The Epiphany of our Lord 5 January, 2020

Anglican Parish of Caloundra - Glasshouse Country

The Churches of: St Andrew’s, 46 Upper Gay Terrace, Caloundra, St Thomas’, 31 Bray Road, Mooloolah and

the Mary MacKillop Centre, 160 Peachester Road, Beerwah

The candle this week burns in loving memory of

Jocelyn O’Neill .

Jocelyn’s ashes will be interred in the St

Andrew’s Memorial Garden today

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP We hope your time here will be a blessing for you. We would like to give you information about the various ministries of the Parish: please ask one of the Welcomers or Sidespersons for a Parish Information Pack.

THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD Epiphany means ‘manifestation’. It has become associated with one element in the story of Christ’s birth, the visit of the far-travelled magi and hence with a focus on the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. Matthew’s account speaks simply of ‘wise men from the east’; later tradition fixed their number at three, made them kings and recalled their resonant names – Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. In this perspective, Epiphanytide is an apt season to pray for the worldwide mission of the Church. The season of joyful celebration that begins at Christmas continues through the successive Sundays of Epiphany, ending with the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas). The child who has been manifested to the magi at his birth is now recognized by Simeon and Anna, when he comes to be presented in the Temple according to the Law of Israel. He is both ‘a light to lighten the Gentiles’ and ‘the glory of God’s people Israel’. But the redemption he will bring must be won through suffering; the Incarnation is directed to the Passion; and Simeon’s final words move our attention away from the celebration of Christmas and towards the mysteries of Easter. PRAYER OF THE DAY

Lord God of the nations, we have seen the star of your glory rising in splendour: may the brightness of your incarnate Word pierce the night that covers the earth, signal the dawn of justice and peace, and beckon all nations to walk as one in your light. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, in the splendour of eternal light, God for ever and ever. Amen. FIRST READING Isaiah 60:1-6

A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah 1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

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4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord. Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 72:1-7, 10-14

Response: The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice 1 Give the king your judgement, O God: and your righteousness to the son of a king, 2 That he may judge your people rightly: and the poor of the land with equity. 3 Let the mountains be laden with peace because of his righteousness: and the hills also with prosperity for his people. 4 May he give justice to the poor among the people: and rescue the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor. ……...The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice 5 May he live while the sun endures: and while the moon gives light, throughout all generations. 6 May he come down like rain upon the new-mown fields: and as showers that water the earth. 7 In his time shall righteousness flourish: and abundance of peace, till the moon shall be no more. …..The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring tribute: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. 11 All kings shall fall down before him: and all nations do him service. 12 He will deliver the needy when they cry: and the poor that have no helper.

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13 He will pity the helpless and the needy: and save the lives of the poor. 14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence: and their blood shall be precious in his sight. …...The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice SECOND READING Ephesians 3:1-12

A reading from the letter of Paul to the Ephesians 1 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow-heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. Hear the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-12

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. 1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6 “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.” ’

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7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.’ 9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. For the Gospel of the Lord, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. SENTENCE OF THE DAY Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60.1

Copyright: Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version BIBLE, copyright ©1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. Liturgical resources are derived from “A Prayer Book for Australia” which is copyright ©1995, The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation, and published under the imprint Broughton Books. Used by permission.

The Parish Council would like to present an Alpha Course at St Andrew’s early next year, on Fridays 9.30am—11.30am, commencing with an Introductory Session on Friday 24th January to talk about what the course will cover and to assist those who are yet to decide if they wish to participate. The course is an overview of the Christian faith so it is great for those who have questions or want to investigate Christianity as well as being a back to basics course for Christians. Into the bargain, it’s a chance to make new friends and

have fun together. Attendance at the Introduction on 24th January is open to all and does not commit you to continuing on. There will then be ten weekly sessions starting on Friday 31st January and finishing on 3rd April (just before Easter), plus a session on Saturday 7th March, when we learn more about the Holy Spirit. Speak to Rev Timothy, Cathy Richards or Anne Bowyer for more information.

GOOD-BYE TO THE NICHOLSONS The parish family will be farewelling Reverend Dr. Timothy and June Nicholson on Saturday 1st February at 11:30am at St. Andrew’s. If you would like to contribute towards a gift from the parish, please place your donation in an envelope clearly marked – FAREWELL GIFT. Thank you from the Wardens.

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Remember in Your Prayers The World As bushfires continue across Australia, pray for those who have

experienced loss or been traumatised by their experiences and for devastated communities; may God comfort and heal them in body mind and spirit and give them hope of restoration.

