ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER * Incense will be used at the 9.00am, 10.30am and 2.00pm services.*

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1 St John s Cathedral is a place of God s grace, welcoming all, following Christ and changing lives in the heart of Hong Kong 5TH NOVEMBER 2017 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 8.00am Said Eucharist (See separate order of service) Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Desmond Cox Reader: Anthony Height 9.00am Sung Eucharist (See separate order of service) Celebrant: The Revd Catherine Graham Preacher: Brother Alfred Boon Kong SSF Deacon: The Revd Desmond Cox Communion Setting: Festive Eucharist (Noel Rawsthorne) Psalm: (Trent) Anthem: How beauteous are their feet (Charles Villiers Stanford) Readers/Intercessor: Susan King, William Chan/Tom Bispham 10.30am Sung Eucharist (Mandarin) Celebrant: The Revd Canon Peter Koon Preacher: Brother Alfred Boon Kong SSF 11.45am Responsorial Eucharist Common Worship (See separate order of service) Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Catherine Graham Reader/Intercessor: John Breen/Simon Fong 2.00pm Sung Eucharist (in Filipino) Celebrant: The Revd Dwight dela Torre Preacher: Brother Alfred Boon Kong SSF 6.00pm Holy Eucharist with Taizé chants (See separate order of service) Celebrant: The Revd Mark Rogers Meditation: Brother Martin John SSF Reader: Saki Tsoi * Incense will be used at the 9.00am, 10.30am and 2.00pm services.* Welcome to all who worship here today. Visiting communicants, of whatever Christian tradition, are invited to receive communion here. Gluten-free communion wafers are available on request at all Eucharists in this Cathedral. Please enquire of the Sidesmen or Servers for directions to the distribution. No unauthorized photography, video filming or sound recording during the service.

2 THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN S CATHEDRAL MON 6 th November 8.00am 12.30pm 1.00pm Said Eucharist Meditation Group One o clock Prayer TUE 7 th 8.00am Said Eucharist 1.00pm One o clock Prayer 1.00pm Christians In Central 7.00pm Bible Reading Fellowship WED 8 th 8.00am Said Eucharist 9.30am CLARES 1.00pm One o clock Prayer 1.15pm Lunchtime Recital A Treasury of Chinese Songs 2.30pm Bible Reading Praying Fellowship (Chinese) 6.00pm Said Eucharist THU 9 th 8.30am Said Eucharist 1.00pm One o clock Prayer 1.15pm Said Eucharist 2.30pm Parents and Toddlers FRI 10 th 8.00am Said Eucharist 1.00pm One o clock Prayer 3.00pm Friday Fellowship Group SAT 11 th 8.30am Said Eucharist 12.00pm Said Eucharist (Filipino) 6.00pm Sung Eucharist (Cantonese)(Anticipated Sunday Service) SUN 12 th November The Third Sunday before Advent (Remembrance Sunday) 1 Thess 4.13-end 8.00am Said Eucharist Matthew Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Robert Martin 9.00am Worship for All (RTHK Broadcast) Celebrant: The Very Revd Matthias Der Preacher: The Revd Robert Martin 10.30am Sung Eucharist (Mandarin) Celebrant: The Revd Canon Peter Koon Preacher: The Revd Wu Wai Ho 11.45am Choral Mattins Officiant: The Revd Wu Wai Ho Preacher: The Revd Desmond Cox 2.00pm Sung Eucharist (Filipino) Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Dwight dela Torre 6.00pm Remembrance Service Officiant: The Revd Robert Martin Preacher: The Revd Hugh Phillipson Information about St John s Cathedral and its ministries can be found at the Welcoming Table after the 9.00 am service, on the notice boards and on the website: Clergy are here to listen and help - please feel free to speak to one of them after the services, or make contact during the week: St John s Cathedral, 4 8 Garden Road, Central. ( 花園道 4-8 號 ) Tel:

3 PRAYERS FOR YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK In the worldwide Anglican Communion we pray for our link Diocese of Toungoo, Myanmar, The Rt Revd Saw Wilme (Bishop John); his priests and people. We pray for the evangelistic and mission work conducted throughout the Diocese. Bishop John has requested our prayers for Myanmar at this critical time; let us pray that the their government will be able to solve this crisis promptly and that different political, religious and ethnic groups will be able to work together for peace and justice. We pray for the Province of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican Province of Hong Kong & Macau); for Paul, our archbishop and primate; and for all bishops, priests and deacons within our diocese and province. We pray within the Diocese for the evangelistic mission of the Diocese of Western Kowloon, HKSKH; For the ministry of the Rt Revd Andrew Chan and all clergy; For the churches, schools and social services; For the development of the mission churches (Church of Divine Love and Church of Shalom) to become parishes; For vocations to the ordained ministry; For all the citizens living in the Diocese of Western Kowloon. Within the Cathedral Parish we pray for the Cathedral church and its various congregations; for the Dean and the chaplains; for our daughter churches; St Stephen s Chapel, Stanley, Discovery Bay Church and Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam; and for their Priests in Charge. We also remember Mission For Migrant Workers, HELP For Domestic Workers and HIV Education Centre. PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for those who are sick: Lena Lee, Mimi Ko, Carrie McKinnon, Cheung Ming Kwan, Marianne Felch, Choi Tak Wai, Cary McKinney, Toung Ming, May Cheng, Daisy Tai, Irene Lo Oi Lin, Soong Kwan Ying, Jaymie Ecra Smith, Facundo Mendec, Lai Kai Bun, Anna Baronas, Daisy Chan, Chong Yuk Lau, Kathryn McCallen, Isaac Wiens, Yau Sau Chun, Anthony Chan, Jovie Pascual, Lau Yim Fong, Bp Kenneth Mason, Josephine Lam Lai Fong, Chen Kuk Tye, Raymond Yuen, Lok Yee Jeli, Axel Ng, Frankie Nicholls, Silvia-Jade Cecchetti, Simon Li, Christian Limon Gamen, Shane MacPherson, Robert & Doris Sandie, Betty Young, Margaret Pini, Linda Radcliff, Mike Chan, Elaine Cogan, Chris & David Hayter, Victor Chan, Chow Lie Ying, Caius Schwartz, Susan Westlake, Brenda and Gerald Bishop, Tony and Edita Bishop, Mark and Helen Bishop. Rest In Peace Chiu Sin-Wai, Yorkie Siu Prayers will be offered for those named above during the weekday Eucharist. To include someone in this prayer list, please contact Elisa, Tel.: REMARKS: Unless Elisa is contacted (deanssec@stjohnscathedral.org.hk ) with advice to the contrary, names will be removed from the Prayer Request list after one month. Important information While in the Cathedral please watch your personal possessions. Never leave bags unattended. If you feel unsafe at any time, please let a staff member or sidesman know. 3

