St Stephen's Anglican Church: Parish of Forrestfield - Wattle Grove

Did you know?

This Friday (27th) is our 2nd last market for the year.

Come down between 8.30am and 11.30am to nab a bargain!

Rise and Shine!

We are open and ready to help you find that next book, the cake that will be your perfect afternoon tea or maybe another plant for that forest you're growing in your backyard.

We're here until 11.30am! See you soon.

Only 1 more sleep!

See you in the morning 8.30-11.30am

Our Mammoth Market is this Friday!

Shake those couch cushions and get those pennies together to come and find a bargain!

See you on Friday 8.30-11.30am

Our monthly market day is upon us once again and it's BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!

Come along on Friday morning this week to peruse our eclectic mix of preloved, homemade, and horticultural wares. There is truly something for everyone.

4th Sunday after Pentecost

1st Reading: Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm: Psalm 86: 1-10,16-17
2nd Reading: Romans 6:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 10:24-39

The St George’s Cathedral bell will toll 107 times tomorrow during the 10.15am Eucharist prayers to honour the memory of the 107 people who were homeless or had experienced homelessness and lost their lives in Western Australia in 2022.

We will have a candle burning in memorial throughout the day and a prayer station set up for personal devotion.

The date for the event was chosen to coincide with the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, representing the harsh conditions faced by people experiencing homelessness and sleeping rough on Perth’s streets.

This is an initiative of St Bart's, provider of accommodation and outreach services for Western Australians experiencing homelessness and hardship.

We have some wonderful news.

Rev'd Rob Healy and his wife, Kay Healy, will be joining us for worship for the remainder of the year.

Please welcome them with all open arms and warm hearts.

April Link Line

Join us from 8.30am-11.30am for our April Market.

Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances, there will not be a dawn service at our Parish in the morning.

We appreciate this may be disappointing for our regular attendees, but we hope you can still find your way to the City of Kalamunda service at Kostera Oval, 5.45am arrival for a 6am start.

Service at 9am

Ash Wednesday Service
Date: Wednesday 22nd February ‘23
Time: 9am
Location: St Stephen’s Anglican Church
9 Salix Way
Forrestfield

Revd Mark Walker will lead the Service.

Do you live in Forrestfield or Wattle Grove?
What are you giving up this Lent?

Our local community gifting group has opted to participate a Lent challenge commencing Wednesday. Join the amazing group via the link and get into the gifting spirit.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/189004005012293/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Please join us for the World Day of Prayer:

Come along and explore the Book of John with us.

10am Thursdays commencing the 9th February

Please join us this morning at 9am for a Morning Prayer.

This service will be run by our pastoral assistant, Kathy Ryan, and will not include taking of communion as we were unable to get a locum to cover this week.

Thank you for understanding, and Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from our family to yours!🥂

A lovely chorus of voices from St. Stephen's, St. Francis of Assissi and St. Martin's joined together for our Evening of Lessons and Carols.

Thank you to all who played for us, our organists: Muriel and Amy, and a special thanks to Enchanted Bells for a wonderful hand bell interlude.

Reminder!

Only one 9am service today

UPDATE TO OUR SERVICES DURING THE PERIOD OF ADVENT:

Last Sunday (27th November) Rev. Jonathan Deeks took both services, 8.00 am and 9.30 am.

This week (4th December) we change to one service at 9.00 am and the service will be led by the Archbishop, Kay Goldsworthy.

Sunday, 11th December 9.00 am service to be led by Rev. Jonathan Deeks.

Tuesday, 13th December 7.30 Lessons & Carols

Sunday, 18th December 9.00 am service, We are still awaiting advice as to who will take the service.

Sunday 25th December (Christmas Day) 9.00 am service to be led by Bishop Kate Wilmot.

The Feast of Christ The King, 20th November 2022

Sentence
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a c**t, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9. 9

Collect

Eternal God, you exalted Jesus Christ to rule over all things, and have made us instruments of his kingdom: by your Spirit empower us to love the unloved, and to minister to all in need, then at the last bring us to your eternal realm where we may be welcomed into your everlasting joy and may worship and adore you for ever; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Jeremiah 23. 1 - 6
FOR THE PSALM Song of Zechariah (p 10)
SECOND READING Colossians 1. 11 - 20
THE GOSPEL Luke 23. 33 - 43

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
Stir up, we pray you, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people, that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by you be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Today at her Baptism we welcome Lillianna Norah Jones into the family of God’s church.

Our Summer Newsletter is out today. Please take the copy with your name on it from the table in the foyer. Special thanks to Karen Woodward for her taking on the editorial work for this edition. It is great that we were able to complete the expected number of pages — with the help of our valued contributors.

