HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
CHRIST THE KING November 25, 2012
Holy Communion 8am 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 BREAKFAST IN THE JUBILEE HALL AFTER TODAY’S 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. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Can you help complete the picture?
SAM 2012 Stewardship in Action for Ministry – Thank you for committing your support to our Church’s ministry and mission
Greeting:
The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU.
(see Ruth 2:4)
Sentence: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honour and glory and blessing. Revelation 5.12
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.’
Kyrie eleison: Lord have mercy: Christ have mercy: Lord have mercy:
R/: Lord have mercy R/: Christ have mercy R/: Lord have mercy 2
The Gloria Glory to God in the highest, 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. Amen.
Prayer of the Day Everlasting God, whose will is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King: grant that the people of earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his gentle and loving rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: DANIEL 7.9-10, 13-14 9
As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. 10A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousand served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened. 13As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. 14To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. Response:
Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
Psalm: Psalm 93 1
The Lord is king, and has put on robes of glory: the Lord has put on his glory, he has girded himself with strength. 2 He has made the world so firm: that it cannot be moved. 3 Your throne is established from of old: you are from everlasting. 4 The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice: the floods lift up their pounding. 5 But mightier than the sound of many waters, than the mighty waters or the breakers of the sea: the Lord on high is mighty. 6 Your decrees are very sure: and holiness, O Lord, adorns your house for ever. 4
Second Reading: REVELATION 1.4B-8 4
John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 7Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. 8‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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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 18 beginning at the 33rd verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 33
Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ 34Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ 35Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ 36Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’ 37Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’ Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
SERMON
followed by a short time for reflection
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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 The Church in the Falkland Islands; The Diocese of The Northern Territory; St Thomas’ Langwarrin & St Peter’s Pearcedale; St Thomas’ Ferntree Gully; St Paul’s Boronia –Confirmation; All Saints’ Greensborough – Confirmation; St Mark’s Fitzroy – Confirmation; Christ Church Little River – Patronal Festival; St Catharine’s Caulfield South; St Clement’s Elsternwick. We pray for our ministry team: Roy, Jessica, Norman, Helen, Ros & Pam - and for all who serve within the parish. We pray for all who are working on the building project and for its successful completion; and our Bishops Philip and Barbara. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Joan West, Tom F, Margaret R, Michael H, Philip C, Val B, Margaret D, Brenda, John M, Jean I, Alison M, Beatrice S, Rob A, Liz A, Margaret Y, Judy S, Miriam A, Robert D, Mia C, Jan T, 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, Ren C, Nancy K, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, Lorna M, Jean D, and all who care for them. We remember before God with thanksgiving the life of Dudley Rankine (1983), as we come to the anniversary of his 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.
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Jesus said: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you. John 13.34 [Let us pray] We do not presume to come to your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. 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.
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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.
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] 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:
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 our thanks and praise... ... for ever praising you and saying: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 10
Priest: People:
.‌ do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Priest: People:
‌.. in songs of never ending praise. Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen. 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.
