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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia
4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 18, 2011
Holy Communion and Baptism
10am
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 IN THE JUBILEE HALL AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE.
SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY
WEDNESDAY 11.00 am – Holy Communion
SATURDAY 6.00 pm – Holy Communion
SUNDAY 8.00 am & 10.00 am – Holy Communion
Family ministry: Sunday 10.00 am in hall (in church on 1st Sunday)
Morning Prayer: 9.00 am Wednesday-Saturday
The Noon Hour: 12 noon - 1.00pm Tuesday to Thursday
Healing Service: 11.30 am, 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 – Bilingual 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 265
1. O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O
Israel.
2. O come, O come, great Lord of
might
who to the tribes on Sinai’s height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe.
Rejoice! rejoice! ...
3. O come, O key of David, come,
and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on
high
and close the path to misery.
Rejoice! rejoice! ...
4. O come, O branch of Jesse, free
your own from Satan’s tyranny;
from depths of hell your people save
and give them victory o’er the grave.
Rejoice! rejoice! ...
5. O come, O dayspring, come and
cheer
our spirits by your advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night
and death’s dark shadows put to
flight.
Rejoice! rejoice! ...
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Greeting: The Lord be with you.
AND ALSO WITH YOU. (see Ruth 2:4)
Sentence: This child will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most
High. He will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there
will be no end. Luke 1.32-33
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.’
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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.
Prayer of the Day
Gracious God,
whose eternal Word took flesh among us
when Mary placed her life at the service of your will:
prepare our hearts for his coming again
and keep us steadfast in hope,
that we may be ready for the coming of his kingdom;
for his sake, who lives and reigns with you and 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: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16
7:1 Now when the king was settled in his house, and the Lord had given him
rest from all his enemies around him, 2 the king said to the prophet Nathan,
"See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent."
3 Nathan said to the king, "Go, do all that you have in mind; for the Lord is
with you."
4 But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan: 5 Go and tell
my servant David: Thus says the Lord: Are you the one to build me a house
to live in? 6 I have not lived in a house since the day I brought up the people
of Israel from Egypt to this day, but I have been moving about in a tent and a
tabernacle. 7 Wherever I have moved about among all the people of Israel,
did I ever speak a word with any of the tribal leaders of Israel, whom I
commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying, "Why have you not built
me a house of cedar?" 8 Now therefore thus you shall say to my servant
David: Thus says the Lord of hosts: I took you from the pasture, from
following the sheep to be prince over my people Israel; 9 and I have been
with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before
you; and I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of
the earth. 10 And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant
them, so that they may live in their own place, and be disturbed no more;
and evildoers shall afflict them no more, as formerly, 11 from the time that I
appointed judges over my people Israel; and I will give you rest from all your
enemies. Moreover the Lord declares to you that the Lord will make you a
house.
16 Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me; your
throne shall be established forever.
Response: Hear the word of the Lord,
THANKS BE TO GOD
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Psalm: 89:19-27
19 You spoke once in a vision:
and said to your faithful one,
20 ‘I have set a youth above a warrior:
I have exalted a young man out of the people.
21 ‘I have found my servant David:
and anointed him with my holy oil.
22 ‘My hand shall uphold him:
and my arm shall strengthen him.
23 ‘No enemy shall deceive him:
nor shall the wicked hurt him.
24 ‘I will crush his adversaries before him:
and strike down those that hate him.
25 ‘My faithfulness and loving-kindness shall be with him:
and through my name his head shall be lifted high.
26 ‘I will set the hand of his dominion upon the Western Sea:
and his right hand shall stretch to the streams of Mesopotamia.
27 ‘He will call to me “You are my Father:
my God, and the rock of my salvation.”
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27
25 Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and
the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery
that was kept secret for long ages 26 but is now disclosed, and through the
prophetic writings is made known to all the Gentiles, according to the
command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith-- 27 to
the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever!
Amen.
Response: Hear the word of the Lord,
THANKS BE TO GOD
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Gradual Hymn 222
1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure,
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2. Not the labours of my hands
can fulfil thy law’s demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears for ever flow,
all for sin could not atone:
thou must save, and thou alone.
3. Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to thy cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4. While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyelids close in death,
when I soar through tracts
unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee.
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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 1 beginning
at the 26th
verse.
GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee
called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the
house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said,
"Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." 29 But she was much perplexed
by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said
to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now,
you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32
He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God
will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house
of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." 34 Mary said to the
angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?" 35 The angel said to her, "The Holy
Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you;
therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And
now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is
the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be
impossible with God." 38 Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let
it be with me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,
PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
ALLELUIA
Sung by
Choir &
Congregation
• SERMON - (copy of sermon available at back of church)
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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: Wyoming, USA; The Diocese of North West; Diocesan Risk
Management & Insurance; St Mary’s Sunbury; Holy Apostles Sunshine -
Confirmation; St Nicholas' Mordialloc – Consecration; Christ Church South
Yarra - Carol Service; St Nicholas' Mordialloc; and our Bishops Philip and
Barbara.