Today marks the final Sunday for Keith in the Parish as he comes to his retirement early this week. Sunday Service arrangements in coming weeks may involve some changes to routine. The Wednesday Midweek Service is also uncertain, but please remember our Church is available as a place of prayer.

The final Market Day for the year is this Friday (25th). A highlight will be the Christmas Raffle.
Dawson Park Primary School has passed on to us a bulk quantity of Rapid Antigen Tests (in 5 packs) that are surplus to their needs. These are free for us to take, or pass on to any we know who need them.

The Parish Council has its final meeting for 2022 on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

On Tuesday 13th December we have invited St. Martin’s and St. Francis’ congregations to join in our service of Carols and Lessons at 7.30pm. Please speak to Muriel if you can assist as a Reader during the service.

The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, 13th November 2022

Sentence

“May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways.” 2 Thessalonians 3. 16

Collects

Lord God of all the ages, the One who is, who was, and who is to come: stir up within us a longing for your kingdom, keep our hearts steady in times of trial, and grant us patient endurance until the Sun of justice dawns. We make our prayer through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Defence and Police Forces ( #10 p204 APBA)

Eternal God, the only source of peace, we pray for those who serve in the defence and police forces of this land: Give them courage and comfort in danger, patience in waiting, and discipline in the just use of force. Help us to seek for all people the freedom to serve you and each other in compassion and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FIRST READING Isaiah 65. 17 - 25
THE PSALM A Song of Isaiah page 391
SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 3. 6 - 13 THE GOSPEL Luke 21. 5 - 19

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
Almighty God, whose sovereign purpose none can make void: give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, knowing that your kingdom shall come and your will be done, to your eternal glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Dawson Park Primary School has passed on to us a bulk quantity of Rapid Antigen Tests (in 5 packs) that are surplus to their needs. These are free for us to take, or pass on to any we know who need them.

Our Summer Newsletter is in preparation. Thank you to those who have contributed material and are assisting in its production.

On Tuesday 13th December we have invited St. Martin’s and St. Francis’ congregations to join in our service of Carols and Lessons at 7.30pm. Please speak to Muriel if you can assist as a Reader during the service.

Today (13th) being the Sunday nearest to Remembrance Day we pray for our Defence Forces.

Church Finances. Most of you are aware that our church is in a financial crisis. As of the first of November we owe the Diocese $29,766-29. This total is comprised of salary and allowances arrears of $13,280-56 and assessment arrears of $16,485-73. Our current weekly income is not even enough to pay a minister’s salary and allowances so the debt is only going to get worse. (from Ross)

The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost, 6th November 2022

Sentence

“I am the resurrection and the life,” says the Lord. “Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11. 25 - 26

Collect

God of all the living, in the resurrection of Christ Jesus you have given us the promise of life which death itself cannot destroy: in the strength of this unshakeable promise, give us a new heart to live, even now, as your new creation. We ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Haggai 1. 15b - 2. 9
PSALM 145. 1 - 5, 17 - 21 page 375
SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 2. 1 - 5, 13 - 17
THE GOSPEL Luke 20. 27 - 40

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
Blessed Lord, you have caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them, that, by patience and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Dawson Park Primary School has passed on to us a bulk quantity of Rapid Antigen Tests (in 5 packs) that are surplus to their needs. These are free for us to take, or pass on to any we know who need them.

Our Summer Newsletter will soon be in preparation. There space for your contributions – let us present a positive face to the community around us with this publication. It is important we have dates on hand for recommencement of Parish activities after the Summer break. Let us have the material today please.

Our arrangements for Sunday 20th November have been adjusted to facilitate a farewell morning tea for the Elvish family between the two services. This commences at 9am, with the second service delayed by half an hour to begin at 10am.Keith retires on attaining the age of 70 on St. Cecelia’s Day (22nd November).

On Tuesday 13th December we have invited St. Martin’s and St. Francis’ congregations to join in our service of Carols and Lessons at 7.30pm. Please speak to Muriel if you can assist as a Reader during the service.

Next Sunday (13th) being the Sunday nearest to Remembrance Day we pray for our Defence Forces.

Church Finances. Most of you are aware that our church is in a financial crisis. As of the first of November we owe the Diocese $29,766-29. This total is comprised of salary and allowances arrears of $13,280-56 and assessment arrears of $16,485-73. Our current weekly income is not even enough to pay a minister’s salary and allowances so the debt is only going to get worse. (from Ross)

The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, 30th October 2022

Sentence

“Today salvation has come to this house, for the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” Luke 19. 10

Collect

Merciful God, righteous Judge of all, who sent Jesus among us to seek and to save those who are lost: grant that we may eagerly seek the Saviour, and joyfully welcome him into our homes and lives. We ask this 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.

