HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
EASTER DAY APRIL 1, 2018 Choral Eucharist 10am
SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY KEW On 2nd Sunday of the month, incense will be used at the 10am service No Wednesday 11am Holy Eucharist this week. SUNDAY 8am – Holy Eucharist 10am – Choral Eucharist Family ministry: Sunday 10am in
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.
chapel (in church on 1st Sun)
Healing Service: 4th Wednesday of the month following the 11am service in the Memorial Chapel- unless advised. At Trinity Grammar School Chapel: Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – English Service
CHURCH TOILETS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN VICARAGE 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.
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Dear Parishioners, On Sunday morning the women went to the tomb to pay their last tribute to a dead body. The disciples thought that everything had finished in tragedy. Neither were ready to see an empty tomb and hear the angel's message, Why do you seek the living among the dead (Luke 24:5)? Mary Magdalene is the first to report the startling news of the empty tomb! She assumed that Jesus' body had been stolen! She was not yet prepared to meet the risen Lord who would reveal himself to her while she later lingered in the garden near the tomb (John 20:11-18). What is the significance of the stone being rolled away? It would have taken several people to roll away such a stone. And besides, soldiers had guarded the sealed tomb! This is clearly the first sign of the resurrection. Bede, a church father from the 8th century, comments: "The angel rolled back the stone not to throw open a way for our Lord to come forth, but to provide evidence to people that he had already come forth. As the virgin's womb was closed, so the sepulchre was closed, yet he entered the world through her closed womb, and so he left the world through the closed sepulchre." (From Homilies on the Gospels 2,7, 24) John, the beloved disciple of Jesus was the only apostle, along with the women who stood with Jesus at the foot of the cross, who witnessed Jesus' death on Good Friday. Now John is the first of the apostles, along with Peter, to see the empty tomb on Easter Sunday morning, after the women returned and gave their report. What did John see in the tomb that led him to believe in the resurrection of Jesus? It was certainly not a dead body. The dead body of Jesus would have disproven the resurrection and made his death a tragic conclusion to a glorious career as a great teacher and miracle worker. When John saw the empty tomb he must have recalled Jesus' prophecy that he would rise again after three days. Through the gift of faith John realised that no tomb on earth could contain the Lord and giver of life. One thing is certain, if Jesus had not risen from the dead and appeared to his disciples, we would never have heard of him. Nothing else could have changed sad and despairing men and women into people radiant with joy and courage. The reality of the resurrection is the central fact of the Christian faith. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Lord gives us "eyes of faith" to know him and the power of his resurrection. The greatest joy we can have is to encounter the living Lord and to know him personally. Do you celebrate the feast of Easter with joy and thanksgiving for the victory, which Jesus has won for you over sin and death? Yours in Christ, Fr Robert
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Hymn: Hail thee Festival Day NEH 109
Refrain: Hail thee, festival day! Blest day that art hallowed forever; day wherein Christ arose, breaking the kingdom of death.
5. Ill it beseemeth that thou, by whose hand all things are encompassed, captive and bound should remain, deep in the gloom of the rock. Refrain
2. Lo, the fair beauty of earth, from the death of the winter arising, every good gift of the year now with its Master returns. Refrain
6. Rise now, O Lord, from the grave and cast off the shroud that enwrapped thee; leaving the caverns of death, show us the light of thy face. Refrain
3. Daily the loveliness grows, adorned with the glory of blossom; Green is the woodland with leaves, Bright are the meadows with flowers: Refrain
7. God of all pity and power, Let thy word be assured to the doubting; Lo, he breaks forth from the tomb! See, he appears to his own! Refrain
4. He who was nailed to the Cross is Lord and the Ruler of all things; all things created on earth worship the Maker of all. Refrain
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Refrain: Hail thee, festival day! Blest day that art hallowed forever; day wherein Christ arose, breaking the kingdom of death.
9. So shalt thou bear in thine arms An immaculate people to heaven, Bearing them pure unto God, Pledge of thy victory here. Refrain
8. Jesus, thou Health of the world, Enlighten our minds, O Redeemer, Son of the Father supreme, Only-begotten of God. Refrain
10. Equal art thou, co-eternal, In fellowship One with the Father, And with the Spirit of truth, God evermore to be blest! Refrain
Invocation:
Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever.
Greeting:
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Sentence: Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast. The Lord is risen indeed, alleluia! 1 Corinthians 5.7–8 5
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.
