THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST MARY MOUNT WAVERLEY WELCOME Fourth Sunday in Lent 11 March 2018 Holy Week services Palm Sunday 25 th March 9.45 a.m. Joint Service followed by Brunch. Monday of Holy Week 26 th March Holy Communion 7.30 p.m. Tuesday of Holy Week 27 th March Holy Communion 7.30 p.m. Wednesday of Holy Week 28 th March Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Maundy Thursday 29 th March Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. and Stripping of Altar and Holy Communion 7.30 p.m. Good Friday 30 th March 9.00 a.m. Ecumenical Walk of Witness 11.15 a.m. Easter Vigil 31 st March 7.30 p.m. Easter Day 1 st April 7.45 a.m., 9.00 a.m. & 10.30 a.m.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, we seek to make our home in you, for in you is our hope, in you is our peace. May we abide in you as you are in us. Grant, O Lord, in turning to you we may find new vision, new strength and new love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 7.45 am (BCP) Book of Common Prayer Presiding: Revd Dianne Preaching: Revd Dianne Hymn 147 - To God Be The Glory 10.30 am (CE) Contemporary Eucharist Presiding: Revd Garry Preaching: Revd Dianne 9.00 am (SE) A Prayer Book for Australia - page 119 Presiding at the Eucharist: Revd Kathryn Preaching: Revd Dianne Musical Setting: Mass of Creation, Marty Haugen Introit: TIS474 Gather Us In Sentence: The Son of Man must be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. First Reading: Numbers 21.4-9 Psalm response: Second Reading: Ephesians 2.1-10 Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Sentence: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so everyone who believes in him might have eternal life. Gospel: John 3.14-21 Offertory: TIS136 There s A Wideness In God s Mercy Choir Anthem: God So Loved The World - J.Stainer Post-Communion Sung Meditation: Spirit Of God Divine Recessional Hymn: TIS351 Lift High The Cross
First Reading: Numbers 21.4-9 4 From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way.5 The people spoke against God and against Moses, Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food. 6 Then the Lord sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many Israelites died. 7 The people came to Moses and said, We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to take away the serpents from us. So Moses prayed for the people. 8 And the Lord said to Moses, Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live. 9 So Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live. may have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17 Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19 And this is the judgement, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. 20 For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. 21 But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God. Second Reading: Ephesians 2.1-10 1 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3 All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the desires of flesh and senses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like everyone else. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us 5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God 9 not the result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life. Gospel: John 3.14-21 14 Jesus said to Nicodemus, Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him
Can you spare an hour on Saturday March 24 between 9am and 1pm to help spruce up the church for Easter? There s big and small jobs to be done and the more people we get to help the easier and quicker it will be! There is a list on the notice board of jobs needing doing please put your name against a job if you are able to help. We do have some cleaning things, but it would be helpful if you could bring what you think you will need to complete your job. With thanks, The Wardens Ministry Opportunity PALM CROSSES You are invited to join the group making the Palm Crosses. Friday 16 March from 1.30pm Oiling and preparing the palms Saturday 17 March from 9.00 am Making the crosses Newcomers welcome tuition provided. Sign up on the noticeboard or just turn up Many hands make light work Mount Waverley Secondary College hold a Breakfast Club on Monday to Thursday mornings. They are looking for volunteers to help serve breakfast. If interested please email the school (and mention you are from St Stephen s and St Mary s). Duo Piano Recital Joan Janka and David McNicol will be giving their Duo Piano Recital on Sunday 20th May 2018.
Notes from Parish Council Council is seeking quotes for replacement of the church carpet. Car Park will be closed to all traffic on Monday 19th March while resurfacing is undertaken. Men's Forum will be recommencing on Tuesday 13th March 2pm in the Old Church. Guest speaker will be Geoff Taylor. Topic will be Mad Harry, Australia s most decorated soldier of WW1. All are welcome. GARDENING GROUP Next Saturday 17th March, the Gardening Group will again convene to spruce up the church grounds before all the Easter Services. 9.30am onwards. Please stay for a cuppa and a chat afterwards. Enquiries: Maggie and Graeme Dellora MU - OUR 2018 THEME IS FOLLOWING IN THE STEPS OF MARY SUMNER Our next meeting is on Monday 26 March with our speaker being Jenifer McKenzie. She will be speaking about and showing examples of Liturgical Embroidery - its colours, symbols and meanings. Our meetings are usually held on the 4 th Monday of the month at 1.30pm. Please speak to Irene or Marg Taylor if you need transport. LAZARUS HOUSE COLLECTION Due to the overwhelming response to this collection, it will finish now in two weeks time. We are well on our way to filling 50 comfort packs. Items still needed are: Toothpaste, shampoo, face washers, deodorant and toiletry bags. If you would prefer to donate cash for the purchase of some of these items, please place it in an envelope and give directly to Irene or the Vicar. Thank you to everyone who has helped - we are sure your generosity will be most appreciated. For more information: Irene or Marg
Youth Group is open to all Secondary School students and runs on first and third Sunday evenings of the month from 6pm till 8pm. YG dates for your diary are: 18 March - St Patrick's Day! 22 April, 6 May, 20 May, 3 June & 17 June HAVE YOU BEEN CONFIRMED? We re planning to hold a confirmation service on Sunday 15 July, at a joint service at 9.45 am. All age groups are welcome, and a timetable for preparation classes will be put together when we know more about our group. If you d like to discuss joining the group or have any questions please contact Revd Kathryn Help Needed An elderly parishioner is looking for someone to assist with household tasks including taking him shopping and assisting with tasks around the house (washing, vacuuming etc). Prefer availability for 3 hours on Friday mornings. If interested please see either Elaine Fasken or Fiona Sawyer for further details. Friday 16 March TORO Cafe 16 Hamilton Pl. Mt Waverley 10.30 till noon. CHAT & CHEW Afternoon Meditation Gatherings 1st Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm in the Chapel, based on Ignatian Spirituality. A Sacred Space where you can find rest and stillness, listen and centre yourself. Spiritual food is offered to aid reflection and meditation. Contact Val Dyke. Next session 7 March. Evening Meditation Gatherings 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays of the month at 7.30pm in the Old Church, based on the Contemplative Traditions of Christian Meditation. Contact Michael Mosley Next session will be on 22 March 7.30pm in the Old Church, then on 12 April 2018.
