Welcome to the Anglican Parish of
The Anglican Parish of CHRIST CHURCH
ST LAURENCE
CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURE Railway Square, Sydney
Railway Square, Sydney Consecrated 1845
31 JUly 2016
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
7.00am Morning Prayer 7.30am Eucharist 9.00am Sung Eucharist Preacher: Fr John Sanderson Setting: Mass in E (Smith) Hymns: 413, 360, 436, 137 10.30am Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr John Sanderson Hymns: 436 (desc. Tysoe), 137, 413 Setting: Service in A-Minor (Darke) Motet: Be still my soul (Whitlock) Postlude: The Prince of Denmark’s March (Clarke, arr. Jewkes) 6.30pm Solemn Evensong & Benediction Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Hymns: 251, 453, 427 Canticles: Service in B minor ( Noble) Anthem: They that go down to the sea in ships (Sumsion) Postlude: Andante Religioso, from Sonata No.4 (Mendelssohn)
Left: Heavenly figures at the foot of the crucifixion, East Window (stained glass), Christ Church St Laurence
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welcome to christ church st laurence Christ Church St Laurence is an inner city parish committed to the spread of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. As a congregation and as the Church we are committed to the support of the underprivileged, the persecuted and the socially marginalised. We are an Anglican church in the Anglican Catholic tradition.
THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) MON 1 AUGUST Holy men and women of the Old 6.00pm Christian Meditation Testament
TUE 2 AUGUST
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
WED 3 AUGUST
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) 12.15pm Healing Eucharist
THU 4 AUGUST
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
John Baptist Vianney, parish priest (Ars, France d. 1895)
FRI 5 AUGUST
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) 6.00pm Eucharist
SAT 6 AUGUST
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) 11.00am Community of St Gabriel Eucharist
Sun 7 AUGUST
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
7.00am 7.30am 9.00am 10.30am
6.30pm
Isa 1:1, 10-20; Ps 50:1-8, 23-24; Heb 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12.32-40 Morning Prayer Eucharist Sung Eucharist Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Setting: Mass in E (Smith) Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Setting: Communion Service in G (Jackson) Motet: Give us the wings of faith to rise (Bullock) Solemn Evensong & Benediction Preacher: Fr Ron Silarsah Canticles: Short Service (Byrd) Anthem: Blessed be the God and Father (Wesley)
The flowers in the church this week are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of John Dobbin, and Lila Price, much missed mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Readings: The Revised Common Lectionary in NRSV (1997), Mowbray, London. Introit, Collect and Psalm: A Prayer Book for Australia (1995), Broughton Books, Sydney. Propers: The Roman Missal (1969 & 1983), E.J.Dwyer (Aust.). Reproduced with permission.
Mass Readings
Please use these readings in conjunction with the coloured service booklet. Breakfast is served after the 7.30am Eucharist today. Refreshments are served after the 9.00am Sung Eucharist and the 10.30am Solemn High Mass, all in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. If you are a visitor please ask a sidesperson for directions.
SENTENCE
If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. (Colossians 3.1)
COLLECT
Living God, Judge of us all, you have placed in our hands the wealth we call our own: through your Spirit give us wisdom, that our possessions may not be a curse, but a means of a blessing in our lives. Grant this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for and ever and ever. Amen.
FIRST Reading
Hosea 11.1-11 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. The more I called them, the more they went from me; they kept sacrificing to the Baals, and offering incense to idols. Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them up in my arms; but they did not know that I healed them. I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them. They shall return to the land of Egypt, and Assyria shall be their king, because they have refused to return to me. The sword rages in their cities, it consumes their oracle-priests, and devours because of their schemes. My people are bent on turning away from me. To the Most High they call, but he does not raise them up at all. How
can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. I will not execute my fierce anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I am God and no mortal, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath. They shall go after the Lord, who roars like a lion; when he roars, his children shall come trembling from the west. They shall come trembling like birds from Egypt, and like doves from the land of Assyria; and I will return them to their homes, says the Lord. For the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God. Verses of the psalm are read alternately by a single reader and the congregation. A pause is observed at the colon for reflection. At Solemn High Mass, the choir sings the psalm.
