Church opening hours: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 9am–1pm; Sun 7am–4pm Weekly services: Mon–Fri: 12:30pm Eucharist; Wed: 6:15pm Choral Evensong

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

HYMNS: 124, 341, 333, 140

PREACHER The Rev’d John Spooner Honorary Chaplain to the Healing Ministry

7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST Reader: Gail Ball Intercessor: Anne Innes

9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH Reader: Carolyn Lawes Intercessor: Heather Anderson Cantor: Ria Andriani Setting: Matthias – Christ Church Mass Voluntary: C.P.E. Bach – Allegro

11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST Reader: Anna Laurence Intercessor: David Burchell Choir: The Choir of St James’ Setting: Mozart in D Motet: Byrd – Non vos relinquam orphanos Voluntary: C.P.E. Bach – Allegro

For the week beginning Sunday 21 May 2017 WEEKLY

PEW SHEET

As Sydney’s oldest church, St James’ is a place of soul-stirring worship, challenging preaching and fine music. We are a progressive community that welcomes all people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.

PLEASE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKLET

YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE THE PEW SHEET HOME WITH YOU

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Please advise one of the Sidespersons if you would like Communion brought to you in the pew.

If necessary, you are welcome to sit for those parts of the liturgy when it is normal to stand.

REFLECTION God’s presence abides in us through the gift of the Paraclete – a Greek word meaning advocate, comforter, or encourager – and the practice of unconditional love. God’s nearness in Spirit keeps and blesses us in our witness. God’s nearness in love reveals the way we keep God’s commandments. We need not fear – God’s steadfast love remains for ever.

COLLECT OF THE DAY

O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond our understanding: pour into our hearts such love for you, that, loving you above all else, we may obtain your promises that exceed all we desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FIRST READING

A reading from The Acts of the Apostles 17:22–31

Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, ‘Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are in every way. For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, “To an unknown god.” What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mortals life and breath and all things. From one ancestor he made all nations to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him—though indeed he is not far from each one of us. For “In him we live and move and have our being”; as even some of your own poets have said, “For we too are his offspring.”

Since we are God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of mortals. While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.’

A short silence is observed.

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Reader For the Word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

PSALM 66:7–19

At the 7:45am Eucharist the Psalm is recited antiphonally, a long pause being observed at the colon. At the 9:00am Eucharist the following antiphon and setting of the Psalm is used. At the 11:00am Eucharist a Book of Common Prayer setting of the Psalm is sung by the choir.

Response:

Chant: 9am: A. Nelson; 11am: Ware

O bless our God, you peoples :

and cause his praises to resound,

Who has held our souls in life :

who has not suffered our feet to slip.

For you have proved us, O God :

you have tried us as silver is tried.

You brought us into the net :

you laid sharp torment on our loins.

You let our enemies ride over our heads, we went through fire and water :

but you brought us out into a place of liberty.

I will come into your house with burnt-offerings :

and I will pay you my vows,

The vows that opened my lips :

that my mouth uttered when I was in trouble.

I will offer you burnt-offerings of fattened beasts, with the sweet smoke of rams :

I will sacrifice a bull and the flesh of goats.

Come then and hear, all you that fear God :

and I will tell what he has done for me.

I called to him with my mouth :

and his praise was on my tongue.

If I had cherished wickedness in my heart :

the Lord would not have heard me.

But God has heard me :

he has heeded the voice of my prayer.

Praise be to God :

who has not turned back my prayer, or his steadfast love from me. Response

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SECOND READING

A reading from the First Letter of Peter 3:8–22

Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. For ‘Those who desire life and desire to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking deceit; let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.’

Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an account of the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God’s will, than to suffer for doing evil. For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight people, were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.

A short silence is observed.

Reader For the Word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

We will now sing the Gradual Hymn No. 341.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader.

Reader/All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Cantor All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them and we will come to them. Alleluia!

All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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GOSPEL READING JOHN 14:15–21

Deacon A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St John.

All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you for ever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.

I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them.’

Deacon For the Gospel of the Lord, All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

COMMUNION

Baptised Christians from all traditions are welcome to receive Communion. All others are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing. Please move to the altar rail.

You are advised to take any valuables with you to Communion to ensure their security.

We also request that people not use the practice of ‘intinction’ at Communion (the practice of dipping the consecrated bread into the consecrated wine) as it increases the possibility of transmitting infection. If you are concerned about use of the common cup, it is acceptable for you to receive Communion in one kind (i.e. the bread only). Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.

COMMUNION MOTET 11AM MOTET

Words: Anonymous – liturgical Music: William Byrd (1539/40-1623)

ORGAN VOLUNTARY

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) – Sonata in F, I. Allegro

PRAYERS FOR HEALING

The laying on of hands and anointing with prayers for healing, for yourself or on behalf of others, will be offered in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit after the 9:00am and 11:00am services.

alleluia! and for his flock deigned to die, alleluia!

