St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore
An Anglican Parish in the Diocese
of
All Saints and All Souls 2 nd November 2014
Welcome to our worship this morning!
At St Luke's we seek to share God's unconditional love and acceptance of all
people, regardless of age gender, race, marital or family status, sexual orientation,
disability or wealth.
Celebrate and Preacher Fr. Gwilym Henry-Edwards:
Welcomers Today: Kevin Green & Mac Maitree
Next week: Peter Gilbert & Alfredo Narnola
Readers Today Kate Abou Takka & John Tonetti
Readers next week: Pauline Newell & Kevin Green
Intercessor: Brett Davies & Amrit MacIntyre Next week: Peter Gilbert
Hospitality: Brett Davies & Amrit MacIntyre ( B’day cake)
Next week: Katherine Oldfield & Sally Woellner
Cleaners Saturday 8th : Moya Holle, John Tonetti; Neville Daniels
All Saints Day (from Wikipedia, so it must be right!)
All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows, Solemnity of All Saints, or Feast of All Saints) is a solemnity celebrated on 1 November by the Catholic Church and several Protestant denominations, and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, in honour of all the saints, known and unknown. The liturgical celebration begins at Vespers on the evening of 31 October and ends at the close of 1 November. It is thus the day before All Souls' Day.
Hallowmas is another term for the feast, and was used by Shakespeare in this sense. However, a few recent writers have applied this term to the three days from 31 October to 2 November inclusive, as a synonym for the triduum of Hallowtide.
In Catholic theology, the day commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven. It is a national holiday in many historically Catholic countries. In the Catholic Church and many Anglican churches, the next day specifically commemorates the departed faithful who have not yet been purified and reached heaven. Christians who celebrate All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day do so in the fundamental belief that there is a prayerful spiritual bond between those in heaven (the "Church triumphant"), and the living (the "Church militant"). Other Christian traditions define, remember and respond to the saints in different ways; for example, in the Methodist Church, the word "saints" refers to all Christians and therefore, on All Saints' Day, the Church Universal, as well as the deceased members of a local congregation, are honored and remembered.
In the Beatitudes from the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, we hear some of the qualities that we remember in the saints. Saints are merciful, they are pure in heart, they hunger and thirst for righteousness. The life of a saint does not consist in perfection, but in pursuing the blessing that comes from living in the pattern of Jesus’ own life.
- Pray in thanksgiving for the saints of God that have helped shape your life.
- Pray for the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan, giving thanks for the work they do to further God’s mission in the world.
Text: Mr Joe Woodfin, the School of Theology,
the University of the South (Sewanee, TN, USA)
© Anglican Board of Mission, 2014
Happy Birthday to: Ron Morris; Stuart Veitch; Laurence Burton-Veitch; Sheila Cross; John Merchant; Kay Younie; Geoff Lindsay; Bell Jaisert; Ronan Nath; Oscar Davis; Noel Jeffs; David Dunlop; Ellenor Fleming; Nancy Cheng; Pauline Newell; Terry Parcell; Les Carrington
Introit Hymn: TiS 455 For all the saints
Sentence: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5.10.
Collect: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
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.
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First Reading Revelation 7.9-17
A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah
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 worshipped God, singing, ‘Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and might be to our God for ever 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.’
. For the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Psalm 34.1-10
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1 I will bless the | Lord con|tinually:
his praise shall be | always | in my | mouth.
2 Let my soul | boast of the | Lord:
the humble shall | hear it | and re|joice.
3 O praise the | Lord with | me:
let us ex|alt his | | name to|gether.
4 For I sought the Lord’s | help and he | answered:
and he freed me from | all my | fears.
5 Look towards him and be | bright with | joy:
your | faces shall | not be a|shamed.
6 Here is a wretch who cried and the | Lord | heard him:
and | saved him from | all his | troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps round | those who | fear him:
and de|livers them | in their | need.
8 O taste and see that the | Lord is | good:
happy the | man who | hides in | him!
9 Fear the Lord all | you his | holy ones:
for those who | fear him | never | lack.
10. Lions may suffer | want and go | hungry:
but those who seek the | Lord lack | nothing | good.
Glo|ry to | God; Father | Son and | Holy | Spirit.
As in the be|ginning so | now; and for | ever. | A|men.
Second Reading 1 John 3.1-3
A reading from Paul’s First letter of John
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.
For the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Gospel Procession
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Come to me, all you that labour | and are | burdened,
and I will give you | rest, | says the | Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The Gospel Matthew 5.1-12
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
X 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
Hymn after the Sermon, TiS 448 Blest are the pure in heart
Offertory Hymn, TiS 521 Lord Christ, at your first eucharist you prayed
Communion Chant
Hymn after the Blessing, 150 Ye watchers and ye holy ones.
Please join us in the Hall afterwards for some refreshment fellowship.
At 12 noon, you are invited to lunch at the Warren View Hotel Bistro (it is child friendly, enter via Enmore Road)
Parish Prayer
Gracious God, we pray for our Parish of St Luke,
for our rector and all who worship here.
At this time of change, we pray that this Parish
will always have a faithful pastor, who will faithfully speak your word
and minister your Sacraments;
an encourager who will equip your people for ministry
and enable us to fulfil our calling.
Give to those who will choose a new rector,
wisdom, discernment and patience.
