I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.

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1 THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST MARY MOUNT WAVERLEY WELCOME Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost 28 October 2018 I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess. Martin Luther

2 At Worship Today: 7.45 am (Book of Common Prayer) Preaching and Presiding: Revd Dianne Hymn: 447 Lord Your Almighty Word am (Contemporary Eucharist) Preaching and Presiding: Revd Dianne O God, you give light to the blind and comfort to the sorrowing, and in your Son you have given us a High Priest who has offered the true sacrifice for us and yet can sympathise with us in our weakness: hear the cry of your people and lead us home to our true country, where with your Son and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. The Sanctuary bell will be rung 5 minutes before the service begins to observe a time of quiet am (Sung Eucharist) A Prayer Book for Australia - page 119 Preaching & Presiding: Revd Dianne Liturgy Setting: John Ross Processional: TIS 154 Great Is Thy Faithfulness Sentence: The redeemed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads. First Reading: Job ,10-17 Psalm: Psalm Psalm Response: Second Reading: Hebrews Gospel: Mark 10.46b-52 Gospel Acclamation: Offertory: TIS 168 For the Fruits of all Creation Choir Anthem: Lord, We Are Blind. Words by David Edge, Music by Cyril Taylor Recessional Hymn: TIS 161 Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord People of all Christian churches, who are communicants of their own church, are invited to share Holy Communion with us

3 First Reading: Job ,10-17 Job answered the Lord: 2 I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 3 Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge? Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. 4 Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you declare to me. 5 I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; 6 therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes. 10 And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends; and the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. 11 Then there came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they ate bread with him in his house; they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him; and each of them gave him a piece of money and a gold ring. 12 The Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; and he had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand donkeys. 13 He also had seven sons and three daughters. 14 He named the first Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch. 15 In all the land there were no women so beautiful as Job s daughters; and their father gave them an inheritance along with their brothers. 16 After this Job lived for one hundred and forty years, and saw his children, and his children s children, four generations. 17 And Job died, old and full of days. Second Reading: Hebrews The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; 24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues for ever. 25 Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. 26 For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect for ever. Gospel: Mark 10.46b-52 As Jesus and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! 48 Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, Son of David, have mercy on me! 49 Jesus stood still and said, Call him here. And they called the blind man, saying to him, Take heart; get up, he is calling you. 50 So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 Then Jesus said to him, What do you want me to do for you? The blind man said to him, My teacher, let me see again. 52 Jesus said to him, Go; your faith has made you well. Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. Springtime Serenade Thank you to the musicians and performers who gave their time and talents free of charge to present this wonderful event. Thanks also to Phoebe for her delicious afternoon tea and to those who came along to support. The event raised $2,435 for the parish.

4 Remembrance Sunday This year 11th November is the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day Revd Kate Lord will be preaching at St Stephen s and St Mary s. There will be a retiring offertory at each service which will support Defence Force Anglican Chaplains. The Ladies Guild The next meeting of The Ladies Guild will be held on Thursday 8 th November at 2.00pm in the Parish Meeting Room. MU will be staffing the LIONS OP SHOP from Monday 12 Nov Friday 16 Nov Donations of clothing, homewares, jewellery, CDs, toys, bric a brac etc very welcome. Our Drop Off days are Friday 2 Nov and Monday 5 Nov. Please indicate your goods are for St Stephen and St Mary. There are some vacancies on the roster. If you can help please phone Briony Please join us for a chat and afternoon tea. You will be made most welcome. Janice Miller. Joint Service 25th November Christ The King will be celebrated on 25th November at a Joint Service at 9.45am before the AGM which will be followed by brunch. Notice of General Meeting Our Parish General Meeting will be held on Sunday 25 November following a joint service. Nomination forms are now available in the Narthex and the Parish Centre foyer. Nominations are needed for 1 Warden, up to 9 Parish Council members and 2 members of the Incumbency Committee. Nominations will close for these positions at close of business on Friday 9 November Lectionary If you wold like us to order a copy of the 2019 Australian Lectionary for you please bring $15 in an envelope with your name on it by November 16th. Thank you. Thank You Alf and Phoebe would like to say thank you to all those who sent best wishes, cards and prayers during his Alf s recent illness. Advance Notice The next Parish Magazine will come out on 25 November the date of Christ the King Please consider forwarding articles, places visited, etc., pictures to Helene

