Church opening hours: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 9am–1pm; Sun 7am–4pm Weekly services: Mon–Fri: 12:30pm Eucharist; Wed: 6:15pm Choral

For the week beginning Sunday 3 September 2017 WEEKLY

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As Sydney’s oldest church, St James’ is a place of soul-stirring worship, challenging preaching and fine music. We are a progressive community that welcomes all people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.

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HYMNS: 404, 372, 76, 272

PREACHER John Carroll Parish Reader

7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST Readers: Richard Cogswell & Thomas Alvisio Intercessor: Jackie Dettmann

9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH Reader: Leon Fitzgerald Intercessor: Sue Willgoss Choir: The St James’ Singers Setting: Dudman – Eucharist Motet: Campbell – Be strong and of good courage Voluntary: Bruhns – Praeludium in E minor ‘The Great’

11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST Reader: Christopher Richardson Intercessor: Gail Ball Choir: The Choir of St James’ Setting: Lasso – Missa super ‘Mon Coeur se recommande à vous’ Motet: Pott – Ubi caritas Voluntary: Bruhns – Praeludium in E minor ‘The Great’

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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Please advise one of the Sidespersons if you would like Communion brought to you in the pew.

If necessary, you are welcome to sit for those parts of the liturgy when it is normal to stand.

REFLECTION God’s people continue to grow through struggle. God called Moses by name in an unexpected encounter. God claimed him, and Moses responded in faith. Today, we also respond to God’s call in faith. We receive God’s liberation and commission to service. Following God is risky, but Jesus reveals God’s saving work in such costly faithfulness.

COLLECT OF THE DAY

O God, whose Son has shown the way of the cross to be the way of life: transform and renew our minds that we may not be conformed to this world but may offer ourselves wholly to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Saviour; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

FIRST READING

A reading from the book Exodus 3: 1–15

Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, ‘I must turn aside and look at this great sight, and see why the bush is not burned up.’ When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ Then he said, ‘Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.’ He said further, ‘I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Then the Lord said, ‘I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the country of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. The cry of the Israelites has now come to me; I have also seen how the Egyptians oppress them. So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.’ But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?’ He said, ‘I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain.’

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But Moses said to God, ‘If I come to the Israelites and say to them, “The God of your ancestors has sent me to you”, and they ask me, “What is his name?” what shall I say to them?’ God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am.’ He said further, ‘Thus you shall say to the Israelites, “I am has sent me to you.” ’ God also said to Moses, ‘Thus you shall say to the Israelites, “The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you”: This is my name for ever, and this my title for all generations.’

A short silence is observed.

Reader For the Word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

PSALM 105: 1–6, 23–26

At the 7:45am Eucharist the Psalm is recited antiphonally, a long pause being observed at the colon. At the 9:00am Eucharist the following antiphon and setting of the Psalm is used. At the 11:00am Eucharist a Book of Common Prayer setting of the Psalm is sung by the choir.

Response:

Chant: 9am – I. A. Atkins; 11am – F. A. G. Ouseley

O give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name:

tell among the peoples what things he has done.

Sing to him, O sing praises:

and be telling of all his marvellous works.

Exult in his holy name:

and let those that seek the Lord be joyful in heart.

Seek the Lord and his strength:

O seek his face continually.

Call to mind what wonders he has done:

his marvellous acts, and the judgements of his mouth,

O seed of Abraham his servant:

O children of Jacob his chosen one.

Then Israel came into Egypt:

and Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham.

There the Lord made his people fruitful:

too numerous for their enemies,

Whose hearts he turned to hate his people:

and to deal deceitfully with his servants.

Then he sent Moses his servant:

And Aaron whom he had chosen. Response

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SECOND READING

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans 12: 9–21

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ No, ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

A short silence is observed.

Reader For the Word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

We now sing hymn No. 372.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader.

Reader/All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Cantor May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our heart, that we might see how great is the hope to which we are called. Alleluia!

All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

GOSPEL READING MATTHEW 16: 21–28

Deacon A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St Matthew.

All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, ‘God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.’ But he turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.’

Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their

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life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?

For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.’

Deacon For the Gospel of the Lord, All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

COMMUNION

Baptised Christians from all traditions are welcome to receive Communion. All others are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing. Please move to the altar rail.

