Welcome to the Anglican Parish of
CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Railway Square, Sydney
19 FEbruary 2017
The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany 7.00am Morning Prayer 7.30am Eucharist 9.00am Sung Eucharist & Children’s Ministry Preacher: Fr Ron Silarsah Setting: Eucharist (Dudman) Hymns: 206 407 496(t. 354) 137 10.30am Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr Ron Silarsah Setting: Missa aeterna Christi munera (Palestrina) Hymns: 496(t.354) 137 206 Motet: Lord, I trust Thee (Handel) Postlude: Chromhorne en Taille from Messe pour les Couvents (Couperin) 6.30pm Solemn Evensong & Benediction Preacher: Mr Ryan Austin-Eames Canticles Service in B flat (Stanford) Hymns: 54(i) 51 244 Anthem: Messiah: Worthy is the Lamb (Handel) Postlude: No. 5 from Six Preludes and Postlude Op. 101 (Stanford)
Left: A Spanish-Philippino carving of the Archangel St Raphael above the St Laurence Chapel
Morning PEWSHEET
PLEASE TAKE HOME
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 20 FEBRUARY 6.00pm Christian Meditation William Grant Broughton, first Bishop of Australia (d.1853)
TUE 21 FEBRUARY
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) WED 22 FEBRUARY Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr 12.15pm Healing Eucharist (d. c. 155)
THU 23 FEBRUARY FRI 24 FEBRUARY
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) 6.00pm Eucharist
SAT 25 FEBRUARY
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
Sun 26 FEBRUARY The Transfiguration
Ex 24.12-18, Ps 2, 2 Pet 1.16-21, Mt 17.1-9 7.00am Morning Prayer 7.30am Eucharist 9.00am Sung Eucharist & Children’s Ministry Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Setting: Eucharist (Dudman) 10.30am Procession & Solemn High Mass Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Setting: Missa omnes sancti (Archer) Motet: O nata lux (Tallis) 6.30pm Solemn Evensong, Procession & Solemn Benediction Preacher: Fr John Sanderson Canticles: Westminster Service (Howells) Anthem: Hail Gladdening Light (Harris)
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.
COLLECT
put a stumbling block before the blind; you shall fear your God: I am the Lord. You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbour. You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbour: I am the Lord. You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbour, or you will incur guilt yourself. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself: I am the Lord.
FIRST Reading
For the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.
SENTENCE Matthew 5.45, Luke 6.36
Your Father in heaven makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Hidden God, whose wisdom compels our love and unsettles all our values: fill us with desire to search for her truth, that we may transform the world, becoming fools for her sake, through Jesus Christ, your Word and Wisdom made flesh, to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Leviticus 19.1-2, 9-18 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lordyour God am holy. When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not strip your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the alien: I am the Lord your God. You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another. And you shall not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God: I am the Lord. You shall not defraud your neighbour; you shall not steal; and you shall not keep for yourself the wages of a labourer until morning. You shall not revile the deaf or
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 119 33. Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes: and I will honour it to the end. 34. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law: that I may keep it with my whole heart. 35. Guide me in the path of your commandments: for therein is my delight. 36. Incline my heart to your commands: and not to selfish gain. 37. Turn away my eyes from looking on vanities: as I walk in your way give me life.
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Mass Readings 38. Make good your promise to your servant: the promise that endures for all who fear you. 39. Turn aside the taunts that I dread: for your judgements are very good. 40. Lord, I long for your precepts: in your righteousness give me life.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Second reading
Matthew 5.38-48 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3.10-17 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— the work of each builder will become visible, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each has done. If what has been built on the foundation survives, the builder will receive a reward. If the work is burned up, the builder will suffer loss; the builder will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. For the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.
Alleluia. Whoever keeps the word of Christ, the love of God is truly perfected in him. Alleluia!
Gospel
On the mountain, Jesus continued to teach his disciples. “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the taxcollectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Mass readings OFFERTORY SENTENCE
COMMUNION SENTENCE
Lord, as we make this offering, may our worship in Spirit and truth bring us salvation.
I will tell all your marvellous works I will rejoice and be glad in you, and sing to your name, Most High.
Communion MOtet
Lord I trust Thee George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Lord I trust thee, I adore thee Ah! thou friend of man restore me. Fill my heart with joy and endless peace. On thy loving grace relying, for the life of life I’m sighing, quench my thirst and let my hunger cease. When the breath of life has left me, may my soul be blended with thee.
