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Readings from NRSV Used with Permission

Date 8-10-17 [Pet Blessing 9am] 15-10-17 [Sun.Worship 5pm]

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Colour Green Green

Theme Parable wicked tenant Using our gifts-STEWARDSHIP

Readings Exodus 20.1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Exodus 32.1-14

Psalm 19 Psalm 106.1-6, 20-24

Philippians 3.4b-14 Philippians 4

Matthew 21.33-46 Matthew 22.1-14

Roster 7.00am 9.00am 7.00am 9.00am

Worship Leader Rev’d Jane Mitchell Rev’d Jane Mitchell Rev Jane Mitchell Rev Jane Mitchell

Preacher Rev’d Jane Mitchell Rev Jane Mitchell Rev Jane Mitchell

LA Leader - Ian Nelson Robert Kake Carol Booth

LA Server - Norm Booth Lorraine Jones

Greeter Joan Harvey Rhonda Nelson John Drinkwater Julie Elliker

Sidesperson James Sloan Kerry Tovey Ossie Brown Russ Daly

Reader 1 James Sloan Russ Daly Ross Dinnar Julie Elliker

Reader 2 Robert Kake Audrey Allsop Margurita Smethurst Pat Thorne

Intercessor Nammie White Pat Thorne Ross Dinnar Pat Thorne

Offertory James Sloan Kerry Tovey Ossie Brown Russ Daly

Ossie Brown Russ Daly Robyn Brodie Ian Nelson

Chapel Prayers - Carol Booth - Sandra Pearn

Morning Tea Lina Drinkwater Malini Ramachandrom Kay O’Brien Kathy Carter

Music Leader - Darcie Rehbein Ross Dinnar Glenn Rehbein

IT Operator Nammie White Chris Thillainathan Rosemary Kake Ian Nelson

Counting Ruth Bullock Russ Daly

S.School Yahweh Youth

- No 1st Comm.classes

Lisa/Kerry First Comm. classes

Retirement Village Ministry

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Carrington Rev’d Jane Mitchell

Nammie White Robyn Brodie

5pm Worship Rev’d Morris & Rev’d Jane

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Sunday, October 8, 2017 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Special Communion Bread is available for people who have gluten intolerance - see Rev’d Jane.

Rector: Rev’d Jane Mitchell 3273 7169 0438 184 148 Assistant Priest: Rev’d Morris Rangiwai 0449 557 351 Parish Secretary: Kerry Tovey Office Phone 3273 7169 Email: office@algesteranglican.org.au Fax: 3273 7189

WHY BLESS ANIMALS?

October 4th is the day we remember St Francis of Assisi

(c1181-1226). Francis is one of the best known saints and

seems to have universal appeal: he lived a life of utter poverty

and simplicity in the service of others

and yet was filled with joyfulness and

love. His love of nature in all its

forms was for him witness to the

presence of God – he is known to

have talked to the birds and to

have made friends with danger-

ous animals. His life also saw much

suffering and rejection (by his family, as well as Church

officials). He is the patron saint of animals and many

Churches of different denominations will honour St Francis

and bless animals at this time of the year.

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Contacts Details

CLERGY

Rev'd Jane Mitchell 3273.7169 0438 184 148 rector@algesteranglican.org.au

Rev’d Morris Rangiwai 0449 557 351

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP - 2017

Dianne Bocquée Churchwarden 3800 5984

Ruth Bullock Parish Councillor 0402 039 995

Russ Daly Parish Councillor 0407 641 969 Ross Dinnar Churchwarden 3297 5287

Joan Harvey Churchwarden 3372 7496 Parish Treasurer Rhonda Nelson Parish Councillor 0412 720 016 Synod Rep Ian Nelson Parish Councillor 0402 321 419 Synod Rep

Kerry Tovey Parish Councillor 3800 7120

PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS

Cursillo Dianne Bocquée 3800 5984 Home Communions Parish Office 3273 7169 Home Groups Parish Office 3273 7169 KYB - Know Your Bible Jan Tully 3341 5267

