3RD JUNE 2018 DAY OF THANKSGIVING FOR HOLY COMMUNION

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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. 3RD JUNE 2018 DAY OF THANKSGIVING FOR HOLY COMMUNION (CORPUS CHRISTI) 8.00am Said Eucharist (See separate order of service) Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Catherine Graham Reader: Letty Awingan 9.00am Sung Eucharist (See separate order of service) Celebrant: The Revd Desmond Cox Preacher: The Revd Catherine Graham Deacon: The Revd John Chynchen Communion Setting: The Festive Eucharist (Noel Rawsthorne) Hymns: 296i, 521, 302, 272 Anthem: O salutaris hostia (Marcel Dupré) Readers/Intercessor: Susan King, William Chan/Simon Fong 10.30am Sung Eucharist (Mandarin) Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Wu Wai Ho 11.45am Responsorial Eucharist with Children s Baptisms (See separate order of service) Celebrant: The Revd Catherine Graham Preacher: The Revd Desmond Cox Hymns: 296i, 305, 302, 368 Reader: Karmen Kar 2.00pm Sung Eucharist (in Filipino) Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Dwight dela Torre 6.00pm Choral Evensong with Eucharistic Devotions (See separate order of service) Officiant: The Revd Will Newman Preacher: The Revd Robert Martin Reader: Andrew Ashley 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 SUN 3 rd June 12.00noon Chinese Congregation Fellowship 12.30pm Youth Fellowship Group (NO meeting, summer break) MON 4 th 8.00am Said Eucharist 12.30pm Meditation Group 1.00pm One o clock Prayer TUE 5 th 8.00am Said Eucharist 1.00pm One o clock Prayer 1.00pm Christians In Central (See page 5) WED 6 th 8.00am Said Eucharist (English) 9.30am CLARES 12.00noon Said Eucharist (Cantonese) 1.15pm Lunchtime Recital Psalms of Hope (Vocal Recital) 2.30pm Bible Reading Prayer Fellowship (Chinese) 6.00pm Said Eucharist THU 7 th 8.30am Said Eucharist 1.00pm One o clock Prayer 1.15pm Said Eucharist 2.30pm Parents and Toddlers meeting FRI 8 th 8.00am Said Eucharist 1.00pm One o clock Prayer 3.00pm Friday Fellowship Group SAT 9 th 8.30am Said Eucharist 12.00pm Said Eucharist (Filipino) 6.00pm Sung Eucharist (Cantonese)(Anticipated Sunday Service) SUN 10 th June The Second Sunday after Trinity Genesis am Said Eucharist Psalm 130 Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Robert Martin 2 Corinthians am Worship for All Mark 3.20-end Celebrant: The Very Revd Matthias Der Preacher: The Revd Canon David Pickering 10.30am Sung Eucharist (Mandarin) Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Canon Peter Koon 11.45am Choral Mattins Officiant: The Very Revd Matthias Der Preacher: The Revd John Chynchen 2.00pm Sung Eucharist (Filipino) Celebrant and Preacher: The Revd Dwight dela Torre 6.00pm Healing Eucharist Celebrant: The Revd Robert Martin Preacher: The Revd Catherine Graham 2 THEFT PREVENTION As with any big city centre, please keep your valuables with you. If you feel unsafe at any time, please let a staff member or sidesman know.

