Fourth Sunday in Lent (Refreshment Sunday)
Parish Office: 43 Church Terrace PO Box 347, Walkerville 5081 Office hours: Wed–Thurs 10–3pm Friday 10-12pm Tel 8269 5420
Rector: The Rev’d Sam Goodes Tel 0403 015 108
Associate Priest: The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White Tel 0404 009 582
Web: www.standrewswalkerville.org.au
11th March 2018
St Andrew’s Church
W A L K E R V I L L E
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The Trisagion
How to follow our Communion Service in the green Prayer Book Page 119 - The service today commences on this page. Page 120 - Lord have mercy Page 123 - Nicene Creed (Affirming our faith) Page 126 - Confession and Absolution, followed by the Trisagion (see below) Page 128 - Thanksgiving Prayer 1(with Lenten Preface on p.151) Page 141 - The Lord’s Prayer Page 144 - Final Prayer.
Parish Prayer God our Father, you have made us members of Christ and of his Church in this parish. May our worship be the offering of our hearts and lives to you. Help us to reach out in welcome to newcomers and visitors, to encourage and care for each other in friendship and fellowship, and to grow in grace and in love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Today’s Services 8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Sung Eucharist 11.30 am Holy Baptism (Harry George Hocking)
Preacher: The Rev’d Sam Goodes Celebrant: The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White
A special welcome to all who are worshipping with us for the first time or visiting us today. We especially welcome those visiting us from other
areas. Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee after the service.
Before the Service begins please read the following: In the Church’s calendar, the fourth Sunday in Lent is a special day. (Lent is the season of 40 days before Easter) This Sunday in Lent became known as Mothering Sunday, or Refreshment Sunday when servants were allowed to return to their hometowns to go to Church with their mothers. Also, the practice of baking Simnel cakes arose to celebrate the reuniting of families during the austerity of Lent. Traditionally this Sunday saw a relaxation of the Lenten fast, and so is sometimes named Refreshment Sunday. You may wish to take a piece of Simnel cake today for your own mother or god-mother, or because you are a mother!
Sentence of the Day:
The Son of Man must be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. John 3.14-15
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Prayer of the Day Everlasting God in whom we live and move and have our being, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you: give us purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, no weakness prevent us from doing it; that in your light we may see light, and in your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings Numbers 21.4-9 OT p. 131
Numbers is the fourth book of the bible, so called because it starts with numbering (taking a census of) the people of Israel. It relates what the Israelites experience as they wander through the wilderness on the way to the Promised Land. These experiences teach them to rely on God, not their own resources. When they rebel, they are punished with the appearance of snakes. But God provides the snake on the pole to heal them and remind them of their past lack of faith, in order to help them keep on track with God.
Psalm 107.1-3, 17-22 APBA p. 337 This psalm of thanksgiving celebrates several instances when faith was tested and God’s grace relieved the situation, a fitting response to the experience of the Israelites in the first reading. The opening calls us to praise (vss. 1-3, while the particular segment contained in vss. 17-22 focuses on the healing of a serious illness.
Ephesians 2.1-10 NT p. 178 In this articulation of Paul’s thought, this passage highlights how reliant on God’s grace we are to become what we are made to be, that is, creatures of generosity and love, people of ‘good works.’ The abundant grace of God helps us become gracious, which is not something we can do ourselves, but relies on God’s initiative and love made real through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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John 3.14-21 NT p. 87 In this passage, the writer of John’s Gospel plays on the double meaning of ‘lifted up’ in typical fashion. He uses what may have already been a traditional association between Jesus’ death and the snakes in the wilderness. Jesus is like the bronze snake which Moses fashioned and put on a pole. When people looked to it they were healed (Numbers 21:4-9). ‘Lifted up’ is wonderfully ambiguous. He will be lifted up on a cross. He will also be lifted up/exalted to God’s presence. Jesus will declare in 12:32, ‘I, if I am lifted up, will draw all people to me’, part of next week’s reading.
Musi Processional: 222 For the beauty of the earth Gradual: God is Love (words below) Offertory: Our Father God (words p. 6) Communion: 313 Such love Post Communion:149 Guide me, O thou great Redeemer Music Setting: Chris Chataway. Organist: Ian Gray
God is Love (A&M 644)
1. God is Love: let heav’n adore him; God is love: let earth rejoice; let creation sing before him, and exalt him with one voice. He who laid the earth’s foundation, he who spread the heav’ns above, he who breathes through all creation, he is Love, eternal Love.
