St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore
An Anglican Parish in the Diocese
of
Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost 16th 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: Stephen Gates & Richard Hagen
Next week: David Dunlop & Evelyn Maack
Readers Today Alex Maneekaew & Jennie Winton
Readers next week: Richard Hagen & Jennifer Bestel
Intercessor: John Tonetti Next week: Peter Seymour
Hospitality: John Merchant & Ruth Champion
Next week: Ross Lehman & Les Carrington
Cleaners Saturday 22nd : Matilda Rinker; Ross Lehman; Neville Daniels
The Parable of the Talents
Paul encourages the Thessalonians to remember that the day of the Lord ‘will come like a thief in the night’. In this passage full of expectation for the second coming, it is noteworthy that Paul envisions two options. Either one is a person of the day, which requires vigilance and preparation, or one belongs to the night and is oblivious. In a world characterized by growing conflict and harsh economic inequalities, the temptation to be lulled to sleep is great. Whether the second coming is imminent or not, vigilance is required in order to live faithfully in the world.
Pray that we might be ‘people of the day’.
Pray for the Anglican Church of Kenya, 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
We have received a letter on behalf of St Barnabas’ Church at Julia Creek saying thank you for our donation to
“Bishop Bill Ray will be very much heartened to go ahead with the essential repairs to the church. This little church is very much the heart of that small community.”
Introit Hymn: TiS 561 Who would true valour see.
Sentence: God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other. 1 Thessalonians 5.9,11
Collect:Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
Break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
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 Judges 4.1-10
A reading from the book of Judges
The Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, after Ehud died. So the Lord sold them into the hand of King Jabin of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor; the commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-ha-goiim. Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help; for he had nine hundred chariots of iron, and had oppressed the Israelites cruelly for twenty years. At that time Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel. She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the Israelites came up to her for judgement. She sent and summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, and said to him, ‘The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you, “Go, take position at Mount Tabor, bringing ten thousand from the tribe of Naphtali and the tribe of Zebulun. I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin’s army, to meet you by the Wadi Kishon with his chariots and his troops; and I will give him into your hand.” ’ Barak said to her, ‘If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.’ And she said, ‘I will surely go with you; nevertheless, the road on which you are going will not lead to your glory, for the Lord will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.’ Then Deborah got up and went with Barak to Kedesh. Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and ten thousand warriors went up behind him; and Deborah went up with him.
. For the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Psalm 123
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1 To you I lift | up my | eyes:
you who are en|throned | in the | heavens.
2 As the eyes of servant look to the | hand of their | master:
or as the eyes of a maid to|ward the | hand of her | mistress,
3 So our eyes look to the | Lord our | God:
un|til he | show us his | mercy.
4 Have mercy upon us O Lord have | mercy up|on us:
for we have | had our | fill of de|rison.
† 5 Our souls overflow with the mockery of | those at | ease:
and with the | contempt | of the | proud.
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 5.1-11
A reading from Paul’s First letter to the Thessalonians
Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, ‘There is peace and security’, then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labour pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then, let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
For the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Gospel Procession
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Live in me and let me live in you, | says the | Lord;
my | branches | bear much | fruit.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The Gospel Matthew 25.14-30
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus said to his disciples, “The kingdom of heaven is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.
After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, “Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.” His master said to him, “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, “Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.” His master said to him, “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, “Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.” But his master replied, “You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
For the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Hymn after the Sermon, TiS 582 Lead, kindly light. Tune: Sandon
Offertory Hymn, TiS 560 All my hope on God is founded, tune : Michael
Communion Chant,
Hymn after the Blessing, TiS 571 Forth in thy name I go.
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 16th November 2014
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
- Long life custard, Pasta sauce
- Tinned tuna/ salmon/ham, Christmas cake & Puddings.
- Gifts for Babies, children and Teenagers
- Toys for all ages, Gifts cards
- Toiletry gift packs for teenagers
- 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.
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
NICHOLAS FERRAR DAY: 4 DECEMBER 2014
The Sydney College of the Oratory of the Good Shepherd invites you to celebrate the witness of Nicholas Ferrar and his community at Little Gidding, in early seventeenth-century England.
The Little Gidding community was a place of prayer and service according to the anglican tradition. The community exercised a quiet influence on the Jacobean and Caroline church, and the church and lands at Little Gidding have become a place of pilgrimage. T S Eliot called it a place 'where prayer has been valid.' The Oratory of the Good Shepherd met at Little Gidding in 1913 to formulate its constitution, and has since regarded Nicholas Ferrar as its patron.
The Patronal Eucharist will be celebrated in Christ Church St Laurence, George Street, Sydney, at 6 pm on Thursday, 4 December. The Australian Provincial of the Oratory, The Revd Canon Keith Dean-Jones, Rector of Taree in the Diocese of Newcastle, will preach the sermon. Refreshments in CCSL hall will follow the service. Everyone is most welcome to attend.
Christmas Carols at St Brigids
Saturday 13th December, in the evening at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Marrickville. Food stalls, visiting choirs. St Nicholas has been officially invited.
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)
Christmas Eve.
Thai Community Christmas Party in the Hall
11.30pm Midnight Mass
Christmas Day – 9.30am Christmas Carols and Communion
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 |
Rev’n 1.1-4, 2.1-5a |
Psalm 1 |
Luke 18.35-43 |
Tuesday |
Rev’n 3.1-6, 14-22 |
Psalm 15 |
Luke 19.1-10 |
Wednesday |
Revelation 4.1-11 |
Psalm 150 |
Luke 19.11-28 |
Thursday |
Revelation 5.1-10 |
Psalm 149 |
Luke 19.41-44 |
Friday |
Revelation 10.8-11 |
Ps 119.105-112 |
Luke 19.45-48 |
Saturday |
Revelation 11.4-12 |
Psalm 144.5-10 |
Luke 20.27-40 |
Next Week's readings, Christ The King | the Reign of Christ
Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24. Psalm 100. Ephesians 1.15-23. Matthew 25.31-46
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
Anniversaries of Deaths
Saints
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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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