Welcome to the Anglican Parish of 2 DECEMBER 2018 The First Sunday of Advent 7.00am 7.30am Morning Prayer 9.00am Sung & Children's Ministry Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Hymns: Setting: 5 3 9 17 (Dudman) 10.30am Litany in Procession & Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Hymns: 9 (Desc. How) 17 5 Setting: Mass for Four Voices (Tallis) Motet: Rorate Caeli (Guerrero) Postlude: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 (Bach) 6.30pm A Service of Lessons & Carols for Advent Officiant: Fr Daniel Dries Left: One of the four Advent Candles, lit in expectation of the Birth of Our Lord on Christmas morning. MORNING SERVICE SHEET PLEASE TAKE HOME
WELCOME TO Christ Church St Laurence is an inner city parish committed to the spread of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. As a congregation and as the Church we are committed to the support of the underprivileged, the persecuted and the socially marginalised. We are an Anglican church in the Anglican Catholic tradition. THIS WEEK AT MON 3 DECEMBER Francis Xavier, priest and missionary 6.00pm (d. 1552) TUE 4 DECEMBER Nicholas Ferrar, deacon, man of prayer (d. 1637) WED 5 DECEMBER THU 6 DECEMBER Nicholas of Myra, bishop and philanthropist (d. c. 342) FRI 7 DECEMBER Ambrose of Milan, bishop and teacher (d. 397) SAT 8 DECEMBER The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary SUN 9 DECEMBER The Second Sunday of Advent 6.00pm 12.15pm 6.00pm 7.00am 7.30am 9.00am 10.30am 6.30pm Christian Meditation Healing Mal 3.1-4; Song of Zechariah; Phil 1.1-11; Luke 3.1-6 Morning Prayer Sung & Children's Ministry Preacher: Fr John Deane Setting: (Dudman) Litany in Procession & Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr John Deane Setting: Mass for Three Voices (Byrd) Motet: An earthly tree (Byrd) Solemnn Evensong & Litany Preacher: Fr Ian Crooks Canticles: Evening Service (Woodside) Anthem: Drop down ye heavens (Weir) Litany: Loosemore Readings: The Revised Common Lectionary in NRSV (1997), Mowbray, London. Introit, Collect and Psalm: A Prayer Book for Australia (1995), Broughton Books, Sydney. Propers: The Roman Missal (1969 & 1983), E.J.Dwyer (Aust.). Reproduced with permission. SENTENCE The Advent Antiphons: O Sapentia O Wisdom, which camest out of the mouth of the most High, and reachest from one end to another mightily, and sweetly ordering all things: come and teach us the way of prudence. COLLECT Eternal God, you have taught us that the night is far spent and the day is at hand: keep us awake and alert, watching for your kingdom, and make us strong in faith, so that when Christ comes in glory to judge the earth, we may go out joyfully to greet him; and, with all your saints, may worship you for ever; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. FIRST READING Jeremiah 33.14-16 The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: The Lord is our righteousness. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please use these readings in conjunction with the coloured service booklet. Breakfast is served after the 7.30am today. Refreshments are served after the 9.00am Sung and the 10.30am Solemn High Mass, all in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. If you are a visitor please ask a sidesperson for directions. Verses of the psalm are read alternately by a single reader and the congregation. A pause is observed at the colon for reflection. PSALM 25 1 In you, O Lord my God, have I put my hope: in you have I trusted, let me not be ashamed, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 2 Let none who wait for you be put to shame: but let those that break faith be confounded and gain nothing. 3 Show me your ways, O Lord: and teach me your paths. 4 Lead me in the ways of your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation. 5 In you have I hoped all the day long: because of your goodness, O Lord. 6 Call to mind your compassion and your loving kindness: for they are from of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: but according to your mercy think on me. 8 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he direct sinners in the way. 9 The meek he will guide in the path of justice: and teach the humble his ways. 10 All the paths of the Lord are faithful and true: for those who keep his covenant and his commandments. 3