Give to us warm and generous hearts; for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
Notices
A Thanksgiving Service for the Life and Ministry of Richard Chance is planned for Saturday 22nd November at St Luke’s Church at 10am.
The service is to be a simple Requiem Mass followed by Refreshments in the Hall. Assistance with the service and with the refreshments will be appreciated.
TOYS ’N’ TUCKER COLLECTION 2014-The Parish is registered once again for a collection for this worthy cause. All donations need to be in by Wednesday 3 December. Foods & gifts suitable are listed: -
- Christmas food for festive meals
- Long life custard, Pasta sauce
- Tinned tuna/ salmon/ham, Christmas cake & Puddings.
- Gifts for Babies, children and Teenagers
- Toys for all ages, Gifts cards
- Toiletry gift packs for teenagers
- Sports equipment, Family games & books for all ages
Julia Creek Parish
Our retiring collections over the past two Sundays have raised a total of $1,245.20 this includes the $500 from Parish Funds. Well done everyone – thank you for your generosity to this remote struggling Parish in Nth Qld.
It’s there, the dot on the left
Michael Davies and Chris Hughes-Gage House blessing.
Saturday 15th November from 10am.
Bring food for a barbecue and bathers/swimmers/cossies/togs for a swim in their pool. The address is 31 Hilltop Avenue, Wollongong NSW 2015
Trains for those who want to travel in style
a. Central at 8.29 – Redfern at 8.31 arriving Wollongong at 10.05 and
b. Central at 9.29 – Redfern at 9.31 arriving Wollongong at 11.02. Transport from the station provided. (or 15 minute walk uphill).
If people are driving there's reasonable parking outside the house.
Our Christmas Market – Saturday 29 November
Our advertising flyers are being prepared and we will be asking everyone to deliver to their family, friends and neighbours. If you have any ideas about free radio announcements etc, please let the Wardens know. Each year we have a big Food Hamper Competition and we need food items to be contributed for this – please not chocolate as it might melt! A bottle of wine, Christmas crackers, tins or packets of festive food. Please leave them in the box at the back of the church – next to the Toys’n Tucker box. Thank you!
And in the evening, it will be the BOYZ NITE OUT; that is, Saturday 29th November at a time and place to be announced by John Roe
Christmas Carols at St Brigids
Saturday 13th December, in the evening at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Marrickville. Food stalls, visiting choirs and the possibility of St Nicholas!
Sunday 14 December
9.30am Sung Eucharist with visiting preacher, Bishop Keith Rayner, former Primate and Archbishop of Adelaide then Melbourne.
4.00p.m. Sung Advent Service with the Brabyn Singers and High Tea.
Christmas Play without Rehearsal
Saturday 20th December, in the evening in the church.
Every one who attends may play a part, especially Children.
We need King Herod; The Angel Gabriel; Prophets of the Old Testament; Teachers of the Law and other characters.
Opshop
We are still looking for more people to help on Saturdays – please let Andy Serafin, Peter Seymour or Ruth Champion know if you can help.
Coffee’n Garden Group
Coffee'n Garden group are meeting at Scrambled Cafe on Mon 3 Nov at 9.30 am. And on Sat 6 December at 9.30 am. Please bring a garden fork if you have one. Coffee first and gardening afterwards. For more information please speak to Ruth or Fabian.
Bible Readings for the Week 2nd to 9th November 2014
MONDAY |
Philippians 2.1-4 |
Psalm 131 |
Luke 14.12-14 |
TUESDAY |
Philippians 2.5-11 |
Psalm 22.26-32 |
Luke 14.15-24 |
WEDNESDAY |
Philippians 2.12-18 |
Psalm 27.9-17 |
Luke 14.25-33 |
THURSDAY |
Philippians 3.3-8a |
Psalm 105.1-7 |
Luke 15.1-10 |
FRIDAY |
Philippians 3.17-4.1 |
Psalm 122 |
Luke 16.1-8 |
SATURDAY |
Philippians 4.10-19 |
Psalm 112 |
Luke 16.9-15 |
Next Week's readings, Twentieth-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Joshua 24.1-3a,14-25. Psalm 78.1-7. 1 Thessalonians 4.9-18. Matthew 25.1-13
Intercessions
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Prayers for each day of the week Prayers for each day of the week
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Prayers
for those in urgent need
. Recently Departed
Anniversaries of Deaths Bob Morey; Frank Gosden; Violet Foster; Rockley Millen; Susan Garrad; Nellie Cornick; Fr. Austin Day; Elva Austin; Wit Takham; Owen Currie; Douglas Witt . Saints Monday 3rd: Richard Hooker, priest & teacher (d.1600) |
Parish Information ABN.78 161 584 893.
SUNDAY WORSHIP Sung Eucharist and Children's Ministry 9.30am
Thai Worship in the Chapel 11.30am
WEEKDAY SERVICES: Morning Prayer Tuesday 8.30, Wednesday 9.30am followed by 10.00 a.m. Eucharist; Thursday 8.30am, Friday 8.30am.
CONFESSIONS (Sacrament of Reconciliation) HOME COMMUNIONS, BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES by arrangement.
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Rector:Fr Gwilym Henry Edwards. 133 Enmore Rd, Tel: 9550 5713 Hours: Tues‑Fri 9.30 ‑ 4; Sat 9.30 – 2.30, Sunday and Monday – Closed. HALL ADMINISTRATOR: . |
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