You are advised to take any valuables with you to Communion to ensure their security.

We also request that people not use the practice of ‘intinction’ at Communion (the practice of dipping the consecrated bread into the consecrated wine) as it increases the possibility of transmitting infection. If you are concerned about use of the common cup, it is acceptable for you to receive Communion in one kind (i.e. the bread only). Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.

COMMUNION MOTETS 9AM MOTET

Words: 1 Chronicles 28: 20 Music: Sidney S. Campbell (1909-1974)

11AM MOTET

Words: Hymn for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Tr. Francis Pott Music: Francis Pott (b. 1957)

ORGAN VOLUNTARY

Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697) – Pareludium in E minor ‘The Great’

PRAYERS FOR HEALING

The laying on of hands and anointing with prayers for healing, for yourself or on behalf of others, will be offered in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit after the 9:00am and 11:00am services.

Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord our God will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exultemus et in ipso juncundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.

Wherever charity and love reside, there God is found. He has gathered us into one love of Christ. Wherefore let us rejoice and be glad. Let us fear and love the living God, And with a true heart let us esteem ourselves highly in these things. Amen.

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Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for the Diocese of San Diego (Episcopal Church, USA) and its Bishop, The Right Rev’d James Mathes, and the Diocese of San Joaquin (Episcopal Church, USA) and its Provisional Bishops, The Right Rev’d Chester Talton and The Right Rev’d David Rice.

Baptism anniversaries: Oscar Eoin Monaghan McAlpine.

The sick – Immediate: Jean Lowe, Janet Balment, Ken Jones, Gordon Cooper, Pauline Thomas, Jennifer Reid, Fr Tony Tamblyn, Margaret Mackenzie, Georgina Shillito, Daphne Bunce.

In need: Frank, Rahul Ravi, Herbert Chan, The Booth family, Scott Marcellos, Carrick Robinson, Helka. For those affected by floods in South Asia and the United States, and for victims and others affected by acts of terrorism.

The sick – Long-term: Herb Anderson, Nellie Smith, Bill Beeche, Kate Canty, Vivienne, Paul, Ann Bratt, Anahera Chessum, John Grace, Max Watson, Peter Christian, Gillian Virginie, Helen Lord, Lynda Cox, Martha McRae, Megan Nelson, Jim Ridley, Rodney Knock, Leigh Knock, Pamela Sapsford, Bob Crundwell, Cherie Sheppard, Fr John Beer, Maddy Ritchie, Candace Waters, Norma Shore, Gabriel Miles, Tim Potter, Ray Sharp, Peter Stewart, Marian Pilone, Helen Ashley, Marion Barton, Neville Harris, Shirley Harris, Steve Bell, Benjamin York, Ariel Roman, Bp Ken Mason, Sue Keats, Ashleigh Lester, Joyce Wiltshire, Paula Ginns, Dorothy van Twest, Judith Chandler, Rhonda Gordon, Fiona Hawke, Barry Shepherd, Phillip, Norma Penglase, Dorothy Picard, Frances Rolfe, Hamish Richards, Jean Keppie, Lia Edwards, Billie Brace, Eve Syme, The Rev’d Paul Cooper.

The recently departed: Carolyn Cameron, Faye Green, John Rogers.

Those whose year’s mind falls at this time: Ellen Johnson, Margaret Vogan, William Sanders, Elizabeth Kata, Kenneth Cable, Toby Walker, Betty Innes, Noel Hayne, Constance Hayne, Eva McFarlane, Ailsa Brewster, George Slade, Ray Brooke, Thomas Sheppard, Richard Danks, Myrtle Ethell, Margaret Ibbotson, Esmond Quelch.

Please note that names of the sick will remain on the ‘Immediate’ list for one month only. If there is a need for a name to remain longer, please ask for it to be placed on the ‘Long Term’ list. All requests should be made to Dianne Ward, the Office Administrator, at office@sjks.org.au.

THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH TODAY

are in loving memory of

Kenneth Cable.

