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

17th Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 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: Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.

Mark 9.35

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.’

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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The Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,

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. Amen.

Prayer of the Day

God and Father of all, you have taught us through your Son that the last shall

be first, and have made a little child the measure of your kingdom: give us the

wisdom from above, so that we may understand that in your sight the one who

serves is the greatest of all. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who

lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and

ever. Amen.

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THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)

First Reading: PROVERBS 31.10-31 10

A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11

The

heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12

She

does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. 13

She seeks wool and

flax, and works with willing hands. 14

She is like the ships of the merchant, she

brings her food from far away. 15

She rises while it is still night and provides

food for her household and tasks for her servant-girls. 16

She considers a field

and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 17

She girds

herself with strength, and makes her arms strong. 18

She perceives that her

merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. 19

She puts her

hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. 20

She opens her hand to

the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy. 21

She is not afraid for her

household when it snows, for all her household are clothed in crimson. 22

She

makes herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23

Her husband

is known in the city gates, taking his seat among the elders of the land. 24

She

makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies the merchant with

sashes. 25

Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to

come. 26

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is

on her tongue. 27

She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not

eat the bread of idleness. 28

Her children rise up and call her happy; her

husband too, and he praises her: 29

‘Many women have done excellently, but

you surpass them all.’ 30

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman

who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31

Give her a share in the fruit of her

hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm 1 1 Blessed are they who have not walked in the counsel of the ungodly:

nor followed the way of sinners, nor taken their seat amongst the scornful. 2 But their delight is in the law of the Lord:

and on that law will they ponder day and night. 3 They are like trees planted beside streams of water:

that yield their fruit in due season. 4 Their leaves also shall not wither:

and look, whatever they do, it shall prosper. 5 As for the ungodly, it is not so with them:

they are like the chaff which the wind scatters. 6 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand up at the judgement:

nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 7 For the Lord cares for the way of the righteous:

but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Second Reading: JAMES 3.1-12 1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you

know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2For all of us

make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect,

able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. 3If we put bits into the

mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies. 4Or

look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong winds to drive them,

yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot

directs. 5So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits.

How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! 6And the tongue is a fire. The

tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole

body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. 7For

every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and

has been tamed by the human species, 8but no one can tame the tongue—a

restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9With it we bless the Lord and Father, and

with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. 10

From the same

mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to

be so. 11

Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and

brackish water? 12

Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a

grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh.

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 Mark chapter 9

beginning at the 30th

verse.

GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

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They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want

anyone to know it; 31

for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, ‘The

Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and

three days after being killed, he will rise again.’ 32

But they did not understand

what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. 33

Then they came to

Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you

arguing about on the way?’ 34

But they were silent, for on the way they had

argued with one another about who was the greatest. 35

He sat down, called

the twelve, and said to them, ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last of all

and servant of all.’ 36

Then he took a little child and put it among them; and

taking it in his arms, he said to them, 37

‘Whoever welcomes one such child in

my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the

one who sent me.’

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 USA Episcopal Church; The Diocese of Tasmania; United

Faculty of Theology; St John the Divine Croydon; Church of the Ascension

Burwood East. We pray for our ministry team: Roy, Jessica, Norman, Helen,

Ros & Pam - and for all who 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: Val Batson,

Margaret D, 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 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.

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, September 30, 2012

1st

Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Psalm 138:1-8

2nd

Reading Revelation 12:7-12a Gospel John 1:45-51

GENERAL NOTICES

Next Sunday: 5th

Sunday retiring collection in support of: The Anglican

Outback Fund.

Birthday: Helen Granowski (last Thursday), Julie Burke (tomorrow),

Roy Stanley (tomorrow), Val Batson (Thursday)

Christmas Cakes and Puddings: Place your order for these treats – order forms

at back of Church. The earlier the order, the better the flavour!

SAM 2012 - Stewardship in Action for Ministry

SAM stops to

smell the flowers..

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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 23/9/2012 Next Week 30/9/2012

6pm Sat

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

ALM

8am Sun

Welcomer David Harkin &

Irene Shorthouse

David Harkin &

Joan West

Reader David Harkin Merrilyn Beeny

Intercessor Leonie Bird The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Euch Assist Diana Cerini Merrilyn Beeny

Server Carol Fraser Carol Fraser

ALM

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

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

Breakfast Marilyn Frood and Nancy

Sturgess

Jan Harkin (vicarage)

& Barbara Thomson

10am Sun

Welcomer Elaine Hutchinson, & Liz

Cook

Rosemary Nairn ,Ian Lees &

Pip Teh

Reader Nick Leicester &

Julie-Ann Barnes

Mark Lucas &

Margaret Lyons

Intercessor Jane Sullivan The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Euch Assist Elaine Hutchinson Nick Leicester

Server Jane Sullivan

ALM Jane Sullivan 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 Rosemary Nairn John Carmichael

Morning Tea Rosemary Sewell & Diane

Leist

VICARAGE

Counters Robert and Marilyn Frood Blake Shorthouse &

Robert Frood

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Parish Diary

Sep DAY TIME EVENT

23 Sun 11:30am Healing service

27 Thu 7pm

8pm

Wedding rehearsal

Wedding rehearsal

29 Sat 11:30am

4pm

Wedding

Wedding

30 Sun 1:30pm Baptism

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