THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST MARY MOUNT WAVERLEY WELCOME Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 12 August 2018
At Worship Today: Grant, O Lord, that we may see in you the fulfilment of all our need, and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on the true and living bread that you have given us in Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Sanctuary bell will be rung 5 minutes before the service begins to observe a time of quiet. 9.00 am (Sung Eucharist) A Prayer Book for Australia - page 119 Preaching & Presiding: Revd Kathryn Liturgy Setting: John Ross Processional: TIS 535 v. 1,2,4,5 I am the Bread of Life Sentence: Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. First Reading: 2 Samuel 18.5-9,15,31-33 Psalm: Psalm 130 Psalm Response: 7.45 am (Book of Common Prayer) Preaching and Presiding: Revd Kathryn Hymn: 510 My God, Your Table Now is Spread 10.30 am (Contemporary Eucharist) Preaching and Presiding: Revd Kathryn Second Reading: Ephesians 4.25-5.2 Gospel Acclamation: Gospel: John 6.35,41-51 Offertory: TIS 430 Your Words to me are Life and Health Choir Anthem: I am the Bread. Composer: John Michael Talbot Recessional Hymn: TIS 100 v 1,4,7 All Creatures of Our God and King People of all Christian churches, who are communicants of their own church, are invited to share Holy Communion with us
First Reading: 2 Samuel 18.5-9, 14, 31-33 The king ordered Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave orders to all the commanders concerning Absalom. 6 So the army went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim. 7 The men of Israel were defeated there by the servants of David, and the slaughter there was great on that day, twenty thousand men. 8 The battle spread over the face of all the country; and the forest claimed more victims that day than the sword. 9 Absalom happened to meet the servants of David. Absalom was riding on his mule, and the mule went under the thick branches of a great oak. His head caught fast in the oak, and he was left hanging between heaven and earth, while the mule that was under him went on.14 Joab said, I will not waste time like this with you. He took three spears in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Absalom, while he was still alive in the oak. 31 Then the Cushite came; and the Cushite said, Good tidings for my lord the king! For the Lord has vindicated you this day, delivering you from the power of all who rose up against you. 32 The king said to the Cushite, Is it well with the young man Absalom? The Cushite answered, May the enemies of my lord the king, and all who rise up to do you harm, be like that young man. 33 The king was deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept; and as he went, he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would that I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son! Second Reading: Ephesians 4.25-5.2 So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbours, for we are members of one another. 26 Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not make room for the devil. 28 Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labour and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. 29 Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. 31 Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, 32 and be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. 5 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2 and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Gospel: John 6.35,41-51 Jesus said to the crowd, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.41 Then the Jews began to complain about him because he said, I am the bread that came down from heaven. 42 They were saying, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now s a y, I h a v e c o m e d o w n f r o m heaven? 43 Jesus answered them, Do not complain among yourselves. 44 No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught by God. Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. 46 Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. 47 Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life. 48 I am the bread of life. 49 Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died.50 This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh. There is a letter for all parishioners in the Narthex. Please take home your copy.
First Communion Any parents of children aged 7 or above who are interested in their child making their first communion, please contact Rev d Kathryn Watt Rev d Dianne s long-service leave Dianne is on long-service leave until Tuesday 2nd October inclusive. If you have a pastoral emergency please contact Revd Kathryn Watt Carpet laying The church will be closed to allow for the new carpet to be laid between 13th and 17th August. The church will be available for normal services on the weekend. HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY HELP THE AGEING HOMELESS? FREE COMMUNITY FORUM SUNDAY AUGUST 19 2:30 TO 4:30 PM CARING FOR THE HOMELESS Everyone is invited to these very important discussions at HIGH STREET ROAD UNITING CHURCH 482 HIGH ST. ROAD, MT WAVERLEY- MELWAY: 61: G12 SPEAKERS BILL KENDALL HOMELESS RESPONSE COORDINATOR, CITY OF MONASH MADIE GRAHAM UNITING-WESLEY CRISIS ACCOMMODATION SERVICE HOST CR REBECCA PATERSON Q AND A SESSION INCLUDED - WHERE YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SAY LIGHT REFRESHMENTS /DISCUSSION TIME 2:00 to 2:20 AND AGAIN AFTER THE FORUM ENQUIRIES: PH: 9807 8732 OR 9807 4084 SPONSORED BY THE UNITING CHURCHES OF MT WAVERLEY-CHADSTONE
