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.

HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

ADVENT SUNDAY December 2, 2012

Holy Communion

8am

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 BREAKFAST IN THE JUBILEE HALL AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE.

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A Service of Holy Communion

from The Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

Greeting: The Lord be with you.

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

Sentence: Stand up and raise your heads; your redemption is drawing near.

Luke 21.28

Prayer of Preparation:

Let us pray together: (the congregation kneel or sit)

ALMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts be open, all

desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid;

Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit,

that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name;

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Summary of the Commandments:

Priest: Our Lord Jesus Christ said: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord;

and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and

with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. This is the first commandment. And

the second is like, namely this: thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is

none other commandment greater than these. On these two commandments

hang all the Law and the Prophets.’

People: Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our hearts,

we beseech thee.

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Prayer of the Day

Eternal God,

you have taught us that the night is far spent

and the day is at hand:

keep us awake and alert, watching for your kingdom,

and make us strong in faith,

so that when Christ comes in glory to judge the earth,

we may go out joyfully to greet him;

and, with all your saints, may worship you for ever;

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: JEREMIAH 33.14-16

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The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise I

made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.15

In those days and at

that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall

execute justice and righteousness in the land. 16

In those days Judah will be

saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will

be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’

Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: 25.1-10

1 In you, O Lord my God, have I put my hope:

in you have I trusted, let me not be ashamed, nor let my enemies triumph over

me. 2 Let none who wait for you be put to shame:

but let those that break faith be confounded and gain nothing. 3 Show me your ways, O Lord:

and teach me your paths. 4 Lead me in the ways of your truth, and teach me:

for you are the God of my salvation. 5 In you have I hoped all the day long:

because of your goodness, O Lord. 6 Call to mind your compassion and your loving-kindness:

for they are from of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions:

but according to your mercy think on me. 8 Good and upright is the Lord:

therefore will he direct sinners in the way. 9 The meek he will guide in the path of justice:

and teach the humble his ways. 10

All the paths of the Lord are faithful and true:

for those who keep his covenant and his commandments.

Second Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 3.9-13 9How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel

before our God because of you? 10

Night and day we pray most earnestly

that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your

faith. 11

Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our

way to you. 12

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for

one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. 13

And may he so

strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our

God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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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 Luke chapter 21

beginning at the 25th

verse.

GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

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‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth

distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the

waves. 26

People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon

the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27

Then they will

see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” with power and great glory. 28

Now

when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads,

because your redemption is drawing near.’ 29

Then he told them a parable:

‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; 30

as soon as they sprout leaves you

can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. 31

So also,

when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God

is near. 32

Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things

have taken place. 33

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not

pass away. 34

‘Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with

dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does

not catch you unexpectedly, 35

like a trap. For it will come upon all who live

on the face of the whole earth. 36

Be alert at all times, praying that you may

have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to

stand before the Son of Man.’ 37

Every day he was teaching in the temple,

and at night he would go out and spend the night on the Mount of Olives,

as it was called. 38

And all the people would get up early in the morning to

listen to him in the temple.

Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

SERMON followed by a short time for reflection

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The Nicene Creed

I BELIEVE in one God the Father Almighty,

Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible:

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten son of God, Begotten of

his Father before all worlds, God of God,

Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made,

Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made: Who

for us men, and for our salvation came down from heaven, And was incarnate

by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary,

And was made man, And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He

suffered and was buried, And the third day he rose again according to the

Scriptures, And ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the

Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the

dead: Whose kingdom shall have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and giver of life, Who

proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son

together is worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe

one Catholick and Apostolick Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the

remission of sins. And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the life of

the world to come. Amen.

Then shall the Priest say bible Sentences as he thinketh most convenient in his

discretion.

LET your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and

glorify your Father which is in heaven. St. Matth. v.

Then shall the Priest return to the Lord's Table, and begin the Offertory, the Alms

for the Poor, and other devotions of the people, shall be placed upon the holy

Table. And when there is a Communion, the Priest shall then place upon the Table

so much Bread and Wine, as he shall think sufficient. After which done, the Priest

shall say,

Gracious Lord, we pray that you accept these our gifts, and us your people, for

your service and to your glory. Amen.

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Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church militant here in earth.

(the congregation kneel or sit).

ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who by thy holy Apostle hast taught us to make

prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men; We humbly beseech

thee most mercifully to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy Divine

Majesty; beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit

of truth, unity, and concord: And grant, that all they who do confess thy holy Name

may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity, and godly love. We

beseech thee also to save and defend all Christian Kings, Princes, and Governors;

and specially thy Servant ELIZABETH our Queen; that under her we may be godly

and quietly governed: And grant unto her whole Council, and to all that are put in

authority under her, that they may truly and impartially administer justice, to the

punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion,

and virtue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops and Curates, that they may

both by their life and doctrine set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and

duly administer thy holy Sacraments.

And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace; and especially to this congregation

here present; that, with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear, and

receive thy holy Word; truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the

days of their life. And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to

comfort and succour all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow,

need, sickness, or any other adversity. We bless thy holy Name for all thy servants

departed this life in thy faith and fear, beseeching thee to give us grace so to

follow their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly

kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and

Advocate. Amen.

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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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

We pray for The Church in Kebbi, Nigeria; The Diocese of Adelaide; Ridley

Melbourne Mission & Ministry College; St Peter’s Melbourne; St Andrew’s Brighton

170th

& 50th

Anniversaries; St James’ Ivanhoe Chinese & English Congregations –

Confirmations; St Jude’s Carlton; Chinese Mission of Epiphany; Holy Trinity Port

Melbourne – Confirmation; St Peter’s Murrumbeena.

We pray for our ministry team: Roy, Jessica, Norman, Helen, Ros & Pam - and for all

who serve within the parish. 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: John Delahunty,

James Langman, Joan W, Tom F, Margaret R, Michael H, Philip C, Val B, Margaret D,

Brenda, John M, Jean I, Alison M, Beatrice S, 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 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 life of Rob Allison as we uphold him to your loving mercy,

and we pray for all who mourn his death.

We remember before God with thanksgiving the lives of Michael Luxton (1994)

and Qona Crawshaw (2009), as we come to the anniversary of their entry into your

nearer presence

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Then shall the Priest say to them that come to receive the Holy Communion,

YE that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity

with your neighbours, and intend to lead a new life, following the

commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways; Draw near

with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble

confession to Almighty God.

Then shall this general Confession be made.

ALMIGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, judge of all

men; We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, Which

we, from time to time, most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and

deed, Against thy Divine Majesty, Provoking most justly thy wrath and

indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these

our misdoings; The remembrance of them is grievous unto us; The burden of

them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful

Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, Forgive us all that is past; And

grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To

the honour and glory of thy Name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then shall the Priest, (or the Bishop, being present) standing up, and turning

himself to the people, pronounce this Absolution.

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised

forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith

turn unto him; Have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your

sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to

everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then shall the Priest say,

Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all that truly turn

to him.

Come unto me all that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. St.

Matth. xi. 28.

So God loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, to the end that

all that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

St. John iii. 16

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Hear also what Saint Paul saith.

This is a true saying, and worthy of all men to be received, that Christ Jesus

came into the world to save sinners. 1 Tim. i. 15.

Hear also what Saint John saith.

If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;

and he is the propitiation for our sins. 1 St. John ii. 1.

After which the Priest shall proceed, saying,

Lift up your hearts.

Answer. We lift them up unto the Lord.

Priest. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.

Answer. It is meet and right so to do.

Then shall the Priest say,

IT is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in

all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God.

THEREFORE with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we

laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts,

heaven and earth are full of thy glory:

Glory be to thee, O Lord most High. Amen

Then all them that shall receive the Communion pray.

WE do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our

own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy

so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same

Lord, whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious

Lord, so to eat

the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful

bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most

precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us.

Amen.

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When the Priest, standing before the Table, hath so ordered the Bread and Wine,

that he may with the more readiness and decency break the Bread before the

people, and take the Cup into his hands, he shall say the Prayer of Consecration,

as followeth.

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine

only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption; who

made there a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for

the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us

to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death, until his coming

again; Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee; and grant that

we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our

Saviour Jesus Christ's holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion,

may be partakers of his most blessed Body and Blood: who, in the same night

that he was betrayed, (a) took Bread; and, when he had given thanks, (b) he

brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, (c) this is my Body which is

given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.

Likewise after supper he (d) took the Cup; and, when he had given thanks, he

gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for this (e) is my Blood of the New

Testament, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins: Do this,

as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. Amen.

Jesus, Lamb of God. Have mercy on us.

Jesus, bearer of our sins. Have mercy on us.

Jesus, redeemer of the world. Grant us your peace.

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 today.

