HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
EASTER 3 APRIL 22, 2018 Holy Eucharist 8am ANZAC March from Kew RSL 1pm to the Cenotaph where the Holy Trinity Wreath amongst others will be laid. 2pm ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony Holy Trinity Kew
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 – Vicar at ANZAC commemorations in the City. 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 Breakfast after today’s service in the Vicarage. CHURCH TOILETS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN 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
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, Cyril of Alexandria (376 – 444 AD) patriarch and church father comments on Jesus as our Good Shepherd: "He shows in what manner a shepherd may be proved good; and He teaches that he must be prepared to give up his life fighting in defence of his sheep, which was fulfilled in Christ. For man has departed from the love of God, and fallen into sin, and because of this was, I say, excluded from the divine abode of paradise, and when he was weakened by that disaster, he yielded to the devil tempting him to sin, and death following that sin he became the prey of fierce and ravenous wolves. But after Christ was announced as the True Shepherd of all men, He laid down his life for us (1 John 3:16), fighting for us against that pack of inhuman beasts. He bore the Cross for us, that by His own death he might destroy death. He was condemned for us, that He might deliver all of us from the sentence of punishment: the tyranny of sin being overthrown by our faith: fastening to the Cross the decree that stood against us, as it is written (Colossians 2:14). Therefore as the father of sin had as it were shut up the sheep in hell, giving them to death to feed on, as it is written in the psalms (Ps. Xlviii.16), He died for us as truly Good, and truly our Shepherd, so that the dark shadow of death driven away He might join us to the company of the blessed in heaven; and in exchange for abodes that lie far in the depths of the pit, and in the hidden places of the sea, grant us mansions in His Father’s House above. Because of this he says to us in another place: Fear not, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you a kingdom (Luke 12:32).” (1) Holy Scripture tells of God as a shepherd of his people, Israel. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want (Psalm 23:1). We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture (Psalm 100:3). The Christ is also depicted as the shepherd of God's people: He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arms (Isaiah 40:11). Jesus says he is the Good Shepherd who will risk his life to seek out and save the stray sheep (Matthew 18:12, Luke 15:4). We are told in the pastoral letters that he is the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls (1 Peter 2:25). Yours in Christ, Fr Robert 1) Sunday Sermons of the Great Fathers Vol 2 trans, edited M.F Toal. Ignatius Press San Francisco 1996
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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: ‘I am the good shepherd,’ says the Lord. ‘I know my own and my own know me.’ 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 4
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 Jesus, good shepherd of the sheep, by whom the lost are sought and guided into the fold: feed us and we shall be satisfied, heal us and we shall be whole, and lead us that we may be with you, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)
First Reading: A reading from the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 4 beginning at the 8th verse 8 Then
Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, 10 let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. 11 This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ 12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:8-12
Response:
Hear the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.
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Psalm: 118.1-9 1 O give thanks to the Lord for he is good: His mercy endures for ever. 2 Let Israel now proclaim: that his mercy endures for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron proclaim: that his mercy endures for ever. 4 Let those who fear the Lord proclaim: that his mercy endures for ever. 5 In my danger I called to the Lord: He answered and set me free. 6 The Lord is on my side I shall not fear: what can man do to me? 7 The Lord is at my side as my helper: I shall see the downfall of my enemies. 8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord: than to put your trust in man; 9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord: than to put your trust in princes.