We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Margaret
Young, Elain Harris, George E, Judy S, Enid B, Miriam A, Jean S, Lowan A,
Robert D, Mia C, Jan T, Ray C, Peter Hs, John & Jean H and those we
remember in our own hearts and prayers.
We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us, Jack
L, John H, Nancy K, Margaret D, Hilary & Bill H, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, Lorna M,
Jean D and Gwlad W and all who care for them.
We remember before God with thanksgiving the lives of Geoffrey Clarke
(2003) and Burne Brooker (anniversary of ordination), 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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THE BAPTISM
When Jesus had risen from the dead, he commanded his followers to
go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We have come together today
in obedience to that command. In baptism, we are joined to Christ, and
made members of his Church.
Baptism of children is a celebration of new life and the promise of
eternal life, and an acknowledgement of their need for care and protection.
While we focus on the grace of God given to those who are baptized,
we also acknowledge that spiritual growth depends on parents and
godparents, and the wider circle of family and friends, who are the examples
and influence that mould a child’s character. In this service of baptism we
bring Nina into God’s presence that she may be enfolded in the grace of the
Holy Spirit.
Parents and Godparents who bring children for baptism must express
their own trust and commitment to the promises of God, and their intention
to bring up the children in the faith and practice of the Church.
The Baptism party gather around the font.
The parents and godparents are asked the questions:
Q/ Before God and this congregation, you must affirm your belief in God
and so I ask: Do you Believe in God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
A/ I do.
Q/ Will you accept the responsibilities placed upon you in bringing Nina for
baptism?
A/ I will.
Q/ By your prayers and example, by your friendship and love, will you
encourage her in the life and faith of the Christian community?
A/ I will.
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Q/ As your life will be an example to Nina, will you turn away from evil
thoughts, words and actions?
A/ I will.
Q/ Will you affirm Christian values, especially those of honesty, compassion
and mercy?
A/ I will.
Priest to the congregation: You have heard our brothers and sisters respond
to Christ. Will you support them in this calling?
ALL: WE WILL.
Priest: Almighty God lead you in the light of Christ to his everlasting
kingdom. AMEN.
Prayers and Blessing of the water
[Let us pray:] Grant, merciful God, that Nina may be so united with Christ
in baptism that your new nature may be raised up in her where the fruit of
your Spirit may grow and flourish. Give to family and friends the desire to
share what you have revealed in your Holy Gospel.
We give you thanks that at the beginning of creation your Holy Spirit
moved upon the waters to bring forth light and life. With water you cleanse
and replenish the earth; and through the waters of the Red Sea you led your
people by Moses out of slavery into freedom, and brought them through the
river Jordan into the land of promise. We give you thanks for your Son, Jesus
Christ: for his baptism by John, for his anointing in the Holy Spirit, and that
through the deep waters of death Jesus delivered us from our sins and was
raised to new life in triumph. We give you thanks for the grace of the Holy
Spirit who leads us to your kingdom.
And now we give you thanks that you have called Nina Grace
Shorthouse to new birth in your Church through the waters of baptism.
+ Pour out your Holy Spirit in blessing and sanctify this water so
that all who are baptized may be made one with Christ in his death and
resurrection, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN.
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An affirmation of faith
Priest: I ask the congregation to join with the parents and godparents in
affirming the faith of the church.
Do you believe in God the Father?
A/: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in God the Son?
A/: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived
by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the
third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at
the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living
and the dead.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
A/: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of
Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. AMEN.
The baptism
Priest: Nina Grace, I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit, AMEN.
I sign you with the sign of the cross to show that you are marked as Christ’s
own forever. (Oil that has been blessed by a bishop is used in anointing to symbolize being chosen in
God, as were the priests and prophets of the Old Testament, and the New Testament
understanding that we are all anointed in the Spirit through belief in Christ.)
Live as a disciple of Christ; fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the
faith.
ALL: Confess Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, look for his coming
in glory.
Priest: God has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
ALL: Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father.
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Priest: God has called you into his church.
ALL: We therefore receive and welcome you as a member with us of the
body of Christ, as a child of the one heavenly Father, and as an inheritor of
the kingdom of God.
Prayers for the child, parents and godparents
Merciful God, in your infinite love you have made a new covenant
with us in Jesus Christ, promising to be our God and the God of our children.
Enable all who are baptised in your name to live as your faithful people.
Fulfil your promises for Nina, we pray, and grant that she may
grow in your faith and service.
We pray for Katy, that in your Spirit of wisdom, her family may
grow in your love, and her home share in the joy of your eternal kingdom.
And we pray for Nina’s godparents, Dominic and Carrie; enable
them to share with their goddaughter what you have revealed to us of your
love in your holy gospel. We ask this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ,
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.
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Offertory Hymn: TiS 133
1. O worship the King all-glorious above,
O gratefully sing his power and his love:
our shield and defender, the ancient of days,
pavilioned in splendour, and girded with praise.
2. O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space;
his chariots of wrath the deep thunder-clouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
3. The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, your power has founded of old,
established it fast by a changeless decree,
and round it has cast, like a mantle, the sea.
