St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore           Click here to reflect on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

An Anglican Parish in the Diocese of Sydney.

Mary, Mother of Our Lord     16^th August 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.

 

Both the Psalmist’s words, and the Song of Mary (the Magnificat) make it plain that God’s heart has a special place for the poor. God raises them up to lofty places. We see this particularly in Mary, the peasant teenager through whom God decided to take on human flesh, becoming one of us.

• Pray that like Mary, you will bring God to birth in the world around you.
• Pray for the Church of South India, giving thanks for the work they do to further God’s mission in the world.

Text:            © Anglican Board of Mission, 2015

Introit Hymn TIS 302.    The angel Gabriel

Sentence:   When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, so that we might receive adoption as God’s children.
                                                                                                Galatians 4.4-5
The Collect:
Loving God,
who chose the Blessed virgin Mary
to be the mother of your incarnate Son:
grant that we, who are redeemed by his blood,
may share with her in the glory of your eternal kingdom;
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.

First Reading                                                                                      Isaiah 61.10-62.3

A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

For the word of the Lord                                                  Thanks be to God

 

Psalm 113

1 Praise the Lord! O sing praises you that | are his | servants:
            O | praise the | name of the | Lord.
2 Let the name of the | Lord be | blessed;
            from | this time | forward and for | ever.
3 From the rising of the sun to its | going | down;
            let the | name of the | Lord be | praised.
4 The Lord is exalted  over | all the | nations:
            and his | glory is a- | bove the | heavens.
5 Who can be likened to the | Lord our | God:
            in | heaven or u- | pon the |earth.
6 Who has his | dwelling so | high:
           yet condescends to | look on | things be-| neath?
7 He raises the lowly | from the | dust:
                        and lifts the | poor from | out of the | dung-heap:
8 He gives them a place a-| mong the | princes:
           even among the | princes | of his | people.
† 9 He causes the barren woman | to keep | house:
           and makes her a joyful mother of children | Praise | the | Lord.

Second Reading                                                                     Galatians 4.4-7

A reading from Paul’s letter to the Galatians

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.

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For the word of the Lord                                                   Thanks be to God

Gospel Procession

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Hail Mary, full of grace, the | Lord is | with thee;
Blesséd art thou among women, and blessed is
the | fruit of thy | womb, | Jesus.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,

The Gospel                                                           Luke 2.1-7

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

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

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

The Sermon –

Hymn after Sermon:   TIS 294 – Behold, a rose is growing

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.

 

Hymn:  TIS 331 – Sing my Tongue

Hymn during Communion:

Final Hymn:  TIS 203 –Fairest Lord Jesus

Next Sunday:The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

1 Kings 8.22-30, 41-43;  Ps 84; Ephesians 6.10-20; John 6.56-69

Bible Readings for the Week 17th to 23rd August 2015

Monday	Judges 2.11-19	Psalm 106.42-48	Matthew 19.16-22
Tuesday	Judges 6.11-24a	Psalm 85.8-13	Matthew 19.23-30
Wednesday	Judges 9.6-15	Psalm  21.1-7	Matthew 20.1-16a
Thursday	Judges 11.29-39a	Psalm 40.5-11	Matthew 22.1-14
Friday	Ruth 1	Psalm 146.5-12	Matthew 22.34-40
Saturday	Ruth 2.1-7; 4.13-17	Psalm 128	Matthew 23.1-12

 

 

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 third week of August:

Our new P.A. system is now fully installed and so is the Hearing Loop. If you have a hearing aid you need to adjust your hearing aid to the T-switch. It will only be successful if people speak near a standing microphone or use the clip-on microphone.  Please give the Wardens some feedback, as we wish all this new technology to be VERY successful.  We can then advertise our church as suitable for those with cochlear implants and profound hearing loss.
Today – Parish Council meets after church at 11.30 a.m.
Thank you to Nadia Wheatley for arranging our 10th Reconciliation and Healing Service last week – we had an inspiring speaker in Cassandra Gibbs. The church was beautifully decorated with native flowers and the children made great paper coolamons and the red, black and yellow hands.
Les Dixon – if you haven’t seen Les around lately it is because he’s in Balmain Hospital.  Fr Philip is visiting him..
Tuesday 19 August Bible Study at 7.30 p.m.  Reading of Acts 7 continuing at 5 Lincoln Street, Stanmore – see Fr Philip or Rosemary, if you wish to join them for a meal at 6.45 p.m..
Sunday 23rd August – Christmas Market Meeting at 11.30 a.m. Everyone invited – please bring your ideas along to assist in making this event the best ever.
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,  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 
After you have booked please let Moya Holle know as she has a table for us to sit together.  Please book this week to secure your seat!!
Saturday 29 August at 11.00  a.m. - The Feast of the Commemoration of the New Guinea Martyrs at St Luke’s Church, Mosman,
St Luke’s Mosman is at the Corner of Ourimbah Rd & Heydon St, Mosman. Eucharist followed by refreshments in the church grounds.  The Reverend Chris Garland, formerly of the Diocese of PNG, will be the Guest Preacher at this Service.  If you have not been before and would like to come, please see Moya or Ruth.
M.O.W. - AGM Meeting and lecture ‘”Fathers, Heretics and the Failure of Mission” by The Rev’d Andrew Sempell, will follow on at St Luke’s Mosman at 2.00 p.m. after the New Guinea Martyrs Commemoration.
Sunday 13th September at 2.30 p.m. A Festival of Hymns, with choir, brass, timpani and organ, for the Church Year at St Stephen’s Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie St – opposite Parliament House.
Wednesday 7th October Theatre Party to the New Production of Les Miserables. See John Roe or call him on 0400 955 772 if you have not yet booked a ticket.
Saturday 17th October is our Wardens’ Dinner – Indian Style.
Sunday 18th October is our St Luke’s Patronal Festival with our Guest Preacher, the Rev’d Anastasia Webster-Hawes, Rector of Blayney.