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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)
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Gloria
[Dudman]
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The Collect Brightness of God’s glory, whom death could not conquer nor the tomb imprison: as you have shared our frailty in human flesh, help us to share your immortality in the Spirit; let no shadow of the grave terrify us, and no fear of darkness turn our hearts from you. Reveal yourself to us this day and all our days, as the First and the Last, the Living One, our immortal Saviour and Lord. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Acts 10.34-43 Then Peter began to speak to them: ‘I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37 That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40 but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.’ 34
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Psalm: 118.19-29 – Congregation to sing with choir
Open me the|gates of|righteousness: and I will enter and give|thanks|to the|Lord. 20 This is the|gate • of the|Lord: the|righteous|shall|enter it. 19
I will praise you|for you|answered me: and have be|come|my sal|vation. 22 The stone that the|builders • re|jected: has be|come the|head • of the|corner. 21
This is the|Lord’s|doing: and it is|marvel • lous|in our|eyes. 24 This is the day that the|Lord has|made: let us re|joice|and be|glad in it. 23
O Lord|save us • we|pray: O Lord|send|us pros|perity. 26 Blessed is he who comes in the|name • of the|Lord: from the|house • of the|Lord we|bless you. 25
The Lord is God and he has|given • us|light: guide the festal throng up to the|horns|of the|altar. 28 You are my God and I|will|praise you: you are my|God I|will ex|alt you. 27
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2nd Part of Chant: 29 O give thanks to the Lord for|he is|good: and his|mercy • en|dures for|ever. 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: Colossians 3.1-4 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. 1
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Hear the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.
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Gradual Hymn: Jesus Christ is risen today NEH 110
1. Jesus Christ is risen today, alleluia! our triumphant holy day, alleluia! who did once upon the cross alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss, alleluia! 2. Hymns of praise then let us sing, alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly king, alleluia! who endured the cross and grave, alleluia! sinners to redeem and save. alleluia! 3. But the pains that he endured alleluia! our salvation have procured; alleluia! now above the sky he’s King, alleluia! where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Anon., Lyra Davidica 1708. based on a 14th-cent. ms.
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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. 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 20 beginning at the 1st verse.
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on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” 3 Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. 4 The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, 7 and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,
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~ Head Chorister Presentation ~ SERMON
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(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. 14
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 Wangaratta (Bp John Parkes, Clergy & People); Archdeaconry of The Yarra (Dave Fuller); Parish of Westmeadows/Bulla (Judi Pollard); St Paul’s Cathedral – Easter Day (Abp Philip Freier); St John’s Camberwell – confirmation service (Bp Genieve Blackwell); Holy Trinity Oakleigh – pastoral visit (Bp Genieve Blackwell); St Stephen’s Karen Congregation – pastoral visit (Bp Philip Huggins). We pray for our ministry team: Robert, Robert, 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. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: We pray for those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith and whose year’s mind occurs around this time. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon them. 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.
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THE GREETING OF PEACE (all stand) {Celebrant} We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Offertory Hymn: At the Lamb’s high feast we sing NEH 104
1. At the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, Who hath washed us in the tide Flowing from His piercèd side; Praise we Him, whose love divine, Gives His sacred Blood for wine, Gives His Body for the feast, Love the Victim, Love the Priest. 2. Where the Paschal blood is poured, Death's dark angel sheathes his sword Israel's hosts triumphant go Through the wave that drowns the foe. Christ, the Lamb, Whose Blood was shed, Paschal Victim, Paschal Bread! With sincerity and love Eat we Manna from above.
3. Mighty Victim from on high Powers of hell beneath Thee lie; Death is broken in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light: Now thy banner thou dost wave, Conquering Satan and the grave. See the prince of darkness quelled;, Heaven’s bright gates are open held. 4. Paschal triumph, Paschal joy, Only sin can this destroy; From sin's death do Thou set free Souls re-born, dear Lord, in Thee. Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto Thee we raise; Risen Lord, all praise to Thee, Ever with the Spirit be.
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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 GREAT 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:
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Priest: ‌. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me
Priest: in songs of never ending praise:
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As our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray,
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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: “This Joyful Eastertide�, Anon.; Lyrics by Woodward. Baptised Christians who receive Holy Communion in their own church are invited to share communion with us. The consecrated wine may be received: a) from the common cup which is the tradition of the Anglican Church since the Reformation (as outlined in the Book of Common Prayer 1662) by drinking or intinction of the bread. b) from an individual glass upon request. Or you may choose to receive the bread only as Holy Communion in one kind.