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia. Lord show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia. will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Then he told them a parable: Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. This is the gospel of the Lord, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. COMMUNION MOTET Rorate Caeli Francisco Guerrero (1528 1599) Rorate caeli desuper, et nubes pluant justum: aperiatur terra, et germinet salvatorem. Ostende nobis Domine, misericordiam tuam, et salutare tuam da nobis, veni Domine, et noli tardare. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open, and bring forth salvation. Show us your mercy O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Come Lord, do not delay. Introit for Masses of Our Lady in Advent GOSPEL Luke 21.25-36 The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus said to his disciples: There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they OFFERTORY SENTENCE Father from all you give us we present this bread and wine. As we serve you now, accept our offering and sustain us with your promise of eternal life. COMMUNION SENTENCE The Lord will shower his gifts. The Lord will give us all that is good: and our land shall yield its plenty. 4 5
SUNDAY NOTICES The Feast of Nicholas Ferrar In the early seventeenth century Nicholas Ferrar and his extended family retired to Little Gidding in Huntingdonshire in England to live a life of prayer and service. In 1913 the Anglican Oratory of the Good Shepherd, meeting at Little Gidding, chose Nicholas as their patron. The Sydney Oratory will keep his annual feast with a in Christ Church St Laurence on Tuesday 4 December at 6pm. You would be most welcome to attend the, which will be followed by supper in the hall. For further information if required: The Revd Ronald Henderson OGS: rhenderson@ogs.net. Ordination On Wednesday 12 December at 7.30pm, The Bishop of South Sydney will ordain the Reverend Antony Weiss to the Priesthood. We are delighted that this ordination is to take place at Christ Church St Laurence. All are welcome to attend this historic occasion. The service will be followed by a reception in the parish hall. Those attending are invited to bring a plate of prepared finger food to share. Gregorian Vespers On Saturday 15 December at 5.30pm, Evening Prayer will take the form of Sung Vespers to Gregorian Tones. The setting is Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Anyone is welcome to join and sing the service (wearing black concert attire; choir robes are not worn). For more information contact the Director of Music, Sam Allchurch, via email s.allchurch@ccsl.org.au. Christmas Cards & 2019 Calendars CCSL Christmas cards are available from Belltower Books, priced at $10 for a mixed packet of 10 cards. Next year s Parish Calendar, The Word Became Flesh, is also available from today. The large version, replete with hole-punch, will be $9, and the smaller version will be $6. CCSL e-news To ensure you never miss out on the exciting happenings at Christ Church St Laurence, head to our website to sign up for our monthly E-news. You can do this at: http:// ccsl.org.au/newsletter-signup Discount Parking CCSL has secured a discounted rate for parking on Sundays at Wilson Parking Novotel Sydney Central Car Park (Please note the name change: formerly 169-179 Thomas Street). Pre-booking online is a must in order to secure your spot; however, once this is done you will only pay $12.50 a significant discount from the usual $20.50 for the day. You must use the aptly named promocode CHURCH when making your booking. Further details can be found on the flyer at the west door. St Laurence House Fundraiser The Fabulous Jazz Babies will present Christmas Capers (a light romp through Seasonal Times) in the parish hall at 7.30pm on Friday 14 December. Tickets $20 / $50 per family available at the door. All proceeds go to St Laurence House. SUNDAY NOTICES 6 7
PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH ADDRESS 812 George St, Sydney www.ccsl.org.au PARISH OFFICE ADDRESS PARISH POSTAL ADDRESS Level 2, 812B George Street, Sydney PO Box 1324, Haymarket NSW 1240 office@ccsl.org.au F 02 9212 2449 RECTOR Fr Daniel Dries fr.daniel@ccsl.org.au M 0417 662 776 LICENSED CLERGY Fr Ron Silarsah fr.ron@ccsl.org.au Fr Michael Giffin Fr Eric Hampson Fr Ian Crooks Rev d Antony Weiss M 0400 814 518 STUDENT MINISTER Ryan Austin-Eames ryan.austineames@gmail.com M 0466 548 937 PASTORAL CARE pastoralcare@ccsl.org.au PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Peter Bruce p.bruce@ccsl.org.au DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Sam Allchurch s.allchurch@ccsl.org.au ORGAN SCHOLAR Hamish Wagstaff h.wagstaff@ccsl.org.au Welcome to the Anglican Parish of Join our email list to be kept informed of Feasts and Festivals and other services and events in our church. To become a subscriber, please visit www.ccsl.org.au/newsletter or sign up via our Facebook www.facebook.com/christchurchstlaurence 8