Welcome to the Anglican Parish of Railway Square, Sydney 23 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 7.00am 7.30am Morning Prayer Eucharist 9.00am Sung Eucharist & Children's Ministry Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Hymns: 64 94 375 383 (ii) Setting: Eucharist (Dudman) 10.30am Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Hymns: 86 383 (ii) 94 Setting: Missa O quam gloriosum (Victoria) Motet: Ave verum corpus (Elgar) Postlude: Fugue in G minor, BWV 578 (Bach) 6.30pm Solemn Evensong & Benediction Preacher: The Rev'd Antony Weiss Hymns: 247 353 477 (Desc. Forster) Canticles: Short Service (Byrd) Anthem: Evening Hymn (Balfour Gardiner) Postlude: Andante Religioso, from Sonata IV, Op. 65, No. 4 (Mendelssohn) 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 24 SEPTEMBER 6.00pm Christian Meditation TUE 25 SEPTEMBER Sergius of Moscow, abbot and teacher (d. 1392) WED 26 SEPTEMBER Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester (d. 1626) THU 27 SEPTEMBER Vincent de Paul, priest, worker with the poor (d. 1660) FRI 28 SEPTEMBER Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr SAT 29 SEPTEMBER 12.15pm 6.00pm Healing Eucharist Eucharist SUN 30 SEPTEMBER St Michael and All Angels 7.00am 7.30am 9.00am 10.30am 6.30pm Ezek 1.4-12; Ps 138; Rev 12.7-12a; John 1.47-51 Morning Prayer Eucharist Sung Eucharist Preacher: Fr Michael O'Brien Setting: Eucharist (Dudman) Procession & Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr Michael O'Brien Introit:Benedicite Dominum (Gregorian Chant) Setting: Service in E (Darke) Motet: Panis Angelicus (Casciolini) Solemn Evensong, Procession & Benediction (sung by the Trebles of Christchurch Cathedral, New Zealand) Preacher: Fr Ron Silarsah Introit: Prevent us, O Lord (Holman) Responses: Law Canticles: Service in G (Aston) Anthem: Duo Seraphim (Dering) 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 Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all. COLLECT God and Father of all, you have taught us through your Son that the last shall be first, and have made a little child the measure of your kingdom: give us the wisdom from above, so that we may understand that in your sight the one who serves is the greatest of all. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. FIRST READING Proverbs 31.10-31 A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant, she brings her food from far away. She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and tasks for her servant-girls. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. She opens her hand to the poor, MASS READINGS Please use these readings in conjunction with the coloured service booklet. Breakfast is served after the 7.30am Eucharist today. Refreshments are served after the 9.00am Sung Eucharist 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. and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all her household are clothed in crimson. She makes herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the city gates, taking his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies the merchant with sashes. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband too, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Verses of the psalm are read alternately by a single reader and the congregation. A pause is observed at the colon for reflection. PSALM 1 1 Blessed are they who have not walked in the counsel of the ungodly: nor followed the way of sinners, nor taken their seat amongst the scornful. Railway Square, Sydney 3
2 But their delight is in the law of the Lord: and on that law will they ponder day and night. 3 They are like trees planted beside streams of water: that yield their fruit in due season. 4 Their leaves also shall not wither: and look, whatever they do, it shall prosper. 5 As for the ungodly, it is not so with them: they are like the chaff which the wind scatters. 6 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand up at the judgement: nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 7 For the Lord cares for the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. SECOND READING James 3.1-12 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies. Or look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong winds to drive them, yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but 4 MASS READINGS Railway Square, Sydney no one can tame the tongue a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia. God has called us with the gospel; to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia. GOSPEL Mark 9.30-37 The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. After leaving the mountain Jesus and his disciples went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again. But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, What
were you arguing about on the way? But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all. Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me. This is the gospel of the Lord, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. MASS READINGS OFFERTORY SENTENCE Though I walk in the midst of danger, yet will you preserve my life: you will stretch out your hand against the fury of my enemies, and your right hand shall save me. COMMUNION SENTENCE You have laid down your precepts to be faithfully kept. May my footsteps be firm in keeping your commands. COMMUNION MOTET Ave verum corpus Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Ave verum corpus natum ex Maria Virgine vere passum immolatum in cruce pro homine. Cujus latus perforatum unda fluxit sanguine. Esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine. O clemens, O pie, O dulcis Jesu fili Mariae. Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, who truly suffered upon the cross for mankind: from whose pierced side there came forth water and blood; give us now, and at the time of our death, yourself to be our food. O gentle, holy Jesus, Son of Mary. Latin, 14th Century Railway Square, Sydney 5
SUNDAY NOTICES Quarter Peal This afternoon at the conclusion of Solemn High Mass the Bellringers will be joined from bellringers around Sydney to perform a Quarter Peal dedicated to Dr Neil McEwan to mark his retirement as Director of Music at Christ Church St Laurence. Organ Recital At 2pm this afternoon there will be an organ recital by Jan Vermeire (Belgium). Entry is by note donation. This will be followed by afternoon tea. Induction of New Director of Music As the Rector recently announced, Mr Sam Allchurch has been appointed our new Director of Music. Sam will be commissioned during Solemn High Mass next Sunday, 30 September. Visiting Choir Next Sunday evening we welcome the boys of Christchurch Cathedral, New Zealand under the direction of John Linker, to sing Solemn Evensong. Interment of Ashes The ashes of Leigh Collien will be interred in the Memorial Garden following the Healing Eucharist this Wednesday, 25 September. St Michael & All Angels Sunday 30 September 2018 7.30am & 9.00am Eucharists 10.30am Procession & Solemn High Mass 6.30pm Solemn Evensong & Procession Call for Vergers The Head Verger would still be pleased to hear from any parishioners who would be interested in becoming a volunteer weekday verger. However, we are also interested in establishing a roster of Sunday afternoon vergers, in the hope of keeping the church doors open throughout Sunday. If you are able to assist as a Sunday or weekday verger, please contact Head Verger, Darren Churchill on 0412 196 473 or vergers@ccsl.org.au. St James' Institute The St James Institute is pleased to welcome Australian author Janet Nelson to present a seminar on writing intercessory prayer. Janet s book Let Us Pray has become an invaluable resource for churches around Australia. This seminar is designed for anyone who writes or delivers intercessory prayer in public worship, or anyone who wants to further develop their private prayer devotions. Saturday 29 September 2:30pm-5:00pm, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney. Tickets $30 adults, $25 concession. Free for St James Institute subscribers. Book at sjks.org.au/institute, or by email to registrations@sjks.org.au or phone to 8227 1305. 6 Railway Square, Sydney
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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 P 02 9211 0560 F 02 9212 2449 RECTOR Fr Daniel Dries fr.daniel@ccsl.org.au M 0417 662 776 SENIOR ASSISTANT PRIEST Fr John Sanderson fr.john@ccsl.org.au M 0408 130 864 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 P 02 9211 0560 P 02 9211 0560 STUDENT MINISTER Ryan Austin-Eames ryan.austineames@gmail.com M 0466 548 937 PASTORAL CARE pastoralcare@ccsl.org.au P 02 9211 0560 PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Peter Bruce p.bruce@ccsl.org.au P 02 9211 0560 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC DESIGNATE Sam Allchurch s.allchurch@ccsl.org.au P 02 9211 0560 ORGAN SCHOLAR Hamish Wagstaff h.wagstaff@ccsl.org.au P 02 9211 0560 Railway Square, Sydney 8