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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 7, 2016

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 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

Dear Parishioners, God continues to choose ordinary people, like you and me, as his ambassadors and he uses the ordinary circumstances of our daily lives and work situations to draw others into his kingdom. The words of Jesus in calling the first disciples speaks the same message to us today: we will "catch people" for the kingdom of God if we allow the light of Jesus Christ to shine through us. God wants others to see the light of Christ in us in the way we live, speak, and witness the joy of the Gospel. The Mission of Christâ€™s church falls squarely on our shoulders- all of us- its our God given duty as disciples to not only to respond to the call of the Messiah and grow in love and obedience but by our words and actions be calling others into his kingdom to join with us. You may note that all of Jesus twelve disciples were ordinary people who did not have a theological or ministerial qualification among them! Yet were so called that they were impelled to call others. St Paul says, "But thanks be to God, who in Christ Jesus always leads us in triumph, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing" (2 Corinthians 2:15). Do you witness to those around you the joy of the Gospel and do you pray for your neighbours, colleagues, and relatives that they may come to know the Lord Jesus Christ and grow in the knowledge of his love and truth? Yours in Christ, Fr Robert Soul of my Saviour ANIMA CHRISTI, King of glory king of peace GWALCHMAI

Hymn: King of glory, King of peace NEH 391

1. King of glory, King of peace, I will love thee; and, that love may never cease, I will move thee. Thou hast granted my request, thou hast heard me; thou didst note my working breast, thou hast spared me.

3. Seven whole days, not one in seven, I will praise thee; in my heart, though not in heaven, I can raise thee. Small it is, in this poor sort to enrol thee: ev’n eternity’s too short to extol thee.

2. Wherefore with my utmost art I will sing thee, and the cream of all my heart I will bring thee. Though my sins against me cried, thou didst clear me; and alone, when they replied, thou didst hear me.

George Herbert 1593–1633

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. 4

Sentence: Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, and was buried, and was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and appeared to many. 1 Corinthians 15.3–4 Prayer of Preparation: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: God of love and peace, you know what we think and feel. Touch our hearts that our thoughts and actions may be good so that we may love you and honour you, through Jesus 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)

The Confession Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's forgiveness. God of mercy and grace, we have sometimes thought wrong things, and done wrong things and we have not always loved each other as we should. We are sorry. Forgive us and help us to love and obey you, 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.

Gloria

Prayer of the Day Most holy God, in whose presence angels serve in awe, and whose glory fills all heaven and earth: cleanse our unclean lips and transform us by your grace so that your word spoken through us may bring many to your salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 6.1-8 (GNT) 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. He was sitting on his throne, high and exalted, and his robe filled the whole Temple. 2 Around him flaming creatures were standing, each of which had six wings. Each creature covered its face with two wings, and its body with two, and used the other two for flying. 3 They were calling out to each other: “Holy, holy, holy! The LORD Almighty is holy! His glory fills the world.” 4 The sound of their voices made the foundation of the Temple shake, and the Temple itself became filled with smoke. 5 I said, “There is no hope for me! I am doomed because every word that passes my lips is sinful, and I live among a people whose every word is sinful. And yet, with my own eyes I have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.” 6 Then one of the creatures flew down to me, carrying a burning coal that he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. 7 He touched my lips with the burning coal and said, “This has touched your lips, and now your guilt is gone, and your sins are forgiven.” 8 Then I heard the Lord say, “Whom shall I send? Who will be our messenger?” I answered, “I will go! Send me!”

Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD 8

Psalm: 138 â€“ Congregation to sing with choir

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.1-11 (Phillips) 15 1-2 Now, my brothers, I want to speak about the Gospel which I have previously preached to you, which you accepted, in which you are at present standing, and by which, if you remain faithful to the message I gave you, your salvation is being worked out—unless, of course, your faith had no meaning behind it at all. 3-8 For I passed on to you Corinthians first of all the message I had myself received—that Christ died for our sins, as the scriptures said he would; that he was buried and rose again on the third day, again as the scriptures foretold. He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve, and subsequently he was seen simultaneously by over five hundred Christians, of whom the majority are still alive, though some have since died. He was then seen by James, then by all the messengers. And last of all, as if to one born abnormally late, he appeared to me! 9-11 I am the least of the messengers, and indeed I do not deserve that title at all, because I persecuted the Church of God. But what I am now I am by the grace of God. The grace he gave me has not proved a barren gift. I have worked harder than any of the others—and yet it was not I but this same grace of God within me. In any event, whoever has done the work whether I or they, this has been the message and this has been the foundation of your faith. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

Gradual Hymn: Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast NEH 305 (TIS 502)

1. Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast; body of Christ, be my true saving guest; blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide; wash me with water flowing from thy side. 2. Strength and protection may thy Passion be; O blessèd Jesu, hear and answer me: deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me; so shall I never, never part from thee. 3. Guard and defend me from the foe malign; in death's dread moments make me only thine; call me, and bid me come to thee on high, where I may praise thee with thy saints for ay. Anon. Latin, 14th cent. tr. Anon.

