St Matthew s Anglican Church, Cheltenham CONTACT DETAILS Parish Priest: Fr Ron White M: 0422187 191 E: anglican.church@bigpond.com Priest Associate: Fr Andre Hassing M: 0430481103 E: andrehassing@yahoo.com.au Parish Office: 161 Park Road, Cheltenham, 3192 Parish Secretary: Claire Johnston Hours: Wednesday to Friday: 9am 4pm T: 95832205 E: stmatthewsanglicanchurch@bigpond.com W: www.stmatthewscheltenham.org.au Churchwardens: Vicar s Warden Sue Polites M: 0414653 843 People's Wardens Julie Johnston M: 0418580818 & Phil Whelan M: 0418398362 Flower Guild: Sue Polites M: 0414653 843 Prayer Chain: Sr Margot M: 0407889357 St Matthew s Cheltenham Op Shop: 33-35 Station Road, Cheltenham, 3192 T: 95832993 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.30am 4pm, Saturday: 9.30am 12pm St Matthew s Anglican Church Cheltenham Corner Nepean Highway and Park Road Cheltenham, Victoria, 3192 www.stmatthewscheltenham.org.au ALL SAINTS Sunday 5 November 2017 SERVICE DETAILS Sunday 8am: Holy Communion Sunday 10am: Sung Eucharist Wednesday 10am: Said Eucharist Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings and Funerals by arrangement 1 st Sunday of the month 8am: Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 1 st Sunday of the month 10am: Family Service with Sunday School 2 nd Sunday of the month: Healing Service follows the 10am Mass Welcome to our Service today 10am Family Service Sung Eucharist with Sunday School Celebrant: Fr Ron White PARISH EVENTS Morning Tea: After the 10am service every Sunday Parish Luncheon: 1 st Sunday of every 2 nd month (Dec) Parish Breakfast: 5 th Sunday of the month Organist: Mrs Marlene Davies + The flowers in the church today are in memory of all those whom we have loved and see no longer + 150 Years of Witness & Service in Cheltenham
OTHER SERVICES DURING THE WEEK St Matthew s Wednesday 8 November: 10am Mass: Saints, Martyrs, Missionaries & Teachers Fr Ron White Friends of St Francis Sunday 5 November: 9.30am Mass at CHN Prayer Room Fr Andre Hassing TODAY S ROSTER 5 NOVEMBER 8 AM 10 AM Sidespeople: Julie Johnston Sidespeople: Kath Daly Rob Johnston Reader: Fr Ron Reader: Kath Daly Chalice: Chalice: Phil Whelan Server: Server: Harold Daly Intercessions: N/A Intercessions: N/A NEXT SUNDAY S ROSTER 12 NOVEMBER 8 AM 10 AM Sidespeople: Cliff Simmons Sidespeople: Marilyn Simmons Reader: Cliff Simmons Reader: Barbara Duncan Chalice: Chalice: Mitch Porter Server: Priscilla van Reesema Server: Phil Whelan Intercessions: Vicki Hutton Intercessions: Pat Rossely Introit Hymn: 146 NEH THE HOLY COMMUNION GATHERING IN GOD S NAME 1. Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity! 2. Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before thee, Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3. Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide thee, Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see, Only thou art holy, there is none beside thee Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4. Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity! Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. The priest greets the people The Lord be with you. And also with you. Words: Reginald Heber 1783-1826 The New English Hymnal NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78.1-7 1 Thessalonians 4.9-18 Matthew 25.1-13 Sentence of Scripture Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5.10 2 3
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy, welcoming sinners and inviting them to the Lord s table. Silence may be kept God our Father, we come to you in sorrow for our sins. For turning away from you, and ignoring your will for our lives; Father, forgive us: save us and help us. For behaving just as we wish, without thinking of you; Father, forgive us: save us and help us. For failing you by what we do, and think and say; Father, forgive us: save us and help us. For letting ourselves be drawn away from you by temptations in the world about us; Father, forgive us: save us and help us. For living as if we were ashamed to belong to your Son; Father, forgive us: save us and help us. The Absolution. The priest says The almighty and merciful Lord grant you pardon and forgiveness of all your sins, time for amendment of life, and the grace and strength of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Hymn of Praise, Gloria in excelsis Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. The Collect for All Saints We praise you, heavenly Father, that you have knit together your chosen ones in one communion and fellowship in the body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord: give us grace so to follow your blessed saints 4 5
in all virtuous and Godly living that we may come to those inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD A Reading from the Book of Revelation After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the centre of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Hear the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. Revelation 7.9-17 Hymn: 236 TIS 1. Jesus hands were kind hands, doing good to all, Healing pain and sickness, blessing children small, Washing tired feet, and saving those who fall: Jesus hands were kind hands, doing good to all. 2. Take my hands, Lord Jesus, let them work for you, Make them strong and gentle, kind in all I do; Let me watch you, Jesus, till I m gentle too, Till my hands are kind hands, quick to work for you. A Reading from John s first letter See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Hear the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. Gradual Hymn: 224 NEH 1. For all thy saints, O Lord, Who strove in thee to live, Who followed thee, obeyed, adored, Our grateful hymn receive. 2. For all thy saints, O Lord, Who strove in thee to die, Who counted thee their great reward, Accept our thankful cry. 3. O Lord, thy name we bless, And humbly pray that we May follow them in holiness Who lived and died in thee. Words: Margaret Cropper 1886 1980 Words by permission Stainer & Bell, London Together In Song 1 John 3.1-3 Words: Richard Mant 1776-1848 The New English Hymnal 6 7
