Birth of John the Baptist 24 June 2012

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST MARY MOUNT WAVERLEY WELCOME Birth of John the Baptist 24 June 2012 Confidence Lord, how easy it is to know you! You grant me the clear confidence that you exist, and that you will take care that not all the ways of goodness are stopped. At the height of earthly fame I gaze with wonder at that path through hopelessness - to this point from which even I have been able to convey to men some reflection of the Light which comes from you. And you will enable me to go on doing as much as needs to be done. And in so far as I do not manage it - that means that you have allotted the task to others.. Alexander Solzhenitsyn

At Worship Today Prayer of the Day Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way for your Son our Saviour by preaching a baptism of repentance: make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent, and, following his example, may constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 7.45 am (BCP) Book of Common Prayer: Presiding and Preaching: Fr Grant E Hymn: 270 10.30am Contemporary Eucharist Presiding : The Vicar Preaching: Fr Grant E The Sanctuary bell will be rung 5 minutes before the service begins to observe a time of quiet. People of all Christian Churches, who are communicants in their own church, are invited to share Holy Communion with us. 9.00 am A Prayer Book for Australia page 119. Presiding at the Eucharist: The Vicar Musical Setting: Holy Trinity Mass John Ross Introit: Hymn 616 Sentence: You will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins. First Reading: Isaiah 49.1-6 Gradual: Psalm 139 (vss 1-9 TIS 88) Response: Guide me Lord, along the everlasting way. Second Reading: Acts 13.22-26 Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia You child will be called the prophet of the Most High: You will go before the Lord to prepare his ways. Alleluia Gospel: Luke 1.57-66, 80 Sermon: Fr Grant Edgcumbe Offertory: Hymn 282 Anthem: Dear Lord, you bring all Good Things Betty Roe. Recessional: Hymn 284 Flowers today given in loving memory of Shirley Phillips From Kevin, Jason and Family

First Reading: Isaiah 49.1-6 49. 1 Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord called me before I was born, while I was in my mother s womb he named me. 2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away. 3 And he said to me, You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified. 4 But I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the Lord, and my reward with my God. 5 And now the Lord says, who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, and that Israel might be gathered to him, for I am honoured in the sight of the Lord, and my God has become my strength 6 he says, It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Second Reading: Acts 13.22-26 22When he had removed him, he made David their king. In his testimony about him he said, I have found David, son of Jesse, to be a man after my heart, who will carry out all my wishes. 23 Of this man s posterity God has brought to Israel a Saviour, Jesus, as he promised; 24 before his coming John had already proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 25 And as John was finishing his work, he said, What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. No, but one is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of the sandals on his feet. 26 My brothers, you descendants of Abraham s family, and others who fear God, to us the message of. this salvation has been sent. Gospel: Luke 1.57-66.80: 57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. 58 Her neighbours and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. 59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father. 60 But his mother said, No; he is to be called John. 61 They said to her, None of your relatives has this name. 62Then they began motioning to his father to find out what name he wanted to give him. 63 He asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, His name is John. And all of them were amazed. 64 Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, praising God. 65 Fear came over all their neighbours, and all these things were talked about throughout the entire hill country of Judea. 66 All who heard them pondered them and said, What then will this child become? For, indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him. 80 The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel.

Now Open "Embroidery for Hearth and Heaven" A Textiles exhibition honouring Dr Morna Sturrock and friends. Free entry. Open Tuesday to Sunday 12-5 pm till 11 July. The Highway Gallery, 14 The Highway, Mt Waverley. Floor talks 2.00 pm daily. Morna Sturrock will present talks on Wednesday 27 June, Wed 4 July and 11 July. The Friendship Group This week delivered 70 articles including knitted hats, socks, slippers, scarves and children's jumpers to KOGO (Knit One Give One) for distribution to people in need. As well 16 knitted blankets delivered to Save the Children Fund for distribution to children in Australia. Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way. These articles will be very much appreciated by many people. The group continues to meet each Wednesday at 10.30am in the Parish Centre. On Wednesday 27 June and Wednesday 4 July we will join Dr Morna Sturrock at the Highway Gallery for her textiles exhibition "Embroidery for Hearth and Heaven" between 1.00pm and 3.30pm. You are most welcome to join us there.

Mothers Union cordially invite the Parish to our Fund Raising Afternoon Tea Monday, 25 June at 1.30 pm Guest Speaker: Rev d Howard Langmead Donation: $10 Topic: Laughter is good for the soul Laughter is the best medicine. God created laughter, and it s good. At the laughter workshop people will be laughing, learning and loving it. Howard Langmead is vicar of St Paul s, Malvern/Caulfield North. For 10 years he performed stand-up comedy in a variety of pubs, clubs, and community events. He s had seven shows in the Comedy Festival. He is an occasional commentator radio and on Chanel 7 s Sunrise. RSVP to Ros Sahhar via the Parish Office CONGREGATIONAL GIVING REPORT October 1, 2011 May 31, 2012 Giving Category Given Amount 2011-12 Budget Amount 2011-12 Variation from Budget 2011-12 Given amount 2010-11 Variation from 2010-11 Open $18,595 $22,560 ($3,965) $22,365 -$3,770 Envelopes $45,399 $52,200 ($6,801) $47,759 -$2,360 ADF Giving $72,226 $81,680 ($9,454) $74,110 -$1,884 TOTALS $136,220 $156,440 ($20,220) $144,234 -$8,014 Please address any queries or questions to the Treasurer or Wardens