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 5 beginning at the 1st verse.

5 1-3 One day the people were crowding closely round Jesus to hear God’s message, as he stood on the shore of Lake Gennesaret. Jesus noticed two boats drawn up on the beach, for the fishermen had left them there while they were cleaning their nets. He went aboard one of the boats, which belonged to Simon, and asked him to push out a little from the shore. Then he sat down and continued his teaching of the crowds from the boat. 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Push out now into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 Simon replied, “Master! We’ve worked all night and never caught a thing, but if you say so, I’ll let the nets down.” 6-8 And when they had done this, they caught an enormous shoal of fish— so big that the nets began to tear. So they signalled to their friends in the other boats to come and help them. They came and filled both the boats to sinking point. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell on his knees before Jesus and said, “Keep away from me, Lord, for I’m only a sinful man!” 9-10 For he and his companions (including Zebedee’s sons, James and John, Simon’s partners) were staggered at the haul of fish that they had made. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid, Simon. From now on your catch will be men.” 11 So they brought the boats ashore, left everything and followed him. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

SERMON - (copy of sermon available at back of church and on web) 12

The Nicene Creed Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in God the Father who made us and loves us. We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who saves us and loves us. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who loves us and gives us life. 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. Reader 1: God our Father, we give thanks for the world which you created and have given to us to enjoy. Help us to care for your world. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: We pray for all people of the church, and we pray that we may always try to be kind and helpful. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 1: We give thanks for our family and friends; we pray that we may be good friends to others. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: We remember those who are sick or lonely; may your spirit bring them comfort. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Adult: We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: ………. and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 1: We remember those we love who have died and now live with you in heaven. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: 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. 13

We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice. We pray for Anglican Church of Canada; Diocese of Sydney; Spiritual Health Victoria Council; St Augustine's Moreland; Christ Church Hawthorn – pastoral visit; Christ Church Whittlesea and St Peter’s Kinglake – pastoral visit; St Alban the Martyr St Albans – Evensong and confirmation service; St John’s Healesville – pastoral visit. We pray for our ministry team: Robert, 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: Jocelyn & Ken Elliott, (abducted Doctors in Burkino Faso), Sandy T, Stephanie D, Margaret R, Scott and Kirra L, Chris F-S, Bill H, Philip H, Doreen A-B, Phyllis, Margaret Y, Nancy D, Caroline, Joan B, Maureen, Marina P, Pip T, Peter H, Merle O, Darryl D, Billy C, Nancy S, Jean I, Mia C, Jan T, Val B, 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: Laetitia McPhail (2014) and Heather Jones (2013). Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon them.

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.

Offertory Hymn: The God of Abraham praise TiS 125

1. The God of Abraham praise who reigns enthroned above, ancient of everlasting days, and God of love: the Lord, the great I AM by earth and heaven confessed! We bow and bless the sacred name for ever blessed.

4. The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing, and ‘Holy, holy, holy,’ cry, ‘almighty King!’ who was and is the same and evermore shall be, the Lord, our Father, great I AM eternally.

2. The God of Abraham praise, whose all-sufficient grace shall guide us all our happy days in all our ways. He calls us each a friend, he calls himself our God; and he shall save us to the end through Jesus’ blood.

5. Before the Saviour’s face the ransomed nations bow, all praising his almighty grace, for ever new. He shows his wounds of love, they kindle to a flame and sound through all the worlds above the slaughtered Lamb.

3. He by himself has sworn, we on his oath depend: we shall, on eagles’ wings upborne, to heaven ascend: we shall behold his face, we shall his power adore, and sing the wonders of his grace for evermore.

6. The whole triumphant host gives thanks to God on high: ‘Hail, Father, Son and Spirit blest!’ they ever cry. Hail, Abraham’s God and ours! with heaven our songs we raise: all might and majesty are yours, and endless praise. Thomas Olivers 1725–99 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:

Priest: â€Ś. 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. 17

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: â€œHere I am Lordâ€?

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.

Final Hymn: I heard the voice of Jesus say NEH 376

1. I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘Come unto me and rest; lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast.’ I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad; I found in him a resting-place, and he has made me glad.

