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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.

au Church Office: office@stpaulscanterbury.org.

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 12 th of February 2017 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you gave the law to guide our lives: grant that we may never shrink from your commandments, but, as we are taught by your Spirit, may fulfil your law in perfect love; through Christ our Lord and Master, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen. Prayer: A Prayer Book for Australia. Image: Hymns: Setting: Matthias Psalm: 119 verses 1-8 (choir only) Anthem: Teach Me Thy Way by William Fox Postlude: Organ Sonata Rheims Op. 151 Piu mosso & Allegro from the first movement by C.V. Stanford 1

2 Notices of the Day Welcome to worship and to our St Paul s faith community. Today we commission of our theological Student, Roxanne Addley, and her field committee; Henrietta Barclay, Tom Lambert, Bec Hollingdale and Stuart Bales. We also commission Cassandra Hurley to her position as Office and Sunday School Coordinator. Roxanne Addley, our student, will share with us her faith story this Sunday. 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 Lusaka; The Diocese of Rockhampton; Angliss Health Services; St Philip's Mount Waverley; Lorne Anglican Uniting Church pastoral visit (Bp Philip Huggins); St John Chrysostom, Brunswick West Confirmation Service; St Thomas Burwood pastoral visit (Bp Paul Barker); and St Dominic s Catholic Church Father Paul Rankin. 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 pray for those in need: Joan Harrington-Johnson; Anne Shaw (Helen s mum); Bob Thompson; Margaret Clausen; Annabel; Iris Mather; Cecelia Irvine-So; Tricia Cain; +John and Anne Bayton; Gwen Towart; Hilary Chapman (Sue Chapman s daughter); Iddin; Susan Hollingdale; Ken Roberts (Deb Riley s dad); Trish (friend of Jan H); and Laurie and family. We give thanks for the lives of: Joan Taylor 13 February 2010 Lillie Emily Mary Rudd 14 February 1996 Gladys Mary Peacock 15 February 1985 Hugh Rivers 15 February 2012 Dorothy Enid Solomon 17 February 2011 Notice Gluten free wafers are available upon request. 2

3 Parish Events for the Week This Sunday 8.00am 10.00am 12 th of February: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Roxanne Addley will share her faith story. Eucharist Sung Eucharist; followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre Monday 13 th Susanne s Sabbath am Yoga, Parish Centre pm Ceberano Martial Arts, Hall Tuesday 14 th Cyril and Methodius, bishop, missionaries to the Slaves am Morning Ecumenical Prayer St Dominic s Catholic Church pm Ballet, Hall Wednesday 15 th am pm pm pm pm Wednesday Eucharist, Church Ballet, Hall Meditation, Church Yoga, Parish Centre Tae Kwon Do, Hall Thursday 16 th 11.30am-2.30pm Lunch Group, Parish Centre pm Ceberano Martial Arts, Hall pm Choir practice, Church Friday 17 th am pm Tiny Tutus National Youth Choir, Hall and Parish Centre Saturday 18 th am Ceberano Martial Arts, Hall 11.30am-6.30pm Ballet, Hall pm The Jumbunna Gathering: Meet the Bishop Next Sunday 8.00am 10.00am 19 th of February: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Eucharist Sung Eucharist; followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre 3

4 Readings & Psalm Sirach If you choose, you can keep the commandments, and to act faithfully is a matter of your own choice. 16 He has placed before you fire and water; stretch out your hand for whichever you choose. 17 Before each person are life and death, and whichever one chooses will be given. 18 For great is the wisdom of the Lord; he is mighty in power and sees everything; 19 his eyes are on those who fear him, and he knows every human action. 20 He has not commanded anyone to be wicked, and he has not given anyone permission to sin. Psalm: 119 verses Corinthians And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food. Even now you are still not ready, 3 for you are still of the flesh. For as long as there is jealousy and quarrelling among you, are you not of the flesh, and behaving according to human inclinations? 4 For when one says, I belong to Paul, and another, I belong to Apollos, are you not merely human? 5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you came to believe, as the Lord assigned to each. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labour of each. 9 For we are God s servants, working together; you are God s field, God s building. Offertory Envelopes: Now available in the narthex. St Paul s Direct Debit: St Paul s Anglican Church Canterbury - BSB A/C 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. 4

5 Matthew You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, You shall not murder ; and whoever murders shall be liable to judgement. 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, You fool, you will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny. 27 You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell. 31 It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce. 32 But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. 33 Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord. 34 But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let your word be Yes, Yes or No, No ; anything more than this comes from the evil one. Next Week s Readings: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Leviticus , 9-18 Psalm Corinthians Matthew Pew Sheet Deadline: Please ensure notices for the pew sheet are in the office by 5pm on Wednesday. Thank you! 5

