HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
7th Sunday after Pentecost July 31, 2011 Holy Communion 10am
SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY WEDNESDAY 11.00 am – Eucharist SATURDAY 6.00 pm – Eucharist SUNDAY 8.00 am & 10.00 am – Eucharist Family ministry: Sunday 10.00 am in hall (in church on 1st Sunday) SUNDAY 4.00 pm – Mandarin service
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週日 4pm 於本堂
Morning Prayer: 9.00 am Wednesday-Saturday The Noon Hour: 12 noon - 1.00pm Tuesday to Thursday Healing Service: 11.30 am, 4th Sunday Crèche Area: is in the transept At Trinity Grammar School Chapel: Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – Bilingual Service 週日中英文
near the pulpit. Parents and children can enter by the church aisle or by the external 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 in the Vicarage after today’s service.
Hymn: TiS 153
1. God is love, let heav’n adore him; God is love, let earth rejoice; let creation sing before him, and exalt him with one voice. God, who laid the earth’s foundation, he who spread the heavens above, and who breathes through all creation, God is love, eternal Love. 2. God is love, and gently enfolding all the world in one embrace, with unfailing grasp is holding every child of every race. And when human hearts are breaking under sorrow’s iron rod, then they find that selfsame aching deep within the heart of God. 2
3. God is love, and, though with blindness sin afflicts our human hearts, God’s eternal lovingkindness holding, guiding, grace imparts. Sin and death and hell shall never o’er us final triumph gain; God is love, so love for ever o’er the universe must reign.
Greeting: The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU.
(see Ruth 2:4)
Sentence: The Lord is near to all who call on him in truth. He fulfils the desire of all that fear him, hears their cry, and saves them. Psalm 145.18-19
Prayer of Preparation: 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.
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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.’ Kyrie eleison (Kew Setting)
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. 4
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.
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Prayer of the Day O God, giver of life and health, whose Son Jesus Christ has called us to hunger and thirst for justice: refresh us with your grace, that we may not be weary in well-doing, for the sake of him who meets all our needs, Jesus Christ our Saviour; 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 32:22-31
22 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. 24 Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob's hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26 Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I will not let you go, unless you bless me." 27 So he said to him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Jacob." 28 Then the man said, "You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed." 29 Then Jacob asked him, "Please tell me your name." But he said, "Why is it that you ask my name?" And there he blessed him. 30 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, "For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved." 31 The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip. Response:
Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD
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Psalm: 17:1-7,16 1 Hear my just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry: listen to my prayer, that comes from no lying lips. 2 Let judgement for me come forth from your presence: and let your eyes discern the right. 3 Though you search my heart, and visit me in the night-time: though you try me by fire, you will find no wickedness in me. 4 My mouth does not transgress, like the mouth of others: for I have kept the word of your lips. 5 My steps have held firm in the way of your commands: and my feet have not stumbled from your paths. 6 I call upon you, O God, for you will surely answer: incline your ear to me, and hear my words. 7 Show me the wonders of your steadfast love, O saviour of those who come to you for refuge: who by your right hand deliver them from those that rise up against them. 16 And I also shall see your face, because my cause is just: when I awake and see you as you are, I shall be satisfied. Second Reading: Romans 9:1-8 9:1 I am speaking the truth in Christ--I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. 4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; 5 to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen. 6 It is not as though the word of God had failed. For not all Israelites truly belong to Israel, 7 and not all of Abraham's children are his true descendants; but "It is through Isaac that descendants shall be named for you." 8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as descendants. Response: Hear the word of the Lord,
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Gradual Hymn: TiS 558
