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The flowers in the church today have been donated by Matilda Rinker in loving memory of her husband, Peter Rinker.
Happy Birthday to: Richard Hagen; Susan Reddy; Fr Philip Bradford; Michelle Parker; Louisa Silverman; Joyce Grant; and Alexander Chiew.
Today: 11.30am Myanmar Lunch Fundraiser for ABM — Morning tea will follow the service as usual, and the event starts in the hall at 11.30 a.m. The light lunch follows an introductory talk. There will be a chance to ask questions from the floor at the end. This is our mission fundraising event so please give as generously as you can afford. All donations are tax deductible!
Tonight: 5pm Spirit of Taize Service in the Chapel.
Thursday 18th May – 6pm Feast of the Ascension at CCSL: You are invited to join Fr Jeff and your fellow St Luke’s Parishioners at Christ Church St Laurence as we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension together. The service will be a Solemn High Mass with a procession and the preacher will be Fr Ryan Austin-Eames. The service will also be live streamed via Youtube.
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Sun, 25th June 2023 — St Luke’s Young Organists Series - Recital at 3pm
Please keep and share the date
Winner of the Open Section of the 2022 Sydney Organ Competition, Samuel Giddy performs works by J S and C P E Bach, Byrd and Brahms on the rare 1883 Wordsworth & Maskell Pipe Organ at St Luke’s Anglican Church Enmore with Stanmore.
The St Luke’s Young Organists Series is an occasional series of recitals by local young and emerging organ scholars and organists.
Enquiries: Kathy Drummond / Brett Davies / OrganatEnmore@gmail.com
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Sunday 17th Sept — 40th Anniversary of Sydney MOW: Join us at CCSL for 10.30am service with female guest preacher. Followed by lunch with female guest speakers. RSVP date to be announced. Keep the date!
Notices for the Sunday Service booklet need to be received by Jennifer in the parish office by 10am on Thursday morning. It is best to email the details.
Food for our worms – Leave your worm food gifts at church on Sundays or drop off during the week. Please remove the strings from teabags. (NB — no dairy, citrus, onions or meat please). Worm castings are among the best soil conditioners for your garden and are available on request. See Fr Jeff.
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.
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Weekly Intercessions for our Community:
Sunday: Joyce, Andrew, Rachel, Bianca & Bryson Reddy; and Eddie, Susan, Stephanie, Edwin, Leilani & Carmen Reddy.
Monday: Jo, Ramendra, Thomas & Lucy Raj; and John Reimer.
Tuesday: Matilda Rinker; Grahame Sadler; and Rajah Selvarajah & Greg.
Wednesday: Peter Seymour; Andy Serafin & Colin; and Louisa Silverman.
Thursday: Laurel & Ray Sommer; and Karlene Thompson.
Friday: We pray for Fr John Bunyan’s pastoral care ministry at Bankstown Hospital and all those he ministers to.
Saturday: Almighty God, we pray for those in Turkey and Syria who are suffering following the devastating earthquake. 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 on the ground helping those impacted. Amen
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Prayers for the sick: Margret Chiew; Peter Seymour; David Dunlop; Stuart Grigg; (Fr) John Bowen; Rosemary Bradford; Janet Walmsley; Tony Brownlow; Peter Brown; Christine Kondratenko; Val Thomas; Kevin Tibbey; Simone Abrahams; Salochna Devi; Ruth Dodd; Robyn Palmer; Julie Ankers; Franz Legrum; Peta Loveday-Hill; Peter Crook; Catherine Loughman; Jonathan Harris; Prue Perram; Wolfgang Haas; and Barry Pearton.
Recently Departed: Matt Winder.
Anniversaries of the Departed: Helen Hack; Peter Rinker; Allan Peime; & George Nixon.
Saints Commemoration: 8th May: Julian of Norwich, Holy woman and mystic. (d. 1417).
Long Term Pastoral Prayer list: Pauline Newell; (Fr) John Hawkins; Robert & Lyndall Dubler; Andy Serafin; Florence Shellard; Ray Sommer; John Hardy; Lyn Carrington; John Dickson; Barbara & Jade Allen; Rhiannon Henry-Edwards; Marissa; Jude, Isla, Meg & Al Donnell; Grace & Hannah Ashton; Kuwert; Rev Laurie MacIntyre; Kiki Chun; Raul of Radio Skidrow and his family; Andrew Stratgolda; Lochlan Lonesborough; Ann Jeffs; Noel Jeffs; and Singla Pallav.
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Readings for Next Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts 17.22–31 Psalms: 66.7–19
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3.8–22 Gospel: John 14.15–21
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EASTER Appeal 2023
Envelopes are available in the church foyer to place on the collect plate
Or Scan the QR code to make a donation online.
You can also donate online at www.abmission.org/Easter2023
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