HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

16th Sunday after Pentecost September 16, 2012

Holy Communion

10am

Welcome to HOLY TRINITY,, where services have been held, in this

church, since 1863. We pray that you will feel the presence of God and

know his blessings in your life

YOU ARE INVITED TO MORNING TEA IN THE JUBILEE HALL AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE

Crèche Area: is in the transept

near the pulpit. Parents and

children are welcome to enter

by the church aisle or by the

side door.

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Hymn: TiS 141

1. Praise to the Holiest in the height,

and in the depth be praise:

in all his words most wonderful,

most sure in all his ways.

2. O loving wisdom of our God,

when all was sin and shame,

a second Adam to the fight

and to the rescue came.

3. O wisest love, that flesh and blood,

which did in Adam fail,

should strive afresh against the foe,

should strive and should prevail;

4. and that a higher gift than grace

should flesh and blood refine,

God’s presence and his very self,

and essence all-divine.

5. O generous love, that he who

smote

in Man for man the foe,

the double agony in Man

for man should undergo,

6. and in the garden secretly,

and on the cross on high,

should teach his friends, and thus

inspire

to suffer and to die.

7. Praise to the Holiest in the height,

and in the depth be praise:

in all his words most wonderful,

most sure in all his ways.

John Henry Newman

1801–90 alt.

Greeting: The Lord be with you.

AND ALSO WITH YOU. (see Ruth 2:4)

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Sentence: Those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose

their life for the sake of the gospel will save it. Mark 8.35

Prayer of Preparation:

As we gather as God's people let us pray together:

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open,

all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden:

cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration

of your Holy Spirit,

that we may perfectly love you,

and worthily magnify your holy name,

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Summary of the Commandments:

‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord

your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your

mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first

commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as

yourself.’

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The Confession

Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's

forgiveness.

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 Absolution (Celebrant)

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.

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Gloria – Ushaw Setting (Alan Rees)

CHOIR: Glory, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest,

ALL:

and peace to God’s people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High

Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.

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Prayer of the Day

God of mercy, help us to forgive as you have forgiven us, to trust you, even

when hope is failing, and to take up our cross daily and follow you in your

redeeming work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)

First Reading: WISDOM 7.26-8.1 26

For she is a reflection of eternal light, a spotless mirror of the working of

God, and an image of his goodness. 27

Although she is but one, she can do all

things, and while remaining in herself, she renews all things; in every

generation she passes into holy souls and makes them friends of God, and

prophets; 28

for God loves nothing so much as the person who lives with

wisdom. 29

She is more beautiful than the sun, and excels every constellation

of the stars. Compared with the light she is found to be superior, 30

for it is

succeeded by the night, but against wisdom evil does not prevail. 1She

reaches mightily from one end of the earth to the other, and she orders all

things well.

Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: 19:7-14

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul:

the command of the Lord is true, and makes wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart:

the commandment of the Lord is pure, and gives light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and endures for ever:

the judgements of the Lord are unchanging, and righteous every one.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold:

sweeter also than honey, than the honey that drips from the comb.

11 Moreover, by them is your servant taught:

and in keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can know their own unwitting sins?:

O cleanse me from my secret faults.

13 Keep your servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the mastery

over me:

so I shall be clean, and innocent of great offence.

14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be

acceptable in your sight:

O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

Second Reading: JAMES 2.18-26 18

But someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith

without works, and I by my works will show you my faith. 19

You believe that

God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder. 20

Do you

want to be shown, you senseless person, that faith without works is

barren? 21

Was not our ancestor Abraham justified by works when he offered

his son Isaac on the altar? 22

You see that faith was active along with his

works, and faith was brought to completion by the works. 23

Thus the

scripture was fulfilled that says, ‘Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned

to him as righteousness’, and he was called the friend of God. 24

You see that

a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25

Likewise, was not

Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the

messengers and sent them out by another road? 26

For just as the body

without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.

Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Gradual Hymn: TiS 187

1. Let all creation dance

in energies sublime,

as order turns with chance,

unfolding space and time,

for nature’s art

in glory grows,

and newly shows

God’s mind and heart.

2. God’s breath each force unfurls,

igniting from a spark

expanding starry swirls,

with whirlpools dense and dark.

