Choral Eucharist. Twenty Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 18 November am

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1 Choral Eucharist Twenty Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 18 November am Welcome to St Paul s Cathedral Wominjeka means Welcome in Wurundjeri, the language of the Kulin nation, the land in which the Cathedral stands. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders with us today. St Paul s is home to worshippers from more than two dozen nations, seat of the Anglican Primate of Australia, and home church for Anglicans in Melbourne and Victoria. We are delighted that you are with us today: come and worship with us again. Whether you are Anglican, from another Christian Church or another faith tradition, you are warmly welcome to take part in the service. If you want to find out more about the Christian faith, please make yourself known to our clergy. Leading the Service President: The Revd Emily Fraser Preacher: The Ven. Ray McInnes The service is sung by the Choir of Girls and Lay Clerks. Children A children s area is located on the right-hand side of the Cathedral. Children s activity packs are available. Parents are asked to remain with their children. Safeguarding We strongly condemn any forms of abuse and are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. All our volunteers complete training and relevant checks. If you would like to raise any concerns, please contact Kooyoora. Tel Communion Baptised Christians of all denominations are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you d prefer to receive a blessing please come forward holding this booklet. Gluten free wafers are available, please ask the priest. Readings in International Languages Today s readings can be found in major world languages on our website: Tea and coffee are served following the service in the Barbara Darling Room. Membership If you have been a regular member of the Cathedral for six months or more, please ensure that your name is added to the Cathedral Electoral Roll ask a Welcomer for details or contact our office. Tap and Go facilities are available on the offertory plates. 1

2 Please join in singing the hymns and in saying the words printed in bold type. GATHERING IN GOD S NAME Please stand 2 I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed, the new community of love in Christ s communion bread. 3 As Christ breaks bread and bids us share each proud division ends. The love that made us, makes us one, and strangers now are friends. 4 And thus with joy we meet our Lord, his presence, always near, is in such friendship better known: we see, and praise him here. 5 Together met, together bound, we ll go our different ways, and as his people in the world we ll live and speak his praise. Brian A. Wren (b. 1936) Together in Song 533. Reproduced with permission THE GREETING AND WELCOME The president welcomes the people and says: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. And also with you. THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Choir Lord have mercy upon us, Christ have mercy upon us, Lord have mercy upon us. Sit or kneel Communion Service in A Harold Darke ( ) We have a great high priest who ever lives to intercede for us. Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins in full assurance of faith. Merciful God, our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The president pronounces the absolution, and all respond Amen. 2

3 THE HYMN OF PRAISE (GLORIA) Choir Please stand 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. Communion Service in A minor - Darke THE COLLECT O God, welcoming refuge for the outcast, and upholder of justice for the oppressed: maintain the hope of the poor, so that the time may soon come when no one need want for food and shelter, and all will learn to share freely following the example of your Son, who gave his very self; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD FIRST READING: 1 Samuel Please sit Read by Andrew Gray 4 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; 5 but to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the LORD had closed her womb. 6 Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. 7 So it went on year after year; as often as she went up to the house of the LORD, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8 Her husband Elkanah said to her, Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons? 9 After they had eaten and drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the LORD. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the LORD. 10 She was deeply distressed and prayed to the LORD, and wept bitterly. 11 She made this vow: O LORD of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his death. He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head. 12 As she continued praying before the LORD, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk. 14 So Eli said to her, How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine. 15 But Hannah answered, No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the LORD. 16 Do not regard your 3

4 servant as a worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation all this time. 17 Then Eli answered, Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the petition you have made to him. 18 And she said, Let your servant find favour in your sight. Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. 19 They rose early in the morning and worshipped before the LORD; then they went back to their house at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. 20 In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, I have asked him of the LORD. Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM: SONG OF HANNAH Please sing the response after the cantor, then as indicated My heart exults in the Lord: my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies: because I rejoice in your salvation. There is no Holy One like you, O Lord: nor any Rock like you, our God. For you are a God of knowledge: and by you our actions are weighed. Response The bows of the mighty are broken: but the feeble gird on strength. Those who were full now search for bread: but those who were hungry are well fed. The barren woman has borne sevenfold: but she who has many children is forlorn. Both the poor and the rich are of your making: you bring low and you also exalt. Response You raise up the poor from the dust: and lift the needy from the ash heap. You make them sit with the rulers: and inherit a place of honour. For the pillars of the earth are yours: and on them you have set the world. Response Music: Anthony Gregory Murray ( ) Reproduced from Together in Song 57 with permission SECOND READING: Hebrews , Read by Canon Campbell Bairstow 11 And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 and since then has been waiting until his enemies would be made a footstool for his 4

