St Christopher s Anglican Church 120 Waddell Rd, Bicton Parish Bulletin 15 JULY 2018 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Newcomers, Visitors, Regulars All are welcome Please join us in the Hall afterwards for Morning Tea. 8.30am Eucharist including Men s Fellowship Communion 10.15am Family Service Eucharist John the Baptist Rector: Vacant Locum Priest: Revd Melanie Simms 9317 1251 mob: 0457 888 589 Wardens: Mrs Fran Sagar 9339 5928 mob: 0438 917 093 Email: fransagar@y7mail.com Mrs Catriona Smallbone 9330 5085 mob: 0411 581 864 Parish Website - www.bicton.perth.anglican.org Facebook Page - St Christopher's Anglican Church Bicton-Attadale
Reflection: Direct Me, O Lord By M.S.Lowndes Direct me, O Lord, To where you want me to be Give light to my steps And a lamp to my feet Give me your wisdom So I'll know which road to take And know the twists and turns And when I need to wait All these things, O Lord, Are important in our walk, So we won't go the wrong way, Forgetting what you've taught Let us know your will, The plans you have for us, So we may fulfil our destiny And be walking in your love So that others may also Come to know your ways And follow after you, O Lord, And walk within your grace. http://www.heavensinspirations.com/gvclear-direction.html Ngaal kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja We acknowledge the Noongar people as the original custodians of this land. 2
Eucharist 8.30am: The service begins on page 119 of the Prayer Book 351 Lift high the cross Make way, make way (see next page) 520 Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour 569 Guide me, O thou great Redeemer Recessional: Praise God (768) PSALM: 24 (Page 244) PRAYER OF THE DAY Eternal God, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendour of creation and in the beauty of human life. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share our blessings with our sisters and brothers, and to experience the joy of life in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. PRAYER FOR THE MEN OF THE PARISH: Lord God, our Heavenly Father, by whose grace we are called to be members of the Body of your Son and agents in His Kingdom in the world: keep us as men in Christ, steadfast in the apostolic faith, united in the fellowship of the Church, constant in the life of worship and prayer; that we may worthily fulfil our calling and continue in your service all our days, to the honour of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 3
GRADUAL HYMN: Make way Make way, make way, for Christ the king In splendour arrives. Fling wide the gates and welcome him Into your lives. Chorus: Make way! (Make way!) Make way! (Make way!) For the king of kings, (for the king of kings) Make way! (Make way!) Make way! (Make way!) And let his kingdom in. He comes the broken hearts to heal, the prisoners to free, the deaf shall hear, the lame shall dance, the blind shall see. Chorus And those who mourn with heavy hearts, Who weep and sigh; with laughter, joy and royal crown He'll beautify. Chorus We call you now to worship him as Lord of all. To have no gods before him, Their thrones must fall! Chorus Graham Kendrick 1986 Thankyou Music CCLI Licence No: 286811 If you would like special prayers for yourself or someone else we invite you to remain at the altar rail after Communion 4
OLD TESTAMENT READING: 2 Samuel 6.1-5, 12b-19 1 David again gathered all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. 2 David and all the people with him set out and went from Baale-judah, to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the name of the LORD of hosts who is enthroned on the cherubim. 3 They carried the ark of God on a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were driving the new cart 4 with the ark of God; and Ahio went in front of the ark. 5 David and all the house of Israel were dancing before the LORD with all their might, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals. 12b So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing; 13 and when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling. 14 David danced before the LORD with all his might; David was girded with a linen ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. 16 As the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. 17 They brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place, inside the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and offerings of well-being before the LORD. 18 When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the offerings of well-being, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts, 19 and distributed food among all the people, the whole multitude of Israel, both men and women, to each a cake of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins. Then all the people went back to their homes. For the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God 5
NEW TESTAMENT READING: Ephesians 1.1-14 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5 He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight 9 he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14 this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God s own people, to the praise of his glory. For the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God 6
THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Mark (Mark 6.14-29) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ 14 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus name had become known. Some were saying, John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him. 15 But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old. 16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, John, whom I beheaded, has been raised. 17 For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip s wife, because Herod had married her. 18 For John had been telling Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother s wife. 19 And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 21 But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22 When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it. 23 And he solemnly swore to her, Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom. 24 She went out and said to her mother, What should I ask for? She replied, The head of John the baptizer. 25 Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter. 26 The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her. 27 Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, 28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb. For the Gospel of the Lord: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ 7
