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
18 December 2016
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
7.00am Morning Prayer 7.30am Eucharist 9.00am Sung Eucharist Preacher: Fr John Sanderson Setting: Service in E (Smith) Hymns: 11(v.1-3) 3 7 161(t.385) 10.30am Litany in Procession & Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr John Sanderson Setting: Service in the Phrygian mode (Wood) Hymns: 7 161(t.385) 3 Motet: Ave Maria (Biebl) Postlude: Chorale Prelude Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 599 (Bach) 6.30pm Solemn Evensong & Litany in Procession Preacher: Fr Ron Silarsah Canticles: Fifth Service (Tomkins) Hymns: 1(i) 500 9(desc. How) Anthem: Ave Maria (Parsons) Litany: Sullivan Postlude: Chorale Prelude Es ist ein ros ‘entsprungen (Brahms)
Left: Exterior of the Sanctuary, photo by Reg Boonzaier
MOrning PEWSHEET
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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 MON 19 DECEMBER
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) 6.00pm Christian Meditation
TUE 20 DECEMber
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) WED 21 DECEMBER Thomas, Apostle and Martyr 12.15pm Healing Eucharist
THU 22 December
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
FRI 23 December
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) 6.00pm Eucharist
SAT 24 December The Birth of our Lord
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am) No Evening Prayer 10.30pm Matins of Christmas Morn 11.30pm Procession, Blessing of the Crib & Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Setting: Messe de Minuit (Charpentier)
Sun 25 December 7.00am Christmas Day 7.30am 9.00am
Isa 52.7-10; Ps 98; Hebrews 1.1-12; John 1.1-14 Morning Prayer Eucharist Sung Eucharist Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Setting: Mass in E (Smith) 10.30am Procession & Solemn High Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Setting: Spatzenmess (Mozart) Motet: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (Poston) No Evensong
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
A virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel: God with us. At High Mass, the choir sings an Advent introit O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Desire of all nations, and their Salvation: Come and save us, O Lord, our God.
COLLECT
Gracious God, you chose the virgin Mary, by your grace, to be the mother of our Lord and Saviour: so fill us with your grace, that with her we may rejoice in your salvation, and in all things embrace your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
FIRST Reading
Isaiah 7.10-16 The Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, ‘Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.’ But Ahaz said, ‘I will not ask, and I will not put the Lordto the test.’ Then Isaiah said: ‘Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before
the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted.’ 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 80 1. Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, you that led Joseph like a flock: you that are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine out in glory; 2. Before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh: stir up your power, and come to save us. 3. Restore us again, O Lord of hosts: show us the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. 4. O Lord God of hosts: how long will you be angry at your people’s prayer? 5. You have fed them with the bread of tears: and given them tears to drink in good measure. 6. You have made us the victim of our neighbours: and our enemies laugh us to scorn. 7. Restore us again, O Lord of hosts: show us the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.
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Mass Readings 17. Let your power rest on the man at your right hand: on that son of man whom you made so strong for yourself. 18. And so we shall not turn back from you: give us life, and we will call upon your name. 19. Restore us again, O Lord of hosts: show us the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.
Second reading
Romans 1.1-7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. For the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.
Matthew 1.18-25 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. The birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’ All this took place to fulfil what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: ‘Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means, ‘God is with us.’ When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus. This is the gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia. A virgin will give birth to a son; his name will be Emmanuel: God with us. Alleluia!
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Gospel
Lord, may the power of the Spirit, which sanctified Mary the mother of your Son, make holy the gifts which we place upon this altar.
COMMUNION SENTENCE
The virgin is with child: and shall bear a son and shall call him Emmanuel.
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Mass readings Communion MOtet Ave Maria Franz Biebl (1906-2001)
Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae et concepit de Spiritu sancto. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, Et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus, Jesus. Maria dixit: Ecce ancilla Domini. Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, Et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus, Jesus. Et Verbum caro factum est et habitavit in nobis. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, Et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. Amen. Amen. The angel of God visited Mary and she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, Full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus, Jesus. Mary said: See the servant of the Lord. May it happen to me according to your word. Hail Mary, Full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus, Jesus. And the Word became flesh and lived among us. Hail Mary, Full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, Holy Mary, pray for us now and in the hour of our death. Amen. Amen. Amen. CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Railway Square, Sydney
SUNDAY NOTICES Music Scores The music scores for the Short Service (Phrygian Mode) by Charles Wood were given in loving memory of Barbara Johnston. Please speak to Neil McEwan if you would like to make a similar gift of music in memory of a loved one. Organ Recital Today, Sunday 18 December, our Organ Scholar, Joshua Ryan, will be giving an organ recital at St Mary’s Cathedral at 4pm. The recital will feature Olivier Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur. Entry is free. Flowers Parishioners are able to make a contribution towards the cost of flowers in memory of a loved one or as a thank-offering. Betsy Roberts (our flower convenor) is always pleased to hear from parishioners who would like to make a contribution to the flower fund. However, if you would like to make a contribution towards Christmas flowers, please contact the Parish Office or speak directly with Betsy (9622 5458) as soon as possible.
