St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore           Click here to reflect on the 24th sunday after Pentecost

An Anglican Parish in the Diocese of Sydney.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost      15^th November 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.

Gluten free hosts are now available.  Please see our Sacristan, Andy Serafin, before the service if you need to receive a gluten free host.

The beginning of the end or the begetting of a new beginning? What we witness in Mark’s apocalyptic Gospel passage heralds not only the actual, physical destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem itself, but also the end of the then-world order. Jesus advises caution, dampening over-zealousness and discouraging overreaction to various signs. Before the End is nigh, the Gospel must be spread to all nations. Change, although ordained from above, must emerge from within through the transformation of hearts.

• Pray that the nations of the world will open their ears to the saving grace of the Gospel message.
• Pray for the Church of Ceylon, giving thanks for the work they do to further God’s mission in the world.Text:    

The Rev Laurette Glasgow, Special Advisor for Government Relations for the Anglican Church of Canada and the Diocese of Ottawa
© Anglican Board of Mission, 2015

Introit Hymn: TIS  133  O Worship the King  

The Sentence:   The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king, and exalt the power of his anointed.  
1 Samuel 2.10

The Collect:  

O God,
welcoming refuge for the outcast,
and upholder of justice for the oppressed:
maintain the hope of the poor,
so that the time may soon come
when no one need want for food and shelter,
and all will learn to share freely
following the example of your Son, who gave his very self;
who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Reading                                                           1 Samuel 1.4-20

A reading from the first book of Samuel

On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it went on year after year; as often as she went up to the house of the Lord , she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat.  Her husband Elkanah said to her, ‘Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?’ After they had eaten and drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the Lord. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept bitterly. 11 She made this vow: ‘O Lord of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a Nazirite until the day of his death. He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head.’ As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk.  So Eli said to her, ‘How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine.’ But Hannah answered, ‘No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation all this time.’ Then Eli answered, ‘Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the petition you have made to him.’ And she said, ‘Let your servant find favour in your sight.’ Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. They rose early in the morning and worshipped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, ‘I have asked him of the Lord.’

For the word of the Lord                                        Thanks be to God  

Song of Hannah

1.   My heart e-| xults in the | Lord:
my strength is e-| xalted | in my | God.

2.   My mouth de-| rides my | enemies:
because I re-| joice in | your sal-| vation.

3.   There is no Holy One like | you, O | Lord:
nor any | Rock like | you, our | God.

4.   For you are a | God of | knowledge:
and by | you our | actions are | weighed.

5.   The bows of the | mighty are | broken:
but the | feeble | gird on | strength.

6.   Those who were full now | search for | bread:
but those who were | hungry | are well | fed.

7.   The barren woman has | borne | sevenfold:
but she who has many | children | is for-| lorn.

8.   Both the poor and the rich are | of your | making:
you bring | low and you | also | exalt.

9.   You raise up the | poor from the | dust:
and | lift the | needy from the | ash heap.

10.   You make them | sit with the | rulers:
and in-| herit a | place of | honour.

†11.   For the pillars of the | earth are | yours:
and on them | you have | set the | world.

Glo-| ry to | God; Father | Son and | Holy | Spirit;
As in the be-| ginning so | now; and for-| ever. | A-| men

Second Reading                                                                  Hebrews 10.11-14,19-25
A reading from the letter of Hebrews
And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, ‘he sat down at the right hand of God’, and since then has been waiting ‘until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet.’ For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

For the word of the Lord                                         Thanks be to God

Gospel Procession

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Be watchful, pray | constant-| ly,
that you may be worthy to stand be-| fore the | Son of | man.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

 

The Gospel                                                                    Mark 13.1-11
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark

X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ

As he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!’ Then Jesus asked him, ‘Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.’  When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, ‘Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?’ Then Jesus began to say to them, ‘Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, “I am he!” and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs. ‘As for yourselves, beware; for they will hand you over to councils; and you will be beaten in synagogues; and you will stand before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them. And the good news must first be proclaimed to all nations. When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

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

Hymn after Sermon:   TIS –90  I’ll praise my maker

Parish Prayer:

Gracious God, we pray for our Parish of St Luke,
for Fr Philip and all who worship here,
we pray that this Parish
will always have a faithful pastor,
who will speak your word and minister your Sacraments;
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.

