SERVICES & EVENTS TODAY

7.00am Said Eucharist 9.00am Sung Eucharist

noon Baptism – Flynn Ada Wyndham 1.00pm Baptism – Leonardo John Lo Giudice

SERVICES AND EVENTS THIS WEE Mon 7am Fr Gary Celebrates at the Cathedral Tues 1.30pm Eucharist – St Vincentʼs Sat 3.00pm Wedding – Jonathan Davies

and Meg Heaslop

PLEASE NOTE: The Pew Bulletin is now being uploaded to our Website each week.

MEMORIAL FLOWERS The flowers at the Western Door this morning are in loving memory of John NOBLE and Helen LOVE, the husband and mother of Judy Noble.

Thanks to Robert who has donated the Topiary trees at the front door.

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facebook.com/saintmaryskangaroopoint.  Parish  Administrator:  Kym  Markwell  Office  Volunteer  -­‐  Jan  Harris    Priest  in  Charge:  Rev  Canon  Gary  Harch  3391  4071  (all  hours)  0487  414  068  pic@saintmarys.org.au      Wardens:  David  Robinson  –  also  treasurer    0418  753  224  Kay  Self  0410  630  755  Peter  Harris  3841-­‐2870        Director  of  Music:  Phillip  Gearing  -­‐  0408-­‐159  473  phillip.gearing@gmail.com  

     Parish  Council  consists  of  Fr  Gary,  the  wardens  (see  above  )  and  Amanda  Bacon  Trevor  Barrell  Angie  Dobbrick  Kathy  Drew  Kevin  Drew  Finn  Finnsson  John  Fraser  David  Keyt  –  Synod  Rep  Greg  Maiden  Lyn  Moorfoot  Judy  Noble  –  Synod  Rep  Amanda  Živkovích        

13th Sunday after Pentecost

Year B (Mark)

23 AUGUST 2015 14 JUNE 2015

1 JANUARY 2012  

Celebrant & Preacher Rev Canon Gary Harch Leader Jacky Garnsworthy Crucifer Andrew Guthrie LA1/Server Judy Noble 1st Reading Judy Noble 2nd Reading David Keyt Intercessor Catherine Parry Organist Phillip Gearing Cantor Alisa Bermingham Flowers Pam Hendy, Marge Hauritz, Judy Noble

SETTING: The musical setting for today is William Mathias. Copies of the setting are available at the entrance to the Church.

PRELUDE: Sonate 11, 2nd movement Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) INTROIT HYMN: TiS 44 ʻHow lovely is your dwelling placeʼ  

SENTENCE: ʻJesus said, ʻIt is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.ʼ John 6.63 The service continues on Page 119 & 120 with the Greeting, Prayer of Preparation, Confession, Absolution & Gloria. COLLECT: Everliving God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear the prayers we offer for all your faithful people, that in the ministry to which you have called them each may serve you in holiness and truth; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. FIRST READING: 1 Kings 8: 22-30, 41-43 Then 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, ʻO Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast 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. Therefore, O Lord, God of Israel, keep for your servant my father David that which you promised him, saying, “There shall never fail you a successor before me to sit on the throne of Israel, if only your children look to their way, to walk before me as you have walked before me.” Therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you promised to your servant my father David. ʻBut 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 servantʼs 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. ʻLikewise when a foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, comes from a distant land because of your name. For they shall hear of your great name, your mighty hand, and your outstretched arm, when a foreigner comes and prays towards this house, then hear in heaven your dwelling-place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your people Israel, and so that they may know that your name has been invoked on this house that I have built.

Hear the word of the Lord,

thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 84 (APBA pp. 310-311) RESPONSE: Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord!

SECOND READING: Ephesians 6.10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.

Hear the word of the Lord, thanks be to God.

