WELCOME TO THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF

ST GEORGE

EAST IVANHOE, MELBOURNE

12 MAY 2019

Fourth Sunday of Easter

7.30am Morning Prayer

8.00am Eucharist

10.00am Sung Eucharist

Preacher: Fr John Sanderson

Hymns: 28, 500, 440, 305

Introit: O Lord, increase our faith (Loosemore)

Motet: This joyful Eastertide (arr. Wood)

Postlude: Fugue from Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major

BWV 564 (Bach)

Organist: Roger Brown

Castiglion Fiorentino

MORNING SERVICE SHEET - PLEASE TAKE HOME

WELCOME TO ST GEORGE’S

St George’s is a community committed to making and sustaining

connections: with God, with one another, with the local and wider

community, and with the environment. We value liturgical worship,

encouraging fellowship and community service. We believe in: God – the

beauty of transcendent holiness, present in our connectedness; and in

caring passionately for all in need.

All are welcome in this sacred space.

THIS WEEK AT ST GEORGE’S

MON 13 MAY Vicar’s Day Off 2.00pm Graduation – UTS

TUE 14 MAY 10.00am Heidelberg & East Ivanhoe Ecumenical C’ttee

WED 15 MAY 10.00am Eucharist

FRI 17 MAY - Benetas - Heidelberg - The Views 10.00am Holy Communion

SAT 16 MAY – Federal Election 8.00am Booths Open 6.00pm Booths Close

SUN 19 MAY Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 11.1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21.1-6; John 13.31-35

7.30am Morning Prayer 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist

Preacher: Fr. John Sanderson

MASS READINGS

Please use these readings in conjunction with the Order of Service for the Eucharist

commencing at page 119 of the green ‘A Prayer Book for Australia.’

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SENTENCE

The Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and

will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will

wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7.17

COLLECT

Gracious God,

you sent Jesus, the good shepherd,

to gather us together:

may we not wander from his flock,

but follow wherever he leads us,

listening for his voice and staying near him,

until we are safely in your fold,

to live with 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.

FIRST READING Acts 9.36-43

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which

in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of

charity. At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed

her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa,

the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him

with the request, ‘Please come to us without delay.’ So Peter got up

and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room

upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing

tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with

them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and

prayed. He turned to the body and said, ‘Tabitha, get up.’ Then she

opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand

and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed

her to be alive. This became known throughout Joppa, and many

believed in the Lord. Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time

with a certain Simon, a tanner.

Hear the word of the Lord,

thanks be to God.

Psalm 23

1. The Lord | is my | shepherd :

therefore | can I | lack | nothing.

2. He will make me lie down in | green | pastures :

and | lead me • be | side still | waters.

3. He will re | fresh my | soul :

and guide me in right pathways | for his | name's | sake.

4. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I

will | fear no | evil :

for you are with me;

your | rod • and your | staff | comfort me.

5. You spread a table before me in the face of | those who |

trouble me :

you have anointed my head with oil | and my | cup • shall

be | full.

6. Surely your goodness and loving-kindness will follow me all

the | days • of my | life :

and I shall dwell in the | house • of the | Lord for | ever.

SECOND READING Revelation 7.9-17

A reading from the Revelation of St John

After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one

could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and

languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed

in white, with palm branches in their hands.

They cried out in a loud voice, saying,

‘Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to

the Lamb!’

And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders

and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the

throne and worshipped God,

singing,

‘Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom

and thanksgiving and honour

and power and might

be to our God for ever and ever! Amen.’

Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, ‘Who are these,

robed in white, and where have they come from?’

I said to him, ‘Sir, you are the one that knows.’ Then he said to

me, ‘These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they

have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the

Lamb.

For this reason they are before the throne of God,

and worship him day and night within his temple,

and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them.

They will hunger no more, and thirst no more;

the sun will not strike them,

nor any scorching heat;

for the Lamb at the centre of the throne will be their shepherd,

and he will guide them to springs of the water of life,

and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’

Hear the word of the Lord,

thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL John 10.22-30

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Je-sus Christ.

