HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD JANUARY 5, 2014

Holy Communion 10am

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 MORNING TEA 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)

Healing Service: 11.30am, 4th Sunday

At Trinity Grammar School Chapel:

Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – English Service

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.

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Hymn: TiS 454

1. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, bow down before him, his glory proclaim; gold of obedience and incense of lowliness bring, and adore him: the Lord is his name.

2. Low at his feet lay your burden of carefulness, high on his heart he will bear it for you, comfort your sorrows, and answer your prayerfulness, guiding your steps in the way best for you.

3. Fear not to enter his courts in the slenderness of the poor wealth you would reckon to own: truth in its beauty and love in its tenderness, these are the offerings to bring to his throne.

4. These, though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness, he will accept for the name that is dear, mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness, trust for our trembling, and hope for our fear.

5. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, bow down before him, his glory proclaim; gold of obedience and incense of lowliness bring, and adore him: the Lord is his name.

John Samuel Bewley Monsell 1811–75 alt.

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

Sentence: Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60.1

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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 (Dudman Setting)

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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.

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.

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Gloria [Dudman]

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Prayer of the Day Lord God of the nations, we have seen the star of your glory rising in splendour: may the brightness of your incarnate Word pierce the night that covers the earth, signal the dawn of justice and peace, and beckon all nations to walk as one in your light. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, in the splendour of eternal light, God for ever and ever. Amen.

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

First Reading: Isaiah 60.1-6 1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord . Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: 72.1-3, 10-14 1 Give the king your judgement, O God:

and your righteousness to the son of a king, 2 That he may judge your people rightly:

and the poor of the land with equity. 3 Let the mountains be laden with peace because of his righteousness:

and the hills also with prosperity for his people. 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring tribute:

the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. 11 All kings shall fall down before him:

and all nations do him service. 12 He will deliver the needy when they cry:

and the poor that have no helper. 13 He will pity the helpless and the needy:

and save the lives of the poor. 14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence:

and their blood shall be precious in his sight. Second Reading: Ephesians 3.1-12 1 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow-heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Gradual Hymn: TiS 314 1. As with gladness men of old did the guiding star behold, as with joy they hailed its light, leading onward, beaming bright: so, most gracious Lord, may we evermore your glory see.

2. As with joyful steps they sped, Saviour, to your lowly bed, there to bend the knee before one whom heaven and earth adore: so may we with willing feet ever seek your mercy seat.

3. As they offered gifts most rare at your cradle rough and bare: so may we with holy joy, pure, and free from sin’s alloy, all our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to you, our heavenly King.

4. Holy Jesus, every day keep us in the narrow way; and, when earthly things are past, bring our ransomed souls at last where they need no star to guide, where no clouds your glory hide;

5. in the heavenly country bright need they no created light: you its light, its joy, its crown, you its sun which goes not down. There for ever may we sing hallelujahs to our King.

William Chatterton Dix 1837–98 alt.

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 Matthew chapter 2 beginning at the 1st verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him;

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4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6 “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.” ’ 7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.’ 9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

ALLELUIA Sung by Choir & Congregation

SERMON - (copy of sermon available at back of church)

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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 Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia; The Diocese of Armidale; Christ Church Melton; St Peters’ Ocean Grove. 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: Anika D, Barbara M, Billy C, Alex C, Val Creese, Philip H, Ken D, Babe I, Ian H, Jean S, 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, Nancy K, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, Lorna M, Jean D, and all who care for them. We give thanks for the life of Judy Lord as we uphold her to your loving mercy, and we pray for all who mourn her death. 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.

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.

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Offertory Hymn: TiS 301

1. The first nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay, in fields where they lay keeping their sheep on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, born is the king of Israel.

2. When they looked up they saw a star shining in the east, beyond them far, and to the earth it gave great light and so it continued both day and night. Nowell, nowell, ...

3. And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. Nowell, nowell ...

4. This star drew nigh to the north-west; over Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay. Nowell, nowell ...

5. Then entered in those wise men three and reverently, upon their knee, they offered there in his presence their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Nowell, nowell ...

6. Now let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord, who has made heaven and earth from naught, and with his blood salvation brought. Nowell, nowell ...

Harmony from the Revised Church Hymnal 1927 by permission Oxford University

Anon., English c.17th cent.

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.

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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 him thanks and praise...

Priest: ... Forever praising you and singing:

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Priest: …. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me Priest: in songs of never ending praise: 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.

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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.

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

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Final Hymn: TiS 297 (Quem Pastores)

1. Come, your hearts and voices raising, Christ the Lord with gladness praising; loudly sing his love amazing, Christian people, one and all.

2. See how God, for us providing, gave his Son and life abiding; he our pilgrim steps is guiding from earth’s pain to heavenly joy.

4. Jacob’s star in all its splendour shines with comfort strong and tender, forcing Satan to surrender, breaking all the powers of hell.

5. From sin’s bondage that possessed us, from the prison that oppressed us, from the sorrow that distressed us, we, the captives, now are free.

6. O the joy, beyond expressing, when by faith we grasp this blessing, and with thanks we come confessing you, O Jesus, as our Lord.

7. Dearest child, in mercy hear us, from your lowly manger cheer us, gently lead us and be near us till we join the angel choir.

Paul Gerhardt 1607–76 tr. The Lutheran Hymnal 1941 alt.

Music from the English Hymnal by permission Oxford University Press

Blessing Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE

'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 Hymns copied under one of the following

licences: - 'Copyright © 1999, The Australian Hymn Book

Company. From the text of Together in Song. Reproduced

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Readings for 10am Sunday, January 12, 2014 1st Reading Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29:1-10

2nd Reading Acts 10:34-43 Gospel Matthew 3:13-17

GENERAL NOTICES Social Media: A discussion on the basics of ‘Social Media’ and how to use it will be held in the Vicarage on Wednesday 15th January at 7.30pm. SECURITY: It is recommended that when parishioners are working alone in the church that they lock the doors while they are at work to ensure they are not interrupted by people looking for money. 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.

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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 5/1/2014 Next Week 5/1/2014 8am Sun

Welcomer Rick Nicholson Alan & Nell Eddy

Reader Nigel Creese

Intercessor BCP The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Euch Assist Irene Shorthouse David Harkin

Carol Fraser

Server Dinesh Warnakulasuriya Carol Fraser

ALM Leonie Bird

Celebrant The Rev'd Dr N Curry 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&

Alan Wilson Lorraine Bent & Yvonne Panagacos

Reader Families Dileeni & Nilmini Wickramasinghe

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 The Rev'd R Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Transport Bruce Chisholm Dorothy Hadwen Morning Tea Elaine Hutchinson &

Barbara Thomson Viv & Peter Harkness

Counters Barbara Thomson & Carol Fraser

Rosemary Nairn & Carol Fraser

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Parish Diary JAN DAY TIME EVENT 5 Sun 11:30am

3:30pm Interment - Carnell Wedding

9 Thu 6pm Wedding rehearsal 11 Sat 12 noon

2:45pm Baptism Wedding

14 Tue 7:30pm Wardens meet at Barbara’s 15 Wed 7:30pm Discussion group on ‘Social Media’ – Vicarage 18 Sat 11am

2pm Baptism Baptism

19 Sun 11:30am Monthly healing service (1 week earlier than normal) 21 Tue 7:30pm Vestry meets in old Op Shop

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, Tim Sewell, Beth Bailey, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), John Carmichael, 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