PSALM 107 1. 2.
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good: for his loving mercy is for ever. Let the Lord’s redeemed say so: whom he has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, 3. And gathered in from every land, from the east and from the west: from the north and from the south. 4. Some went astray in the wilderness and in the desert: and found no path to an inhabited city; 5. They were hungry and thirsty: and their heart fainted within them.
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Mass Readings 6. Then they cried to the Lord in their distress: and he took them out of their trouble. 7. He led them by the right path: till they came to an inhabited city. 8. Let them thank the Lord for his goodness: and for the wonders that he does for the children of Adam; 9. For he satisfies the thirsty: and fills the hungry with good things. 43. Whoever is wise, let them observe these things: and consider the loving kindness of the Lord.
Second reading
Colossians 3.1-11 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. But now you must get rid of all such things—anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, 4
circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all! For the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia. Happy are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! (Matthew 5.3) Alleluia!
Gospel
Luke 12.13-21 The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.’ But he said to him, ‘Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?’ And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’ Then he told them a parable: ‘The land of a rich man produced abundantly. And he thought to himself, “What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?” Then he said, “I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich towards God.’
Mass Readings OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Merciful Lord, make holy these gifts, and let our spiritual sacrifice make us an everlasting gift to you.
COMMUNION SENTENCE
You gave us bread from heaven, Lord: a sweet tasting bread that was very good to eat.
Motet words Percy Whitlock (1903 - 46) Be still my soul: for God is near, the great High Priest is with thee now; the Lord of life himself is here before whose face the angels bow. To make thy heart his lowly throne thy Saviour God in love draws nigh. He gives himself unto his own, for whom he once came down to die. I come, O Lord, for thou dost call to blend my pleading prayer with thine; to thee I give myself, my all, and feed on thee and make thee mine. Amen. Text by W. D. Maclagan (1826 - 1910)
This is the gospel of the Lord, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
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SUNDAY NOTICES Simon Polson We will farewell Simon with a typical Australian ‘Indoors/Outdoors Luxury Barbeque with Finger Buffet’ on Friday 5 August at 6.30pm in the Parish Hall. Food will be provided. For catering purposes, please add your name to the list at the West Door as soon as possible. Those who are attending are invited to bring something to drink, and to wear something tasteful with a ‘Stars and/or Stripes’ theme. Simon’s last Sunday at CCSL will be the Sunday immediately after (7 August). Confirmation and Reception On Sunday 21 August we will welcome our regional Bishop, The Right Rev’d Dr Michael Stead. This will be our new bishop’s first official Sunday visit to CCSL. Bishop Michael will preach at the 9.00am and 10.30am Masses, and will confer the sacrament of Confirmation at Solemn High Mass on that day. If you would like to be a candidate for Confirmation or Reception into the Anglican Church, please contact the parish office by email, office@ccsl.org. au, or speak directly with a member of the clergy. St Laurence Day Parish Lunch The annual parish lunch to celebrate the Feast of St Laurence will be held in the parish hall on Sunday 14 August 2015 after High Mass. Entry is by donation of $35 per person. Places are limited. 6
To reserve your seat, please give your donation to Lyn Bannerman at any of the services on Sunday 7 August (or you can pay at the door if places are still available.) Lyn can be contacted on 02 6295 7028 or 0478 622833. Children and full-time students accompanied by a parent are free, but their names must be recorded to reserve a seat for them. BYO bottled wine. Fruit juice, tea and coffee will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Colin Bannerman 0409 123694 no later than 7 August. This year, proceeds of the lunch will go to support the work of ABM. Anglicans Together Annual Dinner This year’s Anglicans Together Dinner is to be held on Friday 2 September from 7:00pm at the City Tattersall’s Club, 194 - 204 Pitt Street, Sydney. The Guest speaker will be Professor Marion Maddox of Macquarie University, who is a leading authority on the intersection of religion and politics in Australia. Her topic will be ‘The Past, Pleasures and Prospects of Liberal Christianity’. Cost: $65 pp ($60 conc). Payments (with response form) should be sent by 26 August to: Anglicans Together, Level 1 St James’ Hall, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney, 2000. Further details and response forms can be found at: www.anglicanstogether.org
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SUNDAY NOTICES
Movement for the Ordination of Women The Sydney Movement for the Ordination of Women is holding their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 17 September St Alban’s Parish Hall, 3 Pembroke Street, Epping. The guest speakers for the meeting are Robyn and David Claydon and afternoon tea will be provided. For any enquiries please contact Carol Russel on 9949 4561 or Elaine Peterson on 9747 3276.
