Festival of Dedication PROCESSION & SOLEMN HIGH MASS to celebrate the 172nd Anniversary of the Dedication of Christ Church St Laurence Sunday 10 September 2017 at 5.00pm
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 11 SEPTEMBER 6.00pm Christian Meditation Mother Esther CHN, founder of the Community of the Holy Name, (Melbourne) (d. 1931)
TUE 12 September
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) WED 13 SEPTEMBER Cyprian of Carthage, bishop and 12.15pm Healing Eucharist martyr (d.258)
THU 14 SEPTEMBER
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
FRI 15 September John Oliver Feetham, bishop and bush brother (d. 1947)
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm) 6.00pm Eucharist
SAT 16 September Ninian of Galloway, bishop and missionary (d. c. 432)
Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)
Sun 17 September The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
1 Kings 8.22-24, 27-30; Ps 122; 1 Peter 2.4-10; Matt 7.24-29 Morning Prayer Eucharist Sung Eucharist & Children’s Ministry Preacher: Fr Daniel Dries Setting: Missa sine nomine (Jewkes) Solemn High Mass Preacher: Sr Linda Mary Shuttle CSC Settings: Collegium Regale (Howells) Motet: O salutaris hostia (Gallus) Solemn Evensong & Benediction Preacher: Fr John Sanderson Canticles: Second Service (Byrd) Anthem: Teach me, O Lord (Attwood)
7.00am 7.30am 9.00am 10.30am
6.30pm
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.
WELCOME TO CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Today we gather to celebrate the 172nd anniversary of the Dedication of the Parish Church of Christ Church St Laurence. Dignified liturgy and fine music have dominated the life of this parish since its earliest days. An annual Solemn High Mass with orchestra has been a high point in the liturgical calendar here for the last 40 years. Christ Church St Laurence has enjoyed a special relationship with the Parish of St Paul’s, Burwood over many years. We are delighted to welcome the Rector of Burwood, the Rev’d James Collins, as our guest preacher as we continue to celebrate the rich liturgical and musical traditions that unite our parishes. The setting of this year’s Orchestral Mass is Mozart’s Coronation Mass, composed in Salzburg in 1779. It is thought that this Mass was premiered in Salzburg Cathedral on Easter Day, 4 April 1779. The Mass acquired the nickname “Coronation” as a result of its use at royal coronations and services of thanksgiving. The Coronation Mass is an inspired choice for Christ Church St Laurence’s 40th Orchestral Mass. As we delight in the magnificent music of this evening’s Mass, we also give thanks for all who have contributed to this splendid tradition for the last 40 years. Christ Church St Laurence is greatly blessed with a dedicated team of musicians who enrich the worship here week by week. We thank our Director of Music, Organists and Choristers for all that they contribute to the ongoing life of the parish, as well as for the exhaustive preparations for this evening’s orchestral Mass. As beautiful and majestic as the music we offer here week by week may be, it is not offered as a musical performance. Rather, it is an act of worship, intended to inspire and draw us closer to God. As the Mass is not performed as a concert, there is no charge to attend. However, I invite you to offer financial support, as you are able, recognising that the musical tradition in this church is precious and must be preserved for future generations.
With every blessing, Fr Daniel Dries Rector Christ Church St Laurence
PROCESSION & SOLEMN HIGH MASS Celebrating the 172nd Anniversary of the Dedication of Christ Church St Laurence We warmly welcome visitors and newcomers, and invite you to participate in this liturgy. Throughout this booklet, = indicates that the minister, officiant or reader speaks or sings alone; + indicates that the congregation responds in unison. Please ensure that mobile telephones and electronic devices are switched off. A bell rings. The people stand. The choir sings the introit as the ministers enter the church.
INTROIT
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
NEH 204 & 205 Henry Purcell (1659-95) Descant : Peter Jewkes (b.1956)
Westminster Abbey
1. Blessèd City, heavenly Salem, Vision dear of peace and love, Who, of living stones upbuilded, Art the joy of heaven above, And, with angel cohorts circled, As a bride to earth dost move!
4. All that dedicated city, Dearly loved by God on high, In exultant jubilation Pours perpetual melody, God the One, in Threefold glory, Singing everlastingly.
2. From celestial realms descending, Bridal glory round her shed, To his presence, decked with jewels, By her Lord shall she be led: All her streets, and all her bulwarks, Of pure gold are fashionèd.
5. To this temple, where we call thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With thy wonted loving-kindness, Hear thy people as they pray; And thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls for ay.
3. Christ is made the sure foundation, And the precious corner-stone, Who, the two walls underlying, Bound in each, binds both in one, Holy Sion’s help for ever, And her confidence alone.
6. Here vouchsafe to all thy servants Gifts of grace by prayer to gain; Here to have and hold for ever, Those good things their prayers obtain, And hereafter, in thy glory, With thy blesséd ones to reign.