4. Your bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light,
it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.
Cont’d….
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5. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in you do we trust, nor find you to fail:
your mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
our maker, defender, redeemer and friend.
6. O measureless might, ineffable love,
while angels delight to hymn you above,
the humbler creation, though faltering their praise,
with true adoration shall sing all their days.
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:
ALL:
CHOIR: God of power and God of might.
ALL:
CHOIR: Heaven and earth are full, are full of your glory.
ALL:
CHOIR: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
ALL:
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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.
The Choir sings the Agnus Dei
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 the first of the two Eucharistic Assistants.
(b) by intinction from the second of the Eucharistic Assistants where a small
part of the wafer is carefully dipped in the wine, or
(c) 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 Choir Sings “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree”, arr. Bullard
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: TiS 242
1. I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun;
and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth,
at Bethlehem I had my birth:
Dance then, wherever you may be;
I am the Lord of the dance, said he;
and I’ll lead you all where ever you may be,
and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.
2. I danced for the scribe and the pharisee,
but they would not dance and they wouldn’t follow me.
I danced for the fishermen, for James and John,
they came with me and the dance went on:
3. I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame:
the holy people said it was a shame.
They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high,
and they left me there on a cross to die:
4. I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black;
it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back.
They buried my body and they thought I’d gone;
but I am the dance and I still go on:
5. They cut me down and I leap up high,
I am the life that’ll never, never die;
I’ll live in you as you live in me:
I am the Lord of the dance, said he:
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Blessing
Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:
IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN
~ POSTLUDE ~
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GENERAL NOTICES
High Altar Flowers: In Memory of Geoffrey Clarke from Barbara.
Dedication: Today at 10am we will dedicating an antique silver chalice that
is being presented to Holy Trinity by the family of The Rev'd Burne Brooker
in his memory, who was ordained priest on 21st
December, 1948.
Sue Baker uses recycled cardboard in art projects and is interested in
packaging materials left over from Christmas. She can use large packing
boxes from appliances, TVs etc as well as smaller packing boxes. They need
to be clean and in good condition. Please speak with her if you think you
have something. She is happy to collect suitable large boxes.
Nina Shorthouse is to be baptised at this service. Everyone is invited to join
the family in the Jubilee Hall for cake after the service.
2011 CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Sunday 18th December: 7.30pm A Festival of Lessons & Carols
Saturday 24th December: CHRISTMAS EVE
5pm Children’s Nativity service 11pm Carol singing 11.30pm Christmas at Midnight Communion Service
Sunday 25th December: CHRISTMAS DAY
8am Said Communion Service with carols 10am Sung Communion Service
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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 18/12/2011 Next Week 25/12/2011 6pm Sat
Celebrant The Rev'd Dr N. Curry The Rev'd Roy Stanley
ALM
8am Sun
Welcomer Charles & Jan Harkin David Harkin, Irene
Shorthouse & Robert Frood
Reader Barbara Thomson Marilyn Frood
Intercessor BCP The Rev'd Roy Stanley
Euch
Assistant
Leonie Bird
Joan Healy
Diana Cerini
Server Dinesh Warnakulasuriya Jane S
ALM Leonie Bird
Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Dr Helen
Granowski
Preacher The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley
Breakfast Diana Cerini and Margaret
Righton
Marilyn Frood and Nancy
Sturgess
10am Sun
Welcomer Tim & Rosemary
Sewell
Clarence Muttiah & Bruce
Chisholm, Vivienne Harkness
Reader Elaine Hutchinson and Nip
Thomson
Nip Thomson and Elaine
Hutchinson
Intercessor Joan Brooking Jane Sullivan
Euch Assist Janice Lucas Barbara and Nip Thomson
Server Jane Sullivan,
Don & Joy Watkinson
Don & Joy Watkinson
ALM Pam Hughes Jane Sullivan
Officiant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley
Preacher The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley
Transport Elizabeth Cook Rosemary Nairn
Morning Tea Babe Isaacs &
Beth Bailey
Tim & Rosemary Sewell
Counters Charles & Jan Harkin Robert and Marilyn Frood
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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: [email protected]
Ministry Team and Church Officers:
Vicar: The Rev’d Roy Stanley, (03) 9853 7132; 0408 012 165
Assistant Priest: The Rev’d Jessica Cheung 0403 380 837 [email protected]
Family Minister: Ros St Flour, 0411 349938 [email protected]
Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9848 7738
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: John Carmichael, Carol Fraser, Rick Nicholson, Beth Bailey,
Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), Tim Sewell, Alan Wilson.
Wedding co-ordinator: Susan Baker 0429 869 019; [email protected]
Music Team
Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; [email protected]
Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Assistant Organist: Anthony Carr
CHRISTMAS SERVICES listed inside under notices. (pg 18)
Parish Diary
Dec DAY TIME EVENT
18 Sun 11:30-1:30
7:30pm
Choir carols rehearsal in church
A Festival of Lessons and Carols
24 Sat 11pm Carol Singing followed by Christmas Midnight Service
25 Sun 11:30am Monthly healing service.