The Church Anglican Communion: Pray for The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia: †Philip Richardson - Bishop of Taranaki and Primate: †Don Tamihere - Pihopa o Aotearora and Primate: †Fereimi Cama - Bishop of Polynesia and Primate The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Ballarat: †Garry Weatherill; Clergy and People Our Diocese: The Parish of Bulimba: Lindsay Howie - Locum Southern Queensland Correctional Centre: Sue Barker Coomera Anglican College, Coomera: Principal – Mark Sly; Chaplain – Mary-Anne Rulfs; Chair of School Council – Stephen Knott; members of College Council; staff & students The Charity of the Month: CBM and Fred Hollows Foundation Our Parish: For those contemplating joining the Alpha course or inviting a friend.

Those in hospital or recovering

Those in need: Caloundra

Brian Ashley-Cooper Shirley Barker Muriel Bates Raymond Bates Elizabeth Bell Barry Bonner Shirley Bourne Terry Curran

Maureen Glover Margaret Macey Robert Macey Eileen Mann Bob Muller Francis Nickelson Randall family

Marguerite Ross Imogen Pay Smith Beverly Stuart Bevan & Grace Thiele Alan & Jane Wood Julie & Peter Worrall Hannah

Those in need: Glasshouse Country

Ross Anderson David & Kevin Barrett Adell & Barbara Broadbridge Adam & Eric Gough Rosemary Halstead Peter Horton Dean Lewis Avis and Rod Matheson Nathan Meredith

Sonja Morris Nathan Joe Parris Sheila Patrice Esma Rigby Lorraine Rigby Alan & Sandra Short Darren Sims Robin Slattery

Sandra Starke Ashleigh & Stephen Smith Anne Taplin Barry Terrell Cherry Tyler-Wood John Watters Marj Wilcock Bev & Ivan Wild Julie & Peter Worrall

Rest in Peace Anniversary of Death

5 January: Esther Dance, Horace Wilkes, Anne West, Vukan (Bill) Sinikovic 6 January: Griffith Whitehead 7 January: Henry Lancashire 8 January: Daniel Seebens, Dulcie Erb, Charles Watson, Petrus Schalkx, Mark Brice, Norm Butler 9 January: Jack Walton 10 January: Violet Richardson, Margaret Young 11 January: James Jeffreys, Samuel Hawksley, Violet Sargent

If you know someone who would like prayer, please speak with one of the clergy or add their name to the Prayer Book at Mary MacKillop or St Andrew’s.

Please keep us updated with news and requests for thanksgiving.

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St Andrew’s Roster Date 5 January 2020 12 January 2020

Feast Day The Epiphany of our Lord The Baptism of our Lord

Time 7am 9am 7am 9am

Daphne Hennessy Rosie Day Kay Turner Rosie Day WELCOMERS

Marg Liley John Turner

SIDEPERSONS Gai Crabtree Rod Hall Ken Mewburn Dorothy Barraclough

Peter Kendal Di Hall Helen Crook Rosie Day

PRESIDENT Timothy Nicholson Timothy Nicholson Timothy Nicholson Timothy Nicholson