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Second Reading: A reading from the First letter of John, Chapter 3 beginning at the 14th verse 14 We
know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another. Whoever does not love abides in death. 15 All who hate a brother or sister are murderers, and you know that murderers do not have eternal life abiding in them. 16 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. 17 How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? 18 Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 19 And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him 20 whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; 22 and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24 All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. 1 John 3:14-24 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 10 beginning at the 11th verse. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ 11 “I
am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away - and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.� John 10:11-18 Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
SERMON - followed by a short time for reflection (a copy of sermon is available at back of church and a selection available on the parish web page)
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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: Anglican Communion in Japan (Abp Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu); Diocese of Melbourne (Abp Philip Freier, Bps Bradly Billings, Paul Barker, Genieve Blackwell, Philip Huggins, Clergy & People); Archdeaconry of Dandenong (Jeff Parker); St Christopher's Bentleigh East (Shannon Smith); St Matthew’s Endeavour Hills – confirmation service (Bp Paul Barker); St Alban’s Coburg West/Pascoe Vale South – Baptism service (Bp Genieve Blackwell). 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: 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. 12
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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 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 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. 13
As our Saviour Christ has taught us we are confident to pray, Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and 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. 14
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. 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, April 29, 2018 1st Reading Acts 8:26-40 2nd Reading 1 John 4:7-12
Psalm 22:23-32 Gospel John 15:1-8
GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays: Elizabeth Dixon (Today). Paul McDonald CEO of Anglicare Victoria will speak at the 10am service on April 29. Come along, bring a friend, to hear this dynamic speaker who is passionate about helping the disadvantaged in our society. There will be a Retiring Collection. ‘EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY’: EFM is a highly-regarded adult learning program that enables people to see and experience the connection between Christian faith and daily life. St John’s Camberwell (552 Burke Road, Camberwell Junction) is holding an information session, with cheese and wine, following the 6.30pm Ascension Day Eucharist on Thursday 10 May. Fr Greg Davies, the national director of EFM Australia, will speak about the program and the possibility of forming an EFM group at St John’s, open to interested parishioners from neighbouring parishes. To indicate your interest or find our more, please email hon.secretary@stjohnscamberwell.org.au. Confirmation: Confirmation Classes will begin on May 6, Midday-1pm in the Vicarage plus homework, with four more sessions on May 13 & 20 and June 3 & 10 led by the Vicar for our younger candidates. Adult candidates to liaise with the Vicar. Confirmation will be Sunday 11th November 10am. Chorister Harry Bland 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 Access to the Church: All access to the Church through the Pakington Street entrance. 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. 16
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 and anyone in a position of authority & responsibility within a parish to gain 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
KEW HIGH SCHOOL, CHAPLAINCY FUNDRAISING DINNER Friday 25th May, 7pm, KHS VCE Centre, 1393 Burke Rd, Kew East Pre dinner drinks will commence at 6:45pm with the Dinner commencing at 7:00pm. Kew High School Musical Entertainment This year the dinner will be three courses including soup, main - spit roast buffet and dessert all for $47 or $44 for early bird purchased before the 11th May. Beer, Wine and Soft drink will again be available for purchase at the bar. Tickets can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/VHLM Kew High School in person, phone 9859 8652 or email: rosemary.carter@kew.vic.edu.au
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ROSTERS Roster Duty 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server Thurifer ALM Celebrant Preacher Transport Morning Tea Sacristan Chapel Flowers Brass Counters
This Week 22/4/2018
Next Week 29/4/2018
David Harkin & Barbara Thomson Leonie Bird Leonie Bird Diana Cerini
Carol Fraser & Barbara Thomson Marilyn Frood Leonie Bird Merrilyn Beeny
The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini & Nancy Sturgess
Rev Robert Newton Rev Robert Newton Bob & Yvonne Stannard
Ian Lees & Rosemary Nairn Nick Leicester & Bev Cooper Janine Flavelle-Smith Janine Flavelle-Smith & Yvonne Panagacos Jane Sullivan
David Renshaw & Anthony Ling Liz Cook & Amanda McLeod Jane Sullivan David Harkin & Elaine Hutchinson Robert Buckmaster
Chris Flavelle-Smith Rev’d Robert Newton Rev’d Robert Newton Rosemary Nairn Barbara & Nip Thomson Carol Fraser Barbara Thomson
Jane Sullivan Rev’d Robert Newton Rev’d Robert Newton Geoffrey Broome Chris & Janine Flavelle-Smith
Nola Scott & Barbara Thomson Carol & John Fraser
Barbara Thomson
Marilyn & Robert Frood
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PARISH DIARY DATE DAY TIME 29/4 Sun
10am
EVENT Paul McDonald CEO of Anglicare visit
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 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.
www.holytrinitykew.org.au
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