FIRST READING Habakkuk 1. 1 - 4, 2. 1 - 4
PSALM 119. 137 - 144 page 357
SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 1. 1 - 4, 11 - 12
THE GOSPEL Luke 19. 1 - 10

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
God our Father, whose will it is to bring all things to order and unity in our Lord Jesus Christ: may all the peoples of the world, now divided and torn apart by sin, be brought together under his sovereign rule of love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Enclosed today is the Link Line reporting on the meeting of our Parish Council last Wednesday.

Dawson Park Primary School has passed on to us a bulk quantity of Rapid Antigen Tests (in 5 packs) that are surplus to their needs. These are free for us to take, or pass on to any we know who need them.

The funeral of Nigel Brown is at St.Stephen’s on Monday (31st) at 3.30pm.

Our October Market Day on Friday had takings of $1,152-75. After a windy start we enjoyed an early rush on a beautify sunny morning. Thank you to all who made the Market come together and achieve its ends.

Tuesday 1st November is Melbourne Cup Day. For years the craft group have surrendered their usual activities for a Melbourne Cup Lunch. Tickets will be available soon.

This year we will observe All Souls Day at our mid-week Eucharist at 9.30am on Wednesday 2nd November. the list of those we remembered last year is in the porch together with an advice slip for new names or other changes.

Our Summer Newsletter will soon be in preparation. There space for your contributions – let us present a positive face to the community around us with this publication. It is important we have dates on hand for recommencement of Parish activities after the Summer break. Let us have the material by next Sunday (6th) please.

On Tuesday 13th December we have invited St. Martin’s and St. Francis’ congregations to join in our service of Carols and Lessons at 7.30pm. Please speak to Muriel if you can assist as a Reader during the service.

A spooktacular week for a market!

Come along tomorrow 8.30-11.30am and peruse our penultimate Market for the year!

https://facebook.com/events/s/october-market-day/790509902198750/

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, 23rd October 2022

Sentence

“Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child
shall not enter it.” Luke 18.17

Collect

O God, who alone can probe the depths of the heart, you hear the prayer of the humble and justify the repentant sinner: grant us the gift of humility, that, seeing our own faults clearly, we may refrain from judging our neighbour by rely solely upon your saving grace. We make our prayer through your Son, our Saviour, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Joel 2. 23 - 32
PSALM 65 page 285
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4. 6 - 8, 16 - 18
THE GOSPEL Luke 18. 15 - 30

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
Almighty God, your Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Book Club meets on Tuesday (25th) at 10.30am.
Parish Council meets on Wednesday (26th) at 7.30pm.

Our October Market Day is this Friday (28th). We look forward to continuing good weather.

On Saturday morning (29th) at 8am our Prayer Group meets. At present this is a small group, and we encourage others who are able to attend. There is no special experience or expertise required, as God knows us well. ‘The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.’ (Romans 8. 26)

Tuesday 1st November is Melbourne Cup Day. For years the craft group have surrendered their usual activities for a Melbourne Cup Lunch. Tickets will be available soon.

This year we will observe All Souls Day at our mid-week Eucharist at 9.30am on Wednesday 2nd November. the list of those we remembered last year is in the porch together with an advice slip for new names or other changes.

Our Summer Newsletter will soon be in preparation. There space for your contributions – let us present a positive face to the community around us with this publication. Let us have the material before Sunday 20th November please.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 16th October 2022

Sentence

“Will not God grant justice to those who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them?” Luke 18. 7

Collect

Lord, tireless guardian of your people, teach us to rely, day and night, on your care. Drive us to seek your justice and your help, and support our prayer lest we grow weary, for in you alone is our strength. We make our prayer through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Jeremiah 31. 27 - 34
PSALM 119. 97 - 104 page 355
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 3. 10 - 4. 5
THE GOSPEL Luke 18. 1 - 14

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
Almighty God, your Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Mission Action Group met last Wednesday. There has been a delay in forwarding some funds to the missions supported by our Parish.

Tuesday 1st November is Melbourne Cup Day. For years the craft group have surrendered their usual activities for a Melbourne Cup Lunch. Do you wish to be part of the planning for this?

