The Summons. Feast of St Matthias 13 May 2018

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1 THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST MARY MOUNT WAVERLEY WELCOME Feast of St Matthias 13 May 2018 The Summons 1. Will you come and follow me If I but call your name? Will you go where you don t know And never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, Will you let my name be known, Will you let my life be grown In you and you in me? 2. Will you leave yourself behind If I but call your name? Will you care for cruel and kind And never be the same? Will you risk the hostile stare Should your life attract or scare? Will you let me answer pray r In you and you in me? 3. Will you let the blinded see If I but call your name? Will you set the pris ners free And never be the same? Will you kiss the leper clean, And do such as this unseen, And admit to what I mean In you and you in me? 4. Will you love the you you hide If I but call your name? Will you quell the fear inside And never be the same? Will you use the faith you ve found To reshape the world around, Through my sight and touch and sound In you and you in me? 5. Lord, your summons echoes true When you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you And never be the same. In your company I ll go Where your love and footsteps show. Thus I ll move and live and grow In you and you in me. Words: John L.Bell 1987 WGRG

2 Almighty God, who chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the twelve apostles in the place of Judas: preserve your Church always from false apostles, so that it may be guided by true and faithful pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen am (Book of Common Prayer) Presiding: Revd Dianne Preaching: Revd Dianne Hymn 446 (Tune: Austria TIS 772) am (Contemporary Eucharist) Presiding: Revd Dianne Preaching: Revd Dianne The Sanctuary bell will be rung 5 minutes before the service begins to observe a time of quiet am (Sung Eucharist) A Prayer Book for Australia - page 119 Presiding at the Eucharist: Revd Kathryn Preaching: Revd Dianne Liturgy Setting: Michael Dudman Processional: TIS 137 For The Beauty of the Earth Sentence: First Reading: Acts , Psalm: Psalm 113 Psalm Response: Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide. Second Reading: Philippians Gospel Acclamation: Gospel: John Offertory: The Summons (see front of pew sheet) Recessional Hymn: TIS 386 By Your Kingly Power, O Risen Lord People of all Christian churches, who are communicants of their own church, are invited to share Holy Communion with us

3 First Reading: Acts , All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers. In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred and twenty people) and said, Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry. For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his homestead become desolate, and let there be no one to live in it ; and Let another take his position of overseer. So one of the men who have accompanied us throughout the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection. So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed and said, Lord, you know everyone s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place. And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. Second Reading: Philippians Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,i press on towards the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us then who are mature be of the same mind; and if you think differently about anything, this too God will reveal to you.only let us hold fast to what we have attained. Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation so that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Gospel: John Jesus said to his disciples: As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father s commandments and abide in his love. 11 I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. 12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. 16 You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. 17 I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another. Sincere Thanks to all the kind and generous people who helped me get home while I was not able to drive. I really appreciate it and give thanks for you. Katherine

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5 The next Parish Magazine will come out on July 15...deadline July 1 The focus this will be on the Patronal Festival of St Stephen to be celebrated held on August 5. If you would like to contribute please send: articles, group events, photos, life changing stories, etc., via or ask Katherine to forward on to me. GARDEN GROUP Garden Group will convene this coming Saturday 19th May, 9.30 am onwards. Please stay for a cuppa and a chat afterwards. Enquires: Maggie & Graeme Dellora Congratulations Bishop Paul Barker is pleased to announce that the Rev d Dianne Sharrock has been appointed as the new Area Dean of Waverley. CHAT&CHEW Friday May 18th am till noon. TORO CAFE Hamilton Place Mt Waverley shops. Drop in or sit and stay. A Virtual Visit to the Holy Land Monday May Join some of the parish pilgrims who recently walked, listened and watched in the Holy land. This has been a powerful experience for all those who made this trip and although you might not be able to make this trip yourself, listening to their stories and seeing Sue Retschko s excellent presentation is the next best thing. So, join us at our next meeting on May 28th at 2pm in the Parish Centre. All welcome. The Jazz Singer is Coming! Mothers Union fund Raiser for 2018 is an old-fashioned Family Film Evening. Friday June 1st in the Parish Centre 7pm Featurettes, 8pm The Jazz Singer (1927 version of the Al Jolson classic) Tickets which include snacks at the Intermission and supper after the show Will be on sale from Sunday May 6th. after services and via parish office Individual tickets $20, Family tickets $50 For more information ring Irene

