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 13 th of August, 2017 Kids In Service Tenth Sunday After Pentecost Prayer of the Day: Mighty God and ruler of all creation, give new strength to our faith, that we may recognise your presence even when all hope seems lost. Help us to face all trials with serenity as we walk with Christ through the stormy seas of life and come at the last to your eternal peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Prayer: A Prayer Book for Australia. Image: Hymns: Setting: Sewannee Psalm: (choir) Anthem: O Taste and See by R. Williams Postlude: Chorale Prelude Nun Danket Alle Gott by S. Karg-Elert 1

2 Notices of the Day Welcome to worship and to our St Paul s Faith Community. Please join us for a cuppa in the Parish Centre after the 10am service 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 the worldwide Church: Diocese of Remo, Nigeria; The Diocese of North Queensland; Ridley College; Parish of Mount Dandenong; Holy Trinity, Melbourne East Pastoral Visit; St Thomas, Upper Ferntree Gully Pastoral Visit; and St Paul s Canterbury Rev d Susanne Chambers. We pray for those in need: Joan Harrington-Johnson (Charles mum); Anne Shaw (Helen s mum); Margaret Clausen; Iris Mather; Tricia Cain; Gwen Towart; Diana Barclay (Henrietta s mum); David Bishop (Jeremy s dad); Pat Watson (Susanne s mum); Anne and John (Caroline Cox s parents); Marion Carr; Emily; Nora Fortune; Paul and Peggy; Yvonne Foster; Gillian and Pamela; Megan; and Farmer John. 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. 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: Annie Searle Brown 15 August 1983 Douglas Ernest Kent Peacock 16 August 1986 Kevin William Ewart 16 August 1998 Ronald Alfred Rosenfeldt 16 August 2001 Myrtle Louisa Doris Glenn 19 August 1986 Notice Gluten free wafers are available upon request. 2

3 Parish Events for the Week This Sunday 8am 10am 2-5pm Monday 14 th 9:30-10:30am 3:30-9pm 13 th of August: Tenth Sunday After Pentecost Eucharist Sung Eucharist Kids In Service; followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre Private Party, Parish Centre Susanne s Sabbath; Twentieth century martyrs including Maximillian Kolbe, friar (d. 1941); Maria Skobtsova (d. 1945); Grand Duchess Elizabeth of Russia (d. 1918) and Martin Luther King, worker for civil liberties (d. 1968) Yoga, Parish Centre Ceberano Martial Arts, Hall Tuesday 15 th Mary, Mother of Our Lord 8:45-9:15am Morning Ecumenical Prayer, Highfield Uniting 10:30am-12pm Tuesday Circle, Women's Group, Parish Centre 12:30pm Deanery Meeting, St Thomas Burwood 5-6pm Ballet, Hall 7-9pm Men s Spirituality Group, Parish Centre Upper Room Wednesday 16 th 10-10:30am 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8:30pm Wednesday Eucharist, Church Meditation, Church Yoga, Parish Centre Tae Kwon Do, Hall Thursday 17 th 9:30-10:40am Yoga, Parish Centre 11:30am-2:30pm Lunch Group, Parish Centre 3:30-9pm Ceberano Martial Arts, Hall 7-9:30pm Choir practice, Parish Centre Friday 18 th 8:45-11am 6-8:30pm Saturday 19 th 9-11am 12:30-4:30pm Next Sunday 8am 10am Evening Tiny Tutus, Hall National Youth Choir, Parish Centre Ceberano Martial Arts, Hall Ballet, Hall 20 th of August: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost Eucharist Sung Eucharist; followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre Baptism of Eleanor Scott Susanne and Jonathan leave for Long Service Leave! wishing them an amazing trip! 3

4 Readings & Psalm Genesis , Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. 2 This is the story of the family of Jacob.Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. 4 But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. 12 Now his brothers went to pasture their father s flock near Shechem. 13 And Israel said to Joseph, Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them. He answered, Here I am. 14 So he said to him, Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock; and bring word back to me. So he sent him from the valley of Hebron.He came to Shechem, 15 and a man found him wandering in the fields; the man asked him, What are you seeking? 16 I am seeking my brothers, he said; tell me, please, where they are pasturing the flock. 17 The man said, They have gone away, for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. 18 They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him. 19 They said to one another, Here comes this dreamer. 20 Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams. 21 But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands, saying, Let us not take his life. 22 Reuben said to them, Shed no blood; throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him that he might rescue him out of their hand and restore him to his father. 23 So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; 24 and they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water in it. 25 Then they sat down to eat; and looking up they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels carrying gum, balm, and resin, on their way to carry it down to Egypt. 26 Then Judah said to his brothers, What profit is there if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? 27 Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh. And his brothers agreed. 28 When some Midianite traders passed by, they drew Joseph up, lifting him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt. Psalm: (choir) Child Safe: We take children s safety seriously at St Paul s. If you have any concerns as to the safety of a child in the parish please see Susanne or one of the wardens; Andrew Flint, Jeremy Bishop and Liz Olie. Offertory Envelopes: Now available in the narthex. St Paul s Direct Debit: St Paul s Anglican Church Canterbury - BSB A/C