May he rest in peace and rise with Christ in glory.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

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NOTICES COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

MEN’S GROUP Our next meeting is on Saturday 9 September at 12 Noon, 15 Macleay Ave, Wahroonga. Our speaker is The Very Rev’d Dr David Ranson, Vicar General of the Diocese of Broken Bay. RSVP to David Cheetham on 0405 199 189.

NEW STEEPLE KEEPER Congratulations to Lindsay Small who has agreed to take on the job of Steeple Keeper. He has been assistant for some time and will now be responsible for following a regular schedule of maintenance to keep our bells running smoothly. Also, many thanks to our retiring steeple keeper, Alan Coates, who has looked after our bells for many years. Alan will continue to care for the simulator that he installed in the last few months.

SISTER FREDA MISSION Your response for socks and gloves for

our guests was again overwhelming. Our guests loved the warm clothing—it is something practical we can do and it is certainly much appreciated by everyone at this time of year. Similarly, the cash donations are gratefully received. We do so much rely heavily on your generosity.

Whenever we seek donations whether for cash or clothing, we are ever mindful of the continual demands placed on us all. We are very much aware that it is not easy for everyone to continue to provide. Thank you all again for such a tremendous response. It was great to be able to help so many who were clearly so appreciative to receive not only an unexpected gift but something very much in need, particularly in winter.

David & Robyn Carver, Co-ordinators.

ST JAMES’ INSTITUTE St James’ Annual Parish Retreat, is being held from 8-10 September at St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park. The Retreat Conductor is the Rev’d Catherine Eaton. Her theme will be Prayer as Pilgrimage – Finding the Way Within. Cost: $220, which covers single-room accommodation and all meals. If the cost would prohibit you from attending, please contact one of the clergy. Registration Forms are available in the baptistry and should accompany payment, either by card or cheque. These should be lodged with the Parish Office or given to Christopher Waterhouse. For more details about the retreat, please see Christopher Waterhouse or ring 8227 1305.

CONFIRMATION AND RECEPTION

A service of Confirmation and Reception into the Anglican Communion will be held on Sunday 22 October at 10:00am in St James’ Church. Bishop Michael Stead will confirm candidates and preach at this service. In Confirmation those who have been baptised come to confirm their baptismal promises. If you would like to be prepared for Confirmation, or wish to be received into the Anglican Communion, please speak to Fr John Stewart.

CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT The Churchwardens have produced a Mid-year Report, which is available in the Baptistry and on the parish website, www.sjks.org.au under Publications. The Report looks at Parish finances, property matters and future projects. Please take a copy and consider how you can help the Parish.

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NOTICES CONT’D COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

INTERPRETERS NEEDED The St James’ Hospital Visiting team needs the help of those skilled in languages other than English to accompany them as they visit those who are in Sydney Hospital. Those fluent in Greek, Italian and/or German would be most welcome, but speakers of other languages may be of assistance as well. Those who are ill in hospital and who do not speak English no doubt feel especially isolated, so any help for the team who goes to provide companionship and support would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Mary Sattin on 0449 945 062 if you can help.

BILLETS NEEDED At their concert on 16 September, The Choir of St James’ will be performing with The Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne. The choristers from Trinity (about 30 in number) will need accommodation for both the night before and the night of the concert. If you can help to provide such hospitality to these choristers (and obtain a free ticket to the concert), please contact the Head of Music, Warren Trevelyan-Jones at music@sjks.org.au or ring 8227 1306.

WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR? Please continue to pray about the finding of a refugee family from Syria who are currently in Jordan and can be proposed by St James’ to come to Australia. We have sent the information in April and we know it was received. We are still waiting to hear further information. We have collected some money and when we receive some more information we will do more fund raising. We have had contact with a parish in the south west and they

may be willing to partner with us. Everything is moving very slowly. We continue to take food and other gifts to the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) in Newtown. Please continue to put gift cards from Woolworths, Coles, etc. in the offering plate at St James’. Kids@Church have been collecting children’s books for the ASC play group as their contribution. Thank you to all those who have contributed. The situation on Manus and Nauru concerning asylum seekers (prisoners) seems to be getting worse. After a visit to Manus Island, Senator Nick McKim stated: ‘What is happening here, and on Nauru, is unspeakably cruel and inhumane. It shames our country and all decent Australians. Surely Australia’s prisoners on Manus and Nauru must finally be brought to freedom in Australia so they can start to rebuild their lives that have been so brutally shattered by Australia’s political establishment.’

