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An Anglican Parish in the Diocese of Sydney.

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost     5^th July 2015

 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.

 

The Psalmist tells us to ‘walk about Zion, go round about her …’ so that we might tell others about what kind of a God we have, one who guides us for ever. A pilgrimage to the holy sites in Jerusalem makes one realise that it is a place where our God has acted and the Church has commemorated those acts, over many centuries.

• Pray for St George’s Anglican College in Jerusalem, which is a place of education, pilgrimage, hospitality and reconciliation in the Land of the Holy One
  (see www.saintgeorgescollegejerusalem.com)
• Pray for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, giving thanks for the work they do to further God’s mission in the world.

Text:            © Anglican Board of Mission, 2015

Introit Hymn TIS 560.    All my hope on God is founded

Sentence:   Of Jesus many said, ‘What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands!’                          Mark 6.2

The Collect:
O Lord our God,
you are always more ready to bestow
your good gifts upon us than we are to seek them;
and more willing to give
than we desire or deserve:
in our every need,
grant us the first and best of all your gifts,
the Spirit who makes us your children.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever. Amen.

First Reading                                                                                      2 Samuel 5.1-5,9-10

A reading from the Second book of Samuel

 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and said, ‘Look, we are your bone and flesh. For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who led out Israel and brought it in. The Lord said to you: It is you who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you who shall be ruler over Israel.’ So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord , and they anointed David king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for forty years. At Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years. David occupied the stronghold, and named it the city of David. David built the city all around from the Millo inwards. And David became greater and greater, for the Lord , the God of hosts, was with him.

For the word of the Lord                                                  Thanks be to God

 

Psalm 48

1 Great is the Lord and |greatly to be| praised:
in the |city of our |God.
2 High and beautiful is his| holy |hill:
it is the| joy of | all the earth.
3 On Mount Zion where godhead truly dwells, stands the city of the |Great King:
God is well known in her palaces| as a| sure de|fence.
4 For the kings of the| earth assembled:
they gathered to|gether and |came |on;
5 They saw, they were| struck| dumb:
they were a|stonished and |fled in |terror.
6 Trembling took| hold on them and |anguish:
as on a |woman |in her| travail;
7 Like the breath of the| east wind:
that| shatters the |ships of |Tarshish.
8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the |Lord of |hosts:
in the city of our God, which | God has es |tablished for ever.
9 We have called to mind your loving-|kindness, O| God:
in the midst of  |your | temple.
10 As your name is great, O God, so also | is your  |praise:
even to the ends |of the | earth.
11 Your right hand is full of victory let Zion’s | hill re | joice:
let the daughters of Judah be glad | be | cause of your |  judgements. 
12 Walk about Zion, go round about her, and |  count all her | towers:
consider well her ramparts | pass | through her | palaces;
 † 13 That you may tell those who come after that | such is | God:
our God for ever and ever  and  | he will | guide us e|ternally.
Glo | ry to | God; Father | Son and | Holy | Spirit;
As in the be | ginning so | now; and for | ever. | A-| men

Bishop Stephen Cottrell will be in Sydney for a brief visit at the end of his late July mission Reflect, Renew, Respond at St Peter’s Eastern Hill, Melbourne.  He has agreed to present a St James’ Institute In Conversation session on Wednesday 29 July, in St James’ Hall at 6:30pm.

Rt Rev’d Stephen Cottrell is Bishop of Chelmsford, one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England.  He is a valued communicator of Catholic perspectives within Anglican Christianity.  Through his writings and courses, Bishop Stephen inspires optimism among those who value the breadth, incarnational and sacramental engagement of the Anglican way http://www.stephencottrell.org/

For catering purposes, cost $30 ($15 conc) bookings would be appreciated, by email to registrations@sjks.org.au

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 29 July from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in St James’ Hall, Level 1,169 King Street, Sydney 2000

Second Reading                                                                     2 Corinthians 12.2-10

 

A reading from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians

I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows.  And I know that such a person—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows— was caught up into Paradise and heard things that are not to be told, that no mortal is permitted to repeat.  On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses.  But if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think better of me than what is seen in me or heard from me, even considering the exceptional character of the revelations. Therefore, to keep me from being too elated, a thorn was given to me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, to keep me from being too elated.  Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.’ So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