Remain standing for the Gospel Reading The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew chapter 5 beginning at verse 1 Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. For the Gospel of the Lord, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Commemoration of All Souls the names of the faithful departed as we remember before God those who have died yet live with him Eternal God, Lord of heaven and earth, we remember with thanksgiving, and commend to your infinite love, those faithful souls who having served you here on earth are now at rest in your presence, especially those most dear to us. The names are presented Give us grace so to follow their faith and good examples that we may share their joy, and at last be numbered with your saints in glory everlasting; through the mercy of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Silence may follow The Nicene Creed Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 8 9
THE GREETING OF PEACE All stand. The Greeting of Peace is introduced We are fellow-citizens with the saints and of the household of God, through Christ our Lord, who came and preached peace to those who were far off and those who were near. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The gifts of the people having been brought to the Altar: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. Blessed be God for ever. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 10 All may exchange a sign of peace Offertory Hymn: 301 A&M 1. God, whose city's sure foundation Stands upon his holy hill, By his mighty inspiration Chose of old and chooseth still Men and women from each nation His good pleasure to fulfil. 2. Here before us through the ages, While the Christian years went by, Saints, confessors, martyrs, sages, Strong to live and strong to die, Wrote their names upon the pages Of God's blessèd company. 3. Some there were like lamps of learning Shining in a faithless night, Some on fire with love, and burning With a flaming zeal for right, Some by simple goodness turning Souls from darkness unto light. 4. As we now with high thanksgiving Their triumphant names record, Grant that we, like them, believing In the promise of thy word, May, like them, in all good living Words: Cyril Argentine Alington 1872-1955 Praise and magnify the Lord! Hymns Ancient & Modern Hymns & Songs for Refreshing Worship [The Lord be with you. And also with you.] Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Loving God, we thank you for this world of wonder and delight. You have given it to us to care for, so that all your creatures may enjoy its bounty. Lord our God, we give you thanks and praise. We thank you that when we turned away from you, you sent Jesus to live and work as one of us, and bring us back to you. He showed us how to love you and set us free to love and serve one another. Lord our God, we give you thanks and praise. We thank you that on the cross Jesus took away our sin, all that keeps us from each other and from you. He frees us from hate and fear, from all that destroys love and trust. Lord our God, we give you thanks and praise. We thank you, the God of love, that you created us; 11
12 and continually preserve and sustain us. You have loved us with an everlasting love, and given us the light of the knowledge of his glory in the face of Jesus Christ. Lord our God, we give you thanks and praise. And so with everyone who believes in you, with all the saints and angels, we rejoice and praise you, singing: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. And now we thank you for these gifts of bread and wine; may we who receive them, as Jesus said, share his body and his blood. On the night he was betrayed, he took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread and gave it to his friends, and said, 'Take and eat. This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' After supper he took the cup and gave you thanks. He shared the cup with them and said, 'This is my blood poured out so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in remembrance of me.' Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. You have gathered us together to feed on Christ and to remember all he has done for us: Fill us with your Spirit that we may follow Jesus in all we do and say, working for justice and bringing your peace to this world that you have made. Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord. Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. As our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNION We who are many are one body in Christ, for we all share in the one bread. Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us your peace. The invitation to receive Holy Communion Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving. The sacrament is given with the following words The body of Christ keep you in eternal life. Amen. The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life. Amen. 13
