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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

EASTER 4 MAY 19, 2019 Choral Eucharist 10am

SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY KEW On 2nd Sunday of the month, incense will be used at the 10am service Wednesday 11am – Holy Eucharist SUNDAY 8am – Holy Eucharist 10am – Choral Eucharist Family ministry: Sunday 10am in 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

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 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.

Dear Parishioners, I commend to you: Christ's love goes further than anything previous, by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD). "He plainly indicates the novelty involved in his command here - and the extent to which the love he enjoins here surpasses the old idea of mutual love (Deuteronomy 6:5) - by adding the words 'Even as I have loved you, you also should love one another.' ... The law of Moses mandated the necessity of loving our brothers as ourselves, yet our Lord Jesus the Christ loved us far more than he loved himself. Otherwise, he would have never descended to our humiliation from his original exaltation in the form of God and on an equality with God the Father, nor would he have undergone for our sakes the exceptional bitterness of his death in the flesh, nor have submitted to beatings from the Jews, to shame, to derision, and all his other sufferings too numerous to mention. Being rich, he would never have become poor if he had not loved us far more than he loved himself. It was indeed something new for love to go as far as that! Christ commands us to love as he did, putting neither reputation, wealth or anything else before love of our brothers and sisters. If need be, we even need to be prepared to face death for our neighbourâ€™s salvation as our Saviour's blessed disciples did, as well as those who followed in their footsteps. To them the salvation of others mattered more than their own lives, and they were ready to do anything or to suffer anything to save souls that were perishing." (1) Yours In Christ,

Fr Robert

1) Cyril of Alexandria, Commentary on John, LFC 43, 48 (1874/1885). Book 9. Vol. 2 pp. 166-322 http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/cyril_on_john_09_book9.htm

Hymn: Let all the world in every corner sing NEH 394

1. Let all the world in every corner sing: My God and King! The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly; the earth is not too low, his praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing: My God and King! 2. Let all the world in every corner sing: My God and King! The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out; but, above all, the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing: My God and King! George Herbert 1593â€“1633

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. 4

Sentence: God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. The Collect for Purity: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Summary of the Commandments: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our hearts, we beseech thee. The Confession Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's forgiveness. Merciful God, our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 5

The Absolution Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

~ The Sunday School now departs to the Memorial Chapel. Any children in the congregation are welcome to join them.

Kyrie eleison

(Dudman)

Gloria

[Dudman]

The Collect We behold your glory, O God, in the love shown by your Son, lifted up on the cross and exalted on high: be glorified anew in the love we have for one another as disciples of the risen Lord Jesus, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Acts 14:21-27 21 After

they had proclaimed the good news to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, then on to Iconium and Antioch. 22 There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, â€˜It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.â€™ 23 And after they had appointed elders for them in each church, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had come to believe. 24 Then they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia. 25 When they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. 26 From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had completed. 27 When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. Response:

Hear the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.

Psalm: 145:8-21

Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6 21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; 4 he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.’ 5 And

the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ 6 Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Response:

Hear the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.

Gradual Hymn: The Lord is risen indeed! NEH 118 (Tune TiS 483)

THE Lord is risen indeed! Now is his work performed; Now is the mighty Captive freed, And death's strong castle stormed. 2 The Lord is risen indeed! Then hell has lost his prey; With him is risen the ransomed seed To reign in endless day. 3 The Lord is risen indeed! He lives, to die no more; He lives, the sinner's cause to plead, Whose curse and shame he bore.

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 13 beginning at the 31st verse.

31 When

he had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33 Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, “Where I am going, you cannot come.” 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ John 13:31-35 Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

SERMON

(copy of sermon available at back of church and on web)

The Nicene Creed Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Let us pray for all people and for the Church throughout the world. Each petition of intercession or thanksgiving concludes with, Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. We pray for: all who work for peace and justice. We pray for: Anglican Church of Melanesia (Abp George Takeli);Diocese of Tasmania (Bp Richard Condie, Missioner Bp Chris Jones, Clergy & People); Spiritual Health Victoria Council (Cheryl Holmes, CEO); St Faith's Burwood (Emily Payne); Holy Trinity, The Parish of All Saints, Rosebud w. St Katherine's, McCrae – Pastoral Visit (Bp Paul Barker); St Philip’s Mount Waverley – Confirmation Service (Bp Paul Barker); St Johns, Camberwell – parish visit (Bp Brad Billings); Port Melbourne – Confirmation Service (Bp Genieve Blackwell); Banyule – parish visit (Bp Kate Prowd). We pray for our ministry team: Robert, Robert, Pam, 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. 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: Ye watchers and ye holy ones NEH 478

1. Ye watchers and ye holy ones, bright Seraphs, Cherubim, and Thrones, raise the glad strain, Alleluia! Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers, Virtues, Archangels, Angels' choirs, Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia! Alleluia! alleluia!

