St Christopher s. Anglican Church. 120 Waddell Rd, Bicton Parish Bulletin

Transcription

1 St Christopher s Anglican Church 120 Waddell Rd, Bicton Parish Bulletin 7 OCTOBER 2018 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Newcomers, Visitors, Regulars All are welcome Please join us in the Hall afterwards for Morning Tea. 8.30am Eucharist 10.15am Family Service Eucharist Celebrant and Preacher: Revd. Terry McAuliffe Rector: Vacant Locum Priest: Revd Melanie Simms mob: priest@bicton.perth.anglican.org Wardens: Mrs Fran Sagar mob: fransagar@y7mail.com Mrs Catriona Smallbone mob: Parish Website - Facebook Page - St Christopher's Anglican Church Bicton-Attadale

2 Reflection: This weekend is the Perth Diocesan Synod weekend, and we welcome Rev Terry McAuliffe to preach and preside so that I can attend Synod without having to rush there on Sunday morning. For those who don t remember, Synod is the government of the Diocese, and is where lots of the decisions are made. This is also Archbishop Kay s first as Archbishop here in Perth, although, of course, she would have attended many when she was here as priest and bishop. Please hold all of us in your prayers as we travel, meet and discuss this weekend. We give thanks for Rev Terry and his willingness to step in and provide cover when I m not available this weekend and the first weekend in November, when I will be on holiday. Rev Terry s willingness and the ministry provided by those who have retired is very welcome and necessary on weekends like this to ensure the parish system continues to work smoothly. It s important to pray for government of any kind. As I m sure you re aware from stories, governments of many countries are in the news at the moment. Our governmental leaders need our prayers to help them make wise decisions, to assist in the putting aside of any personal agenda or ego, and to ensure that they govern with fairness and the best of intentions towards those they govern. We re all aware of stories from the news, and in our own lives, where governments have not had the best of intentions towards those they govern, or have given in and allowed their egos and personal agendas to win. Fortunately, as Christians we can look towards the day when we re in Heaven and can live in a theocracy where we will be governed by God. Until that time, and regardless of our personal political views, we need to pray for those who make decisions on our behalf, and we can thank God that we have this opportunity. Ngaal kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja We acknowledge the Noongar people as the original custodians of this land. 2

3 Eucharist 8.30am: The service begins on page 119 of the Prayer Book HYMNS: 137 For the beauty 417 Loving Spirit 607 Make me a channel 531 Sent forth by God s blessing Recessional: 699 A New Commandment PSALM: 8 (page 229) PRAYER OF THE DAY: O God, your son has taught us that we must receive your sovereign rule like a little child: help us to turn to you in faith and simplicity of heart, so that we may receive your blessing and enter the kingdom your Son has promised; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. If you would like special prayers for yourself or someone else we invite you to remain at the altar rail after Communion 3

4 OLD TESTAMENT READING: Genesis Then the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner. 19 So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 20 The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. 21 So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said, This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called Woman, for out of Man this one was taken. 24 Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh. For the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God 4

5 NEW TESTAMENT READING: Hebrews 1.1-4, Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. 3 He is the reflection of God s glory and the exact imprint of God s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. 2.5 Now God did not subject the coming world, about which we are speaking, to angels. 6 But someone has testified somewhere, What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them? 7 You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned them with glory and honour, 8 subjecting all things under their feet. Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to them, 9 but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honour because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10 It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, 12 saying, I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you. For the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God 5

6 THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Mark (Mark ) Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ 2 Some Pharisees came, and to test him they asked, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? 3 He answered them, What did Moses command you? 4 They said, Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her. 5 But Jesus said to them, Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. 6 But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. 7 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, 8 and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. 10 Then in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. 11 He said to them, Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; 12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery. 13 People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. 15 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it. 16 And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. For the Gospel of the Lord: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ 6

7 PARISH INFORMATION Notices in inverted commas are copied from other publications Blessing of the Pets- Next Sunday 14 th October 10.15am There will be a Blessing of the Pets Service next Sunday during the Family Service This will be a Praise and Prayer Service. All are welcome. A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon- Sunday afternoon 21st October at 2 pm in the Church Hall. The Good News Singers will sing for us, and lead us in some singing. Concert is due to last just under 2 hours, followed by afternoon tea. All proceeds to St Bartholomew's' House. Entry by donation. Churchsafe / Child Protection Training - In keeping with the guidelines of the Safe Ministry to Children Canon (adopted at Synod 2017), licensing and diocesan policy requirements and our commitment to safe ministry in the diocese, it is a requirement that those who have not attended Churchsafe since September 2015, must do so before 31 December. While it is acknowledged by the diocese that there are several options of child protection and protective behaviours training available in the community, it is a requirement of the General Synod office that all church workers attend training that is accredited by and, specific to the Anglican Church. For General Synod audit requirements, catering and seating arrangements, registrations are compulsory. Go to Palmyra - St Peter s 2 Hammad Street Sunday 21 October 1pm pm Afternoon tea provided Bassendean - St Mark s 2 Wilson Street Saturday 10 November 1pm pm Afternoon tea provided 7

