WEEKLY PEW SHEET NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST HYMNS: 494 (tune 413), 341, 333, 359 (tune 322) PREACHER The Rev d Elaine Farmer Priest in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn 7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST Reader: Neil Inall Intercessor: Jonathan Blackwell 9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH Reader: Julie Sheppard Intercessor: Mary Shuttleworth Cantor: Ria Andriani Setting: Dudman Eucharist Motet: Mozart Laudate Dominum Voluntary: Du Mage Grand jeu 11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST Reader: Phillip Jones Intercessor: Anna Laurence Choir: The Choir of St James Setting: Howells Collegium Regale Motet: Howells Like as the hart Voluntary: Du Mage Grand jeu 3:00PM CHORAL EVENSONG Reader: David Burchell Responses: Tomkins Canticles: Lloyd Hereford service Anthem: Vaughan Williams Valiant for truth For the week beginning Sunday 25 September 2016 PLEASE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKLET YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE THE PEW SHEET HOME WITH YOU Church opening hours: Mon Fri 10am 4pm; Sat 9am 1pm; Sun 7am 4pm Weekly services: Mon Fri: 12:30pm Eucharist; Wed: 6:15pm Choral Evensong As Sydney s oldest church, St James is a place of soul-stirring worship, challenging preaching and fine music. We are a progressive community that welcomes all people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion. 1
Please advise one of the Sidespersons if you would like Communion brought to you in the pew. If necessary, you are welcome to sit for those parts of the liturgy when it is normal to stand. REFLECTION Follow Jesus this directive sounds so simple, but there are many details that challenge us on our journey as disciples. The readings for today focus on our attitude towards wealth and poverty, and how we use our resources. The letter to Timothy warns against setting our hopes on uncertain riches, encouraging us rather to serve with a generous spirit. COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, from whom light rises in darkness for those who seek you: grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us do, that in your light we may see light, and in your narrow path may not stumble; 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. FIRST READING A reading from the Book of the prophet Jeremiah 32:1 3a, 6 15 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord in the tenth year of King Zedekiah of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and the prophet Jeremiah was confined in the court of the guard that was in the palace of the king of Judah, where King Zedekiah of Judah had confined him. Jeremiah said, The word of the Lord came to me: Hanamel son of your uncle Shallum is going to come to you and say, Buy my field that is at Anathoth, for the right of redemption by purchase is yours. Then my cousin Hanamel came to me in the court of the guard, in accordance with the word of the Lord, and said to me, Buy my field that is at Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for the right of possession and redemption is yours; buy it for yourself. Then I knew that this was the word of the Lord. And I bought the field at Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and weighed out the money to him, seventeen shekels of silver. I signed the deed, sealed it, got witnesses, and weighed the money on scales. Then I took the sealed deed of purchase, containing the terms and conditions, and the open copy; and I gave the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah son of Mahseiah, in the presence of my cousin Hanamel, in the presence of the witnesses who signed the deed of purchase, and in the presence of all the Judeans who were sitting in the court of the guard. In their presence I charged Baruch, saying, Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds, both 2
this sealed deed of purchase and this open deed, and put them in an earthenware jar, in order that they may last for a long time. For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land. A short silence is observed. Reader All For the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. PSALM 91:1 6, 14 16 At the 7:45am Eucharist the Psalm is recited antiphonally, a long pause being observed at the colon. At the 9:00am Eucharist the following antiphon and setting of the Psalm is used. At the 11:00am Eucharist a Book of Common Prayer setting of the Psalm is sung by the Choir. Response Chants: 9am D. Drury; 11am S.S. Wesley and J. Turle Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High: who abide under the shadow of the Almighty, They will say to the Lord You are my refuge and my stronghold: my God in whom I trust. For he will deliver you from the snare of the hunter: and from the destroying curse. He will cover you with his wings, and you will be safe under his feathers: his faithfulness will be your shield and defence. You shall not be afraid of any terror by night: or of the arrow that flies by day, Of the pestilence that walks about in darkness: or the plague that destroys at noonday. You have set your love upon me, says the Lord, and therefore I will deliver you: I will lift you out of danger, because you have known my name. When you call upon me I will answer you: I will be with you in trouble, I will rescue you and bring you to honour. With long life I will satisfy you: and fill you with my salvation. Response SECOND READING A reading from the First Letter of Paul to Timothy 6:6 19 Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into 3
temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains. But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will bring about at the right time he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honour and eternal dominion. Amen. As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life. A short silence is observed. Reader All For the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. We now sing the Gradual Hymn: No. 341. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader. Reader/All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Cantor Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor, to make you rich out of his poverty. Alleluia! All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! GOSPEL READING LUKE 16:19 31 Deacon A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St Luke. All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus told this parable to those among the Pharisees who loved money: There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where 4
