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The Diocese of Wangaratta

The Anglican Parishof Kilmore

with Broadford, Pyalong & Tallarook

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost - 23rd June 2013Hymns: 672, 703, 657, 235, 595

Introit HymnBlessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.Blessed be God's kingdom, now and forever.

We are the body of Christ.His Spirit is with us.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.And also with you.

All may exchange a sign of peace.

The Liturgy continues on page 119 Green Prayer Book

SENTENCE: God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and withpower; and he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by thedevil, for God was with him.Acts 10.38

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THE COLLECT:Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till theyfind their rest in you; so lead us by your Spirit that in this life we may live to yourglory and in the life to come enjoy you for ever; through Jesus Christ, our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Amen.

FIRST READING 1 Kings 19.1-4, 8-15a

A reading from the first book of KingsNow Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all theprophets with the sword. So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, May thegods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not makeyour life like that of one of them. Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he

came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went adays journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it andprayed that he might die. I have had enough, Lord , he said. Take my life; I amno better than my ancestors. So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened bythat food, he travelled for forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, themountain of God. He replied, I have been very zealous for the Lord GodAlmighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, andput your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they

are trying to kill me too. The Lord said, Go out and stand on the mountain inthe presence of the Lord , for the Lord is about to pass by. Then a great andpowerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord ,but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but theLord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lordwas not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it,he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.Then a voice said to him, What are you doing here, Elijah? He replied, I have

been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected yourcovenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. Iam the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too. The Lord said tohim, Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When youget there, anoint Hazael king over Aram.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God.

For the PSALM Hymn 703

SECOND READING Galatians 3.10-14, 23-29

A reading from Pauls letter to the GalatiansFor all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: Cursedis everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the

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Law. Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because therighteous will live by faith. The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says,The person who does these things will live by them. Christ redeemed us fromthe curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: Cursed iseveryone who is hung on a pole. He redeemed us in order that the blessing givento Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we

might receive the promise of the Spirit. Before the coming of this faith, we wereheld in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would berevealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justifiedby faith. Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. So inChrist Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who werebaptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew norGentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one inChrist Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abrahams seed, and heirs

according to the promise.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONAlleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Return | to your home,and declare how much God has | done for you.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

GOSPEL Luke 8.26-39A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke

Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. Ashe stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a longtime he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs.

When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice,What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, donot torment me, for Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out ofthe man. (For many times it had seized him; he was kept under guard and boundwith chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by thedemon into the wilds.) Jesus then asked him, What is your name? He said,Legion; for many demons had entered him. They begged him not to order themto go back into the abyss. Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was

feeding; and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave thempermission. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, andthe herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When theswineherds saw what had happened, they ran off and told it in the city and in thecountry. Then people came out to see what had happened, and when they came

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to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone sitting at the feetof Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. Those who hadseen it told them how the one who had been possessed by demons had beenhealed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes askedJesus to leave them; for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boatand returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might

be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, Return to your home, and declarehow much God has done for you. So he went away, proclaiming throughout thecity how much Jesus had done for him.

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

THE PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFULO Holy One, we celebrate the goodness of your grace; grace that liberates usfrom oppression, when dark forces work to bind us; grace that provides for us a

refuge when destructive people would persecute us; grace that proclaims ourbelonging in Gods family when we feel alienated. We celebrate the goodness ofgrace, which keeps us from temptation, delivers us from evil, and when we turn topaths of bleakness and despair leads us into your vibrant, abundant life.

God of grace; hear our prayer

God for whom we long, we pray for your world, for respect and reverence for theearths ecosystems, that there be an awakeing to the dangers of pollution and over

exploitation of resources; may we learn to live in harmony with creation and witheach, and we continue our prayer for peace. Pray for all refugees and those fleeingconflict and war, and those of Northern India impacted by floods and landslides.

God of grace; hear our prayerGod who calls and sends, we pray for the life and mission of the church, for thosecalled to minister, teach and pastor your people, and for those sent to proclaimyour good news of redemptive love to all; we pray for our Diocese and ourBishop John, for our parish and our life together, strengthen us for our work inbringing hope and relief to all in need.