MEN S FORUM TUES 14th AUGUST 2018 2PM OLD CHURCH GUEST SPEAKER: ANDREW WEYBURY TOPIC: LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, A SURVIVOR S JOURNEY ALL PARISHIONERS ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND Update of Parish Directory 2018 Chat & Chew Chat & Chew is on again Friday 17th August 10.30am at TORO Cafe, Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley Shops. Drop in for a warm chat and hot chew! GARDENING GROUP Next Saturday 18th August, the Garden Group will again convene to spruce up the church grounds. 9.30am onwards. Please stay for a cuppa and a chat afterwards. Enquiries: Maggie and Graeme Dellora Melbourne Dinner SEEN & UNSEEN: exploring the world of fear and power September 15th 2018 Syndal Baptist Church, 588 High St Rd, Glen Waverley Doors open 6:30pm, formalities 7:30pm Individual tickets $45 Tables of 10 $405 Includes a 3 course meal. It is now several years since our Parish Directory was updated. Parish Council has decided that we should update our directory. Please check the Parish Directory in the parish centre to ensure your entry is correct. Is your email address your current address? Are your phone details correct? If you need to change your entry please fill in a new form, sign it and place it in the box provided. If you want to be removed from the directory please fill in the form ensuring that you tick the appropriate box. If you are happy with your entry and wish to be included in the updated directory you don t need to do anything. If you are unsure about this please speak to Joan West about it. Closing date for entries is Sunday 26 August 2018
Friends of St Stephen and St Mary Present Springtime Serenade Featuring Cath Connelly Celtic Harper & Performers from professional Musical Theatre Sunday 21st October 2pm Adults: $30, Children: $20, Family Ticket: $80 Afternoon tea included. Tickets available after services from September 2nd Monday August 27th meeting at 1-30pm in the Parish Centre, Speaker 2pm. MU talks about Women s Health & Ageing with Professor Cassandra Szoeke of the Women s Healthy Ageing Project. This impressive study begun in 1990 by the Centre for Medical Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, involves over 2000 women aged 45-55 and it has asked questions about regarding healthy ageing in women. As this issue involves or will involve over 50% of our parish, Mothers Union would like to invite all women in the parish and their friends to attend. Please note the date in your diary, on the fridge or mobile phone. You don t want to miss hearing how you might live healthier for your remaining days on earth! 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. Next session will be on 23 August 7.30pm in the Old Church, then on 13 September 2018.
Sunday Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - August 12 2018 7.45 am Book of Common Prayer 9.00 am Sung Eucharist 10.30 am Contemporary Eucharist followed by interment 3.00-7.30 pm Tamil Congregation (Church) Monday 13 4.00-8.45 pm Karen Margaret Dance (PC) Tuesday 14 9.30-11.30 am Yoga (Parish Ctr) 10.30 am - 12 noon mainly music (Old Church) 2.00-4.00 pm Men s Forum (OC & PC) 2.00-3.00 pm Sue in Counselling room 7.30-9.30 pm TCCV Vestry (Room 4) Wednesday 15 10.30 am - 12 noon mainly music (Old Church) 10.30 am Friendship Group 7.45 pm Parish Council (Old Church) Thursday 16 10.00-11.00 am Eucharist w fellowship 6.30-8.00 pm Yoga (Parish Centre) Friday 17 9.30 am - 12.00 pm Yoga (Old Church) 10.30 am Chat and Chew Saturday 18 9.30 am Gardening group 3.00-9.00 pm Chinese Congregation (both churches & parish Ctr) Sunday 19 Pentecost 13 7.45 am Book of Common Prayer 9.00 am Sung Eucharist 10.30 am Contemporary Eucharist 6.00-8.00 pm Youth Group Next week: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 19, 2018 Readings: 1 Kings 2.10-12;3.3-14 Psalm 111 Ephesians 5.15-20 John 6.51-58 Stewards/Welcomers: BCP N Thevaoalan Adam Thevapalan SE G Dellora SS M Dellora T Syfret CE Fiona N-S Tony Readers: BCP J de Lacy SE E Fasken J Russell CE Christine N Eucharistic/Chalice Assistance: BCP B de Lacy SE J Bowers G Smith B Chugg Leonie McLachlan CE Christine M Jean Intercessor: SE R Ritchie CE Christine M 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. We explore how to follow the Benedictine way of life in today's world. www.monasteriesoftheheart.org. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Christine Mallouhi
The Anglican Parish of St Stephen & St Mary Mount Waverley 383 High Street Road, Mt Waverley, 3149. Phone: 9807 3168 Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.30am - 2.30pm Email: parishoffice@stephenandmary.org.au Website: www.stephenandmary.org.au Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephenandmary.mtwaverley Assistant Curate (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun) Children s and Families Minister (Tues & Wed 9.30 am - 2.30 pm) Music Director Treasurer Office Manager Churchwardens: 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-604739