Ladies’ Group Jane Mitchell 0438 184 148 Mainly Music Jenny Bullock 3800 4651

Men’s Group Hugh Everton 0412 091 479

MU Australia Pat Thorne 3805 5219 Prayer Ministry Parish Office 3273 7169 Sunday School Parish Office 3273 7169

Service Times CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

362 Algester Road, Algester

HOLY COMMUNION

Sundays 7.00am & 9.00am

SUNDAY SCHOOL & YAHWEH YOUTH

Sundays during 9.00am worship

Baptisms, Weddings and Pastoral Services by arrangement

Pastoral Care & Home Communions

Rev'd Jane Mitchell 0438 184 148

Cazna Gardens Retirement Village 465 Hellawell Road, Sunnybank Hills

1st Sunday each month 10.30am

Carrington Retirement Village 16 Blairmount Street, Parkinson

2nd Sunday each month 10.30am

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Pray for the World: We pray for all those whose lives have been affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas, for those recovering from injuries; for all who mourn and for all involved in the investigations. Pray for our Nation: As the warm weather hits much of Australia we pray for those who have found the heat difficult to cope with, asking that they may find the wherewithal to deal with the summer months. Pray for the Church: The Diocese of St Albans - (Canterbury, England): Bp Alan Smith St Albans - Bedford - (Canterbury, England): Bp Richard Atkinson St Albans - Hertford - (Canterbury, England): Bp Michael Beasley The Diocese of Bunbury: Bp Allan Ewing, Clergy and People Our Diocese: Parish of Boonah-Harrisville: Helen Paget, Ted Dunglison, Miriam Nyrene, Robert

Paget Churchwardens, Parish Councillors, Parish Nominators and Synod

Representatives Matthew Flinders Anglican College: Principal - Stuart Meade; Chair of College Council

- Evan Gilbert; Chaplain - Lizzie Gaitskell; members of College Council Our Parish: We continue to pray for all the children being prepared to be admitted to Communion: Eli, Samuel, Nathanael, Abby, Shipra, Monique, Elouise, Gabriel, Dominique and Christian; and for Rhonda and Jenny as they share their faith with these children. Mission Agency: Anglicare

As we pray for those in need …

Joan, Ken & David Fehring; Barry, Nicole & Val; Les [Mitch]; Keitha D’Arcy; Margaret Turnbull; Colin Baker; Mattias; Geoff; Audrey; Jodie; Liz & Tony, Angela, Jenny; Mary Loweke; Rhonda & Bill; Caroline, Jack & Sophie

(This list will be refreshed every 3 months)

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Parish Website: Just a reminder that we post all our Pewsheets and special announcements on our website so if you miss a Sunday, you can catch up on things you need to know about. Check out: www.algesteranglican.org.au and click on ‘Documents’ on the menu to find info.

Holy Communion Service Wednesday, 11 October

Commencing at 9.30am, this service offers the opportunity for parishioners, male & female, to participate in a mid-

week communion service. - All are warmly invited to attend -

The Mothers Union AGM will follow.

Morning Prayer Service

at 8.45am every Friday

in the church.

- All are welcome to attend -

FAMILY FUN DAY

Sunday 29 October

7.30am breakfast - activities will be running

while breakfast is on -

followed by

9.00am Family Service with admission to Communion

Australian Anglican Church

CALENDAR 2018 $12 each

These calendars make wonderful gifts

with Christmas fast approaching.

Please add your name to the clipboard on the back table if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

- Orders close 15 October -

‘Coffee & Chat’

Wednesday 18 October 10.00am in the Hall

This is being organised for aged-care

residents and local residents who don’t

always have the opportunity to go out

and socialise. If you know someone who could benefit

from this, please speak with Rhonda

[0412 720 016]

There will be a retiring collection

taken today for RSPCA.