5 feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. 19 Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE GRADUAL HYMN Please stand 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood, you save all those who on you call, to those yet seeking you are good, to those who find you, all in all. 3 We taste you, Lord, the living bread, and long to feast upon you still, we drink of you, the fountainhead, and thirst our souls from you to fill. 4 For you our restless spirits yearn, whatever comes, until the last, glad when your presence we discern, blest when our faith can hold you fast. 5 For ever, Jesus, with us stay, make all our moments calm and bright, chase the dark night of sin away, shed on this world your holy light. Latin, 12 th cent. tr. Ray Palmer ( ) alt. Together in Song 49 5

6 THE GOSPEL The Cantor introduces the acclamation, then all repeat: Remain standing Cantor Be watchful, pray without ceasing, that you may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man. Alleluia! The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Holy Gospel our Lord Jesus Christ according to St Mark: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ! 1 As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings! 2 Then Jesus asked him, Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down. 3 When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, 4 Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished? 5 Then Jesus began to say to them, Beware that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name and say, I am he! and they will lead many astray. 7 When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs. 9 As for yourselves, beware; for they will hand you over to councils; and you will be beaten in synagogues; and you will stand before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them. 10 And the good news must first be proclaimed to all nations. 11 When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. For the Gospel of the Lord, praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. THE SERMON The Ven. Ray McInnes NICENE CREED Please stand We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, 6

7 true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Led by Pat Blake Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. At the end Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers. Grant that what we have asked in faith we may by your grace receive, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please sit or kneel THE NOTICES 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. All may exchange a sign of peace Please stand THE OFFERTORY During the hymn, an offering is received to support the Cathedral s ministry. On average our congregants contribute $20 each. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your gift. Tap and Go facilities are available on the plates. 7

8 Look, Father, look on his anointed face, and only look on us as found in him; look not on our misusings of thy grace, our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim: for lo, between our sins and their reward we set the Passion of thy Son our Lord. And then for those, our dearest and our best, by this prevailing Presence we appeal: O fold them closer to thy mercy s breast, O do thine utmost for their souls true weal; from tainting mischief keep them pure and clear, and crown thy gifts with strength to persevere. And so we come: O draw us to thy feet, most patient Saviour, who canst love us still; and by this food, so aweful and so sweet, deliver us from every touch of ill: in thine own service make us glad and free, and grant us never more to part with thee. William Bright ( ) Hymns Ancient and Modern Revised 397ii THE HOLY COMMUNION The President prays the prayer over the gifts and all respond Blessed be God for ever. 8

9 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 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 thanks and praise. The president offers thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response, the Choir sings on behalf of all Choir 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 president recounts the last supper Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. The president concludes the Eucharistic Prayer, to which all respond...in songs of never-ending praise: Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen. THE LORD S PRAYER Being made one by the power of the Spirit, as our Saviour taught us, so we pray, each in our own language, Notre Père..., Padre nuestro..., Vater unser..., 我們在天上的父 Bapa kami..., E to matou Matua..., 天の父よ..., Our Father who art, 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 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. THE AGNUS DEI (LAMB OF GOD) Choir Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, grant us your peace. THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION All baptised Christians are invited to receive the bread and the wine of the Eucharist. Please tell the priest if you prefer to receive a blessing. Gluten free wafers are available on request. 9

10 THE ANTHEM During the administration of Holy Communion the choir sings O pray for the peace of Jerusalem Herbert Howells ( ) O pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls and plenteousness within thy palaces. THE SENDING OUT OF GOD S PEOPLE Please stand The president prays the post-communion prayer and all join in the response Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. THE DISMISSAL HYMN 2 God s kingdom is upon you! the message sounds today, it summons every pilgrim to take the questing way, with eyes intent on Jesus, our leader and our friend, who trod faith s road before us, and trod it to the end. 3 The kingdom is upon us! Stirred by the Spirit s breath, we glory in its freedom from emptiness and death; we celebrate its purpose, its mission and its goal, alive with the conviction that Christ can make us whole. THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL The president pronounces the Blessing be among you and remain with you always. Amen. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen. 10 Robert Willis (b.1947) Hymns Ancient and Modern New Standard 512 Reproduced with permission

