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WELCOME TO ST JOHN’S CHURCH, DEE WHY (on the corner of Avon Road and Oaks Avenue) St John’s is a place of soul-stirring worship, challenging preaching, fine art and music, warm fellowship and outreach. It remains as Dee Why’s oldest institution.
We are an Anglican parish in the Catholic Tradition of Anglicanism, which:
welcomes everyone
seeks to live the life of Christ in community
reaches out in love to others to share this life
If you are a baptised communicant Christian from another Church you are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us today, or you may choose to come forward to receive a blessing.
Please join us for refreshments after all services.
as we celebrate
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Sunday 30 November 2014)
8:00am Holy Eucharist Hymns: 271 (t.448), 264, 272 Setting: Mass of Holy Trinity – John Ross
10:00am Sung Eucharist Hymns: 271 (t.448), 264, 266, 272 Sanctus: An English Mass – plainsong Agnus Dei: Mass of Holy Cross – William Hayward Motet: The Carol of the Ship – C15 German trad
6:00pm Advent Carols Hymns: See Order of Service Anthems: Matins Responsory – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
A tender shoot – Simon Lole People look East – trad. Arr. Malcom Archer
Voluntary: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 659 – J.S.Bach
St John’s Anglican Church acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land and pays respect to all Aboriginal people, and to their families past and present. For more information please visit our website www.stjohnsdeewhy.org.au
Children are always welcome in all our church services at St John's. In addition, at the 10:00am service there is Godly Play for children from three to twelve years, and our crèche (unsupervised) where parents can take little ones if upset or restless while still following the service on the large TV screen.
FROM THE RECTOR 30 November 2014
Dear Friends,
In our own day there are various religious sects who set themselves up as prophets of doom. But it is not the unpredictable date of the Second Coming which should take up our attention, but rather the decisive nature of the judgement it will entail— not only on the whole course of human history, but upon each of our personal lives as well.
Faced with the prospect of this Second Coming of the Son of Man, which can be neither predicted nor prevented, faced with this lengthy vigil in the night of this world, whose end remains in darkness, the best thing to do is to remain always on the alert. We must accept fully our responsibility with regard to our times and invest each moment with its full weight of eternity.
With every blessing,
Fr Steven Salmon, Rector
COMING EVENTS
Mon 1 Dec Caritas 7:30pm
Sat 6 Dec St John’s Op Shop – final for 2014!
Christmas
Sat 13 Dec Playtime Children's Nativity and Party 10:00am
Christmas Themed Organ Recital with Readings 2:00pm (followed by afternoon tea)
Fri 19 Dec Early Christmas Service 10:00am
(for those unable to attend Christmas Day)
Sun 21 Dec Service of Nine Lessons and Carols 6:00pm
Wed 24 Dec Children’s Christmas Service 5:00pm
Wed 24 Dec Carols 11:15pm
Midnight Mass 11:45pm
Thu 25 Dec Christmas Day Holy Communion Liturgy 6:30am
Holy Eucharist 8:00am
Solemn Mass with Children’s Ministry 10:00am
Community Christmas Lunch 12:00 noon
Sun 28 Dec Feast of the Holy Family
Candles burning in the Church for the month of November are in loving memory of
Sandra Ellis from her daughters Marilyn Gibson and Karin Peters
PARISH NEWS Baptism Enrolments: At the 10:00am Family Eucharist, Zeke Zmijewski is to be enrolled for Holy Baptism. Please pray for Zeke as his family and godparents prepare for this Sacrament.
Advent – Count down to Christmas: Today, 30 November, is the fourth
Sunday before Christmas Day and marks the start of the Church’s new liturgical year. Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning "coming") is a season observed as a time of expectant waiting and preparation both for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas, and for his second coming. Common traditions include the “Advent Calendar” often used for children to count the days ‘til Christmas, and the Advent Wreath used at St John’s. The wreath and candles symbolise the passage of the four weeks of Advent; the first candle is ascribed to the Prophets, the second to John the Baptist, the third (the rose coloured candle) to the Virgin Mary, and the fourth to the Church. A fifth, white candle is for the Christmas birth.
Advent Carols: In this service this evening at 6:00pm the Church rejoices that the purposes of God, foretold by the prophets and accomplished in the Saviour’s birth, life, death and resurrection, have been fulfilled. Please come to this service if you can and bring a plate to share for supper.
Empty Christmas Tree: St John’s is again supporting the Anglicare “Toys
’n’ Tucker” appeal and Dee Why Women’s Refuge, helping needy families to enjoy some gifts and festive food on Christmas Day. Please see notices in the lobby and take flyers for family, friends or neighbours who may like to contribute. During Advent, please bring your gifts (new, unwrapped presents or hamper food) or donations you wish to make, between now and 10 December. Anglicare will collect items that are left with the office on 11 December. Items left between then and 18 December will be donated to the Dee Why Women’s Refuge.
Christmas Carols: This year the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and
Carols will be held on Sunday 21 December at 6:00pm (please note the day).