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For the word of the Lord                                                   Thanks be to God

Gospel Procession

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
The Spirit of the | Lord is u-| pon me;
he sent me to | bring Good | News to the | poor.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,

The Gospel                                                           Mark 6.1-16

The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ

He left that place and came to his home town, and his disciples followed him.  On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, ‘Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands!  Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?’ And they took offence at him.  Then Jesus said to them, ‘Prophets are not without honour, except in their home town, and among their own kin, and in their own house.’  And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them.  And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went about among the villages teaching.  He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.  He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. He said to them, ‘Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place.  If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.’ So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

For the Gospel of the Lord                                   Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

Hymn after Sermon:   TIS 619 –Have faith in God, my heart

Offertory Hymn:  TIS 245 –We have a gospel to proclaim

Hymn during Communion:

Final Hymn:   TIS – 571 - Forth in thy name O Lord I go

Parish Prayer:

Gracious God, we pray for our Parish of St Luke,
for our Acting Rector Philip 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.

Next Sunday: Seventh Sunday  after Pentecost
2 Samuel 6.1-5, 12b-19;   Ps 24; Ephesians 1.1-14; Mark 6.14-29

Bible Readings for the Week 6th to 12th July 2015

Monday	Genesis 28.10-22a	Psalm 91.1-6	Matthew 9.18-26
Tuesday	Genesis 32.22-33	Psalm 17.1-7	Matthew 9.32-38
Wednesday	Genesis 41.55-42.7a; 17-24a	Psalm 33.13-21	Matthew 10.1-7
Thursday	Genesis 44.18-45.5	Psalm 105.16-22	Matthew 10.7-15
Friday	Genesis 46.1-7,28-30	Psalm  37.18-26	Matthew 10.16-23
Saturday	Genesis 49.29-33,50.15-25	Psalm 105. 1-7	Matthew 10.24-33

 

St Luke’s Direct Transfer
If you want to ensure regular giving to St Luke’s, but find you never have the right amount in cash, or are sometimes unable to attend on Sundays, then St Luke’s Direct Transfer may work for you.

You can use your own name as a reference, but if you prefer, just use the word Offering as a reference and your name will remain anonymous. Your personal and banking details will not be given to St Luke’s.

Notices for first week of July:

Notices July:
Happy Birthday to: Jo Raj; Kuna Arjunan; Lay-kum Ho; Neville Hack; Mary Sotiriadis; Edi Davis; Alex Maneekaew; Thomas Whiting.
Sunday 12 July – Christmas Market Meeting after church in the Emmaus Room of persons interested in holding the event this year on Saturday 28 November 2015.  The meeting will be convened by Jennifer Bestel. We need people to come to the meeting;  stall holders for the cake and preserves stall, plant stall, white elephant, book stall, and ideas for other stalls and attractions.  So far we have Eddie Reddy on the BBQ and drinks and Ruth Champion on Devonshire Teas.  Apologies for the meeting have already been submitted from Ruth and Lea MacNeil.  Lea MacNeil who is currently in Canada, has advised that she already has some preserves ready for the Market and will be back in time for the event.  Advertising and planning need to be organised for the success of this year’s Christmas Market.
Sunday 12 July at 6.30 p.m. – Evensong at Christ Church St Laurence  Celebrating the Oxford Movement; preacher is The Rev’d Michael Armstrong, recently inducted as Rector of Hunters Hill.
Saturday 18 July, 10 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.  -  Eremos Winter Retreat Day: Called to be More
Led by the Eremos Retreat Team 
Venue: Yaraandoo, 28 Nollands Road, Fiddletown (near Galston)
At this time, when our world is exposed to many challenges to our wellbeing and survival, do we feel called, personally and collectively, to become more than we are? What life giving changes are you drawn to embrace? Join us in this beautiful bush setting at Yaraandoo, near Galston and engage with yourself and others to reflect on these challenges and callings.
Cost: $70 (Eremos Members $60) $10 less for concession. Morning tea and lunch included. Bookings appreciated by Tuesday 14 July - call Janet: 02 9314 6386.
Sunday 26 July – Meeting of Parish Council after church.
Bishop Stephen Cottrell will be in Sydney for a brief visit at the end of his late July mission Reflect, Renew, Respond at St Peter’s Eastern Hill, Melbourne.  He has agreed to present a St James’ Institute In Conversation session on
Wednesday 29 July, in St James’ Hall at 6:30pm.

