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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

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TRINITY 6 JULY 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 in the Vicarage. CHURCH TOILETS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN VICARAGE 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, Leaven (yeast) is a mighty agent of change. A ball of dough left to itself remains just what it is, a ball of dough. But when the leaven is added to it a metamorphosis takes place which produces rich and wholesome bread when warmed and heated - the staple of life for a large percentage of humanity. The kingdom of God produces a transformation in those who receive the new life which Jesus Christ offers. When we yield to Jesus Christ, our lives are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. Paul the Apostle says: “But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7). Do you believe in the transforming power of the Holy Spirit? Good and evil are sown in our hearts like tiny seeds which germinate, and in due time yield a harvest of good or bad fruit. Ralph Waldo Emerson said: "Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny." Emerson also made the thought provoking statement: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Those who sow good will shine in the kingdom of their Father. They will radiate with the beauty, joy, and fullness of God's love. Do you allow the love of Christ to rule in your heart and in your actions? Yours In Christ, Fr Robert

Hymn: Ye holy angels bright NEH 475

1. Ye holy angels bright, who wait at God’s right hand, or through the realms of light fly at your Lord’s command, assist our song, for else the theme too high doth seem for mortal tongue.

3. Ye saints who toil below, adore your heavenly King, and onward as ye go some joyful anthem sing; take what he gives and praise him still through good or ill, who ever lives!

2. You blessèd souls at rest, who ran this earthly race, and now, from sin released, behold the Saviour’s face, God’s praises sound, as in his sight with sweet delight ye do abound.

4. My soul, bear thou thy part: triumph in God above, and with a well-tuned heart sing thou the songs of love; Let all thy days till life shall end, Whate’er he send, Be filled with praise. Richard Baxter 1615–91 and John Hampden Gurney 1802–62.

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: You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Psalm 86.15 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 Saving God, in Jesus Christ you opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and constant wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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: Genesis 28.10-19a Jacob left Beer-sheba and went towards Haran. 11 He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. 12 And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. 13 And the Lord stood beside him and said, ‘I am the Lord , the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; 14 and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. 15 Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.’ 16 Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, ‘Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!’ 17 And he was afraid, and said, ‘How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.’ 18 So Jacob rose early in the morning, and he took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. 19 He called that place Bethel; but the name of the city was Luz at the first. 10

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

Psalm: 139.1-11, 23-24

Glory be to the Father, and | to the | Son: and | to the | Holy | Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and | ever | shall be: world without | end. | A|men. Second Reading: Romans 8.12-25 12 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— 13 for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ 16 it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified 9

with him. 18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; 20 for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now; 23 and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD Gradual Hymn: Blest are the pure in heart TiS 448

1. Blest are the pure in heart, for they shall see our God; the secret of the Lord is theirs, their soul is Christâ€™s abode.

3. still to the lowly soul he will himself impart, and for his cradle and his throne chooses the pure in heart.

2. The Lord who left the heavens our life and peace to bring, to dwell with us in lowliness, our pattern and our King:

4. Lord, we your presence seek; this blessing now renew: give us a pure and lowly heart, a temple fit for you. John Keble 1792â€“1866 (vv. 1,3) and others

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 13 beginning at the 24th verse.

He put before them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. 26 So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well. 27 And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, “Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?” 28 He answered, “An enemy has done this.” The slaves said to him, “Then do you want us to go and gather them?” 29 But he replied, “No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. 30 Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.” ’ 31 He put before them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; 32 it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.’ 24

He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.’ 34 Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables; without a parable he told them nothing. 35 This was to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet: ‘I will open my mouth to speak in parables; I will proclaim what has been hidden from the foundation of the world.’ 36 Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, ‘Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.’ 37 He answered, ‘The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; 38 the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. 40 Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, 42 and they will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen! 33

Gospel Response:

This is the gospel of the Lord,

SERMON (copy of sermon available at back of church and a selection of sermons, some current and past, available 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 Osun North East, Nigeria; The Diocese of Willochra; University of Divinity; St George's Malvern; St James Old Cathedral – Patronal Festival; Commissioning of Senior School Chaplain, Geelong Grammar; St Eanswythe’s, Altona – Pastoral Visit and Confirmations; The Parish of Darebin South, Thornbury – Pastoral Visit; St Paul’s, Boronia – Pastoral Visit; Tamil Christian Congregation Victoria – Commissioning Service; St John’s, Cranbourne with Christ Church, Tooradin – Confirmation Service. 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: Love divine, all loves excelling NEH 408 (First Tune)

1. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown: Jesu, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.

3. Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be, let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love and praise!

2. Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave: thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 15

Charles Wesley 1707â€“88

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€œBe still for the presence of the Lordâ€?. 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: O God of Bethel, by whose hand TiS 564

1. O God of Bethel, by whose hand your people still are fed, who through this earthly pilgrimage have all our forebears led: 2. our vows, our prayers, we now present before your throne of grace; God of our people, be the God of each succeeding race. 3. Through each perplexing path of life our wandering footsteps guide; give us each day our daily bread, for all our needs provide. 4. O spread your covering wings around, till all our wanderings cease, and at our Father’s loved abode our souls arrive in peace. Philip Doddridge 1702–51 and others based on Genesis 28:19–22

THE SENDING OUT OF GOD'S PEOPLE Post-Communion Prayer Prayer of self-offering Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. AMEN Blessing

Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE

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Readings for Sunday, July 30, 2017 1st Reading Genesis 29.15-28 2nd Reading Romans 8.26-39

Psalm 105.1-11 Gospel Matthew 13.44-58

GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays: Liz Cook (Wednesday), Toni Gandy (Saturday) Church Office and Vicarage Access from Monday 17/7 For the next month, there will be no access to the Church Office or Vicarage from Pakington Street. Instead, access will be from High Street so if you are coming to the Church office during office hours, either walk around the left-hand side of the Church from High Street to the office door or phone Brenda once you have arrived and she will let you in at the Chapel entrance (9853 7158 or 0402 424 017). Anglicare - Retiring Collection Next Sunday, July 30, we will be having a retiring collection to support the many wonderful programs that Anglicare offer here in Victoria. We acknowledge your great support of the weekly food basket and we hope that you are able to give a monetary donation on July 30th. National Trust Thanks to all those who have donated to the Holy Trinity Kew Appeal held by the National Trust over the last year. Total donations for the year ended 30 June 2017 were $60,150 and this will help greatly in the ongoing renovations of the Church. Your generosity is much appreciated. Trinity Times New Editor - Beginning with our Advent/ Christmas 2017 edition, Leonie Bird will take over the editorialship of the Trinity Times from Irene Shorthouse. Leonie has contributed to Trinity Times for many years. We look forward to her leadership of the paper and give thanks for Ireneâ€™s sterling work over 20 years. Vicar Sunday school trading table - First Sunday in August.

ROSTERS Roster Duty 8am Sun Welcomer

This Week 23/7/2017

Next Week 30/7/2017

David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse Leonie Bird Leonie Bird Diana Cerini Fr Robert Holland 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

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 Barbara & Nip Thomson Barbara Thomson Sacristan

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 Flavelle-Smith Barbara Thomson

Brass Counters

Marilyn & Robert Frood

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

Carol & John Fraser

PARISH DIARY DATE DAY TIME 6/8 Sun

EVENT 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 (0423 568 048), 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, 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.