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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

EASTER DAY APRIL 16, 2017 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 SUNDAY

11.00am – Holy Communion 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, On Sunday morning the women went to the tomb to pay their last tribute to a dead body. The disciples thought that everything had finished in tragedy. Neither were ready to see an empty tomb and hear the angel's message, Why do you seek the living among the dead (Luke 24:5)? Mary Magdalene is the first to report the startling news of the empty tomb! She assumed that Jesus' body had been stolen! She was not yet prepared to meet the risen Lord who would reveal himself to her while she later lingered in the garden near the tomb (John 20:11-18). What is the significance of the stone being rolled away? It would have taken several people to roll away such a stone. And besides, soldiers had guarded the sealed tomb! This is clearly the first sign of the resurrection. Bede, a church father from the 8th century, comments: "The angel rolled back the stone not to throw open a way for our Lord to come forth, but to provide evidence to people that he had already come forth. As the virgin's womb was closed, so the sepulchre was closed, yet he entered the world through her closed womb, and so he left the world through the closed sepulchre." (From Homilies on the Gospels 2,7, 24) John, the beloved disciple of Jesus was the only apostle, along with the women who stood with Jesus at the foot of the cross, who witnessed Jesus' death on Good Friday. Now John is the first of the apostles, along with Peter, to see the empty tomb on Easter Sunday morning, after the women returned and gave their report. What did John see in the tomb that led him to believe in the resurrection of Jesus? It was certainly not a dead body. The dead body of Jesus would have disproven the resurrection and made his death a tragic conclusion to a glorious career as a great teacher and miracle worker. When John saw the empty tomb he must have recalled Jesus' prophecy that he would rise again after three days. Through the gift of faith John realised that no tomb on earth could contain the Lord and giver of life. One thing is certain, if Jesus had not risen from the dead and appeared to his disciples, we would never have heard of him. Nothing else could have changed sad and despairing men and women into people radiant with joy and courage. The reality of the resurrection is the central fact of the Christian faith. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Lord gives us "eyes of faith" to know him and the power of his resurrection. The greatest joy we can have is to encounter the living Lord and to know him personally. Do you celebrate the feast of Easter with joy and thanksgiving for the victory, which Jesus has won for you over sin and death? Yours in Christ, Fr Robert

Hymn: Hail thee Festival Day NEH 109

Refrain: Hail thee, festival day! Blest day that art hallowed forever; day wherein Christ arose, breaking the kingdom of death.

5. Ill it beseemeth that thou, by whose hand all things are encompassed, captive and bound should remain, deep in the gloom of the rock. Refrain

2. Lo, the fair beauty of earth, from the death of the winter arising, every good gift of the year now with its Master returns. Refrain

6. Rise now, O Lord, from the grave and cast off the shroud that enwrapped thee; leaving the caverns of death, show us the light of thy face. Refrain

3. Daily the loveliness grows, adorned with the glory of blossom; Green is the woodland with leaves, Bright are the meadows with flowers: Refrain

7. God of all pity and power, Let thy word be assured to the doubting; Lo, he breaks forth from the tomb! See, he appears to his own! Refrain

4. He who was nailed to the Cross is Lord and the Ruler of all things; all things created on earth worship the Maker of all. Refrain

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Refrain: Hail thee, festival day! Blest day that art hallowed forever; day wherein Christ arose, breaking the kingdom of death.

9. So shalt thou bear in thine arms An immaculate people to heaven, Bearing them pure unto God, Pledge of thy victory here. Refrain

8. Jesus, thou Health of the world, Enlighten our minds, O Redeemer, Son of the Father supreme, Only-begotten of God. Refrain

10. Equal art thou, co-eternal, In fellowship One with the Father, And with the Spirit of truth, God evermore to be blest! Refrain

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: Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast. The Lord is risen indeed, alleluia! 1 Corinthians 5.7â€“8 4

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

[Dudman]

The Collect Glorious Lord of life, by the mighty resurrection of your Son you overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, who celebrate with joy Christ’s rising from the dead may be raised from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Acts 10.34-43 Then Peter began to speak to them: ‘I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37 That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40 but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.’ 34

Response:

Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

Psalm: 118.1-2, 14-24 â€“ Congregation to sing with choir

Second Reading: Colossians 3.1-4 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. 1

Response:

Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD 10

Gradual Hymn: Jesus Christ is risen today NEH 110

1. Jesus Christ is risen today, alleluia! our triumphant holy day, alleluia! who did once upon the cross alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss, alleluia! 2. Hymns of praise then let us sing, alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly king, alleluia! who endured the cross and grave, alleluia! sinners to redeem and save. alleluia! 3. But the pains that he endured alleluia! our salvation have procured; alleluia! now above the sky heâ€™s King, alleluia! where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Anon., Lyra Davidica 1708. based on a 14th-cent. ms.

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 Choir & Congregation

The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew chapter 28 beginning at the 1st verse.

After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, “He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.” This is my message for you.’ 8 So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, ‘Greetings!’ And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.10 Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.’ Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, 1

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: The Diocese of Sydney; Korowa Anglican Girls' School; St John's Bentleigh; Celebrating and Preaching at Easter Day Choral Eucharist, St Paul’s Cathedral; St Alban’s Hamlyn Heights; St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne – Easter Vigil & Confirmation Service; Parish of Ferntree Gully & Rowville. We pray for our ministry team: Robert, Robert, Helen, Pam and Leonie, for Rick and Michael (with responsibility for the TGS congregation), for the choir and Sunday School, and all who serve within the parish. We pray for our Archbishop Philip and Bishop Genieve. 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: At the Lamb’s high feast we sing NEH 104

1. At the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, Who hath washed us in the tide Flowing from His piercèd side; Praise we Him, whose love divine, Gives His sacred Blood for wine, Gives His Body for the feast, Love the Victim, Love the Priest. 2. Where the Paschal blood is poured, Death's dark angel sheathes his sword Israel's hosts triumphant go Through the wave that drowns the foe. Christ, the Lamb, Whose Blood was shed, Paschal Victim, Paschal Bread! With sincerity and love Eat we Manna from above.