7. Laud and honour to the Father, Laud and honour to the Son, Laud and honour to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One, One in love, and One in spendour, While unending ages run. Amem.
Locus iste Anton Bruckner 1824-1896 Locus iste a Deo factus est, inaestimabile sacramentum: irreprehensibilis est. This place was made by God: a priceless and unblemished sign of his presence.
THE GREETING At the commencement of the procession, the deacon turns to the people and sings:
vvv Let us proceed in peace. In the name of Christ. A - men.
Latin, c 7th century Tr J. M. Neale (1818-61)
Bles-sed be God, Fa- ther, Son and Ho- ly Spi-rit.
Bles- sed be God’s
king- dom, now and for- ev- er. The Lord be with you. And also with you.
The people sit as the Choir sings the Kyrie and Gloria from the Coronation Mass by W. A. Mozart (1756-1791).
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KYRIE
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens.
We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you. We give you thanks for your great glory, O Lord God, heavenly king, God the Father almighty.
Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis; qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram; qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, O Lord God, Lamb of God Son of the Father who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; who take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; who sit at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
Quoniam tu solus sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.
For you alone are holy you alone are the Lord, you alone are the most high, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit. in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The people stand. The celebrant sings the Collect.
COLLECT Bountiful God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of this house of prayer: we praise you for the many blessings you have given to those who worship here, and we pray that all who seek you in this place may find you, and being filled with the Holy Spirit may become a living temple acceptable to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. + Amen. 6
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The people sit for the readings from scripture. FIRST READING 1 Kings 8.22-24, 27-30 Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands to heaven. He said, ‘O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and stea fast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart, the covenant that you kept for your servant my father David as you declared to him; you promised with your mouth and have this day fulfilled with your hand. ‘But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have built! Have regard to your servant’s prayer and his plea, O Lord my God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today; that your eyes may be open night and day towards this house, the place of which you said, “My name shall be there,” that you may heed the prayer that your servant prays towards this place. Hear the plea of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray towards this place; O hear in heaven your dwelling-place; heed and forgive.’ For the word of the Lord. = + Thanks be to God. PSALM 122 1. I was glad when they said to me: ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’ 2. And now our feet are standing: within your gates, O Jerusalem; 3. Jerusalem which is built as a city: where the pilgrims gather in unity. 4. There the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord: as he commanded Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. 5. There are set thrones of judgement: the thrones of the house of David. 6. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: may those who love you prosper. 7. Peace be within your walls: and prosperity in your palaces. 8. For the sake of my kindred and companions: I will pray that peace be with you. 9. For the sake of the house of the Lord our God: I will seek for your good. CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Railway Square, Sydney
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Jesus taught his disciples, saying: ‘Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall!’ Now when Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
SECOND READING 1 Peter 2.4-10 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
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For the word of the Lord. = + Thanks be to God.
The people remain standing. The organist improvises as the gospel procession moves back to the sanctuary. The preacher takes his place at the pulpit.
The organist improvises while the Gospel procession is made ready. The people stand when the Celebrant stands. When the procession is ready, the acclamation is sung by the choir.
SERMON
This is the gospel of the Lord,
+ Praise to you Lord Je-sus Christ.
The sermon is preached by the Rev’d James Collins, Rector of St Paul’s, Burwood.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Matthew 7.8 = Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. + Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. = ‘In my house,’ says the Lord, ‘the one who asks always receives, the one who searches finds; the one who knocks will always have the door opened to him.’ + Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Matthew 7.24-29
GOSPEL The Gospel is sung by the deacon, who begins:
vv The Lord And also
The Gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ according
be withyou. with you.
to Matthew. Christ.
Glory to you, Lord Je - sus 8
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Ivan Kramskoi, Christ in the Wilderness (1872) CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Railway Square, Sydney
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THE CREED The people remain seated. The choir sings the Creed. Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem cæli et terræ, visibilium omnium et invisibilium. Et in unum Dominum Iesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum, et ex Patre natum, ante omnia sæcula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero, genitum, non factum, consubstantialem Patri: per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos homines et propter nostram salutem descendit de cælis. Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine, et homo factus est. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato; passus et sepultus est, et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas, et ascendit in cælum, sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, iudicare vivos et mortuos, cuius regni non erit finis. Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem: qui ex Patre Filioque procedit. Qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur, et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per Prophetas. Et unam, sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum, et vitam venturi sæculi. Amen.
We believe in one God, the Father 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, he came down from Heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit, and the virgin Mary, and became truly human. 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. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The people stand. THE PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL The prayers are led from the lectern. After each prayer, the following is sung:
Lord, in your mer - cy, 10
+ hear our prayer.
