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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

2 SUNDAY OF EASTER ND

APRIL 23, 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, While Thomas deeply loved the Lord, he lacked the courage to stand with Jesus in his passion and crucifixion and resurrection. He was suspect about the women who saw the resurrected Jesus and he was suspect of his own fellow apostles. Thomas has been called “The Doubter.” This title does a disservice to the character of Thomas in John’s gospel. He was more than a doubter. He was a cynic. His response to the claims of the Resurrection was that of disbelief. Doubt has a place in the life of the Christian, for it can separate true faith from false assertion. But, cynicism steps over the line of doubt. The cynic not only separates faith from assertion, but narrows faith to the bare minimum, even further. They reject what they cannot see or touch. They give into prejudice against people they cannot (or will not try) to understand. They set themselves up through a sense of worth, entitlement and or authority as the arbiter of what is right or wrong, true or untrue, good or bad. These can be very hard people indeed to live with in a Christian community. When Thomas finally had the courage to rejoin the other apostles, the Lord Jesus made his presence known to him and reassured him that he had indeed overcome death and risen again. When Thomas recognised his Master, he believed and exclaimed that Jesus was truly Lord and truly God! Let us hope and pray that the cynics amongst us will have an epiphany of love, which will transform them like Thomas. Through the gift of faith we, too, proclaim that Jesus is our personal Lord and our God. He died and rose that we, too, might have new life in him. The Lord offers each of us new life in his Holy Spirit that we may know him personally and walk in this new way of life through the power of his resurrection where there is no room for cynicism. Do you really believe in God's word and the power of the Holy Spirit? Yours in Christ, Fr Robert

Hymn: Ye choirs of new Jerusalem NEH 124

1. Ye choirs of new Jerusalem, your sweetest notes employ, the paschal victory to hymn in strains of holy joy. 2. How Judah's Lion burst his chains, and crushed the serpent's head; and brought with him, from death's domains the long-imprisoned dead. 3. From hell's devouring jaws the prey alone our leader bore; his ransomed hosts pursue their way where he has gone before.

4. Triumphant in his glory now his sceptre ruleth all; earth, heaven and hell before him bow and at his footstool fall. 5. While joyful thus his praise we sing, his mercy we implore, into his palace bright to bring and keep us evermore. 6. All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost to thee, while endless ages run.

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: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1.3 3

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. 4

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 Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt: may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing; who is alive 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 2.14a, 22-32 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. 22 ‘You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know— 23 this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. 24 But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. 25 For David says concerning him, “I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; 26 therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover, my flesh will live in hope. 27 For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.” 29 ‘Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. 31 Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying, “He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.” 32 This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. 14

Response:

Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD 7

Psalm: 16 – Congregation to sing with choir

Second Reading: 1 Peter 1.1-12 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen and destined by God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood: May grace and peace be yours in abundance. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, 7 so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that was to be yours made careful search and inquiry, 11 inquiring about the person or time that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated, when it testified in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and the subsequent glory. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things that have now been announced to you through those who brought you good news by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look! 1

Response:

Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

Gradual Hymn: Alleluya! Alleyuya! NEH 103

1. Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise: sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise. He, who on the cross a victim, for the world's salvation bled, Jesus Christ, the King of glory, now is risen from the dead.

3. Christ is risen, we are risen! Shed upon us heavenly grace, rain and dew and gleams of glory from the brightness of thy face; that we, with our hearts in heaven, here on earth may fruitful be, and by angel hands be gathered, and be ever safe with thee.

2. Christ is risen, Christ, the first fruits of the holy harvest field, which will all its full abundance at his second coming yield: then the golden ears of harvest will their heads before him wave, ripened by his glorious sunshine from the furrows of the grave.

4. Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high; Alleluia! to the Saviour who has gained the victory; Glory to the Holy Spirit, fount of love and sanctity: Alleluia, alleluia! to the Triune Majesty.

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 11

The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint John chapter 20 beginning at the 19th verse.