8 LPM Training Course 2018 Accidental Pastor: Pastoral Listening is the theme of the next LPM Training day for An interactive training day which all LPM s are invited to attend. Following an introduction by The Reverend Dr Gregory Seach, Warden of Wollaston Theological College, the day will be given over to a workshop facilitated by The Reverend Mark McCracken, Anglicare and will conclude with a Eucharist with one of our bishops. Select from either of the two available course dates Cost $40 includes lunch and morning tea. Saturday 27 October 2018 or Saturday 3 rd November Prayer Requests for the sick the three-month period of the current prayer list begins today and so if there is someone you have listed on the prayer list and you feel their name should continue to be there please enter their name into the book in the Foyer again. Please see Fran if you have any queries. Typhoon Mangkhut Emergency Appeal - Anglican Board of Mission has launched an emergency appeal in response to an urgent request from our partner, the Episcopal Church in the Philippines. Four of the seven dioceses of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines (ECP) are in the northern parts of Luzon island which have been badly affected by Super Typhoon Mangkhut. 300 parishes of the ECP, including 100 other communities that the church has engagement with, have been affected by the typhoon. Thousands of people have been left without livelihoods and homes. Much of the area is rural with rice and corn crops which were ready to be harvested but are now destroyed. A rice shortage experienced prior to the typhoon is expected to severely affect many more people in coming weeks. More than 60 people have died, mostly caused by landslides in or near the Cordillera mountain region. ABM is aiming to raise $100,000 to assist the Episcopal Church in the Philippines with the emergency response. More information on how to donate is available at 8

9 St George s Cathedral - Families Connect Sunday 14 October 2pm - 3pm St George s Cathedral 38 St Georges Tce Perth -Free This will be a very exciting Families Connect service! We are celebrating St Francis Day (a week late) and parents and children are invited to meet firstly in the cathedral for a short gathering, then we will be going out to Cathedral Square where there will be a travelling pet farm from 2-3pm. Hope you can all join us and please invite your friends to join in the fun info@perthcathedral.org Anglican Messenger - New edition for October is available today at the back of the church (free). Read what is happening in the wider church outside our parish. Please help yourself. NEXT SUNDAY 8.30AM WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP COMMUNION AFTER THE SERVICE BREAKFAST ALL LADIES ARE WARMLY INVITED Prayer for new Rector Bountiful God, give to this parish a faithful pastor who will faithfully speak your word and minister your sacraments; an encourager who will equip your people for ministry and enable us to fulfil our calling. Give to those who will choose, wisdom, discernment and patience, and to us give warm and generous hearts, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. APBA p.21 9

10 Readings and Readers Next Two Weeks Next Week 14 October Fortnight 21 October Readings 8.30am 10.15am Job ,16-17 Andy Aberle Gus Cullen Hebrews Ken Phillips Mark LPM LPM Job Liz Lewis Meredith Robinson Hebrews Geoffrey - Croxton Mark LPM LPM DURING THIS WEEK: Monday am Dance Creations pm Parish Card Club Tuesday 11.00am 1.00pm Born to Sing pm Cheer Dance & Acro Wednesday 10.00am Eucharist Thursday am mainly music pm Parish Table Tennis Club Friday am Little Angels Playgroup Saturday am Ballet NEXT SUNDAY (14 October) TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8.30am Eucharist, including Women s Fellowship Communion Family Service Eucharist, including Blessing of Pets Blessing of the Pets Sunday am 14 th October Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 21 October Stewardship Sunday 28 October Garage Sale Weekend 3 rd and 4 th November 10

11 Prayer Points Give thanks for all people who made the parish dinner such a wonderful experience for all. Pray for Archbishop Kay and Bishops Kate and Jeremy as they preside over the Synod activities during this weekend. Pray for Reverend Melanie, attending Synod as a representative of St Christopher s parish. Pray for guidance for the synod representatives. Pray that students and educational personnel will return to school refreshed and ready for a busy fourth term. Pray for people displaced from their homes because of natural disasters, especially the typhoons in the Philippines and the Western Pacific and the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia. Pray for the safety of people travelling, especially those travelling overseas. Pray for wisdom and patience for the parish nominators as they seek to discern a suitable rector for St Christopher s. Pray for safety for Mark & Jodre Simmonds working in ministry in Sudan and their three children (Parish Prayer cycle): pray for Tom & Judy Male and Revd. Terry & Karen McAuliffe Pray for residents of Galloway Street, Power Place and Sedwick Street, Attadale Pray for those on our prayer list: Justine Morton, Deb, Darren Croxton, Keith Jones, Kevin, Gwendy Beach, Louise, Flo Hull, Gwen Aberle, Helen Blennerhassett On the anniversary of their death this week, we remember: Ula Hunt, James Lapham, Eric Smith and Clive Bessen. 11

12 Parish Rosters 8.30am Today Next Sunday Lay Pastoral Minister Tina Elsegood Neville Page 2nd Chalice Stuart Collins Fran Sagar Intercessions Geoffrey Croxton Fran Sagar Sidespersons: Pat Goodridge Denise Pruim Ken & Marie Phillips Old Testament Reading Charles Goodridge Andy Aberle New Testament Reading Stuart Collins Ken Phillips Morning Tea Barbara Dudding Audrey Sheldon Noel Ryan Tony Ingram 10.15am Today Next Sunday Lay Pastoral Minister Catriona Smallbone Tina Elsegood Intercessions Paul & Jacqui Fran Sagar Garbett Sidesperson/welcomer Paul & Jacqui Garbett Catriona Smallbone & Family Old Testament Reading Anneliese Gus Cullen Hochwald-Jones Morning Tea Catriona Smallbone & Family Paul & Jacqui Garbett This Wed Eucharist Reader Intercessions Sheila Neville Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words. - St. Francis of Assisi 12