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. Agnus Dei We pray together: Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us your peace. 11
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 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
Blessing Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN
'Copyright Š 1995, The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation. From the text of A Prayer Book for Australia, published under the imprint of Broughton Books. Reproduced with permission. - Recorded music played under PPCA licence 339096
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Readings for 8am Sunday, December 2, 2012 1st Reading Jeremiah 33:14-16 2nd Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Psalm Gospel
25:1-10 Luke 21:25-38
GENERAL NOTICES Birthday: Clarence Muttiah (Friday) Anniversary: Roy & Lyn (Wednesday) High Altar Flowers: are In Memory of Dudley Rankine from Barbara, Shirley & Margaret. Blessing of Animals with Nativity: 10am Sunday 9th December. A great opportunity to invite family or friends. The service begins outside at the front of church (with petting zoo and a pony) and then the service concludes in church with Communion. Tax Deductible Donations to Holy Trinity can be made for the 'Building Appeal' through the National Trust, OR for 'Family Ministry' through the Anglican Foundation. Forms are available at the back of church. Stewardship Program: Commitment forms can be left in the basket at the back of church or placed in the collection plate. To celebrate the presence of Holy Trinity in the community we have arranged a free 'Afternoon at the Proms' concert for 3pm today with the Boroondara Symphonic Band. The band will perform a selection of pieces from the traditional Last Night at the Proms repertoire and you will be able to join in a sing-a-long with some well-known favourites, including Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem. The programme will also include "Jupiter" from Holst's Planets' Suite, the Floral Dance (featured in the Film Brassed Off!), a lovely arrangement of Rutter's "For the Beauty of the Earth" and a medley of Gilbert and Sullivan tunes. Moreover, there will be a set of a set of variations, for euphonium soloist and band, based on the hymn tune Holy, Holy, Holy! (Nicaea). We encourage all to attend and make this a bumper celebration of Holy Trinity. ADVENT Study Groups: will meet for 4 weeks on Wednesdays - 1.30pm and 7.30pm groups, starting on 28th November.
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DECEMBER STREET STALL: The Christmas Street Stall will be in the main drive on Saturday December 1. The Boroondara Symphonic Band will play in the morning. Choir continues rehearsing for the Dec 16 Carols this week, anyone wishing to sing in the Carols service choir, rehearsal is at 11:30am Sundays. Email Stephen at music@holytrinitykew.org.au or phone: 0422 524 574 for further info. MU and friends: Join us for lunch and chatter with other Camberwell Deanery branches at Maranoa Gardens, Parring Rd Balwyn on Thursday November 29, 11:30-12noon. We take our own lunch and a chair and maybe, a gold coin for transport. Rosemary N. 9859 2278. Also note in your diary the date of the 11am service followed by Christmas lunch at Carol Fraser’s house on Wednesday December 5 at 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to come.
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, 9855 8279 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: Joe Gandy, 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 Choir Section Leaders: Philippa Allen, James Allen. 14
ROSTERS Roster Duty 6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast
This Week 25/11/2012
Next Week 2/12/2012
The Rev'd Roy Stanley
The Rev'd Dr H. Granowski
David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse David Harkin Leonie Bird Diana Cerini
Diana Cerini & Barbara Thomson Chris & Merrilyn Beeny BCP Irene Shorthouse David Harkin Dinesh Warnakulasuriya
Carol Fraser The Rev'd Dr Helen Granowski The Rev'd Roy Stanley Marilyn Frood and Nancy Sturgess
The Rev'd Roy Stanley
Elaine Hutchinson, Jan Todd & Liz Cook Nick Leicester & Julie-Ann Barnes Jane Sullivan Elaine Hutchinson Don & Joy Watkinson Jane Sullivan The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Rosemary Nairn Tim & Rosemary Sewell
Carol Fraser & Diane Leist
The Rev'd Roy Stanley Alan & Nell Eddy
10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Transport Morning Tea Counters
Robert and Marilyn Frood
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Families Families Janice Lucas Jane Sullivan Pam Hughes The Rev'd Roy Stanley Ros St Flour Bruce Chisholm Elaine Hutchinson & Barbara Thomson Rosemary Nairn & Carol Fraser
Parish Diary Nov DAY TIME 25
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Sun 1pm 1pm 3pm Wed 1:30pm 7:30pm Thu 8pm
29 DEC 1 Sat 9am 4pm 2 Sun 2pm 7:30pm 4 Tue 7:30pm
EVENT Baptism Choir Picnic CONCERT by Boroondara Symphonic Band. Advent study – week 1 – Vicarage Advent study – week 1 – Vicarage Wedding rehearsal Christmas Street Stall Wedding Stephen Kerr’s piano student concert Kew Council of Churches Christmas Carols – Petrie Sq 150th Committee - Vicarage
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 – English Service 週日中英文
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