6 Notices and Parish News: Coming up: March: pm Ash Wednesday Service 3 10am World Day of Prayer Service at Highfield Uniting Church 5 First Sunday in Lent Lent this year: Our Lenten study this year will be two Sunday afternoons (Lent 3 & 4) with Bishop Graeme Rutherford (as per notice). Other reflection material will be available in the narthex. The Canterbury Council of Churches will be sharing what we are all reflecting on and so there might be something you would like to attend at another church. We will also be offering a Quiet Morning on Saturday, 1 st April with Cath Connelly Lent with a Celtic twist and yes, she will be bringing her Celtic harp! (more info soon!) Lunch Club Today! 12 noon Our first Sunday Lunch for 2017 will be held today from 12 midday. Come along and catch up over a light lunch. Please talk to Laura Kaspen or Rosemary Miller if you have any food allergies or intolerances. Cost: by donation. A Premier Event: St Paul s Soulmates February 16 The first St Paul s Soulmates luncheon will be held in the Parish Centre on Thursday February 16 th at 12:00 noon. If you wish to attend please notify Loraine Permezel or Margaret Irvine All are welcome. Why not bring a friend? Cost: $10 per person The Jumbunna Gathering: meet the bishop February 18, 2-5pm Come along for an afternoon of encouraging words, uplifting sermon and mission based workshops. There will be an opportunity to meet all the Archdeacons of Jumbunna and to share the mission stories of our area. Afternoon tea will be provided. There will be a session on Praying Missionally, which will be led by Rev d Dr Peter Adam and another on Mission-Shaped Worship, which will be led by Rev d Stephen Burns. Bishop Paul will be preaching. Where: St Thomas Burwood, 44 Station Street Burwood 6

7 World Day of Prayer March 3, 10am The World Day of Prayer is a world-wide movement led by Christian women of many traditions who call the faithful together to observe a common day of prayer each year. All are invited to attend. See notice board for more information. When: 10am Friday 3rd March. Where: Highfield Uniting Church Horizons March 5, 2pm Margaret Christianson invites you to her exhibition opening at Red Tree Gallery on the 5th of March the lyrical and evocative line drawing, paintings and sculptures convey a contemporary sensibility, playfulness and a desire to express serenity. Margaret produces work in sheet metal, limestone, acrylic and pen on canvas and paper. See flyers for more information. Where: 420 Main Jindivick Road, Jindivick Contact: margaret@margaretchirstianson.com.au margaretchirstianson.com.au Lenten Study March 19 and 26, 2-4pm Come along for an enriching Lenten Study with Bishop Graeme Rutherford. Bishop Graeme Rutherford will lead us through the book he wrote: A Little Book about a Big Story: God s grand plan from creation to new creation. When: Sunday March 19 and 26, 2-4pm (after the parish lunch) Where: Parish Centre Car Boot Sale/ Parish Open Day: Diary Date: Lock it In! May 6 On Saturday 6 May we are holding our Car Boot Sale-Parish Open Day. This year s intention is to have a lower key event but still provide an opportunity for people to visit our lovely church and help our finances. More details will follow in next week s pew sheet. Pastoral Ministry in the Parish: We are trialling a new structure for Pastoral care at St Paul s. We have two coordinators: Rowan Litchfield and Sue Flint. Each month Rowan and Sue will contact each group s Pastoral Contact Person to let the Pastoral Contact Person know if there is any need of a visit, casserole, Holy Communion etc. The Pastoral Contact Person should also be in regular communication with their Coordinator. I will meet with Rowan, Sue and Tom each Wednesday to make sure that we offer pastoral care to all our parishioners so that no one falls through the cracks. As we know, this can happen, but we do our best! I am aware that many of you quietly go about caring for each other. This says something wonderful about the folk of St Paul s! Thankyou! Please don t assume we know if someone is in hospital or in need of assistance in any way. Rowan and Sue s contact details are on the back of the pew sheet and of course you can contact me. 7 Susanne Chambers, Vicar

8 St Paul s Ministry Teams: This Week s Ministry Team 12 th of February: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany 8am Sidesperson Cath and Bob Hudson Next Week s Ministry Team 19 th of February: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany 8am Sidesperson Di Gurney Reader Tricia Cain Reader Bruce Brown Liturgical Asst N/A Liturgical Asst Flowers Loraine Permezel Flowers Gillian Jenson Brass Barbara Alderton and Beryl Byrne Brass Gillian Lamb 10am 10am Sidespersons Sue Chapman and Graham Scott Sidespersons Val Sayers and Christine Ruggles-Brise Children s Talk Children s Talk Kajal Wagner Sunday School Kesta Fleming Sunday School Kelly Murray J2A Hamish Lord and Bec Hollingdale J2A Hamish Lord and Bec Hollingdale Reader Geoff Smith Reader Kajal Wagner Intercessor Ros White Intercessor Henrietta Barclay Welcomer All Welcomer All Liturgical Asst Mark Lamb Liturgical Asst Steven Wong Server Roxanne Addley Server Edward Sheen Refreshments Val Sayers and Gwenda Harding Refreshments Ruth Hudnott and Lee Rough Collection Counters Stuart Bales and Malcolm White Collection Counters Kajal Wagner and Jenifer McKenzie 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

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I myself have seen and have testified 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