3. Respond, ye souls in endless rest, ye Patriarchs and Prophets blest, Alleluia, alleluia! Ye holy Twelve, ye Martyrs strong, all Saints triumphant, raise the song, Alleluia!

4. O friends, in gladness let us 2. O higher than the Cherubim, sing, more glorious than the Seraphim, supernal anthems echoing, lead their praises, Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Thou bearer of the eternal Word, To God the Father, God the Son, most gracious, magnify the Lord, and God the Spirit, Three in Alleluia! One, Alleluia! 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 16

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: Immortal, invisible, God only wise NEH 377

1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above, thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. 3. To all life thou givest – to both great and small, in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish – but nought changeth thee. 4. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render: O help us to see ‘tis only the splendour of light hideth thee.

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

Readings for Sunday, May 26, 2019 1st Reading Acts 15:1-2,22-29 2nd Reading Revelation 21:10:23

Psalm 67 Gospel John 14:23-29

GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays Gwen Frost (Today), Sasha Calder (Tuesday), John Hutchinson (Thursday) Kew High School, Chaplaincy Fundraising Dinner Friday 31st May, 7pm, KHS VCE Centre, 1393 Burke Rd, Kew East. 3 course meal for $48 per person, Beer, Wine and Soft drink will be available for purchase at the bar. The Dinner commences at 7:00pm and Kew High School Jazz Band will be playing. HTK tables are to be arranged so if you want to be sitting with HTK people, please add your name to the list at the back of the Church or contact Nip Thomson 0408 576 737 by 25th May. Otherwise tickets can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/BBZCP or at Kew High School in person, phone 9859 8652. The Sunday School children will be cooking and serving lunch to parishioners on the 30th June. This will be a fundraiser for Sunday School resources. Children are invited to volunteer their time to cook with CK in the beautiful new kitchen in our Parish Centre on 22nd and 29th June from 2pm-4pm. The luncheon will be served at 12pm on 30th June in the Parish Centre. For catering purposes please advise on the order form at the back of the church what you would like to eat. The luncheon will be $15 per head. Many thanks to all those who have donated so generously to provide crockery, glasses and cutlery for the new Parish Centre Kitchen. Parish Council has appointed CK Choong as our new Kitchen Co-ordinator to lead the Catering Committee for the Parish Centre. CK is looking to outfit the Kitchen with some new basic items for cooking. An initial target of $5600 is required to do this. Please let the Vicar or CK know if you can help. Advance Notice: Trinity Sunday June 16th 2.30pm Special Service and Opening of the Parish Centre by the Archbishop of Melbourne- details nearer the time.

Pakington Street Gate The Pakington Street carpark gate has been programmed and will remain open during the following hours: Mon – Sat 6.00am – 7.30pm Sun 7.00am – 3.00pm A car being driven out of the carpark after hours will automatically open the gate but to avoid having your car locked in and you locked out, please ensure you are in the carpark prior to gate closing times. Notice of Election of Synod Representatives: Nominations for two Lay Representatives and one Alternate Lay Representative for the Synod of the Diocese of Melbourne are requested. Forms are at the back of the Church and need to be signed by five or more members on the current Parish Electoral Roll. Nominations will be received by the Vicar until 7.59am on 19 May 2019. If required, an election will be held on 26 May 2019 at 11.30am. Does anyone have photos of the church green, old kitchen or outbuildings behind the vicarage before work on the Parish Centre commenced? Digital preferred but we can scan actual photographs. If so, can you please contact the Church office? Thanks. Parish Chaplain Pam Hughes: is currently on leave and won’t be available during May. A new piano is urgently required to replace the beyond repair choir rehearsal piano as we move back to the choir vestry. If you have a modern piano you’d consider donating or selling to the church or would like to donate towards a new piano, please speak to Stephen or Fr Robert. National Trust Appeal - HTK’s National Trust Appeal has been of huge benefit to the Parish, allowing vital maintenance on the Church that we would have otherwise struggled to fund. We have just finished work on the Vicarage roof, which was leaking, and the total cost of this was around $100,000 so any donations, small or large, towards this would be very gratefully accepted. Donations are tax deductible. Donation forms are in the rack at the back of the church or speak to Brenda in the church office or call Alan Wilson on 0414 470 460.