Caritas: Everyone is welcome to the final meeting for the year in the Parish Centre on Monday 1 December at 7:30pm for a short service, fellowship and supper. Also a chance to think about next year’s program.
St John's Op Shop will be held next on Saturday 6 December, 8:00 to 11:30am. Help is needed, please, for:
o Thursday 4 December – emptying Op shop storeroom and stocking tables, 3:00pm.
o Friday 5 December – setting up and displaying stock for sale, 9:30am. o Saturday 6 December – putting away and cleaning, 11:30am
There will be a barbecue following the Op Shop (after packing) for all our volunteers and helpers. This is a small way of saying “Thank You” for all your support and hard work throughout the year.
Please contact the Parish Office (9971-8694 Mon-Fri, 9:00am-1:00pm) if you can help.
St John’s Fête: A big thank you from the Fête committee to all who helped in so many ways to contribute towards our successful Fete: those who assisted on the stalls, provided the goods for sale, helped with setting up and putting away, and importantly, who came on the day to buy. We cleared over $9,000 — a great result!
St John’s Christmas Day Lunch is on again this year! For information, please speak with Lynette Johnson after services or on 0408 254 125. Lynette writes, “We need helpers, including guests who can act as table hosts and welcomers. Donations of money, food, nibbles and other assistance are welcome. We have always had a wonderful time with our Christmas Day Lunch; I await your calls.”
Happy Birthday to Lynette Johnson (3rd), Ailsa Morgan, Kathe Swales (5th), Bob Satchell (6th)
Anniversary of Ordination: Congratulations to Deacon Jenny (5 December) on her 5th anniversary of ordination, with grateful thanks for her ministry in the church and among us in the Parish.
Christmas cards: For your Christmas Greeting needs, please see Valda
Ashover, who has a supply of ABM and other charity cards. If browsing at the table in the church you can also find books that may be suitable as gifts.
Reading sheets are now available on the lobby table for 16 November to 28 December please collect your readings.
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HOW TO CONTACT US
Where to find us: Cnr Avon Road and Oaks Avenue, Dee Why 2099
Parish Priest: Fr Steven Salmon SSC 0417 359 792 (mob) Tel: 9971 8694 (Office and Rectory). Email: [email protected]
Parish Deacon: The Rev’d Sandra Salmon (Hon) Email: [email protected] Tel: 9971 8694 (Office and Rectory)
Assistant Deacon: The Rev’d Jennifer Barry (Hon) 0457 396 323 (mob)
Email: [email protected]
Churchwardens: Bev Bingham 9971 5529
Robyn Couch 0414 645 338 (mob)
Tony Johnson 0419 225 011 (mob) Email: [email protected]
Director of Music: Tom Edwards 0481 563 258 (mob)
Email: [email protected]
Children’s Ministry:
Lynette Johnson Dn Sandra Salmon
0408 254 125 (mob)
Pastoral Care: Clergy (see emails above) Lynette Johnson [email protected]
0408 254 125 (mob)
(Baptism Preparation and Hospital Visitor)
Administration: Beck Whelan (part-time)
Office phone: 9971 8694 (Fax 9971 8252) Office hours: 9:30am–2:00pm (Mon–Fri) Office email: [email protected] Maintenance: [email protected] Postal address: PO Box 495
Dee Why NSW 2099
Website: www.stjohnsdeewhy.org.au
Other Parish Council Members:
Heather Andrews Valda Ashover Neridah Byrne Don Fisher Pam Fisher Lynette Johnson Dudley Johnson Roz Peterson Anne Seddon Don Stephens Katherine Ward
St John’s Parish seeks to be environmentally aware and responsible in our use of resources.
THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST JOHN’S (on the corner of Avon Road and Oaks Avenue) The church is open during the day for personal prayer. Morning and Evening Prayer is normally said each day (except Tuesdays) at 8:15am and 5:15pm.
Mon 1 Dec 9:30-11:15am Playtime 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel) 3:00-7:00pm Relationships Australia
Tue 2 Dec 9:00am Op Shop Sorting 10:00am-1:00pm St John’s Café (by appointment) Cottage Counselling
5:00-6:00pm Junior Choir Practice
7:15-8:45pm Senior Choir Practice
Wed 3 Dec St Francis Xavier 10:00am Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers
and Anointing (by appointment) Cottage Counselling
5:30-8:30pm Street Mission: Wednesday Night Café
Thu 4 Dec 9:30-11:15am Playtime (by appointment) Cottage Counselling
12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel) 3:00pm Op Shop setting up
Fri 5 Dec 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel) 9:30am Op Shop setting up 10:00am-1:00pm St John’s Café 10:30am-noon The Songbirds (formerly Singing Mums)
5:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (A priest is normally available in the church for Confessions from
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm or contact Fr Steven for other times) 7:00-8:45pm Combined Youth Group Break-up
Sat 6 Dec St Nicholas 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel) 8:00-11:30am St John’s Op Shop
Sun 7 Dec Second Sunday in Advent 8:00am Sung Eucharist 10:00am Family Eucharist and Godly Play 6:00pm Taizé Mass
Morning Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Mark 1:1-8
St John’s Recycling Program: Parishioners are invited to use the collection boxes at the back of the Church for recycling small batteries, candles, corks, printer ink and toner cartridges, sunglasses, spectacles (and cases), and also, to help the work of ABM, used postage stamps and phonecards.
