WEEKLY PEW SHEET For the week beginning Sunday 29 April 2018 PLEASE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKLET FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ANZAC DAY SUNDAY HYMNS: 408i, 369, 104, 420 PREACHER The Rev d John Stewart Associate Rector 7:45am SAID EUCHARIST Reader: Robert Marriott Intercessor: Richard Cogswell 9:00am SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH Reader: Mick Swinburn Intercessor: Sue Mackenzie Choir: The St James Singers Setting: Dudman Eucharist Motet: Sampson Come my Way, my Truth, my Life Voluntary: Vierne Carillon 11:00am CHORAL EUCHARIST Reader: Christopher Richardson Intercessor: Colleen Hodge Choir: The Choir of St James Setting: Gabrieli Missa brevis in F Motet: Poulenc Vinea mea electa Voluntary: Vierne Carillon 4:00pm CHORAL EVENSONG FOR ANZAC DAY Preacher: The Rev d Andrew Sempell Reader: Anne Innes Choir: The Choir of St James Canticles: Brewer in D 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.
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 As Jesus followers move out into the world, the Christian community grows. Through the Spirit s work in baptism, through the love demonstrated within church and through the interconnectedness we have with each other in Christ, we discover the inclusiveness that is at the heart of our faith. COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, form the minds of your faithful people, that we may love what you command and desire what you promise, so that, amid the many changes of this world, our hearts may there be fixed where true joys are to be found; 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 Acts of the Apostles 8: 26 40 Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, Get up and go towards the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. (This is a wilderness road.) So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go over to this chariot and join it. So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, Do you understand what you are reading? He replied, How can I, unless someone guides me? And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this: Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter, and like a lamb silent before its shearer, so he does not open his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth. The eunuch asked Philip, About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else? Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptised? He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptised him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found 2
himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea. A short silence is observed. Reader All For the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. PSALM 22: 26 32 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: N. Rawsthorne From you springs my praise in the great congregation: I will pay my vows in the sight of all that fear you; The meek shall eat of the sacrifice and be satisfied: and those who seek the Lord shall praise him may their hearts rejoice for ever! Let all the ends of the earth remember and turn to the Lord: and let all the families of the nations worship before him. For the kingdom is the Lord s: and he shall be ruler over the nations. How can those who sleep in the earth do him homage: or those that descend to the dust bow down before him? But he has saved my life for himself: and my posterity shall serve him. This shall be told of my Lord to a future generation: and his righteousness declared to a people yet unborn, that he has done it. Response SECOND READING A reading from the First Letter of John 4: 7 21 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. 3
By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Saviour of the world. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgement, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because he first loved us. Those who say, I love God, and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also. A short silence is observed. Reader All We sing the hymn : No. 369. For the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader. Reader/All Cantor All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! GOSPEL READING JOHN 15: 1 8 Deacon A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St John. All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus said to his disciples: I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. 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 1 Come, my way, my truth, my life: such a way, as gives us breath; such a truth, as ends all strife; such a life as killeth death. 2 Come, my light, my feast, my strength: such a light as shows a feast; such a feast as mends in length; such a strength as makes his guest. 11AM MOTET Vinea mea electa, ego te plantavi: quomodo conversa es in amaritudinem, ut me crucifigeres et Barrabam dimitteres. Sepivi te et lapides elegi ex te et aedificavi turrim. Quomodo conversa es in amaritudinem, ut me crucifigeres et Barrabam dimitteres. 3 Come, my joy, my love, my heart: such a joy as none can move; such a love as none can part; such a heart as joys in love. Words: George Herbert (1593-1633) Music: Godfrey Sampson (1902-1949) O my chosen vineyard, it is I who have planted you. How have you become so bitter that you should crucify me, and release Barabbas? I have hedged you in, and cleared you of stones, and have built a tower. How have you become so bitter that you should crucify me, and release Barabbas? Words: Matins Responsory for Good Friday Music: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) EASTER DISMISSAL ORGAN VOLUNTARY Louis Vierne (1870-1937) Carillon from 24 Pièces en style libre, Op. 31 5