Non vos relinquam orphanos. Alleluia. Vado, et venio ad vos. Alleluia. Et gaudebit cor vestrum. Alleluia.

I will not leave you comfortless. Alleluia. I will come to you. Alleluia. And your heart shall rejoice. Alleluia.

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Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for the Diocese of Ngbo, Enugu, Nigeria and the Right Reverend Christian Ebisike.

The sick – Immediate: Lucy Gray, Anne Cogswell, Alan Coates, Lindsay Small, Michael Steepe, Gordon Cooper, Melissa Melvin, Karen Dacey, Helen Williams, Phyl Haward.

In need: Donald Dallas, Carrick Robinson, Helka. For victims and others affected by acts of terrorism.

The sick – Long-term: Kate Canty, Vivienne, Paul, Ann Bratt, Anahera Chessum, John Grace, Max Watson, Peter Christian, Gillian Virginie, Faye Green, Helen Lord, Lynda Cox, Daphne Bunce, Jean Lowe, Martha McRae, Megan Nelson, Jim Ridley, Rodney Knock, Leigh Knock, Pamela Sapsford, Bob Crundwell, Cherie Sheppard, Fr John Beer, Maddy Ritchie, Candace Waters, Norma Shore, Gabriel Miles, Fr Ken Shillito, Tim Potter, Ray Sharp, Peter Stewart, Marian Pilone, Marion Barton, Neville Harris, Shirley Harris, Steve Bell, Benjamin York, Ariel Roman, Bp Ken Mason, Sue Keats, Ashleigh Lester, Joyce Wiltshire, Paula Ginns, Dorothy van Twest, Judith Chandler, Rhonda Gordon, Fiona Hawke, Barry Shepherd, Phillip, Norma Penglase, Dorothy Picard, Frances Rolfe, Helen Ashley, Hamish Richards, Jean Keppie, Lia Edwards, Billie Brace, Eve Syme, The Rev’d Paul Cooper.

The recently departed: Mary Gordon Burchell, June Miller, Mark Colvin, Barbara Golder, Robin Millhouse, Peter Meyer, Ron Morris, priest, Barry Aldrich, Lenny Heffernan.

Baptism anniversaries: Jade Hughes Elliott, Eleanor Rose Read.

Those whose year’s mind falls at this time: Heather Fawcett, Robert Allen, Jack Lee, Graeme Mallett, William Harrison, Matt Hayes, Gordon Hess, Steven Hingley, Peggy Render, Maurice McQuoid, Thomas O’Neil, Bertha O’Neil, Mollie Wiseman, Elsa Gelber, Rowan Nicks, Alwyn Warren, bishop, Austin Grantham, Cyril Trevella, Edgar Marriott, Glen Cameron.

Please note that names of the sick will remain on the ‘Immediate’ list for one month only. If there is a need for a name to remain longer, please ask for it to be placed on the ‘Long Term’ list. All requests should be made to Dianne Ward, the Office Administrator, at office@sjks.org.au.

THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH TODAY

are in loving memory of

Fred and Mabs Lowe, and Peggy Render (née Lowe).

May they rest in peace, and rise with Christ in glory.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

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NOTICES COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

$10 each or contact your group leader.

CONGRATULATIONS We congratulate and send greetings to former parishioner, Paula Ginns, who celebrated her 90th birthday on 11 May. Paula is fondly remembered, especially by all associated with Kids@Church.

FUNERAL FOR JUNE MILLER A Requiem Eucharist for long-standing parishioner, June Miller, will be held in St James’ Church on Tuesday 23 May at 10:30am. Refreshments will follow in the Covered Courtyard.

CONCERT: THE GRAND TOUR Come and join The St James’ Choir on a Baroque Road Trip at 5:00pm on Saturday 27 May in St James’ Church. The Choir will be joined by Australian Baroque Brass and countertenor, Tobias Cole. Tickets are available at the door, or to ensure your seat, from City Recital Hall at www.cityrecitalhall.com or phone 8256 2222. Cost: $50/45. Please help to publicise the concert by collecting some flyers from the Baptistry and distributing them amongst your neighbours, family and friends.

HOSPITALITY AT ST JAMES’ There is still a need for more to join the post-9am refreshment teams, although there has been one new volunteer, whom we welcome. Each team consists of 4-6 people who are responsible for providing food (such as sandwiches, sausage rolls, slices, and fruit), putting it on trays before the service in the kitchen in the Crypt and then serving the food and tea or coffee after the service. Each team looks after morning tea on one Sunday per month. Please consider this important

ST JAMES’ INSTITUTE Understanding Church Architecture is the topic of this year’s seminar from Associate Professor Michael Horsburgh, AM. There are two options to attend this seminar: either come TODAY, from 2:00pm to 4:30pm, or come on Tuesdays 23 and 30 May, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Refreshments will be available for the Sunday group and for the group meeting on Tuesdays. Cost: $30/20. Venue: St James’ Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney. Bookings: registrations@sjks.org.au or 8227 1305.