3 PRAYERS FOR YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK In the worldwide Anglican Communion we pray for The Anglican Church of Melanesia and The Most Revd George Takeli, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and Bishop of Central Melanesia. 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 for St James Church and the Revd Lysta Leung; For the 65 th Anniversary of the church; For the building up of thanksgiving culture and for encouraging their members to receive nurture and implement evangelism; For visiting church members family; training volunteers; Thanksgiving Carnival; Concert; Thanksgiving Service; Parenting Seminar; Family Evangelism, etc.; For the mission in SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School, SKH St James Primary School, St Christopher s Nursery (Wanchai), St James Settlement Kathleen McDouall Kindergarten and Child Care Centre (Kennedy Road). For the mutual support and cooperation with St James Settlement & HKSKH Welfare Council. 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 Cathedral Bookstore, Filipino Fellowship and St John s Counselling Service. We also pray for our link Diocese of Toungoo, Myanmar; for Bishop John Wilme, his priests and people. We pray for the evangelistic and mission work conducted throughout the Diocese. PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for those who are sick: Kong Siu-Ming, Caroline Yu, Nancy Wong, Ivy Looi, Al Carther, Marianne Felch, Richard Teh, Eleanor McAuliffe Gallagher, Teo Kim Puah, May Cheng, Toung Ming, Daisy Chan, Bp Kenneth Mason, Irene Lo Oi Lin, Tang Chi Luen, Donna Gail Willis, Elaine Cogan, Feng Xiao, Steven Hui Pei Hang, Nie Shi Fa, William Ching, Monica Cornelius, Lee Tat Keung, Axel Ng, The Revd Anthony Yates, Henry Wu Mou Wai, Daisy Tai, Elaine Cogan, Baby Colton, Margaret Pini, Kathryn Lewis, Gardy Raymundo, Lau Yim Fong, Lam Lai Fong, Rainer W Rommel, Chen Kuk Tye, Chong Yuk Lau, Lok Yee Jeli, Yau Sau Chun, Chow Lie Ying, Raymond Yuen, Canon David Dang, Caius Schwartz, Albert Quimpo, Victor Chan, Geoff and Karrie Walsh, Kathryn McCallen, Mike Chan, Isaac Wiens, Anthony Chan, Susan Westlake, Betty Young, Carrie McKinnon, Helen Roberts, Christian Limon Gamen, Brenda & Gerald Bishop, Tony & Edita Bishop, Mark & Helen Bishop, Chris & David Hayter, Robert & Doris Sandie. Prayers will be offered for those named above during the weekday Eucharist. To include someone in this prayer list, please contact Elisa, Tel.: FLOWERS The flower pedestal in the nave today is donated in loving memory of Derek Too who passed away on 4 th June,

4 NOTICES Corpus Christi TODAY St John s Cathedral Faith Enquiry Course What is the Christian faith all about? Are you new to the Christian faith? What s unique about St John s Cathedral and the Anglican Church? Why may this be the right place for you? 11.45am Sunday School Children s Baptism & First Communion For the past sixteen weeks 15 children together with their parents took the interactive Baptism and First Communion class which included active participation in Worship for All during this period and engaging in worship on Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Day and Pentecost DEANS AND RECTORS CONFERENCE Our cathedral is part of the International Deans and Rectors Conference which meets annually, gathering deans and rectors from 9 historical cathedrals and churches located in the financial district of international cities. This year the conference is held in London from 29 th May to 7 th June and Dean Matthias will attend. Representatives from Hong Kong, New York, Auckland, Sydney, Paris, Edinburgh, Cape Town, London and Toronto are present for a time of fellowship and mutual learning. Please pray for the Dean s travel and his ministry there. Faith Enquiry Course is a 4-week introduction to the Christian faith at St John s Cathedral. If you, or a friend, are new to Christianity, this is the course for you! Conducted in English, with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese. Dates/Time: Wednesday evenings pm, starting June 6 th Venue: Harold Smyth Room, on the G/F of the Cathedral Office. Faith Enquiry Course June 6 th Is there a God? June 13 th Who was Jesus? June 20 th What is the Bible? June 27 th How can I join the Church? Free admission, all welcome, no registration required. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP The Youth Fellowship will take a summer break from June to August. 4

5 NOTICES Deepening our Faith with Outreach. Saturday 23 rd June at 9.30am Harold Smyth Room A participative and dynamic workshop on being in solidarity with the poor and marginalized in 21st century Hong Kong. Among the issues we will explore are: What difference is our Christian living making in people's lives? What are the sacrifices we make? How can we avoid burn out? How do we keep alive our faith in the face of the suffering & injustices of the world? How do we continue to put our beliefs into practice? How can we avoid getting stuck in our Christian living? To register and for more information please contact Fr Mark: rogers@stjohnscathedral.org.hk CHRISTIANS IN CENTRAL TUESDAY LUNCH 5 th June pm Venue: Li Hall Speaker: Dr. Lee Wai Yung Topic: Capturing Children s Response to Parental Conflict Soup and sandwich lunch will be served from 12.45pm. Tickets at $60 each are available at the Cathedral Bookstore. Reservation can also be made by Tel: , to: reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk A brief bio of Dr Lee: LEE Wai Yung, Ph.D., AAMFT Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong, Clinical Director of the Asian Academy of Family Therapy and Shanghai Aitia Family Institute. Much of Dr Lee s research focused on dispersing the many myths about Asian Chinese families, as well as developing a framework for a culturally relevant approach in working with not only Chinese families, but also families of the world. Her research on children s response to parental conflicts has been considered ground-breaking in the family therapy field in which she has expanded the knowledge and technology to the studying of children from divorce and trans-generational families. 5

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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 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 Information about St John s Cathedral and its ministries can be found 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 ( 中環花園道 4-8 號 ) Tel: 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