PARISH INFORMATION Notices in inverted commas are copied from other publications New Contact List - A new updated contact list is being prepared, using information from the Parish Electoral Roll. If you DO NOT want your details included in the contact list, please let Fran know as soon as possible. We hope to have the contact booklets ready soon. Huge Thank you To Gerald Morton for helping set up the power-point projector and microphone in the hall for the Ladies Breakfast and for resetting the positioning of the overhead projector in the church. Very much appreciated. (Fran) Liturgical Assistants training 2018 - Sights and Sounds of THE LITURGY Saturday 4 August 9am - 12p m Registration open from 8.30am Wollaston Conference Centre 5 Wollaston Road Mt Claremont Cost $25 Following the successful and fun morning for Liturgical Assistants last year, all LAs across the Diocese are invited to another morning at Wollaston. This year s morning will focus on the sights and sounds of the liturgy, specifically on how LAs, in the way they move and speak while performing their ministry, contribute so vitally to the worship of Almighty God undertaken by the people with whom they serve. An informative and fun morning is guaranteed! Register online, www.perth.anglican.org/events or for assistance, contact Barbara McDonald. 9425 7272 bmcdonald@perth.anglican.org Parish Book Club will meet at the Church Hall on Tuesday 17 July at 1.00pm. The book for discussion is The Passage of Love by Alex Miller. Everyone is welcome, whether you have read the book or not. Sheila Lange 9330 3089 8
MMC and Energise present Spirituality and Faith in Australia - Come sit with me on the Verandah The Anglican Diocese of Perth is running a further seminar in our series about Australian Spirituality: Friday 24th August 2018 Spirituality and Faith from the perspective of the Verandah for lay and clergy, Anglican, Uniting and Catholic 8:15 Registration 8:45 Worship 9AM Start Saturday 25th August 2018 Mission from the perspective of the Verandah for lay and clergy, Anglican, Uniting and Catholic 8:15 Registration 8:45 Worship 9AM Start Venue: Wollaston Conference Centre, 5 Wollaston Rd, Mt Claremont registration includes morning tea and lunch Speaker: Bishop Stephen Pickard is Professor of Theology at Charles Sturt University, Canberra.He writes extensively and his fields include ministry and mission including a book for General Synod Pioneer Ministry. MMC promotes the cultural expression of our faith in the celebration of Mosaic of Joy. Energise promotes Christian Mission Activities within the Anglican Diocese of Perth Registrations online at Diocesan website https://www.perth.anglican.org/events/ Contact Multicultural Ministry Commission Rod Forgus : Phone 0427-196-449 e mail: rod.forgus@westnet.com.au Kay Keng Khoo: e mail: kengkhoo@gmail.com Next week 22 July Patronal Festival with Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy (Bring a plate for shared morning tea between the services) 9
Readings and Readers Next Two Weeks Next Week 22 July Fortnight 29 July Readings 8.30am 10.15am 2 Samuel Sheila Lange - 7.1-14a Ephesians Fran Sagar Meredith 2.11-22 Robinson Mark LPM LPM 6.30-34, 53-56 2 Samuel Andy Aberle - 11.1-15 Ephesians Stuart Collins Anneliese 3.14-21 Hochwald-Jones John 6.1-21 LPM LPM DURING THIS WEEK: Monday 9.30-10.30am Dance Creations 1.00-5.30pm Parish Card Club Tuesday 2.00pm Eucharist Carinya on Bristol 4.00-5.30pm Cheer Dance & Acro Wednesday 10.00am Eucharist 5.30pm Parish Council Thursday 9.30-11.00am mainly music 1.30-4.30pm Parish Table Tennis Club Friday 10.00-11.30am Little Angels Playgroup Saturday 8.30-11.00am Ballet NEXT SUNDAY (22 JULY) NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PATRONAL FESTIVAL Preacher: Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy 8.30am Eucharist 10.15 Family Service Eucharist 10
Prayer Points Give thanks for all who were involved in the rescue of the young soccer team and their coach. Pray that our political, religious and community leaders will always act in the interests of all the people in this land. Pray for teaching personnel and students returning to school for a new term. May they return refreshed and ready to begin a new busy term. Pray for the parish priest nominating team as they search for a suitable shepherd for St Christopher s. Pray for preparations for the Patronal Festival next week. Pray for Archbishop Kay and Bishops Kate and Jeremy. (Parish Prayer cycle): pray for Rona Flindell and Paul, Jacqui, Bec & Emily Garbett Pray for residents of Kingsall Road, Attadale Pray for those on our prayer list: Justine Morton, Iris Dallimore, Deb, Mark Hayes, Eleanor Bones, Elizabeth Johnson, Darren Croxton and Narelle. On the anniversary of her death this week, we remember: Mary Wear. 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 11
Parish Rosters 8.30am Lay Pastoral Minister Diana Ryan Neville Page 2nd Chalice Neville Page Diana Ryan Intercessions Fran Sagar Diana Ryan Sidespersons: Ken & Marie Phillips Margaret Philpott Sue Tuana Old Testament Reading Glenys Salmon Sheila Lange New Testament Reading Charles Fran Sagar Goodridge Morning Tea Denise Pruim Alison Hirth Jenny Patterson Sheila Lange 10.15am Today Next Sunday Lay Pastoral Minister Catriona Fran Sagar Smallbone Intercessions Fran Sagar Revd Melanie Sidesperson/welcomer Catriona Smallbone & Anneliese Hochwald-Jones Family New Testament Reading Gus Cullen Meredith Robinson Morning Tea Catriona Smallbone & Family Meredith Robinson This Wed Eucharist Reader Intercessions Bev Sheila Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105) 12