HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 28, 2017
Holy Communion 8am 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 BREAKFAST 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
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Dear Parishioners, Jesus offers us in his High Priestly Prayer (John 17:1-11) eternal life. What is eternal life? It is more than simply a life without end or an eternal state of being. Science and medicine look for ways to extend the duration of human life - but God offers us something vastly greater and more surpassing than a simple extension of physical life. Eternal life is qualitative more than quantitative. To have eternal life is to have the very life of God within us. We are supposed to have eternal life (close, intimate, personal relationship with God our Father and Jesus Christ His Son) right now. It’s not “pie in the sky by and by” but rather “steak on your plate while you wait.” When we possess eternal life we experience here and now something of God's majesty, glory, and holiness which he shares with us. Through the gift and working of the Holy Spirit, God fills us with the abundant fruit of his peace, joy and love. This was one of the main differences between the first-century church and our modern church. Those people knew God intimately. They had a relationship with the Lord that wasn’t waiting to start in heaven, but was working in them while they were still in this world. They didn’t have the advantages of radio, television, internet, or any other modern means of communication. Yet, these believers turned the known world upside down with the truths of the Gospel in just thirty years (Acts 17:6). They impacted their world much more than we are impacting our world today. Why? They had such a depth of relationship with a Living God that it was highly contagious. In Rome, Christians knew their God so intimately that they sang his praises as they were burned at the stake. There are historical accounts of Nero the emperor sticking his fingers in his ears and saying, “Why must these Christians sing?” Jesus also speaks of the knowledge of God. Jesus tells his disciples that they can know the only true God. Knowledge of God is not simply limited to knowing something about God, but we can know God personally and be united with God in a personal relationship of love and friendship. The essence of Christianity, and what makes it distinct from Judaism and other religions, is the personal and experiential knowledge of God as our eternal Father - the one who knew us before creation (Ephesians 1:4 and Romans 8:29) and who knit us in our mother's womb (Psalm 139:13 and Jeremiah 1:5). Jesus makes it possible for each of us to personally know God as our Father. To see Jesus is to see what God is like. 3
In Jesus Christ we see the perfect love of God - a God who cares intensely and who yearns over men and women, loving them to the point of laying down his life for them upon the Cross. Jesus is the revelation of God - a God who loves us completely, unconditionally and perfectly. Do you hunger to know God personally and to be united with the Father in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, through the unity of the Holy Spirit who dwells with us? The Lord Jesus invites each of us to enter more deeply into a personal relationship of love and oneness of mind, heart, and spirit with the eternal Father, Son, and Holy Spirit who created us in love for love. Yours in Christ, Fr Robert
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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.
(see Ruth 2:4)
Sentence: ‘Go and make disciples of all nations,’ Jesus commands; ‘I am with you always, to the close of the age.’ Matthew 28.19–20 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. Kyrie eleison: Lord have mercy: R/: Lord have mercy Christ have mercy: R/: Christ have mercy Lord have mercy: R/: Lord have mercy
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The Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect God of majesty, you led the Messiah through suffering into risen life, and took him up into the glory of heaven: clothe us with the power promised from on high, and send us forth to the ends of the earth as heralds of repentance and witnesses of Jesus Christ, the firstborn from the dead, who lives with you now and always in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
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THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Acts 1.6-14 So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ 7 He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ 9 When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 While he was going and they were gazing up towards heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11 They said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up towards heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.’ 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14 All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers. 6
Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Psalm: 68.1-10, 32-35 1 God shall arise, and his enemies shall be scattered: those that hate him shall flee before his face. 2 As smoke is dispersed, so shall they be dispersed: as wax melts before a fire, so shall the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But the righteous shall be glad and exult before God: they shall rejoice with gladness. 4 O sing to God, sing praises to his name: glorify him that rode through the deserts, him whose name is the Lord, and exult before him. 5 He is the father of the fatherless, he upholds the cause of the widow: God in his holy dwelling place. 6 He gives the desolate a home to dwell in, and brings the prisoners out into prosperity: but rebels must dwell in a barren land. 7 O God, when you went out before your people: when you marched through the wilderness, 8 The earth shook, the heavens poured down water: before the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. 9 You showered down a generous rain, O God: you prepared the land of your possession when it was weary. 10 And there your people settled: in the place that your goodness, O God, had made ready for the poor. 32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth: O sing praises to the Lord, 33 To him that rides upon the highest heavens, that were from the beginning: who utters his voice, which is a mighty voice. 34 Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel: and his might is in the clouds. 35 Terrible is God who comes from his holy place: the God of Israel who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God.
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Second Reading: 1 Peter 5 1 Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you 2 to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it—not for sordid gain but eagerly. 3 Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away. 5 In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 8 Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. 12 Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you, and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. 13 Your sister church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings; and so does my son Mark. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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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. The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint John chapter 17 beginning at the 1st verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. 5 So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. 6 ‘I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; 8 for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9 I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. 11 And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. 1
Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
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SERMON followed by a short time for reflection (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.
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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 Nike, Nigeria; The Diocese of Adelaide; Chinese Ministry; St Philip's, Deep Creek; St Michael’s, Carlton North – Pastoral Visit; Parish of the Holy Name of Jesus, Vermont South – 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.
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Jesus said: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you. John 13.34 [Let us pray] We do not presume to come to your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. 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 [Celebrant] Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 13
[Celebrant]
THE GREETING OF PEACE (all stand) We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
[A greeting of peace is exchanged with those around us] 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 our thanks and praise... ... for ever praising you and saying: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Priest: People:
‌ do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Priest: People:
‌ in songs of never ending praise. Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen. 14
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.
Agnus Dei We pray together: Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us your peace. 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. 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. 15
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)
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
'Copyright Š 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
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Readings for Sunday, June 4, 2017 1st Reading Acts 2.1-21 2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 12.1-13
Psalm 104.26-36 Gospel John 20.19-23
GENERAL NOTICES BIRTHDAYS: Stephen Kerr, Dorothy Soley (Tomorrow), Joan Dixon (Tuesday), Nola Scott (Wednesday), and Andrew Caroe, June Callinan (Thursday). 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. 17
Anglicare Group at Holy Trinity Kew: A successful meeting on May 11 at the Now and Then coffee shop saw the establishment this new group. Twelve people including the Vicar attended and have agreed to be registered as an official group. Please speak to Marg Kelly if you would like to be included in this initiative to further the work of Anglicare. Another meeting is planned for late in June. Prayer Requests: all names for prayer in the pew sheet require permission from the persons being prayed for in the first instance.
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ROSTERS Roster Duty 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer
This Week 28/5/2017
Next Week 4/6/2017
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
Chris & Merrilyn Beeny
Ian Lees & Rosemary Nairn
Carol Fraser & Bruce Chisholm Children
Reader
Nick Leicester & Julie-Ann Barnes Janine Flavelle-Smith Intercessor Euch Assist Lorraine Bent & Yvonne Panagacos Jane Sullivan Server Chris Flavelle-Smith ALM The Rev’d Robert Newton Celebrant The Rev’d Robert Newton Preacher Rosemary Nairn Transport Morning Tea Jon & Sue Emery
Brass Counters
Carol & John Fraser
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Chris & Merrilyn Beeny BCP Irene Shorthouse Dinesh Warnakulasuriya The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Bob & Yvonne Stannard
Children Yan Delahunty
Jane Sullivan The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Bruce Chisholm Elaine Hutchinson & Romana Kristelly Yan Delahunty Rosemary Nairn & Ian Lees
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.
www.holytrinitykew.org.au
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