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26 FEBRUARY 2017

A WARM WELCOME is extended to parishioners, visitors, adults and children. We are delighted that you are worshipping with us today and trust that you feel welcome. Visitors and newcomers may care to sign the visitors’ book on the back table. A Hearing Loop is available in the front three pews on the left hand side of the church. Washrooms are available in the Lower Hall or the Armstrong Room.

SERVICES TODAY

7.00AM EUCHARIST

CELEBRANT FR BRUCE MCATEER 9.00AM SUNG EUCHARIST

CELEBRANT FR BRUCE MCATEER

ORGANIST GLENN AMER

CANTOR GLENN AMER

SETTING NASHDOM ABBEY

HYMNS TIS 274,234, 210, 520 11.00AM CHURCH@11 RICHARD SERCOMBE

Flowers today are given in loving memory of

Bob and Dorothy Gordon

by Bruce and Barbara Gordon

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TOGETHER IN SONG

PROCESSIONAL 274 The people that in darkness walked

GRADUAL 234 How good, Lord, to be here!

OFFERTORY 210 O for a thousand tongues to sing

RECESSIONAL 520 Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour

SENTENCE Celebrant It is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant Eternal God, our glorious King, whose Son Jesus Christ was transfigured on the holy mountain and seen in splendour by his chosen witnesses: grant us, his followers, faith to perceive his glory, to listen to him, and to walk in his way, that we may be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD All sit A reading from the book of Exodus 24:12-18

The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.

Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 2

1 Why are the | nations • in | tumult

And why do the peoples |cherish a | vain | dream?

2 The kings of the earth rise up * and the rulers con | spire to | gether: Against the Lord and a | gainst • his an | ointed | saying,

3 ‘Let us break their | bonds a | sunder: Let us throw | off their | chains | from us.’

4 He that dwells in heaven shall | laugh them to | scorn: The Lord will | hold them | in de | rision.

5 Then will he speak to them in his wrath* and terrify them |in his |fury: ‘I the Lord have set up my king on | Zion my | holy | hill.’

6 I will announce the Lord’s decree * that which| he has | spoken: ‘You are my son this | day have | I be | gotten you.

7 ‘Ask of me * and I will give you the nations for | your in | heritance: The uttermost parts of the | earth for | your po | ssession.

8 You shall break them with a | rod of | iron: And shatter them in | pieces • like a | potter’s |vessel.’

9 Now therefore be | wise O | kings: Be advised you that are | judges | of the | earth.

10 Serve the Lord with awe * and govern yourselves in | fear and | trembling: Lest he be angry and you | perish | in your | course.

┼11 For his wrath is | quickly | kindled: Blessed are those that | turn to | him for | refuge.

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A reading from the second letter of Peter 1:16-21 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honour and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GRADUAL HYMN – 234 How good, Lord, to be here! GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Cantor Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! This is my Son, the beloved; with whom I am well pleased; listen to him! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

A reading from the holy gospel according to Matthew 17:1-19

Sung Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I

will make three dwellings

here, one for you, one for Moses, and one

for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!”

When the disciples

heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus

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came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when

they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” This is the gospel of the Lord. Sung Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. SENTENCE Celebrant

Beloved, we are God’s children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2

NOTICES ORGAN POSTLUDE As a courtesy to those who remain in the church to listen to the organ voluntary in its entirety, you are encouraged to enjoy conversation and fellowship outside the building. The voluntary is a liturgical musical offering to God.

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PARISH BULLETIN

WEEKLY PRAYER POINTS THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION We pray for the Anglican Communion, for Justin of Canterbury, Philip our Primate, Glenn our Archbishop, and Chris our Bishop. Give thanks for the work and witness of the Church of Pakistan. ST PETER’S PARISH AND LOCAL CHURCHES For Fr Bruce McAteer and Family and Children’s Lay Minister, Richard Sercombe. For members of Parish Council and the Wardens. For the Pastoral Care team. For Reverend Brett Graham and the parishioners of Scots Kirk, Mosman. OUR PARISHIONERS Ken and Judy, Bruce and Barbara, John, Neil and Pamela, Elizabeth, Jenny, Frank and Sue, Tom and Jan, Max, Diane, Katy, Michael and Anne, Suzanne, Russell and Mary, Tom, Geoffrey, Margaret, Judith, Jim and Marty, Ross and Yoshiko, Shirley. THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND WIDER WORLD For world peace and for all world leaders in their responsibility to those under their care. For our Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and all members of parliament. For the victims of persecution in Syria. Give thanks for employees and volunteers who provide aged and disability services in our local area.

