HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

PRESENTATION OF JESUS AT THE TEMPLE February 2, 2014

Holy Communion 10am - 1st Sunday Family Service

Welcome to HOLY TRINITY,, where services have been held, in this church, since 1863. We pray that you will feel the presence of God and

know his blessings in your life YOU ARE INVITED TO MORNING TEA AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE.

SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY

WEDNESDAY 11.00am – Holy Communion

SATURDAY 6.00pm – Holy Communion

SUNDAY 8.00am & 10.00am – Holy Communion

Family ministry: Sunday 10.00am in hall (in church on 1st Sunday)

Healing Service: 11.30am, 4th Sunday

At Trinity Grammar School Chapel:

Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – English Service

Crèche Area: is in the transept near the pulpit. Parents and

children are welcome to enter by the church aisle or by the

side door.

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Hymn: TiS 308 (tune 387)

1. To us a child of royal birth, heir of the promises, is given; th’invisible appears on earth, the son of man, the God of heaven.

2. A saviour born, in love supreme he comes our fallen souls to raise; he comes his people to redeem with all the fullness of his grace.

3. The Christ, by raptured seers foretold, filled with th’eternal Spirit’s power, Prophet, and Priest, and King behold, the Lord of all the worlds adore.

4. The Lord of hosts, the God most high, who quits his throne on earth to live, we welcome now with holy joy, with faith into our hearts receive.

Charles Wesley 1707–88 alt.

Greeting: The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU. (see Ruth 2:4)

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Prayer of Preparation: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: God of love and peace, you know what we think and feel. Touch our hearts that our thoughts and actions may be good so that we may love you and honour you, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN. The Summary of the Commandments:

‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ Kyrie eleison (Dudman Setting)

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The Confession

Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's forgiveness. God of mercy and grace, we have sometimes thought wrong things, and done wrong things and we have not always loved each other as we should. We are sorry. Forgive us and help us to love and obey you ,

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.

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Gloria [Dudman]

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Prayer of the Day Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only Son was presented in the temple in accordance with the law, so we may be dedicated to you with pure and clean hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from CEV

First Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18

14 We are people of flesh and blood. That is why Jesus became one of us. He died to destroy the devil, who had power over death. 15 But he also died to rescue all of us who live each day in fear of dying. 16 Jesus clearly did not come to help angels, but he did come to help Abraham’s descendants. 17 He had to be one of us, so that he could serve God as our merciful and faithful high priest and sacrifice himself for the forgiveness of our sins. 18 And now that Jesus has suffered and was tempted, he can help anyone else who is tempted. Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: 24 1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it:

the compass of the world and those who dwell therein. 2 For he has founded it upon the seas:

and established it upon the waters. 3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord:

or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 Those who have clean hands and a pure heart: who have not set their soul upon idols, nor sworn their oath to a lie. 5 They shall receive blessing from the Lord:

and recompense from the God of their salvation. 6 Of such a kind as this are those who seek him:

those who seek your face, O God of Jacob. 7 Lift up your heads, O you gates, and be lifted up, you everlasting doors:

and the King of glory shall come in. 8 Who is the King of glory?:

the Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O you gates, and be lifted up, you everlasting doors:

and the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is the King of glory?:

the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.

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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 2 beginning at the 22nd verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 22 The time came for Mary and Joseph to do what the Law of Moses says a mother is supposed to do after her baby is born.[a] They took Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem and presented him to the Lord, 23 just as the Law of the Lord says, “Each first-born[b] baby boy belongs to the Lord.” 24 The Law of the Lord also says that parents have to offer a sacrifice, giving at least a pair of doves or two young pigeons. So that is what Mary and Joseph did. 25 At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for God to save the people of Israel. God’s Spirit came to him 26 and told him that he would not die until he had seen Christ the Lord. 27 When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple to do what the Law of Moses says should be done for a new baby, the Spirit told Simeon to go into the temple.28 Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms and praised God, 29 “Lord, I am your servant, and now I can die in peace, because you have kept your promise to me. 30 With my own eyes I have seen what you have done to save your people, 31 and foreign nations will also see this. 32 Your mighty power is a light for all nations, and it will bring honor to your people Israel.” 33 Jesus' parents were surprised at what Simeon had said. 34 Then he blessed them and told Mary, “This child of yours will cause many people in Israel to fall and others to stand. The child will be like a warning sign. Many people will reject him, 35 and you, Mary, will suffer as though you had been stabbed by a dagger. But all this will show what people are really thinking.” 36 The prophet Anna was also there in the temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. In her youth she had been married for seven years, but her husband died. 37 And now she was eighty-four years old.[c] Night and day she served God in the temple by praying and often going without eating.[d]

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38 At that time Anna came in and praised God. She spoke about the child Jesus to everyone who hoped for Jerusalem to be set free. 39 After Joseph and Mary had done everything that the Law of the Lord commands, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. 40 The child Jesus grew. He became strong and wise, and God blessed him. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Alleluia Sung by all

TALK

Let us together affirm the faith of the Church.

