Anglican Parish of Dianella ALL SAINTS

The Grapevine 9 July 2017

Reflection on Pentecost V

Can there be a more relevant passage of Scripture for many of us as we heard from Romans this morning? Doing good and avoiding evil is the primary battle of the human condition. It means taking control of our lives and ruling our passions. Someone once said that there are only two pains in life -the pain of discipline and the pain of regret, with discipline weighing ounces with regret weighing tons. Most of us have a to-do list, however do you have a “to-don’t” list? An inventory of behaviours and practices that sap energy, divert focus, and ought to be avoided. If not a written list, you may have such a list in your mind. There are some things you have made up your mind that you will never do - cheat on your taxes, cheat on your spouse, commit murder. Sometimes we call it willpower or in this case “won’t-power.” Psychological studies show that in all of life willpower is more important to success than talent. If you could make yourself do everything on your “to-do” list and eliminate everything that is on your “to-don’t” list you will succeed in the office, or in your home, or in school, or any endeavour in life. Plato once said, “For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all virtues.” The writer John Milton put it like this: “He who reigns within himself and rules his passions, desires and fears, is more than a king.” St. Paul writes, “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death?” We know who rescues.

Wendy

Ngaala kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja. [We acknowledge Noongar People as the original custodians of this land.]

HIGH TEA

Saturday 15 July 2-5pm This is now sold out.

Thank you everyone for your love and support in

this endeavour.

Laurel and Jeff.

Gracious God we ask for your blessing and healing for all who have asked for our prayers …

Heather Cowley, Jenny Del Caro, Mary Gillett, Allan & Eileen Hardy, Wynne & Elmo Jumeaux, Beryl & Bert Maisey, Joy & Trevor McGrath, Colin Raven, Bruce & Gay Rooke, Heather Schokman, Pauline & Noel Stockley, Isobel Watt, & Moira Wilson.

We remember family members and friends in prayer …

Alan T, Bob, Dawn, Derek, Edwin, Harrison, Hope, James, Jan, John, John W, Julia R, Katie, Kelvin, Lachlan, Linda, Louisa, Martin, Nola, Pam, Robin & Arthur, Ross, Shantha, Stuart, Sue, Susan and Alma.

We remember the families of David Tuckett and Grace Rose acknowledging the anniversary of their death during the week.

Should you wish to add or delete a name on our prayer list please contact Jeff .

Matthew 11.15-19, 25-30 Let anyone with ears listen! “But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, “He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” At that time Jesus said, “I thank* you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

St Barts Café St Barts holds a café for their residents two

mornings a week at St Bart’s House, Lime St East Perth. Chaplain Ross Jones wants to extend the days the café operates and is calling on parishes for assistance in this ministry. If you would be interested in

becoming involved in this ministry on a once-a-month basis add your name to the list in

the foyer. If you want to know more details speak with Wendy.

Life Celebrations

Baptisms Liam Hotchkin

celebrating his baptism

anniversary this week.

Birthdays Jenny Del Caro - Sunday Corinne Hotchkin - Friday

Our love and blessings are with you both.

School Chaplaincy Fund Raiser A quiz is to be held at

Mirrabooka SHS Friday 28 July 7pm

Please see George for tickets and any donations of gifts for use

as prizes.

Know Your Bible

Commencing on Friday 14 July

9.30am at All Saints.

Anyone interested is welcome

to come along.

The first study is entitled:

Jesus of Nazareth.

God’s man, or God as man?

Having a Mary Heart

in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver

This is a six week study.

Commencing early August.

If interested put your name on list

in foyer indicating best time.

Book available from Koorong

and various websites.

Study guide not required.

Dates to Remember Rectory Open House

Today 9 July between 2 - 5pm All are welcome to join Wendy

at the Rectory for afternoon tea of scones and fellowship.

Ladies Fellowship Tuesday 11 July 9.30am

Anglicare WA Street Connect Programme

Men’s Fellowship Tuesday 11 July 6.30pm Speaker: Ron Anderson

MidWeek Eucharist

9.30am 12 July

Wednesday 12 July, 3.30pm Opening Service (Eucharist) at

St George’s Cathedral for the

World Council of GFS.

Saturday 15 July 2pm

GFS International Afternoon

at Swanleigh.

Girls Friendly Society Sunday 16 July 9am

A plate of food for our morning tea

will be appreciated.

Kalamunda Community Radio 102.5FM

on Sunday 16 July 3 - 5pm. Requests slips available or

ring Ossy 92722724.

This week at a glance ....

Pentecost V Pentecost VI

First Reading Genesis 24.14-38,42-49,58-67 Genesis 25.19-34 Psalm Ps.45.15-17 Ps 119.105-112

Second Reading Romans 7.14-25 Romans 8.1-11 Gospel Reading Matthew 11.15-19, 25-30 Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23

Rector The Rev’d Wendy Gilbert 9375 1445

Wardens Di Zorbas Jeff Colley 9276 3770

Email wendygilbert2@gmail.com Webpage www.dianella.perth.anglican.org Facebook Dianella Anglican Church

Monday 10 July 7 pm-10pm AA Meeting

Tuesday 11 July

9.30am 6.30pm

Ladies Fellowship Men’s Fellowship

Wednesday 12 July

9.30am 3.30pm 6.30-8.30pm

Eucharist GFS Service Meditation

Thursday 13 July 7 - 9pm Meditation

Friday 14 July 9.30am Know Your Bible

Saturday 15 July

Sunday

16 July Pentecost VI

9.00 am

Eucharist - Welcome to International Girls Friendly Society Members.