St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore           Click here to reflect on later services to this

An Anglican Parish in the Diocese of Sydney.

Last Sunday after Epiphany      15^th February 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.

 

 

Introit Hymn 227     When morning gilds the skies

Sentence:     It is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness’, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
The Collect:
Almighty God,
you have given your only Son
to be for us both a sacrifice for sin,
and also an example of godly life:
give us grace that we may always thankfully receive
the benefits of his sacrifice,
and also daily endeavour to follow
the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

 

First Reading                         2 Kings 2.1-14

A reading from the Second Book of Kings

Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind,
Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here;
for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and
as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. The
company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do
you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he
said, “Yes, I know; keep silent.”
Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.”
But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So
they came to Jericho. The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to
Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master
away from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.”
Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.”
But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So
the two of them went on. Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and
stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. Then
Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted
to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground.
When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you,
before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of
your spirit.” He responded, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I
am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.” As they
continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the
two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept
watching and crying out, “Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!”
But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in
two pieces.
He picked up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back
and stood on the bank of the Jordan. He took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen
from him, and struck the water, saying, “Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?”
When he had struck the water, the water was parted to the one side and to the
other, and Elisha went over.

. For the Word of the Lord                   Thanks be to God

Psalm 50 1-6

1. The Lord our God the | Mighty One . has | spoken:
and summoned the earth * from the rising of the sun to its|
setting| in the |west.
2. From Zion | perfect . in | beauty:
God has | shone | out in | glory.
3. Our God is coming he will | not keep | silent:
before him is devouring fire * and | tempest | whirls a | bout him.
4. He calls to the | heavens . a | bove:
and to the earth so | he may | judge his | people.
5. ‘Gather to | me my | faithful ones:
those who by sacrifice | made a | coven.ant | with me.”
6. The heavens shall pro | claim his | righteousness:
for | God him | self is | judge.
Glo|ry to | God; Father | Son and | Holy | Spirit.
As in the be|ginning so | now; and for | ever. | A|men.

 

Second Reading                1 Corinthians 9.16-23

A reading from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians

If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an
obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do
this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted
with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I
may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the
gospel.
For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so
that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win
Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am
not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the
law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am
under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I
became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all
people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel,
so that I may share in its blessings.

For the Word of the Lord                            Thanks be to God

Gospel  Procession  

 

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

The Gospel    Mark 9:2-10

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up
a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and
his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them.
And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three
dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what
to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the
cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Suddenly
when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one
about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So
they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what this rising from the dead
could mean.

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

Hymn after the Sermon TiS 234   How good, Lord, to be here!

Offertory Hymn, 515 (ii)      According to thy gracious word,

 Communion Chant 747     The Lord is my light, (Taizé chant)
The Lord is my light, my light and sal-va-tion; in
God I trust, in God I trust.
The Lord is my light, my light and s-al-va-tion: in
God I trust, in God I trust.

Hymn after the Blessing, TiS 246   Christ is the world’s light,

PARI SH PRAYER
Gracious God,
we pray for our Parish of St Luke,
for our Acting Rector, Philip Bradford, 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.

NOTICE
Please join us in the Hall afterwards for some refreshment and fellowship.
At 12 noon, you are invited to lunch at the Warren View Hotel Bistro (it is
child friendly, enter via Enmore Road)

Next Sunday’s Readings     
Genesis 9.8-17; Ps 25.1-10; 1 Peter 3.18-22; Mark 1.9-15

Bible Readings for the Week 16th-21st February

Monday	Genesis 4.1-15	25 Psalm 50.19-24	Mark 8.11-13
Tuesday	Genesis 6.5-8 & 7.1-5(6-9)10	Psalm 29.7-10	Mark 8.14-21
Wednesday	Joel 2.1-2 & 12-17	Psalm 51.1-17	Matthew 6.1-6(7- 15)16-21
Thursday	Deuteronomy 30.15-20	Psalm 1	Luke 9.22-25
Friday	Isaiah 58.1-9a	Psalm 51.15-19	Matthew 9.14-15
Saturday	Isaiah 58.9b-14	Psalm 86.1-7	Luke 5.27-32