6 Mission Box Collection Mission boxes will be collected on May 20th, May 27th and June 3rd. Thank You. Duo Piano Recital Joan Janka & David McNicol Sunday 27th May at 2pm in the music studio at 32 Edmonds Avenue Ashwood Tickets - $20 in aid of the Women s Refuges New Program Pentecost Next week is Pentecost. Please could you wear something red. The Ladies Guild The Guild would like to thank everyone who assisted with our week on the Opportunity Shop either by donating googs to be or their time or both. It was very successful with a good sum being raised for the Church. Fashion Show The Ladies Guild of St Stephen and St Mary will be holding a morning tea and showing of fashions from Tillow on Friday 25th May at am in the Parish Centre. (383 High Street Road Mount Waverley). Brands to be displayed include Threadz, Clarity, Black Pepper, Equus, Renoma, Bromley, Elegant and KT Creations. The cost is $ Please come and bring your friends for this fundraising event. This week Rev d Kathryn and Rev d Dianne are away Monday 14th May to Wednesday 16th May inclusive at the Jumbunna Ministry Conference in Mooroolbark. Dianne is also away Thursday 17th May to Sunday 20th May on leave for a family wedding. Afternoon Meditation Gatherings 1st Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm in the Chapel, based on Ignatian Spirituality. A Sacred Space where you can find rest and stillness, listen and centre yourself. Spiritual food is offered to aid reflection and meditation. Contact Val Dyke Next session will be on 6 June. Janice Miller. Evening Meditation Gatherings 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays of the month (except this month - next session on the 31 st ) at 7.30pm in the Old Church, based on the Contemplative Traditions of Christian Meditation. Contact Michael Mosley Next session will be on 31 May 7.30pm in the Old Church, then on 14 June 2018.

7 Sunday Feast of Matthias - May am BCP 9.00 am SE am CE pm Tamil Congregation (Church) Monday pm Karen Margaret Dance Tuesday am Yoga (Parish Ctr) am - 12 noon mainly music (Old Church) pm Yoga (Old Church) pm Amnesty Intl. (room 4) Wednesday am - 12 noon mainly music (Old Church) am Friendship Group Thursday am Eucharist w fellowship pm Yoga (Old Ch) Friday am pm Yoga (Parish Ctr) am Chat n chew (Toro Café) Saturday pm Chinese Congregation (Church & Parish Ctr) Sunday 13 Sixth Sunday of Easter 7.45 am BCP 9.00 am SE am CE am Confirmation prep (room 4) pm Youth Group Next week: Pentecost - May 20, 2018 Readings: Acts Psalm Romans John ;16.4b-15 Stewards/Welcomers: BCP B de Lacy J de Lacy SE J Russell SS N Flora S Lieversz CE Rowena Tony Readers: BCP J Miller SE Gillian Leembruggen V Dyke CE Miriam Eucharistic/Chalice Assistance: BCP J de Lacy SE J Bowers V Dyke J Brown H Brown CE Marg Geoff Intercessor: SE Val Dyke CE Christine M mainly music continues to engage with young families. You are always welcome to come along and see what we do. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10.30am - 12 noon, Parish Ctr, during school term. Galahkookemu Held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm dinner/gathering off site at Mitcham. We explore how to follow the Benedictine way of life in today's world. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Christine Mallouhi

8 The Anglican Parish of St Stephen & St Mary Mount Waverley 383 High Street Road, Mt Waverley, Phone: Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.30am pm parishoffice@stephenandmary.org.au Website: Like us on Facebook: Priest (Day off - Monday) Assistant Curate (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Children s and Families Minister (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Music Director Treasurer Office Manager Churchwardens: The Revd Dianne Sharrock The Revd Kathryn Watt Becky Sims Brian Copple Geoff Crawford Katherine Rushby Kevin Phillips John Foster Rowena Ferguson Parish Council: Geoff Crawford, Graeme Dellora, Elaine Fasken, Judith Gibson, Doug Hastings, Sherredan Maher, Peter Northwood, Joan West Pastoral Care Ministry: Aged Care Chaplaincies: Bruce Chugg Hospital Visiting: Clergy Funeral Ministry: The Vicar Contemporary Eucharist Contact: Rowena Ferguson Spiritual Director Val Dyke Prayer Chain contact Margaret Syfret SERVICES: Sunday 7.45am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 9.00am Sung Eucharist (APBA) 10.30am Contemporary Eucharist (Children's Participation) Tuesday 9.15am Morning Prayer Wednesday - Friday 9.00am Morning Prayer Thursday 10.00am Eucharist All music is reproduced with permission under ONE LICENSE A