4 NOTICES TODAY S GUEST PREACHERS Malaysian-born Br Alfred Boon Kong SSF became a member of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis during his student days in New Zealand. Ten years later, he joined the First Order friars in Brisbane in After ministries in the Stroud hermitage and Auckland friary, Alfred was based in Kuching at the Diocesan Theological College assisting in training local clergy. Returning to Australia in 2003 to serve as minister provincial or leader of the friars in Australia, Korea, Sri Lanka and New Zealand, he completed nine years in that role in He went to Canterbury UK for a sabbatical at the Franciscan International Study Centre to do their Franciscan Spiritual Direction programme. He is now at Stroud involved in various ministries of the hermitage and enjoys gardening and plant propagation. Br Alfred will preach at the 9am, 10.30am and 2pm Eucharists today. Br Martin John SSF was born in England and worked as a paediatric osteopath for 20 years both in clinical practice and education. He joined the Society of St Francis 11 years ago and has just taken his Life Vows. Having gained experience of Franciscan life in both large friaries and small urban houses, he is currently Assistant Guardian at Glasshampton Monastery which is a contemplative house of prayer near Birmingham. Br Martin will preach at the 6pm Taizé Eucharist this evening. CLERGY Dean Matthias is in the UK and will be representing the cathedral at the annual meeting of the Compass Rose Society. He has also been invited to deliver the R. O. Hall Memorial Lecture at Ripon College, Cuddesdon. He will also visit our former dean, The Very Revd Stephen Sidebotham and his wife Peggy. Please pray for his ministry there. Dialogue with Franciscan Brothers (conducted in English) 7 th 9 th November pm 8.45pm HKSKH Ming Hua Theological College 7 th November (Tue) Discipleship for Daily Living Speaker: Brother Christopher John 8 th November (Wed) St Francis & Creation Our Response to the Environment Speaker: Brother Alfred Boon Kong 9 th November (Thu) Living in Religious Communities Old and New Speakers: Brother Alfred Boon Kong, Brother Christopher John and Brother Martin John Admission FREE. No registration Required. For enquires, please contact Yasti Cheng on or yasti@minghua.org.hk A Special Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving Remembrance Sunday 6.00pm 12 th November 2017 Officiant: The Reverend Robert Martin Preacher: The Reverend Hugh Phillipson 4

5 NOTICES FLOWER GUILD The Cathedral Flower Guild thanks Ms Chu Lai Wa Joanna for her donation towards the cost of flowers in the Cathedral. What is Faith Begins? YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Bible Study TODAY at 12.00noon in the Cathedral Library Matthew The Last Days (2) You are welcome to join. CHRISTIANS IN CENTRAL Tuesday, 7 th November, years ago on 31 st October the German monk Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the church door of Wittenberg, Germany which led to the Reformation. The Christian world, in fact the world as a whole has changed dramatically since his action that day. How did it happen? What does the Reformation mean for us today? The next Christians in Central Luncheon Talk will explore the event and its implication. With the title The Reformation: How on earth did Luther do it?, Dr Gareth Jones, the Principal of Ming Hua Theological College will deliver the address. Soup and sandwich lunch will be provided from 12.45pm. Tickets at $60 each are now available at the Cathedral Bookstore, or reservation by Tel.: , to : reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk The Faith Begins Course at St John s Cathedral is a two part introduction to Christianity for those wishing to prepare for baptism & confirmation. Part One: is an introduction to Jesus. Part Two: is a baptism and confirmation course. (Candidates for baptism and/or confirmation are expected to complete both parts.) The course explores the Christian faith in a relaxed atmosphere with a meal and informal discussion. Faith Begins is rooted in the Anglican tradition which values the bible, tradition, and reason, and interprets them in the light of a modern understanding about life and the world we live in. The course takes place on Wednesday evenings and starts on 6 th December, and runs through until the end of May For further information please see the Faith Begins leaflet. How do I enrol? Just send your contact details to Fr Robert at rpm@stjohnscathedral.org.hk 5

6 NOTICES MRS LILY PONG SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHURCH ORGANISTS Open for Application ( ) The Mrs Lily Pong Scholarship for Church Organists for admission in September 2018 is now opened for application. Sponsored by St Paul s Church and the family of the late Mrs Lily Pong, the scholarship aims at providing subsidy to existing and potential church organists in HKSKH to be better equipped with organ playing techniques and church service playing skills. The scholarship will provide a scheme for one-on-one tuition with a qualified professional organ instructor in Hong Kong over a period of no more than three (3) years, depending on the ability of the participants. The participants must commit to finish the scheme and serve as organist at his/her parish/mission church for at least two (2) years after completing the scheme. Interested candidates please contact your church office for information pack of the scheme and application form or download them from the Provincial website ( Deadline for application 13 th November 2017 (Monday) FOOD DRIVE ( Box at Main entrance of church ) 1 Can, 2 Cans, 3 Cans Who Can? YOU Can! Bring cans of meat*fish*beans every week to feed the Hungry. AMERICAN THANKSGIVING SERVICE Thursday 23 rd November at 12.30pm An ecumenical service to celebrate Thanksgiving and offer to God our thanks and praise for all the good things of creation. ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN. THE CATHEDRAL BBQ on Saturday 25 th November at 7.00pm in the Cathedral Garden FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC Come and join the fun! Tickets at $50 each are available at the Cathedral Office. 6