Notices for February 15th 2015

COMING EVENTS

ASH WEDNESDAY – IMPOSITION OF ASHES

18th FEBRUARY 10 am in St Augustine’s Chapel;
7.30 pm St Luke’s Church (joined by the Brabyn Singers)
LENTEN STUDY – Four Studies in the Book of Jonah
Tuesday evenings, commencing 24 February
held alternatively at St Joseph’s Church Newtown, St Luke’s Enmore &
Metropolitan Community Church. SEE FLYER ON NOTICE BOARD.
PUBLIC LECTURE by the Revd Dr Keith Mascord
“Breaking the Stained Glass Ceiling: A Risky but Rewarding Renovation”
SATURDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY 2015 All Saints Hall, Ambrose St. Hunters Hill
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Light Lunch (Donation) 2.00 pm Lecture - Discussion
RSVP – 14th February 2015 - appreciated & essential if coming to lunch –
Email: committee.sydneymow@mowatch.com.au; Phone Lu: -9953-6828 or Elaine:
9747-3276
LENTEN QUIET DAY lead by the Reverend Daniel Dries, Rector, Christ
Church St Laurence. Sponsored by ABM Sydney Committee in conjunction with
St Peter’s Church Cremorne, 29 Waters Rd Cremorne.
SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2015 – 10 am Welcome; 10.30 am Eucharist;
2.30pm Evening Prayer. Tea/coffee/cool drinks available - BYO lunch.
WOMEN’S READING GROUP : WEDNESDAY 25 February at 7.30 p.m.
Pauline Newell’s House, 43/1 Coronation Street, Petersham. Reading from the
blog of Benedictine, Sr Joan Chichester ; an her article - “We are at a crossroads
for women in the church” . If you would like to join the Group, speak to Jo
Burton or Ruth Champion. A copy of the material can be accessed online at –
http://ncronline.org/blogs/whereistand/
wearecrossroadswomenchurch
BOYZ NITE OUT: FRIDAY 13TH March 6.30 for 7.00 pm
at Alberto’s Pizza Restaurant, 589 King St., Newtown
RSVP: John Roe mob.0400 955 772 by 11th March.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN A SECULAR & MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY
A discussion between Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson (a Christian)
and a Muslim TUESDAY 3RD March. 5.00 to 7.00p, St James Hall, Philip St.
Sydney

A note from the Treasurer:
St Luke’s needs your financial support! Don’t let our income slip!
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.
The easiest way to do it is to set it up using your On-line Banking. You can set any amount for any number of times at any interval of time, using the account details below.

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.

• NOTE: The Edgeware Road Car Park has a two hour limit. Marrickville
  Council said, in June last year that they would change it to 4 hours on a Sunday.
  It obviously takes more than six months to paint new signs!

Intercessions

Prayers for each day of the week Today; Christine, Troy Thurley; John Tonetti; Stuart, Jo, Laurence Veitch; Nadia Wheatley; Monday; Matthew, Bronwyn, Sam, Thomas Whiting; Jennie Winton; Waew Wongjam; Kay, Natasha Younie. Tuesday; Amelia Zea; Kate Abou Takka; Shirley, Barbara Allen; Grace Ashton; James, Elliot, Harry Barnes. Wednesday; Jennifer, Peter, Elise, Blake Bestel; Mervyn Bishop; Ross Black; Angus, Susan, Anwyn, Bryn Brook-Evans; Peter Brown. Thursday; Tony Brownlow; Les, Lyn Carrington; Ruth Champion; Nancy, John Cheng; Ron, Binh, Nam, Milly, Violetta Clarke. Friday: Sheila, Ron Cross; Nigel, Vivien, Nathan, Abigail Cross; Lyne Cuneer, John, Eleanor, Constance MacLulich. Saturday; Neville Daniels; Miranda Daughtry; Edi, Oscar Davis; Christopher Isika; Les Dixon; Kathy Drummond; David Dunlop; Joan Everingham.

