St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore
An Anglican Parish in the Diocese
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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 26th July 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.
Preacher & Celebrant: Fr. Philip Bradford
Welcomers Today: Brett Davies & Amrit MacIntyre
Next week: Stephen Gates & Evelyn Maack
Readers Today: Ann Petersen & Neville Hack
Readers next week: Alex Maneekaew & Katherine Oldfield
Intercessor: Moya Holle
Next week: Ruth Champion
Hospitality: Les Carrington & Kevin Green
Next Week: Shared Lunch by all.
Cleaners Saturday 1st : Richard Hagen, Stephen Gates, Ruth Champion
The Psalmist tells us that God is with the ‘company of the righteous’ and so for us to be with God we need to be among them. We need to be just, kind and humble (Micah 6.8) and not follow King David’s example of self-centred iniquity.
- · Pray for the grace to be just, kind and humble in whatever you do.
- · Pray for the Church of Bangladesh, giving thanks for the work they do to further God’s mission in the world.
Text: © Anglican Board of Mission, 2015
Introit Hymn TIS 59. All people that on earth do dwell
Sentence: ‘I am the living bread that came down from heaven,’ says the Lord. ‘Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.’ John 6.51
The Collect:
Gracious God,
you have placed within the hearts of all your children
a longing for your word and a hunger for your truth:
grant that, believing in the one whom you have sent,
we may know him to be the true bread of heaven
and the food of eternal life, Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
be glory and honour for ever and ever. Amen.
First Reading 2 Samuel 11.1-15
A reading from the Second book of Samuel
In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. It happened, late one afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the roof of the king’s house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; the woman was very beautiful. David sent someone to inquire about the woman. It was reported, ‘This is Bathsheba daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite.’ So David sent messengers to fetch her, and she came to him, and he lay with her. (Now she was purifying herself after her period.) Then she returned to her house. The woman conceived; and she sent and told David, ‘I am pregnant.’ So David sent word to Joab, ‘Send me Uriah the Hittite.’ And Joab sent Uriah to David. When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the people fared, and how the war was going. Then David said to Uriah, ‘Go down to your house, and wash your feet.’ Uriah went out of the king’s house, and there followed him a present from the king. But Uriah slept at the entrance of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. When they told David, ‘Uriah did not go down to his house’, David said to Uriah, ‘You have just come from a journey. Why did you not go down to your house?’ Uriah said to David, ‘The ark and Israel and Judah remain in booths; and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field; shall I then go to my house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing.’ Then David said to Uriah, ‘Remain here today also, and tomorrow I will send you back.’ So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day. On the next day, David invited him to eat and drink in his presence and made him drunk; and in the evening he went out to lie on his couch with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. In the letter he wrote, ‘Set Uriah in the forefront of the hardest fighting, and then draw back from him, so that he may be struck down and die.’
For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Psalm 48
1 Fools have said in their hearts ‘There | is no | God’:
they have all become vile and abominable in their doings,
there | is not | one that does | good.
2 The Lord looked down from heaven upon the | children of | Adam:
to see if there were any who would act | wisely and | seek after | God.
†3 But they have all turned out of the way, they have all alike be-| come cor-| rupt:
there is none that does | good, | no not | one.
4 Are all the evildoers devoid of | under-| standing:
who eat up my people as they eat bread, and | do not | pray to the | Lord?
5 They shall be | struck with | terror:
for God is with the| company | of the | righteous.
6 Though they frustrate the poor | in their | hopes:
surely the | Lord | is their | refuge.
7 O that deliverance for Israel might come | forth from | Zion:
when the Lord turns again the fortunes of his people,
then shall Jacob re-| joice and | Israel be | glad.
Glo-| ry to | God; Father | Son and | Holy | Spirit;
As in the be-| ginning so | now; and for-| ever. | A-| men
Second Reading Ephesians 3.14-21
A reading from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
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For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Gospel Procession
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
A great prophet has a-| ppeared a-| mong us;
God has | visit-| ed his | people.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
The Gospel John 6.1-21
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John
X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?’ He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, ‘Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.’ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, ‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’ Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.’ So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, ‘This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.’ When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, got into a boat, and started across the lake to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The lake became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the lake and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’ Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land towards which they were going.
For the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Hymn after Sermon: TIS 588 –In heavenly love abiding
Offertory Hymn: TIS 534 –Love is his word
Hymn during Communion:
Final Hymn: TIS – - - Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
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.
PANIS ANGELICUS – Sung by Katherine Oldfield
Panis Angelicus is the penultimate verse of the hymn "Sacris solemniis" written by Saint Thomas Aquinas for the Feast of Corpus Christi as part of a complete liturgy of the feast, including prayers for the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours.
This version was written by César Franck (1822-1890) in 1872 when he set the words for tenor voice, harp, cello, and organ, and incorporated it into his Messe à trois voix (Mass for three Voices) Op. 12.
Panis angelicus fit panis hominum;
Dat panis cœlicus figuris terminum:
O res mirabilis!
Manducat Dominum Pauper, servus et humilis.
Bread of the Angels is made bread for mankind;
Gifted bread of Heaven of all imaginings the end;
Oh, thing miraculous!
This body of God will nourish the poor, the servile, and the humble.