2. God is Love, and he enfoldeth all the world in one embrace; with unfailing grasp he holdeth every child of every race; and when human hearts are breaking under sorrow’s iron rod, then they find that selfsame aching deep within the heart of God.
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3. God is Love: and though with blindness sin afflicts the souls of all, God’s eternal loving-kindness holds and guides us when we fall Sin and death and hell shall never o’er us final triumph gain; God is love, so Love for ever o’er the universe must reign. Timothy Rees (1874–1939)
Reproduced under license #604484 One Licence – Copyright Cleared Music for Churches
Our father God in heaven (A&M 138)
1. Our father God in heaven on whom our world depends. to you let praise be given for families and friends; for parents, sisters, brothers, a home where love belongs, but on this day for mothers we bring our thankful songs.
2. What wealth of God’s bestowing for all the world to share! what strength of heart outgoing to children everywhere! Our deepest joys and sorrows a mother’s path must trace, and earth’s unknown tomorrows Are held in her embrace.
3. How well we know the story that tells of Jesus’ birth, the Lord of heaven’s glory become a child of earth; a helpless infant sleeping, yet King of realms above, to find in Mary’s keeping the warmth of human love.
4. Our Father God in heaven, to you we lift our prayer, that every child be given such tenderness and care, where life is all for others, where love your love displays: for God’s good gift of mothers let earth unite in praise!
Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Reproduced under license #604484 One Licence – Copyright Cleared Music for Churches
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For your Prayers this week The Nations and People of the Earth:
Continuing improvement in relations between North Korea and its neighbours. For an end to the devastation, bloodshed and crimes against the people of Syria.
The Church and its Mission: The Church of England, Primate Abp Justin Welby, his clergy and people. St Mark’s College, North Adelaide, its Master Rose Alwyn, staff and students. The Episcopal Church in the Philippines, giving thanks for the work they do to further God’s mission in the world.
At St Andrew’s we pray for: Harry George Hocking, being baptised later this morning, his parents and godparents. Members of the Girls’ Night Out group, meeting on Tuesday. Chase Reid and Vienna Possemato, being married here on Friday. The Order of St Lazarus, as they worship and meditate during their quiet day here on Saturday. The Lenten Study groups, meeting through the week, in church and in homes. Those who feel rejected or alone, that they may find new life and reconciliation.
Ourselves and our Community: Residents, staff and helpers at Walkerville Residential Care. Give thanks for our mothers and grandmothers. Those who feel rejected or alone, that they may find new life and reconciliation.
Special Prayer Request: Meg Robertson, John O’Brien, Marianne Cannon, Judy Brancis, 6-years old Rhiannon Henry-Edwards.
The Departed Thanksgiving for those who have gone before us in faith: Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland (d. 461) March 17
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Notices At St Andrew’s
KNITTING YARN: The group which knits toys and beanies for Anglicare is again seeking knitting yarn; 8 ply is preferable but any ply would be welcomed. We thank all those who donated previously as this assisted us to produce more than 150 toys last year, in addition to beanies and small jumpers. Please contact me at 8344 6287 or at [email protected] if you can assist with this and I will collect from you, or alternatively, leave at the back of the church. Joan Beer
MOTHERS’ UNION BANNER: “This banner was worked by the members of the Mothers’ Union of St. Andrew’s, Walkerville, and was dedicated during the celebration for the Church’s ninetieth birthday in August last. The design was made by Miss Mabel Prosser, after consultation with a committee from the branch and was transferred to a very fine canvas for working a tapestry...... Members had it in turn and each did a piece. It was a year and more months in the making and contains 17,000 stitches. The back of the banner is dark blue, with a white St. Andrew’s cross and lettering. The brass cross which tops the pole was made by a husband of a Mother’s Union member”. This article was published in The Adelaide Church Guardian 1938 with photograph on the front cover, recently found by Sandy Facy. Seventy years later, the banner is on display to mark Mothering Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent. It depicts Madonna and Child in a Spring garden, with the tower of St. Andrew’s in the background. This banner is now eighty years old! While the Mothers’ Union Branch has not met here for many years, we still have people who bake Simnel Cake for this occasion. Thank you Denise Miller and Judith Rischbieth.
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NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS: If you would like to know more about St Andrew’s, please fill out a yellow “Welcome Form” on the back table. If you give it to a Sidesperson or to the clergy, we shall be in touch with you very soon.
