St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore           Click here to reflect on the fourth Pentecost

An Anglican Parish in the Diocese of Sydney.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost     28^th June 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.

 

Two miracles sandwiched together. With both, faith is there before the miracle. Quite how the disciples are to keep the raising of a young girl secret is not explained. Perhaps the scornful will be satisfied by the suggestion that she was just asleep; the faithless will not be moved by a miracle.

Pray for the excluded and give thanks for women of great courage.

Pray for the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, the Philippine Independent Church, giving thanks for the work they do to further God’s mission in the world.

Text:      The Very Rev. John Roundhill, Dean of Bendigo

© Anglican Board of Mission, 2015

Introit Hymn TIS 111.    Praise to the Lord, the almighty

Sentence:   The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
                                                          Lamentations 3.22–23

The Collect:
O Christ for whom we search
our help when help has failed:
give us courage to expose our need
and ask to be made whole,
that, being touched by you,
we may be raised to new life in the power of your name.  Amen.

First Reading                                                                                      2 Samuel 1.1.17-27

A reading from the Second book of the Samuel>

 After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. David intoned this lamentation over Saul and his son Jonathan.  (He ordered that The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; it is written in the Book of Jashar.) He said:  Your glory, O Israel, lies slain upon your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon; or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, the daughters of the uncircumcised will exult.  You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain upon you, nor bounteous fields! For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, anointed with oil no more.  From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, nor the sword of Saul return empty.  Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely! In life and in death they were not divided;
they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.  O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.  I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; greatly beloved were you to me; your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.  How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

For the word of the Lord                                                  Thanks be to God

 

Psalm 130

1 Out of the depths have I called to | you, O | Lord:
       Lord, | hear | my | voice;
2 O let your ears con-| sider | well:
       the | voice of my | supp-| li-| cation.
3 If you, Lord, should note what | we do | wrong:
       who | then, O | Lord, could | stand?
4 But there is for-| giveness | with you:
       so that | you | shall be | feared.
5 I wait for the Lord, my soul | waits for | him:
       and | in his | word is my | hope.
6 My soul looks | for the | Lord:
       more than watchmen for the morning,
            more, I say, than | watchmen | for the | morning.
7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord | there is | mercy:
       and with|  him is | ample re-| demption.
8 He will re- |deem | Israel:
      from the | multitude | of their | sins.
Glo | ry to | God; Father | Son and | Holy | Spirit;
As in the be | ginning so | now; and for | ever. | A-| men

Second Reading                                                                     2 Corinthians 8.7-15

 

A reading from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians

 Now as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you—so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking.  I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others. For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.  And in this matter I am giving my advice: it is appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something—  now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means. For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have. I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between  your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance.  As it is written, ‘The one who had much did not have too much,  and the one who had little did not have too little.’

For the word of the Lord                                                   Thanks be to God

Gospel Procession

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Our  Saviour Jesus Christ has done a- |way with | death
and brought us | life | through his | gospel.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,

The Gospel                                                           Mark 5.21-43

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

When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered round him; and he was by the lake. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet  and begged him repeatedly, ‘My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live.’  So he went with him. And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him.  Now there was a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years.  She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak,  for she said, ‘If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well.’  Immediately her haemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.  Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, ‘Who touched my clothes?’  And his disciples said to him, ‘You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, “Who touched me?” ’ He looked all round to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.’  While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house to say, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?’ But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’  He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.  When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly.  When he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.’  And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was.  He took her by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha cum’, which means, ‘Little girl, get up!’ And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.

 

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

Hymn after Sermon:   TIS 600 –O my Saviour lifted

Offertory Hymn:  TIS 497 –let all mortal flesh keep silence

Hymn during Communion:

Final Hymn:   TIS – 613 - Lord of all hopefulness

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.

Next Sunday: Sixth Sunday  after Pentecost
2 Samuel 5.1-5, 9-10;   Ps 48; 2 Corinthians: 12.2-10; Mark 6.1-1

Bible Readings for the Week 22nd to 28th June 2015

Monday	Genesis 18.16-33	Psalm 103.6-14	Matthew 8.18-22
Tuesday	Genesis 19.15-29	Psalm 26	Matthew 8.23-27
Wednesday	Genesis 21.5-8-20	Psalm 34.1-10	Matthew 8.28-34
Thursday	Genesis 22.1-19	Psalm 116.1-9	Matthew 9.1-8
Friday	Genesis 23.1-4;24.1-8;62-67	Psalm 106.1-5	Matthew 9.9-13
Saturday	Genesis 27.1-5,15-29	Psalm 135.1-6	Matthew 9.14-17

 

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 fourth week of June:

Confirmation Class is on again today at 4 p.m. at Fr Philip’s home at 5 Lincoln Street, Stanmore – Bishop Robert is coming Sunday 2 August – if you are interested in being confirmed (children over the age of 10 and adults) please see Fr Philip without delay.

Tuesday 30 June at 7.30 p.m.– Bible Reading Discussion Group at Fr Philip & Rosemary’s home.  A light meal is served at 7.00 p.m. for those who need it.

Sunday 5 July – Wardens Meeting after church in the Emmaus Room

Sunday 12 July – Christmas Market Meeting after church in the Emmaus Room of persons interested in holding the event this year on Saturday 28 November 2015.  The meeting will be convened by Jennifer Bestel.