This year we will observe All Souls Day at our mid-week Eucharist at 9.30am on Wednesday 2nd November. the list of those we remembered last year is in the porch together with an advice slip for new names or other changes.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, 9th October 2022

Sentence

“What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.”
Psalm 116. 12 - 14

Collect

O God, you have made heaven and earth and all that is good: help us to delight in simple things and to rejoice always in the richness of your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Jeremiah 29. 1, 4 - 7
PSALM 66. 1 - 11 page 286
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 2. (1 - 7) 8 - 15
THE GOSPEL Luke 17. 11 - 19

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
Almighty God, in your wisdom you have so ordered our earthly life that we must walk by faith and not by sight: give us such trust in your fatherly care that in the face of all perplexities we may give proof of our faith by the courage of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Synod is in session this weekend. Our Lay members are Muriel Jefferson and Margaret Watson.

Our Mission Action Group meets after the mid week service on Wednesday. We encourage new faces to be a part of this activity which meets three or four times a year.

This month our MU Branch is doing things differently. On Tuesday we are joining with the Lesmurdie Branch at St. Swithun’s. Then on Wednesday some of us will be travelling to Mt. Pleasant for their birthday meeting, which always falls on the day of our regular meeting.

Tuesday 1st November is Melbourne Cup Day. For years the craft group have surrendered their usual activities for a Melbourne Cup Lunch. Do you wish to be part of the planning for this?

This year we will observe All Souls Day at our mid-week Eucharist at 9.30am on Wednesday 2nd November. the list of those we remembered last year is in the porch together with an advice slip for new names or other changes.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2hd October 2022

Sentence

“Who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you,” says the Lord “as one who serves.” Luke 22. 27

Collect

Faithful God, have mercy on us your unworthy servants, and increase our faith, that, trusting in your Spirit’s power to work in us and through us, we may not be ashamed to witness to our Lord but may obediently serve him all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Lamentations 1. 1 - 6 PSALM 137 page 369
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 1. 1 - 14
THE GOSPEL Luke 17. (1 - 4) 5 - 10

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
Generous God, whose hand is open to fill all things living with plenteousness: make us ever thankful for your goodness, and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Link Line reporting on the meeting of Parish Council last Wednesday is enclosed. Please take notice of the financial situation of your Parish it reports.

At 3pm today (2nd) Bp Jeremy James will lead a vacancy consultation with all members of our Parish. From this will emerge the preferred shape of our future ministry. We are all asked to make this a priority, and have ready our thoughts on the matters put before us by way of the ‘Consultation Questions.’

It is time for the next Roster of Sunday Duties to be worked out. This begins on Sunday 23rd October and runs up to Christmas. Please let Denise know of any limitations on your availability to assist in its preparation.

Our September Market Day last Friday (30th) had takings of $1,262-95. We were blessed by a sunny day (after the early breeze settled down), and our thanks go to everyone who made this possible result possible.

Our Choir is now in recess until mid November.

Celebration of Gifts 2022,
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 18th September 2022

Sentence

“You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” 2 Corinthians 8. 9

Collect

O God, you are rich in love for your people: show us the treasure that endures and, when we are tempted by greed, call us back into your service and make us worthy to be entrusted with the wealth that never fails. We ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

A Prayer for our Celebration of Gifts 2022
In your love for this world Lord, renew our understanding of our calling. As you equip us to serve in the world you died to save, refresh our vision and draw us deeper into your ways of renewing the earth. Keep us faithful to the Gospel that brings new life in Christ. By your grace bless all we do as your people to honour the love of Christ here in this Parish, that your Kingdom may be advanced and your grace extend to all with whom you call us to serve, rejoicing in salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

FIRST READING Jeremiah 8. 18 - 9. 1
PSALM 79. 1 - 9 page 306
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 2. 1 - 10
THE GOSPEL Luke 16. 1 - 13

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
O God, without you we are not able to please you: mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Today (18th) is our Celebration of Gifts Everyone is encouraged to complete our ‘Spotlight on Teamwork – 2022’ sheet. This will assist us to make good use of the human resources available to us as we build for the future ministry of God’s people in this place. There are sets of offering envelopes (recycled from previous surplus sets) for any who wish to use them. Those who wish may also join the ‘hoards’ now making their offerings by direct debit.

At 3.00pm on Wednesday the Kalamunda City YouthCARE meets in the Hall. Some of the School Chaplains will be in attendance from 3.30pm. This is an opportunity for us all to hear of their work.

At 3pm on Sunday October 2nd Bp Jeremy James will lead a vacancy consultation with all members of our Parish. From this will emerge the preferred shape of our future ministry. We are all asked to make this a priority, and have ready our thoughts on the matters put before us by way of the ‘Consultation Questions.’

Notes on the Sunday Readings up to the beginning of December is in the porch.

At the November Market Day we will have the usual Christmas Raffle. Donations of items are needed to add to the baskets soon to be made up in readiness. Please see Fran or Leonie.

