St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore
An Anglican Parish in the Diocese
of
Third Sunday after Epiphany 24th 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.
Preacher & Celebrant: Rev’d Dr Keith Mascord
Welcomers Today: Peter Gilbert & Alfredo Narnola
Next week: Kevin Green & Ann Petersen
Readers Today: Ellenor & Thomas Fleming
Readers next week: Edwin & Bianca Reddy
Intercessor: Janet Widmer
Next week: John Tonetti
Hospitality: John M, Jo Burton, Evelyn Maack
Next Week: Brett Davies & Amrit MacIntyre
Cleaners Saturday 31st J Olston, T Brownlow, N Hack
Gluten free hosts are now available. Please see our Sacristan, Andy Serafin, before the service if you need to receive a gluten free host.
Often when we come to the word of God, we can be confronted by what we find inside. Today in the reading from Nehemiah we find that when the prophet Ezra read the scroll in the presence of the people they wept because of their disobedience. Similarly in the Gospel, we read how attentive the people in the synagogue were to Jesus as he went to preach in the synagogue, but as we will hear next Sunday would turn on him later on. We should learn to see the scriptures as a great mercy from God through which we are able to learn more about his love for us. This love can be confronting, but it is never a cause for mourning or hopelessness.
- Pray that we might be able to understand the scriptures more fully, allowing us to be more equipped to do God’s will.
- Give thanks for the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, remembering especially the communities with whom their social service organisation, E-CARE, works.
- Text: The Rev Will Johnston, Assistant Curate,
St Peter’s, East Maitland, Diocese of Newcastle
© Anglican Board of Mission, 2016
Introit Hymn: TIS – 431 Thanks to God whose word was spoken
The Sentence
Jesus read from the prophet Isaiah: ‘The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the captives.’
Luke 4.18
The Collect:
Life-giving God,
who sent your Son Jesus to proclaim your kingdom
and to teach with authority:
anoint us with your Spirit,
that we too may bring good news to the poor,
bind up the broken-hearted,
and proclaim liberty to the captive;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading Nehemiah 8.1-3,5-6,8-10
A reading from the book of Nehemiah
All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, ‘Amen, Amen’, lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, ‘This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.’ For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, ‘Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord ; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’
For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Psalm 19
1 The heavens declare the | glory of | God:
and the | firmament pro-| claims his | handiwork;
2 One day | tells it to a-| nother:
and night to | night com-| municates | knowledge.
3 There is no | speech or | language:
nor | are their | voices | heard;
4 Yet their sound has gone out through | all the | world:
and their | words to the | ends of the | earth.
5 There he has pitched a | tent for the | sun:
which comes out as a bridegroom from his chamber,
and rejoices like a | strong man to | run his | course.
6 Its rising is at one end of the heavens,
and its circuit to their | farthest | bound:
and nothing is | hidden | from its | heat.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, re-| viving the | soul:
the command of the Lord is true, | and makes | wise the | simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right, and re-| joice the | heart:
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
| and gives | light to the | eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and en-| dures for | ever:
the judgements of the Lord are unchanging,
and | righteous | every | one.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even | much fine | gold:
sweeter also than honey,
than the | honey that | drips from the | comb.
11 Moreover, by them is your | servant | taught:
and in keeping them | there is | great re-| ward.
12 Who can know their own un-| witting | sins?:
O cleanse me | from my | secret | faults.
13 Keep your servant also from presumptuous sins,
lest they get the | mastery | over me:
so I shall be clean, and | innocent of | great of-| fence.
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation
of my heart be acceptable | in your | sight:
O Lord, my | strength and | my re-| deemer.
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 12.12-31
A reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot were to say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body’, that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear were to say, ‘Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body’, that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you’, nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honourable we clothe with greater honour, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honour to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Gospel Procession
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
The kingdom of | God is | near:
be-| lieve the | Good | News!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
The Gospel Luke 4.14-21
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke
X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country.
