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1 WEEKLY PEW SHEET For the week beginning Sunday 7 October 2018 PLEASE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKLET Please take the Pew Sheet home with you. TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PREACHER The Rev d Patrick Irwin Chaplain to the British Legion 7:45am SAID EUCHARIST Reader: Penelope Burton Intercessor: Stan Cowper 9:00am PARISH EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH Reader: Sue Mackenzie Intercessor: Alan Melrose Choir: The St James Singers Setting: Matthias Christ Church Mass Motet: Byrd Ave verum Voluntary: Clarke Trumpet Voluntary 11:00am CHORAL EUCHARIST Hymns: 388i, 341, 383ii, 413 Reader: Roger Pitcher Intercessor: David Burchell Choir: The Choir of St James Setting: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( ) Missa brevis in F Motet: Hassler O sacrum convivium Voluntary: Clarke Trumpet Voluntary Church opening hours: Mon Fri 10am 4pm; Sat 9am 1pm; Sun 7am 4pm Weekly services: Mon Fri: 12:30pm Eucharist; Wed: 6:15pm Choral Evensong As Sydney s oldest church, St James is a place of soul-stirring worship, challenging preaching and fine music. We are a progressive community that welcomes all people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.

2 Please advise one of the Sidespersons if you would like Communion brought to you in the pew. If necessary, you are welcome to sit for those parts of the liturgy when it is normal to stand. COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, your Son has taught us that we must receive your sovereign rule like a little child: help us to turn to you in faith and simplicity of heart, so that we may receive your blessing and enter the kingdom your Son has promised; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. FIRST READING A reading from the Book of Job 1: 1; 2: 1 10 There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. One day the heavenly beings came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the Lord. The Lord said to Satan, Where have you come from? Satan answered the Lord, From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it. The Lord said to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man who fears God and turns away from evil. He still persists in his integrity, although you incited me against him, to destroy him for no reason. Then Satan answered the Lord, Skin for skin! All that people have they will give to save their lives. But stretch out your hand now and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face. The Lord said to Satan, Very well, he is in your power; only spare his life. So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and inflicted loathsome sores on Job from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. Job took a potsherd with which to scrape himself, and sat among the ashes. Then his wife said to him, Do you still persist in your integrity? Curse God, and die. But he said to her, You speak as any foolish woman would speak. Shall we receive the good at the hand of God, and not receive the bad? In all this Job did not sin with his lips. A short silence is observed. Reader All For the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. 2

3 PSALM 26 At the 7:45am Eucharist the Psalm is recited antiphonally, a long pause being observed at the colon. At the 11:00am Eucharist a Book of Common Prayer setting of the Psalm is sung by the Choir. Chant: S. Wesley Give judgement for me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity: I have trusted in the Lord and not wavered. Put me to the test, O Lord, and prove me: try my mind and my heart. For your steadfast love has been ever before my eyes: and I have walked in your truth. I have not sat with deceivers: nor consorted with the hypocrites; I hate the assembly of the wicked: I will not sit with the ungodly. I wash my hands in innocence, O Lord: that I may go about your altar, And lift up the voice of thanksgiving: to tell of all your marvellous works. Lord, I love the house of your habitation: and the place where your glory dwells. Do not sweep me away with sinners: nor my life with those that thirst for blood, In whose hand is abomination: and their right hand is full of bribes. As for me, I walk in my integrity: O ransom me and be favourable toward me. My foot stands on an even path: I will bless the Lord in the great congregation. SECOND READING A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews 1: 1 4; 2: 5 12 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God s glory and the exact imprint of God s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Now God did not subject the coming world, about which we are speaking, to angels. But someone has testified somewhere, What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them? You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned them with glory and honour, subjecting all 3

4 things under their feet. Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to them, but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honour because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, saying, I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you. A short silence is observed. Reader All We sing the hymn No For the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader. Reader/All Cantor All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! If we love one another, God will live in us in perfect love. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! GOSPEL READING MARK 10: 2 16 Deacon A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St Mark. All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? He answered them, What did Moses command you? They said, Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her. But Jesus said to them, Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. Then in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. Jesus said to them, Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery. People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as 4

