St George & St James Anglican Parish Borough of Queenscliffe Diocese of Melbourne Vision Enlivened by the mystery which is Christ in us In solidarity with communities near and far We will make the Word of God fully known Drawn from Colossians 1.24-27 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Transferred from Saturday Feb 2 nd .) The weekly pew sheet and Sunday reading sheet are available as PDF documents on both our website www.queensclifflonsdaleanglican.org and Facebook page at St George’s Queenscliff & St James’ Point Lonsdale . Sunday February 3 rd 2019 The feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple is also known by other names – the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Candlemas. Luke compresses many ideas into the visit of Mary and Joseph to the temple with their baby son; the statutory purification of the mother, the symbolic ransom of the first born and the dedication of a child to the Lord’s service. They offer the sacrifice prescribed for those who are unable to afford a lamb (a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons), however, they have brought the Lamb of God with them. Before the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph received a message that Jesus is the son of the Most High and he will save his people from sin. In today’s Gospel, Simeon now makes his entry, his greeting confirming that the child is a sign of salvation. Simeon and Anna were two venerable elderly people dedicated to prayer and fasting and so their strong religious spirit rendered them able to recognize the Messiah. Simeon and Anna reminded us that prayer and examination are not just a waste of time. In fact, our time could not be better spent than in prayer. Through our prayer and penance, like Simeon and Anna, the breath of the Spirit will be opened. So as a baptised Christian let us summit our time in praying for one another. As you all are already doing so by praying for me and each other throughout this year, let us keep that pattern to pray for one another. A very special thanks to the community of St George’s and St James’ for welcoming, supporting, encouraging, and helping me to learn and form who I am in my role of a priest. Without your prayers I would not be who I am as I now stand in front of you. You are all fabulous guiders, amazing supporters and awesome prayerful people. THANK YOU for everything. From Mother Heidin, We acknowledge with gratitude that we worship on the traditional lands of the Wathaurong people of the Kulin nation and we acknowledge and pay our respect to their elders past and present
Hymns Introit AHB 148(i) Love divine, all loves excelling Offertory AHB 418 Let all mortal flesh keep silent Recessional AHB 159 (i) All hail the power of Jesus’ name Today’s Eucharist begins on page 119 of the Green Prayerbook Sentence My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory yo your people Israel. Prayer of the Day Almighty and everliving God, We humbly pray that, as your only Son was presented in the temple in accordance with the law, so we may be dedicated to you with pure and clean hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Readings First reading MALACHI 3.1-4 Psalm PSALM 24 (APBA p. 244) Second reading HEBREWS 2.14-18 Gospel LUKE 2.22-40 Alleluia A light of revelation to the Gentiles, And glory for your people Israel. Next Sunday: ISAIAH 6.1-8; PSALM 138 (APBA p. 370); 1 CORINTHIANS 15.1-11; LUKE 5.1-11 Wednesday current week: HEBREWS 12.4-7, 11-15; PSALM 103.15-18 (APBA p.329); MARK 6.1-6 Wednesday next week: GENESIS 2.4B-9, 15-17; PSALM 104.26-32 (APBA p. 337); MARK 7.14-23 Friday current week: HEBREWS 13.1-8; PSALM 27.1-6(APBA p. 246); MARK 6.14-29 Reading sheets for Sunday, Wednesday & Friday Holy Communion services are available one week ahead of time. Prayerful reflection on and study of the readings can be part of preparing ourselves for worship. FOR OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK Nations and Peoples Andorra, Italy, Malta, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Vatican City The Church Global: Anglican Church of Burundi (Abp Martin Blaise Nyaboho) National: Ministry with the Torres Strait Islander people of Australia (Torres Strait Islander Clergy & People) Melbourne Diocese: Benetas (Sandra Hills, CEO); Parish of Saint John and Saint Agnes East Malvern and Glen Huntly (John Baldock); St Andrew’s Brighton – confirmation service (Bp Paul Barker) 2
Oodthenong Episcopate: Lancefield Romsey Parish – pastoral visit (Bp Kate Prowd); Duku Wolikare - Community Chaplain; Nigel Pope and Candida - St Paul’s Geelong For your prayers this week please use the schedule of prayers found in current copy of TMA Hospitality Bsh. Kate Prowd Staff meeting, House of Prayer Guest Requests Joan Hooper; Greg; Parvin; Sisi; Pixie King; Wendy Watson; Angela; Dick Moore; Julie King; Jennifer Baker; Ben Wadham; Alex Reid; Terry Morrow; Eileen Downes; Kirsten Mowlen; Rosie Cowell; Joan Groube; Sandra; Trish, Diana Scott, Ros Myer. Communion of Saints The Saints: Anskar, missionary bishop in Sweden (d.865); Martyrs of Japan, crucified at Nagasaki (d. 1597);. Recently Died: Patricia Sherriff 22.01.2019; Bill Beagley 09.1.2019 Anniversaries: Gwendoline May Steele* 03.03.1976; Phyllis Catharine Clappison 03.03.1984; Ida Frances Evans 03.03.1995; Myrtle Lorraine (Merle) Beard 03.03.2006; Edith Lowther 03.03.199?; Emily May Laker 4.03.1964; Leslie William Steele* 04.03.1976; Darren Baillieu 4.03.1992; Edward Pruen Cordner 04.03.1996; Robert Rankin Upton 04.03.2000; Frank Valentine Mitchell Middleton* 05.03.1977; Betty Jones 06.03.1977. An asterisk* signifies those whose ashes are interred in the St James’ Memorial Garden A hash sign # signifies those whose ashes are interred in the St George’s Memorial Garden LITURGY AND MEDITATION THIS WEEK Sunday 3 rd February to Sunday 10 th February Prayer of the week O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you: mercifully accept our prayers, and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do nothing good without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy Communion Sun 3 rd February 10.00AM Eucharist St James’ Point Lonsdale 5.00 PM Eucharist: St George’s Queenscliff Wed (BCP) 10 00AM St James’ Point Lonsdale 11.00AM Arcare Eucharist Friday 5.30PM Healing Eucharist at St James Sun 10 th February 10.00AM Eucharist St James’ Point Lonsdale 5.00 PM Eucharist: St George’s Queenscliff Meditation Monday 8.30AM – 9.00 Silence with brief introductory reflection @ St James Tuesday 11.00AM World Community for Christian Meditation: WCCM @ St James Tuesday 12.15PM – 1.00 Icon meditation @ St George’s Church Queenscliff Friday 5.00PM – 5.30 Meditation @ St James Morning & Evening Prayer Monday 9.00AM and 5.00PM Tuesday 9.00AM and 5.00PM Wednesday - 5.00PM Friday 9.ooAM - Saturday 9.00AM and 5.00PM 3
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