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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

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MAY 21, 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, John Henry Newman (1801-1890) said: We love because it is our nature to love, and it is our nature because God the Holy Spirit has made it our nature. Jesus speaks to his disciples of the inseparable bound of love between himself and the Father, and of their love for all people. In Jesus we see the fullness of God's love and how God's love is directed to our well-being. In the cross we see the proof of God's love for each of us and the incredible price God was willing to pay to redeem us from slavery to sin, death, and Satan. Jesus gave up his life that we might have life - abundant, everlasting life with God - a life of love and unity with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit forever. Jesus promised to give his followers the best of gifts, the Holy Spirit as their Advocate and Helper. Advocate is a legal term for one who defends someone against an adversary and who guides that person during the ordeal of trial. The Holy Spirit is our Advocate and Helper who guides and strengthens us and brings us safely through the challenges and adversities we must face in this life. Trust in God, faith in his promises, and obedience to his word lead us to peace and security in God's presence. That is why a Christian need not fear or be troubled by anything. The love of Christ brings immeasurable joy and consolation even in the midst of our trials and suffering. We are reminded by Paul the Apostle who states, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?... For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:35,38-39). It is not surprising we find these words in our Prayer Book funeral service. Yours in Christ, Fr Robert

Hymn: Love's redeeming work is done NEH 113

1. Love's redeeming work is done, fought the fight, the battle won. Lo, our Sun's eclipse is o'er! Lo, he sets in blood no more!

4. Soar we now where Christ has led, following out exalted Head; made like him, like him we rise, ours the cross, the grave, the 2. Vain the stone, the watch, the seal! skies. Christ has burst the gates of hell; death in vain forbids him rise; 5. Hail the Lord of earth and Christ has opened paradise. heaven! Praise to thee by both be given: 3. Lives again our victorious King; thee we greet triumphant now; where, O death, is now thy sting? hail, the Resurrection thou! Dying once, he all doth save; where thy victory, O grave?

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: ‘Those who love me will keep my word,’ Jesus promises, ‘and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.’ John 14.23

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. 5

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 O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond our understanding: pour into our hearts such love for you, that, loving you above all else, we may obtain your promises that exceed all we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Acts 17.22-31 Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, ‘Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are in every way. 23 For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, “To an unknown god.” What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. 24 The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, 25 nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mortals life and breath and all things. 26 From one ancestor he made all nations to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, 27 so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him—though indeed he is not far from each one of us. 28 For “In him we live and move and have our being”; as even some of your own poets have said, “For we too are his offspring.” 29 Since we are God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of mortals. 30 While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent, 31 because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.’ 22

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

Psalm: 66.7-19

15 Come

Second Reading: 1 Peter 3.8-22 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. 10 For ‘Those who desire life and desire to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking deceit; 11 let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.’ 13 Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? 14 But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, 15 but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an account of the hope that is in you; 16 yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God’s will, than to suffer for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, 20 who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight people, were saved through water. 21 And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him. 8

Response:

Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

Gradual 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!

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 John chapter 14 beginning at the 15th verse.

‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you for ever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. 18 ‘I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. 19 In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.21 They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them.’ 15

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: all who work for peace and justice. We pray for: Diocese of Ngbo, Nigeria; The Diocese of Wangaratta; Business Services; St Andrew's, Corio-Norlane; Farewell Service for the Bishop of Newcastle; St Luke’s, Sydenham – Pastoral Visit; Christ Church, Brunswick – Pastoral Visit; Holy Trinity, Coburg – Commissioning Service; St George’s, Monbulk – Pastoral Visit; St Mark’s, Forest Hill – Opening New Building. 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: O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God TiS 401

1. O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, you comfort us in every need, sent down to us from heaven’s high throne, from God the Father and the Son, O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

4. O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, enlighten us by your blest word. To us the heavenly Father show, and teach us his dear Son to know, O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God. 5. O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, by you our souls to heaven are led. Make us to strive with valour here, and reign with you in glory there, O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

2. O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, make us to love your holy word. Your flame of love to us impart, that love for all may fill each heart, O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God. 3. O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, increase our faith in our dear Lord. Unless your grace the power should give none can believe in Christ and live, O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

attrib. Johannes Niedling 1602–68 tr. John Caspar Mattes (1913) 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:

As our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray,

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€œCome Down, O Love Divineâ€?, Hilary Tadman-Robyns 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: Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! TiS 161

1. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word; in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice. 2. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name! Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age the same; his holy name - the Lord, the Mighty One. 3. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by. Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high. 4. Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word! Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children’s children and for evermore! Timothy Dudley-Smith 1926– based on Luke 1:46–55 in The New English Bible

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, May 28, 2017 1st Reading Acts 1.6-14 2nd Reading 1 Peter 5

Psalm 68.1-10, 32-35 Gospel John 17.1-11

GENERAL NOTICES BIRTHDAYS: Coralie Coulston (Tomorrow), Elaine Hutchinson (Saturday) Ministry Positions Vacant: 1) The Vicar is looking for people (any age) who may wish to serve at the Altar for the 10am service on Sundays. -Training and robes supplied, plus heavenly reward. 2) Readers (any age) for the 8am and 10am services to be placed on roster. - Willingness to enunciate God’s Word with attendant benefits. 3) Morning Tea Helpers (any age) after the 10am service - A steady hand to pour the tea essential. They also serve who only stand and pour… If you are interested in any of the above please speak to the Vicar, Barbara Thomson, or Brenda in the Office Mon-Fri 9am-12pm. Dear Parishioners, As our Development Project comes closer to beginning on the site of Holy Trinity our associate priest Fr Robert and Susan Holland will need to vacate the Vicarage and are seeking alternative accommodation in Kew. They are looking for a small house/unit preferably 3 bedrooms and a ramp or flat access throughout which has a shower that is commode accessible and is more than a simple front opening screen door. If you know of a property that fits these requirements for rent please let the Vicar or Parish Wardens know. I am very concerned that Fr Robert and Susan can be appropriately accommodated for their health and wellbeing. The Vicar ♫ Kew Philharmonic Chamber Choir presents: I Was Glad! ♫ Sacred choral and instrumental music by Henry Purcell, directed by Stephen Kerr Saturday 3rd June 2017 4pm, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Kew Sunday 4th June 2017 3pm, St Paul's Anglican Church, Canterbury $20/$15 The Bach Chamber Choir will be singing the Rachmaninov Vespers at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday 24th June at 7.30pm. 24

Congratulations to chorister Harry Bland, who has been selected in the State U14 Rugby Squad. The Squad is training for the national carnival to be played in Orange NSW over the Queens Birthday long weekend in June. KEW HIGH SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY FUNDRAISING DINNER Friday 26th May 2017, 7:00 pm, KHS VCE Centre, 1393 Burke Rd Kew East $45 per person, Three course meal, Beer, wine & soft drink available for purchase Silent auction, Raffle, homewares stall MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT KEW HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS Please purchase tickets by Mon 22nd May Purchase via: Trybooking http://www.trybooking.com/275452 Early Bird discount Kew High School Office in person or Phone: 0398598652 Vegetarian and dietary requirements please advise with ticket purchase More Information email: rosemary.carter@kew.vic.edu.au Phone 0398598652 Prayer Requests: all names for prayer in the pew sheet require permission from the persons being prayed for in the first instance.

ROSTERS Roster Duty 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer Reader

This Week 21/5/2017

Next Week 28/5/2017

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

Nip Thomson & Nola Scott

Ian Lees & Rosemary Nairn

Nip Thomson & Madeleine Jenkins

Nick Leicester & Julie-Ann Barnes

Intercessor Euch Assist

Jane Sullivan 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 Liz Cook & Madeleine Brass Jenkins Charles Harkin & Counters Robert Frood

Janine Flavelle-Smith Lorraine Bent & YvonnePanagacos Jane Sullivan Chris Flavelle-Smith The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Rosemary Nairn Jon & Sue Emery

Carol & John Fraser

PARISH DIARY DATE 3/6 4/6 4/6

DAY Sat Sun Sun

TIME 4.00pm 10.00am 2.30pm

EVENT Kew Philharmonic Choir Concert Baptism – Xavier Anderson Boroondara Symphonic Band 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’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.