Sunday Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 11 2018 7.45 am BCP 9.00 am SE 10.30 am CE 3.00-7.30 pm Tamil Congregation (Church) Monday 12 4.00-8.45 pm Karen Margaret Dance Tuesday 13 9.30-11.00 am Yoga (Parish Ctr) 10.30 am - 12 noon Mainly Music (Old Church) 1.00-4.00 pm Men s Forum 2.00-3.00 pm Sue in Counselling room 6.00-8.00 pm Lent Study (Parish Ctr) 6.30-8.00 pm Yoga (Old Church) 7.30-9.30 pm TCCV Vestry (room 4) Wednesday 14 10.30 am - 12 noon Mainly Music (Old Church) 10.30 am Friendship Group 7.45 pm Wardens meeting (Vicarage) Thursday 15 10.00-11.00 am Eucharist w morning tea 6.30-8.00 pm Yoga (Parish Ctr) Friday 16 9.30-11.30 am Yoga (Parish Ctr) 10.30-12 noon Chat and Chew Saturday 17 9.30-1.00 pm Gardening group 2.00-6.00 pm TCCV choir in Old Church 3.00-9.00 pm Chinese church (Church & Parish Ctr) Sunday 18 Lent 5 7.45 am BCP 9.00 am SE 10.30 am CE 1.00-2.00 pm Mt Waverley Historical Walk 6.00-8.00 pm Youth Group Mainly Music continues to engage with young families. You are always welcome to come along and see what we do. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10.30am - 12 noon, Parish Ctr, during school term. Next week: Fifth Sunday in Lent - March 18, 2018 Readings: Jeremiah 31.31-34 Psalm 119.9-16 Hebrews 5.5-14 John 12.20-33 Stewards/Welcomers: BCP Grant Le Huray C. Gant SE G Dellora SS M Dellora T Syfret CE Rowena Judith Readers: BCP J de Lacy SE I Donohoue Clyne P Northwood CE Miriam Eucharistic/Chalice Assistance: BCP B de Lacy SE J Brown H Brown B Chugg J Bowers CE Rowena Miriam Intercessor: SE Bruce Chugg CE Judith Galahkookemu Held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm dinner/gathering off site at Mitcham. We explore how to follow the Benedictine way of life in today's world. www.monasteriesoftheheart.org. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Christine Mallouhi
The Anglican Parish of St Stephen & St Mary Mount Waverley 383 High Street Road, Mt Waverley, 3149. Phone: 9807 3168 Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.30am - 2.30pm Email: parishoffice@stephenandmary.org.au Website: www.stephenandmary.org.au Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephenandmary.mtwaverley Priest (Day off - Monday) Assistant Curate (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun) The Revd Dianne Sharrock The Revd Kathryn Watt Assistant Curate (Sunday only) Children s and Families Minister (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Music Director Treasurer Office Manager The Revd Garry Deverell Becky Sims Brian Copple Geoff Crawford Katherine Rushby Churchwardens: Kevin Phillips John Foster Rowena Ferguson Parish Council: Geoff Crawford, Graeme Dellora, Elaine Fasken, Judith Gibson, Doug Hastings, Sherredan Maher, Peter Northwood, Joan West Pastoral Care Ministry: Aged Care Chaplaincies: Hospital Visiting: Funeral Ministry: Contemporary Eucharist Contact: Bruce Chugg Clergy The Vicar Rowena Ferguson Spiritual Director Val Dyke Prayer Chain contact Margaret Syfret SERVICES: Sunday 7.45am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 9.00am Sung Eucharist (APBA) 10.30am Contemporary Eucharist (Children's Participation) Tuesday 9.15am Morning Prayer Wednesday - Friday 9.00am Morning Prayer Thursday 10.00am Eucharist All music is reproduced with permission under ONE LICENSE A-604739