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W.I.S.H - What’s In Store Here Sunday October 8, 2017

Today …. 7.00am Holy Communion 9.00am Holy Communion No S.School or First Communion classes today because

of Pet Blessing Service - resume 15 Oct. 10.30am Carrington Retirement Village

Forthcoming Events Wednesday, 11 October 9.30am Holy Communion Service followed by MU AGM: pg.6 Friday, 13 October 10.00am Mainly Music 6.00pm ‘Men’s Shed’ meeting in the hall Sunday, 15 October “MU Shop comes to Algester” Wednesday, 18 October 10.00am ‘Coffee & Chat’ with entertainment provided by The

Spruce Girls: see pg.6 Tuesday, 24 October 7.00pm Parish Council meeting: Note change of date Friday, 27 October 6.00pm Men’s Shed meeting in the hall Saturday, 28 October 1.00pm Men’s Shed sausage sizzle Sunday, 29 October from 7.30am Family Service with Admission to First Communion - refer pg.6 to find out more … Wednesday, 1 November 9.30am Arcare Service Sunday, 12 November “MU Shop comes to Algester” Tuesday, 14 November 10.30am Raffin Place Service Saturday, 18 November 8.00am Women’s Breakfast Monday, 20 November 10.30am Algester Lodge Service Friday, 24 November 6-8pm Relax at the ‘Rectory’ Sunday, 3 December 5.30 for 6pm ‘Carols on the Corner’ Wednesday, 6 December 10.30am Brig-a-doon Service Saturday, 9 December 7.30am Working Bee Monday, 11 December 11.00am Stretton Gardens Service

“M.U. Shop comes to Algester” - next week

OCTOBER MISSION

Anglicare

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PRAYER AND READINGS Honour your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. You shall not covet your neighbour’s house; you shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour. When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking, they were afraid and trembled and stood at a distance, and said to Moses, ‘You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, or we will die.’ Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid; for God has come only to test you and to put the fear of him upon you so that you do not sin.’ Hear the word of the Lord Thanks be to God A READING FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS:

PSALM 19 [APBA] 1. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament proclaims his handiwork; 2. One day tells it to another: and night to night communicates knowledge. 3. There is no speech or language: nor are their voices heard; 4. Yet their sound has gone out through all the world: and their words to the ends of the earth. 5. There he has pitched a tent for the sun: which comes out as a bridegroom from his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run his course. 6. Its rising is at one end of the heavens, and its circuit to their farthest bound: and nothing is hidden from its heat. 7. The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul: the command of the Lord is true, and makes wise the simple.

THEME: PARABLE WICKED TENANTS SENTENCE: The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.

Matthew 21.42 OUR PARISH PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help us to grow in love, faith and obedience as we discover meaning and direction for today and hope for tomorrow through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF THE DAY: Almighty God, your Son Jesus was the stone rejected by the builders, and, by your doing, he has been made the chief cornerstone: grant that, by the power of his Spirit working in us, we may become living stones built up into your dwelling place, a temple holy and acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. A READING FROM EXODUS, CHAPTER 20, VERSES 1-4, 7-9, 12-20: Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. For six days you shall labour and do all your work.

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OCTOBER 8, 2017– EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8. The precepts of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, and gives light to the eyes. 9. The fear of the Lord is clean, and endures for ever: the judgements of the Lord are unchanging, and righteous every one. 10. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold: sweeter also than honey, than the honey that drips from the comb. 11. Moreover, by them is your servant taught: and in keeping them there is great reward. 12. Who can know their own unwitting sins?: O cleanse me from my secret faults. 13. Keep your servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the mastery over me: so I shall be clean, and innocent of great offence. 14. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable n your sight: O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. A READING FROM THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS, CHAPTER 3, VERSES 4B-14: If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Hear the word of the Lord Thanks be to God THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MATTHEW, CHAPTER 21, VERSES 33-46:

Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ ‘Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watch-tower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves to the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his slaves and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other slaves, more than the first; and they treated them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to them, saying, “They will respect my son.” But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him and get his inheritance.” So they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They said to him, ‘He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes”? Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.’ When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realized that he was speaking about them. They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they regarded him as a prophet. This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