Asylum Seekers Centre We have received a note of thanks from the Asylum Seekers Centre for the donations that have been received from parishioners from CCSL. They greatly appreciate these contributions for the positive impact it enables them to make for over 250 asylum seekers every week. The list of appropriate items to donate is available at the West Door of the church, if you would like to donate as you are able.
Safe Ministry and Child Protection With a new Sunday School term under way, a reminder that the Diocese has in place a Safe Ministry program for dealing with issues of child protection and sexual misconduct. The Parish Council has formally adopted the Diocese’s policy in this area. Under the overall direction of the Rector, the parish has a Safe Ministry representative, Anthony Miller, charged with ensuring that we comply with the policy, and a Safe Ministry trainer, Lucy Clothier, who gives training in the principles and practices of Safe Ministry to a range of parishioners who come into contact with children or vulnerable people. Comprehensive information about the program, and about how to report actual or potential abuse, can be found at the following web address: http://safeministry.org.au/about/
Retiring Collection Next Sunday you are invited to contribute to the monthly retiring collection at the end of each service. The retiring collection will be offered in support of the work of St John’s College Zambia. In your charity please give as you are able. At Belltower Books Have a browse of the discounted books and cards available at Belltower Books today. Quality second-hand books are available for as little as $1; art cards are also priced at $1; lectionaries for 2016 are reduced to $2.
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PARISH DIRECTORY Church address Parish office address Parish postal address Rector
812 George St, Sydney L2, 812B George Street, Sydney PO Box 1324, Haymarket NSW 1240 office@ccsl.org.au Fr Daniel Dries fr.daniel@ccsl.org.au
www.ccsl.org.au P 02 9211 0560 F 02 9212 2449 M 0417 662 776
SENIOR ASSISTANT PRIEST STUDENT MINISTERS
Fr John Sanderson fr.john@ccsl.org.au Antony Weiss Antony.Weiss@student.moore.edu.au Ryan Austin-Eames ryan.austineames@gmail.com Fr Ron Silarsah fr.ron@ccsl.org.au Fr Michael Giffin Fr Eric Hampson Fr Ian Crooks Simon Polson office@ccsl.org.au Rebecca Mychael r.mychael@ccsl.org.au Peter Hanson p.hanson@ccsl.org.au Brenda Hunter b.hunter@ccsl.org.au Anthony Miller a.miller@ccsl.org.au Peter Hanson p.hanson@ccsl.org.au Parish Hall, 505 Pitt St choir@ccsl.org.au Neil McEwan AM frscm n.mcewan@ccsl.org.au Peter Jewkes p.jewkes@ccsl.org.au Joshua Ryan j.ryan@ccsl.org.au Helen Hewson office@ccsl.org.au Editors tdt@ccsl.org.au
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ParISH ADMINISTRATORs Wardens: wardens@ccsl.org.au Treasurer Choir office Director of Music Organist organ scholar Belltower Books THE DEACON’S TREASURE
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MEDITATION & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Ann Bergman a.bergman@ccsl.org.au
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