HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Holy Communion 8am
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
SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY On the 1st and 3rd Sundays, incense will be used at the 10am service
WEDNESDAY 11.00am – Holy Communion SATURDAY 6.00pm – Holy Communion SUNDAY 8.00am – Holy Communion 10.00am – Choral Eucharist Family ministry: Sunday 10.00am in chapel (in church on 1st Sunday) Healing Service: 4th Sunday of the month, 11.20 am in the Sanctuary- unless otherwise advised
At Trinity Grammar School Chapel: Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – English Service
YOU ARE INVITED TO BREAKFAST AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE
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Dear Parishioners, On this Feast of Christ the King we read some of the Passion narrative from John’s gospel. In this engagement with Pontius Pilate Jesus did not deny that he is King. He knew he would die precisely because he was God's anointed King and Messiah. He explained to Pilate, however, that his kingship was “not of this world”. He did not come to establish an earthly kingdom, but a spiritual one that would claim the submission of men's and women's hearts and minds to his word. This kind of kingdom made no sense to Pilate since he knew nothing of God and his ways. Pilate even questioned what was "truth". Jesus had promised his disciples that if they “… continued in his word, they would know the truth and the truth would make them free” (John 8:31-32). How can we know for certain that Jesus is who he claims to be-the Son of God and Saviour of the world? The true meaning of Jesus' kingship is only revealed when he is raised high on the cross. Early in his ministry Jesus explained to Nicodemus: “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life” (John 3:14-15). Through the gift of faith God enables us to understand and to accept as true that it was he who will redeem us by sending his Son as our Saviour who would “…give his life as a ransom for many” (Matt. 20:28). Yours In Christ, Fr Robert
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Invocation:
Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever.
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: R/: Lord have mercy Christ have mercy: R/: Christ have mercy Lord have mercy: R/: Lord have mercy
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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: 2 Samuel 23.1-7 1 Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favourite of the Strong One of Israel: 2 The spirit of the Lord speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. 3 The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, 4 is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. 5 Is not my house like this with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. Will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire? 6 But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand; 7 to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot. Response:
Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Psalm 132:1-12 Lord, remember David and all his trouble: how he swore an oath to the Lord, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob; 2 ‘I will not enter the shelter of my house: nor climb into the comfort of my bed; 3 ‘I will not give sleep to my eyes: or slumber to my eyelids, 4 ‘Till I find out a place for the ark of the Lord: a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.’ 5 Lo, we heard of it at Ephrathah: we found it in the fields of Ja-ar. 6 Let us go to the place of his dwelling: let us fall upon our knees before his footstool. 7 Arise, O Lord, into your resting-place: you, and the ark of your might. 8 Let your priests be clothed with righteousness: and let your faithful ones shout for joy. 9 For the sake of David your servant: do not turn away the face of your anointed. 10 The Lord has sworn to David: an oath which he will not break; 11 ‘One who is the fruit of your body: I will set upon your throne. 12 ‘If your children will keep my covenant and the commands which I teach them: their children also shall sit upon your throne for ever.’ 1
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Second Reading: Revelation 1.4b-8 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, 5 and 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, 6 and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 7 Look! 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. 4
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. Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ 34 Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ 35 Pilate 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?’ 36 Jesus 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.’ 37 Pilate 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.’ 33
Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. SERMON
followed by a short time for reflection (copy of sermon available at back of church and on web)
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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 Diocese of Wangaratta; Diocese of Brisbane; Archdeaconry of Stonnington and Glen Eira; St Philip's Deep Creek; St Paul’s Cathedral – installation of Lay Canons and Consecration of the Crypt and Barbara Darling Room; St Thomas’ Upper Ferntree Gully – confirmation service; St John’s Footscray – Confirmation Service; St John’s Highton – Confirmation Service. We pray for our ministry team: Robert, Jessica, Robert, Helen, Leonie & Pam, for the playgroup, choir, and for all who serve within the parish. We pray for our Bishops Philip and Genieve. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Chris Flavelle-Smith, Tim Sewell, Joan W, Bill H, Beth B, Yvonne B, Philip H, Doreen A-B, Phyllis, Margaret Y, Nancy D, Caroline, Melvie H, Rosemary S, Joan B, Maureen, Marina P, Pip T, Peter H, Merle O, Darryl D, Billy C, Nancy S, Jean I, Miriam A, Mia C, Jan T and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us, Renee A, Wilma M, Margaret D and all who care for them. We pray for those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith and whose year’s mind occurs around this time, including: Renton Carlyle (2013) and Joan Webb (2013). Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon 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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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. 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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[Celebrant]
THE GREETING OF PEACE (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 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.
