St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore
An Anglican Parish in the Diocese
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Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost 9th 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.
Celebrant and Preacher Fr. Gwilym Henry-Edwards:
Welcomers Today: Peter Gilbert & Alfredo Narnola
Next week: Stephen Gates & Richard Hagen
Readers Today Pauline Newell & Kevin Green
Readers next week: Alex Maneekaew & Jennie Winton
Intercessor: Peter Gilbert Next week: John Tonetti
Hospitality: Katherine Oldfield & Sally Woellner
Next week: John Merchant & Ruth Champion
Cleaners Saturday 15th : Jennie Winton, Tony Brownlow, Neville Hack
Working for Love, Hope, & Justice
The parable of the ten bridesmaids has been a popular image throughout history, leading to the writing of such spirituals (in my own American context) as Keep your Lamps Trimmed and Burning. Matthew was keen to remind his readers that the kingdom might come at any moment, catching those who were not watching for it completely by surprise. In our own time, we might look as well for ways in which the kingdom is being enacted in our midst, sometimes in quite surprising ways.
- · Pray that we may be a part of the coming of the kingdom of God by witnessing to God’s work in our midst.
- · Pray for the Anglican Church of Melanesia, 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
Introit Hymn: TiS 266 Wake, awake, for night is flying
Sentence: Watch and be ready, for you do not know what day your Lord is coming. Matthew 24.42-44
Collect:Eternal God,
you have taught us that the night is far spent
and the day is at hand:
keep us awake and alert, watching for your kingdom,
so that when Christ, the bridegroom, comes
we may go out joyfully to meet him,
and with him enter into the marriage feast
that you have prepared for all who truly love you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen..
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First Reading Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25
A reading from the book of Joshua
Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they presented themselves before God. And Joshua said to all the people, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Long ago your ancestors—Terah and his sons Abraham and Nahor—lived beyond the Euphrates and served other gods. Then I took your father Abraham from beyond the River and led him through all the land of Canaan and made his offspring many. I gave him Isaac; ‘Now therefore revere the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’Then the people answered, ‘Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods; for it is the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; and the Lord drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.’ But Joshua said to the people, ‘You cannot serve the Lord, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions or your sins. If you forsake the Lord and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm, and consume you, after having done you good.’ And the people said to Joshua, ‘No, we will serve the Lord!’ Then Joshua said to the people, ‘You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the Lord, to serve him.’ And they said, ‘We are witnesses.’ He said, ‘Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.’ The people said to Joshua, ‘The Lord our God we will serve, and him we will obey.’ So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and made statutes and ordinances for them at Shechem.
. For the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Psalm 34.1-10
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1. Give heed to my teaching, | O my | people:
incline your | ears to the | words of my | mouth;2. For I will open my | mouth in a | parable:
and expound the | mysteries of | former | times.3. What we have | heard and | known:
what | our an|cestors have | told us,4. We will not hide from their children but declare to a generation | yet to | come:
the praiseworthy acts of the Lord his | mighty and | wonderful | works.
5 He established a law in Jacob and made a de|cree in | Israel:
which he commanded our fore |fathers to | teach their | children,
6 That future generations might know and the children | yet un |born:
that they in turn might | teach it | to their | sons;
†7 So that they might put their | confidence in | God:
and not forget his | works but | keep his com|mandments.
Glo|ry to | God; Father | Son and | Holy | Spirit.
As in the be|ginning so | now; and for | ever. | A|men.
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 4.9-18
A reading from Paul’s First letter to the Thessalonians
Now concerning love of the brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do love all the brothers and sisters throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, beloved, to do so more and more, to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we directed you, so that you may behave properly towards outsiders and be dependent on no one. But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call and with the sound of God’s trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord for ever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
For the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Gospel Procession
Wait for the Lord, his day is near, wait for the Lord, be strong, take heart!
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Be | watchful and | ready:
you know not when the | Son of | Man is | coming.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The Gospel Matthew 25.1-13
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a shout, “Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.” Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish said to the wise, “Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.” But the wise replied, “No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.” And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, “Lord, lord, open to us.” But he replied, “Truly I tell you, I do not know you.” Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
For the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Hymn after the Sermon, TiS 280 When he comes back
Offertory Hymn, TiS 503 Robe yourself, my soul, in gladness
Communion Chant, TiS 512 Bread of the world in mercy broken
Bread of the world in mercy broken,
wine of the soul in mercy shed,
by whom the words of life were spoken,
and in whose death our sins are dead:
look on the heart by sorrow broken,
look on the tears by sinners shed;
and be your feast to us the token
that by your grace our souls are fed.
Reginald Heber 1783–1826 Reproduced with permission
Hymn after the Blessing, TiS 687 God gives us a future
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 for 9th November
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
- o Long life custard, Pasta sauce
- o Tinned tuna/ salmon/ham, Christmas cake & Puddings.
- · Gifts for Babies, children and Teenagers
- o Toys for all ages, Gifts cards
- o Toiletry gift packs for teenagers
- o Sports equipment, Family games & books for all ages
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.
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 ready! Everyone, please deliver them to your 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 The Japanese restaurant at 212 Enmore Road, Enmore, 6 pm for 6.30. RSVP by 27 November to John Roe 0400 955 772
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, at 7.00pm in the church.
Every one who attends may play a part, especially Children. We start getting ready from 6.30pm, so be early to get a good costume (or bring your own)
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.
Bible Readings for the Week 10th to 16th November 2014
MONDAY |
Titus 1.1-9 |
Psalm 24.1-6 |
Luke 17.1-6 |
TUESDAY |
Titus 2.1-8, 11-14 |
Psalm 37.25-34 |
Luke 17.7-10 |
WEDNESDAY |
Titus 3.1-7 |
Psalm 23 |
Luke 17.11-19 |
THURSDAY |
Philemon 7.20 |
Psalm 146.5-12 |
Luke 17.20-25 |
FRIDAY |
2 John 4-9 |
Psalm 119.1-8 |
Luke 17.26-37 |
SATURDAY |
3 John 5-8 |
Psalm 112 |
Luke 18.1-18 |
Next Week's readings, Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Judges 4.1-10. Psalm 123. 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11. Matthew 25.14-30
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 Catherine Shaw; Kevin Newport; Wit Takham. Saints Monday 17th : Hilda of Whitby, abbess (d.680) Wednesday19th: Elizabeth of Hungary, princess and philanthropist (d.1231).
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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. (Ph 9557 4219 Mb 0418 641 189) 133 Enmore Rd, Tel: 9550 5713 Hours: Tues‑Fri 9.30 ‑ 4; Sat 9.30 – 2.30, Sunday Monday – Closed.. HALL ADMINISTRATOR: . |
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