he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames. But Abraham said, Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us. The man who had been rich said, Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father s house for I have five brothers that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment. Abraham replied, They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them. He said, No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent. Abraham said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead. Deacon All For the Gospel of the Lord, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. COMMUNION Baptised Christians from all traditions are welcome to receive Communion. All others are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing. Please move to the altar rail. You are advised to take any valuables with you to Communion to ensure their security. We also request that people not use the practice of intinction at Communion (the practice of dipping the consecrated bread into the consecrated wine) as it increases the possibility of transmitting infection. If you are concerned about use of the common cup, it is acceptable for you to receive Communion in one kind (i.e. the bread only). Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. COMMUNION MOTETS 9AM MOTET Laudate Dominum omnes gentes: laudate eum omnes populi. Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia eius: et veritas Domini manet in aeternum. Gloria Patri et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper. Et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Words: Psalm 117 and doxology Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Praise the Lord, all nations: praise him, all peoples. Because his mercy upon us is confirmed: and the trustworthiness of the Lord will endure for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end. Amen. 5
11AM MOTET Like as the hart desireth the water-brooks: so longeth my soul after thee, O God. My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God: when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God? Words: Psalm 42:1-3 Music: Herbert Howells (1892-1983) ORGAN VOLUNTARY Pierre Du Mage (1674-1751) Grand jeu from Première Livre d Orgue PRAYERS FOR HEALING The laying on of hands and anointing with prayers for healing, for yourself or on behalf of others, will be offered in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit after both the 9:00am and the 11:00am services. ST JAMES CHRISTMAS CARDS Various Christmas card designs are now available, featuring photography by Christopher Shain. $20 for a pack of 10 with envelopes. All proceeds go to the Church. Available from the back of the Church or from the Parish Office. 6
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for the Church in Wales and The Most Rev d Dr Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Llandaff. The sick Immediate: Harry Parsons, Patricia Highducheck, Margaret, Bishop Jack Spong, John Williams, Peter Christian, Martha McRae. The sick Long-term: Jenny Johnston, Pamela Sapsford, Anahera Chessum, Bob Crundwell, Cherie Sheppard, Fr John Beer, Maddy Ritchie, Candace Waters, The Waters family, Aldine Dallas, The Rev d Gethin Abraham-Williams, Norma Shore, Gabriel Miles, Fr Ken Shillito, Tim Potter, Ray Sharp, John Sheldon, Joan Goff, Peter Stewart, Marian Pilone, Marion Barton, Neville Harris, Shirley Harris, Steve Bell, Jean Lowe, Benjamin York, Ariel Roman, Bp Ken Mason, Douglas and Margaret Bruce, Sue Keats, Ashleigh Lester, Joyce Wiltshire, Paula Ginns, Dorothy van Twest, Eric Robinson, Judith Chandler, Rhonda Gordon, John Eddy, Fiona Hawke, Barry Shepherd, Phillip, Norma Penglase, Eva Hulley, Dorothy Picard, Frances Rolfe, Peter Christian, Helen Ashley, Hamish Richards, Jean Keppie, Lia Edwards, Billie Brace, Eve Syme, The Rev d Paul Cooper, June Miller, Shane Madigan. The recently departed: Richard Conti, Neville Robinson, Andreas Kormas, Barrie Martin, Margaret Radford, David Samild. Those whose year s mind falls at this time: William Roberts, Frederick Britt, Cyril Annable, John Horsburgh, Nigel Bowen, Jennifer Hughes, John Hoyle, Nancy Turbott, Linda Gooley, Arthur Shepherd, Anne Brassington, Frank Stuzzi, Sally Cavanough-Gruba, Peter Hely. Please note that names of the sick will remain on the Immediate list for one month only. If there is a need for a name to remain longer, please ask for it to be placed on the Long Term list. All requests should be made to Dianne Ward, the Office Administrator, at office@sjks.org.au. SEASON OF CREATION Loving God, out of your goodness and providence you created all things with rich variety and great beauty, and entrusted us with responsibility to care for them; grant that we might so value all that you have given into our care that we may strive to sustain its blessings for all people for all time; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 7
NOTICES VISITING ORGANIST Today we welcome Kurt Ison as organist at the 9am and 11am Eucharists, and at Evensong. ST JAMES INSTITUTE Thursday 29 September, 1:00 to 2:00pm: lectio divina in the Crypt. Join us for this prayerful reading of the following Sunday s Gospel passage in an hour of guided reflection and prayer, enfolded by silence. No cost. No registration required. Ever struggled with prayer? Fr Martin returns to St James for October Thursday lunchtimes, 1:00 to 2:00pm, for A School for Prayer: Lord, Teach Us to Pray...Join us for this continuation of the series offered earlier in the year. You need not have been to the earlier sessions if you would like to come. No cost. Please register at registrations@sjks.org.au There is still time to join the group who will be visiting the Gallipoli Mosque 15-19 Gelibolu Parade, Auburn on Saturday 8 October but please register at registrations@sjks.org.au as there are special instructions for those who are