ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIADIOCESE OF BALLARAT

ST PAUL’S - BAKERY HILL

“If God is for us, who is against us?” (Rom 8:31)

Peter and Paul–30th June 2019Patronal Festival

Living our Faith and Witnessing to Christ’s Love Welcome to St Paul’s Church! We acknowledge the Wathaurung people, the traditional

custodians of this land. Visitors are asked to make themselves known to the Welcomers. You are invited to wear a St Paul’s name tag. Communicant members of all Christian

traditions are invited to receive communion; anyone is welcome to receive a blessing. Please join us for refreshments after the Parish Eucharist.

8am Holy Eucharist 10am Parish EucharistWelcome to our Eucharist.

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We welcome the Dean, Fr Chris Chataway, as our celebrant and preacher today

INTROIT HYMN: Filled with the Spirit’s power TIS: 411Walter Greatorex 1877-1949

In the name of God: Father, + Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.The Lord be with you And also with you.

SCRIPTURE SENTENCE: I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what he has entrusted to me. 2 Tim 1.12

PRAYER OF PREPARATION:Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires known,and from whom no secrets are hidden:cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love you,and worthily magnify your holy name;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE PENITENTIAL RITEThe Kyrie is sung:Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy.

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The celebrant introduces the Prayer of General Confession: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.The celebrant says the Prayer of Absolution: The Gloria (sung at 10am)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

COLLECT OF THE DAY: (pause for silent prayer) O God, by the preaching of Paul your apostle you have caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: grant that, as we remember his wonderful conversion, we may show

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ourselves thankful to you by following his teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING Acts 12.1-11A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesAbout that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He had James, the brother of John, killed with the sword. After he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. (This was during the festival of Unleavened Bread.) When he had seized him, he put him in prison and handed him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover. While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him. The very night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while guards in front of the door were keeping watch over the prison. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. The angel said to him, “Fasten your belt and put on your sandals.” He did so. Then he said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” Peter went out and followed him; he did not realize that what was happening with the angel’s help was real; he thought he was seeing a vision. After they had passed the first and the second guard, they came before the iron gate leading into the city. It opened for them of its own accord, and they went outside and walked along a lane, when suddenly the angel left him. Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hands of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.”This is the Word of the Lord, thanks be to God

PSALM 87 (We respond with the bold verses).

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On the holy mount stands the city he founded;the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; Philistia too, and Tyre, with Ethiopia “This one was born there,” they say.And of Zion it shall be said, “This one and that one were born in it”; for the Most High himself will establish it.The Lord records, as he registers the peoples, “This one was born there.” Singers and dancers alike say, “All my springs are in you.”NEW TESTAMENT READING 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 17-18As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.This is the Word of the Lord, thanks be to GodGRADUAL HYMN: Fight the good fight TIS: 594

Attrib. John Hatton ? - 1793

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church; the gates of hell will not hold out against it. Alleluia, alleluia!

GOSPEL John 21.15-22Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John

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+ Glory to you Lord Jesus ChristWhen they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.” (He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, “Follow me.” Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them; he was the one who had reclined next to Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!” This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

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Let us together affirm the faith of the Church: [stand]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 salvationhe 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 againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand 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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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONAfter each petition …Liberating God, in your mercy,hear our prayerAfter the prayers:

Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers.Grant that what we have asked in faithwe may by your grace receive,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.The following Prayer of Humble Access may follow here: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 GREETING OF PEACE All stand. We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with youOFFERTORY HYMN: Dear Father, Lord of humankind TIS: 598

Charles Hubert Hastings Parry 1848-1918The Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The preface continues…forever praising you and singing:Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

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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.

The Eucharistic prayer continues…Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.The prayer concludes with …in songs of never ending praise:Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen.As our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray: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 forever. Amen

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNIONWe break this bread to share in the body of Christ.We who are many are one body in Christ, for we all share in the one bread.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us;Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us your peace.