Once you have received communion you may wish to pray the following prayer in thanksgiving: Thanks be to you, our Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us, for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. Most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen. (Richard of Chichester 1197-1253 AD)
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Final Hymn: Thine be the glory NEH 120
Edmond Louis Budry 1854–1932 tr. Richard Birch Hoyle 1875– 1939.
1. Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won; angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes, where thy body lay.
Words by permission the World Student Christian Federation
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory thou o’er death has won. 2. Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom; let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting. Refrain 3. No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life; life is nought without thee: aid us in our strife; make us more than conquerors through thy deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above. Refrain
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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. 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
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Readings for Sunday, April 8, 2018 1st Reading Acts 4:32-35 2nd Reading 1 John 1:1-2:2
Psalm 118:19-29 Gospel John 20:19-31
GENERAL NOTICES Expansion of leadership roles in the Choir. The Choir Director has made the following appointments to Holy Trinity Kew Choir: Senior Head Chorister Maddison McLeod, Head Chorister George Bland, Deputy Head Chorister Darcey Newton, Deputy Head Chorister David Huang. Congratulations to our worthy choristers in their new leadership roles. Harry Bland, member of our Choir and student at Trinity Grammar, has been duly honoured with an invitation to play in the Victorian Schoolboy Rugby Union tour to the UK, Ireland and Belgium for 2018. This is a great achievement - Well Done Harry! The Vicar Stewardship Envelopes: Please collect your 2018-2019 Stewardship envelopes from the back of the Church. Thank you. Confirmation: Confirmation Classes will commence on the 6th May Midday1pm in the Vicarage plus homework, with four more sessions on the 13th and 20th May and the 3rd and 10th June led by the Vicar for our younger candidates. Adult candidates to liaise with the Vicar. Confirmation will be Sunday 11th November 10am. Access to the Church: Please note that, until further notice, all access to the Church will be through the Pakington Street entrance. There is no access through the main gates or main doors. Access to the Memorial Garden, Church office and Vicarage is at the North end of the Church off Pakington Street. There are three alternatives for access - the stairs and a pathway, both outside the Church office and, during service time’s, through the Church.
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CHURCH LAW – AVOIDING PROBLEMS IN YOUR PARISH Trinity College and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne has organised a one day course for all parish officers. The aim of the course is to ensure that parish officers and anyone in a position of authority and responsibility within a parish has a good working knowledge of the legal framework which affects aspects of the work and ministry in a parish. Attendance at this course will assist Holy Trinity and its officers to meet their legal obligations. Course Details: Saturday 12 May 2018. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Trinity College. Old Wardens Lodge. 100 Royal Parade Parkville. Registration is free and may be completed at trybooking.com/351163 or search Trinity College. Copies of course details are available at the back of the church. Any enquiries maybe directed to Chris Roper. Trinity College 0407 419 330 or Leonie Bird (0409 860 026) leoniebird@vicbar.com.au
A DIALOGUE ON DEATH Atheism and Christianity TUESDAY, 3 APRIL 2018, 7 PM – 8.30 PM Mercy Lecture Theatre, ACU Melbourne Campus 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Death confronts us all. But what is death – and how do we live knowing that we will die? This panel considers a range of perspectives on these questions, to develop a dialogue that brings atheism and Christianity into conversation and sheds light on how to think about our own mortality. Denys Turner | Yale University and ACU Mark Kelly | Western Sydney University Robyn Whitaker | University of Divinity Jon Roffe | University of New South Wales This event is hosted by ACU’s Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry.
