WEEKLY PEW SHEET TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST HYMNS: 467, 357, 353, 486 PREACHER The Rev d John Deane Executive Director, Anglican Board of Mission 7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST Reader: Alanna Nobbs Intercessor: Raymond Nobbs For the week beginning Sunday 2 October 2016 PLEASE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKLET YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE THE PEW SHEET HOME WITH YOU 9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH Reader: Keith Carpenter Intercessor: Leon Fitzgerald Choir: The St James Singers Setting: Matthias Christ Church Mass Motet: Loosemore O Lord, increase our faith Voluntary: Bach Prelude in E minor 11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST Reader: Gail Ball Intercessor: Christopher Richardson Choir: The Choir of St James Setting: Monteverdi Messa a quattro voci da cappella Motet: Palestrina Super flumina Babylonis Voluntary: Bach Prelude in E minor 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 We learn the faith in many different ways from parents and friends, teachers, the study of the Scriptures, and from living in the Christian community. We are strengthened by hearing the faith stories of others and by passing on our own. We also have a responsibility to nurture this faith and hand it on to others. It is a treasure entrusted to us for the benefit of others. COLLECT OF THE DAY Faithful God, have mercy on us your unworthy servants, and increase our faith, that, trusting in your Sprit s power to work in us and through us, we may never be ashamed to witness to our Lord but may obediently serve him all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. FIRST READING A reading from the Book of Lamentations 1:1 6 How lonely sits the city that once was full of people! How like a widow she has become, she that was great among the nations! She that was a princess among the provinces has become a vassal. She weeps bitterly in the night, with tears on her cheeks; among all her lovers she has no one to comfort her; all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they have become her enemies. Judah has gone into exile with suffering and hard servitude; she lives now among the nations, and finds no resting-place; her pursuers have all overtaken her in the midst of her distress. The roads to Zion mourn, for no one comes to the festivals; all her gates are desolate, her priests groan; her young girls grieve, and her lot is bitter. Her foes have become the masters, her enemies prosper, because the Lord has made her suffer for the multitude of her transgressions; her children have gone away, captives before the foe. From daughter Zion has departed all her majesty. Her princes have become like stags that find no pasture; they fled without strength before the pursuer. A short silence is observed. Reader All For the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. 2
PSALM 137 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 Chant: C.S. Lang By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept: when we remembered Zion. As for our harps we hung them up: upon the trees that are in that land. For there those who led us away captive required of us a song: and those who had despoiled us demanded mirth, saying Sing us one of the songs of Zion. How can we sing the Lord s song: in a strange land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem: let my right hand forget its mastery. Let my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth: if I do not remember you, if I do not prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy. Remember, O Lord, against the Edomites the day of Jerusalem: how they said Down with it, down with it, raze it to its foundations. O daughter of Babylon, you that lay waste: happy shall he be who serves you as you have served us; Happy shall he be who takes your little ones: and dashes them against the stones. Response SECOND READING A reading from the Second letter of Paul to Timothy 1:1 14 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I am grateful to God whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did when I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit 3
of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher, and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us. A short silence is observed. Reader All For the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. We now sing the Gradual Hymn: No. 357. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader. Reader/All Cantor All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The word of the Lord stands for ever; it is the word given to you, the Good News. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! GOSPEL READING LUKE 17:5 10 Deacon A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St Luke. All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. The apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith! The Lord replied, If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, Be uprooted and planted in the sea, and it would obey you. Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from ploughing or tending sheep in the field, Come here at once and take your place at the table? Would you not rather say to him, Prepare supper for me, put on your apron and serve me while I eat and drink; later you may eat and drink? Do you thank the slave for doing what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that you were ordered to do, say, We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done! Deacon All For the Gospel of the Lord, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 4
