Anglican Parish of the Parks St Silas & St Anselm, Albert Park

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1 Anglican Parish of the Parks St Silas & St Anselm, Albert Park Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost & Remembrance Day 11 November 2018 The musical setting for today s service is Dudman. Today s service will be recorded for sharing on the internet with those who are unable to be with us today: at We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Boonwurrung people, the original owners of this land, and acknowledge the people and elders of the Eastern Kulin nation who have traditional connections with, and responsibility for, the land on which we meet. Inspire Grow Give Care

2 From the Vicar As we observe Remembrance day, I offer a poem from Maya Angelou. Each of you a bordered country, delicate and strangely made proud, yet thrusting perpetually under siege. Your armed struggles for profit have left collars of waste upon my shore, currents of debris upon my breast. Yet, today I call you to my riverside, if you will study war no more. Come, clad in peace and I will sing the songs the Creator gave to me when I and the tree and stone were one. Maya Angelou What economy of words and depth of meaning! I love that she calls us to her riverside and invites us to listen to the songs of our peaceful Creator. Let us pray that the leaders of all nations might stop by this river and listen. Love and peace Sophie 2 Anglican Parish of the Parks

3 Gathering in God s name A bell is rung as a signal for all to stand. Welcome The Lord be with you. And also with you. Hymn TIS 181 Refrain Sing out, earth and skies! sing of the God who loves you; raise your joy - ful cries; dance to the life a - round you. 2. Come, O God of wind and flame: fill the earth with righteousness; teach us all to sing your name: may our lives your love confess. Refrain 3. Come, O God of flashing light: twinkling star and burning sun; God of day and God of night: in your light we all are one. Refrain Inspire Grow Give Care 3

4 4. Come, O God of snow and rain: shower down upon the earth; come, O God of joy and pain: God of sorrow, God of mirth. Refrain 5. Come, O Justice, come, O Peace: come and shape our hearts anew; come and make oppression cease: bring us all to life in you. Refrain Marty Haugen 1950 Words and music by permission G. I. A. Publications Inc, Chicago, Illinois. rights reserved. Words: additional permission required. Available from Word of Life Let us pray. Gloria sung Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. (See music for the Dudman setting on separate sheet.) Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. 4 Anglican Parish of the Parks

5 The Prayer of the Day Please be seated God of the nations, whose sovereign rule brings justice and peace, have mercy on our broken and divided world. Shed abroad your peace in the hearts of all and banish from them the spirit that makes for war, that all races and peoples may learn to live as members of one family and in obedience to your law, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Sacred Story First Reading Ruth 3: 1-5, 4: 3-17 For the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 127 Cantor sings the response Children are a he - ritage from the Lord. Cantor sings the verse 1. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain. Unless the Lord keeps the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. Congregation sings the response Children are a heritage from the Lord. 2. It is in vain that you hasten to rise up early and go so late to rest, eating the bread of toil, for he gives his beloved sleep. Congregation sings the response Children are a heritage from the Lord. Inspire Grow Give Care 5

6 3. Children are a heritage from the Lord and the fruit of the womb is his gift. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one s youth.. Congregation sings the response Children are a he - ritage from the Lord. 4. Happy are those who have their quiver full of them: they shall not be put to shame when they dispute with their enemies in the gate. Congregation sings the response Children are a heritage from the Lord. Second reading Hebrews 9: For the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Children s Talk Children are warmly invited to come to the front of the church for a chat. stand, as we sing together Hymn TIS 587 (tune AHB 503ii Tree of peace) 1. Fold to your heart your sister and your bro - ther: where pi -ty dwells, the peace of God is there; to worship rightly is to love each other, each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer. 6 Anglican Parish of the Parks

7 Gospel acclamation sing 2. For he whom Jesus loved has truly spoken: the holier worship which he deigns to bless restores the lost, and binds the spirit broken, and feeds the widow and the fatherless. 3. Follow with rev rent steps the great example of him whose holy work was doing good: so shall the wide earth seem our Father s temple, each loving life a psalm of gratitude. 4. Then shall all shackles fall: the stormy clangour of wild war music o er the earth shall cease; love shall tread out the baleful fire of anger, and in its ashes plant the tree of peace. eluia, eluia, eluia, eluia John Greenleaf Whittier alt. Reproduced with permission Al-le-lu-ia, Al-le-lu - ia, Al - le-lu-ia, Al- le- lu - ia Cantor sings sing sings sing sing of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. eluia, eluia, eluia, eluia Lord be with you. And also with you. A reading from the Holy Gospel, according to Mark, chapter 12, beginning verse 44 (Mark 12: 38-44). Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. 38 As he taught, he said, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the market-places, 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honour at banquets! 40 They devour widows houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They Inspire Grow Give Care 7