September is the month for BCA Money Box opening. For those holding boxes, please remember to bring them to St. Stephen’s for renewal — see Margaret Watson or Sue Kappel.

1662 Evensong
FIRST READING Jeremiah 19.1 2, 10 15
SECOND READING Colossians 3. 12 - 21

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 11th September 2022

Sentence

“I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Luke 15. 10

Collect

Undaunted you seek the lost, O God, exultant you bring home the found: touch our hearts with grateful wonder at the tenderness of your forbearing love; grant us delight in the mercy that has found us; and bring all to rejoice at the feast of forgiven sinners. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

A Prayer for our Celebration of Gifts 2022

In your love for this world Lord, renew our understanding of our calling. As you equip us to serve in the world you died to save, refresh our vision and draw us deeper into your ways of renewing the earth. Keep us faithful to the Gospel that brings new life in Christ. By your grace bless all we do as your people to honour the love of Christ here in this Parish, that your Kingdom may be advanced and your grace extend to all with whom you call us to serve, rejoicing in salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

FIRST READING Jeremiah18. 4. 11 - 12, 22 - 28
PSALM 14 page 233
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 1. 1 - 2, 12 - 19a
THE GOSPEL Luke 15. 1 - 10

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
O God, without you we are not able to please you: mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A set of notes on the Sunday Readings up to the beginning of December is out today.

This evening (11th) at 6pm we have a service of Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer (1662), followed by a light meal. We invite members of other Parishes to join with us at these services.

At the November Market Day we will have the usual Christmas Raffle. Donations of items are needed to add to the baskets soon to be made up in readiness. Please see Fran or Leonie.

Our Celebration of Gifts is next Sunday (18th) Everyone is encouraged to complete our ‘Spotlight on Teamwork – 2022’ sheet. This will assist us to make good use of the human resources available to us as we build for the future ministry of God’s people in this place. There will be sets of offering envelopes (recycled from previous surplus sets) for any who wish to use them. Those who wish may also join the ‘hoards’ now making their offerings by direct debit.

September is the month for BCA Money Box opening. For those holding boxes, please remember to bring them to St. Stephen’s for renewal — see Margaret Watson or Sue Kappel.

The Spring Newsletter is now available. We encourage you to also take the ‘Spotlight on Teamwork – 2022’ sheet and Faith Promise Card.

Our musical traditions here are rich. To maintain and grow them we are in need of a broader base of people to sustain it.

Particularly welcome will be voices for the choir and those who can accompany the hymns. Please speak to Muriel or Keith. The choir will recommence its practices this Thursday (15th) at 7.30pm.

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 4th September 2022

Sentence

“Whoever does not carry the cross and follow Jesus cannot be his disciple.” Luke 14. 28

Collect

God of all the ages, you call the Church to keep watch in the world and to discern the signs of the times: grant us the wisdom that the Spirit bestows, so that with courage we may proclaim your prophetic word, and complete the work you have set before us; through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A Prayer for our Celebration of Gifts 2022
In your love for this world Lord, renew our understanding of our calling. As you equip us to serve in the world you died to save, refresh our vision and draw us deeper into your ways of renewing the earth. Keep us faithful to the Gospel that brings new life in Christ. By your grace bless all we do as your people to honour the love of Christ here in this Parish, that your Kingdom may be advanced and your grace extend to all with whom you call us to serve, rejoicing in salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

FIRST READING Jeremiah18. 1 - 11
PSALM 139 page 370
SECOND READING Philemon 1 - 25
THE GOSPEL Luke 14. 26 - 35

The Collect for the weekdays of this week:
O God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many and so great dangers that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: grant us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Spring Newsletter is now available. We encourage you to also take the ‘Spotlight on Teamwork – 2022’ sheet and Faith Promise Card.

Next Sunday (11th) at 6pm we have a service of Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer (1662), followed by a light meal. We invite members of other Parishes to join with us at these services.

Our Celebration of Gifts is on Sunday 18th September. Your ideas can be the key to developing this days to its full potential — how about it! We are looking for further ways that will involve the whole congregation during our worship, and beyond, on this special day in our calendar. Everyone is encouraged to complete our ‘Spotlight on Teamwork – 2022’ sheet. This will assist us to make good use of the human resources available to us as we build for the future ministry of God’s people in this place.

Our musical traditions here are rich. To maintain and grow them we are in need of a broader base of people to sustain it. Particularly welcome will be voices for the choir and those who can accompany the hymns. Please speak to Muriel or Keith. The choir will recommence its practices on Thursday 15th September at 7.30pm.

There is a whisper out there that today is Father’s Day!