At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem.

It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico

of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him,

‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah,

tell us plainly.’ Jesus answered, ‘I have told you, and you do not

believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; but

you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My

sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them

eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out

of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else,

and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I

are one.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord,

praise to you Lord Je-sus Christ.

Sursum corda

Invitation to Communion

Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

Happy are those who are called to his supper.

Lord I am not worthy to receive you,

but only say the word, and I shall be healed.

Communion Motet

This joyful Eastertide

arr. Charles Wood

PARISH PRAYERS

Lesley Tracey, John Bibo, Frank Cichello, Frank McFaul, Lily Kelcey,

Brian Monteith, Leanne Barker, Paul Finch, Louise Miller, and those known

to you alone. We remember with love those who have died in recent days:

and those whose anniversaries of death occurs at this time.

We give thanks that HRH The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a

son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, and pray for all mothers and

new families, that they be richly blessed in this new phase of their lives.

YEAR’S MIND

May 13 Ethel WALKER 1981

May 13 John HUDSON 1988

May 14 Richard APPLETON 1944

May 14 Amy JACOBSON 1980

May 15 Ethel GRONN 1991

May 15 Joan VASSIE 1987

May 15 Ronald BLAKELEY 1996

May 16 Donald CLARKE 1976

May 16 John LANGABEER 1973

May 16 Geoffrey BAYLEY 1989

May 16 Valma BONESS 2001

May 17 Hugh GIRVAN 2002

May 17 Mona CLAYTON 1977

May 18 Ian SUTHERLAND 1978

May 18 Dorothea BLACKWOOD 2001

PARISH NOTICES

Choral Evensong – Thank you to all those who assisted with our

Choral Evensong on Sunday last, particularly Roger, Director of

Music and Organist, our beautiful choir, and Rosemary and David

who did so much work behind the scenes and on the evening. Half

the congregation were visitors from the local area. If you would like

to know more about Leonardo, then check the links below.

Martin Buzacott (ABC Classic) talks about Leonardo the musician

and also interviews Richard Hollingworth (Director of I Fagiolini,

a choral group who sing music which reflects Leonardo's images).

Leonardo da Vinci: the Musician

https://www.abc.net.au/classic/abc-classic-specials/leonardo-da-

vinci-the-musician/11054768

About the choral group I Fagiolini

https://leonardo.ifagiolini.com/

DIOCESAN SYNOD – ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES

The Fifty-Second Synod of the Archbishop, the Clergy, and the

Laity of the Anglican Church of Australia within the Diocese of

Melbourne was dissolved on 1 March 2019.

It is necessary under the constitution of a new Synod that a

General Election of Lay Representatives take place and that

Electors elect 2 Lay Representatives and One Alternate Lay

Representative in accordance with the Synod Act 1972.

These representatives are to be elected on or before 16 June 2019.

Guidelines

At least 15 days before the election date announce:

• The election date and time at all services during one full

week and call for nominations; and

• The closing time for nominations which is immediately

before the first service on the Sunday prior to the election

date set.

Make Nomination Forms available.

Who can be nominated?

“Every Person resident within the Diocese of Melbourne, if he or

she have attained the age of eighteen years and if he or she be a

Communicant of the Anglican Church of Australia and if he or

she be nominated in the manner hereinafter directed, shall be

capable of being elected as a Lay Representative or Alternate Lay

Representative. (Synod Act 1972 S6).”

Who can vote?

Those who are enrolled as an Elector of St George’s Anglican

Church; and

1. Have been baptised.

2. Are 18 years or more of age.

3. Are a member of the Anglican Church of Australia and do

not belong to any religious body which is not in communion

with the Anglican Church of Australia.

4. Habitually attend public worship in such parish during the

three months immediately prior to my enrolment as an

elector.

5. Have not already voted at this election or at any other similar

election this year in any other parish.

Key Dates

Notice of Election Issued - Sunday 12th May 2019.