We believe in God the Father who made us and loves us. We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who saves us and loves us. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who loves us and gives us life.

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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. Reader 1: God our Father, we give thanks for the world which you created and have given to us to enjoy. Help us to care for your world. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: We pray for all people of the church, and we pray that we may always try to be kind and helpful.

Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 1: We give thanks for our family and friends; we pray that we may be good friends to others. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: We remember those who are sick or lonely; may your spirit bring them comfort. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Adult: We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: ………. and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 1: We remember those we love who have died and now live with you in heaven. Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: 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.

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We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice.

We pray for The Anglican Church of Burundi; Religious Orders serving within the Anglican Church of Australia; Shelford Girls' Grammar; St Matthew’s Prahran; Lorne Parish; St John’s Toorak – confirmation. We pray for our ministry team: 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 called to find a new Incumbent for this place. Bountiful God, give to this parish a faithful pastor who will faithfully speak your word and minister your sacraments; an encourager who will equip your people for ministry and enable us to fulfil our calling. Give to those who will choose, wisdom, discernment and patience, and to us give warm and generous hearts, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Clarence M, Jeff B, Joy W, Nancy S, Philip H, Babe I, Jean S, Margaret Y, Brenda, Jean I, Beatrice S, Judy S, Miriam A, 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, Renee Armstrong, Wilma M, Margaret D, Ronald D, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, and all who care for them.

We give thanks for the life of Neil Holliday as we uphold him to your loving mercy, and we pray for all who mourn his death.

THE GREETING OF PEACE (all stand)

{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]

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Offertory Hymn: TiS 217 (i)

1. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown: Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.

2. Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave: thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.

3. Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be, let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love and praise.

Arrangement © Australian Hymn Book Co Charles Wesley 1707–88 alt.

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.

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THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 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:

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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.

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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. Agnus Dei We pray together: Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us your peace.

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 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

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Final Hymn: 279

Refrain

The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices, open the gates before him, lift up your voices.

1. Who is the King of glory, how shall we call him? He is Immanuel, the promised of ages.

2. In all of Galilee, in city or village, he goes among his people curing their illness.

3. Sing then of David’s son, our Saviour and brother; in all of Galilee was never another.

4. He gave his life for us, the pledge of salvation; he took upon himself the sins of the nation.

5. He conquered sin and death; he truly has risen, and he will share with us his heavenly vision.

Final refrain

The King of glory comes, the na-tion rejoices; open the gates before him, lift up your voices. The King of glo-ry comes, the nation rejoices.

Willard Francis Jabusch 1930– Words © W. F. Jabusch

Music by permission Celebration, Nightlight Music, Aliquippa, PA, 15001, USA

Blessing

Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN ORGAN POSTLUDE

'Copyright © 1995, The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation. From the text of A Prayer Book for Australia, published under the imprint of Broughton Books. Reproduced with permission.

- Recorded music played under PPCA licence 339096 Hymns copied under one of the following licences:

- 'Copyright © 1999, The Australian Hymn Book Company. From the text of Together in Song. Reproduced with permission.

- Church Copyright Licence #325734 - Copyright Agency Limited licence 2907

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Readings for 10am Sunday, February 9, 2014 1st Reading Isaiah 58.1-9a Psalm 112

2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 2.1-13 Gospel Matthew 5.13-20

GENERAL NOTICES High Altar Flowers in memory of May Tickle, from daughter Ros. Locum: The Rev’d Graham Reynolds has been appointed locum until further notice for Sunday and 1 other day per week. He can be contacted on: 0407 107 165, email: graham_reynolds2@bigpond.com For business matters contact Barbara Thomson (9817 7184, thomsonbn@hotmail.com); for pastoral care contact Pam Hughes (9855 8279; phug@bigpond.net.au TRINITY TIMES - The closing date for the Lent/Easter edition of Trinity Times is Thursday 20th February. Please let Irene have your items, photos etc. by then at: ireneshorthouse@iprimus.com.au or phone 9882 1692, or leave at Parish Office. Tax Deductible Donations to Holy Trinity can be made for the 'Building Appeal' through the National Trust, OR for 'Family Ministry' through the Anglican Foundation. Forms are available at the back of church. The next Sunday Home Group will be held on Sunday 9 February 2014. 2:00 pm – 4: 30 pm. 54 Swinburne Avenue Hawthorn Vic 3122. Topic: Violence in the Community. Just part of modern life? Afternoon tea will be included. The Home Group format provides an opportunity to informally explore issues of social justice within the context of faith. It is proposed to form a number of other specialist Home Groups this year. Any suggestions of a focus for other informal Home Groups would be most welcome. If any person is willing to lead a Home Group please contact Leonie Bird. All welcome - enquiries Leonie Bird 9818 6040. Mobile 0409 860 026.

