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1 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, GORDON THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 5 NOVEMBER 2017 P R A Y F O R B E N N I T A Dear Friends, it is with sadness I have to report that Bishop Michael will not be able to come to us to assist us with our Mission in person until further notice. This is due to his beloved wife Bennita being gravely ill and on the Lung Transplant List. This requires her to be no further than two hours from Melbourne, and she must have a carer, and Michael is that for her. Many of you may be aware that the transplant list wait can be long or short, it simply depends on the availability of a suitable donor. Thus we do not know how long this will take. Even if it happens within the next twelve months, there is still much recovery and rehab time after that Michael will need to assist Bennita with. The good news is that in consultation with Michael and the Wardens, he is still able to provide the Shofar and the Lexio, and we will remunerate him appropriately for that work he does. It would appear that after a number of years, we are on the cusp of being able to deliver the Shofar and the Lexio to other parishes in the wider church, which helps us fulfil one of the goals of our 2005 Mission Statement. Please keep Bennita and Michael in your prayers. Father Keith W E L C O M E T O S T J O H N S I was glad when they said unto me, We will go into the house of the Lord. Psalm 122:1 S U N D A Y S E R V I C E S 7:30AM MORNING PRAYER, BCP 8:00AM HOLY COMMUNION, BCP service with APBA readings 9:30AM HOLY COMMUNION, APBA WEEKDAYS 7:00AM Morning Prayer, Monday to Thursday, Book of Common Prayer 10:00AM Thursday, Midweek Holy Communion Service with Healing, Book of Common Prayer CHORAL EVENSONG 4:00PM Second Sunday of the month, March through November, Next Evensong, last of the year, NEXT SUNDAY, 12 November RED LETTER DAYS occurring Monday to Friday are observed with a service of Holy Communion following 7:00AM Morning Prayer. No observances on Saturdays or Public Holidays. The next Red Letter Day is Thursday, 30 November, St Andrew, Apostle and Martyr. The CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PRAYER at varied times during the week. VISITORS, you are welcome to receive Communion at St John s if you receive at your own church and your church discipline allows. Scan this QR code to go to the church website.

2 n Notices READINGS For Today, 5 November, Twenty-first Sunday After Trinity 7:30AM Isaiah 44: Corinthians 10:1-24 8:00AM 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 9:30AM Amos 5:18-24 Psalm Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 READINGS For Next Sunday, 12 November, Twenty-Second Sunday After Trinity 7:30AM Genesis 18:1-19 Romans 9:1-13 8:00AM 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 9:30AM Amos 5:18-24 Psalm 50: Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 4:00PM Daniel 12 John 3:1-22 Flowers in the church today have been donated by ROBYN AND ROGER KERR to celebrate their GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. They were married here at St John s, Gordon on 6 November Today you will hear the hymn Praise My Soul, The King Of Heaven, which was played at their wedding. Congratulations on fifty years of marriage, Robyn and Roger. Being the first Sunday of the month, the WOMEN S EVENING GROUP STALL is in business this morning in the Upper Room. EVENSONG NEXT WEEK is sung by the St John's Evensong Choir. Music for choir in eight parts will be sung including Wood's Hail, Gladdening Light. Maurice Greene's beautiful Lord, let me know mine end aids our Remembrance Sunday worship and the service ends with a special request: Coates' Dam Busters March. There will be an Act of Remembrance for the fallen. Afternoon tea follows the office. The November WOMEN S EVENING GROUP MEETING will be held Monday the 13th at10:00am with speaker Nigel Hubbard talking on the subject Journey To Nineveh From Jonah To Agatha Christie. Interested parishioners, both female and male, are welcome to attend. 2

3 This Week In The Parish SUN 5 7:30AM 8AM Singers rehearsal, Tower Room Morning Women s Evening Group Stall, Upper Room 11:30AM Parish Choir rehearsal, choir stalls TUE 7 Morning Op Shop sorts and prices WED 8 10:00AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study with Father Keith, church office 11:00AM Bible Study for Chinese speakers, led by Father Ernest, Crypt 5:00PM Wednesday Evening Women s Bible Study, studying book of Deuteronomy, church office THU 9 Morning Op Shop sorts and prices 5:00PM Social Activities for Chinese speakers, hosted by Father Ernest, Hall SAT 11 9:00AM Op Shop Sale See front page for Sunday and weekday worship services. Upcoming Events November SUN 12 4:00PM Choral Evensong for Remembrance Sunday, last Evensong of the year MON 13 10:00AM Women s Evening Group Meeting, Upper Room Speaker: Nigel Hubbard Topic: Journey To Nineveh, From Jonah To Agatha Christie MON 20 Noon St John s Kitchen Monthly Community Luncheon FRI 24 9:00AM Op Shop Sale December FRI 1 4:00PM Christmas Night Market, church grounds SUN 3 7:30PM Advent Carols Service SAT 9 9:00AM Op Shop Sale, last one of the year 7:00PM Carols In The Park, Bicentennial Park, West Pymble SUN 17 7:30PM Nine Lessons and Carols MON 18 Noon St John s Kitchen Monthly Community Luncheon, Christmas Luncheon 3

