HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20, 2015
Choral Eucharist 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 after today’s service. SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY On 2nd Sunday of the month, incense will be used at the 10am service
WEDNESDAY 11.00am – Holy Communion SATURDAY 6.00pm – Holy Communion (first Saturday each month) 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
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Dear Parishioners, The word "blessed" (makarios in Greek) literally means "happiness" or "beatitude". It describes a kind of joy which is calm and self-contained, independent from the chance and changing circumstances of the world. There is a certain contradiction for those "blessed" by the Lord. Mary was given the "blessedness" of being the mother of the Son of God. That blessedness also would become a sword which pierced her heart as her Son died upon the cross (Luke 2:34). Anselm Archbishop of Canterbury (1033-1109 AD), spoke these words in a homily: "Without God's Son nothing could exist; without Mary's son, nothing could be redeemed.� (1) Mary received both a crown of joy and a cross of sorrow. Her joy was not diminished by her sorrow because it was strengthened by her faith, hope, and trust in God and his promises. Jesus promised his disciples that "no one will take your joy from you" (John 16:22). Do you know the joy of a life given over to God in faith and trust? Yours in Christ, Fr Robert (1) Witness of the Saints: Patristic Readings in the Liturgy of the Hours Milton Walsh ed Ignatius Press San Francisco 2012 p.396
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Hymn: To us a child of royal birth TiS 308
1. To us a child of royal birth, heir of the promises, is given; th’invisible appears on earth, the son of man, the God of heaven.
3. The Christ, by raptured seers foretold, filled with th’eternal Spirit’s power, Prophet, and Priest, and King behold, the Lord of all the worlds adore.
2. A saviour born, in love supreme he comes our fallen souls to raise; he comes his people to redeem with all the fullness of his grace.
4. The Lord of hosts, the God most high, who quits his throne on earth to live, we welcome now with holy joy, with faith into our hearts receive. Charles Wesley 1707–88 alt. Music © William Davies
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.
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Sentence: Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her by the Lord. Luke 1.45 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 (Dudman Setting)
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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.
~ The Sunday School now departs to the Memorial Chapel. Any children in the congregation are welcome to join them. ~ Prayer of the Day Gracious God, you have visited your people and redeemed us in your Son: as we prepare to celebrate his birth, make our hearts leap for joy at the sound of your word, and move us by your Spirit to bless your wonderful works. We ask this through 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. 6
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Micah 5.2-5a But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. 3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labour has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. 4 And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord , in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; 5 and he shall be the one of peace. If the Assyrians come into our land and tread upon our soil, we will raise against them seven shepherds and eight installed as rulers. 2
Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Psalm: Song of Mary My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord: my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Who has looked with favour on his lowly servant: from this day all generations will call me blessed. The Almighty has done great things for me: and holy is his name. God has mercy on those who fear him: from generation to generation. The Lord has shown strength with his arm: and scattered the proud in their conceit, Casting down the mighty from their thrones: and lifting up the lowly. God has filled the hungry with good things: and sent the rich away empty. He has come to the aid of his servant Israel: to remember the promise of mercy, The promise made to our forebears: to Abraham and his children for ever. Second Reading: Hebrews 10.5-10 5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, ‘Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body you have prepared for me; 6 in burnt-offerings and sin-offerings you have taken no pleasure. 7 Then I said, “See, God, I have come to do your will, O God” (in the scroll of the book it is written of me).’ 8 When he said above, ‘You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt-offerings and sin-offerings’ (these are offered according to the law), 9 then he added, ‘See, I have come to do your will.’ He abolishes the first in order to establish the second. 10 And it is by God’s will that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD 8
Gradual Hymn: Lord of the boundless curves of space NEH 405
1. Lord of the boundless curves of space, and time’s deep mystery; to thy creative might we trace the fount of energy.
4. Thine is the image stamped on man, though marred by man’s own sin; and thine the liberating plan devised his soul to win.
2. Thy mind conceived the galaxy, the atom’s secret planned; and every age of history thy purpose, Lord, has spanned.
5. Science explores thy reason’s ways, but faith draws near thy heart; and in the face of Christ we gaze upon the Love thou art..
3. Thy Spirit gave the living cell its hidden vital force; the instincts which all life impel derive from thee their source.
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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.
ALLELUIA – Sung by ALL
The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint Luke chapter 1 beginning at the 39th verse.
In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 43 And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? 44 For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leapt for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.’ 39
Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,
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SERMON - (copy of sermon available at back of church and on web) 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 Yewa; Diocese of Ballarat; Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School; St Barnabas' Glen Waverley; St Alban’s North Melbourne – pastoral visit; All Saints Rosebud w St Katherine’s McCrae – 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 Archbishop Philip and Bishop Genieve. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Margaret Righton, Scott and Kirra L, Chris F-S, Bill H, Philip H, Doreen A-B, Phyllis, Margaret Y, Nancy D, Caroline, Melvie H, Joan B, Maureen, Marina P, Pip T, Peter H, Merle O, Darryl D, Billy C, Nancy S, Jean I, 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: Margaret McCarthy (2014), Geoffrey Clarke (2003), Greg Nicholson (2007), Joyce Fabry (2012), Barbara McInnes (2014), John Delahunty (2012), Rene Evans (2010). 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.
Children’s Show, Tell and Discuss.
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. 12
Offertory Hymn: Love divine, al loves excelling TiS 217 (Tune TiS 590)
1. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown: Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.
3. Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be, let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love and praise.
2. Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave: thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.
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Arrangement Š Australian Hymn Book Co 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: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts: People: We lift them to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise...
Priest: ... 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 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. The Choir sings: “Let all mortal flesh keep silence�, arr Cleobury. 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.
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Final Hymn: Awake, Awake! Fling off the night (Tune NEH 214)
1. Awake! Awake! Fling off the night, for God has sent a glorious light, and we who live in Christ's new day must works of darkness put away. 2. Awake and sing, with praises strong, in psalm and hymn and spirit-song. Let love our words and works renew with all that's good and right and true.
4. Then rise as children of the light. Be neither proud, nor hide from sight. Be careful how you live, and wise to sift the truth from cunning lies. 5. Through Christ give thanks to God, and say to other sleepers on the way: "Awake, and rise up from the dead that Christ may shine on you instead!"
3. Let in the light; all sin expose to Christ, whose life no darkness knows. Before the cross expectant kneel, that Christ may judge, and judging, heal.
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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
ORGAN POSTLUDE
'Copyright © 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 Hymns copied under one of the following licences: - 'Copyright © 1999, The Australian Hymn Book Company. From the text of Together in Song. Reproduced with permission. - Church Copyright Licence #325734 - Copyright Agency Limited licence 2907
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Readings for Sunday, December 27, 2015 1st Reading 1 Samuel 2.18-20, 26 Psalm 148 2nd Reading Colossians 3.12-17 Gospel Luke 2.41-52
GENERAL NOTICES Memorial Flowers: High Altar – In memory of my parents Rob and Vera Allison, who worshipped here for many years and were made to feel very welcome by the Holy Trinity community, from Marian Kendall Pulpit side pedestal – In loving memory of my husband John, from Yan Delahunty Organ side pedestal – In loving memory of my wife, Margaret, from Neville McCarthy Congratulations to Joan and Robert Brooking who are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Birthdays: Geoffrey Broome (Wednesday), John Carnie (Friday), Nilmini Wickramasinghe (Saturday). We really need more help with breakfasts and especially morning teas. If we don't get more help with the morning teas (where we need supervision with all the children around) they will have to be stopped which would be very sad, as it is a nice sharing time. Saturday 6pm Service: Please be advised that ongoing the 6pm Saturday service will only be on the 1st Saturday of the month beginning in February on a trial for 6 months, owing to patchy attendance, with four occasions where no-one turned up at all over the last nine months. The Vicar and Parish Wardens. New Daylight Notes – Please pick up your notes and indicate if you want to continue next year. Cost $42. Carol Fraser We will be welcoming the Trinity Grammar Chapel Congregation to HTK on the 27th.
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Assistance with caring I am seeking assistance from members of the parish with being in the Vicarage with my wife, Susan, while she is asleep in the afternoon. Currently I am not able to get out except to do the relatively mundane tasks of shopping and the like. It would be great if I could have a 2-3 hour period once a week to enable me to exercise and recreate, perhaps even go the movies. It would only involve being in the Vicarage as Susan is asleep from 2 / 2.30 pm until 5 30 pm when her evening carer arrives. I would always be back before then. If anyone wants to explore the opportunity please ring me on 0423 568 048 or call into the Vicarage any morning, particularly on Sunday. Robert Holland, Associate Priest
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ROSTERS Roster Duty
This Week 20/12/2015
Next Week 27/12/2015
6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer
Charles & David Harkin
David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse Marilyn Frood
Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Transport Morning Tea Counters
David Harkin BCP David Harkin
Diana Cerini Carol Fraser
The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini and Joan West
The Rev. Graeme Winterton The Rev. Graeme Winterton Marilyn Frood and Nancy Sturgess
Ian Lees & Rosemary Elaine Hutchinson & Ken Rigby Kathryn Watt Nick Leicester & Kathryn Watt Jane Sullivan, & Andrea Sherko
Ian Lees & Rosemary Nairn Bev Cooper
The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Elizabeth Cook Beth Bailey & Bev Cooper Charles Harkin & Robert Frood
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Jane Sullivan Barbara Thomson & Yvonne Panagacos Andrea Sherko Jane Sullivan The Rev. Graeme Winterton The Rev. Graeme Winterton Rosemary Nairn Chris Flavelle Smith & Janine Lancaster Robert and Marilyn Frood
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2015 at Holy Trinity Kew
Sunday, December 20 7:30pm – A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Thursday, December 24, CHRISTMAS EVE: 5:00pm – Children’s Service 11:00pm – Carol Singing 11:30pm – Midnight Mass Friday, December 25, CHRISTMAS DAY: 8:00am – Communion Service with Carols 10:00am – Sung Eucharist
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PARISH DIARY Dec DAY TIME 20 Sun 7:30pm 24 Thu 5pm 11pm 11:30pm 25 Fri 8am 10am
EVENT Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at HTK Children’s Christmas Service Carol Singing Midnight Mass Communion service with carols Sung Eucharist
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, The Rev. Rick Cheung. Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Andrea Sherko, Michael Wong. Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Alan Wilson Parish Council: Simon Gandy, Madeleine Jenkins, Rick Nicholson, Beth Bailey, Marcus Pandy (Treasurer), Michael Wong, Chris Flavelle- Smith, David Renshaw. Wedding enquiries: refer to weddings page on website. ♫ Music Team ♫
Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au Deputy Organist: Anthony Carr
Head Chorister: Maddison McLeod.
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