5 Romans For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. 5 Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that the person who does these things will live by them. 6 But the righteousness that comes from faith says, Do not say in your heart, Who will ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 or Who will descend into the abyss? (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11 The scripture says, No one who believes in him will be put to shame. 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. 13 For, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! Matthew Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25 And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, It is a ghost! And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid. 28 Peter answered him, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. 29 He said, Come. So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me! 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, You of little faith, why did you doubt? 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God. 34 When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35 After the people of that place recognized him, they sent word throughout the region and brought all who were sick to him, 36 and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed. Next Week s Readings: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost Genesis Psalm 133 Romans Matthew

6 Notices and Parish News: Coming up: August: 22 Kinder Committee Meeting, Parish Centre Lunch Club Today! Our next Lunch Club is happening today midday. Please talk to Laura Kaspen or Rosemary Miller if you have any food allergies or intolerances. Cost : by donation. Lay Participation Roster Anne Harding will soon be doing the next roster covering the weeks from September 10 to November 12 inclusive. Please let Anne know of any dates you will be unavailable by Sunday August 27. Anyone who would like to join the roster please talk to the Vicar or Anne. Anne s details are available In Contact or via the parish office. We thank Anne for taking on this role. Science Week at the Cathedral FUTURE EARTH August 16, 10.00am, A Q/A with senior secondary school students before an eminent panel from the University of Melbourne and Bishop Mark Edwards from the Catholic Archdiocese. August 17, 6.30pm, after Evensong Ass/Prof. Alan Gijsbers, President of ISCAST, speaking on, Is the brain just a computer made of flesh? What neuroscience says about who I am. Alan is a specialist physician in Addiction Medicine, and an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor with the Department of Medicine Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne. August 30, 6.30 pm (a joint venture Melbourne Writers Festival) In Defiant Earth, The Fate of Humans in the Anthropocene, Clive Hamilton underlines humankind s undeniable impact on the planet. As the main speaker, he will be joined by Stephen Ames and Ghassan Hage to discuss the best ways in which humans should respond to challenges facing the Earth. Clive Hamilton is an Australian academic and the author of a number of books, including Growth Fetish, Requiem for a Species: Why We Resist the Truth About Climate Change and, most recently, Earthmasters: Playing God With the Climate. Tickets: $12, available at Tuesday Circle August 15, 10:30am-12pm The next meeting for Tuesday Circle will be 15th August when we begin a new study book, Walking in the Dust of the Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg. We welcome anyone who would like to join the group which meets in the Parish Centre on two Tuesdays per month at until noon. Enquiries to Anne, Kesta or Liz. 6

