HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 16, 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
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Hymn: TiS 264
1. Hark! a herald voice is calling: ‘Christ is near,’ it seems to say, ‘cast away the dreams of darkness, waken, children of the day!’ 2. Wakened by the solemn warning let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, her sun, all sloth dispelling shines upon the morning skies. 3. Lo, the Lamb so long expected comes with pardon now from heav’n; let us meet him with repentance, pray that we may be forgiv’n. 4. So when love comes forth in judgment, debts and doubts and wrongs to clear, faithful may he find his servants watching till the dawn appear. Anon., Latin ?6th cent. tr. Edward Caswall 1814–78 and others
Greeting:
The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU.
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(see Ruth 2:4)
Sentence: Do not fear. The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love. Zephaniah 3.16–17
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 (Dudman)
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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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Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you sent your Son into a world where the wheat must be winnowed from the chaff and evil clings even to what is good: let the fire of your Spirit purge us of all corruption, so that, purified, we may wait eagerly for him whose coming is certain, whose Day draws near, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Zephaniah 3.14-20 14
Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgements against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak. 17 The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing 18 as on a day of festival. I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it. 19 I will deal with all your oppressors at that time. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. 20 At that time I will bring you home, at the time when I gather you; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the LORD. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Psalm Song of Isaiah ‘Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust and will not be afraid; ‘For the Lord God is my strength and my song: and has become my salvation.’ With joy you will draw water: from the wells of salvation. On that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name; ‘Make known his deeds among the nations: proclaim that his name is exalted. ‘Sing God’s praises, who has triumphed gloriously: let this be known in all the world. ‘Shout and sing for joy, you that dwell in Zion: for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.’ Isaiah 12.2–6
Second Reading: Philippians 4.4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Response:
Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Gradual Hymn: TiS 596
1. Fill my whole life, O Lord my God, in every part with praise, that my whole being may proclaim your being and your ways.
4. Fill every part of me with praise: let all my being speak of you and of your love, O Lord, poor though I be and weak.
2. Not for the lip of praise alone nor ev’n the praising heart I ask, but for a life made up of praise in every part:
5. So shall you, Lord, receive from me the praise and glory due; and so shall I begin on earth the song for ever new.
3. praise in the common things of life, its goings out and in; praise in each duty and each deed, however small and mean.
6. So shall no part of day and night from sacredness be free; but with you, Lord, in every step my fellowship will be. Horatius Bonar 1808–89 alt.
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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 Luke chapter 3 beginning at the 7th verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 7 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our ancestor”; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. 9Even now the axe is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.’ 10 And the crowds asked him, ‘What then should we do?’ 11In reply he said to them, ‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.’ 12Even tax-collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, ‘Teacher, what should we do?’ 13He said to them, ‘Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.’ 14Soldiers also asked him, ‘And we, what should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.’ 15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16John answered all of them by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing-fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing-floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.’ 18 So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 9
SERMON -
(copy of sermon available at 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. 10
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 Kisangani, Congo; The Diocese of Newcastle; Swinburne University; St Thomas' Moonee Ponds; St Paul’s Cathedral – Nine Lessons and Carols; St Philip’s Deep Creek – Confirmation; St Marks Reservoir; Parish of Longbeach – Confirmation. 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: Brian H, John D, James L, Tom F, Margaret R, Michael H, Philip C, Val B, Margaret D, Brenda, John M, Jean I, Alison M, Beatrice S, 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 lives of Vera Allison (2006), Geoffrey Clarke (2003), William Schultz (1991), and Greg Nicholson (2007), 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.
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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. [A greeting of peace is exchanged with those around us]
Offertory Hymn: TiS 210 1. O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, the glories of our God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
4. He speaks, and listening to his voice new life the dead receive, the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe.
2. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; such music in the sinner’s ears is life, and health, and peace.
5. Hear him, you deaf; his praise, you dumb, your loosened tongues employ; you blind, behold your Saviour come; and leap, you lame, for joy!
3. He breaks the power of cancelled sin, he sets the prisoner free; his blood can make the foulest clean, his blood availed for me.
