NOTICES
Welcome to any visitors with us today. Please join us for morning tea.
The flowers in the church have been donated by Edi Davis in loving memory of her father, King John Wobo.
Happy Birthday to: Kevin Chiew; Joyce Reddy; Amrit MacIntyre; Grahame Sadler; Laurel Sommer; and Eed Intapan.
Next Sunday — 8th September: 5pm Spirit of Taize Service.
7.30 pm — Tuesday Night Bible Study: At Fr Philip’s home, 5 Lincoln Street, Stanmore. All welcome. The study is currently on the book of Gensis. Please bring a bible.
Copies of Fr Jeff’s Sunday Sermons are made available in the church foyer each Sunday for those who would like to take a copy.
If you would like a home or hospital visit from Fr Jeff for any reason, please contact him on his Mob: 0409 719 927
Thursday 5th September at 10.30am – Funeral for Sr Rosamund CSC at Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George Street, Haymarket NSW 2000
Saturday 7th Sept at 11am – ABM Feast of the Commemoration of the New Guinea Martyrs Service here at St Luke’s. Eucharist celebrated by Fr Jeff Parker and followed by a light lunch in the Hall. Speakers: We will welcome the Bishop of the New Guinea Islands, the Rt Revd Reginald Makele, & Robert McLean from ABM.
Saturday 14th September — Local Council Elections: Our hall will be a polling place for the upcoming Local Council Elections. A BBQ will be provided in the carpark on the day by Eddie Reddy and helpers. If you would like to volunteer to help with the BBQ please put your name on the list in the hall. Come along and enjoy a democracy sausage or two.
Sunday 29th Sept at 12pm — Myanmar Lunch: Following 9.30am service, and tea/coffee. Come and enjoy authentic Myanmar food with wine or fruit juice. (*Please note: St Luke’s promotes the responsible consumption of Alcohol). 100% of donations go to the ABM Myanmar Clean Water Project. RSVP to the Parish Office by 18th Sept 2024.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Saturday 26th October – Annual Sydney MOW Meeting at 2.30pm.
Sunday 27th October – St Luke’s Patronal Festival. (Our Guest Speaker will be Bp Genieve Blackwell).
Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th November – MOW Conference in Brisbane.
Saturday 7th December – St Luke’s Christmas Market — 9am to 2pm.
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2024 St James’ International Organ Festival:
*Sunday 1st September @ 5.30pm – TONIGHT!
Featuring: Fr Daniel Dries; David Drury; Peter Jewkes; and Andrej Kouznetsov.
Held at St James’ Church, 173 King Street , Sydney. Ticket available at cost – In Person or livestream. Visit https://www.sjks.org.au or use code attached.
2025 Australian Anglican Church Calendar: Available now to purchase online from St Peter’s Bookroom www.stpetersbookroom.com.au/australian-anglican-church-calendar for $16.50 each (GST included) plus postage costs. Or see Jennifer for a printed order form.
Lea MacNeil has jam, conserves, pickles and various sauces to sell; please email her at lea.macneil@gmail.com to order them from her. All proceeds go to St Luke’s Parish.
Weekly Intercessions for our Community:
Sunday: Laurel & Ray Sommer; Karlene Thompson; and Christine Thurley, Troy & Family.
Monday: Stuart Veitch, Jo Burton & Laurence; and Janet Walmsley.
Tuesday: Noël Waugh; Janet & Cliff Widmer; and (Bp) Ron & Katie Williams.
Wednesday: Matthew, Sam, Thomas & Bronwyn Whiting.
Thursday: Sally Woellner; and Kay Younie, Natasha, Timothy and Jonathon.
Friday: We pray for pastoral care ministry teams at all Hospitals and all those who are ministered to.
Saturday: Almighty God, we pray for those in areas of conflict. We pray for healing and good medical care for those who have been injured. For those who have lost homes and possessions, please meet their daily needs for food, clean water and shelter and comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones. And bless all who are helping those impacted. Amen.
Prayers for the sick: Michelle Parker; John Bowen (Priest); Ron; Ruth Champion; Nalini MacIntyre; Simone Crowther; Alex Regos; Ruth Dodd; Helen Woellner; Douglas Johnston; Susie Brooks; Sarah; Marion Maddox; Delia Bone; Lana MacPherson; Karen Steiner-Hill; Andrew; Sabitri Thapa; Joel Thapa; Daylan Saminathan; and Sarah.
Anniversaries of the Departed: King John Wobo; Willian Oliver; Betty Smith; William Simpson; and Henry Smith.
Saints Commemoration: 2nd Sept: Martyrs of New Guinea (d.1942); and 3rd Sept: Gregory of Rome, bishop and teacher (d.604) & Eliza Darling, pioneer social reformer in NSW (d.1868).
Long Term Pastoral Prayer list: Christine Kondratenko; John Bunyan (Priest); Margaret Chiew; Gerald Grant; Barbara Raymond; Janet Walmsley; Andy Serafin; Florence Shellard; Ray Sommer; John Hardy; Lyn Carrington; Barbara Allen; Marissa & Meg Maack, Jude, Isla, & Al Donnell; Laurie McIntyre; Noel Jeffs; Laurie Bestel; Robert Gibbs; and Michael Aiken.
Readings for Next Sunday – 16th Sunday After Pentecost
First Reading: Proverbs 22.1–2, 8–9, 22–23 Psalm: 125
Second Reading: James 2. 1–10, 14–17 Gospel: Mark 7.24–37
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