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.

HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

SUNDAY AFTER THE ASCENSION May 12, 2013

Holy Communion

8am

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 BREAKFAST 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)

Morning Prayer: 9.00am Wednesday-Saturday

The Noon Hour: 12 noon - 1.00pm Tuesday to Thursday

Healing Service: 11.30am, 4th Sunday

At Trinity Grammar School Chapel:

Sunday 週日中英文週日中英文週日中英文週日中英文10.30am – English Service

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Greeting: The Lord be with you.

AND ALSO WITH YOU. (see Ruth 2:4)

Sentence: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. Acts 16.31

Prayer of Preparation:

As we gather as God's people let us pray together:

Almighty God,

to whom all hearts are open,

all desires known,

and from whom no secrets are hidden:

cleanse the thoughts of our hearts

by the inspiration

of your Holy Spirit,

that we may perfectly love you,

and worthily magnify your holy name,

through 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:

Lord have mercy: R/: Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy: R/: Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy: R/: Lord have mercy

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The Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to God’s people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father:

receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High

Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God,

whose blessed Son before his passion

prayed for his disciples that they might be one,

as you and he are one:

grant that your Church,

being bound together in love and obedience to you,

may be united in one body by the one Spirit,

that the world may believe in him whom you have sent,

your Son Jesus Christ our Lord;

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)

First Reading: Acts 16.16-34 16

One day, as we were going to the place of prayer, we met a slave-girl who

had a spirit of divination and brought her owners a great deal of money by

fortune-telling. 17

While she followed Paul and us, she would cry out, ‘These

men are slaves of the Most High God, who proclaim to you a way of

salvation.’ 18

She kept doing this for many days. But Paul, very much annoyed,

turned and said to the spirit, ‘I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come

out of her.’ And it came out that very hour. 19

But when her owners saw that

their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged

them into the market-place before the authorities. 20

When they had brought

them before the magistrates, they said, ‘These men are disturbing our city;

they are Jews 21

and are advocating customs that are not lawful for us as

Romans to adopt or observe.’ 22

The crowd joined in attacking them, and the

magistrates had them stripped of their clothing and ordered them to be

beaten with rods. 23

After they had given them a severe flogging, they threw

them into prison and ordered the jailer to keep them securely. 24

Following

these instructions, he put them in the innermost cell and fastened their feet in

the stocks. 25

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to

God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26

Suddenly there was an

earthquake, so violent that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and

immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were

unfastened. 27

When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors wide open,

he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, since he supposed that the

prisoners had escaped. 28

But Paul shouted in a loud voice, ‘Do not harm

yourself, for we are all here.’ 29

The jailer called for lights, and rushing in, he

fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30

Then he brought them outside

and said, ‘Sirs, what must I do to be saved?’ 31

They answered, ‘Believe on the

Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.’ 32

They spoke the

word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33

At the same hour

of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and his entire

family were baptized without delay. 34

He brought them up into the house and

set food before them; and he and his entire household rejoiced that he had

become a believer in God.

Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: 97:1-3, 8-12

1 The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice:

let the multitude of islands be glad. 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him:

righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him:

and burns up his enemies on every side. 8 Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced:

because of your judgements, O God. 9 For you, Lord, are most high over all the earth:

you are exalted far above all gods. 10

The Lord loves those that hate evil:

the Lord guards the life of the faithful, and delivers them from the hand

of the ungodly. 11

Light dawns for the righteous:

and joy for the true of heart. 12

Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous:

and give thanks to his holy name.

Second Reading: Revelation 22.12-16

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‘See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to

everyone’s work. 13

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the

beginning and the end.’ 14

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that

they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the

gates. 15

Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and fornicators and murderers

and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practises falsehood. 16

‘It is I, Jesus,

who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root

and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.’

Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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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 John chapter 17

beginning at the 20th

verse.

GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

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‘I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will

believe in me through their word, 21

that they may all be one. As you, Father,

are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may

believe that you have sent me. 22

The glory that you have given me I have

given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, 23

I in them and you in

me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that

you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. 24

Father, I

desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am,

to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the

foundation of the world. 25

‘Righteous Father, the world does not know you,

but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. 26

I made your name

known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have

loved me may be in them, and I in them.’

Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

SERMON followed by a short time for reflection

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The Nicene Creed

Let us together affirm the faith of the Church.

We believe in one God,

the Father, the almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,

the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary

and became truly human.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again

in accordance with the Scriptures;

he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge

the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son

is worshipped and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead,

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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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.

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

We pray for The Diocese of Niger West, Nigeria; The Diocese of Grafton;

Hospital Chaplaincy & Chaplains; St Agnes' Glen Huntly; Ormond Parish.

We pray for our ministry team: Roy, 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 Kitty Bird to be baptized today.

We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Barbara

Thomson, Maida P, Vivienne S, Jean S, May S, Margaret Y, Tom F, Michael H,

Philip C, Brenda, Jean I, Beatrice S, Liz A, Judy S, Miriam A, Robert D, 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,

Margaret Davey, Ronald D, Jean S, Ren C, Nancy K, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D,

Lorna M, Jean D, and all who care for them.