8 will receive the greater condemnation. 41 He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43 Then he called his disciples and said to them, Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44 For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. After the Gospel is read For the gospel of our Lord, sing Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Please be seated The Sermon Remembrance Day Observance A war memorial story Read by Frank Warner (on behalf of Jim and Jenny Mitchell) A Litany of Remembrance God the Father, have mercy on us. God the Son, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. We remember all Australians and New Zealanders who served in the army, navy and air force during the first World War. Make us good stewards of the freedom they won. 8 Anglican Parish of the Parks

9 We remember those of other nations who fought beside them, and those who fought against them for their own countries. Bring us all to the day when nation no longer makes war against nation. We remember the physically wounded and the shellshocked. Bring healing and peace for body, mind and spirit to all who are scarred or disabled by war. We remember the nurses, ambulance officers, orderlies and doctors who eased pain and saved lives. Renew among us the vocation to heal the victims of violence. We remember the prisoners of war and those who sheltered and sustained them. Bless the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in war zones today. We remember the mothers, wives, sisters, children and sweethearts who prayed and grieved for the missing and the lost. Comfort all who mourn. We remember the homes, livelihoods and communities destroyed by bombs and gunfire. Have mercy on all who still live in the shadow of war. Inspire Grow Give Care 9

10 s We remember the conscientious objectors and anti-war campaigners, reviled or imprisoned for their principles. Give respect and a hearing for those who ask difficult questions. We remember the chaplains who showed the love of Christ when danger and death were all around. Give us faith strong enough to share with the fearful and the dying. We remember those interned and vilified here for their birth or ancestry in countries with whom Australia was at war. Save us from valuing national identity more highly than shared humanity. We remember the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander volunteers who fought for a nation that did not recognise them as citizens. Lead us towards true reconciliation with Australia s First Peoples. We remember the friendships formed in the turmoil of war and the loyalty and love that comforted the injured and the dying. Give us grace to be such friends to one another in times of crisis. We remember the peacemakers who prayed and worked to end the violence and destruction of the First World War. Raise up peacemakers in all the war zones of the world today. 10 Anglican Parish of the Parks

11 Please stand We remember the good neighbours, supporters and advocates for returned service men and women, war widows and fatherless children. Make us generous in providing for all the survivors of war. We remember those who have asked for our prayers, especially those on our parish prayer list. We remember those who died in battle or from their wounds, and those who took their own lives in agony or despair. We remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time. Bring them, in Christ, to resurrection life. An Act of Remembrance Let us remember and commend to God s sure keeping: those who have died for their country in war; those whom we knew, and whose memory we treasure; and all who have lived and died in the service of humankind. Silence They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. We will remember them. Silence Inspire Grow Give Care 11

12 Last Post and the Rouse will be sounded. Almighty and eternal God, from whose love in Christ we cannot be parted, either by death or life: Hear our prayers and thanksgivings for all whom we remember this day; fulfil in them the purpose of your love; and bring us all, with them, to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. stand for the Greeting of Peace. The Greeting of Peace We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The Offertory During the hymn, an offertory bag will be passed around to collect your donations for the work of the church in our community. Offertory hymn Will you come and follow me? (Ancient & Modern 510) 1. Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don t know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? 2. Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name? Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same? 12 Anglican Parish of the Parks

13 Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare? Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me? 3. Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name? Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same? Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen, and admit to what I mean in you and you in me? 4. Will you love the you you hide if I but call your name? Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same? Will you use the faith you ve found to reshape the world around through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me? 5. Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I ll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I ll move and live and grow in you and you in me. John L. Bell (b.1949) & Graham Maule (b.1958) Words from Heaven Shall Not Wait, WGRG Iona Community, Glasgow G2 3DH Scotland. The gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar. Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. Blessed be God for ever. Inspire Grow Give Care 13

14 The Great Thanksgiving sings sing sings sing sings sing The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. The celebrant continues the prayer for ever praising you and singing: sing Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The celebrant continues the prayer Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. sing Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. The celebrant continues the prayer Therefore we do as our Saviour has commanded: proclaiming his offering of himself in songs of never-ending praise: sing Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. 14 Anglican Parish of the Parks

15 As our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory, are yours now and for ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread and Communion We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We who are many are one body, For we all share in the one bread. We sing together 1. Come, Spirit blest, your influence shed, and realise the sign; your life infuse into the bread, your power into the wine. 2. Effectual let the tokens prove and made, by heavenly art, fit channels to convey your love to every faithful heart. Charles Wesley alt. Inspire Grow Give Care 15