(from Wikipedia)
Next Sunday: The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost2 Samuel 11.26-12.13a; Ps 51.1-12; Ephesians 4.1-16; John 6.24-35
Bible Readings for the Week 27th to 2nd August 2015
Monday |
Exodus 32.15-34 |
Psalm 106.20-24 |
Matthew 13.31-35 |
Tuesday |
Exodus 33.7-11a &34.5-10 |
Psalm 103.6-14 |
Matthew 13.36-43 |
Wednesday |
Exodus 34.29-35 |
Psalm 99.5-9 |
Matthew 13.44-46 |
Thursday |
Exodus 40.16-21,34-38 |
Psalm 84.1-7 |
Matthew 13.47-53 |
Friday |
Leviticus 23.1-11,15-16,34-37 |
Psalm 81.1-10 |
Matthew 13.54-58 |
Saturday |
Leviticus 25.1, 8-17 |
Psalm 67 |
Matthew 14.1-12 |
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.
St Luke’s Enmore Bank Account Details
Account Name: St Luke’s Anglican Church Working Account
BSB: 062-165 Account Number: 10023547
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 forth week of July:
Notices July:
We welcome back our Acting Rector Fr Philip and Rosemary after their 2 week break.
Parish Council meets today in the Emmaus Room after morning tea.
Confirmation Class is at 4.00 p.m. today at Fr Philip’s home.
Please pray for our Confirmees:-
Ellenor & Thomas Fleming, Georgina Martin, Meaghan Patterson, Guinevere Randall; Graham Campton and Stephen Thomas.
New Master Roster out today – please pick one up from the table at the back of the church or near the bookstall.
Church Alarm – a new system has now been installed and the church will be alarmed again as from today. Entry and exit is the same as it was previously.
A new P.A. System and a Hearing Loop is in the process of being installed. We think we have the PA system working sufficiently for today with one microphone and the use of a roving microphone and a clip-on, however we need two more power points to enable microphones near the Eagle Lectern and another for the consol on the side of the sanctuary near the chapel door.
Wednesday 29 July – The Women’s Reading Group meets at Pauline Newell’s home at 7.30 p.m. If you would like a copy of the readings for this month, please see Ruth.
Wednesday 29 July – St James’ King Street Hall at 6.30 p.m. The Right Rev’d Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford UK, will present In Conversation session. Bishop Cottrell is a valued communicator of Catholic perspectives and one who inspires optimism in the Anglican tradition.
Sunday 2 August 9.30 a.m. Confirmation Service with Bishop Robert Forsyth followed by a shared lunch in the hall. You are invited to bring a hot dish, a salad or a dessert for lunch. We will be setting up for the lunch at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday 1st August. Please come and help if you can.
Sunday 2 August at 2.30 p.m. at St Stephen’s Uniting Church, Macquarie Street, “The Charles Wesley Hymn Sing” conducted by The Rev’d Dr Keith Garner.
Sunday 9 August at 9.30 a.m. – Reconciliation Sunday – Cassandra Gibbs will be our speaker.
Tuesday 11 August at 12.00 for 12.30 p.m. – lunch at Eddie Kittirat’s Peppermint Bistro at Eastlakes Golf Club - located in Gardeners Road cor of Isaac Smith Street. All parishioners who would like to come to this pleasant venue and lunchtime get- together are welcome. No need to give your name – just turn up or contact Ruth if you need directions or a lift. The 418 Bus goes along Gardeners Road from Marrickville. The lunchtime menu starts at $10.
Saturday 15 August Boyz nite out at the Europe Grill. 506 King st Newtown.
6.30 for 7pm.
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, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra and 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.
Wednesday 7th October Theatre Party to the New Production of Les Miserable’s. Let John Roe know by August 1st. 0400 955 772
Please take a set of envelopes from the welcomers for your regular church giving if you have not yet received a box.
New on the Bookstall ….
A New Exile: The future of Anglicanism by Muriel Porter. This is a ‘must read’; new stock in.
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?
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.
New Sick List. Starts next week, renew names, or add to the list please, which is in foyer.
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)
Finances
The Treasurer and Wardens have provided this table for your information and action. We are all part of the church and our giving has been declining. We are required by the Diocese to meet out ministry expenses solely from what we collect in our offertory. Our
Church Running Finances |
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Average Monthly income |
$ 16,000 |
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Average Monthly Expenses |
$ 16,500 |
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Expenses cover the following: |
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Cost of Sales (Organ, Op Shop, Garbage removal) |
28% |
Ministry Staff |
40% |
Ministry Resources |
2% |
Office Expenses |
9% |
Elec/Gas |
7% |
Property Exps |
14% |
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100% |
Intercessions
Prayers for each day of the week
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Our Prayers for those in need... Shirley Allen; Elizabeth Armstrong; Anne Aylbury; Hannah Ashton; Ross Black; Jason Broadbridge; Henry & Maureen Byers; Robert Champion; Ron Cross; Les Dixon; Joy Gander; Roslyn Gee; Marissa; Marlene Hicken; Jude, Meg & Isla; Rhiannon Henry Edwards; Cecily Hentzberger; Moya Holle; Linda Jensathit; Ross Lehman; Marie McGrath; Bp Ken Mason; Eve Moggs; Barbara Morris; 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.
Michael Harrison Anniversaries of Deaths. Rita Green; Queenie Balkwell; Harry Harrison; Pearl Mc Callum; Margaret Munns; Sydney Rowlands; Maieie Caddis. Saints and Commemorations 29th: Mary and Martha of Bethany 30th: William Wilberforce, social reformer (d.1833) 31st: Joseph of Arimathea 1st: Holy men and women of the Old Testament
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We pray regularly for all parishioners on each day of the week.
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 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