We give thanks for the life of David Cornish as we uphold him to your loving

mercy, and we pray for all who mourn his death.

We remember before God with thanksgiving the lives of Leslie Coulston

(1987) and Fran van Brummelen (2011) as we come to the anniversary of

their entry into your nearer presence.

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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Jesus said: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even

as I have loved you. John 13.34

[Let us pray]

We do not presume to come to your table,

merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness,

but in your manifold and great mercies.

We are not worthy

so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table.

But you are the same Lord

whose nature is always to have mercy.

Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord,

so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ,

and to drink his blood,

that we may evermore dwell in him,

and he in us. Amen.

The Confession

Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's

forgiveness.

Merciful God, our maker and our judge,

we have sinned against you

in thought, word, and deed,

and in what we have failed to do:

we have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves;

we repent, and are sorry for all our sins.

Father, forgive us.

Strengthen us to love and obey you

in newness of life;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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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.

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]

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.

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 our thanks and praise...

Priest: ... for ever praising you and saying:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

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Priest: .… do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me.

People: Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

Priest: ….. in songs of never ending praise.

People: Blessing and honour and glory and power

are yours for ever and ever. Amen.

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.

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.

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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

Blessing

Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:

IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

'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

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Readings for 8am Sunday, May 19, 2013

1st

Reading Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104:26-33

2nd

Reading Acts 2:1-21 Gospel John 14:12-27

GENERAL NOTICES

Birthday: John Hutchinson (Thursday)

Anniversary: Peter & Vivienne Harkness (yesterday)

Mothers' Union: fund raiser at St. Paul's Church hall, cnr Church St & Highfield

Rd, Canterbury, on Wednesday 22nd

May at 12 noon. Judith Troath AM will

present 'No place for a nervous woman'. Donation $15 includes lunch. RSVP

Friday 17th

May to Sue Taylor 9813 1746 or Loraine Permezel 9888 4468

Kew High School Annual Chaplaincy Dinner: Friday 31st

May. $38 per person.

Attendance list at back of church.

NOTICE OF ELECTION of SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES

For 2 Lay Representatives and 1 Alternate Lay Representative

Nominations will be received by the Vicar (signed by 5 members of the parish

electoral roll) until 5pm on Friday 17th

May, 2013.

If required: An election will be held on Sunday 26th

May, 2013 between the

hours of 7.30am and 11.30am.

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.

Donkey Sponsorship: It is time for donations for our donkey sponsorship. If

wishing to support this program please leave donation in box at church or give to

Roy. This was a passionate cause of Rachel MacKinnon.

♫ HTK 150th

FINAL CONCERT ♫

Sunday 26th May - 2pm - Concert with Christian Haigh, accomplished young

organist from the UK – not to be missed! ALL WELCOME! ♫

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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 12/5/2013 Next Week 19/5/2013

6pm Sat

Celebrant Leonie Bird The Rev'd Dr N. Curry

ALM Leonie Bird

8am Sun

Welcomer Alan & Nell Eddy Charles & Jan Harkin

Reader Nigel Creese David Harkin

Intercessor The Rev'd Roy Stanley BCP

Euch Assist Carol Fraser Leonie Bird

Server Dinesh Warnakulasuriya

ALM Leonie Bird

Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Preacher Leonie Bird The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Breakfast Rick Nicholson and

Yvonne Stannard

Diana Cerini and

Joan West

10am Sun

Welcomer Lorraine Bent &

Yvonne Panagacos

Nip Thomson & Nola Scott

Reader Dileeni & Nilmini

Wickramasinghe

Elizabeth Cook &

Val Batson

Intercessor The Rev'd Roy Stanley Joan Brooking

Euch Assist Joan Brooking Clarence Muttiah

Server Pam Hughes &

Don Watkinson

Jane Sullivan,

Don & Joy Watkinson

ALM Joy Watkinson Pam Hughes

Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Preacher The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Transport Dorothy Hadwen Elizabeth Cook

Morning Tea Elaine Hutchinson &

Nip Thomson

Babe Isaacs & Beth Bailey

Counters Irene & Blake Shorthouse Charles & Jan Harkin

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Parish Diary

May DAY TIME EVENT

12 Sun 1pm Baptism

15 Wed 6pm

7:30pm

Wedding rehearsal

Certificate course unit 6 – Vicarage.

16 Thu 2pm Service at Carnsworth N/H

17 Fri 10:15am

2pm

7pm

Communion service at Karana N/H

Wedding

Youth group ‘Indoor rock climbing’

18 Sat 11am Baptism

21 Tue 7:30pm Vestry meets in old Op Shop

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:

Vicar: The Rev’d Roy Stanley, (03) 9853 7132; 0408 012 165

vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au

Assistant Priest: The Rev’d 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, Beth Bailey,

Diane Leist, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), Tim Sewell, 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