The priest says THE SENDING OUT OF GOD S PEOPLE God, the source of all holiness: may we who have shared at this table as strangers and pilgrims on earth be welcomed with all your saints to the heavenly feast in your kingdom. Most loving God, you send us into the world you love. Give us grace to go thankfully and with courage in the power of your Spirit. Notices and invitations 5. But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The Saints triumphant rise in bright array: The King of glory passes on his way. 6. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The priest says God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, to know the hope to which he has called you. Amen. Words: W. Walsham How 1823-97 The New English Hymnal Dismissal Hymn: 197 NEH 1. For all the Saints, who from their labours rest, Who thee by faith before the world confest, Thy name, O Jesu, be forever blest. 2. Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear their one true Light. 3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the Saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. 4. O blest communion! fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. God, who has shown you a pattern of holy living and holy dying in the lives of the saints, bring you to share their glorious inheritance. Amen. God, who calls you no longer strangers but fellow citizens with the saints, set your hearts and minds on things above, where Christ is seated at God s right hand. Amen. and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. The priest or deacon says Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen. You are welcome to stay and enjoy a cuppa and a chat in the Hall after the service! From a Prayer Book for Australia. Copyright Broughton Publishing 1995 14 15
Wed 8 Nov Fri 10 Nov PARISH ANNIVERSARIES DURING THE WEEK Year s Mind Joy Head 5 November; Jan Daff 6 November; Renee Sampson 10 November CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD. 10am 7.30pm Mass: Saints, Martyrs, Missionaries & Teachers Parish Council, Parish Office 11am Aged Care Ministry, Sandfield Sun 12 Nov Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost 8am 10am 11.15am Holy Communion Sung Eucharist Healing Service NOTICES & UPCOMING EVENTS Nomination & Electoral Roll Forms If you would like to nominate someone for Parish Council, Churchwarden or Incumbency Committee please fill out the nomination form. If you are currently not on the Electoral Roll and would like to be please fill out the Application for enrolment on Church Electoral Roll form. Forms are available in the Narthex and need to be handed into the Parish Office or to Fr Ron by Tuesday 21 November. Last calendar orders! This is your last chance to order an Australian Anglican Church Calendar for 2018. Please consider buying one for home, office or as a gift (an excellent Christmas present!). Put $15 into a named envelope marked Calendar 2018 and place in the plate during the offertory. The Next Roster Please write on the list in the Narthex if you will be away on any Sunday during the December February period for roster duties. If you are currently not on the roster and would like to be, please write the duty / duties that you would like to do. The Melbourne Anglican (TMA) Due to the Melbourne Synod, which was held from 17-21 October, the November edition of TMA will be available from next Sunday. St Matthew's 150th Bags St Matthew's 150th Anniversary Bags filled with offers of discounts from various Cheltenham shops. $10 each. Available from the Parish Office or after the services. Parish Council The next Parish Council meeting will be held this Wednesday, 8 November at 7.30pm in the Parish Office. 2018 Lectionaries last chance! This is your last chance to order a 2017 Lectionary. Please put $14 inside a named envelope marked 2018 Lectionary and either place in the plate during the offertory or hand it in at the Parish Office. Notice of Annual Meeting The Annual General Meeting of St Matthew s Anglican Church will be held on Sunday 26 November at 11.30am. Parish Group Reports for AGM All reports for the Annual Meeting need to be received by next Sunday, 12 November, please hand in to the Parish Office. A Vessel Special Effort! The regilding and repairs of the Altar vessels is now underway as was projected during the celebrations of the 150th. These will be rededicated on Advent Sunday, 3 December, and as part of that celebration we are conducting a Special Effort. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and are available after both services. 16 17
Parish Breakfast Thank you!! Thank you to those who attended our final Parish Breakfast for the year last Sunday! It was a happy bunch that sat down to enjoy breakfast and a chat. A big thank you to those who made our Breakfast possible. Copyright Sermons 4 Kids, Inc. All Rights Reserved Empty Christmas Tree A reminder to start buying gifts (unwrapped) and Christmas food so that they can be placed under our Empty Christmas Tree which will be up on Sunday 26 November. Toys are needed for children aged 5 12 yrs. For teenagers please consider gift vouchers so they can choose their own gifts. Below are some suggestions. FOOD IDEAS Cereals Christmas Cakes / Pudding / Mince Pies Jam / Honey / Spread Tinned goods Lollies / Nuts Pasta / Spaghetti Tomato Paste or Sauce / Pasta Sauce Savoury or Sweet Biscuits / Shortbread GIFT IDEAS Art Materials Backpack or Bag Doll / Barbie Bat & Ball / Football Blocks / Lego / Duplo Board Game Rattle / Toys / Puzzle Toiletries Please see the full list in the Narthex and Hall. Dixon House requires them by Friday 8 December for distribution. Apostle? Saint? Can you identify the people represented by these shields? Clue: 2 are male and 2 are female. 18 19