Offertory Hymn:  TIS – 526   Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us

Hymn during Communion:   699 - A new Commandment

A new commandment I give unto you,
that you love one another as I have loved you,
that you love one another as I have loved you.
By this will others know that you are my disciples,
If you have love one for another.
By this will others know that you are my disciples,
If you have love one for another

 

Final Hymn: TIS –599 – Take My Life… Tune. Nottingham

The Blessing

Notices & Farewell to Mark Tangruthaitham

Memorial of the Incarnation

 

Next Sunday: Christ the King/ The Reign of Christ

2Samuel 23.1-7; Psalm 132.1-12; Revelation 1.4b-8; John 18.33-37.

Bible Readings for the Week 9th to 15th November 2014

MONDAY	1 Maccabees 1.10-15,41-43,54-64	Psalm 119.153-160	Luke 18.35-43
TUESDAY	2 Maccabees  6.18-31	Psalm 3	Luke 19.1-10
WEDNESDAY	2 Maccabees  7.1,20-31	Psalm 17.1-7	Luke 19.11-28
THURSDAY	1 Maccabees  2.15-29	Psalm 50.1-6	Luke 19.41-44
FRIDAY	1 Maccabees  4.36-37,52-59	Psalm 134	Luke 19.45-48
SATURDAY	1 Maccabees  6.1-13	Psalm  9.1-4	Luke 20.27-40

 

 

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Notices for the Third week of November:

Today  at 5.00 p.m. – In the tradition of Palestinian hospitality and the spirit of free trade, there will be an Olive Oil Tasting at Stirrup Gallery, 142 Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville.  Come and buy your Fair Trade Christmas gifts!
Tuesday 17th November 7.30 p.m. – Bible Study at Fr Philip and Rosemary’s home – please let them know if you are going to join them for a meal at 6.45 p.m.
Saturday 21 November 9.00 a.m.– Clean-up of grounds in preparation for the Christmas Market.  All help appreciated!
Monday 23 November at 7.00 p.m.  – “Tears and Hope” Service at St John’s Darlinghurst. A service of healing for survivors of abuse.  All welcome.  For more information call 9265 1500 -  Catherine Wynn Jones – Chaplain, Professional Standards Unit, Sydney Diocese.
Wednesday 25 November – Women’s Reading Group
Friday 27 November from 5.30 p.m. – set up for Christmas Market – all offers of help gratefully accepted.
The Christmas Market Facebook  - We’d like as many “hits” as possible!  This is non-cost advertising and we need to take advantage of it.  The posters and flyers are available for you to share with your neighbours, family and friends.  Please make it known to all you meet and help towards the Market’s success.  We are looking for helpers, bakers and raffle ticket sellers!
Our Big Christmas Hamper Guessing Competition – we have a basket in the church foyer for your contributions to the Christmas Hamper!  Donations will be gratefully received.
Christmas Market Saturday 28 November 2015 – 9.00 to 3.00
Toys’n Tucker – Anglicare – During this month of November we will have boxes in the church foyer to receive your donations of toys and non-perishable food for the Christmas distributions to poor and needy families.  The guidelines are basically, no chocolate or chocolate biscuits as they do not last in the heat and no toys should be reliant on batteries.
Wednesday 2 December – Service of Holy Communion at 10.30 a.m. and Workshop at 11.15 a.m. at St Paul’s Burwood – Is your church truly growing? With Fr John Sanderson who is currently attending this in the UK.  Please see the notice board or Ruth if you would like to attend.
Thursday 3, 10, 17 December - Advent Bible Studies – details later!
3 & 5 December at 8.00 p.m. – The Messiahat the Sydney Opera House; the Philharmonia Choir and Soloists; conducted by Brett Weymark.  More details on the notice board.
Saturday 5 December at 10.30 a.m. – Consecration of the Rev’d Dr Michael Stead as our new Bishop of the Southern Region.
Sunday 6 December at 9.30 a.m. – Fr Philip’s Commissioning as Interim Rector by Bishop Richard Hurford.  Bp Richard will also be our preacher that day.
Sunday 6 December at 1.00 p.m. – The Messiah at the Opera House
Thursday 10 December at 7.00 p.m. – Farewell to Bp Robert Forsyth at St Andrew’s Cathedral.  RSVP to Ruth by 17th November please.
Sunday 20 December – visit to Stanmore Nursing Home with gifts and carol singing.
Sunday 20 December at 6.30 p.m. – Children’s Nativity – Play Without Rehearsal.  All children are invited to dress-up and come and participate in the play; refreshments will be in the hall after the play.
Friday 24 December – 9.00 a.m. - working bee/Christmas preparation & Midnight Mass commences at 11.30 p.m.
Christmas Day – 9.30 a.m. Family Eucharist
Our Carpark – please do not park other than in a line marked space.  It inconveniences others and causes unnecessary conflict.  Please drop off your passengers in the driveway and park in the Edgeware Road Carpark (get your ticket and display) or in the Cypriot Club carpark on Stanmore Road.  We have limited parking for those most in need.
Our ABM Parish Projects for 2015
Al-Ahli Arab Hospital Gaza (PS001LH);
Wontulp-Bi-Buya Theological College in Cairns (AU003WB)
Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Vanuatu VU006EA) 

