St Luke's Enmore with Stanmore
An Anglican Parish in the Diocese
of
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
or Candlemass 1st February 2015
with Liturgical Farewell to Fr Gwilym and Sue Henry-Edwards
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.
Celebrant & Preacher Fr. Gwilym Henry-Edwards
Welcomers Today: Ann Petersen & Richard Hagen
Next week: Nadia Wheatley and Tony Purcell
Readers Today: Nadia Wheatley & Noel Jeffs
Readers next week: Diana Jefferies and Stephen Gates
Intercessor: Richard Hagen
Next Week: John Tonetti
Hospitality: Shared Lunch
Next week: Ruth Champion and John Merchant
Cleaners Saturday 7th: Richard Hagen, Stephen Gates, Ruth Champion
Children’s Ministry begins NEXT SUNDAY
The Ministers gather at the back of the church.
The Priest: Let us proceed in peace.
All people: In the name of Christ, Amen.
During the Procession the following hymn is sung by all.
Processional TiS 432, Tune: Westminster Abbey
- Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen by the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one,
holy Zion’s help for ever,
and her confidence alone.
- All that dedicated city,
dearly loved by God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody,
God the Three in One adoring,
praising him eternally.
- Here among us, where we call you
come, O Lord our God today;
with your gentle loving-kindness
hear your people as we pray,
and your fullest benediction
pour upon us here today.
- Here bestow on all your people
what we ask of you to gain,
what we gain from you for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign.
There may be an instrumental interlude here to allow the procession to reach the altar.
- Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
one in might and one in glory
while eternal ages run.
From Urbs beata Hierusalem, Latin, c. 7th cent. tr. John Mason Neale 1818–66 alt. Reproduced with permission
The Greeting
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
And also with you.
Blessed be God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever.
Sentence:Open to me the gates of righteousness, and I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. Psalm 118:19
The Prayer of Preparation
Let us pray…
Almighty God,
to whom all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from whom no secrets are hidden:
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love you
and worthily magnify your holy name,
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gloria in Excelsis
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
Almighty God and Father,
we worship you,
we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ,
only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world;
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father;
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy one,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
X in the glory of God the Father. Amen
The Collect:
Almighty and everliving God,
we humbly pray that,
as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple,
so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts
by Jesus Christ our Lord;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading Malachi 3:1-4
A reading from book of the prophet Malachi
Thus says the Lord, See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight-- indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of old and as in former years.
. For the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Psalm 67
1 How lovely | is your | dwelling-place:
O | Lord | God of | hosts!
2 My soul has a desire and longing to enter the | courts of the | Lord:
my heart and my flesh re|joice in the | living | God.
3 The sparrow has found a home and the swallow a nest where she may | lay her | young.
even your altar, O Lord of hosts, my | King | and my | God.
4 Blessed are those who | dwell in your | house:
they will | always be | praising | you.
5 Blessed are those whose | strength is | in you:
in whose | heart are the | highways to | Zion;
6 Who going through the | valley of | dryness,
find there a | spring from | which to | drink:
7 They go from | strength to | strength:
they appear every one of them before the | God of | gods in | Zion.
10 One day in your courts is | better than a | thousand:
I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God than | dwell in the | tents of un|godliness.
11 For the Lord God is a light and a shield, the Lord gives | favour and | honour:
and no good thing will he withhold from | those who | walk in | innocence.
12 O Lord | God of | hosts:
blessed are those who | put their | trust in | you.
As in the be|ginning so | now; and for | ever. | A|men
Second Reading 1 Peter 2:1-10
A reading from the first letter of Peter
Rid yourselves of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation — if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in scripture:
‘See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.’
To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe,
‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner’, and
‘A stone that makes them stumble, and a rock that makes them fall.’
They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people;
once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
For the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God
Gospel Procession TiS 720 Tune; Halle halle
Music by permission Wild Goose Publications Arrangement © 1994 by permission World Council of Churches Publications Office Caribbean traditional Reproduced with permission
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
I have chosen you from the world, | says the | Lord.
to go and | bear fruit | that will | last.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The Gospel Luke 2:22-40
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke
X Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord"), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons."