God of grace; hear our prayerGod of the rejected and marginalised, hear our prayer for our communityespecially those who struggle with the demons of addiction; alcohol, drugs,gambling, compulsive disorders, demons of the night and dreams, of loneliness,depression, anxiety and fear. We pray for courage to name these demons; for thepower of Christ to free and liberate; for the stillness and quietness of your caressworking with redeeming love to bring transformation to wholeness andacceptance. May our prayer be a source of hope for all.

God of grace; hear our prayer

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God of welcome and hospitality we pray for our nation and our community; forthose who jobs are under threat; for those who are unemployed andunderemployed; for the homeless and especially children who live on the streetsof out towns and cities; we give thanks for churches and agencies who offersupport and outreach and we pray for generous support of our governments.

God of grace; hear our prayerHealing God, hear our pray for comfort for the sick and suffering and for all inneed, for the aged and the infirmed; those nearing death and those who wait withthem; we pray for those on our hearts and minds this day and those who haverequested prayer; may our prayer bring peace and calm.

God of grace; hear our prayer

O God, you permeate our hearts with your grace and help us to find greater room

in them for others. Hear us as we pray for ourselves and those who love us;breathe your gentle, healing spirit upon all this day who need your special gracesand keep this world in your loving embrace.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

God all eternity we pray your mercy on all who have died; for those who havedied in loneliness or torment, for those who had no one to pray for them, and forthose whose years mind occurs at this time.

Rest eternal grant to them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Almighty God we offer our prayers in faith and hope and love, hear us as we prayas our Lord has taught us; Our Father in heaven.... [Pg 124]

Request for prayer from:Heather Turnbull, Chris Schafer, David Flower, Glen Turnbull, Tom Scrivens, Ted

Evans, Darren Winfield, Norma Hedley, Keith Jenkins, Justin Quigg, Kelly Quigg,Karen Goodger, Michael Farrell.

(Anyone wishing to add a person to the Parish prayer list please make sure the person is happyto be named and then contact Fr Kim.)Years mind: Today we remember before God those whose anniversary of deathoccurs this week: 23rd Raymond Evans, Helen Shiel, Lorraine Terrill, 25th TomMadigan, Norman Hughes; 27th Sadie Winnell, Stewart Radford; 28th Rita Foster,Herbert Cook; 29thJoseph Milburn, Belle Minney.Saints Days and Holy Days: 24th Birth of John the Baptist; 27th Cyril ofAlexandria, bishop & teacher (d.444); 28th Irenaeus of Lyons bishop & teacher(d.c. 200); 29th Peter and Paul, Apostles & Martyrs.

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Reflections on the ReadingsLast weeks gospel reading demonstrated the power of forgiveness leading totransformation and new ways of being. It seems that wherever Jesus and hisfollowers go social and religious etiquette is flouted in the interests ofmarginalised people. In todays gospel story the theme continues. Jesus breaks all

conventions and niceties to restore an occasionally mentally deranged man to hiscommunity - and the good people of Gerasenes get a bit twitchy. I state theobvious when I say change to the status quo can engender anxiety in the human,Yet there is something else at work here and if we stay with the present andbreathe things can be different. The divine lure of God is always inviting us toparticipate in beauty, truth, adventure, zest, peace, and love -- and that same lureinvites us to recognize those same qualities in others. There is no beauty, truth,adventure, zest, peace, or love in the deliberate isolation of a troubled soul. Butthere is an abundance of those qualities when we learn to set aside ourpreconceived notions about others, and bridge the gap of isolation. This is howJesus chose to act toward this troubled man lurking in the cemetery of a Gentiletown. Jesus senses the mans vulnerability, and he enters into it. He chooses toassociate with, and converse with, this man who (in so many peoples eyes) wasntworth the effort. The fact that the people of this region met this kind of bridge-building with fear is not so surprising. Jesus had helped them see that this manwas not all that different than they were. Or -- perhaps more to the point -- Jesushelped them see that they were not all that different from this man who was

running around naked among the tombs and at times behaving in bizarre ways!Whichever way they saw it, they didnt much appreciate having the informationbrought to their attention, so they told Jesus to be on his way. But the Gerasenesalso didnt much like Jesus ability to transform the status quo into something newand unfamiliar; they much preferred to keep things as they once had been. It wassafer that way. But creative transformation is a threat to the status quo. Those wholike things to stay just the way they are tend to be those who work againstprogress, inclusion, and anything which calls for any kind of evolution. Living in