Call for Nominations – Sunday 12th May 2019

Nominations Close – 7.30am Sunday 2nd June 2019

Election Date – Sunday 9th June 2019

Café Fellowship

Hospitality and extending a welcome to strangers, newcomers,

and those returning to us after a bit of an absence is an important

aspect of our communal life here at St George’s. If you were not

aware, please note that some of the congregation adjourn to a local

café for refreshments after the 8.00am Holy Communion and after

the 10.00am Sung Eucharist. Refreshments are also served at the

back of the church after the 10.00am service. All are welcome to

attend. If you are a visitor, please ask a sides person for directions.

SAVE THE DATES

Guest Preacher – The Rev’d John Deane, Anglican Board of

Mission Australia – Fr. John Executive Director of ABM (Aus)

will be our guest preacher at our 10.00am Sung Eucharist on

Sunday 2nd June 2019.

Parish Shared Dinner

Why not come and join those who gather for a ‘bring and share

dinner’ on the second Saturday of each month. This is an excellent

way to meet new people, and to deepen existing friendships in an

informal and relaxed environment. This group currently meet in

the Parish Meeting Room, but given the numbers now attending

we may soon need to move to a larger room!

When: 6.30 – 8.00pm, Saturday 8th June, 2019

Where: Parish Meeting Room

Who: The Vicar, Fr John 0408 130 864

Saturday afternoon matinee and dinner

When: from 2.30pm, Saturday 15th June, 2019

Where: Theatre & Restaurant at Streeton Park

Who: Rosalie Prince 0438 455 641

The movie, menu and cost are yet to be decided, but you are advised

to book early for this mystery movie and menu in the delightful

environs of Streeton Park.

The Feast Corpus Christi: a celebration of the Real Presence

of Christ in the Eucharist.

The Parish of St Peter’s Eastern Hill invite us all to their inter-

parish celebration of Corpus Christi.

When: from 6.15pm, Thursday 20th June, 2019

Where: St Peter’s Eastern Hill, corner of Albert and Gisborne

Streets.

Preacher: Fr Rod Bower, an outspoken advocate for refugee and

minority rights who has come to prominence in recent years for

his social justice ministry

PARISH DIRECTORY

CHURCH

ADDRESS

47 Warncliffe Rd

East Ivanhoe 3079

Email:

www.stgeorgeseastivanhoe.org

PARISH

OFFICE/POSTAL

ADDRESS

47 Warncliffe Rd

East Ivanhoe 3079

P 03 9497 1290

parish@stgeorgeseastivanhoe.org

VICAR Fr John Sanderson M 0408 130 864

vicar@stgeorgeseastivanhoe.org

WARDENS Meron Pitcher Barry Wilkes

Neil Appleby

M 0416 234 045

P 03 9457 3351

P 03 9432 5570

TREASURER Vince Cristiano M 0418 322206

PARISH

SECRETARY

David Morgan M 0430 368984

PEW BULLETIN

& PRAYER LIST

Rosalie Prince M 0438 455 641

Email: r.prince43@bigpond.com

DIRECTOR OF

MUSIC

Roger Brown M 0419 390 563

ASSISTANT

ORGANIST

Cyril Thomas P 03 9444 4068

HEAD SERVER Chris Hayward M 0423 985 044

OPPORTUNITY

SHOP

Shop

Manager: Joan Skene

Assistant Manager

P 03 9499 5166

P 03 9459 0325

P 03 9499 2268

SACRISTANS Lila Sanders Ann Farquhar

Anne Hill

P P 03 9457 3119

P 03 9499 1505

BUILDING

MAINTENANCE

& EMERGENCY

CONTACTS

Steve Howard

Alison Smart

George Hall

Vince Cristiano

P 03 9499 6410

M 0400 890 020

P 03 9497 1450

M 0418 322206

BUILDING

MANAGER

(HALL

BOOKINGS)

Barry Wilkes P 9457 3351

M 0423 521618

barrywilkes@optusnet.com.au

PLANNED

GIVING Pam Cristiano P 03 9458 3552