THE SICK The immediate sick Fr John, Deirdre, Greig, Margaret, Penelope, Susan. Those requiring on-going prayer Fr Ken, Frank, Joy, Sharon, Pat, Valma, Jill, Ray, Gill, Monica, Shireen, Judith, Selina, Kathy, Elizabeth, Marianne, Rita, Vatche, Richard, Martha, Louise, Caroline, Bobbie Dee, Gigi, Christine, Frank, Warwick.

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Those in nursing homes Glenyth, Ros, Christine, Jan, Moya, Barbara, Katrina, Priscilla. FAITHFUL DEPARTED We give thanks for all who have been lifted up from death and raised to eternal life. We rejoice with the saints who have triumphed over the troubles of the world and are where sorrow and pain are no more.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017

Monday 27 8.00am-9.00am Redlands’ Chapel Tuesday 28 8.00am-9.00am Redlands’ Chapel 10.00am Eucharist – Lady Chapel 3.30pm After School Kids’ Club Wednesday 1 8.00am-9.00am Redlands’ Chapel 10.00am Eucharist 7.00pm Eucharist Friday 2 9.30am-12.00noon Peter Rabbit Playtime 7.00-9.00pm Youth Group

LUNCH AT THE PUB The next pub lunch will take place

today Time: 12.00pm

Place: Hotel Mosman (downstairs) 634 Military Road, Mosman

On Wednesday 1 March there will be two Eucharists with Imposition of Ashes - at 10am and 7pm. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches distributed on Palm Sunday last year.

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

The Philippines. Theme – Am I being unfair to you?

Friday 3 March at 10.30am

Place: Mosman Uniting Church, Cnr Belmont Rd and Cowles Rd

Speaker: Rev Brian Nicholson

The Annual General Meeting of the parish will be held on

Sunday 5 March at 10.30am in the church.

The Reverend Martin Robinson will be the Acting Rector at that time and will chair the meeting. There are papers for the nomination of Warden, Parish Councillor, Parish Nominator and Synod Representatives at the West Door today. Please give prayerful thought about those that might serve the parish in 2017.

A person may not be nominated unless he or she has consented verbally or in writing to the nominator or another person at the meeting. A person making a nomination must be present at the meeting although a person who has been nominated need not be.

[refer Rule 4.6 of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 Parish Administration Ordinance

2008]

LENT STUDY GROUPS Starting Tuesday 7 March

Times There will be two Lent Groups:

11:00am on each Tuesday in Lent

7:30pm on each Tuesday in Lent

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Topic: John’s Gospel Chapters 12-17 Upper Room Discourse Led by Rev Martin Robinson Venue: Rectory Living Room Please write your name on the sheet at the back of the church indicating your preferred time.

MOVIES@STPETERS CHARLOTTE GRAY Wednesday 8 March at 2.00pm in the Armstrong Room Discussion follows with tea and coffee. All welcome.

Gold Coin Donation to Anglicare

Charlotte Gray is a 2001 British-Australian-German film drama directed by Gillian Armstrong (with Edwina Waddy as her assistant), adapted from Sebastian Faulks’ novel with the same title. Set in Vichy, France, the film covers the exploits of Charlotte Gray, a young Scottish woman who joins the French Resistance during World War II.

MAKING PALM CROSSES FOR PALM SUNDAY

If you have made palm crosses with Heather Vearing in the past, or would like to make them for Palm Sunday this year, please come along to the next meeting of the Crafters Group, Tuesday 21 March at 10.30am. We have the instructions and plenty of palm leaves.

