St Paul s Anglican Church

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1 St Paul s Anglican Church A caring community of Christ worshipping God, engaging the community and building connections between people of all ages and cultures. 2 Margaret Street, P.O. Box 352, Canterbury Vic 3126 Tel: Website: Church Office: office@stpaulscanterbury.org.au 22 nd of January 2017 Third Sunday after Epiphany Prayer of the Day: Loving God, the light of the minds that know you, the life of the souls that love you, and the strength of the hearts that serve you: help us so to know you that we may truly love you, and so to love you that we may faithfully serve you, whose service is perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer: A Prayer Book for Australia. Image: unknown. Hymns: 246 Insert Setting: Matthias Psalm: Postlude: Fanfare by Flor Peeters 1

2 Notices of the Day Welcome to worship and to our St Paul s faith community. Prayer Corner: Great Spirit, we remember the land and its First People with respect and dignity. May we live in harmony with all those who share this sacred earth and be thankful. Amen. We pray for the World: For those who mourn loved ones, for the injured and distressed, and for all those committed to the work of peace. We pray for ourselves & Community: Ever-present God, take care of all who travel by land, water or air; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them safely back home. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. We remember all students who are in the process of receiving their university placement offers. We pray for the worldwide Church: Diocese of Lake Rukwa; Religious Orders serving within the Anglican Church of Australia; Archdeaconry of Essendon; Parishes of Saint John and Saint Agnes East Malvern and Glen Huntly; Church of the New Guinea Martyrs pastoral visit (Bp Paul Barker); Church of the Epiphany Hoppers Crossing pastoral visit (Bp Philip Huggins); and Highfield Uniting Rev d Ross Pearce. We pray for those in need: Joan Harrington-Johnson; Anne Shaw (Helen s mum); Bob Thompson; Margaret Clausen; Annabel; Iris Mather; Cecelia Irvine-So; Tricia Cain; +John and Anne Bayton; Gwen Towart; Hilary Chapman (Sue Chapman s daughter); Iddin; Susan Hollingdale; and Ken Roberts (Deb Riley s dad). A Parish Prayer for St Paul s: Renew in us, O God, the zeal of your love. Let our parish come alive with the power of your Spirit. Where we have failed, forgive us. Where we have persevered, encourage us. When we are in doubt, direct us. Help us to see new opportunities for witness and service. For the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Parish Council Members for 2017: Please keep our parish councillors in your prayers: Andrew Flint (warden), Jeremy Bishop (warden), Liz Olie (warden), Todd Reichmann (treasurer), Caroline Cox, Rose O Shea, Rosemary Miller, Alex Murray, John De Araugo and Nick Scott. We give thanks for the lives of: Sara Wawbey Kelly 22 January 1966 Ernest Alfred Glenn 24 January 1966 Sylvia Mabel Annie Rampling 26 January 1994 Jessie (Jess) Wilkins 27 January 2012 Notice Gluten free wafers are available upon request. 2

3 Parish Events for the Week School Holidays This Sunday 9.00am 22 nd of January: Third Sunday after Epiphany Sung Eucharist; followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre Monday 23rd Susanne s Sabbath am Yoga, Parish Centre Tuesday 24 th Companions of Paul, including Timothy, Titus and Silas Wednesday 25 th am pm pm pm Thursday 26 th Friday 27 th am Saturday 28 th Next Sunday 8.00am 10.00am Conversion of Paul Wednesday Eucharist, Church Meditation, Church Yoga, Parish Centre Tae Kwon Do, Hall Australia Day: Office Closed John Chrysostom, bishop of Constantinople, teacher Cassandra in the office Thomas Aquinas, theologian 29 th of January: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Eucharist Sung Eucharist; followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre 3

4 Readings & Psalm Isaiah But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined. 3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 4 For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. Psalm: Corinthians Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you should be in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you should be united in the same mind and the same purpose. 11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12 What I mean is that each of you says, I belong to Paul, or I belong to Apollos, or I belong to Cephas, or I belong to Christ. 13 Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 4

5 Matthew Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the lake, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles 16 the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned. 17 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. 18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fish for people. 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21 As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people. 24 So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought to him all the sick, those who were afflicted with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, and paralytics, and he cured them. 25 And great crowds followed him from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and from beyond the Jordan. Next Week s Readings: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Micah Psalm 15 1 Corinthians Matthew

6 Notices and Parish News: Parish Events for the School Holidays January Wednesday 25 th 10am Wednesday Eucharist recommences Thursday 26 th Australia Day Friday 27 th - Sunday 29 th Parish Council away to Toolangi for strategic planning Sunday 29 th Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 8am and 10am: Rev d Jonathan Chambers preacher and president Monday 30 th Back to school Sunday 5 th February START UP SUNDAY (Choir and Sunday school recommence) Offertory Envelopes: Now available in the narthex. St Paul s Direct Debit: St Paul s Anglican Church Canterbury - BSB A/C

7 Dear friends at St Paul s Canterbury, Your support of the Christmas Bowl means the world to the families we're working with in Zimbabwe Words cannot convey how much your generosity and support means to the families we work with. For everything you do - thank you "For it is in giving that we receive" - St Francis of Assisi. Wishing you a peaceful 2017 year, Janet Cousens Interim Executive Director of Act For Peace New beginnings for 2017! At the beginning of February we will welcome: Trevor Henley, our new Director of Music. Trevor kindly came to help us out for Advent and Christmas and enjoyed it so much, he has signed up to stay! Greg Ellsmore is our new organist. Greg loves our organ and is very much looking forward to working with Trevor, the choir and me. Roxanne Addley, is our Theological student on a 12 hour placement. Roxanne will be working in the parish on Wednesdays and Sundays. You will hear her story on the 12 th February at the 8am and 10am services. These are all new beginnings full of hope and promise! Susanne. A Brand New Year: As we begin this new year we are all encouraged to reconsider our commitment to the Church and mission. Feel free to have a chat with Susanne if you would like to look at being more involved be it in rosters, ministries or committees. Pew Sheet Deadline: Please ensure notices for the pew sheet are in the office by 5pm on Wednesday. Thank you! 7

8 St Paul s Ministry Teams: This Week s Ministry Team 22 nd of January: Third Sunday after Epiphany 9am Flowers Julie Wagner Next Week s Ministry Team 29 th of January: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 8am Sidesperson Bruce Brown Brass Sidespersons Children s Talk Sunday School Sue Taylor and Ann Phillips Christine Ruggles-Brise and Ruth Hudnott Reader Liturgical Asst Flowers Brass Bruce Brown Anne Harding Margaret Irvine J2A 10am Reader Jill Bales Sidespersons Gail White and Liz Olie Intercessor Welcomer Liturgical Asst Jonathan Chambers All Rowan Litchfield Children s Talk Sunday School Server Leanne Reichmann J2A Refreshments Collection Counters Laura Kaspen and Gail White Stuart Bales and Charles Harrington-Johnson Reader Intercessor Welcomer Gill Lambert Tom Lambert All Liturgical Asst Steven Wong Server Debbie Riley Refreshments Beryl Byrne and Henrietta Barclay Collection Counters Graham Scott and Chris Hudnott Parish Priest: Reverend Susanne Chambers vicar@stpaulscanterbury.org.au Director of Music: Trevor Henley Organist: Greg Ellsmore Pastoral Lay Coordinators: Rowan Litchfield Sue Flint Vicar s Warden: Liz Olie Jeremy Bishop Church Warden: Andrew Flint Jeremy Bishop