Our parish s patron is St Paul the Apostle who was one of the early Church s missionary leaders.

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1 Our parish s patron is St Paul the Apostle who was one of the early Church s missionary leaders. W ELCOME TO ST PAUL S. We are glad that you have come to worship God with us today. If you are a visitor from another parish, or worshipping with us for the first time, please introduce yourself to our parish priest, Fr James Collins, or to anyone wearing a name badge, over a cup of tea or coffee in the parish hall after the service. You ll find the hall behind the church. Sunday 4th June at 9.30am Service Pentecost Sunday and Confirmation 8.00am Sung Eucharist 9.30am Choral Eucharist Sunday 18th June at St Paul s Church at 3pm Symphony for life Concert Tuesday 20th June at 1.15pm Lunchtime Oboe Recital by Madison Hallworth Tuesday 26 September at 1.15pm Lunchtime Guitar Recital by James McDonald Tuesday 24 October at 1.15pm Lunchtime Organ Recital by Mark Happy Mother s Day! 3 Photos from the Fair 4 Mother s Day Raffle Tickets 9 Study Group 10 Donations and Bequests 12 Confirmation 16 Symphony for Life Benefit Concert 18

2 First aid kits are located on the wall of the kitchen in the Large Hall behind the church and in the choir vestry. People needing wheelchair access can enter St Paul s most conveniently by the door at the base of the belltower. Name badges help make St Paul s an inclusive community. If you need a new name badge, fill in the form inside the pew sheet, send it to the parish office, and one will be made and left in church for you. Please turn your mobile phone off or on to silent before the service starts. It ll save you much embarrassment later on. Toilets are available at the entrance to the parish hall, which is located behind the church. Ask a member of the clergy or anyone who s wearing a name badge. We re here to help. Children are welcome in church at any service. There is a selection of children s books and toys at the back of the church near the font and there are also kids activity sheets and pencils available at the back of the church where the pew sheets and prayer books are. Children s Church runs during Term Time. Meet at the back of the church at the beginning of the 9.30am Eucharist. Please feel free to bring your children to the altar rail to receive a blessing, or to receive Communion if they have been admitted to the sacrament. As you take your place in your pew, please make yourself aware of the route to the nearest emergency exit. Should there be a fire, leave quickly, turn right, and assemble by the roundabout on Burwood Road. Please do not take photos inside the church or during the services of worship without permission.

3 We give thanks to God for all who nurture others, particularly giving thanks to all mothers, grandmothers, and godmothers. We wish them all a very happy and blessed Mother s Day! To the Rector, Churchwardens & Parish Councillors of St Paul s Burwood, Hearty Congratulations on the 2017 National Trust Heritage Award for Interior Conservation recognising the wonderful work on the interior of St Paul s. I feel sure Edmund Blacket would regard the conservation, 146 years after the unfinished Church was dedicated, with approval. To have a Blacket Church of significance in almost original form in a suburb with so many examples of fine 19th & 20th Century architecture is indeed Sheer Joy! Well done. The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness. Honore de Balzac ( ) French Novelist

4 Last Saturday was a wonderful day with much joy and laughter as people browsed through the multitude of books on sale, and sifted through the preloved clothes to find that wonderful gem that was just the thing to finish off that special outfit. As to be expected, in keeping with the high standard that has been set in previous years the Devonshire teas were beautiful, not for the wasteline, but definitely for the senses. Events like these can only be successful with the generous donation of peoples' time. To everyone who helped beforehand, on the day and in cleaning up a sincere thank you for your time and effort. And of course all those items that people donated are the essential items of the day. But such a day could not happen without coordination and much work behind the scenes and so we thank Pam Brock for all she has done to make this day the success it has been. You are a gem Pam, thank you. We made $ on the day! Wayne Greenwood & Tara Cordina checking the books in the hall

5 Jennifer Carpenter, Jude Laurence & Graham Norman checking out the Tombola.Father James, John Burns, Bob & Jane Woods enjoying Devonshire Tea in the Rectory lawn

6 Allan & Doreen Harland Graham Norman enjoying a break at the Mother's Day stall Waiting in line for Devonshire tea Harold Livingston, Father Michael, Syd Farrow

7 Emma Hull, Doreen Harland, Jess Proctor checking out the Mother's Day Stall Graham Norman selling raffle tickets

8 Doreen Harland, Patricia Sedgeman & Allan Harland enjoying Devonshire tea on the Rectory lawn Talia Sullivan/Jenny Shearer and the clothing stall

9 The raffle seller extraordinaire Barry Brandy Tickets are now available for the Mother's Day Raffle. $2 each or 3 for $5. It will be drawn on the Sunday after Mother's Day 21st May. If you have any used stamps then please bring them to Church with you and leave them in the box at the back of the Church as these earn money for the work of the Anglican Board of Mission Australia. Please note that we are no longer collecting reading glasses.