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CLERICAL VESTMENTS IN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH AMICE: The amice is a piece of white linen, rectangular in shape, with two long cloth ribbons. The priest places it around his neck, covering the clerical collar, and then ties it by crisscrossing the ribbons in his front (to form a St. Andrew’s cross), bringing them around the back, around the waist and tying them in a bow. The practical purpose of the amice is to conceal the normal clerical clothing of a priest, and to absorb any perspiration from the head and neck. Modern albs cover the neck so an amice is not always necessary. In the Graeco-Roman world, the amice was a head covering, oftentimes worn underneath the helmets of the Roman soldiers to absorb sweat, thereby preventing it from flowing into their eyes. The spiritual purpose is to remind the priest of St. Paul’s admonition: “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, the Word of God” (Ephesians 6:17). The former vesting prayer was “Place, O Lord, the helmet of salvation on my head to resist the attacks of the devil.” Lay people who act as servers and many who are Lay readers may also wear an amice. ALB: The Alb originated from the white tunic worn by Romans in the first century and was largely worn as an undergarment. It was adopted by the early church for liturgical use. Its name is derived from the Latin “Albus”, meaning white. Some modern style albs have collars which preclude the necessity for an amice. The spiritual purpose reminds the priest of his baptism, when he was clothed in white to signify his freedom from sin, purity of new life, and Christian dignity. Moreover, the Book of Revelation describes the saints who stand around the altar of the Lamb in Heaven as “These are the ones who have survived the great period of trial; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb” (7:14). In the same way, the priest must offer the Eucharist with purity of body and soul, and with the dignity befitting Christ’s priesthood. The former vesting prayer was “Make me white, O Lord, and purify my heart so that being made white in the Blood of the Lamb, I may deserve an eternal reward.”Albs are simple ankle length robes, usually worn by clergy with a Stole and Cincture around the waist. The Alb is typically worn as the base vestment with other special garments over the top, although it is often worn by itself. Albs are especially used during Eucharistic celebrations (Holy Communion). Lay people who act as servers and many who are Lay readers may also wear an Alb. CINCTURE: The cincture is a long, thick cord with tassels at the ends which secures the alb around the waist and secures the Stole with knot in the middle. It may be white or may be the same liturgical colour as the other vestments. In the Graeco-Roman world, the cincture was like a belt. Spiritually, the cincture reminds the priest of the admonition of St. Peter: “So gird the loins of your understanding; 27
live soberly; set all your hope on the gift to be conferred on you when Jesus Christ appears. As obedient sons, do not yield to the desires that once shaped you in you ignorance. Rather, become holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, after the likeness of the holy One who called you” (I Peter 1:13-15). The former vesting prayer was “Gird me, O Lord, with the cincture of purity and extinguish in my heart the fire of concupiscence so that, the virtue of continence and chastity always abiding in my heart, I may better serve Thee.” The Cincture is different to the girdle worn by Lay people who act as servers who wear it to one side. CASSOCK: A Cassock is a plain black ankle length robe with long sleeves. Technically the Cassock is a clerical garment and not a vestment and usually have no particular theological emphasis attached to them. It is also derived from the Greco-Roman Tunic simply meaning "ankle length" in Latin. Cassocks are typically worn under the Surplice or Cotta. Laity and clergy can wear the Cassock and it is often, but not always, tied around the waist with a Cincture, lay people that wear Cassocks are often Choir members, Lay readers and sometimes Servers. For much of church history until the 20th century the Cassock was the street wear / uniform of the clergy. When combined with a Surplice and black English stole called either a “Tippet” or “Preaching Scarf” and sometimes accompanied with the academic hood is often designated being dressed in “Choir Office” as the norm for clergy at services of Morning and Evensong as those have traditionally been known in the Church as the Choir offices. The cassock worn so is highly distinctive of Anglicanism. Traditionally Anglican Cassocks are double breasted, buttoning on the shoulders and waist. Roman Catholic Cassocks typically have 33 buttons directly down the middle of the garment. An Anglican variant of the Roman Cassock exists with 39 buttons (reflecting the 39 Articles of Religion or the 39 lashes of Christ). Other types of the typical black Cassock include variations with red piping worn by Canons and Deans. Bishops typically wear purple Cassocks. SURPLICE/COTTA: A full white vestment with wide sleeves. It has an opening for the head at the top and typically reaches to the knees or beyond. The term is from the Latin superpelliceum, meaning "over a fur garment." It was an oversized alb that was worn as a choir vestment over a fur coat in the drafty and cold churches of northern Europe. It is usually worn over a cassock by clergy. It may also be worn by lay people with particular liturgical ministries at worship such as lectors or choir members. The academic dress of clergy may include cassock, surplice, and tippet, with or without an academic hood. The Surplice and stole may also be worn by the clergy who presides at a Eucharist or baptism. It came to be widely accepted with the Tippet, and sometimes with the academic hood as the standard vestment for officiating/assisting at the Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. A shorter 28