All welcome

During Lent, you will find an ABM envelope in the pewsheet. These might help us as to how we apply one of the three penitential principals of Lent – almsgiving. Jesus teaches that giving alms means making the needs of others our own. They are all around us: children and the old, the sick and the suffering, families and individuals, next-door neighbours and people in

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faraway lands. Whatever we give should be something of ourselves, something that costs us. What shall we give to the needy this Lent? Remember. Before us are the great alms Jesus gave: He loved us and gave himself up for us.

The Reverend Tim St Quintin has accepted Archbishop Glenn’s invitation to be our new rector and Bishop Chris has advised that the Commencement Service will be on Thursday 20 April at 7.00pm.

Fr Tim is married to Sarah and they have 3 children: Will, Callum and Kate. They will be living off-site and close by at the start of his ministry while our rectory is undergoing renovations. We look forward to the welcoming the St Quintin Family in April. Copies of Fr Tim’s CV are available at the West Door.

FR NEIL AND HEATHER’S CONTACT DETAILS

Contact details for Fr Neil and Heather: Email address – frneil21@gmail.com Mobile: 0490 555 715

Postal address is available from the Parish Office

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SUNDAY ROSTERS

THIS WEEK 26 February Epiphany 8

NEXT WEEK 5 March Lent 1

Reading 1 Exodus 24:12-18 Genesis 2:15-17;3:1-7

Psalm Psalm 2 Psalm 32

Reading 2 2 Peter 1:16-21 Romans 5:12-21

Gospel Matthew 17: 1-9 Matthew 4:1-11

7.00am 7.00am

Server John Halford John Halford

Reader David Frecker Caroline Frecker

Sidepersons Ron Bulla Shirley McDonald

Chalice John Halford John Beckhaus

9.00am 9.00am

Welcomers Cheryl Dunn Tom Ingham

Sidepersons Barbara Gordon Jane Ashworth

Kate Taubman John Ashworth

Senior Server Stephanie Bashford Deb Porter

Crucifer Roy Bartlett Michael Beach

Acolytes Taylor Mock Jane Mills

Jane Mills Stephanie Bashford

Chalice Stephanie Bashford Deb Porter

Alison Peterson Lorraine Brown

Cantor Glenn Amer Glenn Amer

Thurifer N/A N/A

Readers Michael Beach Esme Parker

Caroline Bowyer Selina

Intercessor Michael Beach Michael Beach

Morning Tea Nadine Taffard Naomi Smith

Lyn Scott Helen Fordham

Counters Ross McCallum Laura Mock

David Frecker John Ashworth

Sacristy Linen Kerry Trofimovs Helen Fordham

Sacristy S/Up Helen Robarts John Halford

Flowers Cheryl Dunn No flowers

NEXT SUNDAY LENT 1 – 5 MARCH 2017 CELEBRANT & PREACHER – THE REV’D MARTIN ROBINSON

7AM EUCHARIST 9AM SUNG EUCHARIST 11AM – CHURCH@11

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©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 2003. © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England 2000-2006

PARISH DIRECTORY 29 Waters Road Cremorne NSW 2090

Tel [02] 9953 1050 info@stpeterscremorne.org.au www.stpeterscremorne.org.au

Locum tenens Fr Bruce McAteer 0417 229 296 Family and Children’s Lay Minister Richard Sercombe

0418 291 219

Churchwardens Edwina Waddy 0402 116 216 David Frecker 0438 608 410 Greig Brooks 0418 632 228 Hon Treasurer David Frecker 0438 608 410 Parish Council Secretary Stefan Trofimovs 0410 949 612 Parish Councillors John Ashworth 9948 0023 Michael Beach 0435149525 Barbara Gordon 9953 1847 Tom Layton 0439 284 346 Jane Mills 9969 3775 Laura Mock 0405 121 312 Tim Moon 0400 677 423 Organist Glenn Amer 0414 238 725 Safe Ministry Rep Edwina Waddy 0402 116 216 Inter Church Council Rep Deb Porter 0427 789 410 Pastoral Care Contacts Jane Ashworth 9948 0023 Louisa Baker 9969 3939 Helen Beckhaus 9909 1867 John Halford 9411 5971 Kathy Moss 9909 3985 Mission Secretary Edwina Waddy 0402 116 216 Administrative Assistant Edwina Lambkin 9953 1050 Office Hours 9am – Midday

Tues and Thurs