PLEASE PRAY FOR Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East and The Most Rev d Suheil Dawani Archbishop, Jerusalem & The Middle East and Archbishop in Jerusalem. The sick Immediate: Nina Drummond, Ann Gibson, Shirley Jackson, Olivia Peck, Henry Williams, Brian Riordan. In need Doug and Nellie Smith. The sick Long-term: John Wheeler, Barbara M. Korakau, Samson, Herb Anderson, Nellie Smith, Bill Beeche, Vivienne, Paul, Ann Bratt, Anahera Chessum, John Grace, Max Watson, Peter Christian, Gillian Virginie, Helen Lord, Lynda Cox, Martha McRae, Megan Nelson, Jim Ridley, Rodney Knock, Leigh Knock, Pamela Sapsford, Bob Crundwell, Cherie Sheppard, Fr John Beer, Maddy Ritchie, Candace Waters, Norma Shore, Gabriel Miles, Tim Potter, Ray Sharp, Peter Stewart, Marian Pilone, Helen Ashley, Marion Barton, Neville Harris, Shirley Harris, Steve Bell, Benjamin York, Ariel Roman, Bp Ken Mason, Sue Keats, Ashleigh Lester, Paula Ginns, Dorothy van Twest, Rhonda Gordon, Fiona Hawke, Barry Shepherd, Phillip, Dorothy Picard, Frances Rolfe, Jean Keppie, Lia Edwards, Billie Brace, Eve Syme, The Rev d Paul Cooper. Baptism anniversaries: Lucinda Hayes, Luke Rogan. The recently departed: Simon Sheller, Daphne Bunce, Stephen Johnston, Joy Anthony. Those whose year s mind falls at this time: Keith Crichton, Kelvin Grose, Evelyn Stewart-Randall, Cyril Kerr, Joseph Hamilton, Angela Woulfe, Colin Mirams, Maurice Shepherd, Thelma Wheeler, David Forgacs, Allan Bosser, priest, Rodney Kidd, Stanley and Joan Sattin, Jeffrey Mark, Neville Whitfield, Josette Blackwell, Dorothy Quick, Colin Bowles, John Bowen. 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 THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH TODAY are to commemorate ANZAC Day. They were kindly donated by Mary Shuttleworth. 6
NOTICES COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS IMMUREMENT OF ASHES Following the 11am Eucharist TODAY, the ashes of Dorothy Harrison will be immured in the Crypt. Please make your way to the Columbarium after the procession leaves the Church. MEMORIAL SERVICE At 2:00pm on Friday 4 May, a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of The Hon. Charles Simon Camac Sheller AO, QC, who died on 6 April, 2018, will be held in St James Church, King Street, Sydney. Simon Sheller was a well-respected judge and also Chancellor of the Diocese of Grafton. All are welcome to attend. LUNCHTIME LECTIO DIVINA On Thursdays in May from 1:00pm to 2:00pm we will be offering Lectio Divina in the Meditation Room in the Crypt. Lectio Divina, which is Latin for sacred reading, is a centuries-old tradition of slow, reflective reading of scripture. Our sessions will be led by Ann Bergman and Penny Sturrock who are Benedictine Oblates of the Australian Christian Meditation Community. Lectio Divina is open to all and free to attend. Sessions will be held on Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May. THE RESTORATION PROJECT This group, to which all are invited, aims to practise the disciplines of spiritual transformation, both historic and contemporary in Christian community, and meets fortnightly on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. The next meeting is on Tuesday 8 May, in the Crypt of St James Church, King Street. Because the gathering ends with a meal, those wishing to attend should email Nick Ingram at nick@clearthinking.co ASCENSION DAY The Feast of The Ascension will be celebrated in St James Church with a Solemn Choral Eucharist and Procession on Thursday 10 May, commencing at 6:30pm. All welcome. ST JAMES EATS The next St James Eats will be on Friday 18 May at 6:30pm for 7:00pm. The venue is Choyan Restaurant (Chinese) at 9-11 St John s Avenue, Gordon. Gordon Station is a 3 minute walk away and there is plenty of parking beside the station, and some street parking in St John s Avenue. The restaurant is upstairs; however, there is a chair-lift. Cost: $35.00 per person, including corkage and tip. Prepay to secure reservation. Contact Christine Cheetham at christine.cheetham@gmail.com WAYS OF SEEING: THEOLOGY & ART Come and hear the Director of the St James Institute, Christopher Waterhouse, discuss the signs, symbols and styles of sacred art, and how art can help or hinder our theological ideas and understanding, on Saturday 19 May from 3:00pm to 4:30pm in St James Hall. Cost: $30/$25. Please register by email to registrations@sjks.org.au or phone 8227 1305 or online at sjks.org.au/institute GRANT ME PARADISE This second concert in the series, Revelations, showcases Rossini s Petite messe solennelle. It follows the St James Institute seminar on Saturday 19 May, beginning at 5:00pm in St James Church 7