Name Badges There are many people who, even after several years, recognise faces from different services but still do not know everyone's name and in many cases, are too embarrassed to ask! We also want to make visitors feel really welcome. It s not always easy for a new person to remember several names at once but wearing name badges makes this easier. If you don't have a name badge please request one using the Connection Card found at the ends of the pews. Completed cards can be given to Vestry members or placed in the Connection Box in the Narthex. Parish News The Welcoming Committee Please remember to collect your bundle of parish papers, (or your named copy) from the narthex as you leave this morning. If you are able to deliver to people living near you it would be appreciated and save postage. If you would like a printed copy, please put your name on the list near the papers or maybe you would like to access it on the web page, click on www.stephenandmary.org.au Thank you. Weekly Offering Envelopes Perhaps you are not aware of the various methods of regular giving that are available to support God s work in this Parish and beyond. Weekly Giving Envelopes are just one method and where there are plenty of sets of envelopes for 2012 still available. Should you prefer to give via this method, then 2012 sets are located on the table in the Narthex. However, should you wish to give via one of the two direct debit methods, please speak to one of the Wardens. The Wardens REMEMBER: If you missed a Sunday you can always check the Parish Website for up-to-date information about what s on! www.stephenandmary.org.au Anglicord Anglicord has now changed its name in response to feed back from supporters thatthe name needed to be changed to better describe what the agency does, and to avoid the ongoing confusion with Anglicare. This change will not affect the work of the agency in any way. Now ANGLICAN OVERSEAS AID

Next Sunday, 1 July we will offer prayers at all services for National Reconciliation. This is to coincide with NAIDOC Week. Weather permitting, the prayers at the SE will be offered at the Reconciliation Garden in the Peace Court. Next week: Pentecost 5 2012 1 July 2012 Readings: 2 Samuel 1.1, 17-27 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 8.7-15 Mark 5.21-43 Readers: 7.45 am Ken Dear 9.00 am Howard Brown Jenny Brown 10.30 am Kathryn Bullen Stewards: 7.45 am Avril Foenander Hugh Foenander 9.00 am Bill Williams Nima Flora Jeff Harman 10.30 am Margaret Crawford Geoff Crawford Eucharistic Assistants: 7.45 am Brian de Lacy 9.00 am Geoff Tait Michael Mosley Bev Anderson Bruce Chugg 10.30 am Judith Gibson Jane Scoble Intercessor: 9.00 am Bruce Chugg 10.30 am Judith Gibson Parish Diary Sunday 24 Birth of John the Baptist 7.45 am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.00 am Sung Eucharist 10.30 am Contemporary Eucharist Monday 25 1.30 pm MU Fund Raising Afternoon Tea Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 1.00-3.30 Friendship Group at Morna s Exhibition Textile Exhibition At Highway Gallery 5.00 pm Wardens Thursday 28 10.00 am Thursday Eucharist and morning tea 7.45 pm Choir Friday 29 Saturday 24 Sunday 1 July, Pentecost 5 NAIDOC Week 7.45 am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.00 am Sung Eucharist 10.30 am Contemporary Eucharist

The Anglican Parish of St Stephen and St Mary Mount Waverley Vicar: Fr Grant Bullen 9807 3168 Emergencies 0402 322 557 Email: grant@stephenandmary.org.au Associate Priest: Fr Grant Edgcumbe 9807 3168 Email: rge@stephenandmary.org.au Parish Catechist: Nick White 9807 3168 Emergencies 0488 710 504 Email: nick@stephenandmary.org.au Pastoral Associate: Trevor Bickerstaff Spiritual Directors: Val Dyke and Michael Mosley Parish Office: Email parishoffice@stephenandmary.org.au Treasurer: Email treasurer@stephenandmary.org.au Clerical Assistant: Barbara Aghajani 9807 3168 Office: 9807 3168 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10.00am to 1.00pm (except School Holidays) Fax: 9807 0978 Churchwardens: Brian De Lacy (Vicar s Warden) Bruce Chugg (People s Warden) Rowena Ferguson (People s Warden) wardens@stephenandmary.com.au Members of Vestry: Sundays 7.45 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 9.00 am Sung Eucharist (APBA) 10.30 am Contemporary Eucharist (Children's Participation) Weekdays 10.00 am Thursday Eucharist Church postal address: 383 High Street Rd Mt Waverley 3149 Hillarie Griggs (Secretary), Elaine Fasken, Judith Gibson, Doug Hastings, Duncan McArthur, Adrian McKenzie, Michael Mosley, Sue Retschko, Helen Warren Ever considered making a bequest to the Parish in your Will? Need more details, then please speak to one of the Wardens REMEMBER: You can always check the Parish Website for up-to-date information about what s on! www.stephenandmary.org.au All music in this booklet is reproduced with permission under license #A1417, Licensing Cleared Music for Churches