10 The Study Group has now commenced. The third study will be held on Tuesday evening 16th of May in the Rectory at 7.30pm This will be a short 4 week study where you can ask everything you want to know about aging, caring for aged relatives, dying, funerals and grief. Week 3: Death, Palliative Care, Fear of death, sudden and unexpected death, expected death, accidents and suicide, children and pets. When is an autopsy required? What about organ donation? Where is God in all of this? Week 4: Grief Is there any right or wrong way to grieve? What if I can t cry, what if I can t stop crying? Have I lost my faith? Will life every get back to normal. Moving On AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIUM The flowers in the Parish Church today are given to the glory of God and in ever loving memory of (Whose year s mind is tomorrow) Forever remembered by her loving family and her dear friends. Sadly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace in the presence of her Lord and rise in glory with Christ.

11 We believe in being good stewards of what God has given us. We also believe in being cheerful and giving with those resources. God wants us to be faithful, no matter how little or how much we have. The New Testament teaches over and over about being faithful with what you have been given. The New Testament gives us eight principles on generous giving: 1. Generous giving is sacrificial. 2. Generous giving is something that only some people are spiritually gifted for, others must be taught stewardship. 3. Generous giving is a gospel issue. 4. Generous giving encourages churches to share with other churches and ministries in need. 5. Generous giving is motivated by friendly competition (Paul challenges the Corinthian church to match the impoverished Macedonian church). 6. Generous giving is about sowing and reaping. 7. Generous giving is one of the many evidences that someone is truly a Christian. 8. Generous giving promotes the worship of Jesus as God. It cannot be overstated that when we give to God, we are not deciding how much of our wealth to give; rather, we are determining how much of God s wealth to keep for our own uses. In 1 Chronicles 29:14 David articulates precisely this fact, saying, "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill-offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given to you." God's people today are not required to tithe. But, like everything else in the New Covenant, our grace giving is to exceed Old Testament requirements of the law. Therefore, for God's people, 10 percent should be a floor, not a ceiling, and a place to begin, not a place to end.

12 At St. Paul's we seek to be obedient to God and to give generously to further God's work, to play our part in participating with God in the extension of God's kingdom of justice, peace, and love. This generosity is evident in the Offertory and the collection of Alms (the Collection). We take bread and wine (Offertory), bless bread and wine (Consecration), break bread (Fraction), and give bread and wine (Communion). The Offertory refers to the offering we make to God on the Altar. Having heard the Word of God we are moved to respond by offering ourselves to God. On Sunday, two visible actions take place. There is a collection of alms (money) and bread and wine are placed on the Altar. The second of these is the essential part of the Offertory. The bread and wine are the people's gifts. Those who bring the elements of bread and wine, the Offertory, represent the people in presenting the elements to the celebrant. We offer back to the Creator that which God has given to us (wheat and grape) modified by human effort (making the wheat into bread and the grape into wine). Through the tokens of bread and wine, the people (the creation) offer themselves back to God (the Creator). The collection of alms is an appropriate complement. These are taken up during the singing of the Offertory Hymn and they are used to purchase the bread and wine and to extend God's kingdom of justice, peace, and love. Over the years the parish has benefitted from the generosity of parishioners, not only when they have been active members of the parish, but also at the time of their death. Parishioners are invited to remember the parish in their wills by making a bequest as a thank offering to God and to ensure that generations to come will enjoy worship and fellowship in well maintained buildings. Those wishing to make a bequest are invited to do so using these or a similar form of words: "I bequeath the sum of $... to the Rector and

13 Wardens of the Anglican Parish of St Paul, Burwood, to be used at their absolute discretion for the charitable purposes of the parish." If you would like to make a donation to the Parish for the upkeep and maintenance of the Heritage building it can be done through the National Trust. Cheques can be made out to: National Trust of Australia (NSW) St Paul s Anglican Church Burwood Or Direct Credit to the above name with bank account details: Westpac BSB: Account number: Branch: 275 George Street Sydney NSW In Romans 6: we read: Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. (NRSV) Please take time to pray, either before, during, or after the Service to allow the Spirit to intercede for the saints according to the will of God. If you pray for someone, you might like to send them a card. These beautiful cards are on the table in front of the Icon of St. Paul in the South Transept, where you might light a candle for those for whom you have prayed, and we are grateful to the Parishioner who has designed and made them for us.