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The final prayer is for those who have departed this life, and concludes: = Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, + And let light perpetual shine upon them. The following is then recited on a monotone: = Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers. + Grant that what we have asked in faith we may by your grace receive, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE PENITENTIAL RITE The deacon reads the invitation to confession. The people kneel. 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 pronounces the absolution: = Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. + Amen. The people stand. THE GREETING OF PEACE
We are the bo - dy of Christ. + His spi-rit is with us.
The peace of the Lord be al-ways with you. + And al-so with you.
The people are invited to exchange a greeting of peace with one another. The choir sings the Offertory sentence. The offertory hymn is sung, during which the collection is made, and the altar, gifts and people are censed. CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Railway Square, Sydney
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OFFERTORY SENTENCE O Lord God, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now I have seen with joy your people which are present here. OFFERTORY HYMN
NEH 352 George Elvey (1816-93)
Diademata
3. Crown him the Lord of love! 1. Crown him with many crowns, Behold his hands and side, The Lamb upon his throne; Rich wounds yet visible above Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns In beauty glorified: All music but its own: No angel in the sky Awake, my soul, and sing Can fully bear that sight, Of him who died for thee, But downward bends his burning eye And hail him as thy matchless King At mysteries so bright. Through all eternity. 2. Crown him the Virgin’s Son, The God incarnate born, Whose arm those crimson trophies won Which now his brow adorn: Fruit of the mystic Rose, As of that Rose the Stem; The Root whence mercy ever flows, The Babe of Bethlehem.
4. Crown him the Lord of peace, Whose power a sceptre sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, Absorbed in prayer and praise: His reign shall know no end, And round his piercèd feet Fair flowers of Paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet.
5. Crown him the Lord of years, The Potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, Ineffably sublime. Glassed in a sea of light, Where everlasting waves Reflect his throne - the Infinite! Who lives - and loves - and saves.
The Lord be with you. + And al - so with you.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
The prayer continues. When the sanctuary bell is rung three times, the people kneel or sit. SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Dominus Deus sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Benedictus qui venit
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
The people kneel. The prayer of consecration continues until the priest says:
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At the end of the offertory hymn, the priest says: = 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.
= ‘Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’
Matthew Bridges (1800-94)
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
vv v v v v v v v v v v v v v
Let us pro-claim the my - ste-ry of faith.
Christ has died, Christ is ri - sen, Christ will come a - gain. The prayer continues until the priest sings: +
We worship you Fa-ther,
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in songs of ne - ver end-ing praise.
Blessing and honour and glo-ry and power are yours for ev-ver
and e - ver.
A - men.
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
vv
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As our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray:
Our Father in hea-ven, hall-owed be your name,
Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as in hea-ven,
AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION = Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper. + Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed. COMMUNION
Give us today our dai-ly bread. For-give us our sins, as we for-give
If you are a communicant member of another denomination, you are very welcome to come to the Altar to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Those who are seated in the North Aisle (and those with mobility issues) are invited to receive Holy Communion in the St Laurence Chapel.
those who sin a-gainst us. Save us from the time of tri-al and de-li-ver
During the communion the choir sings a motet, after which a hymn is sung.
us from e - vil. For the kingdom, the pow-er and the glory are yours
now and for ev - er.
A - men.
COMMUNION MOTET Bring us, O Lord William Harris (1883-1973)
Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate and dwell in that house, where there shall be no darkness nor dazzling but one equal light, no noise nor silence but one equal music, no fears nor hopes but one equal possession, no ends nor beginnings but one equal eternity, in the habitation of thy glory and dominion, world without end. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We, who are many,
are one bo-dy.
+ For we all share in the one bread.
The choir sings the Agnus Dei, during which preparations are made for communion. 14
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John Donne 1573-1631)
COMMUNION HYMN
NEH 208
St Catherine’s Court
Richard Strutt (1848 -1927)
1. In our day of thanksgiving one psalm let us offer For the saints who before us have found their reward; When the shadow of death fell upon them, we sorrowed, But now we rejoice that they rest in the Lord. CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Railway Square, Sydney
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2. In the morning of life, and at noon, and at even, He called them away from our worship below; But not till his love, at the font and the altar, Had girt them with grace for the way they should go. 3. These stones that have echoed their praises are holy, And dear is the ground where their feet have once trod; Yet here they confessed they were strangers and pilgrims, And still they were seeking the city of God. 4. Sing praise then, for all who here sought and here found him, Whose journey is ended, whose perils are past: They believed in the Light; and its glory is round them, Where the clouds of earth’s sorrow are lifted at last. William Draper (1855-1933)
After communion, a period of silence is kept. The people stand when the ministers do so.
The deacon pronounces the dismissal.
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Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God.
A final hymn is sung. FINAL HYMN 1. Christ is our corner-stone, On him alone we build; With his true saints alone The courts of heaven are filled: On his great love Our hopes we place Of present grace And joys above.