Our Prayers for those in need... Shirley Allen; Elizabeth Armstrong; Hannah Ashton; Antonieta Barrera; Todd Bassingthwaighte; Ross Black; Rosemary Bradford; Henry & Maureen Byers; Gillian Carpenter; Robert Champion; Bp Barbara Darling; Francesca; Ken Harrison; Rhodri, Bonnie, Callum & Rhiannon Henry-Edwards; Joy Gander; Surrinder Kayla; Ross Lehman; Marie McGrath; Marissa; Bp Ken Mason; Eve Moggs; June Nash; Bill & Poppy Prezios; Peter Purcell; Brian Rawnsley; Joy Ree; Alex Regos; Brenda Robinson; Steve Rougellis; Fr Ron Silarsah, Maria Sevilla; Raboom Takham; Julie & Alex Wright; Sakorn & Waew Wongjam. Recent Death Anniversaries of Deaths. James Hagston; Muriel & Bert Blatch; Nola Barr; Ivy Lawson; Eric Juergens; Edgar Fisher; Margaret Turnbull. Saints and Commemorations Tuesday: Holy Innocents; ASH WEDNESDAY; Friday: William Broughton, 1st Bishop of Australia (d.1853)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS

will be held on Sunday 1st )arch – to start at 11.30 am in the Parish Hall
The purpose of the Meeting is:
to receive reports concerning ministry within the parish;
to receive and pass or otherwise determine on the financial statements of the
wardens and to receive any report from the wardens about the exercise of
their other function;
to receive notification of the name of the person appointed by the minister as
a warden
**to elect 2 qualified persons to be wardens;
**to elect a person or persons of or above the age of 21 years to audit the
financial statements and accounts of the wardens;
to resolve that there be 3, 6 or 9 elected members (of a Parish Council); and
to elect qualified persons to be those members.
to make such recommendations as it may wish on any matter connected with
the business of the church or parish, including any matter which it is
appropriate for the wardens or parish council to deal with.
Those participating in the AGM have to make a membership declaration.

**NOMINATION FORMS FOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE ON BOOK TABLE
AT ENTRANCE TO HALL.

If you would like to nominate anyone for the position of Church Warden (2) or as
a Parish Councillor, you will find the necessary forms on the table near the
bookstall. Please ask the person first to get their concurrence before you put
forward the nomination. Please note that it is not necessary this year to vote for
Nominators, who are retained while they are in the process of finding a new
Rector, or Synod Representatives, who serve for 3 years. If you have any
questions regarding procedures please speak with Moya Holle or Fr Philip.
AGM – REPORTS ARE NOW DUE. Please forward them for
compilation ASAP to Ruth Champion – email:
ruthchampion7878@bigpond.com
NAME TAGS
Name tags help us to know each other. Please pick up your name tag
to wear (if not in church) then during morning tea. In this way it will help
Fr Philip, our Acting Rector, and his wife Rosemary to get to know our names
and us. It is also important that those who are new to the Parish know our
names! As you leave the hall please put your name card back in the
holder on or near the Book Table for next week. Thank you!

LENT 2015 – ASH WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
ST LUKE’S ENMORE, THE LIVING BODY OF CHRIST

We are the body of Christ because the Spirit of Christ lives in us. We are
Christ’s eyes and ears, hands and feet wherever we go, alone or two or
three together. At work, at play, at home or on holiday, we are still
members of Christ’s body and we should therefore behave that way.
At St Luke’s there are many groups working together for the good of all.
• Ministers in the Liturgy of the Church, The Sacristan, Lay Deacons,
Servers, Crucifer, Thurifer, Welcomers, Readers, Intercessors
• The Thai Community, with Mac Maitree, our Thai Pastor and about 30
members who meet together at various times and places.
• The Indian Community, centred around*d the extended Reddy Family
at Liverpool, meeting for prayer and worship every Friday.
• The Pastoral Care Group, set up to care for those who miss church and
to take Home Communion to those who need it.
• The Children’s Ministry and Sunday School. Encouraging God’s
children to take their place in the church’s life and ministry.
• Advent and Lenten Study Groups, working with St Joseph’s catholic
parish to learn more about the Scriptures and our faith
• The Wardens and Parish Council. The business part of the church,
working with the Diocese and setting strategies for the future.
• Musicians and Singers to help us “make a joyful noise unto the Lord”
• The Committee of the Op Shop and the community of Op Shop helpers.
Working with the community to help those who need it and raising
money for the mission and work of the church.
• The Boyz Nite Out. Regular fellowship and good Food building
friendships and faith.
• The Women’s Reading Group. A monthly meeting for reflection and
fellowship.
• Gardeners, Flower arrangers and Cleaners. Making our worship and
fellowship spaces a pleasant place to be.

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.
ACTING RECTOR. Fr Philip Bradford. (Ph 9557 4219 Mb 0418 641 189)
PO Box 64. Enmore NSW 2042