GRADUAL HYMN: TiS 444 (t.56) ʻDear Shepherd of your people.ʼ GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Cantor/All: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Cantor: Your words, Lord, are spirit and life;

you have the words of everlasting life. Cantor/All: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Minister: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 6.56-69 All: Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live for ever.ʼ He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, ʻThis teaching is difficult; who can accept it?ʼ But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, ʻDoes this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe.ʼ For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, ʻFor this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father.ʼ Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, ʻDo you also wish to go away?ʼ Simon Peter answered him, ʻLord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.’ For the Gospel of the Lord, praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. SERMON: The Rev Canon Gary Harch PRAYERS: Concluding with the following Diocesan ʻGoing for Growthʼ Prayer:

Living God, creator, redeemer, strengthener: enliven, guide and strengthen your Church in all you send us to do. By your Holy Spirit enable us to grow:- in faith, in service, in generous giving; and add to your Church new disciples that your saving, reconciling, recreating work may go forward, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then the Lordʼs prayer Page 124

PREPARATION: Page 125 OFFERTORY HYMN: TiS 437 ʻBlessèd Jesus, at your wordʼ THANKSGIVING number 2: Page 130 COMMUNION VOLUNTARY: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 633 J.S.Bach (1685-1750) POST COMMUNION PRAYERS: Page 143 NOTICES: MISSIONAL HYMN: TiS 440 ʻChrist, from whom all blessings flowʼ THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL - Page 144. SUNG AMEN (Sung Twice)

RECESSIONAL VOLUNTARY: Toccata in d minor Max Reger (1873-1916) ~~~~~~ NEXT WEEKʼS READINGS – 30 August – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost and week of prayer for refugees. 1st Reading: Song of Songs 2.8-13 Psalm: 45.1-2, 6-9 2nd Reading: James 1.17-27 Gospel: Mark 7.1-8, 14-23 NEXT WEEKʼS LITURGY ROSTER Leader: Jacky Garnsworthy Crucifer: Judy Noble LA1/SERVER: Sue Reade Intercessor: David Keyt 1st Reader: Marie-Claire Harch 2nd Reader: Deirdre Cussen NEXT WEEKʼS SIDESPERSONSʼ ROSTER Ivan and Dawn Harrison. (On arrival, prepare books, welcome, etc & on departure, put away books). Alex Daunt and Hilary Mackie (Morning Tea) PRAY DAILY – SUNDAY 23 AUGUST These prayers are used by Anglican churches around the world. So we pray with many other people around the world and in this Diocese this Sunday for: San Diego - (IX, The Episcopal Church): +James Mathes The Diocese of Tasmania: +John Harrower; Assistant Bishops +Chris Jones and +Ross Nicholson; Clergy and People The Parish of Hendra-Clayfield: Iain Moore, Anglicare SQ TRACC Logan State School Teachers  

INFORMATION FROM THE RECENT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING.

1. Rectory roof. The repair work to the rectory roof is almost completed. 2. Church windows: The work on repairing, repainting and installing the lexan on the

wooden framed Tudor Arch windows in St Mary’s by Greg Gallpen from Lismore is completed. Greg explained to Parish Council that the windows in St Mary’s were in very poor condition. The work that has been done has restored the windows and by adding the lexan nearly all the windows will be good for years.

3. The parish is getting a quote on: a. Disabled access into our hall and

b. The best design for handrails into the northern entrance of the church. 4. The parish is also finalising plans for the design of the disabled access ramp from the

park into the church grounds. A grant has been received from The BCC for this work. 5. Your opinion is needed on the area near the columbarium on whether some of the

existing area should be turned into grass or gardens. 6. The parish has received an offer for the donation of a leadlight window for St Mary’s.

Preliminary discussions are being held on this and if it proceeds then the parish will be able to have input into the design of the window.