POST-COMMUNION SENTENCE John 12.26 ‘He who serves me follows me,’ says the Lord, ‘and where I am my servant will also be.’ Alleluia.
THE DISMISSAL The priest intones a closing prayer, after which the congregation responds on a monotone: + Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.
NEH 206 S S Wesley (1810-76)
Harewood
2. Oh, then with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring; Our voices we will raise The Three in One to sing; And thus proclaim In joyful song Both loud and long That glorious Name.
3. Here may we gain from heaven The grace which we implore; And may that grace, once given, Be with us evermore, Until that day When all the blest To endless rest Are called away.
Latin c 7th century
Tr John Chandler (1806-76)
POSTLUDE Epistle Sonata in C K. 329 (Mozart)
The priest pronounces the blessing. God bring you to the home that Christ prepares for all who love him; God give you the will to live each day in life eternal; God grant you the citizenship of heaven, with his blessed and beloved and the whole company of the redeemed; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. + Amen.
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THE ST LAURENCE ORCHESTRA
PARISH NOTICES Parish Administrator
Director Neil McEwan Soloists Soprano Amber Johnson Alto Janine Harris Tenor Blade Fuller Bass David Russell Violins Michelle O’Young Stephanie Zarka Katie Betts Ben Smith Reafen Liu Cristina Vaszicsin Teri Singer Kelly Tang Cellos Rachel Valentine Rowena Crouch
Bassoons Doug Eyre Jenny McLachlan Trumpets James Blunt Benjamin Blunt Horns Bourian Boubbov Milen Boubbov
Double Bass Andrew Meisel
Trombones Ger van der Struik Michael Wyborn Brett Page
Flute Libby Pring Oboes Ngaire de Korte Edward Wang
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Clarinets Peter Jenkin Richard Rourke
Timpani Nancy Zheng
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The Rector and Wardens are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Bruce as our new Parish Administrator. Peter, who is a member of the CCSL Evensong Choir, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Parish Office. Peter will commence as Parish Administrator during the week ahead. Peter will be in the office 4 days per week, while Francesca Jones (Outreach and Communications Assistant) will increase from 1 to 2 days per week. We look forward to the contribution that Peter will make to the Parish.
T.S. Eliot
T.S. Eliot described himself as ‘anglo-catholic in religion’ and was one of the best-known lay representatives of Anglo-Catholicism in the 20th century. The 90th anniversary of his adult baptism and confirmation, in 1927, is being celebrated this year. The leading authority on Eliot’s faith and its influence on his life and work, Professor Barry Spurr, will describe the origins and characteristics of Eliot’s Anglo-Catholicism and its influence on his poetry in a short lecture in the Parish Hall following Solemn Evensong on Sunday 24 September. There will be no sermon at Evensong on this occasion, and Evensong will be followed by wine and cheese. All are welcome.
Fieri Consort
Our recent visitors, the Fieri Consort, have now returned safely to London. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to making them welcome in our Parish. We were fortunate indeed two Sundays ago to host the group’s only Sydney performance, with the audience on its feet at the end of the concert. We hope to welcome the Fieri Consort to Christ Church St Laurence again in the future. In the meantime, copies of the group’s debut CD, Tears Of A Lover, are available at Belltower Books for $25.
Flowers
Flowers may be given in memory of a loved one or as an offering of thanksgiving. Betsy Roberts (9622 5458) would be pleased to hear from any parishioners who would like to contribute to this important aspect of our tradition.
Parish Trivia Night
The Annual Parish Trivia Night will take place in the Parish Hall, Friday 22 September, 7pm for a 7:30 start (BYO drinks and picnic dinner). Tickets will be available on the night for only $20. If you wish to reserve a table of up to eight players, please contact the parish office. Funds raised from the evening will be in support of ABM’s East Africa Famine Appeal. Prizes include a handsome dozen of Sisters of the Church quality mixed wines, as well as a top Thai At 10.30am High Mass on Sunday 17 restaurant voucher, brilliant homemade September, we will celebrate 125 years of the marmalades, etc., and amusing novelties Sisters of the Church in Australia. Sisters and of no taste whatsoever. Associates of CSC will join us, as we give thanks for an immense contribution to the Answer to last Sunday’s practice question: Australian Church, and as we celebrate the Henry Lawson. Practice Question number very important relationship of the Sisters with 2: “Next to a battle lost the saddest thing is CCSL. Associates of the Community of the a battle won.” Who said this? (Answer in Sisters of the Church are invited to bring finger Notices next Sunday, 17 September). food to share in the Hall following the Mass. CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE Railway Square, Sydney
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Christ Church St Laurence with the Lutheran Church of Australia, NSW District present
Luther 500
A concert to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation 15 October 2017 at 3.00pm Tickets $50/$40
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