DEACON - Diana Ware - Diana Ware

READERS R1 Marg Liley Wendy Ashley-Cooper Helen Crook Graham Carpenter

Ps Sandra Thompson Wendy Ashley-Cooper John Turner Graham Carpenter

R2 Gai Crabtree Wendy Ashley-Cooper John Turner Clif Palmer

PREACHER Timothy Nicholson Timothy Nicholson Timothy Nicholson Timothy Nicholson

LITURGICAL ASSISTANTS

Stephen Knight Sue White Evan Jenkins Wendy Ashley-Cooper

Lorraine Conolly Carol Spence Judy Sperling Norman Maher

SERVERS Willian Hayston - William Hayston -

MUSIC Anne Bowyer & 7am music team

Anne Bowyer & 9am music team

Anne Bowyer & 7am music team

Anne Bowyer & 9am music team

HYMNS M39, M451, M740, M749, T301

M35, T454, T281, M342, M740

M538, M611, M89, M67, M708

M457, sheet, M538, M89, M151

SOUND Evan Jenkins Gordon Smith Peter Kendal Ross Sutherland

DATA PROJECTOR Ken Mewburn Zeph Palmer Col Acworth Kay Sutherland

SACRISTANS Carol Spence Sandra Thompson

FLOWERS Flower Team Flower Team

MORNING TEA Gai Crabree

Lyn Murdoch Robin Sverdloff

Judy Sperling Helen Wilson

Noelene Linton

CLEANERS Gordon and Gai Crabtree Joan Ferris and Judy Sperling

Mary MacKillop Roster Date 5 January 2020 12January 2020

Feast Day The Epiphany of our Lord The Baptism of our Lord

Time 9am 9am

SACRISTAN Merle Tozer Marion Taplin

LITURGICAL ASSIST Fred Carr Pam Innes

SIDEPERSON Jim Rigby Ted Prickett

PRESIDENT Tony Halstead Tony Halstead

READERS R1 Volunteer please Kathy Seib

R2 Volunteer please Sheila Williams

PREACHER Tony Halstead Tony Halstead

INTERCESSIONS Rosemary Halstead Heather Setch

MUSIC Liz Little Kathy Seib

HYMNS M39, M451, M740, M749, M644 M538, M611, M89, M67, M708

FLOWERS Heather Setch Pam Innes

TELLERS Peter Setrch & Miriam Hargrave Ted Prickett & Miriam Hargrave

MORNING TEA Heather Setch & Lesley Elaine Chapman & Hazel Gough

Parish Calendar JANUARY Sun 5 The Epiphany of our Lord 7.00am Eucharist (St Andrew’s) 9.00am Eucharist (St Andrew’s) 9.00am Eucharist (Mary MacKillop) Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12

5.30pm Healing Service (St Andrew’s) Mon 6 9.30am Eucharist (Currimundi Gardens) 1.30pm Prayers for the Parish (St Andrew’s) Tues 7 8.00am Morning Prayer (St Andrew’s) 10.30am Eucharist (Southern Cross NH) Wed 8 9.00am Eucharist (St Thomas’)

Readings: 1 John 4;11-18; Psalm 72:8-14; Mark 6:45-52

9.45am Christian Meditation (St Andrew’s) 10.30am Eucharist (St Andrew’s) 2.00pm Executive Team Mtg (St Andrew’s) Thu 9 8.00am Morning Prayer (St Andrew’s) Sun 12 The Baptism of our Lord 7.00am Eucharist (St Andrew’s) 9.00am Eucharist (St Andrew’s) 9.00am Eucharist (Mary MacKillop)

(Bring & Buy, Mary Mackillop)

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29; Acts 10: 34-43; Matthew 3:3-17

Mon 13 9.30am Eucharist, (Currimundi Gardens) 1.30pm Prayers for the Parish (St Andrew’s) Tues 14 8.00am Morning Prayer (St Andrew’s) Wed 15 9.00am Eucharist (St Thomas’)

Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20; Psalm 40:5-11; Mark 1:29-39

9.45am Christian Meditation (St Andrew’s) 10.30am Eucharist (St Andrew’s) Thu 16 8.00am Morning Prayer (St Andrew’s) Fri 17 10.30am Eucharist, (St Mary’s NH) Sun 19 Second Sunday after Epiphany 7.00am Eucharist (St Andrew’s) 9.00am Eucharist (St Andrew’s) 9.00am Eucharist (Mary MacKillop)

Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42

Mon 20 9.30am Eucharist, (Currimundi Gardens) 1.30pm Prayers for the Parish (St Andrew’s) Tues 21 8.00am Morning Prayer (St Andrew’s) 9.00am Eucharist (Centaur NH) Wed 22 9.00am Eucharist (St Thomas’)

Readings: 1 Samuel 18:6-9;19:1-7; Psalm 144:3-10; Mark 3:1-6

9.45am Christian Meditation (St Andrew’s) 10.30am Eucharist (St Andrew’s)

Parish Directory

Rector Archdeacon Julie Worrall

(on extended leave)

Assistant Priest The Rev’d Dr Timothy Nicholson timothy@cgca.com.au 0439 090 827 Day off: Monday

Office Administrator 07 5491 1866 Rowena Rayner (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)

admin@cgca.com.au PO Box 52, Caloundra, 4551

Associate Clergy The Rev’d Dr Ray Barraclough 5499 6893 The Rev’d David Curry 5492 5888 The Rev’d Tony Halstead 0455 554 930 The Rev’d Michael Martin 5493 6985 The Rev’d Clarry White 5439 7922 The Rev’d Diana Ware 0417 784 384

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Church Wardens: Miriam Hargreave, Cathy Richards & Judy Sperling

Treasurer Linda Snitch District Warden (Glasshouse Country) Peter Setch

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Building Advisory Committee Eric Nickelson 07 5493 9035 Communications Committee Timothy Nicholson 07 5491 1866 Safety Committee Kay Turner (Caloundra) Miriam Hargreave (Glasshouse Country) Social Committee Cathy Richards

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