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An Anglican Parish in the Diocese of Sydney.

Third Sunday of Advent      17^th January 2016

 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.

Our closeness to God is what he desires more than anything and the prophet Isaiah expresses this through the image of that sacred institution, Marriage. God’s people are close to him like a bride is close to her bridegroom, and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so God rejoices over his people. Now, we receive so many gifts through the Spirit every day, often without us fully appreciating them or even being aware of them. The goal of these gifts is for us to draw closer to God and to bring others close to him as well. We might like to think about how we can use the gifts we are given to make our salvation ‘shine out like a torch’ and bring more joy to God.

• Pray for the awareness of God’s Spirit active in our lives and in the life of the Church, that we might cultivate and refine our gifts and draw closer to God.
• Give thanks for the Anglican Church of Kenya, remembering especially today the children enrolled in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd prograText:
• The Rev Will Johnston, Assistant Curate, St Peter’s, East Maitland, Diocese of Newcastle
  © Anglican Board of Mission, 2016

Introit Hymn: TIS  274 - The  people that in darkness walked 

The Sentence:   Jesus revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.       John 2.11

The Collect:  

Bountiful God,
whose Son revealed his glory at Cana of Galilee:
help us to believe and obey,
so that, as our Saviour promised,
we may be filled with the wine of new life
and show forth his joy and love;
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                                                           Isaiah 62.1-5

A reading from the book of prophet Isaiah

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.  You shall no more be termed Forsaken,
and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.

For the word of the Lord                                        Thanks be to God  

Psalm 36.5-10

5 Your unfailing kindness, O Lord, is | in the | heavens:
and your faithfulness | reaches | to the | clouds.

6 Your righteousness is like the | strong | mountains:
and your justice as the great deep;
you, O Lord, | save both | man and | beast.

7 How precious, O God, is your en-| during | kindness:
the children of Adam shall take refuge
under the | shadow | of your | wings.

8 They shall be satisfied with the good things | of your | house:
and you will give them drink from the | river of | your de-| lights.

9 For with you is the | well of | life:
and in your | light shall | we see | light.

10 O continue your merciful kindness
toward | these who | know you:
and your righteous dealing to | those that are | true of | heart.

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 12.1-11

A reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Let Jesus be cursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.

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For the word of the Lord                                         Thanks be to God

Gospel Procession

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
God has called us | with the | gospel;
to share in the | glory of our | Lord Jesus | Christ.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

The Gospel                                                                    John 2.1-11
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John

X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.’ His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, ‘Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.’ So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, ‘Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.’ Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

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

The Sermon

Hymn after Sermon:  TIS – 552 Come, my way, my truth, my life

Prayer for our Parish

God of Love,
God of Mission,
you alone bring growth to your Church,
send to us your Holy Spirit to give
vision for our planning,
wisdom in our actions,
and power to our witness.
Help our church to grow in numbers,
in spiritual commitment to you,
and in service to our local community. Amen

 

Offertory Hymn: TIS - 658 I the Lord of sea and sky

 

Hymn during Communion:   

 

Final Hymn:TIS – 411 Filled with the Spirit’s power

The Blessing

Memorial of the Incarnation

 

Next Sunday: Third Sunday after Epiphany
Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm:  19
1 Corinthians 12.12-31
Gospel Reading: Luke 4.14-21

Bible Readings for the Week 18th to 24th January 2016

MONDAY	1 Samuel 15.16-23	Psalm 50.19-24	Mark 2.18-22
TUESDAY	1 Samuel 16.1-13	Psalm 89.19-27	Mark 2.23-28
WEDNESDAY	1 Samuel 17.32-51	Psalm 144.3-10	Mark 3.1-6
THURSDAY	1 Samuel 18.6-9;19.1-7	Psalm 56.8-12	Mark 3.7-12
FRIDAY	1 Samuel  24.3-11	Psalm 57.7-12	Mark 3.13-19
SATURDAY	2Samuel 1.1-4,11-12,19,27	Psalm 80.1-6	Mark 3.20-21