6. My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honours of your name.
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Charles Wesley 1707–88 alt.
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:
(Kew)
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. 14
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: "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree", arr. Bullard
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 279 Refrain The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices, open the gates before him, lift up your voices. 1. Who is the King of glory, how shall we call him? He is Immanuel, the promised of ages. 2. In all of Galilee, in city or village, he goes among his people curing their illness. 3. Sing then of David’s son, our Saviour and brother; in all of Galilee was never another. 4. He gave his life for us, the pledge of salvation; he took upon himself the sins of the nation. 5. He conquered sin and death; he truly has risen, and he will share with us his heavenly vision. Final refrain The King of glory comes, the na-tion rejoices; open the gates before him, lift up your voices. The King of glo-ry comes, the nation rejoices. Willard Francis Jabusch 1930– Words © W. F. Jabusch
Blessing
Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN
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Readings for 10am Sunday, December 23, 2012 1st Reading Micah 5:2-5a 2nd Reading Hebrews 10:5-10
Psalm Gospel
Song of Mary. (APBA p.31) Luke 1:39-45
GENERAL NOTICES High Altar flowers are In Memory of Geoffrey Clarke from Barbara. Narthex flowers are In Memory of William Schultz from Christine & Heather. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from Brig. Ian Gilmore and Mrs Alison Gilmore who are now living in retirement in Indoropilly, Queensland, to their old friends at Holy Trinity. 150th Anniversary Celebrations begin on 3rd March, 2013, with a special service followed by a parish lunch. Details soon. 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. ADVENT Study Groups: will meet for 4 weeks on Wednesdays - 1.30pm and 7.30pm groups, starting on 28th November. Garage or Spare Room Storage required: As part of the transition towards our new parish complex, we require some storage space for archives and tables, chairs and boxes. If you might be able to offer a space for a period of up to 2 years, please talk with a Churchwarden or the vicar.
A Festival of Lessons and Carols – Holy Trinity Choir and Friends with organ, piano, flute and horn quartet. 7:30pm TONIGHT, All invited.
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2012 CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday 16th December: 7.30pm A Festival of Lessons and Carols th Monday 24 December: 5pm Children’s Nativity service 11pm Carol singing 11.30pm Midnight Communion Service th Tuesday 25 December: 8am Said Communion Service with carols 10am Sung Communion Service
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. 18
ROSTERS Roster Duty 6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast
This Week 16/12/2012
Next Week 23/12/2012
The Rev'd Dr N. Curry
The Rev'd Roy Stanley
Charles & Jan Harkin
David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse Marilyn Frood Leonie Bird Diana Cerini Carol Fraser
Barbara Thomson BCP Leonie Bird Dinesh Warnakulasuriya The Rev'd Roy Stanley
The Rev'd Dr Helen Granowski The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Diana Cerini and Margaret Marilyn Frood and Nancy Righton Sturgess
10am Sun Welcomer
Tim and Rosemary Sewell
Elaine Hutchinson & Madeleine Jenkins Joan Brooking Intercessor Euch Assist Barbara Thomson Jane Sullivan, Server Don & Joy Watkinson ALM Pam Hughes Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley Preacher The Rev'd Roy Stanley Transport Elizabeth Cook Morning Tea Babe Isaacs & Beth Bailey Charles & Jan Harkin Counters Reader
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Clarence Muttiah & Bruce Chisholm Ken Rigby & Don Watkinson Jane Sullivan Elaine Hutchinson Don & Joy Watkinson Jane Sullivan The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Rosemary Nairn Tim & Rosemary Sewell Robert and Marilyn Frood
Parish Diary Dec DAY TIME 16 18 19 21 23
EVENT
Sun 7:30pm A Festival of Lessons and Carols Tue 4pm Communion service at Kew Gardens N/H Wed 1:30pm Advent study – week 4 – vicarage 7:30pm Advent study – week 4 – vicarage Fri 4-5pm Nativity rehearsal in church and Christmas party Sun 11:30am Healing service
CHRISTMAS SERVICES listed inside under notices. (pg 18)
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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