the heavenly way. 5. Lord Jesus, think on me, that, when the trial is past, I may your radiant glory see, and share your joy at last.
2. Lord Jesus, think on me by care and woe oppressed; let me your loving servant be, and taste your promised rest.
Synesius of Cyrene c.375–430 tr. Allen William Chatfield 1808–96 alt.
3. Lord Jesus, think on me, amid the bitter strife; through all my pain and misery become my health and life.
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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 John chapter 12 beginning at the 20th verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 20
Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour. 27 “Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour.28Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” 29The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” 30Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. 31Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. 32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” 33He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. • SERMON
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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.
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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.
We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice. We pray for: Church of Ireland; The Diocese of The Northern Territory; Benetas; St Marks’ Fitzroy; St John's Bentleigh – 50th anniversary; St Martin’s Belgrave Heights; St Luke's Sydenham – Confirmation; All Saints East St Kilda; and our Bishops Philip and Barbara. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Liz Ashe, Peter H, Margaret B, Joan W, Murray C, Margaret Y, Judy S, Enid B, Miriam A, Robert D, Mia C, Jan T, Ray C, Peter Hs and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us, Jean S, Lowan A, Ren C, Jack L, 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 Mavis Gamble (2008) and Freddie Righton (1976) as we come to the anniversary of their entry into your nearer presence. 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. THE GREETING OF PEACE
(all stand)
{Celebrant} 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] 10
Offertory Hymn:
1. All my hope on God is founded; all my trust he will renew, through all change and chance he guides me, only good and only true. God unknown, he alone calls my heart to be his own.
4. Daily the almighty giver will his bounteous gifts bestow; in his will our souls find pleasure, leading us where’er we go. Love will stand at his hand, joy shall wait for his command. 5. Still from earth to God eternal sacrifice of praise be done, high above all praises praising for the gift of Christ his Son. Hear Christ call one and all: those who follow shall not fall.
2. Human pride and earthly glory, sword and crown betray our trust; all we build with care and labour, tower and temple, fall to dust. But God’s power, hour by hour, is my temple and my tower. 3. God’s great goodness lasts for ever, deep his wisdom, passing thought; splendour, light and life attend him, beauty springing out of naught. Evermore from his store new-born worlds rise and adore. 11
Robert Bridges 1844–1930 alt. after Joachim Neander 1650–80 Music by permission Novello & Co, UK
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.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest:
(Dudman)
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:
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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. 13
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 "Turn thee again, O Lord�, Attwood. 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:
1. Forth in your name, O Lord, I go, my daily labour to pursue, you, Lord, alone resolved to know, in all I think, or speak, or do.
4. Give me to bear your easy yoke, and every moment watch and pray, and still to things eternal look, and hasten to your glorious day;
2. Each task your wisdom has assigned still let me cheerfully fulfil, in all my works your presence find, and prove your good and perfect will.
5. for you delightfully employ all that your bounteous grace has given, and run my course with even joy, and closely walk with you to heaven. Charles Wesley 1707–88 alt.
3. You may I set at my right hand, whose eyes my inmost substance view, and labour on at your command, and offer all my works to you.
Blessing Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN ORGAN POSTLUDE 15
Readings for 10am Sunday, April 1, PALM SUNDAY 2012 Opening Gospel John 12:12-16 1st Reading Isaiah 50:4-9a nd 2 Reading Philippians 2:5-11
Psalm 31:9-18 Gospel Mark 14:22-31
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GENERAL NOTICES
Memorial Flowers: the High Altar flowers are given In Memory of Freddie Righton by Margaret. Birthday: Sumitra Wickramasinghe (last Friday) Passover meal: will be held on Maundy Thursday (5th April) at 6pm in the Jubilee Hall. If wishing to attend please place your name on the list at the back of church. The meal touches on some of the elements of the Jewish Passover and provides a background to the events of Good Friday and Easter. For those wishing to help with catering a list of foods to be provided is also at the back of church. Mothers Union: Those attending the Lady Day service at St Paul's Cathedral at 10.30am on Monday 26th March are invited to meet at the church at 9.30am and travel together on the tram. Stephen’s New York Organ Tour Fundraising Concert Will be on next Sunday, April 1st at 2pm. Come and hear plenty of great pipeorgan sounds including works to be performed in New York and help Stephen on his way! - Entry by Donation.
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Services for Holy Week and Easter – 2012 1st April, Palm Sunday:
8am: Holy Communion (BCP). 10am: Sung Holy Communion. (10.30am Cross cultural service at TGS chapel - service in English )
3rd April, Tuesday:
7pm: Stations of the cross 8pm: Holy Communion.
4th April, Wednesday:
11am: Holy Communion 7pm: Stations of the cross 8pm: Holy Communion.
5th April, Maundy Thursday:
6pm: Passover style meal. 8pm: Holy Communion with washing of the feet.
6th April, GOOD FRIDAY:
8am: Stations of the Cross 9am: Good Friday service. (10.45am: Ecumenical Service in Petrie Square)
7th April, EASTER EVE:
5pm: Children’s service. 8pm: Easter Vigil with renewal of baptismal vows.
8th April, EASTER DAY:
8am: Holy Communion. 10am: Sung Holy Communion. (10.30am Cross cultural service at TGS chapel - service in English )
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ROSTERS Roster Duty 6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast
This Week 25/3/2012
Next Week 1/4/2012
The Rev'd Roy Stanley
The Rev'd Dr H. Granowski
David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse David Harkin
Marilyn Frood & Barbara Thomson Chris & Merrilyn Beeny (March – December) BCP Irene Shorthouse David Harkin Dinesh Warnakulasuriya
Leonie Bird Diana Cerini Carol Fraser The Rev'd Dr Helen Granowski The Rev'd Roy Stanley Marilyn Frood and Nancy Sturgess
The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Alan & Nell Eddy
10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Officiant Preacher Transport Morning Tea Counters
Elaine Hutchinson, Jan Todd Janice Lucas & & Nola Scott Carol Fraser Nick Leicester & Families Julie-Ann Barnes Jane Sullivan Families Elaine Hutchinson Joan Brooking Don & Joy Watkinson Jane Sullivan Jane Sullivan Pam Hughes The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Ros St Flour Rosemary Nairn Bruce Chisholm Tim & Rosemary Sewell Elaine Hutchinson & Barbara Thomson Robert and Marilyn Frood Rosemary Nairn & Carol Fraser 19
Holy Trinity Church Directory www.holytrinitykew.org.au PO Box 37, Kew 3101 Ph: (03) 9853 7158
251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101 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, Diane Leist, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), Tim Sewell, Alan Wilson. Wedding enquiries: Susan Baker – contact through church website weddings page.
Music Team Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Assistant Organist: Anthony Carr
Parish Diary Mar DAY 25 Sun 26 Mon 28 Wed
31 Sat
Apr 1 Sun
TIME 11:30am 10:30am 1:30pm 6pm 7:30pm 9-12 2pm
EVENT Monthly healing service Lady Day service at St Paul’s Cathedral Lent daytime study group meet in vicarage – FINAL Concert rehearsal (Orchestre Nouveau) in church Lent evening study group meet in vicarage – FINAL Working Bee and BBQ lunch Concert: Orchestre Nouveau End of Daylight Savings (Clocks back 1 hour)
12pm 2pm
Stewardship committee lunch meeting in Vicarage Stephen’s New York Organ Tour Fundraising Concert
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