5 these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it. And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. Deacon For the Gospel of the Lord, All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. COMMUNION Baptised Christians from all traditions are welcome to receive Communion. All others are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing. Please move to the altar rail. You are advised to take any valuables with you to Communion to ensure their security. We also request that people not use the practice of intinction at Communion (the practice of dipping the consecrated bread into the consecrated wine) as it increases the possibility of transmitting infection. If you are concerned about use of the common cup, it is acceptable for you to receive Communion in one kind (i.e. the bread only). Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. COMMUNION MOTET 11AM MOTET O sacrum convivium in quo Christus sumitur. Recolitur memoria, passionis eius, mens impletur gratia. Et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur. Alleluia. Words: Antiphon for Second Vespers at Corpus Christi Music: Hans Leo Hassler ( ) ORGAN VOLUNTARY Jeremiah Clarke (c ) Trumpet Voluntary O holy and sacred feast, wherein Christ is offered up. We call to mind in grateful thanks, his most bitter passion, while our souls are filled with grace. We beseech thee, grant to us everlasting glory. Alleluia. 5

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Church (USA) and The Most Rev d Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. The sick Immediate: Barbara Joan Rothery, Sylvia Thompson, Monica Denison, John Grainger, Joanne Carter, Peter Stewart, John Wheeler. In need: Candace Waters, Matthew. The sick Long-term: Euan Black, Cameron Waters, Julie Sheppard, John & Joan Elliston, Pam Robinson, Ian Cameron, Herb Anderson, Nellie Smith, Bill Beeche, Vivienne, Paul, Ann Bratt, Anahera Chessum, Max Watson, Gillian Virginie, Helen Lord, Lynda Cox, Martha McRae, Megan Nelson, Jim Ridley, Rodney Knock, Leigh Knock, Pamela Sapsford, Bob Crundwell, Cherie Sheppard, Maddy Ritchie, Norma Shore, Gabriel Miles, Tim Potter, Ray Sharp, Marian Pilone, Helen Ashley, Neville Harris, Shirley Harris, Steve Bell, Benjamin York, Ariel Roman, Bp Ken Mason, Sue Keats, Ashleigh Lester, Paula Ginns, Dorothy van Twest, Rhonda Gordon, Fiona Hawke, Barry Shepherd, Phillip, Dorothy Picard, Frances Rolfe, Jean Keppie, Lia Edwards, Billie Brace, Eve Syme, The Rev d Paul Cooper. Baptism anniversaries: Levonte Jackson, Allan Geoffrey Simpson, Sophie McCauley. The recently departed: John Beer, priest, Robert Prowse, Tom Ikins, Jennifer Dettmann, Annette Lee, June Connors, Donald Robinson, bishop. Those whose year s mind falls at this time: Elanor Grainger, Alison Hinchenly, Christina Harper, Lillian Johnstone, Hazel Hodgson, Simon Kerr, Brenda Straton, Louise Connolly, Emily Hodgson, Ingrid Hume, Nicolas (Nick) Lampe, Olive Hipwell, Eric Robinson, Frieda Hohnen, Thalia Shuttleworth, Ethel Lamont, Robert Hope, Kathleen Dolan, Elisha Burns, Beryl Carver, Angela Braund. Please note that names of the sick will remain on the Immediate list for one month only. If there is a need for a name to remain longer, please ask for it to be placed on the Long Term list. All requests should be made to Dianne Ward, the Office Administrator, at office@sjks.org.au. 6

