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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TRINITY 10 JULY 31, 2016

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 Sun) 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, Have you ever tried to settle a financial dispute or an inheritance matter? Inheritance disputes are rarely ever easy to resolve, especially when the family and friends of the deceased cannot agree on who should get what and who should get the most. Why did Jesus refuse to settle this dispute between two brothers? I think he saw that the heart of the matter was not justice or fairness but rather greed and possessiveness. The ten commandments were summarised into two interdictions- do not worship false idols and do not seek after what belongs to another. It's the opposite of the two great commandments - love God and love your neighbour. Jesus warned the man who wanted half of his brother's inheritance. To covet is to wish to get wrongfully what another possesses or to begrudge what God has given to another. Jesus restates the commandment "do not covet", but he also states that a person's life does not consist in the abundance of his or her possessions. Jesus reinforces his point with a parable about a foolish rich man. Why does Jesus call this landowner a fool? Jesus does not fault the rich man for his industriousness and skill in acquiring wealth, but rather for his egoism and selfishness. What is Jesus' lesson on using material possessions? It is in giving that we receive. Those who are rich towards God receive ample reward - not only in this life - but in eternity as well. Cyril of Alexandria (376-444AD) in Surrounded by wealth, blind to charity from his Commentary on Luke offers us some pearls of wisdom: â€œWhat does the rich man do, surrounded by a great supply of many blessings beyond all numbering? In distress and anxiety, he speaks the words of poverty. He says, 'What should I do?' ... He does not look to the future. He does not raise his eyes to God. He does not count it worth his while to gain for the mind those treasures that are above in heaven. He does not cherish love for the poor or desire the esteem it gains. He does not sympathise with suffering. It gives him no pain nor awakens his pity. Still more irrational, he settles for himself the length of his life, as if he would also reap this from the ground. He says, 'I will say to myself, "Self, you have goods laid up for many years. Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself." 'O rich man,' one may say, "You have storehouses for your fruits, but where will you receive your many years? By the decree of God, your life is shortened." 'God,' it tells us, 'said to him, "You fool, this night they will require of you your soul. Whose will these things be that you have prepared?â€? (1) In this powerful little parable Jesus probes our heart and mind - where is really your treasure? Treasure has a special connection to the heart, the place of desire and longing, the place of will and focus. The thing we most set our heart on is our highest treasure. What do you treasure above all else? Yours in Christ, Father Robert 1) Surrounded by wealth, blind to charity, by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD) excerpt from Commentary on Luke (1859) Sermons 89-98. (Luke 12:13-13:9) pp.409-459. http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/cyril_on_luke_09_sermons_89_98.htm

Hymn: Worship thje Lord in the beauty of holiness TiS 454

1. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, bow down before him, his glory proclaim; gold of obedience and incense of lowliness bring, and adore him: the Lord is his name. 2. Low at his feet lay your burden of carefulness, high on his heart he will bear it for you, comfort your sorrows, and answer your prayerfulness, guiding your steps in the way best for you. 3. Fear not to enter his courts in the slenderness of the poor wealth you would reckon to own: truth in its beauty and love in its tenderness, these are the offerings to bring to his throne. 4. These, though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness, he will accept for the name that is dear, mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness, trust for our trembling, and hope for our fear. 5. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, bow down before him, his glory proclaim; gold of obedience and incense of lowliness bring, and adore him: the Lord is his name. John Samuel Bewley Monsell 1811â€“75 alt.

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. Sentence: If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3.1

The Collect for Purity: 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.’ Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our hearts, we beseech thee.

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 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. ~

Kyrie eleison

(Dudman)

Gloria

The Collect Living God, Judge of us all, you have placed in our hands the wealth we call our own: through your Spirit give us wisdom, that our possessions may not be a curse, but a means of blessing in our lives. Grant this through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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: Hosea 11.1-11 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 The more I called them, the more they went from me; they kept sacrificing to the Baals, and offering incense to idols. 3 Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them up in my arms; but they did not know that I healed them. 4 I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them. 5 They shall return to the land of Egypt, and Assyria shall be their king, because they have refused to return to me. 6 The sword rages in their cities, it consumes their oracle-priests, and devours because of their schemes. 7 My people are bent on turning away from me. To the Most High they call, but he does not raise them up at all. 8 How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. 9 I will not execute my fierce anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I am God and no mortal, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath. 10 They shall go after the Lord, who roars like a lion; when he roars, his children shall come trembling from the west. 11 They shall come trembling like birds from Egypt, and like doves from the land of Assyria; and I will return them to their homes, says the Lord. 1

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

Psalm: 107.1-9, 43

Second Reading: Colossians 3.1-11 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient.7 These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. 8 But now you must get rid of all such thingsâ€”anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices 10 and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. 11 In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all! 1

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

Gradual Hymn: God, you are clothed with light TiS 193

1. God, you are clothed with light, as with a garment fair, and in your holy sight the saints your beauty wear; the heavens and all therein express the glory of your holiness. 2. Give me a robe of light that I may walk with you: bright as the stars are bright, pure as their light is pure; whose texture sin shall never stain, but ever undefiled remain.

3. But can a sinner dare, in rags, and sore ashamed, lift up to God the prayer which now my lips have framed, while glowing seraphs fold their wings, and pour their sinless offerings? 4. O Christ, I lift my eyes; your love for me I own; in your great sacrifice remains my hope alone; the robe is mine, my soul to dress, of everlasting righteousness. Hymn from the Russian Church tr. John Brownlie 1857â€“1925 alt.

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 12 beginning at the 13th verse.

Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.’ 14 But he said to him, ‘Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?’ 15 And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’ 16 Then he told them a parable: ‘The land of a rich man produced abundantly. 17 And he thought to himself, “What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?” 18 Then he said, “I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” 20 But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” 21 So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich towards God.’ 13

Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

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.