Rt Rev’d Stephen Cottrell is Bishop of Chelmsford, one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England.  He is a valued communicator of Catholic perspectives within Anglican Christianity.  Through his writings and courses, Bishop Stephen inspires optimism among those who value the breadth, incarnational and sacramental engagement of the Anglican way http://www.stephencottrell.org/

For catering purposes, cost $30 ($15 conc) bookings would be appreciated, by email to registrations@sjks.org.au

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 29 July from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in St James’ Hall, Level 1, 169 King Street, Sydney 2000
Tuesday Evening Bible Study – in recess until further notice.
Confirmation Classes will resume on Sunday 26 July, one week prior to the Confirmation Service.
Notices August:
Sunday 2 August 9.30 a.m. Confirmation Service with Bishop Robert Forsyth followed by a shared lunch in the hall.  Please bring a hot dish, a salad or a sweet for the lunch.
Tuesday 11 August at 12.00 for 12.30 p.m. – lunch at Eddie Kittirat’s  Peppermint Bistro at Eastlakes Golf Club - located in Gardeners Road cor of Isaac Smith Street.  All parishioners who would like to come to this pleasant venue and lunchtime get- together are welcome.  No need to give your name – just turn up or contact Ruth if you need directions or a lift.  The 418 Bus goes along Gardeners Road from Marrickville. The lunchtime menu starts at $10.
Friday 28 August 2015 – Anglican’s Together Annual Dinner 7 for 7.30 p.m. at City Tattersall’s Club 194-205 Pitt Street Sydney – Guest Speaker is Bishop Stephen Pickard,  Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra and Assistant Bishop in Canberra/Goulburn.
Payment with booking form by 21 August to
Anglicans Together, Level 1, St James’ Hall, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney  2000
Cost $65 pp ($60 conc)  and the booking form is on the website www.anglicanstogether.org
 
ORGAN PIPES REDECORATING
We are endeavouring to restore the facade pipes of the organ to their original condition to complete the restoration of our historic organ. This will cost in the vicinity of $25,000. The amount we have already contributed and held by the Organ Historical Trust of Australia (OHTA) is $13,130. OHTA does have some amounts from this year still to be booked but is not sure if they came from us due to lack of paperwork. So if you have donated and have not yet received a receipt, please speak to Kathy Drummond urgently.  Donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible through the trust account. If you would like to contribute, please complete the form in the brochure (available in hall and foyer) and make the cheque out to St Luke’s Enmore – OHTA Fund.  We will transfer it to OHTA who will issue you a receipt.
ST LUKE’S BOOKSTALL – visit it on your way to morning tea!
We now have our own blank greeting cards which can be used for birthdays, etc., as well as notes to friends.  They feature St Luke’s belltower, beautifully photographed by Tina Fiveash, against six different early evening skies.  If you haven’t seen them already, come and have a look.  At only $1 per card – why not buy a selection to keep on hand?
And have a look at Jennie’s selection of books:-
A New Exile: The future of Anglicanism by Muriel Porter.  This is a ‘must read’ and there’s only one copy left.  If you miss out, more can be ordered!
Also, the first three books in the ‘Grantchester Series’ recently seen on ABC TV:
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death
Sidney Chambers and the Problem of Evil
Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night
All by James Runcie (the son of former Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie.
and coming soon: Sidney Chambers and the Forgiveness of Sins.
Also, a ­new Nadia Wheatley book: Flight.
Notes from Wardens and Parish Council:
Our Community Partnership 50:50 Grant has been received and our new P.A. System and Hearing Loop will be installed in early July.
Our Insurance Claim, following storm damage on 25 April 2015, has been approved and we have received our claim of $8,588.71.  This covers the cost of works completed to date but some work is still to be completed.
ABM Parish Projects for 2015