5 ADVENT QUIET DAY Time out to journey towards the Manger Saturday 24 th November am 3.00 pm Led by Val Dyke Th.A, Dip.Past.Min., B.Theol Spiritual Director and Retreat Conductor At St Stephen and St Mary Anglican Church 383 High Street Road Mt Waverley 3149 Morning/Afternoon Tea provided BYO Lunch BOOKINGS REQUIRED for Quiet Days see below. ENQUIRIES to Val Dyke Th.A., Dip Past. Min., B.Theol. Unit 2/22 Lee Avenue Mt. Waverley 3149

6 You are invited to the launch of by the Right Reverend Chris McLeod - National Indigenous Bishop - Anglican Church in Australia at 7.00 pm on Tuesday, November 27 here at St Stephen s and St Mary s Anglican Church, Mount Waverley The book will be available to purchase for the special price of $16 A light supper will be provided. Please RSVP by Friday, Nov 23, to Garry Monday November 26 th Visit to the Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens We will be meeting at the Church at 10am to car share for the trip to see these amazing gardens which display only Australian Plants. The gardens are accessible to those with mobility needs and we will be able to enjoy a 25min. trip around the Gardens in the Garden Explorer Train (cost $10/$8 concession). Late Spring is a good time to view the amazing plant displays. The Gardens also have a reasonably priced café but you could bring your own lunch. There will be time to visit the Gardens Gift Shop. This is a visit to which everyone is welcome, but please let Irene or Marg know so we can ensure sufficient cars are available. Afternoon Meditation Gatherings 1st 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. Next session will be on 7 November 2018 (Val is away Sept- Oct). 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. The next session will be on 8 November, 2018 in the Old Church then on 22 November.

7 Sunday Pentecost 23 - October 28, am Book of Common Prayer 9.00 am Sung Eucharist am Contemporary Eucharist pm Tamil Congregation (Church) Monday pm Karen Margaret Dance (PC) Tuesday am Yoga (Parish Ctr) am - 12 noon mainly music Wednesday am - 12 noon mainly music am Friendship Group Thursday am Eucharist pm Choir practice (Church) Friday am pm Yoga (Old Church) pm TCCV Bible Study (room 4) Saturday pm TCCV Choir (Old Church) pm Chinese Church Sunday 4 All Saints 7.45 am Book of Common Prayer 9.00 am Sung Eucharist am Contemporary Eucharist pm Youth Group Next week: All Saints - November 4, 2018 Readings: Isaiah Psalm 24 Revelation a John Stewards/Welcomers: BCP N Thevapalan A Thevapalan SE M Noblett SS Gillian Leembruggen S Lieversz CE Marg Jean Readers: BCP J Burns SE Irene Bruce CE Hannah Eucharistic/Chalice Assistance: BCP B Gaffney SE V Dyke H Brown J Brown G Smith CE Bill Rowena Intercessor: SE Val Dyke CE Rowena mainly music continues to engage with young families. You are always welcome to come along and see what we do. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10.30am - 12 noon, Parish Ctr, during school term. Galahkookemu Held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm dinner/gathering off site at Mitcham. Galahkookemu group will be on retreat October at Tarrawarra Abbey. There will not be a regular gathering on the 24th. Contact Christine Mallouhi

8 The Anglican Parish of St Stephen & St Mary Mount Waverley 383 High Street Road, Mt Waverley, Phone: Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.30am pm parishoffice@stephenandmary.org.au Website: Like us on Facebook: Priest (Day off - Monday) Assistant Curate (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Children s and Families Minister (Tues & Wed 9.30 am pm) Music Director Treasurer Office Manager Churchwardens: The Revd Dianne Sharrock The Revd Kathryn Watt Becky Sims Brian Copple Geoff Crawford Katherine Rushby Kevin Phillips John Foster Rowena Ferguson Parish Council: Geoff Crawford, Graeme Dellora, Elaine Fasken, Judith Gibson, Doug Hastings, Sherredan Maher, Peter Northwood, Joan West Pastoral Care Ministry: Aged Care Chaplaincies: Bruce Chugg Hospital Visiting: Clergy Funeral Ministry: The Vicar Contemporary Eucharist Contact: Rowena Ferguson Spiritual Director Val Dyke Prayer Chain contact Margaret Syfret SERVICES: Sunday 7.45am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 9.00am Sung Eucharist (APBA) 10.30am Contemporary Eucharist (Children's Participation) Tuesday 9.15am Morning Prayer Wednesday - Friday 9.00am Morning Prayer Thursday 10.00am Eucharist All music is reproduced with permission under ONE LICENSE A