HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

150TH

ANNIVERSARY OF THE

FIRST SERVICE

IN THIS BUILDING

March 5, 1863

Celebration service with

The Archbishop of Melbourne

THE MOST REV’D PHILIP FREIER

Sunday March 3, 2013

CELEBRANT:

THE MOST REV’D PHILIP FREIER

VICAR:

THE REV’D ROY STANLEY

ASSISTANT PRIEST:

THE REV’D JESSICA CHEUNG

(CHAPLAIN TO THE ARCHBISHOP)

ASSOCIATE PRIESTS:

THE REV’D DR NORMAN CURRY

THE REV’D DR HELEN GRANOWSKI

(CHAPLAIN TO MRS FREIER)

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:

STEPHEN KERR

ORDER OF SERVICE

Choir: “Alta Trinita Beata”, Anon 15th C.

Please stand for the procession of Choir and Clergy.

Processional Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy!

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty,

early in the morning to you our praise shall be;

holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty

God in three persons, blessèd Trinity.

Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore you,

casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;

cherubim and seraphim falling down before you,

God everlasting through eternity.

Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide you,

though the sinful human eye your glory may not see,

you alone are holy, there is none beside you

perfect in power, in love and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty,

all your works shall praise your name in earth and sky and sea;

holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty

God in three persons, blessèd Trinity.

Welcome

Greeting: The Lord be with you.

AND ALSO WITH YOU. (see Ruth 2:4)

Sentence: ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways

higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts,’ says the

Lord.

Isaiah 55.9

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.

Kyrie eleison (Dudman)

The Confession

Christ the grace of God has dawned upon the world with healing for all.

Let us bring our weaknesses and infirmities to him, confessing our sins in

penitence and faith.

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.

Gloria [Dudman]

Prayer of the Day

Most holy God, in whose presence angels serve in awe, and whose glory

fills all heaven and earth: cleanse our unclean lips and transform us by

your grace so that your word spoken through us may bring many to your

salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in

the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)

First Reading: Isaiah 55.3, 6-9

Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live.

I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for

David.

Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near;

let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts;

let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on them, and to our

God, for he will abundantly pardon.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says

the Lord.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than

your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Response:Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

Psalm: 63.1-5

O God, you are my God:

eagerly will I seek you.

My soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you:

as a dry and thirsty land where no water is.

So it was when I beheld you in the sanctuary:

and saw your power and your glory.

For your unchanging goodness is better than life:

therefore my lips shall praise you.

And so I will bless you as long as I live:

and in your name will I lift my hands on high.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10.1-5, 12-13

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors

were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were

baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same

spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from

the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ.

Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, and they were

struck down in the wilderness.

So if you think you are standing, watch out that you do not fall. No testing

has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and

he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he

will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.

Response:Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

Choir Anthem: “Let all the world, in every corner sing”, George Dyson

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 13

beginning at the 31st

verse.

GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from

here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ He said to them, ‘Go and tell that fox for

me, “Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and

tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and

the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet

to be killed away from Jerusalem.” Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills

the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I

desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under

her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I

tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, “Blessed

is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.” ’

Gospel response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST

ALLELUIA Sung by Choir & Congregation

SERMON

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 Diocese of Matlosane, Sth Africa; The Diocese of Armidale;

AIDS Ministry; St John's Blackburn; Holy Trinity Kew; St John’s Camberwell

- Farewell to Alison Taylor; All Saints’ Greensborough - Commissioning of

Youth Minister; Holy Apostles Sunshine – Confirmation; St Peter’s

Brighton Beach. 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: Doreen A-

B, George E, Archdeacon Greg A, Babe I, Mary S, Brian H, John D, James L,

Tom F, Margaret R, Michael H, Philip C, Margaret D, Brenda, John M, Jean

I, Beatrice S, Liz A, Margaret Y, 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,

Jean S, Ren C, Nancy K, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, Lorna M, Jean D, and

all who care for them.

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 BAPTISM

When Jesus had risen from the dead, he commanded his followers

to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the

Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We have come together

today in obedience to that command. In baptism, we are joined to Christ,

and made members of his Church.

Baptism of children is a celebration of new life and the promise of

eternal life, and an acknowledgement of their need for care and

protection.

While we focus on the grace of God given to those who are baptized,

we also acknowledge that spiritual growth depends on parents and

godparents, and the wider circle of family and friends, who are the

examples and influence that mould a child’s character. In this service of

baptism we bring Greta into God’s presence that she may be enfolded in

the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Parents and Godparents who bring children for baptism must

express their own trust and commitment to the promises of God, and

their intention to bring up the children in the faith and practice of the

Church.

The Baptism party gather around the font.

The parents and godparents are asked the questions:

Q/ Before God and this congregation, you must affirm your belief in God

and so I ask: Do you Believe in God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

A/ I do.