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: Church of the Province of South East Asia; Diocese of Gippsland; Archdeaconry of Box Hill; Anglican Overseas Aid; Christ Church Melton; Yarra Valley Grammar 50th Anniversary Service; St James Croydon Hills/ Wonga Park; St Andrew’s Aberfeldie; St Aidan’s Strathmore; St Peter’s Craigieburn. 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: 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.

Offertory Hymn: Ye watchers and ye holy ones NEH 478

1. Ye watchers and ye holy ones, bright Seraphs, Cherubim, and Thrones, raise the glad strain, Alleluia! Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers, Virtues, Archangels, Angels' choirs, Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia! Alleluia! alleluia!

3. Respond, ye souls in endless rest, ye Patriarchs and Prophets blest, Alleluia, alleluia! Ye holy Twelve, ye Martyrs strong, all Saints triumphant, raise the song, Alleluia!

2. O higher than the Cherubim, more glorious than the Seraphim, lead their praises, Alleluia! Thou bearer of the eternal Word, most gracious, magnify the Lord, Alleluia!

4. O friends, in gladness let us sing, supernal anthems echoing, Alleluia, alleluia! To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One, Alleluia!

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 Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving. The Choir sings: â€œAve Verumâ€?, Mozart. 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.

Once you have received communion you may wish to pray the following prayer in thanksgiving: Thanks be to you, our Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us, for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. Most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen. (Richard of Chichester 1197-1253 AD) 18

Final Hymn: Christ whose glory fills the skies NEH 234

1. Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ the true, the only light, sun of righteousness, arise, triumph o’er the shades of night; dayspring from on high, be near; day-star, in my heart appear. 2. Dark and cheerless is the morn unaccompanied by thee; joyless is the day’s return, till thy mercy’s beams I see, till they inward light impart, glad my eyes, and warm my heart. 3. Visit then this soul of mine; pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, radiancy divine; scatter all my unbelief; more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day. Charles Wesley 1707–88

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

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Readings for Sunday, August 7, 2016 1st Reading Isaiah 1.1, 10-20 2nd Reading Hebrews 11.1-3, 8-16

Psalm 50.1-8, 23-24 Gospel Luke 12.32-40

GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays: Nikita Hutchinson (TODAY), Mia Cowley (Thursay), Billy Cockram (Friday), Aston Calder (Saturday). Prayer Requests: all names for prayer in the pew sheet require permission from the persons being prayed for in the first instance. Church Directory: The 2016 Church Directory is available at the back of the Church this week for any parishioner wanting a copy. After 31st July, copies will be available from the Office. Thanks, Brenda Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 2nd August 7.30pm the old op shop. TMA: The July issue of TMA (The Melbourne Anglican) is now available in the foyer/narthex. Community Bus: The City of Boroondara has a community bus service to assist residents with transport to and from their activities so they can remain independent. Door-to-door transport is available weekly/fortnightly/monthly taking eligible residents to various activities. If you are interested in this service, please see the Noticeboard for more information or phone Community Transport on 9278 4777. Please support the Sunday School Trading Table on the first Sunday of August next week.

HOLY TRINITY KEW STUDY GROUPS CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES – IS IT RIGHT? Postmodern Thought & Influence in Western Society A five session program consisting of a broad exploration and reflection about western society has been written by Rev’d Canon Graeme Winterton. The program aims to encourage discussion and reflection on Christianity in the context of changes in modern society. The course will commence on Sunday 14 August 2016 and finish in the week ending Sunday 18 September 2016. Topics set for discussion include – The Background of Change, Changed Thinking and Attitudes, Societal Impact, and The Heart of the Christian Faith. Two course booklets comprising Course Notes and a Study Guide are available for participants. Price $10.00 for the two booklets. These will be made available upon payment and prior to the commencement of each course. The group discussions will be conducted in three separate weekly sessions and led by Rev’d Robert Newton, Rev’d Robert Holland or Leonie Bird M.A (Theol). Sessions will be conducted on Sunday [12 noon – 1:00 pm], Tuesday evenings [7:30 – 8:30 pm] and Wednesday afternoons [2:30 – 3:30 pm] If you wish to participate in discussions to reflect upon Christian faith in modern contemporary society you would be most welcome. Please indicate your day and time preference by placing your name and contact details on the lists set out at the back of the church. Course study booklets and guides are available from Leonie Bird. Further enquiries may be directed to Rev’d Robert Newton or Leonie Bird (leoniebird@vicbar.com.au. Mobile. 0409 860 026)

ROSTERS Roster Duty

This Week 31/7/2016

Next Week 7/8/2016

6pm Sat

Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast

The Rev’d Robert Holland

Yvonne Brown & Joan West Barbara Thomson Leonie Bird Merrilyn Beeny Carol Fraser

Chris & Merrilyn Beeny

The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini and Charles Harkin

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

Chris & Merrilyn Beeny BCP Irene Shorthouse Dinesh Warnakulasuriya

10am Sun Welcomer

David Renshaw Liz Dixon & Anthony Ling Reader Liz Cook & Amanda McLeod Intercessor Andrea Sherko Euch Assist David Harkin & Elaine Hutchinson Server Jane Sullivan ALM Andrea Sherko Celebrant The Rev’d Robert Newton Preacher The Rev’d Robert Newton Transport Geoffrey Broome Morning Tea Chris & Janine FlavelleSmith Counters Blake Shorthouse & Robert Frood

Carol Fraser & Bruce Chisholm Children 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 Rosemary Nairn & Ian Lees

PARISH DIARY Aug DAY TIME 7 Sun 10.00am 9 Tues 7.30pm

EVENT Baptism – Jessica Hage Trinity Grammar School Choral Concert

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 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.