14 Below is a list of the foods most commonly required for the pantry. If you are able to contribute any of these items they would be much appreciated. Juice & Poppers; Tinned Fruit; Fruit in jelly cups; Rice Cream; Pasta & Spaghetti; Sun Rice Meals e.g. Butter chicken, Green chicken curry, Chicken satay Tins of corned beef; Instant potato, cuscus Tinned vegetables, peas, mixed vegetables, potatoes, etc Tins of spam; Tins of ham; All Day Breakfast by Heinz; Chunky soups Heinz & Campbells; Tinned tuna; Tins of sardines; Tins of salmon; Savoury biscuits; Sweet biscuits; Sugar; 1Kg bags Tea Bags; Instant Coffee; Long life Milk; Up & Go All flavours; Cereals; Currently we do not need any tinned spaghetti. Parish Pantry hours this year are: Tuesday am; Wednesday pm; Thursday am Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute food to the pantry. It is great to see that some of you have been able to source the Sun Rice Meals. This is terrific. They would have to be the singularly most popular item each week.

15 Acts ; Psalm , 17-18; 1 Peter ; John Today we hear that St Thomas said to Jesus, Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way? Jesus responded to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. How easy it can be to feel rudderless, tossed about on the stormy sea of life. Today Jesus shows us that he is where true direction is to be found. He is our compass for life. Pray that those who yearn for direction may find it in Jesus Christ, the way, and the truth, and the life. Give thanks for the work and witness of the Church of Pakistan. Text: Robert McLean Partnerships Coordinator, ABM Anglican Board of Mission, 2017 Anointing of the Sick is available at any of our Services. In James 5: we read: 14 Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. (NRSV) If you would like to be anointed and to be prayed for then please ask one of the Priests in the Parish so that you can be anointed during any of our Services. The Wednesday mid-week Eucharist includes prayers for healing every week.

16 Our Regional Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Michael Stead, will be with us on Pentecost Sunday the 4th of June, 2017, and we hope to have a Confirmation Service that day at the 9.30 a.m. Eucharist. Are you, or anyone that you know, interested in being Confirmed, Received into the Anglican Communion, or Baptized? Please speak with Fr. James, Fr Michael, or Rosemary if you are, or anyone that you know is, interested in being Confirmed, Received into the Anglican Communion, or Baptized. Collection given at St Paul s on Sunday 7th of May: $2160 Other collection given: Parish Pantry: $150 New Life Centre Nepal: $75 Votive Candles: $5 General Donation: $50 St Matthew s Zababdeh:$100 Total: $2540 Thank you for responding to God s generous love. As the evenings are cooling down and the mornings are crisp it is time to turn our attention to those without adequate shelter. We would like to do a Life Jacket run in the next few weeks so if you have any blankets or WARM jackets they would be much appreciated. These can be left at the back of the church. On a later run we will take out new socks and jocks. We have already had 250 torches donated. Thank you for your care for our friends.

17 St Paul s Anglican Church Burwood Road, Burwood LUNCHTIME RECITALS pm-1.45pm Tuesday 16 May Judith Rough - Soprano, Nicole Smeulders - Contralto Michael Deasey - Organ Tuesday 20 June Madison Hallworth - Oboe Tuesday 26 September Ben Secrett and James McDonald - Guitar Tuesday 24 October Mark Quarmby - Organ Other dates and artists TBC Entry by donation Light refreshments will follow in the Rectory For further information, please contact the St Paul s Church Office: Ph.: / office@stpaulsburwood.org.au St Paul s is an historic Church designed by Edmund Blacket. It is famous for its beauty and spiritual ambience.

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20 people who would be interested in attending, please share this invitation with them. We would like you to join us at our 135th Anniversary Service on Sunday 28th May 2017 at 2:00PM. Add: 39 Jamieson St, Granville Archbishop Dr Glenn Davies has accepted our invitation to celebrate and preach at the service. Mrs Davies will accompany the Archbishop on his visit. A High Tea will be held at 4PM at the conclusion of the service in the Community Centre. We look forward to seeing you at our Anniversary Service. Please RSVP to nsmith-obrien@bigpond.com or the church postal address by 19th May If you are aware of other Yours Sincerely, Neil Smith-O Brien Parish Secretary This year s theme is: Reconciliation the Love of Christ compels us An Ecumenical Worship Service will beheld on Tuesday 30th of May, 7pm-8pm to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at Ashfield Parish Mission (180 Liverpool Road, Ashfield) followed by dinner. RSVP By: Friday 26th May 2017 For more information: nswec@ncca.org.au