‘BEING HEARD’: EQUAL VOICES CONFERENCE Join Equal Voices for our first national conference on Saturday 21 October at the University of Technology Sydney. We’ll unpack and explore the impact of discrimination and exclusion, wrestle with what true inclusion looks like, and listen to voices that have been silenced for too long. Why are a growing number of evangelicals becoming affirming? What is the harm done by the message of orientation change? Would you appreciate a session at which you can ask those burning questions you haven’t been able to ask anywhere else? Early bird tickets are on sale until 31 August – don’t miss out. Visit the website: https://equalvoices.org.au/conference/ Call Natalie Cooper (Equal Voices Co-chair) on 0406 124 239 with any questions.

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NOTICES CONT’D COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

MORE INFORMATION on the Parish can be found on our website, www.sjks.org.au, including links to our bi-monthly magazine, Parish Connections.

The August/September 2017 issue of Parish Connections is available, online and in the Baptistry and Parish Office.

NOTICE TO APPLY FOR FACULTY

NOTICE is hereby given that the Minister and Parish Council would like to make the following alterations in the Church of St James’ at King Street, Sydney, NSW:

the erection of a plaque in memory of Frederick Septimus Kelly DSC. In accordance with the regulations under the Parish Administration Ordinance 2008 parishioners of this church can lodge objections with the Diocesan Registrar within 21 days from the date when this notice was first placed. Objections are to be in writing and sent to the Registrar’s Office, PO Box Q190, QVB Post Office NSW 1230 or emailed to registry@sydney.anglican.asn.au.

CMS SUMMER SCHOOL ‘TECH TEAM LEADER’ – VOLUNTEER ROLE CMS NSW & ACT is looking for the right person to lead the Tech Team at CMS Summer School. If you enjoy leading a team, can prepare a roster, and have a general understanding of all things technical, then this volunteer role may be for you. You will have a broad understanding of AV systems and WHS. You will be required to work with the internal team leaders to prepare rosters and work schedules and identify equipment to be sourced from external suppliers. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tony Hinchon at thinchon@cms.org.au

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Please send any notices for inclusion in the Parish News to the office by Tuesday morning.

Please consider paying your offering directly into the church account. The details are: BSB 032 007, A/C 250025, Churchwardens St James’ Gen. A/C. Offering cards are available from the Office if you use direct debit.

PARISH OF ST JAMES, KING ST

Office: Level 1, 169–171 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone: 8227 1300 Fax: 9232 4182 E-mail: office@sjks.org.au

Rector: The Reverend Andrew Sempell E: rector@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1303 (Mobile: 0419 018 225)

Associate Rector: The Reverend John Stewart E: john.stewart@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1304 (AH 9410 3077) [On leave: 8 to 27 September incl.]

Director of the St James’ Institute: Christopher Waterhouse E: christopher.waterhouse@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1305

Head of Music: Warren Trevelyan-Jones E: music@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1306

Churchwardens: Sidney Blairs, Holly Raiche and Kumar Rasiah. E: warden1@sjks.org.au

Website: www.sjks.org.au

PARISH MINISTRIES

GUILD OF ST RAPHAEL

HEALING EUCHARIST

First Tues. of each month, 6:15pm

MOTHERS’ UNION

First Wed. of each month, 10:30am

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Tuesday, 1:10–1:50pm, Crypt Wednesday, 7:45–8:30am, Crypt Friday, 1:10–1:50pm, Crypt

WORSHIP Monday to Friday 12:30pm, Holy Eucharist

Wednesday 6 September 6:15pm, Choral Evensong Sung by The Choir of St James’ (Lower Voices)

LUNCHTIME CONCERT Wednesday 6 September 1:15pm Alistair Nelson – organ

NEXT SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2017

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

(GREEN)

PREACHER

THE REV’D JOHN DEANE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,

ANGLICAN BOARD OF MISSION

7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST

9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH

SETTING: DUDMAN – EUCHARIST

11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST

SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES’

SETTING: HOWELLS – ‘COLLEGIUM REGALE’

MOTET: PALESTRINA – SICUT CERVUS