 

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Notices for the Third week of January:

Parish Council Meets today.
A new BIG ROSTER is now available.  Please collect one from the table at the bookstall.  If you are able to join one of our teams please let Ruth know.
Emmaus Room Alarm!
An alarm has now been fitted in the Emmaus Room.  If you have a key and need to know about access please come to the Emmaus Room at 11.15 a.m. (after morning tea).
Saturday 30 January – Working Bee to get rid of all the surplus “stuff” we have accumulated in the church, hall, storeroom, loft, Emmaus Room and Rectory garage.  You might find something you could use! 
Jam makers – we have small bottles stored in the Emmaus Room if you want them please take before they get thrown out.
Fr. Philip and Rosemary are taking a holiday and will be away today and next Sunday. We thank Fr. Ron Henderson for being our Celebrant and Preacher today, and next week Preacher and Celebrant will be the Rev’d Dr Keith Mascord.
AN INTER-AGENCY ANGLICAN CONFERENCE - MELBOURNE
10–13 February 2016
LIFE IN ABUNDANCE
I came that they may have life - John 10:10
An Anglican Conference on
MISSION & EVANGELISM
VENUE: Trinity College Parkville, Victoria
For information email: theologyevents@trinity.edu.au

Please see Fr Philip, Ruth, Moya or Jennie W if you are interested!

Sunday 28 February: Parish AGM (aka Annual Vestry Meeting) – more information later.

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: Peter, Jennifer, Elise & Blake Bestel; Mervyn Bishop; Ross Black. 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: Lyne, Eleanor, Constance Cuneen & John MacLulich; Neville Daniels; Edi & Oscar Davis; Kathy Drummond. Thursday: David Dunlop; Joan Everingham; Michael, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ellenor & Nicholas Fleming. Friday: Stephen Gates & Andrew; Peter Gilbert & Alfredo Narnola; Wayne Gillies; Kevin Green; Stuart Grigg & ‘Tricia Blombery. Saturday: Neville Hack; Richard Hagen & Somsakdi; John, Martha & Christopher Haly; Michael, Jacqueline, Sam & Sophie Hicks.

Our Prayers for those in immediate need... Simon LoSchiavo, Leanne, Bishop Ivan Lee, Bruce Sims, Ray Sommer, Madeline Spielman; Judy Daniels; Kay & Russell Clark. The sick – Long term Barbara, Jade & Shirley Allen; Kuna Arjunan; Beth Armstrong; Hannah Ashton; Diane Badcock; Angela Bell; Ross Black; Fatima Begun; Jason Broadbridge, Paull Garrett; Ros and Madeline Gee; Rhiannon Henry-Edwards; Josephine Jabbour; Ann Jeffs, Javen Khan; Kylie Laughlin; Ross Lehman; Melissa, John & Baby Gerard; Marie McGrath; John McLulich; Janet Mc Leod; Norma Macpherson; 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; Edward Reddy; Alex Regos; Joy Ree; Michael, Andrew & Warren Ryan; Florence Shellard, Mary Sotiriadis; Sr Fiona CSC; Trier Family and Saria Sevilla and Antoun; Mark Travis; The Williams family. Recent Departed John Wagner Anniversaries of Deaths. Irene Robert Miller; Kevin Mc Entee; Mary Carr; Keith Dahler; Henry Pederson; Kay Matthews. Saints and Commemorations 18th: Confession of Peter 21st: Agnes, Martyr at Rome, Virgin (d.304). 22nd : Vincent, Deacon and Martyr (d.304).

 

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 meets 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.
Rector - Fr Philip Bradford.
Ph 9557 4219 - 0431 655 220 (Mob)
PO Box 64. Enmore NSW 2042
Parish email:  rector@stlukesenmore.org.au
Fr Philip:  bradford.pr@gmail.com