16 The gifts of God, for the people of God. Come. Everyone is welcome at this altar. If you would prefer to receive a blessing instead of Holy Communion, please keep your hands to your side, so it is clear what you seek. If you have children with you, please bring them for a blessing, or Communion if they are used to receiving the sacrament. leads the post Communion prayer, concluding with Most loving God, you send us into the world you love. Give us grace to go thankfully and with courage in the power of your Spirit. The Notices (please be seated) Hymn TIS Great God, your Spirit, like the wind unseen but shaking things we see will never leave us undisturbed fulfil our dreams, or set us free, until we turn from faithless fear and prove the promise of your grace in justice, peace and daily bread with joy for all the human race. 2. Lord, shake us with the force of love, to rouse us from our dreadful sleep; remove our hearts of stone, and give new hearts of flesh, to break and weep for all your children in distress and dying for the wealth we keep. Help us prevent, while we have time, the blighted harvest greed must reap. 16 Anglican Parish of the Parks

17 3. And then, in your compassion, give your Spirit like the gentle rain, creating fertile ground from which your peace and justice spring like grain; until your love is satisfied, with all creation freed from pain, and all your children live to praise your will fulfilled, your presence plain. Alan Gaunt 1935 Words by permission Stainer & Bell Ltd, London Arrangement Gordon Jacob Words: additional permission required. Available from LicenSing & CCLI & Word of Life Blessing and dismissal Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord: In the name of Christ, amen. Organ voluntary Dambusters March by Eric Coates Parish Prayer List Harry, Noelleen, Marie, Yeshi, Marian, Holly, Judith, Jill, Jenny, Katherine, Marcus, Pat, Eddie, Kim, Angela, Peg, Sandy, Nela, Barry, Ethan We also pray for the departed and those whose anniversaries occur at this time and especially: Shirley Joy Wilks 12 November 2001 Keith Brown 12 November 2012 William Joseph Longstaff 15 November 1991 John Guest Williams 15 November 2014 Zeta Margaret Dean 15 November 2015 Doreen Evelyn Henney 16 November 1980 Mathew Ing 17 November 1964 May they rest in peace and rise in glory. Inspire Grow Give Care 17

18 Notices Signs! Have you noticed anything different about our signs? We have some new ones. More are yet to come. We are just refining the design for the lawn sign and there will also be one more directional sign near the door to the church. Parish AGM Sunday 25th November at 11.30am Parish Council nominations: Who will represent you on Parish Council this year? Some of our current Parish Council are returning and some are taking a sabbatical. Nomination forms can be found on the back table of the church, and are due by Sunday 18th November. Parish roll: If you regularly attend worship here and are not on the parish roll, please consider filling in an enrolment form. As an enrolled member of the parish you can vote on proposals at the annual meeting. AGM reports are due today. The Week Ahead: Today: 25th Sunday after Pentecost & Remembrance Day 8:00am Said Eucharist 9:30am Sung Eucharist 5:00pm Sunday Suppers Nov Mon am 9:30am Tues 13 10:00am 1:00pm 9:30am Wed 14 6:30pm Thurs 15 9:30am Morning prayer Morning prayer Food parcel distribution, Kath Hall Centre Art group Morning prayer Jazz rehearsal Morning prayer Fri 16 Sophie s day off Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost Nov Sun 18 9:30am Jazz Mass 5:00pm Sunday Suppers 18 Anglican Parish of the Parks

19 Rosters: 11 November November 2018 Welcomers & Collection: Raylene, Margaret Diane, Marcia Reader: Jo D Frank Servers: Geoff, Craig, Brian, Peter M Catherine, Brian, Judy B, Sharon Communion: Jo D, Michael Judy B, Catherine Morning Tea: Jo D, Val P, Gillian Diane, Margaret, Raylene Flowers: Deborah Deborah Lawn Mowing: Garden group Craig Sidesperson: Sharon Margaret Offertory: Catherine, Sharon Lee, Margaret Intercessions: Brian Frank Video Michael Jon Sunday Suppers: TBA TBA Readings next week 1 Samuel 1: 4-20 Hebrews 10: (15-18) Song of Hannah Mark 13: 1-11 Inspire Grow Give Care 19

20 ANGLICAN PARISH OF THE PARKS St Silas and St Anselm, Albert Park Established Bridport Street, Albert Park 3206 Vicar Revd Sophie Watkins Vicar s Warden Michael Urwin People s Warden Brian Walburgh Treasurer Jon Rolfe Secretary to the Parish Council Peter Mason Director of Music Stuart Connew Parish Office Secretary Tara Coburn vicar@parishoftheparks.com.au bwalburgh@hotmail.com treasurer@parishoftheparks.com.au parishcouncil@parishoftheparks.com.au sconnew@bigpond.net.au office@parishoftheparks.com.au Mon, Tues, Wed, 9:30am - 2:30pm Roster Coordinator Marcia Fleet Concerts & Events Lee Palmer Sunday Suppers Claire (volunteers) rosters@parishoftheparks.com.au events@parishoftheparks.com.au sundaysuppers@parishoftheparks.com.au For sacraments, especially baptism and matrimony, pastoral care, counselling or confession, please contact the Vicar. Prayers & readings 1995 Broughton Publishing