4 Group leaders and activity leaders, this is notice to start writing your ARTICLES FOR THE PARISH REVIEW, to be submitted to Chris Russell, ADDITIONAL 9:30AM SIDESMEN are needed, every Sunday of the month, but the need is greatest for the second and fifth Sundays. Training provided for new sidesmen. Contact John Brandon, The CHRISTMAS NIGHT MARKET returns this year, 1 December. RECEIPTS FOR DONATIONS during MUSIC MONTH The Treasurer reports that he expects to have the receipts issued in the next few weeks for all donations recently received. Given the success of Music Month where over $10,000 was raised in donations small and large, funds in the Music Association are now over $200,000. Thank you to all who gave and continue to give to support this important aspect of our parish. Consider whether you could serve as an INTERCESSOR at the 9:30AM service next year. Could you, once a month, give someone A RIDE TO AND FROM CHURCH? We have parishioners that would appreciate transport for a Sunday morning service, Thursday morning service or Evensong. Let the church office know if you could be of service getting someone to services. LOST AND FOUND something shiny was recently found on the church grounds and is waiting in the church office to be claimed. 4

5 LET THE CHURCH KNOW when you or someone in your family is in the hospital so we may visit and pray for you. The PRAYER LIST begins anew each month. There is no short term or long term differentiation any more. You need to turn in names each month, either by writing them on the clipboard in the narthex (to be found on the table near the steps down to the crypt and church office) or by ing them to KU-RING-GAI INTERCHURCH COMMITTEE ANNUAL DINNER Friday, 10 November, 6:00PM for 6:30PM St Ives Uniting Church Speaker: The Rev d Dr Roger Chilton OAM Topic: Semper Reformanda Always Reforming $40 per person, contact John Welch, or Shirleyann Gibbs, FORWARD IN FAITH INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE Saturday, 11 November, 8:00AM to 4:30PM St Andrew s Cathedral, City Speaker: Philip Ruddock Topic: Modern Refugee Crises Service of Evensong/Holy Communion led by (Retired) Archbishop Goodhew Exegesis on welcoming the foreigner from Brother Ned Gerber Register at or telephone Questions to Brother Ned Gerber, ngerber@bigpond.com.au Would you like to be in the CAROLS IN THE PARK CHOIR the evening of 9 December? To join the celebration in song of the birth of Jesus, contact Merrilee, or mcnaughtmerrilee@gmail.com. There will be three rehearsals: Sunday, 19 November, 2:00PM to 3:00PM; Monday, 27 November, 7:30PM to 9:00PM; Tuesday, 5 December, 7:30PM to 9:00PM. St John s, along with other area churches, provides financial sponsorship to this annual family event. 5

6 Services and Rosters TODAY, 5 NOVEMBER, TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8:00AM CHORAL COMMUNION (BCP, readings from APBA) Sidesmen: John Ross Edwards, Peter Lyons and John McLean Alan Tilley Alan Tilley 9:30AM CHORAL COMMUNION (APBA) Sidesmen: Kathy Helm and Hugh Keithly Mary Mewett Rhonda Miller Prayers Of the People: Cynthia Keithly Offertory Procession: Rita McColl and Leanne Winter Morning Tea: Women s Evening Group NEXT SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER, TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 8:00AM CHORAL COMMUNION (BCP, readings from APBA) Sidesmen: Leonie Hayne, John Brandon and Alan Tilley John McLean David Barker 9:30AM SOLEMN CHORAL EUCHARIST (APBA) Sidesman: Brian Wood Ruth Myers Elizabeth Kelly Prayers Of The People: Robertson Wright Offertory Procession: Elizabeth Kelly and Jennifer Lum Morning Tea: The Friday Group ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH DIRECTORY 754 PACIFIC HIGHWAY (P.O. BOX 295) GORDON NSW 2072 Telephone Fax Website Rector REV D KEITH DALBY Rectory , Mobile , rector@stjohnsgordon.org.au Assistant Priest Rev d Rob Sutherland CSC , revrob@oz .com.au Honorary Assisting Ven. Clive King AM Honorary Assisting Rev d Ernest Chau revechau@tpg.com.au, Parish Missioner Rt Rev d Dr Michael Hough anathoth.hough@gmail.com Director of Music Dr Brett McKern , music@stjohnsgordon.org.au Asst Dir of Music Nicola Chau Parish Council Janet Long, Secretary parishcouncil@stjohnsgordon.org.au Pastoral Care Elizabeth Kelly , , elizabethkelly70@bigpond.com Student Minister Jennifer Lum jennifer.lum@bigpond.com Safe Ministry Jan McLachlan janmclachlan@bigpond.com, Parish Manager - office@stjohnsgordon.org.au Pew Bulletin Cynthia Keithly Deadline is end of the day Tuesday Usually in the office on Thursdays pewbulletin@stjohnsgordon.org.au 6