7 NOTICES THANKS TO THE ST JAMES FOUNDATION The Parish thanks the St James Foundation for the recent provision of the following interim distributions: Music Foundation: 100,000 Building Foundation: 55,000 Total: $155,000 THE RESTORATION PROJECT This group, to which all are invited, aims to practise the disciplines of spiritual transformation, both historic and contemporary in Christian community, and meets fortnightly on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 9 October, in the Crypt of St James Church, King Street. Because the gathering ends with a meal, those wishing to attend should Nick Ingram at nick@clearthinking.co ESTABLISHING MORNING PRAYER AT ST JAMES The parish of St James is seeking expressions of interest from volunteers to join a roster of leaders and readers to establish Morning Prayer, Monday to Friday at James Church. A brief information session will be held in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit on Sunday 14 October after the 11am service, to which all are invited. If you are unable to attend at that time but would like to register your interest or find out more about this ministry, please contact Christopher Waterhouse on or christopher.waterhouse@sjks.org.au THE DOOR TO PARADISE: THE ETON CHOIRBOOK Professor Stephen Darlington (Organist Emeritus of Christ Church Oxford) is COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS visiting Sydney next month and will be presenting The Door to Paradise: The Music of the Eton Choirbook at the St James Institute on Thursday 18 October at 6:30pm in St James Hall. Don t miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear from one of the leading choral conductors in the world speaking about one of the most significant volumes of choral music in existence. Tickets $30/$25. Free for St James Institute subscribers. Book online at sjks.org,au/institute, or registrations@sjks.org.au or phone LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS! THE HUMAN HEART AND THE BCP The Rev d Dr Michael Jensen (Rector of St Mark s Darling Point) presents this seminar on the Book of Common Prayer at the St James Institute on Wednesday 24 October from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in St James Hall. Exploring the language, liturgy and structure of the book, this talk provides a practical guide to using the Book of Common Prayer, or extracts from it, in liturgy and in private devotion. Choral Evensong according to the 1662 BCP follows at 6:15pm with The Choir of St James conducted by Professor Stephen Darlington. Bookings: online at sjks.org,au/institute, or registrations@sjks.org.au or phone ANGLICANS TOGETHER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - TODAY The Annual General Meeting of Anglicans Together will be held today at 2:00pm in St James Hall, Level 1, Phillip Street, Sydney. It will be followed by a discussion on the forthcoming Diocesan Synod. 7

8 NOTICES CONT D COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS COMMISSIONING NEXT SUNDAY Next Sunday, 14 October, at the end of the 9am Parish Eucharist, The Rev d Glenn Maytum will be commissioned as an Honorary Associate Priest, and Christopher Waterhouse will be commissioned as a Licensed Lay Minister at St James. Please remember them in your prayers as they prepare to take up their new ministry roles in this Parish. 8

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12 Please send any notices for inclusion in the Parish News to the office by Tuesday morning. PARISH OF ST JAMES, KING ST Office: Level 1, Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: Fax: Rector: The Reverend Andrew Sempell E: T: (Mobile: ) Associate Rector: The Reverend John Stewart E: T: (AH ) Director of the St James Institute: Christopher Waterhouse E: T: Head of Music: Warren Trevelyan-Jones E: T: Churchwardens: Sidney Blairs, Chris Lock and Holly Raiche. E: Website: PARISH MINISTRIES GUILD OF ST RAPHAEL HEALING EUCHARIST First Tues. of each month, 6:15pm WHAT S ON THIS WEEK CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Tuesday, 1:10 1:50pm, Chapel Wednesday, 7:45 8:30am, Crypt Friday, 1:10 1:50pm, Chapel WORSHIP Monday to Friday 12:30pm, Holy Eucharist Wednesday 10 October 6:15pm, Choral Evensong Sung by The Choir of St James (Upper Voices) LUNCHTIME CONCERT Wednesday 10 October 1:15pm Sydney Camerata string trio NEXT SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 2018 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (GREEN) PREACHER THE REV D JOHN STEWART ASSOCIATE RECTOR 7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST 9:00AM PARISH EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH SETTING: MATTHIAS CHRIST CHURCH MASS 11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES SETTING: TYE MISSA EUGE BONE MOTET: MONTEVERDI CANTATE DOMINO 4:00PM CANATA SERVICE J. S. BACH: ACH! ICH SEHE, IZT, DA ICH ZUR HOCHZEIT GEHE (BWV 162) Please consider paying your offering directly into the church account. The details are: BSB , A/C , Churchwardens St James Gen. A/C. Offering cards are available from the Office if you use direct debit.