7 Choosing a Road Less Travelled August 15, 7:30pm Why one woman left the comfort of Australia to live in one of the harshest regions on Earth. Come along for an inspiriting evening to hear and interact with Australian nurse, Valerie Browning, as she shares why she has spent nearly 40 years living with the Afar people of northern Ethiopia. Where: St Michael s Anglican Church; 14 McIlwraith St, North Carlton, 3054 Gerald Tucker Oration & Choral Evensong August 20, 6pm The Brotherhood of St Laurence, together with Christ Church South Yarra, invites you to attend the Gerald Tucker Oration, The Power of Compassion, to be delivered by the Rev Helen Dwyer, Chaplain, Overnewton Anglican Community college. Descendent of the Ngarrindjeri people. All are welcome and supper will be provided. When: August 20, 6pm Where: Christ Church, South Yarra Long Service Leave August 20 to October 10 Susanne and Jonathan will be heading overseas from the 20 th of August for 7 weeks! They will be seeing some of Europe and importantly seeing their boys! Locums have been appointed whilst Susanne is away. Rev Roger Prowd will be here from August 21 to September 10 and Rev Roger Williams from September 11 to October 8. Both Rogers will be at St Paul s on Wednesday and Sunday only. Choral Evensong at St Paul s Cathedral August 27, 6pm Members of St Paul s are invited to come to Choral Evensong at St Paul s Cathedral where prayers will be said specifically with our parish in mind. Please let Cassandra in the office know so that we can let the Dean know who is coming. The Tudor Choristers & Friends August 27, 2:30-3:30pm An occasion not to be missed! Come along for a beautiful hour of Tudor classics by Batten, Tallis, Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Byrd, Stanford, Thompson and King Henry VIII. Afternoon tea will be provided by our fantastic St Paul's team. Where: St Paul s Canterbury, Church Cost: $20 -$10 of each ticket going to St Paul s Want to learn to sing? Why not join the choir! Singing has many benefits for our health and wellbeing as well as creating beautiful music together in a group. Singing strengthens our immune system, is a natural anti-depressant, lowers stress levels (we need that!) improves our mental alertness, is uplifting spiritually and you get to meet great people who enjoy singing together! Is this something you would like to do or you know of someone who would enjoy singing? Why not talk to Trevor our Director of Music and come and make melody with us! Pew Sheet Deadline: Please ensure notices for the pew sheet are in the office by 5pm on Wednesday. Thank you! Please note that I will not be in the office this Friday morning. Cassandra 7

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10 Spring Fair at St Paul s: Saturday 16 th September 4 weeks to go! Church stall/ What is needed? When? event Books Alex Murray alex_david_murray@h otmail.com Plants Susan Hollingdale, Bert Lillywhite 10 Church St skhdale@internode.on.n Choc toss (Manager needed) Children s Lucky Dip (Caroline Cox) Books in excellent/saleable condition (not magazines, encyclopaedias, textbooks, records/ tapes/cds but DVDs ok) Colourful pots of flowers you could buy some seedlings (e.g. pansies) and pot them up into little pots. Good pots (ceramic/clay-not plastic) Please collect now, but only bring to church from 1/09/2017 onwards Please drop off at 10 Church St. Canterbury any time from now. Please call Bert if you need help. Bars of chocolate Please start bringing them to church from now - place in Small, clean toys/items (not soft toys unless they are new). Please don't buy items for the lucky dip - this event is a 'war on waste' and it is just a donation event for the children plastic tub in the narthex. Please start bringing them to church from now - place in plastic tub in the narthex. 10

11 Raffle/Silent Auction Susan Hollingdale, Bert Lillywhite Cakes/Preserves/Fresh produce Margaret Irvine Music/busking Trevor Henley Sausage sizzle Andrew Kaspen Animal Farm Henrietta Devonshire Teas Laura Dean Face painting Lee and Becky Luxury toiletries Gardening items Gourmet foods [well in date] Wine Restaurant/ afternoon tea vouchers Theatre/sporting event tickets Gift vouchers using credit card points Preserves Fruit to turn into preserves Please give your name to Trevor and the instrument you will play Nothing yet Nothing yet Nothing yet Nothing yet Please start bringing them to church from now - place in plastic tub in the narthex. Please start making preserves now As soon as possible 11

12 St Paul s Ministry Teams: This Week s Ministry Team 13 th of August: Tenth Sunday After Pentecost 8am Sidesperson Reader Liturgical Asst Flowers Cathy and Bob Hudson Cathy and Bob Hudson Bert Lillywhite Gillian Jenson Next Week s Ministry Team 20 th of August: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost 8am Sidesperson Reader Flowers Brass Rose O Shea Rose O Shea Gillian Jenson Gwenda Harding Brass Margaret Irvine 10am 10am Sidespersons Jill and Stuart Bales Sidespersons Sue Chapman Graham Scott Children s Talk Sunday School Assistant Kajal Wagner N/A -Kids In Service N/A -Kids In Service Children s Talk Sunday School Assistant Lee Rough Kesta Fleming Sue Flint J2A N/A -Kids In Service N/A -Kids In Service J2A Hamish Lord and Bec Hollingdale Reader Margaret Irvine Reader Margaret Capper Intercessor Roxanne Addley Intercessor Tom Lambert Welcomer All Welcomer All Liturgical Asst Server Refreshments Collection Counters Steven Wong Roxanne Addley Laura Kaspen and Gail White Malcolm White and Charles Harrington-J Liturgical Asst Server Refreshments Collection Counters Mark Lamb Leanne Reichmann Henrietta Barclay Beryl Byrne Stuart Bales Diana Coultas 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 Church Warden: Andrew Flint Jeremy Bishop