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Those who are ill: Ana, Sophie, Louise, Tom, Yvette, Annette Bird, Alastair Brown, Kay Burton, Howard Butler, Stephen Butler, Maria Regina de Mattos Castro, Beryl Cornish, Nora Davidson, Gary Fenton, Sharlee Gaddes, Marie Hansen, Leah Hermanns, Peter Hill, Jean Knight, Kerrie McAlpin, Ross Morgans, Anne Newell, Ken O’Donell, Kevin Ross, Tony Tasker, Brian Taylor, Joan Van Leeuwen, Stephen Ward, Noel Warr, Florence Watts, Mary, Marjorie Wilson
Others in need of prayer:
Belinda, Larka, Anita, Donna, Russell, Thomas, Jasmine and Ryan, David, Deborah, Greg, Leah, Lisa, Mark, Michael Aitken, Pam Andersen, Fay Baker, Margaret Baker, Virginia Baker, Elizabeth Balharry, Joy Beness, June Bennett, Cameron Browne, Bob Brownley, Joy Burge, Craig Butler, Shirley Butler, John and Norma Byles, John Byrne, Rosemary Calder, Susan Caldis, Dorothy Cole, Betty Coward, John Cranfield, Fr Jim Cranswick, Anne Evans, Jean Field, Kevin Flicker, Clarrie and Stella Greaves, Norma Halford, Lee Hansen, Eric Hastings Snr, Michelle Hayden, Fr Stan & Norma Hessey, Peter Huckleby, Sue Kinging, Alec, Midge Lee, Joanne Lucock, Grace MacKay, Bob and Vivienne McMullin, Lois Maze, Lilian Miles, Byron Moore, Grayden Moore, Joan Morgans, Del Nattrass, Stephen Palmer, Bill and Karin Peters, Fiona Peterson, John Posener, Joan Preuss, Elaine Rich, Tom and Isabel Ridgway, Debby Roberts, Patricia Sara, Bob Satchell, Pam Seddon, Lena Simpkins, Jan Smith, Don Stephens, Jill and Kareena Sutcliffe, Jennifer and Michael Taylor, Joan Taylor, Phil and Margaret Turley, Audette Vaughan, Kimberley Webster, Val West, John Wickes, Kath Yabsley
Those who died recently:
Ron Nchols, Stan Goldsworthy (bishop), Adrienne Daley, Max Burns, Len Malin, Cameron Griffin
Those whose anniversaries of death occur at this time:
Ruth Cleary (30th), Barry Woodcock (1st), Kenneth Dummett (2nd), Lance Ruby (priest) (3rd), John White (4th), Nelson Mandela (5th), Noel Vickers, Beryl Shiels (6th)
30 November 2014 – Advent Sunday – Rostered Duties 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm
Sidespeople: Chas Coward Sue Dimock Lee Hansen
Tony Johnson Heather Andrews Denise Soltau
Valda Ashover
Readers: Alma Ondevilla Janet Eltham
Chris Salmon Cynthia Watts
Peter Robinson Lee Hansen Derek Moore Valda Ashover Chris Salmon
Intercessor: Anne Seddon Valda Ashover
Chalice: Jess Rynd Valda Ashover
Servers: Jess Rynd Brian Butler Jill Knox
Debby Roberts Adam Roberts Michael Roberts Phillip Flood-Cutugno
Cynthia Watts Roz Peterson Alma Ondevilla
Morning Tea: Margaret Sheffield Barbara Emmett Suzanne Park
Godly Play - Storyteller: Jess Rynd - Door person: Robyn Couch
Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Bev Bingham Barbara Emmett Mark Ashover
7 December 2014 – Second Sunday in Advent – Rostered Duties
8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm
Sidespeople: Lee Hansen Alan Plambeck Stan Jeffery
Tony Johnson Dudley Johnson Wendy Johnson
Taize Mass
Readers: Kay Thiel Brian Thiel
Tim Swales Therese Soltau
Intercessor: Peter Cunningham Katherine Ward
Chalice: Glen Kinging Tony Johnson
Servers: Robyn Couch Roz Peterson Brian Butler
Debby Roberts Adam Roberts Kyle Flood-Cutugno Phillip Flood-Cutugno
Taize Mass
Morning Tea: Judy Hayden Michelle Hayden
Shirley Butler Barbara Emmett
Godly Play - Storyteller: Lesley Flood - Door person: Heather Andrews
Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Rob Peterson Bev Bingham Alan Plambeck