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From the Locum; I am sorry not to be with you today, but I have a long standing commitment

in Ballarat. From now on I look forward to being with you on both Sundays

and Wednesdays, and in addition, as required. I plan to be in the Parish from

about 9.30a.m. each Wed. through until late afternoon. I will be available

for counselling, visits etc., as needed. Please feel free to contact me and

arrange a time. I am talking with the Wardens about our Lenten activities. I

will be offering a Lent Study group and we will have a similar service pattern

to those of the past few years.

A parish vacancy can be used as a positive time looking to the future, what is

your vision for the future of your Parish? Holy Trinity is blessed with great

physical resources and a vibrant congregation. The Church is placed in the

heart of Kew, and has great opportunities for Mission and service – how

might you seize those opportunities?

My prayer is that I can offer you a faithful ministry in which we seek to grow

in our faith, deepen our commitment and grow in our love for God and one

another.

In Christ’s Name

Fr. Graham

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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 2/2/2014 Next Week 9/2/2014

6pm Sat Celebrant The Rev’d H Granowski The Rev’d Graham Reynolds ALM Leonie Bird

8am Sun

Welcomer Diana Cerini & Barbara Thomson

Robert & Marilyn Frood

Reader David Harkin Irene Shorthouse

Intercessor BCP The Rev’d Graham Reynolds

Euch Assist Irene Shorthouse David Harkin

Carol Fraser

Server Dinesh Warnakulasuriya Barbara Thomson

ALM Leonie Bird

Celebrant The Rev’d Dr Ray Cleary The Rev’d Graham Reynolds

Preacher The Rev’d Dr Ray Cleary The Rev’d Graham Reynolds

Breakfast Alan & Nell Eddy Rick Nicholson and Yvonne Stannard

10am Sun Welcomer Carol Fraser &

Bruce Chisolm Vivienne and Peter Harkness

Reader Families Pam Hughes Intercessor Families The Rev’d Graham Reynolds

Euch Assist Janice Lucas Joan Brooking

Server Jane Sullivan Pam Hughes & Don Watkinson

ALM Pam Hughes Joy Watkinson Celebrant The Rev’d Dr Ray Cleary The Rev’d Graham Reynolds Preacher Ros St Flour The Rev’d Graham Reynolds Transport Bruce Chisholm Dorothy Hadwen Morning Tea Elaine Hutchinson &

Barbara Thomson Nip Thomson, Sumitra Wickramasinghe

Counters Rosemary Nairn & Carol Fraser

Irene Shorthouse& Barbara Thomson

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Parish Diary FEB DAY TIME EVENT 5 Wed 5:30pm Indexers society meet in old Op Shop 6 Thu 6pm Orchestre Nouveau rehearsal 8 Sat 2pm Orchestre Nouveau concert 9 Sun 1pm Baptism

Holy Trinity Church Directory www.holytrinitykew.org.au

PO Box 37, Kew 3101 251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101 Ph: (03) 9853 7158 Email: office@holytrinitykew.org.au

Ministry Team and Church Officers:

Locum: The Rev’d Graham Reynolds, 0407 107 165, email:

graham_reynolds2@bigpond.com Assistant Priest: The Rev. Jessica Cheung 0403 380 837 revjcheung@yahoo.com

Family Minister: Ros St Flour, 0411 349938 htkfamilyministry@yahoo.com.au

Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9855 8279 Small Group Co-ordinator: Leonie Bird

Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev Dr Norman Curry, The Rev Dr Helen Granowski

Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Joy Watkinson.

Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Robert Frood

Vestry members: Joe Gandy, Carol Fraser, Rick Nicholson, Tim Sewell, Beth Bailey, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), John Carmichael, Alan Wilson.

Wedding enquiries: Susan Baker – contact through church website weddings page.

Music Team

Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au

Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Deputy Organist: Anthony Carr

Choir Section Leaders: Philippa Allen, James Allen.

www.holytrinitykew.org.au