BUSH CHURCH AID MISSION BOXES: It is time again for counting mission boxes. Please hand them to Sandy, Rosalie or one of the Wardens by Sunday 18th March at the very latest. Please do not just leave your box at the back of the church. If anyone prefers to donate in lieu of a Mission Box, your offering will be most welcome. Sandy Facy - BCA Mission Contact
FLOWERS: Recently the flower arrangers met to thank Judith Rischbieth for her work in supplying and arranging flowers for the church. Judy is retiring and hanging up her bucket, which has been in constant use since Rev’d Len Goggs’ time, c.1966. Thanks also to Jenny Neill from St. Cuthbert’s parish who has helped when needed and now retiring. We are in recess during Lent. If you would like to help with flowers, please speak to Jennie Coleman or Sally Zimmerman.
Contact Information Rector The Rev’d Sam Goodes 0403 015 108 Associate Priest The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White 0404 009 582 Priest’s Warden: Mr Ian Gray 8294 1518 People’s Warden: Ms Sally Zimmerman 8269 3817 Organist: Mr Ian Gray 8294 1518 Parish Secretary: Mr Campbell Fletcher 8269 5420 (Office) Parish Treasurer Mr Tony Pederick OAM 8269 5260 Sacristan: Ms Elizabeth Ellison 8269 1349 Prayer Chain: Mrs Biffy Ormsby 8344 3336 Parish Recorder: Mr Michael Thomas 8331 2954
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MEDITATION
Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me. Saint Patrick
St Andrew’s Church Walkerville
Annual Vestry Meeting:
Sunday March 18 at 11.15am.
The Annual reports are now available.
Please read these reports in preparation for the meeting.
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Diary Dates Sunday 11 March 8.00 am Holy Communion Lent 4 9.30 am Sung Eucharist 11.30 am Holy Baptism (Harry Hocking) Monday 12 March Public Holiday (No Lenten Study) Tuesday 13 March 9.00 am School Service 5-7 (Church) 2.30 pm School Visit (Church) 7.00 pm Girls’ Night Out (NMAF Club) Wednesday 14 March 11.00 am HC Walkerville Res. Care 2.00 pm Lenten Study (6 Ettrick Ave) 6.00 pm Wedding rehearsal Reid (Church) Thursday 15 March 9.00 am School Service 3-4 (Church) 4.30 pm Royal Geographic Society 7.00 pm Lenten Study (2/86 Lansdowne
Tce) Friday 16 March 2.30 pm Wedding (Rector) Chase Reid & Vienna Possemato Saturday 17 March 9.00 am Order of St Lazarus Quiet Day
(Church & Parish Centre) Sunday 18 March 8.00 am Holy Communion Lent 5 9.30 am Sung Eucharist School Staff &
Board 11.15 am Annual Vestry Meeting (Church) Monday 19 March 10.30 am Lenten Study (Parish Centre) Tuesday 20 March 9.00 am School Service 5-7 (Church) Wednesday 21 March 2.00 pm Lenten Study (6 Ettrick Ave) 7.30 pm Parish Council (Parish Centre) Thursday 22 March 9.00 am School Service 3-4 (Church) 7.00 pm Lenten Study (2/86 Lansdowne
Tce) Saturday 24 March 1.30 pm Private Function (Parish Centre) Sunday 25 March 8.00 am Holy Communion Palm Sunday 9.30 am Sung Eucharist
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Rosters Rosters for today
Preacher: The Rev’d Sam Goodes Celebrant: The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White Readers: 8.00 am Sandy Facy 9.30 am Robert Dow Prayer Leader: 9.30 am Rhonda Gilmour Servers: 9.30 am Cameron & Melodie Dow Lay Assistants:8.00 am Liz Owen 9.30 am Donna Coombe, Tony Holloway Sidespersons: 8.00 am Jan de Wit, Sandy Facy 9.30 am Sally Zimmerman, Roy Ingram
Rosters for next Sunday (Lent 5) Preacher: The Rev’d Rachel Chapman Celebrant: The Rev’d Sam Goodes Readers: 8.00 am Brian Zwar 9.30 am Kristian Downing & Deb Dalwood Prayer Leader: 9.30 am Lyn Dow Servers: 9.30 am John Beer, Hamish Netting Lay Assistants:8.00 am Liz Owen 9.30 am DeDe Stoba, Wayne Butcher Sidespersons: 8.00 am Brian Zwar, John Hain 9.30 am Michael Thomas, Robin Coleman
Readings for next Sunday (Lent 5) 1st Reading: Jeremiah 31.31-34 OT p. 669 Psalm: Psalm 119.9-16 APBA p. 350 2nd Reading: Hebrews 5.5-14 NT p. 204 Gospel: John 12.20-23 NT p. 99