1. All praise to thee, my God, this night for all the blessings of the light: keep me, O keep me, King of kings, beneath thine own almighty wings. 2. Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, the ill that I this day have done, that with the world, myself, and thee I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3. O may my soul on thee repose, and may sweet sleep my eyelids close — sleep that shall me more vigorous make to serve my God when I awake. 4. When in the night I sleepless lie, my soul with heavenly thoughts supply; let no ill dreams disturb my rest, no powers of darkness me molest. 5. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, praise God, all creatures here below, praise God above, you heavenly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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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 Matthew chapter 14 beginning at the 13th verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. 15 When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves." 16 Jesus said to them, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." 17 They replied, "We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish." 18 And he said, "Bring them here to me." 19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. 21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord, PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
ALLELUIA Sung by Choir & Congregation
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• SERMON
(Copies of the sermon are available at the back of church)
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. 10
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: For all who suffer in Africa from famine, and for agencies working to assist them. We pray for: Diocese of Qu’Appelle, Canada; Religious Orders serving within the Anglican Church of Australia; ADF; Canterbury Fellowship; St Stephen’s Warrandyte – Patronal Festival; All Souls’ Sandringham; St Stephen’s Belmont - Confirmation; and our Bishops Philip and Barbara. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Russell & Tatjana West, Margaret Y, Bill D, Michael H, Howard D, Peter H, Faye H, Jan N, Winnie L, Geraldine McF, Miriam A, Jean S, Lowan A, Robert D, Mia C, Jan T, Ray C, Peter Hs, John & Jean H and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us, John Holberton, Nancy K, Margaret D, Hilary & Bill H, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, Lorna M, Jean D and Gwlad W and all who care for them. We remember before God with thanksgiving the life of Tony Lyons (1983) as we come to the anniversary of his entry into your nearer presence.
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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THE GREETING OF PEACE {Celebrant}
(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.
Offertory Hymn: TiS 61
1. Sing, all creation, sing to God in gladness, joyously serve him, singing hymns of homage, chanting his praises, come before his presence: Praise the Almighty! 2. Know that our God is Lord of all the ages; he is our maker: we are all his creatures, people he fashioned, sheep he leads to pasture: Praise the Almighty! 3. Enter his temple, ringing out his praises; sing in thanksgiving as you come before him; blessing his bounty, glorify his greatness: Praise the Almighty! 4. Great in his goodness is the Lord we worship; steadfast his kindness, love that knows no ending; faithful his word is, changeless, everlasting: Praise the Almighty! 12
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:
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Priest: ‌. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me
Priest: ‌ in songs of never ending praise:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
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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
Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
Baptised Christians who receive communion in their own church are invited to share communion with us. Communion wine may be received: (a) from the common cup from the first of the two Eucharistic Assistants. (b) by intinction from the second of the Eucharistic Assistants where a small part of the wafer is carefully dipped in the wine, or (c) from an individual glass on request from the first Eucharistic Assistant. Or you may choose to receive the wafer only (Communion in one kind).
The Choir Sings “Exultate Justi�, Viadana.
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 15
Final Hymn: TiS 620
1. O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising in every city for your love and care; inspire our worship, grant the glad surprising that your blest Spirit rouses everywhere. 2. Grant us new courage, sacrificial, humble, strong in your strength to venture and to dare, to lift the fallen, guide the feet that stumble, seek out the lonely and God’s mercy share. 3. Show us your Spirit, brooding o’er each city, as once you wept above Jerusalem, seeking to gather all in love and pity, and healing those who touch your garment’s hem.
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Blessing
Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN
~ Organ Postlude ~
Readings for 10am Sunday, August 7, 2011 1st Reading
2 Peter 1:16-19
Psalm Gospel
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97:1-2, 11-12 Mark 9:2-10
GENERAL NOTICES
Birthday: Nikita Hutchinson (8 today), James Allen (Next Friday)
East Africa Famine: Tax-deductible Donations to support those suffering so terribly from famine in East Africa can made through AngliCord (ph: 1800 249 880) or by their web site. A basket for donations will be at the back of church for the next few weeks.
Calling all sewers: Do you have a length of material in your cupboard which you are not going to make up? MU Australia has a Sewing Project, and is asking for donations of material and sewing aids - threads, buttons, zips, scissors, etc - so that women from Malawi who have settled here can be helped to learn new skills. Also, two women from Malawi are being brought to Victoria in August to be trained as instructors, and they will go back home to teach their friends how to sew. All this is part of our Mission. Can you help? Joan Brooking (9853 5175) would be happy to pick up anything you can donate.
