Choral Evensong. The Second Sunday in Lent 17 March pm

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1 Choral Evensong The Second Sunday in Lent 17 March pm a welcome@stpaulscathedral.org.au Welcome to St Paul s Cathedral Wominjeka means Welcome in Woiwurrung, the language of the Kulin nation, on whose land this Cathedral stands. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders with us today. St Paul s is home to worshippers from more than two dozen nations, seat of the Anglican Primate of Australia, and home church for Anglicans in Melbourne and Victoria. We are delighted that you are with us today: come and worship with us again. Whether you are Anglican, from another Christian Church or another faith tradition, you are warmly welcome to take part in the service. If you want to find out more about the Christian faith, please make yourself known to our clergy. Leading the Service Officiant & Preacher: The Revd Canon Heather Patacca, Precentor Children A children s area is located on the right-hand side of the Cathedral. Children s activity packs are available. Parents are asked to remain with their children. Safeguarding We strongly condemn any forms of abuse and are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. All our volunteers complete training and relevant checks. If you would like to raise any concerns, please contact, our Professional Standard Body, Kooyoora Tel Readings in International Languages Today s readings can be found in major world languages on our website: Membership If you have been a regular member of the Cathedral for six months or more, please ensure that your name is added to the Cathedral Electoral Roll ask a Welcomer for details or contact our office. Tap and Go facilities are available on the offertory plates.

2 Please join in singing the hymns and in saying the words printed in bold type. GATHERING IN GOD S NAME Please stand for the hymn 2 What agony of spirit bowed his head lies far beyond our human heart to frame; yet Not my will but yours at last he said, as lights and torches through the garden came: so Judas ends what love of self began, and with a kiss betrays the Son of Man. 3 The hour is come: the power of darkness reigns. See, like a lamb, the Lord is led away. Of twelve disciples only one remains to wait the dawning of the final day: alone before his captors Jesus stands, while in the courtyard Peter warms his hands. 4 Turn, Lord, and look: for many a cock has crowed; we too betray, forsake you, or deny. For us, like Peter, bitter tears have flowed, lost in the dark, no language but a cry; a cry of weakness, failure and despair: Lord, in your mercy, stoop to hear our prayer. Timothy Dudley Smith (b.1926) Together in Song 801 Reproduced with permission THE WELCOME The Officiant welcomes the people and then sings 2

3 THE RESPONSES John Sanders ( ) O Lord, open thou our lips; and our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, and is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord s name be praised. PSALM Choir Please sit 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 When thy word goeth forth; it giveth light and understanding unto the simple. 131 I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath, for my delight was in thy commandments. 132 O look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me; as thou usest to do unto those that love thy Name. 133 Order my steps in thy word; and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. 134 O deliver me from the wrongful dealings of men; and so shall I keep thy commandments. 135 Shew the light of thy countenance upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes. 136 Mine eyes gush out with water; because men keep not thy law. 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. Amen. Chant: June Nixon FIRST READING: Exodus Read by Ms Susan Hawley 11 The LORD said to Moses, I will bring one more plague upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go from here; indeed, when he lets you go, he will drive you away. 2 Tell the people that every man is to ask his neighbour and every woman is to ask her neighbour for objects of silver and gold. 3 The LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was a man of great importance in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh s officials, and in the sight of the people. 4 Moses said, Thus says the LORD: About midnight I will go out through Egypt. 5 Every firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne to the firstborn of the female slave who is behind the handmill, and all the firstborn of the livestock. 6 Then there will be a loud cry throughout the whole land of Egypt, such as has never been nor will ever be again. 7 But not a dog shall growl at any of the Israelites not at people, not at animals so that you may know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel. 8 Then all these officials of yours shall come down to me, and bow low to me, saying, Leave us, 3