11 ORGAN POSTLUDE Toccata John Weaver (b.1937): Mr Mark Slavec, June Nixon Organ Scholar PERMISSIONS The Holy Communion Second Order: A Prayer Book for Australia 1995 Broughton Publishing. Texts of Scripture: the New Revised Standard Version Bible, 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Hymns are reproduced by permission. This compilation is copyright 2018 The Dean and Chapter of St Paul s Cathedral. PLEASE PRAY WITH US FOR THE WORLD The people of California, for comfort for those who have lost oved ones, homes and livelihoods in the forest fires; peace between Israel and Gaza; mercy and help for refugees around the world, the removal of the children in detention in Nauru; swift international assistance for the starving in Yemen. THOSE SUFFERING FROM DROUGHT Our heavenly Father, we acknowledge our ingratitude when we have taken your goodness for granted, when the heaven has poured forth rain and the earth has produced its fruit. Yet now we cry to you for help, as the drought in Australia deepens. Have mercy on our land; have mercy on the people of the land. May your bountiful hand send forth rain upon our parched earth. Fulfil your promises that while the earth remains, seedtime and harvest shall not cease, so that those in remote and rural areas may find relief from their distress and glorify your name for the provision of their needs. We ask this in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION Anglican Church of Bermuda (Bp Nicholas Dill). THE AUSTRALIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH Anglican Church of Australia (The Primate Abp Philip Freier, Anne Hywood, The General Secretary, The General Synod & the Standing Committee). THE DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE Lifeworks (Janet Jukes, CEO); St George's East Ivanhoe (Fr Barry Fearnley). OUR CATHEDRAL Our Canon Pastor, the Revd Canon Christopher Carolane; our Seniors Group; the Mainly Music program; pastoral ministry to the congregations; our Vergers; our Servers; the Hospitality Group; our volunteer Guides, Chaplains and Shop Assistants. THOSE IN SICKNESS OR NEED Jenny McDonald, Beryl Coombe, Nancy Painter, Mary Goh, Robyn & David Forbes, Colin & Ann Jackman, Janet, Patsy Miller, Jane Tombs, Joyce Smith, Jean Nicoll, Estelle Ritchie, Neil Gryst, Owen Cooper, Charles, Judy and Frank Clift, Lucilia and Carlota Soares, John and Jean Carolane, Seila, Anson. REFUGEES IN DETENTION Hussain Kifayat, Premakanthan Mookiaih, Saad Samir Meshelawi, Rajendran Vimalchandran, Rameshkumar Sivagnanam. 11

12 YEAR S MINDS 19 John Edward Herring (Archdeacon) Edith Downing (First Sec. Of Cathedral Guides) 1952, Thomas Broughton Tress (Canon) 1906, William Essington King (Lay Canon) Gilbert Sinden (priest, Archbishop s Chaplain) Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson (Canon) Margaret Heath Mc Pherson (Congregation) William John Denehy (Lay Canon) 1960 William, Viscount Melbourne 1849 NOTICES NEXT SUNDAY S PREACHERS (25 NOV) 8am, 9am and 10.30am: The Dean; 6pm: - Diocesan Multicultural Service: The Revd Canon Robert Vun. CELEBRATING ST CECILIA S DAY Inside your orders of service is a donation form for The St Paul s Cathedral Music Foundation. Today we make the annual invitation for you to make a tax-deductible donation to the St Paul s Cathedral Music Foundation. Since 1993, St Paul s Cathedral Music Foundation has supported the musical life of St Paul s Cathedral Melbourne. Last year, the Foundation made generous grants of $200,000 to support the Cathedral s rich musical life. In 2018 we are hoping to increase that figure. The grants fund scholarships that directly benefit the Cathedral s musicians: most importantly, the musical formation and education of our boy and girl choristers. In order to sustain such a significant level of financial commitment, the Foundation fully relies on the support of generous donors. You can leave the completed donation forms with Ms Leigh Mackay, Director Philanthropy, on your way out and receive your I support Cathedral Music Badge. CONGREGATION LUNCH TODAY! All are very welcome at our congregation lunch, today at 12.15pm in the Barbara Darling Room. It is a two course lunch with a glass of wine or juice and the cost is $12.00 per person in support of the Cambodia Mission. No bookings required. Just come along! BIBLE STUDY GROUP Study group in the Canon s Vestry at 9am after the 8am service on 25/11 and 2/12. Two extracts from Sarah Coakley s The New Asceticism. All welcome. If you would like a copy please contact Stephen on sames@trinity.edu.au. HELP NEED IMMEDIATELY We need 2 people to assist at Mainly Music, Wednesdays at 10am, 21 Nov 12 Dec. Let Heather know if you can help on any of these days CANON MISSIONER APPEAL Thank you to all of you who have so generously responded to our appeal to raise $50,000 towards our new Canon Missioner. This week, we have reached $51,000 - more than half the stipend of the new colleague. Thank you for your generosity and your support. Chapter have made a nomination to the Archbishop, and we hope to be able to make an announcement on 18 November, after the relevant clearance process has concluded. We expect that the new colleague will be installed by the Archbishop at Choral Evensong on 31 March