Trinity Helpers: occasionally parishioners are in need of help with transport for medical appointments, shopping or other day to day activities. If you would be prepared to go on a list of Happy Helpers to be asked when needed, please give your name to Roy.
Ladies lunch: Past and present MU members, and past members of other ladies groups, are invited to attend the 11 am Communion Service on Wednesday 3rd August, and meet together for lunch at the home of Nell Eddy. More details from Rosemary Nairn 9859 2278
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TODAY: Breakfast & Morning tea will be in the Vicarage. A retiring collection will support a Mothers Union (MU) project.
Trinity Times articles for next edition are due by 4th August.
Mini Mart: Less than 40 days to go. Weekly updates displayed at back of church. Please help if you can.
PARISH WEBSITE: Has been recently overhauled. Recordings of the choir, information about the parish and recent pew sheets are available on the site. Please have a look and if you have any suggestions for improvements / additions, direct them to: webmaster@holytrinitykew.org.au. www.holytrinitykew.org.au is the website address.
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Roster Duty 6pm Sat Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assistant Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast
Rosters This Week 31/7/2011
Next Week 7/8/2011
The Rev'd Roy Stanley
The Rev'd Dr H. Granowski
David Harkin & Joan West Marilyn Frood
Marilyn Frood & Irene Shorthouse Chris & Merrilyn Beeny (March – December) BCP Irene Shorthouse & Leonie Bird Dinesh Warnakulasuriya
The Rev'd Roy Stanley Merrilyn Beeny Carol Fraser The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Marilyn Frood (vicarage) & Barbara Thomson
The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Alan & Nell Eddy
Rosemary Nairn & Pip Teh Nick Leicester & Margaret Lyons The Rev'd Roy Stanley Nip Thomson
Diane Leist & Carol Fraser
10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Officiant Preacher Transport Morning Tea Counters
Barbara Thomson The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley John Carmichael VICARAGE Blake Shorthouse & Robert Frood 20
Families Families Joan Brooking Jane Sullivan The Rev'd Roy Stanley Ros St Flour Bruce Chisholm Judy Saunders & Beth Bailey Rosemary Nairn & Carol Fraser
Parish Diary July DAY TIME 31 Sun 11:30am 12 noon Aug 2 Tue 5:30pm 7pm 3 Wed 11:30pm 6pm 4 Thu 6pm 6 Sat 11am 7 Sun 6pm 10 Wed 12 noon 11 Thu 6-9pm 13 Sat 3pm 7pm 16 Tue 7pm 7:30pm 17 Wed 8pm
EVENT Healing Service Wardens meeting at Vicarage Concert rehearsal Combined TGS / Tiffen (UK) choirs concert Ladies lunch after church at Nell Eddy’s home Concert rehearsal (Orchestre Nouveau) Concert rehearsal (Orchestre Nouveau) Baptism Wedding rehearsal Wedding Concert rehearsal (Orchestre Nouveau) Concert – Orchestre Nouveau Dinner in vicarage after service Wedding rehearsal Vestry meet in vicarage Wedding rehearsal
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Holy Trinity Church Directory www.holytrinitykew.org.au PO Box 37, Kew 3101 251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101 Ph: (03) 9853 7158 Email: office@holytrinitykew.org.au Office Hours: 10am - 12noon Ministry Team and Church Officers: Vicar: The Rev’d Roy Stanley, (03) 9853 7132; mob: 0408 012 165 vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au Assistant Priest: The Rev’d Jessica Cheung 0403 380 837 revjcheung@yahoo.com Family Minister: Ros St Flour, 0411 349938 htkfamilyministry@yahoo.com.au Relieving Chaplain: Leonie Bird, 0409 860 026 Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev Dr Norman Curry, The Rev Dr Helen Granowski Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Joy Watkinson. Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Robert Frood Vestry members: John Carmichael, Laurence Dong, Carol Fraser, Peter Harkness, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), Tim Sewell, John Wang, Alan Wilson. Wedding co-ordinator: Susan Baker 0429 869 019; email: weddings@holytrinitykew.org.au Music Team Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Assistant Organist: Anthony Carr
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