St Lukeʼs Theatre presents ʻThe Murder Roomʼ by Jack Sharkey – a great comedy about a sequence of hilariously unsuccessful murder attempts. August 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 at 8pm and August 22, 29 at 2pm. Adults $15, Pensioners/Students $12. For bookings contact Ruth Paterson 3255 6675 or bookings@stlukestheatre.asn.au MINISTRY AND EVENTS AT ST MARY’S AND ELSEWHERE.

a) New Guinea Martyrs will be celebrated on Sunday 6th Sept - Fr Ken Spreadborough (from Brisbane ABM) is preaching.

b) Fr Gary will preach the Canon Jones Memorial Sermon at the Cathedral Evensong on Sunday night the 6th September commencing at 6pm.

c) St Mary’s Choir is singing Evensong at St John’s Cathedral on Sunday 20th Sept - 6pm. d) River fire Sat 26th September. Car parking available. $ 30 per car. See below. e) Steven Harrison (son of Dawn and Ivan) will be preaching at St Mary’s on Sun 26/9. f) Fr Gary and Marie-Claire will be in Roma on the weekend of 3-4 October for the 100th

anniversary of the completion of the St Paul’s Church. Canon Bruce Henzell will be celebrant and preacher that day.

g) Respiri vocal ensemble - Thurs 1 Oct at 7.30pm h) Sunwrae String Quartet (visit www.raehowellmusic.com/shows/) – 2 Oct at 7.30pm i) Brisbane Open House - Sun 11 Oct. j) Brilliant young guitarist Joe Fallon presents his UQ Masters Recital in the intimate

ambience of St Mary's. Sun 18 October at 3.00pm k) Canon Mary Florence will be celebrant and preacher on Sunday the 8th November. l) Advent Carols Service – afternoon of Sun 29 November – time to be confirmed. m) Chamber Music Concert, 6 December - to be confirmed  

n) ‘Carols on the Cliffs’- Sun 20th December at 5.30pm ~~

UPDATE ON WATCHING ‘RIVERFIRE’ FROM ST MARY’S. Thanks to Robert and Debra who have volunteered to help with the car parking on Riverfire. There is a wedding being held on the Saturday of Riverfire and the couple have requested ‘Drinks on the Lawn’. Anyone who helps for that function is welcome to stay on and watch Riverfire as one way to say thanks for helping out. If you wish just to come for Riverfire then parking will be available from just before 5pm and the $30 charge per vehicle will apply. See Kathy Drew if you wish to help out

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Fr Gary’s comments on the Provincial Conference. God has a mission, but how do we co-operate with God’s mission? Growth is about people and wanting the best for people, it is not about numbers but about those individual people who come. Growth starts with prayer. Have you noticed what has happened at St Mary’s since as a parish we have been praying the Diocesan Prayer for growth? People are coming, but what next? There are many good things that we are already doing at St Mary’s. My intention is to run a couple of groups in the parish using the material provided at the conference, “Leading your Local church into growth.” I know this will encourage us to take the next steps in co-operating in God’s mission. I will be asking the best times when people can meet together to be involved in listening about, reflecting on and planning for growth at St Mary’s.

~~ During July Marycrest nursing home, part of St Vincentʼs hospital, was fundraising for St Maryʼs sanctuary restoration. This week I received the proceeds of their various fundraising efforts. A total of $728 has been donated as a result of their cocktail party, morning tea and raffle. We give thanks for this generous gift made possible by the generous donations of staff, residents and other supporters.

UPCOMING BAPTISMS: Fr. Gary will be conducting baptisms at 12 noon today, 23 August; Sunday 13th September and Sunday 27 September. If you are able to stay to help with any of these baptisms, could you please let Fr. Gary know.

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UPCOMING CONCERT: Reflections: Music of Arvo Pärt & J.S. Bach. Sunday 13 September, 3:00 pm, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 369 Given Terrace, Rosalie. Canticum Chamber Choir (conductor Emily Cox) presents music by Pärt including ‘Seven Magnificat Antiphons’ and three of Bach’s timeless motets. Tickets: $30/$22 from 4MBS ticketing 07-3847-1717 or www.4mbs.com.au/ticketing, at the door or contact Canticum 07-3201-4367, contact@canticum.org.au.

Did you know? - Queen Elizabeth 2 has now become the longest reigning British Monarch. There was a special service of Morning Prayer in the Cathedral today to mark this occasion.

~~ Have you had a good look at the windows in the church today since the restoration work has been done on them this ? Can you see the difference it has made to our church? ~~

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