7 NOTICES THE 20 th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROVINCE OF HONG KONG SHENG KUNG HUI The Province of Hong Kong Sheng was inaugurated in 1998 as the 38 th Province of the Anglican Communion. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, the Organizing Committee of the 20 th Anniversary of the Province is going to arrange a series of activities and events for our thanksgiving to God. May our SKH churches, schools and social service units participate together. Details are listed below: Date 3 rd February 2018 (Saturday) 23 rd May 2018 (Wednesday) 6 th October 2018 (Saturday) 3.00 to 5.00pm 6 th October 2018 (Saturday) 6.30 to 10.00pm Activities Leisure Sports and Health Carnival and Kick-off Ceremony of the Celebration of the 20 th Anniversary of The Province of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui HKSKH Joint Schools/Welfare Units Staff Development Day Thanksgiving Eucharistic Service of the 20 th Anniversary of The Province of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Runway 11/Hall 11, AsiaWorld-Expo, Tung Chung, Hong Kong) Thanksgiving Dinner of the 20 th Anniversary of The Province of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (AsiaWorld-Summit/Hall 2, AsiaWorld-Expo, Tung Chung, Hong Kong) Others: 1. Evangelist Handbook published by the Commission on Mission of the Diocese of Hong Kong Island 2. Banner with QR Code introducing HKSKH churches, schools and social services 3. All HKSKH churches participate in shooting 20 second short video to congratulate the 20 th Anniversary of the Province 4. Story shooting on Our Faith, Our Way 5. English and Chinese Hard Pen Calligraphy Competition on Bible Verses 6. Prayer Book 7. Scripture Challenge Relay on Facebook 8. Photo Album of HKSKH Historical Collections 9. The 20 th Anniversary Commemoration Publication All the members of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui are welcome to join all activities and we eagerly look forward to your presence. More details will be published in due course. Thank you for your prayer and support. 7

8 ST JOHN S CATHEDRAL MINISTRY TEAM Dean: The Very Revd Matthias Der Clergy Ministry Co-ordinators: Fellowship & Community Building The Revd Desmond Cox Nurturing & Spirituality The Revd Will Newman Outreach Ministry The Revd Mark Rogers Pastoral Care The Revd Catherine Graham Liturgy and Worship The Revd Robert Martin Filipino Ministry The Revd Dwight dela Torre Chinese Ministry The Revd Canon Peter Koon & The Revd Wu Wai Ho Honorary Chaplains: The Revd John Chynchen The Revd Hugh Phillipson The Revd Jenny Wong Nam Executive Administrator: Viola Ip Outreach Ministries: Cathedral Bookstore CLARES/Castaways HELP for Domestic Workers HIV Education Centre Mission for Migrant Workers Prison Ministry SJC Counselling Centre For further information on the life and ministry of St John s Cathedral, please visit our website at or call the office at Please complete this form and hand it to one of the Clergy, a Sidesman or the Welcome Table. Surname: First Name: Name of spouse (if applicable) Names and ages of children (if applicable) Phone: Please circle as appropriate: I attend the 8.00am/9.00am/10.30am/11.45am/2.00pm/6.00pm service. I am interested in finding out about: Sunday School / Cathedral Choir / CLARES / Baptism & Confirmation / Flower Guild / Sidesman / Servers Guild / Fellowship Group / Stewardship Scheme / Uniformed Group. Other questions / information: Welcome to St John s Cathedral! I do not agree to receive any promotional materials from St John s Cathedral. This information is collected in accordance with the Personal Data Privacy Statement as published on the St John s Cathedral website at 8