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 O Lord, increase our faith, strengthen us and confirm us in thy true faith; endue us with wisdom, charity, chastity and patience, in all our adversity. Sweet Jesu, say Amen. Words: Anonymous Music: Henry Loosemore (c.1607-1670) 11AM MOTET Super flumina Babylonis illic sedimus et flevimus dum recordaremur tui, Sion: in salicibus in medio eius, suspendimus organa nostra. By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept when we remembered thee, O Sion. And in the midst of the willows we hung up our harps. Words: Psalm 137 Music: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525/26-1594) ORGAN VOLUNTARY Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Prelude in E minor, BWV 548a 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. THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH TODAY are in loving memory of Arthur William Shepherd May he rest in peace, and rise with Christ in glory. 5
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for The Church of the Province of West Africa and The Most Rev d Dr Daniel Sarfo, Primate and Metropolitan, CPWA, Archbishop of the Internal Province of Ghana and Bishop of Kumasi. The sick Immediate: James Robinson, Megan Nelson, Faye Green, Peter Meyer, Harry Parsons, Patricia Highducheck, Margaret, Bishop Jack Spong, Peter Christian, Martha McRae. The sick Long-term: Rodney Knock, Leigh Knock, 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, Helen Ashley, Hamish Richards, Jean Keppie, Lia Edwards, Billie Brace, Eve Syme, The Rev d Paul Cooper, June Miller, Shane Madigan. Baptism anniversaries: Allan Geoffrey Simpson. The recently departed: Jenny Johnston, Olive Hely, Richard Conti, Neville Robinson, Andreas Kormas, Barrie Martin, Margaret Radford, David Samild. Those whose year s mind falls at this time: Alan Oldfield, Daryl Ganter, Earle Backen, Eadith Holland, Patricia Foley, Jill Mackie, William Udy, George ( Bish ) Rowling, Lola Braund, Judith Edwards, Richard Smidlin, Elanor Grainger, Alison Hinchenly. 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. 6
NOTICES DAVID SAMILD IMMUREMENT Today the Immurement of David Samild s ashes will take place in the Columbarium immediately following the 11am Choral Eucharist. All are welcome to attend. ST JAMES INSTITUTE 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. Registrations are now essential for planning purposes, so please register at registrations@sjks.org.au or phone 82271305 and leave a message. 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. SARAH KIM ORGAN RECITAL Sarah Kim, a former Organ Scholar of St James, will be giving an Organ Recital this afternoon, Sunday 2 October at 3:00pm, in Verbrugghen Hall at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She will also be adjudicating the Sydney Organ Competition on Monday 3 October. The Open Section Final Recital will be at Verbrugghen Hall at 7:00pm. ST JAMES MEN S GROUP Next meeting is on Saturday 22 October at 12 noon at 15 Macleay Avenue, Wahroonga. Please RSVP to David Cheetham on 0405 199 189. COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS 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. ANGLICAN EdCOMM DINNER An invitation is extended to those involved with education to attend the annual Integral Project Dinner of Anglican EdComm on Thursday 20 October, 6:30pm 9:45pm at Rydges Parramatta, 116-118 James Ruse Drive, Rosehill. Speaker: Dr Michael Spence, Vice Chancellor, University of Sydney. Cost: $90-$120.For more information and to register, see the website: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-integraldinner-2016-tickets-24764437098 ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: ABILITY LINKS Do you have a disability or know someone who does? Ability Links aims to assist people with disability to be valued, equal and active members of their communities. Ability Links coordinators, known as linkers, work with people with disability, their families and carers supporting them to access support and services in their community. Ability Links is for: People with disability aged from 9 to 64 years and who are generally not accessing specialist disability services. Carers and families of people with disability. 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 7
2017 ORCHESTRAL MASSES FUNDRAISER The Launch of the Fundraising Appeal for the 2017 Orchestral Masses is to be held at home of the Reverend John and Mrs Jan Stewart, Clergy House, McLean Avenue, Chatswood on Saturday, 29 October, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. RSVP to the Parish Office by 21 October, 2016 8227 1300 Tickets: $50 per person 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. 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 5 October, 1:15pm SSO Chamber Players NEXT SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER 2016 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (GREEN) PREACHER THE REV D JOHN SPOONER HONORARY CHAPLAIN TO THE HEALING MINISTRY 7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST 9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH SETTING: MATTHIAS CHRIST CHURCH MASS 11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES SETTING: MISSA VIDI SPECIOSIAM MOTET: FAURÉ CANTIQUE DE JEAN RACINE 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.