Come and be a part of Lectio Divina from 1:00-2:00pm every Thursday in May in the Meditation Room in the Crypt. This slow and meditative reading of the Bible will be led by Julie Sheppard and Kumar Rasiah. Please register for administrative purposes by emailing registrations@sjks.org.au or ringing 8227 1305. No cost, although donations are welcome.

The Pilgrim Course: The Eucharist Beginning Monday 5 June and continuing for four weeks, study groups will rejoin to consider the subject of The Eucharist. There will be groups meeting at Chatswood on Mondays (10:00am to noon with Sue Mackenzie), in St James’ Hall on Tuesdays (1:00pm to 2:00pm with Sue Mackenzie) and Wednesdays (7:15pm to 8:30pm with Christopher Waterhouse), at Pyrmont on Thursday (6:00pm to 8:00pm with Ross & Libby Hindmarsh), and at Homebush on Thursdays (7:00pm to 8:30pm with Kumar Rasiah). Please register (8227 1305 or registrations@sjks.org.au), even if you were part of a group during Lent. Study books are available at the Parish Office for

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NOTICES CONT’D COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

ministry and be aware that it is always possible to swap with others, if you cannot help out on a particular week. Please contact Beverley Simpson on 0407 705 040 for more details and if you can help. This is an urgent request.

AN INVITATION Parishioners are warmly invited to attend a service of celebration for the life of Barbara Golder (1915-2017) at 2:00pm on

Friday 26 May at Warrawee Bowling Club, 1479 Pacific Highway, Warrawee. Light refreshments will be served, so please contact Barbara’s son, Jeff on 0411 861 297 or by email to jeff@selhold.com if you will be attending. Maps to help you to locate Warrawee Function Centre at the bowling club are available in the Baptistry.

ASCENSION DAY

The Feast of The Ascension will be

celebrated in St James’ Church with a

Solemn Choral Eucharist and

Procession on Thursday 25 May,

commencing at 6:30pm. All welcome.

MORE INFORMATION on the Parish can be found on our website, www.sjks.org.au,

including links to our bi-monthly magazine, Parish Connections.

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Please consider paying your offering directly into the church account. The details are: BSB 032 007, A/C 250025, Churchwardens St James’ Gen. A/C. Offering cards are available from the Office if you use direct debit.

PARISH OF ST JAMES, KING ST

Office: Level 1, 169–171 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone: 8227 1300 Fax: 9232 4182 E-mail: office@sjks.org.au

Rector: The Reverend Andrew Sempell E: rector@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1303 (Mobile: 0419 018 225) [On leave: 29 April-25 May incl.]

Associate Rector: The Reverend John Stewart E: john.stewart@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1304 (AH 9410 3077)

Director of the St James’ Institute: Christopher Waterhouse E: christopher.waterhouse@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1305

Head of Music: Warren Trevelyan-Jones E: music@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1306

Churchwardens: Sidney Blairs, Holly Raiche and Kumar Rasiah. E: warden1@sjks.org.au

Website: www.sjks.org.au

Please send any notices for inclusion in the Parish News to the office by Tuesday morning.

NEXT SUNDAY

28 MAY 2017

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

(WHITE)

PREACHER THE REV’D ANDREW SEMPELL

RECTOR

7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST

9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH SUNG BY THE ST JAMES’ SINGERS

SETTING: MATTHIAS – CHRIST CHURCH MASS

11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES’

SETTING: IVES – MISSA BREVIS

MOTET: PALESTRINA – VIRI GALILAEI

4:PM CHORAL EVENSONG CHURCH UNITY

SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES’

CANTICLES: HOWELLS – GLOUCESTER SERVICE

ANTHEM: MCMILLAN – A NEW SONG

PARISH MINISTRIES

GUILD OF ST RAPHAEL

HEALING EUCHARIST

First Tues. of each month, 6:15pm

MOTHERS’ UNION

First Wed. of each month, 10:30am

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Tuesday, 1:10–1:50pm, Crypt Wednesday, 7:45–8:30am, Crypt Friday, 1:10–1:50pm, Crypt

WORSHIP Monday to Friday 12:30pm, Holy Eucharist

Wednesday 24 May 6:15pm, Choral Evensong Sung by Shore Preparatory School Choir

Thursday 25 May 6:30pm, Choral Eucharist for the Ascension

LUNCHTIME CONCERT Wednesday 24 May 1:15pm Consort 8