Q/ Will you accept the responsibilities placed upon you in bringing Greta

for baptism?

A/ I will.

Q/ By your prayers and example, by your friendship and love, will you

encourage her in the life and faith of the Christian community?

A/ I will.

Q/ As your life will be an example to Greta, will you turn away from evil

thoughts, words and actions?

A/ I will.

Q/ Will you affirm Christian values, especially those of honesty,

compassion and mercy?

A/ I will.

Priest to the congregation: You have heard our brothers and sisters

respond to Christ. Will you support them in this calling?

ALL: WE WILL.

Priest: Almighty God lead you in the light of Christ to his everlasting

kingdom. AMEN.

Prayers and Blessing of the water

[Let us pray:] Grant, merciful God, that Greta may be so united with

Christ in baptism that your new nature may be raised up in her where the

fruit of your Spirit may grow and flourish. Give to family and friends the

desire to share what you have revealed in your Holy Gospel.

We give you thanks that at the beginning of creation your Holy Spirit

moved upon the waters to bring forth light and life. With water you

cleanse and replenish the earth; and through the waters of the Red Sea

you led your people by Moses out of slavery into freedom, and brought

them through the river Jordan into the land of promise. We give you

thanks for your Son, Jesus Christ: for his baptism by John, for his anointing

in the Holy Spirit, and that through the deep waters of death Jesus

delivered us from our sins and was raised to new life in triumph. We give

you thanks for the grace of the Holy Spirit who leads us to your kingdom.

And now we give you thanks that you have called Greta Louise Slee

to new birth in your Church through the waters of baptism.

+ Pour out your Holy Spirit in blessing and sanctify this water so

that all who are baptized may be made one with Christ in his death and

resurrection, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN.

An affirmation of faith

Priest: I ask the congregation to join with the parents and godparents in

affirming the faith of the church.

Do you believe in God the Father?

A/: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in God the Son?

A/: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was

conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under

Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the

dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to

judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

A/: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion

of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the

life everlasting. AMEN.

The baptism

Priest: Greta Louise, I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and

the Holy Spirit, AMEN.

I sign you with the sign of the cross to show that you are marked as

Christ’s own forever.

(Oil that has been blessed by a bishop is used in anointing to symbolize

being chosen in God, as were the priests and prophets of the Old

Testament, and the New Testament understanding that we are all

anointed in the Spirit through belief in Christ.)

Live as a disciple of Christ; fight the good fight, finish the race,

keep the faith.

ALL: Confess Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, look for his

coming in glory.

Priest: God has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

ALL: Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father.

Priest: God has called you into his church.

ALL: We therefore receive and welcome you as a member with us of the

body of Christ, as a child of the one heavenly Father, and as an inheritor

of the kingdom of God.

Prayers for the child, parents and godparents

Merciful God, in your infinite love you have made a new

covenant with us in Jesus Christ, promising to be our God and the God of

our children. Enable all who are baptised in your name to live as your

faithful people.

Fulfil your promises for Greta, we pray, and grant that she may

grow in your faith and service.

We pray for Ashley and Belinda, that in your Spirit of wisdom,

that together with Harriet and Greta, that their family may grow in your

love, and their home share in the joy of your eternal kingdom.

And we pray for Greta’s godparents, Benjamin, Jessica and

Louisa; enable them to share with their goddaughter what you have

revealed to us of your love in your holy gospel. We ask this in the name of

our Saviour Jesus Christ, AMEN.

THE GREETING OF PEACE

{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 Hymn: I, the Lord of sea and sky.

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky,

I have heard my people cry.

All who dwell in dark and sin

my hand will save.

I who made the stars of night,

I will make their darkness bright.

Who will bear my light to them?

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord;

is it I, Lord?

I have heard you

calling in the night;

I will go, Lord,

if you lead me.

I will hold your

people in my heart.

cont’d….

2. I, the Lord of snow and rain,

I have borne my people’s pain;

I have wept for love of them.

They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone,

give them hearts for love alone.

I will speak my word to them.

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord;

is it I, Lord?

I have heard you

calling in the night;

I will go, Lord,

if you lead me.

I will hold your

people in my heart.

3. I, the Lord of wind and flame,

I will tend the poor and lame,

I will set a feast for them.

My hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide

till their hearts are satisfied.

I will give my life to them.

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord...

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 (Dudman)

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:

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.

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.

The Choir sings the Agnus Dei

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 Choir Sings “Ave Verum”, Mozart

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

Final Hymn: Tell Out My Soul

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!

Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;

tender to me the promise of his word;

in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name!

Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;

his mercy sure, from age to age to same;

his holy Name--the Lord, the Mighty One.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!

Powers and dominions lay their glory by.

Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,

the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!

Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord

to children's children and for evermore!

Blessing

Dismissal

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:

IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “A Festive Trumpet-Tune”, Gilbert M. Martin

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