NOTICES CONT D and features The Choir of St James and members of Opera Australia. Tickets are $50/45, obtainable by calling the City Recital Hall on 8256 2222 or go to www.cityrecitalhall.com FRIENDS OF MUSIC The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Music at St James will be held on Sunday 20 May at 12:30pm, beginning with refreshments, in St James Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney. This will follow the 10:00am Jazz Eucharist for Pentecost. Office Bearers and Committee Members for 2018 will be elected at this meeting and the financial statements for 2017 will be received. All are welcome to attend, but only current members may vote. COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS This is a good way to support St James. Brochures are available in the baptistry. Contact Vivien Whitfield on vivienw48@optusnet.com or 0431 230 035 for more information. BOOKS WANTED If you have any books you could donate to Sister Freda guests, preferably suitable for males, please leave them outside the Verger s Office door. Thank you. 8
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10 PNG EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY APPEAL ABM has launched an emergency appeal for the people of Papua New Guinea in response to the magnitude-7.5 earthquake which struck the Southern Highlands province on 26 February, and after shocks and another earthquake on 5 March. The PNG government has declared a state of emergency for the affected region, where at least 67 have died and about 150,000 need urgent assistance to deal with food shortages and hygiene issues, as well as medical needs, especially in the area west of Mt Hagen. ABM is aiming to raise $50,000 for the relief effort to send to its partner organisations in PNG. Prayer and financial support will be greatly appreciated. To donate to the PNG Earthquake Emergency Appeal, please phone 1300 302 663 or visit www.abmission.org/png-earthquake-emergency.
HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR An Australian Heritage Festival Event Two hundred years ago, the Governor of NSW joined forces with an infamous convict. Their mission: to transform the penal colony of Sydney into a handsome colonial town. In a few short years, Australia s first major architectural achievements would be realised. From sophisticated churches to gothic castles, and armed fortresses to elegant obelisks. Sydney s skyline would change forever and so would its place in the world. But behind these grand structures lay a very human story. One of dreams, defiance and an unlikely friendship between two proud men. Join us on a guided walking tour as we discover the curious case of Macquarie and Greenway. Guests will be led on this tour by Journey Walks before enjoying a delicious main course and a glass of wine at Jardin St James. Tours available at 10am or 1pm on Friday 4 May $49 per person inclusive of: 1.5 hour guided historical walking tour Glass of wine and Main Course Book online at https://jardinstjames.com/historical-walking-tour MORE INFORMATION on many news items can be found on our website, www.sjks.org.au, including links to our bi-monthly 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 ST 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) Director of the St James Institute: Christopher Waterhouse E: christopher.waterhouse@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1305 [On leave: 23 April-11 May incl.] Head of Music: Warren Trevelyan-Jones E: music@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1306 Churchwardens: Sidney Blairs, Chris Lock and Holly Raiche. E: warden1@sjks.org.au Website: www.sjks.org.au PARISH MINISTRIES GUILD OF ST RAPHAEL HEALING EUCHARIST Next meeting Tuesday 1 May, 6:15pm MOTHERS UNION Next meeting Wednesday 2 May, 10:30am WHAT S ON THIS WEEK CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Tuesday, 1:10 1:50pm, Chapel. Wednesday, 7:45 8:30am, Crypt. Friday, 1:10 1:50pm, Chapel. WORSHIP Monday to Friday 12:30pm, Holy Eucharist Wednesday 2 May 6:15pm, Choral Evensong Sung by The Choir of St James LUNCHTIME CONCERT Wednesday 2 May Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players NEXT SUNDAY 6 MAY 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (WHITE) PREACHER JOHN CARROLL PARISH READER 7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST 9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH SETTING: DUDMAN EUCHARIST 11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST SUNG BY THE ST JAMES SINGERS SETTING: HARRIS IN F MOTET: TALLIS A NEW COMMANDMENT 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.