• Al-Ahli Arab Hospital Gaza (PS001LH); this hospital is the oldest hospital in Gaza City and has 80 beds.  It provides medical and health services to patients regardless of ethnicity religion, political affiliation or economic status.  It serves everybody in the community.
• Wontulp-Bi-Buya Theological College in Cairns (AU003WB); trains indigenous people for ordained ministry and lay-ministry.
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Vanuatu VU006EA)

Finances


The Treasurer and Wardens have provided this table for your information and action. We are all part of the church and our giving has been declining.  We are required by the Diocese to meet out ministry expenses solely from what we collect in our offertory.  Our

Church Running Finances
Average Monthly income	$     16,000
Average Monthly Expenses	$     16,500
Expenses cover the following:
Cost of Sales (Organ, Op Shop, Garbage removal)	28%
Ministry Staff	40%
Ministry Resources	2%
Office Expenses	9%
Elec/Gas	7%
Property Exps	14%
	100%

 

 

Intercessions

Prayers for each day of the week Today:    Ruth Champion; John & Nancy Cheng; Ron, Binh, Nam, Milly & Violetta Clarke; Ron & Shelia; Nigel; Vivien, Nathan & Abigail Cross. Monday: Lyne, Eleanor, Constance Cuneen & John MacLulich; Neville Daniels; Christopher, Edi & Oscar Isaika|Davis. Tuesday:  Les Dixon; Kathy Drummond; David Dunlop; Joan Everingham; Michael, Elizabeth, Thomas, Eleanor & Nicholas Fleming. Wednesday Joy Gander; Stephen Gates & Andrew; Peter Gilbert & Alfredo Narnola; Wayne Gillies; Kevin Green. Thursday: Stuart Grigg & ‘Tricia Blomberry; Neville Hack; Richard Hagen & Somsakdi; John, Martha & Christopher Haly Friday:   Jacqueline, Michael, Sam & Sophie Hicks; Janet, Susan & Alex Hill; Lay-kum Ho; Moya Holle; Diana Jefferies Saturday:   Noel Jeffs; Linda Jensathit; Kenny Khoo; Eddy, Mint, Atom & Arty Kittirat; Joseph & Esther Kumar.

Our Prayers for those in need... Shirley Allen; Elizabeth Armstrong; Hannah Ashton; Ross Black; Jason Broadbridge; Henry & Maureen Byers; Robert Champion; Ron Cross; Les Dixon; Joy Gander; Roslyn Gee; Marissa; Marlene Hicken; Jude & Isla; Rhiannon Henry-Edwards; Cecily Hentzberger; Moya Holle; Linda Jensathit; Esther & Joseph Kumar; Ross Lehman; Marie McGrath; Bp Ken Mason; Eve Moggs; John Naidu; Pauline Newell; Bill & Poppy Prezios; Brian Rawnsley; Alex Regos; Joy Ree; Michelle Rowlands; Sr Fiona CSC; Saria Sevilla; John Thomas; Julie & Alex Wright; Ann Jeffs, Dylan Smith & Leanne. Recent Departed Natalie McLeod Anniversaries of Deaths. Fr. John Green; Alfred Swaffield; Albert Clayton; Peter Hill. Saints and Commemorations 6th: John Fisher, bishop and Thomas More, martyrs (d.1535) 11th: Benedict of Nursia, abbot (d.550)

 

Parish Information  

ABN.78 161 584 893.
SUNDAY WORSHIP   Sung Eucharist and Children's Ministry 9.30 am followed by hospitality in the hall.

WEEKDAY SERVICES: Morning Prayer: Tuesday 8.30 am, Wednesday 9.30 am & 10.00 a.m. Eucharist (followed by morning tea); & Friday 8.30am.
CONFESSIONS (Sacrament of Reconciliation) HOME COMMUNIONS, BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES by arrangement.
ACTING RECTOR. Fr Philip Bradford. Ph 9557 4219 - 0431 655 220 (Mob)
PO Box 64. Enmore NSW 2042
Email bradford.pr@gmail.com