He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’ And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’
For the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
The Sermon
Hymn after Sermon: TIS – 427 Lord, your word abiding
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 – 520 Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour
Final Hymn: TIS – 442 All praise to our redeeming Lord
Bible Readings for the Week 25th to 31st
January 2016
MONDAY |
2Samuel 5.1-10 |
Psalm 89.19-27 |
Mark 3.22-30 |
TUESDAY |
2 Samuel 6.12-19 |
Psalm 24.7-10 |
Mark 3.31-35 |
WEDNESDAY |
2Samuel 7.4-17 |
Psalm 89.19-27 |
Mark 4.1-20 |
THURSDAY |
2Samuel 7.18-19,24-29 |
Psalm 132.13-18 |
Mark 4.21-25 |
Friday |
2Samuel 11.1-17 |
Psalm 51.15-19 |
Mark 4.26-34 |
SATURDAY |
2Samuel 12.1-7,10-17 |
Psalm 51.10-14 |
Mark 4.35-41 |
Next Sunday: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Jeremiah 1.4-10
Psalm: 71.1-6
1 Corinthians 13.1-13
Gospel Reading: Luke 4.21-30
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Notices:
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).
Wednesday 27 January – Women’s Reading Group meets at Pauline Newell’s home, 43/1 Coronation St, Petersham. We are starting this year with “The Monastery of the Heart”. If you would like to join us please speak to Pauline, Jo or Ruth.
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!
Sunday 31 January – Sunday School resumes.
Ash Wednesday 10th February: The Brabyn Singers will be singing the service with us.
Sunday 28 February – our AGM (Annual Vestry Meeting) will be held in the hall after morning tea. If you are writing a report to be tabled, it will need to be sent to the parish email (rector@stlukesenmore.org.au) by Friday 19 February at the latest. If you think it’s appropriate, you may speak to the report for a few minutes. This gives parishioners an opportunity to ask any pertinent questions.
In addition, nominations for the positions of two People’s Wardens and Parish Councillors (usually six but can be three, six or nine depending on the will of the people) will be accepted. These forms are available from the Bookstall. Please complete as required and put in the folder in the plastic sleeve ready for the meeting.
Op Shop – We would like to thank everybody for their donations to the Op Shop over the years. We are being inundated with clothing and household goods and we only need to accept really good quality clothing and goods. Please do not bring any secondhand electrical goods as we cannot sell them in the shop.
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 until next Sunday. We thank the Rev’d Dr Keith Mascord for being our Preacher and Celebrant this week.
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!
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.
St Luke’s Enmore Bank Account Details
Account Name: St Luke’s Anglican Church Working Account
BSB: 062-165 Account Number: 10023547
Bible Readings for the Week 16th to 22nd November 2014
Intercessions
Prayers for each day of the week
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Our Prayers for those in immediate need... Simon LoSchiavo, Leanne, Bishop Ivan Lee, Bruce Sims, Ray Sommer, Madeline Spielman; Judy Daniels; Kay & Russell Clark Caroline Wilson.. The sick – Long term Barbara, Jade & Shirley Allen; 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.
Saints and Commemorations 25th: Conversion of Paul the Apostle |
Intercessors may like to use Christian names only on Sunday
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. Enquiries to Amanda Mason 0407 101 382.
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
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Friday 9.00am to 10.30 a.m. www.stlukesenmore.org.au rector@stlukesenmore.org.au Hon Clergy Associate: Fr Ron Morris (Mob 0409 51362) Organist: Kathy Drummond Occasional Organist: C. Brooks ST LUKE'S OP SHOP, 133 Enmore Rd, Tel: 9550 5713 Hours: Tues‑Wed & Friday 9.30 ‑ 4; Thursday 9.30-3; Sat 9.30 – 2.30, Sunday Monday – Closed. Hall Administrator: Stuart Veitch Mb 0400-312-354 |
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