Anglican Parish of Dianella ALL SAINTS The Grapevine 24 September 2017 Reflection on Pentecost XVI Ngaala kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja. [We acknowledge Noongar People as the original custodians of this land.] How angry they must have felt when they saw the late-comers receiving exactly the same wage. “Shall I not be paid for my exhaustion? Is there no justice in this world? How destructive this landowner is! Doesn’t he realise he is feeding the fires of revolution? If people think they can get something for nothing - or at least for very little - the whole principle of rights will be lost. The late-comers will begin by being grateful … but they will end by taking over the vineyard. As God is my judge, I demand justice!” One would have to be very sure of oneself to demand justice of God. How could one survive the claims of the Divine justice unless one was sinless? It is better, always, to see the claims of God’s rights over us give way to what God really wants to show us about himself. God is infinitely generous, accepting, as equal children, both the saint and the sinner who nevertheless perceives their unworthiness and are amazed that they have received any wages at all. Wendy
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Anglican Parish of Dianella ALL SAINTS
The Grapevine 24 September 2017
Reflection on Pentecost XVI
Ngaala kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja. [We acknowledge Noongar People as the original custodians of this land.]
How angry they must have felt when they saw the
late-comers receiving exactly the same wage.
“Shall I not be paid for my exhaustion?
Is there no justice in this world?
How destructive this landowner is!
Doesn’t he realise he is feeding the fires of revolution?
If people think they can get something for nothing - or
at least for very little - the whole principle of rights will
be lost.
The late-comers will begin by being grateful … but they
will end by taking over the vineyard.
As God is my judge, I demand justice!”
One would have to be very sure of oneself to demand justice of
God. How could one survive the claims of the Divine justice
unless one was sinless? It is better, always, to see the claims
of God’s rights over us give way to what God really wants to
show us about himself.
God is infinitely generous, accepting, as equal children, both
the saint and the sinner who nevertheless perceives their
unworthiness and are amazed that they have received any
wages at all.
Wendy
We welcome The Rev’d Ross Jones, Chaplain of St Bart’s, to speak
with us this morning.
Socks, Jocks & Toiletries There is a collection box for socks,
jocks & toiletries for St Bart’s clients.
Items requested …. new socks and jocks for men,
women & children. Toiletries - body wash & soap, deodorant,
cream, sanitary products, body moisturiser, sunscreen & chap
sticks, toothpaste, floss & toothbrushes. All large size please.
Gracious God we ask for your blessing and healing for all who have asked for our prayers …
Heather Cowley, Jenny Del Caro, Mary Gillett, Allan & Eileen Hardy, Wynne & Elmo Jumeaux, George Larkman, Beryl & Bert Maisey, Joy & Trevor McGrath, Colin Raven, Bruce & Gay Rooke, Heather Schokman, Pauline & Noel Stockley, Monica Thomas, Isobel Watt and Pamela Fleming.
We remember family members and friends in prayer … Alan T, Bernadette, Bob, Dawn, Derek, Edwin, Harrison, Hope, James, Jan, John R, John W, Judith, Julia R, Katie B, Katie G, Kelvin, Lachlan, Linda, Louisa, Martin, Nola, Pam, Robin & Arthur, Ross, Shantha, Stuart, Sue and Susan,
We remember the family of Lilian Newlove and Barry Wass acknowledging the anniversary of their death during the week.
Should you wish to add or delete a name on our prayer list please contact Jeff Colley.
kids@church This Saturday
We will attempting to answer all questions posed by the children,
and perhaps their parents, about God even of God.
God speaks
in the silence of the heart.
Listening
is the beginning of prayer. Mother Teresa
Life Celebrations
Baptisms Belinda Newman, Charlie Newman
and Jim Thomas celebrating their baptism
anniversary during this week.
Daily Meditations
There are daily meditations which can be subscribed to [at no cost] by
Richard Rohr. Google : Center for Action
and Contemplation to receive Fr Richard’s Meditations
Synod Eucharist Friday 6 October at the Cathedral.
Synod Weekend Saturday & Sunday 7 - 8 October
This week at a glance ....
Pentecost XVI Pentecost XVII First Reading Exodus 16.2-15 Exodus 17.1-7 Psalm Ps 105.1-6, 37-45 Ps 78.1-4, 11-16 Second Reading Philippians 1.21-30 Philippians 2.1-13 Gospel Reading Matthew 20.1-16 Matthew 21.23-32
Rector The Rev’d Wendy Gilbert 9375 1445
Wardens Di Zorbas Jeff Colley 9276 3770
Email [email protected] Webpage www.dianella.perth.anglican.org Facebook Dianella Anglican Church
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