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,
"Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,
according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel."
And the child's father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed-- and a sword will pierce your own soul too."
There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
Hymn after the Sermon Bind us together
The Creed
Let us together affirm the faith of the church.
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten not made,
of one being with the Father,
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation Many people here bow their heads…
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary,
and became truly human. …and here stand upright.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified,
who has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
X We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen
The Prayers of the People
We kneel or sit for the Prayers. Various members of the congregation lead us in prayer.
Gracious God,
we pray for our Parish of St Luke,
for our rector 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.
After each petition…
Lord in your mercy or Let us bless the Lord
Hear our prayer Thanks be to God
For your love and goodness or X Rest eternal grant
We give you thanks, O God unto them O Lord
And let light perpetual
shine upon them.
And after the final prayer…
Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen
Confession and Absolution
The Sub-deacon says this or another introduction
God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy, welcoming sinners and inviting them to the Lord’s Table.
Let us be quiet while we call to mind our sins.
A time of silence is kept.
Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God’s forgiveness.
Merciful God,
our maker and our judge,
we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,
and in what we have failed to do:
we have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves;
we repent, and are sorry for all our sins.
Father forgive us.
Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The priest says the absolution.
The Greeting of Peace
We stand
We are the body of Christ
His Spirit is with us.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
We offer each other
the greeting of God’s peace.
Offertory Hymn, 153 Tune; Abbot’s Leigh
A collection for the work and mission of St Luke’s Church is taken while the hymn is sung.
- God is love, let heav’n adore him; God is love, let earth rejoice;
let creation sing before him, and exalt him with one voice.
God, who laid the earth’s foundation,
he who spread the heavens above,
and who breathes through all creation, God is love, eternal Love. - God is love, and gently enfolding all the world in one embrace,
with unfailing grasp is holding every child of every race.
And when human hearts are breaking
under sorrow’s iron rod,
then they find that selfsame aching deep within the heart of God. - God is love, and, though with blindness sin afflicts our human hearts,
God’s eternal lovingkindness holding, guiding, grace imparts.
Sin and death and hell shall never
o’er us final triumph gain;
God is love, so love for ever o’er the universe must reign.
Timothy Rees 1874–1939 alt. Words by permission Community of the Resurrection, UK Music by permission Oxford University Press Reproduced with permission
The bread and wine are brought to the altar. Small candles are also brought up. Any member of the congregation can carry a candle to represent a prayer or a thanksgiving of their own.
During the hymn there a pause for the offertory prayer as the bread and wine (gifts) are offered…
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation.
Through your goodness we have these gifts to share.
Accept and use our offerings for your glory
and for the service of your kingdom.
Blessed be God for ever.
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
The priest continues The Great Thanksgiving ,the people respond at the Sanctus.
Sanctus and Benedictus
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
X Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
The priest continues the Great Thanksgiving, then says…
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The priest continues the Great Thanksgiving.
We finish by singing…
X Blessing and honour and glory and power
are yours for ever and ever. Amen.
Breaking the bread
As this broken bread was once many grains,
which have been gathered together to make one bread,
so may your church be gathered from the ends of the earth into your kingdom.
Agnus Dei
Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us your peace.
Invitation to Communion
Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that he died for us. Let us feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving. The gifts of God for the people of God
Communion
Everyone is welcome to the Lord’s Table. You are all invited to share the Sacrament or, if you prefer, to receive a blessing.
Please gather in circles around the altar for communion as directed by the ushers.
Communion Chant Bread of the world in mercy broken
Bread of the world, in mercy broken,
Wine of the soul, in mercy shed,
By Whom the words of life were spoken,
And in Whose death our sins are dead.
Look on the heart by sorrow broken,
Look on the tears by sinners shed;
And be Thy feast to us the token,
That by Thy grace our souls are fed.