Though moon and sun

seem mindless things,

each orbit sings:

‘Your will be done.’

3. Our own amazing earth,

with sunlight, cloud and storms

and life’s abundant growth

in lovely shapes and forms,

is made for praise,

a fragile whole,

and from its soul

heaven’s music plays.

4. Lift heart and soul and voice:

in Christ all praises meet

and nature shall rejoice

as all is made complete.

In hope be strong,

all life befriend

and kindly tend

creation’s song.

Brian Arthur Wren 1936– based on Psalm 148

Words: Brian Wren

Words © 1991 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream,

IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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We stand for the reading of the Holy Gospel as a sign of respect as we greet

our Lord who is present in His Holy Word.

The Lord be with you

AND ALSO WITH YOU

The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint Mark chapter 8

beginning at the 27th

verse.

GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

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Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on

the way he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’ 28

And they

answered him, ‘John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of

the prophets.’ 29

He asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter

answered him, ‘You are the Messiah.’ 30

And he sternly ordered them not to

tell anyone about him. 31

Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man

must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests,

and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32

He said all

this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33

But

turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind

me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human

things.’ 34

He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any

want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their

cross and follow me. 35

For those who want to save their life will lose it, and

those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save

it. 36

For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their

life? 37

Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? 38

Those who are

ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of

them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his

Father with the holy angels.’

Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

ALLELUIA

Sung by

Choir &

Congregation

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SERMON - (copy of sermon available at back of church)

The Nicene Creed

Let us together affirm the faith of the Church.

We believe in one God,

the Father, the 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.

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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Let us pray for all people and for the Church throughout the world.

Each petition of intercession or thanksgiving concludes with,

Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice.

We pray for The Province of Uganda; The Diocese of Newcastle; Trinity

College & Theological School; Chinese Mission of the Epiphany; Holy Trinity

East Melbourne; Community of the Holy Name Centenary Evensong; St

Eanswythe's Altona – Patronal festival; St Stephen’s Richmond; St John the

Evangelist Epping – Confirmation; St George’s Red Hill. We pray for our

ministry team: Roy, Jessica, Norman, Helen, Ros & Pam - and for all serve

within the parish. We pray for hospital chaplains and give thanks for their

ministry. We pray for all who are working on the building project and for its

successful completion; and our Bishops Philip and Barbara.

We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Margaret

Davey, Brenda, Wendy Mc D, Emma B, John M, Gwen B, Jean I, Alison M, Cliff,

Beatrice S, Rob A, Liz A, Margaret Y, Judy S, Miriam A, Robert D, Mia C, Jan T,

Peter Hs and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers.

We give thanks for the improved health of Tim Sewell.

We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us, Jean S,

Ren C, Nancy K, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, Lorna M, Jean D, and all who care

for them.

We give thanks for the lives of Lowan Attwood, Marmaduke Henry-Waring;

Barbara Carne; Ephraim Nwobu and Hitoko Kumamoto as we uphold them to

your loving mercy, and we pray for all mourn their deaths.

We remember before God with thanksgiving the life of Margret O'Sullivan

(2007) as we come to the anniversary of her entry into your nearer presence.

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.

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THE GREETING OF PEACE (all stand)

{Celebrant} We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

[A greeting of peace is exchanged with those around us]

Offertory Hymn:

TiS 194

1. O love how deep, how broad, how

high!

it fills the heart with ecstasy

that God, the Son of God, should

take

our mortal form for mortals’ sake.

2. He sent no angel to our race

of higher or of lower place

but wore the robe of human frame

himself, and to this lost world came.

3. For us he was baptized, and bore

his holy fast, and hungered sore;

for us temptations sharp he knew;

for us the tempter overthrew.

4. For us he prayed, for us he taught,

for us his daily works he wrought,

by words and signs and actions, thus

still seeking not himself but us.

5. For us to wicked hands betrayed,

scourged, mocked, in purple robe

arrayed,

he bore the shameful cross and

death;

for us at length gave up his breath.

6. For us he rose from death again,

for us he went on high to reign,

for us he sent his Spirit here

to guide, to strengthen and to cheer.

7. To him whose boundless love has

won

salvation for us through his Son,

to God the Father, glory be

both now and through eternity.