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’ 24 But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’ 26 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’27 Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’28 Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ 29 Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’ 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. 19

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: Diocese of Muranga, South, Kenya; Theological Colleges, Church Schools & Church Kindergartens; University of Divinity; St Andrew's Brighton; Parish of Pascoe Vale/Oak Park – Pastoral Visit; St Paul’s Frankston – Pastoral Visit. 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: Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour TiS 520

1. Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour, first-begotten from the dead, you alone our strong defender, lifting up your people’s head: alleluia, alleluia, Jesus, true and living bread.

4. Paschal Lamb, your offering, finished once for all when you were slain, in its fullness undiminished shall for evermore remain, alleluia, alleluia, cleansing souls from every stain.

2. Here our humble homage pay we, here in loving reverence bow; here for faith’s discernment pray we, lest we fail to know you now: alleluia, alleluia, you are here, we ask not how.

5. Great High Priest of our profession through the veil you entered in; by your mighty intercession grace and mercy you can win: alleluia, alleluia, only sacrifice for sin.

3. Though the lowliest form now veils you as of old in Bethlehem, here as there your angels hail you, branch and flower of Jesse’s stem; alleluia, alleluia, we in worship join with them.

6. Life-imparting heavenly manna, stricken rock with streaming side, heaven and earth with loud hosanna worship you, the Lamb who died, alleluia, alleluia, ris’n, ascended, glorified! George Hugh Bourne 1840–1925 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: 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€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)

Final Hymn: Jesus lives! thy terrors now NEH 112

1. Jesus lives! thy terrors now can, O death, no more appal us; Jesus lives! by this we know thou, O grace, canst not enthrall us. Hallelujah!

4. Jesus lives! our hearts know well nought from us his love shall sever; life, nor death, nor powers of hell tear us from his keeping ever. Hallelujah!

2. Jesus lives! henceforth is death but the gate of life immortal; this shall calm our trembling breath when we pass its gloomy portal. Hallelujah!

5. Jesus lives! to him the throne over all the world is given; may we go where he is gone, rest and reign with him in heaven. Hallelujah! Christian FĂźrchtegott Gellert 1715â€“69 tr. Frances Elizabeth Cox 1812â€“97

3. Jesus lives! for us he died; then, alone to Jesus living, pure in heart may we abide, glory to our Saviour giving. Hallelujah!

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 30, 2017 1st Reading Acts 2.14a, 36-41 2nd Reading 1 Peter 1.13-25

Psalm 116.1-4, 11-18 Gospel Luke 24.13-35

GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays: Elizabeth Dixon, Chinelo Nwobu (Saturday) Church Directory - Copies available from the office. Office Hours The Church Office is currently closed and will reopen on Wednesday 26th April. Please leave a message on the machine and it will be attended to in due course. In the case of a real emergency please phone Fr Robert Newton on 9855 0630. AN INVITATION - Especially, but not only, to all parishioners who contribute food to the Anglicare Basket each week to come to a COFFEE SHOP MEETING at the NOW AND THEN CAFÉ, 204 High street Kew, on Thursday 11th May, 2017, at 2 pm to discuss further opportunities to assist the work of Anglicare Victoria at Holy Trinity Kew. RSVP Margaret Kelly 0447 282 062 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. Prayer Requests: all names for prayer in the pew sheet require permission from the persons being prayed for in the first instance. 21

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 23/4/2017

Next Week 30/4/2017

David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse Leonie Bird Leonie Bird Diana Cerini Carol Fraser The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini & Nancy Sturgess

Yvonne Brown & Joan West Marilyn Frood Leonie Bird Merrilyn Beeny Carol Fraser The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini & Charles Harkin

Ian Lees & Rosemary Nairn Reader David Harkin & Bev Cooper Intercessor Janine Flavelle-Smith Euch Assist Lorraine Bent & YvonnePanagacos Server Jane Sullivan ALM Chris Flavelle-Smith Celebrant The Rev’d Robert Newton Preacher The Rev’d Robert Newton Transport Rosemary Nairn Morning Tea Nip & Barbara Thomson

David Renshaw & Anthony Ling Liz Cook & Amanda McLeod Jane Sullivan David Harkin & Elaine Hutchinson Chris Flavelle-Smith Jane Sullivan The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Geoffrey Broome Chris & Janine FlavelleSmith

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

Brass Counters

Carol & John Fraser

Blake Shorthouse & Robert Frood

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.