4 you and all the people who follow you. After that I will leave. And in hot anger he left Pharaoh. 9 The LORD said to Moses, Pharaoh will not listen to you, in order that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt. 10 Moses and Aaron performed all these wonders before Pharaoh; but the LORD hardened Pharaoh s heart, and he did not let the people of Israel go out of his land. Here ends the first lesson. THE MAGNIFICAT The Choir sings Please stand The Song of Mary, St Luke My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him: throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed forever. 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. Amen. SECOND READING: Luke Music: Songs of Mary and Simeon Margaret Rizza (b.1929) 4 Read by Lay Canon Michael Shand QC 39 Jesus went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. 40 When he reached the place, he said to them, Pray that you may not come into the time of trial. 41 Then he withdrew from them about a stone s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 42 Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done. ( 43 Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. 44 In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.) 45 When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, 46 and he said to them, Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial. 47 While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; 48 but Jesus said to him, Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man? 49 When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked, Lord, should we strike with the sword? 50 Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, No more of this! And he touched his ear and

5 healed him. 52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? 53 When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness! Here ends the second lesson. NUNC DIMITTIS The Choir sings Please stand The Song of Simeon, St Luke Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen: thy salvation; Which thou hast prepared: before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. 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. Amen. Music: Songs of Mary and Simeon Margaret Rizza THE APOSTLES CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints: The Forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body, and the Life everlasting. Amen. Please stand 5

6 The Officiant and Choir sing THE LESSER LITANY The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Sanders Please sit/kneel Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen. THE VERSICLE AND RESPONSES Sanders O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the Queen. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. THE COLLECTS Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almight and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 6

7 O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. THE ANTHEM Sung by the Choir Were You There? Arr. Bob Chilcott (b.1955) THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Concluding with THE GRACE The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, evermore. Amen. THE NOTICES THE HYMN BEFORE THE SERMON Please stand During the hymn, an offering is received to support the Cathedral s ministry. On average our congregants contribute $20 each. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your gift. Tap and go facilities is available on the plate. 7

8 2 Tis mystery all! The immortal dies: who can explore this strange design? In vain the first-born seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more. 3 He left his Father s throne above (so free, so infinite his grace!), emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam s helpless race. Tis mercy all, immense and free: for, O my God, it found out me. 4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature s night: thine eye diffused a quickening ray I woke; the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee. 5 No condemnation now I dread: Jesus, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. Charles Wesley ( ) alt. Together in Song 209 THE SERMON The Revd Canon Heather Patacca, Precentor THE DISMISSAL HYMN Please stand Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word, be thou ever with me, and I with thee, Lord, be thou my great Father, thy child let me be, be thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee. Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight, be thou my whole armour, be thou my true might, be thou my soul s shelter, be thou my strong tower, O raise thou me heavenward, great Power of my power. 8

9 THE BLESSING Riches I heed not, nor man s empty praise, be thou my inheritance now and always, be thou and thou only the first in my heart, O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure thou art. High King of heaven, thou heaven s bright Sun, O grant me its joys after vict ry is won, great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all. Irish, 8th century, tr. Mary Byrne ( ) Versified by Eleanor Hull ( ). New English Hymnal 339 Remain standing and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen. Please remain standing for the Procession THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY Improvisation on SLANE: Mr Lachlan Redd, Sub Organist 9