Attrib. Thomas à Kempis 1379–1471

tr. Benjamin Webb 1819–85 alt.

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Offertory Prayer: 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.

The Prayer of Thanksgiving (Kew)

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: Lift up your hearts:

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give him thanks and praise...

Priest: ... Forever praising you and singing:

ALL:

CHOIR: God of power and God of might.

ALL:

CHOIR: Heaven and earth are full, are full of your glory.

ALL:

CHOIR: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

ALL:

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Priest: …. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me

Priest: in songs of never ending praise:

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours

now and for ever. Amen.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNION

{Celebrant} We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

We who are many are one body,

For we all share in the one bread.

The Choir sings the Agnus Dei

Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in

remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with

thanksgiving.

Baptised Christians who receive communion in their own church

are invited to share communion with us.

Communion wine may be received:

(a) from the common cup from the first of the two Eucharistic Assistants.

(b) by intinction from the second of the Eucharistic Assistants where a small

part of the wafer is carefully dipped in the wine, or

(c) from an individual glass on request from the first Eucharistic Assistant.

Or you may choose to receive the wafer only (Communion in one kind).

The Choir sings

"Draw us in the Spirit’s tether", Friedell

THE SENDING OUT OF GOD'S PEOPLE

Post-Communion Prayer

Prayer of self-offering

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

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Final Hymn: TiS 282

1. The voice of God goes out to all the world;

his glory speaks across the universe.

The great King’s herald cries from star to star:

‘With power, with justice, he will walk his way.’

2. The Lord has said, ‘Receive my messenger,

my promise to the world, my pledge made flesh,

a lamp to every nation, light from light’:

with power, with justice, he will walk his way.

3. The broken reed he will not trample down,

nor set his heel upon the dying flame.

He binds the wounds, and health is in his hand:

with power, with justice, he will walk his way.

4. Anointed with the Spirit and with power,

he comes to crown with comfort all the weak,

to show the face of justice to the poor:

with power, with justice, he will walk his way.

5. His touch will bless the eyes that darkness held,

the lame shall run, the halting tongue shall sing,

and prisoners laugh in light and liberty:

with power, with justice, he will walk his way.

Luke Connaughton

1917–79

Words by permission McCrimmon Publishing, UK

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Blessing

Dismissal

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:

IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE

'Copyright © 1995, The Anglican

Church of Australia Trust Corporation.

From the text of A Prayer Book for

Australia, published under the imprint

of Broughton Books. Reproduced with

permission.

- Recorded music played under PPCA

licence 339096

Hymns copied under one of the

following licences:

- 'Copyright © 1999, The Australian

Hymn Book Company.

From the text of Together in Song.

Reproduced with permission.

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Readings for 8am Sunday, September 23, 2012

1st

Reading Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 1:1-7

2nd

Reading James 3:1-12 Gospel Mark 9:30-37

SAM 2012 - Stewardship in Action for Ministry

SAM steps into

the spotlight!

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GENERAL NOTICES

A 150th

Anniversary History Book: is being written by Melissa Abalo. She

would be very interested to talk to anyone with stories of note, especially

from the past 25 years. Any historical photos to borrow and scan would also

be appreciated. Please contact Roy if you are able to help.

Boroondara Symphonic Band free concert: Saturday 22nd

September at 8pm.

Spring and there’s Music in the Air!

The concert will include original and well-known compositions. You will be

able to sing-a-long to a tune from the hit musical “The Producers”, immerse

yourself in the lush harmonies of Grieg’s “Last Spring”, and hear a solo that

featured in the film “Brassed Off”, mark time with the strains of a rousing

march and more.

Zoo trip: has been CANCELLED.

Leonie Bird is a currently studying theology and ministry through the

Trinity College Theological School and the United Faculty of Theology.

As part of the subject “Leadership, Teaching and Community Building”

she is required to undertake a short exercise within a Christian

community context. The exercise requires 10 to 12 volunteers to

participate in one short discussion session (about 1 hour) and provide

feedback and responses to the discussion. The topic set for discussion is

“Asylum Seekers” The assistance of members of a Christian community

would be invaluable.

Suggested time for the discussion session is in the morning of

Sunday 23 September between the 8am and 10am services (the 10am

people may get into church a few minutes late).