Voluntary Child Safe Officer urgently needed for Holy Trinity Kew The role of the Child Safe Officer is to promote child safety within their parish or congregation and to provide support, encouragement and help to manage risk and to maintain a child safe community. The Child safe officer undertakes all aspects of the Child safe policy of the Church, ensuring that the prescribed process for child safety is followed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Understanding the Church's Commitment to Child Safety. • Liaise with the Vicar and Parish Council to foster a culture of child safety within the parish or congregation; • Be the point of contact in the parish or congregation for a person to raise concerns about child safety; • Facilitate the reporting to the Director of Professional Standards, any conduct or environment that does not meet the standards prescribed in the Code of Conduct for Child Safety; • Be a source of support and advice to parents, children, the Vicar, Parish Councils and parishioners in the area of child safety; • Undertake all aspects of the Child safe policy of the Church, ensuring that the prescribed process for child safety is followed; • Ensure that the Child Safety Policy is available publicly and that parents and parishioners in general are aware of the fact that referral about suspected abuse or neglect may be made and the role of the Parish in this. • Act as a source of support, advice and expertise to clergy, office holders, volunteers and parishioners on matters of child safety • Collaborate with the Parish and Diocese and Kooyoora to create a culture of compliance • Report any inappropriate behaviour through appropriate channels, including the Kooyoora Office of Professional Standards, the Department of Health and Human Services and Victoria Police, depending on the severity and urgency of the matter. CRITICAL RELATIONSHIPS: The Child Safe Officer will report directly to the Vicar and maintain relationships with the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne and Kooyoora, particularly with those where direct support is provided and in addition, frequent contact with Parishioners and volunteers. If you think you could undertake this task please contact the Vicaradministrative support and Diocesan Child Safe updates are provided by the Parish Office. 25

Anglican Code of Conduct for Child Safety Holy Trinity Child and Vulnerable Persons Policy. The Parish Council (upon the recommendations of HTK Child and Vulnerable Person sub-committee) has endorsed the Holy Trinity Child Safe and Vulnerable Persons Policy. Holy Trinity Kew is committed to protecting the safety of young people and vulnerable adults who participate in its programs, ministries and events. This includes the Sunday School and the Choir. On 22 March 2018, the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne approved a Code of Conduct for Child Safety. There are copies of the Holy Trinity Child Safe Policy and the Anglican Code of Conduct for Child Safety at the back of the church for your attention. Each parishioner is urged to read Child Safe Policy and the Code of Conduct. If you are an adult who has regular contact with children (anyone under the age of 18 years) you will be requested to make a Statement of Commitment for the Code of Conduct for Child Safety. This process has commenced and will continue in the coming weeks. The Parish Council and the Holy Trinity Child Safe Sub Committee thank you for your continued support and co-operation in promoting a Child Safe parish. If you have any queries in relation to these matters please do not hesitate to contact either Revâ€™d Robert Newton or a member of the Child Safe Sub-Committee. Michael Tropea, Jane Newton, Stephen Kerr, Robert Holland.

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 19/5/2019

Next Week 26/5/2019

Charles Harkin & Robert Frood David Harkin BCP David Harkin Dinesh Warnakulasuriya The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Irene Shorthouse & Joan West

David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse Sumitra Wickramasinghe

Ian Lees & Rosemary Nairn Nip Thomson & Janine Flavelle-Smith Janine Flavelle-Smith Chris Flavelle-Smith & Julie Burke Jane Sullivan

Nip Thomson & Nola Scott Nick Leicester & Yvonne Panagacos Janine Flavelle-Smith Janine Flavelle-Smith & Yvonne Panagacos Robert Buckmaster

Chris Flavelle-Smith Rev’d Robert Newton Rev’d Robert Newton Elizabeth Cook

Chris Flavelle-Smith Rev’d Robert Newton Rev’d Robert Newton Rosemary Nairn Liz Dixon & Bev Cooper Barbara Thomson Barbara Thomson

Jane Newton Rosemary Nairn

Charles Harkin & Robert Frood

Diana Cerini Sumitra Wickramasinghe The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini & Nancy Sturgess

Carol & John Fraser

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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 Kew is committed to protecting the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults. For further details please refer to the Holy Trinity Child Safe and Vulnerable Persons Policy and the Anglican Code of Conduct for Child Safety.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Term 1: 3 Feb- 14th April Term 2: 28th April- 30th June

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: Jane Sullivan. Churchwardens: Robert Buckmaster, Nip Thomson, Alan Wilson. Parish Council: Jeremy Bland, CK Choong, David Harkin, Marcus Pandy, 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 Senior Head Chorister: Maddison McLeod Trinity Head Chorister: David Huang Deputy Head Chorister: Darcey Newton Holy Trinity Choral Scholar: George Bland