THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

(Sunday 30 November 2014)

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: rector@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Parish Deacon: The Rev’d Sandra Salmon (Hon) Email: deacon@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au Tel: 9971 8694 (Office and Rectory)

Assistant Deacon: The Rev’d Jennifer Barry (Hon) 0457 396 323 (mob)

Email: deaconjenny@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Churchwardens: Bev Bingham 9971 5529

Robyn Couch 0414 645 338 (mob)

Tony Johnson 0419 225 011 (mob) Email: wardens@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Director of Music: Tom Edwards 0481 563 258 (mob)

Email: music@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Children’s Ministry:

Lynette Johnson Dn Sandra Salmon

0408 254 125 (mob)

Pastoral Care: Clergy (see emails above) Lynette Johnson pastoral@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

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: office@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au Maintenance: maintenance@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au 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