If you would be prepared to participate in the discussion session

please place your name and a contact number on the sheets provided at

the back of the church.

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Congratulations: to Nilmini Wickramasinghe who is presenting a paper at

Harvard this week.

Archbishop's statement on marriage; Abp Dr Philip Freier has stated that

the Melbourne Diocese will not be issuing new marriage vows as the 2

most prayer books (AAPB -1978 and APBA -1995) give a clear expression

of equality in the commitment to faithfulness within marriage. The older

prayer book (BCP - 1662) still has vows that require a wife to obey her

husband. The statement is in response to the Sydney Diocese proposing

vows where a wife promises to 'submit' to her husband.

Birthday: Marilyn Frood (yesterday), Lynne Carmichael (today), Pip Teh

(Tuesday), Neil Holliday (Wednesday)

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Holy Trinity Church Directory

www.holytrinitykew.org.au

PO Box 37, Kew 3101 251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101

Ph: (03) 9853 7158 Email: office@holytrinitykew.org.au

Ministry Team and Church Officers:

Vicar: The Rev’d Roy Stanley, (03) 9853 7132; 0408 012 165

vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au

Assistant Priest: The Rev’d Jessica Cheung 0403 380 837 revjcheung@yahoo.com

Family Minister: Ros St Flour, 0411 349938 htkfamilyministry@yahoo.com.au

Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 0418 328 313

Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev Dr Norman Curry, The Rev Dr Helen Granowski

Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Joy Watkinson.

Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Robert Frood

Vestry members: John Carmichael, Carol Fraser, Rick Nicholson, Beth Bailey,

Diane Leist, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), Tim Sewell, Alan Wilson.

Wedding enquiries: Susan Baker – contact through church website weddings page.

Music Team

Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au

Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Assistant Organist: Anthony Carr

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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 16/9/2012 Next Week 23/9/2012

6pm Sat

Celebrant The Rev'd Dr N. Curry The Rev'd Roy Stanley

ALM

8am Sun

Welcomer Charles & Jan

Harkin

David Harkin &

Irene Shorthouse

Reader Joan Healy David Harkin

Intercessor BCP Leonie Bird

Euch Assist Leonie Bird

Joan Healy

Diana Cerini

Server Dinesh Warnakulasriya Carol Fraser

ALM

Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Dr H Granowski

Preacher The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Breakfast Diana Cerini and Margaret

Righton

Marilyn Frood and Nancy

Sturgess

10am Sun

Welcomer Barbara Thomson &

Nola Scott

Elaine Hutchinson, Jan Todd

& Liz Cook

Reader Elizabeth Cook &

Val Batson

Nick Leicester &

Julie-Ann Barnes

Intercessor Joan Brooking Jane Sullivan

Euch Assist Elaine Hutchinson

Server Jane Sullivan

ALM Pam Hughes Jane Sullivan

Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Preacher The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Transport Elizabeth Cook Rosemary Nairn

Morning Tea Babe Isaacs Rosemary Sewell & Diane

Leist

Counters Charles & Jan Harkin Robert and Marilyn Frood

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Parish Diary

Sep DAY TIME EVENT

16 Sun Zoo Trip CANCELLED

18 Tue 7:30pm Vestry meet in parish hall

19 Wed 7:30pm Stewardship committee meet at Barbara’s

20 Thu 11am

11am

2pm

Communion service at Kew Gardens N/H

Interment: (Rev C Thompson)

Service at Carnsworth N/H

21 Fri 10:15am Communion service at Karana N/H

22 Sat 8pm Boroondara Symphonic Band free concert at Holy

Trinity

23 Sun 11:30am Healing service

Oct

1-15

Roy and Lyn on leave

www.holytrinitykew.org.au

SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY

WEDNESDAY 11.00am – Holy Communion

SATURDAY 6.00pm – Holy Communion

SUNDAY 8.00am & 10.00am – Holy Communion

Family ministry: Sunday 10.00am in hall (in church on 1st Sunday)

Morning Prayer: 9.00am Wednesday-Saturday

The Noon Hour: 12 noon - 1.00pm Tuesday to Thursday

Healing Service: 11.30am, 4th Sunday

At Trinity Grammar School Chapel:

Sunday 週日中英文週日中英文週日中英文週日中英文10.30am – English Service