Communion wine may be received:

(a) from the common cup (drink or intinction)

(b) from an individual glass on request from the first Eucharistic Assistant. Or you

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

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Let us pray in the words that our Lord Jesus Christ has taught us:

OUR Father, which art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy Name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive them that trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation;

But deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom,

The power, and the glory,

For ever and ever. Amen.

After shall be said by the Priest a prayer of thanksgiving.

Then shall be said by all, standing,

GLORY be to God on high,

and in earth peace, good will towards men.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee,

we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory,

O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.

O Lord, the only begotten Son Jesu Christ;

O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that

takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the

right hand of God the Father,

have mercy upon us.

For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord;

thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost,

art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Then the Priest (or Bishop if he be present) shall let them depart with this

Blessing.

THE peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds

in the knowledge and love of God, and of his son Jesus Christ our Lord: and the

blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst

you and remain with you always. Amen.

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- Recorded music played under PPCA licence 339096

Readings for 8am Sunday, December 9, 2012

1st

Reading Malachi 3:1-7a Psalm Song of Zechariah. (APBA p.10)

2nd

Reading Philippians 1:1-11 Gospel Luke 3:1-6

GENERAL NOTICES

Birthday: Livia Tropea (8 tomorrow), Theo Cawley (5 tomorrow), Cynthia Hogg

(Thursday)

High Altar Flowers: are In Memory of Michael Luxton from Janet, Tim, Nick, James

& Sarah.

Welcome: to Chadranda who is visiting her brother Sumitra Wickramasinghe.

Orders for next year's BRF bible reading notes are now due - see list at back of

church.

Blessing of Animals with Nativity: 10am Sunday 9th

December. A great

opportunity to invite family or friends. The service begins outside at the front of

church (with petting zoo and a pony) and then the service concludes in church

with Communion.

Tax Deductible Donations to Holy Trinity can be made for the 'Building Appeal'

through the National Trust, OR for 'Family Ministry' through the Anglican

Foundation. Forms are available at the back of church.

ADVENT Study Groups: will meet for 4 weeks on Wednesdays - 1.30pm and

7.30pm groups, starting on 28th

November.

Choir continues rehearsing for the Dec 16 Carols this week, rehearsal is at 11:30am

Sundays. Email Stephen at music@holytrinitykew.org.au for further info.

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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, 9855 8279

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: Joe Gandy, 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

Choir Section Leaders: Philippa Allen, James Allen.

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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 2/12/2012 Next Week 9/12/2012

6pm Sat

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

ALM Leonie Bird

8am Sun

Welcomer Diana Cerini & Barbara

Thomson

Robert & Marilyn Frood

Reader Chris & Merrilyn Beeny Irene Shorthouse

Intercessor BCP The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Euch Assist Irene Shorthouse Carol Fraser

Server Dinesh Warnakulasuriya Barbara Thomson

ALM Leonie Bird

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

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

Breakfast Alan & Nell Eddy Rick Nicholson and

Yvonne Stannard

10am Sun

Welcomer Carol Fraser & Diane Leist Vivienne and Peter Harkness

Reader Families Pam Hughes &

Clarence Muttiah

Intercessor Families The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Euch Assist Janice Lucas Joan Brooking

Server Jane Sullivan Pam Hughes &

Don Watkinson

ALM Pam Hughes Joy Watkinson

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

Preacher Ros St Flour The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Transport Bruce Chisholm Dorothy Hadwen

Morning Tea Elaine Hutchinson &

Barbara Thomson

Nip Thomson

Sumitra Wickramasinghe

Counters Rosemary Nairn &

Carol Fraser

Irene Shorthouse&

Barbara Thomson

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Parish Diary

Dec DAY TIME EVENT

2 Sun 2pm

7:30pm

Stephen Kerr’s piano student concert – all welcome

Kew Council of Churches Christmas Carols – Petrie Sq

4 Tue 6pm

7:30pm

Wedding rehearsal

150th

Committee - Vicarage

5 Wed 1:30pm

7:30pm

Advent study – week 2 – Vicarage

Advent study – week 2 - Vicarage

6 Thu 7:30pm Stewardship meeting in vicarage

7 Fri 4pm Nativity rehearsal in church

8 Sat 10am

12:30pm

Baptism

Wedding

9 Sun 10am Blessing of Animals and Nativity service

11 Tue 7:30pm Wardens meet at Barbara’s

13 Thu 10am Funeral for Rob Allison

15 Sat 9-12 Working bee

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