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

16TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

September 8, 2013

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 AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE.

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10.30am – English Service

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Greeting: The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU. (see Ruth 2:4)

Sentence: Whoever does not carry the cross and follow Jesus cannot be his disciple. Luke 14.27 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 of the ages, you call the Church to keep watch in the world and to discern the signs of the times: grant us the wisdom that your Spirit bestows, so that with courage we may proclaim your prophetic word, and complete the work you have set before us; through 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.

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THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)

First Reading: Jeremiah 18.1-11 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 ‘Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.’ 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. 5 Then the word of the Lord came to me: 6 Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the Lord . Just like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. 7 At one moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, 8 but if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will change my mind about the disaster that I intended to bring on it. 9 And at another moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it, 10 but if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice, then I will change my mind about the good that I had intended to do to it. 11 Now, therefore, say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Thus says the Lord: Look, I am a potter shaping evil against you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, all of you from your evil way, and amend your ways and your doings. Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: 139.1-5, 12-18 1 O Lord, you have searched me out and known me:

you know when I sit or when I stand, you comprehend my thoughts long before.

2 You discern my path and the places where I rest: you are acquainted with all my ways.

3 For there is not a word on my tongue: but you, Lord, know it altogether.

4 You have encompassed me behind and before: and have laid your hand upon me.

5 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: so high that I cannot endure it.

12 For you have created my inward parts: you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

13 I will praise you, for you are to be feared: fearful are your acts, and wonderful your works.

14 You knew my soul, and my bones were not hidden from you: when I was formed in secret, and woven in the depths of the earth.

15 Your eyes saw my limbs when they were yet imperfect: and in your book were all my members written;

16 Day by day they were fashioned: and not one was late in growing.

17 How deep are your thoughts to me, O God: and how great is the sum of them!

18 Were I to count them, they are more in number than the sand: were I to come to the end, I would still be with you.

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Second Reading: Philemon 1.7-20 7 I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother. 8 For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, 9 yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. 10 I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. 12 I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. 13 I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; 14 but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced. 15 Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for ever, 16 no longer as a slave but as more than a slave, a beloved brother—especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. 18 If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. 19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. 20 Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. 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 14 beginning at the 25th verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 25 Now large crowds were travelling with him; and he turned and said to them, 26 ‘Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? 29 Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, 30 saying, “This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.” 31 Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand?32 If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. 33 So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions. 34 ‘Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored?35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure heap; they throw it away. Let anyone with ears to hear listen!’

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 Diocese of Sebei, Uganda; The Diocese of Bunbury; Archdeaconry of Stonnington and Glen Eira; St Michael & All Angels' Beaumaris; South Croydon Anglican Church; St Paul’s Cathedral – confirmation service and Eucharist; St Stephen’s & St Mary’s Mt Waverley – Patronal Festival; Christ Church Newport; St Silas’ & St Anselm Albert Park. We pray for our ministry team: Roy, Jessica, Norman, Helen, Leonie, 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: Ian H, Babe I, Jean S, Bp Barbara, Margaret Y, Philip C, Brenda, Jean I, Beatrice S, 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, Wilma M, Margaret D, Ronald D, 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 Aaron Brake, Betty Foletta, and Joan Bell as we uphold them to your loving mercy, and we pray for all who mourn their deaths. We remember before God with thanksgiving the lives of Nelle Lees (2010), David Hadwen (2002), and Jane Marmaduke Henry-Waring (2012), as we come to the anniversary of their entry into your nearer presence.

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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.

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 (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).

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 15, 2013 1st Reading Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14: 1-7

2nd Reading 1 Timothy 1:12-19a Gospel Luke 15:1-10

GENERAL NOTICES Birthday: Phillip Hadwen (today), Rosemary Nairn (Thursday), Maddison McLeod (Friday) Memorial Flowers: Nave altar pedestal flowers are given In Memory of Nelle Lees

from Ian and family.

TRADING TABLE: Thank you to everybody who contributed to last week’s trading

table, which raised $495.00

Christmas Cakes and Puddings: The small dedicated group who have so wonderfully

served the church over many years by making delicious Christmas cakes and puddings

have now retired. Our gratitude for their efforts is immense. If anyone is interested in

joining a new group to continue this fundraising venture, please talk to the vicar. If a

new group cannot be formed, then many will need to source their cakes and puddings

elsewhere.

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. Next Sunday Home Group – Sunday 8 September 2013 – 1: 30 pm at 54 Swinburne Avenue Hawthorn 3122. Topic - Politics and the Media Next Saturday Home Group - Saturday 14 September 2013 – Note change of start time 1:00 pm (due to the Lay Ministry Service at St Paul's Cathedral at 10:00 am that morning) Topic – Competition. Asylum Seeker Seminar – Sunday 15 September – 11:30 am Vicarage. This seminar follows on from a forum conducted by the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce on 26 August 2013 at RMIT University. Bishop Phillip Huggins represented that Taskforce.

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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 8/9/2013 Next Week 15/9/2013

6pm Sat Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley ALM Leonie Bird 8am Sun

Welcomer Jan & Charles Harkin Charles & Jan Harkin

Reader Nigel Creese 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 Joan West

10am Sun

Welcomer Lorraine Bent & Alan Wilson

Nip Thomson & Nola Scott

Reader Dileeni & Nilmini Wickramasinghe

Elizabeth Cook & Val Batson

Intercessor The Rev'd Roy Stanley Joan Brooking

Euch Assist Joan Brooking Clarence Muttiah Server Pam Hughes Jane Sullivan ALM 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 Viv & Peter Harkness Babe Isaacs & Beth Bailey

Counters Irene Shorthouse& Barbara Thomson

Charles & Jan Harkin

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Parish Diary SEP DAY TIME EVENT 8 Sun 12:30pm

2pm Baptism Home group meets at Leonie’s

14 Sat 1pm Saturday Home group meets at Leonie’s

15 Sun 11:30am 1pm

Asylum seekers information session – Leonie Bird Baptism

17 Tue 7:30pm Vestry meets in Vicarage

18 Wed 7:30pm Discussion group meets in Vicarage – ‘How the Bible was formed’ Pt 2

19 Thu 2pm 4pm

Service at Carnsworth N/H Wedding rehearsal

20 Fri 10:15am 7pm

Communion service at Karana N/H Youth group – 10 pin bowling at Victoria Gardens

21 Sat 10:30am 4pm 8pm

Wedding 12:30pm Baptism Concert set-up Boroondara Symphonic Band concert – ‘Music for all reasons’

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. Roy Stanley, (03) 9853 7132; 0408 012 165 vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au Assistant Priest: The Rev. 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 Small Group Co-ordinator: Leonie Bird

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 Deputy Organist: Anthony Carr

Choir Section Leaders: Philippa Allen, James Allen.

www.holytrinitykew.org.au