We need people to come to the meeting to take a principal role in the event; stall holders for the cake and preserves stall, plant stall, white elephant, book stall, and ideas for other stalls and attractions.  So far we have Eddie Reddy on the BBQ and drinks and Ruth Champion on Devonshire Teas.

Apologies for the meeting have already been submitted from Ruth and Lea MacNeil.  Lea MacNeil who is currently in Canada, has advised that she already has some preserves ready for the Market and will be back in time for the event.  Advertising and planning need to be organised for the success of the Christmas Market.

Sunday 26 July – Meeting of Parish Council after church.

Friday 28 August – Anglicans Together Dinner at City Tatts, 7 for 7.30 p.m.

Speaker: Bishop Stephen Pickard.

ORGAN PIPES - REDECORATING

We are endeavouring to restore the facade pipes of the organ to their original condition to complete 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.

ST LUKE’S BOOKSTALL

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?

New books: 

A New Exile: The future of Anglicanism by Muriel Porter.  This is a ‘must read’ and there’s only one copy left.  If you miss out, more can be ordered!

Also, the first three books in the ‘Grantchester Series’ recently seen on ABC TV:

Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death

Sidney Chambers and the Problem of Evil

Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night

Also, a ­new Nadia Wheatley: Flight.

So, don’t forget to visit the Bookstall on your way to morning tea.

Notes from Wardens and Parish Council:

The full accounts (costs/profit) for the Bunnings BBQ held on Saturday 13 June is pinned to the noticeboard, however we can confirm a profit of $1,725.00.  Many thanks again to all those who helped and to those who donated money and goods, which resulted in such a profitable outcome.

Our Community Partnership 50:50 Grant has been received and our new P.A. System and Hearing Loop will be installed in early July.

Our Insurance Claim following storm damage on 25 April 2015 has been approved and we will shortly receive $8,588.71. This covers the cost of initial electrical work, removal of the old carpet and the cost of new carpet in the chapel; two new ceiling fans/lights in the hall, new LED lights in the chapel¸ some external lights, repairs to our church alarm and re-sanding and estapoling of the hall floor.

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
Average Monthly income	$     16,000
Average Monthly Expenses	$     16,500
Expenses cover the following:
Cost of Sales (Organ, Op Shop, Garbage removal)	28%
Ministry Staff	40%
Ministry Resources	2%
Office Expenses	9%
Elec/Gas	7%
Property Exps	14%
	100%

 

 

Intercessions

Prayers for each day of the week Today:    Matilda Rinker; John Roe; Grahame Sadler; Ken Searle; Andy Serafin & Colin Spokes; Peter Seymour. Monday: Jeffrey Sheather; Laurel & Ray Sommer; Mary Sotiriadis; Raboom & Nol Takham; Matthew, James, & Mark Tangruthaitham. Tuesday:  Christine Thurley & Troy; John Tonetti; Stuart, Jo & Laurence Veitch-Burton; Nadia Wheatley. Wednesday: Matthew, Bronwyn, Sam & Thomas Whiting; Jennie Winton; Sally Woellner; Waew Wongjam. Thursday:  Kay & Natasha Younie; Amelia Zea; Kate Abou Takka; Shirley & Barbara Allen; Grace Ashton. Friday:  James, Elliot & Harry Barnes; Ian Barnett; Peter, Jennifer, Elise & Blake Bestel; Mervyn Bishop; Ross Black. Saturday:  Angus, Susan, Anwyn & Bryn Brook-Evans; Peter Brown & Iain; Tony Brownlow; Les & Lyn Carrington.

Our Prayers for those in need... Shirley Allen; Elizabeth Armstrong; Hannah Ashton; Josephine Jabbour;  Fatima Begum; Ross Black; Jason Broadbridge; Henry & Maureen Byers; Les Carrington; Robert Champion; Ron Cross;  Les Dixon;  Jennifer Edwards; Joy Gander; Madeline Gee; Roslyn Gee;  Jude & Isla; Rhiannon Henry-Edwards; Cecily Hentzberger; Marlene Hickin; Moya Holle; Linda Jensathit;  Ross Lehman; Marie McGrath; Bp Ken Mason; Eve Moggs;  John Naidu; June Nash;  Pauline Newell; Bill Phipps; Ross Ponder;  Bill & Poppy Prezios; Peter Purcell; Brian Rawnsley; Edwin & Susan & Stephanie; Edward & Joyce Reddy  Alex Regos; Joy Ree;  Michelle Rowlands; Sr Fiona CSC; Saria Sevilla; John Thomas; Julie & Alex Wright; Ann Jeffs, Philip, Russell and Kay. Recent Departed Anniversaries of Deaths. Doreen Chin; Mary Harwin; Herbert Miller; Noel O’Donnell; June Nyberg; Lesley-Anne Cook Saints and Commemorations 29th: Peter & Paul, Apostles & martyrs 1st: First missionaries to the  Torres Strait (1871)

 

Parish Information  

ABN.78 161 584 893.
SUNDAY WORSHIP   Sung Eucharist and Children's Ministry 9.30am
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.
ACTING RECTOR. Fr Philip Bradford. (Ph 9557 4219 Mb 0418 641 189)
PO Box 64. Enmore NSW 2042     Email:  bradford.pr@gmail.com