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This is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world Happy are those who are called to his supper.Lord I am not worthy to receive you but only say the word, and I shall be healed.The gifts of God for the people of God.COMMUNIONCOMMUNION HYMN: Firmly I believe TIS 140

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.

Parish Notices…

THE BLESSINGGod give you grace to follow Peter and Paul and all the saints in faith and hope and love; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. Go in the peace of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

RECESSIONAL HYMN: Thou didst leave thy throneThou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown,When Thou camest to earth for me;But in Bethlehem's home was there found no roomFor Thy holy nativity.O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,There is room in my heart for Thee.

Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,Proclaiming Thy royal degree;But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth,And in great humility.O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,There is room in my heart for Thee.

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The foxes found rest, and the birds their nestIn the shade of the forest tree;But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God,In the deserts of Galilee.O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,There is room in my heart for Thee.

Thou camest, O Lord, with the living wordThat should set Thy people free;But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn,They bore Thee to Calvary.O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,There is room in my heart for Thee.

hen the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing,At Thy coming to victory,Let Thy voice call me home, saying "Yet there is room,There is room at My side for thee."My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou comest and callest for me.

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 by E.J.Dwyer (Australia) Pty Ltd. Reproduced with permission. CCLI License No: 218042.

Worship & Diary this week (1st-6th July)Tues – 10.00 am Christian Meditation Thurs – 10.30 am Holy Eucharist and Morning Tea

7:30 pm Induction of Sr. Elisa and SupperReadings for next Sunday 2 Kings 5.1-14, Psalm 30, Galatians 6.(1-6) 7-18, Luke 10.1-12 (13-16) 17-24

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For the Church in every time and place and especially for: The United Church of Pakistan The Most Revd Humphrey Peters - Bishop of Peshawar &

Moderator of the Church of Pakistan Clergy with Permission to Officiate and other licensed clergy:

Tom Banfield, Lay Ka Baw, Des Benfield, Michael Boyle, Robert Caernarvon-Smith, Cliff Cheong, Darrell Couch, Malcolm Crawley, John Dewhurst, Wayne Dorning, Don Fairlie, Rob Ferguson, John Grace, Colin Griffifths, Nagi Habib, Paul Harper, Charles Helms, Barry Johns, Ellis Jones, Tony Johns, Robert Long, Hayden McKellar, John Macmillan, Peter Mather, Don Mulhallen, Terence O’Neill-Fitzsimons, John Price, Graham Reynolds, Neale Salan, Cornelius Samuel, +John Stewart, Malcolm Thomas, Geoffrey Tisdall, Denys Tonks, David Turner, Lynton Wade & Barry Wells.

Kandabiamb, PNG The lonely and those who feel unloved.

For those with Special Needs: among the sick Jean, Carmel, Tony W, Bennita, Hazel, Heather, Stephanie, Tamara, Andrew, Aaron, Sue, Vera, Jenny, Jan, Fr Peter, Seth, Corey, Michele, Gillian, Pauline, Margaret. We pray for patients suffering from serious diseases and those who care for them.For the departed: Eleanor Gawne, Leslie Holive (30) Ruby Cravine, Laurence Rustin, James Hudson, William Oliver, Kenneth Clayton (1) Christopher Stratton, Wilma Neville, Mavis Reams, Harold Anderson, Herbert Fisher, Myrtle Woods, Ellen Brown, Elizabeth Polkinghorne, Charles Stewart (2)Hazel Gordon, Ina Henderson, Dora Buckland, James Walker, Thomas Williams, William Davies, Margaret Stephens, William Dodds (3)Henry Douglas, Philip Ball, Harry Page, Una Cecelia, Ruby Webb (4)Richard Robertson, Joan Hay, Lyle Kay, Kathleen Sawyer, Louisa Milverton, Frederick Siemering, David Congalaton, Rachel Nichol (5)Charlotte Vickers, Vicki Beaston, Charles Harland, Mary Baylis, Helen Hall(6)

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APPOINTMENT OF NEW RECTOR

Bishop Garry has announced that he has appointed Sister Elisa Helen, CSC as the new rector of St Paul’s. Her induction will be held at St Paul’s on Thursday 4th July 2019. Sr Elisa’s first Sunday will be next week, 7th July.