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. 13
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. 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 Holy Communion in their own church are invited to share communion with us. The consecrated wine may be received: a) from the common cup which is the tradition of the Anglican Church since the Reformation (as outlined in the Book of Common Prayer 1662) by drinking or intinction of the bread. b) from an individual glass upon request. Or you may choose to receive the bread only as Holy Communion in one kind. 14
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 Sunday, November 29, 2015 1st Reading Jeremiah 33.14-16 Psalm 25.1-10 2nd Reading 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13 Gospel Luke 21.25-38 GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays: Faye Howe (Monday), Simon Gandy (Thursday) We need a few more people to do flowers. If you think this is something you would like to do, please contact Barbara Thomson. ♫ Kew Philharmonic Chamber Choir, directed by Stephen Kerr – “O Sing Joyfully”, a concert of Sacred Choral Music of Early English Masters (Batten, Tallis, Morley, Greene etc) Saturday November 28, 4pm at St Paul’s Canterbury and Sunday November 29, 4pm here at Holy Trinity. $15/$12. Hopy to see you there! ♫ Mothers Union and Friends Your invited to join us on Wednesday 2nd December at 11.am in the chapel to share the Eucharist together and then to have lunch in the op shop, please bring something to share. Carol Fraser Trading Table NO Trading Table in November and in December it will be our normal Christmas street stall on the 2nd Saturday the 12th. Our trading table ladies are getting a little tired and we really need some new cooks as well as some help on the actual day with the selling!
Anglicare will be collecting toys and gifts for Christmas during November, ready for wrapping and preparing for distribution in December. Please bring your contributions any time from now until November, and place them in the Anglicare basket. Thank you. 16
Annual Meeting TODAY following the 10am service.
The Parish has been issued with a building permit by Boroondara Council for our new development-GOOD NEWS! Vicar and Churchwardens
HOLY TRINITY CHRISTMAS CAKES A limited number of Holy Trinity Christmas Cakes will be available for sale on Sunday 6 December 2015 on a stall. Each cake is baked to a traditional recipe using full fruit and the best available ingredients. There are two sizes of cakes being offered this year. A 6 inch Christmas cake - $25.00 each and an 8 inch Christmas cake - $40.00 (Any donations towards that expenditure would be most gratefully received.) Any queries in relation to the sale of Christmas Cake may be directed to Leonie Bird (0409 860 026; leoniebird@vicbar.com.au) or Liz Cook.
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ROSTERS Roster Duty
This Week 22/11/2015
Next Week 29/11/2015
The Rev’d Robert Holland
The Rev’d Robert Newton
David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse David Harkin
Yvonne Brown & Joan West Marilyn Frood
Diana Cerini Carol Fraser
Merrilyn Beeny Carol Fraser
The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Marilyn Frood and Nancy Sturgess
The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Marilyn Frood
David Renshaw & Anthony Ling Liz Cook & Amanda McLeod
Intercessor Euch Assist
Elaine Hutchinson, & Liz Cook Nick Leicester & Julie-Ann Barnes Jane Sullivan Nip Thomson
Server
Andrea Sherko
ALM Celebrant Preacher Transport Morning Tea
Jane Sullivan The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Rosemary Nairn Janine Lancaster
Counters
Robert and Marilyn Frood
6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer Reader
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David Harkin & Elaine Hutchinson Jane Sullivan & Andrea Sherko The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton John Carmichael Blake Shorthouse & Robert Frood
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PARISH DIARY Nov DAY TIME EVENT 22 Sun 11.30am Annual Meeting Kew Philharmonic Chamber Choir concert in Church 29 Sun 4pm
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.
Holy Trinity Church Directory 251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101 Mailing address: PO Box 37, Kew 3101 Ph: (03) 9853 7158 Email: office@holytrinitykew.org.au Office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm.
Ministry Team and Church Officers: Vicar: The Rev. Robert Newton, 9855 0630, vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au Assistant Priest: The Rev. Jessica Cheung, 0403 380 837 revjcheung@yahoo.com Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9855 8279 Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev. Robert Holland, The Rev. Dr Helen Granowski Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan. Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Robert Frood Parish Council: Joe Gandy, Simon Gandy, Madeleine Jenkins, Rick Nicholson, Beth Bailey, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), John Carmichael, Alan Wilson. Wedding enquiries: refer to weddings page on website. ♫ Music Team ♫
Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Deputy Organist: Anthony Carr Head Chorister: Maddison McLeod. www.holytrinitykew.org.au
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