On the Bookstall.....

A New Exile: The future of Anglicanism by Muriel Porter. 

Flight, Nadia Wheatley’s new book.

AND We also have Lectionaries for 2016 available.

St Luke’s greeting cards: 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?

Poetry on the Noticeboard
Br Noel has put up some poetry on the noticeboard for anyone who would like to read them and who shares a love of poetry. Currently we have a selection of short poems by American Poets.
Our 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)

With the help of Opshop profits and your giving we have donated so far this year a total of $5,959.00 to these projects.  20% of our Opshop profits go to the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in the Gaza; money donated on the mission side of your envelopes goes to the other 2 projects.  5% of our Opshop profits go to Anglicare for Chaplaincy Work.

Please take a set of envelopes from the foyer for your regular church giving and mission giving, if you have not yet received a box, or you may prefer to give directly via our Church Account.

 

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.

Intercessions

Prayers for each day of the week Today: Ian Barnett; Peter, Jennifer, Elise & Blake Bestel; Mervyn Bishop; Ross Blake; Angus, Susan, Anwyn & Bryn Brook-Evans Monday: Peter Brown & Iain; Tony Brownlow; Les & Lyn Carrington; Ruth Champion; John & Nancy Cheng. Tuesday: Ron, Binh, Nam, Milly & Violetta Clarke; Ron Sheila; Nigel, Vivien, Nathan & Abigail Cross. Wednesday: Lyn, Eleanor, Constance Cuneen & John MacLulich; Neville Daniels; Christopher, Edi & Oscar Davis| Isika; Les Dixon. Thursday: Kathy Drummond; David Dunlop; Joan Everingham; Michael, Elizabeth, Thomas, Eleanor & Nicholas Fleming. Friday: Joy Gander; Stephen Gates & Andrew; Peter Gilbert & Alfredo Narnola; Wayne Gillies; Kevin Green. Saturday: Stuart Grigg & ‘Tricia Blomberry; Neville Hack; Richard Hagen & Somsakdi; John, Martha & Christopher Haly.   Stuart Grigg & ‘Tricia Blomberry; Neville Hack; Richard Hagen & Somsakdi; John, Martha & Christopher Haly.   Julie & Philippa Olston; Ann & Rachel Petersen & Wolf; Jenny Praisang; Simon, Annisa, Caitlin & Georgie Probets.

Our Prayers for those in need... Shirley Allen; Elizabeth Armstrong; Anne Aylbury; Hannah Ashton; Ross Black; Jason Broadbridge; Anwyn Brook-Evans; Henry & Maureen Byers; Robert Champion; Julie Cireeli; Ron Cross; Les Dixon; Joy Gander; Roslyn Gee; Judy George; Marissa; Marlene Hicken; Jude, Meg & Isla; Rhiannon Henry Edwards; Cecily Hentzberger; Linda Jensathit; Ross Lehman; Simon LoSchiavo; Marie McGrath; Bp Ken Mason; Eve Moggs; John Naidu; Pauline Newell; Ross Ponder & family; Bill & Poppy Prezios; Brian Rawnsley; Alex Regos; Joy Ree; Michelle Rowlands; Sr Fiona CSC; Saria Sevilla; John Thomas; Julie & Alex Wright; Ann Jeffs; Leanne; Richard Hurford. Recent Departed Anniversaries of Deaths. Amy Burrow; John Lewis; Allan Polgen; Mary McCarthy; Sydney Day; Flo’ Taylor; Dorothy Dunkerley; Wanda Coleman .   Saints and Commemorations 20th : Bernard of Clairvaux, abbot and teacher (d.1153)

 

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