Time to RejoiceI wonder if the Philippians (see scripture below) were a disheartened lot that they needed to be told toremember the Good News of Jesus Christ. And told again and again. Certainly, if we allow ourselves to be bombarded by the Bad News we will have be to be reminded, again and again. Rejoicing isn’t just bells and whistles, parties or even putting on a brave face when your heartis broken. Rejoicing is a growing act. It leads to a deep and inner conviction that the Love of God in Jesus is real and for all.Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4Mothers’ Union members in Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland are rejoicing in Lord judging by the flood of positive response and enthusiastic support to MULOA. On national television in Lesotho the Bad News was shifted aside for a presentatiLet us all rejoice in this Good News.

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JULYThurs 4th- 7.30pm induction of Sister Elisa as rector of St Paul’s

SEPTEMBERWed 25th – Film luncheon at Regent Theatre – film is Downton AbbeyOCTOBER Tues 22nd- 1.30pm Kay’s fashion parade at Wilkinson HallNOVEMBERSat 2nd- Spring plant saleDECEMBERWed 4th- Film luncheon at Regent Theatre – film is White Christmas

Metal Collection During the Month of JuneMetal collection for June will be finalised at the end of this week so there are still a few days to get metal to the scrap metal dealers.St Pauls Patronal Festival LuncheonPatronal Festival Luncheon is Today 30th June. The Band hall will be open from 9am -- for food deliveries and setting up.Please be at the hall by 11.45am --as lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Come and join the funWednesdays during school term

10.30am- 12.30 pmThe Cathedral Function Room

49 Lydiard Street South.

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ABM TinsCould all those who have an ABM tin, please get them back to me by the end of June please? Anyone who would like to start donating to ABM can see me to organise a tin/box. Thank you, Fiona.Samaritan’s Purse Christmas ShoeboxesSt Pauls is once again participating in the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoeboxes. June has passed this over to Kris to organise. Thanks June for your efforts. Fill the shoeboxes with gifts for children, and $10 is required for postage. Please see Kris if you would like 2 or 6! They are due back end of September. Details are in the leaflet.RostersWant to be added to, or taken off, the roster? Just chat to Tony. Thank you for being willing to use your gifts to serve St Paul’s family! New rosters are available at the back of the church.

Sister Elisa Induction

Clean up for Sr Elisa’s InductionWe will have a working bee 11:30 am on Thursday 4th.to clean and prepare the church for Sr. Elisa’s Induction. Everyone is welcome to help.Supper for evening of Sr Elisa's induction.We will have supper after the service on Thursday 4th July. Finger food/slices etc would be appreciated. The small oven and microwave will be available to heat up items. See Fiona if you have any questions.

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Parish DirectoryBishop The Rt. Rev’d Garry Weatherill

For any enquiries please contact the parish mobile or email.If you require the services of a priest, one will be contacted for you.Our new priest will be inducted on 4th July 2019

Parish Mobile 0455 371 379.

Associate ClergyThe Rev’d Canon Geoffrey TisdallThe Rev’d Malcolm Thomas

Parish Secretary: Lisa SmithOrganist: Ken TurnerPriest’s Warden: Julie WernerChurchwarden: Mark Stewart People’s Churchwarden: Heather ClintonTreasurer: (interim) Julie Werner

Parish Council Secretary: Lisa Smith

St. Paul’s OfficeAt Anglicare – Cnr of St Paul’s Way & Victoria St.Postal Address: PO Box 1460, Ballarat, 3354Email: stpaulsballarat@hotmail.comWebsite: www.stpaulsbakeryhill.org.auOffice Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am- 1pm

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