version of the Surplice is called the Cotta with short sleeves and usually pleats, particularly worn by Anglo-Catholics from the middle of the 19th Century. TIPPET: A large black scarf worn by clergy over surplice and cassock at the Daily Offices and often at FuneralsIt resembles a stole and is worn around the neck with the ends hanging down the front. It has also been known as the “Preaching Scarf” as it is often worn at various services by the one designated at the Preacher. MANUPILE: Rarely used by clergy since the 1960’s and worn on the left arm, originally the maniple was likely a piece of linen which clerics used to wipe their faces and hands and has been described as being akin to a handkerchief. It appears to have been used since at least the 6th century. The maniple can vary widely in size, shape, and degree of ornamentation. Common symbolic comments refer to the maniple's likeness to the rope by which Christ was led and the chains which bound his hands. It has also become known as an emblem of the tears of penance, the burden of sin, and the fatigue of the priestly office. In the Anglican church the maniple is described as a symbol of being a servant to the servants of God. STOLE: The Stole is a scarf-like vestment that hangs around the neck and reaches to the wearers knees, each side sitting parallel. Usually ornately decorated in liturgical colours, with Christian symbols on each end. The Stole is worn over the Alb or the Surplice. Stoles like many vestments went out of favour in the English Reformation but saw a revival in the 19th century. Only Clergy may wear a Stole. Deacons wear them on their left shoulder crossed diagonally over the chest and Priests and Bishops wear them over the neck, each end hanging parallel. The stole reminds the priest not only of his authority and dignity as a priest, but also of his duty to preach the Word the God with courage and conviction (“Indeed, God’s word is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword.” Hebrews 4:12) and to serve the needs of the faithful. The former vesting prayer was “Restore unto me, O Lord, the Stole of immortality which I lost through the sin of my first parents and, although unworthy to approach Thy sacred Mystery, may I nevertheless attain to joy eternal.” CHASUBLE: A highly decorative Eucharistic vestment, the Chasuble is a round/oval piece of fabric with a hole for the wearers head and are usually ornately decorated. Derived from the 'Casula' of ancient Rome which was an outer traveling garment, similar to a poncho. It is a highly formal liturgical vestment worn almost exclusively during the Eucharist, denoting solemnity. Chasubles are always worn as the top layer of vestments, with the Alb and Stole underneath. Chasubles fall into two main categories- Gothic or Roman. Gothic vestments with the Y on the front 29
and back of the chasuble or at least in poncho style with pillar orphrey are the most common vestment in the Anglican Church, reflecting our ancient Celtic history. Only clergy may wear Chasubles. Chasubles match the colour of the liturgical calendar. In Church history Chasubles saw a revival in the 19th century Oxford movement after being banned in the 16th century Reformation. Spiritually, the chasuble reminds the priest of the charity of Christ: “Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect” (Colossians, 3:14). The former vesting prayer was “O Lord, Who hast said, ‘My yoke is sweet and My burden light,’ grant that I may so carry it as to merit Thy grace.” In the Middle Ages, two popular interpretations of the meaning of the vestments arose. The most prevalent one interpreted the vestments as symbols of Jesus’ passion: the blindfold (the amice) and the garment (the alb) as He was mocked and beaten; the ropes and fetters (the cincture) which bound Him during the scourging; the cross (the stole) He carried; and the seamless garment (the chasuble) for which the soldiers rolled dice. The other popular interpretation focused on the vestments in their Roman military origins and viewed them as symbols of the priest as the soldier of Christ doing battle against sin and Satan. Moreover, the vestments inspire the priest and all of the faithful to meditate on their rich symbolism. THE COPE: The Cope is a large cape worn traditionally by bishops, deans, canons, archdeacons and incumbents although can be worn by all ranks of clergy when appropriate. Originally a 'cappa' in Latin meaning cape. Copes are a very formal, ceremonial vestment. The Cope is used both during and outside Holy Communion. Copes are typically highly decorated and joined at the breast by a clasp or band of fabric. They can be in any liturgical colour. There is no particular theological connection to the cope. A rule of thumb for the wearing of a cope. If the Bishop wears a cope in your parish, clergy can wear a cope as well. If the Bishop is not wearing a cope the normal rule is that clergy do not wear a cope in his/her presence. Fr Robert Newton
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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 Rick Cheung. Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Michael Wong. Churchwardens: Robert Buckmaster, Marcus Pandy, Nip Thomson. Parish Council: Leonie Bird, CK Choong, Chris Flavelle-Smith, David Renshaw, Jill Rossouw, Dinesh Warnakulasuriya, 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.
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