THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST MARY MOUNT WAVERLEY WELCOME. Pentecost 21 9 October The Leper who said Thank You

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1 THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST MARY MOUNT WAVERLEY WELCOME Pentecost 21 9 October 2016.The Leper who said Thank You Heavenly Father, I know that I have neglected to thank you for so many blessings. You've blessed me and waited for me to run back to you with thanks, and I've gone my way. I've taken you for granted. Please forgive me. Put thankfulness into my heart and soul. Let me speak it, sing it, and live it. That I might be a visible not silent example of one whom you have healed. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. N. Nettleton

2 At Worship Today Prayer of the Day O God, you have made heaven and earth and all that is good: help us to delight in simple things and to rejoice always in the richness of your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen 7.45 BCP Book of Common Prayer Presiding and Preaching: Revd Dianne Hymn: am Contemporary: Eucharist: Presiding and Preaching: Revd Dianne The Sanctuary bell will be rung 5 minutes before the service begins to observe a time of quiet am Presiding at the Eucharist: Revd Kate Musical Setting: Holy Trinity Mass - John Ross Introit: Hymn 59 Sentence : First Reading: Jeremiah Second Reading: 2 Timothy Gradual Hymn: Hymn 152 Gospel Acclamation: What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. Gospel Sentence: Get up and go on your way: Your faith has made you well. Gospel: Luke Sermon: Revd Dianne Offertory: Hymn 279 Recessional: Hymn 583 People of all Christian Churches, who are communicants of their own church are invited to share Holy Communion with us

3 First Reading: Jeremiah 29.1, These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining elders among the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 4 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. 7 But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. Second Reading: 2 Timothy Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David that is my gospel, 9 for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11 The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; 13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself. 14 Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth. Gospel: Luke On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, 13 they called out, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us! 14 When he saw them, he said to them, Go and show yourselves to the priests. And as they went, they were made clean. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. 16He prostrated himself at Jesus feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus asked, Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? 18 Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner? 19 Then he said to him, Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well. Advance Notice: The Mt Waverley - Chadstone Inter Church Ecumenical Hymn Singing will be held at 2.30 pm on Sunday 23 October at St Mary Magdalen s Catholic Church, Bolwarra Street, Chadstone. In the past this event has been held in the evening, so with a new time it is hoped there will be a larger congregation. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of congregational singing, followed by afternoon tea.

4 Organ Restoration Concert Sunday 6 th November, 2pm Our Music Director, David Cundy, will give a concert of organ music with other instrumentalists and singers to raise money for the next stage of repairs which is the necessary re-felting of the pedalboard. Like all good instruments, the organ needs ongoing maintenance. Join us to support this important activity in the musical life of the Parish. Cost: Adults $20, children under 16 free. Please join us for Devonshire tea after the concert. To help with catering numbers, please fill out the sign up form in the Narthex and Parish Centre if you are planning on coming along. Parish Dinner This Friday 14 October pm for nibbles GO FOR GOLD We encourage you to wear something gold. Orders for Anglicare Christmas Cards will be taken over the next three weeks for delivery in November. Sample cards and order sheets are in the Parish Centre. Please Joanne Burns The Ladies Guild The next meeting of the Ladies Guild will be held this Thursday 13 October at 2.00 pm in the Parish Centre. Please join us for a chat and afternoon tea. You will be made most welcome. Janice Miller Notice of Annual Meeting Our Parish Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday 20 November following a joint service. This notice is to ask all groups to prepare their reports for the Parish Annual Report. Reports are due to the parish office by no later than Friday 28 October. Further details about nominations for the Parish Council and the meeting will be included in the pew sheet in coming weeks.

5 Pilgrimage to Israel In the Footsteps of Jesus the Messiah 6 th 20 th January 2018 Leaders: Bishop Brad Billings and Revd Dianne Sharrock 2 nights in Bethlehem 4 nights Galilee 5 nights Jerusalem Includes: Return economy airfares Melbourne Bangkok Tel Aviv with Thai Airways and El Al Israel Airlines Current airport/departure taxes 11 nights hotel accommodation in shared twin rooms Daily Breakfasts and Dinners Transport by deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach Whisperer headsets All guiding and entrance fees Sightseeing as per itinerary All tips, porterage and gratuities MENS FORUM Date: This Tuesday: 11 October Time: 2.00 pm Venue: Multi-Purpose Room Speaker: Graham Duncan Representative of Metropolitan Fire Brigade Topic: Seniors Fire Safety Program We highly recommend this talk to all Parishioners. Be informed and be safe. David Duncan. Reminder: Please remember to return your Men s Forum Christmas Luncheon acceptances and payment, marked for my attention by Tuesday 11 October Deadline for Parish Magazine 20 November. Please send before the deadline... Copy to helenedur@netspace.net.au Single Supplement: $595 See Dianne for a brochure Cost: $4850 per person - (twin share) Mission Box Collections Today 9, then 16 and 23 October am Tuesday am Wednesday