the status quo is another way of letting the past shape the present and the futurein a negative way. To live in this way is to live in fear; and fear can block ouracceptance of other people and be welcoming of those who seem strange,different or disturbed. This story invites all of us to open our eyes to see thevariety of diversity in the human experience as being a blessing, rather than aliability. The message and example of Jesus is to always widen our circle ofacceptance, and to celebrate the diversity of the human experience with a heart ofcompassion and solidarity.

Adapted fromDavid Grant Smith (2013) www.processandfaith.org

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NoticesA warm welcome to all our visitors, please join us for coffee or tea after the service.

Church 4 Kids 5-6.30pm this evening - songs, games and stories finishing withBBQ.

Christ Church Friendship Group meets 6.30pm this Thursday 27th @ BerisHannams 37/33 The Elms Blvd B.P. night -Bring and Share Meal - Topic fordiscussion - change meeting to a day time rather than evening - please consider.

Christ Church RostersRosters for Sides-people, Readers, Cleaners and Morning Tea are at the back ofthe Church and start from this week. Please take your copy and help deliver tothose not here today to save mailing them out.

Parish Directory UpdateAt the back of each church in the parish is a list of parishioners currently on ourParish Roll. Please fill in and sign this form if you agree to your name, address,phone number to be included in the Directory. If your name is missing, pleaseprovide your contact details at the end and sign. Queries, contact Fr Kim.

Giving Envelopes. New Offering Envelopes are now available. Please take a setand consider using these envelopesor Direct Debit for your weekly offertory.

Direct Debit Offerings: Parish Account details: CBA Account Name Kilmore

Anglican Parish. BSB 063-698. Account Number 1018 4649.

Aged-care Ministry: In Kilmore weekly Holy Communion is offered atWillowmeade by Fr John Young and at Dianella by the Rector with assistancefrom Sharner Mitchell. Holy Communion is now being offered at Caladenia twicea month 3pm on a Thursday. If you feel called to be part of this ministry pleasecontact Fr Kim.

Threads of Faith - exhibition of fine embroidery vestments and religious items

Holy Triinity Cathedral, Wangaratta 6th - 14th July $5.

Parish life this weekFour week of June

Tuesday 18th 5.00pm Bishop in Council - WangarattaThursday 20th 10.00am Eucharist St Matthews 10.00am Eucharist Willowmeade

4.00pm Eucharist Dianella6.30pm Christ Church Friendship Group @ Beris Hannams

- see noticesFriday 21st 10.00am 4.00pm Op Shop Church HouseSaturday 22nd 10.00am 12noon Op Shop Church House

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Nex Sund y: 30th June: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost1 Kings 2. -2, 6-14; Ps 771-2,11-20; Galatians 5.1, 13-25; Luke 9.51-62

Christ Church 9am Sung Eucharist

St Matthews 11am Combined service with St Stehphens

St Stephens 11am Holy Eucharist

Transfiguration 3 pm No Service this day

Parish Diary1st Wed of the month: Building and Maintenance Committee Meeting

7.30pm Christ Church (unless otherwise notified)

3rd Tues of the month: St Matthews Friendship Group. Gavan Hall 1.30pm for

fellowship & afternoon tea; contact Edie Simpson fordetails ph. 5784 1246.

3rd Wed of the month: Parish Council Meeting, 7.30 pm venue TBA4th Thurs of month: Christ Church Friendship Group 7.30pm contact Beris

Hannam ph. 5723 9737 for program details

3rd Friday of month: Parish BBQ - 6.30pm.4th Sunday of month: Church 4 Kids 5-6.30pm @ Christ Church

Parish Clergy:Rector Fr Kim Benton 9 Union Street Kilmore 3764 Ph 5782 1155m 0407569343 kim@revkim.org

Priest (PTO) Fr John Young 9/40 Powlett Street Broadford 3658 Ph 5784 2224

PO Box 289 Kilmore 3764 www.anglicankilmore.org.au

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