financial year the Food Bank gave away 17,700 bags of groceries, so all donations of food and other grocery items are much appreciated. However, if you are finding it difficult to bring heavier or bulky items, especially if travelling to CCSL by public transport, the ASC is happy to receive supermarket gift cards. These are used to buy high demand items such as milk, rice, oil, tinned fish and nappies. If you would prefer to donate this way, please place a gift card in an envelope marked ASC Food Bank and place it in the collection plate. 2017 Parish Retreat Weekend We are delighted to announce that the Revd Catherine Eaton will be leading us on retreat from Friday 6 - Sunday 8 October 2017. The setting for the retreat will be the beautiful lakeside setting of St Joseph’s Conference Centre, Kincumber (on the Central Coast). Mthr Catherine has recently served as Canon-in-Residence at St Saviour’s Cathedral, Goulburn, but spent most of her ordained ministry in the Diocese of Melbourne. Having retired to the Southern Highlands, Mthr Catherine has become involved in the Community of St Gabriel, our congregation in the Highlands. As places at the retreat will be limited, please mark these dates in your diary now, and please speak to Ann Bergman or Fr Daniel if you would like more information.
From the Wardens The wardens request that anyone with first aid or medical training please contact the parish office. This information will only be used to request assistance in the event of a medical emergency. Also they request that anyone with a RSA (Responsible St Laurence House - Save the Date Service of Alcohol) accreditation please A big event fund raiser for St Laurence contact the office, for assistance during House will be held on Thursday 23 February 2017, 6.30pm, at St Paul’s parish functions. College, Sydney University. Join us for Asylum Seekers Centre Food Bank cocktails, an address by a high profile identity, and more. Tickets and more Donations Thank you for your continued generous details in January. response to the Food Bank appeal. Last 6
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SUNDAY NOTICES Donations of Clothes for our Cana Shelter Thank you for donations to date. It would appreciated if no more donations are made for the time being. We only have limited storage; we have more than enough clothing for the moment. In the future, please would you always check with Lyn Bannerman (0478622833) before donating. May we also plead that you carefully select what you donate in the future. Guiding principles include: give only clothes or footwear that you would be prepared to wear yourself, as we respect the dignity of our men. For example, items that are clean and not badly worn; nothing that is stained, worn or frayed. Only clothes suitable for men living on the street: socks, underwear, tracksuits, tee shirts, sweaters, and very casual shoes. We do not want business suits and shirts (short or long sleeves), sports pants, brogues or any women’s clothing. Thank you everyone for your help.
Belltower Books Beautiful calendars, books, Christmas cards, wrapping paper and gifts such as holding crosses, rosaries, framed reproductions of icons by Earle Backen and the CCSL Choir CD What Sweeter Music for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany ($20) are still available, as well as superbly illustrated books and cards especially for children. There are signed copies of Marianne Dorman’s autobiography My Christian Journey ($20), Fr John Spooner’s The Afterlife - the Evidence of Near Death Experience ($25), with all proceeds to St Laurence House and a remainder special: Silence: A Christian History by Diarmaid MacCulloch, RRP $49.95, now $24. There is also a book sale in the hall, with considerable reductions - perfect for some holiday reading or Christmas gifts.
PARISH DIRECTORY Church address Parish office address Parish postal address Rector
812 George St, Sydney Level 2, 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 ParISH ADMINISTRATOR Director of Music Organist Head Server SacristanS
Fr John Sanderson fr.john@ccsl.org.au Rebecca Mychael r.mychael@ccsl.org.au Neil McEwan AM frscm n.mcewan@ccsl.org.au Peter Jewkes p.jewkes@ccsl.org.au Brian Luhr ogs oam bluhr1@bigpond.com Mr Scott Batey Mr John Wood
M 0408 130 864 P 02 9211 0560 P 02 9212 7776 P 02 9960 2476 P 0400 193 626 P 02 8399 2549 P 02 9699 9309
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Christmas Services Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
10.30pm First Matins of Christmas 7.30am Eucharist 11.30pm Solemn High Mass 9.00am Sung Eucharist 10.30am Solemn High Mass
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