attending, or phone Sue Mackenzie on 0404 0070 737. FAREWELL ISABELLA WOODS Our Communications and Media Manager, Isabella Woods, will be leaving us in mid-december to return to the UK. She has done an excellent job in this position and as a member of the Choir. We will greatly miss her, but wish her well. Our prayers go with her for the next phase of her life. We will formally thank her for her ministry at St James at the end of the 11:00am Choral Eucharist on Sunday 11 December. COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS DAYLIGHT SAVING Don t forget Daylight Saving commences at 2:00am on Sunday 2 October. SIDESPERSONS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to be on a roster as Sidespersons for Wednesday Evensong. If you are able to help please contact John Carroll on 0419 703 410. ANGLICANS TOGETHER TODAY Anglicans Together AGM and Open Synod Forum, 2:30pm, St James Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Other forthcoming events are listed on the Anglicans Together website (www.anglicanstogether.org) FAREWELL Today at All Saints Cathedral, Bathurst, The Very Rev d Anne Wentzel, Dean of Bathurst will be farewelled. Anne is retiring into Canberra-Goulburn Diocese to become part of the ministry team at St Saviours Cathedral, Goulburn. She will be working part time with the Dean, as Canon and Sub-Dean. We wish her well in her new ministry. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: ABILITY LINKS Do you have a disability or know someone who does? Ability Links is for carers and people with disability aged from 9 to 64 years, who are generally not accessing specialist disability services. Ability Links is delivered across NSW by a number of organisations. To find your local Linker, visit the ADHC website: www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/individuals/ inclusion_and_participation/ ability_links_nsw 8
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PARISH PASTORAL CONTACT FORM There are many people who attend St James Church but for whom we have no contact details. This makes it difficult for the clergy and pastoral networkers to make contact when there is a need. We are therefore asking people to please let us know their contact details if they are not already on the Parish Roll. If there are other members of your family who need to be included, please complete a separate form for each person. Extra forms are available in the Baptistry. Please complete this form and return it to: The Parish Office, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney 2000, put it in the collection bowl, or email it to office@sjks.org.au SURNAME CHRISTIAN NAMES ADDRESS TELEPHONE CONTACT NUMBER E-MAIL WHICH SERVICE DO YOU NORMALLY ATTEND? 10
DIRECTOR ST JAMES' INSTITUTE (HALF TIME) St James Church is looking for either an ordained or lay person who can take a vigorous, strategic and entrepreneurial approach in leading and developing the St James' Institute into the next phase of its life. The Institute provides a range of educational programs and other resources to enable people to explore and grow in the Christian faith, and to engage in public discussion on contemporary issues. Enquires to the Rector, The Rev'd Andrew Sempell, on 02 8227 1300. For further information, please see the Position Statement at www.sjks.org.au Applications close on Friday 28 October 2016. COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MANAGER (PART-TIME 3 DAYS PW) St James Church is looking for someone with a high level of written communication and interpersonal skills. He or she must be competent in MS Office and Publisher, have excellent proofreading skills, administrative ability, and a capacity to multi-task. Duties include: maintaining the Parish website, writing articles, publishing Parish Connections, and general administrative support. Enquires to the Rector, The Rev'd Andrew Sempell, on 02 8227 1300. For further information, please see the Position Statement at www.sjks.org.au Applications close on Friday 28 October 2016. MORE INFORMATION on many news items, and the Parish, can be found on our website, www.sjks.org.au, including links to our bimonthly magazine, Parish Connections. 11
Please send any notices for inclusion in the parish news to the office by Tuesday morning. PARISH OF ST JAMES, KING STREET Office: Level 1, 169-171 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: 8227 1300 Fax: 9232 4182 E-mail: office@sjks.org.au Rector: The Reverend Andrew Sempell E: rector@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1303 (mobile 0419 018 225) Associate Rector: The Reverend John Stewart E: john.stewart@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1304 (AH 9410 3077) [On leave: 23 Sept. to 8 Oct. incl.] Acting Director of the St James Institute: Sue Mackenzie E: institute@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1305 (mobile 0404 070 737) Wardens: John Dakin, Kumar Rasiah and Michael Robinson. E: warden1@sjks.org.au Website: www.sjks.org.au PARISH MINISTRIES GUILD OF ST RAPHAEL HEALING EUCHARIST First Tuesday each month, 6:15pm MOTHERS UNION First Wednesday each month, 10:30am WHAT S ON THIS WEEK CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Tuesday, 1:10 1:50pm, Crypt Wednesday, 7:45 8:30am, Crypt Friday, 1:10 1:50pm, Crypt WORSHIP Monday to Friday 12:30pm, Holy Eucharist Wednesday 6:15pm, Choral Evensong Sung by The Choir of St James LUNCHTIME CONCERT Wednesday 28 September, 1:15pm Strelitzia NEXT SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2016 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (GREEN) PREACHER THE REV D JOHN DEANE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANGLICAN BOARD OF MISSION 7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST 9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH SUNG BY THE ST JAMES SINGERS SETTING: MATTHIAS CHRIST CHURCH MASS MOTET: LOOSEMORE O LORD, INCREASE OUR FAITH 11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES SETTING: MONTEVERDI MISSA A 4 MOTET: PALESTRINA SUPER FLUMINA BABYLONIS Please consider paying your offering directly into the church account. Details are: BSB 032 007, A/C 250025, Churchwardens St James Gen. A/C. Offering cards are available from the Office if you use direct debit.