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

2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

December 9, 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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Greeting: The Lord be with you.

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

Sentence: By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will

break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the

shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1.78–79

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.’

Kyrie eleison:

Lord have mercy: R/: Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy: R/: Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy: R/: Lord have mercy

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Prayer of the Day

God of our salvation,

you straighten the winding ways of our hearts

and smooth the paths made rough by sin:

keep our hearts watchful in holiness,

and bring to perfection the good you have begun in us.

We ask this through him whose coming is certain, whose Day draws near,

your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)

First Reading: MALACHI 3.1-7 1See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord

whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the

covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of

hosts. 2But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he

appears?For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; 3he will sit as a

refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and

refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in

righteousness. 4Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to

the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years. 5Then I will draw near to

you for judgement; I will be swift to bear witness against the sorcerers, against

the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the

hired workers in their wages, the widow, and the orphan, against those who

thrust aside the alien, and do not fear me, says the Lord of hosts. 6For I the

Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, have not

perished. 7Ever since the days of your ancestors you have turned aside from

my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,

says the Lord of hosts.

Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: Song of Zechariah

Blessed are you, Lord, the God of Israel:

you have come to your people and set them free.

You have raised up for us a mighty Saviour:

born of the house of your servant David.

Through your holy prophets, you promised of old:

to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us,

To show mercy to our forebears:

and to remember your holy covenant.

This was the oath you swore to our father Abraham:

to set us free from the hands of our enemies,

Free to worship you without fear:

holy and righteous before you, all the days of our life.

And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High:

for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way,

To give God’s people knowledge of salvation:

by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our God:

the dawn from on high shall break upon us,

To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death:

and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

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Second Reading: PHILIPPIANS 1.1-11 1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,To all the saints in Christ Jesus

who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:2Grace to you and

peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3I thank my God

every time I remember you, 4constantly praying with joy in every one of

my prayers for all of you, 5because of your sharing in the gospel from the

first day until now. 6I am confident of this, that the one who began a good

work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. 7It

is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in

your heart, for all of you share in God’s grace with me, both in my

imprisonment and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel. 8For

God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ

Jesus. 9And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more

with knowledge and full insight10

to help you to determine what is best, so

that on the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, 11

having

produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ

for the glory and praise of God.

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 3

beginning at the 1st

verse.

GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius

Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his

brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias

ruler of Abilene, 2during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the

word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3He went

into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of

repentance for the forgiveness of sins, 4as it is written in the book of the

words of the prophet Isaiah, ‘The voice of one crying out in the

wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 5Every

valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and

the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made

smooth; 6and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” ’

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

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 Church in Kigezi, Uganda; The Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn;

Shelford Girls' Grammar; Christ Church Melton; St Mary's North Melbourne -

150th Anniversary; St Paul’s Cathedral -20th Anniversary of Women’s Ordination

to the Priesthood; Canterbury Fellowship.

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: Brian Halpin, John

D, James L, 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 remember before God with thanksgiving the life of Nellie Croft (2001), 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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Jesus said: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even

as I have loved you. John 13.34

[Let us pray]

We do not presume to come to your table,

merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness,

but in your manifold and great mercies.

We are not worthy

so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table.

But you are the same Lord

whose nature is always to have mercy.

Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord,

so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ,

and to drink his blood,

that we may evermore dwell in him,

and he in us. Amen.

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.

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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.

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 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

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 our thanks and praise...

Priest: ... for ever praising you and saying:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

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

Hosanna in the highest.

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

People: Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

Priest: ….. in songs of never ending praise.

People: Blessing and honour and glory and power

are yours for ever and ever. Amen.

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.

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.

Agnus Dei

We pray together:

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.

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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 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

Blessing

Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:

IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

'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

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Readings for 8am Sunday, December 16, 2012

1st

Reading Zephaniah 3:14-20 Psalm Song of Isaiah. (APBA p.391)

2nd

Reading Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel Luke 3:7-18

GENERAL NOTICES

Birthday: Cynthia Hogg (last Thursday)

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

church.

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.

2012 CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Sunday 16th

December:

7.30pm Traditional service of Carols & Lessons

Monday 24th

December:

5pm Children’s Nativity service

11pm Carol singing

11.30pm Midnight Communion Service

Tuesday 25th

December:

8am Said Communion Service with carols

10am Sung Communion Service

Anglicare Toy donations : will be received under the Christmas tree until

16th

December.

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Garage or Spare Room Storage required: As part of the transition towards our

new parish complex, we require some storage space for archives and tables,

chairs and boxes. If you might be able to offer a space for a period of up to 2

years, please talk with a Churchwarden or the vicar.

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 9/12/2012 Next Week 16/12/2012

6pm Sat

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

ALM Leonie Bird

8am Sun

Welcomer Robert & Marilyn Frood Charles & Jan Harkin

Reader Irene Shorthouse Barbara Thomson

Intercessor The Rev'd Roy Stanley BCP

Euch Assist Carol Fraser Leonie Bird

Server Barbara Thomson Dinesh Warnakulasuriya

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 Rick Nicholson and

Yvonne Stannard

Diana Cerini and Margaret

Righton

10am Sun

Welcomer Vivienne and Peter

Harkness

Tim and Rosemary Sewell

Reader Pam Hughes &

Clarence Muttiah

Elaine Hutchinson &

Madeleine Jenkins

Intercessor The Rev'd Roy Stanley Joan Brooking

Euch Assist Joan Brooking Barbara Thomson

Server Pam Hughes &

Don Watkinson

Jane Sullivan,

Don & Joy Watkinson

ALM Joy Watkinson Pam Hughes

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

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

Transport Dorothy Hadwen Elizabeth Cook

Morning Tea Nip Thomson

Sumitra Wickramasinghe

Babe Isaacs & Beth Bailey

Counters Irene Shorthouse&

Barbara Thomson

Charles & Jan Harkin

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Parish Diary

Dec DAY TIME EVENT

9 Sun 10am Blessing of Animals and Nativity service

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

12 Wed 1:30pm

7:30pm

Advent study – week 3 – Vicarage

Advent study – week 3 – Vicarage

13 Thu 10am Funeral for Rob Allison

14 Fri 4-5pm Youth Group – Indoor Rock Climbing.

15 Sat 9-12 Working bee

16 Sun 7:30pm Traditional Carols and Lessons service

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