BEQUESTS
We have benefited greatly in the past from bequests left to the parish by parishioners who have included St Luke’s in their will.  Some amounts left to the Parish have been large, some very small; all have been appreciated. The Wardens have elected to retain this capital and generally only use the interest as needed for various projects.  If you would like to think about this and include St Luke’s in your will it is one way of ensuring the ongoing maintenance of this extraordinary parish.
Funeral Planning Form – available from the church office for those who are interested in pre-arranging details.

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. Please put your name or the word Offertory as a reference.

 

Intercessions

Prayers for each day of the week Today: Neville Daniels; Edi & Oscar Davis; Kathy Drummond; David Dunlop; Joan Everingham. Monday: Michael, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ellenor & Nicholas Fleming; Joy Ganger; Stephen Gates & Andrew. Tuesday: Peter Gilbert & Alfredo Narnola; Wayne Gillies; Kevin Green; Stuart Grigg &‘Trica Blomberry; Neville Hack. Wednesday: Richard Hagen & Somsakdi; John, Martha & Christopher Haly; Michael, Jacqueline, Sam & Sophie Hicks. Thursday: Janet Broady, Susan Hill & Alex; Laykum Ho; Moya Holle; Diana Jefferies; Noel Jeffs; Linda Jensathit. Friday: Kenny Khoo; Eddy, Mint, Atom & Arty Kittirat; Joseph & Esther Kumar; Robert, Gillian, William & Benjamin Lamb. Saturday: Ross Lehman & Kuna; Geoff Lindsay & Mandy Tibbey; Fabian LoSchiavo; Evelyn Maack; Amrit MacIntyre & Brett Davies.

Our Prayers for those in immediate need... Simon LoSchiavo, Leanne, Madeline, Bishop Ivan Lee; Florence Shellard, Ray Sommer, Judy Daniels. The sick – Long term Barbara, Jade & Shirley Allen; Beth Armstrong; Hannah Ashton; Diane Badcock; Angela Bell; Ross Black; Fatima Begum; Jason Broadbridge, Joy Gander; Rez Gee; Rhiannon Henry-Edwards; Josephine Jabbour; Ann Jeffs, Kylie Laughlin; Ross Lehman; Melissa, John & Baby Gerard; Marie McGrath; Jude & Isla; Marissa; Bp Ken Mason; Eve Moggs; Fr Ron Morris, John Naidu; Pauline Newell; John O’Grady; Peter Ogilvie; Bill & Poppy Prezios; Peter Purcell; Brian Rawnsley; Alex Regos; Joy Ree; Michael Andrew & Michael Warren Ryan; Mary Sotiriadis; Sr Fiona CSC; Trier Family, Paull Garrett and Saria Sevilla. Recent Departed Dick Lamb (4-11-2015) Anniversaries of Deaths. Kevin Newport; Leslie Cregan; William Lawson; Margaret Said; Saints and Commemorations 16th: Margaret of Scotland, Queen, helper of the poor (d.1093) 17th: Hilda of Whitby, Abbess (d.680) 19th: Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess and Philanthropist (d.1231)

 

Parish Information  

ABN.78 161 584 893.
SUNDAY WORSHIP   Sung Eucharist and Children's Ministry at 9.30 am followed by hospitality in the hall.  Thai Community will meet in the Chapel after morning tea.
WEEKDAY SERVICES: Wednesday 9.30 a.m. - Morning Prayer;  10.00 a.m. Eucharist (followed by morning tea)
Friday 8.30a.m. – Morning Prayer

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