3. I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘I am this dark world’s light; look unto me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright.’ I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I’ll walk till travelling days are done. Horatius Bonar 1808–89

2. I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink and live.’ I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him.

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

Readings for Sunday, February 14, 2016 (1st Sunday in LENT) 1st Reading Deuteronomy 26.1-11 Psalm 91.1-2, 9-16 2nd Reading Romans 10.4-13 Gospel Luke 4.1-15

GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays: Andrew Sherri (Tomorrow), Peter Harkness, Alan Eddy (Friday), Beth Foley, Milena Hutchinson (Saturday) Confirmation 2016: Please let the Vicar know if you would like to prepare you and/or your children for Confirmation during Lent. Please contact the office with your email and telephone details as an expression of interest. Confirmation preparation will entail five lessons of one hour at Holy Trinity- time and place to be confirmed, ready for Confirmation subject to Bishop availability post Easter. Applications to the Parish Office or Vicar for Confirmation close Shrove Tuesday 9th Feb. Saturday 6pm Service: Please be advised that ongoing the 6pm Saturday service will only be on the 1st Saturday of the month 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. Mother Prioress and the Carmelite Nuns extend a cordial invitation to the congregation at Holy Trinity to attend the Ecumenical Gathering of the Kew Community Festival at the Carmelite Monastery Church, 94 Stevenson St, Kew. Sunday, March 6, 2016, 2:30pm. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet at the back of the church if you are interested in attending.

5-session COURSE - LENT 2016 – commencing Sunday February 14. Booklets at the back of the church $10. Please place your name on the list. THE PSALMS - prayers for today's church an ecumenical course in five sessions for discussion groups & individuals Course Synopsis The ancient poems we call Psalms are over 2000 years old. They were written in very different times from our own when humans could travel at the speed of a camel - not at the speed of sound. But these songs have stood the test of time for they address many of the problems we still face: violence, injustice, anger - and bewilderment. Why do the wicked prosper? Where is God when we suffer? In this 5-session course, Bishop Stephen Cottrell - a prolific and popular author - reflects on the psalms in general (and five psalms in particular). He invites us to join him as he does so. Five Sessions: Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four Session Five

Know that the Lord is God (Psalm 100) Out of the depths have I cried (Psalm 130) How long, O Lord? (Psalm 13) You spread a table before me (Psalm 23) Unless the Lord builds the house ... (Psalm 127)

PARTICIPANTS on the course CD: • John Bell • Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP • Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin • Revd Dr Jane Leach, Principal of Wesley House (Closing Reflections)

More information at www.yorkcourses.co.uk

Study Session Times Sundays 12 Noon – Location: The old Op Shop Rev’d Robert Newton, Commencing February 14, 2016. ~ Wednesday afternoons at 2:30pm – Location: The Vicarage Rev’d Robert Holland, Commencing February 17, 2016. ~ Monday/Tuesday evenings 7:30pm – Location: The old Op Shop Leonie Bird, Tue 16/2, Tue 23/2, Mon 29/2, Tue 8/3 and Mon 14/3 22

ROSTERS Roster Duty 6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Transport Morning Tea

Counters

This Week 7/2/2016

Next Week 14/2/2016

The Rev’d Robert Newton

Chris & Merrilyn Beeny Chris & Merrilyn Beeny BCP Irene Shorthouse Dinesh Warnakulasuriya

Rick Nicholson & Yvonne Stannard Irene Shorthouse Leonie Bird Leonie Bird Carol Fraser

The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Rick Nicholson and Yvonne Stannard

The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini

Carol Fraser & Bruce Chisholm Children

Barbara Thomson & Janine Lancaster Mark Lucas & Amanda McLeod Andrea Sherko Julie Burke & Janine Lancaster Chris Flavelle Smith Andrea Sherko The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Dorothy Hadwen Nip Thomson & Sumitra Wickramasinghe

Children Mark / Janice Lucas & Yan Delahunty Andrea Sherko Jane Sullivan The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Bruce Chisholm Elaine Hutchinson Romana Kristelly & Joan West Rosemary Nairn & Ian Lees

Irene Shorthouse & Barbara Thomson

PARISH DIARY Feb DAY TIME 14

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EVENT York Lent Studies commence in Old Op Shop

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.

Lenten Services from Ash Weds to Palm Sunday: Ash Wednesday 11am and 6.30pm Eucharist and imposition of ashes. 10/02 Penitential Eucharist 11am on Weds during Lent 17/02-17/03 Stations of the Cross each Friday in Lent at 12.30pm 12/02-18/03

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 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.