This is the gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. 4
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SUNDAY NOTICES Lillian Noonan We congratulate Lillian on her 100th birthday. Lillian was born on the 17 February 1917, and it is understood that Lillian is CCSL’s ‘most senior’ parishioner. We surround her with our prayers at this momentous time. Organ Recital This Sunday, 19 February, at 2pm there will be an organ recital by Michael Butterfield, Assistant Director of Music at St Mary’s Cathedral. Entry is by ‘note’ donation and an afternoon tea will follow. Parish Office Dedication Over the past few months the Parish Office has undergone a full refurbishment. The office now reflects professional standards guidelines, and includes a new meeting area, to be known as the Broughton Room. This extensive work was made possible by a generous bequest from the late Judith Clark’s estate. Next Sunday (26 February) there will be a short dedication immediately following the 9am Mass (approximately 10.10am). All are invited to attend this dedication (at the George St entrance) as we give thanks for Judith’s contribution to the Parish. However, the newly renovated Parish Office and the Broughton Room will also be open after all services next Sunday. Those who are able to make the trek to the 2nd floor are warmly invited to inspect the new facilities.
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Vale John Cochrane Parishioners will be sad to learn of the death of John Cochrane. John has attended CCSL over many years, having sung in the choirs here and at St Mary’s Cathedral. John died suddenly, following a short illness. Details of his Requiem Masses will be advised. Palm Crosses Parishioners are asked to place their palm crosses from last year in the Offertory Plate over the next few Sundays. The crosses will be burned in preparation for Ash Wednesday on 1 March. Shrove Tuesday Pancake night with Bishop’s Bake-off Tuesday 28 February at 6.30pm in Christ Church St Laurence hall (505 Pitt St, Sydney city) is the annual Pancake Tuesday in aid of St Laurence House. Our Regional Bishop Michael Stead and former Bishop Rob Forsyth will participate in a crepe making ‘bakeoff.’ Enjoy a meal of savoury pastas and sweet crepes. Drinks available. Tickets are $20 a single and $50 a family available at the book stall. Lenten Study Groups Lenten Study groups will be held this year on Wednesdays at 11am, and Thursdays at 6pm, commencing 8 and 9 March. They will use the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby’s Lent book for 2017 Dethroning Mammon which is available from Belltower Books for $19.
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SUNDAY NOTICES Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the parish will be held on Sunday 5 March at 12.30 pm in the Parish Hall. Nominations for elected positions should be made on the forms available in the church. Closing date for nominations is Monday 27 February at 9 am. If you accept nomination, please send to the parish office, by the closing date and preferably in digital form, a brief statement of skills and experience (maximum 100 words) with a digital photo. Those attending the meeting are invited to bring a plate of food to share for lunch, which will follow the meeting. Members of the 9am congregation are invited to assist in the setting up of the hall immediately prior to the meeting (during the 10.30am Mass). Members of the 10.30am congregation are invited to remain behind after the meeting to assist with tidying the hall.
St Laurence House A fund raiser for St Laurence House will be held this Thursday 23 February 2017, 6.30pm – 9.30pm, at St Paul’s College, Sydney University. Join us for an evening in discussion with Geraldine Doogue, ABC broadcaster and presenter. Music, drinks and canapés will be provided, and an auction will be held of black and white photos by residents of St Laurence House. Free on-site parking. Tickets are $90 and can purchased at www.stlaurence house.org.au or follow the link to www.trybooking.com/book/ sessions
Patrick White and God Father Michael Giffin’s latest book, Patrick White and God, is now available from the Cambridge Scholar’s Publishing website for UK £70 (A$115) including postage; however, Father Michael can order copies at the author’s price of UK £45 (A$75) including postage. Please leave your name at Belltower Books if you want a Lenten Quiet Day On Saturday 4 March there will be a discounted copy. quiet day held at St John’s Balmain New Year Reminder conducted by Rev’d Keith Dean-Jones. Want to know throughout the year It will begin at 10.00am and conclude what is on in and around Sydney in at 4.20pm. There is no charge, and the next few months? Keep an eye on participants are asked to bring a picnic lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. the Anglicans Together Events page Please contact Fr Ron Henderson for for a regularly updated list of exciting more information on 9755 9181 or and fascinating events, being all things musical, contemplative, intellectually rhenderson@ogs.net challenging etc. www.anglicanstogether. org/files/page_events.html
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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 Youth Ministry Leader STUDENT MINISTER Parish Administrator OUTREACH & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Director of Music Organist
Fr John Sanderson fr.john@ccsl.org.au Melinda Seed m.seed@ccsl.org.au Ryan Austin-Eames ryan.austineames@gmail.com Rebecca Mychael r.mychael@ccsl.org.au Francesca Jones f.jones@ccsl.org.au
M 0408 130 864 P 02 9211 0560 M 0466 548 937 P 02 9211 0560 P 02 9211 0560
Neil McEwan AM frscm n.mcewan@ccsl.org.au Peter Jewkes p.jewkes@ccsl.org.au
P 02 9212 7776 P 02 9960 2476