21 Office use PR NB WL PV NSE Please return this form to the Parish Office. Surname First Name(s) Address Suburb Postcode Postal address (if different from above) Service(s) you normally attend Phone (h) Phone (w) Phone (m) DOB Occupation I m new to St Paul s I m already on the roll my details have changed I m already on the roll I just need a new name badge

22 Pray for the Anglican Church for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Phillip, Primate of Australia; Glenn, Archbishop of Sydney; Michael Stead, our Regional Bishop; and for all the bishops, priests, deacons and Religious of the Anglican Communion. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we are asked to pray today for the Diocese of New Jersey, for its Bishop, The Rt Revd William Stokes and for all his clergy and people. Pray for Fr James and for Fr Michael as well as for Helen and Antonia. May God bless them and their ministries and may we support them as they work among us in Christ s name. Pray for St Paul s: God of mercy, strengthen us to help shape a parish where diversity is a source of enrichment, compassion is common, life s poetry realized, suffering lightened through sharing, justice attended, joy pervasive, hope lived, the hum of the universe heard, and together with you and each other we build what is beautiful, true, worthy of your generosity to us, an echo of your kingdom. Amen. (Ted Loder) Pray for, St Matthew s, Zababdeh, (West Bank, Palestinian Territorries), our Anglican Communion Partner: We remember especially their Parish Priest, Fr Saleem Dawani, and his ministry in the parish. We remember also Jameel Maher, who acts as the St Matthew s partnership link person with us. May both our parishes be blessed by the link we are establishing. Pray for the Church s mission: Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honour of your name. Amen. (Author unknown) Pray for our Children s Church: The Lord said, Let the little children come to me and do not forbid them for such is the kingdom of heaven. Bless, Lord, your children who now stand before you in prayer. Help them to understand the depth of your love. We pray also for all the teachers of our Children s Church. May our teachers be enabled to teach and train your children and help them to

23 grow spiritually. O Lord, bless our Children's Church and all its future endeavours, that through it we may glorify you with your Father and the Holy Spirit, now, always and forever. Amen. Pray for peace: Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth; lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust; lead me from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe. Pray for all in need,especially for all people who feel lonely and isolated. May God calm their fears and give them peace. Pray for the sick and their carers: Nola; Joyce; Sally & Leon Banducci; Joyce Bannister; Margaret Baseley; Tim Bolton; Wendy Bolton; Buddy; John Burns; June Cameron; Scott Cameron; Di Campbell; (Sir) John Carrick; (Lady) Angela Carrick; George Cepak; Rodney Chesham; Beth Davidge; Hilary Davies; Leah Delacruz; Manish Dhakal; Dave Ernst; Mark Fisher; Ena Gillespie; Joyce Gorman; the Rev. John Gwilliam; Fr Brian Harker; George Harvey; Mary Harvey; Gerry Hayes; Margaret Hayes; Denis Hayes; Heather; Catherine Hallworth; George Hallworth; Margaret Hurley; Bishop Ivan Lee; Lee; Sandra Macleod-Miller; Chris Mannix; Bishop Ken Mason, Bruce May; Lerola Meyers; Jim McManus; Gae McMillan; Jean Millar; Barbara Moreton; Tas Murray; Narelle; Nicole; Alister & Sally Palmer; Valerie Perrin; Paul Phillips; Elisabeth Prasad; Jason Proctor; Deidre Reid; Joanne Roberts; Jenny Rorich; Tony Sheffield; Elsa Sorenson; Stephanie; Susan; John Telek; Pauline Thomas; Nancy Thompson; Alannah Walsh; Margaret Wheatley; Lynne West; Megan West; Valma Woolfrey; Bob Woods; Peter Ying. In love and charity please remember the recently departed, especially, Wilga Anthon & Margaret Bampton that God may grant them a place of refreshment, light and peace. Pray, too, for Russell George Lynott, Iris Gwendoline Stephens and Edward Livsey Taylor and for any others whose year s mind falls around this time. Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them!

24 Phone Fax Post PO Box 530, Burwood, NSW 1805 Website Rector Fr James Collins Senior Assistant Priest Fr Michael Deasey, OAM Honorary Priest Fr Jim Pettigrew Office Secretary Mrs Caroline Badra (9.30am to 2.30pm, Tuesday to Friday) Lay Minister Ms Rosemary King Rector s Warden Dr Jane Carrick People s Wardens Mrs Elizabeth Griffiths Mrs Pam Brock Director of Music Mrs Sheryl Southwood Organist Mr Edwin Taylor A mid-week Eucharist will be held in the Chapel of our Lord's Passion on Wednesday at 10.30am. Commemorations noted by the lectionary this week Friday 19 May Dustan of Canterbury (d.988)