When offering the bread, the priest or assistant says…
X The body of Christ [the bread of heaven] keep you in eternal life. Amen
When offering the wine, the priest or assistant says…
XThe blood of Christ [the cup of salvation] keep you in eternal life. Amen
After communion we return to our places and sit or kneel. Silence is kept for meditation.
Laudate Dominum from Vesperae solennes de confessore; W. A. Mozart.
Soprano: Katherine Oldfield, Organist, Kathy Drummond
Laudate Dominum omnes gentes; Laudate eum, omnes populi, quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia ejus, et veritas Domini manet in aeternum.
Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et simper et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Praise the Lord, all nations; praise Him, all people for He has bestowed
His mercy upon us, and the truth of the Lord endures forever.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever, and for generations of generations. Amen
Sending out God’s people
We stand…
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The priest offers a prayer of thanksgiving
Living God,
in this holy meal you fill us with new hope.
May the power of your love,
which we have known in word and sacrament,
continue your saving work among us,
give us courage for our pilgrimage,
and bring us to the joys you promise. Amen
Most loving God, you send us out into the world you love.
Give us grace to go thankfully and with courage
in the power of your Spirit. Amen
The priest gives the blessing
The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord;
and the blessing of God almighty, the father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you and those you love and pray for, this day and for ever. Amen
Hymn after the Blessing, TiS 147 To God be the glory
- To God be the glory, great things he has done!
So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,
who yielded his life in atonement for sin
and opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory! great things he has done!
- O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
to every believer the promise of God!
and every offender who truly believes,
that moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
Praise the Lord! ...
- Great things he has taught us, great things he has done,
and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
but purer, and higher, and greater will be
our wonder, our rapture, when Jesus we see.
Praise the Lord! ...
Frances Jane van Alstyne 1820–1915 alt. Reproduced with permission
The Offering of the Licence
The Thai Community sings;
Blessing of Sue and Gwilym
Fr Ron Morris, the Wardens and Mac Maitree our Thai Pastor come forward to bless Sue and Gwilym on behalf of us all.
The Angelus and the Dismissal
The angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary
And she conceived by the Holy Spirit
I am the lowly servant of the Lord
be it done to me according to your word.
The Word became flesh
and dwelt among us.
Blessed in the message Gabriel brought,
blessed by the work the Spirit wrought;
from whom the great desire of earth
took human flesh and human birth.
Lord, we unite our prayers with those of Mary and all your saints.
Let your Word become flesh in our lives
Grant Lord, that as we have known the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ, by the message of an angel, so by his X cross and passion we may be brought to the glory of his resurrection. Amen.
The deacon says or sings
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
In the name of Christ. Amen.
Recessional Kathy Drummond playing our recently restored 1883 Wordsworth and Maskell Pipe Organ.
We follow the procession of ministers to the Hall for coffee, tea, formal proceedings and then lunch.
Parishioners please show visitors to a seat in the Hall.
Notices for February 1st 2015
Our Acting Rector is Fr Philip Bradford. Fr Philip and his wife Rosemary actually live within the official borders of the parish, in Stanmore, so they are parishioners.
Pastoral Care Group is to meet with Fr Philip after the 10am Eucharist on Wednesday 4th.
February Birthdays. We will have cake and Happy Birthdays, next Sunday 8th, so we can give the birthday people our full attention!
Wardens Meeting on Sunday 8th after the 9.30am Eucharist.
Parish Council is to meet on Sunday 22nd February after the Eucharist.
The Annual Vestry Meeting (AGM), is scheduled for Sunday 1st March to start at 11.30am.
Next Sunday’s Readings
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.
Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39
Bible Readings for the Week 2nd to 8th February 2015
Monday |
Hebrews 11:32-40 |
Psalm 31:23-27 |
Mark 5:1-20 |
Tuesday |
Hebrews 12:1-4 |
Psalm 22:26-32 |
Mark 5:21-43 |
Wednesday |
Hebrews 12:4-15 |
Psalm 103:15-18 |
Mark 6:1-6 |
Thursday |
Hebrews 12:18-24 |
Psalm 48:9-13 |
Mark 6:7-13 |
Friday |
Hebrews 13:1-8 |
Psalm 27:1-6 |
Mark 6:14-29 |
Saturday |
Hebrews 13:15-21 |
Psalm 23 |
Mark 6:30-34 |
Lent 2015.
Ash Wednesday is on the 18th February with the Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes at 10am and 7.30pm. The Brabyn Singers are to join us at the 7.30pm service.
Please consider your Lenten Observance.
- Will you be attending a Bible Study for Lent?
- Will you be fasting in any way?
- What extra charitable giving will you do?
St Luke’s Enmore, the Living Body of Christ
We are the body of Christ because the Spirit of Christ lives in us. We are Christ’s eyes and ears, hands and feet wherever we go, alone or two or three together. At work, at play, at home or on holiday, we are still members of Christ’s body and we should therefore behave that way.
At St Luke’s there are many groups which work together for the good of all. Here are some of them.
- Ministers in the Liturgy of the Church, The Sacristan, Lay Deacons, Servers, Crucifer, Thurifer, Welcomers, Readers, Intercessors
- The Thai Community, with Mac Maitree, our Thai Pastor and about 30 members who meet together at various times and places.
- The Indian Community, centred around the extended Reddy Family at Liverpool, meeting for prayer and worship every Friday.
- The Pastoral Care Group, set up to care for those who miss church and to take Home Communion to those who need it.
- The Children’s Ministry and Sunday School. Encouraging God’s children to take their place in the church’s life and ministry.
- Advent and Lenten Study Groups, working with St Joseph’s Roman Catholic parish to learn more about the Scriptures and our faith
- The Wardens and Parish Council. The business part of the church, working with the Diocese and setting strategies for the future.
- Musicians and Singers to help us “make a joyful noise unto the Lord”
- The Committee of the Op Shop and the community of Op Shop helpers. Working with the community to help those who need it and raising money for the mission and work of the church.
- The Boyz Nite Out. Regular fellowship and good Food building friendships and faith.
- The Women’s Reading Group. A monthly meeting for reflection and fellowship.
- Gardeners, Flower arrangers and Cleaners. Making our worship and fellowship spaces a pleasant place to be
A note from the Treasurer:
St Luke’s needs your financial support! Don’t let our income slip!
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.
The easiest way to do it is to set it up using your On-line Banking. You can set any amount for any number of times at any interval of time, using the account details below.
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.
Intercessions
Prayers for each day of the week Today; .Lorraine O’Sullivan; Matthias Oduro; Stuart Ogg; Katherine Oldfield; Julie Olston; Mei Ooi; Ann Petersen |
Our Prayers for those in need... Shirley Allen; Hannah Ashton; Antonieta Barrera; Sr Ann-Mechtilde; Todd Bassingthwaighte; Ross Black; Henry & Maureen Byers; Gillian Carpenter; Robert Champion; Francesca; Ken Harrison; Rhodri, Bonnie, Callum & Rhiannon Henry-Edwards; Joy Gander; Marie McGrath; Marissa; Eve Moggs; June Nash; Barbara Noble; Bill & Poppy Prezios; Peter Purcell; Brian Rawnsley; Joy Ree, Alex Regos; Brenda Robinson; Steve Rougellis; Michelle Rowlands; Maria Sevilla; Raboom Takham; Julie & Alex Wright; Sakorn & Waew Wongjam. Recent Death Kay Matthews (Christine Thurley’s sister). Anniversaries. Br. John Charles Vockler Saints and Commemorations Tuesday: First Anglican Service at Sydney Cove, 1788 |
ABN.78 161 584 893.
SUNDAY WORSHIP Sung Eucharist and Children's Ministry 9.30am Thai Worship in the Chapel 11.30am
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)
11 Stanmore Road, Enmore PO Box 64. Enmore NSW 2042