6 Afternoon Meditation Gatherings 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm in the Chapel, based on Ignatian Spirituality. A Sacred Space where you can find rest and stillness, listen and centre yourself. Spiritual food is offered to aid reflection and meditation. Contact Val Dyke on Next Sessions on Wednesday, 19 October, then 2 November. The Parish Directory is available for collection by those whose names are on the list that must be signed by the person collecting the Directory. One Directory per family. Three things from Parish Council Tax deductibility has been granted through the Anglican Foundation for our Youth Ministry fund. Approval of a Fete to be held on Saturday 28 October Synod dates: October, Our Synod representatives are Geoff Crawford and Fiona Nicholson Stocker with Fiona Sawyer as the alternative. Speak to the Treasurer, Helen Warren, or the Vicar re: your Financial support of the Assistant Curate Fund A Big Thank You $35,5000 has been pledged to support the Youth Ministry of the Assistant Curate. Also, thank you to the Anglican Foundation for granting the programme Tax Deductibility. Revd Dianne Evening Meditation Gatherings 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays of the month at 7.30pm in the Old Church, based on the Contemplative Traditions of Christian Meditation. Contact Michael Mosley on Next Sessions on 13 October, then 27 October. You are invited to attend Choral Evensong, with sermon and address given by the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, Revd Dr Olav Fykse Tveit from the Norwegian Lutheran Church, at St Paul s Cathedral on Thursday 13th October at 5.10pm. The event is hosted by the Dean of Melbourne, the Very Revd Dr Andreas Lowe and the President of the National Council of Churches in Australia, the Right Revd Phillip Huggins and the Executive Officer of the Victorian Council of Church, Revd Ian Smith. There will be an opportunity for questions at the address. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Good Shepherd School, Lebanon. We raised a total of $2000. REMINDER - The 3 rd Saturday Garden Group will gather again next Saturday morning, October 15 th from 9.30am to continue maintenance of the Church grounds. Come and join in the fellowship as we Treasure God s Creation (Mark 5), and then stay for a cuppa and a chat. Chris Knight, Convenor

7 Dates to put in your Diary Diary Dates: Today - Pentecost 21 Sunday am Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 9.00 am Sung Eucharist (SE) am Contemporary Eucharist (CE) Monday 10 Tuesday am Mainly Music 2.00 pm Mens Forum Wednesday am Friendship Group Mainly Music 4.00 pm Wardens Meeting Thursday am Thursday Eucharist and Morning tea 2.00 pm Ladies Guild Friday 14 Parish Dinner Saturday am Garden Group Sunday 16 Pentecost am Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 9.00 am Sung Eucharist (SE) am Contemporary Eucharist (CE) Sunday 6 November All Saints 2.00 pm Organ Restoration Concert David Cundy and friends Sunday 20 November Annual Meeting of the Parish Sunday 11 December Carols Service Next week: Pentecost 22 - Sunday 16 Readings Jeremiah Timothy Psalm Luke Stewards/Welcomers BCP Jill De Lacy Brian De Lacy SE Marj Collas Yolanda Lancaster Shanti Lieversz CE Christine Mallouhi Garry Deverell Readers: BCP Frank Miller SE John Russell Leonie McLachlan CE Geoff Crawford Eucharistic Assistants/Chalice Assistants BCP Russell Payne SE Kevin Phillips Ros Sahhar Ian Smith Val Dyke CE Margaret Crawford Rowena Ferguson Intercessor: SE Joan West CE Judith Gibson WORLD COMMUNITY DAY SERVICE OF AUSTRALIAN CHURCH WOMEN (ACW) will be held at High Street Road, Uniting Church, 482 High Street Road, Mount Waverley at 10.00am on Friday 21st October, commencing with a time of Fellowship and Morning Tea. This is an Ecumenical Service, and all people from surrounding Christian Churches are warmly invited to attend. The theme of this Service will be Empowered by the Spirit and has been prepared by the Western Australian State Unit of Australian Church Women. The Service will be conducted by lay members of various Churches of the area and the speaker will be the Reverend Bill Perry, who is a Graduate in Law from the University of Melbourne and a Uniting Church Minister. Also, this Service will celebrate the 60 th Anniversary of the Fellowship of the Least Coin. To those who have been collecting their Least Coins, please hand them to Pam Knight by Sunday 16 th October. Pam Knight ACW Representative St Stephen & St Mary Church

8 The Anglican Parish of St Stephen and St Mary Mount Waverley 383 High Street Road, Mt Waverley, Phone: ; Fax: Office hours: Wednesday, Friday: 10am - 2pm, Thursday 1-5pm Like us on Facebook: Priest (Day off - Monday) Assistant Curate (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Theological Student Children s and Families Minister (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Music Director Treasurer Office Administrator The Revd Dianne Sharrock The Revd Kate Lord Garry Deverell Becky Sims David Cundy Helen Warren David Cundy Churchwardens: Brian De Lacy, Bruce Chugg, Sue Retschko Parish Council: Geoff Crawford, Elaine Fasken, Doug Hastings, Fiona Nicholson-Stocker, Peter Northwood, Elizabeth Taplin, Helen Warren, Joan West Pastoral Care Ministry: Home Communion and General Visiting: Aged Care Chaplaincies: Hospital Visiting: Funeral Ministry: Contemporary Eucharist Contact: Pastoral Associate (Emeritus): Ian Smith Bruce Chugg Clergy The Vicar Rowena Ferguson Trevor Bickerstaff Spiritual Director Val Dyke Prayer Chain contact Margaret Syfret SERVICES: Sunday 7.45am 9.00am 10.30am Tuesday Wednesday - Friday Thursday Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) Sung Eucharist (APBA) Contemporary Eucharist (Children's Participation) 9.15am, Morning Prayer 9.00am, Morning Prayer 10.00am, Eucharist