10 PLEASE PRAY WITH US FOR THE WORLD Peace it the Middle East, in Iran, Syria and Yemen; political stability in Spain, Venezuela and the UK; reconciliation between Australians; child refugees escaping the DR of Congo, for secure accommodation and care. THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION Church of England (Abp Justin Welby - Archbishop of Canterbury). THE AUSTRALIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH The Diocese of The Murray (Bp John Ford, Clergy & People). THE DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE Diocesan Risk Management & Insurance (Matthew Wilson, Manager); All Souls' Sandringham (Philip Higgins); St George's Anglican Church, Malvern (Revd Canon Dr Colleen O'Reilly). OUR CATHEDRAL Our Canon Pastor, the Revd Canon Christopher Carolane; our Seniors Group; the Mainly Music program; pastoral ministry to the congregations; our Vergers and Concierges; our Servers; the Hospitality Group; our volunteer Guides, Chaplains and Shop Assistants. THOSE IN SICKNESS OR NEED Joan Woodhouse, Brigitte Loewe, Beryl Coombe, Nancy Painter, Janet Marsden, Robyn & David Forbes, Colin & Ann Jackman, Patsy Miller, Jane Tombs, Jean Nicoll, Estelle Ritchie, Owen Cooper, Charles, Judy and Frank Clift, Lucilia and Carlota Soares, Jean Carolane, Timothy Carolane, and Maria Lindenthaler. RECENTLY DIED Gladys Jackson. REFUGEES IN DETENTION Boromand Hassan Ali, Nijw Nibras, Ilayaraja Thambu, N M Razeel A Noordeen, Sadeghi Mohammad YEAR S MINDS 17 Jenny Heffernan (Congregation) Michael Richardson (Brother of David Richardson) 1997 John Thomas Baglin (Canon) 1950 Joseph Gordon Robinson (Lay Canon) Charles Robert Holmes (Diocesan Accountant) Christopher Nutter Thomas (Canon) Edwin John Martin (Sidesman) 1985 Sir Dallas Brooks (Governor of Victoria) 1966 John Falkingham (Canon) Thomas Henry Armstrong (Bishop and Canon)

11 NOTICES NEXT SUNDAY S PREACHERS (24 MAR LENT 3) 8am and 9am: The Precentor; 10.30am: The Dean; 6pm: The Canon Pastor. LENT SERMON SERIES The Dean s Lent Sermon Series is reflecting on what it means to be faithful followers of Jesus, drawing on the Gospel of Luke and the thoughts of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Study resources are also available at: PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION ON EASTER DAY classes continue today in the Canon s Vestry from to 1.15pm. For more information please speak to Canon Christopher. LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES this Wednesday s Concert at 1pm will be a piano recital by Timothy Chiang, performing works by Chopin, Rachmaninov and Scriabin. Entry by donation. READERS AND INTERCESSORS MEETING AND TRAINING Sunday readers and intercessors are invited to join us for a meeting and training time on Sunday 24 March from 12.15pm to 1.30pm in the Penman Room. Those interested to join us please let Andrew Victorsen ( /avictorsen@stpaulscathedral.org.au) know. CLEANING WORKING BEE Saturday 6 April 11am to 2pm. Please use the signup form at the back of the Cathedral if you are able to assist. CANON MISSIONER INSTALLATION The Revd Canon Robert Vun will be installed at the inaugural Canon Missioner at Choral Evensong, 6pm on Sunday 31 March. Refreshments will follow the service, please RSVP by the 22 March to hhornsby@stpaulscathedral.org.au for catering purposes. CATHEDRAL SENIORS will be held on the 5th Friday this month (29th March at 2pm). The speaker will be Jill Morshead who will reflect on Missionary Ministry in East Africa. As always, everyone is welcome irrespective of age. BEARS ON STAIRS The Cathedral is again partnering with World Vision to highlight the plight of child refugees. This year s focus is on those children escaping the Democratic Republic of Congo as refugees. You are invited to donate teddy bears for the event to be held on Monday 8 April on our front steps. See our website for more details. WEEKLY NOTICES AND EVENTS DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX Receive the weekly notices as well as details of Cathedral events, prayer points and weekly readings direct to your inbox each Friday. Sign up here: PERMISSIONS The Holy Communion Second Order: A Prayer Book for Australia 1995 Broughton Publishing. Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, material from which is included in this service, is copyright The Archbishops Council Texts of Scripture: the New Revised Standard Version Bible, 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Hymns are reproduced by permission. This compilation is copyright 2019 The Dean and Chapter of St Paul s Cathedral. 11

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