3. Mighty Victim from on high Powers of hell beneath Thee lie; Death is broken in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light: Now thy banner thou dost wave, Conquering Satan and the grave. See the prince of darkness quelled;, Heaven’s bright gates are open held. 4. Paschal triumph, Paschal joy, Only sin can this destroy; From sin's death do Thou set free Souls re-born, dear Lord, in Thee. Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto Thee we raise; Risen Lord, all praise to Thee, Ever with the Spirit be.

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 him thanks and praise... ... 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.

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€œThis Joyful Eastertideâ€?, Anon.; Lyrics by Woodward. 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)

Final Hymn: Thine be the glory NEH 120

Edmond Louis Budry 1854–1932 tr. Richard Birch Hoyle 1875– 1939.

1. Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won; angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes, where thy body lay.

Words by permission the World Student Christian Federation

Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory thou o’er death has won. 2. Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom; let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting. Refrain 3. No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life; life is nought without thee: aid us in our strife; make us more than conquerors through thy deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above. Refrain

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, April 23, 2017 1st Reading Acts 2.14a, 22-32 2nd Reading 1 Peter 1.1-12

Psalm 16 Gospel John 20.19-31

GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays: Beth Bailey (TODAY), Bruce Chisholm (Tomorrow), Elizabeth Dixon (Saturday) Easter Day Flowers Donations for Easter flowers have come from Heather & Christine, in loving memory of Dorothy Schultz; and Elaine Hutchinson, in loving memory of Doris & Ralph Chipper and Allan Hutchinson. Easter Day Easter Egg Hunt around the Church following the Main 10am Easter Day service today - all children welcome. Church Directory - Copies available from the office. Office Hours - The Church Office is currently closed and will reopen on Wednesday 19th April. Please leave a message on the machine and your call will be attended to in due course. In the case of a real emergency please phone Fr Robert Newton on 9855 0630. Memorial Flowers: Please note that the cost for Memorial Flowers is $75 per vase. If you are wanting High Altar Flowers, you need to pay for 2 vases, Pulpit side Pedestal – 1 vase, Organ side Pedestal – 1 vase, Entrance Pedestal – 1 vase, and Tower Pedestal – 1 vase. You can, of course, have any combination of these but will have to pay for the total number of vases required. To arrange Memorial Flowers, please contact the Church office by the Monday prior to the date required. Sunday 30th April Sunday School BBQ/Picnic midday at Alexandra Gardens. All Parishioners invited please BYO drinks and salad and vegetarian/special dietary food. The 1st Saturday of the month 6pm service will be going into abeyance for the time being. In 12 months’ time the Vicar and associate clergy will review the timing of the service along with a general review of worship times for the parish. 21

Prayer Requests: all names for prayer in the pew sheet require permission from the persons being prayed for in the first instance. Victoria Chorale performs the exquisitely beautiful Brahms Requiem, 7.30 pm Saturday 13 May with the Melbourne Chamber Choir, two superb soloists, the Art of Sound Orchestra and conductor Mario Dobernig in the wonderful setting of St Paul's Cathedral. Tickets 9885 2744 www.trybooking.com/0Z0R Flyers at the back of the church.

ROSTERS Roster Duty 8am Sun Welcomer

This Week 16/4/2017

Next Week 23/4/2017

Charles Harkin & Robert Frood David Harkin BCP David Harkin Dinesh Warnakulasuriya

David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse Leonie Bird Leonie Bird Diana Cerini Carol Fraser

The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Irene Shorthouse & Joan West

The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini & Nancy Sturgess

Janine Flavelle-Smith & Barbara Thomson Elaine Hutchinson & Reader Ken Rigby Jane Sullivan Intercessor Euch Assist Chris Flavelle-Smith & Julie Burke Chris Flavelle-Smith Server Jane Sullivan ALM The Rev’d Robert Newton Celebrant The Rev’d Robert Newton Preacher Elizabeth Cook Transport Morning Tea Beth Bailey & Bev Cooper T Renfree, R Nairn Brass Charles Harkin & Counters Robert Frood

Ian Lees & Rosemary Nairn David Harkin & Bev Cooper Janine Flavelle-Smith Lorraine Bent & YvonnePanagacos Jane Sullivan Chris Flavelle-Smith The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Rosemary Nairn Nip & Barbara Thomson

Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer

Carol & John Fraser

PARISH DIARY DATE DAY TIME 23/4 Sun 2pm 7/5

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EVENT Anzac Commemoration Ceremony 2pm Holy Trinity Kew. (1pm March to the Cenotaph). Sunday School Trading Table

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’d Robert Newton, 9855 0630, vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9855 8279 Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev’d Robert Holland, The Rev’d Dr Helen Granowski, The Rev’d Rick Cheung. Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Michael Wong. Churchwardens: David Harkin, Marcus Pandy, Alan Wilson Parish Council: Chris Flavelle-Smith, Madeleine Jenkins, David Renshaw, Napier Thomson, Dinesh Warnakulasuriya and Michael Wong. 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.